pioneer dv-45a manual

DVD Player

DV-45A

Operating Instructions

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety andoperating instructions should be read beforethe product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety andoperating instructions should be retained forfuture reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on theproduct and in the operating instructions shouldbe adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating anduse instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the walloutlet before cleaning. The product should becleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft drycloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine,insecticides or other volatile liquids since theymay corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments notrecommended by the product manufacturer asthey may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use thisproduct near water — for example, near abathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundrytub; in a wet basement; or near a swimmingpool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product onan unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall, causing serious injury to achild or adult, and serious damage to theproduct. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table recommended by themanufacturer, or sold with the product. Anymounting of the product should follow themanufacturer’s instructions, and should use amounting accessory recommended by themanufacturer.

CART — A product and cartcombination should be moved withcare. Quick stops, excessive force,and uneven surfaces may cause theproduct and cart combination tooverturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in thecabinet are provided for ventilation and toensure reliable operation of the product and toprotect it from overheating, and these openingsmust not be blocked or covered. The openingsshould never be blocked by placing the producton a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.This product should not be placed in a built-ininstallation such as a bookcase or rack unlessproper ventilation is provided or themanufacturer’s instructions have been adheredto.

POWER SOURCES — This product should beoperated only from the type of power sourceindicated on the marking label. If you are notsure of the type of power supply to your home,consult your product dealer or local powercompany.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installedin a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of theappliance should be unplugged from the outletwhen left unused for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION• If this product is equipped with a polarized

alternating current line plug (a plug having oneblade wider than the other), it will fit into theoutlet only one way. This is a safety feature. Ifyou are unable to insert the plug fully into theoutlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug shouldstill fail to fit, contact your electrician to replaceyour obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safetypurpose of the polarized plug.

• If this product is equipped with a three-wiregrounding type plug, a plug having a third(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a groundingtype power outlet. This is a safety feature. Ifyou are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,contact your electrician to replace yourobsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safetypurpose of the grounding type plug.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowheadsymbol, within an equilateraltriangle, is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within theproduct's enclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude to constitutea risk of electric shock to persons.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within anequilateral triangle is intended toalert the user to the presence ofimportant operating andmaintenance (servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supplycords should be routed so that they are notlikely to be walked on or pinched by itemsplaced upon or against them, paying particularattention to cords at plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the point where they exit fromthe product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If anoutside antenna or cable system is connectedto the product, be sure the antenna or cablesystem is grounded so as to provide someprotection against voltage surges and built-upstatic charges. Article 810 of the NationalElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, providesinformation with regard to proper grounding ofthe mast and supporting structure, groundingof the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,size of grounding conductors, location ofantenna-discharge unit, connection togrounding electrodes, and requirements for thegrounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for thisproduct during a lightning storm, or when it isleft unattended and unused for long periods oftime, unplug it from the wall outlet anddisconnect the antenna or cable system. Thiswill prevent damage to the product due tolightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna systemshould not be located in the vicinity ofoverhead power lines or other electric light orpower circuits, or where it can fall into suchpower lines or circuits. When installing anoutside antenna system, extreme care shouldbe taken to keep from touching such powerlines or circuits as contact with them might befatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,extension cords, or integral conveniencereceptacles as this can result in a risk of fire orelectric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never pushobjects of any kind into this product throughopenings as they may touch dangerous voltagepoints or short-out parts that could result in afire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of anykind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service thisproduct yourself as opening or removing coversmay expose you to dangerous voltage or otherhazards. Refer all servicing to qualified servicepersonnel.

[For U.S. model]

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is locatedon the rear panel. Please write this serialnumber on your enclosed warranty card andkeep it in a secure area. This is for yoursecurity. H006A_En

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug thisproduct from the wall outlet and refer servicingto qualified service personnel under thefollowing conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug isdamaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have falleninto the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain orwater.

• If the product does not operate normally byfollowing the operating instructions. Adjust onlythose controls that are covered by theoperating instructions as an improperadjustment of other controls may result indamage and will often require extensive workby a qualified technician to restore the productto its normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged inany way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change inperformance — this indicates a need forservice.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacementparts are required, be sure the servicetechnician has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer or have thesame characteristics as the original part.Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of anyservice or repairs to this product, ask theservice technician to perform safety checks todetermine that the product is in properoperating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The productshould not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated awayfrom heat sources such as radiators, heatregisters, stoves, or other products (includingamplifiers) that produce heat.

POWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)

GROUND CLAMPS

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)

ANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDCLAMP

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NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNALEAD IN WIRE

ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCETO RAIN OR MOISTURE. H001_En

[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus complies withCanadian ICES-003.

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B estconforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the useris encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the following measures:– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. H010_En

CAUTION:

This product satisfies FCC regulations whenshielded cables and connectors are used toconnect the unit to other equipment. Toprevent electromagnetic interference withelectric appliances such as radios andtelevisions, use shielded cables and connec-tors for connections. H012_En

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out withoutappropriate authorization may invalidate theuser's right to operate the equipment. H011_En

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH ANEXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHEROUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLYINSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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This product incorporates copyright protectiontechnology that is protected by method claimsof certain U.S. patents and other intellectualproperty rights owned by MacrovisionCorporation and other rights owners. Use ofthis copyright protection technology must beauthorized by Macrovision Corporation, and isintended for home and other limited viewinguses only unless otherwise authorized byMacrovision Corporation. Reverse engineeringor disassembly is prohibited.

CAUTION

• Use of controls or adjustments orperformance of procedures other than thosespecified herein may result in hazardousradiation exposure.

• The use of optical instruments with thisproduct will increase eye hazard. H013_En

[For U.S. model]

ENERGY STAR® andENERGY STARcertification mark areregistered US marks.

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This product is for general household purposes.Any failure due to use for other than householdpurposes (such as long-term use for businesspurposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship)and which requires repair will be charged foreven during the warranty period. K041_En

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01 Before You StartFeatures ..............................................................8What’s in the box ...............................................9Putting the batteries in the remote control ..... 9Using the remote control ..................................9Disc / Content Format PlaybackCompatibility ................................................... 10

CD-R/RW Compatibility ............................ 10DVD-R/RW Compatibility ...........................10Compressed Audio Compatibility .............10PC Created Disc Compatibility ..................11Titles, chapters, Groups and tracks ......... 11DVD-Video regions ..................................... 11

02 Connecting UpRear panel ........................................................ 12Easy connections ............................................ 13Using other types of video output .................. 14

Connecting using an S-Video output ........ 14Connecting using thecomponent video output ............................14Connecting for multichannel surroundsound .......................................................... 15Connecting using the multichannel analogoutputs ........................................................15Connecting using a digital output ........... 16

Controlling this player from another Pioneercomponent .......................................................17

03 Controls and DisplaysFront panel ........................................................18

About progressive scan video .................. 19Display ............................................................. 20Remote control ................................................ 21

04 Getting StartedSwitching on .................................................... 23

Let’s Get Started .........................................24Using the on-screen displays ......................... 25Setting up with the Setup Navigator ..............25Playing discs ................................................... 28

Basic playback controls ............................ 28Front panel controls .................................. 29DVD disc menus .........................................29Video CD PBC menus ................................30

05 Playing DiscsIntroduction ..................................................... 33Using the Disc Navigator to browsethe contents of a disc ..................................... 33Scanning discs ................................................ 35Using the Multi Dial .........................................35Playing in slow motion ....................................36Frame advance/frame reverse ....................... 36Looping a section of a disc ............................ 37Using repeat play ............................................ 38Using random play .......................................... 39Creating a program list ....................................40

Editing a program list .................................42Other functions availablefrom the program menu ............................42

Searching a disc ..............................................43Switching subtitles ..........................................44Switching DVD-Video audio language .......... 44Switching DVD-RW audio channel ............... 45Switching DVD-Audio audio channel ........... 45Switching CD/MP3/Video CD audiochannel .............................................................45Switching camera angles ................................45Displaying disc information ............................46

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how tooperate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, putthem away in a safe place for future reference.

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06 The Audio Settings MenuAudio DRC ........................................................47Virtual Surround ...............................................48Channel Level ...................................................49

07 The Video Settings MenuVideo Adjust ..................................................... 51

Creating your own interlace outputpresets ........................................................ 51Creating your own progressive outputpresets ........................................................ 52

08 The Initial Settings MenuUsing the Initial Settings menu ...................... 53Digital Audio Out settings .............................. 53

Digital Out ...................................................53Dolby Digital Out ....................................... 53DTS Out .......................................................54Linear PCM Out ..........................................54MPEG Out ...................................................54

Video Output settings ..................................... 55TV Screen ................................................... 55Auto Progressive .........................................55S-Video Out ................................................. 55Still Picture ................................................. 56

Language settings .......................................... 56Audio Language .........................................56Subtitle Language ..................................... 57Auto Language .......................................... 57DVD Menu Language .................................58Subtitle Display .......................................... 58

Display settings ............................................... 58OSD Language ........................................... 58On Screen Display ..................................... 58Angle Indicator .......................................... 59Background ............................................... 59Screen Saver ...............................................59

Options ............................................................. 59Parental Lock ..............................................59

Registering a new password ............... 60Changing your password .................... 60Setting/changing theParental Lock level ................................61Setting/changing the CountryCode .... 61

Bonus Group ...............................................62Auto Disc Menu ..........................................62Group Playback .......................................... 63DVD Playback Mode .................................. 63SACD Playback .......................................... 63CD Playback ............................................... 64

Speakers .......................................................... 64Audio Output Mode ....................................64Speaker Installation ....................................64Speaker Distance ...................................... 65Channel Level ..............................................66

09 Additional InformationTaking care of your player and discs .............. 68

Handling discs ........................................... 68Storing discs ...............................................68Discs to avoid ..............................................68Cleaning the pickup lens ...........................69Problems with condensation .................... 69Hints on installation .................................. 69Moving the player ...................................... 69Power cord caution ....................................69

Screen sizes and disc formats ....................... 70Widescreen TV users ................................. 70Standard TV users ..................................... 70

Resetting the player .........................................70About the audio output settings .................... 71Language code list .......................................... 72Country code list ..............................................72Selecting languages using thelanguage code list ........................................... 73Glossary ............................................................73Troubleshooting ............................................... 75Specifications ...................................................79

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Features

DVD-Audio and SACD compatibleExperience the super high-quality audioperformance of DVD-Audio and Super AudioCD (SACD).

The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means thatthis player is fully compatible with highsampling-rate discs, capable of deliveringexceptional sound quality in terms ofdynamic range, low-level resolution andhigh-frequency detail.

Built-in Dolby*1 Digital and DTS*2

decoding with multichannel out-puts

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This player features multichannel analogoutputs for connection to an AV amplifier togive you stunning surround sound fromDolby Digital, DTS and multichannel DVD-Audio discs.

TruSurround*3 and Virtual DolbyDigital

Logo:

TruSurround/Virtual Dolby Digital creates arealistic surround-sound effect from anyDolby Digital source using just two speakers(see page 48).

PureCinema progressive scanWhen connected to a progressive scan-compatible TV or monitor using the compo-nent video outputs, you can enjoy extremelystable, flicker free images, with the sameframe refresh rate as the original movie (seepage 50).

Super Fine Focus digital filterThis improves the quality of the video outputby reducing video noise and increasing thehorizonatal resolution to 540 lines (see page51).

MP3 compatibilityThis player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RWand CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audiotracks (see pages 10-11).

Graphical on-screen displaysSetting up and using your DVD player ismade very easy using the graphical on-screen displays.

Energy saving designThis unit is designed to use 0.3 W of powerwhen in standby mode.

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato-ries. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks ofDolby Laboratories.

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

*3 TruSurround and the ® symbol are trademarksof SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporatedunder license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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

• Don’t mix new and old batteriestogether.

• Don’t use different kinds of batterytogether—although they may looksimilar, different batteries may havedifferent voltages.

• Make sure that the plus and minus endsof each battery match the indications inthe battery compartment.

• Remove batteries from equipment thatisn’t going to be used for a month ormore.

• When disposing of used batteries,please comply with governmentalregulations or environmental publicinstruction’s rules that apply in yourcountry or area.

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Using the remote controlKeep in mind the following when using theremote control:

• Make sure that there are no obstaclesbetween the remote and the remotesensor on the unit.

• The remote has a range of about 23 ft.(7 meters)

• Remote operation may become unreli-able if strong sunlight or fluorescentlight is shining on the unit’s remotesensor.

• Remote controllers for different devicescan interfere with each other. Avoidusing remotes for other equipmentlocated close to this unit.

• Replace the batteries when you notice afall off in the operating range of the

What’s in the boxPlease confirm that the following accesso-ries are in the box when you open it.

• Remote control

• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2

• Stereo audio cable (red/white plugs)

• Video cable (yellow plugs)

• Power cable

• These operating instructions

• Warranty card

Putting the batteries in theremote control1 Open the battery compartment coveron the back of the remote control.

2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into thebattery compartment following theindications (ª, ·) inside the compart-ment.

3 Close the cover.

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Disc / Content Format Play-back CompatibilityGeneral Disc Compatibility

• This player was designed and engi-neered to be compatible with softwarecontaining one or more of the followinglogos.

DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RWDVD-Audio

Video CD

Super Audio CD

Audio CD CD-R CD-RW

• Other formats, including but not limitedto the following, are not playable in thisplayer:Photo CD / DVD-RAM / DVD-ROM /CD-ROM(except those that contain MP3 filesformatted as specified in the “Com-pressed Audio Compatibility” section)

• DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs (AudioCDs and Video CDs) recorded using aDVD Recorder, CD Recorder or PersonalComputer may not be playable on thismachine. This may be caused by anumber of possibilities, including butnot limited to: the type of disc used; thetype of recording; or damage, dirt orcondensation on either the disc or theplayer’s pick-up lens.

Special note about particular formats orsoftware follows below:

CD-R/RW Compatibility• This unit will play CD-R and CD-RW

discs recorded in CD Audio, Video CD,or MP3 audio formatting. However, anyother content may cause the disc not toplay, or create noise/distortion in theoutput.

• This unit cannot record CD-R or CD-RWdiscs.

• Un-finalized CD-R/RW discs recorded inCD Audio can be played, but not allTable of Contents (playing time, etc..)will be displayed.

DVD-R/RW Compatibility• This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that

were recorded using the DVD Videoformat.

• This unit will play DVD-RW discs thatwere recorded using the Video Record-ing format.

• This unit cannot record DVD-R/RWdiscs.

• Un-finalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot beplayed in this player.

Compressed Audio Compatibility• This unit will play compressed audio

files formatted in the MPEG-1 AudioLayer 3 format (MP3) with a 44.1 or48kHz fixed bit rate. Incompatible fileswill not play and “UNPLAYABLE” will bedisplayed on the unit.

• Variable Bit-Rate (VBR) files areplayable, but playing time may not beshown correctly.

• The CD-ROM used to compile your MP3files must be ISO 9660 Level 2 compli-ant.

• CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XAForm1.

• This player only plays tracks that arenamed with the file extension “.mp3” or“.MP3”.

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• This player is compatible with multi-session discs, but only plays sessionsthat are closed.

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

• This player can recognize a maximum of250 folders or 250 tracks. Discs contain-ing more than 250 folders or 250 trackswill play, but only the first 250 folders /tracks.

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

• There are many different recording bit-rates available to encode your MP3 files.This unit was designed to be compatiblewith all of them. Audio encoded at128Kbps should sound close to regularCD Audio quality. This player will playlower bit-rate MP3 tracks, but pleasenote that the sound quality becomesnoticeably worse at lower bit-rates.

PC Created Disc Compatibility• If you record a disc using a Personal

Computer, even if it is recorded in a“compatible format” as listed above,there will be cases in which the discmay not be playable in this machine dueto the setting of the application softwareused to create the disc. In theseparticular incidences, check with thesoftware publisher for more detailedinformation.

• DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW software discboxes also have additional compatibilityinformation.

Titles, chapters, Groups and tracksDVD-Video discs are generally divided intoone or more titles. Titles may be furthersubdivided into chapters.

Title 1 Title 2 Title 3

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

DVD-Audio discs are divided into one ormore groups that can each contain anumber of tracks.

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 Track 1 Track 2

CDs, SACDs and Video CD are divided intotracks.


CD-ROMs containing MP3 files are dividedinto folders and tracks. Folders may alsocontain further subfolders.

Folder A Folder B Folder C


mp3

mp3

mp3

mp3

mp3

mp3

DVD-Video regionsAll DVD-Video discs carry a region mark onthe case somewhere that indicates whichregion(s) of the world the disc is compatiblewith. Your DVD player also has a regionmark, which you can find on the rear panel.Discs from incompatible regions will not playin this player. Discs marked ALL will play inany player.

The diagram below shows the various DVDregions of the world.

1

2

2

5

5

6

3

21

4

4

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6 VIDEO OUTStandard video output(s) that you canconnect to your TV or AV receiver using thesupplied audio/video cable (pages 13, 15, 16).

7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTHigh quality video output for connection to aTV, monitor or AV receiver that has compo-nent video inputs.

Connect using a commercially availablethree-way component video cable. Be carefulto match the colors of the jacks and cablesfor correct connection (page 14).

8 AC INConnect the supplied power cord here, thenplug into a power outlet.

• You may find it useful to have themanuals supplied with your othercomponents handy when connectingthis player.

• If you come across any unfamiliar termsin this section of the manual, take a lookat the Glossary starting on page 73.

When connecting this player up to yourTV, AV receiver or other components,make sure that all components areswitched off and unplugged.

1 CONTROL IN / OUTFor passing remote control signals to otherPioneer components (page 17).

2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – OPTICAL /COAXIALDigital audio outputs for connection to aPCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEG-compatible AV receiver (page 16).

3 AUDIO OUT (2ch)Two channel analog audio outputs forconnection to your TV, AV receiver or stereosystem (pages 13, 15, 16).

4 AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)Multichannel analog audio outputs forconnection to an AV receiver withmultichannel inputs (page 15).

5 S (S-Video output)S-Video output(s) that you can use instead ofthe video output described in 6 below (page14).

Rear panel

DIGITAL AUDIOOUT

AUDIOOUT

(2ch)CONTROL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

IN OUT

L

R

L

R

AUDIO OUT(5.1ch)

CENTER

SUBWOOFERSURROUNDFRONT S-VIDEO

OUTVIDEO

OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB PRY

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See the next page if you want to use anS-Video or component or a connection.

• If you need another pair of stereooutputs (and don’t need to use themultichannel analog outputs), you canuse the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) FRONTL / R jacks (page 15).

2 Connect the supplied AC power cordto the AC IN inlet, then plug into a poweroutlet.

• Before unplugging the player from thepower outlet, make sure you first switchit into standby using either the frontpanel STANDBY/ON button, or theremote control, and wait of the -OFF-message to disappear from the player’sdisplay.

• For the above reasons, do not plug thisplayer into a switched power supplyfound on some amplifiers and AVreceivers.

The setup described here is a basic setupthat allows you to play discs using just thecables supplied with the player. In this setup,stereo audio is played through your TV.

• This player is equipped with copyprotection technology. Do not connectthis player to your TV via a VCR using AVcables, as the picture from this playerwill not appear properly on your TV. (Thisplayer may also not be compatible withsome combination TV/VCRs for thesame reason; refer to the manufacturerfor more information.)

1 Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIOOUT (2ch) jacks to a set of A/V inputs onyour TV.Use the supplied red/white stereo audio andyellow video cable. Make sure you match upthe left and right audio outputs with theircorresponding inputs for correct stereosound.

Easy connections

To power outlet

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Using other types of videooutputThis player has standard (composite),S-Video and component video outputs. Themain difference between them is the qualityof the picture.S-Video delivers a better picture thanstandard composite video, while componentvideo gives better picture quality still. Thevariety of outputs also gives you the flexibilityof connecting your particular equipmentusing the best connection type available.

Connecting using an S-VideooutputYou can use the S-Video output instead of theVIDEO OUT jack to connect this player toyour TV (or other equipment).

1 Use an S-Video cable (not supplied)to connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT to anS-Video input on your TV, monitor orAV receiver.Line up the small triangle above the jack withthe same mark on the plug before pluggingin.

• If you connect both S-video jacks, butone of the connected components is notS1/S2 compatible, the automatic aspectratio switching will not work with eitherconnected component.

Connecting using the componentvideo outputYou can use the component video outputinstead of the standard video out jack toconnect this player to your TV (or otherequipment).

1 Use a component video cable (notsupplied) to connect the COMPONENTVIDEO OUT jacks to a component videoinput on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.

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Connecting for multichannelsurround soundYou can connect this player to your AVreceiver using the multichannel analogoutputs or one of the digital outputs.

In addition to these connections, you shouldalso connect the 2 channel analog outputsfor compatibility with all discs.

You’ll probably also want to connect a videooutput to your AV receiver. You can use anyof the video outputs available on this player(the illustration shows a standard (compos-ite) connection).

Connecting using themultichannel analog outputsIf your AV receiver has 5.1 channel analoginputs, we recommend connecting thisplayer to it using the multichannel analogoutputs. Doing this will ensure that you canenjoy all kinds of disc, including DolbyDigital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well ashigh sampling rate and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs.

1 Connect the MULTICHANNEL AUDIOoutputs on this player to the multi-channel audio inputs on your AV receiver.It’s convenient to use three stereo audiocables; one for the FRONT, one for theSURROUND and one for the CENTER andSUBWOOFER channels.

2 Connect the analog AUDIO OUT L/Rand VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this playerto a set of analog audio and video inputson your AV receiver.

The diagram shows standard video connec-tions, but you can alternatively use theS-Video or component video connections ifthey’re available.

3 Connect the AV receiver’s videooutput to a video input on your TV.

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• You usually have to connect the samekind of video cable between your DVDplayer and AV receiver, and betweenyour AV receiver and TV.

Connecting using a digital outputYou can also connect this player to your AVreceiver using one of the digital outputs.There are both coaxial and optical digitaljacks; use whichever is convenient.

We recommend also connecting this playerto your AV receiver using a stereo analogconnection.

1 Connect one of DIGITAL OUT jacks onthis player to a digital input on your AVreceiver.

This enables you to listen to multichannelsurround sound.

For an optical connection, use an opticalcable (not supplied) to connect the OPTICALDIGITAL OUT jack to an optical input onyour AV receiver.

• When inserting the plug, the protectiveshutter will open and you should hearthe plug click into position when fullyinserted. Take care not to force the plugas this may damage the shutter, thecable and/or the player.

For a coaxial connection, use a coaxial cable(similar to the supplied video cable) toconnect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack toa coaxial input on your AV receiver.

2 Connect the analog AUDIO OUT L/Rand VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this playerto a set of analog audio and video inputson your AV receiver.

The diagram shows standard video connec-tions, but you can alternatively use theS-Video or component video connections ifthey’re available.

3 Connect the AV receiver’s videooutput to a video input on your TV.

• You usually have to connect the samekind of video cable between your DVDplayer and AV receiver, and betweenyour AV receiver and TV.

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Controlling this player fromanother Pioneer componentThis player has SR jacks which allow you touse the remote sensor on one Pioneercomponent to control another.

Use a mini-jack plug to connect theCONTROL OUT of one component to theCONTROL IN of another. In this way you candaisy-chain several components together.

• My TV doesn’t have any inputs toconnect the DVD player. How can I watchDVDs?

Unfortunately, if your TV has no inputsyou can’t use this player with it.

• My VCR is already connected to my TV, sothere aren’t any spare inputs. Whatshould I do?

If all your TV’s inputs are already in use,you can buy a video input selector froman electronics store, which effectivelygives you more inputs.

• My TV only has one input for the sound.What should I plug it into?

If you don’t mind mono sound, you canbuy a stereo RCA-to-mono RCA cablefrom an electronics store. Connect thestereo end to this player and the monoend to your TV.

If you want stereo sound, connect thisplayer to your amplifier or stereo systemusing a stereo audio cable.

• I connected the DVD player to my AVreceiver, and although the sound is fine,there’s no picture. What did I do wrong?

Make sure that the type of videoconnection from the DVD player to yourAV receiver is the same as that from thereceiver to your TV. Most AV receiverswon’t convert from one kind of connec-tion to another.

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8 3Press to start or resume playback

9 ¡ ¢• Press and hold for fast forward scanning

• Press to jump to the next chapter or track

10 4 1• Press and hold for fast reverse scanning

• Press to jump back to the beginning of thecurrent chapter or track, then to previouschapters/tracks

11 DisplaySee page 20 for a description of the display

12 Remote control sensorThe remote control has a range of up toabout 23ft. (7m )

13Ths mark indicates compatibility with DVD-RW discs receorded on a DVD recorder inVideo Recording mode.

1 STANDBY/ONPress to switch the player on or into standby

2 PROGRESSIVE button/indicatorPress to switch the progressive video outputmode between progressive and interlace.The indicator lights in progressive scanmode. See page 19 for more information.

3 VIDEO OFF button/indicatorPress to switch the video output on/off. Theindicator lights when the video output isswitched off (when listening to a DVD-Audiodisc, for example)

4 Disc tray

5 0 OPEN/CLOSEPress to open or close the disc tray

6 7Press to stop the disc (you can resumeplayback by pressing 3 (play))

7 8Press to pause playback. Press again torestart

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About progressive scan videoCompared to interlace video, progressivescan video effectively doubles the scanningrate of the picture, resulting in a very stable,flicker-free image.

Progressive scan video is available only fromthe component video output. Use thePROGRESSIVE button on the front panel toswitch the component video output betweeninterlace and progressive. With a DVD-Videodisc you can do this during playback, orwhen the disc is stopped. For other types ofdisc, the player must be stopped.

• If you connect a TV that is not compat-ible with a progressive scan signal andswitch the player to progressive, you willnot be able to see any picture at all. Inthis case, press the PROGRESSIVEbutton on the front panel to swich backto interlace (the PROGRESSIVE indica-tor should be unlit).

• When set to progressive, there is novideo output from the VIDEO andS-VIDEO jacks. If you want to displayvideo on more than one monitorsimultaneously, make sure that thevideo output is set to interlace.

• Some TVs display 4:3 material incor-rectly in progressive scan mode. Thisplayer has an Auto Progressive settingto correct this problem. See page 55 formore information.

• You can’t switch the video output whenan OSD is on-screen.

• The picture on some TVs may momen-tarily break up when you switch thevideo output of this player.

Compatibility of this unit with progres-sive-scan TVs.This player is compatible with progressivevideo Macro Vision System Copy Guard.

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH

DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE

WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO

BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525

PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS

RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE

CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION”

OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR

TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD

PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE

CENTER.

• This player is compatible with thefollowing Pioneer displays and monitors:PDP-5030HD, PRO-1000HD, PRO-800HD, PDP-4330HD, PRO-720HD,PRO-620HD, PRO-520HD, SD-643HDS,SD-533HDS.


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1 5.1CHLights when analog 5.1 channel output isselected (page 64)

2 V-PARTLights when playing a video part of a DVDdisc

3 PRGSVELights when the video output is progressivescan (pages 18, 19)

4Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVDdisc (page 45)

5 GUI (Graphical User Interface)Lights when a menu is displayed on-screen

6 GRPIndicates that the character display isshowing a DVD-Audio group number

7 TITLEIndicates that the character display isshowing a DVD-Video title number

8Lights when 2V/TruSurround is active(page 48)

9 TRKIndicates that the character display isshowing a track number

10 CHPIndicates that the character display isshowing a DVD chapter number

11 REMAINLights when the character display is showingthe time or number of tracks/titles/chaptersremaining

12 Character display

13 8Lights when a disc is paused

14 3Lights when a disc is playing

15 2DLights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack isplaying

16 DTSLights when a DTS soundtrack is playing

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1 (STANDBY/ON)Press to switch the player on or into standby

2 DISPLAYPress to display information about the discplaying (page 46)

3 AUDIOPress to select the audio channel orlanguage (pages 44-45)

4 SETUPPress to display (or exit) the on-screendisplay

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• Buttons 6 thru 9 and 20 thu 22 glowslightly in the dark for ease of use.

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5 ENTER & JoystickUse to navigate on-screen displays andmenus. Press ENTER to select an option orexecute a command

6 (RETURN)Press to return to a previous menu screen

7 V.ADJ (VIDEO ADJUST )Press to display the Video Adjust menu(pages 51–52)

8 7Press to stop the disc (you can resumeplayback by pressing 3 (play))

9 3Press to start or resume playback

10 4 ¢Press to jump to the start of the previous /next chapter / track

11 PLAY MODEPress to display the Play Mode menu(pages 37–43) (You can also get to the PlayMode menu by pressing SETUP and select-ing Play Mode)

12 Number buttons

13 MENUPress to display a DVD disc menu, or theDisc Navigator if a DVD-RW, CD, Video CD orMP3 disc is loaded

14 0 OPEN/CLOSEPress to open or close the disc tray

15 ANGLEPress to change the camera angle duringDVD multi-angle scene playback (page 45)

16 SUBTITLEPress to select a subtitle display (page 44)

17 TOP MENUPress to display the top menu of a DVD disc


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18 MULTI DIALUse for scanning and slow motion control(page 35)

19 Jog indcatorLights when multi dial is in jog mode (page35)

20 JOG (JOG MODE)Press to put switch jog mode on/off. Whenon, use the MULTI DIAL to advance orreverse frames (page 35)

21 FL (DIMMER)Press to change the display brightness

22 8Press to pause playback; press again torestart

23 1 and /e / ¡ and E/Use for reverse / forward slow motionplayback, frame reverse / advance andreverse / forward scanning. See page 36

24 SURROUNDPress to activate/switch off 2V/TruSurround.See page 48

25 CLEARPress to clear a numeric entry

26 ENTERPress to select an option or execute acommand

27 TV CONTROL buttonsVOLUMEUse to adjust the volume

CHANNELUse to select TV channel

FUNCPress FUNC to select the TV for remotecontrol operation

28 TV Press TV to turn the TV’s power on or putin to standby

Setting up the Remote Control toTVThis most be set to use buttons 27 and 28.

1. Input the Manufacturer code.While holiding down the CLEAR button,input the two digit code from the table nextpage that corresponds to the make of yourTV.

For example, If you have a Pioneer TV, pressand hold CLEAR, then press 0, 0 on theremote control.

2. Confirm that the TV is responding tothe programmed code.On the remote, press the TV button. If theTV swithches on (or into standby if it was onpreviously), then you have the correct code.

If nothing happens when you press the TVbutton, start again from step 1 using adifferent code.

• Some manufacturers have severalcodes. Try each one until you find theone that works.

Preset code list00, PIONEER101, RCA102, SHARP303, ZENITH104, SONY05, TOSHIBA106, HITACHI107, PHILIPS08, PANASONIC109, MITSUBISHI10, GOLDSTAR111, GE112, MAGNAVOX113, JVC114, SANYO215, RCA216, RCA317, RCA4

18, RCA519, SHARP120, ZENITH1221, SANYO122, PANASONIC223, GOLDSTAR224, HITACHI225, HITACHI326, TOSHIBA227, SHARP228, GE229, MAGNAVOX230, TOSHIBA331, HITACHI432, JVC233, FUJITSU34, PIONEER235, GRANDIENTE

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Switching onAfter making sure that everything is con-nected properly and that the player isplugged in, press STANDBY/ON on thefront panel, or on the remote control toswitch the player on.

Also, switch on your TV and make sure that itis set to the input you connected the DVDplayer to.

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• My DVD player switches on but there isnothing displayed on my TV.

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

• If you connected this player to an AVreceiver, make sure that the receiver isswitched on and set to the correct input.

• You can also use the 0 OPEN/CLOSEbutton to switch on the player and openthe disc tray at the same time.

• This player features a screen saver.If the player is stopped or paused andno button is pressed for five minutes,the screen saver starts.

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1 Press ENTER to move on to the nextscreen.

Welcome to Pioneer DVD!

Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DVD player.

Before using, please take a little timeto setup your DVD playerPut the batteries into the remote control

Next, press the ENTER button on the remote controland start the Let's Get Started Menu

Next

2 Use the Joystick (left/right) to selecteither ‘Wide screen (16:9)’ or ‘Standardsize screen (4:3)’ according to the kind ofTV you have, then press ENTER.

Let's Get Started Menu

What kind of TV do you have?

Use the / cursor buttons

to choose, then press ENTER

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

3 Press ENTER again to finish setting up.

Let's Get Started Menu

Complete Back

Setup complete

If you're finished setting up,

choose [Complete],

to start again choose [Back]

• Select Back then press ENTER if youwant to go back and change the settingyou just made.

Let’s Get StartedWhen you switch on the player for the firsttime, you should see a welcome screendisplayed on your TV. From here you can setup the player to work with the kind of TV youhave, then either use the Setup Navigator tomake more settings, or jump right in andstart playing some discs.

Before continuing, make sure that you’veloaded the batteries in the remote control.

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• Information at the bottom of every OSDscreen explains the currently selectedmenu item and shows which buttonscan be used for that screen.

Setting up with the SetupNavigatorUsing the Setup Navigator you can make anumber of other initial settings for thisplayer. We recommend using the SetupNavigator, especially if you connected thisplayer to an AV receiver for playing surroundsound. To answer some of the questionsabout digital audio formats you may need tolook at the instructions that came with yourAV receiver.

1 If a disc is playing, press 7 (stop).Also turn on your TV and make sure that it isset to the correct video input.

2 Press SETUP.The on-screen display (OSD) appears.

Video AdjustAudio Settings

Play Mode

Setup Navigator

Disc Navigator

Initial Settings

3 Select ‘Setup Navigator’.

Audio Settings

Play Mode

Setup Navigator

Disc Navigator

Initial Settings

Video Adjust

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

All the screens are navigated in basically thesame way, using the cursor buttons tochange the highlighted item and pressingENTER to select it.

• Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ meansuse the Joystick to highlight an item on-screen, then press ENTER.

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SETUP Display/exit the on-screendisplay

Changes the highlightedmenu item

ENTER Selects the highlighted menuitem (both ENTER buttonswork in exactly the same way)

(RETURN) Returns to the previous menuwithout saving changes

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7 Did you connect a digital output toyour AV receiver?Select Connected or Not Connected.

ConnectedNot Connected

AV Receiver

5.1ch Audio Out

Digital Audio Out

Language Settings

Audio Out Settings

Speaker Settings

AV Receiver Func.

Setup Navigator

• If you selected Not Connected in bothsteps 6 and 7, that completes the setup.Press ENTER to leave the SetupNavigator.

If you selected Connected in step 6, thenanswer the following questions about thespeakers in your system, otherwise jump tostep 11.

8 Do you have a center speaker con-nected to your AV receiver?Select Connected or Not Connected.


Center SpeakerLanguage Settings

Audio Out Settings

Speaker Settings

AV Receiver Func.

Setup Navigator

9 Do you have surround speakersconnected to your AV receiver?Select Connected or Not Connected.


Center Speaker

Surround Speakers

Language Settings

Audio Out Settings

Speaker Settings

AV Receiver Func.

Setup Navigator

4 Select a DVD language.Some DVD discs feature on-screen menus,soundtracks and subtitles in several lan-guages. Set your preferred language here.

EnglishFrenchGermanItalianSpanishDutchOther Language

DVD LanguageLanguage Settings

Audio Out Settings

Speaker Settings

AV Receiver Func.

Setup Navigator

• Note that the language you choose heremay not be available on all discs.

• If you want to select a language otherthan those listed, select Other Lan-guage. See Selecting languages usingthe language code list on page 73 fordetailed information.

5 Did you connect this player to an AVreceiver?


AV ReceiverLanguage Settings

Audio Out Settings

Speaker Settings

AV Receiver Func.

Setup Navigator

• If you selected Not Connected here,that completes the setup. Press ENTERto leave the Setup Navigator.

6 Did you connect the 5.1 channelanalog audio outputs to your AV re-ceiver?Select Connected or Not Connected.


AV Receiver

5.1ch Audio Out

Language Settings

Audio Out Settings

Speaker Settings

AV Receiver Func.

Setup Navigator

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13 Is your AV receiver compatible with96kHz Linear PCM audio?Select Compatible, Not Compatible orDon’t Know.

CompatibleNot CompatibleDon't Know

Dolby Digital

DTS

96kHz Linear PCM

Language Settings

Audio Out Settings

Speaker Settings

AV Receiver Func.

Setup Navigator

14 Is your AV receiver MPEG compatible?Select Compatible, Not Compatible orDon’t Know.


Dolby Digital

DTS

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MPEG

Language Settings

Audio Out Settings

Speaker Settings

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Setup Navigator

15 Press ENTER to complete the setup, orpress SETUP to quit the Setup Navigatorwithout making any changes.

CompatibleNot CompatibleUnknown

Dolby Digital

DTS

96kHz Linear PCM

MPEG

Language Settings

Audio Out Settings

Speaker Settings

AV Receiver Func.

Setup Navigator

Settings complete

Press ENTER to exit

ENTER

Congratulations, setup is complete!

10 Do you have a sub-woofer connectedto your AV receiver?Select Connected or Not Connected.


Center Speaker

Surround Speakers

Sub-woofer

Language Settings

Audio Out Settings

Speaker Settings

AV Receiver Func.

Setup Navigator

• If you selected Not Connected in step7, that completes the setup. PressENTER to leave the Setup Navigator.

Questions 11 through 14 are concerned withthe digital decoding capabilities of your AVreceiver.

11 Is your AV receiver Dolby Digitalcompatible?Select Compatible, Not Compatible orDon’t Know.


Dolby DigitalLanguage Settings

Audio Out Settings

Speaker Settings

AV Receiver Func.

Setup Navigator

12 Is your AV receiver DTS compatible?Select Compatible, Not Compatible orDon’t Know.


Dolby Digital

DTS

Language Settings

Audio Out Settings

Speaker Settings

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1 If the player isn’t already on, press STANDBY/ON to switch it on.If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, also turnon your TV and make sure that it is set to thecorrect video input.

2 Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disctray.

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

Never load more than one disc at a time.

4 Press 3 (play) to start playback.If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, a menumay appear. See pages 29-30 for how tonavigate these.

If you’re playing an MP3 disc, it may take afew seconds before playback starts, depend-ing on the complexity of the file structure onthe disc.

Basic playback controlsThe table below shows the basic controls onthe remote for playing discs. The folllowingchapter covers more playback features inmore detail.

Playing discsThe basic playback controls for playing DVD,CD, SACD, Video CD and MP3 discs arecovered here. Further functions are detailedin the next chapter.

Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio andDVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to aparticular kind of DVD disc, it isspecified.

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Front panel controlsThe 3 (play), 7 (stop), and 8 (pause) buttonson the front panel work in exactly the sameway as their remote control equivalents. Thecombined scan/skip buttons on the frontpanel (4 1 and ¡ ¢) work slightlydifferently from the remote buttons.

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Press and hold for fast scan; press for track/chapter skip.

• You may find with some DVD discs thatsome playback controls don’t work incertain parts of the disc. This is not amalfunction.

DVD disc menusMany DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discscontain menus from which you can selectwhat you want to watch or listen to. Theymay give access to additional features, suchas subtitle and audio language selection, orspecial features such as slideshows. See thedisc packaging for details.

Sometimes menus are displayed automati-cally when you start playback; others onlyappear when you press MENU or TOPMENU.

Button What it does

3 Starts playback.DVD and Video CD: if thedisplay shows RESUME,playback starts from theresume point.

8 Pauses a disc that’s playing,or restarts a paused disc.

7 Stops playback.DVD and Video CD: Displayshows RESUME. Press 7(stop) again to cancel theresume function (The resumefunction is also cancelledwhen you eject the disc tray.).

1 Press to start fast reversescanning. Press 3 (play) toresume normal playback.

¡ Press to start fast forwardscanning. Press 3 (play) toresume normal playback.

4 Skips to the start of thecurrent track or chapter, thento previous tracks/chapters.

¢ Skips to the next track orchapter.

Numbers Use to enter a title/group/tracknumber. Press ENTER to select(or wait a few seconds).• If the disc is stopped, play-back starts from the selectedtitle/group (for DVD) or tracknumber (for CD/SACD/VideoCD/MP3).• If the disc is playing,playback jumps to the start ofthe selected chapter or track(within the current group forDVD-Audio).

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

You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCDwithout having to navigate the PBC menu bystarting playback using a number button ortrack skip button (¢) to select a track,rather than the 3 (play) button.

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(RETURN) Displays the PBC menu.

Numbers Use to enter a numberedmenu option. Press ENTER toselect (or wait a few seconds).

4 Displays the previous menupage (if there is one).

¢ Displays the next menu page(if there is one).

• Some DVD-Audio discs feature a ‘bonusgroup’. To access this group you have toinput a password, which you can find onthe disc’s packaging. See page 62 formore information.

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Button What it does

TOP MENU Displays the ‘top menu’ of adisc—this varies with the disc.

MENU Displays a disc menu—thisvaries with the disc and maybe the same as the ‘top menu’.

Moves the cursor around thescreen.

ENTER Selects the current menuoption.

(RETURN) Returns to the previouslydisplayed menu screen. Onsome DVD-Audio discsfeaturing browsable pictures,press to display the browserscreen.

Numbers Highlights a numbered menuoption (some discs only).Press ENTER to select (or waita few seconds).

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• After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automati-cally after a few seconds!

Most likely, the disc is the wrong regionfor your player. The region numbershould be printed on the disc; check itagainst the region number of the player(which you can find on the rear panel).See also page 11.

If the region number is OK, it may bethat the disc is damaged or dirty. Cleanthe disc and look for signs of damage.See also page 68. Check also that thedisc is aligned properly in the disc trayand that it’s loaded label-side up.

• Why won’t the disc I loaded play?

First check that you loaded the disc theright way up (label side up), and that it’sclean and not damaged. See page 68for information on cleaning discs.

If a disc loaded correctly won’t play, it’sprobably an incompatible format or disctype, such as DVD-ROM. See page 10for more on disc compatibility.

• There’s no picture!

Check the front panel and make surethat the VIDEO OFF indicator isn’t lit. Ifit is, press the VIDEO OFF button toswitch the video output back on. Seealso page 18.

Also make sure that if your TV isn’tcompatible with progressive scan video,that the PROGRESSIVE indicator isn’t lit.If it is, press the PROGRESSIVE buttonto switch the video output back tointerlace. See also page 18.

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

Some movie formats are such that evenwhen played on a widescreen TV, blackbars are necessary at the top andbottom of the screen. This is not amalfunction.

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

Some discs override the displaypreferences of the player, so even if youhave 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, thosediscs will still be shown in letterboxformat. This is not a malfunction.

• My AV receiver is definitely compatiblewith 96/88.2kHz Linear PCM audio, but itdoesn’t seem to work with this player.What’s wrong?

For digital copy-protection purposes,some 96/88.2kHz DVD discs onlyoutput digital audio downsampled to48/44.1kHz. This is not a malfunction.To fully take advantage of the highsampling rate audio, connect the analogaudio outputs to your amplifier/receiver.

• Why can’t I hear SACD audio through thedigital outputs?

SACD audio is only available throughthe analog outputs. This is not amalfunction. Some DVD-Audio discs tooonly output audio through the analogoutputs.

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• Is it better to listen to DVD-Audio discsthrough the analog outputs?

Some DVD-Audio discs do not outputanything through the digital outputs,and multichannel discs are downmixedto stereo for the digital output. Inaddition, high sampling rate DVD-Audiodiscs (higher than 96kHz) automaticallydownsample audio output from thedigital outputs.

Using the multichannel analog audiooutputs for DVD-Audio have none ofthese limitations.

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

The disc may have been illegally copied.

• My CD with MP3 tracks won’t play!

Also make sure that the tracks areencoded in MPEG1 audio layer 3 format.See also page 10.

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

Filenames that don’t end with theextension “.mp3” won’t be recognized bythis player. Also, if there are more than250 folders or tracks on the disc, onlythe first 250 are recognized. See alsopage 11.

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1 Press SETUP and select ‘Disc Naviga-tor’ from the on-screen display.Alternatively, if a DVD-RW, CD, Video CD orMP3 disc is loaded, you can press MENU,which takes you straight to the Disc Naviga-tor screen.

Audio Settings

Play Mode

Setup Navigator

Disc Navigator

Initial Settings

Video Adjust

2 Select what you want to play.Depending on the type of disc you haveloaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightlydifferent.

For DVD-Video discs select a title, or achapter within a title.

Title(1-03)

DVD

Disc Navigator

Chapter(1-036)

Title 01Title 02Title 03

Chapter 001Chapter 002Chapter 003Chapter 004Chapter 005Chapter 006Chapter 007Chapter 008

For DVD-Audio discs select a group, or atrack within a group.

Group(1-03)

DVD-Audio

Disc Navigator

Track(1-14)Group 01Group 02Group 03

Track 01Track 02Track 03Track 04Track 05Track 06Track 07Track 08

IntroductionMost of the features described in thischapter make use of on-screen displays. Foran explanation of how to navigate these, seeUsing the on-screen displays on page 25.

Many of the functions covered in this chapterapply to DVD and SACD discs, Video CDs,CDs and MP3 discs, although the exactoperation of some varies slightly with thekind of disc loaded.

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

When playing Video CDs, some of thefunctions are not available during PBCplayback. If you want to use them, start thedisc playing using a number button to selecta track.

Using the Disc Navigator tobrowse the contents of a discUse the Disc Navigator to browse throughthe contents of a disc to find the part youwant to play. You can use the Disc Navigatorwhen a disc is playing or stopped.

• It’s not possible to use the Disc Naviga-tor when playing a Video CD/Super VCDin PBC mode, or when a DVD disc menuis displayed.

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For MP3 discs select a folder, or a trackwithin a folder. (Note that if a folder or trackname contains accented or non-romancharacters, they may show up with genericnames – F_033, T_035, etc.).

Folder(1-017)MP3

Disc Navigator

Track(1-010)001. ACP002. Nth Degree003. Pfeuti004. Live005. Glitch music006. CodHead007. Thermo008. Missing Man

001. Gravity deluxe002. Tesla's patent003. Border dispute004. Delayed by rain005. Accident incident006. Pigeon post007. Outernational008. Vacuum tube

Playback starts after you press ENTER.

• The Disc Navigator is not availableunless there is a disc loaded.

• Another way to find a particular place ona disc is to use one of the searchmodes. See Searching a disc on page43.

For SACD discs select a track within thecurrent playback area.

Track(1-009)Track 001Track 002Track 003Track 004Track 005Track 006Track 007Track 008

2ch Area

Disc Navigator

Total Time 40.31

For a VR mode DVD-RW disc select beweenthe Playlist and Original areas of the disc, ora title. Move the joystick right to preview thetitle.

• It’s not possible to switch betweenOriginal and Playlist during playback.

• Not all DVD-RW discs have a Playlist.

Title(1-03)01. 3/31 FIRST LEAGUE02. 4/28 SECOND LEAGUE03. 4/29 FINAL ROUND

Original

Play List

Disc Navigator

DVD-RW

For CDs and Video CDs select a track.

Track(1-13)Track 01Track 02Track 03Track 04Track 05Track 06Track 07Track 08

CD

Disc Navigator

Total Time 58.27

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Scanning discsYou can fast-scan discs forward or backwardat various different speeds using the remote.

1 During playback, press 1 or ¡ tostart scanning.

2 Press repeatedly to increase thescanning speed.

• MP3s can only be scanned at one speed.• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.

3 To resume normal playback, press 3(play).

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

• There is no sound while scanning DVD-Videos and Video CDs, and no subtitleswhile scanning DVD-Video.

• Depending on the disc, normal playbackmay automatically resume when a newchapter is reached on a DVD-Video disc.

Using the Multi DialYou can use the Multi Dial to control fast andslow motion scanning and frame advance ofDVD-Video, DVD-R/RW and Video CDs.

When scanning, no audio is output, evenwhen the scanning speed is 1/1 (normalplayback speed).

To start scanning playback at 1/16 speed,turn the MULTI DIAL (clockwise forforward; anticlockwise for reverse)during playback.

• Turn the MULTI DIAL in the samedirection to increase the scan speed—the speed is indicated at the top left ofthe screen.

• Turn in the opposite direction to slow thescan speed/reverse direction.

To start high-speed scanning, turn theMULTI DIAL quickly (clockwise forforward; anticlockwise for reverse)during playback.

• Change the speed/direction in the sameway as above.

• To resume normal playback, press 3.

To start manual scanning, press JOG (JOGMODE), then use the MULTI DIAL toadvance frames in either direction.

To switch off jog mode, press JOG (JOGMODE) again. The picture remainspaused until you restart playback.

• To resume normal playback, press 3.

• You can scan Video CDs in the sameway as DVD-Video discs (see above).However, reverse slow-motion scanningis not possible, and there are just twofast scanning speeds.

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Playing in slow motionYou can play DVD-Videos, DVD-R/RW andVideo CDs at four different forward slowmotion speeds, and DVD-Videos, DVD-R/RWalso at two reverse speeds.

1 During playback, press 8 (pause).

2 Press and hold /e or E/ untilslow motion playback starts.

• The slow motion speed is shown on-screen.

• There is no sound during slow motionplayback.

3 Press repeatedly to change the slowmotion speed.

• The slow motion speed is displayed on-screen.


• You can’t use slow motion playback withsome titles on some DVDs.

• Video CD only supports forward slowmotion playback.

• The picture quality during slow motionplayback is not as good as duringnormal playback.

• Depending on the disc, normal playbackmay automatically resume when a newchapter is reached.

• For DVD-Audio discs featuringbrowsable pictures (page 73), press

/e/E/ to view the previous/nextpicture.

Frame advance/frame reverseYou can advance or back up DVD-Video orDVD-RW discs frame-by-frame. With VideoCDs, you can only use frame advance.

1 During playback, press 8 (pause).

2 Press /e or E/ to reverse oradvance a frame at a time.


• The picture quality when using framereverse is not as good as frame ad-vance.

• Depending on the disc, normal playbackmay automatically resume when a newchapter is reached.

• When changing direction of a DVD-Video disc, the picture may ‘move’ in anunexpected way. This is not a malfunc-tion.

• For DVD-Audio discs featuringbrowsable pictures (page 73), press

/e/E/ to view the previous/nextpicture.

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Looping a section of a discThe A-B Repeat function allows you tospecify two points (A and B) within a track(DVD-Audio, CD and Video CD) or title (DVD-Video and DVD-RW) that form a loop whichis played over and over.

• A-B Repeat is not available with SACDs,MP3s, Super VCDs, Video CD in PBCmode, or while a DVD disc menu isbeing displayed.

1 During playback, press PLAY MODEand select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the list offunctions on the left.

A(Start Point)

B(End Point)

Off

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Play Mode

2 Press ENTER on ‘A(Start Point)’ to setthe loop start point.

A(Start Point)

B(End Point)

Off

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Play Mode

3 Press ENTER on ‘B(End Point)’ to setthe loop end point.

A(Start Point)

B(End Point)

Off

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Play Mode

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

4 To resume normal playback, pressCLEAR or select ‘Off’ from the menu.

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Using repeat playThere are various repeat play options,depending on the kind of disc loaded. It’salso possible to use repeat play together withprogram play to repeat the tracks/chapters inthe program list (see Creating a program liston page 40).

• Repeat play is not available with VideoCDs/Super VCD in PBC mode, or whilea DVD disc menu is being displayed.

1 During playback, press PLAY MODEand select ‘Repeat’ from the list offunctions on the left.

Title Repeat

Chapter Repeat

Repeat Off

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Play Mode

2 Select a repeat play option.The repeat play options available depend onthe type of disc loaded. The screen belowappears when a DVD-Video disc is loaded.

Title Repeat

Chapter Repeat

Repeat Off

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Play Mode

DVD-Video and DVD-RW discs• Title Repeat• Chapter Repeat• Repeat Off

DVD-Audio discs• Group Repeat• Track Repeat• Repeat Off

SACD, CD and Video CD discs• Disc Repeat• Track Repeat• Repeat Off

MP3 discs• Disc Repeat• Folder Repeat• Track Repeat• Repeat Off

• If you’ve made a program list, theProgram Repeat option also appears asa repeat option.

• To stop the disc and cancel repeat play,press 7 (stop).

• You can also cancel repeat play withoutstopping playback by pressing CLEAR.The disc will play to the end, then stop.

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

• If you switch camera angle duringrepeat play, repeat play is canceled.

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Using random playUse the random play function to play titles orchapters (DVD-Video ), groups or tracks(DVD-Audio), or tracks (CD, Video CD andMP3 discs) in a random order.

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

• You can’t use random play with SACDs,DVD-RWs, Video CDs/Super VCDsplaying in PBC mode, or while a DVDdisc menu is being displayed.

1 Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Random’from the list of functions on the left.

Random Title

Random Chapter

Random Off

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Play Mode

2 Select a random play option.The random play options available depend onthe type of disc loaded. The screen belowappears when a DVD-Video disc is loaded.

Random Title

Random Chapter

Random Off

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Play Mode

DVD-Video discs• Random Title• Random Chapter• Random Off

DVD-Audio discs• Random Group• Random Track• Random Off

MP3, CD and Video CD discs• On• Off

• To stop the disc and cancel randomplayback, press 7 (stop).

• You can also cancel random playbackwithout stopping the disc by presssingCLEAR. The disc will play to the end,then stop.

• During random play, the 4 and ¢buttons function a little differently tonormal: 4 returns to the beginning ofthe current track/chapter. You can't goback further than this. ¢ selectsanother track/chapter at random fromthose remaining.

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

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Creating a program listThis feature lets you program the play orderof titles/group/chapters/folders/tracks on adisc.

• Program play is not available with DVD-RWs, Video CDs/Super VCDs playing inPBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu isbeing displayed.

1 Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Pro-gram’ from the list of functions on theleft.

Create/Edit

Playback Start

Playback Stop

Program Delete

Program Memory ‰ Off

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Play Mode

2 Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list ofprogram options.

Create/Edit

Playback Start

Playback Stop

Program Delete


A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Play Mode

The Program edit screen that appearsdepends on the kind of disc loaded.

On the left side is the program list, then tothe right is a list of titles (if a DVD-Video discis loaded), groups (for DVD-Audio), tracks(for SACDs, CDs and Video CDs/Super VCD),or folder names (for MP3 discs). On the farright is a list of chapters (for DVD-Video) ortracks (for DVD-Audio and MP3).

3 Select a title, chapter, group, folder ortrack for the current step in the programlist.For a DVD-Video disc, you can add a wholetitle, or a chapter within a title to theprogram list.

• To add a title, select the title.

01. 0102.03.04.05.06.07.08.

Title(1-03) Title 01Title 02Title 03

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

Program

Program Step

• To add a chapter, first highlight the title,then move the cursor right and select achapter from the list.

01. 01-00302.03.04.05.06.07.08.

Title(1-03) Chapter(1-036)

Program

Title 01Title 02Title 03

Chapter 001Chapter 002Chapter 003Chapter 004Chapter 005Chapter 006Chapter 007Chapter 008

Program Step

For a DVD-Audio disc, you can add a wholegroup, or a track within a group to theprogram list.

• To add a group, select the group.

01. 0102.03.04.05.06.07.08.

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

Track(1-14) Track 01Track 02Track 03Track 04Track 05Track 06 Track 07 Track 08

Program

Program Step

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• To add a track, first highlight the group,then move the cursor right and select atrack from the list.

01. 01-0302.03.04.05.06.07.08.

Group(1-03) Track(1-14)

Program

Group 01Group 02Group 03

Track 01Track 02Track 03Track 04Track 05Track 06Track 07Track 08

Program Step

For SACD, CD or Video CD/Super VCD, selecta track to add to the program list.

(The screen below shows a CD loaded.)

01. 0402.03.04.05.06.07.08.

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

Program

Total Time 0.00Program Step

For an MP3 disc, you can add a whole folder,or a track within a folder to the program list.

• To add a folder, select the folder.

01. 00102.03.04.05.06.07.08.

001. ACP002. Nth Degree003. Pfeuti004. Live005. Glitch music006. CodHead


Program

Folder(1-006) Track(1-010)Program Step

• To add a track, first find the folder, thenmove the cursor right and select a trackname from the list.

01. 001-00302.03.04.05.06.07.08.

Program

001. ACP002. Nth Degree003. Pfeuti004. Live006. CodHead


Folder(1-006) Track(1-010)Program Step

After pressing ENTER to select the title/group/chapter/folder/track, the step numberautomatically moves down one.

4 Repeat step 3 to build up a programlist.A program list can contain up to 24 titles/chapters/groups/folders/tracks.

5 To play the program list, press 3(play).Program play remains active until you turnoff program play (see below), erase theprogram list (see below), eject the disc orswitch off the player.

• To exit the program edit screen withoutstarting playback, press PLAY MODE orSETUP. (Don’t press RETURN—yourprogram list will be lost.)

• During program play, press ¢ to skipto the next program step.

• Press CLEAR during playback (thoughnot if the program list OSD is displayed)to switch off program play. Press whilestopped to erase the program list.

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Editing a program listAfter creating a program list, you can add,delete and change steps.


2 Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list ofprogram options.

3 To clear a step, highlight the stepnumber and press CLEAR.

4 To insert a step in the middle of theprogram list, highlight the step whereyou want the new step to appear, thenselect a title/group/chapter/folder/trackto add.After pressing ENTER, the new step isinserted into the list.

5 To add a step to the end of theprogram list, highlight the next free stepthen select a title/group/chapter/folder/track to add.

• To exit the program edit screen withoutstarting playback, press PLAY MODE orSETUP.

• If you want to exit the program editscreen without saving the changes youmade, press RETURN.

Other functions available fromthe program menuAs well as creating and editing a programlist, you can start and stop program play,erase the program list, and memorize a DVDprogram list from the Program menu.


Create/Edit

Playback Start

Playback Stop

Program Delete


A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Play Mode

2 Select a program play function.• Create/Edit – See Creating a program

list on page 37.

• Playback Start – Starts playback of theprogram list

• Playback Stop – Turns off program play,but does not erase the program list

• Program Delete – Erases the programlist and turns off program play

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

• After saving a program list using theProgram Memory feature, wheneveryou load that disc, the program list isautomatically recalled and program playswitched on.

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

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Searching a discUsing the search mode function from thePlay Mode menu you can quickly jump to aparticular part of the disc that you’rewatching or listening to.

1 Press PLAY MODE and select ‘SearchMode’ from the list of functions on theleft.The search options that appear depend onthe kind of disc loaded. The screen belowshows the DVD-Video search options.

Title Search

Chapter Search

Time Search

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Play Mode

2 Select a search mode.

3 Use the number buttons to enter atitle, group, chapter, page, folder or tracknumber, or a time.

Title Search

Chapter Search

Time Search

Input ChapterA-B Repeat

Repeat

Random

Program

Search Mode

Play Mode

• For a time search, enter the number ofminutes and seconds into the currentlyplaying title (DVD-Video/DVD-RW) ortrack (Video CD) you want playback toresume from. For example, press 4, 5, 0,0 to have playback start from 45 minutesinto the disc. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and30 seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0.

• Some DVD-Audio discs feature pages ofbrowsable pictures. Enter the pagenumber you want.

4 Press ENTER to start playback.

• You can only use time search with DVD-Video and Video CD discs.

• The disc must be playing in order to usetime search.

• Search functions are not available withVideo CDs/Super VCD in PBC mode(start non-PBC playback by stoppingplayback, then pressing ¢, then 3(play)).

• You can often select what you want towatch from a DVD disc menu. See alsopages 29–30.

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Switching subtitlesSome DVD-Video discs have subtitles in oneor more languages; the disc box will usuallytell you which subtitle languages areavailable. You can switch subtitle languageduring playback.

1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select asubtitle option.

Subtitle 1 English

• While the above display is showing, youcan also use the joystick (up/down) andENTER to select a subtitle languagefrom a drop-down menu.

Subtitle 1 English

Off

1. English

2. French

3. German

4. Italian

1/ 1

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

• To set subtitle preferences, see SubtitleLanguage on page 57.

Switching DVD-Video audiolanguageWhen playing a DVD-Video disc recordedwith dialog in two or more languages, youcan switch audio language during playback.

1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select anaudio language option.

Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH2 French

• With some discs, while the abovedisplay is showing, you can also use thejoystick (up/down) and ENTER to selectan audio language from a drop-downmenu.

Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

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

2 French

1. English 2. French 3. German 4. Italian

1/ 1

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

• To set audio language preferences, seeAudio Language on page 56.

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Switching DVD-RW audiochannelWhen playing a DVD-RW disc recorded withdual-mono audio, you can switch betweenthe main, sub, and mixed channels duringplayback.

1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select anaudio channel option.

Audio Dolby Digital 1+1CH1L

Switching DVD-Audio audiochannelDepending on the disc, you may be able toswitch channels when playing DVD-Audiodiscs—see the disc box for details.

1 Press AUDIO repeatly to select anaudio channel option.

Audio Linear PCM 192kHz24bit12CH

Digital Out Converted

When you change the audio channel,playback restarts from the beginning of thecurrent track.

• Some discs only allow you to changeaudio channel from the disc menu.Press TOP MENU to access.

• To set audio language preferences, seeAudio Language on page 56.

Switching CD/MP3/Video CDaudio channelYou can switch between stereo, just the leftchannel or just the right channel of a CD/MP3/Video CD/Super VCD. (To change theaudio channel of a CD it must be playing.)

Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks.With these discs you can switch between thetwo soundtracks as well as individualchannels in each.

1 Press AUDIO repeatly to select anaudio channel option.

Audio Stereo

Switching camera anglesSome DVD-Video discs feature scenes shotfrom two or more angles—check the discbox for details.

When a multi-angle scene is playing, a icon appears on screen to let you know thatother angles are available (this can beswitched off if you prefer—see page 59).

¶ During playback press ANGLE toswitch angle.

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Displaying disc informationVarious track, chapter and title information,as well as the video transmission rate forDVD discs, can be displayed on-screen.

1 During playback, press DISPLAY toshow/switch the information displayed.Keep pressing DISPLAY to change thedisplayed information.

• DVD-Video displays

Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH AngleSubtitle1 English 1

Title

Play DVD3

2.231/3Current / Total Elapsed

138.36Remain

138.59Total

1 English

# Tr. Rate : 6.0MbpsChapter

Play DVD3


1.40Remain

1.46Total

The # mark displayed with someDVD-Video discs means that thevideo is playing at 24 frames/second,progressive.

Tr. Rate : 6.0MbpsChapter

Pause DVD8

0.06 152/36Current / Total Elapsed

1.40Remain

1.46Total

When the disc is paused, the displayalso shows the frame number.

• DVD-Audio displays

Audio1 Linear PCM

AngleSubtitle- - 1

Track

Play DVD-Audio3


2.41Remain

6.01Total

192kHz 24bit 2/0CH

Tr. Rate : 9.5MbpsGroup

Play DVD3


53.20Remain

56.41Total

-Audio

• DVD-RW displays

Audio Dolby Digital 2/0CH1

Subtitle- -

Title

Play DVD-RW Original3


30.22Remain

30.30Total

Tr. Rate 4.3MbpsChapter

Play DVD-RW Original3

1/1Current / Total

• SACD displays

Track

Play SACD3


3.38Remain

4.00Total

(During multichannel playback only)

Audio3/2.1CH

Track

Play SACD3


3.38Remain

4.00Total

Disc

Play SACD3

0.24Elapsed

40.07Remain

40.31Total

• CD and Video CD displays

Disc

Play VCD3

0.23Elapsed

58.51Remain

57.14Total

Track

Play VCD3


4.20Remain

4.43Total

(During PBC playback only)Play VCD3

• MP3 disc displays

Play MP33

Track

Track Name Outernational


12.42Remain

13.00Total

Play MP33

Folder

Folder Name ACP

2 / 7Current / Total

• You can see disc information (number oftitles/chapters, groups, tracks, foldersand so on) from the Disc Navigatorscreen. See Using the Disc Navigator tobrowse the contents of a disc on page33.

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• Audio DRC is only effective with DolbyDigital audio sources.

• Audio DRC is only effective through thedigital output when Digital Out is set toOn, and Dolby Digital Out is set toDolby Digital > PCM. See page 53.

• The effect of Audio DRC depends onyour speakers and AV receiver settings.

Audio DRC• Default setting: Off

When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at lowvolume, it’s easy to lose the quieter soundscompletely—including some of the dialog.Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic RangeControl) to On can help by bringing up thequieter sounds, while controlling loud peaks.

How much of a difference you hear dependson the material you’re listening to. If thematerial doesn’t have wide variations involume, you may not notice much change.

1 Press SETUP and select ‘Audio Set-tings’ from the on-screen display.


Play Mode

Setup Navigator

Disc Navigator

Initial Settings

2 Highlight Audio DRC, then use theJoystick (left/right) to change to ‘On’ or‘Off’, as required.

Audio Settings 1/ 2

Audio DRC

Virtual Surround

Channel Level

Off

Off

Fix

3 Press ENTER to make the setting andexit the Audio Settings screen.

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Virtual Surround• Default setting: Off

Switch on Virtual surround to enjoy surroundsound effects from just two speakers.

When you play a Dolby Digital soundtrack,Virtual Dolby Digital, which usesTruSurround technology from SRS, producesa deep, realistic 3D soundspace from a pairof stereo speakers.



Play Mode

Setup Navigator

Disc Navigator

Initial Settings

2 Highlight TruSurround, then use theJoystick (left/right) to change to ‘2V/TruSurround’ or ‘Off’, as required.

Audio Settings 1/ 2

Audio DRC

Virtual Surround

Channel Level

Off

Off

Fix

3 Press ENTER to make the setting andexit the Audio Settings screen.

• You can also use the SURROUNDbutton on the remote control to switchVirtual Surround on (2V/TruSurround)/Off.

• Virtual Surround does not work with CD,MP3, DVD-Audio or SACD discs, or96kHz Linear PCM soundtracks.

• The Virtual Surround effect is outputonly through the analog AUDIO OUT(2ch) jacks.

• Make sure that Audio Output Mode isset to 2 Channel (page 64).

• How good the surround effect is varieswith the disc.

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Channel Level• Default setting: Fix / all speakers 10 ft.

This setting allows you to set the level ofeach channel sent to the 5.1 channel analogoutputs, and to set the distance of thespeakers from your listening position so thatthe player can optimize the surround sound.



Play Mode

Setup Navigator

Disc Navigator

Initial Settings

2 Highlight Channel Level, then use theJoystick (left/right) to change to ‘Fix’ or‘Variable’, as required.

Audio Settings 1/ 2

Audio DRC

Virtual Surround

Channel Level

Off

Off

Fix

• Fix – Channel levels are fixed, but youcan set the speaker distances

• Variable – You can specify variablechannel levels as well as speakerdistances

3 If you chose Variable, move thejoystick down to proceed to the nextscreen.

Audio Settings 1/ 3

Audio DRC

Virtual Surround

Channel Level

Off

Off

Variable

4 Variable setting only: Set the channellevels for each speaker.

Audio Settings 2/ 3

Channel Level L

Channel Level C

Channel Level R

Channel Level RS

Channel Level LS

Channel Level SW

0.0 dB

0.0 dB

0.0 dB

0.0 dB

0.0 dB

0.0 dB

• Use the Joystick (up/down) to select aspeaker.

• Use the Joystick (left/right) to adjust thechannel level for that speaker.

Channel levels can be set from –6 dB to+6 dB. in 0.5 dB increments.

After setting up all the channel levels, movethe Joystick down until you reach thespeaker distance setting screen.

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5 Fix and Variable settings: Set thedistance for each speaker.

Audio Settings 3/3

Speaker Distance L

Speaker Distance C

Speaker Distance R

Speaker Distance LS

Speaker Distance RS

Speaker Distance SW

10.0 ft.

10.0 ft.

10.0 ft.

10.0 ft.

10.0 ft.

10.0 ft.

• Use the joystick (up/down) to select aspeaker.

• Use the joystick (left/right) to adjust thedistance from your listening position tothat speaker.

Front left/right (L/R) speakers can be setfrom 1.0 ft. to 30 ft. in 0.5 ft. increments.

Center speaker (C) and subwoofer (SW) canbe set from – 6.5 ft. to +6.5 ft. relative to thefront left/right speakers

Surround left/right (LS/RS) speakers can beset from –20 ft. to +6.5 ft. relative to the frontleft/right speakers.

When you adjust the front left (L) or frontright (R) speaker, all the other speakerdistances are adjusted relative to thatspeaker.

6 Press ENTER to make the settings andexit the audio settings screen.

• The speaker distance settings have noeffect on SACD playback. The channellevel settings, however, do apply.

• You can’t adjust the channel level forany speakers that are set to Off in theSpeaker Installation menu screen(page 64).

• The Fix setting is equivalent to settingall the channel levels to +6 dB. There-fore, the Variable setting will usuallysound quieter than the Fix setting.

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1 Select one of the Memory presets (seeabove).

2 Move the joystick down to select‘Detailed Settings’ then press ENTER.

I.Memory1

Detailed Settings

Video Adjust

3 Adjust the picture quality settings.

Recall Settings

Fine Focus

Contrast

Sharpness

Chroma Level

Hue

I.Memory1

On

Interlace Memory 1 (I. Memory 1)

min max

soft fine

min max

green red

• Use the joystick (up/down) to select asetting.

• Use the joystick (left/right) to adjust thecurrent setting.

• Press DISPLAY to switch between fulland single view.

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

You can adjust any or all of the followingpicture quality settings:

• Fine Focus – Switch On to revealgreater detail (high resolution) in thepicture.

• Contrast – Adjusts the contrastbetween light and dark elements in thepicture.

• Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness ofthe mid-frequency (less detailed)elements in the picture. (This setting isonly effective when Fine Focus is On.)

• Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturatedcolours appear.

• Hue – Adjusts the overall colourbalance between red and green. (This isonly effective when the player isconnected using the VIDEO OUT orS-VIDEO OUT jacks.)

Video Adjust• Default setting: Standard

From the Video Adjust screen you can selectthe standard video presentation or definepresets of your own.

1 Press SETUP and select ‘Video Adjust’from the on-screen display.You can also access these settings bypressing V.ADJ (VIDEO ADJUST).

Audio Settings

Play Mode

Setup Navigator

Disc Navigator

Initial Settings

Video Adjust

2 Use the joystick (left/right) to select apreset.

Standard

Video Adjust

• Standard – Normal

• I. Memory1–2 / P. Memory1–2 – Usefor making your own interlaced /progressive presets (see below)

3 Press ENTER to make the setting andexit the Video Adjust screen.

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

Creating your own interlaceoutput presetsThese presets are available when the videooutput is set to interlace. (Use the front panelPROGRESSIVE button to switch betweeninterlace and progressive video output. Seealso page 18).

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You can adjust any or all of the followingpicture quality settings:

• PureCinema – When watching DVDmovies, PureCinema optimizes thepicture quality. The default setting isAuto, but if the picture appearsunnatural, then set to On or Off, asappropriate.

• Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness ofthe mid-frequency (less detailed)elements in the picture.

• Contrast – Adjusts the contrastbetween light and dark elements in thepicture.

• Brightness – Adjusts the overallbrightness of the picture.

• Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturatedcolours appear.

• Hue – Adjusts the overall colourbalance between red and green.

3 Press ENTER to save the preset andexit the Video Adjust screen.

• Video on a DVD discs may be eithervideo material (originally shot on video)or film material (originally shot on film).Video material has a frame rate of 30frames/sec.(NTSC), compared with 24frames/sec. for film. This player convertsfilm material to 60 frames/sec. (inprogressive scan mode). PureCinemaadjusts the picture so that it matchesmore closely the picture quality of acinema screen.

You can see whether video on a DVDdisc is film or video material by display-ing the video transmission rate (seepage 46). If a hash mark (#) appearsnext to the transmission rate display, itis film material.

4 Press ENTER to save the preset andexit the Video Adjust screen.

Creating your own progressiveoutput presetsThese presets are available when the videooutput is set to progressive. (Use the frontpanel PROGRESSIVE button to switchbetween interlace and progressive videooutput. See also page 18)

1 Select one of the Memory presets (seeabove).

2 Move the joystick down to select‘Detailed Settings’ then press ENTER.

P. Memory1

Detailed Settings

Video Adjust

3 Ajust the picture quality settings.

Recall Settings

PureCinema

Sharpness

Contrast

Brughtness

Chroma Level

Hue

soft fine

soft fine

off max

min max

green red

Progressive Memory 1 (P. Memory 1)

Auto

P.Memory1

• Use the joystick (up/down) to select asetting.

• Use the joystick (left/right) to adjust thecurrent setting.

• Press DISPLAY to switch between fulland single view.

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

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Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Digital Out

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

Linear PCM Out

MPEG Out

On

Off

Initial Settings

If at any time you need to switch off thedigital audio output, set this to Off, other-wise leave it On.

• You can’t switch on/off the optical andcoaxial outputs individually.

• There is no digital output when playingSACDs and some DVD-Audio discsregardless of this setting.

Dolby Digital Out• Default setting: Dolby Digital

You only need to make this setting if youconnected this system to an AV receiver (orother component) using one of the digitaloutputs.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Digital Out

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

Linear PCM Out

MPEG Out

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital > PCM

Initial Settings

If your AV receiver (or other connectedcomponent) is Dolby Digital compatible, setto Dolby Digital, otherwise set to DolbyDigital > PCM.

Using the Initial SettingsmenuThe Initial Settings menu is where you canset preferences for language, audio andvideo output, and so on.

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

1 Press SETUP and select ‘Initial Set-tings’ from the on-screen display.

Audio Settings

Play Mode

Setup Navigator

Disc Navigator

Video Adjust

Initial Settings

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

3 Make the setting you want.

Digital Audio Out settings

Digital Out• Default setting: On


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Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Digital Out

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

Linear PCM Out

MPEG Out

Down Sample On

Down Sample Off

Initial Settings

If your AV receiver (or other connectedcomponent) is compatible with highsampling rates (96 kHz), set this to DownSample Off, otherwise set it to DownSample On (96 kHz audio is converted to amore compatible 48 kHz). Check the manualthat came with the other component if you’reunsure whether it is 96 kHz compatible.

• Even when set to Down Sample Off,some discs will still output down-sampled audio through the digitaloutputs (you only get full sampling rateaudio through the analog outputs).

• High sampling rate DVD-Audio discs(192kHz or 176.2kHz) automaticallyoutput down-sampled audio through thedigital outputs.

MPEG Out• Default setting: MPEG > PCM


Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Digital Out

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

Linear PCM Out

MPEG Out

MPEG

MPEG > PCM

Initial Settings

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S Out

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EG Out

DTS

DTS > PCM

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Auto Progressive• Default setting: Off

You only need to make this setting if youconnected this player to your TV using thecomponent video outputs.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

TV Screen

Auto Progressive

S-Video Out

Still Picture

On

Off

Initial Settings

When set to On, 16:9 format DVD-Videodiscs are output as progressive video, while4:3 format discs are output as interlacedvideo. DVD-RW, DVD-Audio and Video CDdiscs are always output as 4:3 interlacevideo. This corrects a problem with some TVsthat display 4:3 material stretched when feda progressive scan signal. If you do notexperience this problem you can leave thissetting as Off.

S-Video Out• Default setting: S2

You only need to make this setting if youconnected this player to your TV using anS-Video cord.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

TV Screen

Auto Progressive

S-Video Out

Still Picture

S1

S2

Initial Settings

If you find that the picture is stretched ordistorted on the default S2 setting, trychanging it to S1. (See also S1 and S2 in theGlossary on page 74.)

If your AV receiver (or other connectedcomponent) is compatible with MPEG audio,set this to MPEG, otherwise set it to MPEG >PCM (MPEG audio is converted to morecompatible PCM audio). Check the manualthat came with the other component if you’reunsure whether it is MPEG audio compat-ible.

Video Output settings

TV Screen• Default setting: 16:9 (Wide)

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

TV Screen

Auto Progressive

S-Video Out

Still Picture

4:3 (Letter Box)

4:3 (Pan&Scan)

16:9 (Wide)

Initial Settings

If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9(Wide) setting—widescreen DVD software isthen shown using the full screen area. Whenplaying software recorded in conventional(4:3) format, the settings on your TV willdetermine how the material is presented—see the manual that came with your TV fordetails on what options are available.

If you have a conventional TV, select either4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan). InLetter Box mode, widescreen software isshown with black bars at the top and bottomof the screen. Pan & Scan chops the sides offwidescreen material to make it fit the 4:3screen (so even though the image lookslarger on the screen, you’re actually seeingless of the picture). See also page 70.


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Language settings

Audio Language• Default setting: English

Digital Audio OutVideo OutputLanguageDisplayOptionsSpeakers

Audio LanguageSubtitle LanguageAuto LanguageDVD Menu Lang.Subtitle Display


Initial Settings

This setting is your preferred audio languagefor DVD-Video discs. If the language youspecify here is recorded on a disc, thesystem automatically plays the disc in thatlanguage.

The DVD-Video format recognizes 136different languages. Select Other Languageif you want to specify a language other thanthose listed. See also Selecting languagesusing the language code list on page 73.

• You can switch between the languagesrecorded on a DVD disc during playbackusing the AUDIO button. (This does notaffect this setting.) See page 44.

• Some DVD discs set the audio languageautomatically when loaded, overridingthe audio language you set in the InitialSettings menu.

• Discs with two or more audio languagesusually allow you to select the audiolanguage from the disc menu. PressTOP MENU to access the disc menu.

Still Picture• Default setting: Auto

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

TV Screen

Auto Progressive

S-Video Out

Still Picture

Field

Frame

Auto

Initial Settings

This player uses one of two processes whendisplaying a still frame from a DVD disc. Thedefault Auto setting automatically choosesthe best setting each time.

• Field – produces a stable, generallyshake-free image

• Frame – produces a sharper image, butmore prone to shake than field stills


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Auto Language• Default setting: On

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Lang.

Subtitle Display

On

Off

Initial Settings

When set to On, the player always selectsthe default audio language on a DVD-Videodisc (French dialog for a French movie, forexample), and displays subtitles in yourpreferred subtitle language only if that is setto something different. In other words,movies in your native language won’t haveany subtitles, while foreign language movieswill be shown with subtitles.

Set to Off to have the player play discsstrictly according to your Audio Languageand Subtitle Language settings.

For Auto Language to work, the AudioLanguage and Subtitle Language settingsmust be the same (see also pages 56–57).

• You can still switch audio and subtitlelanguage on playback using the AUDIOand SUBTITLE buttons.

Subtitle Language• Default setting: English


Audio LanguageSubtitle LanguageAuto LanguageDVD Menu Lang.Subtitle Display


Initial Settings

This setting is your preferred subtitlelanguage for DVD-Video discs. If the lan-guage you specify here is recorded on a disc,the system automatically plays the disc withthose subtitles.


• You can change or switch off thesubtitles on a DVD disc during playbackusing the SUBTITLE button. (This doesnot affect this setting.) See page 44.

• Some DVD discs set the subtitlelanguage automatically when loaded,overriding the subtitle language you setin the Initial Settings menu.

• Discs with two or more subtitlelanguages usually allow you to selectthe subtitle language from the discmenu. Press TOP MENU to access thedisc menu.


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DVD Menu Language• Default setting: w/Subtitle Lang.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Lang.

Subtitle Display

w/Subtitle Lang.

Other Language

Initial Settings

Some multilingual discs have disc menus inseveral languages. This setting specifies inwhich language the disc menus shouldappear. Leave on the default setting formenus to appear in the same language asyour Subtitle Language—see page 57.


Subtitle Display• Default setting: On

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Lang.

Subtitle Display

On

Off

Assist Subtitle

Initial Settings

When set to On, the player displays subtitlesaccording to the Subtitle Language and AutoLanguage settings. Set to Assist Subtitle tohave the player display the extra assistivesubtitles recorded on to some DVD discs. Setto Off to switch subtitles off altogether.

Display settings

OSD Language• Default setting: English

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Screen Saver

English

français

Deutsch

Italiano

Español

Nederlands

Initial Settings

This sets the language of this player’s on-screen displays.

On Screen Display• Default setting: On

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Screen Saver

On

Off

Initial Settings

This sets whether operation displays areshown on-screen (Play, Resume, Scan andso on.)


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Angle Indicator• Default setting: On

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Screen Saver

On

Off

Initial Settings

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

Background• Default setting: Pioneer Logo

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Screen Saver

Pioneer Logo

Black

Initial Settings

This specifies what is displayed on-screenwhen the player is stopped.

Screen Saver• Default setting: On

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Screen Saver

On

Off

Initial Settings

If a constant image is displayed on aconventional CRT-type TV, it can ‘burn in’leaving a ghost image on the screen. Switchto On to make sure that a constant image isnot displayed for a dangerously long time.

Options

Parental Lock• Default level: Off

• Default password: none

• Default country code: us (2119)

Some DVD Video discs feature a ParentalLock level. If your player is set to a lower levelthan the disc, the disc won’t play. This givesyou some control about what your childrenwatch on your DVD player.

Some discs also support the Country Codefeature. The player does not play certainscenes on these discs, depending on thecountry code you set.

Before you can set the Parental Lock level orthe Country Code you must register apassword. As the password owner, you canchange the Parental Lock level or CountryCode whenever you like. You can also changethe password.

• Not all discs that you may considerinappropriate for your children use theParental Lock feature. These discs willalways play without requiring thepassword first.

• If you forget your password, you’ll needto reset the player to it’s factory settings(page 70), then register a new pass-word.


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Registering a new passwordYou must register a password before you canchange the Parental Lock level or enter aCountry Code.

1 Select ‘Password’.


Parental LockBonus GroupAuto Disc MenuGroup PlaybackDVD Playback ModeSACD PlaybackCD Playback

PasswordLevel ChangeCountry Code

Initial Settings

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

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock: Register Code Number

Initial Settings

1 2 3 4

The numbers you enter show up as asterisks(*) on-screen.

3 Press ENTER to register the passwordand return to the Options menu screen.If you forget your password, you can resetthe system then register a new one. Seepage 70 for how to reset the player.

Changing your passwordTo change your password, confirm yourexisting password then enter a new one.

1 Select ‘Password Change’.



Password ChangeLevel ChangeCountry Code

Initial Settings

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

• The numbers appear as asterisks as youenter them.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock : Password Change

Initial Settings

1 * * *Password

New Password

3 Enter a new password.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock : Password Change

Initial Settings

2 3 4 5

* * * *Password

New Password

4 Press ENTER to register the newpassword and return to the Optionsmenu screen.


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Setting/changing the Parental Locklevel

1 Select ‘Level Change’.




Initial Settings

2 Use number buttons to enter yourpassword, then press ENTER.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Initial Settings

Parental Lock : Level Change

1 * * *Password

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 off

3 Select a new level.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Parental Lock : Level Change

Initial Settings

* * * *Password

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 off

Move the joystick left to lock more levels(more discs will require the password); moveright to unlock levels. You can’t lock level 1.

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

Setting/changing the Country CodeYou may also want to refer to the Countrycode list on page 72.

1 Select ‘Country Code’.




Initial Settings

2 Use number buttons to enter yourpassword, then press ENTER.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Initial Settings

Country Code List Code

us 2 1 1 9

Parental Lock : Change Country Code

1 * * *Password

3 Select a country code.There are two ways you can do this.

• Select by code letter: Use the joystick(up/down) to change the country code.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Initial Settings


us 2 1 1 9


* * * *Password

• Select by code number: Move thejoystick right then use the numberbuttons to enter the 4-digit country code(you can find the Country code list onpage 72).


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Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Initial Settings


us 2 1 1 9


* * * *Password

4 Press ENTER to set the new CountryCode and return to the Options menuscreen.

• Changing the country code does nottake effect until the next disc is loaded(or the current disc is reloaded).

Bonus Group



‰ Off (us)

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

Initial Settings

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

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

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Bonus Group : Key Number Input

Initial Settings

2 * * *

• If you eject the disc, switch the poweroff, or unplug the player, you will need tore-enter the key number.

Auto Disc Menu• Default setting: On



OnOff

Initial Settings

This specifies whether the menu (Top menu)is automatically displayed after loading adisc. Set to On if you want the menudisplayed automatically, or Off if you don’twant it displayed.

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


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Group Playback• Default setting: Single



AllSingle

Initial Settings

DVD-Audio discs can have up to 9 groups oftracks. When set to Single, the selectedgroup plays and then the disc stops, orreturns to the menu screen. Use GroupSearch (page 43) to select the group to play.(You cannot use the track skip 4 / ¢ orscan buttons 1 / ¡ in this mode.)

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

• Even if the players is set to All but youselect a group to play from the discmenu, only that group will play. If youstop playback, all groups will play againwhen you restart playback.

DVD Playback Mode• Default setting: DVD-Audio



DVD-AudioDVD-Video

Initial Settings

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Videocontent in addition to the DVD-Audio. Set toDVD-Video to play a DVD-Audio disc as if itwere a DVD-Video disc. Note that in this caseonly the DVD-Video part of the disc will play.

SACD Playback• Default setting: 2ch Area



2ch AreaMulti-ch AreaCD Area

Initial Settings

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

• If you select an area that isn’t on thedisc loaded, a different area of the discwill play. For example, if you choosestandard CD audio but the disc loadedis not a hybrid SACD, the stereo SACDaudio will play.


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CD Playback• Default setting: PCM Playback



PCM PlaybackDTS CD Playback

Initial Settings

When set to PCM Playback, playback isoptimized for standard audio CDs. You canalso play DTS CDs, however you may noticesome noise when a DTS CD starts playing.Also, speakers which were set to Small inthe Speaker Installation screen areautomatically set to Large. This is not amalfunction.

When set to DTS CD Playback, playback isoptimized for DTS CDs. In this mode youcannot play standard audio CDs through theanalog outputs. Change the setting back toPCM Playback to play standard CDs.

Speakers

Audio Output Mode• Set in Setup Navigator (Default: 2

Channel)

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Audio Output Mode

Speaker Installation

Speaker Distance

Channel Level

2 Channel

5.1 Channel

Initial Settings

If you connected this player to your amplifierusing the 5.1 channel analog outputs (front,surround, center and subwoofer outs), setthis to 5.1 Channel; if you connected onlythe stereo outs, set to 2 Channel.

• Even if you set Audio Output Mode to5.1 Channel, you’ll only get sound fromall speakers when playing a multi-channel DVD-Audio disc, SACD, orDolby Digital or DTS encoded DVD disc.

• When set to 5.1 Channel, only the frontleft/right channels are output from theAUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks. Change to2 Channel if you want to listen todownmixed stereo audio (for example,because you are listening through theTV’s built-in speakers).

• When set to 5.1 Channel there is nodigital output when playing DVD-Audio.

• If you set to 2 Channel, Dolby Digital,DTS and MPEG audio is mixed down totwo channels so you still hear all theaudio recorded on the disc.

• Some DVD-Audio discs don’t allowdown-mixing of audio. These discsalways output multi-channel audioregardless of the setting made here.

Speaker Installation• Set in Setup Navigator (default: L/R:

Large | C: Large | LS/RS: Large| SW:On )

You only need to make this setting if youconnected this player to your amplifier usingthe 5.1 channel analog outputs.

This setting does not affect digital audiooutput.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Audio Output Mode


Speaker Distance

Channel Level

Initial Settings

‰ 2 Channel

‰ Fix


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Use the Speaker Installation screen to tellthe player what kinds of speakers you haveconnected.

1 Use the joystick to move the cursorup/down to select a speaker.

• The L and R, and RS and LS speakersare paired; you can’t set them differ-ently.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

LCRRSLSSW

LargeLargeLargeLargeLarge

On

Initial Settings

2 Move the cursor right to modify theselected speaker.

3 Use the joystick (up/down) to changethe current setting.

• You can see the effect of your changesin the room graphic on the right of thescreen.

• Except for the subwoofer, you can setspeaker size to Large or Small. If themain speaker cone in the speaker is12cm or more, set to Large, otherwiseset to Small (or Off if you don’t havethat speaker).

• If you set the front L and R speakers toSmall, the center and surround speak-ers are automatically set to Small andthe subwoofer to On.

• The subwoofer can only be set to On orOff.

4 Move the joystick left to go back tothe speaker list if you want to modifyanother speaker, or press ENTER to exitthe Speaker Installation screen.

Speaker Distance• Default setting: all speakers 10 ft.


To get the best surround sound from yoursystem, you should set up the speakerdistances from your listening position.

‰ 2 Channel

‰ Fix

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Audio Output Mode


Speaker Distance

Channel Level

Initial Settings

1 Use the joystick to move the cursorup/down to select a speaker.

• The L and R speakers are paired; youcan’t set them differently.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

LCRRSLSSW

10.0 ft.10.0 ft.10.0 ft.10.0 ft.10.0 ft.10.0 ft.

Initial Settings

2 Move the cursor right to change thespeaker distance for the highlightedspeaker.


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3 Use the joystick (up/down) to changethe distance.

• When you change the distance settingsof the front left (L) or front right (R)speakers, all the other speaker dis-tances change relative to it.

• Front left/right (L/R) speakers can be setfrom 1 ft. to 30 ft. in 0.5 ft. increments.

• Center speaker (C) and subwoofer (SW)can be set from – 6.5 ft. to +6.5 ft.relative to the front left/right speakers

• Surround left/right (LS/RS) speakers canbe set from –20 ft. to +6.5 ft. relative tothe front left/right speakers.

4 Move the cursor left to go back to thespeaker list if you want to modifyanother speaker, or press ENTER to exitthe Speaker Distance screen.

• Speaker Distance settings do not affectSACD playback.

Channel Level• Default setting: Fix


This setting does not affect digital audiooutput.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Audio Output Mode


Speaker Distance

Channel Level

Fix

Variable

Initial Settings

When set to Fix, the level of each of the 5.1channel analog outputs is fixed. ChooseVariable if you want to adjust the relativelevels to balance the surround sound betterfor your listening room.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

LCRRSLSSW

Auto

0.0dB0.0dB0.0dB0.0dB0.0dB0.0dB

Initial Settings

You can set the individual channel levelsbetween –6dB and +6dB using the test toneoutput as a guide to set the correct levels.Adjust the levels until the output level fromall channels sounds the same from yourusual listening position.

Automatic: Select Auto to start the test toneoutput.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

LCRRSLSSW

Auto


Initial Settings

As the test tone plays through each speakerin turn, it is highlighted on-screen. Use thejoystick (up/down) to adjust the channeloutput level of the current speaker. Note thatthe test tone is not output from thesubwoofer. Move the joystick left to exit thetest tone sequence, or ENTER to save thesettings and exit the channel level settingscreen.


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Manual: Move the cursor up/down to select aspeaker.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

LCRRSLSSW

Auto


Initial Settings

Move the joystick right then use the joystick(up/down) to set the channel output level.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

LCRRSLSSW

Auto


Initial Settings

To turn the test tone on/off for an individualspeaker, press (Joystick right). The testtone continues playing even when you selecta different speaker.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

LCRRSLSSW

Auto


Initial Settings

Press ENTER to save the settings and exit thechannel level setting screen.

Additional Information09

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Storing discsAlthough CDs and DVD discs are moredurable than vinyl records, you should stilltake care to handle and store discs correctly.When you're not using a disc, return it to itscase and store upright. Avoid leaving discsin excessively cold, humid, or hot environ-ments (including under direct sunlight).

Don't glue paper or put stickers onto thedisc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or othersharp-tipped writing instrument. These couldall damage the disc.

For more detailed care information see theinstructions that come with discs.

Do not load more than one disc into theplayer at a time.

Discs to avoidDiscs spin at high speed inside the player. Ifyou can see that a disc is cracked, chipped,warped, or otherwise damaged, don't riskusing it in your player—you could end updamaging the unit.

This unit is designed for use with conven-tional, fully circular discs only. Use of shapeddiscs is not recommended for this product.Pioneer disclaims all liability arising inconnection with the use of shaped discs.

Taking care of your playerand discs

Handling discsWhen holding discs of any type, take carenot to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches onthe disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge orby the center hole and edge.

Damaged or dirty discs can affect playbackperformance. Take care also not to scratchthe label side of the disc. Although not asfragile as the recorded side, scratches canstill result in a disc becoming unusable.

Should a disc become marked with finger-prints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, drycloth, wiping the disc lightly from the centerto the outside edge as shown in the diagrambelow.

Wipe lightly from the center of thedisc using straight strokes.

Don’t wipe the disc surface usingcircular strokes.

If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol,or a commercially available CD/DVDcleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly.Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaningagents, including products designed forcleaning vinyl records.

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Place directly on top of an amplifier, orother component in your stereo systemthat becomes hot in use.

Use near a television or monitor as youmay experience interference—especiallyif the television uses an indoor antenna.

Use in a kitchen or other room wherethe player may be exposed to smoke orsteam.

Use on a thick rug or carpet, or coverwith cloth—this may prevent propercooling of the unit.

Place on an unstable surface, or onethat is not large enough to support allfour of the unit’s feet.

Moving the playerIf you need to move the player, first press

STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turnthe player off. Wait for --OFF-- to disappearfrom the display, then unplug the powercord. Never lift or move the unit duringplayback—discs rotate at a high speed andmay be damaged.

Power cord cautionHandle the power cord by the plug part. Donot pull out the plug by tugging the cord,and never touch the power cord when yourhands are wet, as this could cause a shortcircuit or electric shock. Do not place theunit, a piece of furniture, or other object onthe power cord or pinch the cord in any otherway. Never make a knot in the cord or tie itwith other cords. The power cords should berouted so that they are not likely to bestepped on. A damaged power cord cancause a fire or give you an electric shock.Check the power cord once in a while. If youfind it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneerauthorized service center or your dealer for areplacement.

Cleaning the pickup lensThe DVD player’s lens should not becomedirty in normal use, but if for some reason itshould malfunction due to dust or dirt,consult your nearest Pioneer-authorizedservice center. Although lens cleaners for CDplayers are commercially available, we donot recommend using them since some maydamage the lens.

Problems with condensationCondensation may form inside the player if itis brought into a warm room from outside, orif the temperature of the room rises quickly.Although the condensation won’t damagethe player, it may temporarily impair itsperformance. For this reason you shouldleave it to adjust to the warmer temperaturefor about an hour before switching on andusing.

Hints on installationWe want you to enjoy using this unit foryears to come, so please bear in mind thefollowing points when choosing a suitablelocation for it:

Do... Use in a well-ventilated room.

Place on a solid, flat, level surface, suchas a table, shelf or stereo rack.

Don’t... Use in a place exposed to high tempera-

tures or humidity, including nearradiators and other heat-generatingappliances.

Place on a window sill or other placewhere the player will be exposed todirect sunlight.

Use in an excessively dusty or dampenvironment.


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Screen sizes and disc formatsDVD-Video discs come in several differentscreen aspect ratios, ranging from TVprograms, which are generally 4:3, toCinemaScope widescreen movies, with anaspect ratio of up to about 7:3.

Televisions, too, come in different aspectratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.

Widescreen TV usersIf you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screensetting (page 55) of this player should be setto 16:9(Wide).

When you watch discs recorded in 4:3format, you can use the TV controls to selecthow the picture is presented. Your TV mayoffer various zoom and stretch options; seethe instructions that came with your TV fordetails.

Please note that some movie aspect ratiosare wider than 16:9, so even though you havea widescreen TV, these discs will still play ina ‘letterbox’ style with black bars at the topand bottom of the screen.

Standard TV usersIf you have a standard TV, the TV Screensetting (page 55) of this player should be setto 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan),depending on which you prefer.

Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs areshown with black bars top and bottom.

Set to 4:3(Pan&Scan), widescreen discs areshown with the left and right sides cropped.Although the picture looks larger, you don’tactually see the whole picture.

Please note that many widescreen discsoverride the player’s settings so that the discis shown in letterbox format regardless of thesetting.

• Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with astandard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3settings with a widescreen TV, will resultin a distorted picture.

Resetting the playerUse this procedure to reset all the player’ssettings to the factory default.

1 Switch the player into standby.

2 Using the front panel buttons, holddown the 7 (stop) button and press

STANDBY/ON to switch the player backon.All the player’s settings are now reset, andyou should see the ‘Let’s Get Started’ screen.


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Disc audio format Player setting

2 Ch

Front L / R

–

–

–

–

– –

– –

–

–

–

–

–

–

Surround L/R,Center, LFE





–

Front L / R

Front L / R

Front L / R

Left / Right Left / Right


Left / Right*6

Left / Right

Left / Right

Left / Right

Left / Right

2ch downmix

2ch downmix*4

2ch downmix

2ch downmix

Front L / R

2ch downmix

5.1 Ch

Front L/Ranalog outputs*1

Surround L/RCenter, LFE, outputs*1

Digital outputsPCM convert*2 Bitstream*3

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digitalkaraoke

2 Ch / 5.1 Ch

2 Ch / 5.1 Ch

2 Ch / 5.1 Ch

2 Ch / 5.1 Ch

2 Ch / 5.1 Ch

2 Ch / 5.1 Ch

Linear PCM

2 Ch

5.1 Ch

DTS

MPEG

2 Ch

5.1 Ch

DVD-Audio

2 Ch

5.1 Ch

Super Audio CD

2 Ch

5.1 Ch

DTS CD

CD

Video CD /Super VCD

DVD-RW

DV

D

2ch downmix Dolby Digital

2ch downmix

2ch downmix*5 2ch downmix*5

DTS

DTSDTS

Dolby Digital

Left / Right

Left / Right



Dolby DigitalMPEG or PCM

MPEG

About the audio output settingsThe table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Settings menu (pages53-54, 64) affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5.1 channel analog outputs, and fromthe digital outputs with various types of disc.

*1 When Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel, the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) FRONT L / Rjacks act as a second pair of stereo audio outputs.

*2 Dolby Digital > PCM, MPEG > PCM or DTS > PCM setting (pages 53-54)

*3 Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS setting (pages 53-54)

*4 Discs that prohibit downmixing will be output as 5.1 channel even if 2 Channel is selectedas the Audio Output Mode setting (see page 64)

*5 Discs that prohibit downmixing also mute the digital output

*6 If the sound is mono, the Left and Right channels will be the same


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Argentina, 0118, arAustralia, 0121, auAustria, 0120, atBelgium, 0205, beBrazil, 0218, brCanada, 0301, caChile, 0312, clChina, 0314, cnDenmark, 0411, dkFinland, 0609, fiFrance, 0618, frGermany, 0405, de

Japanese (ja), 1001English (en), 0514French (fr), 0618German (de), 0405Italian (it), 0920Spanish (es), 0519Chinese (zh), 2608Dutch (nl), 1412Portuguese (pt), 1620Swedish (sv), 1922Russian (ru), 1821Korean (ko), 1115Greek (el), 0512Afar (aa), 0101Abkhazian (ab), 0102Afrikaans (af), 0106Amharic (am), 0113Arabic (ar), 0118Assamese (as), 0119Aymara (ay), 0125Azerbaijani (az), 0126Bashkir (ba), 0201Byelorussian (be), 0205Bulgarian (bg), 0207Bihari (bh), 0208Bislama (bi), 0209Bengali (bn), 0214Tibetan (bo), 0215Breton (br), 0218Catalan (ca), 0301Corsican (co), 0315Czech (cs), 0319Welsh (cy), 0325Danish (da), 0401

Language code listLanguage (Language code letter), Language code

Bhutani (dz), 0426Esperanto (eo), 0515Estonian (et), 0520Basque (eu), 0521Persian (fa), 0601Finnish (fi), 0609Fiji (fj), 0610Faroese (fo), 0615Frisian (fy), 0625Irish (ga), 0701Scots-Gaelic (gd), 0704Galician (gl), 0712Guarani (gn), 0714Gujarati (gu), 0721Hausa (ha), 0801Hindi (hi), 0809Croatian (hr), 0818Hungarian (hu), 0821Armenian (hy), 0825Interlingua (ia), 0901Interlingue (ie), 0905Inupiak (ik), 0911Indonesian (in), 0914Icelandic (is), 0919Hebrew (iw), 0923Yiddish (ji), 1009Javanese (jw), 1023Georgian (ka), 1101Kazakh (kk), 1111Greenlandic (kl), 1112Cambodian (km), 1113Kannada (kn), 1114Kashmiri (ks), 1119Kurdish (ku), 1121

Kirghiz (ky), 1125Latin (la), 1201Lingala (ln), 1214Laothian (lo), 1215Lithuanian (lt), 1220Latvian (lv), 1222Malagasy (mg), 1307Maori (mi), 1309Macedonian (mk), 1311Malayalam (ml), 1312Mongolian (mn), 1314Moldavian (mo), 1315Marathi (mr), 1318Malay (ms), 1319Maltese (mt), 1320Burmese (my), 1325Nauru (na), 1401Nepali (ne), 1405Norwegian (no), 1415Occitan (oc), 1503Oromo (om), 1513Oriya (or), 1518Panjabi (pa), 1601Polish (pl), 1612Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619Quechua (qu), 1721Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813Kirundi (rn), 1814Romanian (ro), 1815Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823Sanskrit (sa), 1901Sindhi (sd), 1904Sangho (sg), 1907Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908

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

Hong Kong, 0811, hkIndia, 0914, inIndonesia, 0904, idItaly, 0920, itJapan, 1016, jpKorea, Republic of, 1118, krMalaysia, 1325, myMexico, 1324, mxNetherlands, 1412, nlNew Zealand, 1426, nzNorway, 1415, noPakistan, 1611, pk

Philippines, 1608, phPortugal, 1620, ptRussian Federation, 1821, ruSingapore, 1907, sgSpain, 0519, esSweden, 1905, seSwitzerland, 0308, chTaiwan, 2023, twThailand, 2008, thUnited Kingdom, 0702, gbUnited States of America, 2119, us

Country code listCountry, Country code, Country code letter


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Dolby Digital 1Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio,this high quality surround system is used inmany of the finer movie theaters around theworld.

The on-screen display shows which channelsare active, for example showing 3/2.1. The 3being the two front channels and the centerchannel; the 2 being the surround channels,and the .1 being the LFE channel.

DTS R

DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTSis a surround system different from DolbyDigital that has become a popular surroundsound format for movies.

Dynamic rangeThe difference between the quietest andloudest sounds possible in an audio signal(without distorting or getting lost in noise).Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks arecapable of a very wide dynamic range,delivering dramatic cinema-like effects.

File extensionA tag added to the end of a filename toindicate the type of file. For example, “.mp3”indicates an MP3 file. See also page 10.

Interlaced videoA method of displaying a picture in whichodd-numbered lines are updated in onepass, then even-numbered lines updated inthe next. See also Progressive scan video.

MP3MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressedaudio file format. Files are recognized bytheir file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Seealso pages 10–11.

Selecting languages usingthe language code listSome of the language options (such as ‘DVDLanguage’ in the Setup Navigator) allow youto set your prefered language from any of the136 languages listed in the language codelist on the previous page.

1 Select ‘Other Language’.

2 Use the joystick (left/right) to high-light either the language name or codenumber.

3 Use the joystick (up/down) to changethe language or code number.

• You can also use the number buttons ifyou’re entering a language code.

See the language code list on the previouspage for a complete list of langauges andcodes.

GlossaryAnalog audioAn electrical signal that directly representssound. Compare this to digital audio whichcan be an electrical signal, but is an indirectrepresentation of sound. See also Digitalaudio.

Aspect ratioThe width of a TV screen relative to its height.Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, thescreen is almost square); widescreen modelsare 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wideas it is high). See also page 55.

Bonus Group (DVD-Audio only)An ‘extra’ group on some DVD-Audio discsthat requires a key number to access. Seealso Group. See also page 62.

Browsable pictures (DVD-Audio only)A feature of some DVD-Audio discs in whichthe user can browse still pictures recordedon the disc as the audio is played. See alsoSlideshow.


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Regions (DVD-Video only)These associate discs and players withparticular areas of the world. This unit willonly play discs that have compatible regioncodes. You can find the region code of yourunit by looking on the rear panel. Some discsare compatible with more than one region(or all regions). See also page 11.

S1 S-video outputThis S-video signal format includes aspectratio information (4:3 or 16:9) within thevideo signal. TVs which are compatible withS1 S-video automatically switch aspect ratioaccording to the signal. See also page 55.

S2 S-video outputS2 is an enhanced version of S-video which,in addition to aspect ratio information,contains letterbox / pan & scan information.Widescreen TVs which are compatible withS2 S-video automatically switch aspect ratioaccording to the signal. See also page 55.

Sampling frequencyThe rate at which sound is measured to beturned into digital audio data. The higher therate, the better the sound quality, but themore digital information is generated.Standard CD audio has a sampling fre-quency of 44.1kHz, which means 44,100samples (measurements) per second. Seealso Digital audio.

Slidshow (DVD, Video CD/Super VCD)A feature of some DVD discs in which stillpictures recorded on the disc cycle automati-cally as the audio is played. See alsoBrowsable Picture.

Super Audio CD (SACD)Super Audio CD is a high quality audio discformat that can accomodate high samplingrate stereo and multi-channel audio, as wellas conventional CD audio all on the samedisc.

MPEG audio An audio format used on Video CDs andsome DVD discs. This unit can convertMPEG audio to PCM format for widercompatibility with digital recorders and AVamplifiers. See also PCM.

MPEG videoThe video format used for Video CDs andDVDs. Video CD uses the older MPEG-1standard, while DVD uses the newer andmuch better quality MPEG-2 standard.

Packed PCM (DVD-Audio only)A lossless compression system that enablesmore PCM audio to be stored on a DVD-Audio disc than would otherwise be possi-ble.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)The most common system of encodingdigital audio, found on CDs and DAT.Excellent quality, but requires a lot of datacompared to formats such as Dolby Digitaland MPEG audio. For compatibility withdigital audio recorders (CD, MD and DAT)and AV amplifiers with digital inputs, thisunit can convert Dolby Digital, DTS andMPEG audio to PCM. See also Digital audio.

PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD only)A system of navigating a Video CD throughon-screen menus recorded onto the disc.Especially good for discs that you wouldnormally not watch from beginning to end allat once—karaoke discs, for example.

Progressive scan videoAlso called non-interlaced video, this methodof displaying a picture updates all the linesin one pass, resulting in a more stable,flicker-free image than interlaced video (for agiven scanning rate). See also Interlacedvideo. See also page 19.


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TroubleshootingIncorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is somethingwrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in anothercomponent. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the troublecannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized servicecenter or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Problem

The disc won’t play or isautomatically ejected afterloading.

DVD-Audio playback stops.

Picture playback stops and theoperation buttons cannot beused.

New settings made in theSetup screen menus while adisc is playing are ineffective.

Settings are canceled.

The remote control doesn'tseem to work.

Cause / Remedy

• Make sure the disc is free from dirt and dust and is notdamaged (page 68).• Make sure the disc is loaded with the label side face-up andaligned properly in the disc tray guide.• Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVD-Video disc does not match the number on the player, the disccannot be used (page 11).• Condensation inside the player: Allow time for condensation toevaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit.• Disc is loaded upside down: Reload the disc with the label sideface up.

• The disc may have been illegally copied.

• Press 7, then start playback again (3).• Switch the power off once, unplug from the wall socket, thenplug back in and switch on again using the front panel STANDBY/ON button.

• Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing, but arenot effective until the disc is stopped then restarted: Press 7, thenstart playback again (3).

• When the power is cut due to power failure or by unpluggingthe power cord, settings will be canceled: Press STANDBY/ONon the front panel to turn the player off. Wait for -OFF- to disap-pear from the display, then unplug the power cord.

• The CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is connected: Point theremote control at the connected component to control this player.• The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle withthe remote sensor is too wide: Use the remote within its operatingrange (page 9).• The batteries are exhausted: Put in new ones (page 9).


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Problem

No picture/No color.

Screen is stretched or aspectdoes not change.

Picture disturbance duringplayback or the picture is dark.

No audio, or audio is dis-torted.

Cause / Remedy

• Check that the VIDEO OFF indicator is not lit. If it is, press theVIDEO OFF button (page 18).• Incorrect video connections: Check that connections arecorrect and that plugs are inserted fully. Also check the videocable for damage.• TV/monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect: Check theinstruction manual of the connected equipment.• The video ouput is set to progressive but your TV/monitor is notcompatible with progressive scan: Press the PROGRESSIVEbutton on the front panel to set to interlace (the indicator abovethe button should not be lit) (page 18).• When set to progressive video output, there is no video outputfrom the composite or S-video outputs.

• The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect(page 55). See page 70 for how to set it correctly for your TV/monitor.• If your TV/monitor is connected using an S-video cable, trychanging the S-Video Out setting (page 55).

• This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard.Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this typeof disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some sectionsof the picture depending on the TV. This is not a malfunction.• Due to the player’s copy protection circuits, connection of thisdevice through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording orcause picture problems. This is not a malfunction.

• No audio is output during slow motion playback or whenscanning discs other than audio CDs• Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch youramplifier to the player's analog outputs.• Check that the disc is free from dust and dirt, and that it is notdamaged (page 68).• Check that all interconnects are firmly inserted.• Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt, oxide, etc.and clean if necessary. Also check the cable for damage.• Make sure the player's output is not connected to the amplifi-er's phono (turntable) inputs.• Check your amplifier/receiver’s settings (volume, inputfunction, speaker settings, etc.).


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Problem

The analog audio is OK, butthere appears to be no digitalaudio signal.

Noticeable difference in DVDand CD volume.

Cannot play multi-channelaudio.

Cannot listen to high-samplingrate audio through the digitaloutput.

Cannot output 192kHz or176.4kHz digital audio.

Cannot output 96kHz or88.2kHz digital audio.

No DTS audio output.

Cause / Remedy

• Make sure that the Digital Out setting is set to On (page 53).• Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG out settings(pages 53-54) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver—check theinstruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.• SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs do not output digital audio.Listen through the player’s analog audio outputs.

• This is due to differences in the audio format and is not amalfunction.

•Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel(page 64).•Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Out settings(pages 53-54) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver—check theinstruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.• DVD-Audio and SACDs do not output multichannel digitalaudio. Listen through the player’s analog outputs.• Check that the settings in the Speaker Installation screen arecorrect (page 64).• Check the audio options available from the disc menu.

• Make sure that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off(page 54).• As a copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output 96kHzaudio. In this case, even if set to Down Sample Off, the playerautomatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not a malfunc-tion.

• The player does not output digital audio at these samplingrates. The digital output is automatically downsampled.

• Check that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off (page54).• Some discs are digital copy protected and do not output highsampling rate digital audio. In this case the output is automati-cally downsampled.

• If this unit is connected to a non-DTS compatible amplifier ordecoder using a digital audio cable, set DTS Out to DTS 3 PCM.If you do not do this, noise will be output when you play a DTSdisc.• If this unit is connected to a DTS-compatible amplifier ordecoder using a digital audio cable, check the amplifier settings,and that the cable is properly connected.


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Problem

Audio mix does not soundright or sounds incomplete(for example, inaudible ).

Disc containing the MP3 trackswon’t play.

Can’t hear effect ofTruSurround.

Cause / Remedy

• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel ifyou've connected to the stereo inputs on your amplifier or TV(page 62).

• This player is compatible with multi-session discs, but onlyplays sessions that are closed.• If the message UNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT is displayed whenyou try to play a disc/track, check the audio file formats. For moreinformation see pages 10-11.

• TruSurround does not work with CD, MP3, DVD-Audio, SACD or96kHz linear PCM DVD.• The TruSurround effect is only output through the AUDIO OUT(2ch) analog audio outputs.• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel(page 64).• The effectiveness of TruSurround varies with the disc.

• Static electricity or other externalinfluences may cause malfunctioning ofthis unit. In this case, unplug the powercord and then plug back in. This willusually reset the unit for properoperation. If this does not correct theproblem, please consult your nearestPioneer service center.


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GeneralSystem .............................................. DVD PlayerPower requirements ................. AC 120 V, 60 HzPower consumption .................................... 13 W Power consumption (standby) ..................... 0.3 WWeight ....................................... 2.6 kg (5lb 12oz)Dimensions ....... 420 (W) x 69 (H) x 278 (D) mm

(16 9/16 (W) x 2 3/4 (H) x 11 (D) in.)Operating temperature .............. +5°C to +35°C

(+36°F to +96°F)Operating humidity ............................ 5% to 85%

(no condensation)

Component Video output (Y, PB, PR)Output level ............................. Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)

PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)Jacks ................................................... RCA jacks

S-Video outputY (luminance) - Output level .......... 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)C (color) - Output level ........... 286 mVp-p (75 Ω)Jack .................................................. S-Video jack

Video outputOutput level .................................... 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)Jack ....................................................... RCA jack

Audio output (1 stereo pair)Output level ....................... During audio output

200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)Number of channels .......................................... 2Jacks ..................................................... RCA jack

Audio output (multi-channel / L, R, C,SW, LS, RS)Output level ....................... During audio output

200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)Number of channels .......................................... 6Jacks ..................................................... RCA jack

Digital audio characteristicsFrequency response........................... 4 Hz to 44 kHz(DVD fs: 96 kHz)............. 4 Hz to 88 kHz (DVD-Audio fs: 192 kHz)S/N ratio .................................................... 118 dBDynamic range ......................................... 108 dBTotal harmonic distortion ....................... 0.001 %Wow and flutter .............. Limit of measurement

(0.001% W. PEAK) or lower

Digital outputOptical digital output ........... Optical digital jackCoaxial digital output ........................... RCA jack

Other terminalsControl in .................................... Minijack (3.5 ø)Control out .................................. Minijack (3.5 ø)

AccessoriesStereo audio cable ............................................. 1Video cable ......................................................... 1Power cable ........................................................ 1Remote control ................................................... 1AA/R6P dry cell batteries .................................. 2Operating Instructions ...................................... 1Warranty card ..................................................... 1

• The specifications and design of thisproduct are subject to change withoutnotice, due to improvement.

Specifications

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