Pioneer LaserDisc CLD-D504, CLD-DS04 Operating Instructions Manual

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CLD-DS04

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This product is not designed for professional use. It cannot play CD-ROM or LD-ROM discs.

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your unit properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep them in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explana- tory drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.

WARNING " TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-

TURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE [For U.S. and Canadian models]

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel.

Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card

and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security

[For Canadian model] CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE

BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION : POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELEC-

TRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF Sl LES

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CAUTION:

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables

and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equip- ment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric ap- pliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and

connectors for connections.

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The Art of Entertainment

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IMPORTANT

CAUTION ,_

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

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELEC I RID SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation pmnt within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the appliance is

operated,

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the appliance and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use in-

structions should be followed.

CLEANING - Unplug this video product from the wall

outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

A'FI'ACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recom-

mended by the video product manufacturer as they

may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this video pro-

duct near water - for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

ACCESSORIES - Do not place this video product on

an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the ap- pliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, brack- et, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instruc- tions, and should use a mounting accessory rec-

ommended by the manufacturer.

CART - An appliance and cart combination should be

moved with care Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and

cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable oper- ation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. They should never be blocked by plac- ing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless prop- er ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's in-

structions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES - This video product should be op-

erated only from the type of power source indi- cated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating in-

structions.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular atten- tion to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

POLARIZATION - This video product is equipped with

a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the

plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should stilt fail to fit, contact your electri- cian to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not de- feat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

LIGHTNING - For added protection for this video pro-

duct receiver during a lightning storm, or when it

is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon-

nect the antenna or cable system, This will pre- vent damage to the video product clue to light-

ning and power-line surges,

POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should

not be located in the vicinity of overhead power

lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, ex- treme care should be taken to keep from touch-

ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets and

extension cords as this can result in the risk of

fire or electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects

of any kind into this video product through open-

ings as they may touch dangerous voltage points

or short-out parts that could result in a fire or

electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the

video product.

SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this video

product yourself as opening or removing covers

may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service per-

sonnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this video product from the wall outlet

and refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam- aged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video product does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions. Improper adjustment of other con-

trols may result in damage and will often require

extensive work by a qualified technician to re- store the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct

change in performance - this indicates a need for

service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts

are required, be sure the service technician has

used replacement parts specified by the manu-

facturer or having the same characteristics as

the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may

result in a fire, electric shock or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this video product, ask the service tech-

nician to perform safety checks to determine that

the video product is in proper operating condition,

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside

antenna =sconnected to the antenna terminal, be

sure the antenna system is grounded so as to

provide some protection against voltage surges

and built-up static charges.

In the U.S.A, section 810 of the National Electri-

cal Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information

with respect to proper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-

in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of antenna-dis-

charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,

and requirements for the grounding electrode.

See Fig. A,

ANTENNA LEAD-IN

WIRE

GROUND\

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT (NED SECTION 810 - 20)

GROUND CLAMPS

FIG. A

NED - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NED SECTION 810 - 21)

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ina residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriateauthorization may invalidatethe user's right to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

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

exposure.

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

[For Canadian model]

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

I ote to CATV system installer

Th s reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

IJSTENING r

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun

and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetect- able until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid pro-

longed exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased Decibel is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider Level how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers.

This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer 30 Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by 40 playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and 50

clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, with- 60

out affecting your sensitive hearing. 80

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts

to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control atalow setting.

• Slowly increase the sound untilyou can hear it comfortably and clearly, and withoutdistortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or

loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

Exaln_

Quiet library, soft whispers Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

attwo feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER

CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 100 120 140

180

Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap Gunshot blast, jet plane

Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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PRECAUTIONS

If it becomes necessary to transport or ship this unit in the future, be sure to first remove the disc (if loaded), and retract the disc table to its closed position. Then turn the power off, and, after the "OFF" display stops blinking on the display, dis- connect the power cord.

When FM or AM stations are being received, signal noise may be generated if the player is turned on. Turn off the player when not in use. Also, if there is signal noise when receiving radio stations with an indoor antenna, adjust the position or direction of the antenna.

INSTALLING THE PLAYER

• Place the player on a stable platform next to the television and stereo system to be used with the player.

• Do not place heavy objects such as a television or TV monitor on top of the player.

• Do not place the player on top of your TV set or TV monitor.

Also, keep the player away from devices such as cassette decks which are sensitive to magnetic fields.

DO NOT INSTALL THE PLAYER IN THE FOLLOWING

LOCATIONS

• In a place subject to direct sunlight.

• In humid or poorly ventilated places.

• In extremely hot or cold places.

• In a place subject to vibrations.

• In a dusty place.

• In a place subject to soot, steam or heat (in a kitchen, etc.)

AVOID SOURCES OF HEAT

Do not put the player on sources of heat, such as an amplifier. When installing with audio components that generate heat, by placing the player below such components where there is ade- quate ventilation and not much dust. Avoid placing the player on surfaces such as shaggy carpets, beds, and sofas which may block ventilation under the player and cause damage.

CAUTION

Even when the player is in the pause mode, the disc-drive motor is still revolving. Since leaving the player in this condition can shorten

the lifetime of the motor, do not leave the player in the pause

mode for long periods of time. Also, to prevent damage to the screen, do not use the unit for long periods of time under condi- tions in which the screen display (monitor) is displaying characters (for example, power-ON mode, CD PLAYER, PAUSE) With an LD disc, if playback is paused for about 20 minutes, the player will automatically enter stop mode.

STRIPE PATTERNS APPEARING ON A TV PROGRAM

Stripe patterns may appear during a TV program if the player unit is turned on, depending on the quality of reception of the TV station.

This is neither a malfunction of the television nor the player. If stripes appear while watching the TV, or whin watching the TV for

long periods of time, turn the player off.

CONDENSATION Moisture will form in the operating section of the player if the player is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this hap- pens, player's performance will be impaired.

To prevent this, let the player stand in its new •urroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.

Condensation may also form during the summer if the player is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of the player.

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not

place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed in such a way that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER

authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

I CLEANING CARE I

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

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

Only one disc can be loaded at any one time. Loading a Laser- Disc, a Compact Disc, a 3-inch (8-cm) Compact Disc or a Com- pact Disc with Video on top of one another may result in a breakdown, or in scratching of the di•cs. Please only load one disc at a time. This player is to be used exclu•ively with the NTSC color system. Plea•e use an NTSC LaserDisc only. PAL and SECAM system discs cannot be used with this player.

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CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................... 4

ACCESSORIES .......................................................................... 5

TYPES OF DISCS WHICH CAN BE PLAYED

WITH THIS UNIT ....................................................................... 6

GLOSSARY ............................................................................... 7

CONNECTIONS ......................................................................... 8

NAMES OF PARTS

Front Panel ......................................................................... 10

Display Window ................................................................. 10

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

BASIC OPERATION (PLAYBACK OF A DISC) ........................ 12

MOVIE DISC ENTERTAINMENT ............................................. 13

SINGING ALONG WITH KARAOKE ENTERTAINMENT .......... 14

APPLIED OPERATIONS .......................................................... 15

QUICK SCANNING OF DISC CONTENTS ............................... 18

RANDOM PLAYBACK (PLAYBACK IN ORDER SELECTED

BY THE PLAYER) .................................................................... 18

TO SEARCH FOR A DESIRED FRAME ................................... 19

PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK (PLAYING CHAPTER /

TRACKS BY CHANGING THEIR ORDER AS REQUIRED ........ 20

REPEAT PLAYBACK ................................................................ 21

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................ 22

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................. 23

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 25

ACCESSORIES

-- When unpacking the player,

• Remote control unit

• Size "AAA" (IEC R03) dry cell batteries x 2

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first check to make sure that all of the accessories listed below are supplied. --

• Video cord

(RCA plug *-" RCA plug) Use to connect the player to a IV etc,

Audio cord (RCA plug x 2 *-_ RCA plug x 2)

Use to connect the player to a TV etc.

Microphone

• Operating instructions

• Warranty card

INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

[] Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the re-

mote control unit. Press the knob and open the cover in the direction of the arrow.

[] Take out the two accessory size "AAA" (IEC R03) dry cell batter-

ies, and insert them into the battery compartment in accor- dance with the display (_), _) inside the compartment.

[] Close the cover of the battery compartment.

In correct use of batteries may cause leakage or rupture, Always be sure to follow these guidelines:

A. Always insert batteries into the battery compartment cor-

rectly matching the positive _ and negative (_ polarities, as

shown by the display inside the compartment. B. Never mix new and used batteries. C, Batteries of the same size may have different voltages, de-

pending on brand, Do not mix different brands of batteries.

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TYPES OF DISCS WHICH CAN BE PLAYED WITH THIS UNIT

This unit is a CD/CDV/LD compatible laserdisc player.

• The marks shown in the following table are found on the label or jacket of each disc.

This player is capable of playing the 7 types of discs listed below without using an adapter.

• To prevent a malfunction, do not use an 8-cm (3 in.) adapter (for CD) or 20-cm (8 in.) adapter (for LD).

Types of playable Diameter/Playable sides Max. playback time discs and their marks

DIGITAL AUDIO

CDV

$$$$

CD VIDEO

VSD

VIDEO _ /

siNG,E'er'

DISC Y

LASERDISC

/.$

ZA SER D/SC

La_erV, s,un

CD VIDEO

12cm (5 in.)/ _-)

single-side CD single

8 cm (3 in.)/ @(_ single-side

CDV

12cm (5 in.)/ _,_

single-side VSD

12 cm (5 in.)/ {_

single-side

"°

30 cm

112in.)/ _. / double-side_

20cm(Sin.)// @ / double-side

LD single

20cm(8in.)/ ( @ ) single-side

74minutes

20 minutes

Digital audio 20 rain. Digital audio + Video 5 rain.

Digital audio + Video 5 rain.

CAV 1 hour

CLV 2 hours

CAV 28 rain.

CLV 40 rain.

CAV 14 rain.

CLV 20 min.

a There are some discs marked with the ,!'-_ mark instead of the

mark.

• There are some discs without the _--_o L° mark.

This is the united symbol mark of LASERDISC (LaserVision vid- eodisc).

LaserDisc players and discs which bear this symbol and use the same television system, are mutually compatible.

** A Digital Audio with Multi Audio Disc (CD VIDEO LD) and a CDV

(CD Video CDV) are referred to as CD Video discs. CD Video- discs are recorded with subcodes, which are the non-audio re- cordings of TOC (Table of Contents) data such as track num-

bers, index numbers, etc. However, there are some discs with- out these marks.

How to hold a disc

CD, CDV

Holding with two hands

Hold by two opposite

edges of the disc,

Holding with one hand

Hold by hooking two

fingers across the

center hole and edge.

Do not attach paper. _/ Do not touch the disc surfaces.

Never use a cracked or warped disc.

To avoid danger, never attempt to play a cracked or deformed disc or a disc which has been mended using an adhesive agent, etc. Also do not use an analog record spray or static prevention agent for these will crack the laserdisc surface,

Care of disc

To maintain high video and audio quality, clean the disc if it gets dirty by wiping the disc surface with a soft cloth. When wiping, be sure to move the cloth in straight directions from the center of the disc toward the outer edge. Do not wipe in a circular direction like you do with analog records.

Wipe along the radii.

• Do not use an analog record cleaner, benzine, thinner or static prevention agent.

Storage

After playback, be sure to take out the disc from the player, put the disc in the jacket or case and store it vertically. To prevent the discs from wraping, do not store jackets or cases at an angle or stack them horizontally. Also do not store them in a place subject to direct sunlight or under high temperature and humidity.

• if a LaserDisc is deformed, place it in the inner bag, put the bag

between two flat boards, place a weight of 4 to 5 kg (10 Ibs) on

the boards and leave them for about a day. This may some-

times reduce the warp or other deformation.

Heavy books (4 to 5 kg (10 Ibs))

_Flat board

LaserDisc _--__lnner bag

Flat board

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GLOSSARY

LD terms Chapter number

Just like the numbers assigned to chapters of a book, the LD disc is divided into several chapters and each of them is assigned a chapter number. If the chapter numbers are

recorded on the disc, it is possible to perform operations such as the chapter search which quickly searches the de- sired chapter.

• Some LD discs do not contain recorded chapter num- bers.

Frame number

A frame number is assigned to every frame in a CAV disc. This makes possible operations such as the frame search which searches desired images based on their frame num- bers.

Time number

This refers to the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the disc that is recorded on CLV discs as well as on CAV

discs with TOC*I. This allows operations such as the time number search which searches desired images based on their time numbers.

CDV/CD terms Track number

The CDV or CD disc is divided into several tracks and each of them is assigned a track number. With the CDV disc, the

track numbers are recorded across the audio and video parts. This allows operations such as the track search which quickly searches the desired track.

TOO ('1)

CD and CDV discs contain non-audio information called the

TOC (Table Of Contents) at the beginning of the disc. As

this name implies, the TOC contains information on the number of tracks and their playing time just like the table of contents of a book.

• Some LD discs are not provided with a TOC section.

• The LD with TOC and the CDV belong to the same category of "optical video disc systems with digital au-

dio".

CD video system

The CD video system is the unified name given to "optical video disc systems with digital audio".

The systems belonging to this category include;

• CDV disc (CD VIDEO, CDV)

• LD with subcode and digital audio

• CD/CDV compatible player

• CD/CDV/LD compatible player

CD Vl DEO

LD (LaserDisc)

LaserDiscs include a standard play disc (CAV) and an ex- tended play disc (CLV) depending on the signal recording formats.

CAV [Standard Play/CAV] or simply [Standard Play[ is indicated

on the jacket or label of the disc.

CLV

[Extended Play/CLV] or simply [Extended Play] is indicated on the jacket or label of the disc.

LaserDisc with digital audio This type of disc contains the recording of digital a audio

signal in addition to an analog audio signal. It allows you to

enjoy the high-quality video of an LD and digital sound at

the same time.

diGitaLor didtal

RUIDIEI BOUND

Multi-audio disc with digital audio

This type of disc contains different audio information in

digital audio and analog audio.

dioitalMULTIAUDIO

disiL,',Land MULTI AUDIO or soueo

RL..Ir"_ i r-z

The digital and analog audio can be switched over to enjoy

different audio information.

CDV (Compact Disc with Video)

• This CD contains the video part. Among the 25-minute playing time of the CDV, 20 minutes contain a similar

digital audio to an ordinary CD (audio part) and the re-

maining 5 minutes contain the video plus digital audio (video part).

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CONNECTIONS

Connection with a TV set equipped with Video/Audio inputs

Connection method (Be sure to plug the cords securely deep into the connectors.)

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack of the player to the video input jack of an A/V TV (or a TV monitor).

• If the TVset has an S VIDEO input jack, connect it using an S VIDEO cable which is available in audio/video stores. For use of the S VIDEO cable, also read the operating instructions of the TV,

Connect the AUDIO OUT ]acks of the player to the audio input ]acks of the A/V TV.

• If the audio of your TVis monaura!, connect the AUDIO (monaural) output jack of the player to the audio input jack of the TV.

Finally plug the power cord into a household power outlet (which should permanently be supplied with power).

• Also read the instruction manual of the TV.

........

O Checkthepositions

of the holesof the S _'_ Provided Audiocord Commercially-available

•_ VIDEOjack before _ I / audio cord

_._o_ inserti°n" 1 ,,,

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S VIDEO p g

....... ............

I - _ck AUDIO inputjack (mono TV)

Provided Video cord VIDEO input jack AUDIO input jacks (AN TV)

I Connection of an additional stereo amplifier I

This connection scheme shows how to connect the audio output to a stereo amplifier while the video output is connected to a TV using one of the schemes shown above. To reproduce the audio of a Compact Disc or an LaserDisc with improved quality, it is recommended to connect

the player to a stereo amplifier.

Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks to the input jacks labeled LD, CD or AUX, etc. (Never connect to the PHONO input

jacks.)

• Also read the operating instructions of your stereo amplifier.

Plug into a wall

outlet after completing all connections,

Comme[c_a\l_/-

available

audio cord

Commercially-available mini-plug cord

_without _oad_

.'ONTROL OUT jack

(PIONEER stereo amp)

Stereo amplifier

_11Combination with a PIONEER component _

with the _ mark

Wher_ the _3\a_/er ts combined w_th a component capab\e o_

centralized control of PIONEER products carwing the _ mark

(optional AV surround amplifier, etc.), it is possible to control the entire system.

Using a resistorless cord with mini-plugs (without load) on both ends that is available in audio stores, connect the CON-

TROL IN jack of the player to the CONTROL OUT jack of the component.

• For the connection and operation methods, read the oper- ating instructions of the component to be connected.

• Once the system remote control connection is made, the

remote control sencer of the player wilt not accept the remote control. The remote control unit should be pointed at the remote control sensor of the connected compo-

nent. J

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Connection with a TV set equipped only with an antenna terminal

Using the optional RF modulator (model JA-RF3L), connect the VHF ADAPTER terminal of the player to the antenna terminal.

CONNECTIONS

]

RF modulator

JA-RF3L (optional)

• Set the channel settings of the RF modulator and -IV to the same channel.

• When the power of the player is switched on, the LD/CDV/CD playback screen appears. The TV audio is in monaural.

• Switch off the power of the player when watching the TV.

• With this connection scheme, it is not possible to watch a broadcast TV program while playing an LD/CDV/CD.

For details, read the Instruction manual of the JA-RF3L.

I NOTE :

With some TV sets, stripe noise may be observed on the TVscreen when an LD is played. In this case, move the antenna cable away from the power cord until the noise disappears.

(_AC-3 RF OUT terminal :

This terminal is intended for use with Dolby AC-3 compo- nents (.1) planned for future release. With this terminal, you will be able to connect an AC-3 RF input of amplifiers and surround processors, and playback laser discs for-

matted with Dolby AC-3 1,2).

(* 1) }ndicated w_th ,DI_j_ IFor hardware_

(*2) Indicated with _ (For software)

• You cannot playback currently available laser discs, laser disc players, AV amplifiers, etc., with this termi-

nal.

• Do not connect this terminals to the audio input termi- nal of a normal stereo or AV amplifiers.

• ATTENUATOR switch

Usually, set this switch to the OFF position.

Set tO ON when the audio is distorted during karaoke

singing.

ATI'ENUATOR_

Lo,, o.j

Usually OFF

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NAMES OF PARTS

I Front Panel /

LD disc table

[_ indicates the page where the trol is explained.

CD disc table

_ LD-I- 504

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DISC SIDE A/B button @

OPEN/CLOSE button (li LD) @

con-

OPEN/CLOSE button (A CD) @

BOTH _ _ ALU_L D

-I1: STOP button @

I<_i_>i: Skip buttons <<1,_1_: Fast forward/

reverse buttons

I1: PAUSE button @

-l_: PLAY button @

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POWER button/STANDBY l L_. Remote control sensor indicator _ L DISPLAY OFF button @

QUICK TURN button _ MIC jack @

MIC VOL control

ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE button

JDisplay window i

Displays the total playing time of one played side.--

Displays the chapter number or

track number.

ECHO control

LAST MEMORY

button

Displays the remaining play

time.

Displays the channel(s) with

II+oouu,s

Light when ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE is activated.

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[ Displays the frame number or elapsed time.

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• Displays the functions being operated etc I", ',::'',::,_'',, Disc table being opened t-Jt

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Disc table being closed

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Start of playback C,; ,m ,-3-

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End of LD m +- _-

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Intro Scan

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Highlight Scan L. J,J

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Random playback L JJ

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Programmed playback L J..,'-'

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1-chapter (1-track) repeat I_IU L, I -,,_

playback

Doubleside repeat playbacF Singleside repeat playback Program repeat playback

Random repeat playback

Switching power OFF

LaserDisc

Compact Disc

Compact Disc with Video Disc not present

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[

NAMES OF PARTS

Remote Control Unit

POWER button _._ ....

DISPLAY button _ @ --

AUDIO D/A(Digital/ Analog) button

Numeric buttons_ _.[_

RANDOM button _--

HILITE/INTRO button

MULTI-SPEED buttons _--

SKIP buttons

LAST MEMORY button

SCAN control

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SCAN

-OPEN/CLOSE button @

CLEAR button

• Press to cancel repeat mode, program

mode or random playback or to correct a mistake made with the numeric buttons.

CHP/TM (Chapter/Time) button __

PGM (Program) button_-o_

-_--STEP buttons _P_J

m: STOP button

I_: PLAY button @

I1: PAUSE button _: SCAN(Fast forward)

button

<_1: SCAN(Fast reverse)

button

--DISC SIDE A/B buttons

• With some of the PIONEER preset remote con- trol units, the II/A button in the LD control sec- tion cannot be used to open/close the disc table.

Operation of the remote control unit

Point the remote control unit toward the remote control sensor on the front panel. The distance between the player and re- mote control unit should be less than 7 meters (23 feet) and the operating angle should be within 30 degrees to the left and right with respect to the remote control sensor.

To prevent a malfunction, avoid the entry of strong light, such as direct sunlight and fluorescent light, into the remote control sensor.

If the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is connected to another component, point the remote control unit at the remote control sensor of that component. It is not possible to operate the player if the remote control unit is pointed at the player. (Refer to page 8.)

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I BASIC OPERATION (PLAYBACK OF A DISC)

• For the connections, refer to pages 8 and 9.

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The buttons with the same name on the front panel and remote

control unit have the same functions.

• The STANDBY indicator is lit while the power is OFF.

1. Press POWER.

Set the TV to the function (input) to which the player is

connected.

Front Panel

POWER

2. Press appropriate OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc table.

To play an LD

To play a CD

Front Panel

OPEN

/CLOSE

t-r-1

Front Panel

• After using a CD, the CD tray opens when you press OPEN/

CLOSE on the remote control unit. To playback an LD, use OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel.

3. Place a disc on the disc table.

To place an LD To place a CD

• Place only one disc, LD or CD, at a time.

4. Press _-.

• Playback of the CDV starts with the video part.

STOP

Operations marked with [ _ ] are made from the remote control unit.

Disc placing position

The CD/CDV or single-sided LD should be placed with the label

side facing up and the double-sided LD should be placed so that the label of the side to be played faces up. Place any disc correctly

along the guide groove provided for each size.

LD disc table : (_

CD single: 8 cm (3 in.) CD, CDV, video single: 12 cm (5 in,) LD, LD single: 20 cm (8 in.) LD: 30 cm (12 in,)

CD disc table :

le: 8 cm (3 in.)

CD, CDV, video single: 12 cm (5 in.)

r- Caution in placing a disc

l Be careful not to deviate a disc from the guide groove on the

disc table, for this will make proper playback impossible and could cause a malfunction such as disc damage.

For safety! 1

• Be careful not to catch your finger in the disc table when it

draws in. Also take care to prevent a small child from opening the disc table cover and inserting their hand inside the player to prevent injury.

• Do not place an object other than a disc on the disc table.

Convenient feature (Auto power-ON function)

• When the power is OFF, pressing OPEN/CLOSE turns on the power automatically and opens the disc table.

• When you have turned the power OFF with a disc left inside the player, simply press I_ on the front panel; the power turns ON automatically and playback of the disc starts.

• The above features cannot be operated with the remote control unit.

Playback by specifying side A or B

In this description, side A refers to the surface facing up when the disc is placed on the disc table, and side B refers to the other side. Note that they are not always the same as disc sides A and B as recorded on the disc,

It is recommended to place • disc so that the side labeled "SIDE A" faces upward. To play side A only; When the disc with the side labeled "SIDE A" is facing up, press DISC SIDE A without pressing I_ The

player will stop after having played side A. To play side B only; Press DiSC SIDE B without pressing I_ . The player will stop after

having played side B. If the disc has been placed with the labeled "SIDE B" facing up,

DiSC SiDE A plays side B and DISC SiDE B plays side A.

Display when the disc side is switched

• Turning from side A • Turning from side. B to

to side B side A

' A

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To stop playback and take out the disc

1. Press OPEN/CLOSE.

With LD

With CD

Front Panel

OPEN

/CLOSE

E3D

Front Panel

2. Take out the disc.

With LD With CD

3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc table.

With LD

With CD

Front Panel

OPEN

_ /CLOSE

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Front Panel

STOP

PAUSE

^ STOP PAUSE

To stop playback (m)

Pressii.

To pause playback temporarily (It)

Press II. The audio and video disappear and the II indica-

tor lights on the display. Pressing II again resumes play-

back from the position where it was paused.

• A still image is displayed during pause with a CAV or an LD disc.

• Leaving the player in pause mode for a long period of time may shorten the life of the motor. Therefore, the

player automatically enters stop mode when pause

mode has lasted for about 20 minutes. (Pause timer)

The on-screen display can be defeated to enhance the ambience

of movie entertainment. The quick-turn function to reduces the

time required before starting playback and disc turning.

[ To turn off the display ]

Press DISPLAY OFF.

DISPLAY

OFF

O The indicator lights.

• The display window as well as the on-screen display turns off. However, when a button on the player or remote control unit is pressed, the operation mode is displayed for about 1.5 second.

• The TV screen color while the disc is turned or stopped chang- es from a blue background to black a background.

NOTE : 1

When D/SPLAY OFF is pressed, the display window turns off | even while the power is ON. The display OFF state is held in | memory even after the power is switched off so the display | window is off when the power is switched on later. To tum on |

the display window, press DISPLAY OFF again. J

To reduce the playback start time and turn time (QUICK-TURN)

The indicator lights when the quick-turn function is on.

QUICK

TURN

Press QUICK TURN to turn this function off.

When the quick-turn is on, the TOC recorded on the disc is not read so the time required before starting playback or turning the disc can be reduced.

As a result, even when the LD being played contains TOC information, the random playback, total time display, remain-

ing time display and the elapsed time display of CAV (stan-

dard play) disc with not function.

NOTES :

• When the AC cord is plugged into a power outlet and the

power of the player is switched on, the quick-turn is auto-

matically turned on and the indicator lights.

• The quick-turn is turned off automaticafly when a CD is in- side the player. If an LD is placed in it, the previous state is recalled from the memory and the quick-turn is turned on

again.

• The quick-turn on or off state is held in memory even after the power is switched off so the same state is recalled when the power is switched on later.

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SINGING ALONG WITH KARAOKE ENTERTAINMENT

3 2

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1. Insert the microphone plug into the MIC jack.

• The KARAOKE indicator lights on the display.

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2. Select music with the numeric buttons on the remote control unit.

The karaoke audio varies as shown below according to the type of

disc.

CD, CDV

Multiplexed audio

disc

Stereo audio disc

Digital multiplexed audio disc "Digital audio: "_

Stereo Analog audio :

Multiplexed •

The volume of the singer's voice (vo- cal) is reduced.

The karaoke music recorded in the L (Left) channel is played. (This is mon- aural audio.)

When an ordinary stereo disc is played, the singer's voice (vocal) is reduced.

The karaoke music is played in stereo. (However, if the analog audio is se- lected with AUDIO D/A, the effect be- comes the same as the multiplexed audio disc described above.)

"To select No. 10 or beyond

Use the W10]and [] buttons (Examples) 17: [_fOl, []

20: _0], [_, []

3. Adjust the microphone volume with the MIC VOL control. Also adjust the listening level of

the TV set.

MIC VOL

4. Adjust the echo with the ECHO control.

Now start singing! When the selected music has been played, the player en- ters pause mode. To continue karaoke singing, select anoth- er song with the numeric buttons.

___: To mute the voices of the singer(s) from a disc :

Press ONE TOUCH KARAOKE. ONE

• The ONE TOUCH KARAOKE indicator will TOUCH light on the display. KA(_E_,_,_

Stereo audio disc :

• The voice of the singer(s) is lare reduced so that you can

practice karaoke singing.

Multiplexed audio disc :

• Karaoke play starts.

NOTES :

• In case the audio is distorted, set ATTENUATOR switch on the rear panel to ON.

• In case playback is started with _, the player does not

pause after having played the music.

• If you do not want the player to pause, press and hold • on the front panel for more than 2 seconds until the KARAOKE

indicator turns off.

a The pause after playback also occurs after programmed play-

back _P._ and random playback. _ If you do not want the player the pause after programmed or random playback, press and hold l_ for more than 2 seconds during programmed or random playback.

• During the operation of the ONE TOUCH KARAOKE func- tion, it is not possible to switch the L (Left) and R (Right) channels with AUDIO D/A.

The voice(s) of the singer(s) may not be reduced with cer- tain discs, even if you press ONE TOUCH KARAOKE.

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APPLIED OPERATIONS

0_= _

To play an LD from the position where

playback was last stopped

If • or POWER is pressed during playback, and playback has not reached the middle of the disc, it is possible to restart playback from the position where it was stopped. When playback of an LD is stopped by pressing • or POWER, the address where the playback is stopped is stored in memory and, provided that the disc is left in the LD disc table, the stored ad- dress is held in memory even after the power is switched off.

When you switch the power on and press LAST MEMORY, play-

back starts from the position where it was last stopped.

LAST

MEMORY

To start playback directly from the position where it was stopped:

Position slightly before Position where playback

was stopped

Press LAST MEMORY once. Playback starts from the position slightly before the position where it was last stopped.

To start playback after reviewing the plot from the begining to the position where it was last stopped:

Start /andfast forward .,_| _-__1

/ are repeated' _ L_ 1

Press LAST MEMORY consecutively twice. A short period of play- back and fast forward operations are repeated from the beginning of the disc until slightly before the position where playback was

last stopped, and normal playback starts from there. By pressing LAST MEMORY again during the fast forward operation, playback can be started directly from slightly before the position where it

was last stopped.

NOTES :

• The last memory playback function is available only with LDs. It is not available with CD and CDV discs.

• If playback was last stopped in the middle of side B of a

double-sided disc, the last-memory playback starts from side

• When I_ is pressed to start playback after it has been stopped with •, playback starts from the beginning of the disc.

• Be sure to leave the disc inside the player. The last-memory

playback is not possible once the disc has been taken out of

the player.

• Be sure to plug the AC power cord into a power outlet to which power is supplied permanently.

I udio switching I

Every time AUDIO D/A is pressed during playback, the played

audio is switched. This makes it possible to;

• listen to the analog audio of a disc with digital audio;

• listen to only one of the two channels of a stereo disc;

• select the audio to be played from multiplexed audio disc.

LD with digital audio

It is possible to switch between the digital and analog audio and between the L (Left) and R (Right) channels of stereo audio.

Digital audio Analog audio Analog audio

r - - 7

AUDIO (stereo) (stereo) L CH

÷E 5

I_ Digital audio __ Digital audio __ Analog audio__J

RCH L CH RCH

• In a case of a disc recorded with Dolby AC-3 signal, only the left channel signal is heard in monaural mode when an analog audio is selected.

LD with analog audio

• Disc containing CX auto ON (OFF) switching codes

_ r_AUDIOr Stereo audio _ L CH _0,- R CH

• Disc without CX auto ON (OFF) switching codes

CX OFF CX ON CX ON

AUDIO _ (stereo) "_'-_ (stereo) --" (L CH) 4..__

_ r_ CXOFF4__.__ CXOFF ____._ CXON

(RCH) (LCH) (RCH)

and

AUDIO

_ _ Stereo audio _ LCH _P- RCH --7

LD with E)._* mark C)_ functions on the analog audio of LD. With an LD carrying the C_,_4mark, audio can be played with re-

duced noise using the CX noise reduction system. Some of the discs carrying the E)_ mark do not contain the codes

for automatic ON/OFF switching of the CX system. With such discs, turn CX ON by pressing AUDIO D/A on the remote control

unit.

• IC_,_4is a trademark of CBS. This player conforms to the extend- ed specifications of CX. 1 5

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IAPPLIED OPERATIONS

SCAN Control

Searching the beginning of a chapterltrack

STOP

SKIP

Front Panel

To skip to the beginning of e chapter/track,

: Press to advance to the next chapter or track. I<v< : Press to return to the beginning of the chapter or track being played.

• Press repeatedly to move further to other chapters/tracks.

Searching the desired scene directly

Specify the chapter number or track number.

Example: Playing an LD from the beginning of chapter No. 3

Press numeric button "3".

To select chapter No. 10 or beyond:

Use the +10 and 0 buttons. (Examples) 17 :@,J_]

It is also possible to specify a chapter or track number with CHP/

TM as shown below.

pLAY

CHP/TM CHP/TM

(Examples) 17: _ , r-q , IT],IT],

PLAY

CHP/TM CHP/TM

30: 1"-'3 , 1-'-1 , 13], F01,

To stop search in the middle:

Press CLEAR during search.

NOTE:

Some discs do not contain the chapter numbers. Direct search and normal search are not available with these discs,

Scan (Manual Search) -- Search using fast

forward or fast reverse

SCAN SCAN

Front Panel

STOP

Press and hold I_ or <1<1during playback to start a slow scan of the image. The scan speed increases to high speed if the button is held depressed for more than 2 seconds after starting the scan. However, the high speed scan does not function during playback of a CDV (video part).

While rotating the SCAN control, playback advances or reverses at high speed. There are three scan modes which can be selected with rotational angles of the control. Clear Scan mode : Slightly rotate the SCAN control. The image may not fluctuate in this mode. Low Scan mode : Further rotate the control. The scan speed becomes about 10 times the normal playback speed. High Scan mode : Fully rotate the control. The scan speed be- comes about 30 times the normal playback speed.

Clear Scan

_ SCAN SCAN

P-I - p-IDrq

Press DISPLAY so that the on-screen display appears and press =,_ or _ while the on-screen display is on. This allows fast forwarding without image fluctuation, even with a CLV disc. The image on the TV screen is interrupted, but this is not a malfunc- tion.

When a disc is scanned until the beginning: Normal playback will start.

When a disc is scanned until the end: With an LD, the player will pause at the end of disc. With the video part of a CDV, the audio part will be searched.

During fast forward or fast reverse, the audio is:

Not heard. However, during playback of the digital audio of a disc with digital audio, some audio may be heard during Clear Scan.

NOTES : Note on CA V (standard play disc):

During scanning, noise may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction.

Note on CL V (extended play disc):

• The scan speed is different between inner chapters and outer chapters depending on the positions they are recorded

on the disc,

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APPLIED OPERATIONS

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Still image/frame advance (CAV standard

play disc only)

Freezing an image - Still image

Press either 411 or II1_ to display a still image,

• A still image can also be displayed with II.

Displaying image frame by frame - Frame advance

While a still image is displayed, press either _111or II1_.

Each press reverses one frame.

STEP

Each press forwards one frame.

__1

Press and hold for continuous frame advance.

Multi-speed playback by varying the play- back speed and direction (CAV standard play disc only)

MULTI-SPEED

For reverse r___ - __[_-] -- For forward

playback _ playback

The first press of either MULTI SPEED 4 or I_ changes the play- back speed to 1/8 the normal speed. Further pressing of the same

button chan£es the playback speed as shown below.

Display Speed

1/8 1/2

x2 1/2 1/8

1/30

1/8 the normal speed Half the normal speed

Twice the normal speed

Half the normal speed 1/8 the normal speed 1/30 the normal speed

I NOTES : 1

• To determine of an LD is a CAV standard play disc or not,| check its jacket for an indentification mark. |

• Press _ to return to normal playback. |

• The audio is not heard during still image, frame advance and] multi-speed playback. J

With a CLV extended play disc:

Multi-speed playback, frame advance and still image playback are not possible. If one of the MULTI SPEED (_1, I_) or (<11, II1_) is

pressed during pla,yback o_ a CL_/ disc, "CL_,/" a\arm ;nc_lcat;or_ \s

displayed on the screen for a few seconds.

In case a still image appears automatically during playback:

Some discs contain special recorded signals called picture stop codes. When playing such a disc, you can continue playback with- out displaying still images on the positions where picture stop codes are recorded by pressing and holding I_ on the front panel

for more than 2 seconds to activate the picture stop cancel func- tion. On-screen display "PSC ON" is displayed for a few seconds when this function is activated. To cancel this function, press and

hold _ for more than 2 seconds until "PSC OFF" is disDlayed on

the screen for a few seconds.

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QUICK SCANNING oF DISC CONTENTS

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Intro Scan (Available on LD and CDV video parts)

HILITE _ HILITE

/INTRO

When the button is pressed during playback or in stop mode:

The first 8 seconds of every chapter will be played in order. When I_ is pressed, normal playback starts from that position. When the disc has been scanned until the last chapter, normal playback starts from chapter No. 1.

Highlight Scan (Available on CD and CDV audio parts)

HILITE _ HILITE

/INTRO _ /INTRO

When the button is pressed in stop mode:

Highlight Scan starts, with which on 8-second section starting 1 minute after the beginning of every track, will be played in order.

When the button is pressed during playback:

Assuming that the time elapsed from the beginning of the track being played until the position where the button is pressed is called the Highlight Scan starting period, the on 8-second section will be played after this starting period, on every track beginning with track No.1.

NOTES :

• With a CDV, the operation begins with Intro Scan of the video part and continues to Highlight Scan of the audio part.

• Intro Scan is not available with discs which do not contain recorded chapter numbers.

• When a track is shorter than I minute or than the set start-

ing period, Highlight Scan of that track starts at the begin- ning and lasts for 8 seconds, tn case a track is shorter than 8

seconds, it will be played entirely from the beginning,

RANDOM PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK IN ORDER SE- LECTED BY THE PLAYER

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Random playback (CD, CDV and LD with TOC only)

RANDOM

Press RANDOM.

With an LD, first press QUICK TURN to turn the quick-turn off, then press I_ and finally press RANDOM. All chapters/tracks in the disc are played in a random order select- ed by the player. Random playback stops after all of the chapters/ tracks on the disc have been played.

During random playback:

• Pressing _ plays the next selected track.

• Pressing I<1< replays the track being played from the beginning.

• Pressing CLEAR cancels random playback and starts normal

playback.

• Pressing RANDOM again restarts random playback with a new- ly selected order of tracks.

To stop random playback:

Press u,

NOTES :

• Chapter 0 is not included in random playback.

• Random playback of programmed chapters/tracks is not pos-

sible.

• Random playback is notpossible with an LD without a TOC.

a While the quick-turn is on, random playback is not pos-

sible even with an LD containing a TOC.

In this case. stop playback and turn off the quick-turn

function before starting random playback.

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TO SEARCH FOR A DESIRED FRAME

[TI I-_ ITI I-_

t_ c5_

This function is available on LDs only.

With a CAV (standard play) disc, a desired image can be searched

by specifying the frame number (refer to page 7 for definitions).

This function is available on LDs only.

With a CLV (extended play) disc, a desired image can be searched by specifying the time number (refer to page 7 for definitions).

(Example) To search the image at frame No.

1234:

1. Press CHP/TM during playback.

CHPiTM

2. Press numeric buttons 1,2, 3 and 4.

3. Press •.

PLAY

The specified frame is searched and a still image is dis-

played.

• Press I,- again to restart normal playback.

(Example) To search the image at 12 min, 34

sec.:

1. Press CHP/TM during playback.

CHP/TM

2. Press numeric buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4.

DDDD

3. Press •.

__- PLAY

Playback restarts from the specified time number.

• With a disc which does not contain time information in sec-_

onds, specify the time in mlhutes (2 digits). |

• If the time number or frame number specified is greater_ than the last number on the disc, the player pauses at the I

end of the disc.

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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK (PLAYING CHAPTER/TRACKS BY

CHANGING THEIR ORDER AS REQUIRED)

Desired chapters (LD) or tracks (CDV/CD) can be programmed to be played in a desired order. Up to 24 chapters/tracks can be programmed at a time.

• Programming operation can be made easier by observing the on-screen display or display window during operation.

1. Press PGM.

PGM

2. Select the chapters or tracks to be pro- grammed.

Example Programming chapter 9 on side B, chapter 7

on side A and then chapter 18 on side B

(_ Select side A or B.

@ Specify the chapter number.

• Program the next chapter by repeating steps (_) and @ above.

A _

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Example ' Programming CD tracks 9, 7, and then 18

• Press numeric buttons 9, 7, +10 then 8.

If you press a wrong numeric button : Press CLEAR, then press correct numeric button(s).

3. Press _.

PLAY

Programmed playback starts after searching the first pro- grammed track/chapter. In the examples above, the pro-

grammed playback starts from chapter/track No. 9. When

chapter/track Nos. 9, 7, and then 18 have been played, the player enters stop mode.

[ Programming of pause J

Programming pauses together with chapter/track numbers is very convenient for recording the programmed playback.

• In case of recording the programmed playback on two sides of an audio tape, it is recommended to program a pause after the last chapter/track to be recorded on the first side of the tape. This makes it possible to flip the tape while playback is paused and avoid making a recording mistake.

• While programmed playback is paused, it is possible to record a narration or create e non-recorded blank. Pressing II in pause mode resumes programmed playback so that recording can be

restarted.

• It is not possible to record a pause as the final step of the program.

I Indication of programmed pause I

"11"appears on the TV screen and "PA" appears on the display

window.

I To checkthe programmed contents I

When PGM is pressed during or after programmed playback, the programmed contents can be displayed on the TV screen. Press- ing PGM again turns off the display of the programmed contents.

[ To modify programmed content ]

To delete a programmed chapter number, track number or pause :

1. Press PGM.

2. Press either _ or t_< to move _ (the cursor) to the chap- ter number, track number or pause to be modified.

If you want to replace that content, press the numeric button. If you want to program a pause, press I1.

If you want to clear the content, press CLEAR.

3. Press PGM to complete.

If you press _ in place of PGM, programmed playback starts from the first programmed chapter or track.

• It is not possible to replace or clear the chapter or track being played.

[ To clear the entire program I

• Open the disc table.

• Press CLEAR in stop mode.

• When CLEAR is pressed during playback, the programmed play-

back is canceled and norma_ playback starts. Pressing CLEAR again also clears the programmed contents.

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J REPEAT PLAYBACK

1 To return to the specified position 1

_ PLAY

During playback, press

REPEAT A-B at the de-

sired position.

PLAY

To return to the speci-

fied position, press I.-.

• Press CLEAR if you want to cancel the command.

I To repeat the desired section repeatedly

REPEAT _ REPEAT

v V

Press REPEAT A-B at the Press REPEAT A-B at beginning of the section to the end of the section be repeated, to be repeated.

• The repeat playback above is not possible if the section extends over both the audio and video parts of a CDV.

Repeat playback extending over sides A and B of a dou-

ble-sided LD is also impossible.

[ To repeat a chapter/track being played I

Press REPEAT once during playback of the chapter or

track to be repeated.

--_ REPEAT I Press once

To repeat programmed playback I

It is possible to play programmed chapters or tracks repeat-

edly in the order they were programmed.

Press REPEAT once during programmed playback.

• For programming, refer to _.

I To repeat random playback ] It is possible to play tracks in a randomly selected order

repeatedly. Press REPEAT once during random playback.

• For random playback, refer to _.

To repeat the entire side of a disc ]

Press REPEAT twice.

• When one side of the disc has played back, the same

side is repeated from the beginning.

REPEAT I Press twice j

I o repeat both sides of a disc (double-sided 1

LD only)

Press REPEAT 3 times.

• Playback starts with side A and continues on side B when both sides of the disc have played back, both

sides are repeated alternately.

REPEAT i Press3 times }

To stop repeat playback :

Press CLEAR, or press REPEAT so that REPEAT indicator turns off. The repeat mode is canceled but playback contin-

ues as normal playback.

With an LD which does not contain chapter number• :

It is not possible to repeat a chapter. With such a disc,

press REPEAT once for one-side repeat playback.

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

r-_

_-_ _S _!_r_ !

r;-I F_I I-q i_1 [33 ITI I-q F_I [-q ITI l-q I-q

Selected sound

The actual on-screen display is a shown below.

Chapter/track number

[

Elapsed time or frame number

3 12.49 PLAY_

REMAIN TIME

ALL 28.12

EDIGITAL

STEREO

PLAY indication TOTAL TIME :

Total playing time REMAIN TIME :

Remaining time DISC TIME :

Elapsed time from the beginning of

disc

ALL ' Indicates total (remaining time).

TRK : Indicates track.

If the on-screen display is left for a long period (about 80 minutes), it turns off automatically. The on-screen dis- play re-appears when any button is pressed.

Use DISPLAY on the remote control unit to display informa- tion such as the current playback mode, track/chapter num- ber and playing time on the TV screen.

Each press of DISPLAY changes the displayed information as follows:

CDV or CD

(_ I Elapsed time of track being played.

-- REMAIN TIME TRK -- ,

I ° nn0'm ° hetra°k °in010a ed 1

REMAIN TIME ALL --/ _ --

(_) Remaining time from the position

being played until the end of the disc.

@ Total playing time from the begin-

ning to the end of the disc.

On-screen display disappears.

LD with TOC

(CAV standard play disc)

l Frame number being played.

DISC TIME ]

Elapsedtime from the beginning of the disc.

REMAIN TIME ALL --

Remaining time from the position being played until the end of the disc.

TOTAL TIME 1

Total playing time from the begin-

ning to the end of the d{sc.

On-screen display disappears.

LD without TOC •

Only the _rame number [CikV standard #lay disc_ or the

elapsed time from the beginning of the disc [CLV exter_de_

play disc) is displayed on the TV screen.

LD with TOC

(CLV extended play disc)

I Elapsed time from the beginning of

the disc

REMAIN TIME ALL -- Remaining time from the position being played until the end of the

disc.

-- TOTAL TIME --1

Total playing time from the begin-

ning to the end of the disc.

On-screen display disappears.

I NO'rE : 1

TheDISC TIME,REMAIN TIME ALL, TOTAL TIME, andelapsed

time disp ays, cannot be_dls._2LaY ed when using quick turn on,

even if the LD has TOC. _ To display the information, stop

playback, turn off the quick-turn function and restart playback.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check

the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If

the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work,

Common for LD and CD

Operation

Remote con- trol

Audio

Symptom

1. The disc table closes and then re-opens.

2. Remote control is not possi- ble.

3. The TV, etc., functions improp-

erly.

4. Audio is not output or audio is

distorted.

Possible Causes

• The disc is extremely dirty.

• The disc is not placed properly on the disc table.

• Dew is condensed inside the player.

• The CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is in use.

• The remote control unit is too far from the player or it is operat- ed at too great an angle with respect to the remote control sensor.

• The batteries are run out.

• Some TV sets incorporating the wireless remote control func- tion may function improperly due to the remote control unit of the player.

• Connection plugs are inserted insufficiently or disconnected.

• Connection plugs or jacks are dirty.

• The player is in pause mode.

• The connection with the stereo amplifier is erroneous.

• The stereo amplifier is operated improperly. (Refer to the ampli-

fier's instruction manual,)

• The player is connected to the PHONO input jacks of the stereo

amplifier.

Ref. Page

p. 6 p, 12 p. 4

p. 8 p. ll

p. 5

p. 8

Video, picture quality

Audio (LD)

Skip, search

Symptom

5, Videois not displayed.

6. Video is not displayed or the displayed video is of a low- quality or is noisy.

7. A part of the still image is shaking.

8. Audio is vibrating.

9. Audio is not heard.

10.Skip, programming and search are not possible.

Possible Causes

• The VHF antenna is not connected to the modulator.

• A cable in which the VHF and UHF signals are mixed is con- nected to the modulator.

• The TV power is off.

• The disc is extremely deformed (warped, etc.).

• The connection plug is not fully inserted or is disconnected.

• Even with the standard disc, a part of the still image may shake in the case it is a scene containing quick action.

• A disc without the E_._mark is being played with the CX system turned on.

• Audio is not output during multi-speed playback, still image and frame advance playback.

• The disc being played does not contain the recorded chapter numbers. (The functions utilizing the chapter numbers do not

11.Search takes a long time (,more than 40 seconds).

12.-fhe time taken to start p\a',/- back is sometimes long,

13.Other image than specified is played back.

work on discs which do not contain chapter numbers.)

• Some discs need a longer time to read data.

malfunction.)

• Error in data readout does occur sometimes. (This is not a malfunction.)

Ref. Page

).9

).6 ),8

).17

p. 15

).17

).16 ). 20

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Possible Causes Ref. Page

Operation (CD) 14.Playbackstops immediately af- • Thedisc isextremely dirty, p. 6

ter it hasbeen started. • The disc is placed upside down. p. 12

• Thedisc is not placed properly on the disc table, p. 12

ONE TOUCH KARAOKE

Symptom Ref. Page

p. 14

1&The voice of the singer is not

muted even when ONE

TOUCH KARAOKE is pressed.

16.Playback will not stop when one chapter or track is fin-

ished.

Possible Causes

• The voice of the singer is not muted unless it is located on the

center of the acoustic image.

• Chapters or tracks are not selected with the numeric buttons.

CAUTION :

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

When troubles occur :

When some trouble occurs during use of the player,the following display (servicenumber) appearson the displaywindow of the playerand the TV screen. If you experience this kind of trouble, follow the "Remedy" below.

Display window of the player

Service

number----

Service number

i t i

I,i i

U1 U2

Condition of the player

P2 L3 E4

HO H1

• The disc is not loaded properly on the disc table. Or, the disc is dirty.

• Two discs are loaded on the disc table. Or, the disc is dirty.

(The displayed number after P, F, L and E differs depending on the condition of the

)_ayer,I

• The player is in abnormal condition.

TV screen

Service number

fu I

Remedy

• Reload a disc along the disc guide groove on the disc table.

• Wipe the disc with a soft cloth. Open the disc table and press I_ again.

• Load only one disc on the disc table.

• Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.

• Open the disc table and press I_ again. If the same service number is displayed, the player is

in abnormal condition.

• When requesting servicing, p_ease mention the dis-

played number on the display window of the f31a',/er

or on the TV screen (for example, 'service number

E4').

• When requesting servicing, please mention the dis- played number on the display window of the player

or on the TV screen (for example, 'service number H1 ').

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SPECIFICATIONS

General

System ............................................... LaserVision Disc system and

Compact Disc digital audio system

Laser ............................... Semiconductor laser wavelength 780 nm

Power requirement ................................................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption ................................................................. 34 W

Weight .................................................................... 6.7 kg (14.8 Ibs)

Dimensions .................................... 420 (W) x 404 (D)x 132 (H) mm

16-9/16 (W) x 15-15/16 (D) x 5-3/16 (H) in

Operating temperature .............................................. +5°C ~ +35°C

(41°F ~ 95°F)

Operating humidity ......................................................... 5% N 85%

(There should be no condensation of moisture.)

Video characteristics (2 pairs)

Format .............................................................. NTSC specifications

Video output

Level ....................... 1 Vp-p nominal, sync. negative, terminated

Impedance ....................................................... 75 D unbalanced

Jacks ........................................................................... RCA jacks

S VIDEO output

Y output level .............................................................. 1 Vp-p (75 _)

C output level ....................................................... 286 mVp-p (75 D)

Jacks ......................................................................... SVIDEO jacks

Audio characteristics (2 pairs)

Output level

During analog audio output ...................................... 200 mVrms

(1 kHz, 40%)

During digital audio output ....................................... 200 mVrms

(1 khz, -20 dB)

Jacks ....................................................................... Both RCA jacks

Number of channels ......................................................... 2 (Stereo)

Digital Audio Characteristics

Frequency characteristics SN ratio Dynamic range Total harmonic distortion Wow and flutter

4 Hz - 20 kHz

115 dB (EIAJ)

96 dB (EIAJ)

Below 0.0035% Below measurable limit (± 0.001% W.PEAK) (EIAJ)

LD is in compliance with EIAJ.

Other terminals

Control input/output ......................................... Both miniature jacks

VHF adapter output (Video/Audio) ........................... Both RCA jacks

with CD jack

AC-3 RF OUT .................................................................... RCA jack

Accessories

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

Size "AM" (IEC R03) dry cell batteries ........................................... 2

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

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

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

Operating instructions .................................................................... 1

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

NOTE :

The specifications and design of this product are subject to change

without notice, due to improvement.

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CORRECTION

INCORRECT

RF OUT terminal

This terminal is intended for use with Dolby AC-3

components (.1) planned for future release, With this terminal, you will be able to connect an AC-3 RF input of

amplifiers and surround processors, and playback laser

discs formatted with Dolby AC-3 (.2). (.1) Indicated with _ (For hardware)

(*2) Indicated with _ (For software)

• You cannot playback currently available laser discs, laser disc players, AV amplifiers, etc., _'_

with this terminal.

• Do not connect this terminals to the audio input terminal of a normal stereo or AV

AC-3 RF OU_

amplifiers. "_o,,_na,j

CORRECT

_AC-3 RF OUT terminal

This terminal is intended for use with Dolby AC-3 components (.1) planned for future release. With this

terminal, you will be able to connect an AC-3 RF input of amplifiers and surround processors, and playback laser

discs formatted with Dolby AC-3 (.2).

(.1) Indicated with ,t_.,_ (For hardware) (*2) Indicated with _ (For software)

• You cannot playback currently available )aser discs, laser disc players, AV amplifiers, etc.,

with this terminal.

• Do not connect this terminals to the audio input terminal of a normal stereo or AV

amplifiers. Ac-3R_out

Terminal .J

"Dolby', "AC-3" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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