Pioneer HOME CINEMA SYSTEMS User Manual

Home Entertainment Guide 2001-2002

DIGITAL HOME CINEMA SYSTEMS

DJ PRODUCTS

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Seeing and hearing is believing! Imagine freeing your mind and soul any moment of the day, anywhere you happen to be. That’s what the Pioneer

spirit is all about. And there are a lot of different ways for you to make sure your life is more rewarding, vivid and most of all — fun! If you want

to push the limits, opt for Pioneer. It is a great way to discover the intense world of personal entertainment. With Pioneer, you’ll really start

living…your way!

The choice is a tough one: from exciting in-car multimedia systems to digital DVD home cinema systems with plasma displays to top-of-

the-line DJ products. With DVD taking centre stage as the new cross-platform Audio Visual digital standard for home entertainment,

digital storage and computer-based playback and writing, Pioneer forges ahead and makes their mark as a leader in DVD. You’ll find

a complete selection of DVD options, including the latest in DVD-Audio/Video players, a ground-breaking DVD writer and — coming

soon — a DVD recorder. That’s just the start of the fun. So take your pick. And live life to the fullest.

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A moment to experience

You know that moment of anticipation before you hit play? It’s like the start of a race. Just before the sound starts rushing around your room

from your surround sound system. Before the sharper-than-sharp images and vivid colours jump off your plasma screen. It feels like

an experience of a lifetime is about to happen. And with Pioneer, it will. There’s a full range of lean DVD players for whatever you

had in mind: upgrade to a DVD-Audio/Video player; or splurge on a digital home cinema system. Visually speaking, you’ll seriously

consider the practical wall placement of the hot new plasma screen. Or maybe you find yourself pondering the latest design audio

system for your bedroom. From a specific DVD player to an entire home entertainment system, Pioneer is ready to help you

experience the excitement of home entertainment.

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Hi-Fi Components 34

Design Audio Systems 48

Hi-Fi Systems 54

Technology 58

Features and Specifications 60

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Hi-Fi

Components

Design Audio

Systems

Hi-Fi

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A moment to thrill

Pioneer brings joy right into your living room with the latest in digital home cinema. This total movie experience adds the full benefit

of DVD and sumptuous surround sound to your favourite films, from old classics to the latest special-effects megahits. You have

never experienced personal cinema as "live" as this right from your own sofa. And with Pioneer, home cinema is easy! Whether

you are looking for the entire experience in one stylish package or are in the process of upgrading your current system step-

by-step, just pick the option that suits your style. You might decide to subtly impress with a superb Slimline system or knock

their socks off with the latest DVD-Audio/Video player or cool plasma screen. From compact, easy-to-install, all-in-one

solutions to the freshest selection of components, Pioneer digital home cinema is designed to overwhelm your senses.

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Make a style statement

Expanded Connection Possibilities (NS-DV88/NS-DV77/DCS-100)

More than design elements, the NS-DV88, NS-DV77 and DCS-100 offer numerous connection possibilities. Feel free to connect your VCR to integrate your videotape library into your home entertainment centre, or maybe connect an optional MiniDisc to the NS-DV88 or NS-DV77. And, of course, the television sound can be connected as well. In preparation for the future, these systems feature an optical digital and coaxial* digital input so that the digital audio output of a broadcasting receiver can easily be connected, enabling you to enjoy future digital broadcasts. The connection flexibility is there – all you have to do is decide how to personalise your system.

*DCS-100 is equipped with an optical digital input only.

Colour-coded Terminals and Speaker Cables (NS-DV88/NS-DV77/DCS-100/HTD-5)

Pioneer takes the guessing game out of installation with colour co-ordinated cables and connection points. Just match the colours and you’re ready to enjoy your new DVD system in minutes!

Touch Sensor Keys (NS-DV88/NS-DV77)

So seductive. The touch sensitive keys on the central component just scream to be caressed. For your convenience, you’ll hear a beep that confirms you’ve hit the button.

DIGITAL HOME CINEMA DESIGN SYSTEMS

Understated sophistication is your style statement. Then you’ll love the luxury of the latest Pioneer slim design home cinema systems. From seductive touch keys to a choice of sleek silver or wooden satellite speakers to colour-coded cables for easy installation, Pioneer has respected every aesthetic detail without overlooking the fact that super sharp images and zoom-around-the-room sound is what a DVD home cinema system is all about. They’ve even made a perfectly matching MiniDisc recorder and cassette deck. With all this technology, you’re in for pure cinema pleasure in a classy package – appropriate anywhere.

NS-DV88

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Digital Home Cinema System

Functional yet contemporary, this all-in-one, super-sleek-designed digital home cinema system includes finishing touches like a separate ice blue display that you can place where you prefer. You won’t believe such amazing sound and image quality flies out of the sleek central unit housing the DVD/VCD/CD/tuner. It can even playback your CD-R and CD-RW discs. Plus it’s packed with Dolby Digital, DTS and MP3 decoders as well as a plethora of connections for components like your TV, VCR, CD recorder or even a set-top box with digital audio output. Completing this package are the wooden centre and satellite speakers and a subwoofer that carries the

5.1 channel surround amplifier. Count on 265 watts of astounding surround sound power and lots of stylish character.

NS-DV77

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You like your digital home cinema sophisticated and stylish. Then, this all-in-one silver design package has your name on it. With its silver tones, this superb home cinema surround sound set is a work of art. The package includes: a centre speaker and 4 silver satellite speakers, a subwoofer power-packed with 5.1 channel surround amplifier, a central unit housing the high-tech DVD/VCD/CD/tuner with Dolby Digital, DTS and MP3 decoders and CD-R/RW playback capability. The finishing detail: a separate ice blue display that can be placed where it suits you best... Don’t hesitate to try out its wide range of connections to integrate all kinds of components to your system, such as your TV, VCR, CD recorder or even a set-top box with digital audio output.

40 W x 5 + 65 W RMS

MJ-L11 CT-L11

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MiniDisc Recorder for NS-DV88, NS-DV77, NS-11-Q and NS-11-S

(optional)

A match made in heaven, this slim model is a perfect way to record and edit MiniDiscs. Create your own compilations right in your entertainment centre so that you can take your personalised collection everywhere you go. With its special MD LP* (Long Play) feature, you’ll have four times the recording time!

*Please see page 39 for more information.

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Extension Cord for NS-DV88, NS-DV77, NS-11-Q and NS-11-S

(optional)

Add the optional 5 metre extension cord – in case you decide to move the separate display further from the main unit.

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Cassette deck for NS-DV88, NS-DV77, NS-11-Q and NS-11-S

(optional)

Can’t part with your favourite tapes? Not to worry. They’ll still be stylish in the matching cassette deck. Just slide them into the chic slot-in deck and play.

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Speaker stand for NS-DV88 and NS-DV77

(optional)

Please see page 31 for more information.

For full product features and specifications, please see pages 60 to 61 and 65.

Digital Home Cinema

SLIMLINE DIGITAL HOME CINEMA SYSTEMS

Face it. You are a rather practical person. You want the flexibility and expandability of components with convenient versatile connections, but you definitely don’t want bulky units. Not to mention the fact that you’d like an elegant, good-looking component system that makes a subtle statement. Then Pioneer’s new Slimline digital home cinema system – available in black or silver finish – is the way you want to think DVD. With matching thin speakers, the super-sleek DVD-Video player and A/V receiver components are your key to an overwhelming digital home cinema experience. A total solution loaded with features, these fabulous design components go anywhere – on a shelf, in a TV rack or stylishly placed on a cabinet.

SLIMLINE

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Digital Home Cinema Combination

A featured-packed component system that’s ultra-thin yet still delivers fantastic home cinema. That’s the definition of the Slimline digital home cinema system. Thanks to the redesigned drive mechanism, the stylish DV-444-S/DV-444-K only measures an incredible 5.5 cm in height. Add on the 6.5 cm high VSX-C300/VSX-C300-S receiver – with its multiple front connection terminals it’s a perfect A/V system manager – and the subtle S-V50-K/S-V50-QL 5.1 surround speaker system, and you’ll discover how incredible home cinema can be. With the Slimline system’s easy-to-use set-up features, the digital home cinema experience has reached new levels of convenience!

Available as HC-50SK (DV-444-S and VSX-C300-S in silver finish with S-V50-K, an A/V speaker set with black subwoofer). Available as HC-50SQL (DV-444-S and VSX-C300-S in silver finish with S-V50-QL, an A/V speaker set with light wood-tone subwoofer). Available as HC-50K (DV-444-K and VSX-C300 in black finish with S-V50-K, an A/V speaker set with black subwoofer). Available as HC-50KQL(DV-444-K and VSX-C300 in black finish with S-V50-QL, an A/V speaker set with light wood-tone subwoofer).

30 W x 5 + 110 W DIN

For full product features and specifications, please see pages 62 to 67.

DCS-100 DIGITAL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM

DCS-100

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Keep it simple is your motto. Then you’ll certainly be attracted to the stylishly compact DCS-100. It starts with an extremely slim, 7.5 cm high unit that handles everything you’ll need: a DVD/CD/VCD player with MP3 playback, RDS tuner and 5.1 channel amplifier. Forget about complicated programming and features. All main functions and controls can easily be operated via the buttons on the slanted front panel or via the remote control. Just slip it on a shelf or TV rack, connect the silver centre and satellite speakers using the handy colour coordinated terminals and cables, find a nook for the compact 16 cm subwoofer, and hook up any other components like a TV, VCR, a CD recorder or a digital broadcasting receiver. Then, you’re ready to enjoy fantastic home cinema.

Theater Bass

A 16 cm subwoofer. Fantastic, but how can it possibly pump out powerful bass? Well, the secret is a great new technology called Theater Bass, which uses highly advanced amplitude and phase control to generate the richest bass possible from this little compact subwoofer.

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HTD-5 DIGITAL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM

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This full-featured, power-packed home cinema solution has everything on your checklist: a 5-disc DVD/CD/VCD carousel so you can play a selection of CDs and a built-in 5.1 channel, 330 watt RMS amplifier for explosive sound. Of course, there are Dolby Digital and DTS decoders. And with so much power you’ll need a dynamic set of speakers. Well, check that off your list too. For extra sound dimension, the front speakers in this system are 2-way and the centre speaker is vertically re-sized for crisper cinematic dialogue. An 80 watt, 16 cm subwoofer completes the package and ensures an overwhelming home cinema experience.

5-disc carousel

Just hit random play to enjoy the same functionality as a CD changer. DVDs in the carousel are not a problem because the component just skips over them.

80 W x 3 + 30 W x 3 RMS

For full product features and specifications, please see pages 60 to 61 and 65.

Digital Home Cinema

Going digital: Create your own home cinema set-up

Starting Out

Start with what you have: your VCR, TV, stereo hi-fi system speakers, CD player and amplifier.

Step 1: Add a DVD Player

To start, add a DVD player – choose from a standard unit, design models or even a trendy portable – to your TV/VCR combination. Besides outstanding image quality and superb sound, DVD lets you view films in various languages with a selection of soundtracks and enjoy other easy and convenient features, such as viewing per chapter and movie angle selection.

Step 2: Add an A/V Surround Receiver or Amplifier + Centre/Rear Speakers

Then, add a Pioneer A/V surround amplifier or receiver as well as centre and rear speakers to experience supreme surround sound. Choose carefully because the A/V amplifier or receiver is the central component in any home cinema system, connecting all the units and amplifying sound from your TV, DVD, CD or MiniDisc. A Pioneer A/V amplifier or receiver not only provides powerful sound, but you can connect a variety of image sources, such as a video camera. This is especially easy if your A/V unit has input terminals on its front panel.

A digital home cinema set-up may seem like a huge change, but it is not. Take a look at the simple steps below, and discover how easy it is to create your very own home cinema system.

Step 3: Add a Subwoofer

The final touch. Add a quality subwoofer to create perfect 5.1 channel surround sound. With 6 speakers in total – 2 front, 2 rear, 1 centre and 1 subwoofer, you’ll be able to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound. The subwoofer guarantees sonorous bass reproduction. Just like in the cinema. Or, if your existing speakers seem a bit tired, treat yourself to a completely new 5.1 channel A/V speaker set!

One-stop Solution: Digital Home Cinema Systems

You just want a simple solution? Then, forget the step-by-step programme and go straight for an all-in-one digital home cinema system, like Pioneer’s Slimline set. You’ll discover a great-looking DVD-Video player, sleek A/V receiver and ultramodern centre and satellite speakers with a black or wood-toned subwoofer. Interested in more of Pioneer’s total home cinema solutions? Look to the next page…

Your choice: Total solutions

for digital home cinema

Sometimes it is hard to make up your mind. Well, maybe this will help. We’ve made a selection of four of our leading home cinema solutions. This way all you have to decide is which one suits you best, according to your taste and technical requirements. Stylish and sophisticated? Then, check out the NS-DV88. Want to enjoy a full-fledged system in half the space? Slimline, maybe. Keep it compact yet stylish? DCS-100 is probably the direction you want. Do you tend to dream about A/V equipment? Then check out the Starter Component Combination. You get the idea. So, what are you waiting for?

All-in-One Design System NS-DV88 Digital Home Cinema System

You’ll love the luxury of the NS-DV88. Everything you need comes in one simple system: a DVD/CD tuner unit and a 5.1 surround sound speaker system. Not only is it stylishly designed, but everything matches perfectly. Plus you can install

Design Component Combination Slimline: DV-444-S + VSX-C300-S + S-V50-K (HC-50SK)

You are thinking about an all-out home cinema system. But the thought of bulky components in your living room is holding you back. Well, your problems are solved with the Slimline package. The super-thin, stylish DV-444-S DVD-Video player and VSX-C300-S A/V receiver slip into your TV rack and the sleek S-V50-K 5.1 surround sound speaker system subtly blends around the room. This is the perfect centre for all your A/V entertainment: hook up your digital video camera or the latest game using the handy front digital audio input. Thanks to Slimline, you’ll certainly own the most

it in a few minutes. What a pleasant experience! With sensual touch buttons and smooth, wooden speakers, this home cinema system has more than enough subtle style to impress you and your guests. You’ll spoil yourself. We guarantee it.

Also available as NS-DV77 with silver-tone speakers.

streamlined home cinema system.

Also available as HC-50SQL (DV-444-S and VSX-C300-S in silver finish with S-V50-QL, an A/V speaker set with light woodtone subwoofer). Available as HC-50K (DV-444-K and VSX-C300 in black finish with S-V50-K, an A/V speaker set with black subwoofer). Available as HC-50KQL (DV-444-K and VSX-C300 in black finish with S-V50-QL, an A/V speaker set with light wood-tone subwoofer).

All-in-One Compact System DCS-100 Digital Home Cinema System

You love it simple. No fuss. Then, give the DCS-100 digital home cinema system a shot. It has all you want in one package. A space-saving main unit with easily accessible buttons on the slanted front panel that fits right into your TV rack. No

more complicated procedures. Simple buttons control the main functions. Just hook up the allin-one DVD/CD player, RDS tuner and 5.1 channel amplifier to the centre and satellite speakers and an innovative ultra-compact subwoofer and enjoy! Quality home cinema can’t get any easier than this.

Starter Component Combination DV-343 + VSX-D510 + S-V31-W

Are you dreaming of putting together your own quality home cinema system, but not sure where to start? And you’re dying to try out all those extra features, dials and buttons. Then you are a prime candidate for a component-based

To find out even more about Pioneer’s digital home cinema systems or combinations, ask your local Pioneer dealer. They will be pleased to give you a live demonstration and answer any questions.

system. So, let us make a home cinema suggestion: the DV-343 DVD-Video player, VSX-D510 A/V receiver featuring Dolby Digital and DTS and the S-V31-W 5.1 surround sound A/V speaker set including the S-W80S-K active subwoofer. You’ll get home cinema that knocks your socks off, without breaking your budget.

For full product features and specifications, please see pages 60 to 67.

Digital Home Cinema

Record on DVD

At Pioneer you could say that we wrote the book on optical disc technology. It all began way back in 1980 when we introduced the first laser disc player to the market (a full two years before the introduction of the audio CD). In 1996 we bested the competition with the introduction of the first DVD player and now we are proud to announce the launch in the coming months of the home DVD Recorder which boasts twice the video resolution of conventional VHS or S-VHS tapes, high quality digital sound, and a convenient size. Recordable DVD is the next giant leap. A home entertainment revolution that you either join or find yourself left behind!

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At Pioneer we develop cutting edge equipment that is easy to use. The Pioneer DVD Recorder is no exception. A combination of userfriendly controls and highly advanced technology, our DVD Recorder enables everyone, young and old alike, to enjoy the highest standard of digital video recording.

Know your discs and Recording Options*

Two kinds of recordable discs were developed to be used in combination with the DVD Recorder: DVD-R: a disc that can be recorded only once. It is less expensive and used for “Video" mode recording, which lets you record digitally but with limited editing facilities. DVD-RW discs: costs slightly more but can be used to record up to 1,000 times without any deterioration in picture nor in sound quality. With this disc you can record in: “DVD Video Recording" mode, which lets you edit your movies as you wish thanks to its advanced editing features and easy navigation and, of course, record or erase at your convenience. “Video" mode, to record a whole programme or movie, for one time watching being able to re-use the disc again and again for same or different use. To guarantee its commitment to DVD technology, Pioneer supports recording on DVD-Forum endorsed DVD-R (for general) discs and DVD-RW discs. And it also provides a "Video" mode compliant with DVD Forum specifications enabling playback** of recorded DVD-R and DVD-RW discs on many existing DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.

* TV broadcast reception of the integrated tuner may not be supported in all countries.

** The DVD Forum in 2000 approved the use of the DVD-Video format for recording on DVD-R/DVD-RW discs. On Pioneer's DVD Recorders this is referred to as recording in 'Video Mode'. Supporting playback of DVD-R/DVD-RW discs with this type of content is optional for manufacturers of DVD playback devices, and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drive equipped PCs or other DVD playback devices that do not play DVD-R or DVD-RW discs recorded in Video Mode. For details, please refer to the following Homepage: www.pioneer-eur.com (for European market only).

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• Re-writable (≥ 1,000)

• Phase Change

DVD RECORDER

CREATIVE DVD RECORDING

No quality loss/perfect and easy storage

The safest place to store your most valuable possessions – your memories. Did you know your life’s most precious moments are slowly disappearing? It is true. As you read this, all the football matches, birthday parties, weddings and celebrations you’ve documented on videotape are deteriorating. DVDs, on the other hand, can store up to six hours of footage and have a lifespan of many decades with no degradation in audio and video quality.

No more rewinding

Imagine never having to fast forward or rewind again. With Pioneer’s DVD Recorder those days are gone. Every time a new programme is burned to a DVD-RW disc in "DVD Video Recording" mode, the recorder automatically creates a thumbnail image of the opening scene on an easy-to-use menu page. As each new recorded event is given its own numbered sequence, jumping to your favourite scene is a snap. No more hunting through six hours of VHS videotape to find what you’re looking for – with DVD Recording everything happens at the touch of a button.

Quality control

In the old days of VCR recording, you were faced with the choice of sacrificing video quality for longer playing time. We have the solution: variable bit rate recording. The Pioneer DVD Recorder can use this innovative feature to calculate the remaining space on a DVD-RW disc and then select the highest possible recording quality for the amount of time needed to capture your programme.

Editing possibilities: Edit your favourite memories

And the award for the best editing goes to...You! Fancy editing hasn’t traditionally been a hallmark of the average home movie. Who hasn’t sat through fifteen minutes of the back of someone’s head while watching a wedding video? With the Pioneer DVD Recorder, creating an entertaining home movie is a piece of cake for even novice directors! For starters, you can seamlessly cut and edit camcorder footage directly in the digital domain, so there is no degradation of footage. The Pioneer DVD Recorder includes an i.LINK input (it is equipped with a DV in/out terminal for easy DV camcorder recording on a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc, to meet user demands) that connects directly to your camera. This way you can make all your edits and then simply hit “record”. You’ll have a highresolution DVD of your family event that doesn’t send your friends to sleep.

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DVD-Audio: a new format is born (DV-939A/DV-646A)

Multi-channel Surround Sound

For true music lovers, nothing equals a live concert experience. Until now. As well as the best-ever 2 channel stereo, DVD-Audio delivers totalimmersion 6 channel surround sound using a significantly higher definition linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) , far exceeding the frequency range of CDs. This fuller, more expressive performance makes every sound come alive. Multi-channel sources play beautifully also in 2 channel stereo – tracks are automatically downmixed and the DVD-Audio format even offers the flexibility to the producer to steer how this will be done by the player.

Advanced Information and Interactive Capability

Just like DVD-Video, DVD-Audio discs feature more than the performance. In fact, your DVD-Audio disc can be crammed full of artist bios, background information, lyrics, liner notes and more. If you want, you can even highlight different sections of the music – that’s just one of several options, all easily accessed via the interactive menus. Some discs even come with videos, still photos, and connections to related websites.

Staggering Sound Realism

With CDs, it’s not unusual to lose definition in fast-paced passages or with high-pitched instruments. DVD-Audio solves that problem. With a sampling frequency 4.3 times higher and a resolution 256 times finer than CDs, DVD-Audio captures the highest frequency range and separates individual notes for richer, cleaner and astoundingly true-to-life sound. DVD-Audio’s ultra-high resolution and dynamic range (up to 144 dB compared to CD’s 96 dB) is a result of up to 24-bit quantisation and 192 kHz sampling, a significant advance over the 16-bit and 44.1 kHz of CDs.

Ultra-high Volume Storage

Imagine an audio disc that can play continuously 400 minutes of 2 channel stereo sound at 44.1 kHz/ 16-bit (audio CD resolution). Or more than 1 hour of 6 channel 96 kHz/ 24-bit or 2 channel 192 kHz/24-bit audio. A DVD-Audio disc can. Because discs can hold so much data – 4.7 Gbytes or almost seven times a CD when using the single side/single layer format.

Note: Actual DVD-Audio options will depend on the DVD discs’ contents.

DVD PLAYERS

Compact. Design. Component-based. Super-portable. Pioneer DVD players cover it all. Looking for the latest exceptional DVD-Audio/Video player? We’ve got it. Thinking about a basic DVD-Video model? We’ve got that, too. No matter what your DVD criteria are, Pioneer, the leader in DVD technology, meets even the most discriminating tastes. Talking crème de la crème, the choice is difficult. With the DV-939A and DV-646A, Pioneer offers two superb DVD-Audio/Video players to enjoy the crystal-clear, super high-fidelity sound of DVD-Audio as well as the sharp images of DVD-Video. Want to make a statement? Then consider one of the new ultra-slim DVD-Video players. So sleek you wouldn’t dare call it compact! And if you’re looking for a starter model, you’ll find those as well. If you see travel in your future, you might consider a portable DVD-Video player to take your movies anywhere. So, if you are looking for the perfect DVD solution for your system, you found the right place.

DV-939A

If you are looking for a true reference source, look no further than this DVD-Audio/Video player for pure crystal-clear audio from DVD-Audio discs and realistic image quality from DVD-Video discs. Its 192 kHz/24-bit twin D/A converter flawlessly reproduces DVD-Audio pure stereo music through the left and right front channel. Another two 2 channel 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters guarantee the utmost surround sound quality. The triple-layered chassis and acoustic damper tray keep the unit and loading tray respectively stable for exceptional sound performance. And there’s more. For hyper-realistic video images count on the Dual Stage Video Quality Enhancer to bring out the finest colours and sharpest picture possible. Its progressive scan circuit produces smooth and detailed images, just like on the silver screen. Of course, the DV-939A handles all the basic formats: DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, CD, VCD, CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-R/DVD-RW (“Video” mode playback only). And no, you’re not dreaming!

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192 kHz/24-bit Twin D/A Converter for DVD-Audio (DV-939A)

To meet the unprecedented potential of the DVD-Audio format, the DV-939A features two high quality and high performance 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters, one for each front channel. In addition, another two 2 channel 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converters guarantee the utmost surround sound quality. DVD-Audio’s full specification formats are flawlessly reproduced: wide-range 2 channel sound at 192 kHz/24-bit and 6 channel surround sound at 96 kHz/24-bit, as well as anything in between. A wider range of music sources can be faithfully reproduced based on the original sound, yielding spectacularly realistic audio.

For full product features and specifications, please see pages 62 to 63.

Digital Home Cinema

DV-737/DV-737-K

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This clean-cut DVD-Video player equally delivers high quality images and the purest sound. We know that sound is important to you, which is why this forward thinking DVD-Video player has separately designed audio circuits that perfectly complement its video enhancing features. Combined, this means pure perfection in audio and visual design... and it looks good, too.

DV-737 shown above. Also available as DV-737-K with black finish.

Dual Stage Video Quality Enhancer System (DV-939A/DV-737(-K))

The Dual Stage Video Quality Enhancer System is every DVD fan’s dream. It allows the DV-939A and DV-737(-K) to bring out the finest colours and the sharpest images from your DVD-Video discs. In the first stage, the Mosquito Noise and Block Noise Reduction (VQE-5) reduce noise generated during the MPEG encoding process. During the second stage, video quality is improved even more thanks to the Component Frame DNR PRO, Progressive Scan (VQE-3). The 54 MHz Fine Focus Digital Filter and 54 MHz/10-bit D/A Converter (VQE-5) realise high resolution and low noise for component output and RGB out.

Block Noise Reduction:

Block noise is a visible annoyance caused by image compression. It is noticeable as discontinuities of intensity between adjacent blocks, especially in low detail areas of the image. New Block Noise Reduction makes the noise invisible.

Mosquito Noise Reduction:

Mosquito noise is a distortion characterised by moving artefacts around edges – spatial distortion concentrated near the edge of objects. They are visible as the fluctuations of luminance and chrominance levels especially in smooth textured regions. Mosquito Noise Reduction cuts the noise out to present you a consistently smooth image.

Component Frame DNR PRO:

With advanced Component Frame DNR PRO, optimum parameters are individually set for the video signals – Y (luminance) and Pb/Pr (chrominance) – to detect noise with higher precision. The DV-939A and DV-737(-K) deliver pictures that are closer than ever to the original film.

MPEG2 Video

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Mosquito Noise

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Block Noise

Reduction Block

Component Frame

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Block

Picture

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Block

Fine Focus

Digital Filter

Block

Second Stage (VQE-3)

First Stage (VQE-5)

54 MHz

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Filter Block

Progressive Scan

Block

Video Encoder

NTSC/PAL

Block

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54 MHz/10-bit D/A Converter

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and RGB output

27 MHz/10-bit D/A Converter

Fine Focus Digital Filter:

The newly-developed digital filter allows noise reduction without compromising high resolution. Video signals recorded in the 4:2:2 format are upsampled in the 4:4:4 format with high precision. As a result, digital video signals read from a disc are accurately reproduced down to the minutest detail for a cleaner, smoother image.

DV-646A

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Spoil yourself with DVD-Audio and Video. This full-featured component offers the latest in DVD technology including playback of DVD-Audio, "DVD Video Recording" mode and MP3, as well as DVD-Video, CD, VCD, CD-R, CD-RW, and of course DVD-R and DVD-RW. With 5.1 channel audio output from DVD-Audio or Dolby Digital/DTS sources, and Legato Link Conversion PRO, you’ll experience new levels of high quality, wide-range surround sound. Plus with all the video adjustment possibilities, you’ll create just the right image.

DV-545

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Super-slim, thanks to the redesigned drive mechanism, it is certain to make a statement and a space-saving one at that. With full playback of “DVD Video Recording "discs and MP3 files, this smooth DVD-Video unit is equipped for the future. And more high-tech goodies include 2 Scart terminals for RGB-through, to display RGB signals from your DVD and another component like a set-top box. Thanks to the new Legato Link Conversion PRO, you soak up high quality, wide-range sound with the possibility to select 5 different sound settings.

Full Playback Compatibility (DV-646A)

Expand your entertainment boundaries with the DV-646A DVD-Audio/ Video player! Full playback compatibility means you can play the full range of digital discs: DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD, VCD, CD-R and CD-RW. You’ll be in awe of material recorded on DVD-RW discs – this model can play discs recorded in "DVD Video Recording" and "Video" mode. Then enjoy the crystal-clear sounds of DVD-Audio. You can even play MP3 files that have been recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. All these options, plus amazing sound and supreme image quality, are yours through this player’s full playback compatibility.

“DVD Video Recording” Playback Compatibility (DV-646A/DV-545)

The recording format of the future is coming soon. All new Pioneer DVD players can play back DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in "Video" mode. But these players can also handle discs recorded in "DVD Video Recording" mode, which combines many high quality, easy-to-use recording and editing functions to make recording, editing and disc navigation a breeze.

Note: DVD players which have this mark can play discs recorded in "DVD Video Recording" mode, and of course DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in "Video" mode.

For full product features and specifications, please see pages 62 to 63.

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DV-444-S/DV-444-K

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"I need this" is all you can think! So sleek and stylish it will work anywhere – thanks to the new drive mechanism placement. DVD-Video home cinema has never been so tantalising! You’ll get a kick out of playing your MP3 files, and then be amazed how easy it is to arrange and find all those files, with many playback functions and an on-screen display for easy file navigation. It’s loaded with the latest technology like SRS TruSurround, which creates a virtual sound field to give the impression of surround sound. Plus, it’s a perfect match for the slim VSX-C300/VSX-C300-S A/V receiver.

DV-444-S shown here. Also available as DV-444-K with black finish.

DV-343

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Thinking about DVD-Video? Then consider the sleek DV-343 with superb high quality images and purely perfect sound – thanks to separated audio and video signal processing. And this practical unit plays CD-R* and CD-RW* discs too. An improved dot-matrix-type display matches the displays of A/V receivers, like the VSX-D510.

*Note: Please see page 58 for more information regarding CD-R and CD-RW disc playback.

DV-340

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Not only will the special colour finish of the DV-340 DVD-Video player blend in nicely with the latest generation of design TV sets, the sharp looking new display will certainly get noticed. You’ll be amazed at the incredible images and sound. And there’s no fuss about complicated settings with the easy Set-up Navigator.

Slim and Streamlined Structure (DV-545/DV-444-K/DV-444-S)

Pioneer's new slim DVD-Video players have a redesigned internal construction and slim loading mechanism, which results in an extremely thin component (only 5.5 cm high) – still delivering fantastic DVD quality entertainment! Designed with you and your living room in mind, they don't take up much room, which leaves you with a more streamlined interior and more space for any additional components you might want to add to the TV cabinet.

For full product features and specifications, please see pages 62 to 63.

Digital Output Sockets (for DVD/CD)

All Pioneer DVD players have both optical* and coaxial digital output terminals that can stream Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS and linear PCM data to allow for full system integration with all manner of audio and A/V components.

*Note: The DV-343 and DV-340 only feature a coaxial digital output terminal. The PDV-LC20 and PDV-20 only feature an optical output terminal.

PORTABLE DVD-VIDEO PLAYERS

Aeroplane. Party. Train. Road trip. Pioneer portable DVD truly goes everywhere with hyper-thin dimensions. The DVD part takes care of super sharp images and superb sound. Functionality covers features like improved interface and key placement that redefines easy-to-use. This smart design is enhanced by its sexy looks. Certainly modern, unquestionable trendy, it’s got "get one" printed all over it. A long-haul lithium battery means that Pioneer portable DVD really goes the distance for work…or play.

PDV-20

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PDV-20 front view

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Count on technology like DTS and Dolby Digital to make this stylish, spacesaving DVD-Video unit really sing. Extremely thin (15,9 mm) and light (300 g), it guarantees years packed with home cinema entertainment. Simply plug it into any TV and A/V amplifier or receiver for pure DVD pleasure.

Plug and play

With its easy connection, just plug your Pioneer portable DVD-Video player into a TV or AV monitor in any room to watch your favourite films. Why put up with a big, bulky home entertainment system, when you can have something more your style in a sleek, compact and subtle package? This system offers you second-to-none picture quality and sound including S-video output and state-of-theart digital audio transfer.

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The slim choice

Pioneer DVD portables are certainly the slim choice with their new feather-light design. Both the PDV-20 and PDV-LC20 are super streamlined; and to top it off, there’s a new 8.5 mm thin and 260 g light lithium battery. These are the thinnest and lightest players (and battery) around! Slip it into your bag and take your Pioneer DVD wherever you go. It’s made to fit your lifestyle.

PDV-LC20

190 mm

Portable DVD takes on a whole new meaning – with sleek 870 g and 35,4 mm measurements (player + battery) – thanks to the new ultra-thin lithium battery and streamlined player design. With a 7.0-inch wide LCD display, built-in speaker and 3 hours playback time, the PDV-LC20 offers fantastic DVD-Video on the road or at home…anywhere you might be.

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Form meets function

Pioneer DVD portables redefine the idea of style. A perfect match with any ensemble, their sleek profile and elegant silhouette will definitely get you noticed. And more than a pretty face, Pioneer portable DVD-Video players are extremely easy to use with a simple graphical user interface (GUI) as well as separate operating keys.

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In-Car DVD!

Pioneer has a wide selection of DVD entertainment components including single DVD players and a multi-DVD changer. Try a full in-car A/V system that includes a multi-DVD player for movies in your car, plus easy-to-mount wide screens and complete 5.1 channel surround sound. Now you can have your own in-car drive-in movie theatre.

Wide screen in-dash colour display with built-in DVD player AVX-P7300DVD and headrest-mounted wide screen LCD colour displays AVD-W6000

For more information about Pioneer in-car DVD entertainment, please check out “www.pioneer-eur.com” or ask your local Pioneer car audio dealer.

For full product features and specifications, please see pages 62 to 63.

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Digital home cinema

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THX Surround EX

THX Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd. This phenomenal new technology was first heard in George Lucas’ long awaited "Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace". In the movie theatre, film soundtracks reproduced

programme. Now applied to home cinema, the THX Surround EX process decodes the surround back channel from the left and right surround channels on specially encoded DVD movie releases. There are a total of 7 channels – front left and right, surround left and right, centre, surround back, plus subwoofer. This additional surround back channel allows more detailed imaging behind the listener – sound appears to zoom over your head – and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound localisation than ever before. By connecting an external amplifier (M-10X or A-509R) and surround back speakers with the VSA-E08, VSX-909RDS(-G) or VSX-859RDS(-G) – featuring two-channel surround back pre-out terminals – THX Surround EX sources can be faithfully reproduced in the home with magnificent three dimensional sound movement.

with THX Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra "Surround Back" channel, which has been added during the mixing of the

Front: Forms the basis of a sound field as the system’s main channels.

Surround Field Left

Surround Back Field

Surround Back: Ensures continuity of surround sound, adding depth to the soundstage.

Centre: Clearly localises dialogue and vocals.

Subwoofer: Enhances suspense and psychological tension with low frequency sound effects.

Surround: Enhances surround sound by adding depth to the sound field and emphasising the sense of motion.

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EX-Compatible A/V Amplifier/Receiver

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A/V AMPLIFIERS & RECEIVERS

Your entire home cinema system is only as good as its amplifier or receiver. Think of it as the brains behind the scene. Amplifiers and receivers decode the information from the connected sound sources and transform it into the resonating sound zooming around your living space. For the technically conscious, Pioneer’s wide selection of high quality amplifiers and receivers can meet the current and future technology requirements of any system from DVDAudio/Video players to 7.1 channel input from an external multi-channel decoder. Or maybe you’re more of a trend-setter and have already noticed the VSX-C300/VSX-C300-S, the new hyper-skinny A/V receiver, a match made in heaven for the DV-444-K/DV-444-S, a stylish, super-slim DVD-Video player. Whichever home cinema statement you’re going for, Pioneer certainly has got it covered!

VSA-E08

What you have been dreaming of… exists. THX Ultra certified, this A/V surround sound processing amplifier is packed with every feature imaginable including THX Surround EX and DTS-ES compatible decoding for the ultimate digital home cinema sound experience. This model has more connection possibilities, including component video in/out for the highest quality A/V installations, while audio and video circuits are shielded in separate chambers for pure multichannel sound. Perfect for movies and music! Pioneer’s Direct Energy MOSFET assures the amplifier runs cool and clean, while assuring higher power and rich bass, for improved overall sound. The feature-packed remote control unit offers an improved user interface, including a preset recall guide, item memo and key rename possibilities. Its lock switch prevents activation by mistake.

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VSA-E08 Front Panel Open

Direct Current Bus-bar (VSA-E08)

The Direct Energy MOSFET circuitry is fixed on a pure pressed out aluminium heat sink, which is designed to avoid resonance. The direct current bus-bar is adopted as power supply material to the MOSFET. Its construction features a

1.2 mm thick copper plate, stamped out with an original round shape. This rounded shape was chosen as a result of a sound comparison among amplifiers. The direct current bus-bar makes it possible to lower impedance at the power line, and realises a bigger power supply instantaneously, required for a more dynamic sound field expression. Moreover, for accurate multi-channel stereophonic reproduction, power supply conditions (front L/R, surround L/R and power +/-) are placed at structurally and electronically symmetric positions. As a result, errors in sound field reproduction do not occur.

For full product features and specifications, please see pages 64 to 66.

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Direct Current Bus-bar

VSX-909RDS-G/VSX-909RDS

This top-of-the-line, feature-packed A/V receiver has everything, and we mean everything you’d expect: THX Ultra certification, THX Surround EX and DTS-ES compatible, plus an RDS tuner. On top of this, thanks to top-of-the-line THX Ultra certification, this quality system produces 110 watts of quality cinema surround sound with 7.1 channels in/pre-out – perfect even in larger rooms. Pioneer’s Direct Energy MOSFET assures the amplifier runs cool and clean, while assuring higher power and rich bass, for improved overall sound.

VSX-909RDS-G shown here. Also available as VSX-909RDS with black finish.

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THX Ultra

A THX theatre is recognised as the highest class of movie theatre. THX Ultra is an acoustic program to reproduce its high quality sound in your home. Comparing the average home

levels and environmental problems. For example, there are differences in phonetic characteristics, represented in sound reflection and reverberation. THX Ultra solves these kinds of problems, and offers the ideal sound field. Lucasfilm Ltd. has established certain standards that components have to meet to become THX certified – e.g. passing a rigorous series of quality and performance tests, including frequency response, distortion, power output and stability. This certification is bestowed upon Pioneer’s VSA-E08 and VSX-909RDS(-G) models. These THX Ultra A/V amplifier/receivers achieve a higher level of amplifier performance in areas like sound field reproduction and speaker drivability. THX Ultra essentially mirrors the performance and quality created in the original sound mix.

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compression and a high data transfer rate, DTS-ES adds an additional sound channel, allowing filmmakers to be even more creative with sound. The extra rear channel, called "Surround Back", is placed behind you and puts you right in the middle of the action and offers better special effects. A word of warning: when you watch a scary movie with DTS-ES, don't be afraid of the footsteps you hear coming up from behind. They're just part of the package.

7.1 CHANNEL SURROUND ADD-ON AMPLIFIERS

M-10X

A-509RFOR FOR

DTS-ES (Matrix 6.1)

Thrilling theatrical sound that makes you feel like you're in the movies, not just watching them, is only one benefit of DTS-ES – the latest cinema surround sound format. Using low data

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You’re probably thinking THX Surround EX, right? This is why we’ve designed this golden amplifier specifically to enhance the additional Surround Back channel, in the THX Surround EX system. And the gold finish perfectly matches the other components – VSA-E08, VSX-909RDS-G and VSX-859RDS-G. Just the extra touch you’d expect.

If you are looking for a black model to do the same job of amplifying the extra channel which creates the THX Surround EX sound, you might want to consider the A-509R. This model can be used with the VSX-909RDS and VSX-859RDS.

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