Pioneer DVS-77 Owners manual

DVD PLAYER

DV-S77

DV-S737

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:
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SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

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is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

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.

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

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF

THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT.

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

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

Thank you for your support.

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.

This product incorporates copyright protection
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engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Features of This Player

Compatible with DVD, Video CD
and CD formats

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

Types of playable
discs and their marks

DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

CD

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

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

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

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

* Playing recordable CDs

• Note that this unit cannot record onto recordable discs.

• This unit can play music-use CD-R and CD-RW discs.
However, depending on the condition of the CD-Recorder
and the disc, you may find that not all discs will play
successfully. (For example, if the disc is scratched or
dirty, or if the player’s pickup lens is dirty.)

Diameter/
Playable sides Playback time

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

12 cm (5 in.)/
single-sided

1 layer
2 layer

1 layer
2 layer

1 layer
2 layer

1 layer
2 layer

*

CD single

8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided

*

Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)

133 min.
242 min.

266 min.
484 min.

Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)

41 min.
75 min.

82 min.
150 min.

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

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

Digital audio

Max. 74
minutes

Digital audio

Max. 20
minutes

525 line digital progressive-scan
component video output (NTSC)

Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan
effectively doubles the amount of video information fed
to your TV or monitor. The result is a stable, flicker-free
image. (Check your TV/monitor for compatibility with this
feature.)

For the very highest picture quality, try watching a movie
on DVD-Video on a progressive-scan compatible TV.

The DV-S77/DV-S737 offers complete flexibility and
compatibility with all types of AV equipment with
composite video and S-Video outputs, as well as
component video outs.

Compatible with a wide range of
DVD digital audio output formats

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DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio
formats (as of October 1998). The digital audio output
jacks of this player output Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG,
and linear PCM digital bitstreams.

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

Digital Noise Reduction PRO
(Video Quality Enhancer)

This new type of DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) for
encoding video (called VQE or Video Quality Enhancer)
enables you to adjust the video settings on a more
detailed and exact level. There are three possible
settings to choose from. These include: TV (CRT),
Projector, and Professional. This technology can
remember which setting you’ve chosen and employ it at
the proper time.

TruSurround and Virtual Dolby
Digital

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

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works, © 1992-1997

Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
** “DTS” is trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
***TruSurround and the

Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected foreign

countries. TruSurround technology is incorporated under

license from SRS Labs, Inc.

symbol are trademarks of SRS

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Easy setup and adjustment using
on-screen menus

Press SETUP on the remote control to open the Setup
screen and you’ll find setting up and adjusting the
system easy to do with on-screen menus conveniently
organized and arranged. Additionally, on-screen
information (i) appears to clarify the functions and
explain the options available.

Answer a few questions and

Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo

Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Setup using the Setup Navigator

Move

Start

Auto Start Off

ENTER

Select

SETUP

Exit

have all the necessary audio,
video, and on-screen
language adjustments set
automatically by the player
using the Setup Navigator
(page 17).

Wide range of DVD viewing options

Multi-Angle (page 32)

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

ANGLE : 2/4

Multiple Languages (page 33)

You can select the language on when watching movies
or other media that have multiple language and/or audio
soundtracks recorded on them.

ANGLE : 3/4

Smooth variable speed scanning in
forward and reverse directions

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

MULTI DIAL on the remote control (page 44).

Frame Search

The NTSC system displays pictures at 30 frames/
second; PAL* at 25 frames/second. With this DVD player
you can locate and display a specific frame from
anywhere on the disc.

* Playback of PAL discs is not possible on the Taiwan

model.

Dolby Digital

5.1CH

HOLA

HELLO

Audio : 1 English

Dolby Digital

5.1CH

Audio : 2 Spanish

Multi-Language Subtitles (page 35)

You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off
when watching movies or other media with subtitles
available.

Subtitle :1 English Subtitle :2 Spanish

HELLO!

This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain

discs.

HOLA!

Energy-saving design

This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy
when this player is in standby mode.

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Table of contents

Features of This Player ....................... 3

Differences in Disc Composition .....................6

How to Proceed in This Manual ......................6

Before Using ........................................ 7

Checking Accessories .....................................7

Preparing the Remote Control .........................7

Names and Functions ......................... 8

Front Panel ......................................................8

Display Window............................................... 9

Rear Panel .....................................................10

Remote Control .............................................11

Making Connections ......................... 13

Connecting Your DVD Player ......................... 13

Audio Connections ........................................14

Video Connections......................................... 15

System Control Connections .........................16

TV SYSTEM switch (except for Taiwan model)

.................................................................16

Setting Up the Player ....................... 17

Using the Setup Navigator............................. 17

Getting Started Using Your DVD

Player.................................................. 20

Playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs................ 20

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back ........ 22

Forward and Reverse Scanning .....................22

Resuming playback from where you stopped

.................................................................23

Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off

.................................................................23

Adjusting Audio and Video Settings

............................................................ 24

Using the Setup Screen Menus ....................24

Changing to the Setup Menu Mode ..............25

Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be

Compatible with Your AV Component...... 26

Getting Surround Sound from Stereo Speakers

.................................................................28

Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio

Soundtrack ...............................................28

Setting the TV Screen Size ............................29

525 line Digital Progressive Scan Compatible

Video Output ............................................ 30

Switching the S-Video Output .......................31

Selecting the type of paused image to display

.................................................................31

Setting the position of the on-screen display

.................................................................31

Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle

(Multi-Angle).............................................32

Selecting the type of search mode................ 32

Setting the Language Options......... 33

Setting the on-screen display (OSD) language

.................................................................33

Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in

the Setup Screen Menus .........................33

Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language

Function) ..................................................34

Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language

Subtitles) ..................................................35

Advanced Functions ......................... 38

Setting the Parental Lock Level .....................38

Turning the Screen Saver On and Off ............40

Changing the Background Color of the Screen

.................................................................40

Adjusting the Video Quality (Digital Noise

Reduction) ................................................ 41

Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback

.................................................................43

Scanning in Forward and Reverse Directions at

Different Speeds ...................................... 44

Manual scanning using the Jog Mode........... 44

Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or Location

on a Disc ..................................................45

Repeat Play.................................................... 46

Random Play.................................................. 47

Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play)

.................................................................48

Continuing Playback from a Specified Location

(Last Memory)..........................................51

Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings

(Function Memory)...................................52

Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs

(Condition Memory) .................................53

Viewing Disc Information .............................. 54

Resetting the Player to System Settings....... 55

Language Code List .......................................56

Additional Information ..................... 57

Disc Care .......................................................57

For Proper and Long Use of This Unit ...........57

Troubleshooting ............................................. 58

Terms .............................................................60

Specifications ................................................ 62

5

Differences in Disc

How to Proceed in This

Composition

DVD

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

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

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Title 1

Chapter 1

DVD

Video CD/CD

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

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

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

Video CD

Track 2 Track 4Track 3Track 1 Track 5

CD

Title 2

Chapter 2

Manual

DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest
quality digital audio and video available today. The
amount of information that can be recorded onto a DVD
disc is remarkable, allowing it to offer numerous
functions and features available with no other format.
Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be
confusing at first, following the order below should help
you get through the important stages of getting set up
so you can start using your player as soon as possible.

Get familiar with the player.

Refer to the section
confirm that all the accessories were included with the
player. If you are new to DVD, it might be beneficial for
you to go through the
starting on page 8 to get familiar with the parts and
buttons on the main unit and remote control as they will
be referred to throughout this manual.

There is also a list of terms that can be found on page 60
if you are having trouble understanding some of the
terminology associated with DVD.

Make the necessary connections.

No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly
the same way. The
starting on page 13 shows how video and audio
connections may be made to suit your home
entertainment system.

Set up the necessary player
menus.

Before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of the DVD
format, it is first necessary to set up the player to output
the video and audio information that corresponds to your
system. The section
on page 17 explains how to use the Setup Navigator, a
function that automatically sets up the player
corresponding to the answers given in a multiple-choice
on-screen procedure. The Setup screen menus,
described in the section starting on page 26, are also
used in a number of other functions. Learning the
procedure for operating these menus will make using
this player much easier and more enjoyable.

Play a disc.

When all the connections and setups have been made,
you are ready to play a DVD, Video CD, or CD with the
player. The section

Player”

starting on page 20 outlines the basic player

operations.

Enjoy the many features available.

Once you are comfortable using the basic player
functions, you are ready to take advantage of the various
options DVD and this player have to offer. The section

“Advanced Functions”

how to use the features available on many DVDs.

“Before Using”

“Names and Functions”

“Making Connections”

“Setting Up the Player”

“Getting Started Using Your DVD

starting on page 38 describes

on page 7 to

section

section

starting

6

Before Using

Preparing the Remote Control

Checking Accessories

Please confirm that the following were received with the
player.

Audio cord

Video cord

Power cord

<Taiwan model only>

Inserting batteries into the remote
control

1 While pushing the tab

on the battery
compartment cover
toward the center of
the remote, pull out in
the direction indicated
by the arrow.

2 Insert batteries.

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

3 Close the cover.

BEFORE USING

<Except for Taiwan model>

Remote control unit

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AA/R6P dry cell batteries

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

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Operating instructions (this manual)

Notes

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• When replacing batteries, use all new batteries.

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

Remote control operation

When operating the remote control, point it at the
remote sensor (Î) located on the player’s front panel.
The remote control can be used up to 7 m from the
player and within a 30° angle on each side of the sensor.

30

30

7m

Notes

• 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 the CONTROL OUT jack of another
component, point the remote control at the other
component to operate the player. Operation will not be
possible when pointed at this player (page 16).

7

Names and
Functions

Front Panel

1

6

5

1 STANDBY/ON button (Taiwan model only)

Press to switch the player on or to put in standby
(pages 20, 23).

POWER switch (Except for Taiwan model )

Press to switch the player on or off (pages 20, 23).

2 STANDBY indicator

Lights when the player is in standby, using a
minimum amount of power to maintain system
settings (pages 20, 23).

3 Disc tray

When loading a disc, place discs in the disc tray with
the label side facing up (pages 20, 23).

4 DVD indicator

Lights when a DVD disc is loaded.

5 PROGRESSIVE SCAN indicator

Lights when unit is outputing 525 line progressive
scan (non-interlaced) video.

6 DNR PRO indicator

Lights when unit is set to DNR PRO (YNR and/or
CNR) (page 41).

7 DIGITAL DATA OFF indicator

Lights when unit is set to Digital Out Off (page 27).

87-09~=!

(lllustration is Taiwan model)

32

4

9 Display window

Displays system information (page 9).

0 Remote sensor

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor
to operate the player (page 7).

- 7/0 (stop/open/close) button

Press to open and close the disc tray (pages 20, 23).
Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables

playback to resume from a point shortly before the
location where it stopped. During playback, press
twice to open the disc tray (page 23).

= 4 1 (reverse) button

Press to go back to previous title/chapters/tracks.
Press and hold to perform reverse playback scanning
(pages 22).

~ ¡ ¢ (forward) button

Press to advance to title/chapters/tracks. Press and
hold to perform fast-forward scanning (page 22).

! 8 (pause) button

Press during playback to pause. Press again to
resume playback (page 43).

@ 3 (play) button

Press to start or resume playback (pages 20, 23).

@

8 FL OFF indicator

Lights when the fluorescent (FL) display is switched
off.

8

Display Window

1 75 6

ANGLE96 kHz

TITLE

1 96 kHz indicator

Indicates a DVD disc containing high-sampling rate
(96 kHz) audio is playing.

2 ANGLE indicator

Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page

32).

3 TITLE indicator

Indicates a title number is being displayed.

4 REPEAT indicator

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

46).

5 TRK/CHP indicator

Indicates a track/chapter number is being displayed.

6 GUI indicator

Indicates an player menu operation is being
performed (page 17).

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8 COND. MEMORY indicator

Indicates that Condition Memory settings are
memorized for the currently loaded DVD (page 53).

9 TOTAL indicator

Indicates that the disc in the player is stopped and
DISPLAY has been pressed (page 54).

0 DTS indicator

Indicates DTS audio playback.

- DOLBY DIGITAL indicator

Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback.

= REMAIN indicator

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

~ Counter display

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

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

7 LAST MEMO indicator

Indicates the Last Memory location is recorded in
memory for the currently loaded DVD or Video CD
(page 51).

9

Rear Panel

CONTROL TV SYSTEMDIGITAL OUT

INOUT

12 453 6

P

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BR

AUDIO OUT

P

2

1

D2

S-VIDEO OUT

2

1

1

VIDEO OUT

2

AC IN

525i

525p

(480i)

(480p)

MENU

SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RL

NTSC

PAL

OPT

AUTO

COAX

2

1

78 0 -

9

1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT switch

You only need to set this switch if you’re using an
NTSC TV/monitor connected via the component
video outputs of this player. This player can output
NTSC video as a standard interlaced signal (the
525i(480i) setting), or as a non-interlaced, or
progressive scan signal (the 525p(480p) setting).

If your TV/monitor is compatible with progressive
scan video, set this switch to either 525p(480p) or
MENU SELECT. When set to MENU SELECT, you
can use the on-screen Setup menu to switch
between progressive and interlaced video output.

If your TV/monitor is not progressive scan
compatible, you will not be able to see any picture if
this player is set to output progressive scan video. In
this case, set the switch to 525i(480i) to restore the
picture.

2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(Interlace/Progressive-scan)

If your TV or monitor has component video inputs,
you can produce a higher quality picture on your TV
or monitor by connecting to the component video
outputs on this unit (page 15).

3 D2 jack

(Interlace/Progressive-scan)

If your TV or monitor has D video input, you can
produce a higher quality picture on your TV or
monitor by connecting to the D2 video output on this
unit (page 15).

4 S-VIDEO OUT jacks

If your TV or monitor has an S-video input, clear
picture reproduction is possible by connecting the
player to your TV or monitor via the S-Video jack
(page 15).

You can switch between [S1] and [S2] S-video
output from the Setup menu (page 31).

5 VIDEO OUT jacks

10

Connect to the video input on a TV or monitor or AV

*

TV SYSTEM switch is not present on Taiwan model.

*

amplifier or receiver with video input capability.
(pages 13, 15).

6 AC IN power cord connection terminal

Use to connect the power cord to the wall outlet
(page 13).

7 CONTROL IN/OUT jacks

Use to connect this player to another component
bearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control
this unit as though it were a component in a system.
Player operations are then performed by pointing the
remote control at the component that the player is
connect to (page 16).

8 DIGITAL OUT jack (optical (OPT))

Use to output the digital audio signal recorded on
discs. You can output the digital signal via either
optical output jack to an AV amplifier or receiver
(page 14).

9 DIGITAL OUT jack (coaxial (COAX))

Use to output the digital audio signal recorded on
discs. You can output the digital signal via either
coaxial output jack to an AV amplifier or receiver
(page 14).

0 TV SYSTEM switch*

(except for Taiwan model)

Use to change the TV signal mode to either PAL or
NTSC according to the type of TV and disc to be

used. When the switch is in the AUTO position, the
player outputs the format on the disc as is (page 16).

- AUDIO OUT jacks

Use to output two-channel audio (analog) to the
audio stereo inputs on a TV or stereo amplifier. If you
are connecting to a receiver that has both digital and
analog input jacks for DVD player connection, it may
be beneficial to make both connections (pages 13,

14).

Remote Control

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6

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

1 MENU button*

Use to display or close the DVD menu screen (page

21).

2 (standby/on) button

Press to switch the player on or to put in standby
(pages 20, 23).

3 AUDIO button

Press repeatedly to select one of the audio
languages and/or audio formats programmed on a
DVD (page 33, 34).

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

=

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

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4 DISPLAY button

Press during playback to display statistical disc
information. Press repeatedly to display different
information (page 54).

5 SETUP button*

Press when the player is in either play or stop mode
to open and close the Setup screen (pages 17, 24).

6 MULTI DIAL

Use to control the rate of playback according to the
speed at which MULTI DIAL is turned. When the
Jog Mode is on, frame by frame scanning in both
forword and reverse directions is possible (page 44).

7 Light button (side panel)

Use to illuminate the main operation buttons on the
remote control. When pressed, the buttons light for
approximately 6 seconds. This function is convenient
for locating the command buttons when the room is
dark.

8 VIDEO ADJUST (V.ADJ) button

Various attributes of the video presentation can be
adjusted to suit the program type or personal
preferences. Press VIDEO ADJUST (V.ADJ) to
display the on-screen options (page 41).

9 FUNCTION MEMORY (F.MEM) button

Press to incorporate a menu item into a shortcut list
that is stored in memory and can be called up at any
time (page 52).

0 PLAY 3 button

Press to start disc playback (pages 20).

- STOP 7 button

Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables
playback to resume from a point shortly before the
location where it was stopped. Pressing twice
causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc
when playback starts again (page 20).

11

= PREVIOUS 4/NEXT ¢ buttons

During playback, press PREVIOUS 4 to go back to
a previous chapter/track and NEXT ¢ to advance
to the next chapter/track (page 22).

~ RETURN button*

Use to go one menu back (current settings are
maintained). Use RETURN when you do not
want to change the option setting in a menu (pages

17, 21 and 25).

) DIMMER (FL) button

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

_ JOG MODE indicator

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

44).

! STEP/SLOW e/E buttons

Press STEP/SLOW E during playback to view
slow playback. In pause mode, press STEP/SLOW
E to advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by
frame and STEP/SLOW e to back up a DVD a few
frames at a time (page 43).

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

Use to perform direct title and chapter/track
searches, and to input numerical values.

# RANDOM button

Press to play chapters/tracks in random order (page

47).

$ LAST MEMORY button

You can resume DVD or Video CD playback from the
point you last watched even if the disc is removed
from the player. Press LAST MEMORY during
playback to set a Last Memory point. When you
want to resume playback of that disc, press LAST
MEMORY in the stop mode and playback starts
from the memorized point. Last Memory locations
can be stored for up to 5 DVDs and 1 Video CD (page

51).

% OPEN/CLOSE 0 button

Press to open or close the disc tray (pages 20, 23).

+ JOG MODE (JOG) button

Press to put the player in the Jog Mode. When this
mode is on, rotate MULTI DIAL clockwise to scan
frame by frame in the forword direction and
counterclockwise to scan frame by frame in the
reverse direction (page 44).

¡ PAUSE 8 button

Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to
resume playback (page 43).

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

buttons

During playback of DVD and Video CD, press

FWD ¡ to perform fast forward scanning. Press
REV 1 to perform fast reverse scanning of DVD

and Video CD. When a CD is loaded, audio scanning
is performed (page 22).

£ SEARCH MODE button

Press to perform a title, chapter/track, elapsed time
search or time & frame search (page 45).

¢ CLEAR button

Works in conjunction with a number of player
functions. Use to cancel repeat and random
playback, and to edit programs (pages 35, 46, 48,
49, 51).

^ SUBTITLE button

Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle
languages programmed on a DVD or to turn the
subtitles off (page 35).

& ANGLE button

Some DVDs are recorded with various camera angle
playback options. Press ANGLE repeatedly to
display different camera angles (page 32).

* TOP MENU button*

Press to call up the top menu programmed on the
DVD. Depending on the DVD, the top menu may be
identical to the DVD menu (page 21).

( Cursor control joystick*

Use to move the cursor through the options on
menu screens and to change settings).

ENTER button*

Press to implement settings selected with the
cursor control joystick or to set items highlighted in a
menu.

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∞ PROGRAM button

You can program titles, chapters, or tracks to play
back in a desired order. Programs can be a
maximum of 24 steps. Additionally, DVD programs
for up to 24 discs can be stored in the player’s
memory for future use (page 48).

§ REPEAT button

Press once to repeat playback of current chapter/
track. Press twice to repeat playback of current title
(page 46).

A-B button

Press at the beginning and end of the section you
want to repeat or to mark a location you want to
return to (page 46).

¶ CONDITION MEMORY button

You can store in memory the settings for up to 15
DVDs. Press CONDITION MEMORY during DVD
playback to memorize the settings (page 53).

Making
Connections

Connecting Your DVD Player

Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a
wide array of audio and video output options which
allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system
configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio
input to a home theater system with a TV or monitor and
full surround sound capabilities.

Connection Guide

The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using
the audio and video cords included with this player. Use
this illustration as a guide to setting up your home
system.
An explanation of each type of audio and video
connection available can be found on pages 14 to 16 . To
determine the best audio and video connection setup for
your system, refer to the manuals supplied with the
components you are making connections to.
In addition to making physical connections to your TV or
monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size.
You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen
General menu to set whether you are using a wide
screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 18).
Additionally, you can use the [TV Screen] setting in the
Setup screen Video menu (page 29).

Notes

• When making connections to this unit or when changing

connections, check that the unit is off by pressing

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

from the power outlet.

• The video output on this player uses copy protect circuitry

to prevent the video playback on DVDs from being copied.
If you connect the player to a TV via a VCR, or record and
play back the contents of a disc with a VCR, the playback
picture may not be normal.

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS / MAKING CONNECTIONS

525i

(480i)

MENU

SELECT

CONTROL TV SYSTEMDIGITAL OUT

INOUT

NTSC

PAL

OPT

AUTO

COAX

Audio cord
(Included)

RL

AUDIO IN

Make audio connections from the AUDIO
OUT jacks on the player to the AUDIO IN
jacks on the TV or monitor using the stereo
audio cord included with the player. Be sure
to match the color of the plugs with the
color of the jacks (red and white).

P

Y

BR

525p

(480p)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

2

1

P

AUDIO OUT

RL

2

1

TV or monitor

2

1

VIDEO OUT

2

AC IN

1

D2

S-VIDEO OUT

Video cord
(Included)

Finally, connect to a
power outlet.

S-VIDEO INVIDEO IN

Make video connections from the VIDEO
OUT jacks on the player to the VIDEO IN
jack on the TV or monitor using the video
cord included with the player.

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Audio Connections

This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and
also analog audio output formats.

Digital Audio Connections:

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

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

When a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG is
loaded, noise will be output if you have made
connections via the digital audio jacks to a receiver or
amplifier that cannot decode a Dolby Digital, DTS, or
MPEG digital bitstream. In this case, be sure to set up
the Setup Navigator audio settings to best reflect the
type of system you are using (page 19). Additionally, the
digital audio settings can be adjusted manually in the
Setup screen Audio 1 menu (pages 26–27).

DIGITAL OUT (Optical)

The digital signal is transmitted as light pulses through a
fiber-optic cable.

• Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder.

• Use a fiber-optic cable (not supplied) to connect the
DIGITAL OUT OPT (digital optical output) on the
player to the digital optical input on an AV amplifier or
receiver.

P

Y

BR

P

525i

525p

(480i)

(480p)

CONTROL TV SYSTEMDIGITAL OUT

INOUT

OPT

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

COAX

MENU

SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

RL

2

NTSC

PAL

AUTO

1

COAX

212

1

D2

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

2

1

DIGITAL IN

AC IN

DIGITAL OUT (Coaxial)

The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a
coaxial cable.

• Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder.

• Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the
DIGITAL OUT COAX (coaxial digital output) on the
player to the coaxial digital input on an AV amplifier or
receiver.

P

Y

BR

P

525i

525p

(480i)

(480p)

MENU
SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

NTSC

PAL

AUTO

RL

2

1

CONTROL TV SYSTEMDIGITAL OUT

INOUT

OPT

COAX

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

COAX

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

212

1

D2

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

2

1

AC IN

DIGITAL IN

Analog Audio Connection:

AUDIO OUT

• Make analog audio connections to a stereo amplifier
or receiver.

• Analog audio connections can also be made to a TV or
monitor with stereo input jacks.

• Use the supplied audio cord to connect the AUDIO
OUT on the player to the audio input on the stereo
amplifier or receiver.

• When making analog audio connections, be sure to
match the color of the plugs with the color of the
jacks (red and white).

14

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

Y

525i

525p

(480i)

(480p)

MENU

SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

NTSC

PAL

AUTO

RL

2

1

L

CONTROL TV SYSTEMDIGITAL OUT

INOUT

OPT

COAX

AUDIO OUT

R

22

11

(Included)

P

BR

P

212

1

D2

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AC IN

LR

2

1

Stereo amplifier or receiver

Video Connections

This player features S-video, composite, and component
video output possibilities.
Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to
determine the best possible connection for your system.
In addition to making physical connections to your TV or
monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size.
You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen
General to set whether you are using a wide screen or
standard size TV or monitor (page 18). Additionally, you
can use the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen

Video menu (page 29).

VIDEO OUT

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

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

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• Make component video connections to a TV or
monitor with component inputs to produce a higher
quality video image.

• Use a component video cable or 3 video cords (not
supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks on the player to the component jacks on the
monitor.

P

Y

BR

P

525i

525p

(480i)

(480p)

CONTROL TV SYSTEMDIGITAL OUT

INOUT

OPT

COAX

YP

B

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

NTSC

PAL

AUTO

P

R

MENU

SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

RL

2

1

212

1

D2

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

2

1

AC IN

MAKING CONNECTIONS

P

Y

BR

P

525i

525p

(480i)

(480p)

CONTROL TV SYSTEMDIGITAL OUT

INOUT

OPT

COAX

VIDEO IN

NTSC

PAL

AUTO

MENU

SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

RL

2

1

212

1

D2

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

12

VIDEO OUT

AC IN

2

1

(Included)

TV or monitor

S-VIDEO OUT

• Make S-video connections to a TV or monitor with S­video input to produce a high quality video image.

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

P

Y

BR

P

525i

525p

(480i)

(480p)

CONTROL TV SYSTEMDIGITAL OUT

INOUT

OPT

MENU

SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

RL

2

NTSC

PAL

AUTO

COAX

1

212

1

D2

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

2

1

AC IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y

B

P

P

R

TV or monitor

Component Video Out (D2)(NTSC)

If your TV has a D VIDEO INPUT jack, you can use a D
Video cable (not supplied) to connect it to the D2 output
on this unit.

P

Y

BR

P

525i

525p

(480i)

(480p)

CONTROL TV SYSTEMDIGITAL OUT

INOUT

OPT

D2

MENU

SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

RL

2

NTSC

PAL

AUTO

1

COAX

212

1

D2

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

2

1

AC IN

D3 IN

S-VIDEO IN

TV or monitor

12

S-VIDEO OUT

About D Video

The designation of a D Video jack indicates the kinds of
signal it is compatible with.

D Video Compatibility designation

D2 525i(480i), 525p(480p)

D1 525i(480i),

i = interlaced

p = progressive scan (non-interlaced)

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System Control Connections

Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug
(3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’s
CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of
another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you
can control the player as though it were a component in
a system (system control).

• If you connect for system control, you cannot operate
the player directly. Point the remote control unit at the
component (AV amplifier, etc.) connected to the
CONTROL OUT jack to operate.

• When controlling as a system, be sure to make a
connection to the amplifier using an audio or video
cord, even when using only digital components.

• For details, refer to the operation manuals of the
connected components.

P

Y

BR

P

525i

525p

(480i)

(480p)

CONTROL TV SYSTEMDIGITAL OUT

INOUT

OPT

CONTROL

IN

MENU

SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

RL

2

NTSC

PAL

AUTO

1

COAX

212

1

D2

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

CONTROL

OUT

AC IN

2

1

TV SYSTEM switch
(except for Taiwan model)

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

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

TV SYSTEM

NTSC

PAL

AUTO

Disc Output format

Type

DVD

Video CD

CD, No disc

Format

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

Position of TV SYSTEM switch

NTSC PAL AUTO

NTSC MOD. PAL NTSC

PAL PAL

NTSC MOD. PAL NTSC

NTSC PAL PAL

NTSC PAL NTSC or PAL

Pioneer component with Î mark.

About MOD. (Modulation) PAL

• SHRINK
Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL

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

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

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Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo

Setup Navigator

Move

Exit

SETUP

Select

ENTER

Setup using the Setup Navigator

Setup Navigator

Auto Start Off

Start

Setting Up the
Player

Using the Setup Navigator

The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the
process of getting the DVD player ready to perform.
Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice
questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the
audio, video, and language settings according to how the
questions are answered. Once this procedure is
complete, it will be possible to begin using the DVD
player to enjoy DVDs.

The procedure on this page describes the operations
necessary to function within the Setup Navigator
screens. A detailed description of the contents of each
question that appears on the screen can be found on
the following pages.

When setting up for the first time

Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in
the player. Because the Setup Navigator cannot be used
if a disc is playing, it is recommended to set up the
player using the Setup Navigator before loading a DVD
for the first time. If a DVD has been loaded, be sure to
press STOP 7 before proceeding.

Procedures in this section use the DV-S77 (Taiwan
model). Differences in procedures of other models are
clearly marked by white numbered steps.

OPEN /

1

2

3

1(11)

CLOSE

DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

MENU

ENTER

FUNCTION

VIDEO

DIMMER JOG MODE

MEMORY

ADJUST

V.ADJFLF.MEM

STOP

PREVIOUS NEXT REV FWD

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LAST

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DVD PLAYER

SEARCH MODESTEP / SLOWRETURN

CONDITION
MEMORY

TOP MENUSET UP

PROGRAM

4

JOG

PAUSEPLAY

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1 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel

(

on the remote control). (Taiwan model)

11 Press POWER on the front panel. (Other

models)

2 Press SETUP.

When SETUP is pressed for the first time, the
following screen appears. Though the Setup
Navigator may be used more than once, this screen
only appears the first time SETUP is pressed.

3 Move the cursor control joystick up or

down to make a selection.

• If you are going to use the Setup Navigator, it is
not necessary to change the setting on the first
screen. Please proceed to the next step.

• If you do not want to set up the player using

the Setup Navigator, use the cursor control
joystic down to select [Auto Start Off] at this
time.

The Setup Navigator function may still be used at
a later time in manual Setup screen menu
operation (page 24).

4 Press ENTER.

The selection is entered and the next Setup
Navigator screen appears.

Use steps 3 and 4 as a basis for entering selections on
the all of the Setup Navigator screens described on the
following pages.

To change the answer to a prior question

Move the cursor control joystick left to return to previous
screens. Please note, however, that you cannot go
forward by moving the cursor control joystick right, so it
will be necessary to answer all the questions that occur
after the screen that was returned to.

To exit the Setup Navigator

Press SETUP while on any of the screens to exit the
Setup Navigator. Please note that if the Setup Navigator
is exited before all the questions are answered, no
settings are changed.

To return to the Setup screen

Press RETURN . The Setup Navigator is exited and
the Setup screen General menu screen appears. Please
note that no settings are changed if RETURN is
pressed before the Setup Navigator is finished.

MAKING CONNECTIONS / SETTING UP THE PLAYER

17

Setting the OSD Language

Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo

Setup Navigator

Move

Exit

SETUP

Select

ENTER

TV Type

Standard (4:3)

Widescreen (16:9)

TV Connection

Widescreen TV
16:9 aspect ratio

(On-Screen Display Language)

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

Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo

Setup Navigator

Language

OSD Language

Select the On Screen Language

Settings: English*

français
Español

Notes

• The languages that can be selected may be different from
those shown above.

• In addition to setting the [OSD Language], the audio and
subtitle language are also set at this time. If you wish to
change the audio or subtitle language to a different
language, make changes in the Setup screen Language
menu [Audio Language] and [Subtitle Language] as
needed (page 33, 35).

Move

ENTER

English

français
Español

Select

SETUP

Exit

* Factory setting

Setting the TV screen size

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

Settings: Widescreen (16:9)*

Standard (4:3)

* Factory setting

Note

There are two screen formats that can be used to display
wide-screen format DVDs: letter box and pan & scan. When
[Standard (4:3)] is selected in the Setup Navigator, the letter
box screen format is automatically selected. To switch the
preference to the pan & scan format, make changes in the
Setup screen Video menu [TV Screen] setting (page 29).

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Setting digital audio connections

Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo

Setup Navigator

Move

Exit

SETUP

Select

ENTER

Exit Setup Navigator

Start Again

Delete Changes

Save Changes

Changes are saved

to an AV amplifier or decoder

The [Digital Jack] screen establishes whether digital
connections have been made to an AV amplifier,
receiver, or external decoder. As there are numerous
options available, please refer to the instructions
supplied with the component the player is connected to
determine what digital audio formats can be decoded. If
you have made no digital connections, select [Not

Connected].

Confirming the settings

The [Exit Setup Navigator] is the final screen in the
Setup Navigator.

Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo

Setup Navigator

Amp Connection

Digital Jack

Compatible with Dolby Digital

Move

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital/DTS
Dolby Digital/MPEG
Dolby D/DTS/MPEG

PCM
Not Connected

ENTER

Select

SETUP

Exit

Settings: Dolby Digital*

Dolby Digital/DTS

Dolby Digital/MPEG

Dolby D/DTS/MPEG

PCM

Not Connected

* Factory setting

Setting compatibility with 96 kHz
output

The [96 kHz PCM Audio] screen establishes whether or
not the AV component the player is connected to is
capable of processing an audio signal with a sampling
rate of 96 kHz. This screen only appears if connections
have been made to an external AV component as
determined in previous screens.

Settings: Save Changes*

Select to have the player make all of the
necessary audio, video and language settings
according to your responses in the Setup
Navigator.

Delete Changes

Select to exit the Setup Navigator without
changing any of the system settings.

Start Again

Select to return to the [OSD Language]
screen of the Setup Navigator and do the
settings again.

* Factory setting

To exit the Setup screen

When you have completed setting up the player using
the Setup Navigator or if you exit the Setup Navigator,
the Setup screen General menu appears. Press SETUP
to close the Setup screen.

To change other player settings in the Setup
screen menus

The procedure for changing the settings in the Setup
screen menus is described on page 24.

SETTING UP THE PLAYER

Settings: No*

Select if the connected AV component
cannot process an audio signal with a
sampling rate of 96 kHz.

Ye s

Select if the connected AV component can
process an audio signal with a sampling rate
of 96 kHz.

Don’t Know

Select if you are uncertain whether the
connected AV component can process an
audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.

Audio1 Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo

Setup Navigator

Amp Connection

96 kHz PCM Audio

Digital jack not compatible with 96kHz

Move

ENTER

No

Yes
Don't Know

Select

SETUP

Exit

* Factory setting

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Getting Started
Using Your DVD

1 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel

(

on the remote control). (Taiwan model)

11 Press POWER on the front panel. (Other

models)

Player

Playing DVDs, Video CDs and
CDs – DVD/Video CD/CD

Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video
on DVDs, be sure that you have either performed the
Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous
section or made the necessary settings in the Setup
screen menus as outlined in the next section to set up
the player to correspond to your home system. Having
made these settings, you are now ready to start using
the player to enjoy DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs.

Procedures in this section use the DV-S77 (Taiwan
model). Differences in procedures of other models are
clearly marked by white numbered steps.

OPEN /

1

5

4

CLOSE

DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE

MENU

ENTER

VIDEO

FUNCTION

DIMMER JOG MODE

ADJUST

MEMORY

V.ADJFLF.MEM

STOP

PREVIOUS NEXT REV FWD

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A-B

LAST

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DVD PLAYER

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2 Press OPEN/CLOSE (7/0 on the front

panel).

The disc tray comes out.

3 Load a disc.

• Load a disc with the label side facing up, using
the disc tray guide to align the disc.

3

8

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4

7/0

0

4 Press PLAY 3 (3 on the front panel).

• The disc tray closes, and playback begins.

• Depending on the disc, a menu may be

displayed. If a menu is displayed, proceed to
step 5.

5 Select the item you want to view.

• When a DVD is loaded:
Select the item with the cursor control joystick

or the number buttons then press ENTER.

• When a Video CD is loaded:
Use the number buttons to select the item.

Notes

• Noise is output if you make digital audio connections to a
receiver or amplifier that does not have a built-in decoder.
Check that the digital audio output format selected in the
Audio 1 menu corresponds to the audio components you
have made connections to (pages 26-27).

• The TV screen size is factory set to present the wide
screen format (16:9 aspect ratio). If you have a standard TV
screen (4:3 aspect ratio), this setting can be changed to
match your TV screen size in the Video menu (page 29).

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When an operation is prohibited

There are times when you are using the player and attempt to
perform an operation, but for some reason it cannot be
performed. When this occurs, one of the two following icons
appears on the screen.

The operation is prohibited by the player.

The operation is prohibited by the programming on
the disc.