DV-757AI - DVD player PIONEER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DV-757AI PIONEER

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CAUTION:

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code :

Blue : Neutral

Brown :Live

If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted.

The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should be provided with 5 A fuse, As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NOTE

After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug or the word that is embossed on the base of the plug, and the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from: your dealer.

Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I or A.S.T.A to B.S. 1362 should be used. H005BeN

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Location: rear of the unit

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5°C - +35°C (+41°F - +95°F); less than 85%RH (cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install in the following locations

• Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light
• Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated location H045.En

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

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

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

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

This product complies with the following i.LINK interface specifications:

1) IEEE Std 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus
2) Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2.0

Following the standard for AM824 sequence adaptation layers, the product is compatible with IEC60958 bitstream, DVD-A and SACD media.

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

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

01 Before You Start

Features 6
What's in the box 7
Putting the batteries in the remote control 7
Using the remote control 7
Disc / Content Format Playback
Compatibility 8
General Disc Compatibility 8
CD-R/RW Compatibility 8
DVD-R/RW Compatibility 8
Compressed Audio Compatibility 8
PC Created Disc Compatibility. 9
Titles, chapters, Groups and tracks 9
DVD-Video regions 9

02 Connecting Up

Rear panel 10
Easy connections 11
Using other types of video output 12
Connecting using an S-Video output 12
Connecting using the AV connector output 12
Connecting using the component video output 13
Connecting for multichannel surround
sound 13
Connecting using the multichannel analog outputs 13
Connecting using a digital output 14
Connecting using i.LINK 16
Creating an i.LINK network 17
What is i.LINK. 18
Controlling this player from another Pioneer component 18

03 Controls and Displays

Front panel 20

About progressive scan video 21

Display 22

Remote control 23

04 Getting Started

Setting the TV system 25

Watching NTSC on a PAL TV 25

Switching on 26

Let's Get Started 27

Using the on-screen displays 28

Setting up with the Setup Navigator 28

Playing discs 31

Basic playback controls 32

Front panel controls 33

DVD disc menus 33

Video CD PBC menus 34

05 Playing Discs

Introduction 36
Using the Disc Navigator to browse
the contents of a disc 36
Scanning discs 38
Using the Multi Dial 38
Playing in slow motion 39
Frame advance/frame reverse 39
Looping a section of a disc 40
Using repeat play 41
Using random play 42
Creating a program list 43
Editing a program list 45
Other functions available from the program menu 45
Searching a disc 46
Switching subtiles 47
Switching DVD-Video audio language 47
Switching DVD-RW audio channel 48
Switching DVD-Audio audio channel 48
Switching CD/MP3/Video CD
audio channel 48
Switching camera angles 48
Displaying disc information 49

06 The Audio Settings Menu

Note about features in the Audio

Settings menu 50

Audio DRC 50

Legato PRO. 50

Hi-Bit 51

Virtual Surround 51

Channel Level 52

Speaker Distance 53

07 The Video Settings Menu

Video Adjust 54

Creating your own presets 54

08 The Initial Settings Menu

Using the Initial Settings menu 56

Digital Audio Out settings 56

Digital Out 56

Dolby Digital Out 56

DTS Out 57

Linear PCM Out 57

MPEG Out 57

Video Output settings 58

TV Screen 58

Component Out 58

AV Connector Out 58

S-Video Out 59

Still Picture 59

Language settings 59

Audio Language 59

Subtitle Language 60

Auto Language 60

DVD Menu Language 61

Subtitle Display 61

Display settings 61

OSD Language 61

On Screen Display 61

Angle Indicator 62

Background 62

Screen Saver 62

Options 62

Parental Lock 62

Registering a new password 63

Changing your password 63

Setting/changing the Parental Lock

level 64

Setting/changing the Country Code ...64

Bonus Group 65

Auto Disc Menu 65

GroupPlayback 66

DVDPlaybackMode 66

SACDPlayback 66

CDPlayback 67

Speakers 67

Audio Output Mode 67

Speaker Installation 67

Speaker Distance 68

Channel Level 69

i.LINK Setup 70

Audio Out 70

Connections Setup 71

Auto Select Play 71

09 Additional Information

Taking care of your player and discs 72

Handling discs 72

Storing discs 72

Discs to avoid 72

Cleaning the pickup lens 73

Problems with condensation 73

Hints on installation 73

Moving the player 73

Power cord caution 73

Screen sizes and disc formats 74

Widescreen TV users 74

Standard TV users 74

Resetting the player 74

About the audio output settings 75

About the i.LINK output settings 76

Language code list 77

Country code list 77

Selecting languages using the

language code list 78

Glossary 78

Troubleshooting 80

i.LINK related messages 84

Specifications 85

Features

i.LINK\*1 digital interface

The i.LINK interface makes it possible to connect this player to an i.LINK-equipped AV receiver with a single cable and enjoy high sampling rate (up to 192kHz) PCM multichannel digital audio from DVD-Audio and SACD discs, as well as digital audio from DVD-Video, CD, Video CD and MP3 discs.

In addition to simplified connection, jitterless audio is possible with Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) technology when playing CDs, SACDs and DVD-Audio discs.

Other advantages of using i.LINK include 'smart' features such as automatic configuration and automatic function selection—start playback of a disc and the receiver automatically changes the input function to this player.*2

Noise Shaped Video (NSV)*3

Noise Shaped Video processing makes it possible to display video images at higher resolutions than would otherwise be possible using the same video data converter. This is achieved using the digital processing techniques of oversampling (to reduce high-frequency aliasing), and multi-bit Sigma-Delta processing (to reduce quantization noise).

DVD-Audio and SACD compatible

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

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

Built-in Dolby*4 Digital and DTS*5 decoding with multichannel outputs

This player features multichannel analog outputs for connection to an AV amplifier to give you stunning surround sound from Dolby Digital, DTS and multichannel DVD-Audio discs.

TruSurround\*6 and Virtual Dolby Digital TruSurroundLogo: by SRS(●)

TruSurround/Virtual Dolby Digital creates a realistic surround-sound effect from any Dolby Digital source using just two speakers (see page 51).

Multiple video output formats that can be selected to best suit your TV or monitor

This player features two composite and two S-video jacks, component video and two AV CONNECTOR terminals. The AV connector can output an RGB signal (although it is not possible to output RGB and component video at the same time).

PureCinema progressive scan

When connected to a progressive scan-compatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie (see page 54).

Super Fine Focus digital filter

This improves the quality of the video output by reducing video noise and increasing the horizontal resolution to 540 lines (see page 54).

MP3 compatibility

This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks (see pages 8-9).

Graphical on-screen displays

Setting up and using your DVD player is made very easy using the graphical on-screen displays.

*1 "i.LINK" and the "i.LINK" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

*2 These features may not be compatible with all i.LINK-equipped receivers..

*3 Noise Shaped Video is a trademark of Analog Devices Inc.

*4 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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

*6 TruSurround and the (●)® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

What's in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.

Remote control
AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2
- Stereo audio cable (red/white plugs)
Video cable (yellow plugs)
- 4-pin S400 i.LINK cable
Power cable
These operating instructions
Warranty card

Putting the batteries in the remote control

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

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

3 Close the cover.

Note

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

• Don't mix new and old batteries together.
• Don't use different kinds of battery together—although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment.
• Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going to be used for a month or more.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area.

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Using the remote control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:

• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit.
• The remote has a range of about 7 meters.
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit's remote sensor.
• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote.

Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility

General Disc Compatibility

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

DVD-Audio

DVD-Video

DVD-R

DVD-RW

Audio CD

Video CD

CD-R

CD-RW

SUPER AUDIO CD

Super Audio CD

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

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

• Except those that contain MP3 files formatted as specified in the "Compressed Audio Compatibility" section.
  DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs (Audio CDs and Video CDs) recorded using a DVD recorder, CD recorder or personal computer may not be playable on this machine. This may be caused by a number of possibilities, including but not limited to: the type of disc used; the type of recording; damage, dirt or condensation on either the disc or the player's pick-up lens. See below for notes about particular software and formats.

CD-R/RW Compatibility

• This unit will play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD format, or as a CD-ROM containing MP3 audio files. However, any other content may cause the disc not to play, or create noise/distortion in the output.
• This unit cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.
• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs recorded as CD Audio can be played, but the full Table of Contents (playing time, etc.) will not be displayed.

DVD-R/RW Compatibility

• This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that were recorded using the DVD Video format or Video Recording format.
• This unit cannot record DVD-R/RW discs.
• Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played in this player.

Compressed Audio Compatibility

• This unit will play CD-ROM discs containing files saved in the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 format (MP3) with a sampling rate of 44.1 or 48kHz . Incompatible files will not play and "UNPLAYABLE" will be displayed on the unit.
• Fixed bit-rate files are recommended. Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are playable, but playing time may not be shown correctly.
• The CD-ROM used to compile your MP3 files must be ISO 9660 Level 2 compliant.
• CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1.
• This player only plays tracks that are named with the file extension“.mp3” or“.MP3”.

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

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

• This player can recognize a combined total of up to 250 tracks and folders. If a disc containing over 250 tracks/folders is loaded, only the first 250 tracks/folders recorded on the disc will be playable.
• Folder and track names (excluding the ".mp3" extension) are displayed.
• There are many different recording bit-rates available to encode your MP3 files. This unit was designed to be compatible with all of them. Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to regular CD Audio quality. This player will play lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, but please note that the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.

PC Created Disc Compatibility

• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a "compatible format" as listed above, there will be cases in which the disc may not be playable in this machine due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.
• Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

Titles, chapters, Groups and tracks

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

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

CDs, SACDs and Video CDs are divided into tracks.

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

DVD-Video regions

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

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

Tip

• You may find it useful to have the manuals supplied with your other components handy when connecting this player.
• If you come across any unfamiliar terms in this section of the manual, take a look at the Glossary starting on page 78.

Rear panel

When connecting this player up to your TV, AV receiver or other components, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged.

1 i. (AUDIO) - i.LINK connectors

4-pin, S400 i.LINK connectors for connection to i.LINK-equipped receivers and other components. Each i.LINK connector acts simultaneously as both input and output.

2 AV CONNECTOR

AV CONNECTOR 1 (RGB)-TV

Use a 21-pin SCART cable to connect to a TV or monitor compatible with this type of connection. Both audio (2 channel stereo) and video (Video, S-video, and RGB) signals are output from the AV CONNECTOR 1 (RGB)-TV (pages 12, 58).

AV CONNECTOR 2

Use a 21-pin SCART cable to connect to a VCR (page 12).

3 AC IN

Connect the supplied power cord here, then plug into a power outlet.

4 COMPONENTVIDEO OUT

High quality video output for connection to a TV, monitor or AV receiver that has component video inputs.

Connect using a commercially available three-way component video cable.

Be careful to match the colors of the jacks and cables for correct connection (page 13).

5VIDEO OUT (1&2)

Standard video output(s) that you can connect to your TV or AV receiver using the supplied audio/video cable (pages 11, 14, 15, 16).

6 S-VIDEO OUT (1&2)

S-Video output(s) that you can use instead of theVIDEO OUT jacks (page 12).

7 AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)

Multichannel analog audio outputs for connection to an AV receiver with multichannel inputs (page 14).

8 AUDIO OUT (2ch)

Two channel analog audio outputs for connection to your TV, AV receiver or stereo system (pages 11-15).

9 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - OPTICAL / COAXIAL

Digital audio outputs for connection to a PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEG-compatible AV receiver (page 15).

10 CONTROL IN / OUT

For passing remote control signals to other Pioneer components (page 18).

Easy connections

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

Important

• This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using AV cables, as the picture from this player will not appear properly on your TV. (This player may also not be compatible with some combination TV/VCRs for the same reason; refer to the manufacturer for more information.)

1 Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks to a set of A/V inputs on your TV.

Use the supplied red/white stereo audio and yellow video cable. Make sure you match up the left and right audio outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.

See the next page if you want to use a different type of connection.

• If you need another pair of stereo outputs (and don't need to use the multichannel analog outputs), you can use the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) FRONT L/R jacks (page 14).

2 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC IN inlet, then plug into a power outlet.

Important

• Do not unplug the player from the power outlet while it is switched on.
• Do not plug this player into a switched power supply found on some amplifiers and AV receivers.

Using other types of video output

This player has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs. The main difference between them is the quality of the picture.

S-video delivers a better picture than standard composite video, while component video gives better picture quality still. The variety of outputs also gives you the flexibility of connecting your particular equipment using the best connection type available.

Connecting using an S-Video output

You can use the S-Video output instead of theVIDEO OUT jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment).

1 Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT to an S-Video input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.

Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same mark on the plug before plugging in.

Note

• If you connect both S-video jacks, but one of the connected components is not S1/S2 compatible, the automatic aspect ratio switching will not work with either connected component.

Connecting using the AV connector output

If your TV has a SCART-type AV input, you can use a SCART cable to connect this player to your TV. This type of connection carries both the sound and the picture, so there's no need to connect up the AUDIO OUT L/R and VIDEO OUT jacks.

• Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV CONNECTOR 1 (RGB)-TV to an AV input on your TV.

This connector can output standard (composite), S-video or RGB component video. The default setting is standard, which should work with all TVs. Consult the manual that came with your TV to see if you can use one of the higher quality settings. See page 58 for how to change the video output.

• Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV CONNECTOR 2 to an AV output on the VCR, SET TOP BOX etc.

The AV CONNECTOR 2 only outputs composite video.

Note

• SCART cables are available in several configurations. Make sure that the one you get will work with this player and your TV/monitor. You can find the pin assignments on page 85.

Connecting using the component video output

You can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment).

1 Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.

Note

• When the AV connector is set to output RGB video, the component video output is switched off. If you want to use the component video output, set the AV connector to Video or S-video.

Connecting for multichannel surround sound

To enjoy multichannel surround sound from DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and SACD discs, we recommend connecting this player to an AV receiver using the 5.1 channel analog outputs or i.LINK connector.

The player also has optical and coaxial digital outputs should you want to use an external decoder or the decoder in your AV receiver. Note that multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD audio is not output through these jacks, so this connection should be in addition to, rather than instead of, a 5.1 channel analog connection.

You'll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV receiver. You can use any of the video outputs available on this player (the following illustrations show a standard (composite) connection).

Connecting using the multichannel analog outputs

If your AV receiver has 5.1 channel analog inputs, we recommend connecting this player to it using the multichannel analog outputs. Doing this will ensure that you can enjoy all kinds of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs.

Important

• In order to be able to hear multichannel sound from SACDs, DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs, you need to set SACD Playback to Multi-ch Area, and the Audio Output Mode to 5.1 Channel (see pages 66 and 67).

1 Connect the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) outputs on this player to the multi-channel audio inputs on your AV receiver. It's convenient to use three stereo audio cables; one for the FRONT, one for the SURROUND and one for the CENTER and SUBWOOFER channels.

2 Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on this player to a video input on your AV receiver.

• Alternatively, you can use the S-Video or component video connections if they're available.

3 Connect the AV receiver's video output to a video input on your TV.

Tip

• You usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver and TV.

Connecting using a digital output

Connect the optical or coaxial digital outputs if you want to use an external decoder or the decoder in your AV receiver.

To be able to play SACDs and multichannel DVD-Audio discs, you should also connect the 5.1 channel analog outputs (see Connecting using the multichannel analog outputs above).

If your AV receiver doesn't have 5.1 channel analog inputs, make a stereo analog connection.

1 Connect one of the DIGITAL OUT jacks on this player to a digital input on your AV receiver.

Optical connection: Use an optical cable (not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack to an optical input on your AV receiver.

• When inserting the plug, the protective shutter will open and you should hear the plug click into position when fully inserted. Take care not to force the plug as this may damage the shutter, the cable and/or the player.

Coaxial connection: use a coaxial cable (similar to the supplied video cable) to connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack to a coaxial input on your AV receiver.

2 If you didn't connect the 5.1 channel analog outputs, connect the AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks on this player to a stereo analog input on your receiver.

• You can also use the AUDIO OUT 5.1ch FRONT L/R jacks for the analog audio connection.

3 Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on this player to a video input on your AV receiver.

• Alternatively, you can use the S-Video or component video connections if they're available.

4 Connect the AV receiver's video output to a video input on your TV.

Tip

• You usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver and TV.

Connecting using i.LINK

If you have a receiver with an i.LINK connector, you can connect it to this player using the supplied i.LINK cable.

The i.LINK connector outputs every kind of digital audio that the player is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Video CD, CD and MP3. In contrast, the optical and coaxial digital outputs do not output SACD and multichannel DVD-Audio.

When playing DVD-Audio,*1 CD or SACD discs over i.LINK, the digital audio is jitterless if the connected receiver is compatible with PQLS (rate control). See the operating instructions that came with your receiver for information on compatibility with this feature.

*1 Excluding any part of the disc that features moving video (Video part).

Important

• There may be cases where the PQLS/ rate control function and/or the i.LINK audio does not work properly even when connected to i.LINK Audio-compatible equipment.
• Do not disconnect i.LINK cables or switch off any components connected using i.LINK while this player is on.
• Copy-protected 96kHz DVD-Video discs are downsampled to 48kHz when using the i.LINK connection.

1 Use the supplied i.LINK cable to connect one of the i.LINK connectors on this player to an i.LINK connector on your AV receiver.

• The arrow on the cable connector body should be face down for correct alignment with the connector on the player.

2 Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on this player to a video input on your AV receiver.

• The i.LINK connectors on this player do not output video.
• The diagram shows a standard video connection, but you can alternatively use the S-video or component video connections if they're available.

Important

• In order to be able to hear multichannel sound from SACDs, DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs, you need to set SACD Playback to Multi-ch Area, and the Audio Output Mode to 5.1 Channel (see pages 66 and 67).
  To be able to use the Auto Select Play feature, you must first set it up using the Auto Select Play menu screen. See page 71.
• When the i.LINK indicator (i.) is lit on the front panel (page 20), no audio is output from the other digital or analog audio jacks. You can switch off the i.LINK output using the Audio Out menu (page 70) if you need to use the analog and/or optical/coaxial digital outputs.
• The front panel i.LINK indicator only lights when the receiver is on and the input is set to i.LINK. See also the receiver's operating instructions.

Note

• You can connect several components together using i.LINK. See Creating an i.LINK network below.
• If you need to use an i.LINK cable other than the one supplied, please use 4-pin, S400 cables less than 3.5 meters long. Although longer ones are available, they may not work reliably.

Creating an i.LINK network

Using i.LINK it is possible to chain up to 17 components together so that the digital audio and control signals from each component is available to other components in the network. With the addition of an i.LINK repeater, it's possible to connect up to 63 components.

i.LINK connectors come in 4-pin and 6-pin configurations. This player uses the 4-pin connection, but the two types can be mixed on a network.

This player is compatible with i.LINK Audio components, such as AV receivers. It may not work properly if connected to i.LINK MPEG-II TS equipment (such as a digital satellite tuner), i.LINK DV equipment (such as a DVD recorder or DV camcorder), or an i.LINK-equipped personal computer. Check the operating instructions supplied with your other i.LINK components for compatibility information.

Connected components should be DTCP (Digital Transmission Content Protection) compliant to be able to play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and SACD i.LINK audio. If a connected component is not DTCP compliant, only CD audio will be output.

When setting up an i.LINK network, it's important that the components form an open ended chain (fig. 1), or a tree (fig. 2).

The system will not work if the connected components form a loop. If a loop is detected, the message LOOP CONNECT shows in the display. Figs. 3 and 4 show connections that form a loop.

Another consideration when connecting i.LINK devices is the speed of the interface. At present there are three speeds; S100 (slowest), S200 and S400 (fastest). This player uses the S400 type. Although you can use components with different speeds together, we recommend connecting slower speed components at the edge of the network if possible (shown by the shaded boxes in figs. 1 and 2). This will keep the network free of bottlenecks.

When used within an i.LINK network, this player must be on for the i.LINK connection to be maintained. Other components in the network may or may not maintain the connection in standby (none will when the power is completely off)—check the operating instructions supplied with individual components. Note that the audio may be momentarily interrupted if a component in the i.LINK network is switched on/off, or its i.LINK connection is switched on/off.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a high-speed interface for digital audio, video and other data found on personal computers, digital camcorders, and other kinds of audio and audio/visual equipment. A single i.LINK connector can both send and receive data at the same time, so only one cable is required to connect components for two-way communication.

"i.LINK" and the "i.LINK" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Controlling this player from another Pioneer component

This player has SR jacks which allow you to use the remote sensor on one Pioneer component to control another.

Use a mini-jack plug to connect the CONTROL OUT of one component to the CONTROL IN of another. In this way you can daisy-chain several components together.

Pioneer CD player, etc.

FAQ

• My TV doesn't have any inputs to connect the DVD player. How can I watch DVDs?

Unfortunately, if your TV has no inputs you can't use this player with it.

• My VCR is already connected to my TV, so there aren't any spare inputs. What should I do?

If all your TV's inputs are already in use, you can buy a video input selector from an electronics store, which effectively gives you more inputs.

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

If you don't mind mono sound, you can buy a stereo RCA-to-mono RCA cable from an electronics store. Connect the stereo end to this player and the mono end to your TV.

If you want stereo sound, connect this player to your amplifier or stereo system using a stereo audio cable.

I connected the DVD player to my AV receiver, and although the sound is fine, there's no picture. What did I do wrong?

Make sure that the type of video connection from the DVD player to your AV receiver is the same as that from the receiver to your TV. Most AV receivers won't convert from one kind of connection to another.

Front panel

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the player on or off (the player can be put into standby using the remote control; the standby indicator above the button lights when in standby)

2 i.LINK indicator

Lights when audio is being sent over the i.LINK interface to a compatible component.

3 PROGRESSIVE button/indicator

Press to switch the progressive video output mode between progressive and interlace. The indicator lights in progressive scan mode. See also Component Out on page 58.

4VIDEO OFF button/indicator

Press to switch the video output on/off. The indicator lights when the video output is switched off (when listening to a DVD-Audio disc, for example)

5 Disc tray

6 ▲ OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open or close the disc tray (when in standby, this button will also switch the power on)

7 (stop)

Press to stop the disc (you can resume playback by pressing (play))

8 II (pause)

Press to pause playback. Press again to restart

9 (play)

Press to start or resume playback (when in standby, this button will also switch the power on)

10 (forward scan/skip)

• Press and hold for fast forward scanning
• Press to jump to the next chapter or track

11 (reverse scan/skip)

• Press and hold for fast reverse scanning
• Press to jump back to the beginning of the current chapter or track, then to previous chapters/tracks

12 Display

See page 22 for a description of the display

13 Remote control sensor

The remote control has a range of up to about 7m.

14 RW COMPATIBLE

This mark indicates compatibility with DVD-RW discs recorded on a DVD recorder in Video Recording mode.

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. Use the

PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to switch the component video output between interlace and progressive. With a DVD-Video disc you can do this during playback, or when the disc is stopped. For other types of disc, the player must be stopped.

Important

• If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch the player to progressive, you will not be able to see any picture at all. In this case, press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to switch back to interlace (the PROGRESSIVE indicator should be unlit).

Note

• You can't switch video output when an OSD is on-screen.
• The picture on some TVs may momentarily break up when you switch the video output of this player.

Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs.

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

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

• This player is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors: PDP-503HDE, PDP-433HDE.

Display

1 5.1CH

Lights when analog 5.1 channel output is selected (page 67)

2 V-PART

Lights when playing a video part of a DVD disc

3 PRGSVE

Lights when the video output is progressive scan (pages 20, 58)

4

Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc (page 48)

5 GUI (Graphical User Interface)

Lights when a menu is displayed on-screen

6 GRP

Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD-Audio group number

7 TITLE

Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD-Video title number

8 (●)

Lights when Dv/TruSurround is active (pages 51-52)

9 TRK

Indicates that the character display is showing a track number

10 CHP

Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD chapter number

11 REMAIN

Lights when the character display is showing the time or number of tracks/titles/chapters remaining

12 Character display

13 II

Lights when a disc is paused

14

Lights when a disc is playing

15 D D

Lights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack is playing

16 DTS

Lights when a DTS soundtrack is playing

Remote control

Tip

• Press the button on the right side of the remote to illuminate buttons 6 to 9 and 20 to 22.

1 (STANDBY/ON)

Press to switch the player on or into standby

2 DISPLAY

Press to display information about the disc playing (page 49)

3 AUDIO

Press to select the audio channel or language (pages 47-48)

4 SETUP

Press to display (or exit) the on-screen display

5 ENTER &Joystick

Use to navigate on-screen displays and menus. Press ENTER to select an option or execute a command

6 ^ (RETURN)

Press to return to a previous menu screen

7 V.ADJ (VIDEO ADJUST)

Press to display the Video Adjust menu (pages 54-55)

8

Press to stop the disc (you can resume playback by pressing (play))

9

Press to start or resume playback

10

Press to jump to the start of the previous / next chapter / track

11 PLAY MODE

Press to display the Play Mode menu (pages 40-46) (You can also get to the Play Mode menu by pressing SETUP and selecting Play Mode)

12 Number buttons

13 MENU

Press to display a DVD disc menu, or the

Disc Navigator if a DVD-RW, CD, Video CD or

MP3 disc is loaded

14 ▲ OPEN/CLOSE

Press to open or close the disc tray

15 ANGLE

Press to change the camera angle during

DVD multi-angle scene playback (page 48)

16 SUBTITLE

Press to select a subtitle display (page 47)

17 TOP MENU

Press to display the top menu of a DVD disc

18 MULTI DIAL

Use for scanning and slow motion control

(pages 38-39)

19 Jog indicator

Lights when multi dial is in jog mode.

(pages 38-39)

20 JOG (JOG MODE)

Press to put switch jog mode on/off. When

on, use the MULTI DIAL to advance or

reverse frames (pages 38-39)

21 FL (DIMMER)

Press to change the display brightness

22 II

Press to pause playback; press again to restart

23 and / / and /

Use for reverse / forward slow motion playback, frame reverse / advance and reverse / forward scanning. See page 39

24 SURROUND

Press to activate/switch off V/TruSurround

25 CLEAR

Press to clear a numeric entry

26 ENTER

Press to select an option or execute a

command

Setting the TV System

The default setting of this player is AUTO, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO. If you experience picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or region's system. Doing this, however, may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch. The table below shows what kinds of disc are compatible with each setting (AUTO, PAL and NTSC).

1 If the player is not plugged in, plug it in now, but leave it in standby.
2 Using the front panel controls, hold down then press STANDBY/ON to switch the TV system.

The TV system changes as follows:

$$ \mathrm {A U T O} \rightarrow \mathrm {N T S C} $$

$$ \mathrm {N T S C} \rightarrow \mathrm {P A L} $$

$$ \mathrm {P A L} \rightarrow \mathrm {A U T O} $$

The player's display indicates the new setting.

Note

• You have to switch the player into standby (press STANDBY/ON) before each change.

Disc	Player setting
Type	Format	NTSC	PAL	AUTO
DVD	NTSC	NTSC	MOD.PAL	NTSC
	PAL	-	PAL	PAL
Video CD	NTSC	NTSC	MOD.PAL	NTSC
	PAL	NTSC	PAL	PAL
CD / no disc	-	NTSC	PAL	NTSC or PAL

Watching NTSC on a PAL TV

Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL TV system detect 50Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without vertical shrinkage.

If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may not be able to watch NTSC discs because of picture roll. If the TV has a V-Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops rolling.

On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically, leaving black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction; it is caused by the NTSC to PAL conversion.

Switching on

After making sure that everything is connected properly and that the player is plugged in, press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to switch the player on.

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

• The front panel STANDBY/ON button switches the player on and off. When the player is off, it can only be switched back on using the same front panel button.

When the player is on, you can put it into standby using the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control.

Tip

• When the player is in standby, you can use the OPEN/CLOSE and (play) buttons to switch the player on and open the disc tray/start playing a loaded disc.

FAQ

• My DVD player switches on but there is nothing displayed on my TV.
  Make sure that the TV is set to the correct video input (not a TV channel). For example, if you connected this player to the VIDEO 1 inputs on your TV, switch your TV to VIDEO 1.
• If you connected this player to an AV receiver, make sure that the receiver is switched on and set to the correct input.

Note

• This player features a screen saver. When on, If the player is stopped or paused and no button is pressed for five minutes, the screen saver starts. See Screen Saver on page 62 for how to switch it on.

Let's Get Started

When you switch on the player for the first time, you should see a welcome screen displayed on your TV. From here you can set up the player to work with the kind of TV you have, then either use the Setup Navigator to make more settings, or jump right in and start playing some discs.

Before continuing, make sure that you've loaded the batteries in the remote control.

1 Use the Joystick (up/down) to choose a language, then press ENTER.

2 Use the Joystick (left/right) to select either 'Wide screen (16:9)' or 'Standard size screen (4:3)' according to the kind of TV you have, then press ENTER.

3 Press ENTER again to finish setting up.

• Select Back then press ENTER if you want to go back and change the setting you just made.

Using the on-screen displays

For ease of use, this player makes extensive use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs). You should get used to the way these work as you'll need to use them when setting up the player, using some of the playback features, such as program play, and when making more advanced settings for audio and video. All the screens are navigated in basically the same way, using the cursor buttons to change the highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select it.

Important

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

Button	What it does
SETUP	Display/exit the on-screen display
↔ ↑ ↓ (Joystick)	Changes the highlighted menu item
ENTER	Selects the highlighted menu item (both ENTER buttons work in exactly the same way)
♂ (RETURN)	Returns to the previous menu without saving changes

Tip

• Information at the bottom of every OSD screen explains the currently selected menu item and shows which buttons can be used for that screen.

Setting up with the Setup Navigator

Using the Setup Navigator you can make a number of other initial settings for this player. We recommend using the Setup Navigator, especially if you connected this player to an AV receiver for playing surround sound. To answer some of the questions about digital audio formats you may need to look at the instructions that came with your AV receiver.

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

Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.

2 Press SETUP.

The on-screen display (OSD) appears.

3 Select 'Setup Navigator'.

4 Select a DVD language.

Some DVD discs feature on-screen menus, soundtracks and subtitles in several languages. Set your preferred language here.

Note that the language you choose here may not be available on all discs.
- If you want to select a language other than those listed, select Other Language. See Selecting languages using the language code list on page 78 for detailed information.

5 Is your TV/monitor compatible with progressive-scan video?

Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don't Know.

• This setting is only applicable if you used the component video outputs to connect up your TV/monitor.

6 Did you connect this player to an AV receiver?

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

7 Did you connect the 5.1 channel analog audio outputs to your AV receiver?

Select Connected or Not Connected.

8 Did you connect a digital output to your AV receiver?

Select Connected or Not Connected.

• If you selected Not Connected in both steps 7 and 8, that completes the setup. Press ENTER to leave the Setup Navigator.

If you selected Connected in step 7, then answer the following questions about the speakers in your system, otherwise jump to step 12.

9 Do you have a center speaker connected to your AV receiver?

Select Connected or Not Connected.

10 Do you have surround speakers connected to your AV receiver?

Select Connected or Not Connected.

11 Do you have a sub-woofer connected to your AV receiver?

Select Connected or Not Connected.

• If you selected Not Connected in step 8, that completes the setup. Press ENTER to leave the Setup Navigator.

Questions 12 through 15 are concerned with the digital decoding capabilities of your AV receiver.

12 Is your AV receiver Dolby Digital compatible?

Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don't Know.

13 Is your AV receiver DTS compatible?

Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don't Know.

14 Is your AV receiver compatible with 96kHz Linear PCM audio?

Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don't Know.

15 Is your AV receiver MPEG compatible?

Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don't Know.

16 Press ENTER to complete the setup, or press SETUP to quit the Setup Navigator without making any changes.

Congratulations, setup is complete!

Playing discs

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

Important

Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.

1 If the player isn't already on, press STANDBY/ON to switch it on.

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

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

3 Load a disc.

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc. Never load more than one disc at a time.

4 Press (play) to start playback.

If you're playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear. See pages 33-34 for how to navigate these.

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

Basic playback controls

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

Button	What it does
►	Starts playback. DVD and Video CD: if the display shows RESUME, playback starts from the resume point.
II	Pauses a disc that's playing, or restarts a paused disc.
■	Stops playback. DVD-Video and DVD-RW and Video CD: Display shows RESUME. Press (stop) again to cancel the resume function (The resume function is also cancelled when you eject the disc tray.).
↔	Press to start fast reverse scanning. Press (play) to resume normal playback.
►	Press to start fast forward scanning. Press (play) to resume normal playback.
↓	Skips to the start of the current track or chapter, then to previous tracks/chapters.
►I	Skips to the next track or chapter.
Numbers	Use to enter a title/group/track number. Press ENTER to select (or wait a few seconds). ·If the disc is stopped, play-back starts from the selected title/group (for DVD) or track number (for CD/SACD/Video CD/MP3). ·If the disc is playing, playback jumps to the start of the selected chapter or track (within the current group for DVD-Audio).

Front panel controls

The (play), (stop), and (pause) buttons on the front panel work in exactly the same way as their remote control equivalents. The combined scan/skip buttons on the front panel (I and ) work slightly differently from the remote buttons.

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

Important

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

DVD disc menus

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

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

Important

• Some DVD-Audio discs feature a 'bonus group'. To access this group you have to input a password, which you can find on the disc's packaging. See page 65 for more information.

Button	What it does
TOP MENU	Displays the 'top menu' of a disc—this varies with the disc.
MENU	Displays a disc menu—this varies with the disc and may be the same as the 'top menu'.
↔↓(Joystick)	Moves the cursor around the screen.
ENTER	Selects the current menu option.
(RETURN)	Returns to the previously displayed menu screen. On some DVD-Audio discs featuring browsable pictures, press to display the browser screen.
Numbers	Highlights a numbered menu option (some discs only). Press ENTER to select (or wait a few seconds).

Video CD PBC menus

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

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

Button	What it does
(RETURN)	Displays the PBC menu.
Numbers	Use to enter a numbered menu option. Press ENTER to select (or wait a few seconds).
<	Displays the previous menu page (if there is one).
>	Displays the next menu page (if there is one).

FAQ

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

Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for your player. The region number should be printed on the disc; check it against the region number of the player (which you can find on the rear panel). See also page 9.

If the region number is OK, it may be that the disc is damaged or dirty. Clean the disc and look for signs of damage.

See also pages 72-73. Check also that the disc is aligned properly in the disc tray and that it's loaded label-side up.

• Why won't the disc I loaded play?

First check that you loaded the disc the right way up (label side up), and that it's clean and not damaged. See pages 72-73 for information on cleaning discs.

If a disc loaded correctly won't play, it's probably an incompatible format or disc type, such as DVD-ROM. See pages 8-9 for more on disc compatibility.

• There's no picture!

Check the front panel and make sure that the VIDEO OFF indicator isn't lit. If it is, press the VIDEO OFF button to switch the video output back on. See also page 20.

Also make sure that if your TV isn't compatible with progressive scan video, that the PROGRESSIVE indicator isn't lit. If it is, press the PROGRESSIVE button to switch the video output back to interlace. See also page 20.

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

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

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

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

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

The disc may have been illegally copied.

• My CD with MP3 tracks won't play!

Also make sure that the tracks are encoded in MPEG1 audio layer 3 format. See also pages 8-9.

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

Filenames that don't end with the extension ".mp3" won't be recognized by this player. Also, if there are more than 250 folders or tracks on the disc, only the first 250 are recognized. See also pages 8-9.

• There's no audio from the analog and optical/coaxial outputs!

If the i.LINK interface is active, all other audio outputs are switched off. You can check by looking at the i.LINK indicator

on the front panel. If it's lit then the player is outputting audio over i.LINK. See Audio Out on page 70 for how to switch it off.

• My AV receiver is definitely compatible with 96/88.2kHz Linear PCM audio, but it doesn't seem to work with this player. What's wrong?

For digital copy-protection purposes, some 96/88.2kHz DVD discs only output digital audio downsampled to 48/44.1kHz through the optical and coaxial outputs. This is not a malfunction. To fully take advantage of the high sampling rate audio, connect the analog audio outputs to your amplifier/receiver.

• Why can't I hear SACD audio through the optical/coaxial digital outputs?

SACD audio is only available through the analog outputs and the i.LINK connector. This is not a malfunction. Some DVD-Audio discs too only output audio through the analog outputs and i.LINK connector.

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

Some DVD-Audio discs do not output anything through the digital outputs, and multichannel discs are downmixed to stereo for the optical and coaxial digital outputs. In addition, high sampling rate DVD-Audio discs (96kHz or higher) automatically downsample audio output from the optical/coaxial digital outputs.

Using the multichannel analog audio outputs, or the i.LINK connector, for DVD-Audio have none of these limitations.

Introduction

Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. For an explanation of how to navigate these, see Using the on-screen displays on page 28.

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

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

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

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc

Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a disc to find the part you want to play. You can use the Disc Navigator when a disc is playing or stopped.

Important

• It's not possible to use the Disc Naviga-tor when playing a Video CD in PBC mode, or when a DVD disc menu is displayed.

1 Press SETUP and select 'Disc Navigator' from the on-screen display.

Alternatively, if a DVD-RW, CD, Video CD or MP3 disc is loaded, you can press MENU, which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen.

2 Select what you want to play.

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

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

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

For SACD discs select a track within the current playback area.

For a VR mode DVD-RW disc select between the Playlist and Original areas of the disc, or a title. Use the joystick (right) to preview the title.

• It's not possible to switch between Original and Playlist during playback.
• Not all DVD-RW discs have a Playlist.

For CDs and Video CDs select a track (the screen below shows a CD loaded).

For MP3 discs select a folder, or a track within a folder. (Note that if a folder or track name contains accented or non-roman characters, they may show up with generic names - F_033, T_035, etc.).

Playback starts after you press ENTER.

Tip

• The Disc Navigator is not available unless there is a disc loaded.
• Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use one of the search modes. See Searching a disc on page 46.

Scanning discs

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

1 During playback, press or to start scanning.

2 Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

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

3 To resume normal playback, press (play).

Note

Sound can be heard while scanning SACDs, audio CDs, and MP3 discs.
- There is no sound while scanning DVDs and Video CDs, and no subtitles while scanning DVD-Video.
Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD-Video disc.

Using the Multi Dial

You can use the Multi Dial to control fast and slow motion scanning and frame advance of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW and Video CDs.

When scanning, no audio is output, even when the scanning speed is 1/1 (normal playback speed).

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

• Turn the MULTI DIAL in the same direction to increase the scan speed—the speed is indicated at the top left of the screen.
• Turn in the opposite direction to slow the scan speed/reverse direction.

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

• Change the speed/direction in the same way as above.
• To resume normal playback, press

To start manual scanning, press JOG (JOG MODE), then use the MULTI DIAL to advance frames in either direction.

To switch off jog mode, press JOG (JOG MODE) again. The picture remains paused until you restart playback.

To resume normal playback, press

Note

• You can scan Video CDs in the same way as DVD-Video discs (see above). However, reverse slow-motion scanning is not possible, and there are just two fast scanning speeds.

Playing in slow motion

You can play DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW and Video CDs at four different forward slow motion speeds, and DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW also at two reverse speeds.

1 During playback, press II (pause).

2 Press and hold / or / until slow motion playback starts.

• The slow motion speed is shown on-screen.
• There is no sound during slow motion playback.

3 Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed.

• The slow motion speed is displayed on-screen.

4 To resume normal playback, press (play).

Note

• You can't use slow motion playback with some titles on some DVDs.
  Video CD only supports forward slow motion playback.
• The picture quality during slow motion playback is not as good as during normal playback.
  Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.
• For DVD-Audio discs featuring browsable pictures (see Glossary on page 78), press / / / to view the previous/next picture.

Frame advance/frame reverse

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

1 During playback, press II (pause).

2 Press / or / to reverse or advance a frame at a time.

3 To resume normal playback, press (play).

Note

• The picture quality when using frame reverse is not as good as frame advance.
  Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.
• When changing direction of a DVD-Video disc, the picture may 'move' in an unexpected way. This is not a malfunction.
• For DVD-Audio discs featuring browsable pictures (see Glossary on page 78), press / / / to view the previous/next picture.

Looping a section of a disc

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

Important

• A-B Repeat is not available with SACDs, MP3s, Video CD in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

1 During playback, press PLAY MODE and select 'A-B Repeat' from the list of functions on the left.

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

3 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.

4 To resume normal playback, press CLEAR or select 'Off' from the menu.

Using repeat play

There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded. It's also possible to use repeat play together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in the program list (see Creating a program list on pages 43-45).

Important

• Repeat play is not available with Video CDs in PBC mode, or while a DVD menu is being displayed.

1 During playback, press PLAY MODE and select 'Repeat' from the list of functions on the left.

2 Select a repeat play option.

The repeat play options available depend on the type of disc loaded. The screen below appears when a DVD-Video disc is loaded.

DVD-Video and DVD-RW discs

• Title Repeat
  Chapter Repeat
• Repeat Off

DVD-Audio discs

• Group Repeat
• Track Repeat
  Repeat Off

SACD, CD and Video CD discs

Disc Repeat
- Track Repeat
- Repeat Off

MP3 discs

Disc Repeat
- Folder Repeat
Track Repeat
Repeat Off

Tip

• If you've made a program list, the Program Repeat option also appears as a repeat option.
• To stop the disc and cancel repeat play, press ■ (stop).
• You can also cancel repeat play without stopping playback by pressing CLEAR. The disc will play to the end, then stop.

Note

• You can't use repeat and random play at the same time.
• If you switch camera angle during repeat play, repeat play is canceled.

Using random play

Use the random play function to play titles or chapters (DVD-Video), groups or tracks (DVD-Audio), or tracks (CD, Video CD and MP3 discs) in a random order.

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

Important

• You can't use random play with SACDs, DVD-RWs, Video CDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

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

2 Select a random play option.

The random play options available depend on the type of disc loaded. The screen below appears when a DVD-Video disc is loaded.

DVD-Video discs

• Random Title
• Random Chapter
• Random Off

DVD-Audio discs

• Random Group
• Random Track
• Random Off

MP3, CD and Video CD discs

On
- Off

Tip

• To stop the disc and cancel random playback, press ■ (stop).
• You can also cancel random playback without stopping the disc by presssing CLEAR. The disc will play to the end, then stop.
• During random play, the 1 and 2 buttons function a little differently to normal: 1 returns to the beginning of the current track/chapter. You can't go back further than this. 2 selects another track/chapter at random from those remaining.
• You can't use random play together with program or repeat play.

Creating a program list

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

Important

• Program play is not available with DVD-RWs, Video CDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

1 Press PLAY MODE and select 'Program' from the list of functions on the left.

2 Select 'Create/Edit' from the list of program options.

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

On the left side is the program list, then to the right is a list of titles (if a DVD-Video disc is loaded), groups (for DVD-Audio), tracks (for SACDs, CDs and Video CDs), or folder names (for MP3 discs). On the far right is a list of chapters (for DVD-Video) or tracks (for DVD-Audio and MP3).

3 Select a title, chapter, group, folder or track for the current step in the program list.

For a DVD-Video disc, you can add a whole title, or a chapter within a title to the program list.

To add a title, select the title.

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

For a DVD-Audio disc, you can add a whole group, or a track within a group to the program list.

• To add a group, select the group.

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

For SACD, CD or Video CD, select a track to add to the program list.

(The screen below shows a CD loaded.)

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

• To add a folder, select the folder.

• To add a track, first find the folder, then move the cursor right and select a track name from the list.

After pressing ENTER to select the title/ group/chapter/folder/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 titles/chapters/groups/folders/tracks.

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 the player.

Tip

• To exit the program edit screen without starting playback, press PLAY MODE or SETUP. (Don't press RETURN—your program list will be lost.)
• During program play, press▶I to skip to the next program step.
• Press CLEAR during playback (though not if the program list OSD is displayed) to switch off program play. Press while stopped to erase the program list.

Editing a program list

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

1 Press PLAY MODE and select 'Program' from the list of functions on the left.
2 Select 'Create/Edit' from the list of program options.
3 To clear a step, highlight the step number and press CLEAR.
4 To insert a step in the middle of the program list, highlight the step where you want the new step to appear, then select a title/group/chapter/folder/track to add.

After pressing ENTER, the new step is inserted into the list.

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

Tip

• To exit the program edit screen without starting playback, press PLAY MODE or SETUP.
• If you want to exit the program edit screen without saving the changes you made, press RETURN.

Other functions available from the program menu

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

1 Press PLAY MODE and select 'Program' from the list of functions on the left.

2 Select a program play function.

• Create/Edit - See Creating a program list on pages 43-45.
• Playback Start - Starts playback of the program list
• Playback Stop - Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list
• Program Delete - Erases the program list and turns off program play
• Program Memory (DVD-Video only) - Select On to save the program list for the disc loaded. (Select Off to cancel the program memory for the disc loaded)

Tip

• After saving a program list using the Program Memory feature, whenever you load that disc, the program list is automatically recalled and program play switched on.
• You can save program lists for up to 24 discs. After that, the oldest one is replaced with the new one saved.

Searching a disc

Using the search mode function from the Play Mode menu you can quickly jump to a particular part of the disc that you're watching or listening to.

1 Press PLAY MODE and select 'Search Mode' from the list of functions on the left.

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

2 Select a search mode.

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

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

4 Press ENTER to start playback.

Note

• You can only use time search with DVD-Video and Video CD discs.
• The disc must be playing in order to use time search.
  Search functions are not available with Video CDs in PBC mode (start non-PBC playback by stopping playback, then pressing ,then (play)).
• You can often select what you want to watch from a DVD disc menu. See also page 33.

Switching subtitles

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

1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option.

…

Subtitle

1 English

• While the above display is showing, you can also use the joystick (up/down) and ENTER to select a subtitle language from a drop-down menu.

Note

• Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access.
• To set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle Language on page 60.

Switching DVD-Video audio language

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

1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio language option.

Audio

2 French

Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

• With some discs, while the above display is showing, you can also use the joystick (up/down) and ENTER to select an audio language from a drop-down menu.

O

Audio

2 French

Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

1. English

Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

1. French

Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

1. German

Dolby Digital 2CH

1. Italian

1/1

Note

• Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access.
• To set audio language preferences, see Audio Language on page 59.

Switching DVD-RW audio channel

When playing a DVD-RW disc recorded with dual-mono audio, you can switch between the main, sub, and mixed channels during playback.

1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio channel option.

Audio

1L

Dolby Digital 1+1CH

Switching DVD-Audio audio channel

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

1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio channel option.

CDJ Audio

1

Dolby Digital

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

Note

• Some discs only allow you to change audio channel from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access.
• To set audio language preferences, see Audio Language on page 59.

Switching CD/MP3/Video CD audio channel

You can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel of a CD/ MP3/Video CD. (To change the audio channel of a CD it must be playing.)

1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio channel option.

O

Audio

Stereo

Switching camera angles

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

When a multi-angle scene is playing, a icon appears on screen to let you know that other angles are available (this can be switched off if you prefer—see page 62).

• During playback press ANGLE to switch angle.

Displaying disc information

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

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

Keep pressing DISPLAY to change the displayed information.

DVD-Video displays

Play	DVD
Title	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
	11/38	2.05	4.57	7.02
Audio	1 English	...	1 English	...
	Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH	Substitute		Angle

Play	DVD
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Chapter	11/38	2.05	4.57	7.02
# Tr. Rate	1111111111111111	8.6Mbps

The # mark displayed with some DVD-Video discs means that the video is playing at 24 frames/second, progressive.

Pause	III	DVD
	Current/Total	Elapsed		Remain	Total
Chapter	2:36	0.06	15	1.40	1.46
Tr. Rate :		6.0Mbps

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

DVD-Audio displays

Play	DVD-Audio
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Track	1/14	3.20	2.41	6.01
Audio	1 Linear PCM	--	--	1
	192kHz 24bit 20CH	Subtitle	Angle

Play	DVD-Audio
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Group	1/3	3.21	53.20	56.41
Tr. Rate :				9.5Mbps

DVD-RW displays

Play	DVD-RW	Original
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Title	1/3	0.08	146.29	146.37
Audio	1	--
	Subtitle

Play	DVD-RW	Original
Current / Total
Chapter	1/3
Tr. Rate	III		3.0Mbps

• SACD displays

Play	SACD
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Track	1/14	0.13	4.21	4.34

(During multichannel playback only)

Play	SACD
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Track	1/9	0.22	3.38	4.00
Audio	3.2.1CH

Play	SACD
	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Disc	0.05	73.00	73.05

• CD and Video CD displays

Play	CD
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Track	2/16	1.07	4.40	5.47

Play	CD
		Elapsed	Remain	Total
Disc		28.00	30.20	58.20

(During PBC playback only)

Play

VCD

• MP3 disc displays

Play	MP3
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Track	1/17	0.18	12.42	13.00
Track Name	Outternational

Play	MP3
Current / Total
Folder	2/7
Folder Name	ACP

Tip

• You can see disc information (number of titles/chapters, groups, tracks, folders and so on) from the Disc Navigator screen. See Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc on pages 36-37.

Note about features in the Audio Settings menu

None of the features found in the Audio Settings menu have any effect on sound output through the i.LINK connector.

Audio DRC

• Default setting: Off

When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volume, it's easy to lose the quieter sounds completely—including some of the dialog. Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) to On can help by bringing up the quieter sounds, while controlling loud peaks. How much of a difference you hear depends on the material you're listening to. If the material doesn't have wide variations in volume, you may not notice much change.

1 Press SETUP and select 'Audio Settings' from the on-screen display.

2 Highlight Audio DRC, then use the Joystick (left/right) to change to 'On' or 'Off', as required.

3 Press ENTER to make the setting and exit the Audio Settings screen.

Note

Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources.
Audio DRC is only effective through the digital output when Digital Out is set to On, and Dolby Digital Out is set to Dolby Digital > PCM. See pages 56-58.
- The effect of Audio DRC depends on your speakers and AV receiver settings.

Legato PRO

• Default setting: Off

Legato PRO technology can reveal more high-frequency detail in CDs and DVDs by upsampling.

1 Press SETUP and select 'Audio Settings' from the on-screen display.

2 Highlight 'Legato PRO', then use the Joystick (left/right) to change the setting.

There are four settings, plus Off.

• Off
• Standard - gives the sound a more forward, live feel
• Effect 1 - bright and lively
• Effect 2 - soft and rich
• Effect 3 - solid and well-balanced

3 Press ENTER to make the setting and exit the Audio Settings screen.

Note

• The Legato PRO digital filter affects mainly frequencies outside of the audible range.
  Depending on the listening conditions, you may find that the effect of Legato PRO difficult to hear.
• The Legato PRO effect is applied only to the front left/right channels.
• Legato PRO does not work with 192kHz DVD-Audio discs, or with SACDs.

Hi-Bit

• Default setting: On

The Hi-Bit feature extends the effective dynamic range of the front left/right channels from 16 or 20-bit to 24-bit to reveal more detail in low-level sounds.

1 Press SETUP and select 'Audio Settings' from the on-screen display.
2 Highlight 'Hi-Bit', then use the Joystick (left/right) to change the setting to 'On' or 'Off', as required.

3 Press ENTER to make the setting and exit the Audio Settings screen.

Virtual Surround

• Default setting: Off

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

When you play a Dolby Digital soundtrack, Virtual Dolby Digital, which uses TruSurround technology from SRS, produces a deep, realistic 3D soundspace from a pair of stereo speakers.

TruSurround by SRS(●)

1 Press SETUP and select 'Audio Settings' from the on-screen display.
2 Highlight TruSurround, then use the Joystick (left/right) to change to 'Dv/TruSurround' or 'Off', as required.

3 Press ENTER to make the setting and exit the Audio Settings screen.

Tip

• You can also use the SURROUND button on the remote control to switch Virtual Surround on (Dv/TruSurround)/Off.

Note

• Virtual Surround does not work with CD, MP3, DVD-Audio or SACD discs, or 96kHz Linear PCM soundtracks.
• The Virtual Surround effect is output only through the analog AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks.
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel (page 67).
• How good the surround effect is varies with the disc.

Channel Level

• Default setting: Fix

This setting allows you to set the level of each channel sent to the 5.1 channel analog outputs.

1 Press SETUP and select 'Audio Settings' from the on-screen display.

2 Highlight Channel Level, then use the Joystick (left/right) to change to 'Fix' or 'Variable', as required.

Fix - Channel levels are fixed, but you can set the speaker distances
- Variable - You can specify variable channel levels as well as speaker distances

3 If you chose Variable, use the joystick (down) to proceed to the next screen.

4 Variable setting only: Set the channel levels for each speaker.

• Use the Joystick (up/down) to select a speaker.
• Use the Joystick (left/right) to adjust the channel level for that speaker.

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

5 Press ENTER to make the settings and exit the audio settings screen.

Note

• You can't adjust the channel level for any speakers that are set to Off in the Speaker Installation menu screen (pages 67-68).
• The Fix setting is equivalent to setting all the channel levels to +6 dB. Therefore, the Variable setting will usually sound quieter than the Fix setting.

Speaker Distance

• Default setting: all speakers 3m

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

1 Press SETUP and select 'Audio Settings' from the on-screen display.

2 Move the cursor down until you reach the Speaker Distance setting screen.

• Use the joystick (up/down) to select a speaker.
• Use the joystick (left/right) to adjust the distance from your listening position to that speaker.

Front left/right (L/R) speaker distances can be set from 30 cm to 9 m in 10 cm. increments.

The center speaker (C) and subwoofer (SW) can be set from -2m to +2m relative to the front left/right speakers.

Surround left/right (LS/RS) speakers can be set from -6m to +2m relative to the front left/right speakers.

When you adjust the front left (L) or front right (R) speaker, all the other speaker distances are adjusted relative to that speaker.

3 Press ENTER to make the settings and exit the audio settings screen.

Note

• The speaker distance settings have no effect on SACD playback. The channel level settings, however, do apply.

Video Adjust

• Default setting: Professional

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

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

You can also access these settings by pressing V.ADJ (VIDEO ADJUST).

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

• TV (CRT) - Optimized display for a regular CRT TV
• PDP - Optimized display for a plasma display screen
  Professional - Optimized for a professional video monitor
  Memory1-3 - Use for saving your own presets (see below)

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

Note

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

Creating your own presets

You can create up to three presets of your own.

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

2 Use the joystick (down) to select 'Detailed Settings' then press ENTER.

3 Adjust the picture quality settings.

• Use the joystick (up/down) to select a setting.
• Use the joystick (left/right) to adjust the current setting.
• Press DISPLAY to switch between full and single view.
• You can change the preset number from the Recall Settings menu item.

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

• Prog. Motion - Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when the player is set to progressive video output.

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

• YNR - Adjusts the amount of noise reduction in the Y (brightness) part of the video signal.

• CNR - Adjusts the amount of noise reduction in the C (color) part of the video signal.
• MNR - Adjusts the amount of mosquito noise (artefacts visible around the edge of an image caused by MPEG compression) reduction.
• BNR - Adjusts the amount of block noise (artefacts visible in areas of flat color caused by MPEG compression) reduction.
• Sharpness High - Adjusts the sharpness of the high-frequency (detailed) elements in the picture.
• Sharpness Mid - Adjusts the sharpness of the mid-frequency (less detailed) elements in the picture.
• Detail - Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture
• White Level - Adjusts the intensity of white.
• Black Level - Adjusts the intensity of black.
• Black Setup - Setup to correct the floating black color for better 3-dimensional realism.
• Gamma - Adjusts the brightness of darker images.
• Hue - Adjusts the overall colour balance between red and green.
• Chroma Level - Adjusts how saturated colours appear.
• Chroma Delay - Adjust to correct the gap between the Y and C components in the video signal.

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

Note

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

You can see whether video on a DVD disc is film or video material by displaying the video transmission rate (see page 49). If a hash mark (#) appears next to the transmission rate display, it is film material.

Using the Initial Settings menu

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

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

1 Press SETUP and select 'Initial Settings' from the on-screen display.

Audio Settings

Video Adjust

Play Mode

Disc Navigator

Initial Settings

Setup Navigator

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

3 Make the setting you want.

Note

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

Digital Audio Out settings

Note

• None of the Digital Audio Out settings affect the audio output from the i.LINK interface. For i.LINK settings, see pages 70-71.

Digital Out

• Default setting: On

You only need to make this setting if you connected this system to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Digital Out

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

Linear PCM Out

MPEG Out

■On

Off

If at any time you need to switch off the digital audio output, set this to Off, otherwise leave it On.

Note

• You can't switch on/off the optical and coaxial outputs individually.
• There is no digital output when playing SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs regardless of this setting.

Dolby Digital Out

• Default setting: Dolby Digital

You only need to make this setting if you connected this system to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Digital Out

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

Linear PCM Out

MPEG Out

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital > PCM

If your AV receiver (or other connected component) is Dolby Digital compatible, set to Dolby Digital, otherwise set to Dolby Digital > PCM.

DTS Out

• Default setting: DTS > PCM

You only need to make this setting if you connected this system to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs.

If your AV receiver (or other connected component) has a built-in DTS decoder, set this to DTS, otherwise set to DTS > PCM (DTS audio is converted to more compatible PCM audio). Check the manual that came with the other component if you're unsure whether it is DTS compatible.

Note

• If you set to DTS with a non-DTS compatible amplifier, noise will be output when you play a DTS disc.
• This setting applies only to DTS audio on DVDs. DTS-CD always output DTS digital audio as-is regardless of this setting.

Linear PCM Out

• Default setting: Down Sample On

You only need to make this setting if you connected this system to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs.

If your AV receiver (or other connected component) is compatible with high sampling rates (96 kHz), set this to Down Sample Off, otherwise set it to Down Sample On (96 kHz audio is converted to a more compatible 48 kHz). Check the manual that came with the other component if you're unsure whether it is 96 kHz compatible.

Note

• Even when set to Down Sample Off, some discs will still output down-sampled audio through the digital outputs (you only get full sampling rate audio through the analog outputs).
• High sampling rate DVD-Audio discs (192kHz or 176.2kHz) automatically output down-sampled audio through the digital outputs.

MPEG Out

• Default setting: MPEG > PCM

You only need to make this setting if you connected this system to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs.

If your AV receiver (or other connected component) is compatible with MPEG audio, set this to MPEG, otherwise set it to MPEG > PCM (MPEG audio is converted to more compatible PCM audio). Check the manual that came with the other component if you're unsure whether it is MPEG audio compatible.

Video Output settings

TV Screen

• Default setting: 16:9 (Wide)

If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9 (Wide) setting—widenscreen DVD software is then shown using the full screen area. When playing software recorded in conventional (4:3) format, the settings on your TV will determine how the material is presented—see the manual that came with your TV for details on what options are available.

When set to 16:9(Compressed), progressive-scan 4:3 material is shown with black bars on either side of the screen.

If you have a conventional TV, select either 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan). In Letter Box mode, widescreen software is shown with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. Pan & Scan chops the sides off widescreen material to make it fit the 4:3 screen (so even though the image looks larger on the screen, you're actually seeing less of the picture). See also page 74.

Component Out

• Default setting: Interlace

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

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

AV Connector Out

• Default setting: Video

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

Important

• If you make a setting here that is incompatible with your TV, the TV may not display any picture at all. If this happens either switch everything off and reconnect to the TV using either the supplied video cable, or an S-video cable (see pages 11 and 12 for more on this).
• SCART cables come in various configurations. Make sure you use the correct one for your TV/monitor. See page 85 for the SCART pin assignment diagram.

Video - Compatible with all TVs, but lowest quality of the three AV settings.
- S-video - Almost the same quality as RGB, but can give better results if you are using a long SCART cable.
- RGB - If your TV is compatible, this setting gives the best picture quality.

Note

• When the AV connector is set to output RGB video, the component video output is switched off. If you want to use the component video output, set the AV connector to Video or S-Video.

S-Video Out

• Default setting: S2

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

If you find that the picture is stretched or distorted on the default S2 setting, try changing it to S1. (See also S1 and S2 in the Glossary on page 78.)

Still Picture

• Default setting: Auto

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

• Field - produces a stable, generally shake-free image
• Frame - produces a sharper image, but more prone to shake than field stills

Language settings

Note

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

Audio Language

• Default setting: English

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

The DVD-Video format recognizes 136 different languages. Select Other Language if you want to specify a language other than those listed. See also Selecting languages using the language code list on page 78.

Tip

• You can switch between the languages recorded on a DVD disc during playback using the AUDIO button. (This does not affect this setting.) See page 47.
• Some DVD discs set the audio language automatically when loaded, overriding the audio language you set in the Initial Settings menu.
• Discs with two or more audio languages usually allow you to select the audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access the disc menu.

Subtitle Language

• Default setting: English

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

The DVD-Video format recognizes 136 different languages. Select Other Language if you want to specify a language other than those listed. See also Selecting languages using the language code list on page 78.

Tip

• You can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD disc during playback using the SUBTITLE button. (This does not affect this setting.) See page 47.
• Some DVD discs set the subtitle language automatically when loaded, overriding the subtitle language you set in the Initial Settings menu.
• Discs with two or more subtitle languages usually allow you to select the subtitle language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access the disc menu.

Auto Language

• Default setting: On

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

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

For Auto Language to work, the Audio Language and Subtitle Language settings must be the same (see also pages 59-60).

Tip

• You can still switch audio and subtitle language on playback using the AUDIO and SUBTITLE buttons.

DVD Menu Language

• Default setting: w/Subtitle Lang.

Some multilingual discs have disc menus in several languages. This setting specifies in which language the disc menus should appear. Leave on the default setting for menus to appear in the same language as your Subtitle Language—see page 60.

The DVD-Video format recognizes 136 different languages. Select Other Language if you want to specify a language other than those listed. See also Selecting languages using the language code list on page 78.

Subtitle Display

• Default setting: On

When set to On, the player displays subtitles according to the Subtitle Language and Auto Language settings. Set to Assist Subtitle to have the player display the extra assistive subtitles recorded on to some DVD discs. Set to Off to switch subtitles off altogether.

Display settings

OSD Language

• Default setting: English

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

On Screen Display

• Default setting: On

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

Angle Indicator

• Default setting: On

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

Background

• Default setting: Black

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

Screen Saver

• Default setting: Off

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

Options

Parental Lock

• Default level: Off
• Default password: none
• Default country code: us (2119)

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

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

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

Note

• Not all discs that you may consider inappropriate for your children use the Parental Lock feature. These discs will always play without requiring the password first.
• If you forget your password, you'll need to reset the player to it's factory settings (page 74), then register a new password.

Registering a new password

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

1 Select 'Password'.

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

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

If you forget your password, you can reset the system then register a new one. See page 74 for how to reset the player.

Changing your password

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

1 Select 'Password Change'.

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

• The numbers appear as asterisks as you enter them.

3 Enter a new password.

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

Setting/changing the Parental Lock level

1 Select 'Level Change'.

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

3 Select a new level.

Use the Joystick to move the cursor left to lock more levels (more discs will require the password); move right to unlock levels. You can't lock level 1.

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

Setting/changing the Country Code

You may also want to refer to the Country code list on page 77.

1 Select 'Country Code'.

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

3 Select a country code.

There are two ways you can do this.

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

• Select by code number: Use the Joystick to move the cursor right then use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit country code (you can find the Country code list on page 77).

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

Note

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

Bonus Group

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

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

Note

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

Auto Disc Menu

• Default setting: On

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

Note

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

GroupPlayback

- Default setting: Single

DVD-Audio discs can have up to 9 groups of tracks. When set to Single, the selected group plays and then the disc stops, or returns to the menu screen. Use Group Search (page 46) to select the group to play. (You cannot use the track skip / or scan buttons / in this mode.)

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

Note

• Even if the players is set to All but you select a group to play from the menu, only that group will play. If you stop playback, all groups will play again when you restart playback.

DVDPlaybackMode

- Default setting: DVD-Audio

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

Note

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

SACDPlayback

• Default setting: 2ch Area

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

Area). Select which you want to listen to.

Note

• For multi-channel audio from the i.LINK and 5.1 channel analog outputs, SACD playback must be set to Multi-ch Area.
• If you select an area that isn't on the disc loaded, a different area of the disc will play. For example, if you choose standard CD audio but the disc loaded is not a hybrid SACD, the stereo SACD audio will play.

CDPlayback

• Default setting: PCM Playback

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

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

The i.LINK audio output is not affected by this setting.

Speakers

Audio Output Mode

• Set in Setup Navigator (Default: 2 Channel)

If you connected this player to an AV receiver using the i.LINK or 5.1 channel analog outputs, set this to 5.1 Channel. This will enable you to enjoy multichannel sound.

If you connected only the stereo analog outputs, set to 2 Channel. On this setting multichannel audio is downmixed to 2 channels for stereo analog output and i.LINK output (digital output from the optical and coaxial jacks is not affected by this setting).

Note

• When set to 5.1 Channel, you'll only get sound from all speakers when playing multichannel discs.
• When set to 5.1 Channel the AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks output the front L/R channels of multichannel discs.
• When set to 5.1 Channel there is no optical/coaxial digital output when playing DVD-Audio discs.
• Some DVD-Audio discs don't allow down-mixing of audio. These discs always output multi-channel audio regardless of the setting made here.

Speaker Installation

• Set in Setup Navigator (default: L/R: Large | C: Large | LS/RS: Large | SW: On)

You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs.

This setting does not affect any digital audio output.

Use the Speaker Installation screen to tell the player what kinds of speakers you have connected.

1 Use the Joystick to move the cursor up/down to select a speaker.

• The L and R, and RS and LS speakers are paired; you can't set them differently.

2 Move the cursor right to modify the selected speaker.

3 Use the Joystick (up/down) to change the current setting.

• You can see the effect of your changes in the room graphic on the right of the screen.
  Except for the subwoofer, you can set speaker size to Large or Small. If the main speaker cone in the speaker is 12cm or more, set to Large, otherwise set to Small (or Off if you don't have that speaker).
• If you set the front L and R speakers to Small, the center and surround speakers are automatically set to Small and the subwoofer to On.
• The subwoofer can only be set to On or Off.

4 Move the cursor left to go back to the speaker list if you want to modify another speaker, or press ENTER to exit the Speaker Installation screen.

Speaker Distance

• Default setting: all speakers 3m

You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs.

These settings do not affect any digital audio output.

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

1 Use the Joystick to move the cursor up/down to select a speaker.

• The L and R speakers are paired; you can't set them differently.

2 Move the cursor right to change the speaker distance for the highlighted speaker.

3 Use the Joystick (up/down) to change the distance.

• When you change the distance settings of the front left (L) or front right (R) speakers, all the other speaker distances change relative to it.
• Front left/right (L/R) speaker distances can be set from 30 cm to 9 m in 10 cm increments.
• The center speaker (C) and subwoofer (SW) can be set from -2m to +2m relative to the front left/right speakers.
• Surround left/right (LS/RS) speakers can be set from -6m to +2m relative to the front left/right speakers.

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

Note

• Speaker Distance settings do not affect SACD playback.

Channel Level

• Default setting: Fix

You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs.

These settings do not affect any digital audio output.

When set to Fix, the level of each of the 5.1 channel analog outputs is fixed. Choose Variable if you want to adjust the relative levels to balance the surround sound better for your listening room.

You can set the individual channel levels between -6dB and +6dB in 0.5 dB increments using the test tone output as a guide to set the correct levels. Adjust the levels until the output level from all channels sounds the same from your usual listening position. Note that Audio Output Mode (page 67) must be set to 5.1 Channel in order to use the test tone.

Automatic: Select Auto to start the test tone output.

As the test tone plays through each speaker in turn, it is highlighted on-screen. Use the Joystick (up/down) to adjust the channel output level of the current speaker. Move the cursor left to exit the test tone sequence, or ENTER to save the settings and exit the channel level setting screen.

Manual: Use the Joystick to move the cursor up/down to select a speaker.

Move the cursor right (or press ENTER) then use the Joystick (up/down) to set the channel output level.

To turn the test tone on/off for an individual speaker, move the cursor right. The test tone continues playing even when you select a different speaker.

To save the settings and exit, press ENTER with the channel level field highlighted (as shown above).

i.LINK Setup

Audio Out

• Default setting: On

You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to other equipment using the i.LINK interface.

Change this setting to Off if the i.LINK interface is still connected but you need to use one of the other outputs. Changing this setting to Off does not affect i.LINK thru data (ie., if this player is between two other i.LINK components, it will still pass data between them).

Set back to On (i.LINK-ready) to be able to use the i.LINK interface.

Connections Setup

You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to other equipment using the iLINK interface.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Audio Out

VSX-49TXi

Connections Setup

Auto Select Play

VSX-AX10i

DV-47Ai

This screen shows the equipment connected using the i.LINK interface.

Components which are able to receive i.LINK Audio are shown in black (an i.LINK receiver, for example); those which can't (a DV camcorder, for example) are shown in gray. If the player can't display the name of a component, '**' is shown; if the name can't be determined, Unknown is displayed.

Select the component that you want to set up the audio output formats for.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Connections Setup

VSX-49TXi : Pioneer

DolbyDigital

DTS

MPEG

PCM

DTS

MPEG

This screen shows the output settings for Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio.

Depending on the other component, these may be configured automatically. If this player can't determine the appropriate settings, the defaults are Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM. If you need to change the settings, move the cursor right and make the new setting.

Auto Select Play

• Default setting: Off

You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to other equipment using the i.LINK interface.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Audio Out

Connections Setup

Auto Select Play

Off

VSX-49TXi

VSX-AX10i

Using this setting you can specify up to five receivers to automatically switch input function to this player when you start playback of a disc. Highlight a receiver from the list and press ENTER.

The most recently selected component is marked with a orange box (■). The i.LINK output when playing Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG discs will be as set for this component (see also Connections Setup above).

Select Off to reset all the settings.

When the i.LINK connections are changed, the following screen appears.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Speaker

i.LINK Setup

Audio Out

Connect

Auto Sel

Off

Connections were changed

dated.

ENTER

Press ENTER to return to the menu screen.

Note

• Whether a receiver from the list has been selected or not, this player will start playback when you change the input function of the receiver to this player.
  Note that some AV receivers may not be compatible with this feature.

Taking care of your player and discs

Handling discs

When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge.

Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback performance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable.

Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown in the diagram below.

Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using straight strokes.

Don't wipe the disc surface using circular strokes.

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

Storing discs

Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and store discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return it to its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight).

Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could all damage the disc.

For more detailed care information see the instructions that come with discs.

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

Discs to avoid

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

This unit is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.

Cleaning the pickup lens

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

Problems with condensation

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

Hints on installation

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

Do...

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

Don't...

X 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 player will be exposed to direct sunlight.
× Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.

× Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use.
X Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference—especially if the television uses an indoor antenna.
X Use in a kitchen or other room where the player may be exposed to smoke or steam.
X Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of the unit.
× Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit's feet.

Moving the player

If you need to move the player, first press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the player off. Wait for --OFF-- to disappear from the display, then unplug the power cord. Never lift or move the unit during playback—discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.

Power cord caution

Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

Screen sizes and disc formats

DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspect ratios, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.

Televisions, too, come in different aspect ratios; 'standard' 4:3 and widenscreen 16:9.

Widescreen TV users

If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 58) of this player should be set to 16:9(Wide).

When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format, you can use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented. Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch options; see the instructions that came with your TV for details.

Please note that some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16:9, so even though you have a widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a 'letterbox' style with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

If you have a progressive-scan compatible widescreen TV, you can choose 16:9(Compressed). This setting displays 4:3 material with black bars either side of the picture.

Standard TV users

If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen setting (page 58) of this player should be set to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan), depending on which you prefer.

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

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

Tip

Please note that many widenscreen discs override the player's settings so that the disc is shown in letterbox format regardless of the setting.

Tip

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

Resetting the player

Use this procedure to reset all the player's settings to the factory default.

1 Switch the player into standby.

2 Using the front panel buttons, hold down the (stop) button and press STANDBY/ON to switch the player back on.

All the player's settings are now reset, and you should see the 'Let's Get Started' screen.

About the audio output settings

The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Digital Audio Out and Audio Output Mode screens (pages 56-58, 67) affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5.1 channel analog outputs, and from the optical/coaxial digital outputs with various types of disc.

Disc audio format		Player setting	Front L/R analog outputs*1	Surround L/R Center, LFE, outputs*1	Digital outputs PCM convert*2	Bitstream*3
DVD	Dolby Digital	2 Ch	2ch downmix	-	2ch downmix	Dolby Digital
		5.1 Ch	Front L / R	Surround L/R, Center, LFE
	Dolby Digital karaoke	2 Ch / 5.1 Ch	Left / Right	-	Left / Right	Dolby Digital
	Linear PCM	2 Ch / 5.1 Ch	Left / Right	-	Left / Right	Left / Right
	DTS	2 Ch	Front L / R	-	2ch downmix	DTS
		5.1 Ch	2ch downmix	Surround L/R, Center, LFE
	MPEG	2 Ch / 5.1 Ch	Left / Right	-	Left / Right	MPEG
	DVD-Audio	2 Ch	2ch downmix*4	-	2ch downmix*5	2ch downmix*5
		5.1 Ch	Front L / R	Surround L/R, Center, LFE	-	-
	DVD-RW	2 Ch / 5.1 Ch	Left / Right*6	-	Left / Right	Dolby Digital MPEG or PCM
Super Audio CD		2 Ch	2ch downmix	-	-	-
		5.1 Ch	Front L / R	Surround L/R, Center, LFE
CD		2 Ch / 5.1 Ch	Left / Right	-	Left / Right	Left / Right
DTS CD		2 Ch	2ch downmix	-	DTS	DTS
		5.1 Ch	Front L / R	Surround L/R, Center, LFE
Video CD		2 Ch / 5.1 Ch	Left / Right	-	Left / Right	Left / Right

1 When Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel, the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) FRONT L / R jacks act as a second pair of stereo audio outputs.
2 Dolby Digital > PCM, MPEG > PCM or DTS > PCM setting (pages 56-58)
3 Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS setting (pages 56-58)
4 Discs that prohibit downmixing will be output as 5.1 channel even if 2 Channel is selected as the Audio Output Mode setting (see page 67)
5 Discs that prohibit downmixing also mute the digital output
6 If the sound is mono, the Left and Right channels will be the same

About the i.LINK output settings

The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the SACD Playback, Audio Output Mode and Connections Setup screens (pages 66, 67, 71) affect the i.LINK audio output with various types of disc.

Disc audio format		Connections Setup (page 71)
		Bitstream	Bitstream > PCM
DVD	Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital	2 ch downmix
	Dolby Digital (Karaoke)	Dolby Digital	Left / Right
	Linear PCM	Left / Right	Left / Right
	DTS	DTS	2 ch downmix
	MPEG	MPEG	Left / Right
	DVD-RW (mono, dual mono, 2ch)	Left / Right	Left / Right
	DVD-RW (3ch or more)	Dolby Digital / MPEG	Left / Right
		Audio Output Mode (page 67)
		2 Channel	5.1 Channel
	DVD-Audio	2 ch downmix	Multi-channel
CD / MP3		Left / Right	Left / Right
DTS CD		DTS	DTS
Video CD		Left / Right	Left / Right
	SACD Playback (page 66)
	2 ch Area	Multi-ch Area	CD Area
Super Audio CD	Left / Right	Multi-channel	Left / Right

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

Chinese (zh), 2608

Dutch (nl), 1412

Portuguese (pt), 1620

Swedish (sv), 1922

Russian (ru), 1821

Korean (ko), 1115

Greek (el), 0512

Afar (aa), 0101

Abkhazian (ab), 0102

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 (Io), 1215

Lithuanian (It), 1220

Latvian (lv), 1222

Malagasy (mg), 1307

Maori (mi), 1309

Macedonian (mk), 1311

Malayalam (ml), 1312

Mongolian (mn), 1314

Moldavian (mo), 1315

Marathi (mr), 1318

Malay (ms), 1319

Maltese (mt), 1320

Burmese (my), 1325

Nauru (na), 1401

Nepali (ne), 1405

Norwegian (no), 1415

Occitan (oc), 1503

Oromo (om), 1513

Oriya (or), 1518

Panjabi (pa), 1601

Polish (pl), 1612

Pashto,Pushto (ps),1619

Quechua (qu), 1721

Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813

Kirundi (rn), 1814

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

Volapuk (vo), 2215

Wolof (wo), 2315

Xhosa (xh), 2408

Yoruba (yo), 2515

Zulu (zu), 2621

Country code list

Country, Country code, Country code letter

Argentina, 0118, ar

Australia, 0121, au

Austria, 0120, at

Belgium, 0205, be

Brazil, 0218, br

Canada, 0301.ca

Chile, 0312.d

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

Sweden, 1905, se

Switzerland, 0308, ch

Taiwan, 2023, tw

Thailand, 2008, th

United Kingdom, 0702,gb

United States of America, 2119, us

Selecting languages using the language code list

Some of the language options (such as 'DVD Language' in the Setup Navigator) allow you to set your preferred language from any of the 136 languages listed in the language code list on the previous page.

1 Select 'Other Language'.
2 Use the joystick (left/right) to highlight either the language name or code number.
3 Use the joystick (up/down) to change the language or code number.

• You can also use the number buttons if you're entering a language code.

See the Language code list on the previous page for a complete list of languages and codes.

Glossary

Analog audio

An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio.

Aspect ratio

The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widenscreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high). See also Screen sizes and disc formats on page 74.

Bonus Group (DVD-Audio only)

An 'extra' group on some DVD-Audio discs that requires a key number to access. See also Bonus Group on page 65.

Browsing pictures (DVD-Audio only)

A feature of some DVD-Audio discs in which the user can browse still pictures recorded on the disc as the audio is played. See also Slideshow.

Digital audio

An indirect representation of sound by numbers. During recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals (44,100 times a second for CD audio) by an analog-to-digital converter, generating a stream of numbers. On playback, a digital-to-analog converter generates an analog signal based on these numbers. See also Sampling frequency and Analog audio.

Dolby Digital

Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio, this high quality surround system is used in many of the finer movie theaters around the world.

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

DTS

DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular surround sound format for movies.

Dynamic range

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

File extension

A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file. For example, ".mp3" indicates an MP3 file. See also page 9.

i.LINK

i.LINK is a trademark name of IEEE1394, a high-speed digital interface capable of carrying audio, video and other types of data (this player only outputs audio). See also page 16-18.

Interlaced video

A method of displaying a picture in which odd-numbered lines are updated in one pass, then even-numbered lines updated in the next. See also Progressive scan video.

MP3

MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension ".mp3" or ".MP3". See also pages 8-9.

MPEG audio MPEG Multichannel

An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD discs. This unit can convert MPEG audio to PCM format for wider compatibility with digital recorders and AV amplifiers. See also PCM.

MPEG video

The video format used for Video CDs and DVDs. Video CD uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses the newer and much better quality MPEG-2 standard.

Packed PCM (DVD-Audio only)

A lossless compression system that enables more PCM audio to be stored on a DVD-Audio disc than would otherwise be possible.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

The most common system of encoding digital audio, found on CDs and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital and MPEG audio. For compatibility with digital audio recorders (CD, MD and DAT) and AV amplifiers with digital inputs, this unit can convert Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio to PCM. See also Digital audio.

PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD only)

A system of navigating a Video CD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc. Especially good for discs that you would normally not watch from beginning to end all at once—karaoke discs, for example.

PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) [rate control]

Technology for high-precision transmission of digital audio over the i.LINK interface enabling jitterless digital-to-analog conversion using a precision quartz in the rate control-compatible receiver.

Progressive scan video

Also called non-interlaced video, this method of displaying a picture updates all the lines in one pass, resulting in a more stable, flicker-free image than interlaced video (for a given scanning rate). See also Interlaced video. See also pages 20, 58.

Regions (DVD-Video only)

These associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or all regions). See also page 9.

S1 S-video output

This S-video signal format includes aspect ratio information (4:3 or 16:9) within the video signal. TVs which are compatible with S1 S-video automatically switch aspect ratio according to the signal. See also S-Video Out on page 59.

S2 S-video output

S2 is an enhanced version of S-video which, in addition to aspect ratio information, contains letterbox / pan & scan information. Widescreen TVs which are compatible with S2 S-video automatically switch aspect ratio according to the signal. See also S-Video Out on page 59.

Sampling frequency

The rate at which sound is measured to be turned into digital audio data. The higher the rate, the better the sound quality, but the more digital information is generated. Standard CD audio has a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz, which means 44,100 samples (measurements) per second. See also Digital audio.

Slidshow (DVD, Video CD)

A feature of some DVD discs in which still pictures recorded on the disc cycle automatically as the audio is played. See also Browsable Picture.

Super Audio CD (SACD)

Super Audio CD is a high quality audio disc format that can accommodate high sampling rate stereo and multi-channel audio, as well as conventional CD audio all on the same disc.

Troubleshooting

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

Problem	Cause / Remedy
The disc won't play or is automatically ejected after loading.	·Make sure the disc is free from dirt and dust and is not damaged (pages 72-73). ·Make sure the disc is loaded with the label side face-up and aligned properly in the disc tray guide. ·Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVD-Video disc does not match the number on the player, the disc cannot be used (page 9). ·Condensation inside the player: Allow time for condensation to evaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit.
DVD-Audio playback stops.	·The disc may have been illegally copied.
Picture playback stops and the operation buttons cannot be used.	·Press■, then start playback again (▲). ·Switch the power off once, unplug from the wall socket, then plug back in and switch on again using the front panel STANDBY/ON button.
New settings made in the Setup screen menus while a disc is playing are ineffective.	·Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing, but are not effective until the disc is stopped then restarted: Press■, then start playback again (▲).
Settings are canceled.	·When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging the power cord, settings will be canceled: Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the player off. Wait for -OFF- to disappear from the display, then unplug the power cord.
The remote control doesn't seem to work.	·The CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is connected: Point the remote control at the connected component to control this player. ·The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide: Use the remote within its operating range (page 7). ·The batteries are exhausted: Put in new ones (page 7).
No picture/No color.	·Check that the VIDEO OFF indicator is not lit. If it is, press theVIDEO OFF button (page 20).·Incorrect video connections: Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully. Also check the video cable for damage．TV/monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect: Check the instruction manual of the connected equipment.The video output is set to progressive but your TV/monitor is not compatible with progressive scan: Press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to set to interlace (the indicator above the button should not be lit) (page 20).
Screen is stretched or aspect does not change.	·The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect.See page 58 for how to set it correctly for your TV/monitor.If your TV/monitor is connected using an S-video cable, try changing the S-Video Out setting (page 59).
Picture disturbance during playback or the picture is 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.Due to the player's copy protection circuits, connection of this device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction.The TV system may be set inappropriately. See Setting the TV System on page 25.
No audio, or audio is distorted.	·No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning discs other than audio CDs·Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier to the player's analog outputs.Check that the disc is free from dust and dirt, and that it is not damaged (pages 72–73).·Check that all interconnects are firmly inserted.Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt, oxide, etc. and clean if necessary. Also check the cable for damage.Make sure the player's output is not connected to the amplifier's phono (turntable) inputs.Check your amplifier/receiver's settings (volume, input function, speaker settings, etc.).
The analog audio is OK, but there appears to be no optical/coaxial digital audio signal.	·Make sure that the Digital Out setting is set to On (page 56).·Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG out settings (pages 56-58) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver-check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs do not output digital audio.Listen through the player's analog audio outputs.
Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.	·This is due to differences in the audio format and is not a malfunction.
Cannot play multi-channel audio	·Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel (page 67).·Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Out settings (Pages 56-58) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver-check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.DVD-Audio and SACDs do not output multichannel digital audio.Listen through the player's analog outputs.Check that the settings in the Speaker Installation screen are correct (page 67).·Check the audio options available from the disc menu.
Cannot listen to high-sampling rate audio through the optical/coaxial digital output.	·Make sure that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off (page 57).·As a copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output 96kHz audio. In this case, even if set to Down Sample Off, the player automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not a malfunc-tion.
Cannot output 192kHz or 176.4kHz digital audio from optical/coaxial output.	·The player does not output digital audio from the optical/ coaxial jacks at these sampling rates. The digital output is automatically downsampled.
Cannot output 96kHz or 88.2kHz digital audio from optical/coaxial output.	·Check that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off (page 57).·Some discs are digital copy protected and do not output high sampling rate digital audio. In this case the output is automat-cally downsampled.
No DTS audio output from optical/coaxial output.	·If this unit is connected to a non-DTS compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, set DTS Out to DTS > PCM. If you do not do this, noise will be output when you play a DTS disc.If this unit is connected to a DTS-compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, check the amplifier settings, and that the cable is properly connected.
Audio mix does not sound right or sounds incomplete (for example, inaudible dialog).	·Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel if you've connected to the stereo inputs on your amplifier or TV (page 67).
Disc containing the MP3 tracks won't play.	·This player is compatible with multi-session discs, but only plays sessions that are closed. ·If the message UNPLAYABLE is displayed when you try to play a disc/track, check the audio file formats (pages 8-9).
Can't hear effect of TruSurround	·TruSurround does not work with CD, MP3, DVD-Audio, SACD or 96kHz linear PCM DVD. ·The TruSurround effect is only output through the AUDIO OUT (2ch) analog audio outputs. ·Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel (page 67). ·The effectiveness of TruSurround varies with the disc.
The audio recorded on a Super VCD disc is not output properly.	·If the audio is switched to [2] when playing a Super VCD that contains only one stereo soundtrack, there may be no sound at all. Press AUDIO to change the soundtrack.

i.LINK troubleshooting
Problem	Cause / Remedy
No i.LINK audio output.	·If the front panel i.LINK indicator is lit then: - Check that your AV receiver is DTCP (Digital Transmission Copy Protection) compatible. - Check that your AV receiver is compatible with the type of disc that you're trying to play (for example, SACD). ·If the front panel i.LINK indicator is unlit then: - Check that your AV receiver is set to the correct input. - Check that the i.LINK cable is connected properly and that the cable isn't damaged. Use an i.LINK cable no longer than 3.5 meters. - Check that components connected using the i.LINK interface are switched on and i.LINK Audio compatible. Do not connect DV format players/recorders or personal computers. - Check that the i.LINK Audio Out setting is On (page 70).
Auto Select Play doesn't work.	·Make sure that the receiver has been selected in the Auto Select Play menu (page 71). ·Make sure that i.LINK Audio Out is set to On (page 70). ·Auto Select Play doesn't work while LINK CHECK shows in the front panel display (see i.LINK-related messages opposite).
Problem	Cause / Remedy
i.LINK audio is temporarily interrupted.	• See i.LINK related messages for possibles causes of this.
No multichannel i.LINK audio.	• For multichannel SACD playback, make sure that SACDPlayback is set to Multi-ch Area (page 66).• For multichannel DVD-Audio playback, make sure that AudioOutput Mode is set to 5.1 Channel (page 67).
Playback starts automatically when the input function of the AV receiver is changed to this player.	• This is an i.LINK feature and not a malfunction.
A connected i.LINK component doesn't work with this player.	• Depending on the connected component, this player may not work properly with it. See also the operating instructions that came with the other component.

Note

• Static electricity or other external influences may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplug the power cord and then plug back in. This will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest Pioneer service center.

i.LINK-related messages

You may see the following messages displayed in the front panel display when using the i.LINK interface.

LINK CHECK

The player is checking the i.LINK network. It does this, for example, when components are added or removed from the network. The sound may be interrupted if this happens during playback.

PQLS ON

Displayed when the player recieves a rate control on request from the receiver during playback. The sound may be interrupted momentarily when this happens.

Note that the PQLS feature works only when the player is connected to a single receiver.

PQLS OFF

Displayed when the player recieves a rate control off request from the receiver during playback. The sound may be interrupted momentarily when this happens.

LOOP CONNECT

The i.LINK network cannot function because it is connected in a loop (see pages 17-18).

BUS FULL

The i.LINK bus has reached its capacity and cannot transmit any more data.

Specifications

General

System DVD Player

Power requirements .... AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 18 W

Power consumption (standby) 0 W

Weight 4.3 kg

Dimensions ...... 420 (W) x 95 (H) x 278 (D) mm

Operating temperature +5°C to +35°C

Operating humidity 5% to 85%

(no condensation)

Component Video output (Y, P_B, P_R)

Output level .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)

AV Connector (21-pin connector assignment)
AV connector output 21-pin connector
This connector provides the video and audio signals for connection to a compatible colour TV or monitor.

13579111315171921

2468101214161820

PIN no.

1 Audio 2/R out 11 Gout
3 Audio 1/L out 15 R or C out
4 GND 17 GND
7 . 19. Video out or Y out
8.........Status 21......... GND

Audio output (1 stereo pair)

Output level . During audio output 200 mVrms (1 kHz, -20 dB)

Number of channels 2

Jacks RCA jack

Audio output (multi-channel / L, R, C, SW, LS, RS)

Output level . During audio output 200 mVrms (1 kHz, -20 dB)

Number of channels 6

Jacks RCA jack

Audio characteristics

Frequency response 4 Hz to 44 kHz(DVD fs: 96 kHz) 4 Hz to 88 kHz (DVD-Audio fs: 192 kHz)

S/N ratio 118 dB

Dynamic range 108 dB

Total harmonic distortion .0.0009 %

Wow and flutter ......... Limit of measurement (0.001% W. PEAK) or lower

Digital output

Optical digital output . Optical digital jack Coaxial digital output . RCA jack

Other terminals

Control in Minijack (3.5 0)

Control out Minijack (3.5Ø)

Accessories

Stereo audio cable 1

Video cable 1

4-pin S400 i.LINK cable 1

Power cable 1

Remote control 1

AA/R6P dry cell batteries 2

Operating Instructions 1

Warranty card 1

Note

• The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvement.

IMPORTANT

1) IEEE Std 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus
2) Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2.0

TruSurround\*y Virtual Dolby Digital TruSurround Logotipos: by SRS(●)

TruSurround/Virtual Dolby Digital create un effetode sonido surround real de qualquier fuente Dolby Digital con solo dos altavoces (vease la pagina 51).

Siga"These consequences:

• Title Repeat
  Chapter Repeat
  Repeat Off

Discos DVD-Audio

• Group Repeat
• Track Repeat
  Repeat Off

• Disk Repeat
• Track Repeat
• Repeat Off

Discos MP3

• Disk Repeat
• Folder Repeat
• Track Repeat
• Repeat Off

Sugerencia

• Random Title
• Random Chapter
• Random Off

Discos DVD-Audio

• Random Group
• Random Track
• Random Off

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

1/1

Nota

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

Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

Dolby Digital 2CH

Dolby Digital 2CH

1/1

Nota

Play	DVD
Title	Current/Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
	11:38	2.05	4.57	7.02
Audio	1 English	1	English	Angle	1
	Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH	Subtitle
Play	DVD
Chapter	Current/Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
	11:38	2.05	4.57	7.02
#	Tr. Rate	8.6Mbps

Play	DVD-RW	Original
Current / Total
Chapter	1/3
Tr. Rate	III		3.0Mbps

Play	SACD
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Track	1/9	0.22	3.38	4.00
Audio	3/2.1CH

Play	SACD
	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Disc	0.05	73.00	73.05

Play	CD
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Track	2/16	1.07	4.40	5.47
Play	CD
		Elapsed	Remain	Total
Disc		28.00	30.20	58.20

Play	MP3
	Current / Total	Elapsed	Remain	Total
Track	1/17	0.18	12.42	13.00
Track Name	Outternational

Play	MP3
Current / Total
Folder	2/7
Folder Name	ACP

Sugerencia

Portuguese (pt), 1620

Swedish (sv), 1922

Russian (ru), 1821

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

Quechua (qu), 1721

Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813

Kirundi (m), 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

Volapuk (vo), 2215

Wolof (wo), 2315

Xhosa (xh), 2408

Yoruba (yo), 2515

Zulu (zu), 2621

Conector Conector RCA

200 mVrms (1 kHz, -20 dB)

Numero de canales 2

Conectores.. Conector RCA

Salida de audio (multicanal /L, R, C, SW, LS, RS)

Nivel de salute.......Durante la salute de audio 200 mVrms (1 KHz,-20 dB)

Numero de canales 6

Tomas Toma RCA

\section*{Characteristicas de audio digital}

4 Hz a 44 kHz (DVD fs: 96 kHz)

... De 4 Hz a 88 kHz (DVD de audio fs: 192 kHz)

Salida digital coaxial Conector RCA

Otros terminales

Entrada de control Minitoma (3,5 0)

Salida de control . Minitoma (3,5 0

Accesorios

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