Pioneer DV-79AVi-s User Manual
DVD Player
DV-79AVi
DV-79AVi-s
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Operating Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within
T
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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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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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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.
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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.
CAUTION – TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
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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ATTENTION –
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
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 DECOUVVERT.
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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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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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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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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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For U.S. and Australia Model
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This product includes FontAvenue® fonts
licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is
a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
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.
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 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
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.
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
90
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,
thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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This product complies with the following
i.LINK interface specifications:
1) IEEE Std 1394a-2000, Standard for a High
Performance Serial Bus
2) Audio and Music Data Transmission
Protocol 2.0
Following the standard for AM824 sequence
adaptation layers, the product is compatible
with IEC60958 bitstream, DVD-A and SACD
media.
Contents
01 Before you start
Features
What’s in the box
Putting the batteries in the remote
control
Disc / content format playback
compatibility
Titles, chapters, groups and tracks
DVD-Video regions
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Using the remote control
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General disc compatibility
CD-R/RW compatibility
DVD-R/RW Compatibility
Compressed Audio Compatibility
PC Created Disc Compatibility
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02 Connecting up
Rear panel
Easy connections
Using other types of video output
Connecting using an S-Video output
Connecting using the component
video output
Connecting for multichannel surround
sound
Connecting using the multichannel
analog outputs
Connecting using a digital audio
output
Connecting using i.LINK
About i.LINK
Creating an i.LINK network
Connecting using HDMI
About HDMI
Controlling this player from another
Pioneer component
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03 Controls and displays
Front panel
About progressive scan video
Display
Remote control
Setting up the remote to control
your TV
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04 Getting Started
Switching on
Let’s Get Started
Using the on-screen displays
Setting up with the Setup Navigator
Playing discs
Basic playback controls
DVD disc menus
Video CD PBC menus
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05 Playing discs
Introduction
Using the Disc Navigator to browse the
contents of a disc
Scanning discs
Using the Multi Dial
Playing in slow motion
Frame advance/frame reverse
Looping a section of a disc
Using repeat play
Using random play
Creating a program list
Editing a program list
Other functions available from the
program menu
Searching a disc
Switching subtitles
Switching the DVD audio language
Switching DVD-RW audio channels
Switching DVD-Audio audio channels . . . . 52
Switching CD/MP3/Video CD audio
channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Displaying disc information. . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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06 Audio Settings menu
Note about features in the Audio
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Audio DRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Hi-Bit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Virtual Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
07 The Video Settings menu
Video Adjust
Creating your own presets
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08 Initial Settings menu
Using the Initial Settings menu
Digital Audio Out settings
Digital Out
Dolby Digital Out
DTS Out
Linear PCM Out
MPEG Out
Video Output settings
TV Screen
Component Out
S-Video Out
Still Picture
Language settings
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Auto Language
DVD Menu Language
Subtitle Display
Display settings
OSD Language
On Screen Display
Angle Indicator
Background
Screen Saver
Options
Parental Lock
Bonus Group
Auto Disc Menu
Group Playback
DVD Playback Mode
SACD Playback
HDMI Settings
CD Playback
DTS Downmix
Speakers
Audio Output Mode
Speaker Installation
Speaker Distance
Channel Level
i.LINK Setup
Audio Out
Connections Setup
Auto Select Play
DVD-Audio Out
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09 Additional information
Taking care of your player and discs
Handling discs
Storing discs
Discs to avoid
Cleaning the pickup lens
Problems with condensation
Hints on installation
Moving the player
Power cable caution
Screen sizes and disc formats
Widescreen TV users
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Resetting the player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
About the audio output settings . . . . . . . .82
About the HDMI output settings . . . . . . . .83
HDMI output with DVD-Audio
sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
About the i.LINK output settings . . . . . . . . 85
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Selecting languages using the language
code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
DVD/CD/Video CD/ player . . . . . . . . . . . .91
HDMI troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
i.LINK-related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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01
Before you start
Chapter 1
Before you start
Features
HDMI*1 digital interface
The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) interconnect provides high quality
digital audio and video, all from a single userfriendly connector. HDMI is the first
consumer electronics interface to support
uncompressed standard, enhanced, or highdefinition video plus standard to multi-
channel surround sound audio
one interface. You can easily connect to a
HDMI-equipped AV receiver or audiovisual
device for high quality audio and video, and
communication between the video source
and (DTV) players, set-top boxes, and other
audiovisual devices is also supported.
i.LINK*3 digital interface
The i.LINK interface makes it possible to
connect this player to an i.LINK-equipped AV
receiver with a single cable and enjoy high
sampling rate (up to 192kHz) PCM
multichannel digital audio from DVD-Audio
and SACD discs, as well as digital audio from
DVD-Video, CD, Video CD and MP3 discs.
In addition to simplified connection, jitterless
audio is possible with Pioneer’s PQLS
(Precision Quartz Lock System) technology
when playing CDs, SACDs and DVD-Audio
discs.
Other advantages of using i.LINK include
‘smart’ features such as automatic
configuration and automatic function
selection—start playback of a disc and the
receiver automatically changes the input
function to this player.
*4
*2
, all using
Pure Audio listening
The Pure Audio feature allows you to listen to
analog audio sources with the video and
digital outputs disabled, and the front panel
display switched off. This is particularly useful
when listening to high-quality audio formats
such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD.
DVD-Audio and SACD compatible
Experience the super high-quality audio
performance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio
CD (SACD).
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 highfrequency detail.
In addition, with SACD playback, you can
select which part of the disc you want to hear
(stereo audio, multi-channel audio and, for
hybrid SACDs, standard CD audio) with the
simple press of a button on the front panel.
Built-in Dolby*5 Digital and DTS*6
decoding with multichannel outputs
R
Logos:
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.
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Before you start
01
Virtual Dolby Digital using SRS
TruSurround
Logo:
SRS TruSurround creates a realistic
surround-sound effect from any Dolby Digital
or Pro Logic encoded source using just two
speakers. SRS TruSurround is a process
certified by Dolby Laboratories for Virtual
Dolby Digital sound. See
page 55.
*7
Virtual Surround
on
PureCinema progressive scan
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
(see page 26, 58).
Super Fine Focus digital filter
This improves the quality of the video output
by reducing video noise and increasing the
horizontal resolution to 540 lines.
MP3 compatibility
This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW
and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio
tracks. See also
Compatibility
Compressed Audio
on page 12.
*1 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
*2 It is not possible to output SACD source
from the HDMI connection.
*3 “i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
*4 These features may not be compatible with
all i.LINK-equipped receivers.
*5 Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*6 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
*7 TruSurround, SRS and symbol are
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS
Labs, Inc.
Graphical on-screen displays
Setting up and using your DVD player is made
very easy using the graphical on-screen
displays.
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Before you start
What’s in the box
Please confirm that the following accessories
are in the box when you open it.
• Remote control
• AA/LR6 batteries x2
• Stereo audio cable (red/white plugs)
• Video cable (yellow plugs)
• 4-pin S400 i.LINK cable
• Power cable
• These operating instructions
• Warranty card
Putting the batteries in the
remote control
1 Open the battery compartment cover
on the back of the remote control.
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.
• 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.
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2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the
battery compartment following the indications (
3 Close the cover.
,
) inside the compartment.
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Using the remote control
Keep in mind the following when using the
remote control:
• Make sure that there are no obstacles
between the remote and the remote
sensor on the unit.
• The remote has a range of about 7 meters.
• Remote operation may become unreliable
if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is
shining on the unit’s remote sensor.
• Remote controllers for different devices
can interfere with each other. Avoid using
remotes for other equipment located
close to this unit.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a
fall off in the operating range of the
remote.
Before you start
01
Disc / content format
playback compatibility
General disc compatibility
This player was designed and engineered to
be compatible with software bearing one or
more of the following logos:
DVD-Audio
•
Licensing Corporation.
Other formats, including but not limited to the
following, are not playable in this player:
Photo CD, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CDROM
*1
Except those that contain MP3 files
formatted as specified in the
Audio Compatibility
DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs (Audio CDs
and Video CDs) recorded using a DVD
recorder, CD recorder or personal computer
may not be playable on this unit. This may be
caused by a number of possibilities, including
but not limited to: the type of disc used; the
type of recording; damage, dirt or
condensation on either the disc or the
player’s pick-up lens. See below for notes
about particular software and formats.
DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW
Video CDAudio CD CD-R
Super Audio CD
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
*1
section.
CD-RW
Compressed
• About DualDisc playback
A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one
side of which contains DVD content
video, audio, etc. while the other side
contains non-DVD content such as digital
audio material.
The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not
compliant with the CD Audio
specification and therefore may not play.
The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this
product.
For more detailed information on the
DualDisc specification, please refer to the
disc manufacturer or disc retailer.
CD-R/RW compatibility
• This unit will play CD-R and CD-RW discs
recorded in CD Audio or Video CD format,
or as a CD-ROM containing MP3 audio
files. However, any other content may
cause the disc not to play, or create noise/
distortion in the output.
• This unit cannot record CD-R or CD-RW
discs.
• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs recorded as
CD Audio can be played, but the full Table
of Contents (playing time, etc.) will not be
displayed.
DVD-R/RW Compatibility
• This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that
were recorded using the DVD Video
format or Video Recording format.
• This unit cannot record DVD-R/RW discs.
• Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be
played in this player.
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Before you start
Compressed Audio Compatibility
• This unit will play CD-ROM discs
containing files saved in the MPEG-1
Audio Layer 3 format (MP3) with a
sampling rate of 44.1 or 48kHz. Incompatible files will not play and
will be displayed on the unit.
• Fixed bit-rate files are recommended.
Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are playable,
but playing time may not be shown
correctly.
• The CD-ROM used to compile your MP3
files must be ISO 9660 Level 2 compliant.
• CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA
Form1.
• This player only plays tracks that are
named with the file extension “.mp3” or
“.MP3”.
• This player is compatible with multisession discs, but only plays sessions that
are closed.
• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording
your MP3 files.
• This player can recognize a combined
total of up to 250 tracks and folders. If a
disc containing over 250 tracks/folders is
loaded, only the first 250 tracks/folders
recorded on the disc will be playable.
• Folder and track names (excluding the
“.mp3” extension) are displayed.
• There are many different recording bitrates available to encode your MP3 files.
This unit was designed to be compatible
with all of them. Audio encoded at
128Kbps should sound close to regular
CD Audio quality. This player will play
lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, but please note
that the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.
UNPLAYABLE
PC Created Disc Compatibility
• If you record a disc using a personal
computer, even if it is recorded in a
“compatible format” as listed above, there
will be cases in which the disc may not be
playable in this machine 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.
• Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.
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Titles, chapters, groups and
tracks
DVD-Video discs are generally divided into
one or more titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.
Title 1 Title 2 Title 3
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
DVD-Audio discs are divided into one or more
groups that can each contain a number of
tracks.
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 Track 1
CDs, SACDs and Video CDs are divided into
tracks.
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6
CD-ROMs containing MP3 files are divided
into folders and tracks. Folders may also
contain further subfolders.
Track 2
DVD-Video regions
All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on
the case somewhere that indicates which
region(s) of the world the disc is compatible
with. Your DVD player also has a region mark,
which you can find on the rear panel. Discs
from incompatible regions will not play in this
player. Discs marked
player.
The diagram below shows the various DVD
regions of the world.
1
4
ALL
2
2
will play in any
5
6
2
3
5
4
1
.mp3
.mp3
.mp3
Folder A Folder B Folder C
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 File 1
.mp3
.jpg
.jpg
File 2
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Connecting up
Chapter 2
Connecting up
Rear panel
1 2 3
CENTER
SURROUND
FRONT
L
L
R
R
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
SUB
AUDIO OUT
(5.1ch)
(AUDIO)
S400
WOOFER
DIGITAL AUDIO
HDMI OUT
OUT
IN
CONTROL
OUT
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VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
7 85 6
When connecting this player up to your TV, AV
receiver or other components, make sure that
all components are switched off and
unplugged.
1 AUDIO OUT (2ch)
Two channel analog audio outputs for
connection to your TV, AV receiver or stereo
system (page 16,19).
2 AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)
Multichannel analog audio outputs for
connection to an AV receiver with multichannel inputs (page 18).
3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – OPTICAL /
COAXIAL
Digital audio outputs for connection to a
PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEGcompatible AV receiver (page 19).
4
AC IN
2
1
Y
PB PR
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
OUT
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4 AC IN
Connect the supplied power cord here, then
plug into a power outlet. Refer to the illustration below when doing so to make sure the
neutral and live blades are lined up properly.
AC IN
LIVE NEUTRAL N : Neutral
Power cord
N
L
L : Live
5 (AUDIO) – i.LINK connectors
4-pin, S400 i.LINK connectors for connection
to i.LINK-equipped receivers and other
components. Each i.LINK connector acts
simultaneously as both input and output
(page 20).
6 HDMI OUT
HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video (page 22).
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7 CONTROL IN / OUT
For passing remote control signals to other
Pioneer components (page 23).
8 VIDEO OUT (1&2)
Standard video output(s) that you can
connect to your TV or AV receiver using the
supplied audio/video cable (page 16).
9 S-VIDEO OUT (1&2)
S-Video output(s) that you can use instead of
the
VIDEO OUT
10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
High quality video output for connection to a
TV, monitor or AV receiver that has component video inputs.
jacks (page 17).
Connect using a commercially available
three-way component video cable.
Be careful to match the colors of the jacks
and cables for correct connection (page 17).
• You may find it useful to have the manuals
supplied with your other components
handy when connecting this player.
• If you come across any unfamiliar terms
in this section of the manual, take a look
at the
Glossary
on page 87.
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Connecting up
Easy connections
TV
SURROUND
FRONT
L
L
R
R
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
OUT
(5.1ch)
(2ch)
S400
(AUDIO)
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO
HDMI OUT
A/V IN
AC IN
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
CONTROL
OUT
VIDEO
1
2
21
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
Y
PB PR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
To power outlet
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 your TV.
• This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this
player to your TV via a VCR using AV
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.)
1 Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO
OUT (2ch) jacks to a set of A/V inputs on
your TV.
Use the supplied red/white stereo audio and
yellow video cable. Make sure you match up
the left and right audio outputs with their
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corresponding inputs for correct stereo
sound.
See
Using other types of video output
below if
you want to use a different type of 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 18).
2 Connect the supplied AC power cord
to the AC IN inlet, then plug into a power
outlet.
• Do not unplug the player from the power
outlet while it is switched on.
• Do not plug this player into a switched
power supply found on some amplifiers
and AV receivers.
Connecting up
AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
AUDIO OUT
(5.1ch)
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
IN
R
L
L
R
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
FRONT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PB PR
Y
21
2
1
(AUDIO)
S400
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
HDMI OUT
OUT
CONTROL
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PB PR
Y
21
2
1
OUT
02
Using other types of video
output
This player has standard (composite), S-video
and component video outputs, as well as an
HDMI connector (for digital video/audio).The
main difference between them is the quality
of the picture.
S-video delivers a better picture than standard
composite video, while component video
gives better picture quality still. The variety of
outputs also gives you the flexibility of
connecting your particular equipment using
the best connection type available.
HDMI provides highest quality digital video
(and audio) using one simple digital connection, provided your monitor or display is also
equipped with HDMI. See
HDMI
on page 22 for more on this.
Connecting using an S-Video output
You can use the S-Video output instead of the
VIDEO OUT
your TV (or other equipment).
• Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to
connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-Video
input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.
Line up the small triangle above the jack with
the same mark on the plug before plugging
in.
jack to connect this player to
Connecting using
• If you connect both S-video jacks, but one
of the connected components is not S1/
S2 compatible, the automatic aspect ratio
switching will not work with either
connected component.
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).
• 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
TV
S-VIDEO
INPUT
TV
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AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
AUDIO OUT
(5.1ch)
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
IN
R
L
L
R
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
FRONT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PB PR
Y
21
2
1
(AUDIO)
S400
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
HDMI OUT
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
AUDIO OUT
(5.1ch)
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
IN
R
L
L
R
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
FRONT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PB PR
Y
21
2
1
(AUDIO)
S400
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
HDMI OUT
OUT
Connecting up
Connecting for multichannel
surround sound
To enjoy multichannel surround sound from
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and SACD discs, we
recommend connecting this player to an AV
receiver using the 5.1 channel analog outputs
or the i.LINK connector.
The player also has optical and coaxial digital
outputs should you want to use an external
decoder or the decoder in your AV receiver.
Note that multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD
audio is not output through these jacks, so
this connection should be in addition to,
rather than instead of, a 5.1 channel analog
connection.
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
following illustrations show a standard
(composite) connection).
Connecting using 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.
1 Connect the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)
outputs on this player to the multichannel audio inputs on your AV receiver.
It’s convenient to use three stereo audio
cables; one for the
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER
FRONT
, one for the
and one for the
channels.
AV receiver
CENTER
MULTI-
CH. INPUTS
and
2 Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on this
player to a video input on your AV
receiver.
VIDEO
AV receiver
INPUT
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• In order to be able to hear multichannel
sound from SACDs, DVD-Video and DVDAudio discs, you need to set
back
to
Multi-ch Area
Output Mode
Playback
Mode
on page 71 and
on page 74).
, and the
to
5.1 Channel (SACD
SACD Play-
Audio
Audio Output
• Alternatively, you can use the S-Video or
component video connections if they’re
available.
3 Connect the AV receiver’s video
output to a video input on your TV.
Connecting up
AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
AUDIO OUT
(5.1ch)
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
IN
R
L
L
R
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
FRONT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PB PR
Y
21
2
1
(AUDIO)
S400
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
HDMI OUT
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
AUDIO
OUT
(5.1ch)
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
IN OUT
R
L
L
R
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
FRONT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PB PR
Y
21
2
1
(AUDIO)
S400
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
HDMI OUT
AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
AUDIO OUT
(5.1ch)
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
IN
R
L
L
R
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
FRONT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PB PR
Y
21
2
1
(AUDIO)
S400
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
HDMI OUT
OUT
• 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.
Connecting using a digital audio
output
Connect the optical or coaxial digital outputs
if you want to use an external decoder or the
decoder in your AV receiver.
To be able to play SACDs and multichannel
DVD-Audio discs, you should also connect
the 5.1 channel analog outputs (
using the multichannel analog outputs
above).
If your AV receiver doesn’t have 5.1 channel
analog inputs, make a stereo analog connection.
1 Connect one of the DIGITAL OUT jacks
on this player to a digital input on your AV
receiver.
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
AV receiver
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
Connecting
plug click into position when fully
inserted. Take care not to force the plug
as this may damage the shutter, the cable
and/or the player.
Coaxial connection:
Use a coaxial cable
(similar to the supplied video cable) to
connect the
COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jack to a coaxial input on your AV receiver.
2 If you didn’t connect the 5.1 channel
analog outputs, connect the AUDIO OUT
(2ch) jacks on this player to a stereo
analog input on your receiver.
AV receiver
• You can also use the
FRONT L/R
jacks for the analog audio
STEREO
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT 5.1ch
connection.
3 Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on this
player to a video input on your AV
receiver.
02
Optical connection:
Use an optical cable
(not supplied) to connect the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jack to an optical input
on your AV receiver.
• When inserting the plug, the protective
shutter will open and you should hear the
OPTICAL
AV receiver
VIDEO
INPUT
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AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
AUDIO OUT
(5.1ch)
CONTROL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
IN
R
L
L
R
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
FRONT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PB PR
Y
21
2
1
(AUDIO)
S400
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
HDMI OUT
OUT
Connecting up
• Alternatively, you can use the S-Video or
component video connections if they’re
available.
4 Connect the AV receiver’s video
output to a video input on your TV.
• 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.
Connecting using i.LINK
If you have a receiver with an i.LINK
connector, you can connect it to this player
using the supplied i.LINK cable.
The i.LINK connector outputs every kind of
digital audio that the player is compatible
with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio,
SACD, Video CD, CD and MP3. In contrast,
the optical and coaxial digital outputs do not
output SACD and multichannel DVD-Audio.
When playing DVD-Audio
discs over i.LINK, the digital audio is jitterless
if the connected receiver is compatible with
PQLS (rate control). See the operating
instructions that came with your receiver for
information on compatibility with this feature.
*1 Excluding any part of the disc that features
moving video (Video part).
• There may be cases where the PQLS/rate
control function and/or the i.LINK audio
does not work properly even when
connected to i.LINK Audio-compatible
equipment.
• Do not disconnect i.LINK cables or switch
off any components connected using
i.LINK while this player is on.
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*1
, CD or SACD
• Copy-protected 96kHz DVD-Video discs
are downsampled to 48kHz when using
the i.LINK connection.
1 Use the supplied i.LINK cable to
connect one of the i.LINK connectors on
this player to an i.LINK connector on your
AV receiver.
i.LINK
connector
AV receiver
Video
input
• The arrow on the cable connector body
should be face down for correct alignment with the connector on the player.
2 Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on this
player to a video input on your AV
receiver.
• The i.LINK connectors on this player do
not output video.
• The diagram shows a standard video
connection, but you can alternatively use
the S-video or component video connections if they’re available.
• In order to be able to hear multichannel
sound from SACDs, you need to set
to
Playback
Playback
Multi-ch Area
on page 71).
(see
SACD
SACD
Connecting up
02
• In order to hear multichannel sound from
DVD-Audio discs, make sure that
Audio Out
DVD-Audio Out
• To be able to use the Auto Select Play
feature, you must first set it up using the
Auto Select Play
Select Play
• When the i.LINK indicator (
front panel (see
no audio is output from the other digital or
analog audio jacks. You can switch off the
i.LINK output using the
(see
use the analog and/or optical/coaxial
digital outputs.
• The front panel i.LINK indicator only lights
when the receiver is on and the input is
set to i.LINK. See also the receiver’s operating instructions.
• You can connect several components
together using i.LINK. See
i.LINK network
• If you need to use an i.LINK cable other
than the one supplied, please use 4-pin,
S400 cables less than 3.5 meters long.
Although longer ones are available, they
may not work reliably.
is set to
on page 78.
Audio Out
5.1 Channel
on page 78).
menu screen. See
Front panel
Audio Out
on page 77) if you need to
below.
DVD-
(see
Auto
) is lit on the
on page 25),
menu
Creating an
About i.LINK
i.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a
high-speed interface for digital audio, video
and other data found on personal computers,
digital camcorders, and other kinds of audio
and audio/visual equipment. A single i.LINK
connector can both send and receive data at
the same time, so only one cable is required
to connect components for two-way communication.
“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
Creating an i.LINK network
Using i.LINK it is possible to chain up to 17
components together so that the digital audio
and control signals from each component is
available to other components in the network.
With the addition of an i.LINK repeater, it’s
possible to connect up to 63 components.
i.LINK connectors come in 4-pin and 6-pin
configurations. This player uses the 4-pin
connection, but the two types can be mixed
on a network.
This player is compatible with i.LINK Audio
components, such as AV receivers. It may not
work properly if connected to i.LINK MPEG-II
TS equipment (such as a digital satellite
tuner), i.LINK DV equipment (such as a DVD
recorder or DV camcorder), or an i.LINKequipped personal computer. Check the operating instructions supplied with your other
i.LINK components for compatibility information.
Connected components should be DTCP
(Digital Transmission Content Protection)
compliant to be able to play DVD-Video, DVDAudio and SACD i.LINK audio. If a connected
component is not DTCP compliant, only CD,
MP3, VCD audio will be output.
When setting up an i.LINK network, it’s important that the components form an open ended
chain (fig. 1), or a tree (fig. 2).
fig. 1
fig. 2
i.LINK cable
i.LINK cable
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DIGITAL AUDIO
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Connecting up
The system will not work if the connected
components form a loop. If a loop is detected,
the message LOOP CONNECT shows in the
display. Figs. 3 and 4 show connections that
form a loop.
fig. 3
fig. 4
Another consideration when connecting
i.LINK devices is the speed of the interface. At
present there are three speeds; S100
(slowest), S200 and S400 (fastest). This player
uses the S400 type. Although you can use
components with different speeds together,
we recommend connecting slower speed
components at the edge of the network if
possible (shown by the shaded boxes in figs.
1 and 2). This will keep the network free of
bottlenecks.
When used within an i.LINK network, this
player must be on for the i.LINK connection to
be maintained. Other components in the
network may or may not maintain the connection in standby (none will when the power is
completely off)—check the operating instructions supplied with individual components.
Note that the audio may be momentarily interrupted if a component in the i.LINK network is
switched on/off, or its i.LINK connection is
switched on/off.
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i.LINK cable
i.LINK cable
Connecting using HDMI
If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP)
equipped monitor or display, you can connect
it to this player using a commercially available
HDMI cable.
The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed
digital video, as well as almost every kind of
digital audio that the player is compatible
with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see
below for limitations), Video CD, CD and MP3.
1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the
HDMI OUT interconnect on this player to
an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor.
HDMI-compatible display
HDMI
connector
• The arrow on the cable connector body
should be face up for correct alignment
with the connector on the player.
When you first switch on the player, you will
see the HDMI settings menu appear on your
monitor or display. From here you can select
the resolution, aspect ratio, color and audio
settings, as well as adjust the video presentation to your liking. For more on these settings
see
HDMI Settings
on page 71.
Connecting up
HDMI
or
DVI
display according to the compatibility of the
component connected.
• An HDMI connection can only be made
with DVI-equipped components
compatible with both DVI and High
Bandwidth Digital Content Protection
(HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI
connector, you will need a separate
adaptor (DVI
connection, however, does not support
audio signals. Consult your local audio
dealer for more information.
• This unit has been designed to be
compliant with HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface) Version 1.1.
Depending on the component you have
connected, using a DVI connection may
result in unreliable signal transfers.
• When you change the component
connected to the HDMI output, you will
also need to change the HDMI settings to
match the new component (see
Settings
the settings for each component are then
stored in memory (for up to 5 components).
• The HDMI connection is compatible with
2 channel linear PCM signals (44.1 to
192kHz, 16/20/24 bit), and Dolby Digital,
DTS and MPEG audio bitstream (5.1
channel signals up to 96kHz, 16/20/24bit).
• It is not possible to output SACD source
from the HDMI connection.
appears in the front panel
HDMI) to do so. A DVI
HDMI
on page 71 to do this). However,
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About HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
supports both video and audio on a single
digital connection for use with DVD players,
DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices.
HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content
Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual
Interface (DVI) in one specification. HDCP is
used to protect digital content transmitted
and received by DVI-compliant displays.
HDMI has the capability to support standard,
enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio.
HDMI features include uncompressed digital
video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes per
second (with HDTV signals), one connector
(instead of several cables and connectors),
and communication between the AV source
and AV devices such as DTVs.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
Controlling this player from
another Pioneer component
This player has SR jacks which allow you to
use the remote sensor on one Pioneer component to control another.
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OPTICAL
COAXIAL
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Connecting up
Use a mini-jack plug to connect the
CONTROL OUT
CONTROL IN
of one component to the
of another. In this way you can
daisy-chain several components together.
CONTROL
Pioneer AV receiver
Pioneer CD player, etc.
OUT
CONTROL
IN
• My TV doesn’t have any inputs to connect
the DVD player. How can I watch DVDs?
Unfortunately, if your TV has no inputs you
can’t use this player with it.
• My VCR is already connected to my TV, so
there aren’t any spare inputs. What should
I do?
If all your TV’s inputs are already in use,
you can buy a video input selector from an
electronics store, which effectively gives
you more inputs.
• My TV only has one input for the sound.
What should I plug it into?
If you don’t mind mono sound, you can
buy a stereo RCA-to-mono RCA cable
from an electronics store. Connect the
stereo end to this player and the mono
end to your TV.
If you want stereo sound, connect this
player to your amplifier or stereo system
using a stereo audio cable.
•I connected the DVD player to my AV
receiver, and although the sound is fine,
there’s no picture. What did I do wrong?
Make sure that the type of video connection from the DVD player to your AV
receiver is the same as that from the
receiver to your TV. Most AV receivers
won’t convert from one kind of connection
to another.
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Controls and displays
Front panel
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1 POWER switch
Press to switch the player on (the power
indicator lights blue when the power is on) or
off.
2 SACD SETUP button
Press to select which part of an SACD disc
you want to listen to — stereo audio (
Area
), multi-channel audio (
and, for hybrid SACDs, standard CD audio
(
CD Area
3 PROGRESSIVE button/indicator
Press to switch the component video output
mode between progressive and interlace. The
indicator lights in progressive scan mode.
See also
4 PURE AUDIO button/indicator
When the player is stopped, press to switch
off/on the front panel display and disable the
video and digital outputs*. Use this when you
want to hear audio from the analog outputs
• See
on this.
).
SACD Playback
Component Out
Multi-ch Area
on page 71 for more
on page 63.
2ch
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with no interference from other signals (when
listening to a DVD-Audio disc, for example).
The indicator lights when the Pure Audio
feature is switched on.
* These include i.LINK, HDMI, and the
5 Remote control sensor
)
The remote control has a range of up to about
7m.
6 Display
See page 27 for a description of the display.
7 HDMI indicator
Lights when this player is recognized by
another HDMl or DVI/HDCP compatible
component.
8 i.LINK indicator
Lights when this player is recognized by
another i.LINK compatible component.
9 OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open or close the disc tray (when in
standby, this button will also switch the power
on).
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coaxial and optical digital outputs.
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• Press and hold for fast reverse scanning
• Press to jump back to the beginning of the
current chapter or track, then to previous
chapters/tracks
11
• Press and hold for fast forward scanning
• Press to jump to the next chapter or track
12 (stop)
Press to stop the disc (you can resume
playback by pressing
13 (pause)
Press to pause playback. Press again to
restart.
14 (play)
Press to start or resume playback (when in
standby, this button will also switch the power
on).
15 Disc tray
16
This mark indicates compatibility with DVDRW discs recorded on a DVD recorder in
Video Recording mode.
(reverse scan/skip)
(forward scan/skip)
(play)).
About progressive scan video
Compared to interlace video, progressive
scan video effectively doubles the scanning
rate of the picture, resulting in a very stable,
flicker-free image.
Progressive scan video is available only from
the component video output. Use the
PROGRESSIVE
switch the component video output between
interlace and progressive. With a DVD-Video
disc you can do this during playback, or when
the disc is stopped. For other types of disc, the
player must be stopped.
• If you connect a TV that is not compatible
with a NTSC or PAL progressive scan
signal and switch the player to
progressive, you will not be able to see any
picture at all. In this case, press the
PROGRESSIVE
to switch back to interlace (the
PROGRESSIVE
button on the front panel to
button on the front panel
indicator should be unlit).
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• You can’t switch video output when an
OSD is on-screen.
• The picture on some TVs may
momentarily break up when you switch
the video output of this player.
Controls and displays
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1 5.1CH
Lights when analog 5.1 channel output is
selected (see
2 V-PART
Lights when playing a video part of a DVD
disc.
3 PRGSVE
Lights when the video output is progressive
scan (see
page 26).
4
Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD
disc (see
page 52).
5 GUI (Graphical User Interface)
Lights when a menu is displayed on-screen.
6 GRP
Indicates that the character display is
showing a DVD-Audio group number
7 TITLE
Indicates that the character display is
showing a DVD-Video title number.
8
Lights when 2V/TruSurround
Virtual Surround
9 TRK
Indicates that the character display is
showing a track number.
Audio Output Mode
About progressive scan video
Switching camera angles
on page 55).
on page 74).
on
is active (see
on
10 CHP
Indicates that the character display is
showing a DVD chapter number.
11 REMAIN
Lights when the character display is showing
the time or number of tracks/titles/chapters
remaining.
12 Character display
13
Lights when a disc is paused.
14
Lights when a disc is playing.
152D
Lights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack is
playing.
16 DTS
Lights when a DTS soundtrack is playing.
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Remote control
• All buttons glow slightly in the dark for
ease of use.
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OPEN /
1
DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
2
3
HOME MENU
4
5
RETURN
6
7
8
9
10
11
PLAY MODE SURROUND
12
1 STANDBY/ON
Press to switch the player on or into standby.
2 DISPLAY
Press to display information about the disc
playing (see
Displaying disc information
page 52).
CLOSE
TOP MENU
MENU
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3 AUDIO
Press to select the audio channel or language
(see page 51–page 52).
4 HOME MENU
Press to display (or exit) the on-screen
display.
5 ENTER & Joystick
Use to navigate on-screen displays and
menus. Press
ENTER
to select an option or
execute a command.
6
(RETURN)
Press to return to a previous menu screen.
7 V.ADJ (VIDEO ADJUST)
Press to display the Video Adjust menu (see
Video Adjust
8
on page 58).
Press to stop the disc (you can resume
playback by pressing
9
(play)).
Press to start or resume playback.
10
Press to jump to the start of the previous /
next chapter / track.
11 PLAY MODE
Press to display the Play Mode menu (see
page 45–page 50) (You can also get to the
Play Mode menu by pressing
and selecting
Play Mode
HOME MENU
).
12 Number buttons
13 MENU
Press to display a DVD disc menu, or the Disc
Navigator if a DVD-RW, CD, Video CD or MP3
disc is loaded.
14 OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open or close the disc tray.
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15 ANGLE
Press to change the camera angle during
DVD multi-angle scene playback (see
Switching camera angles
16 SUBTITLE
Press to select a subtitle display (see
Switching subtitles
17 TOP MENU
Press to display the top menu of a DVD disc.
18 MULTI dial
Use for scanning and slow motion control
(see
Using the Multi Dial
19 Jog indicator
Lights when multi dial is in jog mode (see
Using the Multi Dial
20 JOG (JOG MODE)
Press to put switch jog mode on/off. When on,
use the
MULTI
frames (see
21 FL (DIMMER)
Press to change the display brightness.
22
Press to pause playback; press again to
restart.
23 and
Use for reverse / forward slow motion
playback, frame reverse / advance and
reverse / forward scanning (see page 43–
page 45).
24 SURROUND
Press to activate/switch off 2V/
TruSurround
25 CLEAR
Press to clear a numeric entry.
26 ENTER
Press to select an option or execute a
command.
dial to advance or reverse
Using the Multi Dial
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on page 52).
on page 51).
on page 44).
on page 44).
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on page 44).
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27 TV CONTROL buttons
VOLUME
Use to adjust the volume.
CHANNEL
Use to select TV channel.
FUNC
Press
FUNC
control operation.
28TV
Press TV
to select the TV for remote
to turn the TV on or into standby.
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Setting up the remote to control
your TV
1 Input the manufacturer code.
While holding down the
the two digit code from the table below that
corresponds to the make of your TV.
For example, If you have a Pioneer TV, press
and hold
CLEAR
, then press 0, 0 on the
remote control.
2 Confirm that the TV is responding to
the programmed code.
On the remote, press the TV
TV switches on (or into standby if it was on
previously), then you have the correct code.
If nothing happens when you press the
button, start again from step 1 using a
different code.
• Some manufacturers have several codes.
Try each one until you find the one that
works.
CLEAR
button, input
button. If the
TV
Preset code list
Manufacturer Preset Code
Pioneer
RCA
Sharp
Zenith
Sony
Toshiba
Hitachi
Philips
Panasonic
Mitsubishi
Goldstar
GE
Magnavox
JVC
Sanyo
Fujitsu
Gradiente
00, 34
01, 15, 16, 17, 18
02, 19, 27
03, 20
04
05, 26, 30
06, 24, 25, 31
07
08, 22
09
10, 23
11, 28
12, 29
13, 32
14, 21
33
35
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