hank you for buying this Pioneer product. 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.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product, but this
product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1.
To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers
or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
Location: rear of the unit
Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia,
Philippines models
CAUTION : CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID
EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
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WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire
or shock hazard, do not place any container filed
with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or
flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain
or moisture.
WARNING
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
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section carefully.
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V
or 120V) written on the rear panel.
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WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the
equipment.
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All other models
CAUTION :
VORSICHT :
ADVARSEL :
VARNING :
VARO! :
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN
ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÀLING.
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA
DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
AVATTAESSA ALTISTUT NÄKYVÄ JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSATEIL YLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.
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Location: rear of the unit
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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Recording equipment and copyright: Recording
equipment should be used only for lawful copying
and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful
copying in the country in which you are making a
copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or
music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal
exception or consented to by the rightowners.
VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat
radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and
10 cm at each side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. To
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the
equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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CAUTION
T
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The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from
the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,
make sure the unit has been installed so that the
power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC
outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,
the power cord should also be unplugged from the
AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time
(for example, when on vacation).
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CAUTION
hese speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE
voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when
connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,
disconnect the power cord before touching any
uninsulated parts.
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Voltage selector
ou can find the voltage selector switch on the rear
panel of multi-voltage models.
The factory setting for the voltage selector is
220V–230V. Please set it to the correct voltage for
your country or region.
• For Taiwan, please set to 110V–120V before using.
Before changing the voltage, disconnect the AC power
cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the
voltage selector switch.
Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia,
Philippines models
110V-120V
220V-230V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
240V
Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC – +35 ºC (+41 ºF – +95 ºF); less than 65 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light)
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power
cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a
short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a
piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
cords. The power cords should be routed such that they
are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord
can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check
the power cord once in a while. When you find it
damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized
service center or your dealer for a replacement.
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 uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term 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.
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Medium size
screwdriver
All other models
110V-127V
220V-230V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
240V
Medium size
screwdriver
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For Taiwan exclusively
aiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug
DRM (digital rights management) copy
protection is a technology designed to
prevent unauthorized copying by restricting
playback, etc. of material on devices other
than the PC (or other WMA recording
equipment) used to record it. For detailed
information, please see the instruction
manuals or help files that came with your
PC and/or software.
This product includes FontAvenue® fonts
licenced by NEC corporation.
FontAvenue is a registered trademark
of NEC Corporation.
Contents
01 Before you start
Checking what’s in the box
Loading the batteries
Attaching the non-skid pads
Removing the front speaker grilles
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02 Connecting up
Connecting the speaker terminals
Optional surround speaker connections
Connecting the radio antennas
Connecting external antennas
Connecting to your TV
Connecting using component video
Connecting auxiliary components
Connecting the power
Scanning discs
Playing in slow motion
Frame advance/frame reverse
Playing a JPEG slideshow
Browsing DVD or Video CD/Super VCD discs
with the Disc Navigator
Browsing WMA, MP3, DivX video and JPEG
files with the Disc Navigator
Looping a section of a disc
Using repeat play
Using random play
Creating a program list
Using the OSD
Other functions available from the
program menu
Using the front panel display
Searching a disc
Switching subtitles
Switching language / audio channels
Zooming the screen
Switching camera angles
Displaying disc information
Please check that you've received the following
supplied accessories:
• Remote control
• Dry cell batteries (AA/R6) x2
• Video cord
• AM loop antenna
• FM antenna
• Power cord:
Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia
and Philippines models x2
All other models x1
• Non-skid pads (in speaker box) x8
• These operating instructions
Loading the batteries
Use AA/R6 batteries with the supplied remote
control. Make sure to follow the indications (
) inside the compartment.
Important
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such
hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the
following precautions:
• Never use new and old batteries together.
• Insert the plus and minus sides of the
batteries properly according to the marks
in the battery case.
• When disposing of used batteries, please
Attaching the non-skid pads
Use the self-adhesive non-skid pads to provide
a stable base for the speakers. Attach four to
each speaker as shown below.
,
Removing the front speaker grilles
If necessary, remove the front speaker grilles
as described below.
1Gently ease the grille loose by gripping
the bottom and pulling towards you.
2Pull the top free in the same way.
When reattaching, start from the top then push
the bottom in until secure.
• It is not recommended (due to dirt and
• If the speaker grille is not properly attached
different voltages. Do not use different
batteries together.
comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public instruction’s rules
that apply in your country or area.
dust) to leave the speaker grilles removed.
to the front of the speaker, it is possible it
may fall off and cause injury. Therefore, we
don’t recommend placing the speaker in
high locations where this is likely to
happen.
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Chapter 2
Connecting up
Important
• Before making or changing any
connections, switch off the power and
unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
• When making cable connections, make
sure not to bend the cables over the top of
this unit. This may cause a humming noise
from the speakers.
Connecting the speaker
terminals
Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from the TV
from the speakers to the terminals on the main
unit rear panel as shown below. See Optional surround speaker connections on page 6 to
connect surround speakers.
Caution
• Do not connect this speaker to any amplifier
other than the one supplied with this
system. Connection to any other amplifier
may result in a malfunction or fire.
• Make sure that the bare speaker wires
cannot touch each other, or come into
contact with other metal parts once the
unit is switched on.
• Do not attach these speakers to the wall or
ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.
1
, then connect the wires
1Twist and pull off the protective shields
on each wire.
2Connect to the FRONT speaker terminals
on the rear of the unit.
Make sure to insert the red wire into the red (+)
tab and the black wire into the black (–) tab.
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·
Optional surround speaker
connections
Using RCA speaker cables, you can connect
surround speakers to the left and right
SURROUND speaker jacks on the rear panel
for multichannel sound from this system.
For the best surround effect, place the
surround speakers slightly above ear level and
at the same distance from the listening
position as the front speakers.
Important
• Use speakers with a nominal impedance of
at least 16
Ω.
Note
1 The speakers supplied with this system are magnetically shielded. However, placing them extremely close to a television may
result in color distortion on the screen. If this happens, move the speakers a little further away and switch off the television for
15–30 minutes.
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• Make sure you connect both surround
speakers or you won’t be able to hear
anything from the surround jacks.
SURROUN
L
R
Connecting the radio antennas
Connecting the supplied antennas will allow
you to listen to both AM and FM radio
broadcasts. If you find that reception quality is
poor, an outdoor antenna should give you
better sound quality—see
antennas
below for more on how to do this.
fig. afig. bfig. c
3
4
Connecting external
FM UNBAL
AM LOOP
75Ω
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
5
1Pull off the protective shields of both AM
antenna wires.
2Push open the tabs, then insert one wire
fully into each terminal, then release the tabs
to secure the AM antenna wires.
3Fix the AM loop antenna to the stand.
To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the
direction indicated by the arrow (
clip the loop onto the stand (
fig. b
fig. a
).
) then
• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a
wall or other surface, secure the stand with
screws (
fig. c
) before clipping the loop to
the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.
4Place the AM antenna on a flat surface
and point in the direction giving the best
reception.
Don’t let it come into contact with metal
objects and avoid placing near computers,
television sets or other electrical appliances.
1
5Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM
UNLBAL 75
ΩΩ
ΩΩ
antenna terminal.
For best results, extend the FM antenna fully
and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape
loosely or leave coiled up.
Connecting external antennas
External AM antenna
Use 5–6 meters of vinyl-insulated wire and set
up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AM
loop antenna connected.
Outdoor antenna
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Note
1 The signal ground () is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety
ground.
2
Indoor
antenna
(vinyl-coated
wire)
5–6m
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
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External FM antenna
Use a PAL connector to hook up an external
FM antenna.
PAL connector
FM UNBAL
AM LOOP
75Ω
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
Connecting to your TV
This system offers three types of video
connections. If your TV has component video
inputs, see
below.
1Use the supplied yellow video cable to
connect the VIDEO OUT jack to a video input
on your TV.
For a better image, you can also use a
commercially available S-Video cable to
connect the
input on your TV.
Connecting using component video
VIDE
S-VIDEO OUT
jack to an S-Video
S-VIDE
Connecting using component video
If your TV has component video inputs, you can
use these instead of the standard or S-Video
output to connect this system to your TV.
should give you the best quality picture from
the three types of video output available.
•Use a component video cable to connect
the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
to a set of
component inputs on your TV.
COMPONENT
VIDEO
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About progressive scan video
Compared to interlace video, progressive scan
video effectively doubles the scanning rate of
the picture, resulting in a very stable, flickerfree image. Progressive scan video is available
only from the component video output.
Important
• If you connect a TV that is not compatible
with a progressive scan signal and switch
the system to progressive, you will not be
able to see any picture at all. In this case,
press
STANDBY/ON
to put the system
in standby, select the interlace setting in
the
System Setup menu options in standby
on page
33, then press ENTER
1
This
..
..
2Optionally: Use a stereo audio cable to
connect the audio outs of your TV (or VCR) to
the LINE IN jacks on the rear of this unit.
This will enable you to hear the TV (or VCR)
sound through this system. See
auxiliary components
Note
1 The component video output is switchable between interlaced and progressive formats. See Video Output settings on page 29.
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below for more on this.
Connecting
Connecting up
02
Compatibility of this player with
progressive-scan and high-definition TVs.
This player is compatible with progressive
video Macro Vision System Copy Guard.
1
This system is compatible with the following
•Connect the LINE OUT jacks on the rear
panel to a recording component.
These include components such as a cassette
deck, VCR, MD recorder, or another recorder
with analog inputs. Connect using RCA pinplug stereo cables.
After making sure that everything is connected
properly, plug in the power cord to the AC inlet,
and the other end to a mains power outlet.
Connecting auxiliary components
This system has both stereo analog inputs and
outputs. Use these to connect external
components, such as a VCR, MD, CD-R or DAT
recorder.
Tape deck, etc.
AUDIO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
MONITOR OUT
IN OUT
L
L
R
LINE
SURROUND
L
R
AUDIO
INPUT
Congratulations! You’re done setting up.
AC IN
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•Connect the LINE IN jacks on the rear
panel to an auxiliary playback component.
These include components such as a VCR,
DAT, or your TV. Connect using RCA pin-plug
stereo cables.
Note
1 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 (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this
model, please contact our customer service center.
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Controls and displays03
Chapter 3
Controls and displays
Front panel
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PUSH OPEN
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/CLOSE
REVERSE
P.BA S S
MAINSUB MIN MAX
REC/STOPFUNCTION
MODE
MICMIC VOL
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1
STANDBY/ON
Switches the player on or into standby.
2Remote sensor
3
P.BASS
Press to switch on the bass boost (page 27).
4Display
See Display below.
5Tape cassette controls
REVERSE MODE – Selects the playback
mode for tapes (page 16).
REC/STOP – Starts/stops recording on the
tape deck (page 24).
6
FUNCTION
Selects the source you want to listen to.
7Playback / volume control
The playback controls are used for playing,
pausing, skipping and stopping playback. Turn
the middle section to adjust the volume.
8
PUSH OPEN
Press down on this side of the cassette door to
open the tape deck.
9
OPEN/CLOSE
Ejects the disc.
10 Headphone jack
11
MIC VOL
and MIC input jacks
Controls the volume of the karaoke mics
(MAIN and SUB) (page 26).
12 Disc tray
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Display
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P.BASS SFC
DTS B.CUT L R
REC
D
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1Format indicators
DTS
– Lights during playback of a DTS
source.
2 D
– Lights during playback of a Dolby
Digital source.
2Sound processing indicators
P.BASS
– Lights when the bass boost is
switched on.
SFC
– Lights when one of the Sound Field
Control modes is selected.
3
Lights during playback.
4Character display
5 PRGSVE
Lights when the player is set to output
progressive scan video (page 8).
6Karaoke indicators
ECHO
– Lights when the Karaoke
effect is selected.
KEY
– Lights when the Karaoke pitch
control is selected.
(Vocal cancel) – Vocals in the backing
track are partially eliminated using EQ.
L
– Left channel only. Use for tracks that
have a vocal recorded in the right channel.
R
– Right channel only. Use for tracks that
have a vocal recorded in the left channel.
L R
– Use to put a single-channel vocal
track into the center of the mix.
7
Tuner indicators
– Lights when a broadcast is being
received.
(page 26)
(page 27)
ECHO
KEY ECHO
PRGSVE
RPT–1
kHz PGM
MHz RDM
– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is
being received in auto stereo mode.
– Lights when FM mono reception is
selected (page 25).
8
Lights when the sleep timer is active (page 17).
9 Cassette deck indicators
B.CUT
– Lights when the beat cut mode
has been switched to
REC
– Lights when recording to the tape
deck (page 24).
– Indicates the direction of tape
playback.
– Indicates the reverse mode
(page 16).
10 kHz / MHz
Indicates the unit of the frequency shown in
the display (
11 Playback mode indicators
RPT-1
1
play) (page 20).
PGM
(page 21).
RDM
(page 21).
kHz
for AM,
–
RPT
lights during repeat one-track/chapter
lights during repeat play (
– Lights during program play
– Lights during random playback
B.CUT 2
MHz
for FM).
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Remote control
STANDBY/ ON
1
2
DVD/CD
PGMRPTRDM
3
45
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
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SYSTEM SETUP
4
HOME
MENU
5
SOUND
MODE
6
SFC
7
SHIFT
CLEAR MUTE
1
STANDBY/ON
8
Switches the player on or into standby.
2Input source function select
Selects the source you want to listen to;
,
TUNER, TAPE
CD
or
3 Number buttons and SHIFT functions
The number buttons can be used for selecting
titles/chapters/tracks directly, the functions
above the buttons are accessed by pressing
SHIFT
at the same time as the button.
PGM (SHIFT+1
) – Use to program/play a
program list (page 21).
P.BASS
9
LINE
FM/AM
TUNERTAPE
312
VOLUME
0
TOP MENU
DVD
MENU
SLEEP
DISPLAY
10
11
12
13
ECHO
TUNE
ENTER
TUNE
KARAOKE
6
ANGLE ZOOM
STST
RETURN
LINE (SHIFT+TAPE
DVD/
).
RPT (SHIFT+2
) – Selects a repeat play
mode (page 20).
RDM (SHIFT+3
) – Selects a random play
mode (page 21).
AUDIO (SHIFT+7
) – Selects the audio
channel or language (page 23).
SUBTITLE (SHIFT+8
) – Selects a subtitle
display (page 23).
ANGLE (SHIFT+9
) – Changes the camera
angle during DVD multi-angle scene
playback (page 23).
ZOOM (SHIFT+0
) – Changes the zoom
level (page 23).
4
HOME MENU
Press to display (or exit) the on-screen
menu for Initial Settings, Play Mode
functions, etc.
SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT+HOME MENU
Use to make various system settings
(page 33). Also used to save station presets
(page 17 and page 25) and select mono FM
reception (page 25) when using the tuner.
5Cursor buttons,
ENTER
, tuning and
karaoke buttons
Cursor buttons
///
(
– Use the cursor buttons
) to navigate on-screen
displays and menus.
ENTER
– Selects an option or executes a
command.
TUNE (+/–
) –Tunes the radio.
ST (+/–) – Selects station presets when
listening to the radio.
The karaoke functions are accessed by
pressing SHIFT at the same time as the
corresponding button:
KARAOKE (SHIFT+) – Selects audio
channels for karaoke (page 26).
ECHO (SHIFT+) – Changes the echo
level on the karaoke mics (page 26).
Key controls and (SHIFT+/) –
Lowers/raises the pitch of the backing
track (page 26).
)
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SFC
Selects sound modes or custom settings
from the Sound Field Control (page 27).
SOUND MODE (SHIFT+SFC
Accesses settings in the Sound menu,
such as the tone controls (page 27).
7Playback controls
See
Playing discs
cassette tapes
playback features
explanation of these controls.
8
SHIFT
Some of the buttons have alternate functions
(they are outlined on the remote control). Press
and hold
9
Press to switch on the bass boost (page 27).
10 VOLUME
Adjusts the volume level.
11
12
Press to return to a previous menu screen.
13
SHIFT
P.BASS
DVD MENU
Press to display a DVD disc menu, or the
Disc Navigator (page 15).
TOP MENU (SHIFT+DVD MENU
Displays the top menu of a DVD disc in the
play position—this may be the same as
pressing
RETURN
CLEAR
Clears an entry.
MUTE
Mutes the volume (page 27).
DISPLAY
Switches between information displays
(page 23).
SLEEP (SHIFT+DISPLAY) –
the sleep timer (page 17).
on page 14,
on page 16, and
on page 18 for an
to access these.
DVD MENU
)
Playing
Disc
)
(page 15).
Use for setting
Range of the remote control unit
The remote control has a range of about 7
meters at an angle of 30º of the remote control
sensor. It may not work properly if:
• There are obstacles between the remote
control and this unit's remote sensor.
• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is
shining onto the remote sensor.
• This system is located near a device that is
emitting infrared rays.
• This unit is operated simultaneously with
another infrared remote control unit.
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Chapter 4
Getting started
Using the on-screen displays
For ease of use, this system makes extensive
use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs).
All the screens are navigated in basically the
same way, using the cursor buttons (
/
) to change the highlighted item and
ENTER
pressing
Important
• Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ means
use the cursor buttons to highlight an item
on-screen, then press
Button
HOME
MENU
ENTER
RETURN
Tip
• The button guide at the bottom of every
OSD screen shows you which buttons
you’ll need to use for that screen.
to select it.
What it does
Displays/exits the on-screen display
Changes the highlighted menu item
Selects the highlighted menu item
Returns to the main menu without
saving changes
1
ENTER
/ /
.
Playing discs
The basic playback controls for playing DVD,
CD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX video and MP3/
WMA discs are covered here. Further functions
are detailed in chapter 5.
1If the player isn’t already on, switch it on.
If you’re playing a DVD, Video CD/Super VCD or
DivX video, also turn on your TV and make sure
that it is set to the correct video input.
2Press on the front panel to load a disc.
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using
the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you’re
loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with
the side you want to play face down).
3Press (play) to start playback.
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD,
a menu may appear. See
menus
on page 15 and
PBC menus
If you’re playing a DivX video or WMA/MP3
disc, it may take a few seconds before playing.
If you loaded a CD/CD-R/RW containing
JPEGs, a slideshow will start. See
JPEG slideshow
on page 16 to navigate these.
on page 18 for more on this.
DVD-Video disc
Video CD/Super VCD
Playing a
Note
1 The screen saver will appear after five minutes of inactivity.
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• If a disc contains a mixture of DivX video
and other media file types (MP3, for
example), first select whether to play the
DivX video files (
file types (
MP3
DivX
) or the other media
/
WMA / JPEG
) from the on-
screen display.
4Adjust the volume.
Use the
VOLUME +/–
control.
Basic playback controls
The following table shows the basic controls on
the remote for playing discs
other playback features in the chapter 5.
Button What it does
Numbers
Starts/resumes normal playback.
•
If the display shows
LAST MEM
resume or last memory point (see
Resume and Last Memory
Pauses/unpauses a disc.
Stops playback or cancels the resume
function (if the display shows
Press to start fast reverse scanning.
Press to start fast forward scanning.
Skips to the start of the current track or
chapter, then previous tracks/chapters.
Skips to the next track or chapter.
Use to enter a title/chapter/track
number. Press
• If the disc is stopped, playback starts
from the selected title (for DVD) or
track (for CD/Video CD/Super VCD).
• If the disc is playing, playback jumps
to the start of the selected title (VR
mode DVD-RW), chapter (DVD-Video)
or track (CD/Video CD/Super VCD).
1
. You can find
RESUME
playback starts from the
to select.
ENTER
or
below).
RESUME
Resume and Last Memory
When you stop playback of a disc,
shows in the display indicating that you can
resume playback from that point.
With DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, even if
ejected, the play position is stored in memory.
The next time you load the disc, the display
shows
LAST MEM
and you can resume
playback.
If you want to clear the resume point, press
(stop) while
RESUME
is displayed.
DVD-Video disc menus
Many DVD-Video discs contain menus from
which you can select what you want to watch.
Sometimes DVD-Video menus are displayed
automatically when you start playback; others
only appear when you press
TOP MENU (SHIFT+DVD MENU
What it does
Displays the ‘top menu’ of a DVD
disc—this varies with the disc.
)
Displays a DVD disc menu—this
varies with the disc and may be
the same as the ‘top menu’.
Moves the cursor around the
screen.
Selects the current menu option.
Returns to the previously
displayed menu screen.
Highlights a numbered menu
option (some discs only). Press
).
Button
TOP MENU
(
SHIFT+DVD
MENU
DVD
MENU
ENTER
RETURN
Numbers
ENTER
DVD MENU
to select.
RESUME
).
or
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Note
1 You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don’t work in certain parts of the disc.
2• The Last Memory function may not work with some discs.
• For DVD-Video discs (except VR mode DVD-RW), the player stores the play position of the last five discs.
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Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus
Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from
which you can choose what you want to watch.
These are PBC (Playback control) menus.
You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD
without having to navigate the PBC menu by
starting playback using a number button to
select a track, rather than the
Button
RETURN
Numbers
What it does
Displays the PBC menu.
Selects numbered menu options.
Press
ENTER
Displays the previous menu page
(if there is one).
Displays the next menu page (if
there is one).
(play) button.
to select.
Playing cassette tapes
This unit has a tape deck that can be used for
both recording and playback. In addition, it
features automatic music search (AMS) and
auto-reverse functions
to cassette
on page 24 for more features.
1Push down on the cassette door where
indicated to open it and insert a tape.
2Close the cassette door.
3Press REVERSE MODE (front panel only) to
select the reverse mode.
Press repeatedly to choose between:
• – Single side playback
• – Auto-reverse playback: stops after
finishing playback in the ‘reverse’ (
direction
• – Continuous playback (up to 8
complete plays)
1
. See
Manual recording
)
4Press TAPE to start playback.
You can also press (remote) or (front
TAPE
panel) to start playback when
is selected.
The side of the tape you’ll hear is whichever is
face up when you load it. This is the ‘forward’
) direction, while the other side is ‘reverse’
(
). The direction indicator is shown in the
(
display.
Basic playback controls
The following table shows the basic controls on
the remote for playing cassette tapes.
Button What it does
TAPE
Starts/resumes normal playback. Each
()
/
a.Track search is unlikely to work reliably if:
guage study tape.
such as some classical music recordings.
time you press either button during
playback, the other side of the tape
starts playing. Pressing
when the tape is stopped starts
playback on the side it was playing
previously.
Pauses playback.
Stops playback. Also resets the tape
counter to
tape is already stopped.
Press to fast-rewind a tape.
Press to fast-forward a tape.
Searches for the previous / next blank
a
space between tracks on the side
currently playing (in other words, to the
start of the current / next track), then
resumes playback.
By pressing more than once, the tape
will skip several tracks at once (up to a
maximum of 15). For example, press
– the space between tracks is less than about 4 seconds.
– the recording is noisy so the spaces are not recognized.
– the recording contains frequent silences, such as a lan-
– the recording contains sections of very quiet material,
0000
twice to skip forward two tracks.
TAPE
(or )
if pressed when the
Note
1 The auto-reverse feature lets you play or record a tape without physically taking it out and turning it over.
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Listening to the radio
Use the auto station preset feature explained
below to memorize and recall the AM and FM
radio stations in your area (to tune manually,
see
Manual tuner features
Automatically saving station presets
1Press
2Press
MENU
press
Auto tuning starts in the FM band, stopping
when a strong signal is received.
3When auto tuning stops at a station, press
ENTER
/
Auto tuning resumes. After the FM band is
finished, auto tuning continues in the AM
band. Press
Auto tuning stops automatically after the AM
band is finished, or after the limit of 30 presets
has been reached. When this happens, the
tuner automatically switches to preset
TUNER (FM/AM
SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT+HOME
), use
/
ENTER
.
to save the station as a preset, or press
to continue without saving.
(stop) anytime to exit.
Listening to station presets
1Press
2Use the
TUNER (FM/AM
ST +/–
• You can also use the number buttons and
ENTER
to do this.
on page 25).
) to select the tuner.
to choose ‘A. PRSET’ then
ST-1
.
) to select the tuner.
buttons to select a preset.
Listening to other sources
You can connect an external source for
playback through this system’s speakers. See
Connecting auxiliary components
more on this.
1Make sure that the external source (TV,
MD player, etc.) is switched on.
2Press
source connected to the rear panel LINE input.
3If necessary, start playback of the source.
LINE (SHIFT+TAPE
• Note that this source is not output from the
LINE OUT
auxiliary jacks.
on page 9 for
) to select the
Setting the sleep timer
The sleep timer dims the display and switches
off the system after a specified time so you can
fall asleep without worrying about it.
•Press
to select a switch-off time.
Choose between the following options:
To check the current setting, press
(
SHIFT+DISPLAY
SLEEP (SHIFT+DISPLAY
•
OFF
– Cancels the sleep timer
SLEEP 30
•
•
SLEEP 60
SLEEP 90
•
•
AUTO
the currently playing CD, Video CD, DivX
video or tape has finished.
– Switches off after 30 minutes
– Switches off after an hour
– Switches off after 90 minutes
– Switches off automatically after
) once.
) repeatedly
1
SLEEP
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Note
1•
AUTO will not work with DVD/CDs in repeat play, cassette tapes in endless mode, WMA/MP3s or Video CD/Super VCDs
during PBC playback.
• The system will switch into standby after a minute if you change the input function during AUTO sleep mode.
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Chapter 5
Disc playback features
Important
• Many of the functions covered in this
chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs/
Super VCDs, CDs, DivX video and WMA/
MP3/JPEG discs, although the exact
operation of some varies slightly with the
kind of disc loaded.
• Some DVDs restrict the use of some
functions (random or repeat, for example)
in some or all parts of the disc. This is not a
malfunction.
• When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, 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.
Scanning discs
You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at
various different speeds.
•During playback, press or to start
scanning.
Press repeatedly to increase the scanning
speed (shown on-screen).
• To resume playback, press
1
(play).
2
Playing in slow motion
You can play DVDs, Video CD/Super VCDs and
DivX video at four different forward slow
motion speeds. DVD discs can also be played
in reverse slow motion.
1During playback, press (pause).
2Press and hold
motion playback starts.
Press repeatedly to change the slow motion
speed (shown on-screen).
• To resume playback, press
or until slow
(play).
2
Frame advance/frame reverse
You can advance or back up DVD discs frameby-frame. With Video CD/Super VCDs and DivX
video you can only use frame advance.
1During playback, press (pause).
2Press
frame at a time.
• To resume playback, press (play).
or to reverse or advance a
2
Playing a JPEG slideshow
After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG
pictures, press
first folder/picture on the disc.
displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order.
Pictures are automatically adjusted so that
they fill as much of the screen as possible.
While the slideshow is running:
ButtonWhat it does
to start a slideshow from the
Pauses the slideshow; press
again to restart.
Displays the previous picture.
3
The player
Note
1 Only one speed is available for DivX video discs.
2• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.
• With Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode or a WMA/MP3 track, playback automatically resumes at the end or beginning of
the track.
3• The time it takes for the player to load a file increases with large file sizes.
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Button
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ZOOM
SHIFT+0
(
DVD
MENU
What it does
Displays the next picture.
Pauses the slideshow and
rotates/flips the displayed
picture. (Press (play) to restart
slideshow).
Pauses the slideshow and zooms
the picture. Press again to toggle
)
between 1x, 2x and 4x zoom.
(Press (play) to restart
slideshow).
Displays the Disc Navigator
screen (see below).
Browsing DVD or Video CD/
Super VCD discs with the Disc
Navigator
Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the
contents of a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD disc
to find the part you want to play.
1 During playback, press HOME MENU
and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the onscreen menu.
Disc Navigator
Time
– Thumbnails from a Video CD/Super
•
VCD disc at 10 minute intervals.
•
Original: Title
– Original titles from a VR
mode DVD-RW disc.
•
Playlist: Title
– Playlist titles from a VR
mode DVD-RW disc.
•
Original: Time
– Thumbnails from the
Original content at 10 minute intervals.
•
Playlist: Time
– Thumbnails from the
Playlist at 10 minute intervals.
The screen shows up to six thumbnail images
displayed one after another. To display the
previous/next six thumbnails, press
/
3 Select the thumbnail image for what
you want to play.
01
04
Disc Navigator: Title
01- 49: - -
02
05
03
06
To select using the number buttons, enter a
two-digit number then press
You can use either the cursor buttons (
/
) and
ENTER
to select a thumbnail, or the
ENTER
.
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2 Select a view option.
Disc Navigator
Title
Chapter
The options available depend on the kind of
disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or
not, but include:
•
Title
– Titles from a DVD-Video disc.
Chapter
•
– Chapters from the current title
of a DVD-Video disc.
•
Track
– Tracks from a Video CD/Super VCD
disc.
Browsing WMA, MP3, DivX video
and JPEG files with the Disc
Navigator
Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file
or folder by filename.
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1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc
Navigator’ from the on-screen menu.
00:00/ 00:00 0kbps
Folder1
Folder2
Folder3
Folder4
2 Use
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Use the cursor up/down buttons (
and ENTER to navigate.
/
) to
move up and down the folder/file list.
Use the cursor left button (
parent folder.
Use
ENTER
1
or cursor right () to open a
) to return to the
highlighted folder.
• When a JPEG file is highlighted, a
thumbnail image is displayed on the right.
00:00/ 00:00 0kbps
Folder2
File1
File2
File3
File4
File5
3 To play the highlighted track or DivX
video file or display the highlighted JPEG
file, press ENTER.
• When a WMA/MP3 or DivX video file is
selected, playback begins from that file,
and continues until the end of the folder.
• When a JPEG file is selected, a slideshow
begins, starting with that file, and
continues to the end of the folder.
Tip
• To play the contents of the whole disc
rather than just the current folder, exit the
Disc Navigator and start playback using
the
(play) button.
Looping a section of a disc
The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify
two points (A and B) within a track (CD, Video
CD/Super Video CD) or title (DVD) that form a
loop which is played over and over.
1During playback, press
select ‘
Play Mode
’.
2Select ‘A-B Repeat’.
3Press
ENTER
on ‘A(Start Point)’ to set the
HOME MENU
2
and
loop start point.
4Press
ENTER
on ‘B(End Point)’ to set the
loop end point.
After pressing
ENTER
, playback jumps back to
the start point and plays the loop.
5To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’.
Using repeat play
In addition to various repeat play options, it’s
also possible to use repeat play together with
program play (see
page 21).
1During playback, press
select ‘
Play Mode
2Select ‘Repeat’ then select a repeat play
3
option.
If program play is active, select
Repeat
to repeat the program list, or
Off
to cancel.
Creating a program list
HOME MENU
’.
Program
Repeat
on
and
Note
1 You can also do this by going to the ‘..’ folder at the top, then pressing
2 You can’t use A-B Repeat play with WMA/MP3 or DivX video discs.
3 You can’t use repeat play with WMA/MP3 discs.
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• For DVD discs, select
Chapter Repeat
• For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select
Disc Repeat, Track Repeat
• For DivX video discs, select
(or
Repeat Off
Tip
• You can also use the
on the remote to select a repeat play
option. The repeat modes available are the
same as those from the
Using random play
Use this function to play titles or chapters
(DVD-Video) or tracks (CD and Video CD/Super
VCD) in a random order.
1During playback, press
select ‘
Play Mode
2Select ‘Random’ then select an option.
• For DVD discs, select
Random Chapter
• For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select
On
or
Off
to switch random play on or off.
Tip
• Use the following controls during random
play:
Button
Note
1• You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped. However, you can't use random play together with
program.
• You can’t use random play with VR format DVD-RW discs, WMA/MP3 discs, DivX video discs, or while a DVD disc menu is
being displayed.
2 You can’t use Program play with VR format DVD-RW discs, WMA/MP3 discs, DivX video discs, or while a DVD disc menu is
being displayed.
What it does
Selects a new track/title/chapter
at random.
or
Repeat Off
).
RPT (SHIFT+2
1
’.
or
Title Repeat
.
or
Repeat Off
Repeat Title
Play Mode
HOME MENU
Random Title
Random Off
,
) button
menu.
and
,
.
Button
.
• You can also use the
button on the remote to select a random
play mode. The random modes available
are the same as when choosing from the
Play Mode
random play.
• Random play remains in effect until you
select
menu options.
What it does
Returns to the beginning of the
current track/title/chapter;
further presses select another
random track/title/chapter.
RDM (SHIFT+3
menu. Press
Random Off
ENTER
from the random play
Creating a program list
This feature lets you program the play order of
titles/chapters/tracks on a disc.
Using the OSD
1During playback, press
select ‘
Play Mode
2Select ‘Program’ then select ‘Create/Edit’
from the list of program options.
3Use the cursor buttons and
select a title, chapter or track for the current
step in the program list.
For a DVD disc, you can add a title or a chapter.
• For a CD or Video CD/Super VCD, select a
track to add to the program list.
After pressing
chapter/track, the step number automatically
moves down one.
4Repeat step 3 to build up a program list.
A program list can contain up to 24 steps.
’.
ENTER
to select the title/
2
HOME MENU
ENTER
)
to start
and
to
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• You can insert steps by just highlighting
the position where you want the new step
to appear and entering a title/chapter/track
number.
• To delete a step, highlight it and press
CLEAR
.
5To play the program list, press (play).
Program play remains active until you turn off
program play (see below), erase the program
list (see below), eject the disc or switch off.
Tip
• Use the following controls during program
play:
ButtonWhat it does
HOME
MENU
Save the program list and exit
without starting playback.
Skip to the next step in the
program list.
Other functions available from the
program menu
There are a number of other options in the
program menu in addition to Create/Edit.
•
Playback Start
saved program list
•
Playback Stop
but does not erase the program list
•
Program Delete
and turns off program play
– Starts playback of a
– Turns off program play,
– Erases the program list
Using the front panel display
Even though the OSD is available for CDs, the
front panel display provides information to
make a program list easily. If a disc is playing,
stop it first.
1Press
You’re prompted to enter a track for the first
step in the program list.
PGM
(SHIFT+1).
2Use the number buttons to select a track,
then press
If you make a mistake, press
the last (most recently) programmed track.
3Repeat step 2 to build up a program list.
A program list can contain up to 24 steps.
4To play the program list, press (play).
• Program play remains active until you
ENTER
.
CLEAR
to delete
press
(stop), clear the playlist (see
above), eject the disc or switch off the
player.
Searching a disc
You can search DVD discs by title or chapter
number, or by time; CDs and Video CD/Super
VCDs by track number or time; DivX video discs
by time.
1Press
Mode
2Select ‘Search Mode’.
The search options that appear depend on the
kind of disc loaded.
3Select a search mode.
4Use the number buttons to enter a title,
chapter or track number, or a time.
5Press
HOME MENU
’.
• The disc must be playing in order to use
time search.
• For a time search, enter the number of
minutes and seconds into the currently
playing title (DVD/ DivX video) or track (CD/
Video CD/Super VCD) you want playback to
resume from. For example, press
to have playback start from 45 minutes into
the disc. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30
seconds, press
ENTER
and select ‘
8, 0, 3, 0
to start playback.
.
Play
4, 5, 0, 0
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Switching subtitles
Some DVD discs and DivX 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.
•Press
SUBTITLE (SHIFT
1
+8) repeatedly to
select a subtitle option.
• To set subtitle preferences, see
settings
on page 29.
Displaying DivX subtitle files
• See
Language
on
page 36 for more on DivX subtitles.
Switching language / audio
channels
When playing discs recorded with dialog in two
or more languages, or with dual-mono audio
you can switch these during playback.
•Press AUDIO (SHIFT+7) repeatedly to
select an audio language option.
• To set audio language preferences, see
Language settings
on page 29.
2
3
2
Use
///
to change the zoomed
area.
You can change the zoom factor and the
zoomed area freely during playback.
4
Switching camera angles
Some DVD 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 (this can be switched
off if you prefer—see
Display settings
page 30).
•During playback (or when paused), press
ANGLE (SHIFT+9) to switch the angle.
Displaying disc information
Various track, chapter and title information
can be displayed on-screen during playback.
•To show/switch/hide the information
displayed, press
Limited disc information also appears in the
front panel display. Press
the displayed information.
DISPLAY
repeatedly.
DISPLAY
to change
on
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Zooming the screen
Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part
of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while
watching a DVD, DivX video title or Video CD/
Super VCD or playing a JPEG disc.
1During playback, use the ZOOM (SHIFT+0)
button to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x
or 4x).
Note
1 Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press
2 Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks. With these discs you can switch between the two soundtracks as well as individual
channels in each.
3 Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press
4• Since DVD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX video title and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate,
especially at 4x zoom. This is not a malfunction.
• If the navigation square at the top of the screen disappears, press
ZOOM
TOP MENU
TOP MENU
again to display it.
or
DVD MENU
or
DVD MENU
to access.
to access.
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Chapter 6
Making tape recordings
• or (record both sides if recording
Manual recording to cassette
You can make tape recordings from the radio,
CDs, or from an external component
connected to the auxiliary inputs.
Unlike some tape decks, there’s no need to set
recording levels; the deck sets the level
automatically. When recording, the volume (as
well as all other sound processing features
has no effect on the recording. This means that
you can record something with the volume
turned right down if you want.
1Press TAPE then load a cassette into the
tape deck.
In order to follow these instructions more
easily, load the cassette
3
with side A facing up,
then use the front panel controls.
2Check the recording direction.
If you start recording in the direction, both
sides of the tape can be recorded (unless the
erase protect tab for side B is missing). If you
switch sides and start recording in the
direction, then recording will start from side B
and stop when the end of the tape is reached.
If you need to change the direction, press
) twice, then (stop).
(
3Set the reverse mode (page 16).
• (record one side only)
1
2
)
starts in the
side if recording starts in the
direction)
4Select the source you want to record.
For example, press
from the radio. If you’ve selected a CD, make
sure that it’s stopped. You can’t record while
TAPE
is selected.
5Prepare the source for recording.
For example, tune in the radio station.
6Press REC/STOP (front panel only).
The
REC
indicator lights in the display and the
deck starts recording.
7Start the source playing (if necessary).
8When you’re ready to stop recording,
press REC/STOP again.
Tip
• If you find that you’re getting noisy
recordings from an AM radio station, see
Using the System Setup menu
to change the beat cut mode.
(forward) direction, or one
TUNER (FM/AM
(reverse)
) to record
4
on page 33
Note
1 Once recording has started, you can’t switch to another component until recording has stopped. So, for example, you can’t
switch over to the tuner while you’re recording a CD.
2 During recording, sound processing features (such as the sound menu settings, SFC effects, karaoke features and the bass
boost) are not available.
3• Before recording, check that the cassette erase-protect tabs have not been broken, and that the tape is Type I (normal position). You can’t record on Type II (high/CrO2) or IV (metal) tapes using this deck.
• If you’re recording from the start of a tape, it’s a good idea to wind the tape on a little so that you don’t accidently start recording over the leader tape. You can either do this by hand, or load the tape into the deck and play the tape for 5–6 seconds.
4 Once recording has started, you won’t be able to change the frequency (or use the tuner features such as FM mono).
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07
Chapter 7
Manual tuner features
Selecting stations manually
1Press
tuner, then press repeatedly to select the AM
or FM band.
The display shows the band and frequency.
2Tune to a frequency.
There are three tuning modes—step, auto, and
high-speed:
Manually saving station presets
In addition to
presets
which stations you want to add.
1Tune 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.
2Press
MENU
press
3Use
then press
The station is stored under the preset number
(1–30) you selected.
TUNER (FM/AM
•
Step tuning
to change the displayed frequency.
•
Auto tuning
until the frequency display starts to move,
then release. The tuner will stop on the next
station it finds. Repeat to keep searching.
•
High-speed tuning
+/–
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.
on page 17, you can manually select
), use
ENTER
/
: Press
: Press and hold
Automatically saving station
SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT+HOME
/
.
to select the preset you want
ENTER
) to switch to the
TUNE +/–
: Press and hold
to choose ‘ST. MEM.’ then
.
repeatedly
TUNE +/–
TUNE
Improving FM stereo sound
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.
1Make sure you’re tuned to an FM station.
2Press
MENU
press
3Use
ENTER
The indicator lights when the tuner is in
mono reception mode.
SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT+HOME
), use
/
to choose FM MODE then
ENTER
.
/
to select FM MONO then press
.
• Select
FM AUTO
auto-stereo mode (the indicator lights
when receiving a stereo broadcast).
above to switch back to
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Singing karaoke08
Chapter 8
Singing karaoke
•
Singing karaoke
Using the karaoke features you can plug in a
microphone and mix the sound of your own
voice with a backing track. The backing track
can be anything you like, from a song on the
radio, to a dedicated DVD karaoke disc. Adjust
the microphone level relative to the backing
track.
MICMIC VOL
MAINSUB MIN
MAX
1Set the MIC VOL knob (front panel) to
minimum.
2Plug in the microphone(s).
If you’re only using one mic, plug it into the
MIC (MAIN)
used only if
jack. The
MIC (MAIN)
MIC (SUB)
jack can be
is also connected.
• If the microphone has an on/off switch,
make sure it’s on.
3Load a karaoke backing disc or tape.
You can also use the radio or a component
connected to the auxiliary inputs as source
material for a backing track.
4To change the mix, press
(SHIFT+
).
Press to switch between these options:
KARAOKE
1
•
•
•
•
5Play the backing track.
6Adjust the MIC VOL knob.
To avoid unpleasant feedback, make sure you
don’t point the microphone(s) at the speakers.
7Sing!
Changing the vocal mix
Adding some effects to the microphone mix
can sometimes improve the overall sound. You
can choose between three echo levels.
•To add effects to the microphone mix,
press ECHO (
Pressing repeatedly switches between echo
levels 1 to 3 and off.
Changing the backing track
You may want to lower or raise the pitch of the
backing track to match your vocal range.
• Press
(
SHIFT+
backing track.
KARAOKE
(Vocal cancel) – Backing track
vocals are partially eliminated using EQ.
L CH
– Left channel only. Use for tracks
that have a vocal recorded in the right
channel.
R CH
– Right channel only. Use for tracks
that have a vocal recorded in the left
channel.
L+R CH
– Use to put a single-channel vocal
track into the center of the mix.
OFF
– Switches the Karaoke mode off.
SHIFT+
KEY CONTROL (
).
3
SHIFT
+ ) or
) to lower or raise the pitch of the
2
Note
1 The current setting is first shown in the display.
2 Depending on the microphone level, the sound of the disc may distort. If this happens, turn down the volume.
3• This is only available when the
• This feature is not available during playback of DTS-encoded sources.
DVD/CD
input source is selected.
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Adjusting the sound
09
Chapter 9
Adjusting the sound
Using the Sound menu
There are several optional sound settings you
can make from the sound menu.
1Press
2Use
to adjust.
The current setting is shown for each option (in
the order shown in step 3) as you cycle through
the display.
3Use
Make adjustments to the following settings:
Setting
Bass
Treble
Stereo
Wide
SFC
Memory
SOUND MODE (SHIFT+SFC)
/
to choose the setting you want
• If selecting an SFC memory (
press
ENTER
to continue to the next step.
/
to adjust (or select) the setting.
What it does
Adjusts the amount of bass.
Adjusts the amount of treble.
Makes the stereo spread
appear wider than it really is
Stores your current bass,
treble and stereo-wide
settings as a preset.
.
SFC MEM
Option(s)
–4
to
–4
to
OFF
ON
USER 1
USER 2
+4
+4
Using the Sound Field Control
Depending on the source you’re listening to,
you may want to use the Sound Field Control to
match the source you’re listening to.
• Press SFC repeatedly to select a mode.
The options are as follows:
ACTION
•
•
DOME
DRAMA
•
)
•
KARAOKE
tracks on pre-recorded music.
•
USER 1
above.
•
SFC OFF
– Good for sound effects.
– Gives a ‘live’ feel to the sound.
– Good for enhancing dialogue.
– Reduces the level of vocal
/ 2 – See
– (
SFC
Boosting the bass level
If you want to bring up the low end for certain
kinds of music or sound sources, you can use
the bass boost to do so.
•Press
on (P.BASS 1) or off (P.BASS 0).
P.BASS
Using the Sound menu
indicator disappears)
to switch the bass boost
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4Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings.
• Skip this step if selecting an SFC memory.
5When you’re done, press
confirm and leave the Sound menu.
ENTER
to
Muting the sound
•Press MUTE to switch off the volume.
To switch the sound back on, adjust the
volume or press
MUTE
again.
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Audio Settings and Video Adjust menu10
Chapter 10
Audio Settings and Video
Adjust menu
Audio Settings menu
The Audio Settings menu offers features for
adjusting the way discs sound.
1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio
Settings’ from the on-screen display.
Audio Settings
2Make settings using
ENTER
.
Virtual Surround
• Settings: On,
Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy realistic
surround sound effects from just two
speakers.
1
Audio DRC
• Settings:
When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low
volume, it’s easy to lose the quieter sounds
completely—including some of the dialog.
Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic Range
Control) to on can help by bringing up the
quieter sounds, while controlling loud peaks.
How much of a difference you hear depends on
the material you’re listening to. If the material
doesn’t have wide variations in volume, you
may not notice much change.
Low, Medium, High, Off
Off
///
(default)
and
(default)
2
Video Adjust menu
From the Video Adjust screen you can adjust
various settings that affect how the picture is
presented.
1Press
Adjust’ from the on-screen display.
2Make settings using
ENTER
You can adjust these picture quality settings:
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and
Chroma Level settings using
3 Press ENTER to return to the Video
Adjust screen, or HOME MENU to exit.
HOME MENU
.
•
Sharpness
edges in the picture (
•
Brightness
brightness (
Contrast
•
light and dark (
•
Gamma
picture (
Hue
•
(
Green 9
•
Chroma Level
colors appear (
Brightnessminmax0
– Adjusts the sharpness of
– Adjusts the overall
–20
– Adjusts the contrast between
– Adjusts the ‘warmth’ of the
High, Medium, Low, Off
– Adjusts the red/green balance
to
and select ‘Video
Video Adjust
///
Fine, Standard, Soft
to
+20
).
–16
to
+16
).
Red 9
).
– Adjusts how saturated
–9
to +9).
/
and
).
.
).
Note
1 How good the surround effect is varies with the disc.
2 The effect of Audio DRC also depends on your speakers and settings.
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Initial Settings menu
Initial Settings
11
Chapter 11
Initial Settings menu
Using the Initial Settings menu
The Initial Settings menu provides audio and
video output settings, parental lock settings,
and display settings, among others.
If an 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.
Video Output settings
Setting
TV Screen
(See also
Specifications
on page 43.)
Component Out
(See also
Connecting
using component video
on page 8.)
OptionWhat it means
4:3 (Letter Box)
4:3 (Pan & Scan)
16:9 (Wide)
Interlace
Progressive
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are
shown with black bars top and bottom.
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are
shown with the sides cropped so that the image fills the screen.
Set if you have a widescreen TV.
Set if your TV is not compatible with progressive scan video.
Set if your TV is compatible with progressive scan video (see
your TV’s instruction manual for details). Press
more to confirm (or
on your TV, refer to
options in standby
Note that progressive scan video is only output from the
component video jacks.
1Press
Settings’.
2Use the cursor buttons and
select the setting and option you want to set.
All the settings and options are explained on
the following pages.
HOME MENU
RETURN
Interlace setting
on page 33.
and select ‘Initial
ENTER
to
1
ENTER
to cancel). If you lose the picture
in
System Setup menu
once
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Language settings
Setting
Audio LanguageEnglish
Note
1• In the table, the default setting is shown in
• Some settings, such as
these settings can also be made from the DVD disc menu.
Component Out
• The
OptionWhat it means
Languages as displayed
Other Language
TV Screen, Audio Language
setting only needs to be set if you have connected this player to your TV using component video.
If there is an English soundtrack on the disc, it is played.
If there is a language selected on the disc, it is played.
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see
Using the language code list
bold
: other settings are shown in
and
Subtitle Language
on page 38).
italics
.
may be overridden by the DVD disc. Often
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Setting
Subtitle Language English
DVD Menu
Language
Subtitle DisplayOn
OptionWhat it means
If there are English subtitles on the disc they are displayed.
Languages as displayed
Other Language
w/Subtitle Lang.
Languages as displayed
Other Language
Off
The subtitle language selected on the disc is displayed.
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see
Using the language code list
DVD disc menus are displayed in the same language as your
selected subtitle language, if possible.
DVD menus are displayed in the selected language, if possible.
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see
Using the language code list
Subtitles are displayed in your selected subtitle language.
Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc.
Display settings
SettingOptionWhat it means
OSD LanguageEnglish
Languages as displayed
Angle IndicatorOn
Off
On-screen displays of the player are in English.
On-screen displays are shown in the language selected.
A camera icon is displayed on-screen during multi-angle
scenes on a DVD disc.
No multi-angle indication is shown.
Options settings
SettingOptionWhat it means
See
Parental Lock–
DivX VODDisplay
Parental Lock
See
About DivX® VOD content
on page 38).
on page 38).
below.
below.
Parental Lock
• Default level:
Default Country/Area code:
To give you some control over what your
children watch on your DVD player, some DVDVideo discs feature a Parental Lock level. If
your player is set to a lower level than the disc,
the disc won’t play.
Note
1• Not all discs use Parental Lock, and will play without requiring the password first.
• If you forget your password, you’ll need to reset the player to register a new password. (see
Off
; Default password:
us (2119)
none
Some discs also support the Country/Area
Code feature. The player does not play certain
;
scenes on these discs, depending on the
Country/Area Code you set.
Registering a new password
Register a password to change the Parental
Lock level or enter a Country/Area code.
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Resetting the system
1
on page 38).
Initial Settings menu
11
1Select ‘Password’.
Initial Settings
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Parental Lock
DivX VOD
Password
Level Change
Country Code
2Use the number buttons to input a 4-digit
ENTER
password then press
.
Changing your password
To change your password, confirm your
existing password then enter a new one.
1Select ‘Password Change’.
2Input your existing password, then press
ENTER
.
3Enter a new password and press
ENTER
.
Setting/changing the Parental Lock
1Select ‘Level Change’.
2Use number buttons to enter your
ENTER
password, then press
3Select a new level and press
.
ENTER
.
• Press (cursor left) repeatedly to lock
more levels (more discs will require the
password); press
(cursor right) to
unlock levels. You can’t lock level 1.
Setting/changing the Country/Area code
You can find the
Country/Area code list
on
page 39.
1Select ‘Country Code’.
2Input your password, then press
ENTER
.
3Select a Country/Area code then press
ENTER
.
There are two ways you can do this:
/
• Select by code letter: Use
(cursor up/
down) to change the Country/Area code.
• Select by code number: Press
(cursor
right) then use the number buttons to enter
the 4-digit Country/Area code.
The new Country/Area code takes effect after
ejecting the disc once.
About DivX® VOD content
In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand)
content on this player, you first need to register
the player with your DivX VOD content
provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD
registration code, which you submit to your
provider.
Displaying your DivX VOD registration
code
1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial
Settings’.
2 Select ‘Options’, then ‘DivX VOD’.
1
Important
• DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM
(Digital Rights Management) system. This
restricts playback of content to specific,
registered devices.
• If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD
content not authorized for your player, the
message
Authorization Error
is displayed
and the content will not play.
Initial Settings
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Parental Lock
DivX VOD
Display
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Note
1 Resetting the player (as described in
Resetting the system
on page 38) will not cause you to lose your registration code.
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3 Select ‘Display’.
Your 8-digit registration code is displayed.
Initial Settings
Video Output
Language
Display
Options
Make a note of the code as you will need it
when you register with a DivX VOD provider.
Playing DivX® VOD content
Some DivX VOD content may only be playable
a fixed number of times. When you load a disc
containing this type of DivX VOD content, the
remaining number of plays is shown on-screen
and you then have the option of playing the
disc (thereby using up one of the remaining
plays), or stopping. If you load a disc that
contains expired DivX VOD content (for
example, content that has zero remaining
plays), the message
displayed.
If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited
number of plays, then you may load the disc
into your player and play the content as often
as you like, and no message will be displayed.
DivX VOD Registration Code
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Rental Expired
is
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Additional information
12
Chapter 12
Additional information
•
B.CUT 1
Using the System Setup menu
A number of additional settings (listed below)
can be accessed by using the System Setup
menu. The first setting in each is the default.
1If necessary, switch into standby.
This is necessary if you want to access the
System Setup menu options in standby
2Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT+HOME MENU).
3Use
setting then press
The current setting is shown for each option as
you cycle through the display. See below for a
full list and description of each.
4Use
setting then press
5Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make other settings.
/
(cursor left/right) to choose the
ENTER
.
/
(cursor up/down) to adjust the
ENTER
to confirm.
System Setup menu options
These are all the available settings in the setup
menu when the system is switched on:
Dimmer setting
Sets the front panel display brightness level:
•
LIGHT
•
DARK
Tape deck beat cut setting
Recording AM broadcasts on cassette tape
can result in noisy recordings. If you
experience this, change the beat cut mode.
Note
1 If the tuner is selected, the tuner options also appear (see
features
on page 25). Note that the beat cut setting only appears during AM reception.
2 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. However, in some cases, the image may appear without color. 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.
below.
1
•
B.CUT 2
System Setup menu options in standby
Below are all the available settings in the setup
menu when in standby:
System demo setting
Switches the automatic demo feature on or off:
•
ON
– Switches the demo feature on.
OFF
– Switches the demo feature off.
•
Frequency step setting
Applicable to
Indonesia and Philippines models only
If you find that you can’t tune into stations
successfully, the frequency step may not be
suitable for your country/region.
•
AM 9K
•
AM 10K
TV system setting
The default setting of this system is
unless you notice that the picture is distorted
when playing some discs, you should leave it
set to
some discs, set the TV system to match your
country or region’s system. However, this may
restrict the kinds of disc you can watch.
See the table for the kinds of discs compatible
with each setting (
Automatically saving station presets
Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan,
– AM 9kHz / FM50kHz
– AM10kHz / FM100kHz
AUTO
. If you find picture distortion with
AUTO, PAL
and
on page 17 and
AUTO
, and
NTSC
).
Manual tuner
2
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•After selecting
press
ENTER
to change the TV system.
TV SYS
in step 3 above,
See the
information.
The TV system as follows:
AUTO NTSC
•
•
NTSC PAL
•
PAL AUTO
The system automatically switches on and
you’ll see the new TV system setting in the
display after seeing
DiscPlayer setting
TypeFormat NTSC PAL AUTO
DVD/Super VCD/
Video CD/DivX
Video
CD/MP3/WMA/
JPEG/no disc
Welcome
NTSC
PAL
—
1
.
NTSC PAL
NTSC PAL
NTSC PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC or
PAL
Interlace setting
Use this setting if you lose the picture because
your TV is incompatible with progressive scan
video. See
video
• After pressing
Important
in
About progressive scan
on page 8 for more on this setting.
ENTER
System Setup menu
in step 3 in
above, this setting is
Using the
This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD standard for superior picture quality, dual
soundtracks, and widescreen support.
enabled and the system automatically
switches on.
About DualDisc playback
Disc / content format playback
compatibility
This player is compatible with a wide range of
disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs
will generally feature one of the following logos
on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note
however that some disc types, such as
recordable CD and DVD, may be in an
unplayable format.
A DualDisc is a new two-sided disc, one side of
which contains DVD content (video, audio,
etc.) while the other side contains non-DVD
content such as digital audio material. The
non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not
compliant with the CD Audio specification and
therefore may not play. The DVD side of a
DualDisc plays in this product (excluding DVDAudio content). For more detailed information
on the DualDisc specification, please refer to
the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.
Disc compatibility table
DVD-VideoDVD-RDVD-RW
Audio CDCD-R
Video CD
Fujicolor CD
below for more
CD-RW
• is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.
• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation
• Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD
VIDEO
CD
Super Video CD (Super VCD)
Note
1 You have to switch the player into standby (press STANDBY/ON
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12
Disc compatibility table
Media
CD-R/RW
DVD-R/RW
PC-created disc
Compressed
audio
Compatible formats
• CD-Audio, Video CD/Super VCD,
ISO 9660 CD-ROM*
* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant.
CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2
XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file
systems are both compatible.
• Multi-session playback: No
• Unfinalized disc playback: No
• DVD-Video, Video Recording (VR)*
Edit points may not play exactly as
*
edited; screen may go momentarily
blank at edited points.
• Unfinalized playback: No
• WMA/MP3/JPEG file playback on
DVD-R/RW: No
• Discs recorded using a PC may
not be playable due to the setting of
the software used to create the
disc. In these instances, check the
DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software
manual or disc boxes for more on
compatibility.
• Discs recorded in packet write mode
(UDF format) are not compatible.
• MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3),
Windows Media Audio (WMA)
• Sampling rates: 32, 44.1 or 48kHz
• Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher
recommended)
• VBR (variable bit rate) MP3
playback: No
• VBR WMA playback: No
• WMA lossless encoding: No
• DRM (Digital Rights Management)
compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio
not
files will
• File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these
must be used for the player to
recognize MP3 and WMA files
• File structure (may differ): Up to 299
folders on a disc; up to 648 folders and
files (combined) within each folder
play in this player).
Media
JPEG file
Compatible formats
• Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still
image files up to a resolution of 3072 x
2048.
File format for digital still cameras
*
• File extensions: .jpg (must be used
for the player to recognize JPEG files)
• File structure (may differ): Up to 299
folders on a disc; up to 648 folders and
files (combined) within each folder
DVD Video regions
All DVD Video discs carry a region mark that
indicates which region(s) of the world the disc
is compatible with. Your DVD system also has
a region mark (on the rear panel). Discs from
incompatible regions will not play in this
player. Discs marked
ALL
play in any player.
About DivX
DivX is a compressed digital video format
created by the DivX
DivXNetworks, Inc. This player can play DivX
video files burned on CD-R/RW/ROM discs.
Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video,
individual DivX video files are called "Titles."
When naming files/titles on a CD-R/RW disc
prior to burning, keep in mind that by default
they will be played in alphabetical order.
DivX video compatibility
• Official DivX® Certified product.
• Plays DivX
VOD video content (in compliance with
®
DivX
Certified technical requirements).
• File extensions: .avi and .divx (these must
be used for the player to recognize DivX
video files).
extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not
all of these are necessarily DivX video files
and therefore may not be playable on this
player.
®
video codec from
®
5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3, and DivX®
Note that all files with the .avi
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Displaying DivX subtitle files
The font sets listed below are available for DivX
external subtitle files. You can see the proper
font set on-screen by setting the
Language
(in
Language settings
to match the subtitle file.
Subtitle
on page 29)
1
This player displays subtitles for the following
language groups:
Group 1:
Albanian (sq), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca),
Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Faroese (fo),
Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de), Icelandic (is), Irish
(ga), Italian (it), Norwegian (no), Portuguese (pt), RhaetoRomanic (rm), Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv)
Group 2:
Hungarian (hu), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk),
Slovenian (sl)
Group 3:
(mk), Russian (ru), Serbian (sr), Ukrainian (uk)
Group 4:
Group 5:
Albanian (sq), Croatian (hr), Czech (cs),
Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian
Hebrew (iw), Yiddish (ji)
Turkish (tr)
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used
under license.
About WMA
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
Taking care of discs
Handling discs
Hold the disc by its edges when handling so as
not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on
either side of the disc. Damaged or dirty discs
can affect playback performance.
If a disc becomes marked with fingerprints,
dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth.
Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using
straight strokes. Don’t wipe the disc surface
with 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 such
as those designed for cleaning vinyl records.
The Windows Media® logo printed on the box
indicates that this player can playback
Windows Media Audio content.
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio
and refers to an audio compression technology
developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA
Storing discs
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
sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could
all damage the disc.
content can be encoded by using Windows
®
Media
Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media®
Player for Windows
®
XP, or Windows Media®
Player 9 Series.
Note
1• For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported (please note that these files are not
shown within the disc navigation menu): .srt, .sub, .ssa, .smi
• Some external subtitle files may be displayed incorrectly or not at all.
• The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file.
• The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for the same movie file is limited to a maximum of 10.
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Discs to avoid
Discs spin at high speed inside the player. If 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. Pioneer disclaims all
liability arising in connection with the use of
shaped discs.
Using cassette tapes
The tape of a cassette is quite easily damaged
and loose tape can jam in the tape deck
mechanism. If the tape has become unwound,
use a pen or pencil to wind it back on to the
spool.
When not using cassettes, always store in the
case. Store cassettes away from magnetic
fields, excessive heat, humidity, dust or oil.
Before recording on a tape, wind the tape on
past the leader tape (about the first 3 or 4
seconds of each side).
Tapes you should avoid
Since tapes longer than 90 minutes are so thin,
they are more susceptible to jamming in the
tape deck mechanism and other trouble such
as irregular winding. Avoid using cassette
tapes longer than 90 minutes.
Protecting your recordings
You can protect an important recording
against accidental erasure by breaking the
erase-protect tab(s) with a small screwdriver.
Erase-protect tab (For side A)
If you want to re-record on an erase-protected
cassette, cover the space left by the broken tab
with self-adhesive tape.
Installation and maintenance
Hints on installation
We want you to enjoy using this system for
years to come, so please bear in mind the
following points when choosing a location:
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 temperatures or
humidity, including near radiators and other
heat-generating appliances.
Place on a window sill or other place where the
system 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 system
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
system unit.
Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not
large enough to support all four of the system
unit’s feet.
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Erase-protect tab (For side B)
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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 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 this won’t damage the player, it may
temporarily impair performance. You should
leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for
about an hour before switching on.
Moving the system unit
If you need to move the main unit, first remove
a disc if there’s one in the player, then press
STANDBY/ON
system off. Wait for
on the front panel to turn the
GOOD BYE
to disappear
from the display, then unplug the power cord.
Never lift or move the unit during playback—
discs rotate at high speeds and may damage.
Resetting the system
Use this procedure to reset all system settings
to the factory default. Use the front panel
controls to do this.
•With the system switched on, press
STANDBY/ON
while holding down the
(stop) button.
The system switches to standby, and the next
time you switch on, all the system’s settings
will be reset.
Screen sizes and disc formats
DVD-Video discs come in different screen
aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are
generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen
2
movies
, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.
Televisions also come in different aspect
ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.
Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen
discs are shown with black bars top
and bottom.
Set to
4:3 (Pan&Scan)
discs are shown with the left and right
sides cropped. Although the picture
looks larger, you don’t actually see
the whole picture.
Using the language code list
Some of the language options (see
settings
1
on page 29) allow you to set your
preferred language from any of the 136
languages listed in the
Language code list
1Select ‘Other Language’.
2Use
/
(cursor left/right) to select
either a code letter or a code number.
3Use
/
(cursor up/down) to select a
code letter or a code number.
See the
Language code list
complete list of languages and codes.
, widescreen
Language
(next page) for a
3
.
Note
1 Unplugging the unit before
2 Many widescreen discs override the system’s settings so that the disc is shown in letterbox format regardless of the setting.
3• Using the
• 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.
• Some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16:9, so even with a widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a ‘letterbox’ style.
16:9 (Wide)
GOOD BYE
setting with a standard 4:3 TV, or one of the
disappears from the display may cause the system to return to the factory settings.
4:3
settings with a widescreen TV, will result in distortion.
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Language code list
Language (Language code letter),
Japanese (ja),
English (en),
French (fr),
German (de),
Italian (it),
Spanish (es),
Dutch (nl),
Russian (ru),
Chinese (zh),
Korean (ko),
Greek (el),
Afar (aa),
Abkhazian (ab),
Afrikaans (af),
Amharic (am),
Arabic (ar),
Assamese (as),
Aymara (ay),
Azerbaijani (az),
Bashkir (ba),
Byelorussian (be),
Bulgarian (bg),
Bihari (bh),
Bislama (bi),
Bengali (bn),
Tibetan (bo),
Breton (br),
Catalan (ca),
Corsican (co),
Czech (cs),
Welsh (cy),
Danish (da),
Bhutani (dz),
Esperanto (eo),
0618
0920
1412
0512
0101
0118
0208
0319
0325
1001
0514
0405
0519
1821
2608
1115
0106
0125
0201
0209
0214
0215
0218
0301
0315
0401
0426
0102
0113
0119
0126
0207
0515
0205
Estonian (et),
Basque (eu),
Persian (fa),
Finnish (fi),
Fiji (fj),
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
Country/Area code letter
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
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Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is
something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in
another component. 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
ProblemRemedy
The power does not turn on.• Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
The power suddenly switches off
automatically and won’t switch back
on for a minute or so. Also, the
playback / volume control’s blue
backlight is blinking.
No sound is output when a function is
selected.
No image is output when watching
discs.
Can’t operate the remote control.• Replace the batteries (see Loading the batteries on page 5).
The microphone can’t be heard.• You are only using one microphone and it’s plugged into the MIC (SUB)
Feedback noise when mic is switched
on.
SND. DEMO shows in the display and
the unit can’t be controlled.
TRAYLOCK shows in the display and
the tray can’t be ejected.
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
• Make sure the voltage selector (page 3) is set correctly for your region.
• If the speaker cables aren’t connected properly, the system has a safety
feature that shuts the power off automatically. Check the speaker wires to
make sure they’re connected properly. If there appears to be nothing wrong,
try switching the power back on after the blue backlight has been blinking for
a minute or so.
• If you can’t seem to switch the power back on after the blue backlight has
been blinking for over a minute, the unit may be malfunctioning. Take it to
your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out
repair work.
• If you’re using the LINE input, make sure the component is connected
correctly (see Connecting auxiliary components on page 9).
• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.
• Adjust the volume.
• Make sure the TV is connected correctly (see Connecting to your TV on
page 8).
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Range of the remote control unit on page 13).
• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.
jack. The MIC (SUB) jack can only be used if there is also a microphone
plugged into the MIC (MAIN) jack.
• Adjust the MIC VOL.
• The mic is pointing toward the speakers. Keep the mic pointed away from
the speakers.
• The microphone level is set too high. Turn down the mic control level.
• Press and hold (stop) on the front panel for about five seconds. The disc
tray ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled.
• Press and hold OPEN/CLOSEon the front panel for about eight seconds
(until LOCK OFF appears in the display). Then the tray can be opened/closed
using OPEN/CLOSE.
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DVD/CD/Video CD player
Problem
The disc is ejected automatically after
loading.
Playback is not possible.• Disc may be loaded upside down. Reload the disc with the label side face
Picture playback stops and the
operation buttons cannot be used.
Settings are canceled.• When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging the power cord
No picture/No color.• Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully.
Screen is stretched or aspect does not
change.
When recorded on a VCR or passed
through an AV selector, there is
disturbance in the playback picture.
Picture disturbance during playback
or dark.
Noticeable difference in DVD and CD
volume.
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 (see
• Allow time for any condensation inside the player to evaporate. Avoid using
the player near an air-conditioning unit.
up.
• Press , then start playback again ().
• Switch the power off once, then on again using the front panel
STANDBY/ON
for several days, settings will be canceled.
• Check the instruction manual of the TV/monitor to make sure the TV/
monitor settings are incorrect.
• The
TV/monitor you're using (see
• Due to the player’s copy protection circuits, connection of this device
through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or cause picture
problems. This is not a malfunction.
• 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.
• DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. This is not a malfunction.
TV Screen
button.
setting is incorrect. Set the TV Screen option to match the
Video Output settings
DVD Video regions
on page 29).
on page 35).
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WMA/MP3/JPEG discs
Problem
CD-ROM disc is not
recognized by the system.
Files don’t show up in the
Disc Navigator/Photo
Browser.
Can’t play WMA files.• The files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management). This is not a
Remedy
• Make sure that the CD-ROM was recorded using the ISO 9660 disc format. See
content format playback compatibility
• The files on the disc must be named with the correct file extension: .mp3 for MP3 files;
.wma for WMA files; .jpg for JPEG files (upper or lower-case is OK). See
format playback compatibility
malfunction.
on page 34 for other disc compatibility information.
Disc / content
on page 34 for other disc compatibility information.
Disc /
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Tuner
Problem
Considerable noise in
radio broadcasts.
Auto tuning does not pick
up some stations.
Sound is mono only.• Check that the tuner is not set to FM mono (see
Tape deck
ProblemRemedy
Cannot record.• Check that the cassette still has its erase-protect tabs intact, or that they are covered
Sound is muffled or
previous recording is still
audible underneath the
new one.
Music search does not
work.
Remedy
• Connect the AM antenna (see
direction and position for best reception. You may also connect an additional internal or
external AM antenna (see
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. You
may also connect an outdoor FM antenna (see
•
Applicable to Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia and Philippines models only
tuning interval is incorrect for your country or region. Try switching the tuning interval
(see
Frequency step setting
• The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal.
For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.
with self-adhesive tape (
• The tape heads may be dirty. Clean the tape heads using a head-cleaning cassette or
cleaning kit.
• Check that you’re using a Type I (normal) tape. Do not use Type II (high/CrO2) or Type
IV (metal) tapes.
• The spaces between songs may be too short for music search to work (see
cassette tapes
on page 16).
Connecting the radio antennas
Connecting external antennas
Connecting external antennas
on page 33).
Using cassette tapes
on page 37).
on page 7) and adjust the
on page 7).
Improving FM stereo sound
on page 7).
– The
on page 25).
Playing
Error Messages
Message
SND. DEMO
TRAYLOCK
EEP ERR
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Description
• The sound demo is on. See
• The tray lock is on. See
• Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.
General
General
in
Troubleshooting
in
Troubleshooting
on page 40.
on page 40.
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Specifications
•Amplifier section
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