XV-DV333 - Home Theater System PIONEER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XV-DV333 PIONEER

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Contents

01 Getting started

Home theater sound setup ....6

Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound....6

Setting the clock....7

Using the on-screen displays....7

Playing discs .8

Basic playback controls.....8

Resume and Last Memory.....9

DVD-Video disc menus .....9

Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus .....9

Listening to the radio....9

Improving poor FM reception .....10

Memorizing stations .....10

Listening to station presets .....10

Listening to other sources .....10

02 Listening to your system

About the listening modes....11

Auto listening mode .....11

Listening in surround sound .....11

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings .....12

Using Front Surround .....12

Using Advanced Surround....12

Adjusting the effect level .....12

Listening in stereo....13

Listening with headphones .....13

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ ...13

Enhancing dialog....13

Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes....13

Adjusting the bass and treble .....13

Boosting the bass level .....13

03 Playing discs

Scanning discs 14

Playing in slow motion....14

Frame advance/frame reverse .....14

Playing a JPEG slideshow .....14

Browsing DVD or Video CD/Super VCD discs with the Disc Navigator ..... 15

Browsing WMA, MP3, DivX video and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator ..... 15

Looping a section of a disc ..... 16

Using repeat play 16

Using random play 17

Creating a program list 17

Using the OSD 17

Other functions available from the program menu 18

Using the front panel display ..... 18

Searching a disc 18

Switching subtitles 19

Switching language / audio channels .... 19

Zooming the screen 19

Switching camera angles 19

Displaying disc information.... 19

04 Using the timer

Setting the wake-up timer 20

Turning the wake-up timer on/off ..... 20

Setting the sleep timer 20

05 Surround sound and other settings

Using the System Setup menu 21

Surround and sound setup options....21

Setting the channel levels 22

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays .. 23

06 Video Adjust menu

Video Adjust menu 24

07 Initial Settings menu

Using the Initial Settings menu ..... 25

Video Output settings 25

Language settings 26

Display settings 26

Options settings.... 26

Parental Lock.... 27

About DivX® VOD content.... 27

08 Other connections

Connecting auxiliary components ..... 29

Recording mode 30

Connecting external antennas.... 30

Connecting the S-video output.... 30

Connecting using the component video output 31

About progressive scan video ..... 31

Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display 32

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display.... 32

09 Controls and displays

Display.... 33

Front panel.... 34

Remote control 35

10 Additional information

Optional system settings 37

System Setup menu options in standby 37

Using and taking care of discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

DVD Video regions .....38

Disc / content format playback compatibility .38

Disc compatibility table....39

About DivX 39

DivX video compatibility .....39

About WMA 40

Handling discs .....40

Storing discs....40

Discs to avoid ....41

Installation and maintenance .....41

Hints on installation .....41

Cleaning the pickup lens....41

Problems with condensation.....41

Moving the system unit .....41

Resetting the system .....41

Screen sizes and disc formats....42

Using the language code list.....42

Language code list 43

Country/Area code list 43

Troubleshooting....44

General 44

DVD/CD/Video CD player....45

Tuner....46

Error Messages 46

Specifications 47

Wall-mounting the front and surround speaker system....49

Attaching the brackets .....49

Before mounting .....49

Chapter 1 Getting started

Home theater sound setup

Depending on the size and characteristics of your room, you can choose to place your speakers in one of two ways using this system:

- Standard surround 5-spot setup – This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theatre sound.

Front left Center Front right Subwoofer Listening position Surround left Surround right

- Front surround 3-spot setup – This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker placement isn't possible or you want to avoid running long speaker cables in your listening area. Use this setup together with the Front Surround modes to take advantage of wall and ceiling reflections for a very realistic surround effect.

Front left Surround left Center Subwoofer Surround right Front right Listening position

See About the listening modes on page 11 for more on using the different listening modes with each speaker setup.

Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound

The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise and testing for channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization (Acoustic Calibration EQ) for your particular room. ^1

Important

• These test tones can be loud, so take care that there is no one in the room who will be startled by the noise.
- Make sure the mic and speakers are not moved during the MCACC setup.
- To access green functions on the remote, move the slider switch from MAIN to SUB.

STANDBY/ON CD EAM 1:0.2 DVD TUNER_TV干线 FRONT SURROUND OPEN CLOSE AUTO SETUP MCACG SET UP EQ PROGRAM REPEAT HOME AUDIO ANGLE BITTLE MENUO ZOOM TOP MENU DISPLAY 1 2 3 TIMER SYSTEM SETUP 7 TEST IONE CH EUEF SURROUND 8 9 CLR ADVANCED SUB 0 PERTY MARCH SUB DIALOGUE SOUND

1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC MIC jack on the rear panel.

Diagram of an electronic component with labeled pins and a connected cable, showing internal grid layout and connection point.

Note

1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).

2 Place the microphone at your normal listening position.

Place the mic about ear level at your normal listening position using a table or chair.

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

3 If the receiver is off, press

○ STANDBY/ON to turn the power on.

4 Press MCACC SET UP.

Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing MCACC SET UP. The volume increases automatically and the system outputs a series of test tones.

If the noise level is too high, Noisy! blinks in the display for five seconds. To exit and check the noise levels ^1 , press MCACC SET UP, or to try again, press ENTER when Retry? shows in the display.

The system now checks the microphone and your speaker setup.

- If you see an Err MIC! or Err SP! message in the display, there may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections. To try again, press ENTER when you see Retry? ^2

When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level returns to normal and Complete ^3 shows in the display. The MCACC indicator then lights to show that the MCACC setup is complete and Acoustic Calibration EQ has been activated. ^4

Setting the clock

Setting the clock allows you to use the timer. ^5

DVD MENU RETURN ENTER MUTE BASS MODE DIMMER SR- 4 5 SYSTEM SETUP 7 TEST TONE CH LEVEL 8 99 SUBROUND CLR 0 QUIET/ MIDNIGHT BITE MAIN-1 SUB TIMER/ CLOCK 6

1 Press TIMER/CLOCK.

- If you are adjusting the clock, rather than setting it for the first time, press TIMER/CLOCK again.

2 If 'Clk ADJ?' isn't in the display, select it with or , then press ENTER.

3 Use ↑/↓ to set the hour. Press ENTER.

4 Use ↑/↓ to set the minute then press ENTER to confirm.

The display flashes to indicate the clock is set.

- Press TIMER/CLOCK anytime to display the clock.

Using the on-screen displays

For ease of use, this system makes extensive use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs).

All the screens are navigated in basically the same way, using the cursor buttons (↑, ↓, ←, →) to change the highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select it. ^6

Note

1 • If the room environment is not optimal for the auto surround setup (too much ambient noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary.
- Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the mic. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the auto surround setup.
2 If this doesn't work, press MCACC SET UP, turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the Err message, then try the auto surround setup again.
3 If Complete doesn't appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again.
4 See Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 13 for more on this.
5 If you unplug the system from the wall outlet, or there is a power outage, you will need to set the clock again.
6 The screen saver will appear after five minutes of inactivity.

Important

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

Button	What it does
HOME MENU	Displays/exits the on-screen display
←↑↓→	Changes the highlighted menu item
ENTER	Selects the highlighted menu item
RETURN	Returns to the main menu without saving changes

Tip

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

Playing discs

The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX video and MP3/WMA discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in chapter 3.

1 If the player isn't already on, switch it on.

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

2 Press ▲ OPEN/CLOSE to load a disc.

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you're loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).

3 Press ▶ (play) to start playback.

If you're playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, a menu may appear. See DVD-Video disc menus and Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus on page 9 to navigate these.

If you're playing a DivX video or WMA/MP3 disc, it may take a few seconds before playing. If you loaded a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEGs, a slideshow will start. See Playing a JPEG slideshow on page 14 for more on this.

- If a disc contains a mixture of DivX video and other media file types (MP3, for example), first select whether to play the DivX video files (DivX) or the other media file types (MP3/ WMA/ JPEG) from the on-screen display.

4 Adjust the volume.

Use the MASTER VOLUME/VOLUME control.

Basic playback controls

The following table shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs ^1 . You can find other playback features in the chapter 3.

Button What it does

►	Starts/resumes normal playback.• If the display showsResumeorLastMemplayback starts from the resume or last memory point (seeResumeandLast Memory below).
II	Pauses/unpauses a disc.
■	Stops playback or cancels the resume function (if the display showsResume).
◀◀	Press to start fast reverse scanning.
▶▶	Press to start fast forward scanning.
I◀◀	Skips to the start of the current track or chapter, then previous tracks/chapters.
▶▶I	Skips to the next track or chapter.

Note

Button What it does

Numbers Use to enter a title/chapter/track number. Press ENTER to select.

- If the disc is stopped, playback starts from the selected title (for DVD) or track (for CD/Video CD/Super VCD). - If the disc is playing, playback jumps to the start of the selected title (VR mode DVD-RW), chapter (DVD-Video) or track (CD/Video CD/Super VCD).

Resume and Last Memory

When you stop playback of a disc, Resume shows in the display indicating that you can resume playback from that point.

With DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, even if ejected, the play position is stored in memory. ^1 The next time you load the disc, the display shows Last Mem and you can resume playback.

If you want to clear the resume point, press ■ (stop) while Resume is displayed.

DVD-Video disc menus

Many DVD-Video discs contain menus from which you can select what you want to watch.

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

Button	What it does
TOP MENU	Displays the 'top menu' of a DVD disc—this varies with the disc.
DVD MENU	Displays a DVD disc menu—this varies with the disc and may be the same as the 'top menu'.
←↑↓→	Moves the cursor around the screen.
ENTER	Selects the current menu option.

Button	What it does
RETURN	Returns to the previously displayed menu screen.
Numbers	Highlights a numbered menu option (some discs only). Press ENTER to select.

Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus

Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are PBC (Playback control) menus. You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button to select a track, rather than the ▶ (play) button.

Button What it does

RETURN	Displays the PBC menu.
Numbers	Selects numbered menu options. Press ENTER to select.
|◀◀	Displays the previous menu page (if there is one).
▶▶I	Displays the next menu page (if there is one).

Listening to the radio

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

1 Press TUNER to switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the AM or FM band.

The display shows the band and frequency.

2 Tune to a frequency.

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

Note

1 • The Last Memory function may not work with some discs.
- For DVD-Video discs (except VR mode DVD-RW), the player stores the play position of the last five discs.

• Manual tuning: Press TUNE +/- repeatedly to change the displayed frequency.
• Auto tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/- until the frequency display starts to move, then release. The tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to keep searching.
• High-speed tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/- until the frequency display starts to move rapidly. Keep the button held down until you reach the frequency you want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the manual tuning method.

Improving poor FM reception

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

1 Tune to an FM radio station then press SYSTEM SETUP.

2 Use ←/→ to choose 'FM Mode?' then press ENTER.

3 Use ↑/↓ to select 'FM Mono' then press ENTER.

The mono indicator ( )lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode.

Select FM Auto above to switch back to auto-stereo mode (the stereo indicator (lights when receiving a stereo broadcast).

Memorizing stations

You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time ^1 .

1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station.

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

2 Press SYSTEM SETUP.
3 Use ←/→ to choose 'St. Mem?' then press ENTER.
4 Use ↑/↓ to select the station preset you want then press ENTER.

Listening to station presets

1 Make sure the TUNER function is selected.
2 Use the ST +/- buttons to select a station preset.

- You can also use the number buttons to do this.

Listening to other sources

You can connect up to three external sources (TV, satellite receiver, etc.) to this system, including one digital source. See also Connecting auxiliary components on page 29.

1 Make sure that the external source (TV, satellite receiver, etc.) is switched on.
2 Select the source you want to listen to.

- If you're using the remote, press TV to select the TV IN input, or use the LINE (L1/L2) button to select LINE 1 or LINE 2 input. ^2

3 If necessary, start playback of the source.

Tip

- If an auxiliary source is producing unpleasant distortion from the speakers, you can reduce the signal level (connected to the LINE 1 analog inputs) by switching on the attenuator. See Optional system settings on page 37 to do this.

Note

1 If the system is unplugged, saved stations will remain for several days, after which you'll have to save them again.
2 When you press TV, TV ATT shows in the display. Pressing LINE switches between L1 ATT (analog) and LINE2 (digital).

Chapter 2

Listening to your system

About the listening modes

As explained in Home theater sound setup on page 6, there are two basic surround speaker setup options available. You can select any of the listening modes regardless of speaker placement, but you will get the best surround effect by using the listening modes in conjunction with your speaker setup:

• Standard surround 5-spot setup – Use the Standard (Listening in surround sound on page 11) and Advanced (Using Advanced Surround on page 12) surround listening modes with this setup.
• Front surround 3-spot setup – See Using Front Surround on page 12 for the options available with this speaker setup.

Make sure you have completed Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on page 6. For more setup options, see Using the System Setup menu on page 21. ^1

Auto listening mode

The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to any source as it was mastered: the output from the speakers mirrors the channels in the source material.

- Press SURROUND to select the 'Auto' listening mode. ^2

Listening in surround sound

You can listen to stereo or multichannel sources in surround sound. Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes.

- Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode.

The choices that appear in the display will vary according to the type of source that's playing.

• Auto – Auto listening mode (see above)
• Dolby Digital / DTS – Dolby Digital or DTS decoding (depending on the source). ^3 For a multichannel source, this will be the same as Auto.
• ProLogic (Dolby Pro Logic) – 4.1 channel surround sound for use with any two-channel source
• Movie (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) – Pro Logic II 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to movie sources (use with any two-channel source)
• Music (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) – Pro Logic II 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to music sources, for use with any two-channel source (see also Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings below)
• Stereo – See Listening in stereo on page 13

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings

When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, there are three settings you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.

1 With Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode active, press SOUND.

2 Use ←/→ to select 'C Width', 'Dimen.' or 'Pnrm.'

• C Width (Center Width): Makes the center channel wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings)
• Dimen. (Dimension): Makes the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings)
• Pnrm. (Panorama): Creates more spacious surround sound

3 Use ↑/↓ to adjust the setting then press ENTER to confirm.

Using Front Surround

The Front Surround modes are effective when you are using the Front surround 3-spot speaker setup as described in Home theater sound setup on page 6. The surround speakers should be placed on top of the front speakers and oriented either towards the walls, or straight ahead, depending on which mode you are using (see below).

- Press FRONT SURROUND to select a Front Surround mode.

Press repeatedly to select FrtMovie, FrtMusic or ExtPower.

- If you have selected FrtMovie or FrtMusic, turn each surround speaker so that the ▼ arrow at the base is lined up with the ▲ FRONT SURROUND arrow on the front

speaker. With ExtPower (Extra Power), the surround speakers should be in the same direction as the front speakers (as shown below).

FrtMovie / FrtMusic

ExtPower

- See Adjusting the effect level below to emphasize or reduce the Front Surround effect.

Using Advanced Surround

The Advanced Surround effects can be used with any multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional surround sound effects. ^1

- Press ADVANCED to select an Advanced Surround mode.

Press repeatedly to select AdvMovie, AdvMusic, Expanded, TV Surr., Sports, Game or 5 Stereo.

Adjusting the effect level

You can emphasize or reduce the effect of the Front Surround or Advanced Surround modes as you like. ^2

1 With one of the Front or Advanced Surround modes active, press SOUND.

2 Use ←/→ to select 'Effect'.

3 Use ↑/↓ to adjust the effect level then press ENTER to confirm.

Note

1 The 5-spot setup described in Home theater sound setup on page 6 should be used with these effects.
2 You can set the effect level for all modes independently.

Listening in stereo

You can listen to any source—stereo or multichannel, analog or digital—in stereo. When playing a multichannel source, all channels are downmixed to the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer.

- Press SURROUND repeatedly until 'Stereo' shows in the display.

Any Advanced or Front Surround mode is canceled.

Listening with headphones

When headphones are connected, only the Stereo (default) and Phones Surround (virtual surround sound for headphones) modes are available.

- With headphones connected, press ADVANCED to select 'Phones Surround' or SURROUND to select 'Stereo'.

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on page 6. Refer to these pages for more on Acoustic Calibration Equalization.

- Press MCACC EQ to switch Acoustic Calibration EQ on or off.

The MCACC indicator in the front panel display lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active. ^1

Enhancing dialog

- Default setting: Mid

The Dialog Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack.

- Press DIALOGUE to select the amount dialog enhancement.

Press repeatedly to select Off, Mid or Max.

Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes

- Default setting: Off

The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or treble in a sound source.

The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.

- Press QUIET/MIDNIGHT repeatedly to switch between 'Quiet', 'Midnight' and 'Off'.

Adjusting the bass and treble

Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone. ^2

1 Press SOUND then use / to select 'Bass' or 'Treble'.

2 Use ↑/↓ to adjust the sound then press ENTER to confirm.

Boosting the bass level

There are two bass modes you can use to enhance the bass in a source.

- Press BASS MODE repeatedly to choose 'Music', 'Cinema' or 'Off'.

Note

1 Acoustic Calibration EQ has no effect when headphones are connected.
2 Bass and treble adjustment is not possible with the Quiet or Midnight modes.

Chapter 3

Playing discs

Important

• Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs/ Super VCDs, CDs, DivX video and WMA/ MP3/JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded.
• Some DVDs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example) in some or all parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction.
• When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some of the functions are not available during PBC playback. If you want to use them, start the disc playing using a number button to select a track.

Remember

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

Scanning discs

You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at various different speeds. ^1

- During playback, press ◀◀ or ▶▶ to start scanning.

Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed (shown on-screen).

- To resume playback, press ▶ (play). ^2

Playing in slow motion

You can play DVDs, Video CD/Super VCDs and DivX video at four different forward slow motion speeds. DVD discs can also be played in reverse slow motion.

1 During playback, press Ⅱ (pause).

2 Press and hold ◀/◄| or ||►/|► until slow motion playback starts.

Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed (shown on-screen).

- To resume playback, press ▶ (play). ^2

Frame advance/frame reverse

You can advance or back up DVD discs frame-by-frame. With Video CD/Super VCDs and DivX video you can only use frame advance.

1 During playback, press II (pause).

2 Press ◀/◄| or ||►/|► to reverse or advance a frame at a time.

- To resume playback, press ▶ (play). ^2

Playing a JPEG slideshow

After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG pictures, press ▶ to start a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc. ^3 The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order.

Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as much of the screen as possible.

Note

1 Only one speed is available for DivX video discs.
2 • Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.
- With Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode or a WMA/MP3 track, playback automatically resumes at the end or beginning of the track.
3 • The time it takes for the player to load a file increases with large file sizes.

While the slideshow is running:

Button	What it does
II	Pauses the slideshow; press again to restart.
|◀◀	Displays the previous picture.
▶▶|	Displays the next picture.
←/→/↑/↓	Pauses the slideshow and rotates/flips the displayed picture. (Press ▶ (play) to restart slideshow).
ZOOM	Pauses the slideshow and zooms the picture. Press again to toggle between 1x, 2x and 4x zoom. (Press ▶ (play) to restart slideshow).
DVD MENU	Displays the Disc Navigator screen (see below).

Browsing DVD or Video CD/ Super VCD discs with the Disc Navigator

Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD disc to find the part you want to play.

1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select 'Disc Navigator' from the on-screen menu.

2 Select a view option.

Disc Navigator Title Chapter

The options available depend on the kind of disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or not, but include:

• Title – Titles from a DVD-Video disc.
- Chapter – Chapters from the current title of a DVD-Video disc.
- Track – Tracks from a Video CD/Super VCD disc.
- Time – Thumbnails from a Video CD/Super VCD disc at 10 minute intervals.
- Original: Title – Original titles from a VR mode DVD-RW disc.
- Playlist: Title – Playlist titles from a VR mode DVD-RW disc.
- Original: Time – Thumbnails from the Original content at 10 minute intervals.
- Playlist: Time – Thumbnails from the Playlist at 10 minute intervals.

The screen shows up to six moving thumbnail images displayed one after another. To display the previous/next six thumbnails, press ◀◀◀/▶▶I.

3 Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play.

01 02 03 04 05 06 Disc Navigator: Title 01-49:

You can use either the cursor buttons (↑/↓/←/→) and ENTER to select a thumbnail, or the number buttons.

To select using the number buttons, enter a two-digit number then press ENTER.

Browsing WMA, MP3, DivX video and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator

Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file or folder by filename.

1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Disc Navigator' from the on-screen menu.

00:00/ 00:00 0kbps Folder1 Folder2 Folder3 Folder4

2 Use the cursor buttons ( ↑/↓/←/→) and ENTER to navigate.

Use the cursor up/down buttons (↑/↓) to move up and down the folder/file list.

Use the cursor left button ( ) to return to the parent folder. ^1

Use ENTER or cursor right (→) to open a highlighted folder.

- When a JPEG file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed on the right.

00:00/ 00:00 0kbps \Folder2\ File1 File2 File3 File4 File5

3 To play the highlighted track or DivX video file or display the highlighted JPEG file, press ENTER.

• When a WMA/MP3 or DivX video file is selected, playback begins from that file, and continues until the end of the folder.
• When a JPEG file is selected, a slideshow begins, starting with that file, and continues to the end of the folder.

Tip

- To play the contents of the whole disc rather than just the current folder, exit the Disc Navigator and start playback using the ▶ (play) button.

Looping a section of a disc

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

1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select 'Play Mode'.

2 Select 'A-B Repeat'. 2

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

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

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

5 To resume normal playback, select 'Off'.

Using repeat play

In addition to various repeat play options, it's also possible to use repeat play together with program play (see Creating a program list on page 17).

1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select 'Play Mode'.

2 Select 'Repeat' then select a repeat play option. ^3

If program play is active, select Program Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat Off to cancel.

Note

1 You can also do this by going to the '..' folder at the top, then pressing ENTER.
2 You can't use repeat play with WMA/MP3 discs.
3 You can't use A-B Repeat play with WMA/MP3 or DivX video discs.

• For DVD discs, select Title Repeat, Chapter Repeat or Repeat Off.
• For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select Disc Repeat, Track Repeat or Repeat Off.
• For DivX video discs, select Repeat Title (or Repeat Off).

Tip

- You can also use the REPEAT button on the remote to select a repeat play option. The repeat modes available are the same as those from the Play Mode menu.

Using random play

Use this function to play titles or chapters (DVD-Video) or tracks (CD and Video CD/Super VCD) in a random order. ^1

1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select 'Play Mode'.
2 Select 'Random' then select an option.

• For DVD discs, select Random Title, Random Chapter or Random Off.
• For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select On or Off to switch random play on or off.

Tip

- Use the following controls during random play:

Button What it does

▶▶	Selects a new track/title/chapter at random.

Button What it does

Returns to the beginning of the current track/title/chapter; further presses select another random track/title/chapter.

• You can also use the RANDOM button on the remote to select a random play mode. The random modes available are the same as when choosing from the Play Mode menu. Press ENTER to start random play.
• Random play remains in effect until you select Random Off from the random play menu options.

Creating a program list

This feature lets you program the play order of titles/chapters/tracks on a disc. ^2

Using the OSD

1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select 'Play Mode'.
2 Select 'Program' then select 'Create/Edit' from the list of program options.
3 Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select a title, chapter or track for the current step in the program list.

For a DVD disc, you can add a title or a chapter.

- For a CD or Video CD/Super VCD, select a track to add to the program list.

After pressing ENTER to select the title/chapter/track, the step number automatically moves down one.

4 Repeat step 3 to build up a program list.

A program list can contain up to 24 steps.

Note

1 • You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped. However, you can't use random play together with program.
- You can't use random play with VR format DVD-RW discs, WMA/MP3 discs, DivX video discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.
2 You can't use Program play with VR format DVD-RW discs, WMA/MP3 discs, DivX video discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

• You can insert steps by just highlighting the position where you want the new step to appear and entering a title/chapter/track number.
• To delete a step, highlight it and press CLR.

5 To play the program list, press ▶ (play).

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

Tip

- Use the following controls during program play:

Button What it does

HOME MENU	Save the program list and exit without starting playback.
▶▶I	Skip to the next step in the program list.

Other functions available from the program menu

There are a number of other options in the program menu in addition to Create/Edit.

• Playback Start – Starts playback of a saved program list
• Playback Stop – Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list
• Program Delete – Erases the program list and turns off program play

Using the front panel display

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

1 Press PROGRAM.

You're prompted to enter a track for the first step in the program list.

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2 Use the number buttons to select a track, then press ENTER.

If you make a mistake, press CLR to delete the last (most recently) programmed track.

3 Repeat step 2 to build up a program list.

A program list can contain up to 24 steps.

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

- Program play remains active until you press ■ (stop), clear the playlist (see tip above), eject the disc or switch off the player.

Searching a disc

You can search DVD discs by title or chapter number, or by time; CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs by track number or time; DivX video discs by time.

1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Play Mode'.

2 Select 'Search Mode'.

The search options that appear depend on the kind of disc loaded.

3 Select a search mode.

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

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

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

5 Press ENTER to start playback.

Switching subtitles

Some DVD discs and DivX video discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback. ^1

- Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option.

- To set subtitle preferences, see Language settings on page 26.

• See Displaying DivX subtitle files on page 40 for more on DivX subtitles.

Switching language / audio channels

When playing discs recorded with dialog in two or more languages, or with dual-mono audio ^2 you can switch these during playback. ^3

- Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio language option.

- To set audio language preferences, see Language settings on page 26.

Zooming the screen

Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while watching a DVD, DivX video title or Video CD/ Super VCD or playing a JPEG disc.

1 During playback, use the ZOOM button to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or 4x).
2 Use the cursor buttons to change the zoomed area.

You can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely during playback. ^4

Switching camera angles

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

When a multi-angle scene is playing, a 📁 icon appears on screen (this can be switched off if you prefer—see Display settings on page 26).

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

Displaying disc information

Various track, chapter and title information can be displayed on-screen during playback.

- To show/switch/hide the information displayed, press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Limited disc information also appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY to change the displayed information.

Note

1 Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or DVD MENU to access.
2 Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks. With these discs you can switch between the two soundtracks as well as individual channels in each.
3 Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or DVD MENU to access.
4 • Since DVD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX video title and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate, especially at 4x zoom. This is not a malfunction.
- If the navigation square at the top of the screen disappears, press ZOOM again to display it.

Chapter 4

Using the timer

Setting the wake-up timer

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

Important

- The clock must be set for the wake-up timer to work properly (see Setting the clock on page 7). It is cancelled if the clock is reset.

1 Select the source you want played.

For example, press TUNER (FM/AM on the front panel) to select the radio as your source.

2 Prepare the source and set the volume.

For example, tune in the radio station you want to wake up to. Adjust the volume as necessary.

3 Press TIMER/CLOCK twice.

4 Use / to select 'Wake-Up?' then press ENTER.

5 Use ←/→ to select 'Edit?' then press ENTER.

6 Set the switch-on time.

Use ↑/↓ to set the hour, then press ENTER. Set the minute in the same way, pressing ENTER when you're done.

7 Set the switch-off time.

Set as above, pressing ENTER when done. The wake-up indicator lights, and the switch-on, switch-off times, the function (DVD (CD), etc.) and volume are confirmed in the display.

8 Switch the system into standby mode.

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

- You can check the timer settings in standby by pressing TIMER/CLOCK twice.

Turning the wake-up timer on/off

If you have already set the wake-up timer, you can switch it on/off by selecting Time On or Time Off in step 5 above (press ENTER).

Setting the sleep timer

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

Important

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

1 Press TIMER/CLOCK twice to reach the timer menu.

2 Use / to select 'Sleep?' then press ENTER.

3 Use ↑/↓ to select a switch-off time then press ENTER.

Choose between the following options:

• Auto – Switches off automatically after the currently playing CD, Video CD or DivX video disc has finished. ^1
• Sleep 90 – Switches off after 90 minutes
• Sleep 60 – Switches off after an hour
• Sleep 30 – Switches off after 30 minutes
• Off – Cancels the sleep timer

4 To check how much time is left, repeat steps 1 and 2.

The remaining time is displayed momentarily.

Note

1 Sleep Auto will not work with Video CD/Super VCDs during PBC playback or CDs in repeat play.

Chapter 5

Surround sound and other settings

Using the System Setup menu

All the available settings in the setup menu are listed in Surround and sound setup options below. See the notes in each section for additional information about the settings. Follow the steps below to customize the settings in the System Setup menu. ^1

1 Press SYSTEM SETUP.

2 Use ←/→ to choose the setting you want to adjust.

The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display. See below for a full list and description of each.

3 Use ↑/↓ to adjust.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings.

5 When you're done, press ENTER to leave the System Setup menu.

Surround and sound setup options

Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on page 6 should give you the best surround sound setup, but you may find that by adjusting the following settings you can improve the surround sound in your listening room. The first setting in each section is the default.

Speaker distance setting

Specifies the distance from your listening position to your speakers.

When Dist.? appears, press ENTER, then use ↑/↓ to adjust the distance, and ←/→ to switch between the following speakers:

• L – Front left speaker
• C – Center speaker
• R – Front right speaker
• RS – Surround right speaker
• LS – Surround left speaker
• SW – Subwoofer

Each speaker can be adjusted between 0.3 m \~ 9.0 m. The default setting is 3.0 m.

Dynamic Range Control

Specifies dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks: ^2

• DRC Off – No dynamic range adjustment (use when listening at higher volume)
• DRC Mid – Mid setting
• DRC High – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased)

LFE attenuator setting

Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent the ultra-low bass from distorting the sound.

• LFEATT 0 – No attenuation
• LFEATT 10 – LFE channel attenuated 10dB

Note

1 • The System Setup menu is exited automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity.
- You can't change the Surround and sound setup options with the Recording Mode (page 30) switched on.
- The Speaker distance setting and DTS CD setting require additional steps. Read the sections on each for more details.
2 This setting works only with Dolby Digital and some DTS soundtracks. For other sources, you can create a similar effect using the Midnight mode (see Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes on page 13).

Surround sound and other settings

- LFE Off – LFE channel is not played

DTS CD setting

If you play a DTS-encoded CD, you will need to change this setting to hear the decoded signal.

When CD Type? appears, press ENTER, then use ↑/↓ to select the setting:

- NormalCD – Regular CD playback, DTS-encoded CDs output a noisy signal

- DTS-CD – Proper decoding of DTS-encoded CDs, but regular CD playback may lose quality

Setting the channel levels

You can set the relative channel levels from your main listening position for all of the listening modes independently. ^1

If you have completed Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound on page 6, the channel levels will already be set. You can still fine-tune the levels here if you need to.

STANDBY/ON CD FM/AM L1/L2 DVD TUNER TV LINE FRONT SURROUND OPEN CLOSE 40 / 40 MUTE RETURN ENTER MODE MASTER VOLUME + PROGRAM REPEAT ANGIBLE TITLE ZOOM TOP MENU DISPLAY 1 2 3 DIMMER SB+ TIMER SLOCK 4 6 5 SYSTEM TESTOME CH LEVEL 7 8 9 SUBROUND AWVISED QUIET CLR 0 INTER MAIN HPS SUB DIALOGUE SOUND

1 Select a listening mode.

Press SURROUND, ADVANCED or FRONT SURROUND repeatedly to select the listening mode you want. ^2

2 Press TEST TONE to hear the test tone.

The test tone is output in the following order (from the speakers active in the current mode):

• L – Front left speaker
• C– Center speaker
• R– Front right speaker
• RS – Right surround speaker
  • LS – Left surround speaker
• SW – Subwoofer ^3

3 Use the MASTER VOLUME +/- button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

Turn down the volume to 40 or less to ensure you have adequate headroom.

4 Use ↑/↓ to adjust the speaker levels in turn.

You should hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position. The channel level range is ± 10 dB.

5 When you're done, press ENTER to exit the test tone setup.

Note

1 • The SURROUND modes are divided into two independent groups: multichannel listening modes and stereo modes.
• The speaker volume can be adjusted while listening to any sound source you want by pressing CH LEVEL and then using
↑/↓ to adjust the channel levels. After finishing a channel, use ←/→ to move to the next.
2 When the Auto listening mode is selected, using the test tone method will adjust levels for multichannel sources only. Use
CH LEVEL and ↑/↓ (see footnote above) to set levels for the Auto listening mode with two channel sources.
3 Since the subwoofer produces ultra-low frequencies its sound may seem quieter than it actually is.

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this unit using an SR+ cable. Note that the number of function settings available will depend on the plasma display you've connected.

See also Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display on page 32.

1 Press SR+ on the remote.
2 When you see 'Setup?' appear in the display, press ENTER.
3 Use ↑/↓ to select the setting you want.

- Vol COff – This unit does not control the volume of the plasma display

- VOL C ON – When this unit is switched to one of the inputs that use the plasma display (DVD, or another one of functions below), the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from this system is heard.

4 Assign any input source connected to the plasma display to the corresponding input number.

Use / to select the source (DVD, TV, L.1 or L.2), then / to select the input number.

This matches this unit's input source with a numbered video input on the plasma display. For example, assign DVD:3 if you have connected the your DVD video output to video input 3 on the plasma display.

5 When you're finished, press ENTER.

Chapter 6

Video Adjust menu

Video Adjust menu

From the Video Adjust screen you can adjust settings that affect picture presentation

1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Video Adjust' from the on-screen display.

Video Adjust

2 Make settings using the

↑/↓/←/→ (cursor) buttons, and ENTER.

Video Adjust

Sharpness	►	Standard
Brightness	►	0
Contrast	►	0
Gamma	►	Off
Hue	►	0
Chroma Level	►	0

You can adjust the following settings:

• Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture (Fine, Standard, Soft)
• Brightness – Adjusts the overall brightness (-20 to +20)
• Contrast – Adjusts the contrast between light and dark (-16 to +16)
• Gamma – Adjusts the ‘warmth’ of the picture (High, Medium, Low, Off)
• Hue – Adjusts the red/green balance (Green 9 to Red 9)
• Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated colors appear (-9 to +9)

Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Chroma Level settings using the / (cursor left/right) buttons.

Brightness

min

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max

0

3 Press ENTER to return to the Video Adjust screen, or HOME MENU to exit.

Chapter 7

Initial Settings menu

Using the Initial Settings menu

The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others.

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

1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Initial Settings'.

Initial Settings

2 Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select the setting and option you want to set.

All the settings and options are explained on the following pages.

Important

• In the table below, the default setting is shown in bold: other settings are shown in italics.
• Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be overridden by the DVD disc. Often these settings can also be made from the DVD disc menu.
• The Component Out setting only needs to be set if you have connected this player to your TV using component video.

Video Output settings

Setting	Option What it means
TV Screen(See also Screen sizes and disc formats on page 42.)	4:3 (Letter Box)	Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are shown with black bars top and bottom.
	4:3 (Pan & Scan)	Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are shown with the sides cropped so that the image fills the screen.
	16:9 (Wide)	Set if you have a widescreen TV.
Component Out(See also Connecting using the component video output on page 31.)	Interlace	Set if your TV is not compatible with progressive scan video.
	Progressive	Set if your TV is compatible with progressive scan video (see your TV's instruction manual for details). Press ENTER once more to confirm (or RETURN to cancel).Note that progressive scan video is only output from the component video jacks.

Language settings

Setting Option What it means
Audio Language English		If there is an English soundtrack on the disc, it is played.
		Languages as displayed If there is a language selected on the disc, it is played.
		Other Language Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see Using the language code list on page 42).
Subtitle Language English		If there are English subtitles on the disc they are displayed.
		Languages as displayed The subtitle language selected on the disc is displayed.
		Other Language Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see Using the language code list on page 42).
DVD Menu Language	w/Subtitle Lang.	DVD disc menus are displayed in the same language as your selected subtitle language, if possible.
	Languages as displayed DVD menus are displayed in the selected language, if possible.
	Other Language Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see Using the language code list on page 42).
Subtitle Display On		Subtitles are displayed in your selected subtitle language.
		Off Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc.

Display settings

Setting	Option What it means
OSD Language English		On-screen displays of the player are in English.
		Languages as displayed
Angle Indicator On		A camera icon is displayed on-screen during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc.
		Off

Options settings

Setting Option What it means
Parental Lock –	See Parental Lock below.
DivX VOD Display	See About DivX® VOD content below.

Parental Lock

- Default level: Off; Default password: none; Default Country/Area code: us (2119)

To give you some control over what your children watch on your DVD player, some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc won't play.

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

Registering a new password

Register a password to change the Parental Lock level or enter a Country/Area code. ^1

1 Select 'Password'.

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock DivX VOD Password Level Change Country Code

2 Use the number buttons to input a 4-digit password then press ENTER.

Changing your password

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

1 Select 'Password Change'.

2 Input your existing password, then press ENTER.

3 Enter a new password and press ENTER.

Setting/changing the Parental Lock

1 Select 'Level Change'.

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

3 Select a new level and press ENTER.

- Press ← (cursor left) repeatedly to lock more levels (more discs will require the password); press → (cursor right) to unlock levels. You can't lock level 1.

Setting/changing the Country/Area code

You can find the Country/Area code list on page 43.

1 Select 'Country Code'.

2 Input your password, then press ENTER.

3 Select a Country/Area code then press ENTER.

There are two ways you can do this:

• Select by code letter: Use ↑/↓ (cursor up/down) to change the Country/Area code.
• Select by code number: Press → (cursor right) then use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit Country/Area code.

The new Country/Area code takes effect after ejecting the disc once.

About DivX® VOD content

In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this player, you first need to register the player with your DivX VOD content provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code, which you submit to your provider. ^2

Note

1 • Not all discs use Parental Lock, and will play without requiring the password first.
- If you forget your password, you'll need to reset the player to register a new password. (see Resetting the system on page 41). 2 Resetting the player (as described in Resetting the system on page 41) will not cause you to lose your registration code.

Important

- DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. This restricts playback of content to specific, registered devices.

- If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not authorized for your player, the message Authorization Error is displayed and the content will not play.

Displaying your DivX VOD registration code

1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Initial Settings'.

2 Select 'Options', then 'DivX VOD'.

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock DivX VOD Display

3 Select 'Display'.

Your 8-digit registration code is displayed.

Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options DivX VOD Registration Code 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Make a note of the code as you will need it when you register with a DivX VOD provider.

Playing DivX® VOD content

Some DivX VOD content may only be playable a fixed number of times. When you load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD content, the remaining number of plays is shown on-screen and you then have the option of playing the disc (thereby using up one of the remaining plays), or stopping. If you load a disc that

contains expired DivX VOD content (for example, content that has zero remaining plays), the message Rental Expired is displayed.

If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of plays, then you may load the disc into your player and play the content as often as you like, and no message will be displayed.

Chapter 8

Other connections

Connecting auxiliary components

This system has both stereo analog inputs and outputs, as well as a optical digital input. Use these to connect external components, such as your VCR, MD or CD-R recorder.

Tape deck, etc. AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT XV-DV333

- Connect the LINE 1 (IN) jacks to the analog outputs of an external playback component.

These include components such as a VCR, cassette deck or your TV. Connect using RCA pin-plug stereo cables.

- Connect the LINE 1 (OUT) jacks to the analog inputs of an external recording component.

These include components such as a cassette deck, VCR, MD, or another recorder with analog inputs. Connect using RCA pin-plug stereo cables.

- Connect the LINE 2 (OPTICAL IN) jack on the rear panel to the optical digital output of an external playback component.

These include digital components such as an MD player, digital satellite, or a game system. Connect using an optical digital cable.

AUDIO OUTPUT TV XV-DV333 IN OUTIN L R R TV AUDIO+LINE 1 L R R R R R R R R R R R

- Connect the TV (IN) jacks to the audio outs of your TV (or VCR).

This will enable you to hear the TV (or VCR) through this system. Connect using RCA pin-plug stereo cables.

Recording mode

The Recording mode allows you to make surround-compatible analog recordings from the LINE 1 (OUT) jacks. ^1 Dolby multichannel sources will be downmixed to stereo for improved playback with systems that can provide matrix-decoding (like Dolby Pro Logic).

1 Press SOUND.

2 Use ←/→ to select 'RecMode?' then press ENTER.

3 Use ↑/↓ to select 'RMode On' or 'RModeOff' then press ENTER to confirm.

• RMode On – A surround-compatible downmix (left-total/right-total, or Lt/Rt) of Dolby multichannel sources is output, (suitable for Dolby Surround Pro Logic or other matrix decoding).
• RMode Off – A simple stereo downmix (left-only/right-only, or Lo/Ro) is output (suitable for playback on a two-channel stereo system or on headphones).

Connecting external antennas

For an external AM antenna, use 5–6 meters of vinyl-insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the loop antenna connected.

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) Outdoor antenna 5-6m

For an external FM antenna, Use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM antenna.

ANTENIA PAL connector

Connecting the S-video output

If your TV has an S-video input, you can use this instead of the standard video output for a better quality picture.

- Use an S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-video input on your TV. Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same mark on the plug before plugging in.

S-VIDEO INPUT TV AUDIO OPTICAL IN LINE 2 CONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y P1 VIDEO OUT P2 S-VIDEO OUT

XV-DV333

Note

1 • When Recording mode is on, most sound features cannot be used. The display will briefly blink RMode On if you try and use a prohibited function while Recording mode is on.
- When Recording mode is off, the audio from the analog output may be interrupted, depending on the operation.
- The Recording mode switches off if you change the input function (DVD (CD), TUNER, etc.) or switch the power off.

Connecting using the component video output

If your TV has component video inputs, you can use these instead of the standard video output to connect this system to your TV. ^1 This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available.

- Use a component video cable to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to a set of component inputs on your TV.

COMPONENT INPUT TV OPTICAL IN AUDIO LINE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT IN FM UNBAL 75Ω AN LOOP ANTERNA Pn S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO

XV-DV333

About progressive scan video

Compared to interlace video, progressive scan video effectively doubles the scanning rate of the picture, resulting in a very stable, flicker-free image. Progressive scan video is available only from the component video output.

Important

- If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch the system to progressive, you will not be able to see any picture at all. In this case, press ⏻ STANDBY/ON to put the system in standby, then press and hold the front panel ■ (stop) button for about 8 seconds until the display shows Mem.Clr.? Press the front panel VOLUME – (DOWN) or + (UP) button so that the display shows Interl?. Press the front panel ▶/Ⅱ button to set to interlace and switch the system back on.

Compatibility of this player with progressive-scan and high-definition TVs

This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard. ^2

This system is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors: PDP-503HDG, PDP-504HDG, PDP-433HDG, PDP-434HDG, PDP-505HDG, PDP-435HDG.

Note

1 The component video output is switchable between interlaced and progressive formats. See Video Output settings on page 25. 2 Consumers should note that not all high-definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the 'standard definition' output (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center.

Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display

If you have a Pioneer plasma display ^1 , you can use an SR+ cable ^2 to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of the plasma display when the input is changed.

Media receiver CONTROL OUT Pioneer plasma display XV-DV333 OPTICAL IN AUDIO LINE 2 CONTROL ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB VIDEO OUT PR S-VIDEO OUT

- Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this unit through a media receiver to the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma display. ^3

Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to make a few settings in the unit. See SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 23 for detailed instructions.

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display

When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of features (such as automatic video input switching and volume muting ^4 on the plasma display) become available to make using this unit with your Pioneer plasma display even easier.

See also SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 23 for information on setting up the unit.

1 Make sure that the plasma display and this unit are switched on and that they are connected with an SR+ cable.

See Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display above for more on connecting these components.

2 Press SR+ on the remote.

3 When you see 'Setup?' appear in the display, use to select 'SR+ On' or 'SR+ Off'.

- If SR+ Error shows in the display, it means there is a communication problem between the unit and the plasma display. ^5 Check all connections and retry.

Note

1 This system is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward.
2 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable.
3 You won't be able to use the remote sensor of this unit with the CONTROL IN jack of this unit connected to the CONTROL
OUT jack of your plasma display. You can use the remote sensor of the plasma display (even in standby) as long as the power isn't switched off.
4 The automatic volume muting feature is enabled separately; see SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 23.
5 If you disconnect the SR+ cable or switch the plasma display off while SR+ is on, the setting automatically reverts to SR+ OFF. This displays an error if you switch the input of the unit with the plasma display switched off. Likewise, if this unit is switched off, the link with the plasma display will be terminated.

Chapter 9

Controls and displays

Display

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    A["PRGSVE"] --> B["PGM"]
    B --> C["RPT-1"]
    C --> D["BASS"]
    D --> E["D.E."]
    E --> F["F.SURR"]
    F --> G["A.SURR"]
    G --> H["kHz MHz"]
    H --> I["D PLT Y"]
    I --> J["01"]
    J --> K["91"]
    K --> L["01"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

1 PRGSVE

Lights when progressive scan video output is selected (page 25).

2 REC

Lights when Rec Mode is on (page 30).

3 D.E.

Lights when Dialog Enhancement is on (page 13).

4 F.SURR.

Lights when one of the Front Surround listening modes is selected (page 12).

A.SURR.

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes is selected (page 12).

5

Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc (page 19).

6 Digital format indicators

D

Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital encoded source (page 11).

DTS

Lights during playback of a DTS encoded source (page 11).

PL II

Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (page 11).

7 MCACC

Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active (page 13).

8

Lights when the wake-up or sleep timer is set (page 20).

9 Tuner indicators

Lights when a broadcast is being received.

Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.

Lights when FM mono reception is selected.

10 kHz / MHz

Indicates the frequency unit shown in the character display (kHz for AM, MHz for FM).

11 Character display

Controls and displays

12 Sound mode indicators

TONE

Lights when the bass or treble has been adjusted (page 13), or when Quiet or Midnight listening (page 13) is on.

BASS

Lights when one of the bass modes is on (page 13).

13 Playback mode indicators

PGM

Lights during program play (page 17).

RPT and RPT-1

RPT lights during repeat play. RPT-1 lights during repeat one-track play (page 16).

RDM

Lights during random play (page 17).

Front panel

Pioneer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 AIRS/CLOSE - 1-8 MODE HIGH VOLUME + STATION

1 Disc tray

2 Operation indicator

3 Remote sensor

4 Display

See Display above for detailed information.

5 ▲ OPEN/CLOSE

Opens/closes the disc tray.

6 ▶/II DVD/CD

Selects the DVD (CD) function and starts/pauses/resumes playback.

7 ■

Stops playback.

8 FM/AM

Selects the tuner function and toggles between FM/AM bands.

9 VOLUME buttons

Adjusts the volume.

10 Timer indicator

Lights when the wake-up timer is set (page 20).

11 ⏻ STANDBY/ON

Switches the system on or into standby.

12 PHONES jack

Headphone jack.

Remote control

STANDBY/ON CD FM/AM L1/L2 DVD TUNER TV LINE FRONT SURROUND OPEN/CLOSE ← / ← DVD MENU RETURN TUNE+ ST- ENTER ST+ MUTE TUNE- BASS MODE MASTER VOLUME + TV CONTROL CH INPUT VOL AUTO SETUP MCACC EQ HOME MENU PROGRAM REPEAT RANDOM AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM TOP MENU DISPLAY DIMMER SR+ TIMER/ 4 5 6 SYSTEM TEST TONE CH LEVEL 7 8 9 SUBROUND ADVANCED MIFTET CLR 0 ENTER MAIN SUB DIALOGUE SOUND

Important

- Functions printed in green on the remote control are accessed by switching the MAIN/SUB switch to SUB.

1 ⏻ STANDBY/ON

Switches the system on or into standby.

2 Function select buttons

Selects the source you want to listen to (DVD (CD). TUNER, TV, LINE)

3 FRONT SURROUND

Selects a Front Surround listening mode (page 12).

4 Disc playback controls

See Basic playback controls on page 8 and Playing discs on page 14 for an explanation of these controls.

5 DVD MENU

Press to display a DVD disc menu, or the Disc Navigator.

6 Cursor buttons, ENTER and tuning buttons

Cursor buttons

Use the cursor buttons ( /// ) to navigate on-screen displays and menus.

ENTER

Selects an option or executes a command.

TUNE +/-

Tunes the radio.

ST +/-

Selects station presets when listening to the radio.

7 MUTE

Mutes the sound (press again to cancel).

8 MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the volume.

9 TV CONTROL

These can be used to control newer models of Pioneer plasma displays.

10 ▲ OPEN/CLOSE

Opens/closes the disc tray.

11 RETURN

Returns to a previous menu screen.

12 BASS MODE

Selects a Bass Mode (page 13).

Controls and displays

13 AUTO SETUP MCACC

MCACC SET UP starts the automatic Acoustic Calibration setup (page 6) and MCACC EQ Switches Acoustic Calibration EQ on/off (page 13).

HOME MENU

Displays (or exits) the on-screen menu for Initial Settings, Play Mode functions, etc.

14 DVD/CD buttons

AUDIO

Selects audio channel/language (page 19).

SUBTITLE

Displays/changes the subtitles (page 19).

ANGLE

Changes camera angle during DVD multi-angle scene playback (page 19).

PROGRAM

Programs/plays a program list (page 17–18).

REPEAT

Selects a repeat play mode (page 16).

RANDOM

Selects a random play mode (page 17).

15 ZOOM

Changes the screen zoom level (page 19).

TOP MENU

Displays the top menu of a DVD disc in the play position (this may be the same as pressing DVD MENU).

DISPLAY

Displays/changes disc information shown on-screen (page 19).

16 DIMMER

Switches the display brightness.

SR+

Use to setup the SR+ features (page 23) and to select the SR+ mode (page 32).

TIMER/CLOCK

Displays the clock and accesses the timer menu (page 7 and page 20).

17 SYSTEM SETUP

Use to make various system and surround sound settings (page 21).

TEST TONE

Outputs the test tone (for speaker setup) (page 22).

CH LEVEL

Adjusts the speaker level (page 22).

18 Surround sound mode/sound enhancement buttons

SURROUND

Selects a Surround mode (page 11).

ADVANCED

Selects an Advanced Surround mode (page 12).

QUIET/MIDNIGHT

Selects the Quiet and Midnight modes (page 13).

CLR

Clears an entry.

ENTER

Selects menu options, etc. (works exactly the same as the ENTER button in 6 above).

19 MAIN/SUB

Change from MAIN to SUB to access the green functions/commands on the remote.

DIALOGUE

Selects a Dialogue mode (page 13).

SOUND

Accesses the sound menu (to adjust the DSP effect level, bass and treble, etc.)

20 Number buttons

Selects chapters/tracks from a disc directly.

Chapter 10

Additional information

Optional system settings

These settings are accessed by using the System Setup menu while in standby.

1 Switch the system into standby.
2 Press SYSTEM SETUP.
3 Use ←/→ to choose the setting you want to adjust then press ENTER.

The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display. See below for a full list and description of each.

4 Use ↑/↓ to adjust the setting.
5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make other settings then press ENTER to confirm.

System Setup menu options in standby

Below are all the available settings in the setup menu. The first setting in each is the default.

System demo setting

Switches the automatic demo feature on or off ^1 (this starts when you plug in for the first time):

• Demo On – Switches the demo feature on.
• Demo Off – Switches the demo feature off.

Key lock setting

The Key Lock feature is useful when you've set the wake-up timer and don't want the system switched on before it activates.

• Lock On – Makes the front panel buttons and controls inoperative.
• Lock Off – Restores regular use of the front panel buttons and controls.

Clock format setting

Specifies how the clock is displayed:

• 12-Hour – Display shows 12-hour format.
• 24-Hour – Display shows 24-hour format.

TV / Line attenuator settings

If the source connected to the analog TV IN input (TV) or LINE1 input (L1) is distorting, the attenuator will reduce the signal level.

• ATT 6dB – Reduces signal level by 6dB.
• ATT 10dB – Reduces signal level by 10dB.
• ATT Off – No attenuation

Frequency step setting

If you find that you can't tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region.

• AM 9K
• AM 10K

TV system setting

The default setting of this system is AUTO, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO. If you find picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your

Note

country or region's system. However, this may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch. See the table for the kinds of discs compatible with each setting (AUTO, PAL and NTSC). ^1

• After using / to choose TV Sys (step 3 above), press ENTER to change the TV system as follows:
• AUTO → NTSC
• NTSC → PAL
• PAL → AUTO

The system automatically switches on and you'll see the new TV system setting in the display after seeing Welcome!2

Disc Player settingType Format NTSC PAL AUTO
DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/DivXVideo	NTSCPAL	NTSC PAL	NTSC
		NTSC PAL PAL
CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/no disc	—	NTSC PAL NTSC orPAL

Using and taking care of discs

DVD Video regions

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

Disc / content format playback compatibility

This player is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an unplayable format.

See the Disc compatibility table below for more information.

DVD VIDEO DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO Audio CD COMPACT disc DIGITAL VIDEO Video CD COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable CD-R COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable CD-RW FUJICOLOR CD COMPATIBLE FUJICOLOR CD COMPATIBLE

Fujicolor CD

• is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.
• DVD is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation
• Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD

This player supports the IEC's Super VCD standard for superior picture quality, dual soundtracks, and widescreen support.

Super Video CD (Super VCD)

Note

1 Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL TV system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without vertical shrinkage. However, in some cases, the image may appear without color. If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may not be able to watch NTSC discs because of picture roll. If the TV has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops rolling. On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically, leaving black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.
2 You have to switch the player into standby (press ⏻ STANDBY/ON) before each change.

Disc compatibility table

Media	Compatible formats
CD-R/RW	CD-Audio, Video CD/Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM**ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant.CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible.Multi-session playback: NoUnfinalized disc playback: No
DVD-R/RW	DVD-Video, Video Recording (VR)** Edit points may not play exactly as edited; screen may go momentarily blank at edited points.Unfinalized playback: NoWMA/MP3/JPEG file playback on DVD-R/RW: No
PC-created disc	Discs recorded using a PC may not be playable due to the setting of the software used to create the disc. In these instances, check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software manual or disc boxes for more on compatibility.Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible.
Com-pressed audio	MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA)Sampling rates: 32, 44.1 or 48kHzBit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended)VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 playback: NoVBR WMA playback: NoWMA lossless encoding: NoDRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play in this player).File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for the player to recognize MP3 and WMA files)File structure (may differ): Up to 299 folders on a disc; up to 648 folders and files (combined) within each folder

Media	Compatible formats
JPEG file	Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048.*File format for digital still camerasFile extensions: .jpg (must be used for the player to recognize JPEG files)File structure (may differ): Up to 299 folders on a disc; up to 648 folders and files (combined) within each folder

About DivX

DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX ^® video codec from DivXNetworks, Inc. This player can play DivX video files burned on CD-R/RW/ROM discs. Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called "Titles." When naming files/titles on a CD-R/RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind that by default they will be played in alphabetical order.

DivX video compatibility

• Official DivX ^® Certified product.
• Plays DivX ^ 5, DivX ^ 4, DivX ^ 3, and DivX ^ VOD video content (in compliance with DivX ^ Certified technical requirements).
• File extensions: .avi and .divx (these must be used for the player to recognize DivX video files). Note that all files with the .avi extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all of these are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may not be playable on this player.

Displaying DivX subtitle files

The font sets listed below are available for DivX external subtitle files. You can see the proper font set on-screen by setting the Subtitle

Language (in Language settings on page 26) to match the subtitle file. ^1

This player displays subtitles for the following language groups:

Group 1: Albanian (sq), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca), Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Faroese (fo), Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de), Icelandic (is), Irish, (ga) Italian (it), Norwegian (no), Portuguese (pt), Rhaeto-Romanic (rm), Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv)

Group 2: Albanian (sq), Croatian (hr), Czech (cs), Hungarian (hu), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl)

Group 3: Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian (mk), Russian (ru), Serbian (sr), Ukrainian (uk)

Group 4: Hebrew (iw), Yiddish (ji)

Group 5: Turkish (tr)

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.

About WMA

The Windows Media ^® logo printed on the box indicates that this player can playback Windows Media Audio content.

WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media ^® Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media ^® Player for Windows ^® XP, or Windows Media ^® Player 9 Series.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Handling discs

Hold the disc by its edges when handling so as not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on either side of the disc. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback performance.

If a disc becomes marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth.

Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using straight strokes. Don't wipe the disc surface with circular strokes.

If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents such as those designed for cleaning vinyl records.

Storing discs

Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight). Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could all damage the disc.

Note

1 • For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported (please note that these files are not shown within the disc navigation menu): .srt, .sub, .ssa, .smi
- Some external subtitle files may be displayed incorrectly or not at all.
- The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file.
- The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for the same movie file is limited to a maximum of 10.

Discs to avoid

Discs spin at high speed inside the player. If a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk using it in your player—you could end up damaging the unit.

This unit is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.

Installation and maintenance

Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this system for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a location:

Do...

√ Use in a well-ventilated room.
√ Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.

Don't...

✗ Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances.
✗ Place on a window sill or other place where the system will be exposed to direct sunlight.

✗ Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.

✗ Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use.

✗ Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference—especially if the television uses an indoor antenna.

✗ Use in a kitchen or other room where the system may be exposed to smoke or steam.

✗ Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of the system unit.

✗ Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the system unit's feet.

Cleaning the pickup lens

The DVD player's lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center. Although lens cleaners are commercially available, we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens.

Problems with condensation

Condensation may form inside the player if it is brought into a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly. Although this won't damage the player, it may temporarily impair performance. You should leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on.

Moving the system unit

If you need to move the main unit, first remove a disc if there's one in the player, then press ⏻ STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the system off. Wait for Good Bye to disappear from the display, then unplug the power cord. ^1 Never lift or move the unit during playback—discs rotate at high speeds and may damage.

Resetting the system

Use this procedure to reset all system settings to the factory default.

1 Switch the system into standby.
2 Press and hold the front panel ■ (stop) button for about 8 seconds until the display shows 'Mem.Clr?'.

3 Press the front panel ▶/Ⅱ button.

All the system's settings are now reset, and you should see Welcome! in the front panel display.

Note

Screen sizes and disc formats

DVD-Video discs come in different screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies ^1 , with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3. Televisions also come in different aspect ratios; 'standard' 4:3 and widescreen 16:9. ^2

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

Set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are shown with the left and right sides cropped. Although the picture looks larger, you don't actually see the whole picture.

Using the language code list

Some of the language options (see Language settings on page 26) allow you to set your preferred language from any of the 136 languages listed in the Language code list.

1 Select 'Other Language'.

2 Use ←/→ to select either a code letter or a code number.

3 Use ↑/↓ to select a code letter or a code number.

See the Language code list (next page) for a complete list of languages and codes.

Note

1 Many widescreen discs override the system's settings so that the disc is shown in letterbox format regardless of the setting.
2 • Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a standard 4:3 TV, or one of the 4:3 settings with a widescreen TV, will result in distortion.
- When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format, you can use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented. Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch options; see the instructions that came with your TV for details.
- Some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16:9, so even with a widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a 'letterbox' style.

Language code list

Language (Language code letter), Language code

Japanese (ja), 1001

English (en), 0514

French (fr), 0618

German (de), 0405

Italian (it), 0920

Spanish (es), 0519

Dutch (nl), 1412

Russian (ru), 1821

Chinese (zh), 2608

Korean (ko), 1115

Greek (el), 0512

Afar (aa), 0101

Abkhazian (ab), 0102

Hungarian (hu), 0821

Armenian (hy), 0825

Interlingua (ia), 0901

Interlingue (ie), 0905

Inupiak (ik), 0911

Indonesian (in), 0914

Icelandic (is), 0919

Hebrew (iw), 0923

Yiddish (ji), 1009

Javanese (jw), 1023

Georgian (ka), 1101

Kazakh (kk), 1111

Greenlandic (kl), 1112

Cambodian (km), 1113

Kannada (kn), 1114

Kashmiri (ks). 1119

Kurdish (ku), 1121

Kirghiz (ky), 1125

Latin (la), 1201

Lingala (In), 1214

Laothian (lo), 1215

Lithuanian (lt), 1220

Latvian (lv), 1222

Malagasy (mg), 1307

Maori (mi), 1309

Macedonian (mk), 1311

Malayalam (ml), 1312

Mongolian (mn), 1314

Moldavian (mo), 1315

Marathi (mr), 1318

Malay (ms), 1319

Maltese (mt), 1320

Burmese (my), 1325

Nauru (na), 1401

Nepali (ne), 1405

Norwegian (no), 1415

Occitan (oc), 1503

Oromo (om), 1513

Oriya (or), 1518

Panjabi (pa), 1601

Polish (pl), 1612

Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619

Portuguese (pt), 1620

Quechua (qu), 1721

Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813

Kirundi (rn), 1814

Romanian (ro), 1815

Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823

Sanskrit (sa), 1901

Sindhi (sd), 1904

Sangho (sg), 1907

Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908

Sinhalese (si), 1909

Slovak (sk), 1911

Slovenian (sl), 1912

Samoan (sm), 1913

Shona (sn), 1914

Somali (so), 1915

Albanian (sq), 1917

Serbian (sr), 1918

Siswati (ss), 1919

Sesotho (st), 1920

Vietnamese (vi), 2209

Volapük (vo), 2215

Wolof (wo), 2315

Xhosa (xh), 2408

Yoruba (yo), 2515

Zulu (zu), 2621

Country/Area code list

Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter

Argentina, 0118, ar

Australia, 0121, au

Austria, 0120, at

Belgium, 0205, be

Brazil, 0218, br

Canada, 0301, ca

Chile, 0312, cl

China, 0314, cn

Denmark, 0411, dk

Finland, 0609, fi

France, 0618, fr

Germany, 0405, de

Hong Kong, 0811, hk

India, 0914, in

Indonesia, 0904, id

Italy, 0920, it

Japan, 1016, jp

Korea. Republic of, 1118, kr

Malaysia, 1325, my

Mexico, 1324, mx

Netherlands, 1412, nl

New Zealand, 1426, nz

Norway, 1415, no

Pakistan, 1611, pk

Philippines, 1608, ph

Portugal, 1620, pt

Russian Federation, 1821, ru

Singapore, 1907, sg

Spain, 0519, es

Switzerland, 0308, ch

Sweden, 1905, se

Taiwan, 2023, tw

Thailand, 2008, th

United Kingdom, 0702, gb

United States of America, 2119, us

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

- If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

General

Problem	Remedy
The power does not turn on.	Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause the system to shut off automatically.
No sound is output when a function is selected.	If you're using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly (see Connecting auxiliary components on page 29).Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.
No image is output when playing discs.	Make sure the TV is connected correctly (refer to the Setup Guide).Reset the video output to interlace (see Video Output settings on page 25).
No sound from surround or center speakers.	Refer to Setting the channel levels on page 22 to check the speaker levels.Check that you haven't selected the STEREO sound mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 11).Connect the speakers properly (refer to the Setup Guide).
Can't operate the remote control.	Replace the batteries (refer to the Setup Guide).Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor (refer to the Setup Guide).Remove any obstacles or operate from another position.Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.You won't be able to use the remote sensor of this unit with the CONTROL IN jack of this unit connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma display. You can use the remote sensor of the plasma display (even in standby) as long as the power isn't switched off.
Timer indicator is blinking and the system will not switch on.	Unplug the unit, then plug back in. Wait for one minute then switch on.Make sure the fan at the rear of the unit is not being blocked.Check that the speakers are connected correctly.Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model.If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.
Snd Demo shows in the display and the unit can't be controlled.	Press and hold ■ (stop) on the front panel for about five seconds. The disc tray ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled.
Tray Lock shows in the display and the tray can't be ejected.	Press and hold ▲ OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel for about eight seconds.Then the tray can be opened/closed using ▲ (eject).

DVD/CD/Video CD player

Problem Remedy
The disc is ejected automatically after loading.	Clean the disc and align the disc properly in the disc guide.If the region number on a DVD-video disc does not match the number on the player, the disc cannot be used (seeDVD Video regionson page 38).Allow time for any condensation inside the player to evaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit.
Playback is not possible.	If the disc is loaded upside down, reload the disc with the label side face up.
Picture playback stops and buttons cannot be used.	Press ■ (stop), then ▶ (play) to start playback again.Switch the power off once, then on again using the front panel○ STANDBY/ONbutton.
Settings are canceled.	When the power is cut, settings will be canceled.
No picture/No color.	Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully.Check the manual of the TV/monitor to make sure the settings are correct.
Screen is stretched or aspect doesn't change.	TheTV Screensetting is incorrect. Set the TV Screen option to match the TV/monitor you're using (seeVideo Outputsettings on page 25).
When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture.	This system uses copy-protection technology which may prevent recording or cause picture problems when connected through a VCR or AV selector.This is not a malfunction.
Picture disturbance during playback or dark.	This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the picture depending on the TV. This is not a malfunction.Discs respond differently to particular player functions. This may result in the screen becoming black for a brief instant or shaking slightly when the function is executed. These problems are largely due to differences between discs and disc content and are not malfunctions of this player.
Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.	DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. This is not a malfunction.

Additional information

Problem	Remedy
CD-ROM disc is not recognized by the system.	Make sure that the CD-ROM was recorded using the ISO 9660 disc format. SeeDisc compatibility tableon page 39 for other disc compatibility information.
Files don't show up in the Disc Navigator/ Photo Browser.	The files on the disc must be named with the correct file extension: .mp3 for MP3 files; .wma for WMA files; .jpg for JPEG files (upper or lower-case is OK). SeeDisc compatibility tableon page 39 for more on this.
Can't play WMA files.	The files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management). This is not a malfunction.

Tuner

Problem Remedy
Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.	Connect the AM antenna (refer to the Setup Guide) and adjust the direction and position for best reception. You may also connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to Connecting external antennas on page 30).Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. You may also connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on page 30).Turn off other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it further away.The tuning interval is incorrect for your country or region (see Frequency step setting on page 37).
Auto tuning does not pick up some stations.	The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal. For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.

Error Messages

Message	Description
Key Lock	The child lock feature is active. See Key lock setting on page 37.
RMode On	An operation is prohibited because the Recording Mode is on (see Recording mode on page 30).
PhonesIn	An operation is prohibited because headphones are connected.
96k	An operation is prohibited because the source is digital 88.2 or 96kHz PCM.
Muting	An operation is prohibited because the sound is muted (press MUTE).
Exit	Appears when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity.
Noisy!	Appears when the ambient noise level is too high during MCACC setup.
Err MIC!	There is a problem with your mic connection during MCACC setup.
Err SP!	There is a problem with one of the speaker connections during MCACC setup.

Specifications

- Amplifier section

Continuous Power Output (RMS):

Argentina and Brazil models:

Front, Center, Surround . . . 90 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)

Subwoofer .. 90 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)

All other models:

Front, Center, Surround . . 100 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)

Subwoofer . 100 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)

Continuous Power Output:

Argentina and Brazil models:

Front, Center, Surround . . . 68 W per channel (1 kHz, 1 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)

Subwoofer . . . 68 W (100 Hz, 1 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)

All other models:

Front, Center, Surround . . . 75 W per channel (1 kHz, 1 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)

Subwoofer . . . 75 W (100 Hz, 1 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)

- Disc section

Digital audio

characteristics .....DVD fs: 96 kHz, 24-bit

Type.....DVD system, Video CD/Super VCD

system and Compact Disc digital audio system

Frequency

response. . . . 4 Hz to 44 kHz (96kHz sampling) / 4 Hz to 22 kHz (48kHz sampling)

Wow and Flutter. . . . . . Limit of measurement (±0.001 % W.PEAK) or less (JEITA)

- FM tuner section

Frequency range ..... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

Antenna....75 Ω, unbalanced

- AM tuner section

Frequency range

With 9kHz step. . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz

With 10kHz step. . . . . . 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz

Antenna.... Loop antenna

- Miscellaneous

Power requirements

Argentina/Brazil models. . AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz

Mexican model ..... AC 127 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 175 W

Power consumption in standby

Argentina/Brazil models .....0.5 W

Mexican model 0.6 W

Dimensions. . . .420 (W) x 70 (H) x 399.5 (D) mm

Weight 7.0 kg

• Accessories (DVD/CD receiver)

Remote control 1

Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup).....1

AA/R6 dry cell batteries 2

Video cable (yellow plugs) 1

AM loop antenna 1

FM antenna 1

Power cord

Argentina/Brazil models 2

Mexican model 1

Power plug adapter

(Argentina/Brazil models) 1

Setup Guide.... 1

These operating instructions.... 1

S-DV333 Speaker System

(Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speaker x1, subwoofer x1)

- Front speakers

Enclosure .... Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded)

System....7.7 cm 1-way system

Speakers 7.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance. 6 Ω

Frequency range 85 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum Input Power.....100 W

Dimensions. . . . 105 (W) x 118 (H) x 114 (D) mm

Weight 0.6 kg

- Center speaker

Enclosure .... Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded)

System.....7.7 cm 1-way system

Speakers 7.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance.... 6 Ω

Frequency range 75 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum Input Power.....100 W

Dimensions.....270 (W) x 90 (H) x 100 (D) mm

Weight 0.8 kg

Additional information

- Surround speakers

Enclosure....Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded)

System....7.7 cm 1-way system

Speakers 7.7 cm cone type

Nominal impedance.... 6 Ω

Frequency range 100 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum Input Power.....100 W

Dimensions . . . 105 (W) x 118 (H) x 114 (D) mm

Weight 0.6 kg

- Subwoofer

Enclosure.....Bass-reflex floor type

System .... 16 cm 1-way system

Speaker.... 16 cm cone type

Nominal impedance.... 6 Ω

Frequency range .....30 Hz to 1.0 kHz

Maximum Input Power.....100 W

Dimensions . . . 220 (W) x 421 (H) x 402 (D) mm

Weight 6.0 kg

- Accessories

Speaker cables 6

Non-skid pads (large) 6

Non-skid pads (small).... 12

Mounting brackets 4

Screws (for mounting brackets) 4

Note

- Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice, due to improvements.

This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

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

DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of material on devices other than the PC (or other WMA recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC and/or software.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Wall-mounting the front and surround speaker system

Attaching the brackets

• Make sure to tighten the supplied screw as securely as possible when attaching the bracket to the back of the speaker.
• Please do not attach the brackets to the center speaker.

Before mounting

• Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight could cause the wood screws to work loose, or the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in the speaker falling. Make sure that the wall on which you intend to mount the speakers is strong enough to support them. Do not mount on plywood or soft surface walls.
• Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and that will support the weight of the speaker.

Note

• If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the walls, consult a professional for advice.
• Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that result from improper installation.

Diagram of a device with two ports and a close-up view showing a button (no text or symbols present)

Bracket screw (supplied)

Mounting screw (not supplied) 5 - 7 mm 5 mm 10 mm

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1

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PRECAUCIÓN

Diagram of an electronic component with labeled pins and a connected cable, showing internal grid layout and terminal connections.

Nota

4 Pulse MCACC SET UP.

Disc Navigator Title Chapter

Video Adjust Sharpness ▶ Standard Brightness ▶ 0 Contrast ▶ 0 Gamma ▶ Off Hue ▶ 0 Chroma Level ▶ 0

Menú Initial Settings

Uso del menú Initial Settings

Antenna Conector PAL

Grupo 1: Albanian (sq), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca), Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Faroese (fo), Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de), Icelandic (is), Irish (ga), Italian (it), Norwegian (no), Portuguese (pt), Rhaeto-Romanic (rm), Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv)

Grupo 2: Albanian (sq), Croatian (hr), Czech (cs), Hungarian (hu), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl)

Grupo 3: Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian (mk), Russian (ru), Serbian (sr), Ukrainian (uk)

Grupo 4: Hebrew (iw), Yiddish (ji)

Grupo 5: Turkish (tr)

Diagram of a device with two ports and a close-up view showing a button (no text or symbols present)

Tmillo para escuadra (suministrado)

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