Pioneer XDV-P9 User Manual

6-Disc Multi-DVD Player

Owner’s Manual

XDV-P9

This product conforms to CEMA cord colors.

This product conforms to new cord colors.

[For U.S. and Canadian models]

[Other area models]

ENGLISH

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—
and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against
this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distor-

tion.

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.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

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

Decibel
Level Example

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

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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For U.S. and Canadian Models

About This Product

Video System of a Connected Component

This product is compatible with the NTSC system. When connecting other components
to this product, be sure components are compatible with the same video systems. If it is
not, images will not be correctly reproduced.

Precaution:

• This product is incompatible with the PAL system. Refer to “Video System of a Connected
Component” on page 3 for explanation of other area models video system.

Important

The serial number of this device is located on the bottom of this product. For your own secu­rity and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.

Precaution

After-sales Service for Pioneer Products

Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the product for its
after-sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the
necessary information is not available, please contact the companies listed below:

Please do not ship your product to the companies at the addresses listed below for
repair without advance contact.

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

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PER-

FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH

THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

7 U.S.A.

Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801
800-421-1404

7 CANADA

Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2
[phone]
1-877-283-5901

Contents

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Be sure to read this.

Discs Compatible with this Product ............ 9

Disc Operation ............................................ 10

Dear Customer .............................................. i

For U.S. and Canadian Models .................... ii

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About This Product

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Important

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Precaution

Before Using .......................................... 3

Before Using This Product .......................... 3

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About This Product

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About This Manual

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How to Use This Manual

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To Ensure Safe Driving

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Precaution

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In Case of Trouble

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Preventing the Battery from
Becoming Exhausted

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Changing the Mode Switch Setting

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Condition Memory

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Resetting the Microprocessor

Key Finder .................................................... 7

Using the Remote Controller ........................ 8

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Batteries

Discs Compatible with this Product ............ 9

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Features of This Player

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What the Marks on DVDs Indicate

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Disc Organization

Main Features of This Product .................. 12

Care of Discs and Magazines .................... 13

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Precaution

Loading Discs ............................................ 14

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Loading Discs

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Loading the Magazine

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Removing the Magazine

Basic Operations ................................ 17

Switching Power ON/OFF .......................... 17

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Switching Power ON

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Switching Power OFF

Disc (DVD/Video CD/CD) Playback ........ 19

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Working with the Menu Screen

Chapter and Track Advance/Return ............ 20

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Skipping to the Next Chapter/Track

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Returning to the Previous
Chapter/Track

Specifying Title/Chapter/Track

(Direct Search) .................................... 21

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Specifying Title

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Specifying Chapter

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Specifying Track

Disc Fast Forward/Reverse ........................ 22

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Fast Forward

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Fast Reverse

Changing Discs .......................................... 23

Stopping Playback ...................................... 23

Playback Variations ............................ 24

Still, Frame-by-Frame and

Slow Motion Playback ........................ 24

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Still Playback

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Frame-by-Frame Playback

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Slow Motion Playback
Changing Audio Language

during Playback (Multi-Audio) .......... 26

Changing Audio Output

during Playback .................................. 26

Changing the Subtitle Language

during Playback (Multi-Subtitle) ........ 27

Changing the Viewing Angle

during Playback (Multi-Angle) .......... 28

Operating with

Information Displays .................... 29

Calling up Information Displays ................ 29

Operating with the Information

Display 1 of a DVD ............................ 30

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Searching for a Desired Scene,

Starting Playback from a

Specified Time

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Selecting Audio, Subtitle and Angle
Operating with the Information

Display 2 of a DVD ............................ 32

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Switching Discs

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Selecting Repeat Range

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Selecting the Picture Mode

Operating with the Information

Display 1 of a Video CD .................... 33

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Searching for a Desired Scene,
Starting Playback from a
Specified Time

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Selecting Repeat Range

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Selecting Audio Output

Operating with the Information

Display 2 of a Video CD .................... 36

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Switching Discs

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Selecting the Picture Mode

Operating with the Information

Display 1 of a CD ................................ 37

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Searching for a Desired Track

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Selecting Repeat Range

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Setting Random Play

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Setting Scan Play

Operating with the Information

Display 2 of a CD ................................ 39

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Switching Discs

Changing Initial Settings .................... 40

Calling up the SET UP MENU .................. 40

Setting the Subtitle

(SUBTITLE LANG.) .......................... 41

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Setting Subtitles and Assist
Subtitles ON/OFF

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Setting the Subtitle Language

Setting the Audio Language

(AUDIO LANG.) ................................ 43

Setting the Menu Language

(MENU LANG.) .................................. 44

Setting the Parental Lock (PARENTAL) .... 44

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Setting the Code Number and Level

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Changing the Level

Setting Aspect Ratio (TV ASPECT) .......... 47

Setting for Digital Output

(DIGITAL OUTPUT) .......................... 48

Setting Digital and Analog Audio Output

(OUT SELECTION) ............................ 49

Setting Angle Selection Mark Display

(ANGLE) ............................................ 50

Others .................................................... 51

The Remote Control Operation

Mode Switch ........................................ 51

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Using it as a Multi-Channel AV
Master Unit Remote Control

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Using it as a Navigation System
Remote Control

Operating with the Head Unit .................... 53

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Switching Power ON

ITS Playback .............................................. 54

Troubleshooting .......................................... 55

If You Forget Your Code Number .............. 59

Error Message ............................................ 59

Language Code Chart ................................ 60

Terms .......................................................... 61

Installation ............................................ 63

Connecting the Units .................................. 63

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Connecting the Power Cord

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Connection Diagram

Transportation of Multi-DVD Player ........ 71

Installation .................................................. 72

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MODE Switch Setting

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Installing the DVD Player Unit

Installing the Remote Control Unit ............ 75

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Fitting the Remote Control Unit

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Installation Using the Mounting

Base

Installing the Remote Sensor ...................... 76

Appendix .............................................. 77

Index .......................................................... 77

Specifications .............................................. 78

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Before Using This Product

About This Product

[For European models]

Video System of a Connected Component [For models except U.S. and Canadian models]

This product is NTSC/PAL system compatible. When connecting other components to
this product, be sure components are compatible with the same video systems. If it is not,
images will not be correctly reproduced.

About This Manual

This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and
operation. All are designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory.
This owner’s manual is intended to help you benefit fully from their potential and to maxi-
mize your listening enjoyment.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by read­ing through the manual before you begin using this product. It is especially important that
you read and observe the “Precaution”.

How to Use This Manual

This manual is divided into the sections shown below.

There is an index at the edge of each page in this manual.
Each section’s heading is printed vertically at the top of the left hand page. Each section’s
heading is also printed vertically at the edge of the right hand page, together with indications
of the discs the explanations apply to.
Please use these handy headings and indications when searching for information.

Explanations of operations you should perform before
using this product.

Explanations of basic audio, video and other operations.

Explanations of how to enjoy various playback modes.

Explanations of how to operate this product using
Information Displays.

Explanations of how to use this product’s SET UP
MENU.

Before Using:

Basic Operations:

Playback Variations:

Operating with Information
Displays:

Changing Initial Settings:

• This product complies with the EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking
Directive (93/68/EEC).

Before Using

Before Using

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Before Using

To Ensure Safe Driving

WARNING

• To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, this
product is not for use with a video screen that is visible to the driver.

• In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle
even by persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply,
they must be obeyed.

This product detects whether your car’s parking brake is engaged or not, and prevents you
from watching a DVD or Video CD on the display connected to Front Video Output while
driving.

Example: When you attempt to watch a DVD (the screen is black.)

When you park your car in a safe place and apply the parking brake, the picture appears on
the screen.

When Using a Display connected to Rear Video Output

This product’s Rear video output is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the
Rear seats to watch the DVD or Video CD.

WARNING

• NEVER install the display in a location that enables the Driver to watch the DVD
or Video CD while Driving.

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Precaution

• A “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” label is affixed to the bottom of the player. [For
European models]

• Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.

• Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to be audible.

• Protect the product from moisture.

• If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro-

grammed.

In Case of Trouble

Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer
Service Station.

Preventing the Battery from Becoming Exhausted

When using this product, be sure your car engine is running. If you use this product when
your engine is not running, the battery will become exhausted.

Changing the Mode Switch Setting

Use a pen tip or other pointed instrument to select the correct setting of the Mode switch on
the rear of this unit for the component you are using it with. After changing the setting, be
sure to press the RESET button. (See page 6.)

(1) When using this product with a Pioneer compo-

nent featuring an IP-BUS input

• Select the IP-BUS mode.

(2) When using this product with a Pioneer compo-

nent that does not feature an IP-BUS input, or
another company’s product

• Select the STAND ALONE mode.

Before Using

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

IP-BUS

STAND
ALONE

Condition Memory

This function memorizes audio language, subtitle language and picture mode settings made
during disc playback for up to 30 discs. Without any special operations, the final setting
details during playback of a disc are memorized. The next time a disc is played, the previous
settings are automatically applied.

Note:

• With some discs, audio language and subtitle language are automatically specified, in which
case condition memory does not function.

• When the number of discs exceeds 30, settings for the latest disc replace those for the least
recent disc.

Resetting the Microprocessor

Pressing the RESET button lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings without
changing SET UP MENU settings, Condition Memory and other memory settings.
Press the RESET button in the following cases.

• After changing the setting of the Mode switch on the rear of the unit.

• When this unit fails to operate correctly.

• When strange (incorrect) messages appear on the display.

Resetting

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Press the RESET button.

Use a pen tip or other pointed instrument.

Note:

• After completing connections or when you want to erase all memorized settings or return the
unit to its initial (factory) settings, switch your engine ON or set the ignition switch to ACC
ON before pressing the RESET button.

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Before Using

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Before Using

Key Finder

The remote control and remote sensor are sold separately, although they may be pro­vided with this product in certain areas.

q Joystick/ENTER button
w Small joystick/STOP (7) button
e SOURCE button (For AV Master Unit)
r TOP MENU button
t VOLUME (For AV Master Unit)
y MENU button
u DISPLAY button
i ANGLE button
o FORWARD (¡) button
!0 STEP (e)/(E) buttons

!1 PLAY/PAUSE (6) button
!2 REVERSE (1) button
!3 SUBTITLE button
!4 AUDIO button
!5 RETURN button
!6 Remote control operation mode switch
!7 POWER button
!8 Number buttons
!9 CLEAR button

Using the Remote Controller

This product is equipped with a remote controller for convenient operation.

• Point the controller in the direction of the signal reception on the color display
(sold separately) to operate.

• When the controller is not in use, attach it firmly to the provided mounting base.

Precaution:

• Do not store the remote controller in high temperatures or direct sunlight.

• The controller may not function properly in direct sunlight.

• Do not let the remote controller fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the

brake or accelerator pedal.

Batteries

• Remove the cover on the back of the remote controller and insert the
batteries with the (+) and (–) poles pointing in the proper direction.

Precaution:

• Use only UM-4, AAA or IEC LR03 1.5 V batteries.

• Remove the batteries if the remote controller is not to be used for a month or longer.

• Do not attempt to recharge the batteries supplied with remote control.

• Do not mix new and used batteries.

• In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote controller completely clean and install new

batteries.

• We recommended using alkaline batteries as replacements.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environ-

mental public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

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Before Using

Discs Compatible with this Product

Features of This Player

Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD Formats

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

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

Note:

• With some DVD-Video discs, you may not be able to use certain functions.

• Playback of some DVD-Video discs may not be possible.

• Playback of CD-TEXT discs is possible, but display of titles and other information is not pos-

sible.

• CD-Extra discs can be played back as music CDs.

• With Super Audio CDs, playback of a hybrid disc’s CD layer only is possible.

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Before Using

Disc types and logos Diameter/Playable sides Playback time

DVD VIDEO Digital audio/Digital video (MPEG 2)
12 cm (5 in.)/single-sided 1 layer 133 min.

2 layer 242 min.

12 cm (5 in.)/double-sided 1 layer 266 min.

2 layer 484 min.

DVD VIDEO Digital audio/Digital video (MPEG 2)
8 cm (3 in.)/single-sided 1 layer 41 min.

2 layer 75 min.

8 cm (3 in.)/double-sided 1 layer 82 min.

2 layer 150 min.

VIDEO CD Digital audio/Digital video (MPEG 1)
12 cm (5 in.)/single-sided Max. 74 minutes

VIDEO CD single Digital audio/Digital video (MPEG 1)
8 cm (3 in.)/single-sided Max. 20 minutes

CD Digital audio
12 cm (5 in.)/single-sided Max. 74 minutes

CD single Digital audio
8 cm (3 in.)/single-sided Max. 20 minutes

DVD VIDEO

CD

VIDEO CD

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Before Using

Precaution:

• Playback of DVD-Audio, DVD-R and CD-ROM discs is not possible. This player can only

playback discs bearing the marks shown on page 9.

• Use the optional 8 cm (3 in.) disc tray to play 8 cm (3 in.) discs. Never use a commercially

available 8 cm adapter as this will damage the player.

• DVDs that have incompatible region numbers (see page 62) cannot be played on this

player. The region number of the player can be found on the rear panel.
The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers.

• Normal playback of CD-R discs other than those recorded with a music CD recorder may not

be possible.

• Playback of music CD-R discs, even those recorded with a music CD recorder, may not be

possible with this product due to disc characteristics or scratches or dirt on the disc. Dirt or
condensation on the lens inside this product may also prevent playback.

• Titles and other text information recorded on a CD-R disc may not be displayed by this prod-

uct.

• Read the precautions with the CD-R discs before using.

What the Marks on DVDs Indicate

The marks below can be found on DVD disc labels and packages. They indicate the type of
images and audio recorded on the disc, and the functions you can use.

Mark Meaning

Indicates the number of audio systems.

Indicates the number of subtitle languages.

Indicates the number of viewing angles.

Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio: screen width-to-height ratio) type.

Indicates the number of the region where playback is possible.

7 Disc Operation

With some DVDs, depending on the intentions of the disc’s producer, certain operations
may be prohibited. Also, with discs enabling menu operation and two-way operation dur­ing playback, the way titles and chapters are organized may prevent certain operations
such as Repeat play.
If this happens with this player, the prohibited mark “”is displayed.
The prohibited mark “”may not appear on some discs.

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Disc Organization

DVD

On DVD-Video discs, the contents are divided into titles which are in turn divided
into chapters.
With video material, a single work (movie etc.) usually corresponds to a single title,
with different scenes corresponding to separate chapters. With karaoke discs, one
song corresponds to one title.
However, some discs are not organized like this, so bear this in mind when using the
Search function.

Video CD and CD

On CDs and Video CDs, the contents are divided into tracks. One track usually corre­sponds to one song. On some discs, tracks may also feature an index.
With Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), you can use a menu to perform
playback operations. It may not be possible to use functions such as Repeat and
Search.

Track 1 Track 2

Video CD

Track 3 Track 4

Track 1 Track 2CDTrack 3 Track 4 Track 5

Tit l e 1

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Tit l e 2

DVD

Before Using

Main Features of This Product

You can play back DVDs, Video CDs (PBC compatibility) and CDs.

You can enjoy different kinds of repeat play.

You can view still images or playback of one frame at a
time.

Slow motion playback is possible.

Switching between Wide screen, Letter box and Panscan
display is possible.

You can switch among these three modes for the best pic­ture quality when watching a movie or an animation
movie.

You can switch between multiple audio systems recorded
on a DVD as desired.

You can switch between multiple subtitle languages
recorded on a DVD as desired.

You can switch between multiple viewing angles of a
scene recorded on a DVD as desired.

You can play back Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback
Control).

You can use this to prevent your children viewing violent
or adult oriented scenes.

When using this product with a Pioneer Multi-Channel
AV Master Unit, you can enjoy the atmosphere and
excitement provided by DVD movie and music software
featuring 5.1 channel recordings.

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* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.
© 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

**“DTS” is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Before Using

Repeat Play

Still Image &
Frame-By-Frame Playback

Slow Motion Playback

Multi-Aspect

Cinema/Animation/Standard
Mode Switching

Multi-Audio

Multi-Subtitle

Multi-Angle

Video CDs featuring PBC
Compatibility

Parental Lock

Dolby Digital*/DTS**
Compatibility (When combin­ing the product with a Pioneer
Multi-Channel AV Master Unit
such as the AVM-P9000R or
AVM-P9000)

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Before Using

Care of Discs and Magazines

Precaution

• This product is designed for use with conven­tional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped
discs are not recommended for this product.

• Check all discs before playing and discard cracked, scratched or warped discs.

• Wipe dirty or damp discs outward from the cen­ter with a soft cloth.

• Avoid touching the recorded (iridescent) surface when han­dling discs.

• Store discs in their cases when not in use.

• Keep discs out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.

• Do not affix labels or apply chemicals to discs.

• Condensation may collect inside the player when using the heater in cold weather,
interfering with playback. Turn it off for an hour or so and wipe damp discs with a
soft cloth.

• Road shocks may interrupt disc playback.

• Be sure to use DVD compatible magazines and trays with this product.

• If you need more magazines, please ask your nearest dealer for magazine JD-612V.

• Do not put the magazine in a place where it will be exposed to high temperatures
or direct sunlight.

• Do not disassemble the magazine.

• Take care not to drop the magazine or knock it against anything.

• Do not use cracked or warped trays.

• Never insert anything other than discs. Do not attach a label or tape to a disc.

• The use of benzine, thinner, insecticide, or other volatile chemicals may damage
the magazine surface.

• Attach the supplied label in the specified position. Attaching the label in an incor­rect place or attaching more than one label will cause malfunction.

Label

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Before Using

Loading Discs

Loading discs in the magazine and loading the magazine in the unit.

Loading Discs

You can load up to six discs in the magazine. Refer to page 9 to confirm the type of disc you
can use with this unit.

While pressing the LOCK button, pull out the tray.

Load a disc.

Load with the recorded side (the iridescent side) facing down.
With double-sided discs, load with the side you want to watch facing down.

Replace the tray.

When Using 8 cm (3-inch) Discs

Do not use an 8 cm disc adapter. If it is used, the player may fail. To load an 8 cm disc, you
need a special 8 cm disc tray (Part No. CXB5931). Ask your Pioneer Service Center about it.

While pressing the LOCK button, pull out the tray.

Gently pull out the tray to the left to remove it.

Align the tray with the grooves on the left and right, and push in until you hear a

click.

Secure the disc with the black and white levers

Replace the tray.

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• Be sure to remove the disc before changing a disc tray.

• If the tray is not aligned with the right and left grooves, it cannot be pushed to the end. Do not
bend or force the tray.

• Always load 6 trays in a magazine to prevent loss or warping of trays.

LOCK button

12 cm disc
tray

8 cm disc tray

Black and white levers

8 cm disc

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Before Using

Load in the direction
indicated by the arrow.

Loading the Magazine

Slide the OPEN lever to the right.

The front door opens.

Load the magazine in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Close the front door.

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Removing the Magazine

Slide the OPEN lever to the right.

The front door opens.

Press the EJECT button.

Remove the magazine.

Close the front door.

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Before Using

• Do not put your fingers in the magazine tray as this may lead to incorrect operation and damage
to the player.

• If the label on the magazine is coming off or wrinkled up, it may damage the eject mechanism,
and in some cases, the magazine may not be ejected. Therefore, remove a damaged label com­pletely before use.

• Be sure the front door is closed except when loading or removing a magazine. Playback is not
possible if the front door is left open. Dust or dirt entering the magazine may result in damage to
the unit.

EJECT button

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Switching Power ON/OFF

Switching Power ON

When Using the IP-BUS Mode

Operate after confirming the Operation mode switch is set to DVD (or AVM). (See page 7.)

Press the SOURCE button.

Press repeatedly until DVD is selected, and the disc starts play­ing.

With a head unit other than a Multi-Channel AV Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R, AVM­P9000), operation with this remote control is not possible. For details, refer to the
“Function Compatibility Chart”. (See page 53.)

When Using the STAND ALONE Mode

Operate after confirming the Operation mode switch is set to DVD. (See page 7.)

Switch the display image source to this product.

For details, refer to the connected unit’s manual.

Press the POWER button on the side of
the remote control.

Power to this product switches ON and a disc starts play­ing. The remote sensor indicator lights.

Note:

• When you have reloaded the magazine, playback starts from the first disc.

• If you were previously playing a DVD, playback of that disc resumes from where you left
off.

• If power to this product is switched ON/OFF with the POWER button, playback does not
resume from where you left off.

• Playback cannot resume from where you left off until information on all of the discs has been
read.

• With some discs, a menu may be displayed. (See page 19.)

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Basic Operations

Basic Operations

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Basic Operations

VD

V

V

ideo
CD

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Switching Power OFF

When Using the IP-BUS Mode

Press the SOURCE button for 1 second.

Power to the Multi-Channel AV Master Unit switches OFF.

When Using the STAND ALONE Mode

Press the POWER button on the side of the
remote control.

Power to this product switches OFF. The remote sensor indicator
goes out.

When using a rear display in the IP-BUS Mode

• Even if the source selected with the head unit is not DVD, if you switch power to this
product ON with the POWER button, you can watch the DVD picture from this product
on the rear display.

• Regardless of whether the head unit is switched ON/OFF, you can switch power to this
product ON/OFF.

Precautions concerning the IP-BUS Mode

• When you have switched power to this product ON by pressing the POWER button, be
sure not to forget to switch power to this product OFF. If you switch power to this prod­uct OFF after switching to DVD video display, the display shows that power to this
product has been switched OFF.

• When you eject a source disc (CD or MD) selected with the head unit, power to the
head unit switches OFF. Depending on the connection method, the picture on the rear
display may disappear.

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Disc (DVD/Video CD/CD) Playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button.

The playback mark ( ) is displayed for 4 seconds and the disc
starts playing.

Note:

• Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button when a disc is playing, pauses playback.

• If the last disc played was a DVD, playback starts from the point on that disc where you
stopped play previously. With some discs, a menu may be displayed and playback may not be
possible from where you left off previously. (See the next item.)

Working with the Menu Screen

When DVDs offering menu or Video CDs featuring the PBC (Playback Control) function
start playing, a menu is displayed.

With DVDs

Use the joystick to select the desired
MENU option.

Press the ENTER button.

Playback starts from the selected menu option.

7 To Display the Menu

You can display the menu by pressing the MENU button or TOP MENU button while a
disc is playing. Pressing either of these buttons again lets you start playback from the
location selected from the menu. For details, refer to the instructions provided with the
disc.

Note:

• The way to display the menu differs depending on the disc.

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With Video CDs

Press the number buttons to select a desired
menu option.

Playback starts from the selected menu option.
Operation with the joystick is not possible.

7 To Display the Menu

You can display the menu by pressing the RETURN button while PBC playback. For
details, refer to the instructions provided with the disc.

Note:

• When menu are two or more pages long, move the small joystick left/right (PREV

4/NEXT ¢) to switch between displays.

• To play a disc without using a menu (without PBC playback), when the disc is stopped press
the appropriate number button to select the desired track. To return to PBC playback, stop
playback and press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button.

Chapter and Track Advance/Return

Skipping to the Next Chapter/Track

During play, move the small joystick to the
right (NEXT ¢) .

Chapter/track numbers are displayed for 4 seconds and you
advance to the next chapter/track.

Returning to the Previous Chapter/Track

During play, move the small joystick to the
left (PREV 4).

Chapter/track numbers are displayed for 4 seconds and you return
to the beginning of the current chapter/track.
Moving the small joystick to the left (PREV 4) twice in suc­cession takes you to the beginning of the chapter/track before the
current chapter/track.

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Specifying Title/Chapter/Track (Direct Search)

Specifying Title

Press the number button corresponding to a
desired title number when the disc is stopped.

Title number is displayed for 4 seconds and playback starts from
the selected title.

To select 3, press button 3.
To select 10, press buttons +10 and 0 in order.
To select 23, press buttons +10, +10 and 3 in order.

Specifying Chapter

Press the number button corresponding to a
desired chapter number during playback.

Chapter number is displayed for 4 seconds and playback starts
from the selected chapter.

To select 3, press button 3.
To select 10, press buttons +10 and 0 in order.
To select 23, press buttons +10, +10 and 3 in order.

Specifying Track

Press the number button corresponding to a
desired track number.

Track number is displayed for 4 seconds and playback starts from
the selected track.

To select 3, press button 3.
To select 10, press buttons +10 and 0 in order.
To select 23, press buttons +10, +10 and 3 in order.

Note:

• With some discs, the prohibited mark “ ” may be displayed and operation may not be pos­sible.

• With Video CD, Direct Search is not possible during PBC playback.

Basic Operations

Disc Fast Forward/Reverse

Fast Forward

During play, continue pressing the FOR­WARD (¡) button.

The fast forward mark ( ) is displayed while pressing
the button and disc fast forward is performed.

Release the FORWARD (¡) button at the point you want
to watch/listen.

Playback resumes from that point.

Note:

• If you continue pressing the FORWARD (¡) button for 5 seconds, the color of the fast for-

ward mark () changes from blue to yellow. When this happens, fast forward continues
even if you release the FORWARD (¡) button. To resume playback at a desired point, press
the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button.

• If you fast forward to the end of a CD, fast forward continues from the beginning of the disc.

• Fast forward may not be possible at certain locations on some discs. If this happens, normal
playback automatically resumes.

Fast Reverse

During play, continue pressing the
REVERSE (1) button.

The fast reverse mark ( ) is displayed while pressing
the button and disc fast reverse is performed.

Release the REVERSE (1) button at the point you want to
watch/listen.

Playback resumes from that point.

Note:

• If you continue pressing the REVERSE (1) button for 5 seconds, the color of the fast
reverse mark () changes from blue to yellow. When this happens, fast reverse continues
even if you release the REVERSE (1) button. To resume playback at a desired point, press
the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button.

• If you fast reverse to the beginning of a CD, normal playback resumes.

• Fast reverse may not be possible at certain locations on some discs. If this happens, normal
playback automatically resumes.

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Changing Discs

Move the small joystick up/down (DISC +/
DISC –).

Disc numbers are displayed for 4 seconds and the previous or
next disc in the magazine is selected. Repeat the operation to
select the desired disc.

Note:

• Empty disc trays are skipped during disc selection.

• After a desired disc is selected, it automatically starts playing.

Stopping Playback

Press the STOP (7) button.

Note:

• When you stop DVD or Video CD playback (during PBC playback only) by pressing the

STOP (7) button, that location on the disc is memorized enabling playback from that point
when you play the disc again.

• The playback stop point on a disc is erased from memory if you change the disc, remove the
magazine or switch power to this product ON/OFF with the POWER button.

Basic Operations

Still, Frame-by-Frame and Slow Motion Playback

Still Playback

This lets you pause playback and view a still picture.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button during
playback.

The still mark ( ) is displayed for 4 seconds and playback is
paused letting you view a still image.

• To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button once more.

Frame-by-Frame Playback

This lets you move ahead or back one frame at a time during playback. Reverse Frame-by­Frame playback is not possible with Video CDs.

Press the STEP (E) or STEP (e) button.

Each time you press the STEP (E) button, you move ahead one
frame.
Each time you press the STEP (e) button, you move back a
number of frames.

• To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button.

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Slow Motion Playback

This lets you slow down playback speed. Reverse Slow Motion playback is not possible with
Video CDs.

Press the STEP (e) or STEP (E) button
for 1 second during playback.

The slow playback mark ( ) or ( ) is displayed, forward or
reverse Slow Motion playback begins.

• To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button.

• During forward Slow Motion playback, you can adjust playback speed by pressing the STEP
(E) or STEP (e) button. Each time you press it the speed changes in 4 steps in the fol­lowing order:

1/16 Ô 1/8 Ô 1/4 Ô 1/2

Note:

• There is no sound during Still, Frame-by-Frame or Slow Motion playback.

• Depending on the disc and the playback location on the disc, the prohibited mark “ ” may
be displayed indicating that Still, Frame-by-Frame and Slow Motion playback are not possi­ble.

• With some discs, images may be unclear during Frame-by-Frame and Slow Motion playback.

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Changing Audio Language during Playback (Multi-Audio)

DVDs can provide audio playback with different languages and different systems (Dolby
Digital, DTS etc.). With DVDs featuring multi-audio recordings, you can switch between lan­guages/audio systems during playback.

Press the AUDIO button during play­back.

The audio selection mark ( ) is displayed.

Press the AUDIO button while the audio selection mark is
displayed.

The audio changes each time you press the AUDIO button.

Note:

• This function only operates with DVDs featuring multi-audio recordings.

• The number in the “ ” mark on a DVD’s package indicates the number of recorded lan­guages/audio systems.

• With some DVDs, switching between languages/audio systems may only be possible using a
menu display.

• You can also switch between languages/audio systems using the SET UP MENU. For details,
refer to “Setting the Audio Language” on page 43.

• Only digital output of DTS audio is possible. If this product’s optical digital outputs are not
connected, DTS audio will not be output, so select an audio setting other than DTS.

• While the audio selection mark is displayed, you can also switch to a desired audio language
number using the number buttons.

• Display indications such as “2” and “5.1ch” indicate the audio system recorded on the
DVD. Depending on the setting, playback may not be with the same audio system as that
indicated.

Changing Audio Output during Playback

You can switch between stereo and monaural output.

Press the AUDIO button during play­back.

The audio output selection mark ( ) is displayed.

Press the AUDIO button while the audio output selection
mark is displayed.

The audio output setting changes each time you press the AUDIO button in the fol­lowing order:
L+R (Stereo) = L (Left) = R (Right) = L+R (Stereo)

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Changing the Subtitle Language during Playback (Multi-Subtitle)

With DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languages
during playback.

Press the SUBTITLE button during play­back.

The subtitle selection mark ( ) is displayed.

Press the SUBTITLE button while the subtitle selection
mark is displayed.

The subtitle language changes each time you press the SUBTITLE button.

Note:

• This function only operates with DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings.

• The number in the “ ” mark on a DVD’s package indicates the number of recorded subti­tle languages.

• With some DVDs, switching between subtitle languages may only be possible using a menu
display.

• You can also switch between subtitle languages using the SET UP MENU. For details, refer
to “Setting the Subtitle” on page 41.

• While the subtitle selection mark is displayed, you can also switch to a desired subtitle lan­guage number using the number buttons. At this time, you can also switch subtitle display
OFF by pressing the CLEAR button.

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Changing the Viewing Angle during Playback

(Multi-Angle)

With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot from multiple angles) recordings, you can
switch among viewing angles during playback.

7 About Scenes that Let You Change the Viewing Angle

During playback of a scene shot from multiple angles on this product, the angle selection
mark ( ) is displayed in the bottom right of the screen.
Switch angle selection mark display ON/OFF using the SET UP MENU. For details, refer
to “Setting Angle Selection Mark Display” on page 50.

Press the ANGLE button during play­back of a scene shot from multiple
angles.

The angle selection mark ( ) and angle number ( )
are displayed.

Press the ANGLE button while the angle selection mark and
angle number are displayed.

The angle changes each time you press the ANGLE button.

Note:

• This function only operates with DVDs featuring multi-angle recordings.

•The “” mark on a DVD’s package indicates it features multi-angle scenes. The number in
the “ ” mark indicates the number of angles from which scenes were shot.

• You cannot switch angles during Slow Motion playback.

• If you press the ANGLE button during fast forward/fast reverse or pause, fast forward/fast
reverse or pause is canceled and normal playback resumes but the viewing angle does not
change.

• While the angle selection mark and angle number are displayed, you can also switch to a
desired angle number using the number buttons.

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Press the DISPLAY button.

Each time you press the button the dis­play changes as follows:

Information display 1 = Information
display 2 = Display OFF =
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Calling up Information Displays

Information displays let you easily perform a wide range of disc operations. These include
starting playback from a specified title, chapter or time, selecting the picture mode, setting
the range of Repeat play, changing discs, and switching between different audio and subtitle
settings.

Information display 1 (e.g. DVD)

Information display 2 (e.g. DVD)

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Note:

• For CDs there is no Display OFF setting.

• You can perform disc switching as well as title, chapter and time settings with either the
information display 1 or 2.
This manual explains how to use the information display 2 to display all the discs loaded in
the magazine for disc switching, and how to use the information display 1 to perform title,
chapter and time settings.

• Pressing the DISPLAY button during fast forward/reverse returns you to normal playback.

7 Concerning Information Display 2

When information cannot be read directly after loading a magazine or at some other time,
indications of the type of disc that cannot be read are not displayed.

Operating with the Information Display 1 of a DVD

This display lets you switch discs for playback, use the Search function to specify a title or
chapter to search for a desired scene, use the Time Search function to specify a time to
search for a desired scene, select the desired audio and subtitle language, and select the
angle.

• Displaying all the discs loaded in the magazine for disc selection is explained using the informa­tion display 2.

Searching for a Desired Scene, Starting Playback from a Specified Time

You can use the Search function to search for a desired scene by specifying a title or chapter,
and the Time Search function to specify the time on a disc at which play starts.

Move the joystick left/right to select a
desired option.

The selected option is indicated in blue.

Press the number buttons to input the
desired number.

For Titles and Chapters

To select 3, press button 3.
To select 10, press buttons 1 and 0 in order.
To select 23, press buttons 2 and 3 in order.

• To jump 10 titles or chapters ahead of the selected one, press the +10 button.

For Time (Time Search)

To select 21 minutes 43 seconds, press buttons 2, 1, 4 and 3 in order.
To select 1 hour 11 minutes, convert the time into 71 minutes 00 seconds and press buttons
7, 1, 0 and 0 in order.

• To jump 10 seconds ahead of the selected time, press the +10 button.

Note:

• Pressing the CLEAR button cancels the input number.

• You can also select titles and chapters by moving the joystick up/down.

While the input number is displayed, press the ENTER button.

This starts playback from the selected scene.

Note:

• With discs featuring a menu, you can also press the MENU button or TOP MENU button and
then make selections from the displayed menu.

• With some discs, the prohibited mark “ ” may be displayed, indicating that titles, chapters
and time cannot be specified.

• Chapter Search and Time Search are not possible when disc playback has been stopped.

7 Direct Search

Even without using an information display you can start playback from a specified title or
chapter. For details, see page 21.

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Selecting Audio, Subtitle and Angle

You can perform Audio (language, stereo, audio type as Dolby Digital etc.), Subtitle lan­guage and Angle selection.

Move the joystick left/right to select a
desired option.

The selected option is indicated in blue.

Move the joystick up/down to switch to the
desired setting.

This switches you to the selected setting.

For Audio

Selection options switch as follows:
Audio 1 Ô Audio 2 Ô Audio 3 Ô Audio 1

For Subtitles

Selection options switch as follows:
Subtitles 1 Ô Subtitles 2 Ô Subtitles OFF Ô Subtitles 1

For Angle

Selection options switch as follows:
Angle 1 Ô Angle 2 Ô Angle 3 Ô Angle 1

Note:

• The number of switching options depends on how many options are recorded on the DVD.

• You can switch Audio, Subtitle and Angle during playback using the respective buttons. For
details, refer to “Playback Variations” on page 24.

• You can also switch settings by inputting numbers with the number buttons.

• Display indications such as “2” and “5.1ch” indicate the audio system recorded on the
DVD. Depending on the setting, playback may not be with the same audio system as that
indicated.

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Operating with the Information Display 2 of a DVD

In addition to the Search and Time Search functions of the information display 1, this display
lets you switch the disc for playback, select the range for Repeat play, and select the Picture
mode.

Switching Discs

You can switch discs while confirming disc type. The selected disc is indicated by an arrow.

Move the joystick left/right to select the
Disc option.

The Disc option is indicated in blue.

Move the joystick up/down to select the
desired disc.

Press the ENTER button.

The selected disc starts playing.

Note:

• You can also switch discs by pressing a number button.

Selecting Repeat Range

You can choose between Repeat play of a disc, title or chapter.

Move the joystick left/right to select the
Repeat range option.

The Repeat range option is indicated in blue.

Move the joystick up/down to switch to the
desired setting.

This switches you to the selected setting.
Disc Ô Title Ô Chapter Ô Disc

• When you select Disc, playback of the entire disc is repeated. When you select Title or
Chapter, playback of that title or chapter only is repeated.

Note:

• When the Repeat play of a DVD disc is selected, play stops and depending on the disc a
menu is displayed upon completion of play of an entire disc once through.

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Selecting the Picture Mode

You can select between Standard, Animation and Cinema modes.
Compared to Standard mode, Animation provides a picture with beautifully clear colors and
the Cinema mode assures images with well defined black/white contrast.

Move the joystick left/right to select the
Picture mode option.

The Picture mode option is indicated in blue.

Move the joystick up/down to switch to the
desired setting.

This switches you to the selected setting.
Standard Ô Animation Ô Cinema Ô Standard

Note:

• Images may not be clear with some software and some displays.

Operating with the Information Display 1 of a Video CD

This display lets you switch discs for playback, use the Search function to specify a track to
search for desired scenes, use the Time Search function to specify a time to search for a
desired scene, switch audio output, and select the range for Repeat play. During playback of
Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), “Play Back Control:ON” is displayed. During
such playback, Search and Time Search functions cannot be used nor can you select the
range for Repeat play.

• Displaying all the discs loaded in the magazine for disc selection is explained using the informa-

tion display 2.

Searching for a Desired Scene, Starting Playback from a Specified Time

You can use the Search function to search for a desired scene by specifying a track, and the
Time Search function to specify the time on a disc at which play starts.

Move the joystick left/right to select a
desired option.

The selected option is indicated in blue.

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Track Time

Press the number buttons to input the desired number.

For Tracks

To select 3, press button 3.
To select 10, press buttons 1 and 0 in order.
To select 23, press buttons 2 and 3 in order.

• To jump 10 tracks ahead of the selected one, press the +10 button.

For Time (Time Search)

To select 21 minutes 43 seconds, press buttons 2, 1, 4 and 3 in order.
To select 1 hour 11 minutes, convert the time into 71 minutes 00 seconds and press but­tons 7, 1, 0 and 0 in order.

• To jump 10 seconds ahead of the selected time, press the +10 button.

Note:

• Pressing the CLEAR button cancels the input number.

• You can also select tracks by moving the joystick up/down.

While the input number is displayed, press the ENTER button.

This starts playback from the selected scene.

Note:

• Time Search is not possible while the disc is stopped.

7 Direct Search

Even without using an information display you can start playback of a desired track. For
details, see page 21.

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Selecting Repeat Range

You can choose between Repeat play of a disc or a track.

Move the joystick left/right to select the
Repeat range option.

The Repeat range option is indicated in blue.

Move the joystick up/down to switch to the
desired setting.

This switches you to the selected setting.
Disc Ô Track

• When you select Disc, playback of the entire disc is repeated. When you select Track, play­back of that track only is repeated.

Selecting Audio Output

You can select between stereo and monaural audio output.

Move the joystick left/right to select the
Audio option.

The Audio option is indicated in blue.

Move the joystick up/down to switch to the
desired setting.

This switches you to the selected setting.
L+R (Stereo) Ô L (Left) Ô R (Right) Ô
L+R (Stereo)

• When you select Stereo, audio is output through both left and right channels. When you
select Left or Right, audio is output from that channel only.

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Operating with the Information Display 2 of a Video CD

In addition to the Search and Time Search functions of the information display 1, this display
lets you switch the disc for playback and select the Picture mode. During playback of Video
CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), “Play Back Control:ON” is displayed. During such
playback, both Search and Time Search functions cannot be used.

Switching Discs

You can switch discs while confirming disc type. The selected disc is indicated by an arrow.

Move the joystick left/right to select the
Disc option.

The Disc option is indicated in blue.

Move the joystick up/down to switch to a
desired disc.

Press the ENTER button.

The selected disc starts playing.

Note:

• You can also switch discs by pressing a number button.

Selecting the Picture Mode

You can select between Standard, Animation and Cinema modes.
Compared to Standard mode, Animation provides a picture with beautifully clear colors and
the Cinema mode assures images with well defined black/white contrast.

Move the joystick left/right to select the
Picture mode option.

The Picture mode option is indicated in blue.

Move the joystick up/down to switch to the
desired setting.

This switches you to the selected setting.
Standard Ô Animation Ô Cinema Ô Standard

Note:

• Images may not be clear with some software and some displays.

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Operating with the Information Display 1 of a CD

This display lets you switch discs for playback, use the Search function to specify a track to
search for desired track, select the range for Repeat play, and switch Random play and Scan
play ON/OFF.

• Displaying all the discs loaded in the magazine for disc selection is explained using the informa­tion display 2.

Searching for a Desired Track

You can use the Search function to specify a track to search for a desired track.

Move the joystick left/right to select the
Track option.

The Track option is indicated in blue.

Press the number buttons to input the
desired track number.

To select 3, press button 3.
To select 10, press buttons 1 and 0 in order.
To select 23, press buttons 2 and 3 in order.

• To jump 10 tracks ahead of the selected one, press the +10 button.

Note:

• Pressing the CLEAR button cancels the input number.

• You can also select tracks by moving the joystick up/down.

While the input number is displayed, press the ENTER button.

Play of the selected track starts.

Selecting Repeat Range

You can choose between Repeat play of a disc or a track.

Move the joystick left/right to select the
Repeat range option.

The Repeat range option is indicated in blue.

Move the joystick up/down to switch to the
desired setting.

This switches you to the selected setting.
Disc Ô Track

• When you select Disc, playback of the entire disc is repeated. When you select Track, play­back of that track only is repeated.

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Tracks of the CD you are currently listening to are played in a random order.

Move the joystick left/right to select the
Random option.

The Random option is indicated in blue.

Move the joystick up/down to switch to the
desired setting.

This switches you to the selected setting.
ON Ô OFF

Setting Scan Play

The beginning of each track on the CD you are currently listening to is played for about 10
seconds.

Move the joystick left/right to select the Scan
option.

The Scan option is indicated in blue.

Move the joystick up/down to switch the
Scan play ON.

This switches you to the selected setting.
ON Ô OFF

When you find the desired track, move the joystick up/down to cancel the
Scan play.

Note:

• Scan play is canceled automatically after all tracks have been scanned.

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Operating with the Information Display 2 of a CD

The following explains how to switch discs with this display. With CDs, you can switch discs
using either information display 1 or information display 2.

Switching Discs

You can switch discs while confirming disc type. The selected disc is indicated by an arrow.

Move the joystick left/right to select Disc
option.

The Disc option is indicated in blue.

Move the joystick up/down to switch to a
desired disc.

Press the ENTER button.

The selected disc starts playing.

Note:

• You can also switch discs by pressing a number button.

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Press the STOP (7) button.

Press the MENU button when the
disc is stopped.

The SET UP MENU is displayed.

Move the small joystick to the
right (NEXT ¢).

The second SET UP MENU is dis­played.

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You can use this menu to change Audio, Subtitle, Parental Lock and other DVD settings.

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Note:

• You can also switch between SET UP MENUS by moving the joystick up/down.

• If you press the MENU button during display of a SET UP MENU, the SET UP MENU is
canceled and the unit returns to the previous display.

7 Returning to the previous display

The SET UP MENU lets you switch between displays of different setting options. To con­tinue performing different settings, or if you make a mistake during setting, pressing the
RETURN button takes you back to the previous display each time you press it.

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Setting the Subtitle (SUBTITLE LANG.)

You can set a desired subtitle language. If the selected subtitle language is recorded on the
DVD, subtitles are displayed in that language. You can also switch subtitle and assist subtitle
display ON/OFF.

Setting Subtitles and Assist Subtitles ON/OFF

You can switch Subtitle and Assist Subtitle ON/OFF as desired.

Move the joystick up/down to select
the “SUBTITLE LANG.”.

“SUBTITLE LANG.” is indicated in blue.

Press the ENTER button.

A subtitle language menu is displayed.

Move the joystick to select Subtitle ON/OFF
(LANG.) or Assist Subtitle ON/OFF
(ASSIST).

The currently set language is indicated in yellow.
The option selected with the joystick is indicated in
blue.

Press the ENTER button.

Each time you press the ENTER button the selected setting switches ON/OFF.

7 Assist Subtitles

Assist subtitles offer explanations for the aurally impaired. However, they are only dis­played if they are recorded on the DVD.

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Setting the Subtitle Language

You can set the preferred subtitle language.

Move the joystick up/down to select
the “SUBTITLE LANG.”.

“SUBTITLE LANG.” is indicated in blue.

Press the ENTER button.

A subtitle language menu is displayed.

Move the joystick to select the desired lan­guage.

The currently set language is indicated in yellow.
The language selected with the joystick is indicated
in blue.

Press the ENTER button.

A subtitle language is set.

Note:

• If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, languages specified on the disc are dis­played.

• You can also switch the subtitle language during playback with the SUBTITLE button. (See
page 27.)

• Even if you use the SUBTITLE button to switch the subtitle language, this does not affect the
settings here.

• Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.

7 When You Select “OTHERS”

When you select “OTHERS”, a language code input
display is shown. Refer to “Language Code Chart”
(see page 60), using the number buttons to input the
four digit code of the desired language, then press the
ENTER button.

Note:

• Pressing the CLEAR button cancels the input numbers.

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Setting the Audio Language (AUDIO LANG.)

You can set the preferred audio language.

Move the joystick up/down to select the
“AUDIO LANG.”.

“AUDIO LANG.” is indicated in blue.

Press the ENTER button.

An audio language menu is displayed.

Move the joystick to select the desired audio
language.

The currently set language is indicated in yellow.
The language selected with the joystick is indicated
in blue.

Press the ENTER button.

The audio language is set.

Note:

• If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the language specified on the disc is out­put.

• You can also switch the audio language during playback with the AUDIO button. (See page 26.)

• Even if you use the AUDIO button to switch the audio language, this does not affect the set­tings here.

• Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.

• If you have selected “OTHERS”, refer to “When You Select “OTHERS”” on page 42.

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Setting the Menu Language (MENU LANG.)

You can set the preferred language for displays of menus recorded on a disc.

Move the joystick up/down to select the
“MENU LANG.”.

“MENU LANG.” is indicated in blue.

Press the ENTER button.

A menu language menu is displayed.

Move the joystick to select the desired menu
language.

The currently set language is indicated in yellow.
The language selected with the joystick is indicated
in blue.

Press the ENTER button.

The menu language is set.

Note:

• If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the language specified on the disc is dis­played.

• Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.

• If you have selected “OTHERS”, refer to “When You Select “OTHERS”” on page 42.

Setting the Parental Lock (PARENTAL)

Some DVDs let you use Parental Lock to restrict the viewing of violent and adult oriented
scenes by children. You can set the Parental Lock level in steps as desired.

Setting the Code Number and Level

When you first use this function, register your code number. If you do not register a code
number, Parental Lock will not operate.

Move the joystick up/down to select the
“PARENTAL”.

“PARENTAL” is indicated in blue.

Press the ENTER button.

Parental Lock setting menu is displayed.

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Press the number buttons to input a four
digit code number.

Press the ENTER button.

The code number is set, and you can now set the
level.

Move the joystick left/right to select the
desired level.

Level Parental Lock details

LEVEL 8 Playback of the entire disc is possible. (Initial setting)

LEVEL 7 – LEVEL 2 This prevents playback of discs featuring adult oriented material.

(Playback of discs for children and non-adult oriented discs is
possible.)

LEVEL 1 Playback of discs for children only is possible.

Press the ENTER button.

The parental lock level is set.

Note:

• We recommend to keep a record of your code number in case you forget it.

• The Parental Lock level is recorded on the disc. You can confirm it by looking at the disc
package, included literature or on the disc itself. With discs that do not feature a recorded
Parental Lock level, you cannot use Parental Lock.

• With some discs, Parental Lock operates to skip certain scenes only, after which normal play­back resumes. For details, refer to the disc’s instructions.

• Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.

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Changing the Level

You can change the set Parental Lock level.

Move the joystick up/down to select the
“PARENTAL”.

“PARENTAL” is indicated in blue.

Press the ENTER button.

Parental Lock setting menu is displayed.

Press the number buttons to input the regis­tered code number.

Press the ENTER button.

This enters the code number, and you can now
change the level.

Note:

• If you input an incorrect code number, the prohibited mark “ ” is displayed.
Press the CLEAR button and input the correct code number.

• If you forget your code number, refer to “If You Forget Your Code Number” on page 59.

Move the joystick left/right to select the
desired level.

Press the ENTER button.

The new Parental Lock level is set.

Note:

• Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.

7 When Playing DVDs Enabling Parental Lock

When you play a disc featuring Parental Lock, code number input indications may be dis­played. If this happens and you do not input the correct code number, playback will not
begin.

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Setting Aspect Ratio (TV ASPECT)

There are two kinds of display. A wide screen display has a width-to-height ratio (TV aspect)
of 16:9, while a regular display has a TV aspect of 4:3. Be sure to select the correct TV
aspect for the display you use.

Move the joystick up/down to select the “TV
ASPECT”.

“TV ASPECT” is indicated in blue. (For details, see
page 40.)

Press the ENTER button.

TV aspect settings are indicated on the right of the
screen.

Move the joystick up/down to select the
desired TV aspect.

The currently set TV aspect is indicated in yellow.
The TV aspect selected with the joystick is indicated
in blue.

TV aspect Setting detail

16:9 Select when using a wide screen display. (Initial setting)

LETTER BOX Select when using a regular display. When playing discs featuring images

recorded with a 16:9 TV aspect, the picture is the shape of a letter box with
black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.

PANSCAN Select when using a regular display. When playing discs featuring images

recorded with a 16:9 TV aspect, the picture is cut short at the right and left of
the screen.

Press the ENTER button.

The selected TV aspect is set.

Precaution:

• When using a regular display, select either “LETTER BOX” or “PANSCAN”. Selecting 16:9
may result in an unnatural picture.

• When playing discs that do not specify “PANSCAN”, playback is with “LETTER BOX”
even if you select the “PANSCAN” setting. Confirm whether the disc package bears the
“ ” mark. (See page 10.)

• Some discs do not enable changing of the TV aspect. For details, refer to the disc’s instruc­tions.

• When selecting CDs and Video CDs, you cannot change the TV aspect settings.

• Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.

16 : 9 LB

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Setting for Digital Output (DIGITAL OUTPUT)

Set digital output correctly to match the components you are using with this unit. There is no
need to change settings if this unit is not connected for digital output.

Precaution:

• Incorrect setting may result in noise and damage to speakers so be sure to read the manuals
of the connected components.

Move the joystick up/down to select
the “DIGITAL OUTPUT”.

“DIGITAL OUTPUT” is indicated in blue. (For
details, see page 40.)

Press the ENTER button.

Digital output settings are indicated on the right of
the screen.

Move the joystick up/down to select the
desired digital output setting.

The currently set digital output setting is indicated in
yellow. The digital output setting selected with the
joystick is indicated in blue.

Digital output Setting detail

DOLBY DIGITAL/LPCM Select when using a Dolby Digital compatible amp and decoder. The

Dolby Digital signal is output as it is. (Initial setting)

• When using this product with a Pioneer Multi-Channel AV
Master Unit with digital input (e.g. AVM-P9000R, AVM­P9000), select the “DOLBY DIGITAL/LPCM” setting.

LPCM Select when using an amp and decoder that are not Dolby Digital

compatible. The Dolby Digital signal is converted to and output as a
linear PCM signal.

Press the ENTER button.

The selected digital output setting is set.

Note:

• Linear PCM output of DTS audio is not possible. If you select the LPCM setting, DTS audio
is not output.

• Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.

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Setting Digital and Analog Audio Output (OUT SELECTION)

You can set linear PCM audio output for both digital and analog output. Set audio output cor­rectly to match the components you are using with this unit.

Precaution:

• If the setting is incorrect there will be no sound so be sure to read the manuals of the con­nected components.

Move the joystick up/down to select the
“OUT SELECTION”.

“OUT SELECTION” is indicated in blue. (For
details, see page 40.)

Press the ENTER button.

Audio output settings are indicated on the right of
the screen.

Move the joystick up/down to select the
desired audio output setting.

The currently set audio output setting is indicated in
yellow. The audio output setting selected with the
joystick is indicated in blue.

Output setting Setting detail

48kHz Select this setting when using digital connections.

A 48 kHz signal is output regardless of the audio sampling frequency.
A 96 kHz signal is converted to a 48 kHz signal. (Initial setting)

96kHz Select this setting when using analog connections.

The signal is output with the same frequency as the audio sampling frequen­cy. With a 96 kHz signal, you can enjoy exceptionally high sound quality.

Press the ENTER button.

The selected audio output setting is set.

Note:

• With discs featuring 96 kHz recording, if you select the “96kHz” setting, audio is not output
from digital output.

• When using this unit with a Multi-Channel AV Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R, AVM­P9000), select the “48kHz” setting. If you select the “96kHz” setting, no sound will be output
when playing discs featuring 96 kHz recordings.

• Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.

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Setting Angle Selection Mark Display (ANGLE)

With discs featuring multi-angle recordings, the angle selection mark is displayed at the bot­tom right of the screen during playback of scenes enabling multi-angle viewing. You can set
angle selection mark display ON/OFF.

Move the joystick up/down to select the
“ANGLE”.

“ANGLE” is indicated in blue. (For details, see page

40.)

Press the ENTER button.

Angle settings are indicated on the right of the
screen.

Move the joystick up/down to select angle
selection mark display ON/OFF.

The currently set option is indicated in yellow. The
option selected with the joystick is indicated in blue.

Press the ENTER button.

Angle selection mark display is set ON/OFF.

Note:

• Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.

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The Remote Control Operation Mode Switch

This remote control can also be used as a Multi-Channel AV Master Unit remote control.
What’s more, in areas where car navigation is available, it can be used to control your navi­gation system.

Using it as a Multi-Channel AV Master Unit Remote Control

Switch to the
“AVM” setting

q Joystick
w 5/∞/2/3/BAND button
e SOURCE button
r V.SEL button
t VOLUME
y MENU button
u DISPLAY button
i PGM button
o (To operate the Multi-DVD player only.)
!0 PTY button
!1 RT button (for U.S. and Canadian

models)
TA button (for other area models)

!2 RETURN button
!3 Remote control operation mode switch

!4 (To operate the Multi-DVD player only.)
!5 Buttons 1–6
!6 (Becomes the ANGLE button for this

product.)

!7 ANGLE button

Points the screen up.

!8 ANGLE button

Points the screen down.

!9 OPEN/CLOSE button

Each time you press the button for 2 seconds,
the display comes out or returns to its
housing.

@0 (Becomes the SUBTITLE button for

this product.)

@1 (Becomes the AUDIO button for this

product.)

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Using it as a Navigation System Remote Control

Switch to the
“NAVI” setting

Others

q Joystick/OK button
w NAVI button
e MENU button
r – button
t + button
y NEXT OPTION button
u TALK button

i BACK button (for U.S. and Canadian

models)
RETURN button (for European models)

o Remote control operation mode switch
!0 ON/OFF button

Note:

• Buttons other than those mentioned above
cannot be used when the “NAVI” setting is
selected.

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Operating with the Head Unit

When in the IP-BUS mode, some operations can be performed with the head unit.
When connected to a Pioneer Multi-Channel AV Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R), refer to
the AV Master Unit Owner’s Manual.
When operating with another head unit, refer to the following Function Compatibility Chart
and Function Mode Switching, and operate with the appropriate buttons.

7 Function Compatibility Chart

Function Reference page Button

Source switching 17 SOURCE, SOURCE/OFF

Disc switching (selection by disc number) —— 1 – 6

Disc switching 23 BAND, 23
(moving ahead one disc number at a time)

Disc switching 23 5/∞
(moving ahead or back one disc number at a time)

Chapter/track advance/return 20 2/3*

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Fast forward/reverse 22 2/3*

2

*1 Operation is possible when the AUTO (A/M) mode is set to AUTO.
*2 Operation is possible when the AUTO (A/M) mode is set to MANU.

7 Function Mode Switching

When using convenient functions other than those usually used, switch the mode and operate.

Press the F button.

Press the button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

FUNC1 = FUNC2 = FUNC3 = FUNC4 = AUTO (A/M)

Press the 5 button (press the ∞ button to switch OFF).

Perform AUTO (A/M) operation with the 2/3 button.

Mode Press the 5 button Press the 5 button for 2 seconds

FUNC1 Head unit display switching ———

FUNC2 Pause (see page 24) Random play (see page 38)

FUNC3 Scan play (see page 38) ———

FUNC4 Repeat range switching ———

(See pages 32, 35 and 37)

Mode Press the 2/3 button Press the 2/3 button for 2 seconds

AUTO (A/M) AUTO/MANUAL switching ———

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Switching Power ON

When connected in the IP-BUS mode to a head unit other than a Pioneer Multi-Channel AV
Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R), performing the following steps switches power ON.

Switch the display picture source to this unit.

For details, refer to the connected component’s Owner’s Manual.

Switch the head unit’s source to this unit.

For details, refer to the head unit’s Owner’s Manual.

Precaution

• You cannot switch the head unit’s source (SOURCE button) with remote control for
DVD player.

• When you have switched power to this unit ON by pressing the POWER button, power
to this unit remains ON even if you switch power to the head unit OFF. Do not forget to
switch power to this unit OFF.

• When you eject a source disc (CD or MD) selected with the head unit, power to the
head unit switches OFF. Depending on the connection method, the picture on the rear
display may disappear.

ITS Playback

When connected to a Pioneer Multi-Channel AV Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R), you can
operate the head unit to play just a desired track (ITS playback). This function differs slightly
from ITS playback with a Pioneer Multi-CD player. With this unit, ITS playback applies only
to the CD playing. For details, refer to the Multi-Channel AV Master Unit’s Owner’s Manual.

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Troubleshooting

7 Common problems

Symptom Cause Remedy

Power doesn’t switch ON.
The unit doesn’t operate.

Operation with the remote
control isn’t possible.
The unit does not operate
correctly even when the
appropriate remote control
buttons are pressed.

Playback is not possible.

There’s no sound.

If the problem still
remains.

Request repairs.

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If the problem
remains even after
checking.

Reset the unit. (See
page 6.)

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If you think there is
something wrong
with the unit.

Before requesting
repairs, check the
following chart.

Leads and connectors are incor­rectly connected.

A fuse has blown.

Noise and other factors are caus­ing the built-in microprocessor
to operate incorrectly.

The remote control operation
mode is incorrect.

Battery power is low.

Some operations are prohibited
with certain discs.

The disc is dirty.

The loaded disc is a type this
unit cannot play.

Non compatible video system
disc is loaded.

Connections are incorrect.

With some discs, 96 kHz output
is prohibited.

The unit is performing Still,
Slow Motion or Frame-By­Frame playback.

Confirm once more that all con­nections are correct.

Fix the problem causing the
blown fuse, and replace the old
fuse with a new one of the same
capacity.

Press the RESET button. (See
page 6.)

Switch to the correct remote
control mode. (See page 7.)

Load new batteries. (See page 8.)

Check using another disc.

Clean the disc. (See page 13.)

Check what type the disc is.

Change to a disc compatible to
your video system.

Check connections.

Switch the output setting to
48 kHz. (See page 49.)

There is no sound during Still,
Slow Motion or Frame-By­Frame playback.

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7 Common problems (continued)

Symptom Cause Remedy

There’s no picture.

The prohibited mark “ ” is
displayed, and operation is
not possible.

The picture stops (pauses)
and the unit cannot be
operated.

There’s no sound.
Volume level is low.

There’s audio and video
skipping.

The picture is stretched, the
aspect is incorrect.

Rear display picture
disappears.

The parking brake cord is not
connected.

The parking brake is not applied.

The operation is prohibited for
the disc.

The operation is not compatible
with the disc’s organization.

Reading of data has become
impossible during playback.

The volume level on the head
unit or connected component is
low.

The attenuator is ON.

This unit is not firmly secured.

The aspect setting is incorrect
for the display.

The source disc (CD or MD)
being listened to with the head
unit has been ejected.

Connect a parking brake cord,
and apply the parking brake.

This operation is not possible.

After pressing the STOP (7) but­ton once, start playback once
more.

Raise the volume level on the
head unit or connected compo­nent.

Switch the attenuator on the
head unit OFF.

Secure this unit firmly.

Select the appropriate setting for
your display. (See page 47.)

Before ejecting the disc, switch
the source. This problem may
occur when certain connection
methods are used.

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7 Problems during DVD playback

Symptom Cause Remedy

Playback is not possible.

A Parental Lock message is
displayed and playback is
not possible.

Parental Lock cannot be
canceled.

Dialog language (and
subtitle language) cannot be
switched.

No subtitles are displayed.

Playback is not with the
audio language and subtitle
language settings selected in
the SET UP MENU.

Switching the viewing angle
is not possible.

The picture is extremely
unclear/distorted and dark
during playback.

The loaded disc has a different
region number from this unit.

Parental Lock is ON.

The code number is incorrect.

You have forgotten your code
number.

The DVD playing does not fea­ture multiple language record­ings.

You can only switch between
options indicated in the disc
menu.

The DVD playing does not fea­ture subtitles.

You can only switch between
options indicated in the disc
menu.

The DVD playing does not fea­ture dialog or subtitles in the lan­guage selected in the SET UP
MENU.

The DVD playing does not fea­ture scenes shot from multiple
angles.

You are trying to switch to mul­tiple angle viewing of a scene
that is not recorded from multi­ple angles.

The disc features a signal to pro­hibit copying. (Some discs may
have this.)

Replace the disc with one featur­ing the same region number as
this unit. (See page 10.)

Switch Parental Lock OFF or
change the level. (See page 44.)

Input the correct code number.
(See page 46.)

Press the CLEAR button 10
times to cancel the code number.
(See page 59.)

You cannot switch among multi­ple languages if they aren’t
recorded on the disc.

Switch using the disc menu.

Subtitles are not displayed if
they are not recorded on the disc.

Switch using the disc menu.

Switching to a selected language
is not possible if the language
selected in the SET UP MENU
is not recorded on the disc.

You cannot switch between mul­tiple angles if the DVD does not
feature scenes recorded from
multiple angles.

Switch between multiple angles
when watching scenes recorded
from multiple angles.

Since this product is compatible
with the copy guard analog copy
protect system, when playing a
disc that has a signal prohibiting
copying, the picture may suffer
from horizontal stripes or other
imperfections when viewed on
some displays. This does not
mean this product is malfunc­tioning.

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7 Problems during Video CD playback

Symptom Cause Remedy

The PBC (Playback Control)
menu display cannot be
called up.

Repeat play and Track/Time
Search are not possible.

7 Problems during Multi-Channel AV Master Unit connection

Symptom Cause Remedy

There’s no sound.

Information display
operation is not possible.

Others

The Video CD playing does not
feature PBC.

PBC is switched OFF.

PBC is switched ON.

This operation is not possible
with Video CDs not featuring
PBC.

Switch PBC ON. (See page 20.)

Switch PBC OFF. (See page 20.)

Optical digital cables are not
correctly connected.

The Multi-Channel AV Master
Unit is not compatible with a
96 kHz signal.

Indications are not the Multi­Channel AV Master Unit’s infor­mation display.

Connect optical digital cables
correctly.

Switch the output setting to
48 kHz. (See page 49.)

Operate using this unit’s infor­mation display. (See page 29.)

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If You Forget Your Code Number

Refer to “Changing the Level”, step 3 on page 46, and press the CLEAR button 10 times.
The registered code number is canceled, letting you register a new one.

Error Message

When problems occur with disc playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer to
the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error
persists, contact your dealer or your nearest PIONEER Service Center.

Message (error number) When this message is displayed Remedy

Error-2

Error-5
Error-6

No Disc

Thermal Protection

DVD Player Door Open

CANNOT BE PLAYED

The disc is dirty.

The disc is scratched.

The disc is loaded upside down.

This type of disc (CD-ROM etc.)
cannot be played by this unit.

This unit’s power supply or
internal mechanisms may be
malfunctioning.

There are no discs loaded in the
magazine.

The temperature of this unit is
outside of the normal operating
range.

The DVD player’s door is open.

The disc does not have the same
region number as this unit.

This type of disc (CD-ROM etc.)
cannot be played by this unit.

Wipe the disc clean. (See page

13.)

If the disc is scratched, replace it
with another. (See page 13.)

Check that the disc is loaded
correctly. (See page 14.)

Replace the disc with one this
unit can play. (See page 9.)

Switch this unit OFF and then
switch it back ON. (See page

17.)

Load a disc or discs in the maga­zine. (See page 14.)

Wait until the unit’s temperature
returns to within normal operat­ing limits.

Close the DVD player’s door.

Replace the DVD with one bear­ing the correct region number.

Replace the disc with one this
unit can play. (See page 9.)

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Language Code Chart

Language (code)

Input code
Japanese (ja) 1001
English (en) 0514
French (fr) 0618
Spanish (es) 0519
German (de) 0405
Italian (it) 0920
Chinese (zh) 2608
Dutch (nl) 1412
Portuguese (pt) 1620
Swedish (sv) 1922
Russian (ru) 1821
Korean (ko) 1115
Greek (el) 0512
Afar (aa) 0101
Abkhazian (ab) 0102
Afrikaans (af) 0106
Amharic (am) 0113
Arabic (ar) 0118
Assamese (as) 0119
Aymara (ay) 0125
Azerbaijani (az) 0126
Bashkir (ba) 0201
Byelorussian (be) 0205
Bulgarian (bg) 0207
Bihari (bh) 0208
Bislama (bi) 0209
Bengali (bn) 0214
Tibetan (bo) 0215
Breton (br) 0218
Catalan (ca) 0301
Corsican (co) 0315
Czech (cs) 0319
Welsh (cy) 0325
Danish (da) 0401
Bhutani (dz) 0426
Esperanto (eo) 0515
Estonian (et) 0520
Basque (eu) 0521
Persian (fa) 0601
Finnish (fi) 0609
Fiji (fj) 0610
Faroese (fo) 0615
Frisian (fy) 0625
Irish (ga) 0701
Scots-Gaelic (gd) 0704
Galician (gl) 0712
Guarani (gn) 0714
Gujarati (gu) 0721

Language (code)

Input code
Hausa (ha) 0801
Hindi (hi) 0809
Croatian (hr) 0818
Hungarian (hu) 0821
Armenian (hy) 0825
Interlingua (ia) 0901
Interlingue (ie) 0905
Inupiak (ik) 0911
Indonesian (in) 0914
Icelandic (is) 0919
Hebrew (iw) 0923
Yiddish (ji) 1009
Javanese (jw) 1023
Georgian (ka) 1101
Kazakh (kk) 1111
Greenlandic (kl) 1112
Cambodian (km) 1113
Kannada (kn) 1114
Kashmiri (ks) 1119
Kurdish (ku) 1121
Kirghiz (ky) 1125
Latin (la) 1201
Lingala (ln) 1214
Laothian (lo) 1215
Lithuanian (lt) 1220
Latvian (lv) 1222
Malagasy (mg) 1307
Maori (mi) 1309
Macedonian (mk) 1311
Malayalam (ml) 1312
Mongolian (mn) 1314
Moldavian (mo) 1315
Marathi (mr) 1318
Malay (ms) 1319
Maltese (mt) 1320
Burmese (my) 1325
Nauru (na) 1401
Nepali (ne) 1405
Norwegian (no) 1415
Occitan (oc) 1503
Oromo (om) 1513
Oriya (or) 1518
Panjabi (pa) 1601
Polish (pl) 1612
Pashto, Pushto (ps) 1619
Quechua (qu) 1721
Rhaeto-Romance (rm)

1813

Kirundi (rn) 1814

Language (code)

Input code
Romanian (ro) 1815
Kinyarwanda (rw) 1823
Sanskrit (sa) 1901
Sindhi (sd) 1904
Sangho (sg) 1907
Serbo-Croatian (sh) 1908
Sinhalese (si) 1909
Slovak (sk) 1911
Slovenian (sl) 1912
Samoan (sm) 1913
Shona (sn) 1914
Somali (so) 1915
Albanian (sq) 1917
Serbian (sr) 1918
Siswati (ss) 1919
Sesotho (st) 1920
Sundanese (su) 1921
Swahili (sw) 1923
Tamil (ta) 2001
Telugu (te) 2005
Tajik (tg) 2007
Thai (th) 2008
Tigrinya (ti) 2009
Turkmen (tk) 2011
Tagalog (tl) 2012
Setswana (tn) 2014
Tonga (to) 2015
Turkish (tr) 2018
Tsonga (ts) 2019
Tatar (tt) 2020
Twi (tw) 2023
Ukrainian (uk) 2111
Urdu (ur) 2118
Uzbek (uz) 2126
Vietnamese (vi) 2209
Volapük (vo) 2215
Wolof (wo) 2315
Xhosa (xh) 2408
Yoruba (yo) 2515
Zulu (zu) 2621

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Term s

Aspect Ratio

This is the width-to-height ratio of a TV screen. A regular display has an aspect ratio of 4:3.
Wide-screen displays have an aspect ratio of 16:9, providing a bigger picture for exceptional
presence and atmosphere.

Chapter

DVD titles are in turn divided into chapters which are numbered in the same way as the
chapters of a book. With DVDs featuring chapters, you can quickly find a desired scene with
Chapter Search.

Dolby Digital

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Dolby Digital provides multi-channel audio from up to 5.1 independent channels. This sys­tem is the same as the Dolby Digital surround sound system used in theaters.
To enjoy Dolby Digital entertainment, you must connect this unit’s optical digital output
jacks to the optical digital input jacks of a Dolby Digital compatible amp.

DTS

This stands for Digital Theater Systems. Unlike Dolby Digital, DTS is a surround system
delivering multi-channel audio from up to 6 independent channels.
To enjoy discs featuring DTS audio recording, you must connect this unit’s optical digital
output jacks to the optical digital input jacks of a DTS compatible amp or decoder.

Linear PCM (LPCM)

This stands for Linear Pulse Code Modulation, which is the signal recording system used for
music CDs. Compared to music CDs, which feature 44.1 kHz/16-bit recordings, DVDs fea­ture 48 kHz/16-bit – 96 kHz/24-bit recordings. The result is sound quality even higher than
that provided by music CDs.

MPEG

This stands for Moving Pictures Experts Group, and is an international video image compres­sion standard. Some DVDs feature digital audio compressed and recorded using this system.

Multi-Angle

With regular TV programs, although multiple cameras are used to simultaneously shoot
scenes, only images from one camera at a time are transmitted to your TV. Some DVDs fea­ture scenes shot from multiple angles, letting you choose your viewing angle as desired.

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Others

Multi-Audio (Multilingual Dialog)

Some DVDs feature dialog recorded in multiple languages. Dialog in up to 8 languages can
be recorded on a single disc, letting you choose as desired.

Multi-Subtitle

Subtitles in up to 32 languages can be recorded on a single DVD, letting you choose as
desired.

Optical Digital Output

By transmitting the audio signal as a digital signal, it’s possible to minimize any loss of
sound quality. Optical digital output refers to the transmission (output) of a digital audio sig­nal via optical cable. (The amp or other component on the reception side must have optical
digital inputs.)

Parental Lock

Some DVDs with violent or adult-oriented scenes feature parental lock which prevents chil­dren from viewing such scenes. With this kind of disc, if you set this unit’s parental lock
level, playback of scenes inappropriate for children will not be possible, or these scenes will
be skipped.

Playback Control (PBC)

This is a playback control signal recorded on Video CDs (Version 2.0). Using menu displays
provided by Video CDs with PBC lets you enjoy playback of simple interactive software and
software with search functions. You can also enjoy viewing high- and standard-resolution still
images.

Region Number

DVD players and DVD discs feature region numbers indicating the area in which they were
purchased. Playback of a DVD is not possible unless it features the same region number as
the DVD player. This unit’s region number is displayed on the rear of the unit.

Title

DVDs have a high data capacity, enabling recording of multiple movies on a single disc. If,
for example, one disc contains three separate movies, they are divided into Title 1, Title 2 and
Title 3. This lets you enjoy the convenience of Title Search and other functions.

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Installation

Connecting the Units

Installation

Note:

• This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery
and negative grounding. Before installing it in a
recreational vehicle, truck, or bus, check the
battery voltage.

• To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure
to disconnect the · battery cable before begin-
ning installation.

• Refer to each product’s manual for details on
connecting the power amp and other units, then
make connections correctly.

• Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhe­sive tape. To protect the wiring, wrap adhesive
tape around them where they lie against metal
parts.

• Route and secure all wiring so it cannot touch
any moving parts, such as the gear shift, hand­brake and seat rails. Do not route wiring in
places that get hot, such as near the heater out­let. If the insulation of the wiring melts or gets
torn, there is a danger of the wiring short­circuiting to the vehicle body.

• Don’t pass the yellow lead through a hole into
the engine compartment to connect to the bat­tery. This will damage the lead insulation and
cause a very dangerous short.

• Do not shorten any leads. If you do, the protec­tion circuit may fail to work when it should.

• Never feed power to other equipment by cut­ting the insulation of the power supply lead of
the unit and tapping into the lead. The current
capacity of the lead will be exceeded, causing
overheating.

• When replacing fuse, be sure to use only fuse
of the rating prescribed on the fuse holder.

• If the RCA pin jack on the unit will not be
used, do not remove the caps attached to the
end of the connector.

• To prevent incorrect connection, the input side
of the IP-BUS or optical cable connector is
blue, and the output side is black. Connect the
connectors of the same colors correctly.

• If this unit is installed in a vehicle that does not
have an ACC (accessory) position on the igni­tion switch, the red lead of the unit should be
connected to a terminal coupled with ignition
switch ON/OFF operations. If this is not done,
the vehicle battery may be drained when you
are away from the vehicle for several hours.

• Cords for this product and those for other

products may be different colors even if
they have the same function. When con­necting this product to another product,
refer to the supplied Installation manuals
of both products and connect cords that
have the same function.

No ACC positionACC position

C

C

A

O

F

N

F

O

S

T

A

R

T

O

F

N

F

O

S

T

A

R

T

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Connecting the Power Cord

Installation

Light green
Used to detect the ON/OFF status of the parking brake.
This lead must be connected to the power supply side
of the parking brake switch.

Parking brake switch

Red
To electric terminal controlled by ignition
switch (12 V DC) ON/OFF.

Fuse resistor

Fuse holder

Black (ground)
To vehicle (metal) body.

Power supply side

Ground side

Connection method

2. Clamp firmly with
needle-nosed pliers.

Clamp the parking brake
switch power supply side
lead.

Note:

• The position of the parking brake switch depends
on the vehicle model. For details, consult the
vehicle Owner’s Manual or dealer.

This Product

1.

Yellow
To terminal always supplied with power
regardless of ignition switch position.

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Installation

Connection Diagram

7 When connecting the Multi-Channel AV Master Unit

Multi-Channel AV
Master Unit
(sold separately)

Gray

Green

Gray

Green

AV cable (supplied
with the Multi-Channel

AV Master Unit)

If there is no optical digital input
the Multi-Channel AV Master
Unit cannot be connected.

RCA cable (supplied)

IP-BUS cable (supplied )

To Front
video output

Blue

Black

Red*

Yellow

Black

DVD control cable
(supplied with the
Multi-Channel AV
Master Unit)

IP-BUS cable
(supplied with the
Multi-Channel AV
Master Unit)

Optical cable
(supplied with the Multi-

Channel AV Master Unit)

6 m

3 m

15 cm

This Product

Blue

This optical digital output jack is for
connection to the optical digital
input jack of a Multi-Channel AV
Master Unit.

Note:

•

STAND
ALONEIP-BUS

Yellow
(FRONT VIDEO

OUTPUT)

Black

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Installation

V.SEL cable
(supplied with the display)

RCA cable
(sold separatery)

There is no need to connect a
display that does not feature these
jacks or cables.

Speaker Unit
(supplied with the
display)

20 pin cable
(supplied with the TV tuner)

*1

Hide-away TV Tuner
(sold separately)

Multi-CD player
(sold separately)

IP-BUS cable
(supplied with the display)

IP-BUS cable
(supplied with the TV tuner)

*1

Blue

Blue

Blue

Black

Black

Display with an IP-BUS
cable (sold separately)

Red

Green

Gray

Gray

Green

20 pin cable
(supplied with
the display)

FM MODULATOR
IP-BUS MAIN UNIT
IP-BUS AV MASTER

When connecting a
Display featuring non
IP-BUS connection,
connections within the
dotted lines are not
necessary. So please
connect the two IP-BUS
connectors (*1) directly
to each other.

Navigation system
connection jack. Some Multi­Channel AV Master Units do not
feature this jack. For details, refer
to your Multi-Channel AV Master
Unit’s owner’s manual.

Red*:

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Installation

7 When connecting the Head Unit

There is no need to connect a display that
does not feature these jacks or cables.

Speaker Unit
(supplied with the display)

V.SEL cable
(supplied with
the display)

Display with an IP-BUS cable
(sold separately)

*1

*1

Blue

IP-BUS cable
(supplied with
the display)

Blue

Blue

Black

Black

IP-BUS cable
(supplied with the TV tuner)

FM MODULATOR

IP-BUS MAIN UNIT

IP-BUS AV MASTER

20 pin cable
(supplied with the display)

Green

Green

Gray

Gray

Red

Not used.

Hide-away TV tuner
(sold separately)

To VTR input
1 or 2 (Yellow)

When connecting a Display featuring non
IP-BUS connection, connections within the
dotted lines are not necessary. So please
connect the two IP-BUS connectors (*1)
directly to each other.

Head Unit
(sold separately)

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Installation

Not used.

3 m

Remote sensor
(supplied)

To Front video
output

RCA cable (supplied)

Yellow
(FRONT VIDEO

OUTPUT)

Black

IP-BUS cable (supplied)

6 m

6 m

15 cm

Black

Blue

Multi-CD player
(sold separately)

This Product

STAND
ALONEIP-BUS

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Installation

7 When connecting the display with RCA input jacks

Video output

Audio outputs

RCA cable
(sold separately)

RCA cable
(supplied)

To audio inputs To video input

Black

3 m

6 m

15 cm

Left
(White)

Right
(Red)

This Product

Remote sensor
(supplied)

Connecting a rear display

Instead of video output for viewing on a front display, you can connect for video output enabling
viewing on a rear display (for passengers in the rear of the car). If you decide to use a rear display,
be sure to follow the warnings on the next page.

Yellow
(FRONT VIDEO

OUTPUT)

Display with RCA
input jacks

STAND
ALONEIP-BUS

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7 When Using a Display connected Rear Video Output

This product’s Rear video output is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the
Rear seats to watch the DVD or Video CD.

WARNING

• NEVER install the display in a location that enables the Driver to watch the DVD
or Video CD while Driving.

Installation

This Product

15 cm

Audio outputs

Left
(White)

RCA cable
(sold separately)

To audio inputs

Display with RCA
input jacks

Right
(Red)

Video output

Yellow
(REAR VIDEO
OUTPUT)

RCA cable
(sold separately)

To video input

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Installation

Transportation of Multi-DVD Player

A transport screw has been attached to the set in order to protect it during transportation.
After removing the transport screw, cover the hole with the supplied seal. Be sure to remove
the transport screw before mounting the set. The removed transport screw should be retained
in the accessory bag for use the next time the set is transported.

Seal
After removing the transport screw, cover
the hole with the supplied seal.

Transport screw
Attach to the original position before transporting the set.

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Installation

Installation

Note:

• Before finally installing the unit, connect the
wiring temporarily, making sure it is all con­nected up properly, and the unit and the system
work properly.

• Use only the parts included with the unit to
ensure proper installation. The use of unautho­rized parts can cause malfunctions.

• Consult with your nearest dealer if installation
requires the drilling of holes or other modifica­tions of the vehicle.

• Install the unit where it does not get in the dri­ver’s way and cannot injure the passenger if
there is a sudden stop, like an emergency stop.

• When mounting this unit, make sure none of
the leads are trapped between this unit and the
surrounding metalwork or fittings.

• Do not mount this unit near the heater outlet,
where it would be affected by heat, or near the
doors, where rainwater might splash onto it.

• Before drilling any mounting holes always
check behind where you want to drill the holes.
Do not drill into the gas line, brake line, electri­cal wiring or other important parts.

• If this unit is installed in the passenger com­partment, anchor it securely so it does not
break free while the car is moving, and cause
injury or an accident.

• If this unit is installed under a front seat, make
sure it does not obstruct seat movement. Route
all leads and cords carefully around the sliding
mechanism so they do not get caught or
pinched in the mechanism and cause a short
circuit.

• Do not mount this unit on the spare tire board
or any other unstable place.

• Do not mount this unit anywhere that gets the
sun and so becomes hot, like on the dashboard
or the rear shelf.

• Mount this unit on a flat surface.

• Installations in other than the horizontal or ver-

tical positions indicated will prevent this prod­uct from performing correctly or could cause
malfunction.

MODE Switch Setting

Before installing, use a pen tip or other thin,
pointed instrument to set the MODE Switch
to the appropriate position for the compo­nent you are using it with.

STAND
ALONEIP-BUS

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Installation

Installing the DVD Player Unit

7 Mounting Horizontally

7 Mounting Vertically

Bracket

Use the holes indicated
with arrows.

Tapping screw (6 × 16 mm)

Screw
(4 × 8 mm)

Mounting board

Drill 4 to 4.5 mm diameter holes.

Bracket

Use the holes indicated
with arrows.

Mounting board

Tapping screw (6 × 16 mm)

Screw
(4 × 8 mm)

Drill 4 to 4.5 mm diameter holes.

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7 Mounting Angle

7 Angle Switching Dial Adjustment

When the mounting angle is horizontal to the ground surface, set the dial to “H” position.
When the mounting angle is vertical to the ground surface, set the dial to “V” position.

Angle switching
dial

The player cannot
be installed in this
direction.

Only 0 or 90
degree installation
is available.

Top

2 steps

The angle switching dial must be set on both
sides of the player to the same position.

Installation

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Installation

Installing the Remote Control Unit

Fitting the Remote Control Unit

Precaution:

• Press the remote control unit onto the mounting base until it clicks into place.

Installation Using the Mounting Base

Precaution:

• To avoid it being a hindrance to driving, always install the remote control unit to the passen­ger’s side — not the driver’s side.

• Before using double-sided tape, clean off any dirt on the surface to which the double-sided
tape is to be attached.

Mounting Base

Double-sided tape

Passenger seat

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Installing the Remote Sensor

Precaution:

• Do not install on the dashboard where it may be subjected to direct sunlight. High tempera­tures may result in damage to the unit.

• Install within the transmission range of the remote control signal.

Stick the supplied double-sided tape to the back of the remote sensor, and attach it to the cen­ter console.

Double-sided tape

Remote sensor

Installation

Appendix

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Appendix

Index

A

Angle 28, 31
Angle selection mark 28, 50
Aspect ratio 47, 61
Assist subtitle 41
Audio language 26, 43

C

Chapter 11, 61
Code number 44
Condition memory 6

D

Digital output 48
Direct search 21
DOLBY DIGITAL 12, 48, 61
DTS 12, 48, 61

F

Fast forward 22
Fast reverse 22
Frame-by-frame 24

I

Information display 29

L

Language code chart 60
Letter box 47
Linear PCM (LPCM) 48, 49, 61

M

Menu language 44
MPEG 9, 61
Multi-angle 28, 61
Multi-audio 26, 62
Multi-subtitle 27, 62

O

Optical digital output 62

P

Panscan 47
Parental lock 44, 62
PBC (Playback control) 11, 23, 62
Picture mode 33, 36
Prohibited mark 21, 56

R

Random play 38
Region number 10, 62
Repeat range 32, 35, 37
Reset 6

S

Scan play 38
Set-up menu 40
Slow motion playback 25
Still picture 24
Subtitle language 27, 41

T

Title 11, 62
Track 11
TV aspect 47

V

Video CD 9

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Specifications

Appendix

General

System .................................... DVD-Video, Video CD,

Compact disc audio system

Usable discs .... DVD-Video, Video CD, Compact disc

Signal format

.................. Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/96 kHz

Number of quantization bits: 16/20/24; linear

Power source .... 14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable)

Grounding system .................................. Negative type

Max. current consumption .................................... 1.3 A

Region Number

.......................... For U.S. and Canadian models: 1

For European models: 2

For Southeast Asian models: 3

For South American and Oceanian models: 4

Audio

(with DVD, at Sampling frequency 96 kHz)

Frequency response ................................ 5 – 44,000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio [For U.S. and Canadian models]

................ DVD: 96 dB (1 kHz) (IHF-A network)

CD: 99 dB (1 kHz) (IHF-A network)

Signal-to-noise ratio [Other area models]

................ DVD: 96 dB (1 kHz) (IEC-A network)

CD: 99 dB (1 kHz) (IEC-A network)

Dynamic range ............................ DVD: 97 dB (1 kHz)

CD: 96 dB (1 kHz)

Distortion ............................................ 0.003 % (1 kHz)

Output Level .......................... 1000 mV (1 kHz, 0 dB)

Number of channels ...................................... 2 (stereo)

Player

Dimensions .............. 275 (W) × 88 (H) × 202 (D) mm

[10-7/8 (W) × 3-1/2 (H) × 8 (D) in.]

Weight .................................................. 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)

Remote Sensor

[For models except European models]

Dimensions .................. 38 (W) × 28 (H) × 15 (D) mm

[1-1/2 (W) × 1-1/8 (H) × 5/8 (D) in.]

Weight .......................................... 0.015 kg (0.033 lbs)

Video

Output level ...................... 1000 mVp-p/75 Ω (±0.2 V)

Note:

• Specifications and the design are subject to
possible modification without notice due to
improvements.

PIONEER CORPORATION

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TEL: [phone]

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TEL: [phone]

PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

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TEL: [phone]

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TEL: [phone]

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