Pioneer DVD-V555 User Manual

DVD PLAYER

DVD-V555

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is
operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet

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

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product

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

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an

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

CART — A product and cart combination should be

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

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are

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

POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated

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

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance

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

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.

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.

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

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.

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
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)

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Important

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will
know how to operate your model properly. After you have
finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe
place for future reference.
¶ This player is not suitable for commercial use.

WARNING:

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear

televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for
connections.

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

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND
THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM
MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.

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.

Information to User

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

CAUTION

÷

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

exposure.

÷

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

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See What You Can Do

S

MENU ENTER

PARENTAL

CURRENT LEVE • LEVEL8
CODE 0000
ENTER CODE NUMBER
TO CHANGE THE LEVEL.

Dolby Digital*

Connect to a Digital
Surround Amplifier and
Surround Processor
for 5.1ch Dolby Digital
Surround
entertainment.

PBC Video CD Compatibility

Ready to play Video CDs
(Version 2.0) with PBC
(Play Back Control). Two
types of playback
possible depending on
the disc.

GUI Operation

While viewing Pioneer’ s original
GUI on-screen displays, you can
perform operations by remote
control. Even if there is no menu
recorded on a disc, you can still
perform GUI operation with the
menu provided by the player.

TITLE MENU

MENU ENTER

1 TITLE1
2 TITLE2
3 TITLE3
4 TITLE4
5 TITLE5

1/5

Last Memory Play*

If you stop watching a video part way through,
this lets you continue watching from the
same place later.

Reserving a Desired Song*

Lets you play back selected titles and chapters
in any desired order.

1-1 5.41

SUBTITLE OFF
AUDIO 1 ENGLI
LINEAR PCM

Multi-Aspect*

You can select between Regular, Wide, and
Letter Box display formats.

Cinema Mode & Animation Mode

Lets you select the ideal picture quality for
watching movies and animation movies.

MODE

CINEMA ANIMATION STANDARD

*

Condition Memory*

The following settings of DVDs that you often
watch can be recorded, and recalled automatically.

•Multi Aspect

•Cinema Mode/Animation Mode

•Multi-Language Subtitles

•Multi-Language

• Position

Still Frame*

You can view still frames.

Repeat Play*

Wide range of Repeat Play possibilities.

Parental Level*

Lets you select a “parental level” (user restriction
level) to prevent children viewing undesirable
material.

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Multilingual Subtitles*

You can select a desired subtitle language
when watching movies and other videos.

Multi-Angle*

Lets you view scenes
from different camera
angles.

Multiple Languages*

With discs that have multiple language soundtracks
recorded on them, you can select the desired language.

HELLO

HOLA

AUDIO: 1 AUDIO: 2

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.

*

Indicates this feature may not be possible
with certain discs.

Disc Types Compatible with This Unit

GRAPHICS

This player is DVD, CD, Video CD, and CD-G compatible.
The marks shown on the right are found on disc labels or on disc
jackets.
÷ This player can play all discs bearing the marks on the right

without the need for an adaptor.

÷ T o prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.) adaptor (for

CDs).

This unit is compatible with the NTSC TV system (U.S. and
Canadian TV system).

You cannot use discs other than those shown on the right.
* During DVD playback, data transfer is at 4.7 MBit per second.

Handling the discs

Holding with both
hands

Holding with one
hand

Types of playable

discs and their marks

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

CD

Diameter/Playable

sides

DVD VIDEO*

12 cm (5in.)/
single-sided

12 cm (5in.)/
double-sided

DVD VIDEO*

8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided

8 cm (3 in.)/
double-sided

VIDEO CD
12 cm (5 in.)/single-sided

VIDEO CD single
8 cm (3 in.)/single-sided

CD

1 layer
2 layer

1 layer
2 layer

1 layer
2 layer

1 layer
2 layer

Playback time

Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)

133 min. (4.7 GB)
242 min. (8.5 GB)

266 min. (9.4 GB)
484 min. (17GB)

Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)

41 min.
75 min.

82 min.
150 min.

Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 74 minutes

Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 20 minutes

Digital audio

Disc Table

DVD Single, CD Single, Video CD Single

DVD, CD, CD-G Video
CD

Note

◆ You cannot play DVDs that do not bear the Region No.
(refer to “Terms” on page 69) indicated on the player’s
rear panel.

Max. 74 minutes

12 cm (5 in.)/
single-sided

CD single

8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided

Digital audio
Max. 20 minutes

Discs other than the ones indicated above can not be
played on this unit.

To avoid damage etc., do not play any discs other than those indicated
above.
Ex: DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD with special shape etc...

Disc Types Compatible with This Unit

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Applicable discs

Contents

Basic Operation

Detailed Operation

Karaoke Operation

DVD CD

Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs with No PBC 10 ¶¶¶
Playing Video CDs (with PBC ) 11 ¶
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back 13 ¶¶¶
Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF 14 ¶¶¶
Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped 15 ¶¶

Playback by Menu Selection 18 ¶¶
Playing Back CD Graphics 19 ¶
Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track 20 ¶¶¶
Repeat Play 22 ¶¶¶
Still Frame 23 ¶¶

Karaoke Entertainment 26 ¶¶¶
Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound 29 ¶¶¶

Echo adjustment 29 ¶¶
Changing performance key 29 ¶¶

Operation is possible with the mic 29 ¶¶¶
Convenient Function for Practicing Karaoke 30 ¶¶¶
Reserving a Desired Song 32 ¶¶¶
Sing With Professional Karaoke (GUIDE MELODY) 33 ¶¶¶

VIDEO CD

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Set-Up

Other Information

Multi-Aspect Setting for Wide Screen TV Software 36 ¶
Changing Picture, Sound Quality and Graphics Setting 38 ¶¶¶
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) 42 ¶
Selecting Languages (Multi-Language) 43 ¶
Changing Audio Type 43 ¶¶
Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) 44 ¶
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) 44 ¶
Viewing Disc Information 45 ¶¶¶
Outline of GUI (Graphical User Interface) Operation 46 ¶¶¶
Changing Settings 52 ¶¶¶
How to Set Basic Audio and Subtitles 55 ¶

Connecting the Player Connection example 1. To a TV with video input 58

Connection example 2. AV receiver with digital input for Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Connection example 3. AV amplifier 60

Names and Functions Remote Control 61

Front Panel 62
Rear Panel 62
Display Window 63

Troubleshooting 64
For Proper and Long Use 66
Terms 68
Specifications 69

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Setting

Set -Up

Information

Other

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Applicable discs

Contents

Basic Operation

Detailed Operation

Karaoke Operation

DVD CD

Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs with No PBC 10 ¶¶¶
Playing Video CDs (with PBC ) 11 ¶
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back 13 ¶¶¶
Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF 14 ¶¶¶
Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped 15 ¶¶

Playback by Menu Selection 18 ¶¶
Playing Back CD Graphics 19 ¶
Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track 20 ¶¶¶
Repeat Play 22 ¶¶¶
Still Frame 23 ¶¶

Karaoke Entertainment 26 ¶¶¶
Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound 29 ¶¶¶

Echo adjustment 29 ¶¶

Changing performance key 29 ¶¶

Operation is possible with the mic 29 ¶¶¶
Convenient Function for Practicing Karaoke 30 ¶¶¶
Reserving a Desired Song 32 ¶¶¶
Sing With Professional Karaoke (GUIDE MELODY) 33 ¶¶¶

VIDEO CD

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Set-Up

Other Information

Multi-Aspect Setting for Wide Screen TV Software 36 ¶
Changing Picture, Sound Quality and Graphics Setting 38 ¶¶¶
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) 42 ¶
Selecting Languages (Multi-Language) 43 ¶
Changing Audio Type 43 ¶¶
Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) 44 ¶
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) 44 ¶
Viewing Disc Information 45 ¶¶¶
Outline of GUI (Graphical User Interface) Operation 46 ¶¶¶
Changing Settings 52 ¶¶¶
How to Set Basic Audio and Subtitles 55 ¶

Connecting the Player Connection example 1. To a TV with video input 58

Connection example 2. AV receiver with digital input for Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Connection example 3. AV amplifier 60

Names and Functions Remote Control 61

Front Panel 62
Rear Panel 62
Display Window 63

Troubleshooting 64
For Proper and Long Use 66
Terms 68
Specifications 69

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Information

Other

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Before Using

Check accessories

Remote control unit

OPEN/
CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

456

7890

GUIDE
VOCAL

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

MENU

RETURN

5

23

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

REPEAT

STOP

7

CLEAR

PROGRAM

CONDITION

MODE

VOCAL

KEY CONTROL

PARTNER

Inserting batteries into the remote control

1

Audio cord

0

Microphone

Video cord

A-B

+10

Power cord

AA/R6P dry cell batteries....2

Other included items:
÷ Operating Instructions

(this manual)

÷ Warranty card

While pressing the back
cover, pull out in the direc-

2

3

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Before Using

tion indicated by the ar­row.

Insert batteries.

Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus (–)
polarity guides on the batteries with the marks inside
the battery compartment.

Note

◆ Do not mix old and new batteries.

Close the cover.

◆ Even batteries of the same type will differ in voltage.
Do not mix old batteries with new batteries.

◆ When not using the remote control for a long period of
time (over 1 month), remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery corrosion. If battery leakage occurs,
wipe the battery liquid from the battery component, then
insert new batteries.

Basic Operation

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs with No PBC .......

10

Playing Video CDs (with PBC) .................................11

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back.................13

Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF ..........14

Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped ....15

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Basic Operation

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Other

9

9

Î

8

G

Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs with No PBC

DVD PLAYER

DVD-V555

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

+

10

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

MIC CONTROL

PREVIOUS NEXT

RETURN

SELECT

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

STANDBY/ ON

LOW CONTROL HIGH

KEY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

0



4 1 ¡ ¢

78

3

Î

DIGITAL VIDEO

DIGITAL VIDEO

MC

1

2

3

1 2

KEY

Press the ST ANDBY/

STANDBY/ ON

STANDBY

DVD PLAYER

DVD-V555

LOW CONTROL HIGH

ON button.

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

DIGITAL VIDEO

+

OPEN/CLOSE

10

0

9 0

MC

MIC CONTROL

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

DI

When playing a
Video/Audio disc,
press the KARAOKE

4 1 ¡ ¢

PREVIOUS NEXT

STOP



78

RETURN

PAUSE

PLAY

3

SELECT

MODE button to
select “NORMAL
MODE” .

Each time you press the button, the setting changes as follows.

KARAOKE MODE NORMAL MODE

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE

9 0

OPEN/CLOSE

0

4 1 ¡ ¢

PREVIOUS NEXT

+

10

CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

Press the 0 button.

¶

Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 button on

the remote control unit.

STOP



78

RETURN

PAUSE

PLAY

3

SELECT

¶

The disc table comes out.

Note

◆ DVDs that do not have the matching region
No. that allows playback can not be played
back (refer to the “Terms” section on page

69).

◆ During operation, the following marks may
appear on the TV screen.

:Appears when this player has performed

a prohibited function.

:Appears when the disc has performed a

prohibited function.

◆ After stopping DVD play, if you start play
without specifying a title with a menu or other
means, the previous title is played.

◆ With the KARAOKE MODE (when the
KARAOKE MODE button on the front panel
is lit), depending on the TV you’re using and
mic volume level, there may be distortion
when playing DVDs, CDs or Video CDs. To
prevent this keep analog output sound vol­ume level low.

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4

5

OPEN/CLOSE

0

6 7 8 9 0

STOP

78

RETURN

4 1 ¡ ¢

PREVIOUS NEXT

DIGITAL VIDEO

STOP



783

RETURN

Î

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE

CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

PLAY

SELECT

1 2 3 4 5

DVD-V555

KEY

DVD PLAYER

CONTROL HIGH

LOW

IC 2

STANDBY

ER

MC

POW

IC 1 M

MIC CONTROL

IC 1 MIC 2 M

ECHO M

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

DIGITAL VIDEO

OPEN/CLOSE

4 1 ¡ ¢

PREVIOUS NEXT

0

+10

8 9 0



Playing DVDs, CDs and
Video CDs with No PBC

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

PLAY

3

SELECT

Load a disc.

¶

PAUSE

PAUSE

Load a disc with the label facing

up, using the disc table guide to
align the disc.

Press the 3 button.

¶

The disc table will close, and

playback will begin.

¶

Depending on the disc, a menu is

displayed. If a menu is displayed,
refer to page 18.

STANDBY/ON

button

Disc tableSTANDBY indicator

KARAOKE

MODE

button

0 button

3 button

Playing Video CDs (with PBC)

To playback (Video CDs with PBC)

Perform steps 1 through 4 on

1

2

3

4

To stop the player

page 10.

PLAY

SELECT

¶ With Video CDs that have playback control,

button.

PBC is displayed, and a menu.

.

Press the PLAY 3

¶ Menus are recorded on discs. Menu displays

differ with each disc

Ex) Menu display

A(1)
B(2)
C(3)
D(4)
E(5)

¢ NEXT

When there’s another menu

When there’s a following menu

NEXT

Press the NEXT ¢ button.

PREV

¶ To return to the previous menu

Press the PREV 4 button.

Select numbers in a menu using
the number buttons

¶ Playback starts.

Ex) To select 3

To select 21 = =

STOP

To select 10 =

What’s a Video CD?

It’ s a disc that delivers the MD sound quality and VHS
picture quality. Thanks to digital signal compression
technology (MPEG system), you can enjoy up to 74
minutes of continuous video and audio from a single
disc. There are two kinds of Video CD. To control Video
CD play, one kind of disc (Version 2.0) features a Play­back Control signal (hereafter referred to as PBC). The
other kind of disc (Version 1.1) does not feature a re­corded PBC signal.

Video CD with no
PBC (Version 1.1)

Video CD with PBC

(Version 2.0)

Menu display

A(1)

B(2)

C(3)

This product enables PBC play using the number , PLA Y 3, Next
¢, Previous 4, and RETURN

PREV

3

Number
buttons
(0 – 9, +10)

STOP

Video and audio play is possible
with same operations as a CD.

¶ Using on-screen menus enables

easy play of interactive software
and software with reference func­tions. You also get high-resolution
video and still picture capability.

¶ You can enjoy these discs in the

same way as discs with no PBC
(Switch PBC OFF with the PLAY­BACK CONTROL button .)

buttons.

OPEN/

CLOSE

OPEN/
CLOSE

7

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

CONDITION

SELECT

REPEAT

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

CLEAR

PROGRAM

KEY CONTROL

0

A-B

+10

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

123C

456

7890

MODE

GUIDE

VOCAL

VOCAL

PARTNER

PLAYBACK

CONTROL

RETURN

NEXT

3

PLAY

2

SELECT

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Set -Up

OPEN/

CLOSE

PLAYBACK

CONTROL

¶ Press the STOP 7 button.
¶ Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button.
¶ Press the PLA YBACK CONTROL but-

ton.
(In this case, playback control
switches OFF, and the mode be­comes that for playback of Video CDs
with no PBC.)
With discs that have no PBC, play will
not stop even if you press the PLAY­BACK CONTROL button.

Tips

“RETURN” during Video-CD play with PBC

During Video-CD play with PBC only , the “STOP” button on the
main unit functions as a “RETURN” button. At any other time, it
functions as a “STOP” button.

Playing Video CDs (with PBC)

Information

Other

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Playing Video CDs (with PBC)

Displays shown when the PLAY/SELECT 3, PREV 4, NEXT ¢, or RETURN buttons are pressed.

Example of operation of a disc with PBC (Playback Control)

RETURN button

Number button

PLAY/SELECT 3button

MENU Display 1

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

A
B
C
D

Note

◆ Direction buttons and ENTER

RETURN button

button are not available.

RETURN button

Number button 1 Number button 2

(1)

Moving Picture

Still Picture

MENU Display 2

(1)

(2)

RETURN button

Moving Picture

Still Picture

NEXT button ¢

(2)

Menu operation

A Press the RETURN button to move back

to the previous menu.

¶ Each time you press the button, you move back a menu. If

you repeat pressing the button, you will eventually return to
the first menu.

B Press the ¢ button to move to the next

menu, or the 4 button to move to the
previous menu.

PREV

RETURN

NEXT

MENU Display 2

(3)

PREV button 4

RETURN button

Moving Picture

Number button 3

(3)

Still Picture

(4)

RETURN button

Number button 4

Moving Picture

Still Picture

(4)

You can play Video CDs
without using menu displays

1 Press the PLAYBACK CONTROL button .

¶ The PLAYBACK CONTROL indicator on the fr ont of the player

goes out.

2 Press the PLAY 3 button, or select using

number buttons.

Example) To select 10 =

To select 21 = =

PLAY

SELECT

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Playing Video CDs (with PBC)

The following are functions that do not operate when using menu
operation with a Video CD that has PBC. (When PBC PLAY is lit
in the display window)

¶ Track Skip Forward/Skip Back .........................................

¶ Track/Time Search...........................................................

¶ Repeat ............................................................................

¶ Stopping a song ..............................................................

¶ Reservation.....................................................................

#
q
w
i
s

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

Skipping forward to the next chapter (track)

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

Press the NEXT¢
button.

¶

Press to skip forward to the

next chapter (track).

¶

The ¡ ¢ button on the front

panel has the same function.

Skipping back to the previous chapter (track)

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

Press the PREV4
button.

¶

Press once to skip back to the

start of the chapter (track)
currently playing.

¶

Press again to skip back to the

start of the previous chapter
(track).

¶

The 4 1 button on the front

Fast forward

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

CLEAR

Fast reverse

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

CLEAR

panel has the same function.

Operation

Basic

Press and hold the
FWD ¡ button.

Operation

¶

Release the FWD ¡ button when

Detailed

you reach the desired location.
Normal playback resumes.

¶

When you continue pressing the
¡¢button on the front panel of
the main unit, it has the same
function as the FWD¡ button on

A-B

the remote control.

Operation

Karaoke

Press and hold the
REV 1 button .

¶

Release the REV 1 button when
you reach the desired location.
Normal playback resumes.

¶

When you continue pressing the
41 button on the front panel
of the main unit, it has the same
function as the REV1 button on

A-B

the remote control.

Setting

Title 1

Title 2

Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 1

NEXT

¢

3

PREV

4

2

2

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

NEXT

¢

PREV

4

PREV

4

NEXT

¢

3

NEXT

¢

PREV

4

NEXT

¢

333

PREV

4

222

NEXT

¢

3

PREV

4

2

NEXT

¢

3

PREV

4

2

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

NEXT

¢

3

PREV

4

2

NEXT

¢

3

PREV

4

2

NEXT

¢

3

PREV

4

2

¡ ¢ button

4 1 button

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

DVD PLAYER

STANDBY/ ON

STANDBY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

DIGITAL VIDEO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

DVD-V555

KEY

LOW CONTROL HIGH

MC

DIGITAL VIDEO

MIC CONTROL

+10

ON/OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

0

4 1 ¡ ¢

STOP

PLAY



783

Î

RETURN

SELECT

PREVIOUS NEXT

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back

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Information

PAUSE

Other

13

Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF

DVD PLAYER

DVD-V555

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

+

10

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

MIC CONTROL

PREVIOUS NEXT

RETURN

SELECT

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

STANDBY/ ON

LOW CONTROL HIGH

KEY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

0



4 1 ¡ ¢

78

3

Î

DIGITAL VIDEO

DIGITAL VIDEO

MC

23

ENTER

1

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

123C

Press the STOP7
button.

¶

On the front panel, press 7.

¶

Playback stops.

2
3

4

OPEN/
CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

1 2 3 4 5

DVD-V555

KEY

DVD PLAYER

LOW CONTROL HIGH

STANDBY

MC

POWER

MIC CONTROL

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

DIGITAL VIDEO

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

MENU

5

MENU

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

6 7 8 9 0

Î

DIGITAL VIDEO

OPEN/
CLOSE

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

5

0

OPEN/CLOSE

0

STOP

78

RETURN

4 1 ¡ ¢

PREVIOUS NEXT

0

Press the OPEN/
CLOSE0 button.

¶

On the front panel, press 0.

¶

The disc table comes out.

Remove the disc.

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

PAUSE

PLAY

3

SELECT

Press the ST ANDBY/
ON button on the
remote control unit.

¶

The disc table goes back in and the

STANDBY indicator lights.

Note

◆ Y ou can stop part way through and continue
playback later from the point where you
stopped. Refer to page 15.

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Stopping Playback
& Switching Power OFF

STANDBY/ON

button

STANDBY indicator

0 button

7 button

Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped

DVD PLAYER

DVD-V555

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

+10

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

MIC CONTROL

PREVIOUS NEXT

RETURN

SELECT

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

STANDBY/ ON

LOW CONTROL HIGH

KEY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

0



4 1 ¡ ¢

783

Î

DIGITAL VIDEO

DIGITAL VIDEO

MC

96 kHz

ANGLE

TITLE CHP/TRK REMAINTOTAL

GUI

DOLBY
DIGITAL

LAST MEMORY

Memorizing the place where you stopped watching (LAST MEMORY)

Tips

Operation

Basic

¶ Even with a disc you have memorized with

LAST MEMORY, playback begins at the
start of the disc if you press the PLAY 3
button.

¶ When you continue playback from the point

where you stopped, LAST MEMORY is
automatically canceled for that disc.

¶ If you register more than five DVDs in LAST

MEMORY, details of the latest disc are
memorized, while details of the least recent

OPEN/
CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

MENU

5

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

Press the LAST MEMORY
button during play.

¶

0

The LAST MEMORY indicator lights on the
player.

¶

Press the POWER button on the remote
control unit to switch power OFF, or press
the STOP 7 button to stop playback.

disc (the disc you registered first) are

23

ENTER

erased.

¶ When a Video CD is ejected, memorized

data will be cleared.

¶ In the case of DVDs, the Last Memory

mode may not function for some titles.

Resuming playback from where you stopped

Note

◆ This function is for playback of DVDs and
Video CDs. You cannot use it with CDs.

◆ When there is a power outage, the power
is turned off during playback, with the
STANDBY/ON button on the main unit or
you disconnect the player from the wall
outlet while the power is ON, settings are
cleared. Before disconnecting the power
cord, press the STANDBY/ON button on
the remote control to enter the unit to
standby mode after distinguishing the “–
OFF –” display, then press the STANDBY/
ON button on the main unit.

◆ When PBC playback is engaged on Video
CDs, continuous playback may not be
possible.

OPEN/
CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

MENU

5

ENTER

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

Press the LAST MEMORY
button during STOP.

0

¶

When the power is turned off and a disc
inserted, the power will be turned on and
playback will start automatically.

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Set -Up

LAST MEMORY indicator

Information

Other

Continuing Playback

from Where You Stopped

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Detailed Operation

Playback by Menu Selection ...................................18

Playing Back CD Graphics .......................................19

Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track ....20

Repeat Play ...............................................................22

Still Frame.................................................................23

Operation

Operation

Basic

Basic

Operation

Operation

Detailed

Detailed

Operation

Operation

Karaoke

Karaoke

Setting

Setting

Set -Up

Set -Up

Information

Information

Other

Other

Detailed Operation

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1

POP

2

JAZZ

3

COUNTRY

4

R&B

5

CLASSICAL

Playback by
Menu Selection

DVDs and Video CDs, depending on the disc, feature selection menus.
This player lets you choose a desired title or track by selecting from a menu.

Selection and playback
from a menu

PLAY

1
2
3
4
5

button.

→

→

→

.

3

.

SELECT

POP
JAZZ
COUNTRY
R&B
CLASSICAL

0

7

+10

→

0

1

Press

¶ A menu is displayed. This menu is recorded

on the disc. Menus differ depending on the
disc.

¶ With Video CDs (p. 11) that have Play Back

Control, PBC is indicated in the display
window.

2

For example, to select 2
JAZZ, press the 2
number button.

¶ When selecting a number higher than 10,

use the

•When selecting 10,
press

•When selecting 17,
press

•When selecting 20,
press

¶ The selected title or track starts playing.
¶ With DVDs, you can also select numbers

with the 5 and ∞ buttons and then
press

+10

+10

+10

+10

ENTER

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

SELECT

REPEAT

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

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VOCAL

MENU

5

23

ENTER

∞

STOP

7

MODE

VOCAL
PARTNER

Returning to menu
display during playback

During DVD playback

TITLE

1

Press

2

¶ Press
¶ Operate according to disc menus.

During Video CD playback

Press

Pressing the
playback will display the menu.
With PBC playback, because the player’s
operation method and functions depend on the
PBC signal recorded on the disc, they will differ
according to the disc. For details, please refer
to the disc’s instruction manual.

Press

MENU

RETURN

.

MENU

.

again for a menu of title contents.

.

RETURN

button during PCB

¶ Menu details differ depending on the disc. Play a disc by

¶ Y ou can play Video CDs without using menu displays. Press

¶ Depending on the title, you can also make a selection using

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Tips

making menu selections using the direction buttons
(2•3•5•∞),

the PLAYBACK CONTROL button on the main unit or remote
control to switch "PBC" OFF.

a menu. T o do this, press the
are displayed to call up a menu, and select the desired title.

Playback by Menu Selection

ENTER

and the number buttons.

MENU

button when indications

Notes

◆ When playing a Video CD with a menu displayed, you
cannot use Reserve play, Repeat play , and T rack/Time
Search functions. This is because interactive operation
using the menu is possible.

◆ With Video CDs when PBC is ON, player operation
differs depending on the disc. For details, read the
instructions that come with the disc.

◆ With DVDs, menu indications may not be displayed.

Playing Back CD

E

E

Trust me!

Graphics

Video and audio information is recorded in different areas on a disc. There's also a subcode area where
information such as subtitles and song lyrics can be recorded. Graphics refers to the reading of the
signals in this area, and their display.

CD graphics bear the

GRAPHICS

mark. You can enjoy graphics when playing discs bearing this mark.

Swiching graphics ON

SELECT

REPEAT

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

SUBTITL

2

¶ The mode changes as follows.

Press

OFF

.

ON

Swiching graphics OFF

SUBTITL

¶ When graphics ON, press

.

1

Perform steps 1 through
5 on page 10.

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

MENU

5

23

ENTER

∞

STOP

7

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Notes

◆ There should be graphics but....

If you play CD graphics discs with the graphics mode
switched ON, and still no graphics are displayed, the
problem could be due to inappropriate graphics
channel setting, or because the graphics display is in
the wrong position on the screen. Refer to pages 39
and 40.

◆ When playing a disc with no graphics recorded on it
in rare cases erroneous graphics may be displayed,
but this does not mean the player is malfunctioning.
When playing discs without recorded graphics, be sure
to switch the graphics mode OFF.

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CONDITION

MODE

GUIDE

VOCAL

VOCAL

PARTNER

+10

PROGRAM

KEY CONTROL

During playback of CD graphics, performing the following
operations may result in missing subtitles and picture and
subtitle color changes, but this is not a malfunction. Wait a
little, and normal graphics display resumes.

¶ Fast forward/reverse
¶ Pause, Search
¶ Switching graphics ON on the graphics control display
¶ Display a menu

Setting

Set -Up

Tips

Information

Other

Playing Back CD Graphics

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Title Number Search

You can select a title in these 2 ways.

(Method 1)

TITLE

1

Press

¶ T itle number flashes

on screen.

TITLE

2

Press

¶ Continue pressing

until you reach the
desired number.

PLAY

3

Press

¶ Playback of the selected title starts.

3

SELECT

(Method 2)

TITLE

1

Press

.

again.

.

.

TITLE 1TITLE 1

1-01-02

TITLE 1TITLE 1

1-01-02

Title 2Title 1

Searching for a Desired Video
Scene/Audio Track (Title
Search) Part 1

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

¶ Operates during play only.

1
2

¶ Title menu is

3

¶ You can also make

5

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

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VOCAL

MENU

23

ENTER

STOP

7

MODE

VOCAL
PARTNER

Search with Menu

TITLE

Press

Press

displayed.

(May not be displayed with some discs.)

Select a title number
using

a direct selection
using the number
buttons.
Your selected title
soon starts playing.

MENU

5

.

MENU ENTER

.

∞

MENU ENTER

TITLE MENU

1 TITLE1
2 TITLE2
3 TITLE3
4 TITLE4
5 TITLE5

buttons.

TITLE MENU

1 TITLE1
2 TITLE2
3 TITLE3
4 TITLE4
5 TITLE5

1/5

1/5

2

Select title numbers with
the

number buttons.

• When selecting title number 5,
press

• When selecting title number 10,
press

3

¶ Playback of the selected title starts.

.

5

1

Press

→ 0.

PLAY

3

SELECT

.

Searching for a Desired Video

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SceneAudio Track (Title Search) Part 1

4

Press

¶ Playback of the selected title starts.

ENTER

.

Notes

◆ Directly pressing the number buttons selects Title search
and Chapter search. For details, refer to page 27.

◆ With certain DVDs, search operation may stop. In this case,
the mark appears.

◆ Depending on the disc, menu may not be displayed.

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

Searching for a Desired Video
Scene/Audio Track (Chapter/
Track Search) Part2

Three ways to search a DVD or Video CD; normal search, direct search and time search are possible.
For CD, direct search only is possible.

Chapter Number Search

(Normal Search)

Direct search using the

Example 1: To select track number 3,
press 3.

Example 2: To select track number 17,
press

¶

With DVDs, it becomes T itle Search or Chapter

When the Chapter/Track number is high

1

¶ Chapter/Track number flashes.
¶ With DVDs, a menu may be displayed

→ 7.

+10

search. For detailes refer to page 27.

CHP/TIME

Press

during the Stop mode. In this case, refer
to "Chapter Number Search with Menu"
on the right.

Specifying Chapter/Track

2

numbers with the
buttons.

Example 1: Selecting Chapter/Track 31

press

Example 2: Selecting Chapter 187

press

3

¶ The selected Chapter/Track starts playing.

→ 1.

3

→ 8 → 7.

1

Press

PLAY

SELECT

Notes

◆ Time Search is not possible with CDs.

◆

With DVDs, Search may not be possible with certain titles. In this case, the

◆

When performing DVD or Video CD T ime Search, playback may start from a slightly different time
than that specified.

◆

When a DVD is not playing (in the STOP mode), Time Search is not possible.

◆

During Video CD PBC play, search operations described above are not possible.

Tips

¶

To clear Title or Chapter/Track/Time/Frame indications when they are flashing, press the CLEAR
button twice.

¶ Depending on the title, you can also make a selection using a menu. To do this, press the

MENU

when indications are displayed to call up a menu, and select the desired title.

number buttons

TRK 3

TRK 17

.

number

3

.

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

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MENU

23

ENTER

STOP

7

MODE

VOCAL
PARTNER

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

5

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

mark is displayed.

Audio Track (Chapter/Track Search) Part 2

Chapter Number

Search with Menu

You can perform this with DVDs only.

Press

1

¶

When in the Stop mode, proceed to step

Press

2

¶ Chapter menu

is displayed.

CHP/TIME

MENU

.

.

CHAPTER

CHAPTER• 1 (1~6)

MENU ENTER

Make a selection following

3

on-screen indications.

¶ With certain titles, there may be no menu

display. In this case, perform the operations
described at left.

T ime Search

1

CHP 0

Press

¶ With DVDs that have no chapters, time is

displayed after pressing the button once.

Select the desired time
number with the number

2

buttons.

Example : To select 21 minutes 43 seconds,

press 2 → 1 → 4 → 3.

¶ With DVDs, you cannot search for chapters

that overlap titles.

Press

3

¶ Playback starts from the selected elapsed

play time or selected frame.

Searching for a Desired Video Scene/

CHP/TIME

→

PLAY

3

SELECT

twice.

TIME 0.00

.

Operation

Operation

3.

Operation

Information

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Basic

Detailed

Karaoke

Setting

Set -Up

Other

T

Repeat play of a
chapter/track

REPEAT

Press

once during playback of the

chapter or track you want to repeat.

Repeat play of a title

REPEAT

Press

twice during playback of the

title you want to repeat

¶ With DVDs, the title continues playing until

the end, and then playback starts once more
from the beginning of that title.

¶ With CDs and Video CDs, a disc is title, so

the entire disc is repeated.
In this case, display window shows "R_SID".

.

Repeat Play

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

Press
of the section you want to repeat.

1

5

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

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MENU

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ENTER

STOP

7

MODE

VOCAL
PARTNER

2

¶ Press

Repeat play of a
specified section

REPEAT

A-B

at the beginning and end

Return to a specified
location

REPEAT

Press
location.

When you want to
return, press

CLEAR

A-B

at the desired

PLAY

3

.

SELEC

to clear a specified location.

C

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Tips

¶ Press

¶ With DVDs, repeat playback between titles is not possible.

CLEAR

to cancel Repeat play. The Repeat play mode is

C

canceled, but playback continues.

Repeat Play

Note

◆ With some DVD discs, there may be times when
Repeat playback is not possible because of the title.

◆ With Video CDs, Repeat play is not possible during
playback with the menu displayed (PBC playback).You
can play Video CDs with-out using menu displays. Press
the PLAYBACK CONTROL button on the main unit or
the remote control to switch "PBC" OFF.

◆ The Repeat key does not function during Reserve play.

Viewing a still
frame

Press

¶ Press the PAUSE 8 button on the front of

the player.

PAUSE

.

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

5

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

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23

ENTER

STOP

7

Still Frame

To return to
normal playback

Press

PLAY

SELECT

PAUSE

3

or

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

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PROGRAM

CONDITION

MODE

GUIDE

VOCAL
PARTNER

KEY CONTROL

VOCAL

¶ Press the PLAY 3 button or PAUSE 8

button on the front of the player.

Notes

◆ There is no sound when viewing still frames.

◆ Pause may not be possible with certain discs. In this

case, the mark is displayed.

Still Frame

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Other

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Karaoke Operation

Karaoke Entertainment ............................................26

Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound..................29

Echo adjustment ...................................................29

Changing performance key..................................29

Operation is possible with the MIC .....................29

Convenient Function for Practicing Karaoke..........30

Reserving a Desired Song

Sing with Professional karaoke (Guide melody) ............

............................................32

33

Operation

Operation

Basic

Basic

Operation

Operation

Detailed

Detailed

Operation

Operation

Karaoke

Karaoke

Setting

Setting

Set -Up

Set -Up

Information

Information

Other

Other

Karaoke Operation

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Karaoke Entertainment

0

1

DVD PLAYER

STANDBY/ ON

STANDBY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

DIGITAL VIDEO

2, 7

1

6

9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

DVD-V555

KEY

LOW CONTROL HIGH

MC

DIGITAL VIDEO

MIC CONTROL

3

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

123C

456

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MODE

GUIDE

VOCAL

VOCAL

PARTNER

MENU

ENTER

7

6

5

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

KARAOKE MODE

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

+

10

OPEN/CLOSE

0

4 1 ¡ ¢

Î

PREVIOUS NEXT

ON/OFF

STOP

PLAY



78

3

RETURN

SELECT

4, 5

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

PAUSE

4, 5

OPEN/

CLOSE

Let’s sing!!

STANDBY/ON

¶ The KARAOKE MODE button lights, and the mode becomes

KARAOKE.

Set MIC 1 and MIC 2 volume level
knobs to “Min”.

Connect the microphone, and switch

3

ON.

¶ When the separately sold microphone with control function

is used, key control and "once more" can be operated. Please
refer to page 29.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button.

4

¶ The disc table comes out.

Press the STANDBY/ON button.

MIC 1

MAXMIN

MIC 2

MAXMIN

MIC 2MIC 1

MC

MIC CONTROL

Load a DVD/CD/CD-G
Video CD

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Karaoke Entertainment

MODE

Tips

To change the mode
Each time you press the KARAOKE MODE button, the set­ting changes as follows.

KARAOKE MODE NORMAL MODE

¶ When the KARAOKE MODE button lights, skip this step.
¶ When the KARAOKE mode is selected, no digital signal is

output from this unit's DIGITAL OUT jacks. An audio signal
is output from the AUDIO OUT jacks only.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button.

5

¶ The disc table goes back in.

Select desired songs using the number
buttons.

(Example) Track 3
Remote control operation
(Example) Track 3

Track 21 = =

3

, track 21

+ 10 + 10 1

Turn the MIC volume level knob to
adjust volume level.

MIC 1 MIC 2

MAXMIN MAXMIN

¶ Adjust overall volume level with the TV or amplifier.

Let’s sing!

Karaoke Entertainment

Tips

Howling

If sound from the speakers is picked up by a MIC and output again
through the speakers, the result is a screeching sound known as
“howling”. Perform the following steps to eliminate howling.
(1) Move the MIC away from speakers.
(2) Turn the MIC volume knob counterclockwise to lower the vol-

ume level.

(3) Turn the Digital Echo level knob (P.29) counterclockwise to lower

the echo level.

Display between songs
(With DVDs, CDs, and Video CDs.)

When in the KARAOKE MODE (when the KARAOKE MODE indicator
on the front panel is lit), during pause or when a disc has stopped
playing, an karaoke bird characters are displayed.

When no discs loaded

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Note

◆ During PBC play of Video CDs with PBC (see page 11), after per­forming steps through 5, press the Play 3 button, and then

perform step .

Automaic DVD detection function

On some DVD karaoke discs, track numbers are indicated by title
numbers, while on other DVD karaoke discs, track numbers are indi­cated by chapter numbers. When this player’ s DIRECT SEARCH mode
is set to AUTO, these kinds of DVDs are automatically detected, and
tracks can be selected using the number buttons.
However, auto detection of some discs is not possible. In this case,
set the DIRECT SEARCH mode to match the DVD track number type
(Title or Chapter).
(1) when there is a DVD loaded in the player (in the stop or play mode

), press the remote control MODE button.

(2) Select TITLE or CHAPTER using the remote control 2 , 3 but-

tons, and press ENTER.

¶ When you eject a disc, the DIRECT SEARCH mode returns to the

AUTO setting.

DIRECT SEARCH
AUTO TITLE CHAPTER

Guide melody function (see page 33)

With DVD karaoke discs featuring a recorded guide melody, you can
switch GUIDE MELODY ON or OFF.
(1) Press the remote Control MODE button 3 times.
(2) Switch GUIDE MELODY ON or OFF using the remote control 2

GUIDE MELODY
ON OFF

Setting

Set -Up

,

Information

Other

Karaoke Entertainment

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MENU

CHP/

Karaoke Entertainment

Stopping a song

When the KARAOKE MODE is selected (the KARAOKE MODE
indicator lights), play pauses after a selected song finishes
(SINGLE PLAY mode).
If you cancel pause between songs with the following proce­dures, play continues, without the Pause of Stop function
operating, even if a song finishes playing.

Press the MODE button
and slect "SINGLE MODE"

7890

SINGLE PLAY
ON OFF

Select OFF with the buttons.

MODE

GUIDE

VOCAL

VOCAL

PARTNER

2

3

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

PROGRAM

SINGLE PLAY
ON OFF

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

TIME

5

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

RETURN

REPEAT

Tip

When the input switch function is set to “NORMAL” , the mode
becomes Continuous play.

Notes

◆ With DVDs, some discs may have a Menu function. With this
kind of disc, since operations are in line with menu selections,
there is no SINGLE PLAY mode, and no entertaining display be­tween songs.

◆ When playing a Video CD with Playback Control ON (see page

11), you cannot select the SINGLE PLAY mode.

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Karaoke Entertainment

Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound

Digital ECHO
level knob

DVD PLAYER

STANDBY/ ON

STANDBY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

DIGITAL VIDEO

KEY CONTROL buttons

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

DVD-V555

KEY

LOW CONTROL HIGH

MC

MIC CONTROL

DIGITAL VIDEO

MIC jacks

Operation

Basic

OPEN/
CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

+

10

OPEN/CLOSE

0

4 1 ¡ ¢

Î

PREVIOUS NEXT

ON/OFF

STOP



78

RETURN

PAUSE

PLAY

3

SELECT

CHP/TIME

123C

456

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GUIDE
VOCAL

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

MENU

RETURN

5

23

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

REPEAT

STOP

A-B

7

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

CONDITION

MODE

VOCAL

KEY CONTROL

PARTNER

KEY CONTROL

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Echo adjustment

Adjust with the Digital Echo level knob.

Tip

Depending on the room, there may be howling if the echo level is
too high (see page 27).

ECHO

MAXMIN

Changing performance key

Press a KEY CONTROL button.

LOW CONTROL HIGH

KEY

Low: The key is lowered
High: The key is raised

KEY CONTROL

Each button can
be used to lower
or raise the key in
5 steps.

Operation is possible with the MIC

You can operate Key control and Once
more.

Functions in the

ONCE MORE

MIC CONTROL

¶ Y ou can perform these operation with the separately sold DM-

920 and DM-820. Refer to the MIC’s User’s Manual for details
concerning Key control operation.

¶ The MICrophone operation button operates only when the con-

trol plug of the MICrophone is connected to the MIC CON­TROL jack and the MIC switch is set to ON.

Tips

same way as the
KEY CONTROL
button on the
main unit.

MIC 2MIC 1

MC

Setting

Set -Up

Tip

¶ When you play song to the end, or if you press the STOP 7 button

during play, the key returns to the standard setting. However , with
certain discs, this may not happen. (When displaying a DVD disc
menu)

Operation is possible with the MIC

Once more

¶ Each time you press this during play, you move back a little from the

point you are in the song and the video.

¶ You can use this to repeat difficult sections in songs you are singing

for the first time.

Once more operation may not be possible with some discs.

Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound

Information

Other

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Convenient Functions for Practicing Karaoke

You can practice karaoke with or without a guide vocal.

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

PLAYBACK

LAST

CONTROL

MEMORY

MENU

TITLE

RETURN

5

23

ENTER

PREV NEXT

∞

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

GUIDE

VOCAL

18 3¡

SELECT

REPEAT

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

123C

456

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PROGRAM

CONDITION

MODE

GUIDE

VOCAL

KEY CONTROL

VOCAL

PARTNER

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

Guide vocal

<With DVDs>

Press the GUIDE VOCAL button.

GUIDE

VOCAL

¶ If the disc provides only Guide vocal 1(or 2) , switching is

between ON and OFF.

¶ Some discs have Guide vocal 1 and Guide vocal 2 recorded

on them. The selected vocal changes each time you press
the button as follows.

\

Guide Vocal Selection Display

1 Guide vocal 1 and 2 (VOCAL 1&2)
2 Guide vocal 1 (VOCAL1)
3 Guide vocal 2 (VOCAL2)
4 Guide vocal1&2(mix) (VOCAL MIX)

Off (VOCAL OFF)

<With Video CDs and CDs>

Press the GUIDE VOCAL button.

GUIDE

VOCAL

¶ When Guide Vocal is ON, "G-VO" appears in the display.
¶ Switch it OFF, and "G-VO" disappears from the display.
¶ You can adjust GUIDE VOCAL volume level with the 2 , 3

button. With CD and Video CD multiplex discs, you can ad­just vocal volume level. If you cannot adjust GUIDE VOCAL
volume level, press the GUIDE VOCAL button once more.

GUIDE VOCAL VOLUME
MIN MAX

¶ After you have adjusted volume level, it doesn't change until you

switch power to the player OFF. To change the volume level, press
the GUIDE VOCAL button, switch GUIDE VOCAL OFF once, switch
it ON again, and then adjust the volume level.

Tips

¶ Pressing the GUIDE VOCAL button has no effect if the disc you are

playing does not have a guide vocal recorded on it (it must a multi­plex disc). With this kind of disc, do not press the GUIDE VOCAL
button.

¶ With vocals 1 and 2 in 1, Guide vocal 1 is output through the left

channel, and Guide vocal 2 is output through the right channel. With
the mixed vocals in 4, output of Guide vocals 1 and 2 is monaural.

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Convenient Functions for Practicing Karaoke

VOCAL

PARTNER

OPEN/
CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

456

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GUIDE
VOCAL

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

MENU

RETURN

5

23

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

REPEAT

STOP

A-B

7

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

CONDITION

MODE

VOCAL

KEY CONTROL

PARTNER

Convenient Functions for Practicing Karaoke

ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE button

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE

CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

+

DVD PLAYER

STANDBY/ ON

STANDBY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

DIGITAL VIDEO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

DVD-V555

KEY

LOW CONTROL HIGH

MC

MIC CONTROL

DIGITAL VIDEO

Î

10

OPEN/CLOSE

4 1 ¡ ¢

PREVIOUS NEXT

0

ON/OFF

STOP

PLAY



78

RETURN

SELECT

PAUSE

3

One - Touch karaoke

<With multiplex karaoke Video CDs and CDs>

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Vocal partner

With this function, when you sing, the recorded sing­er’ s voice cuts out. If you stop singing, the singer’ s voice
cuts back in. This is a handy function when practicing
new songs and duets alone.

<With DVDs >

Press the VOCAL PARTNER button.

VOCAL

PARTNER

¶ To switch OFF, press the button again.

<With multiplex karaoke CDs and Video CDs >

Press the VOCAL P ARTNER button twice.

¶ To switch OFF, continue pressing the button until the indica-

tor disappear.

¶ With CDs and Video CDs, the mode changes as follows when you

press the VOCAL PARTNER or ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE buttons.

OFF Stereo Multiplex

Tips

¶ You can change the vocal partner volume level with the Direction

buttons (2 3 ) by displaying "VOLUME" on the screen by pressing
the GUIDE VOCAL button.

¶ With some discs, even when you sing, the recorded singer’ s voice

volume level does not decrease.

¶ With DVDs, the VOCAL PAR TNER function operates with the Guide

vocal selected with VOCAL PARTNER button.

When One-T ouch Karaoke and V ocal Partner
are OFF , and you can hear a Guide V ocal from
the right channel, press the ONE-TOUCH

KARAOKE button twice to switch it OFF.

Press the ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE

button twice.

ONE-TOUCH

KARAOKE

light up

¶ To switch OFF, continue pressing the button until the indi-

cator goes out.

<With Video CDs, CDs and DVDs>

When One-T ouch Karaoke and V ocal Partner are
OFF, and you can hear a Guide Vocal from the
left and right channels, press the ONE-TOUCH
KARAOKE button once to switch it OFF.

Press the ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE button
once.

ONE-TOUCH

KARAOKE

light up

¶ To switch OFF, continue pressing the button until the indica-

tor goes out.

Tip

¶ This function may not be very effective with some discs .

Setting

Set -Up

Information

Other

Convenient Functions for Practicing Karaoke

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Reserving a Desired Song

DISPLAY

MAXMIN MAXMIN

MIC 1 MIC 2

For karaoke fun, perform steps
through 5 on page 26.

PREV

STOP

3

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

SELECT

REPEAT

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

456

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GUIDE
VOCAL

MENU

5

23

ENTER

∞

STOP

7

MODE

VOCAL
PARTNER

DISPLAY

NEXT

CLEAR

2

PROGRAM

PROGRAM

Press the PROGRAM button.

¶ When reserving a song is possi-

ble, the indication on the right is
displayed.

Select a song number with the number

3

buttons.

Example: Reserving song number 9
Input a T itle or Chapter number with

PROGRAMMING OK
TRACK 9

DVDs, and a T rack number with CDs
and Video CDs. (Refer to p.21)

Repeat steps and 3 to reserve other

4

songs.

¶ Up to 24 songs can be reserved.
¶ Reserved songs play one after the other, without SINGLE

PLAY pauses between them.
When the reserved songs have played, reservation details are

¶

erased from memory in the order in which songs were reserved.

¶ When the last reserved song starts playing, the player pauses

or stops and the program is canceled.

¶ Press the Next ¢ button, and the next reserved song starts

playing. Even if you press the Previous 4 button, you do
not return to the previous reserved song. Instead, you return
to the start of the currently playing song.

PROGRAM

Flash

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Note

With DVDs, the player determines automatically whether the disc
is played according to titles or chapters.
When the player has determined that a DVD cannot be pro­grammed, cancel the program and play the disc normally.

Tips

¶ With Video CDs (Version 2.0 with PBC), if you do not switch Play-

back Control OFF with the remote control or on the main unit
(the PLAYBACK CONTROL indicator on the front panel goes out),
you cannot reserve a song. (Refer to page 11)

¶ If you reserve a song during play, the reserved song starts play-

ing after the current song finishes.

¶ With Video CDs (Version 2.0 with PBC), pressing the PROGRAM

button stops the disc and forcibly turns off PBC.

Reserving a Desired Song

5

Adjust MIC 1 and 2 volume
level.

Let’s sing

To stop playback.

STOP

Press the STOP 7 button.

To confirm reservation details

Press the DISPLAY button.

PLAY
KARAOKE

¶ Press the button once more, and

the display is switched OFF.

PROGRAM

Sing With Professional Karaoke (Guide melody)

You can switch GUIDE MELODY ON/OFF With it switched ON,
You can enjoy singing along with a professional singer.

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

1

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

123C

456

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MODE

GUIDE

VOCAL

VOCAL

PARTNER

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

2

3

Press the MODE button on the remote
control unit 3 times to select GUIDE
MELODY.

MODE

GUIDE MELODY
ON OFF

Press the Direction buttons (2 3 ) to
select "ON".

2

3

Press the ENTER button.

3

ENTER

GUIDE MELODY
ON OFF

To cancel GUIDE MELODY

1 Perform steps 1 and 2.
2 Select "0FF" in step 2.
3 Press the ENTER button.

Tips

¶ When you switch the power to the unit ON, GUIDE MELODY

switches ON.

¶ With discs that do not feature a separately recorded guide melody,

"GUIDE MELODY" is not displayed.

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Sing With Professional
Karaoke (Guide Melody)

Set -Up

Information

Other

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Setting

Multi-Aspect Setting for Wide Screen

TV Software...........................................................36

Changing Picture, Sound Quality and Graphics

Operation

Operation

Basic

Basic

Settings..................................................................38

Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs

(Condition Memory) .............................................42

Selecting Languages (Multi-Language)..................43

Changing Audio Type...............................................43

Selecting a Subtitle Language

(Multi-Language Subtitles)...................................44

Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle

(Multi-Angle) .........................................................44

Viewing Disc Information ........................................45

Outline of GUI (Graphical User Interface)

Operation...............................................................46

Changing Settings....................................................52

How to Set Basic Audio and Subtitles....................55

Operation

Operation

Detailed

Detailed

Operation

Operation

Karaoke

Karaoke

Setting

Setting

Setting

Information

Information

Information

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Set -Up

Set -Up

Other

Other

Other

Multi-Aspect Setting for Wide
Screen TV Software

Certain DVDs feature image data recorded with the
“squeeze” recording system for wide screen viewing. When
watching this kind of DVD on a conventional TV, the picture
may appear vertically squeezed. If this occurs, you can use
the Multi-Aspect function to achieve a normal picture.

1. Press

MENU

during stop.

MAIN

1 TITLE MENU
2 MENU

SET UP

3 INITIAL
4 OUTPUT

MENU ENTER

¶ The set-up menu is displayed.
¶ At the time of karaoke mode, the item

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

“4. OUTPUT“ is not displayed.

2. Select initial set-up with

MAIN

1 TITLE MENU
2 MENU

SET UP

3 INITIAL
4 OUTPUT

MENU ENTER

5

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

¶ The initial set-up button will be displayed in blue.

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

MENU

RETURN

5

23

ENTER

∞

∞

.

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

MENU

RETURN

5

23

ENTER

∞

PAN&SCAN

LETTER BOX

WIDE

ENTER

.

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

MENU

TITLE

5

23

ENTER

PREV NEXT

∞

4¢

5. Press

ASPECT

1

2

3

MENU ENTER

6. Select the desired mode (PAN &

SCAN, LETTER BOX, WIDE) with the

5

∞

buttons.

ASPECT

1

PAN&SCAN

2

LETTER BOX

3

WIDE

MENU ENTER

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

MENU

TITLE

5

23

ENTER

PREV NEXT

∞

4¢

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

3. Press

INITIAL

1

OSD SET.

2

B.G.COLOR

3

PARENTAL

4

DVD.LANG

5

LANG SET

MENU ENTER

ENTER

.

OSD SET.

1/2

¶ The initial set-up screen will be displayed.

4. Select ASPECT using

5

∞

buttons.

INITIAL

6

ASPECT

MENU ENTER

ASPECT

WIDE

2/2

PREV

OPEN/
CLOSE

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

7. Press

ENTER

.

¶ The picture changes to the desired type.

OPEN/
CLOSE

MENU

ENTER

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

5

∞

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

¶ Pressing and holding the ∞ button will display the next page’s

screen shown above.

Multi-Aspect Setting for Wide

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Screen TV Software

Multi-Aspect Setting for Wide Screen TV Software

For DVDs where aspect switching is possible, select the aspect
that matches the TV.

Aspect

Disc

selection

Wide

(16:9)

(4:3)

When the above chart’ s is selected, the picture with the
correct height to width ratio will be selected. Whether aspect
can be switched or not depends on the disc. Please refer to the
information written on the disc’s jacket etc.
For discs where aspect selection is not possible, make the screen
adjustment using the TV’s controls.

Pan

&scan

Letter

box

Wide TV (16:9)

Regular TV (4:3)

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Note

◆ When there is a power outage, the power is turned off during
playback, with the STANDBY/ON button on the main unit or you
disconnect the player from the wall outlet while the power is
ON, settings are cleared. Before disconnecting the power cord,
press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control to enter
the unit to standby mode after distinguishing the “– OFF –”
display, then press the STANDBY/ON button on the main unit.

Tips

¶ The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the

width-to-height ratio of wide screen and Hi-Vision TVs is 16:9.
This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio.

Multi-Aspect Setting for Wide

Screen TV Software

Information

Information

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Set -Up

Other

Other

LAST

PLAYBACK

PROGRAM

456

+10

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MODE

GUIDE
VOCAL

VOCAL
PARTNER

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

Changing Picture, Sound Quality and Graphics Settings

The setting changes as follows according to how many times the

NORMAL MODE Example : DVD

MODE
CINEMA ANIMATION STANDARD

[once] [twice] [three times]

Press

Disc

DVD MODE

Video CD MODE SURROUND

CD GRAPHIC SURROUND

once twice three times four times

DIRECT SEARCH
AUTO TITLE CHAPTER

DIRECT SEARCH

SURROUND AUDIO D.R.C.

KARAOKE MODE Example : DVD

DIRECT SEARCH
AUTO TITLE CHAPTER

[once] [twice] [three times]

Press

Disc

DVD

Video CD SINGLE PLAY

CD GRAPHICS SINGLE PLAY

DIRECT SEARCH

once twice three times four times

SINGLE PLAY

SINGLE PLAY
ON OFF

GUIDE MELODY

AUDIO D.R.C.

MODE

button is pressed.

SURROUND
ON OFF

GUIDE MEMORY
ON OFF

AUDIO D.R.C.
ON OFF

[four times]

AUDIO D.R.C.
ON OFF

[four times]

Note

◆ GUIDE MELODY is not displayed when playing discs that do not
feature a guide melody.

Changing picture quality
(Cinema Mode/Animation Mode)

This lets you select the ideal picture quality for watching regular movies, animation movies, and other video material.

1. During playback, press

“MODE”.

MODE
CINEMA ANIMATION STANDARD

MODE

to select

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CONDITION

MODE

GUIDE

VOCAL
PARTNER

KEY CONTROL

VOCAL

+10

PROGRAM

CINEMA

Picture quality: Provides a sharp, clear black picture for images
with high contrast.

ANIMATION

Picture quality: Provides images with bright, clear colors.

STANDARD

Returns you to normal picture quality and display.

Note

◆ Depending on the contents of the software and the TV used, the
picture may be unclear. In this case, switch to the Standard mode.

2. Select the desired mode with the

2

3

buttons.

MEMORY

TITLE

23

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4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

CONTROL

RETURN

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Changing Picture, Sound Quality and
Graphics Setting

LAST

PLAYBACK

LAST

PLAYBACK

LAST

PLAYBACK

LAST

PLAYBACK

LAST

PLAYBACK

Changing Picture, Sound Quality and Graphics Settings

Changing CD graphics settings

Video and audio information is recorded in different areas on a
disc.
There's also a subcode area where information such as subtitles
and song lyrics can be recorded. Graphics refers to the reading
of the signals in this area, and their display.
You can set the graphics channel (between 0 and 15) to select
the desired information for display, and set the Scroll setting
(from Normal to Step 17) to select the on-screen position of
graphics indications.

Changing graphics display position

MODE

1. During playback, press

GRAPHICS.

GRAPHICS
ON OFF

and select

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MODE

GUIDE

VOCAL

VOCAL

PARTNER

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

+10

PROGRAM

4 Press

GRAPHICS
SCROLL NORMAL

ENTER

button.

MEMORY

MENU

TITLE

5

23

ENTER

PREV NEXT

∞

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

5 Select display position with the

5

GRAPHICS
SCROLL STEP 1

÷ You can select from 18

positions between Normal and
Step 17.

÷ To return to the normal display

position, press CLEAR button.

∞

buttons.

MEMORY

MENU

TITLE

5

23

ENTER

PREV NEXT

∞

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

123C

SELECT

REPEAT

CONTROL

RETURN

CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

CLEAR

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

A-B

Setting

2. Select “ON” with the

GRAPHICS
ON OFF

3. Press

GRAPHICS
SCROLL
CHANNEL

"SCROLL" flashes.

ENTER

button.

2

3

buttons.

MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

MENU

ENTER

MENU

ENTER

CONTROL

RETURN

5

∞

CONTROL

RETURN

5

∞

6 Press

Graphics are displayed in the

ENTER

.

MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

MENU

ENTER

CONTROL

RETURN

5

∞

selected position.

Note

If graphics are not displayed even if you perform these operations,
try changing the channel (refer to page 40)

Tips

T o return to the previous display the RETURN button on the remote
control.

Changing Picture, Sound Quality and

Graphics Setting

Information

Information

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Set -Up

Other

Other

LAST

PLAYBACK

LAST

PLAYBACK

+10

LAST

PLAYBACK

LAST

PLAYBACK

LAST

PLAYBACK

Changing Picture, Sound Quality and Graphics Settings

Changing graphics channel

1. During play, press

GRAPHICS.

GRAPHICS
ON OFF

2. Select “ON” with the

buttons.

GRAPHICS
ON OFF

3. Press

GRAPHICS
SCROLL
CHANNEL

"SCROLL" flashes.

ENTER

button.

4 Select “CHANNEL“ with the

5

GRAPHICS
SCROLL
CHANNEL

"CHANNEL" flashes.

∞

buttons.

MODE

and select

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MODE

GUIDE

VOCAL

VOCAL

PARTNER

2

MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

3

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

+10

PROGRAM

CONTROL

RETURN

CONTROL

RETURN

CONTROL

RETURN

5 Press

GRAPHICS
CHANNEL

00 01 02 03
04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11
12 13 14 15

ENTER

button.

MEMORY

MENU

TITLE

5

23

ENTER

PREV NEXT

∞

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

6 Select a channel number with the

number buttons.

GRAPHICS
CHANNEL

00 01 02 03
04 05 06 07

÷ The selected channel number

is displayed in reverse.

÷ Pressing the same number

again switches it OFF.

÷ To select channel numbers 10

through 15, first press

and then

0

through 5 .

7 Press

ENTER

button.

MEMORY

The selected channel's graphics
are displayed.

Note

If graphics are not displayed even if you perform these operations,
try changing the position (refer to page 39)

Tips

¶ If power to the player is cut, changed graphics scroll and channel

setting return to the initial settings. This is to prevent problems
such as no display of graphics occurring when a different disc is
played.

¶ To return to the previous display the RETURN button on the

remote control.

∞

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

SELECT

CHP/TIME

GUIDE
VOCAL

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

REPEAT

STOP

7

123C

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CONDITION

MODE

VOCAL

KEY CONTROL

PARTNER

MENU

5

23

ENTER

∞

CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

CLEAR

PROGRAM

CONTROL

RETURN

A-B

+10

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Changing Picture, Sound Quality and
Graphics Setting

5

LAST

PLAYBACK

5

LAST

PLAYBACK

Changing Picture, Sound Quality and Graphics Settings

Changing Sound quality (AUDIO D.R.C.)

AUDIO D.R.C. stands for Audio Dynamic Range Compression. DVDs provide sound with wide dynamic range. Switch AUDIO D.R.C.
ON if you find dialog or other sounds hard to hear when listening on your stereo system or TV.

1. During playback,

press the

MODE

to
select “AUDIO
D.R.C.”.

AUDIO D.R.C.
ON OFF

2. Select “ON” or

“OFF” with the

2

3

buttons.

3. Press

D.R.COMP

MIN MAX

ENTER

when “ON” is selected.

ON

7890

GUIDE

VOCAL

VOCAL

PARTNER

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CONDITION

MODE

KEY CONTROL

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

STOP

7

ENTER

∞

STOP STEP

PROGRAM

REPEAT

A-B

4. Adjust the amount of change with the

2

3

D.R.COMP

ON

MIN MAX

5. Press

Tips

∞

5

If

or

is pressed during step 4, change will be in the order of “ON” or “OFF”.

buttons.

ENTER

.

5

23

ENTER

PREV NEXT

∞

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

SELECT

REPEAT

CHP/TIME

MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

REPEAT

STOP

7

23

MENU

ENTER

A-B

CONTROL

RETURN

5

∞

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Changing to Surround

This function can only be used when in the NORMAL MODE.
This operates only for the output from the AUDIO OUT terminal. It does not operate for the DIGITAL OUT terminal.

1. During playback,

press the
select “SURROUND.”.

SURROUND
ON OFF

2. Select “ON” or

“OFF” with the

2

3

buttons.

MODE

to

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GUIDE

VOCAL

VOCAL

PARTNER

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

MODE

STOP

7

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

PROGRAM

REPEAT

A-B

3. Press

ENTER

.

Changing Picture, Sound Quality and

Graphics Setting

MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

MENU

5

ENTER

CONTROL

RETURN

∞

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Set -Up

Information

Information

Other

Other

Memorizing Settings for
Often Viewed DVDs
(Condition Memory)

You can store settings for DVDs you often watch in
memory. Settings remain in memory even if you remove
the disc from the player, or switch power to the player OFF.
If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, the
Condition indicator lights. When you start playing the disc,
the memorized settings are automatically recalled.

You can memorize details for the following nine settings.

When a disc that has memorized settings is loaded...

Once memorized, Condition Memory will automatically recall the settings.

Direct search (page 21)
Karaoke mode/Normal mode (page 26)

“COND. MEMO” will appear on the screen, and the previously
memorized settings will be selected.

Multi-Aspect (page 36)
Cinema mode/Animation mode (page 38)

Erasing the recorded contents

Multi-language (page 43)
Multi-language subtitles (page 44)
Multi-Angle (page 44)
Position (page 53)
Parental level (page 53)

CONDITION

Press

during playback.

7890

GUIDE

VOCAL

VOCAL

PARTNER

MODE

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

PROGRAM

• “COND. MEMO” will
appear on the TV screen.

Load the disc that has memorized settings, and press the
button during “COND. MEMO” has been displayed,. The disc’s
recorded data will be erased.

Note

◆ When there is a power outage, the power is turned off during
playback, with the STANDBY/ON button on the main unit or you
disconnect the player from the wall outlet while the power is
ON, settings are cleared. Before disconnecting the power cord,
press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control to enter
the unit to standby mode after distinguishing the “– OFF –”
display, then press the STANDBY/ON button on the main unit.

CLEAR

Tips

¶ Settings are stored in memory for use any time.
¶ You can store settings for up to 30 DVDs in memory. If you

memorize settings for more than 30 DVDs, previously memorized
settings are erased in order from the least recently memorized
settings. After that, if you try to call up these previously memorized
settings, you will get the latest settings that have taken their place.

¶ To make changes to Aspect ratio, Cinema mode/Animation mode,

subtitle language, and language settings, press
playback.

¶ Switching of the multi-audio mode etc., is automatic on some

discs.

CONDITION

during

C

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Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs

Selecting Languages
(Multi-Language)

Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data is recorded on
DVDs in a number of languages, letting you choose the
desired language.

1. Press

HELLO

2

. Press

HELLO

AUDIO

during playback.

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST

AUDIO: 1 English

AUDIO

MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

to select the desired language.

HOLA

AUDIO: 1 English AUDIO: 2 Spanish

MENU

5

ENTER

Operation

Basic

Tips

¶ For some titles, selection can be made using the menu.

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

MENU

button while the indicator is

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

In this case press the
displayed, display the menu screen and make your selection.

Note

◆ You cannot switch languages if there is only one language

∞

recorded on the disc.

◆ Switching the audio language may not be possible with some
titles. In this case, the mark will be displayed.

◆ Language number and setting differ with each disc, so refer to
the disc's instructions.

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

MENU

TITLE

5

23

ENTER

PREV NEXT

∞

4¢

Changing Audio Type

This function can only be used when in the NORMAL MODE.

AUDIO

1. Press

1/L

during playback.

2/R

STEREO

OPEN/
CLOSE

MENU

5

ENTER

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

∞

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

¶ Audio type changes each time you press the button.

Setting

Set -Up

Information

Information

Other

Other

Selecting Languages

Changing Audio Type

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Selecting a Subtitle Language

ANGLE : 1/4

(Multi-Language Subtitles)

SUBTITLE

1. Press

HELLO!

SUBTITLE: 1 English

2. Press

HELLO!

SUBTITLE: 1 English

during playback.

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

MENU

TITLE

5

SUBTITLE

to select the desired language.

HOLA!

SUBTITLE: 2 Spanish

OPEN/
CLOSE

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

0

You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that
have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them.

◆ The subtitle language can not be switched if the subtitle language
is not recorded, or if only one language is recorded.

◆ Switching the subtitle language may not be possible with some
titles. In this case, the mark will be displayed.

¶ To clear subtitles during playback, press

menu display.

¶ Subtitles can be cleared by selecting LAN. SETUP from the

INITIAL menu, and setting SUBTITLE to “OFF” (refer to page

53).

¶ For some titles, selection can be made using the menu.

In this case press the
displayed, display the menu screen and make your selection.

OPEN/
CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

MENU

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

5

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

Note

Tips

SUBTITLE

. Y ou can also clear subtitles by selecting OFF in the subtitle

MENU

button while the indicator is

0

CLEAR

C

after first pressing

Viewing from a Desired
Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)

ANGLE

1. Press

ANGLE : 4/4

¶ The camera angle changes each time

you press the button.

Note

◆ Some titles may not enable switching between angles. If this
happens, the mark is displayed.

Selecting a Subtitle Language

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Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle

during playback.

\

»

|

«

ANGLE : 3/4

ANGLE : 2/4

With DVDs featuring recordings of images shot from
different angles, you can choose a desired viewing angle.

OPEN/
CLOSE

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

T o check whether or not the disc is recorded with angles:

The jacket of discs that are recorded with angles will be marked
with
recorded with angles are played back, the

. Also, on this unit, when locations on discs that are

mark can be

displayed.

Angle mark don't display setup

1. Press

2. Press the

• The initial set-up menu will appear.

3. Press the

• The OSD SETUP screen will appear.

4. Press the

• The ANGLE menu will appear.

5. Press the
Menu setup is finished.

MENU

during the stop mode.

3

number button.

1

number button.

3

number button.

2

number button.

Tips

¶ You can use the Multi-Angle function only with discs featuring

recordings of images shot from different camera angles.

¶ During Multi-Angle playback, the Angle indicator on the player

lights.

¶ For some titles, selection can be made using the menu.

In this case press the
displayed, display the menu screen and make your selection.

MENU

button while the indicator is

OPEN/
CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

0

TITLE

MENU

ENTER

5

23

RETURN

LAST
MEMORY

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

Viewing Disc Information

DISPLAY

Press

¶ The display will change as follows each time the button

during playback.

OPEN/
CLOSE

MENU

ENTER

0

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

5

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

23

Press

¶ Disc information is displayed.

is pressed.
Some displays may not be displayed depending on the
title.

◆ T o prevent TV screen burn-in, the display automatically switches

With some discs, indications may not be displayed.
DVD

Title number

Chapter number

1-1 0.04 PLAY

CD

Track

Playback time of song

Playback time
within title

1-1 0.04 PLAY

CHAPTER TIME
CHAPTER REMAIN

\

CHAPTER TIME:

Chapter playback time

CHAPTER REMAIN:

Chapter remaining
time during playback.

0.04

2.26

1-1 0.04 PLAY

TITLE REMAIN
TITLE TOTAL 1

\

TITLE REMAIN:

Remaining time of title
being played back.

TITLE TOTAL:

Total playback time and
total number of chapters
of title being played back.

2.26

5.30

DISPLAY

in the STOP mode.

Notes

OFF after about 80 minutes.

1-1 0.04 PLAY

SUBTITLE 1
AUDIO 1 English
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH

\

AUDIO:

Output audio data.

SUBTITLE:

Display subtitle data.

1-1 0.04 PLAY

\

TR• RATE:

TR·RATE:

Level meter of transmission
rate.

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

OFF

\

8.3

Setting

1 0.04 PLAY

\

1 0.04 PLAY

TRACK REMAIN

5.26

\

TRACK REMAIN:

Remaining time of song being
played back.

1 0.04 PLAY

ALL REMAIN
TOTAL TIME 6

STEREO

25.26

26.00

ALL REMAIN:

Remaining time from point of playback to end of disc.

TOTAL TIME:

Total playback time and total number of tracks.

Video CD (PBC OFF) Video CD (PBC ON)

T rack

1 6.04 PLAY

Playback time
from start of disc

1 6.04 PLAY

TRACK TIME
TRACK REMAIN

1.23

5.41

\\

TRACK TIME:

Playback time of song
during playback

TRACK REMAIN:

Remaining time of song
being played back.

1 6.04 PLAY

ALL REMAIN
TOTAL TIME 6

STEREO

19.56

26.00

ALL REMAIN:

Remaining time from point of
playback to end of disc.

TOTAL TIME:

Total playback time and total
number of tracks.

\

PLAY

OFF

Viewing Disc Information

\

\

OFF

STEREO

PLAY

OFF

\

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Set -Up

Information

Information

Other

Other

45

Outline of GUI (Graphical User Interface) Operation

On this player, various settings can be selected while watching menu screens and using the remote control unit.
Here we will explain how to access menu screens. Because menu screen access differs according to the type of disc being used, or the playback mode
(stop mode etc.), refer to the following menu map when accessing.

DVD

MENU

21 3 4

MAIN

1 TITLE MENU
2 MENU

SET UP

3 INITIAL
4 OUTPUT

MENU ENTER

TITLE MENU

1 TITLE1
2 TITLE2
3 TITLE3
4 TITLE4
5 TITLE5

MENU ENTER

1/5

MENU

1

CHAPTER

2

AUDIO

3

SUBTITLE

4

ANGLE

5

ENTER

MENU ENTER

CHAPTER

1/3

INITIAL

1

OSD SET.

2

B.G.COLOR

3

PARENTAL

4

DVD LANG.

5

LANG SET

MENU ENTER

OSD SET.

1/2

∞ ∞

MENU

1
2
3
4
5

MENU ENTER

ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER

CHAPTER
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
ENTER

CHAPTER

CHAPTER

CHAPTER• 1 (1~6)

MENU ENTER

MENU

1
2
3

1/3

4
5

MENU ENTER

AUDIO

1
2 Japanese PCM

MENU ENTER

CHAPTER

English

AUDIO

DOLBY DIGITAL

SUBTITLE
ANGLE
ENTER

English DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO

MENU

1
2
3

1/2

4
5

MENU ENTER

SUBTITLE

1
2 Japanese

MENU ENTER

CHAPTER
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
ENTER

English

SUBTITLE

English

MENU

1
2
3

1/2

4
5

MENU ENTER

ANGLE

1 ANGLE1
2
3
4
5

MENU ENTER

CHAPTER
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
ENTER

ANGLE2
ANGLE3
ANGLE4
ANGLE5

ANGLE

MENU

1

CHAPTER

2

AUDIO

3

1/8

SUBTITLE

4

ANGLE

5

ENTER

MENU ENTER

1/5

INITIAL

1

OSD SET.

2

B.G.COLOR

3

PARENTAL

4

DVD LANG.

5

LANG SET

MENU ENTER

OSD SET.

1

DISPLAY

2

POSITION

3

ANGLE MARK

4

ANGLE

MENU ENTER

1/2

OSD SET.

DISPLAY

ON

1/2 1/2

OUTPUT

1

DIG.OUTPUT

MENU ENTER

ENTER

INITIAL

1

OSD SET.

2

B.G.COLOR

3

PARENTAL

4

DVD LANG.

5

LANG SET

MENU ENTER

B.G.COLOR

1 BLUE
2 BLACK

MENU ENTER

DIG.OUTPUT

1/2

B.G.COLOR

1/2

Press the

46

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RETURN

button to return to the screen that was displayed before

Outline of GUI (Graphical User
Interface) Operation

OSD SET.

1
2
3

MENU ENTER

ENTER ENTER ENTER

DISPLAY

1 ON
2 OFF

MENU ENTER

DISPLAY
POSITION
ANGLE MARK

DISPLAY

ON

OSD SET.

1

DISPLAY

2

POSITION

3

ANGLE MARK

MENU ENTER

POSITION

1 WIDE
2 NORMAL

MENU ENTER

ENTER

POSITION

WIDE

OSD SET.

1/2

MENU ENTER

ANGLE MARK

MENU ENTER

was pressed.

∞

1

DISPLAY

2

POSITION

3

ANGLE MARK

1 ON
2 OFF

ANGLE

ON

1/21/2

Outline of GUI (Graphical User Interface) Operation

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

INITIAL

1

OSD SET.

2

B.G.COLOR

3

PARENTAL

4

DVD LANG.

5

LANG SET

MENU ENTER

ENTER

PARENTAL

CURRENT LEVE • LEVEL8
CODE 0000
ENTER CODE NUMBER
TO CHANGE THE LEVEL.

MENU ENTER

ENTER

PARENTAL LEVEL

1 LEVEL1
2 LEVEL2
3 LEVEL3
4 LEVEL4
5 LEVEL5

MENU ENTER

PREV

4

PARENTAL

LELEL8

1/2

8/8

MENU ENTER

ENTER ENTER ENTER

DVD LANG

MENU ENTER

PREV

4

SOFT MENU

MENU

NEXT

¢

1

OSD SET.

2

B.G.COLOR

3

PARENTAL

4

DVD LANG.

5

LANG SET

1 Japanese
2 English
3 French
4 German
5 Italian

6 Spanish
7 Dutch
8 Chinese

ENTER

DVD LANG

English

INITIAL

1/2 1/2 1/2 2/2

INITIAL

1/2

MENU ENTER

LANG SET

1
2
3
4

MENU ENTER

NEXT

¢

LANG SET

1
2
3
4

MENU ENTER

ENTER ENTER ENTER

1

OSD SET.

2

B.G.COLOR

3

PARENTAL

4

DVD LANG.

5

LANG SET

AUDIO
SUBTITLE
AUTO LANG.
SUBT. OFF

AUDIO
SUBTITLE
AUTO LANG.
SUBT. OFF

LANG SET

AUDIO
English

∞

AUDIO
English

1/2

1/136

INITIAL

6 ASPECT

MENU

ASPECT

1 PAN&SCAN

2 LETTER BOX

3 WIDE

MENU ENTER

LANG SET

1

AUDIO

2

SUBTITLE

3

AUTO LANG.

4

SUBT. OFF

MENU ENTER

ENTER

ASPECT

WIDE

SUBTITLE

English

3/3

DIG.OUTPUT (DVD)

1

DOLBY DIGITAL

2

MPEG

3

DTS

MENU ENTER

DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL

1/2

DIG.OUTPUT (DVD)

1

DOLBY DIGITAL

2

MPEG

3

DTS

MENU ENTER

MPEG
MPEG

PCM

2/2

DIG.OUTPUT (DVD)

1

DOLBY DIGITAL

2

MPEG

3

DTS

MENU ENTER

DTS
OFF

2/2

Setting

LANG SET

1/136

MENU ENTER

1

AUDIO

2

SUBTITLE

3

AUTO LANG.

4

SUBT. OFF

AUTO LANG.

ON

LANG SET

1
2

1/2

3
4

MENU ENTER

ENTER

AUDIO
SUBTITLE
AUTO LANG.
SUBT. OFF

SUBT. OFF

SEL SUBTL

2/2

Set -Up

PARENTAL LEVEL

6 LEVEL6
7 LEVEL7
8 LEVEL8

MENU

ENTER

2/2

AUDIO

en : English

CODE

MENU ENTER

HIGH LOW

05 14

(1~26)

SUBTITLE

en : English

CODE
DISPLAY ON
ASS.SUBTIT OFF

MENU ENTER

HIGH LOW

05 14

(1~26)

AUTO LANG.

1 ON
2 OFF

MENU ENTER

SUBT. OFF

1 WITH AUDIO
2 SEL SUBTL

MENU ENTER

Information

Information

Other

Other

Outline of GUI (Graphical User

Interface) Operation

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Outline of GUI (Graphical User Interface) Operation

CD, Video CD

MAIN

SET UP

1 INITIAL

MENU

INITIAL

1

OSD SET.

2

B.G.COLOR

OSD SET.

MENU ENTER

ENTER

MENU ENTER

∞

INITIAL

1

OSD SET.

2

B.G.COLOR

MENU ENTER

ENTER ENTER

OSD SET.

OSD SET.

1

DISPLAY

2

POSITION

MENU ENTER

DISPLAY

ON

1/2

INITIAL

MENU ENTER

B.G.COLOR

MENU ENTER

1

OSD SET.

2

B.G.COLOR

1 BLUE
2 BLACK

B.G.COLOR

1/2

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Outline of GUI (Graphical User
Interface) Operation

OSD SET.

1

DISPLAY

2

POSITION

MENU ENTER

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 ON
2 OFF

MENU ENTER

DISPLAY

ON

∞

OSD SET.

1

DISPLAY

2

POSITION

MENU ENTER

ENTER

POSITION

1 WIDE
2 NORMAL

MENU ENTER

POSITION

WIDE

1/21/2

Button operation within each menu

Button name

MENU button

RETURN button

Number buttons

Direction buttons

ENTER button

PREVIOUS button

NEXT button

Direct buttons

Button shape Operation

MENU

RETURN

To leave the menu screen (settings are
invalidated)

To return one menu screen back(settings will be
memorized) However, search is invalidated.

Selection and conclusion (In the set up menu,
some items only operate for selection.)

Selection
Setting and implementation (playback mode

is engaged after title or chapter change)
To go to the previous page

To go to the next page
To go to menus (setting selected before

TITLE

1

→ •

5

CHP/TIME

∞

0

ENTER

PREV

4

NEXT

¢

SUBTITLE

+10

2

3

ANGLE

AUDIO

moving to a new menu will be invalidated)

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

AUDIO button

TITLE button

ENTER button

PREVIOUS button

OPEN/
CLOSE

0

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

SELECT

REPEAT

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

LAST
MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

456

7890

MENU

5

23

ENTER

∞

STOP

7

CONDITION

MODE

SUBTITLE button

ANGLE button

MENU button

RETURN button

DIRECTION button

NEXT button

Number buttons

Setting

Set -Up

Information

Information

Other

Other

Outline of GUI (Graphical User

Interface) Operation

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Example of screen displays and operation

Ex. 1: Display contents and button functions within the Menu screen

(Example:DVD)

In the top class, the top left of the two squares
will be a “blue square”.
In the middle class, the middle of the three
squares will be a “blue square”.

MENU

1

CHAPTER

2

AUDIO

3

SUBTITLE

4

ANGLE

5

ENTER

MENU ENTER

Memorizes any changes that have been made to the above settings.

Item numbers

CHAPTER

1/3

In the bottom class, the bottom right of the two
squares will be a “blue square”.

When the ™ and £ marks are displayed,
settings can be changed with the
buttons.

Denominator:Total number
Numerator:Number currently selected.

2

and

3

5

Selecting an item number by pressing the number buttons or using the
ENTER button will display the menu screen for that item number. Selecting item “5 ENTER” however, will

memorize the changed settings and quit the mode.

∞

buttons and then pressing the

Ex. 2: Display contents and button functions within the Set-up menu screen

(Example:DVD)

Current set-up condition

Item numbers are selected with the

2

3

buttons, and settings are

changed with the

5

∞

buttons.

INITIAL

1

OSD SET.

2

B.G.COLOR

3

PARENTAL

4

DVD LANG.

5

LANG SET

MENU ENTER

OSD SET.

1/2

NEXT

¢

PREV

4

Current set-up condition

When selection is made with the number buttons
or the
button will display the selection screen selected.

5

∞

buttons, pressing the ENTER

INITIAL

6 ASPECT

MENU ENTER

ASPECT

WIDE

PREV

2/2

3/3

Selection item numbers

Selection can be made with the number buttons. Selecting “B.G. COLOR” , “PARENTAL” , “DVD LANG.” or “LANG SET” will
display the selected screen.
Also, changing the settings with the
mode.

5

∞

buttons and pressing the ENTER button will memorize the settings and quit the

Selecting this will memorize changed settings and quit the mode.

Outline of GUI (Graphical User

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Interface) Operation

About the main menu

The main menu is the menu used for selecting the Title menu screen,
Menu screen and Set up screen.

In the Title menu screen:

MAIN

1 TITLE MENU
2 MENU

SET UP

3 INITIAL
4 OUTPUT

MENU ENTER

Titles can be selected and played back. (Title search)

In the Menu screen:

Chapters (songs), subtitles, audio and angles within a title can be
selected.

In the Initial setup screen:

The various functions of this player can be set up using the screen
displays.

In the Output setup screen:

Audio to be output from the digital output terminal can be selected.
Perform setting after switching to NORMAL MODE.

About the title menu

TITLE MENU

1 TITLE1
2 TITLE2
3 TITLE3
4 TITLE4
5 TITLE5

MENU ENTER

1/5

Titles can be selected and played back. This selection
screen is the same as the one in “Search with Menu”
on page 20.

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Menu screen contents

MENU

1

CHAPTER

2

AUDIO

3

SUBTITLE

4

ANGLE

5

ENTER

MENU ENTER

Completes the setting of changes
to the above items.

CHAPTER

1/3

To go to the Chapter screen

In the Chapter screen:

One chapter (song) within a title can be selected
and played back.

To go to the Audio screen

In the Audio screen:

Audio contents can be selected on discs that
include more than one audio language or audio type.

To go to the Subtitle screen

In the Subtitle screen:

Subtitle contents can be selected on discs that
include subtitle information.

To go to the Angle screen

In the Angle screen:

The scene angle that you want can be selected on
discs that include scenes that have been filmed
from various angles.

About the main menu

Information

Information

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Set -Up

Other

Other

Changing Settings

About the initial setup screen

(EX:DVD)

Used when changing various settings. The items and

INITIAL

1

OSD SET.

2

B.G.COLOR

3

PARENTAL

4

DVD LANG.

5

LANG SET

MENU ENTER

1/2

OSD SET.

About the output setup screen

DIG.OUTPUT

1 DOLBY DIGITAL
2 MPEG
3 DTS

DIG.OUTPUT

DOLBY DIGITAL

= PCM

2/2

setting details are listed on the next page 53 - 54.

Used when selecting the audio to be output from the
output terminal.
Set according to the amplifier being used.
Items and setting details are listed in detail on the
next page 53 - 54.

MENU ENTER

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Changing Settings

Class

INITIAL

Item

DISPLAY

POSITION

OSD. SET

ANGLE MARK

B.G. COLOR

PARENTAL

DVD LANG.

Item Settings

Details

Operation displays (play, stop etc.) can be displayed or not
displayed by selecting ON or OFF.

When watching conventional software on a wide screen
TV, the operation display is right at the top of the screen,
and you may not be able to see it at all. Changing the position
of the display lets you see operation indications clearly even
on a wide TV screen.

When a picture that is recorded in different angles is played
back,
This setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture
is recorded with angles or not.

Y ou can select from blue or black background colors for menu
displays and the display when playback has stopped.
(Initial color is blue)

This lets you control what your children watch by blocking out
undesirable material.
This player lets you use Parental Lock if the disc has a parental
code recorded on it. With Parental Lock capable discs, you can
skip material you feel is inappropriate for your children. For details,
refer to the instructions that come with the disc.
Once you have input a secret 4-digit number, the viewing level
(user restriction level) cannot be changed unless the same four
numbers are input.
Be sure not to forget your secret number. If you do forget it,
return to the initial settings and input the secret number once
more.

This lets you select the desired menu language when playing
discs that feature menus in different languages.

will be displayed.

Settings

Initial settings

(factory settings at

the time of shipment)

ON

Operation displays
appear .

Normal

When using a
conventional (4:3)
TV

ON

is displayed.

BLUE

LEVEL 8

English

OFF

Operation displays
do not appear.

Wide

When using a
wide screen TV
(Not for menu
displays.)

OFF

Not displayed.

BLACK

Level 1-8

Variable

Select the desired
menu language.

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

LANG SET

The audio language that you normally listen to can be
selected from the various audio languages on a disc. Even
when the audio language is changed during playback, the
language selected at this setting will be selected when the
disc is replaced.

The subtitle language that you will normally display can be
selected from the subtitles on a disc. Even when the subtitle
language is changed during playback, the language selected
at this setting will be selected when the disc is replaced.

Select from 136
different languages.

English

English

Selection method is
explained on page

55.

Select from 136
different languages.
Selection method is
explained on page

55.

Changing Settings

Information

Information

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Set -Up

Other

Other

Class

Item

AUTO LANG.

LANG SET

Item Settings

Details

ON

AUDIO and SUBTITLE can be set in advance.
In the case of foreign movies, the original audio language and
English subtitles will be automatically selected.
In the case of English language movies, the original audio language
(English) will be selected, and subtitles will not be displayed.
On some discs, this function may not operate as described in the
example.
If AUDIO and SUBTITLE differ or DISPLAY and ASS.SUBTIT of
the SUBTITLE sets OFF, the setting will be the same as OFF.,
changing settings during playback using “Selecting Languages”
(page 43) and “Selecting Subtitle Language” (page 44) is possible.

OFF

Regular subtitle and audio settings will be as selected.

(factory settings at

the time of shipment)

Initial settings

ON

Settings

OFF

OUTPUT INITIAL

DIG. OUTPUT

SUBT.OFF

ASPECT

DOLBY
DIGITAL

MPEG

DTS

The subtitle which is displayed by discs can be selected,
when the subtitle is set to “OFF”.
SEL SUBTL: The selected subtitle language will be selected.
WITH AUDIO: The selected audio language will be selected.

When viewing software recorded in the wide mode, the
image’ s height to width ratio can be switched to match the
TV being used.

This player lets you change the audio output via an optical
digital output jack and coaxial digital output jack. Selection
of a DVD's Dolby Digital audio (3 dimensional audio used in
theaters etc.) or Linear PCM (same digital audio as that on
CD) can be made.

When a decoder or amplifier that has an MPEG input jack
is used, the audio output from this unit's optical digital
output jack and digital output's (coaxial) can be changed.
Selection of a DVD's MPEG or linear PCM signal can be
made.

When using an amplifier that has a DTS input jack, the DTS
signal can be set to be output (ON) or not output (OFF) for
DVDs that have been recorded with DTS signals.

SEL SUBTL

WIDE

DOLBY DIGITAL

The Dolby digital
signal is output as is.
(When an amplifier
with built-in Dolby
digital (AC-3)
decoder is used.)

MPEG = PCM

Output is in the
linear PCM standard
whether the signal is
an MPEG signal or a
linear PCM
compatible signal.

OFF

WITH AUDIO

PAN&SCAN

LETTER BOX

DOLBY DIGITAL

= PCM

Provides Linear
PCM sound with
both Dolby Digital
and Linear PCM
sources (when a
regular amp or
Dolby Pro logic
amp is used).

MPEG

The MPEG signal is
output as is.

ON

Returning changed settings to the initial settings (initialization)...

First make sure the power is turned off. With the power off, while pressing the 7 button, press the

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Changing Settings

STANDBY/ON

button.

How to Set Basic Audio and Subtitles

LANG SET

1

AUDIO

2

SUBTITLE

3

AUTO LANG.

4

SUBT. OFF

MENU ENTER

ENTER

AUDIO

en : English

CODE

MENU ENTER

¶ When the auto setting is ON (page

54), because auto setting is given
priority, the English audio and
subtitles may differ from the
language set for the basic audio and
basic subtitles.

Language code list

Language

Japanese
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Russian
Chinese
Korean
Greek
Afar
Abkhazian
Afrikaans
Amharic
Arabic
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Belorussian
Bulgarian
Bihari
Bislama
Bengali, Bangla
Tibetan

Language-code

am

HIGH LOW

05 14

ja

en

fr

de

it

es

nl
ru
zh
ko

el
aa
ab

af

ar
as
ay
az
ba

be
bg
bh

bi

bn
bo

AUDIO

English

1/136

(1~26)

Input-code

(high-order)

10
05
06
04
09
05
14
18
26
11
05
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
02
02
02
02
02
02
02

Changes in order when
the remote control’s

2

or 3 button is

pressed.

Referring to the input
codes (high order, low
order) on the following
language code list, use
the remote control’s
number buttons (For
selection of numbers
above 10, use the +10
button) to select the
number that corre­sponds to the language
that you want to select.

Input-code
(low-order)

01
14
18
05
20
19
12
21
08
15
12
01
02
06
13
18
19
25
26
01
05
07
08
09
14
15

Breton
Catalan
Corsican
Czech
Welsh
Danish
Bhutani
Esperanto
Estonian
Basque
Persian
Finnish
Fiji
Faroese
Frisian
Irish
Scottish Gaelic
Galician
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Hindi
Croatian
Hungarian
Armenian
Interlingua

LANG SET

1

AUDIO

2

SUBTITLE

3

AUTO LANG.

4

SUBT. OFF

MENU ENTER

SUBTITLE

English

1/136

After selecting this display

ENTER

with the remote control’s

∞

or 5 button, display

ON and display OFF can be

SUBTITLE

en : English

HIGH LOW

CODE

05 14

DISPLAY ON
ASS.SUBTIT OFF

MENU ENTER

selected with the remote
control’s
button.

(1~26)

Some discs provide subtitles offering explanations
of scenes for the hard of hearing.
Switching ”ASS.SUBTIT” ON assures these
subtitles are displayed from the beginning.

Language

Language-code

br

ca

co

cs
cy

da

dz

eo

et

eu

fa

fi

fj
fo
fy

ga
gd

gl

gn
gu
ha

hi
hr

hu
hy

ia

Input-code

(high-order)

02
03
03
03
03
04
04
05
05
05
06
06
06
06
06
07
07
07
07
07
08
08
08
08
08
09

2

or

Input-code
(low-order)

18
01
15
19
25
01
26
15
20
21
01
09
10
15
25
01
04
12
14
21
01
09
18
21
25
01

Operation

Operation

Detailed

3

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Set -Up

Information

Information

Other

Basic

Other

How to Set Basic Audio and Subtitles

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How to Set Basic Audio and Subtitles

Language

Interlingue
Inupiak
Indonesian
Icelandic
Hebrew
Yiddish
Javanese
Georgian
Kazakh
Greenlandic
Cambodian
Kannada
Kashmiri
Kurdish
Kirghiz
Latin
Lingala
Laothian
Lithuanian
Latvian, Lettish
Malagasy
Maori
Macedonian
Malayalam
Mongolian
Moldavian
Marathi
Malay
Maltese
Burmese
Nauru
Nepali
Norwegian
Occitan
(Afan) Oromo
Oriya
Panjabi
Polish
Pashto, Pushto
Portuguese
Quechua
Rhaeto-Romance
Kirundi

Language-code

ie
ik
in
is

iw

ji

jw

ka
kk

kl

km

kn

ks

ku

ky

la
ln
lo

lt

lv

mg

mi

mk

ml
mn
mo

mr

ms

mt

my

na

ne

no

oc
om

or

pa

pl

ps

pt

qu

rm

rn

Input-code

(high-order)

09
09
09
09
09
10
10
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
14
14
15
15
15
16
16
16
16
17
18
18

Input-code
(low-order)

05
11
14
19
23
09
23
01
11
12
13
14
19
21
25
01
14
05
20
22
07
09
11
12
14
15
18
19
20
25
01
05
15
03
13
18
01
12
19
20
21
13
14

Language

Rumanian
Kinyarwanda
Sanskrit
Sindhi
Sango
Serbo-Croatian
Singhalese
Slovak
Slovenian
Samoan
Shona
Somali
Albanian
Serbian
Siswati
Sesotho
Sundanese
Swedish
Swahili
Tamil
Telugu
Tajik
Thai
Tigrinya
Turkmen
Tagalog
Setswana
Tonga
Turkish
Tsonga
Tatar
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Volapük
Wolof
Xhosa
Yoruba
Zulu

Language-code

ro

rw

sa
sd
sg
sh

si

sk

sl

sm

sn
so
sq

sr

ss

st
su

sv

sw

ta

te

tg

th

ti

tk

tl
tn
to

tr

ts

tt

tw

uk

ur
uz

vi

vo

wo

xh
yo

zu

Input-code

(high-order)

18
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
21
21
21
22
22
23
24
25
26

Input-code
(low-order)

15
23
01
04
07
08
09
11
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
01
05
07
08
09
11
12
14
15
18
19
20
23
11
18
26
09
15
15
08
15
21

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How to Set Basic Audio and Subtitles

Set-Up

Connecting the Player

Connection example 1. To a TV with

Video input ............................................................58

Connection example 2. AV receiver with

digital input for Dolby Digital (AC-3) ...................59

Connection example 3. AV amplifier ......................60

Names and Functions

Remote control .........................................................61

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Front panel................................................................62

Rear panel .................................................................62

Display window ........................................................63

Other Information

Troubleshooting .......................................................64

For Proper and Long Use.........................................66

Terms.........................................................................68

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

Setting

Set -Up

Information

Other

Set-Up

Other Information

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Connecting the Player

Precautions when connecting the player

This player’s Analog copy protect technology is copy guarded. If you connect the player
to a TV via a VCR, or record and playback the contents of a disc with a VCR, the play­back picture may not be normal.
Connect the DVD player either directly to the television or through an A/V amplifier.

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect
the power cord from the AC outlet.

Select one of the following ways to connect the player to your TV.

Connection example 1.
To a TV with video input

Video out

¶ Connect plugs to the terminals that match the plug’s

color (white, red, yellow).

Audio out

S-Video in

S-Video out

¶ Connect the TV with S-VIDEO terminal to the S

VIDEO OUT terminal of this player.

For stereo TV with

S-VIDEO input

Audio in

INPUT

VIDEO

L
AUDIO

R

If your TV has a video input, and it is
available for use, this is the easiest way
to hook up the player.
Follow the instructions in the TV's
(monitor TV's) User's Manual.

Video in

For monaural TV

¶ Please also refer to the manual for the TV (monitor TV or VCR) that you are making connection to.

Audio in

Note

Cables can be found at your local audio/video dealer.

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Connecting the Player

Finally, connect

to a home
wall outlet.

Connection example 2.

When connecting the player
to an amplifier with Dolby

AV receiver with digital input

Digital (AC-3) inputs.

for Dolby Digital (AC-3).

*Make this connection when using this unit with Pioneer’s VSX–07TX, VSX–09TX AV receiver.

¶ Connect this unit’s DIGITAL OUT jack to the Dolby Digital (AC-3) input jack of a Dolby Digital compatible amplifier.
¶ Select whether or not to use the coaxial digital output according to the amplifier’s input jack.

AUDIO OUT

R

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT

OPT.

CONTROL

IN

L

1

ATTENUATOR

ON OFF

2

AC IN

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

AC-3/PCM

DIGITAL IN

S-Video

CONTROL

IN

OUT

VSX–09TX

÷ Digital signal is not output in KARAOKE MODE.

When using for karaoke

÷ Be sure to connect the player’ s AUDIO OUT to the amplifier’ s

DVD AUDIO IN.

DVD
AUDIO IN

Setting

Finally, connect

to a home
wall outlet.

Set -Up

Note

Cables can be found at your local audio/video dealer.

Please set the amplifier’s function as follows when
playing back a disc on this unit.
DVD playback: DVD
Other discs that can be played back such as a CD
etc.: CD

Connecting the Player

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Information

Information

Other

Other

59

Connection example 3.

By connecting to a regular A V
amplifier or stereo amp, you

AV amplifier

can enjoy playback with
improved sound quality.

¶ Connect this player’ s audio output jacks to an amplifier’s CD, LD, AUX or other audio input jacks. (Do not connect to PHONO jacks.)
¶ Connect this player’ s video output jack to the amplifier’s video input jack.

AUDIO OUT

R

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT

OPT.

CONTROL

IN

L

1

ATTENUATOR

ON OFF

2

AC IN

VIDEO IN

CONTROL
OUT

AUDIO IN

Finally, connect

to a home
wall outlet.

AV amplifier

Note

Cables can be found at your local audio/video

¶ When connecting to a component bearing the Pioneer Î mark:

If you use a commercially available cord with a mini plug (no resistance) to connect this player’s CONTROL IN jack to the
control output jack of another component bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a
system (system control).
If you connect for system control, you cannot operate the player directly by pointing the remote control at it and pressing buttons.
When controlling as a system, be sure to make connection to the amplifier using an audio cord, even when using only digital components.
For more details, refer to the connected component’s operation manual.

¶ Surround sound can be enjoyed with amplifiers that have a built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder.

dealer.

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Names and Functions

7 Remote control

Subtitle button (SUBTITLE)

STANDBY/ ON button ( )

Audio switching button (AUDIO) c

Last Memory button (LAST MEMORY)

Title button (TITLE)

Fast reverse button (REV 1)

Pause button (PAUSE 8)

Chapter/time button (CHP/TIME)

Stop button (STOP 7)

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

Mode button (MODE)

Guide vocal button(GUIDE VOCAL)

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MENU

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SELECT

REPEAT

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

PLAYBACK
CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

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PROGRAM

Menu button (MENU)
Angle button (ANGLE)

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Open/Close button (OPEN/CLOSE 0)

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Display button (DISPLAY)

Playback control button (PBC )

Return button (RETURN )
Menu operation buttons

Direction buttons (2 • 3 • 5 • ∞ )
Enter button (ENTER)
Previous button (PREV 4)
Next button (NEXT¢)

Fast forward button (FWD ¡)
Play button (PLAY 3)

Repeat A-B button (REPEAT A-B)
Repeat button (REPEAT)

Clear button (CLEAR)

Program button (PROGRAM)

Condition button (CONDITION)

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Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Vocal partner button(VOCAL PARTNER)

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Remote control operation

When operating the remote control, point it at the remote sensor
located on the player’s front panel. The remote control can be
used up to 23 feet (7 m) from the player and within a 30° angle
each side of the sensor.
¶ Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong light

may cause faulty operation.

¶ If the CONTROL IN jack on the player’s rear panel is connected

to another component, point the remote control at that
component for operation. Operation is not possible when
pointed at this player (page 60).

Key control buttons ( I, i )

D

DVD PLAYER

POWER

DV-K101

STANDBY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

LOW CONTROL HIGH

KEY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

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MIC CONTROL

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OPEN/CLOSE

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PREVIOUS NEXT

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PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

STOP

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RETURN

PLAY

3

SELECT

PAUSE

Names and Functions

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Names and Functions

7 Front panel

Key control buttons
(KEY CONTROL)

STANDBY/ON button

Digital Echo Knob
(ECHO)

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MIC 1 and MIC 2
Volume level Knobs

STANDBY
indicator
(STANDBY)

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STANDBY/ ON

STANDBY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

DIGITAL VIDEO

MIC 1, MIC 2 ,and
control jacks

Disc illumination
Turned off when a disc other

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than a DVD is played back.

Number buttons
(1 - 9, +10)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

DVD-V555

KEY

LOW CONTROL HIGH

MC

MIC CONTROL

DIGITAL VIDEO

Display
window

Disc table

D

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One-Touch Karaoke button
(ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE)

Playback control button
(PLAYBACK CONTROL)

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OPEN/CLOSE

0

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PREVIOUS NEXT

Remote
sensor

Reverse button
(PREV 22 22 )

Forward button
(NEXT 33 33 )

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Karaoke Mode button
(KARAOKE MODE )

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

Open/Close 0

STOP

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RETURN

PAUSE

PLAY

3

SELECT

Play/Select button
(PLAY 3 /SELECT)

Stop/return button
(STOP 7 / RETURN)

button

Pause button
(PAUSE 8 )

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7 Rear panel

Digital Output Jack

This is used for output of the digital audio signal
recorded on DVDs,CDs and Video CDs. Depending
on the components connect this digital output to,
noise may be generated.

Optical Digital Output

This is used for connection to an amplifier

Digital Output(Coaxial)

This is used for connection to
an amplifier with a coaxial
digital input terminal.

Video output jack

with a optical digital input terminal.

DIGITAL OUT

OPT.

Regular AV amplifier

Y our
amplifier

Dolby Digital
(AC-3) compatible

amplifier

VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT

CONTROL

Audio output jacks

There are two sets of
outputs, 1 and 2, which you
can simultaneously connect.
Connect 1 to the TV, and 2
to your AV amplifier.

1

IN

2

Coaxial

Connect to the coaxial jack, and select DOLBY DIGITAL = PCM from the menu.

Optical

Connect to the optical jack, and select DOLBY DIGITAL = PCM from the menu.
Coaxial Connect to the coaxial jack, and select DOLBY DIGITAL from the menu.
Optical Connect to the optical jack, and select DOLBY DIGITAL from the menu.

Control
input jack

AUDIO OUT

R

L

ATTENUATOR

ON OFF

AC IN

Power cord connection
terminal.

Using the attenuator switch

ON

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OFF

ON

+

OFF

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Names and Functions

S-Video output jack

Usually set to the OFF
switch.

When enjoying karaoke,
switch it ON if the sound
is distorted.

Names and Function

7 Display window

Indicates GUI operation
is being performed.

Indicates that title is
being displayed

Indicates the playback
mode, title, type of disc,
etc. as follows:

Sample Display

TITLE CHP/TRK REMAIN TOTAL

Indication location for Last
Memory is being recorded
in memory.

Indicated Multi-Angle
playback is in progress.

GUI

ANGLE

Indicates that
chapter/track is
being displayed

LAST MEMO CONDITION

Indicates remaining
playback time

Indicates that playback
settings (condition) have
been memorized.

Indicates Dolby digital playback

DOLBY

DIGITAL

Indicates total
playback time of side

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

:Compact disc
:DVD
:Video CD
:Playback control playback on Video CD
:Disc table is opening or is open
:Disc table is closing
:Program mode
:Repeat mode
:Start point of 2 point repeat playback
:2 point repeat playback
:Repeat playback of the title
:Repeat playback of the chapter
:Disc repeat
:When memory repeat is selected
:When track repeat is selected
:When chapter repeat is selected
:When side repeat is selected

:When title repeat is selected
:Playback
:Stop
:Pause
:No disc
:Power is turned off
:Menu mode
:Title menu
:Set-up menu
:Condition memory
:Last memory
:Vocal partner on
:Gvide vocal on

Setting

Set -Up

Information

Information

Other

Other

Names and Functions

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Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component,
check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances
being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized
service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Operation

Remote control

Audio

Symptom

1.The disc comes back out
even when the disc table is
closed.

2.Playback is not possible.

3.Picture disturbance during
playback.

4.When recorded on a VCR
there is disturbance in the
playback picture.

5.

mark appears on screen.

6. Picture playback stops and
the operation button can not
be used.

7. Remote control operation is
not possible.

8.Improper operation of TV set,
etc., occurs.

9.Audio is not output or is
distorted.

10. Noticeable difference in

DVD and CD

volume.

Possible causes

÷ The disc is dirty or warped.
÷ The disc is not placed properly on the disc table.
÷ Region No. does not conform with this unit.
÷ Condensation has formed inside the player.
÷ This player cannot play PAL and SECAM format DVD

discs.

÷ This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System

copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention
signal, and when this type of disc is played back,
stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the
picture depending on the TV. (This is not a
malfunction.)

÷ This player is compatible with analog copy protect

technology copy guard. Some discs include a copy
prevention signal and the copy guard system will
prevent proper playback.

÷ The selected function does not operate for that disc.
÷ First stop the disc (press the 7 button), then start

playback again.

÷ The rear panel CONTROL IN jack on the player is being

used.

÷ The remote control is too far from the player, or the

angle with the remote sensor is too sharp.

÷ The batteries are exhausted.
÷ Some TVs that have wireless remote control functions

may not operate properly with this remote control.

÷ Digital signal is not output in KARAOKE MODE.
÷ Digital output is prohibited for some discs.
÷ The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the

terminals or are not connected.

÷ The connection plug or terminal is dirty.
÷ Audio cable connection is wrong.
÷ Connection is made to the stereo amplifier's PHONO

input terminal.

÷ The pause mode is engaged.
÷ Stereo amplifier operation is wrong.

(Check input (CD, AUX etc.) selector)

÷ Although you may notice a difference in volume

between CDs and DVDs, this is a the result of a
difference in disc recording methods.

Reference page

p.67
p.10
p.69

p.60

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible causes Reference page

Karaoke operations ¶ The MIC is not connected to the MIC control jack.

11.Key control and Once more are not
possible with a MIC featuring controls.

12.Even when playing a multiplex disc,
the singer's voice cannot be heard.

13.There's howling.

14."PICK A KARAOKE SONG" is
automatically displayed.

15.Song reservation is not possible with
a Video CD with Playback Control.

16.Karaoke operations aren't possible.

17.There's no sound from the MIC.

¶ ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE is ON.

¶ The MIC is too close to the speakers.

¶ The KARAOKE MODE is ON.

¶ Playback Control is switched OFF.

¶ The selected mode is NORMAL. Press the KARAOKE

MODE button on the main unit to select the KARAOKE
MODE.

¶ With an amplifier featuring a digital input, the audio output

jack is not connected (with an analog audio cord).

¶ With a Dolby Digital compatible amplifier (an amplifier on

which the AUTO setting can be selected for SIGNAL
SELECT), AUTO is selected.

P.29

P.31

P.27

P.26

P.32

P.26

P.59

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Caution:

Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity, or other external interference. To restore normal operation,
unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again.

Setting

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For Proper and Long Use

7 DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING

PLAYBACK

During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or
move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc.

7 WHEN MOVING THE UNIT

When there is a power outage, the power is turned off during
playback, with the STANDBY/ON button on the main unit or you
disconnect the player from the wall outlet while the power is
ON, settings are cleared. Before disconnecting the power cord,
press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control to enter
the unit to standby mode after distinguishing the “– OFF –”
display, then press the STANDBY/ON button on the main unit.

7 INSTALLATION

÷ Select a stable place to the side of a TV set or stereo system

to be connected to the unit.

÷ When using the unit with a stereo system, install the

speakers a little bit away from the TV.

÷ Do NOT install the unit on top of a TV or color monitor.

Install the unit away from equipment that may be affected
by magnetism, such as a cassette deck.

7 AVOID INSTALLING IN A PLACE THAT

IS:

÷ Exposed to direct sunlight
÷ Exposed to humidity or where ventilation is poor
÷ Extremely hot or cold
÷ Exposed to vibration
÷ Exposed to dust
÷ Exposed to oily smoke, steam or heat (for example, a

kitchen)

7 DO NOT PLACE AN OBJECT ON TOP

Do NOT place an object on the unit.

7 CAUTION: WHEN PLACING THE UNIT

IN A STEREO RACK WITH GLASS
DOORS

Be sure there is ample space between the unit and the
glass doors when opening the disc table using the remote
control. If the disc table opens against strong resistance,
such as a closed glass door, damage to the unit may result.

7 CONDENSATION

Moisture will form in the operating section of the player if the
player is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or
if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this
happens, player’s performance will be impaired.
To prevent this, let the player stand in its new surroundings
for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the
room temperature rises gradually.
Condensation may also form during the summer if the player
is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases,
change the location of the player.

7 SWITCH POWER OFF WHEN NOT

USING THE UNIT

Depending on the strength of the TV or radio broadcast signal,
having the TV or radio ON while power to the unit is ON may
result in stripes on the TV screen or noise. However, this is
not a malfunction of this unit or the TV or radio. In such a case,
switch power to the unit OFF.

7 DO NOT BLOCK VENTS

Do NOT use the player on top of a long-fibered carpet, bed or
sofa, and do not cover it with a cloth etc.. This will prevent
heat radiation and could result in damage.

7 AVOID HEAT

Do NOT place the unit on equipment generating heat, such as
an amplifier.
When installing the unit in a rack, place it on the lowest shelf
possible (however, not where it is exposed to dust) and
separated from the amplifier to avoid the heat generated by
the amplifier or other audio equipment.

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For Proper and Long Use

When the DVD player's audio output is connected to a TV , VCR,
or other component's audio input, excessively high signal in­put from a MIC when enjoying karaoke may result in distortion
and other adverse effects. If this happens, turn MIC volume
down, or switch the Attenuator switch on the rear of the player
ON. (See P.62)

CARE OF DISCS

How to hold discs

When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing surfaces.

CLEANING CARE

Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, soak the
cloth in a weak detergent solution; wring well first and wipe.
Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any volatile agents
such as benzine or paint thinner, as they may damage the
surface of the player.

Operation

Basic

Cleaning

Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may affect sound and picture
quality.

T o clean your discs, use a soft clean cloth to wipe them. If necessary ,
moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral detergent to remove heavy
dirt or fingerprints.

Do not wipe in a circular
direction
(Concentric scratches in the disc
groove tend to cause noise.)

Discs must not be cleaned with record cleaning sprays, or static
prevention sprays, etc. Also do not use volatile liquids such as benzine,
or thinner, etc.

NEVER PLAY CRACKED OR WARPED DISCS.

7 The disc revolves in the player at high speed when it is played.

Never play a cracked, scratched or warped disc. This may damage
the player or cause it to malfunction.

Gently wipe from the
inside toward the outer edge.

Lens cleaner

The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal
use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling,
contact your nearest PIONEER authorized service center . Lens
cleaners are commercially available, but special care should
be exercised in their use since some may cause damage to
the lens.

Notes on using the optional
optical cable

÷ Do not route cords around sharp angles. When storing,

wind the cords so that they have a diameter of at least 15
cm (6 in.).

÷ When connecting, push all the way into the terminal.
÷ Do not use cords with a length of over 3m (10 ft.).
÷ If moisture or dust has collected on the plug, wipe it with

a soft cloth before connecting.

15 cm (6 in.) dia. or
more

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

After using discs, store them upright

After playing a disc, always remove it from the player and return it to
its jacket. Then store it standing upright away from heat and humidity.

÷ Store discs carefully. If you store discs at an angle, or stacked on

top of each other, discs may become warped even when in their
jackets.

÷ Do not leave discs in locations such as the seat of a car, which

may become excessively hot.

CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC

All rights reserved.
Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting or copying is a
violation of applicable laws.

CAUTION RE: USE OF SHAPED CD's

This product is designed for use with conventional, fully
circular CD's only.
Use of shaped CD's is not recommended for this product.
Pioneer disclaims all liability aring in connection with the use
of shaped CD's.

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 in such a way 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.

Setting

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Terms

Dolby digital (AC-3)*

Dolby Digital(AC-3) delivers up to 5.1 channels of discrete multi­channel audio. This is the same system that is used for
surround sound in Dolby Digital equipped movie theaters.

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For DVD discs, the digital output PCM/Ÿ jack (coaxial or optical)
must be connected to the amplifier or processor’s digital input
AC-3/PCM jack.

PCM

PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digital audio.
The digital audio of CD or DVD discs is PCM.

DTS

DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround
system different to the Dolby Digital (AC-3) system. In order
to enjoy the benefits of DTS discs, the digital output jack (either
coaxial or optical) of this player needs to be connected to the
DTS input jack of an amplifier or processor.

MPEG

Short for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is an international
standard for compression of moving images. On some DVDs
digital audio has been compressed and recorded in this format.

Title number

Title numbers refer to titles of movies etc. As DVD discs have
a large capacity, many movies can be recorded on one disc.
For example, when 3 different movies are recorded on a disc,
they are divided into TITLE 1, TITLE 2 and TITLE 3. Playback
can be operated by selecting the title number.

Chapter number

Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections on a
title of the disc, similar to chapters in a book. If the disc includes
these numbers, you can locate the section you want very
quickly using chapter search and other functions.

Time number

The time number is the playback lapse time of a title in the
disc from its beginning. The scene you want to locate can be
searched for with the time number using the time number
function etc..

TOC

TOC (Table Of Contents) information is data other than audio
signal data, recorded at the beginning of a disc. As the name
implies, it’s like the list of contents in a book, with information
such as the number of songs and playback time.

Video CDs

These discs provide MD quality sound, and VHS quality video
images. Thanks to MPEG1, the digital signal compression
system, a single disc provides up to 74 minutes of continuous
digital audio and video. There are also Video CDs with Playback
Control (PBC) that let you select playback of desired scenes
using menus, and view still images.

Playback Control (PBC)

This refers to signals recorded on a Video CD (Version 2.0)
enabling playback control.
You can use menus recorded on discs with PBC for easy,
interactive search for desired scenes, and playback.
Y ou can also enjoy viewing high-resolution/standard resolution
still images.

High-resolution images

If the high-resolution still images are recorded on the Video
CD, you can enjoy viewing them with four times the resolution
of moving images.

Multi-angle

When you watch regular TV programs you are watching the
image filmed through the TV camera. Because of this the
picture is displayed on your TV from the view point of the TV
camera’ s position. In a TV studio the image is filmed by many
cameras at the same time, and one of those images is selected
by the program director and transmitted to your TV. If all the
filmed images were transmitted to your TV you would be able
to select the camera image you want. Some DVD discs are
recorded with the angles of all camera’s used for filming and
these can be selected using this player . These types of discs
are called multi-angle discs.

Aspect

Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens.
The ratio of a normal TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a Hi-vision TV
or wide TV is 16:9. This allows you to enjoy a picture with a
wider perspective.

Parental level

This function was suggested by parents. Parental level
restrictions are restrictions incorporated into scenes that
parents do not wish their children to view.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, “Dolby”,

and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works, © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,
Inc. All right reserved.

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Terms

Condition memory

“Condition” refers to the various mode settings etc. On this
player, various conditions, such as those set during playback
etc. can be memorized. This function allows you to play back
the same disc at any time without having to reset the condition
settings.

Terms

Specifications

Subtitle

Subtitles are language titles superimposed on movies etc. Up
to 32 different subtitle languages can be recorded on a DVD
disc. The subtitle function can be used to select the language
of your choice.

Regional restriction codes (region number)

Regional restriction codes are built-in to DVD players and DVD
discs for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD
player does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD
disc, playback will not be possible.
¶ This unit’s region No. is displayed on the rear panel.

Optical digital output

Normally, audio is converted to an electric signal and
transmitted through an electric wire from the player to the
amplifier etc.. Changing this signal to a digital signal and
transmitting it through an optical fiber cable is called optical
digital output. (Optical digital input is the side receiving the
signal such as the amplifier etc..)

Dynamic range

Dynamic range refers to the difference between the maximum
conversion level for transmission/conversion of distortion free signals
and noise and/or the minimum level limited by the equipment’s
characteristics. Decibel units (dB) are used.

General

System .................................... DVD system, Video CD system and

................................................. Compact Disc digital audio system

Power requirements: ............................................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption ................................................................ 17 W

Weight.................................................................. 3.0kg (6 lb 10 oz)

Dimensions ................................... 420 (W) x 285 (D) x 104 (H) mm

...................................................................... (16 9/

............................................. (Not including protruding cables, etc.)

Operating temperature ................ +5°C to +35°C (+41°F to +95°F)

Operating humidity ..........................5% to 85% (no condensation)

x 11 4/

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S-Video Output

Y (luminance) - Output level.........................................1 Vp-p (75Ω)

C (color) - Output level ......................................... 286 mVp-p (75Ω)

Jacks .......................................................................... S-VIDEO jack

Video Output

Output level .................................................................1 Vp-p (75Ω)

Jacks ........................................................................................ RCA

Audio Output

Output level

During audio output ............................. 200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)

Number of channels.......................................................................2

Jacks ........................................................................................ RCA

Digital audio characteristics

Frequency response 4 Hz to 22 kHz (DVD fs: 48 kHz)

4 Hz to 20 kHz (CD)
S/N ratio 115 dB
Dynamic range 90 dB
Wow and flutter Limit of measurement

(±0.001% W. PEAK) or lower

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Other Terminals

Optical digital output .......................................... Optical digital jack

Coaxial digital output.........................................................RCA jack

CONTROL IN ...........................................................Minijack (3.5ø)

Accessories

Microphone ................................................................................... 1

Remote control unit ...................................................................... 1

AA (R6P) dry cell batteries ............................................................ 2

Audio cord ..................................................................................... 1

Video cord ..................................................................................... 1

Power cord.................................................................................... 1

Operating Instructions .................................................................. 1

Warranty card............................................................................... 1

NOTE:

The specifications and design of this product are subject to change
without notice, due to improvement.

Terms/Specifications

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We
Want You

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

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.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

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

Decibel
Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

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.

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.

We
Want You

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

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Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer
Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts,
operating instructions, service manuals or accessories, please call the number shown
below.

800 – 872 – 4159

Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Service
Department at the above listed umber for assistance.

PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. BOX 1760, LONG BEACH,
CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.

For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.

Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
Copyright © 1998 Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
All rights reserved.

PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan

PIONEER NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Headquaters: 2265 East 220th Street, Long Beach, California 90810, U.S.A. TEL: [phone]

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