Pioneer DV-989AVi-G User Manual

DVD Player

DV-989AVi-G

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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

CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 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: On the top of the player

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.

DO NOT OPEN

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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WARNING

Before plugging in 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.

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CAUTION

The POWER switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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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.

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

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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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 this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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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 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.

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.

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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 using the D1/D2 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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04 Getting Started

Setting the TV System

Watching NTSC on a PAL TV 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/Super VCD 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

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Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Editing a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Other functions available from the

program menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Searching a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Switching the DVD audio language . . . . . . 48

Switching DVD-RW audio channels . . . . . 49

Switching DVD-Audio audio channels . . . . 49

Switching CD/MP3/Video CD/

Super VCD audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Displaying disc information. . . . . . . . . . . .49

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03 Controls and displays

Front panel About progressive scan video Display Remote control

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06 Audio Settings menu

Note about features in the Audio Settings menu Audio DRC Legato PRO Hi-Bit

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Virtual Surround Channel Level Speaker Distance

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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

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DTS Downmix

Speakers

Audio Output Mode Speaker Installation Speaker Distance Channel Level

i.LINK Setup

Audio Out Connections Setup Auto Select Play

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09 Additional information

Taking care of your player and discs . . . . .76

Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Storing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Discs to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Cleaning the pickup lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Problems with condensation. . . . . . . . . . 77

Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Moving the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Power cable caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . . 78

Widescreen TV users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Standard TV users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Resetting the player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

About the audio output settings . . . . . . . .79

About the HDMI output settings . . . . . . . .80

HDMI output with DVD-Audio

sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

About the i.LINK output settings . . . . . . . . 82

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Selecting languages using the language

code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

DVD/CD/Video CD/Super VCD player . . . 88

HDMI troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

i.LINK-related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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/Super VCD 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.

, 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

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.

Before you start

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 52.

Virtual Surround

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 24, 55).

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 10.

*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.

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

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/LR6 batteries into the battery compartment following the indications (

3 Close the cover.

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) inside the compartment.

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

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.

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.

Other formats, including but not limited to the following, are not playable in this player:

DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW

Video CDAudio CD CD-R

Super Audio CD

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo

Super VCD

CD-RW

Photo CD, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-

ROM

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 CD/Super VCDs) 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.

• 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.

section.

Compressed

CD-R/RW compatibility

• This unit will play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD/Super VCD 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.

Before you start

• 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.

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.

UNPLAYABLE

• 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.

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.

Before you start

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 CD/Super VCDs 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.

ALL

will play in any

.mp3

Folder A Folder B Folder C

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 File 1

.mp3

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File 2

Connecting up

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Rear panel

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CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

SUB

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

S400

(AUDIO)

WOOFER

DIGITAL AUDIO

HDMI OUT

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT (2ch)

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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 13,17).

2 AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)

Multichannel analog audio outputs for connection to an AV receiver with multichannel inputs (page 16).

3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – OPTICAL / COAXIAL

Digital audio outputs for connection to a PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEGcompatible AV receiver (page 16).

4 AC IN

Connect the supplied power cord here, then plug into a power outlet.

AC IN

PB PR

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

D1/D2

VIDEO OUT

10 119

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 18).

6 HDMI OUT

HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video (page 20).

7 CONTROL IN / OUT

For passing remote control signals to other Pioneer components (page 22).

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 13).

9 S-VIDEO OUT (1&2)

S-Video output(s) that you can use instead of the

VIDEO OUT

jacks (page 14).

Connecting up

10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

High quality video output for connection to a TV, monitor or AV receiver that has component video inputs.

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 15).

11 D1/D2 VIDEO OUT

(Except Australian model)

Easy connections

A/V IN

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

SUB

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

(AUDIO)

S400

WOOFER

DIGITAL AUDIO

HDMI OUT

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT (2ch)

Use to connect this player to a TV with a D video input (page 15).

• 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

PB PR

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

D1/D2

VIDEO OUT

on page 84.

AC IN

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.

To power outlet

• 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

AUDIO

OUT (2ch)

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

CONTROL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

FRONT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB PR

(AUDIO)

S400

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

HDMI OUT

OUT

Connecting up

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 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 15).

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.

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 20 for more on this.

Connecting using

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

S-VIDEO

INPUT

Using other types of video output

This player has standard (composite), S-video, component video outputs and D video connector for component video

Australian model

connector (for digital video/audio).The main difference between them is the quality of the picture.

), as well as an HDMI

(

Except

• 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 up

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB PR

OUT

AC IN

D1/D2

VIDEO OUT

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB PR

OUT

AC IN

D1/D2

VIDEO OUT

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

Connecting using the D1/D2 video output

Except Australian model

If your TV is equipped with a D-type video input, you can use a D video cord to connect this player to your TV.

D1 VIDEO

INPUT

• Only NTSC video is output when set to progressive scan.

• This player is compatible with D1, D2, D3 and D4 inputs. However, when connected to a D1 connector, only interlace video is output.

• If you connect one or both of the S-video jacks and the D video connector, and one of the connected components is not S1/ S2 compatible, the automatic aspect ratio switching will not work with any of the connected components.

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).

AUDIO

OUT (2ch)

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

CONTROL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

FRONT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB PR

(AUDIO)

S400

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

HDMI OUT

OUT

AUDIO

OUT (2ch)

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

CONTROL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

FRONT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB PR

(AUDIO)

S400

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

HDMI OUT

OUT

Connecting up

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.

• In order to be able to hear multichannel sound from SACDs, DVD-Video and DVDAudio discs, you need to set

back

Multi-ch Area

Output Mode

Playback Mode

on page 71).

5.1 Channel (SACD

on page 68 and

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

and one for the

channels.

SACD Play-

, and the

Audio

Audio Output

, one for the

CENTER

and

2 Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on this player to a video input on your AV receiver.

VIDEO

AV receiver

INPUT

• Alternatively, you can use the S-Video or component video connections if they’re available or D video

model

(

Except Australian

3 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.

AV receiver

MULTI-

CH. INPUTS

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

Connecting

above).

If your AV receiver doesn’t have 5.1 channel analog inputs, make a stereo analog connection.

Connecting up

AUDIO

OUT (2ch)

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

CONTROL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

FRONT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB PR

(AUDIO)

S400

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

HDMI OUT

OUT

AUDIO

OUT (2ch)

AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)

CONTROL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

IN OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

FRONT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB PR

(AUDIO)

S400

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

HDMI OUT

AUDIO

OUT (2ch)

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

CONTROL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

FRONT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB PR

(AUDIO)

S400

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

HDMI OUT

OUT

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

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

AV receiver

Optical connection:

(not supplied) to connect the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

Use an optical cable

OPTICAL

jack to an optical input

on your AV receiver.

• When inserting the plug, the protective shutter will open and you should hear the 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.

VIDEO

AV receiver

INPUT

• Alternatively, you can use the S-Video or component video connections if they’re available or D video

model

(

Except Australian

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

AUDIO

OUT (2ch)

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

CONTROL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

FRONT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB PR

(AUDIO)

S400

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

HDMI OUT

OUT

Connecting up

• 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/Super VCD, 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.

• Copy-protected 96kHz DVD-Video discs are downsampled to 48kHz when using the i.LINK connection.

, CD or SACD

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 or D video

Australian model

(

Except

• In order to be able to hear multichannel sound from SACDs, you need to set

Playback

Multi-ch Area

on page 68).

(see

SACD

• In order to hear multichannel sound from DVD-Audio discs, make sure that

Audio Out

is set to

DVD-Audio Out

5.1 Channel

on page 75).

DVD-

(see

Connecting up

• 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

Audio Out

(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.

menu screen. See

on page 75.

Front panel

on page 74) if you need to

below.

) is lit on the

on page 23),

Audio Out

Creating an

Auto

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

AUDIO

OUT (2ch)

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

CONTROL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

FRONT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB PR

(AUDIO)

S400

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

HDMI OUT

OUT

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

i.LINK cable

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.

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/Super VCD, 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.

Connecting up

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

HDMI

or display according to the compatibility of the component connected.

DVI

• 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.

on page 68.

appears in the front panel



HDMI) to do so. A DVI

HDMI

on page 68 to do this). However,

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.

AUDIO

OUT (2ch)

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

CONTROL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

FRONT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB PR

(AUDIO)

S400

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

HDMI OUT

OUT

Connecting up

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.

Use a mini-jack plug to connect the

CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN

daisy-chain several components together.

Pioneer AV receiver

Pioneer CD player, etc.

• 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.

of one component to the

of another. In this way you can

CONTROL

OUT

CONTROL

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.

Controls and displays

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Front panel

English

321 54



1 POWER switch

Press to switch the player on (the power indicator lights blue when the power is on) or off. (The player can be put into standby using the remote control.)

2 STANDBY indicator

Lights when in standby.

3 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

4 PROGRESSIVE button/indicator

Press to switch the component video output mode between progressive and interlace. The indicator lights in progressive scan mode. See also

• See on this.

SACD Playback

Component Out

Multi-ch Area

on page 68 for more

on page 60.

2ch

• This player is compatible with both PAL

5 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 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

6 Remote control sensor

The remote control has a range of up to about 7m.

7 Display

See page 27 for a description of the display.

1617

and NTSC progressive scan formats. However, your TV must also be progressive scan compatible to take advantage of this feature.

coaxial and optical digital outputs.

12 13 14 15

1110

Controls and displays

8 HDMI indicator

Lights when this player is recognized by another HDMl or DVI/HDCP compatible component.

9 i.LINK indicator

Lights when this player is recognized by another i.LINK compatible component.

10 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open or close the disc tray (when in standby, this button will also switch the power on).

 

• 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

 

• Press and hold for fast forward scanning

• Press to jump to the next chapter or track

13 (stop)

Press to stop the disc (you can resume playback by pressing

14 (pause)

Press to pause playback. Press again to restart.

15 (play)

Press to start or resume playback (when in standby, this button will also switch the power on).

16 Disc tray

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 and (except Australian model) the D video out 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

• 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.

button on the front panel to

button on the front panel

indicator should be unlit).

Controls and displays

Display

English

3 5 76 8 9 10 11

1516 1214 13

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 24).

Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc (see page 49).

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.

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 52).

on page 71).

is active (see

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



Lights when a disc is paused.



Lights when a disc is playing.

152D

Lights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack is playing.

16 DTS

Lights when a DTS soundtrack is playing.

Controls and displays

Remote control

• Press the button on the right side of the remote to illuminate buttons to

OPEN /

DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

HOME MENU

RETURN

PLAY MODE SURROUND

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 49).

TOP MENU

– MULTI SPEED +

ENTER

VIDEO

JOG MODE

ADJUST DIMMER

V.AD J

FL JOG

4¢ 1¡

CLEAR

ENTER

654

873

C321

0987

to 9 and 20

14 15

25 26

3 AUDIO

Press to select the audio channel or language (see page 48–page 49).

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.



(RETURN)

Press to return to a previous menu screen.

7 V.ADJ (VIDEO ADJUST)

Press to display the Video Adjust menu (see

Video Adjust



on page 55).

Press to stop the disc (you can resume playback by pressing



(play)).

Press to start or resume playback.

 

Press to jump to the start of the previous / next chapter / track.

11 PLAY MODE

Press to display the Play Mode menu (see page 42–page 47) (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/Super VCD or MP3 disc is loaded.

14 OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open or close the disc tray.

Controls and displays

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.



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 40– page 42).

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

/

on page 49).

on page 48).

on page 41).

/  and

on page 41).

/

English

Getting Started

Chapter 4

Getting Started

Setting the TV System

The default setting of this player is unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to

AUTO

. If you experience picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or region’s system. Doing this, however, may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch. The table below shows what kinds of disc are compatible with each setting (

AUTO, PAL

and

NTSC

1 If the player is not plugged in, plug it in now, but leave it in standby.

2 Using the front panel controls, hold down

 

then press POWER to

switch the TV system.

The TV system changes as follows:

AUTO



NTSC



PAL

AUTO

NTSC

PAL

The player’s display indicates the new setting.

• You have to switch the player into standby (press



on the remote) before each

change.

• If you’re watching an NTSC disc on a PAL TV, you will only be able to see interlace video. Progressive scan video is not compatible with the

MOD.PAL

AUTO

setting.

, and

Disc Player setting

Format

NTSC

Type

DVD

Video CD

no disc

CD /

NTSC PAL NTSC PAL –

NTSC PAL NTSC NTSC NTSC

PAL

MOD.PAL PAL MOD.PAL PAL PAL

AUTO

NTSC PAL NTSC PAL NTSC or PAL

Watching NTSC on a PAL TV

Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL TV system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without vertical shrinkage.

If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may not be able to watch NTSC discs because of picture roll. If the TV has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops rolling.

On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically, leaving black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction; it is caused by the NTSC to PAL conversion.

Switching on

After making sure that everything is connected properly and that the player is plugged in, press on.

Also, switch on your TV and make sure that it is set to the input you connected the DVD player to.

POWER

to switch the player

Getting Started

• Press to switch the player on or off (the player can be put into standby using the remote control; the

STANDBY

indicator

above the button lights when in standby).

POWER

• When the player is in standby, you can



use the

OPEN/CLOSE

and  (play) buttons to switch the player on and open the disc tray/start playing a loaded disc.

• My DVD player switches on but there is nothing displayed on my TV.

Make sure that the TV is set to the correct video input (not a TV channel). For example, if you connected this player to the

VIDEO 1

your TV to

inputs on your TV, switch

VIDEO 1

• If you connected this player to an AV receiver, make sure that the receiver is switched on and set to the correct input.

• This player features a screen saver. When on, If the player is stopped or paused and no button is pressed for five minutes, the screen saver starts. See

Screen Saver

page 64 for how to switch it on.

Let’s Get Started

When you switch on the player for the first time, you should see a welcome screen displayed on your TV. From here you can let the player know what kind of TV you have, then either use the Setup Navigator to make more settings, or jump right in and start playing some discs.

Before continuing, make sure that you’ve loaded the batteries in the remote control.

• If you have connected an HDMI-compatible device, the HDMI settings screen will appear instead of the setup screens below. See make the necessary settings.

1 Use the Joystick (up/down) to choose a language, then press ENTER.

HDMI Settings

SETUP

– MULTI SPEED +

ENTER

VIDEO

ADJUST DIMMER

RETURN

V.AD J

4¢ 1¡

Let's Get Started Menu

Select the display language using the cursor keys on the remote

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Choose one then press

Enter

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