Pioneer XV-DV1000, S-DV1000ST User Manual

Download

Operating Environment H045 En

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5°C – +35°C (+41°F – +95°F); less than 85%RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations

• Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light

• Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated location

VENTILATION: When installing this

unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 15 cm at top, 15 cm at rear, and 15 cm at each side).

WARNING: Slot and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick pile. H040 En

These labels can be found on the DVD/CD tuner rear panel and bottom panel and on the powered subwoofer rear panel.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

• This player is not suitable for commercial use.

This product incorporates copyright protection 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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Energy-saving design

This system is designed to use 0.5W of electricity when power is switched to standby.

WARNING: This product contains checmicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as longterm use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT.

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

We are sure you will be fully satisfied with this DVD system.

Thank you for your support.

[For U.S. model]

IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn

The serial number for this equipment is located in the bottom plate. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

Installation precautions

• Install components so that there are no obstructions above or either side, and nothing blocking ventilation holes.

• Leave at least 2 in. / 5 cm of free space around the subwoofer and at least 6 in. / 15 cm around the DVD/CD Tuner, as shown below. Remember to also leave this amount of space at the rear.

• Components have ventilation holes on the bottom so do not install on thick pile carpets or other surfaces that may block them.

• Use a vacuum cleaner periodically to clean the port of the subwoofer to keep it free of dust.

2 in. / 5 cm

On the bottom base of the unit

CAUTION :

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENNABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET

VORSICHT :

NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN! SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR

ADVARSEL :

STRÀLING. SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA

VARNING :

EJ STRÅLEN. AVATTAESSA ALTISTUT NÄKYVÄ JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSATEIL YLLE. ÄLÄ

VARO! :

KATSO SÄTEESEN. RADIACIÓN LÁSER VISIBLE E INVISIBLE AL ESTAR ABIERTO. EVITAR EXPOSICIÓN AL

CUIDADO :

RAYO.

VRW1872

Powered subwoofer unit (S-DV1000SW)

6 in. /15 cm

6 in. / 15 cm

6 in. /

15 cm

DVD/CD Tuner unit (XV-DV1000)

Contents

01 Before you start

Features .............................................................. 9

Supplied accessories ....................................... 10

Putting the batteries in the remote control ... 10

Using the remote control ................................ 11

Disc / Content Format

Playback Compatibility .................................... 11

General Disc Compatibility ........................ 11

CD-R/RW Compatibility ............................. 12

DVD-R/RW Compatibility .......................... 12

Compressed Audio Compatibility ............. 12

PC Created Disc Compatibility .................. 12

Titles, chapters, groups and tracks ........... 13

DVD-Video regions...................................... 13

02 Controls and displays

Front panel ........................................................ 14

Remote control ................................................. 15

Display (discs) .................................................. 18

Display (tuner) .................................................. 19

Display (other) .................................................. 20

03 Getting started

Switching on ..................................................... 21

Automatic power on buttons ..................... 21

Setting the unit to match your TV system ...... 21

Using the Room Setup guide .......................... 22

Setting the clock .............................................. 23

Setting up the remote to control your TV ....... 23

Using the on-screen displays .......................... 24

Playing discs .................................................... 25

Basic playback controls ............................. 26

DVD disc menus ......................................... 27

Navigating DVD-RW (VR mode)

disc menus .................................................. 28

Video CD PBC menus ................................ 28

04 Playing discs

Introduction ...................................................... 29

Using the Disc Navigator to browse

the contents of a disc ...................................... 29

Scanning discs ................................................. 30

Playing in slow motion .................................... 30

Frame advance/frame reverse ........................ 31

Looping a section of a disc ............................. 31

Using repeat play ............................................. 32

Using the OSD ............................................ 32

Using the display unit ................................ 33

Using random play ........................................... 33

Using the OSD ............................................ 33

Using the display unit ................................ 33

Creating program lists ..................................... 34

Using the OSD ............................................ 34

Other functions available from

the OSD program menu ....................... 35

Using the display unit ................................ 36

Clearing the program list ........................... 36

Searching a disc .............................................. 36

Playing DVD-Audio ‘Bonus Groups’ ............... 37

Switching subtitles .......................................... 37

Switching DVD-Video audio languages ......... 38

Switching DVD-Audio audio channels ........... 38

Switching CD/MP3/Video CD/Super

VCD audio channels ........................................ 38

Switching camera angles ................................ 39

Displaying disc information ............................ 39

Using the front panel display .................... 40

05 Listening to the radio

Choosing stations ............................................ 41

Improving poor FM reception .................... 41

Memorizing stations ........................................ 42

Listening to station presets ....................... 42

About RDS ........................................................ 43

Using the RDS display ............................... 44

Searching for RDS programs .................... 44

06 Playing other components

Selecting an external component

as your source .................................................. 45

Changing the audio input from

analog to digital .......................................... 45

Reducing the line signal level ......................... 45

07 Setting up for surround sound

Choosing your surround sound settings ....... 46

Setting the front speaker distance ............ 46

Setting the center speaker distance ......... 46

Setting the surround speaker distance .... 47

Dynamic range control setting .................. 47

Dual mono setting ...................................... 47

LFE attenuator setting ................................ 47

Setting channel levels ................................ 48

Using the test tone to set

channel levels ........................................ 48

Using a surround sound source

to set channel levels ............................. 48

08 Playing sources

Introduction ...................................................... 49

Auto ............................................................. 49

Surround modes ......................................... 49

Dolby Pro Logic ..................................... 49

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie ....................... 49

Dolby Pro Logic II Music....................... 49

Advanced Surround modes ....................... 49

Advanced Music ................................... 49

Advanced Movie .................................... 49

Virtual Surround Back .......................... 49

Expanded ............................................... 50

TV Surround ........................................... 50

Virtual Surround .................................... 50

5-Channel Stereo .................................. 50

Phones Surround .................................. 50

Stereo .......................................................... 50

Listening in Auto mode ................................... 50

Using the Surround modes ............................. 50

Using Advanced Surround .............................. 51

Adjusting the effect level ........................... 52

09 Adjusting the sound

Adjusting the bass and treble ......................... 53

Boosting the bass level .................................... 53

Quiet / Midnight listening ............................... 53

Muting the sound ............................................. 53

10 Using the timer

Setting the wake-up timer ............................... 54

Turning the wake-up timer on/off .............. 55

Setting the sleep timer .................................... 55

11 The Video Settings Menu

Video Adjust...................................................... 56

Creating your own presets ......................... 56

12 The Initial Settings Menu

Using the Initial Settings menu ...................... 58

Digital Audio Mode settings ........................... 58

Dolby Digital Out ........................................ 58

DTS Out ....................................................... 58

Linear PCM Out .......................................... 59

Video Output settings ...................................... 59

TV Screen .................................................... 59

Component Out .......................................... 60

Compatibility of this unit with

progressive-scan TVs. ........................... 60

AV Connector Out ....................................... 60

S-Video Out.................................................. 61

Still Picture .................................................. 61

Language settings ........................................... 61

Audio Language ......................................... 61

Subtitle Language ...................................... 61

Auto Language ........................................... 62

DVD Menu Language ................................. 62

Subtitle Display ........................................... 63

Display settings ................................................ 63

OSD Language ............................................ 63

On Screen Display ...................................... 63

Angle Indicator ........................................... 63

Background ................................................ 63

Screen Saver ............................................... 64

Options .............................................................. 64

Parental Lock .............................................. 64

Registering a new password ................ 64

Changing your password ..................... 65

Setting/changing the Parental

Lock level ............................................... 65

Setting/changing the Country Code ... 66

Bonus Group ............................................... 66

Auto Disc Menu .......................................... 67

Group Playback ........................................... 67

DVD Playback Mode ................................... 67

SACD Playback ........................................... 68

CD Playback ................................................ 68

Speakers ........................................................... 68

Speaker Distance ....................................... 68

Channel Level .............................................. 69

13 Other Connections

Other TV connections ...................................... 71

Using the S-video output ........................... 71

Using the SCART AV output ...................... 71

Switching on the SCART

audio output .......................................... 72

Using the component video outputs ........ 72

Listening to TV programs

through this system ......................................... 72

Switching the TV audio input

from SCART to RCA ................................... 72

Connecting other components ....................... 73

Analog connections ................................... 73

Digital connections .................................... 73

Setting up the SCART video output .......... 74

Connecting a component for recording ........ 74

Connecting external antennas ........................ 75

External AM antenna ............................ 75

External FM antenna ............................. 75

14 Additional information

Displaying the clock ........................................ 76

Simple display mode ....................................... 76

Entertainment modes ...................................... 76

Changing the display/OSD language ............. 76

Dimming the display ........................................ 76

Switching off the demo ................................... 76

Changing the frequency step .......................... 77

Setting the TV System ...................................... 77

Watching NTSC on a PAL TV ..................... 77

Reverse display style ........................................ 78

Child Lock ......................................................... 78

Recording DVD-Audio using

the REC Mode .................................................. 78

Resetting the unit ............................................. 78

Selecting languages using the language

code list ............................................................. 79

Taking care of your player and discs .............. 79

Handling discs ............................................ 79

Storing discs ............................................... 79

Discs to avoid .............................................. 80

Hints on installation ................................... 80

Removing the side panels ......................... 80

Cleaning the pickup lens ........................... 81

Problems with condensation ..................... 81

Moving the unit ........................................... 81

Power cord caution .................................... 81

Troubleshooting ................................................ 82

General ........................................................ 82

DVD/CD/Video CD player ........................... 83

Tuner ............................................................ 84

Screen sizes and disc formats ........................ 85

Widescreen TV users .................................. 85

Standard TV users ...................................... 85

Preset code list ................................................. 86

Language code list ........................................... 88

Country code list .............................................. 88

Glossary ............................................................ 89

Specifications ................................................... 91

Before you start

Features

DVD-Audio and SACD compatible

Experience the super high-quality audio performance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD (SACD).

The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that this player is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.

Built-in Dolby*1 Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS*2 decoding

Enjoy movies with multichannel surround sound from Dolby Digital and DTS encoded DVD-Video discs, and from other sources using Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding.

Organic EL display unit

The striking OEL (organic electroluminescent) display shows source information and system settings in bright, easy-to-read animated type and graphics.

Multilingual displays

A choice of six languages is available for displays shown on-screen and on the display unit.

Simple Room Setup for surround sound

Setting up basic surround sound is made a simple two step process with the Room Setup feature. Tell the unit the size of your listening room and your listening position, and the system automatically configures the surround sound.

PureCinema progressive scan

(Except European model)

When connected to a progressive scancompatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie.

Super Fine Focus digital filter

This improves the quality of the video output by reducing video noise and increasing the horizontal resolution to 540 lines.

Graphical on-screen displays

Setting up and using your DVD player is made very easy using the graphical onscreen displays.

MP3 compatibility

This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks (see pages 11–12).

Super VCD compatible

This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD standard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.

Energy saving design

This unit is designed to use 0.5 W of power when in standby mode.

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato-

ries. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Before you start01

Supplied accessories

Please confirm that the following accessories have been supplied with your system.

• Remote control

• Display unit

• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2

• Video cable (yellow plugs)

• Power cable

• Display cable (gray plugs)

• Control cable A (blue plugs)

• Control cable B (black plugs)

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• Allen key wrench & 4 screws

• Speaker cords (15 ft. / 5 m) x3

• Speaker cords (30 ft. / 10 m) x2

• Sheet of small non-slip pads

• Sheet of large non-slip pads

• Subwoofer isolation feet

• These operating instructions

• Warranty card

Putting the batteries in the remote control

1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications (ª, ·) inside the compartment.

3 Close the cover.

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following:

• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

• Don’t use different kinds of battery together—although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.

• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.

Before you start

• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to be used for a month or more.

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

H048 En

Using the remote control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit.

• The remote has a range of about 21 ft. (7 meters)

• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s remote sensor.

• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit.

• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote.

Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility

General Disc Compatibility

• This player was designed and engineered to be compatible with software bearing one or more of the following logos.

DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RWDVD-Audio

Audio CD CD-R

• Other formats, including but not limited to the following, are not playable in this player:

Photo CD, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM*

*1 Except those that contain MP3 files

formatted as specified in the “Com- pressed Audio Compatibility” section.

• DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs (Audio CDs and Video CDs) recorded using a DVD recorder, CD recorder or personal computer may not be playable on this machine. This may be caused by a number of possibilities, including but not limited to: the type of disc used; the type of recording; damage, dirt or condensation on either the disc or the player’s pick-up lens. See below for notes about particular software and formats.

Video CD

CD-RW

Super Audio CDSuper VCD

Before you start01

CD-R/RW Compatibility

• This unit will play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD format, or as a CD-ROM containing MP3 audio files. However, any other content may cause the disc not to play, or create noise/distortion in the output.

• This unit cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.

• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs recorded as CD Audio can be played, but the full Table of Contents (playing time, etc.) will not be displayed.

DVD-R/RW Compatibility

• This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that were recorded using the DVD Video format or Video Recording format.

• This unit cannot record DVD-R/RW discs.

• Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played in this player.

Compressed Audio Compatibility

• This unit will play CD-ROM discs containing files saved in the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 format (MP3) with a sampling rate of

44.1 or 48kHz. Incompatible files will not play and “UNPLAYABLE” will be displayed.

• Fixed bit-rate files are recommended. Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are playable, but playing time may not be shown correctly.

• The CD-ROM used to compile your MP3 files must be ISO 9660 Level 2 compliant.

• CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1.

• This player only plays tracks that are named with the file extension “.mp3” or

“.MP3”.

• This player is compatible with multi-

session discs, but only plays sessions that are closed.

• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your MP3 files.

• This player can recognize a combined total of up to 250 tracks and folders. If a disc containing over 250 tracks/folders is loaded, only the first 250 tracks/ folders recorded on the disc will be playable.

• Folder and track names (excluding the “.mp3” extension) are displayed.

• There are many different recording bit-

rates available to encode your MP3 files. This unit was designed to be compatible with all of them. Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to regular CD Audio quality. This player will play lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, but please note that the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.

PC Created Disc Compatibility

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a “compatible format” as listed above, there will be cases in which the disc may not be playable in this machine due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

• Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

Before you start

Titles, chapters, groups and tracks

DVD-Video discs are generally divided into one or more titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.

Title 1 Title 2 Title 3

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

DVD-Audio discs are divided into one or more groups that can each contain a number of tracks.

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 Track 1

CDs, SACDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are divided into tracks.

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6

CD-ROMs containing MP3 files are divided into folders and tracks. Folders may also contain further subfolders.

Track 2

DVD-Video regions

All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player. Discs marked ALL will play in any player.

The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of the world.

mp3

Folder A Folder B Folder C

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 Track 1

mp3

Track 2

Controls and displays02

Front panel

1313

STANDBY/ON

Switches the player on or into standby

VOLUME buttons

Adjusts the volume

TUNER (FM/AM )

Switches to the tuner function and toggles between the AM and FM bands

DVD / CD indicator

Lights when the DVD/CD function is selected

Disc tray

Stops playback

TRAY OPEN/CLOSE

Opens/closes the disc tray

DOOR OPEN/CLOSE

Opens/closes the front panel door

PHONES jack

Headphone jack

Switches to the DVD/CD function and starts/ pauses/resumes playback

Front panel door

Timer indicator

Lights in standby to indicate that the wake up timer has been set

Removeable side panels

For instructions on removing these, see page 80

Controls and displays

Remote control

STANDBY/ON

Switches the player on or into standby

Function select buttons

Selects the source you want to listen to

TRAY OPEN/CLOSE 0

Press to open/close the disc tray

DOOR OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open/close the front panel door

Disc playback controls

Starts/resumes playback

Pauses playback; press again to restart

¡ and

Use for forward slow motion playback, frame advance and forward scanning

Stops playback

123

CH LEVEL TCP MENU SYS MENU

456

DIMMER DVD DISP

789

LANGUAGE

MAIN

AX0000

–––

FOLDER–

CLR

TELETEXT ON/OFF

SUB

PCM

SYS DISP

FOLDER+

ENTER

TIMER

(CLOCK ADJ)

(Illustration shows European model)

1 and

Use for reverse slow motion playback, frame reverse and reverse scanning

Jumps to the beginning of the current chapter or track, then to previous chapters/tracks

Jumps to the next chapter or track

DVD MENU

Displays the DVD disc menu, or the Disc Navigator if a DVD-RW, CD, Video CD or MP3 disc is loaded

RETURN

Press to return to the previous on-screen menu without saving the changes made in the current screen

Controls and displays02

Cursor buttons, ENTER and tuning

buttons

Cursor buttons

Use to navigate menus and on-screen displays

ENTER

Selects the currently highlighted option

TUNE + / –

Use to tune the radio

ST + / –

Use to select station presets when listening to the radio

MUTE

Press to mute the sound from the speakers and headphones. Press again to restore the sound

SOUND

Press to access the Sound menu, from which you can adjust the DSP effect level, bass and treble, and so on (page 53)

MASTER VOLUME + / –

Use to adjust the overall volume level

PROGRAM REPEAT RANDOM

AUTO

SURROUND

ROOM SETUP

TEST TONE DVD SYSTEM

123

CH LEVEL TOP MENU SYS MENU

456

DIMMER DVD DISP SYS DISP

789

–––

LANGUAGE

CLR

MAIN SUB

7 8

ANGLE AUDIO SUBTITLE

SET UP

FL FR

SEAT POSITION

RL RR

FOLDER–

PDP

ADVANCED

FOLDER+

ENTER

TIMER

(CLOCK ADJ)

(European model)

Most of the buttons under the sliding cover have more than one function. Function names printed in green are accessed by first sliding the switch at the bottom of the remote to SUB. For other functions, move the switch to MAIN.

European model only: Set the switch to PDP for Teletext control on a Pioneer PDP display.

TV CONTROL

Switches the TV on or into standby

INPUT

Switches the TV input

P + / – (US model: CH + / –)

Selects channels on the TV

VOL + / –

Adjusts the volume on the TV

Sliding cover

PROGRAM

Use to program/play a program list (pages 34–36)

AUTO

Automatically selects a decoding format depending on the source (page 49–51)

REPEAT

Use to select a repeat play mode (pages 32–33)

SURROUND

Use to select a surround mode (pages 50–51)

Controls and displays

RANDOM

Use to select a random play mode (pages 33–34)

ADVANCED Use to select a DSP mode (pages 51–52)

ROOM SETUP

Press to start the room setup sequence for basic surround sound setup (pages 22–23)

ANGLE

Changes the camera angle during DVD multi-angle scene playback (page 39)

AUDIO

Selects the audio channel or language (page 38)

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language (pages 37–38)

Number buttons

Use in Room Setup (pages 22–23), when searching a disc (pages 36–37), and selecting station presets (page 42)

TEST TONE

Press to output (or cancel) the test tone when setting up surround sound channel levels (page 48)

TOP MENU

Displays the disc menu of a DVD disc (pages 27–28)

SYS MENU

Press to access the system menu

DIMMER

Press to change the display brightness

DVD DISP

Changes the information shown in the display (pages 39–40)

SYS DISP

Displays the clock and (European model only) RDS information (page 44)

LANGUAGE

Press to change the display language (page 76)

FOLDER + / –

Use to select the next / previous folder in an MP3 disc (page 27)

MAIN / SUB / PDP (European model) MAIN / SUB (US model)

Change from MAIN to SUB to access functions printed in green. Switch to PDP to be able to use teletext with Pioneer plasma displays (see Teletext on/off below)

DVD SETUP

Displays (or exits) the on-screen DVD display

SYSTEM SETUP

Press to make surround sound settings

CH LEVEL

Use to setup the channel levels for surround sound (page 48)

TIMER (CLOCK ADJUST)

Press to set the wake up (page 54) and sleep timer (page 55), and to set the clock (page 23)

Teletext on/off (European model only)

Press to display/hide the teletext screen. (Use the number buttons and the blue, green and yellow buttons to navigate teletext screens when using with a Pioneer plasma display.)

Controls and displays02

Display (discs)

DVD / CD function indicator

DVD-A

[ L ] [ C ] [ R ] [L

]

2 3 4 5 6 7

[RS]

1 2

[LFE]

1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5:

Dolby D96kHz Dolby PL II Adv. Surr.

Lights when the wake-up timer is set

Lights when the sleep timer is active

Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc

V-PA RT

Lights when playing a video part of a DVD disc

PGM / RDM / RPT / RPT-1 / PGM RPT

Indicates program (PGM), random (RDM), repeat (RPT or RPT-1), or program-repeat (PGM RPT) play

V–PART

TRACKGROUP

TRACK REMAINTRACK

111213

PGM RPT

10 9

PROGRESSIVE

Indicates the surround type; ADV. SURR, SURR OFF or DOWNMIX

Dolby PLII

Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II decoding is selected

Audio decoding format indicator

Shows the decoding format in use; Dolby D (Dolby Digital), DTS

Sampling frequency indicator

Shows the sampling frequency when a linear PCM soundtrack is playing

Channel indicators

Show which channels are encoded in the currently playing soundtrack

PROGRESSIVE (US model only)

Lights when the player is outputting progresivescan video

Character display

Surround indicator

Disc type / GUI

Shows what kind of disc is loaded; DVD-A, DVD, DVD-RW, SACD, CD, VCD, MP3. If no disc is loaded, ‘No Disc’ is displayed

GUI lights when an OSD is shown on-screen

Controls and displays

Display (tuner)

Tuner function indicator

2 3 4 5

S T 3 0

Lights when the wake-up timer is set

Lights when the sleep timer is active

TUNED

Lights when a radio broadcast is correctly tuned

STEREO / MONO

Indicates whether the FM Mode is Mono or Stereo

RDS (European model only)

Lights when receiving an RDS broadcast

6 7

TUNED

STEREO RDS PTY SEARCH

1 0 0 . 0 5 M H z

Dolby PL II

PTY SEARCH (European model only)

Lights during a program type search

Character display

Shows the tuner frequency or preset station number

Surround indicator

Shows Adv. Surr. when an Advanced Surround mode is selected, or Surr. Off

Dolby PLII

Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II decoding is selected

AM / FM

Indicates AM or FM band

Adv. Surr.

Controls and displays02

Display (other)

1 2 3

COAXIAL

[ L ] [ C ] [ R ] [L

]

[RS]

TV/Video function indicator

[LFE]

V i d e o 3

Dolby D96kHz Dolby PL II Adv. Surr.

Shows the type of connection for the current input (Analog, Optical, Coaxial or (European

model only) SCART)

Lights when the wake-up timer is set

Lights when the sleep timer is active

Character display

Shows the input function (Television, Video 1, Video 2 or Video 3)

ATT

Lights when the input attenuator is on for the current analog input

DIGITAL

Lights when the source is from the optical or coaxial digital input

4 5

ATT6DIGITAL

91011 8 7

Surround indicator

Indicates the surround type; Adv. Surr., Surr off or Downmix

Dolby PLII

Lights when Dolby Pro Logic II decoding is selected

Audio decoding format indicator

Shows the decoding format in use; Dolby D (Dolby Digital), DTS

Sampling frequency indicator

Shows the sampling frequency when a linear PCM soundtrack is playing

Channel indicators

Show which channels are encoded in the currently playing soundtrack

Getting started

ENTER

Switching on

After making sure that everything is connected properly and that the player is

plugged in, press front panel, or on the remote control to switch the player on.

Also, switch on your TV and make sure that it is set to the input you connected the system to.

• My DVD player switches on but there is nothing displayed on my TV.

Make sure that the TV is set to the correct video input (not a TV channel). For example, if you connected this player to the VIDEO 1 inputs on your TV, switch your TV to VIDEO 1.

• This system features three screen savers for the OEL display unit. If no button is pressed for five minutes, the screen saver starts. See Entertainment mode on page 76 if you want to change it.

• There is also a screen saver function for your TV screen. See Screen Saver on page 64 for how to switch this feature on.

STANDBY/ON on the

STANDBY/ON

CD FM/AM

DVD TUNER TV VIDEO

V1/V2/V3

Automatic power on buttons

As well as the STANDBY/ON button on the remote, any of the function select buttons (CD DVD, TUNER, TV, VIDEO), the

0 TRAY OPEN/CLOSE and the 0 DOOR OPEN/CLOSE buttons will switch the system

on and into that function. In the case of the CD DVD button, if there is a disc loaded, it will start playing automatically.

Setting the unit to match your TV system

When you switch on the system for the first time, you should see a welcome screen displayed on your TV. From here you can set up the player to work with the kind of TV you have, then go ahead and start playing some discs.

1 Europe only: Use the / (cursor up/ down) buttons to select a language for the on-screen displays, then press ENTER.

Hello!

Select the display language using the cursor keys on the remote

English Français Deutsch Italiano Español Nederlands

Choose one then press

Enter

Getting started03

2 US only: Press ENTER to move on to the next screen.

Welcome to Pioneer DVD!

Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DVD player.

Before using, please take a little time to setup your DVD player Put the batteries into the remote control

Next, press the [ENTER] button on the remote control and start the Let's Get Started Menu

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select either ‘Wide Screen (16:9)’ or ‘Standard size screen (4:3)’ according to the kind of TV you have, then press ENTER.

Let's Get Started Menu

What kind of TV do you have?

Use the / cursor buttons

to choose, then press [ENTER]

Wide screen (16:9) Standard size screen (4:3)

Using the Room Setup guide

You can get good surround sound results from your system very simply using this quick Room Setup feature.

You can make more detailed settings later if you need to. These are explained in Choosing your surround sound settings (pages 46–48).

ENTER

ROOM SETUP

FL FR

SEAT POSITION

RL RR

4 Press ENTER again to finish setting up.

Let's Get Started Menu

Setup complete

If you're finished setting up,

choose [Complete],

to start again choose [Back]

Complete Back

• Select Back then press ENTER if you

want to go back and change the setting you just made.

1 Press ROOM SETUP.

The display shows an animation.

2 Use the

(cursor up/down)

buttons to select a room size.

• Large Room – more than 30 square

meters

• Middle Room – about 20 square meters

• Small Room – up to 13 square meters

3 Press ENTER.

Getting started

4 Use the SEAT POSITION buttons to select a listening position relative to your TV.

• The seat position buttons correspond to the number buttons on the remote.

5 Press ENTER.

• You can check the current settings by pressing ROOM SETUP. Press twice if you want to change them.

Setting the clock

In order to be able to use the timer features of this system, you should set the clock.

When the time is not set, the clock display blinks.

ENTER

SYS DISP

3 Press ENTER.

4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to set the hour.

5 Press ENTER.

6 Use the

(cursor up/down)

buttons to set the minute.

7 Press ENTER to set the clock.

• Press SYS DISP to cycle through the

clock displays.

Setting up the remote to control your TV

You can set up the supplied remote to control your TV (the default setting is for a Pioneer TV).

1 Switch on your TV.

2 Find the name of the manufacturer of your TV in the Preset code list (pages 86–87).

Next to each manufacturer is one or more three digit codes. These tell the remote what kind of TV you have.

If the name of the manufacturer of your TV does not appear in the table, you won’t be able to set up this remote to control your TV.

TIMER

(CLOCK ADJ)

1 Press TIMER (CLOCK ADJ).

2 If ‘Clock Adjust’ isn’t already showing in the display, use the

(cursor left/

right) buttons to select it.

Getting started03

3 Point the remote at your TV, hold down the CLR button, then enter the three digit code for your TV.

The remote transmits an on/off signal to the TV. If you’ve entered the correct code, your TV should switch off.

If your TV doesn’t turn off, repeat the procedure using the next code in the list until your TV switches off successfully. Once set, you can then use the individual TV controls shown below.

TV CONTROL

INPUT

P VOL

(Illustration shows European model)

Button What it does

Switches your TV on or into standby.

P +/– (CH +/–) Changes the TV channel.

VOL +/– Adjusts the volume.

INPUT Switches the TV’s input

between the built in TV tuner and an external video source.

Using the on-screen displays

For ease of use, this player makes extensive use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs). You should get used to the way these work as you’ll need to use them when setting up the player, using some of the playback features, such as program play, and when making more advanced settings for audio and video.

All the screens are navigated in basically the same way, using the cursor buttons to change the highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select it.

RETURN

ENTER

SET UP

DVD

Button What it does

DVD SETUP Displays/exits the on-screen

display

Changes the highlighted menu item

ENTER Selects the highlighted menu

item (both ENTER buttons work in exactly the same way)

RETURN Returns to the main menu

without saving changes

• Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ means use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on-screen, then press ENTER.

Getting started

• The button guide at the bottom of every OSD screen shows you which buttons you’ll need to use for that screen.

Playing discs

The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD and MP3 discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter.

3 Press 3 (6) to close the disc tray and start playback.

The display shows what kind of disc you’ve loaded.

If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear. See pages 27, 28 for how to navigate these.

If you’re playing an MP3 disc, it may take a few seconds before playback starts, depending on the complexity of the file structure on the disc.

Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means any kind of DVD disc (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio or DVD-R/RW).

1 Press 0 TRAY OPEN/CLOSE to switch the system on, open the front panel door and disc tray.

If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.

2 Load a disc.

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

• After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automatically after a few seconds!

Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for your player. The region number should be printed on the disc; check it against the region number of the player (which you can find on the rear panel). See also page 13.

If the region number is OK, it may be that the disc is damaged or dirty. Clean the disc and look for signs of damage. See also pages 79–80.

• There’s no picture!

Check that the TV is set to the video input that you connected this system to. For example, if you connected it to VIDEO 1, make sure you have VIDEO 1 selected on your TV.

US model: See Troubleshooting on page 82 for possible causes.

• Why won’t the disc I loaded play?

First check that you loaded the disc the right way up (label side up), and that it’s clean and not damaged. See pages 79–80 for information on cleaning discs.

If a disc loaded correctly won’t play, it’s probably an incompatible format or disc type, such as DVD-ROM. See page 11 for more on disc compatibility.

Getting started03

• I have a widescreen TV so why are there black bars at the top and bottom of the screen when I play some discs?

Some movie formats are such that even when played on a widescreen TV, black bars are necessary at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.

• I have a standard (4:3) TV and set the player to show widescreen DVDs in pan & scan format, so why do I still get black bars top and bottom with some discs?

Some discs override the display preferences of the player, so even if you have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those discs will still be shown in letterbox format. This is not a malfunction.

• Why can’t I hear DVD-Audio and SACD audio through the digital outputs?

DVD-Audio and SACD audio is only available through the analog outputs. This is not a malfunction.

• My CD with MP3 tracks won’t play!

Make sure that the tracks are encoded in MPEG1 audio layer 3 format. See also Compressed Audio Compatibility on page 12.

• Some MP3 tracks don’t show up. Where are they?

Filenames that don’t end with the extension “.mp3” won’t be recognized by this player. Also, if there are more than 250 folders or tracks on the disc, only the first 250 are recognized.

Basic playback controls

The table below shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs. The following chapter covers more playback features in more detail.

RETURN

ENTER

FOLDER– FOLDER+

DVD MENU

123

456

789

• My DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops!

The disc may have been illegally copied.

Getting started

Button What it does

3 Starts playback.

DVD and Video CD: if the display shows RESUME, playback starts from the resume point.

8 Pauses a disc that’s playing,

or restarts a paused disc.

7 Stops playback.

DVD and Video CD: Display shows RESUME. Press 7 again to cancel the resume function.

1 Press to start fast reverse

scanning. Press 3 (play) to resume normal playback.

¡ Press to start fast forward

scanning. Press 3 (play) to resume normal playback.

4 Skips to the start of the

current track or chapter, then to previous tracks/chapters.

¢ Skips to the next track or

chapter.

FOLDER + / – Selects the next / previous

folder when an MP3 disc is loaded.

Numbers Use to enter a title/group/track

number. Press ENTER to select (or wait a few seconds).

• If the disc is stopped, playback starts from the selected title/group (for DVD) or track number (for SACD/ CD/Video CD/MP3).

• If the disc is playing, playback jumps to the start of the selected chapter or track.

• You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don’t work in certain parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction.

DVD disc menus

Many DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs contain menus from which you can select what you want to watch or listen to. They may give access to additional features, such as subtitle and audio language selection, or special features such as slideshows. See the disc packaging for details.

Sometimes menus are displayed automatically when you start playback; others only appear when you press DVD MENU.

• Some DVD-Audio discs feature a bonus group. To access this group you have to input a password which you can find on the disc packaging. See pages 66–67 for more information.

Getting started03

Button What it does

TOP MENU Displays the ‘top’ disc menu

DVD MENU Displays a disc menu (this

ENTER Selects the current menu

RETURN Returns to the previously

Numbers Highlights a numbered menu

(this varies with the disc)

may be the same as the ‘top’ menu).

Moves the cursor around the screen.

option.

displayed menu screen. On some DVD-Audio discs featuring browsable pictures, press to display the browser screen.

option (some discs only). Press ENTER to select (or wait a few seconds).

Navigating DVD-RW (VR mode) disc menus

1 Press DVD MENU.

2 Use the cursor between Original and Play List.

• The Original screen shows the contents of the disc as recorded. The Play List screen shows the contents in the order programmed by the person who recorded the disc (not all DVD-RW discs contain a Play List).

• You can’t switch between Original and Play List while a disc is playing.

buttons to toggle

3 Use the cursor

buttons to highlight a menu item in the list, then press ENTER to select it.

• To preview the first frame of the highlighted menu item, press cursor (cursor right).

• To display this disc menu during playback, press DVD MENU.

Video CD PBC menus

Some Video CDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback control) menus.

You can play a PBC Video CD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button to select a track, rather than the 3 (6) button.

Button What it does

RETURN Displays the PBC menu.

Numbers Selects a numbered menu

4 Displays the previous menu

¢ Displays the next menu page

option. (Press ENTER to select, or wait a few seconds)

page (if there is one).

(if there is one).

Playing discs

Introduction

Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. For an explanation of how to navigate these, see Using the on-screen displays on page 24.

Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD and SACD discs, Video CDs, CDs and MP3 discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded.

Some DVD discs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example). This is not a malfunction.

When playing Video CDs, some of the functions are not available during PBC playback. If you want to use them, start the disc playing using a number button to select a track.

• To access functions printed in green on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB.

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc

(Available only when using the OSD)

Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a disc to find the part you want to play.

1 Press DVD SETUP and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-screen display.

2 Select what you want to play.

Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly different.

The screen for DVD-Video discs shows the titles and chapters. Select a title, or a chapter within a title.

Disc Navigator

DVD

Title(1-03)

Title 01 Title 02 Title 03

Chapter (1-036) Chapter 001 Chapter 002 Chapter 003 Chapter 004 Chapter 005 Chapter 006 Chapter 007 Chapter 008

For DVD-Audio, select a group or a track within a group.

Disc Navigator

DVD-Audio

Group(1-03) Group 01 Group 02 Group 03

Track (1-36) Track 01 Track 02 Track 03 Track 04 Track 05 Track 06 Track 07 Track 08

For DVD-RW, select Playlist or Original, or an individual title.

Disc Navigator

Original

Play List

Title (1-03)

01. 3/31 FIRST LEAGUE

02. 4/28 SECOND LEAGUE

03. 4/29 FINAL ROUND

Video Adjust

Play Mode

Initial Settings

Disc Navigator

Playing discs04

For SACD, select a track from the current play area.

Disc Navigator

2ch Area

Track(1-014) Track 001 Track 002 Track 003 Track 004 Track 005 Track 006 Track 007 Track 008

Total Time 73.05

For CD and Video CD, select a track.

Disc Navigator

Track(1-12) Track 01 Track 02 Track 03 Track 04 Track 05 Track 06 Track 07 Track 08

Total Time 51.50

For MP3, select a folder or a track within a folder.

Disc Navigator

MP3

Folder(1-017)

001. ACP

002. Nth Degree

003. Pfeuti

004. Live

005. Glitch music

006. CodHead

007. Thermo

008. Missing Man

Track(1-010)

001. Gravity deluxe

002. Tesla's patent

003. Border dispute

004. Delayed by rain

005. Accident incident

006. Pigeon post

007. Outernational

008. Vacuum tube

Scanning discs

You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at various different speeds.

1 During playback, press 1 or ¡ to start scanning.

2 Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.

3 To resume normal playback, press 3 (play) (6 on the front panel).

• Sound can be heard while scanning audio CDs and MP3 discs.

• MP3 discs have one scanning speed only.

• There are no subtitles displayed and no sound while scanning DVDs and Video CDs.

• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.

Playing in slow motion

You can play DVDs and Video CDs forward or backward at various slow motion speeds.

Playback starts after you press ENTER.

• The disc navigator is not available unless there is a disc loaded.

• Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use one of the search modes. See Searching a disc on pages

36–37.

1 During playback, press 8 (pause) (6 on the front panel).

2 Press and hold

or until

slow motion playback starts.

• The slow motion speed is shown onscreen.

• There is no sound during slow motion playback

Playing discs

3 Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed.

• The slow motion speed is displayed onscreen.

4 To resume normal playback, press 3 (play) (6 on the front panel).

• Video CD only supports forward slow motion playback.

• The picture quality during slow motion playback is not as good as during normal playback.

• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.

Frame advance/frame reverse

You can advance or back up a DVD disc frame-by-frame. With Video CDs, you can only use frame advance.

1 During playback, press 8 (pause) (6 on the front panel).

2 Press advance a frame at a time.

3 To resume normal playback, press 3 (play) (6 on the front panel).

• The picture quality when using frame reverse is not as good as frame advance.

• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.

• For DVD-Audio discs featuring browsable pictures, press

or to reverse or

to view the previous/next picture.

Looping a section of a disc

The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track (CD and Video CD) or title (DVD) that form a loop which is played over and over.

• A-B Repeat is not available with MP3 discs, Video CDs in PBC mode, or SACDs.

1 During playback, press DVD SETUP and select ‘Play Mode’.

2 Select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the list of functions on the left.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

3 Press ENTER on ‘A(Start Point)’ to set the loop start point.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

A(Start Point)

B(End Point)

Off

A(Start Point)

B(End Point)

Off

Playing discs04

4 Press ENTER on ‘B(End Point)’ to set the loop end point.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

A(Start Point)

B(End Point)

Off

After pressing ENTER, playback jumps back to the start point and plays the loop.

• The minimum loop time is 2 seconds.

5 To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu.

• While the loop is being played, you can

press CLR to resume normal playback.

Using repeat play

There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded. It’s also possible to use repeat play together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in the program list (see Creating program lists on pages 34–36).

• Repeat play is not available with Video CDs in PBC mode.

Using the

OSD

1 During playback, press DVD SETUP and select ‘Play Mode’.

2 Select ‘Repeat’ from the list of functions on the left.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Title Repeat

Chapter Repeat

Repeat Off

3 Select a repeat play option.

The repeat play options depend on the disc:

For DVD-Video and DVD-RW:

• Title Repeat

• Chapter Repeat

• Repeat Off

For DVD-Audio:

• Group Repeat

• Track Repeat

• Repeat Off

For SACD / CD / Video CD:

• Disc Repeat

• Track Repeat

• Repeat Off

For MP3:

• Disc Repeat

• Folder Repeat

• Track Repeat

• Repeat Off

Playing discs

Using the display unit

• During playback, press REPEAT to select a repeat play option.

Press repeatedly until the repeat play option you want is shown in the display.

The repeat options are the same as those available from the OSD (see above).

• If you’ve created a program list,

Program Repeat is also available.

• During playback, you can cancel repeat

play by pressing CLR.

• You can’t use repeat and random play at the same time.

• If you switch camera angles during repeat play, repeat play is cancelled.

Using random play

Use the random play function to play the contents of a disc in a random order.

You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped.

Using the

OSD

1 Press DVD SETUP and select ‘Play Mode’.

2 Select ‘Random’ from the list of functions on the left.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Random Title

Random Chapter

Random Off

3 Select a random play option.

The random play options depend on the disc:

For DVD-Video:

• Random Title

• Random Chapter

• Random Off

For DVD-Audio:

• Random Group

• Random Track

• Random Off

For CD / Video CD / MP3:

•On

•Off

• You can’t use random play with DVDRWs, Video CDs playing in PBC mode, or with SACDs.

Using the display unit

1 Press RANDOM to select a random play option.

Press repeatedly until the random play option you want is shown in the display.

The random options are the same as those available from the OSD (see above).

Playing discs04

2 If playing a DVD disc, press ENTER or 3 (play) (6 on the front panel).

• Random play is cancelled when you

press 7 (stop).

• To cancel random playback without

stopping playback, press CLR. The rest of the disc plays out.

• During random play, the 4 and ¢

buttons function a little differently to normal: 4 returns to the beginning of the current track/chapter. You can't go back further than this. ¢ selects another track/chapter at random from those remaining.

• You can't use random play together with program or repeat play.

Creating program lists

This feature lets you program the play order of titles/groups/chapters/folders/tracks on a disc. You can use the on-screen display or the display unit to help you make a program list.

• You can’t use program play with DVD-RW discs.

Using the OSD

1 Press DVD SETUP and select ‘Play Mode’.

• Alternatively, when a DVD is loaded, press PROGRAM to jump directly to step 4.

2 Select ‘Program’ from the list of functions on the left.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Create/Edit

Playback Start

Playback Stop

Program Delete

Program Memory ‰ Off

3 Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program options.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Create/Edit

Playback Start

Playback Stop

Program Delete

Program Memory ‰ Off

4 Select a title, chapter, group, folder or track for the first/next step in the program list.

The playlist create/edit screen that appears depends on the kind of disc loaded. The screen below shows a DVD-Video disc with 38 titles; title 1 contains 4 chapters.

Program

Program Step

01. 01

02.

03.

04.

05.

06.

07.

08.

Current program step

Title (1-38)

Title 01 Title 02 Title 03

Title 04 Title 05

Title 06 Title 07 Title 08

Current selection

Chapter (1-004)

Chapter 001 Chapter 002 Chapter 003

Chapter 004

Playing discs

• When this screen first appears, the first title, folder or track on the disc is highlighted as the current selection.

• From a DVD you can select a whole title or a chapter.

• Some titles and/or chapters of DVD discs may be grayed out, depending on the disc. Grayed out titles/chapters can’t be added to the program list.

• From a DVD-Audio disc you can select a group or a track.

• From an SACD, CD or Video CD, select a track.

• From an MP3 disc you can select a folder or a track.

5 Add further items to the program list in the same way.

• A program list can contain up to 24 steps.

• To clear a step in the program list, move to the Program Step column, highlight the step to clear and press CLR.

• To insert a step in the program list, move to the Program Step column and highlight the step where you want a new step to appear. After you select a title/ chapter/folder/track, all the program steps will move down one to make space for the new one.

6 To play the program list, press 3 (play).

• Program play remains active until you turn off program play (see below), erase the program list (see below), or switch off the player.

Other functions available from the OSD program menu

As well as creating and editing a program list, you can start program play, cancel program play, erase the program list, and memorize a program list from the Program menu.

1 Press DVD SETUP and select ‘Play Mode’.

2 Select ‘Program’ from the list of functions on the left.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Create/Edit

Playback Start

Playback Stop

Program Delete

Program Memory ‰ Off

3 Select a program play function.

• Create/Edit – See above

• Playback Start – Starts playback of a

saved program list

• Playback Stop – Turns off program play,

but does not erase the program list

• Program Delete – Erases the program

list and turns off program play

• Program Memory (DVD-Video only) – Select On to save the program list for the disc loaded. (Select Off to cancel the program memory for the disc loaded)

Playing discs04

• Program lists are saved for the disc loaded. When you load a disc with a saved program list, program play is automatically turned on.

• You can save program lists for up to 24 discs. After that, the oldest one is replaced with the new one saved.

4 To play the program list, press 3 (play).

Program play remains active until you press 7 (stop), clear the playlist (see below), eject the disc or switch off the player.

Clearing the program list

You must clear the program list to program a new one.

Using the display unit

Even though the OSD is available for SACDs, CDs and MP3 discs, the front panel display provides enough information to make a program list easily. If a disc is playing, stop it first.

1 Press PROGRAM.

You’re prompted to enter a track or folder for the first step in the program list.

PGM 00

2 Use the / buttons to select a track or a folder, then press ENTER.

• For MP3 discs only: to select an individual track within a folder, use the

buttons to select the folder, then

press , then use the / buttons to select a track. Press ENTER.

PGM 01 03

Wait for the display to prompt you after completing each selection. If you make a mistake, press CLR to delete the last (most recently) programmed track.

3 Repeat steps 2 to build up a program list.

A program list can contain up to 24 steps.

1 If a disc is playing, press 7 (stop).

2 Press CLR.

Searching a disc

Using the search mode function from the Play Mode menu you can quickly jump to a particular part of the disc that you want to watch or listen to.

• You can’t use search functions with Video CDs/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode.

1 Press DVD SETUP and select ‘Play Mode’.

2 Select ‘Search Mode’ from the list of functions on the left.

The search options that appear depend on the kind of disc loaded. The screen below shows the DVD-Video search options.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Title Search

Chapter Search

Time Search

Playing discs

3 Select a search mode.

4 Use the number buttons to enter a title, group, chapter, folder, page or track number, or a time.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Title Search

Chapter Search

Time Search

Input Chapter

0 0 1

• For a time search, enter the number of minutes and seconds into the currently playing title (DVD-Video) or track (Video CD) you want playback to resume from. For example, press 4, 5, 0, 0 to have playback start from 45 minutes into the track/title. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30 seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0.

• Some DVD-Audio discs feature pages of browsable pictures. Enter the page number you want.

5 Press ENTER to start playback.

• The disc must be playing in order to use time search.

• You can often select what you want to watch from a DVD disc menu. See also pages 27–28.

Playing DVD-Audio ‘Bonus Groups’

Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the key number. When you try and play the bonus group, the player will automatically ask you for the key number.

1 Use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit key number.

• It’s also possible to enter the key number from the Options menu. See pages 66–67.

Switching subtitles

Some DVD-Video discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback.

1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option.

Subtitle 1 English

• While the above display is showing, you can also press to display a drop down menu then select a subtitle language from the list.

Subtitle 1 English

Off

1. English

2. French

3. German

4. Italian

1/ 1

Playing discs04

• Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access.

• To set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle Language on pages 61–62.

Switching DVD-Video audio languages

When playing a DVD-Video disc recorded with dialog in two or more languages, you can switch audio language during playback.

1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio language option.

Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH2 French

• While the above display is showing, you can also press menu then select an audio language from the list.

to display a drop down

Switching DVD-Audio audio channels

Depending on the disc, you may be able to switch channels when playing DVD-Audio discs—see the disc box for details.

1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio channel option.

Audio Stereo

Switching CD/MP3/Video CD/ Super VCD audio channels

When playing a CD/MP3/Video CD/Super VCD, you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.

1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio channel option.

Audio Stereo

Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

2 French

1. English

2. French

3. German

4. Italian

Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH Dolby Digital 2CH Dolby Digital 2CH

1/ 1

• Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access.

• To set audio language preferences, see Audio Language on page 61.

Playing discs

Switching camera angles

Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles—check the disc box for details.

When a multi-angle scene is playing, a icon appears on screen to let you know that other angles are available (this can be switched off if you prefer—see page 63).

¶ During playback (or when paused), press ANGLE to switch the angle.

If the disc was paused, playback starts again with the new angle.

Displaying disc information

Various track, chapter and title information, as well as the video transmission rate for DVD discs, can be displayed on-screen.

1 During playback, press DVD DISP to show/switch the information displayed.

Keep pressing DVD DISP to change the displayed information.

• DVD-Video displays

Play DVD

Current / Total Elapsed

Title

1 English Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

Audio

Play DVD

Current / Total Elapsed

Chapter

Tr. Rate : 8.6Mbps

US model only: The # mark displayed before the Tr. Rate with some DVD-Video discs means that the video is playing at 24 frames/second, progressive.

Pause DVD

Current / Total Elapsed

Chapter

Tr. Rate : 6.0Mbps

When the disc is paused, the display also shows the frame number.

2.0511/38

0.06 152/36

Remain

Total

4.57

7.02

1 English 1

Tota l

Remain

4.57

7.02

Remain

Total

1.40

AngleSubtitle

1.46

• DVD-Audio displays

Play DVD-Audio

Current / Total Elapsed

Trac k

1 Linear PCM

Audio

192kHz 24bit 2/0CH

Play DVD

Current / Total Elapsed

Group

Tr. Rate : 9.5Mbps

-Audio

3.201/14

3.211/3

Remain

Tota l

2.41

6.01

- - 1

Tota l

Remain

53.20

56.41

• DVD-RW displays

Play DVD-RW Original

Current / Total Elapsed

Title

Audio

Play DVD-RW Original

Current / Total

Chapter

1/3

Tr. Rate 3.0Mbps

0.081/3

Subtitle

Remain

146.29

– –

Tota l

146.37

• SACD displays

Play SACD

Current / Total Elapsed

Trac k

Remain

0.131/14

Tota l

4.21

4.34

(During multichannel playback only)

Play SACD

Current / Total Elapsed

Trac k

3/2.1CH

Audio

Play SACD

Disc

0.221/9

Elapsed

0.05

Remain

3.38

Remain

73.00

Tota l

73.05

Tota l

4.00

• CD and Video CD displays

Play CD

Elapsed

Remain

Disc

Play VCD

Current / Total Elapsed

Trac k

28.00

1.072/16

30.20

Remain

4.40

Tota l

58.20

5.47

(During PBC playback only)

Play VCD

AngleSubtitle

Playing discs04

• MP3 disc displays

Play MP3

Current / Total Elapsed Track

Track Name Outernational

Play MP3

Current / Total

Folder

2/7

Folder Name ACP

Remain

12.42

Tota l

13.00

0.181/17

• You can see disc information (number of titles/chapters, groups, tracks, folders and so on) from the Disc Navigator screen. See Using the Disc Navigator to

browse the contents of a disc on page

29.

Using the front panel display

You can check various track, chapter and title information on the front panel display while a disc is playing.

• To show/switch the information displayed, press DVD DISP.

Keep pressing DVD DISP to change the displayed information.

• DVD-Video displays

Elapsed

Time

Chapter

Remaining Time

• DVD-Audio displays

Elapsed

Time

Remaining Time

Title

Remaining

Time

Track

Remaining

Time

Group

• SACD displays

Elapsed

Time

Remaining Time

Track

Remaining

Time

Disc

• DVD-RW displays

Elapsed

Time

Title

Remain Time

• Video CD displays (except during PBC play)

Elapsed

Time

Remaining Time

Disc

Remaining

Time

Track

• CD displays

Elapsed

Time

Remaining Time

Track

Remaining

Time

Disc

• MP3 disc displays

Elapsed

Time

Folder Name

Track

Name

(Track and folder names are limited to 8 characters)

Listening to the radio

Choosing stations

The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don’t have to manually tune in every time you want to listen.

FM/AM

TUNER

TUNE+

ENTER

TUNE–

2 Tune to a frequency.

There are three tuning modes—manual, auto, and high-speed:

Manual tuning: Press TUNE + or –

repeatedly to change the displayed frequency.

Auto tuning: Press and hold TUNE + or –

until the frequency display starts to move, then release. The tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to search for other stations.

High-speed tuning: Press and hold

TUNE + or – until the frequency display

starts to move rapidly. Keep the button held down until you reach the frequency you want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the manual tuning method.

Improving poor FM reception

If you’re listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono.

1 Press SYS MENU.

2 Use the

buttons to choose ‘FM Mode’.

(cursor left/right)

SYS MENU

1 Press TUNER (remote or front panel) to switch to the tuner and select the AM or FM band.

Press repeatedly to switch between AM and FM.

3 Use the

(cursor up/down)

buttons to select ‘Mono’ then press ENTER.

The MONO indicator lights in the display when the tuner is in mono reception mode.

• Select ‘Auto’ to switch back to auto-

stereo mode (the stereo indicator lights when receiving a stereo broadcast).

Listening to the radio05

Memorizing stations

You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time.

FM/AM

TUNER

TUNE+

ST+

ST–

ENTER

TUNE–

1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station.

For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as necessary. This setting is saved along with the preset.

2 Press SYS MENU.

3 Use the

(cursor left/right)

buttons to choose ‘Station Memory’.

4 If necessary, use the

(cursor up/

down) buttons to select the station preset you want.

There are 30 preset locations, ST1 to ST30; each can store one station preset.

5 Press ENTER to save the station preset.

Listening to station presets

1 Make sure the TUNER function is selected.

2 Use the ST –/+ buttons to select a station preset.

• You can also use the number buttons to select a station preset, then press

ENTER.

123

SYS MENU

456

789

SYS DISP

• If the unit is unplugged from the power supply completely, saved stations will remain for several days, after which you’ll have to save them again.

Listening to the radio

About RDS

(European model only)

Radio Data System, or RDS as it’s usually known, is a system used by FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example. This information shows up as text on the display, and you can switch between the kind of information shown. Although you don’t get RDS information from all FM radio stations, you do with most.

Probably the best feature of RDS is that you can search automatically by type of program. So, if you felt like listening to jazz, you could search for a station that’s broadcasting a show with the program type, JAZZ. There are around 30 such program types, including various genres of music, news, sport, talk shows, financial information, and so on.

This system lets you display three different kinds of RDS information: Radio Text, Program Service Name, and Program Type.

Radio Text (RT) is messages sent by the radio station. These can be anything the broadcaster chooses—a talk radio station might give out it telephone number as RT, for example.

Program Service Name (PS) is the name of the radio station.

Program Type (PTY) indicates the kind of program currently being broadcast.

This unit can search for and display the following program types:

None (no program type) News Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science Varied Speech Pop Music Rock Music Easy Listening Light Classics M Serious Classics Other Music Weather & Metr Finance Children’s Progs Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel & Touring Leisure & Hobby Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary

In addition, there are program types, Alarm Test and Alarm-Alarm!, used for exceptional

emergency announcements. You can’t search for this, but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal.

Listening to the radio05

Using the RDS display

You can display the different types of RDS information (RT, PS and PTY as explained on the previous page) on-screen.

1 Use the TUNER button to select the FM band.

RDS is only broadcast on FM.

2 Press SYS DISP to display RT, PS and PTY RDS information.

Each press changes the display as follows:

RT / PS / PTY

Clock

PTY

Frequency

Clock

• If any noise is picked up while displaying Radio Text, some characters may be displayed incorrectly.

Searching for RDS programs

One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search for any of the program types (listed on the previous page).

1 Use the TUNER button to select the FM band.

RDS is only broadcast on FM.

2 Press SYS DISP repeatedly until PTY SEARCH appears in the display.

3 Use the buttons to select the program type you want to hear.

4 Press ENTER to search for the program type.

The system starts searching through the station presets for a match. When it finds one, the search stops and the station plays for five seconds.

5 If you want to keep listening to the station, press ENTER within the 5 seconds.

If you don’t press ENTER, searching resumes.

(cursor left/right)

• RDS searches FM station presets only. If no FM stations have been preset (see pages 42 to do this), the search mode is exited.

Playing other components

Selecting an external component as your source

This system has three sets of audio/video inputs that you can use to connect up to three external components. There’s also a pair of audio inputs that you can use to route your TV’s audio through this system.

See also Other Connections on pages 71 to 75 for how to connect external components to this system.

1 Press V1/V2/V3 VIDEO repeatedly to select the external input you want.

• To select the TV inputs, press TV.

2 Start playing the external component.

Changing the audio input from analog to digital

The Video 2 and Video 3 inputs have both analog and digital audio inputs. You can switch between these as required.

1 Press V1/V2/V3 VIDEO to select ‘Video 2’ or ‘Video 3’, as required.

The current input is shown in the display.

2 Press SYS MENU.

Reducing the line signal level

• Default setting: ATT OFF

Some analog sources produce a high signal level which can result in unpleasant distortion from the speakers. In such cases, you can reduce the input level to restore proper sound. Each analog input has its own attenuator setting.

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press SYS MENU.

3 Use the buttons to select the input: ‘Video 1 Audio’, ‘Video 2 Audio’, ‘Video 3 Audio’ or ‘TV Audio’.

4 Use the buttons to select a setting.

There are three settings available:

• 6dB ATT – reduces the input level by

6dB

• 10dB ATT – reduces the input level by

10dB

• ATT OFF – no change in the input level

5 Press ENTER to exit.

(cursor left/right)

(cursor up/down)

3 Use the buttons to select ‘Video 2 Audio’ or ‘Video 3 Audio’.

4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select the input type.

For the Video 2 input you can choose between Optical and Analog. For Video 3, choose between Coaxial and Analog.

5 Press ENTER.

(cursor left/right)

Setting up surround sound

Choosing your surround sound settings

The Room Setup procedure (page 22–23) provides you with a simple means of getting good surround sound. The settings here are more detailed, allowing you to specify the distance from your listening position to each speaker, for example. This should result in better surround sound.

ENTER

SET UP

SYSTEM

Setting the front speaker distance

• Default setting: 10 ft. / 3.0 m

This setting lets you specify how far the front left/right speakers are from your regular listening position.

1 Press SYSTEM SETUP

2 Use the

buttons to choose ‘Speaker L/R’.

3 Use the the distance. The distance can be set from 1 ft. / 0.3 m to 30 ft. / 9 m in 1 ft. / 0.3 m increments.

4 Press ENTER.

(cursor left/right)

(cursor up/down) to set

Setting the center speaker distance

• Default setting: 10 ft. / 3.0 m

This setting lets you specify how far the center speaker is from your regular listening position.

1 Press SYSTEM SETUP

2 Use the buttons to choose ‘Speaker C’.

(cursor left/right)

• Settings you make here will override settings you made in the Room Setup.

• Settings are in feet (US model) or meters (European model).

• The channel level and speaker distance settings can also be made from the Initial Settings menu (page 68–70) using the on-screen displays.

• Speaker distance settings have no effect on SACD playback

• The setting display is automatically exited after 20 seconds of inactivity.

3 Use the the distance. The distance can be set from 1 ft. / 0.3 m to 30 ft. / 9 m in 1 ft. / 0.3 m increments.

4 Press ENTER.

(cursor up/down) to set

Setting up surround sound

Setting the surround speaker distance

• Default setting: 10 ft. / 3.0 m

This setting lets you specify how far the surround left/right speakers are from your regular listening position.

1 Press SYSTEM SETUP

2 Use the buttons to choose ‘Speaker LS/RS’.

3 Use the the distance. The distance can be set from 1 ft. / 0.3 m to 30 ft. / 9 m in 1 ft. / 0.3 m increments.

4 Press ENTER.

(cursor left/right)

(cursor up/down) to set

Dynamic range control setting

• Default setting: Off

With this setting, you can adjust the dynamic range of a Dolby Digital soundtrack so that loud peaks of sound are controlled, while bringing up the level of quieter sounds. This is useful when listening at low volume.

1 Press SYSTEM SETUP

2 Use the buttons to choose ‘D.R.C.’.

3 Use the choose a setting.

• Off – No effect. Use when listening at

normal volume.

• Medium – Use when listening at

slightly lower than normal volume.

• High – Good when listening at very low

volume.

(cursor left/right)

(cursor up/down) to

Dual mono setting

• Default setting: L-ch1/R-ch2

This setting is only effective when listening to dual mono Dolby Digital soundtracks. These discs are not widely used, but are sometimes used to seperate the backing track from the vocals on karaoke discs. This setting allows you to choose which channel(s) to listen to.

1 Press SYSTEM SETUP

2 Use the buttons to choose ‘Dual Mono’.

3 Use the choose a setting.

• L-Ch1/R-Ch2 – Plays channel 1 though

the front left speaker; plays channel 2 through the right speaker

• Ch1Mono – Plays only channel 1

through the center speaker (or through both front speakers if in Stereo mode)

• Ch2Mono – Plays only channel 2

through the center speaker (or through both front speakers if in Stereo mode)

4 Press ENTER.

(cursor left/right)

(cursor up/down) to

LFE attenuator setting

• Default setting: 0 dB

Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass channel (the LFE channel) which is played through the subwoofer. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to control the level of this channel.

1 Press SYSTEM SETUP

2 Use the buttons to choose ‘LFE ATT’.

(cursor left/right)

4 Press ENTER

Setting up surround sound

3 Use the / (cursor up/down) to choose a setting.

• 0dB – Standard LFE output level

• –10dB – Reduced LFE channel output level

• Off – No LFE channel output

4 Press ENTER.

Setting channel levels

• Default setting for all speakers: 0db

For good surround sound, you should set the relative channel levels from your usual listening position so that all channels sound balanced in terms of volume. You can do this while playing a surround sound disc, or by using the built in test tone generator. Before starting, unplug any headphones.

Using the test tone to set channel levels

1 Press SURROUND to select a surround mode other than ‘Auto’ or ‘Stereo’.

• See pages 49–50 for more on the various surround sound modes.

• No test tone is ouput when surround mode is Auto or Stereo (the display shows the message Can’t Use), or when muting is on.

2 Press TEST TONE to hear the test tone.

The test tone is output from each speaker in turn:

3 Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

4 Use the buttons to adjust the level of the displayed speaker level.

The channel level range is ± 10 dB.

5 Press ENTER to finish setting up.

(cursor up/down)

Using a surround sound source to set channel levels

You can adjust the channel levels while listening to a disc. The current sound mode will determine which channels you can adjust. For example, if you are listening in Stereo, you can only adjust the front left and right speakers and the subwoofer.

1 Play a surround sound source.

A 5.1 channel Dolby Digital or DTS DVD-Video disc is ideal.

2 Press CH LEVEL.

3 Use the buttons to select a channel to adjust.

4 Use the buttons to adjust the level of the selected channel.

The channel level range is ± 10 dB.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the channel level for other speakers.

6 Press ENTER to finish setting up.

(cursor left/right)

(cursor up/down)

Left Center

Subwoofer

Right

Surround R

Surround L

Adjusting the sound

Introduction

There are three basic listening modes: Auto, Surround and Advanced Surround. The Stereo mode (available in all three modes) bypasses the multi-channel sound modes and downmixes multi-channel sources to your two front speakers.

Auto

The AUTO mode automatically decodes Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Surround sources. You can identify Dolby Digital

software by the Most Dolby Surround software is marked

3, but unmarked software may

also incorporate Dolby Surround.

Surround modes

The surround mode options (below) can add surround sound to stereo sources (except SACD and DVD-Audio).

Choose one of the following to add depth to a 2 channel source:

Dolby Pro Logic

This mode gives 4.1 channel surround sound. It is less sensitive to the quality of the source material, so may be useful when Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/ Music modes do not give good results.

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie

This mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound. It is suitable for movies, especially those recorded in Dolby Surround. The channel separation and movement of surround effects is comparable to Dolby Digital 5.1.

1 or marks.

Dolby Pro Logic II Music

This mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound and is suitable for music. Compared to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, the surround effect is more enveloping.

Advanced Surround modes

These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.

Advanced Music

Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall and is suitable for music or musical sources marked 1

(

Advanced Movie

Simulates the relaxed environment of a movie theater, and is suitable for watching movies on sources marked 1

(

Virtual Surround Back

The Virtual Surround Back effect simulates

6.1 surround channel listening, giving the impression that there is a surround back speaker in your system when listening to a

5.1 channel source.

) or R.

Adjusting the sound09

Expanded

This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to imitate a five speaker sound. Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect. You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than the Surround modes.

TV Surround

You can use this mode to give surround sound to mono or stereo TV audio sources.

Virtual Surround

When you select this mode, you will hear a surround sound effect produced from the two front speakers only. When selected, you won’t hear any sound from the other speakers in your system.

5-Channel Stereo

This can be selected to give powerful multispeaker sound to a stereo source with equal power delivered to all the speakers. It is especially suited to music sources with deep bass and a strong rhythmic feel.

Listening in Auto mode

In Auto mode, stereo sources are played in stereo (through the front left/right speakers), and surround sound sources (Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Surround) are played in surround sound.

AUTO

1 Select the source you want to playback.

2 Press AUTO.

Using the Surround modes

The Surround modes available depend on whether the source you’re listening to is stereo or surround.

CD FM/AM

DVD TUNER TV VIDEO

V1/V2/V3

Phones Surround

This is very similar to the Virtual Surround mode, and is available when you’re listening through headphones to create an overall surround sound effect.

Stereo

When you select Stereo (available in the Surround mode only), you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers. Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.

SURROUND

Adjusting the sound

ENTER

ADVANCED

SOUND

1 Select the source you want to playback.

2 Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a Surround mode.

For a surround source:

Auto

Stereo

Standard

• Auto – See Listening in Auto mode

above

• Standard – As Auto above, but can be

used with Advanced Surround modes (see below). Display indicates the source as Dolby digital or DTS.

• Stereo – Downmixes surround sources

for playback through the front left/right speakers

For a stereo source:

Auto

Dolby Pro Logic Stereo

Dolby

Pro Logic II

Music

Dolby

Pro Logic II

Movie

• Auto – See Listening in Auto mode

above

• Dolby Pro Logic – 4.1 channel surround

sound decoding

• Dolby Pro Logic II Movie – 5.1 channel

surround sound decoding, especially good for movies

• Dolby Pro Logic II Music – 5.1 channel

surround sound decoding, especially good for music

• Stereo – Regular stereo playback

3 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1.

• When playing 96 kHz PCM sources, or when headphones are connected, only the Stereo mode is available.

Using Advanced Surround

Use the Advanced Surround modes to add DSP effects to a source playing in a surround listening mode.

1 Press ADVANCED repeatedly to choose one of the sound options.

Advanced

Music

5ch

Stereo

Virtual

Surround

Advanced

Movie

Virtual

Surround

Back

Expanded

Adjusting the sound09

• Advanced Music – Concert hall sound

• Advanced Movie – Movie theater

sound

• Virtual Surround Back – Simulated

surround back speaker sound from the surround speakers

• Expanded – Extra wide sound stage

• TV Surround – Surround sound from

mono or stereo TV sound

• Virtual Surround – Simulated surround

sound from just the front left/right speakers

• 5ch Stereo – 5.1 channel surround

sound from a stereo source

• When headphones are connected, only

the Phones Surround option is available

• See also page 49–50 for more detailed

explanations of these modes

• You can’t use the Advanced Surround modes with SACD, DVD-Audio and 96 kHz PCM sources.

• If you change the surround setting, the Advanced Surround setting is automatically switched off.

Adjusting the effect level

You can adjust the effect level of the Advanced Surround mode to get the sound that you want.

• You can’t adjust the effect level of the 5-Channel Stereo or the Virtual Surround Back modes.

1 Press SOUND.

Make sure that one of the Advanced Surround modes is on when you do this (see Using Advanced Surround on the previous page).

2 Use the

buttons to select ‘Effect’.

3 Use the buttons to adjust the effect level.

The effect level can be adjusted from 10 (min) to 90 (max).

4 Press ENTER to exit.

(cursor left/right)

(cursor up/down)

Adjusting the sound

Adjusting the bass and treble

To help you get the sound you want you can increase or reduce the bass and treble.

• You can’t use the bass and treble controls together with the Midnight or Quiet modes (see below).

• When using bass and treble controls with DVD-Audio or SACD sources, only the front left/right and subwoofer channels are affected.

• You can’t use the bass and treble controls when playing 96 kHz PCM sources.

1 Press SOUND.

2 Use the buttons to select ‘Bass’ or ‘Treble’.

3 Use the buttons to adjust the sound.

The bass and treble can be adjusted from –3 to +3.

4 Press ENTER to exit.

(cursor left/right)

(cursor up/down)

Boosting the bass level

If you want to bring up the low end for certain kinds of music or sound sources, switch on P.Bass.

• You can’t use P.Bass together with the Midnight or Quiet modes (see below), or when headphones are connected.

3 Use the buttons to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’.

4 Press ENTER to exit.

(cursor up/down)

Quiet / Midnight listening

The Quiet and Midnight listening modes allow you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you’re listening.

• You can’t use Quiet/Midnight with 96kHz PCM, DVD-Audio or SACD sources.

1 Press SOUND.

2 Use the buttons to select ‘Quiet/Midnight’.

3 Use the buttons to select ‘Midnight Mode’ or ‘Quiet Mode’.

4 Press ENTER to exit.

(cursor left/right)

(cursor up/down)

Muting the sound

Use the MUTE button if you need to momentarily turn off any sound coming out of the speakers.

• Press MUTE to switch off the volume.

To switch the sound back on, adjust the volume or press MUTE again.

1 Press SOUND.

2 Use the buttons to select ‘P.BASS’.

(cursor left/right)

Using the timer10

Setting the wake-up timer

Use the wake-up timer to set the system to switch on at any time and start playing whatever source you want.

• The clock must be set to the correct time for the wake-up timer to work properly (see page 23).

STANDBY/ON

CD FM/AM

DVD TUNER TV VIDEO

ENTER

MASTER VOLUME

V1/V2/V3

2 Prepare the source.

For example, tune in the radio station you want to wake up to.

If you’ve selected a CD, make sure that it’s stopped.

3 Set the volume.

4 Press TIMER.

5 Use the

(cursor left/right)

buttons to select ‘Wake-Up’ then press ENTER.

6 Use the

(cursor up/down)

buttons to select ‘Timer Edit’ then press ENTER.

7 Set the switch-on time.

Use the

buttons to set the hour, then

press ENTER. Set the minute in the same way, pressing ENTER when you’re done.

8 Set the switch-off time.

Use the

buttons to set the hour, then

press ENTER. Set the minute in the same way, pressing ENTER when you’re done.

After pressing ENTER this last time, the wake-up timer settings are shown in the display.

TIMER

1 Select the source you want played.

For example, press TUNER to select the radio as your source.

9 Switch the system into standby mode.

The wake-up timer will not work if the system is left on!

• You can check the timer settings in

standby by pressing TIMER.

Using the timer

ENTER

TIMER

Turning the wake-up timer on/off

If the wake-up timer is active, it will switch on everyday at the time you have set. Here’s how to turn it on or off:

1 Press TIMER.

2 Use the

(cursor left/right)

buttons to select ‘Wake-Up’ then press ENTER.

3 Use the

(cursor up/down)

buttons to select ‘Timer On’ or ‘Timer Off’.

• You must have the timer set (see above)

to select On. The wake-up timer switches on and off according to your previous settings.

4 Press ENTER to exit.

• The wake-up timer will automatically be canceled if the clock is reset.

Setting the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches off the system after a specified time so you can fall asleep without worrying about it.

• If you set the sleep timer while either the wake-up timer is active, the earlier switch off time takes priority.

• To check how much time is left, repeat steps 1 and 2, then press ENTER. The remaining time is displayed for about 20 seconds.

1 Press TIMER.

2 Use the

(cursor left/right)

buttons to select ‘Sleep Timer’.

3 Use the

buttons to select a

switch-off time.

Choose between the following options:

• Auto – System switches off 1 minute

after the current source has finished playing. Repeat play does not work with the automatic sleep timer.

• 90 min – System switches off after 90

minutes

• 60 min – System switches off after an

hour

• 30 min – System switches off after 30

minutes

• Off – Cancels the sleep timer

4 Press ENTER to exit.

The Video Settings Menu

Video Adjust

• Default setting: Professional

From the Video Adjust screen you can select the standard video presentation or define presets of your own.

1 Press DVD SETUP and select ‘Video Adjust’ from the on-screen display.

Video Adjust

Play Mode Disc Navigator

Initial Settings

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select a preset.

Video Adjust

Professional

• TV (CRT) – Optimized display for a

regular CRT TV

• PDP – Optimized for a plasma display

screen

• Professional – Optimized for a profes-

sional video monitor

• Memory1–3 – Use for saving your own

presets (see below)

3 Press ENTER to make the setting and exit the Video Adjust screen.

• Depending on the disc and the TV/ monitor, you may not see the effect clearly.

Creating your own presets

You can create up to three presets of your own.

1 Select one of the Memory presets (see above).

2 Use the buttons to select ‘Detailed Settings’ then press ENTER.

3 Adjust the picture quality settings.

Memory1 1/ 3

Recall Settings

Prog. Motion

PureCinema

YNR

CNR

MNR

BNR

(US model screen)

• Use the to select a setting.

• Use the to adjust the current setting.

• Press DVD DISP to switch between full and single view.

• You can change the preset number from the Recall Settings menu item.

You can adjust any or all of the following picture quality settings:

• Prog. Motion – (US model only) Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when the player is set to progressive video output.

(cursor up/down)

Video Adjust

Memory1

Detailed Settings

Memory1

fast slow

Auto1

off max

(cursor up/down) buttons

(cursor left/right) buttons

The Video Settings Menu

• PureCinema – (US model only) When

watching DVD movies, PureCinema optimizes the picture quality. The default setting is Auto1, but if the picture appears unnatural, then set to On or Off, as appropriate.

• YNR – Adjusts the amount of noise

reduction in the Y (brightness) part of the video signal.

• CNR – Adjusts the amount of noise

reduction in the C (color) part of the video signal.

• MNR – Adjusts the amount of mosquito

noise (artifacts visible around the edge of an image caused by MPEG compression) reduction.

• BNR – Adjusts the amount of block

noise (artifacts visible in areas of flat color caused by MPEG compression) reduction.

• Sharpness High – Adjusts the sharp-

ness of the high-frequency (detailed) elements in the picture.

• Sharpness Mid – Adjusts the sharpness

of the mid-frequency (less detailed) elements in the picture.

• Detail – Adjusts the sharpness of edges

in the picture

• White Level – Adjusts the intensity of

white.

• Black Level – Adjusts the intensity of

black.

• Black Setup – Setup to correct the

floating black color for better 3-dimensional realism.

• Gamma – Adjusts the brightness of

darker images.

• Hue – Adjusts the overall color balance

between red and green.

• Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated

colors appear.

• Chroma Delay – Adjust to correct the

gap between the Y and C components in the video signal.

(Note that for the US model, this setting only affects progressive video output.)

4 Press ENTER to save the preset and exit the Video Adjust screen.

• (US model only) Video on a DVD discs

may be either video material (originally shot on video) or film material (originally shot on film). Video material has a frame rate of 30 frames/sec.(NTSC), compared with 24 frames/sec. for film. This player converts film material to 60 frames/sec. (in progressive scan mode). PureCinema adjusts the picture so that it matches more closely the picture quality of a cinema screen.

You can see whether video on a DVD disc is film or video material by displaying the video transmission rate (see page 39). If a hash mark (#) appears next to the transmission rate display, it is film material.

The Initial Settings menu12

Using the Initial Settings menu

The Initial Settings menu is where you can set preferences for language, audio and video output, and so on.

If a menu option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time. This is usually because a disc is playing. Stop the disc, then change the setting.

1 Press DVD SETUP and select ‘Initial Settings’ from the on-screen display.

Video Adjust

Play Mode Disc Navigator

Initial Settings

2 Select the setup category from the list on the left, then select an item from the menu list to the right.

3 Make the setting you want.

Digital Audio Mode Settings

Make these settings if you connect an external digital component to the optical digital output. Note that DVD-Audio and SACD audio is not output through this jack.

Dolby Digital Out

• Default setting: Dolby Digital

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

Linear PCM Out

If the connected component is Dolby Digital compatible, set to Dolby Digital, otherwise set to Dolby Digital > PCM. Check the manual that came with the other component if you’re unsure whether it is Dolby Digital compatible.

DTS Out

• Default setting: DTS

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital > PCM

• The language options shown in the onscreen display illustrations on the following pages may not correspond to those available in your country or region.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

Linear PCM Out

DTS

DTS > PCM

If the connected component has a built-in DTS decoder, set this to DTS, otherwise set to DTS > PCM. Check the manual that came with the other component if you’re unsure whether it is DTS compatible.

The Initial Settings menu

• If you set to DTS with non-DTS compat-

ible equipment, noise will be output when you play a DTS disc.

• DTS-CDs are always output as DTS digital audio regardless of this setting.

Linear PCM Out

• Default setting: Down Sample Off

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

Linear PCM Out

If the connected component is compatible with high sampling rates (96 kHz), set this to

Down Sample Off, otherwise set it to Down Sample On (96 kHz audio is converted to a

more compatible 48 kHz). Check the manual that came with the other component if you’re unsure whether it is 96 kHz compatible.

• Even when set to Down Sample Off, some discs will still output downsampled audio through the digital outputs (you only get full sampling rate audio through the analog outputs).

Down Sample On

Down Sample Off

Video Output settings

TV Screen

• Default setting: 16:9 (Wide)

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

TV Screen

Component Out

S-Video Out

Still Picture

(US model screen)

If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9 (Wide) setting—widescreen DVD software is

then shown using the full screen area. When playing software recorded in conventional (4:3) format, the settings on your TV will determine how the material is presented— see the manual that came with your TV for details on what options are available.

US model only: When set to 16:9 (Com- pressed), progressive-scan 4:3 material is

shown with black bars on either side of the screen.

If you have a conventional TV, select either 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan). In Letter Box mode, widescreen software is shown with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. Pan & Scan chops the sides off widescreen material to make it fit the 4:3 screen (so even though the image looks larger on the screen, you’re actually seeing less of the picture). See also page 85.

4:3 (Letter Box)

4:3 (Pan&Scan)

16:9 (Wide)

16:9 (Compressed)

The Initial Settings menu12

Component Out

(US model only)

• Default setting: Interlace

You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your TV using the component video outputs.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

If you have a progressive-scan compatible TV, set this to Progressive for flicker-free video output. If your TV is not compatible with progressive-scan video, set to Interlace. Check the operating instructions that came with your TV if you’re unsure about its compatibility.

• If you make a setting here that is incompatible with your TV, the TV may not display any picture at all. If this happens either switch everything off and reconnect to the TV using either the supplied video cable, or an S-Video cable (see page 71 for more on this).

Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs

This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard.

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION” OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE

CENTER.

TV Screen

Component Out

S-Video Out

Still Picture

Progressive

Interlace

• This player is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors: PDP-5030HD, PRO-1000HD, PRO800HD, PDP-4330HD, PRO-720HD, PRO-620HD, PRO-520HD, SD-643HDS, SD-533HDS.

AV Connector Out

(European model only)

• Default setting: Video

You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your TV using the AV SCART-type connector.

• SCART cables come in various configurations. Make sure you use the correct one for your TV/monitor. See page 81 for the SCART pin assignment diagram

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

TV Screen

AV Connector Out

S-Video Out

Still Picture

• Video – Compatible with all TVs, but lowest quality of the three AV settings.

• S-Video – Almost the same quality as RGB, but can give better results if you are using a long SCART cable.

• RGB – If your TV is compatible, this setting gives the best picture quality.

Video

S-Video

RGB

The Initial Settings menu

S-Video Out

• Default setting: S2

You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your TV using an S-Video cord.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

TV Screen

Component Out

S-Video Out

Still Picture

(US model screen)

If you find that the picture is stretched or distorted on the default S2 setting, try changing it to S1. (See also S1 and S2 in the Glossary on page 90.)

Still Picture

• Default setting: Auto

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

TV Screen

Component Out

S-Video Out

Still Picture

Field

Frame

Auto

Language settings

Audio Language

• Default setting: English

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode Video Output Language Display Options Speakers

Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Menu Lang. Subtitle Display

This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD-Video discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the system automatically plays the disc in that language.

The DVD-Video format recognizes 136 different languages. Select Other Language if you want to specify a language other than those listed. See also Selecting languages using the language code list on page 79.

• You can switch between the languages recorded on a DVD disc during playback using the AUDIO button. (This does not affect this setting.) See also page 38.

English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Other Language

(US model screen)

This player uses one of two processes when displaying a still frame from a DVD disc. The default Auto setting automatically chooses the best setting each time.

• Field – produces a stable, generally

shake-free image

• Frame – produces a sharper image, but

more prone to shake than field stills

Subtitle Language

• Default setting: English

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode Video Output Language Display Options Speakers

Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Menu Lang. Subtitle Display

English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Other Language

The Initial Settings menu12

This setting is your preferred subtitle language for DVD-Video discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the system automatically plays the disc with those subtitles.

• You can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD disc during playback using the SUBTITLE button. (This does not affect this setting.) See also pages 37–38.

Auto Language

• Default setting: On

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

When set to On, the player always selects the default audio language on a DVD-Video disc (French dialog for a French movie, for example), and displays subtitles in your preferred subtitle language only if that is set to something different. In other words, movies in your native language won’t have any subtitles, while foreign language movies will be shown with subtitles.

Set to Off to have the player play discs strictly according to your Audio Language and Subtitle Language settings.

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Lang.

Subtitle Display

Off

For Auto Language to work, the Audio Language and Subtitle Language settings must be the same (see also pages 61–62).

• You can still switch audio and subtitle

language on playback using the AUDIO and SUBTITLE buttons.

DVD Menu Language

• Default setting: w/Subtitle Lang.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Lang.

Subtitle Display

Some multilingual discs have disc menus in several languages. This setting specifies in which language the disc menus should appear. Leave on the default setting for menus to appear in the same language as your Subtitle Language—see page 61.

The DVD-Video format recognizes 136 different languages. Select Other Language if you want to selct another language. See also Selecting languages using the language code list on page 79.

w/Subtitle Lang.

Other Language

The Initial Settings menu

Subtitle Display

• Default setting: On

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Lang.

Subtitle Display

Off

Assist Subtitle

When set to On, the player displays subtitles according to the Subtitle Language setting. Set to Off to switch subtitles off altogether.

Set to Assist Subtitle to display the extra assistive subtitles available on some discs.

Display settings

OSD Language

• Default setting: English

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Screen Saver

English

Français

Deutsch

Italiano

Español

Nederlands

On Screen Display

• Default setting: On

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Screen Saver

Off

This sets whether operation displays are shown on-screen (Play, Resume, Scan and so on.)

Angle Indicator

• Default setting: On

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Screen Saver

If you prefer not to see the camera icon onscreen during multi-angle scenes on DVD discs, change this setting to Off.

Off

This sets the language of this player’s onscreen displays.

Background

• Default setting: Black

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Screen Saver

This specifies what is displayed on-screen when the player is stopped.

Pioneer Logo

Black

The Initial Settings menu12

Screen Saver

• Default setting: Off

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Screen Saver

If a constant image is displayed on a conventional CRT-type TV, it can ‘burn in’ leaving a ghost image on the screen. Switch to On to make sure that a constant image is not displayed for a dangerously long time.

Off

Options

Parental Lock

• Default level: Off

• Default password: none

• Default country code: us (2119)

Some DVD Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc won’t play. This gives you some control about what your children watch on your DVD player.

Some discs also support the Country Code feature. The player does not play certain scenes on these discs, depending on the country code you set.

Before you can set the Parental Lock level or the Country Code you must register a password. As the password owner, you can change the Parental Lock level or Country Code whenever you like. You can also change the password.

• Not all discs that you may consider inappropriate for your children use the Parental Lock feature. These discs will always play without requiring the password first.

• If you forget your password, you’ll need to reset the player to its factory settings (page 78), then register a new password.

Registering a new password

You must register a password before you can change the Parental Lock level or enter a Country Code.

1 Select ‘Password’.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode Video Output Language Display Options Speakers

Parental Lock

Bonus Group

Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback

Password

Level Change Country Code

2 Use the number buttons to enter a 4digit password.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock: Register Code Number

3 Press ENTER to register the password and return to the Options menu screen.

If you forget your password, you can reset the system then register a new one. See

page 78 for how to reset the player.

The Initial Settings menu

Changing your password

To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one.

1 Select ‘Password Change’.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode Video Output Language Display Options Speakers

Parental Lock

Bonus Group

Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback

Password Change Level Change Country Code

2 Use the number buttons to enter your existing password, then press ENTER.

• The numbers appear as asterisks as you enter them.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock : Password Change

Password

New Password

3 Enter a new password.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock : Password Change

Password

New Password

****

4 Press ENTER to register the new password and return to the Options menu screen.

Setting/changing the Parental Lock level

1 Select ‘Level Change’.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode Video Output Language Display Options Speakers

Parental Lock

Bonus Group

Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback

Password Chan ge Level Change Country Code

2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock : Level Change

Password

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Off

3 Select a new level.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock : Level Change

Password

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Off

****

Press (cursor left) repeatedly to lock more levels (more discs will require the password);

(cursor right) to unlock levels. You

press can’t lock level 1.

4 Press ENTER to set the new level and return to the Options menu screen.

The Initial Settings menu12

Setting/changing the Country Code

You may also want to refer to the Country code list on page 88.

1 Select ‘Country Code’.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode Video Output Language Display Options Speakers

Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback

Password Change Level Change Country Code

2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock : Change Country Code

Password

Country Code List Code

___

2 1 1 9

3 Select a country code.

There are two ways you can do this.

• Select by code letter: Use

(cursor

up/down) to change the country code.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock : Change Country Code

Password

Country Code List Code

****

2 1 1 9

•Select by code number: Press (cursor right) then use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit country code (you can find the Country code list on page 88).

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock : Change Country Code

Password

Country Code List Code

****

2 1 1 9

4 Press ENTER to set the new Country Code and return to the Options menu screen.

• Changing the country code does not take effect until the next disc is loaded (or the current disc is reloaded).

Bonus Group

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode Video Output Language Display Options Speakers

Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback

Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the key number.

‰ Off (us)

‰ On ‰ Single ‰ DVD-Audio ‰ 2ch Area ‰ PCM Playback

The Initial Settings menu

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Bonus Group : Key Number Input

When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically. You can also access the same screen here.

• If you eject the disc, switch the power off, or unplug the player, you will need to re-enter the key number.

Auto Disc Menu

• Default setting: On

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock

Bonus Group

Auto Disc Menu

Group Playback

DVD Playback Mode

SACD Playback

CD Playback

This specifies whether the menu (Top menu) is automatically displayed after loading a disc. Set to On if you want the menu displayed automatically, or Off if you don’t want it displayed.

• Some DVD discs display a menu automatically regardless of this setting. If you press 3 while a disc is loading, this setting is ignored.

Off

Group Playback

• Default setting: Single

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode Video Output Language Display Options Speakers

Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback

All Single

DVD-Audio discs can have up to 9 groups of tracks. When set to Single, the selected group plays and then the disc stops, or returns to the menu screen. Use the search function (pages 36–37) to select the group to play. (You cannot use the track skip 4 / ¢ or scan buttons 1 / ¡ in this mode.)

Set to All if you want to play all the groups on a disc consecutively.

• Even if the player is set to All but you

select a group to play from the disc menu, only that group will play. If you stop playback, all groups will play again when you restart playback.

DVD Playback Mode

• Default setting: DVD-Audio

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock

Bonus Group

Auto Disc Menu

Group Playback

DVD Playback Mode

SACD Playback

CD Playback

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content in addition to the DVD-Audio. Set to DVD-Video to play a DVD-Audio disc as if it were a DVD-Video disc. Note that in this case only the DVD-Video part of the disc will play.

DVD-Audio

DVD-Video

The Initial Settings menu12

• This setting reverts to DVD-Audio when the function is changed, the disc tray is opened, or the power is switched into standby.

SACD Playback

• Default setting: 2ch Area

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode Video Output Language Display Options Speakers

Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback

SACD discs can be divided up into several different areas — stereo audio (2ch Area), multi-channel audio (Multi-ch Area) and, for hybrid SACDs, standard CD audio (CD Area). Select which you want to listen to.

CD Playback

• Default setting: PCM Playback

This setting does not affect CD playback through this system’s speakers; it affects only the audio from the output jacks.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode Video Output Language Display Options Speakers

Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback

2ch Area Multi-ch Area CD Area

PCM Playback DTS CD Playback

When set to PCM Playback, playback is optimized for standard audio CDs. You can also play DTS CDs, however you may notice some noise when a DTS CD starts playing. This is not a malfunction.

When set to DTS CD Playback, playback is optimized for DTS CDs. In this mode you cannot play standard audio CDs through the analog outputs. Change the setting back to PCM Playback to play standard CDs.

Speakers

Speaker Distance

• Default setting: all speakers 10 ft. / 3 m

To get the best surround sound from your system, you should specify the speaker distances from your listening position.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

1 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a speaker.

• The L and R speakers, and the LS and RS speakers are paired; you can’t set

them differently.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Speaker Distance

Channel Level

10.0 ft.

– . – ft.

(US model screen)

The Initial Settings menu

2 Press (cursor right) to change the speaker distance for the highlighted speaker.

3 Use the

(cursor up/down)

buttons to change the distance.

• Distances can be set in the range of 1 ft. / 0.3 m to 30 ft. / 9 m in increments of 1 ft. / 0.3 m.

4 Press

(cursor left) to go back to the speaker list if you want to modify another speaker, or press ENTER to exit the Speaker Distance screen.

• Speaker Distance settings do not affect SACD playback.

Channel Level

This setting does not affect digital audio output.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

For good surround sound, you should set the relative channel levels from your usual listening position so that all channels sound balanced in terms of volume. You can do this while playing a surround sound disc (see page 48 for how to do this), or by using the built in test tone generator. Before starting, unplug any headphones and make sure muting isn’t on.

Speaker Distance

Channel Level

Press SURROUND to select a surround mode other than Auto or Stereo. You can set seperate levels for each surround mode.

You can set the individual channel levels between –10dB and +10dB in 1 dB increments using the test tone output as a guide to set the correct levels. Adjust the levels until the output level from all channels sounds the same from your usual listening position.

Automatic: Select Auto to start the test tone output.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Auto

0.0dB

As the test tone plays through each speaker in turn, it is highlighted on-screen. Use the

(cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the

channel output level of the current speaker.

(cursor left) to exit the test tone

Press sequence, or ENTER to save the settings and exit the channel level setting screen.

Note that some of the speakers may be grayed out, depending on the current surround mode.

Manual: Move the cursor up/down to select a speaker.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Auto

0.0dB

The Initial Settings menu12

Press (cursor right), or press ENTER, then

use the the channel output level.

Note that some of the speakers may be grayed out, depending on the current surround mode.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Mode

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

(cursor up/down) buttons to set

Auto

0.0dB

Auto

0.0dB

To save the settings and exit, press ENTER with the channel level field highlighted (as shown above).

Other Connections

Other TV connections

There are three different kinds of video output that you can use to connect this system to your TV. The S-video and component (US model) or SCART (European model) outputs should all give you better picture quality than using the standard composite video output.

Using the S-video output

• Use a commercially available S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-video input on your TV.

(illustration shows European model)

• The S-video output is switchable between S1 and S2 formats. See page 61 for more on this.

Using the SCART AV output

(European model only)

The SCART AV connector functions as both a video and audio output.

• Use a commercially available SCART cable to connect the AV CONNECTOR output to your TV.

• SCART cables are available in several configurations. Make sure that the one you get will work with this player and your TV/monitor. You can find the pin assignments on page 81.

• See AV Connector Out on page 60 for how to change the SCART video output format for the DVD/CD function.

• See page 74 for how to change the SCART video output format to match the

VIDEO 1, 2 and 3 inputs.

Other Connections13

Switching on the SCART audio output

By default, the SCART audio output is Off (since you would usually want to listen to the soundtrack through this system, rather than your TV). If you need to turn it on, you can.

1 Press TV.

2 Press SYS MENU.

3 Use the

buttons to select ‘SCART Audio Output’.

4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’.

5 Press ENTER.

(cursor left/right)

Using the component video outputs

(US model only)

• Use a commercially available threeway component video cable to connect the COMPONENT OUT to a component video input on your TV.

Listening to TV programs through this system

This system has a pair of stereo audio inputs so that you can listen to the audio from your TV through the speakers of this system.

• Use a stereo audio cable with RCA pin plugs to connect the TV INPUT to the stereo audio output on your TV.

(illustration shows European model)

Switching the TV audio input from SCART to RCA

(European model only)

You can set the TV audio input to RCA or SCART.

• The component video output can be set to output progressive or interlace video. See page 60 for more on this.

1 Press TV.

2 Press SYS MENU.

3 Use the buttons to select ‘TV Audio’.

4 Use the buttons to select ‘SCART’ or ‘RCA’.

5 Press ENTER.

(cursor left/right)

(cursor up/down)

Other Connections

Connecting other components

Analog connections

You can connect up to three audio or audio/ visual sources to this system, not including the audio output from your TV.

The three sets of inputs all have standard (composite) video and S-video inputs, and stereo analog audio inputs.

1 Use a stereo audio cable with RCA pin plugs to connect the AUDIO L / R jacks of VIDEO 1, 2 or 3 IN to the stereo audio output on the other component.

2 For video components: Use a standard video cable or an S-video cable to connect the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jacks of VIDEO 1, 2 or 3 IN to the video output on the other component.

Digital connections

The VIDEO 2 IN and VIDEO 3 IN functions feature (respectively) optical and coaxial digital audio inputs. Use these if you want to connect an external MD or other digital player.

1 Use an optical digital cable to connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack to the optical digital output on the other component.

2 Use a coaxial digital cable to connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack to the coaxial digital output on the other component.

(illustration shows European model)

• See page 45 for how to change the

input from digital to analog.

• See page 45 for how to change the

input from analog to digital.

Other Connections13

Setting up the SCART video output

(European model only)

The SCART video output can be switched to composite or S-video independently for each of the video inputs 1, 2 and 3. Set up so that the SCART output reflects the type of input you used for each video connection.

1 Press V1/V2/V3 VIDEO to select ‘Video 1’, ‘Video 2’ or ‘Video 3’, as required.

The current input is shown in the display.

2 Press SYS MENU.

3 Use the buttons to select ‘SCART Video Output’.

4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘Video’ or ‘S-Video’ as required.

5 Press ENTER.

(cursor left/right)

Connecting a component for recording

The VIDEO 1 function has both inputs and outputs for audio and video. Use these to connect an audio or video recorder. For playback, connect as described above in Analog connections and Digital connections.

1 To record analog audio, connect the AUDIO L / R jacks of VIDEO 1 OUT to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

• See Recording DVD-Audio using the REC

Mode on page 78 for how to record

DVD-Audio.

2 To record video, connect the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack of VIDEO 1 OUT to the video or S-video input on the recorder.

3 To record digital audio, connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack to the optical digital input on the recorder.

(illustration shows European model)

Other Connections

Connecting external antennas

External AM antenna

Use 15–18 ft. (5–6 meters) of vinyl-insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AM loop antenna connected.

(illustration shows European model)

External FM antenna

Use 75Ω coaxial cable to hook up an external FM antenna.

PAL connector

(European model)

(US model)

Additional information14

Displaying the clock

1 Press SYS DISP to display the clock.

• Press again to display the seconds.

2 Press again to exit the clock display.

Simple display mode

• Default setting: Off

If you find the display shows more information than you generally need, you can change it to a simple version.

1 Press SYS MENU.

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Simple Mode’.

3 Use the / (cursor up/down) to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, then press ENTER.

Entertainment modes

• Default setting: Mode 1

The Entertainment modes act as screen savers for the OEL display, as well as showing off the fluid graphical effects possible using this type of display technology. If no button is pressed for five minutes, the entertainment mode starts.

There are three different modes to choose from, as well as an Off setting.

1 Press SYS MENU.

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Entertainment’.

3 Use the / (cursor up/down) to select ‘Mode 1’, ‘Mode 2’, ‘Mode 3’, or ‘Off’ then press ENTER.

Changing the display/OSD language

• Default setting: English

You can change the display/OSD language from English to French, German, Italian, Spanish or Dutch.

• This setting is the same as the OSD Language setting in the Initial Settings menu (page 63).

• You can’t switch languages using this method when an on-screen menu is being displayed (GUI is lit in the display).

1 Press LANGUAGE to change the language.

Dimming the display

• Default setting: 4

The display has five brightness levels (1–5), plus an Auto setting. When set to Auto, the display is set to level 4, but if no button is pressed for 20 seconds, the display dims to level 1. On level 1 the display becomes temporarily brighter when a button is pressed.

1 Press DIMMER to change the brightness level of the display unit.

Switching off the demo

• Default setting: On

This unit has an automatic demo feature that starts when the unit is plugged in for the first time. Here’s how to turn it off:

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press SYS MENU.

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Demo Mode’.

Additional information

4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘Off’

• You can also switch the demo back on by

choosing ‘On’.

5 Press ENTER to exit.

Changing the frequency step

(U.S. model only)

• Default setting: AM 10kHz/FM 100kHz

If you find that you can’t tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region. Here’s how to switch the setting:

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press SYS MENU.

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Tuner Step’.

The current setting is shown in the display.

4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select AM 9kHz/FM 50kHz or AM 10kHz/ FM 100kHz.

5 Press ENTER to exit.

Setting the TV System

(European model only)

The default setting of this player is AUTO, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO. If you experience picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or region’s system. Doing this, however, may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch. The table below shows what kinds of disc are compatible with each setting (AUTO,

PAL and NTSC).

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press SYS MENU.

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘TV system’.

The current setting is shown in the display.

4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select AUTO, NTSC or PAL.

5 Press ENTER to exit.

Disc Player setting

Format

NTSC

Type

DVD/ Super VCD Video CD Super VCD CD /

no disc

NTSC PAL NTSC PAL

–

NTSC PAL NTSC NTSC NTSC

PAL

MOD.PAL PAL MOD.PAL PAL PAL

AUTO

NTSC PAL NTSC PAL NTSC or PAL

Watching NTSC on a PAL TV

Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL TV system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without vertical shrinkage.

If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may not be able to watch NTSC discs because of picture roll. If the TV has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops rolling.

On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically, leaving black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction; it is caused by the NTSC to PAL conversion.

Additional information14

Reverse display style

• Default setting: On

When this feature is set to On, the system will periodically inverse the colors in the graphic display. To switch this feature off, set to Off.

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press SYS MENU.

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Reverse Display’.

4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’.

5 Press ENTER to exit.

Child Lock

• Default setting: Off

This system has a child lock feature that makes the front panel buttons inoperative. This is useful when you’ve set the wake-up timer and don’t want the unit switched on before it activates.

1 Switch the system into standby.

2 Press SYS MENU.

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Child Lock’.

The current setting is shown in the display.

4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’.

5 Press ENTER to exit.

Recording DVD-Audio using the REC Mode

• Default setting: Off

When Rec Mode is On, a stereo downmix of multi-channel DVD-A discs is output from the speakers and from the analog audio jacks. When set to Off, multi-channel DVD-A discs are played through all the speakers, but nothing is output from the analog audio jack.

Note that with some discs, only the front left/ right channels are output. Also, whether On or Off, DVD-A audio is not output from the digital audio jack.

1 Press ‘CD DVD’ to switch the system to the CD/DVD function.

2 Press SYS MENU.

3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘REC Mode’.

4 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’.

5 Press ENTER.

Resetting the unit

Use this procedure to reset all the player’s settings to the factory default.

1 Press TUNER.

2 Press and hold down the 7 (stop) button on the front panel until you see the message ‘Memory Clear?’ (about 8 seconds) then release.

3 Within 3 seconds, press and hold down the 7 (stop) button again for 3 seconds to reset the system.

All the player’s settings are now reset, and you should see the ‘Let’s Get Started’ screen.

Additional information

• Leaving the system unplugged from a power outlet for more than about a month will also clear all the settings.

Selecting languages using the language code list

Some of the language options in the Initial Settings menu allow you to set your prefered language from any of the 136 languages listed in the language code list on page 88.

1 Select ‘Other Language’.

2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to highlight either the language name or code number.

3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to change the language or code number.

• You can also use the number buttons if you’re entering a language code.

See the Language code list on page 88 for a complete list of languages and codes.

Taking care of your player and discs

Handling discs

When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge.

Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback performance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable.

Should a disc become marked with fingerprints,

dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown in the following diagram.

Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using straight strokes.

Don’t wipe the disc surface using circular strokes.

If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning vinyl records.

Storing discs

Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and store discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return it to its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight).

Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharptipped writing instrument. These could all damage the disc.

For more detailed care information see the

Additional information14

instructions that come with discs.

Do not load more than one disc into the player at a time.

Discs to avoid

Discs spin at high speed inside the player. If you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk using it in your player—you could end up damaging the unit.

This unit is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.

Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it:

Do...

✓ Use in a well-ventilated room. ✓ Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as

a table, shelf or stereo rack.

Don’t...

✗ Use in a place exposed to high tempera-

tures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances.

✗ Place on a window sill or other place

where the player will be exposed to direct sunlight.

✗ Use in an excessively dusty or damp

environment.

✗ Place directly on top of an amplifier, or

other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use.

✗ Use near a television or monitor as you

may experience interference—especially if the television uses an indoor antenna.

✗ Use in a kitchen or other room where the

player may be exposed to smoke or steam.

✗ Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with

cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of the unit.

✗ Place on an unstable surface, or one that

is not large enough to support all four of the unit’s feet.

Removing the side panels

If you prefer, you can remove the wood side panels to give the system a different look.

1 Use the supplied allen key wrench to remove the four screws holding the wood side panels in place.

2 Remove the wood side panels.

Put the side panels and the screws in a safe place.

3 Replace the original screws with the four screws that come with the allen key wrench.

Additional information

Cleaning the pickup lens

The DVD player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available, we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens.

Problems with condensation

Condensation may form inside the player if it is brought into a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly. Although the condensation won’t damage the player, it may temporarily impair its performance. For this reason you should leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on and using.

Moving the unit

If you need to move the unit, first press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the player off. Wait for See You to disappear from the display, then unplug the power cord. Never lift or move the unit during playback—discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.

Power cord caution

Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

SCART pin assignment

(European model only)

The diagram below shows the SCART 21-pin connector assignment. This connector provides the video and audio signals for connection to a compatible colour TV or monitor.

• Unplugging the unit before See You completely disappears from the display may cause the system to return to the factory settings.

PIN no. & Assignment

1 ... Audio R OUT 2 ... Audio R IN 3 ... Audio L OUT 4 ... GND (audio) 5 ... GND (video) 6 ... Audio L IN 7 ... B OUT 8 ... Status 9 ... GND (video) 10 .. No connection 11 .. G OUT

PIN no. & Assignment

12 .. No connection 13 .. GND (video) 14 .. GND (video) 15 .. R or C OUT 16 .. BLANK OUT 17 .. GND (video) 18 .. GND (video) 19 .. Video or Y OUT 20 .. No connection 21 .. GND (video)

Additional information14

Troubleshooting

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

• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

General

Problem

The power does not turn on.

The timer indicator blinks but the power does not switch on.

No sound is output when a function is selected.

No image is output when watching discs.

No sound from surround or center speakers.

Can’t operate the remote control.

No display.

Remedy

• Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

• Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. This could cause the unit to shut off automatically.

• Unplug the unit for one minute then plug it back in and switch the unit on.

• Make sure the fan at the rear of the unit is not being blocked.

• Check that the speakers are connected correctly.

• Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model.

• If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.

• If you’re using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly (see pages 71–74 and setup guide).

• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.

• Adjust the MASTER VOLUME.

• Make sure the TV is connected correctly (see pages 71–72 and setup guide).

• Check that you haven’t selected the STEREO sound mode (see pages 50–51).

• Connect the speakers properly (see setup guide).

• Replace the batteries (see page 10).

• Operate within 21 feet (7 m), 30° of the remote sensor on the display unit.

• Remove any obstacles or operate from another position.

• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

• Make sure everything is connected properly.

Additional information

Problem

Display shows 96kHz, but the source is 88.2kHz.

No picture.

DVD/CD/Video CD player

Problem

The disc is ejected automatically after loading.

Playback is not possible.

Picture playback stops and the operation buttons cannot be used.

Settings are canceled.

No picture/No color.

Screen is stretched or aspect does not change.

Picture disturbance during playback or dark.

Remedy

• Although the display shows 96kHz, this is not a malfunction.

• US model only: If you don’t have a progressive-scan compatible TV, make sure the Component Out setting isn’t set to Progres-

sive (page 60).

Remedy

• Clean the disc.

• Align the disc properly in the disc guide.

• If the region number on a DVD-video disc does not match the number on the player, the disc cannot be used (page 13).

• Allow time for any condensation inside the player to evaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit.

• Disc is loaded upside down. Reload the disc with the label side face up.

• Press 7, then start playback again (3).

• Switch the power off once, then on again using the front panel STANDBY/ON button.

• When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging the power cord, settings will be canceled.

• Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully.

• Check the instruction manual of the TV/monitor to make sure the TV/monitor settings are incorrect.

• The TV Screen setting is incorrect. Set the TV Screen option to match the TV/monitor you're using (page 59).

• This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the picture depending on the TV. This is not a malfunction.

• Discs respond differently to particular player functions. This may result in the screen becoming black for a brief instant or shaking slightly when the function is executed. These problems are largely due to differences between discs and disc content and are not malfunctions of this player.

Additional information14

Problem

Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.

Tray doesn’t eject.

Incomplete sound from headphones when listening to a DVDA disc.

Tuner

Problem

Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.

Auto tuning does not pick up some stations.

Sound is mono only.

Remedy

• DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. This is not a malfunction.

• Make sure that there is nothing blocking the front panel door from opening.

Some multichannel DVD-A discs only output the front left/right channels through headphones.

Remedy

• Tune into the correct frequency.

• Connect the antenna (see setup guide).

• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall.

• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see page 75).

• Adjust the direction and position for best reception.

• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (see page 75).

• Turn off any other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it away from the unit.

• Place the antenna farther away from any other equipment that may be causing the noise.

• US model only: The tuning interval is incorrect for your region. Try switching the tuning interval (frequency step) (see page 77).

• The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal. For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.

• Check that the tuner is not set to FM mono (see page 41).

Additional information

Screen sizes and disc formats

DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.

Televisions, too, come in different aspect ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.

Widescreen TV users

If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 59) of this system should be set to 16:9(Wide).

When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format, you can use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented. Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch options; see the instructions that came with your TV for details.

Please note that some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16:9, so even though you have a widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a ‘letterbox’ style with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

US model only: If you have a progressivescan compatible widescreen TV, you can choose 16:9(Compressed). This setting displays 4:3 material with black bars either side of the picture.

Standard TV users

If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen setting (page 59) of this system should be set to 4:3(Letter Box) or 4:3(Pan&Scan), depending on which you prefer.

Set to 4:3(Letter Box), widescreen discs are shown with black bars top and bottom.

Set to 4:3(Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are shown with the left and right sides cropped. Although the image looks larger, you don’t actually see the whole picture area.

Please note that many widescreen discs override the player’s settings so that the disc is shown in letterbox format regardless of the setting.

• Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a standard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3 settings with a widescreen TV, will result in a distorted picture.

Additional information14

Preset code list

Manufacturer Code(s)

ACURA 644 ADMIRAL 631 AIWA 660 AKAI 632, 635, 642 AKURA 641 ALBA 607, 639, 641, 644 AMSTRAD 642, 644, 647 ANITECH 644 ASA 645 ASUKA 641 AUDIOGONIC 607, 636 BASIC LINE 641, 644 BAUR 631, 607, 642 BEKO 638 BEON 607 BLAUPUNKT 631 BLUE SKY 641 BLUE STAR 618 BPL 618 BRANDT 636 BTC 641 BUSH 607, 641, 642, 644, 647, 656 CASCADE 644 CATHAY 607 CENTURION 607 CGB 642 CIMLINE 644 CLARIVOX 607 CLATRONIC 638 CONDOR 638 CONTEC 644 CROSLEY 632 CROWN 638, 644 CRYSTAL 642 CYBERTRON 641 DAEWOO 607, 644, 656 DAINICHI 641 DANSAI 607 DAYTON 644 DECCA 607, 648 DIXI 607, 644 DUMONT 653 ELIN 607 ELITE 641 ELTA 644 EMERSON 642 ERRES 607 FERGUSON 607, 636, 651 FINLANDIA 635, 643, 655 FINLUX 632, 607, 645, 648, 653, 654, 655 FIRSTLINE 640, 644 FISHER 632, 635, 638, 645

Manufacturer Code(s)

FORMENTI 632, 607, 642 FRONTECH 631, 642, 646 FRONTECH 632 /PROTECH FUJITSU 648, 629 FUNAI 640, 646, 658 GBC 632, 642 GE 601, 608, 607, 610, 617, 602, 628,

GEC 607, 634, 648 GELOSO 632, 644 GENEXXA 631, 641 GOLDSTAR 610, 623, 621, 602, 607, 650 GOODMANS 607, 639, 647, 648, 656 GORENJE 638 GPM 641 GRAETZ 631, 642 GRANADA 607, 635, 642, 643, 648 GRADIENTE 630, 657 GRANDIN 618 GRUNDIG 631, 653 HANSEATIC 607, 642 HCM 618, 644 HINARI 607, 641, 644 HISAWA 618 HITACHI 631, 633, 634, 636, 642, 643, 654,

HUANYU 656 HYPSON 607, 618, 646 ICE 646, 647 IMPERIAL 638, 642 INDIANA 607 INGELEN 631 INTERFUNK 631, 632, 607, 642 INTERVISION 646, 649 ISUKAI 641 ITC 642 ITT 631, 632, 642 JEC 605 JVC 613, 623 KAISUI 618, 641, 644 KAPSCH 631 KENDO 642 KENNEDY 632, 642 KORPEL 607 KOYODA 644 LEYCO 607, 640, 646, 648 LIESENK&TTER LOEWE 607 LUXOR 632, 642, 643 M-ELECTRONIC

MAGNADYNE 632, 649 MAGNAFON 649

618

606, 610, 624, 625, 618

607

631, 644, 645, 654, 655, 656, 607, 636, 651

Additional information

Manufacturer Code(s)

MAGNAVOX 607, 610, 603, 612, 629 MANESTH 639, 646 MARANTZ 607 MARK 607 MATSUI 607, 639, 640, 642, 644, 647, 648 MCMICHAEL 634 MEDIATOR 607 MEMOREX 644 METZ 631 MINERVA 631, 653 MITSUBISHI 609, 610, 602, 621, 631 MULTITECH 644, 649 NEC 659 NECKERMANN NEI 607, 642 NIKKAI 605, 607, 641, 646, 648 NOBLIKO 649 NOKIA 632, 642, 652 NORDMENDE 632, 636, 651, 652 OCEANIC 631, 632, 642 ORION 632, 607, 639, 640 OSAKI 641, 646, 648 OSO 641 OSUME 648 OTTO VERSAND PALLADIUM 638 PANAMA 646 PANASONIC 631, 607, 608,642, 622 PATHO CINEMA PAUSA 644 PHILCO 632, 642 PHILIPS 631, 607, 634, 656 PHOENIX 632 PHONOLA 607 PROFEX 642, 644 PROTECH 607, 642, 644, 646, 649 QUELLE 631, 632, 607, 642, 645, 653 R-LINE 607 RADIOLA 607 RADIOSHACK 610, 623, 621, 602 RBM 653 RCA 601, 610, 615, 616, 617, 618, 661,

REDIFFUSION 632, 642 REX 631, 646 ROADSTAR 641, 644, 646 SABA 631, 636, 642, 651 SAISHO 639, 644, 646 SALORA 631, 632, 642, 643 SAMBERS 649 SAMSUNG 607, 638, 644, 646 SANYO 635, 645, 648, 621, 614 SBR 607, 634 SCHAUB LORENZ

631, 607

631, 632, 607, 642

642

662, 609

642

Manufacturer Code(s)

SCHNEIDER 607, 641, 647 SEG 642, 646 SEI 632, 640, 649 SELECO 631, 642 SHARP 602, 619, 627 SIAREM 632, 649 SIEMENS 631 SINUDYNE 632, 639, 640, 649 SKANTIC 643 SOLAVOX 631 SONOKO 607, 644 SONOLOR 631, 635 SONTEC 607 SONY 604 SOUNDWAVE 607 STANDARD 641, 644 STERN 631 SUSUMU 641 SYSLINE 607 TANDY 631, 641, 648 TASHIKO 634 TATUNG 607, 648 TEC 642 TELEAVIA 636 TELEFUNKEN 636, 637, 652 TELETECH 644 TENSAI 640, 641 THOMSON 636, 651, 652, 663 THORN 631, 607, 642, 645, 648 TOMASHI 618 TOSHIBA 605, 602, 626, 621, 653 TOWADA 642 ULTRAVOX 632, 642, 649 UNIVERSUM 631, 607, 638, 642, 645, 646, 654,

VESTEL 607 VICTOR 613 VOXSON 631 WALTHAM 643 WATSON 607 WAT T RADIO 632, 642, 649 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE YOKO 607, 642, 646 ZENITH 603, 620 PIONEER 600, 631, 632, 607, 636, 642, 651

655

607

• Please note that there are cases where the codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using.

Additional information14

Language code list

Language (Laguage code letter), Language code

Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Dutch (nl), 1412 Russian (ru), 1821 Chinese (zh), 2608 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 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 Portuguese (pt), 1620 Quechua (qu), 1721 Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813 Kirundi (rn), 1814 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 Swedish (sv), 1922 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

Country code list

Country, Country code, Country code letter

Argentina, 0118, ar Australia, 0121, au Austria, 0120, at Belgium, 0205, be Brazil, 0218, br Canada, 0301, ca Chile, 0312, cl China, 0314, cn Denmark, 0411, dk Finland, 0609, fi France, 0618, fr Germany, 0405, de

Hong Kong, 0811, hk India, 0914, in Indonesia, 0904, id Italy, 0920, it Japan, 1016, jp Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr Malaysia, 1325, my Mexico, 1324, mx Netherlands, 1412, nl New Zealand, 1426, nz Norway, 1415, no Pakistan, 1611, pk

Philippines, 1608, ph Portugal, 1620, pt Russian Federation, 1821, ru Singapore, 1907, sg Spain, 0519, es Switzerland, 0308, ch Sweden, 1905, se Taiwan, 2023, tw Thailand, 2008, th United Kingdom, 0702, gb United States of America, 2119, us

Additional information

Glossary

Analog audio

An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio.

Aspect ratio

The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high).

Bonus Group (DVD-Audio only)

An ‘extra’ group on some DVD-Audio discs that requires a key number to access. See also Group.

Browsable pictures (DVD-Audio only)

A feature of some DVD-Audio discs in which the user can browse still pictures recorded on the disc as the audio is played. See also Slideshow.

Digital audio

An indirect representation of sound by numbers. During recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals (44,100 times a second for CD audio) by an analog-todigital converter, generating a stream of numbers. On playback, a digital-to-analog converter generates an analog signal based on these numbers. See also Sampling frequency and Analog audio.

Dolby Digital

Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio, this high quality surround system is used in many of the finer movie theaters around the world.

The on-screen display shows which channels are active, for example showing 3/2.1. The 3 being the two front channels and the center channel; the 2 being the surround channels, and the .1 being the LFE channel.

Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Pro Logic II

A matrix decoding system that extracts 4.1 (Dolby Pro Logic) or 5.1 (Dolby Pro Logic II) channel surround sound from a two channel source.

DTS

DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular surround sound format for movies.

Dynamic range

The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting lost in noise). Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a very wide dynamic range, delivering dramatic cinema-like effects.

File extension

A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file. For example, “.mp3” indicates an MP3 file.

Interlaced video

A method of displaying a picture in which odd-numbered lines are updated in one pass, then even-numbered lines are updated in the next. See also Progressive scan video.

MP3

MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

Additional information14

MLP / Packed PCM (DVD-Audio only)

A lossless compression system that enables more PCM audio to be stored on a DVD-Audio disc than would otherwise be possible.

MPEG audio

An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD discs.

MPEG video

The video format used for Video CDs/Super VCDs and DVDs. Video CD/Super VCD uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses the newer and much better quality MPEG-2 standard.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

The most common system of encoding digital audio, found on CDs and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital and MPEG audio. For compatibility with digital audio recorders (CD, MD and DAT) and AV amplifiers with digital inputs, this unit can convert Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio to PCM. See also Digital audio.

PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD/Super VCD only)

A system of navigating a Video CD/Super VCD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc. Especially good for discs that you would normally not watch from beginning to end all at once—karaoke discs, for example.

Progressive scan video

Also called non-interlaced video, this method of displaying a picture updates all the lines in one pass, resulting in a more stable, flicker-free image than interlaced video (for a given scanning rate). See also Interlaced video.

Regions (DVD-Video only)

These associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or all regions).

S1 S-video output

This S-video signal format includes aspect ratio information (4:3 or 16:9) within the video signal.

S2 S-video output

S2 is an enhanced version of S-video which, in addition to aspect ratio information, contains letterbox / pan & scan information. Widescreen TVs which are compatible with S2 S-video automatically switch to the appropriate mode according to the signal.

Sampling frequency

The rate at which sound is measured to be turned into digital audio data. The higher the rate, the better the sound quality, but the more digital information is generated. Standard CD audio has a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz, which means 44,100 samples (measurements) per second. See also Digital audio.

Super Audio CD (SACD)

Super Audio CD is a high quality audio disc format that can accomodate high sampling rate stereo and multi-channel audio, as well as conventional CD audio all on the same disc.

Additional information

Specifications

Amplifier Section

Continuous Power (RMS) .......... 75 W / channel

(1 kHz, THD 10%, 6 Ω)

Disc section

Digital audio

characteristics ................. DVD fs: 96 kHz, 24-bit

Type ............ DVD system, Video CD system and

Compact Disc digital audio system

Frequency response

48 kHz sampling ...................... 4 Hz – 22 kHz

96 kHz sampling ...................... 4 Hz – 44 kHz

192 kHz sampling .................... 4 Hz – 88 kHz

S/N ratio .................................................... 110 dB

Dynamic range ........................................... 98 dB

Total harmonic distortion ....................... 0.004 %

Wow and Flutter ............. Limit of measurement

(±0.001 % W.PEAK) or less (EIAJ)

FM tuner section

Frequency Range ......................... 87.5 - 108MHz

Antenna .................................. 75 Ω, unbalanced

AM tuner section

Frequency Range

With 9 kHz step ............ 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz

With 10 kHz step .......... 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz

• Frequency step options available with U.S.

model only.

Antenna ........................................ Loop antenna

Miscellaneous

Power Requirements

European model ......... 220–230 V / 50–60 Hz

North American model ............ 120 V / 60 Hz

Power Consumption

European model .................................. 176 W

North American model ....................... 180 W

Power Consumption in standby mode ..... 0.4 W

Dimensions: DVD/CD Tuner ... 380 (W) x 71 (H) x 299 (D) mm

15.5 (W) x 2.9 (H) x 12.2 (D) in.

Display Unit ......... 220 (W) x 61 (H) x 35 (D) mm

9 (W) x 2.5 (H) x 14.3 (D) in.

Weight:

DVD/CD Tuner .............................. 4.1 kg (6.8 lb.)

Display Unit ................................ 0.22 kg (0.4 lb.)

Accessories

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

Setup guide ........................................................ 1

Display unit .........................................................1

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

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

Video Cord .......................................................... 1

Display cable (gray plugs) ................................. 1

Control cable A (blue plugs) ............................. 1

Control cable B (black plugs) ........................... 1

FM antenna ....................................................... 1

AM loop antenna ................................................ 1

Dry cell batteries (AA/R6) .................................. 2

Allen key wrench ................................................ 1

Side panel replacement screws ....................... 4

Speaker cords (15 ft. / 5 m) ............................... 3

Speaker cords (30 ft. / 10 m) ............................. 2

Sheet of small non-slip pads ........................... 20

Sheet of large non-slip pads ............................. 4

Subwoofer isolation feet (European model) ... 4

Warranty Card .................................................... 1

Satellite Speaker System (S-DV1000ST)

Type Sealed, antimagnetic

Speaker ............... 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in.) (cone type)

2.6 cm (1 in.) (dome type)

Nominal impedence ...................................... 6 Ω

Frequency range ....................... 100 – 60,000 Hz

Max. input ......................................... 75 W (EIAJ)

Front / Rear speakers

Dimensions ... 120 (W) x 84 (D) x 154 (H) cm

4 3/4 (W) x 3 5/16 (D) x 6 1/16 (H) in.

Weight ............................... 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz)

Center speaker

Dimensions ..... 270 (W) x 84 (D) x 77 (H) cm

10 5/8 (W) x 3 5/16 (D) x 3 1/16 (H) in.

Weight ............................... 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz)

Powered subwoofer (S-DV1000SW)

Type ............Bass reflex floor type, antimagnetic

Speaker ................ 18 cm (7 1/16 in.) (cone type)

Nominal impedence ...................................... 6 Ω

Frequency range .............................. 31 – 300 Hz

Max. input ......................................... 75 W (EIAJ)

Dimensions ...... 190 (W) x 425 (D) x 395 (H) cm

7 1/2 (W) x 16 3/4 (D) x 15 9/16 (H) in.

Weight ................................. 13.5 kg (29 lb 12 oz)

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

Additional information14

Additional information

Conditions de Fonctionnement H045 Fr

Tempéraure et humidité ambiante lors du fonctionnement: +5°C – +35°C (+41°F – +95°F); inférieur à 85%RH (events d’aération non obstrués) Ne pas installer dans les lieux suivants

• Lieux exposés à la lumière direct du soleil ou lumière artificielle forte

• Lieux exposés à une forte humidité ou lieux peu ventilés

Vous pouvez trouver ces étiquettes sur le panneau arrière du lecteur DVD/CD avec tuner (modèle nord-américain)/panneau inférieur (modèle européen), et sur le panneau arrière du subwoofer alimenté.

ATTENTION

DANGER D'ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

Français

Veuillez lire les instructions de ce manuel afin de savoir comment vous servir correctement de votre appareil. Après avoir lu les instructions, placez-les dans un endroit sûr pour vous y référer plus tard, au besoin.

• Ce lecteur ne doit pas être utilisé à des fins commerciales.

Ce produit est doté de la technologie de protection du copyright qui est protgée par des méthodes de demande de certains brevets américains et d’autres droits de propriété intellectuelle détenus par Macrovision Corporation et d’autres titulaires de droits. L’utilisation de cette technologie de protection de copyright doit être autorisée par Macrovision Corporation et doit être limité à des séances de visionnage domestique ou autres visionnages à public restreint sauf et uniquement dans le cas où le contraire a été autorisé par Macrovision Corporation. La rétroconception ou le démontage est interdit.

VENTILATION:

Uniquement pour le modèle européen

Lors de l’installation de cet appareil, veillez à ménager un espace suffisant autour de ses parois de manière à ce que la chaleur puisse se dissiper aisément (au moins 15cm à l’apartie supérieure, 15cm à l’arrière et 15cm de chaque côté).

Conception économique

Cet appareil consomme moins de 0,5 W d’électricité lorsque le lecteur est en mode de veille.

ATTENTION: Ce produit contient des produits chimiques, y compris du plomb, reconnu par l’Etat de Californie pour être la cause de cancers, de malformations à la naissance et autres problèmes de santé liés à la procréation. Veuillez vous laver les mains après manipulation.

Merci d’avoir choisi un lecteur récepteur et lecteur de DVD/CD.

Veuillez lire le mode d’emploi suivant afin d’utiliser correctement l’appareil qui correspond à votre modèle. Une fois la lecture de ce manuel terminée, placez-le dans un endroit sûr afin de pouvoir le consulter ultérieurement.

ATTENTION: Les évents et les

ouvertures dans la structure sont prévus pour la ventilation et pour assurer le bon fonctionnement du produit et pour la protéger des risques de surchauffe, et des risques d’incendie, les ouvertures ne doivent jamais etre bloquées ni couvertes par des matériaux tels que journaux, nappes, rideaux, etc. De meme, ne pas positionner l’appareil sur un tapis épais, lit, canapé ou tout meuble possédant un rembourrage épais. H040 Fr

Sur la base inférieure de l’unité

CAUTION :

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENNABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET

VORSICHT :

NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN! SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR

ADVARSEL :

STRÀLING. SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA

VARNING :

EJ STRÅLEN. AVATTAESSA ALTISTUT NÄKYVÄ JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSATEIL YLLE. ÄLÄ

VARO! :

KATSO SÄTEESEN. RADIACIÓN LÁSER VISIBLE E INVISIBLE AL ESTAR ABIERTO. EVITAR EXPOSICIÓN AL

CUIDADO :

RAYO.

VRW1872

Précautions d’installation

• Installez les composants de manière à ce qu’il n’y ait pas d’obstruction ni sur le dessus ni sur les côtés et que rien ne bouche les trous permetant la ventilation.

• Veuillez laisser au moins 2 pieds / 5 cm d’espace autour du caisson de basses et au moins 6 pieds / 15 cm autour de l’unité DVD/CD, comme indiqué sur le shéma ci-dessous. N’oubliez pas de laisser également la même espace à l’arrière.

• Les trous de ventilation des composants se trouvent sur le dessous. Par conséquent, ne disposez pas ces composants sur un tapis trop épais ou autres surfaces qui les boucheraient.

• Utilisez un aspirateur périodiquement pour nettoyer la porte du haut-parleur d’extrême grave pour qu’il n’ y ait pas de poussière.

2 in. / 5 cm

Enceinte active d’extrêmes graves (S-DV1000SW)

6 in. /15 cm

6 in. / 15 cm

6 in. /

15 cm

Unité tuner DVD/CD (XV-DV1000)

Table des matières

01 Avant de commencer

Caractéristiques ................................................. 9

Accessoires fournis ......................................... 10

Installation des piles dans

la télécommande ............................................. 10

Utilisation de la télécommande ...................... 11

Disque / Compatibilité de format pour la

lecture du contenu ........................................... 11

Généralités sur la compatibilité des

disques ........................................................ 11

Compatibilité des CD-R/RW ...................... 12

Compatibilité des DVD/RW ....................... 12

Compatibilité des fichiers audio

compressés ................................................. 12

Compatibilité avec les disques créés

sur un PC .................................................... 12

Titres, chapitres, Groupes et Plages ......... 13

Régions DVD-Video .................................... 13

02 Commandes et affichages

Panneau avant.................................................. 14

Affichage ........................................................... 15

Affichage (disques) .......................................... 18

Affichage (tuner) .............................................. 19

Affichage (autre) .............................................. 20

03 Démarrage

Allumage du lecteur ........................................ 21

Boutons de mise en marche

automatique ................................................ 21

Régler l’appareil en fonction du téléviseur .... 21

Utilisation du guide de Configuration

de la Pièce ........................................................ 22

Réglage de l’horloge ........................................ 23

Réglage de la télécommande pour

commander le TV ............................................. 23

Utilisation des affichages écran (OSD) .......... 24

Lecture des disques ......................................... 25

Français

Commandes de lecture de base ............... 26

Menus de disques DVD ............................. 27

Menus de navigation pour disques

DVD-RW (mode VR) ................................... 28

Menus Video CD PBC ................................ 28

04 Lecture des disques

Introduction ...................................................... 29

Utilisation du Disc Navigator pour parcourir

le contenu du disque ....................................... 29

Défilement du contenu des disques .............. 30

Lecture au ralenti ............................................. 30

Défilement image par image vers l’avant et

vers l’arrière ...................................................... 31

Lecture en boucle d’une région du disque .... 31

Utilisation de la lecture répétée ...................... 32

Utilisation de l’affichage OSD ................... 32

Utilisation de l’affichage ............................ 33

Utilisation de la lecture aléatoire .................... 33

Utilisation de l’affichage OSD ................... 33

Utilisation du display .................................. 33

Créer une liste de lecture programmée ......... 34

Utilisation de l’affichage OSD ................... 34

Autres fonctions disponibles dans le

menu de lecture programmée OSD .... 35

Utilisation du display .................................. 36

Annuler une liste de lecture

programmée .......................................... 36

Recherche sur un disque ................................ 36

Lecture des groupes Bonus des

DVD-Audio ........................................................ 37

Changement des sous-titres ........................... 37

Changement de la langue des dialogues

DVD-Video ......................................................... 38

Changement de canal audio d’un

DVD-Audio ........................................................ 38

Changement du canal audio sur les

CD/MP3/Video CD/Super VCD ........................ 38

Changement des angles de la caméra .......... 39

Affichage des informations du disque ........... 39

Utilisation de l’affichage sur le panneau

avant ............................................................ 40

05 Ecouter la radio

Choix des stations ............................................ 41

Améliorer une mauvaise réception FM .... 41

Mise en mémoire des stations ........................ 42

Ecoute des stations mémorisées. ............. 42

Qu’est-ce que le RDS ....................................... 43

Utilisation de l’ affichage RDS .................. 44

Recherche de programme RDS ................ 44

06 Lecture au moyen d’autres composants

Sélection d’un composant extérieur comme

source ............................................................... 45

Changer l’entrée audio d’analogique à

digitale ......................................................... 45

Réduction du niveau de signal ligne .............. 45

07 Réglage du Son Surround

Choix de vos paramétrages de son

surround ........................................................... 46

Réglage de la distance par rapport à

l’enceinte avant .......................................... 46

Réglage de la distance par rapport à

l’enceinte centrale ...................................... 46

Réglage de la distance par rapport à

l’enceinte surround .................................... 47

Réglage de la gamme dynamique ............ 47

Réglage dual-mono .................................... 47

Atténuation des LFE ................................... 47

Réglages des niveaux de canal ................. 48

Utilisation du générateur de bruit rose pour le réglage des niveaux de canal .. 48 Utilisation d’une source son surround

pour régler les niveaux de canal .......... 48

08 Lecture des sources

Introduction ...................................................... 49

Auto ............................................................. 49

Modes surround ......................................... 49

Dolby Pro Logic ..................................... 49

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie ....................... 49

Dolby Pro Logic II Music....................... 49

Advanced Surround modes ....................... 49

Advanced Music ................................... 49

Advanced Movie .................................... 49

Virtual Surround Back .......................... 49

Expanded ............................................... 50

TV Surround ........................................... 50

Virtual Surround .................................... 50

5-Channel Stereo .................................. 50

Phones Surround .................................. 50

Stéréo .......................................................... 50

Ecoute du mode audio .................................... 50

Utilisation des modes Surround ..................... 50

Utilisation de Advanced Surround ................. 51

Réglage du niveau d’effet .......................... 52

09 Réglage du son

Réglage des basses et des aiguës ................. 53

Augmenter le niveau de basses ..................... 53

Ecoute Quiet/Midnight .................................... 53

Couper le son ................................................... 53

10 Utilisation de la minuterie

Réglage de la minuterie de marche ............... 54

Activer/désactiver la minuterie de

marche ........................................................ 55

Réglage de la minuterie d’arrêt ...................... 55

11 Menu réglages Vidéo

Video Adjust (Réglage Vidéo) .......................... 56

Création de vos propres réglages ............. 56

12 Menu des réglages initiaux

Utilisation du menu Initial Settings

(de réglages initiaux) ....................................... 58

Réglage du Digital Audio Mode (mode

audio numérique) ............................................ 58

Dolby Digital Out (Sortie Dolby Digital) .... 58

DTS Out (Sortie DTS) .................................. 58

Linear PCM Out (Flux PCM linéaire) ......... 59

Réglages de la Video Output (Sortie Vidéo)... 59

TV Screen (Ecran TV) .................................. 59

Component Out (Sortie du composant) ... 60

Compatibilité entre cet appareil et

les téléviseurs à balayage progressif .. 60 AV Connector Out (Sortie

Connecteur AV)........................................... 60

S-Video Out (Sortie S-Vidéo) ...................... 61

Still Picture (Arrêt sur image).................... 61

Réglages de la Language (langue) ................. 61

Audio Language (langue des dialogues) .. 61 Subtitle Language (langue des

sous-titres) .................................................. 61

Auto Language (langue automatique) ..... 62

DVD Menu Language (Langue menu

DVD) ............................................................ 62

Subtitle Display (Affichage des

sous-titres) .................................................. 63

Réglage du Display (Réglage de

l’affichage) .................................................. 63

OSD Language (Langue des OSD) ........... 63

On Screen Display (affichage OSD) ......... 63

Angle Indicator (indicateur d’angle) ......... 63

Background (Fond d’écran) ....................... 63

Screen Saver (Economiseur d’écran) ....... 64

Options (Options) ............................................. 64

Parental Lock (verrou parental) ................. 64

Enregistrement d’un nouveau mot de

passe ...................................................... 64

Changement du mot de passe ............ 65

Sélection/modification du niveau de

Parental Lock ......................................... 65

Définition/modification du Country

Code ....................................................... 66

Bonus Group (Groupe Bonus) ................... 66

Auto Disc Menu (menu du disque

automatique) ............................................... 67

Group Playback (lecture du groupe) ......... 67

DVD Playback Mode (mode de lecture

DVD) ............................................................ 67

SACD Playback (lecture SACD) ................ 68

CD Playback (lecture CD) ................................ 68

Speakers (Enceintes) ....................................... 68

Speaker Distance (Distance des enceintes) ..

Channel Level (Niveau de canal) .................... 69

Français

13 Autres connexions

Autres connexions TV ...................................... 71

Utilisation de la sortie S-Vidéo................... 71

Utilisation de la sortie SCART AV.............. 71

Activer la sortie audio SCART .............. 72

Utilisation des sorties vidéo des

composants ................................................ 72

Ecoute de programmes TV grâce à cet

appareil ............................................................. 72

Modifier l’entrée audio TV de SCART

à RCA ..................................................... 72

Connexion d’autres composants .................... 73

Connexions analogiques ........................... 73

Connexions numériques ............................ 73

Réglage de la sortie vidéo SCART ............. 74

Connexion d’un composant permettant

l’enregistrement ............................................... 74

Connexion d’antennes extérieures ................. 75

Antenne externe AM ............................. 75

Antenne externe FM ............................. 75

14 Informations supplémentaires

Affichage de l’horloge ..................................... 76

Mode affichage simple .................................... 76

Modes Divertissement ..................................... 76

Modifier la langue du display/de l’affichage

OSD ................................................................... 76

Diminuer la luminosité du display ................. 76

Couper la démo ................................................ 76

Changement de la fréquence ......................... 77

Configuration du système de télévision ......... 77

Visualisation du format NTSC sur un

téléviseur PAL ............................................. 77

Afficahge Style Reverse ................................... 78

Verrou parental ................................................. 78

Enregistrement de DVD-audio en utilisant

le mode Enregistrement .................................. 78

Réinitialiser l’appareil ...................................... 78

Sélection des langues utilisants la liste des

codes des langues ........................................... 79

Précautions d ’utilisation du lecteur et des

disques .............................................................. 79

Manipulation des disques ......................... 79

Stockage des disques ................................ 79

Types de disques à éviter ........................... 80

Conseils d’installation ................................ 80

Retirer les panneaux latéraux .................... 80

Nettoyage de la lentille ............................... 81

Problèmes liés à la condensation ............. 81

Déplacement du lecteur ............................ 81

Note importante sur le câble

d’alimentation ............................................. 81

Configuration d’une broche SCART ............... 81

Dépannage ....................................................... 82

Généralités .................................................. 82

Lecteur DVD/CD/Video CD ........................ 83

Tuner ............................................................ 84

Tailles de l’écran et formats de disque ........... 85

Utilisateurs de téléviseurs à écran large .. 85

Utilisateurs de téléviseurs standard ......... 85

Liste des Codes de préréglages ...................... 86

Liste des codes de langue ............................... 88

Liste des codes du pays .................................. 88

Glossaire ........................................................... 89

Caractéristiques techniques ........................... 91

Pioneer XV-DV1000, S-DV1000ST User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual