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USER MANUAL DV-LX50 PIONEER
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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operatin q BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS losure that may be of suff INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED literature accompanying the appliance magnitude to constitute a risk of electric SERVICE PERSONNEL shock to persons. D3-4-2-1-1_En-A WARNING WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire Before plugging in for the first time, read the following or shock hazard, do not place any container filled section carefully. with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or The voltage of the available power supply differs flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain according to country or region. Be sure that the or moisture. D3-4-2-13 B En power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel. D3-4-2-1-4 À En CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1 CLASS 1 To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the LASER PRODUCT product. 4 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel The following caution label appears on your unit. Location: inside of the unit CAUTION CLASS 1M LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS TRDOMLO SH Vorsicht KLASSE 1M LASER Strahlung: Bei geôffnetem Gerät nicht mit optischen Gerâten in den Laserstçahl blicken PRECAUCION : RADIACIÔN LASER CLASE 1M, AL ABRIR NO MIRAR DIRECTAMENTE CON INSTRUMENTOIS OPTICOS. VIKTIGT KLASS TH LASER STRALAING: NAR APPARATEN AR OPPEN, TITTA INTE RAKT IN | DEN, SPECIELLT INTE OM DU HAR GLASOGON PÂ DIG Varoitus! Luokka 1 lasersätely: Alà koskaan Katso laïteen sisään sen ollessa auki-ei myüskgän Silmälaseil tai muila optsill laitelal ADVARSEL __: LASERSTRALER KLASSE 1MKIGIKKE DIREXTE ID APPARATET,HAR DETTE ER ABENT. S/ERIKKE MED BAILLER ELLER ANDRE OPTISKE OBJEKTER 03-42-18 8 En WARNING fire h dd € pl ked This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive lo prevent a fire nazard, Co not place any nake 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the : D3-4-21-%a À En equipment. D3-4-2-1-7a A En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: This product is for general household purposes. Any +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F): less than 85 %RH failure due to use for other than household purposes (cooling vents not blocked) {such as long-term use for business purposes in a Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or requires repair will be charged for even during the strong artificial light) warranty period KO4Y_En
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VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side).
WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed. D34241-7b A En
POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. À damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. 5002 En
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.
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Ifthe AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. |f connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation) D3-4-2-2-1a A En
CAUTION The © STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time
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This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
Y f you want to dispose this product, da not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling
Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human health
Hints on installation. . 6
Disc/content format playback compatibility +7 07 Initial Settings menu
Using the Initial Settings menu. 02 Connections Digital Audio Out settings. Rear panel . . . 9 Video Output settings Easy connections Language settings. Connecting using a SCART AV cable Display settings. . Connecting using the S-Video output. . Options settings .… Connecting using the component video output Speakers settings . Connecting to an AV receiver. Parental Lock . Controlling this player via another Pioneer component .… DTS Downmix Connecting using HDMI About DivX® VOD content . Changing the output resolution 15 Audio Output Mode.
Speaker Distance . . . 03 Controls and displays Speaker Installation seeeeeeeeeee.... Front panel. : Display. Remote control Setting up the remote ‘control your TV
08 Additional information
Taking care of your player and discs
Screen sizes and disc formats.
Setting the TV system 04 Getting started Resetting the player .
Switching on and setting up . DVD-Video regions …
7 Using the on-screen displays . Selecting languages using the language code list . Setting up the player for your TV. Troubleshooting
Setting the language of this player's on-screen displays . Glossary Playing discs 44440e Language code list
Country/Area code list Specifications...
+. HDMI digital interface
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) interconnect provides high quality digital audio and video, all from a single user- friendly connector. HDMI is the first consumer electronics interface to support uncompressed standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround sound audio, all using one interface. You can easily connect to a HDMI-equipped AV receiver or audiovisual device for high quality audio and video, and communication between the video source and (DTV) players, set-top boxes, and other audiovisual devices is also supported
+ HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
By connecting this unit to a Pioneer plasma television, AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.), or HD AV Converter with an HDMI cable, you can control this unit from the connected plasma television, as well as have the connected plasma television, AV system or HD AV Converter automatically change inputs in response to this unit starting playback or having the GUI screen (ex Disc Navigator) displayed (known as the Auto-select function). The connected plasma television can thereby have its power turned from off to on by this function.
You can also have this unit turn on automatically when you control this unit from a connected plasma television that is turned on (Simuttaneous power function)
Additionally, when the language information from a connected plasma television is received, you can have this unit's on-screen display language change automatically to that of the plasma television (only when playback is stopped and GUI screen is not displayed)
Refer to your plasma television's operating manual for more information regarding how your plasma television transmits language information
For more information about which operations can be carried out by connecting via HDMI cable, refer to the operating manual for your plasma television, AV system or HD AV Converter.
+ 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
In addition, with SACD playback, you can select which part of the disc you want to hear (stereo audio, multi-channel audio and, for hybrid SACDs, standard CD audio) with the simple press of a button on the front panel.
+ Built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding with multichannel outputs
Digital Surround | 96/24
DIGITAL 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.
+ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
+ “DTS"is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 96/24" is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
+ Pure Audio listening The Pure Audio feature allows you to listen to analog audio sources with the video and digital outputs disabled, and the front panel display switched off, This is particularly useful when listening to high-quality audio formats such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD
+ PureCinema Progressive Scan video 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
+ Analog video signal output capability in HD (High Definition)
The analog video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT can be output as HD signals. JPEG files are output in JPEG HD format. DivX video/WMV signals in SD (Standard Definition) are converted into HD for output
See DivX video compatibility on page 8 + DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
+ MP3, WMA and MPEG-4 AAC compatibility See Compressed audio compatibility on page 7
+ JPEG compatibility See JPEG file compatibility on page 8
+ WMV compatibility See CD-R/-RW compatibility on page 7 or About WMV on page 8
+ Energy saving design An auto power-off function switches the player into standby if not used for about 30 minutes.
Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it
+ Remote control + AWRGP dry cell batteries x 2 + Audio cable (red/white plugs) + Video cable (yellow plug)
+ Operating instructions
Putting the batteries in the remote
+ Open the battery compartment cover and insert the batteries as shown.
Use two AA/RGP batteries and follow the indications (®, ©) inside the compartment. Close the cover when you're finished.
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 à month or more.
When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instructions rules that apply in your country/area
+ Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.
ts on installation We want you to enjoy using this product for years to come, so please use the following guidelines when choosing a suitable location
Do... Use in a well-ventilated room
Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.
Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances. Place on a window sill or a place where the player will be exposed to direct sunlight.
Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment
Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use.
Use near a television or monitor as you may experience
interference — especially if the television uses an indoor antenna.
Use in a kitchen or other room where the player may be exposed to smoke or steam
Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth — this may prevent proper cooling of the unit
Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit's feet.
Disc/content format playback compatibility
This player is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an unplayable format — see below for further compatibility
information. Please also note that recordable discs cannot be recorded using this player. AUDIO VIDEO R RW D\D-Audio D\Dvideo DDR DIDRW COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT al IS qac BISMAL AUDIO Audio CD Video CD CDR CDRW 2à
+ This unit will play DVD+R/+RW discs.
+ DVD à trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation
+ € is a trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation.
+ Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD This player supports the IEC's Super VCD standard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size
Super VCD About DualDisc playback CEE A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content video, audio, etc. while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material. The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compliant with the CD audio specification and therefore may not play, œe The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product. DVD-Audio m content will not play. & For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please = refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer. £ CD-R/-RW compatib + Compatible formats: CD-audio, Video CD/Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, JPEG or DivX video/WMV files + 150 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Modet, Mode? XA Formt. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player. + Multi-session playback: No
+ Unfinalized disc playback: No
+ File structure (may diffen): Up to 299 folders on a disc: up to 648 folders and files (combined) within each folder
DVD+R/+RW compatibility
Only DVD+R/DVD+RW discs recorded in ‘Video Mode (DVD Video Mode)' which have been finalized, can be played back. However, some editing made during the recording may not be played back accurately.
DVD-R/-RW compati y + Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video Recording (VR)* * Edit points may not play exactly as edited: screen may go momentarily blank at edited points. + Unfinalized playback: No + MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG or DivX video/WMV file playback on DVD-R/-RW: No
Compressed audio compatibility
Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows
Media Audio (WMA), MPEG-4 AAC Sampling rates: 32 kKHz, 44.1 KHz or 48 kHz
Bit-rates: Any (128 kbps or higher recommended)
VER (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback: No WMA lossiess encoding compatible: No
DRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: No (DRM-
protected audio files will not play in this player — see also DRM in the Glossary on page 45)
File extensions: mp3, wma, .méa (these must be used for the player to recognize MP3, WMA and MPEG-4 AAC files — do not use for other file types)
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About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis ofthe MPEG-4 audio compression technology. The file format and extension used depend on the application used to encode the AAC file. This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes” bearing the extension ‘.m4a’. DRM-protected files will not play, and files encoded with some versions of iTunes® may not play, or filenames may display incorrectly
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US. and other countries.
WMA (Windows Media'" Audio) compatibility This player can playback Windows Media Audio content.
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media Player for Windows XP, Windows Media Player 9 or Windows Media Player 10 series.
+ Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
+ This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.
DivX is a media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files
contain not only video but also include advanced media features like
menus, subtitles, and alternate audiotracks. This player can play
DivX videos burned on CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs. Keeping the same
terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called
/] “Titles”. When naming files/titles on a CD-R/-RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind that by default they will be played in alphabetical order.
Displaying external subtitle files
The font sets listed below are available for external subtile files. You can see the proper font set on-screen by setting the
Subtitle Language (in Language settings on page 83) to match the subtitle file.
This player supports the following language groups
Group 1 [Albanian (sa), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca), Danish (da), Dutch (n), English (en), Faroese (fo), Finnish {f), French (fr), German (de), Icelandic (is), lrish (ga), ltalian (it), Norwegian (no), Portuguese (pt),
Rhaeto-Romanic (rm), Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv)
Group 2 |Albanian (sq), Croatian (nn), Czech (cs), Hungarian Qu), Polish (pi
Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl)
Group 3 [Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian (m4), Russian (ru),
Serbian (sr), Ukrainian (uk)
Group 4 [Hebrew (w), Viddish Qi)
Group 5 [Turkish (in
+ Some external subtitle files may be displayed incorrectly or not at all
+ For external subtile files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported (please note that these files are not shown within the disc navigation menu): .srt, .sub, .ssa, .smi
+ The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file.
+ The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for the same movie file is limited to a maximum of 10.
DivX video compatibility
+ Official DivX® Ultra Certified product.
+ Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with enhanced playback of DivX® media files and the DivX® Media Format.
+ File extensions: avi and .divx (these must be used for the player to recognize DivX video files). Note that all files with the avi extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all of these are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may not be playable on this player.
About WMV WMV is an acronym for Windows Media Video and refers to a video compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMV content can be encoded by using Windows Media® Encoder.
+ This player is compatible with WMV9 files that are encoded by using the Windows Media® Encoder 9 Series, with wmv as an extension.
+ Compatible with size under 720 x 576 pixels/720 x 480 pixels + Advanced Profile is not supported + DRM-protected video files will not play in this player
JPEG file compatil + Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048. “file format used by digital still cameras. + Progressive JPEG compatible: No + File extensions: jpg (must be used for the player to recognize JPEG files-do not use for other file types)
PC-created disc compatibility
Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting ofthe application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information:
Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible with this player.
Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information:
2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL Digital optical audio outputs for connection to a PCM, Dolby Digital and/or DTS-compatible AV receiver (page 13).
3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL Digital coaxial audio outputs for connection to a PCM, Dolby Digital, and/or DTS-compatible AV receiver (page 13).
4 VIDEO OUT Video output (composite) that you can connect to your TV or AV receiver using the supplied video cable (page 10)
5 S-VIDEO OUT S-Video output that you can use instead of the VIDEO OUT jacks (page 11)
6 COMPONENT VIDEO 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 (page 11)
7 AV CONNECTOR (RGB) TV/AV Receiver
AudioWideo output SCART-type AV connector for connecting to a TV or other equipment with a SCART connector, The video output is switchable between video, S-Video and RGB (page 11)
8 CONTROLIN Use to control this player from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the El mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this player using a mini-plug cord (page 13)
9 AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) Multi-channel (5.1ch) analog audio outputs for connection to an AV receiver with multi-channel analog audio inputs (page 12)
10 AUDIO OUT (2ch) Stereo analog audio outputs for connection to your TV, AV receiver or stereo system (page 10).
11 ACIN Connect the supplied power cord here, then plug into a power outlet.
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U oz) Easy connections À Important
+ Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet
+ The setup described here is a basic setupthat allows you to play discs using justthe cables supplied with the player. Inthis setup, stereo audio is played through the speakers in your TV.
+ This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using audio/video or S-Video 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: reter to the manufacturer for more information.)
Æ% To audio inputs = To video inputs
1 Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) jacks to a set of A/V inputs on your TV.
Use the supplied audio/video cable, connecting the red and white + Before unplugging the player from the power outlet, make sure plugs to the audio outputs and the yellow plug to the video output you first switch it into standby using either the front panel Make sure you match up the left and right audio outputs with their © STANDBY/ON button, or the remote control, and wait of the corresponding inputs for correct stereo soundi -OFF- message to disappear from the players display.
See page 11 if you want to use a component or S-Video or SCART + For the above reasons, do not plug this player into a switched cable for the video connection power supply found on some amplifiers and AV receivers.
2 Connect the supplied AC power cable to the AC IN inlet, then plug into a power outlet.
Connecting using a SCART AV cable
A SCART-type AV connector is provided for connection to a TV or AV receiver. The video output is switchable between ordinary composite, S-Video and RGB. See AV Connector Out on page 33 for how to set it.
The SCART AV connector also outputs analog audio, so there is no need to also connect the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) jacks
<= To SCART AV input
+ Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV CONNECTOR (RGB) TV/AV Receiver output to a SCART AV input on your TV (or AV receiver).
Connecting using the S-Video output
Iyour TV (or other equipment) has an S-Video input, you can use the S-Video output on this player instead of the standard (composite) output for a better quality picture
+ Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-Video input on your TV (or monitor or AV receiver).
Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same mark on the plug before plugging in
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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) This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available
+ 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.
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Watching 1080i/720p/576p/480p from the component
This player can output 1080i/720p/576p/480p from the component video output, Compared to 576i/480i, 1080i/720p/576p/480p effectively doubles the scanning rate ofthe picture, resulting in a very stable, flicker-free image.
To set up the player for use with a progressive scan or HD (High Definition) TV, see Resolution (Max) on page 33. When the player is set to output progressive scan video, the PRGSVE indicator lights in the front panel display.
+ If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a 1080i/720p/ 16p/480p and switch the player to them, you will not be able to see any picture at all. In this case, switch everything off and reconnect using the supplied video cable (see Easy connections on page 10), then switch back to 576i/480i (see Switching the video output to 576i/480i using the front panel controls on page 12)
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[ 2] Switching the video output to 576i/480i using the front panel controls
Switch the player to standby then, using the front panel controls, press © STANDBY/ON while pressing 4 #4 to switch the player back to 576i/480i
+ Hthe player is connected using HDMI, disconnect the HDMI cable before resetting the player to 576i/480i output. (If left connected, the HDMI output resolution will be reset to its default — see Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection on page 15.)
© STANDBY/ON Connecting the multichannel analog outputs
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.
+ Connect the multi-channel audio 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.
= F Connecting to an AV receiver
You can connect this player to your AV receiver using the multichannel analog outputs or one ofthe digital outputs.
In addition to these connections, you should also connect the 2 channel analog outputs for compatibility with all discs.
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 illustration shows a standard (composite) connection
1 Connectthe analog AUDIO OUT (2ch) and VIDEO OUT jacks > on this player to a set of analog audio and video inputs on your AV receiver.
<= To video inputs 7
2 Connect the AV receiver’s video output to a video input on your TV.
You can also use the SCART AV connector, the S-Video or component video jacks to connect to the AV receiver if you prefer.
+ 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.
You can also use the SCART AV connector, the S-Video or component video jacks to connect to the AV receiver if you prefer.
+ After connecting up and switching on, you should change the Audio Output Mode setting (page 36) in the Initial Setup menu from the default 2 Channel to 5.1 Channel
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Connecting the digital output
This player has both optical and coaxial-type digital audio outputs for connection to an AV receiver. Connect whichever is convenient Depending on the capabilities of your AV receiver, you might have to set up this player to output only digital audio in a compatible format. See Digital Audio Out settings on page 32 and refer to the operating instructions that came with your AV receiver.
Note that 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
+ Connect one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/ OPTICAL) jacks on this player to a digital input on your AV receiver.
= To coaxial/optical digital input
Controlling this player via another Pioneer component
The CONTROL IN jack allows you to control this player via the remote control sensor of another Pioneer component — typically an AV receiver — that has a CONTROL OUT jack. Remote control signals are passed through to the player from the remote sensor of the other component, allowing you greater freedom in the placement of your player.
+ Use a miniplug cord (not supplied) to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this player with the CONTROL OUT jack of your other Pioneer component.
<= To CONTROL OUT AV Receiver
For an optical connection, use an optical cable (not supplied) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack to an optical input on your AV receiver.
For a coaxial connection, use a coaxial cable (similarto the supplied video cable) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack to a coaxial input on your AV receiver.
+ You will also need to connect a coaxial digital cable, analog audio cable, or video cable.
+ When connected via System Control, point the remote control toward the connected component (such as an AV receiver). The remote will not work correctly when pointed at this unit.
+ You cannot connect use System Control with components that do not have a System Control jack or with components manufactured by companies other than Pioneer.
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U oz) Connecting using HDMI If you have a HDMI equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to this player using a commercially available HDMI cable
The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the player is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for limitations), SACD, Video CD/Super VCD, CD, WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video and WMV
+ Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this player to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMi-compatible display.
To HDMI interconnect =}
] The arrow on the cable connector body should be face up for correct alignment with the connector on the player.
+ This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High- Definition Multimedia Interface). Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transters:
When you change the component connected to the HDMI output, you will also need to change the HDMI settings to match the new component (see HDMI Out on page 32, Resolution {Max) and HDMI Color on page 33 to do this). However, the settings for each component are then stored in memory (for up to 2 components)
The HDMI connection is compatible with 2 channel linear PCM signals (44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, 16 bit/20 bit/24 bit), and Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG audio bitstream, multi channel DSD, and multi channel linear PCM signals, (5.1 channel signals up to 96 kHz, 16 bit/20 bit/24 bit)
Depending on the HDMI cable being used, 1080p output may not appear correctly.
About HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays
HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high- definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to five gigabytes per second (with HDTV signals), one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVS.
You can enable HDMI Control by turning the HDMI Control setting to On for all components connected via HDMI cable. Check the video output from this unit once you have completed making connections and settings for all components. You will need to check the video output each time you change connected components or remove the HDMI cable.
Note that HDMI Control may not operate properly if you do not use an HDMI cable that supports the HDMI 1.3 specification (Category 2) or later
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Changing the output resolution
Use the OUTPUT RESOLUTION button located on the remote control to switch the output resolution forthe HDMI and component video outputs.
Depending on the type of disc or file being played, the signals may not be output with the resolution set at Resolution (Max) (page 33) For details, see the table below.
Resolution (Max) setting
480i/576i 480p/ 1080i 720p
576p DVD 48oi/ 480p/ 480p/ 480p/ 480p/ 576 S576p 576p 576p 576p DVD-Audio a8oi/ 480p/ 480p/ 480p/ 480p/ 576 S576p 576p 576p 576p DivX video/WMV agoi/ 480p/ 1080 720p 480p/ 576 576p 576p JPEG agoi/ 480p/ 1080 720p 480p/ 576 576p 576p Audio CD/ a8oi/ 480p/ 480p/ 480p/ 480p/ Super Audio CD 576 S576p 576p 576p 576p MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 agoi/ 480p/ 1080 720p 480p/ AAC 576 576p 576p Video CD/Super VCD | 480i/ 480p/ A480p/ 480p/ 480p/ 576 S576p 576p 576p 576p
+ Hanalog video signals are output at a resolution of 1080 or 720p, the GUI screen may look rough. This is not a malfunction
Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection
Use the OUTPUT RESOLUTION button on the remote control to switch the player back to 576p/480p. You can also switch the player to standby then, using the front panel controls, press © STANDBY/ ON while pressing 4 4 to switch the player back to 576p/480p
16 STANDBY/ON (page 20)
Press to switch the player on (the power indicator and indicator in the middle ofthe unit light up when the power is on) or into standby.
2 SACD SETUP Press to select which part of an SACD disc you want to listen to — stereo audio (2h Area), multi-channel audio (Multi-ch Area) and, for hybrid SACDSs, standard CD audio(CD Area). See SACD Playback on page 34 for more on this:
The indicator lights when an SACD disc is set and SACD Playback > is set to 2ch Area or Multi-ch Area.
3 PURE AUDIO When playback is stopped, press to switch off/on the front panel display and disable the video and digital outputs*. Use this when you want to hear audio from the analog outputs with no interference from other signals (when listening to a DVD-Audio disc, for example). The indicator lights when the Pure Audio feature is switched on.
This button only functions when Pure Audio Button (page 34) is set to Available.
*These include HDMI, and the coaxial and optical digital outputs. 4 Display (page 17) 5 Disctray
6 Remote control sensor The remote control has a range of up to about 7 m
7 HDMlindicator Lights when this player is recognized by another HDMI or DVI/HDCP compatible component.
8 » (play) (page 22) 9 M (stop) (page 22)
REMAN N Display 1 5.1CH Lights when analog 5.1 channel output is selected (page 36). 2 V-PART Lights when playing a video part of a DVD disc. 3 PRGSVE Lights when the video output is 1080i/720p/576p/480p (page 11) 4 & Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc (page 30) 5 GUI (Graphical User Interface) Lights when à menu is displayed on-screen 6 Grp Indicates that the character display is showing à DVD-Audio group number
/ Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD-Video title number. 8 TRK Indicates that the character display is showing a track number. 9 cHP Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD chapter number.
10 REMAIN Lights when the character display is showing the time or number of tracks/titles/chapters remaining,
11 Character display
1210 Lights when a disc is pausedi
LE Lights when a disc is playing
14 O0D Lights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack is playing.
15 DTS Lights when a DTS soundtrack is playing
2 FLDIMMER Press to change the display brightness.
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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 m
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
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Setting up the remote to control your TV You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be able to use this feature you first have to program the remote with a maker code from the table below.
1 Press and hold down the CLEAR button, then enter the maker code for your TV. See the table below for the list of maker codes. there is more than one code given for your make, input the first one in the list +_ lthe maker's name of your TV doesn't appear in the table below, you will not be able to use this remote to control your TV.
2 Press © TV to check that the remote works with your TV. Ithe remote is set up correctly, the TV should switch on/off. If it doesn't and there is another code given for your maker, repeat step with a new code.
Using the TV remote control buttons
The table below shows how to use this remote control with your TV Button What it does
OTV Press to switch the TV on/off (standby) INPUT SELECT Press to change the TV's video input VOLUME +/- Use to adjust the TV volume CHANNEL +/- Use to change TV channels Aiwa 38
Hitachi 06, 24, 25, 32
Pioneer 00, 35, 40, 44
Switching on and setting up
When you switch the player on for the first time the Startup Navigator screen appears. We recommend using this to make a few basic player settings
1 Switch on your TV and set the video input to this player.
2 Press the © STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or the front panel to switch on.
+ When you switch on forthe firsttime, your TV should displaythe Startup Navigator screen.
+ When you have this unit connected to a plasma television that is compatible with HDMI Control, language settings are imported from the plasma televisions OSD settings before Startup Navigator begins.
Complete this setup before you start using your DVD player.
Please use the Initial Setup if you want to make more detailed settings.
If you don't want to use the Startup Navigator, press 4 to select Cancel, then press ENTER to exit the Startup Navigator.
5 Usethe t/4 buttons to select the terminal from which the audio signals are to be output, then press ENTER. + I you have selected Analog, proceed to step 6.
+ If you have selected COAX/OPT, proceed to step 7 + If you have selected HDMI or 1 don‘t know, proceed to step 8
Want output do you use for listening the audio?
How many channels you use for analog output?
7 Use the ?/4 buttons to select whether or not to convert the digital audio signals output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) into linear PCM format (‘Yes' or ‘No'), then press ENTER.
Output COAX/OPT digital audio as LPCM? (When you use a legacy AMP, selecting'YES", and when you use a current AMP, selecting NO’, is recommended.)
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8 Use the #/4 buttons to select whether or not to display a black band on the left and right sides of the screen when playing DVDs recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio (‘Yes' or ‘No'), then press ENTER.
When you watch 4:3 DVD contents on wide- screen HDTV
do you want to add black bars on either side of the screen? (Select! don't know, if you have a standard(4:8) TV)
Resolution change is easily done by the remote control. If you can't watch the video, change the resolution.
9 Select ‘Finish’ to accept the settings and exit the Startup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ to go through the settings again.
STARTUP NAVIGATORSM Setup is complete!
+ This player features a screen saver and an auto power off function. If the player is stopped and no button is pressed for around five minutes, the screen saver starts. If the disc tray is closed but no disc is playing and no control is pressed for about 30 minutes, the player automatically goes into standby
+ When the Startup Navigator is running, buttons other than A OPEN/CLOSE, ?/4/4/=. ENTER and RETURN will not function
Using the on-screen displays
For ease of use, this player makes extensive use of graphical on- screen displays (OSDs)
Allthe screens are navigated in basically the same way, using the cursor buttons (#/4/%=/=+) to change the highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select it.
+ From here on in this manual, the word ‘select' generally means use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on-screen, then
press ENTER Setting up the player for your TV If you have a widescreen (16:9) TV, you should setup the player so that the picture will be presented correctly. If you have a conventional (4:3) TV, you can leave the player on the default setting and move on to the next section.
1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘initial Settings’.
2 Select TV Screen’ from the ‘Video Output’ settings.
Digital Audio Out {TV Screen m4:3 (Lettor Box) Video Output AV Connector Out 4:3(Pan&Scan) Language Resolution (Max) | 16:9 (Wide) Display HDHI Color 16:9 (Compresse) Options
3 If you have a widescreen (16:9) TV, select ‘16:9 (Wide) or
“16:9 (Compressed)-.
If you have a conventional (4:8) TV, you can change the setting from 4:3 (Letter Box) to 4:3 (Pan & Scan) if you prefer. See Video Output settings on page 33 for more details
4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu screen. Setting the language of this player's on- screen displays
This sets the language of the player's on-screen displays.
1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘initial Settings’.
2 Select ‘OSD Language’ from the ‘Display’ settings.
Digital Audio Out (OSD Language mEnglish Video Output Angle Indicator français Language Deutsch Display Haliano Options Español Speakers PYCCKMi
3 Select a language.
HOME MENU Display/exit the on-screen display
The on-screen language will change according to your selection
4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu screen.
+/4/æ/= Changes the highlighted menu item
ENTER Selects the highlighted menu item (both ENTER buttons on the remote work in exactly the same way)
RETURN Returns to the main menu without saving changes.
The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD/ Super VCD, DivX video/WMV and MP3WMA/MPEG-4 AAC discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter. For details on playing JPEG picture discs, see Viewing a JPEG slideshow on page 25.
+ 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 dis, it is specified.
1 _Ifthe player isn't already on, press © STANDBY/ON to switch it on.
If you're playing a DVD, disc containing DivX video/WMV files or Video CD/Super VCD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input
2 Press A OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you're loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).
4 Press > PLAY to start playback.
you're playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, an on-screen menu may appear. See DVD-Video and DivX disc menus and Video CD/ Super VCD PBC menus on page 23 for more on how to navigate these
+ If you're playing a containing DivX video/WMV files or MP3/ WMA/MPEG-4 AAC audio files, it maytake a few seconds before playback starts, etc. This is normal
+ Please see Disc/content format playback compatibility on page 7 if you want to play a DualDisc (DVD/CD hybrid disc)
+ 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
+ Ifa disc contains a mixture of movie (DivX video/WMV) and other media file types (MP3, for example), first select whether to play the movie files (DivX/WMV) or the other media file types (MP3/ WMA/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG) from the on-screen display. The media file types are selected automatically when the Pure Audio Mode is turned on
Basic playback controls
The table below shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs. The following chapter covers other playback features in more detail
Button What it does > PLAY Starts playback. Ifthe display shows RESUME or LAST MEM playback starts from the resume or last memory point (see also Resume and Last Memory on page 23) 11 PAUSE Pauses à disc that's playing, or restarts à paused disc m STOP Stops playback See also Resume and Last Memory on page 23. << Press to start fast reverse scanning. Press » (play) to
{remote only) resume normal playback
Press to start fast forward scanning. Press » (play) to resume normal playback.
He PREV Skips to the start of the current track, title or chapter then to previous tracks/titles/chapters:
»>iNEXT Skips to the nexttrack, title or chapter.
Numbers Use to enter a title/chapter/track number. Press
+ Ifthe disc is stopped, playback starts from the selected title (for DVD), group (for DVD-Audio) or track (for CD/SACD/Video CD/Super VCD)
+ Ifthe disc is playing, playback jumps to the start of the selected title (VR mode DVD-RW), chapter (DVD-Video) or track (DVD-Audio*/SACD/CD/
*within the current group
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Resume and Last Memory
With the exception of DVD-Audio and SACD discs, when you stop playback of a DVD, CD, or Video CD/Super VCD or DivX video/WMV discs, RESUME is shown in the display indicating that you can resume playback again from that point
Ithe disc tray is not opened, the next time you start playback the display shows RESUME and playback resumes from the resume point. (If you want to clear the resume point, press M STOP while RESUME is displayed.)
With DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, if you take the disc out ofthe player after stopping playback, the last play position is stored in memory. the next disc you load is the same one, the display shows LAST MEM and playback will resume. For DVD-Video discs, the player stores the play position of the last five discs. When one of these discs is next loaded, you can resume playback.
+ The Last Memory function doesn't work with VR format DVD-R/ -RW, DVD-Audio or SACD discs.
+ you don't need the Last Memory function when you stop a disc, you can press & OPEN/CLOSE to stop playback and open the disc tray.
DVD-Video and DivX disc menus
Some DivX media files and many DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs feature menus from which you can select what you want to watch. They may also 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 DivX and DVD-Video menus are displayed automatically when you start playback: others only appear when you press MENU or TOP MENU
+ Some DVD-Audio discs feature a ‘bonus group’. To play this group you first have to input a password, which you can find on the disc's packaging. Use the number buttons to input the password
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus
Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback Control) menus.
You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button to select atrack, rather than the » PLAY button
Button What it does RETURN Displays the PBC menu Numbers Use to enter a numbered menu option. Press ENTER
(remote only) to select.
44 PREV Displays the previous menu page (if there is one)
»piNEXT Displays the next menu page (ifthere is one)
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+ After 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 ofthe player (which you can find on the rear panel). See alsoDVD-Video regions on page 41.
I 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 Taking care of your player and discs on page 40.
Why won't the disc | loaded play?
First check that you loaded the disc the right way up (label side up), and that it's clean and undamaged. See Taking care of our player and discs on page 40 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 Disc/ content format playback compatibility on page 7 for more on disc compatibility
Check the front panel and make sure that the PURE AUDIO indicator isn't lit. IFit is, press the PURE AUDIO button to switch the video and HDMI outputs back on. See also Front panel on page 16.
Check that your TVis compatible with resolutions of 1080, 720p, 576p or 480p. See Watching 1080i/720p/76p/480p from the component video outputs on page 11.
1 have a widescreen TV so why are there black bars at the top and bottom of the screen when | 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 ofthe screen. This is not a malfunction.
1 have a standard (4:3) TV and set the player to show widescreen DVDs in pan & scan format, so why do still get black bars top and bottom with same 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 letter box format. This is not a malfunction.
Ive connected to a HDMI compatible component but | can't get any signal and the front panel HDMI indicator won't light!
Make sure that you've selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you're using. You may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this. See Connecting using HDMI on page 14 for more on HDMI compatibility
There's no picture from the HDMI output!
This player cannot display pictures from DVI compatible sources, See Connecting using HDMI on page 14 for more on HDMI compatibility
Make sure the resolution on this player matches that of the component you have connected using HDMI. See Resolution (Max) on page 33 to change the HDMI resolution
My AV receiver is definitely compatible with 96 kHz/88.2 kHz
Linear PCM audio, but it doesn't seem to work with this player. What's wrong?
For digital copy-protection purposes, some 96 kHz/88.2 kHz DVD discs only output digital audio downsampled to 48 kHz/ 44.1 kHz. 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 ! hear SACD audio through the digital outputs?
SACD digital audio is only available through the HDMI outputs when connected to an HDMI-compatible amp that can handle protected audio contents. Some DVD-Audio discs too only output digital audio through the HDMI outputs.
Is it better to listen to DVD-Audio discs through the analog outputs?
Some DVD-Audio dises do not output anything through the digital outputs, and multichannel discs are downmixed to stereo forthe digital output. In addition, high sampling rate DVD-Audio discs (higher than 96 kHz) automatically downsample audio output from the digital outputs.
Using the multichannel analog audio outputs for DVD-Audio have none of these limitations
My DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops! The disc may have been illegally copied
There's no sound from the optical/coaxial outputs or the HDMI interface!
Check the front panel and make sure that the PURE AUDIO indicator isn't lit. If it is, press the PURE AUDIO button to switch the digital audio (optical/coaxial and HDMI) outputs back on
You won't hear any sound from the HDMI output if the source component is only DVI/HDCP-compatible.
+ Many ofthe functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD and SACD discs, Video CDs/Super VCDs, CDs, DivX video/WMV and MP3/MWMA/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded!
Some DVDs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example) in some or all parts of the disc, This is not a malfunction
When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some of the functions are not available during PBC playback. f you want to use them, start the disc playing using a number button to select a track.
Scanning discs You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at four different speeds
only one speed for DivX video/WMV)
1 During playback, press << or >» to start scanning. There is no sound while scanning DVDs (including DVD-Audio), DivX video/WMV and Video CD/Super VCDs.
2 Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed. The scanning speed is shown on-screen
3 To resume normal playback, press > PLAY. When scanning a Video CD/Super VCD playing in PBC mode or a MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC track, playback automatically resumes at the end or beginning of the track
Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.
Playing in slow motion
You can play DVD-Videos and DVD-R/-RW at four different slow motion speeds, forwards and backwards, Video CD/Super VCDs and DivX video/WMV can be played at four different forward slow motion speeds
1 During playback, press II PAUSE.
2 Press and hold «/<ll or læ/p> 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.
4 To resume normal playback, press > PLAY. + Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached
Frame advance/frame reverse
You can advance or back up DVD-Video and DVD-R/-RW discs frame-by-frame, With Video CD/Super VCDs and DivX video/WMV file you can only use frame advance.
1 During playback, press I PAUSE.
2 Press 4/<ll or læ/p to reverse or advance a frame at a time.
3 To resume normal playback, press > PLAY. + Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.
Viewing a JPEG slideshow
After loading a CD/CD-R/-RW containing JPEG picture files, press > (play) to start a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc. The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order
+ lfthe folder contains MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC files, playback of the slideshow and MP3AWMA/MPEG-4 AAC file repeats. During the audio playback, you can still use the skip (44 PREV/
»»1 NEXT), scan (4/»>) and pause (Il PAUSE) functions. Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as much of the screen as possible (if the aspect ratio ofthe picture is different to your TV screen you may notice black bars at the sides, or at the top and bottom of the screen)
While the slideshow is running
Pauses the slideshow and flips the displayed picture horizontally or vertically. (Press » PLAY to restart
ZOOM Pauses the slideshow and zooms the picture. Press again to toggle between 1x, 2x and 4x zoom. (Press > PLAY to restart slideshow.)
MENU Displays the Disc Navigator screen (see page 26)
+ The time it takes forthe player to load a file increases with large file sizes.
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Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a DVD-Video, VR mode DVD-R/-RW or Video CD/Super VCD disc to ind the part you want to play.
+ You can't use the Disc Navigator with Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode
1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-screen menu.
2 Select a view option.
The options available depend on the kind of disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or not, but include:
+ Title — Titles from a DVD-Video disc. Chapter — Chapters from the current title of a DVD-Video disc. Track — Tracks from a Video CD/Super VCD disc
Time — Thumbnails from a Video CD/Super VCD disc at 10 minute intervals.
Original: Title — Original titles from a VR mode DVD-R/-RW disc.
Play List: Title — Play List titles from a VR mode DVD-R/-RW disc.
Original: Time — Thumbnails from the Original content at 10 minutes intervals.
Play List: Time — Thumbnails from the Play List at 10 minutes intervals.
The screen shows up to six moving thumbnail images displayed one after another, To display the previous/next six thumbnails, press H&@/»p1 (you don't have to wait for all the thumbnails to finish playing to display the previous/next page)
3 Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play.
You can use either the cursor buttons (#/4/%=/=+) and ENTER to select a thumbnail, or the number buttons.
To select using the number buttons, enter a two-digit number then
+ Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use one of the search modes. See Searching a disc on page 29
Browsing WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video, WMV and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator
Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file or folder by filename. Note that if there are other types of files on the same disc, these will not be displayed in the Disc Navigator.
Use the cursor left button (%) to return to the parent folder. Use ENTER or cursor right (=) to open a highlighted folder.
+ You can also return to the parent folder by going to the top ofthe list to the ‘.. folder, then pressing ENTER.
+ When a JPEG file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed on the right.
=) and ENTER to navigate. } to move up and down the
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3 To play the highlighted track or DivX video/WMV file or display the highlighted JPEG file, press ENTER.
+ When a MP3/AWMA/MPEG-4 AAC or DivX video/WMV file is selected, playback begins, starting with the selected file, and continues until the end of the folder.
+ When a JPEG file is selected, a slideshow begins, starting with that file, and continues to the end of the folder.
+ You can also play a JPEG slideshow while listening to MP3/ WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback. Simply select the audio file you want to listen to followed by the JPEG from which you want the slideshow to start. Playback of both the slideshow and the audio files repeats. Playback controls are effective for the JPEG slideshow only,
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+ To playthe contents of the whole disc rather than just the current folder, exit the Disc Navigator and start playback using the» PLAY button
Looping a section of a disc
The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track (CD, Video CD/Super VCD) or title (DVD-Video and DVD-RW) that form a loop which is played over and over
+ You can't use A-B Repeat with DVD-Audio, SACD, Video CD/
Super VCDs in PBC mode, or MP3WMA/MPEG-4 AAC/DivX video/WMV files.
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, select ‘Off’ from the menu.
There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded. K'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 page 28).
+ You can't use Repeat play with Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode, or with MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC discs,
+ You can't use repeat and random play at the same time.
1 During playback, press PLAY MODE and select ‘Repeat' from the list of functions on the left.
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2 Select a repeat play option. If program play is active, select Program Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat Off to cancel
The repeat options available depend on the kind of disc loaded. For
example, for DVD-Video and DVD-RW discs, you can select Title Repeat or Chapter Repeat (or Repeat Off)
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+ For DVD-Audio discs, select Group Repeat or Track Repeat (or Repeat Off).
+ For SACDs, CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select Disc Repeat or Track Repeat (or Repeat Off)
+ For DivX video/WMV discs, select Title Repeat, and for some DivX media files, select Chapter Repeat (or Repeat Off)
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Use the random play function to play titles or chapters (DVD-Video), Groups (DVD-Audio), or tracks (DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, Video CD/ Super VCD) at random. (Note that the same track/itle/chapter may play more than once.)
You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped.
+ Random play remains in effect until you select Random Off from the random play menu options.
+ You can't use random play with VR format DVD-R/-RW discs, Video CD/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, MP3/WMA/ MPEG-4 AAC discs, DivX video/WMV discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed
+ You can't use random play together with program or repeat play.
1 Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Random’ from the list of functions on the left.
SD) Piay Moce ABRepest Random Tite Repas Random Chapter Random Random ON Program Search Mode
The random play options available depend on the kind of disc loaded. For example, for DVD-Video discs, you can select Random Title or Random Chapter (or Random Off)
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+ For DVD-Audio discs, select Random Group or Random Track, (or Random Off).
+ ForCDs, SACDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select On or Off to switch random play on or off.
+ Use the following controls during random play
»»1 NEXT Selects a new track/title/chapter at random.
Hé PREV Returns to the beginning of the current trackAitle/ chapter: further presses select another random track/
Creating a program list
This feature lets you program the play order of titles/chapters/ groups/tracks on a disc.
+ You can't use Program play with VR format DVD-R/RW discs, Video CD/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, MP3/AWMA/ MPEG-4 AAC discs, DivX video/WMV discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.
1 Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Program’ from the list of functions on the left.
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2 Select Create/Edit’ from the list of program options.
3 Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select a title, chapter or track for the current step in the program list.
For a DVD-Video dise, you can add a title or a chapterto the program list.
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+ For a DVD-Audio dise, you can add a whole group, or a track within a group to the program list
+ For a CD, SACD or Video CD/Super VCD, select atrack to add to the program list
After pressing ENTER to select the title/chapter/group/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/tracks. + You can insert steps into the middle of a program list by just highlighting the position where you want the new step to appear and entering a title/chapter/group/track number.
+ To delete a step, highlight it and press CLEAR.
5 To play the program list, press > PLAY.
Program play remains active until you turn off program play (see page 29), erase the program list (see page 29), eject the disc or switch offthe player.
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+ Use the following controls during program play
PLAY MODE Save the program list and exit the program edit screen without starting playback (HOME MENU does the same).
»>iNEXT Skiptothe next step inthe program list
Other functions available from the program menu There are a number of other options in the program menu in addition to Create/Edit. + Playback Start - Starts playback of a saved program list + Playback Stop — Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list + Program Delete - Erases the program list and turns off program play
You can search DVD-Video discs by title or chapter number, or by time: DVD-Audio discs can be searched by group or track number: SACDs by track number, CDs and Video CD/Super VCD by track number or time; DivX video/WMWV discs by time, and some Divx media files by chapter number.
+ Search functions are not available with Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode, or with MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC discs.
1 Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Search Mode’ from the list of functions on the left.
2 Select a search mode. The search options available depend on the kind of disc loaded.
+ The disc must be playing in order to use time search
3 Use the number buttons to enter a title, chapter or track number, or a time.
Repeat Chapter Search put Chapter Random Time Search Cor]
+ For a time search, enter the number of minutes and seconds into the currently playing title (DVD/DivX video/WMV) or track (CDWideo CD/Super VCD) you want playback to resume from: For example, press 4, 5, 0, 0 to have playback start from 45 minutes into the disc. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30 seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0
+ Some DVD-Audio discs feature pages of browsable pictures. Enter the page number you want
4 Press ENTER to start playback.
Some DVD-Video and DivX video discs have subtitles in one or more languages: the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtile language during playback.
+ Press © SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option.
+ Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU io access.
+ To set subtitle language preferences, see page 33.
+ See Displaying extemal subtitle files on page 8 for more on DivX subtitles
Switching audio language/channels
When playing a DVD-Video and DivX video disc recorded with dialog in wo or more languages, you can switch audio language during playback.
When playing a VR format DVD-R-RW disc recorded with dual- mono audio, you can switch between the main, sub, and mixed channels during playback
When playing a DVD-Audio disc, you may be able to switch channels — see the disc box for details. (When you change the audio channel, playback restarts from the beginning of the current track)
When playing à Video CD/Super VCD, you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.
+ Press QD AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio language/ channel option. The language/channel information is shown on-screen.
+ Some DVD discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to access.
+ To set DVD audio language preferences, see page 33
Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while watching a DVD, DivX video/WMV title or Video CD/Super VCD or playing a JPEG disc.
1 During playback, use the ZOOM button to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or 4x). + Since DVD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX video/WMV title and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate, especially at 4x zoom. This is not a malfunction.
2. Use the cursor buttons to change the zoomed area. You can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely during playback.
+ Ifthe navigation square at the top of the screen disappears press ZOOM again to display it
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[os Switching camera angles
Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles — check the disc box for details.
When a multi-angle scene is playing, a 8x icon appears on screen to let you know that other angles are available (this can be switched off if you prefer—see Display settings on page 34)
+ During playback, press & ANGLE to switch angle. Displaying disc information
Various track, chapter and title information, such as the elapsed and remaining playing time can be displayed on-screen while a disc is playing
+ To show/switch/hide the information displayed, press DISPLAY repeatedly. + When a disc is playing, the information appears at the top ofthe screen. Keep pressing DISPLAY to change the displayed information
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Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus
The Audio Settings menu offers features for adjusting the way discs sound
1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-
2 Select and change settings using the ?/ buttons, and ENTER.
+ Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off (default)
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.
+ Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources
+ Audio DRC is only effective through the digital output when Digital Out (page 32) is set to On, and Dolby Digital Out (page 82) is set to Dolby Digital > PCM.
+ The effect of Audio DRC also depends on your speakers and AV receiver settings.
Virtual Surround + Settings: On, Off (defaut)
Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy realistic surround sound effects from just two speakers.
+ You can also use the SURROUND button on the remote control to switch Virtual Surround on
+ 96 kHz linear PCM audio is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz if Virtual Surround is switched on.
+ The Audio Output Mode (page 36) must be set to 2 Channel in order to be able to use Virtual Surround.
+ Ifthe player is outputting Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG bitstream audio (in other words, no conversion to PCM), Virtual Surround has no effect on the audio from the digital output. See Digital Audio Out settings on page 32 for how to set up the digital output formats.
+ How good the surround effect is varies with the disc.
Dialog + Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off (default)
The Dialog feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in the soundtracks
From the Video Adjust screen you can adjust various settings that affect how the picture is presented
1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video Adjust’ from the on-
2 Make settings using the #/4/#/=+ (cursor) buttons, and ENTER.
PureCinema > Sharpness > Brghinoss > Contrast > Gamma > Hue > (Ghroma Level > EC >»
You can adjust the following picture quality settings:
+ PureCinema — When watching DVDs, PureCinema optimizes the picture quality. The default setting is Auto, but ifthe picture appears unnatural, then set to Video1 or Video2, as appropriate
Sharpness — Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture (Fine, Standard (default), Soft)
Brightness — Adjusts the overall brightness (-20 to +20).
Contrast - Adjusts the contrast between light and dark (16 to +16)
Gamma - Adjusts the ‘gradation' of the picture (-3 to +3)
Hue — Adjusts the red/green balance (green 9 to red 9). Chroma Level - Adjusts how saturated colors appear (-9 to +9) BNR - Switches on/off block noise reduction (On, Off (defautt))
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Chroma Level settings using the </=+ (cursor left/right) buttons:
3 Press ENTER to return to the Video Adjust screen, or HOME MENU to exit.
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The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others.
Ian option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time. This is usually because a disc is playing. Stop the disc, then change the setting
1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘initial Settings’.
2 Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select the setting and option you want to set. Allthe settings and options are explained on the following pages.
Digital Audio Out settings
+ In the table below, the default option is marked with a +.
+ The Digital Audio Out settings only need to be set if you have connected the digital output of this player to an AV receiver, or other equipment.
Check the operating instructions supplied with your other equipment to see which digital audio formats it's compatible with
Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be overridden by the DVD disc. Often these settings can also be made from the DVD disc menu
The HDMI Out and HDMI Color settings only need to be set if you connected this player to an HDMI-compatible component using the HDMI connector.
The Digital Audio Out, AV Connector Out and Speakers settings cannot be set if the player is connected to an HDMI- compatible component using the HDMI connector. Additionally, these settings may be changed automatically
Setting Option What it means HDMI Out LPCM (2CH) Set if your monitor or device only accepts stereo input. On this setting multichannel audio is downmixed to 2 channels for stereo linear PCM output LPCM (5.1CH) Set if the monitor or device you have connected using HDMI is compatible with Liner PCM multi- channel formats. AÏl audio signals are output as linear PCM 5.1 format. (Use this setting if you want to decode all streams by à player) Auto + Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG and SACD sources are processed according to how they were encoded, and linear PCM sources are heard as is. off No HDMI audio output. Choose this option when you want to change the Digital Audio Out and Speakers settings Digital Out On Digital audio is output from the digital outputs Note that there is no digital output when playing SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs regardless of this setting. off No digital audio output Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital + Dolby Digital encoded digital audio is output when playing à Dolby Digital DVD disc Dolby Digital > PCM Dolby Digital audio is converted to PCM audio before being output DTS Out DTS + DTS encoded digital audio is output when playing à DTS disc. (Noise will be output if your amplifier/receiver is not compatible with DTS audio.) DTS > PCM No digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc.DTS audio is converted to PCM audio before
Linear PCM Out Down Sample On +
96 kHz digital audio is converted to 48 kHz for digital output Note that High sampling rate DVD-Audio discs (192 kHz or 1
76.4 kHz) automatically output down
sampled audio through the digital outouts.
96 kHz digital audio is output as is at 96 kHz.
MPEG Out MPEG > PCM «
MPEG encoded digital audio is converted to PCM audio for digital output
MPEG MPEG encoded digital audio is output as is.
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Video Output settings
Setting Option What it means TV Screen 4:3 (Letter Box)+ Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are shown with black bars top and (This setting effective bottom.
for an 1 { video output. See also Screen sizes and disc formats on page 40.) "16:9 (Wide) Set if you have à Widescreen TV
4:3 (Pan & Scan) Set if you have a conve: that the image fills the
ional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are shown with the sides cropped so en.
16:9 (Compressed) This can only be selected when Resolution (Max) is set to 1920x1080p, 1920x1080i or 1280x720p. Video in 4:3 can be properly displayed on à 16:9 high definition television (with black bars shown on either side of the screen)
AV Connector Out Video + Ordinary (composite) video output, compatible with all Ts. 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 that there is no output from the component jacks when this setting selected. Resolution (Max) _ 1920x1080p Set if your TV supports 1920 x 1080 pixel progressive-scan video (24 Hz frame rate is not supported)
(The default when connected to another device using an HDMI 1280x720p Set if your TV supports 1280 x 720 pixel progressive-scan video cable is 720x480p
(NTSC) or 720x576p 720x480p (NTSC) Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 pixel (NTSC)/720 x 576 pixel (PAL) progressive-scan video. (PAL) 720x576p (PAL)
Audio Language English + lfthere is an English soundtrack on the disc then it will be played.
guages as displayed If there is the language selected on the di
Other Language Select to choose à language other than the ones displayed (see page 41) Subtitle Language Englishe Ifthere are English subtiles on the disc then they will be displayed (See also Displaying - extemal subtitl files on Languages as displayed there is the subtitle language selected on the disc, then it will be displayed page 8.) Other Language Select to choose à language other than the ones displayed (see page 41) DVD Menu Lang. w/Subtitle Lang. DVD disc menus will be displayed in the same language as your selected subtitle
possible. Languages as displayed DVD disc menus will be displayed in the selected language, if possible:
Other Language Select to choose à language other than the ones displayed (see page 41)
Subtitle Display On+ Subtitles are displayed according to your selected subtitie languag
es are always off by default when you play a DVD disc (note that some discs override this
plays of the player are in English
Setting Option OSD Language English
uages as displayed On-screen displays are shown in the lang
No mult-angle indication is shown
Pure Audio Button Available
The Pure Audio Mode is turned on and off us:
he PURE AUDIO button on the front panel
The PURE AUDIO button on the front panel no longer functions.
SACD Playback 2ch Area + Selects the 2 cl rereo) SACD audio area of the disc for playback. Multi-ch Area Selects the multi-channel SACD audio area of the disc for pl k. CD Area Selects the standard CD audio area of an SACD/CD hybrid disc for playback.
DVD Playback Mode DVD-Audio +
All material on a DVD-Audio disc is playable.
DVD-Video Only the DVD-Video part of a DVD-Audio disc is playable DTS Downmix STEREO + Downmixes DTS for 2 channel output to regular stereo. (See also DTS Downmix on page 35.) LURt Downmixes DTS for 2 channel output to be compatible with Dolby Surround matrix decoders. (Ses also DTS Downmix on page 35.) Parental Lock = Divx VOD Display ton page 36
Setting Option Audio Output Mode 2 Channel +
The player outputs analo
dio in stereo only, See also Au
The player outputs 5.1 channel analog audio. See also Audio Output Mode on page 36.
Specify the distance of your speakers from your listening position page 39.
ee also Speaker Dis.
Speaker Installation —
fy the number and size of speakers in your system. See also Speaker Installation on page 39
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+ Default level: Off: Default password: none; Default Country/Area code: us (2119)
To give you some control over what your children watch on your DVD player, some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc won't play. Some discs also support the Country/Area Code feature. The player does not play certain scenes on these discs, depending on the Country/Area Code you set
+ Not all discs use Parental Lock, and will play without requiring the password first.
+_ If you forget your password, you'll need to reset the player to register a new password (see Resetting the player on page 41).
Registering a new password You must register a password before you can change the Parental Lock level or enter a Country code.
1 Select ‘Options’, then ‘Password’.
Speakers Parental Lock
2 Use the number buttons to enter a 4-digit password. The numbers you enter show up as asterisks (*) on-screen
3 Press ENTER to register the password. You will return to the Options menu screen.
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.
3 Enter a new password and press ENTER. This registers the new password and you will return to the Options menu screen
Setting/changing the Parental Lock 1 Select ‘Level Change’.
2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER.
3 Select a new level and press ENTER. + Press 4 (cursor left) repeatedly to lock more levels (more discs will require the password); press =+ (cursor right) to unlock levels, You can't lock level 1 This sets the new level and you will return to the Options menu screen.
Setting/changing the Country/Area code You can find the Country/Area code list on page 46.
1 Select ‘Country Code’.
2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER.
3 Select a Country/Area code and press ENTER. There are two ways you can do this:
+ Select by code letter: Use #/4 (cursor up/down) to change the Country/Area code.
+ Select by code number: Press = (cursor right) then use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit Country/Area code.
The new Country/Area code is set and you will return to the Options menu screen. Note that the new Country/Area code doesn't take effect until the next disc is loaded (or the current disc is reloaded).
If you've selected DTS > PCM in DTS Out on page 82 or 2 Channel in Audio Output Mode on page 4, you can choose the way the signal is downmixed to PCM audio. STEREO will downmix the DTS signal to 2-channel stereo, whereas Lt/Rt will downmix to a 2-channel signal compatible with Dolby surround matrix decoders. (his allows you to hear surround sound if your AV receiver or amplifier has Dolby Pro Logic capability.)
In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this player, you first need to register the player with your DivX VOD content provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code, which you submit to your provider.
+ DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. This restricts playback of content to specific, registered devices.
+ you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not authorized for your player, the message “Authorization Error” is displayed and the content will not play.
+ Resetting the player (as described in Resetting the player on page 41) will not cause you to lose your registration code.
Displaying your DivX VOD registration code 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Settings’. 2 Select ‘Options’, then ‘DivX VOD”.
3 Select ‘Display’. Your 8-digit registration code is displayed! QD initial Settings
Make a note ofthe code as you will need it when you register with a DivX VOD provider.
Playing DivX® VOD content
Some DivX VOD content may only be playable a fixed number of times. When you load a disc containing this type of Divx VOD content, the remaining number of plays is shown on-screen and you then have the option of playing the disc (thereby using up one of the remaining plays), or stopping. you load a disc that contains expired DivX VOD content (for example, content that has zero remaining plays), the message “Rental Expired” is displayed.
If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of plays, then you may load the disc into your player and play the content as often as you like, and no message will be displayed.
If you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs (front, surround, center and subwoofer outs), set this to 5.1 Channel! if you connected only the stereo outs, set to
+ Even if you set Audio Output Mode to 5.1 Channel, you'll only get sound from all speakers when playing a 5.1 channel multi- channel disc:
+ When set to 5.1 Channel, only the front left/right channels are output from the AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks. Change to 2 Channel if you want to listen to downmixed stereo audio (for example, because vou are listening through the TV's builtin speakers).
+ When set to 5.1 Channel there is no digital output when playing DVD-Audio
+ If you set to 2 Channel, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio is mixed down to two channels so you still hear all the audio recorded on the disc. With DTS encoded audio, you can choose 4 how the signal is downmixed to PCM audio. See DTS Downmix on page 35 to change the downmix setting, + Some DVD-Audio discs don't allow down-mixing of audio. These discs always output multi-channel audio regardless ofthe setting made here
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About the audio output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Settings menu (page 32) affect the output from the 2 channel and the
5.1 channel analog outputs, and from the digital outputs with various types of disc:
HDMI output with various types of disc:
Disc audio format HDMI Out set LPCM (2CH) LPCM (5.1CH) Auto DVD Dolby Digital! 2ch downmix 5.1ch? Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (karaoke) LeftRight 5.1ch7 Dolby Digital® Linear PCM! LeftRight LeftRight LeftRight DTS 2ch downmix 5.1ch7 DTS° MPEG LeftRight 5.1ch7 MPEG? DVD-Audio (with CPPM)* LefÿRight or 2ch downmi 5.1ch? 5.1ch? DVD-Audio (without CPPM) LefRight or 2ch downmi 5.1ch? S.ich? Super Audio CD° LeftRight 5.1ch7 5.1ch (DSD) Audio CD/MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC LeftRight LeftRight LeftRight DTS CD LeftRight B.1ch? DIS Video CD/Super VCD LeftRight LeftRight LeftRight
HDMI output with DVD-Audio and SACD sources The way audio sources are output from the HDMI terminal depends on the specification of the connected component
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A Speaker Distance + Default settings: all speakers 3.0m 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 SD initial Settings Digi Audio Out Audi Output ode > 5.1 Channel Video Ouput | SpankerDitnce Langusge Spesker tation Display omtons Speakers 1 Use the 4/4 (cursor up/down) to select a speaker. < The Land R speakers are paired: you can't set them differently. QD initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output 0 Language Display j omtons Speakers 2 Press = (cursor right) to change the speaker distance for > the highlighted speaker.
3 Use the #/4 (cursor 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 30 cm increments.
The center speaker (C) can be set from -2.1 m to 0.0 m relative to the front left/right speakers.
Surround left/right (SL/SR) speakers can be set from -6.0 m to 0.0 m relative to the front left/right speakers.
You can't set the subwoofer (SW) distance.
4 Press & (cursor left) to go back to the speaker list if you want to modify another speaker, or press ENTER to exit the Speaker Distance screen.
+ During playback of MPEG-audio and DVD-Video discs, the effective C, SL and SR speaker distance settings are 0.9 m to 0.0 m relative to the front left/right speakers.
+ Speaker Distance settings do not affect SACD playback
Speaker Installation
+ Default settings: L/R: Large | C: Large | SL/SR: Large| SW: On
You only need to make this setting ifyou connected this player to your amplifier using the 6.1 channel analog outputs.
This setting does not affect digital audio output. QD Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display
Audio Output Mode > 5:1 Channel ‘Speaker Distance Speaker Installation
Use the Speaker Installation screen to tell the player what kinds of speakers you have connected
1 Use the /4 (cursor up/down) buttons to select a speaker. + The Land R, and SL and SR speakers are paired: you can't set them differently.
Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display
2 Press = (cursor right) to modify the selected speaker. >
3 Use the #/4 (cursor up/down) buttons 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. the main speaker cone in the speaker is 12 cm or more, set to Large, otherwise set to Small (or Off if you don't have that speaker) + you set the front Land 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 Press € (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.
Additional information
g care of your player and discs
Hold discs by the edge or by the center hole and edge
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 sunligh®).
Don't glue paper or put stickers on to discs. Do not use a pencil, ball- point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument to write on the
Don't use self-adhesive disc labels on discs as these can cause the disc to warp slightly during playback causing distortion in the picture and/or sound.
Damaged and shaped discs Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they may damage the player.
This player is designed to be used only with conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.
Fingerprints and dust on discs can affect playback performance Clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown below
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.
Cleaning the unit's exterior
Unplug the unit before cleaning.
Use a dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. Fthe surfaces are very dirty. wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or sixtimes with water and wrung out well, then wipe again with a dry cloth.
Do not use furniture wax or cleaners. Never use thinners, benzine or insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit.
If you use a chemicalimpregnated cleaning cloth, read the instructions caretully before use. These cloths may leave smear marks on half-mirror finish surfaces: if this happens, finish with a dry cloth.
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. We do not recommend using commercially available lens cleaners for CD players.
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. Leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on
I you need to move the player, first press 6 STANDBY/ON on the front panel or remote control to turn the player off. Wait for “-OFF-" + disappear from the display, then unplug the power cable. Never lift or move the unit during playback — discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged
Caution for when the unit is installed in a rack with a
Do not press the & OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control to open the disc table while the glass door is closed. The door will hamper movement of the disc table, and the disc table could be damaged
Screen sizes and disc formats
DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspect ratios, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:8, to CinemaScope Widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3 Televisions, too, come in different aspect ratios: ‘standard' 4:3 and Widescreen 16:
Widescreen TV users H you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 33) of this player should be set to 16:9 (Wide) or 16:9 (Compressed).
When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format with the 16:9 (Wide) setting. 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 ‘letter box style with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
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I you have a standard TV, the TV Screen setting (page 33) of this player should be set to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan) depending on which you prefer.
Setto 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs are shown with black bars top and bottom
Set to 4:3 (Pan & Scan), widescreen discs are shown with the left and right sides cropped. Although the picture looks larger, you don't actually see the whole picture.
7 1 1 1 1 L Please note that many widescreen discs override the players settings so that the disc is shown in letter box format regardless of the setting.
+ Using the 16:9 (Wide) or 16:9 (Compressed) setting with a standard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3 settings with a widescreen TV, will result in a distorted picture
Setting the TV system
The default setting ofthis 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, NTSC and PAL)
1 If the player is on, press © STANDBY/ON to switch it to standby.
2 Using the front panel controls, hold down >» »»1 then press © STANDBY/ON to switch the TV system. The TV system changes as follows:
+ AUTO — NTSC + NTSC — PAL
+ You have to switch the player into standby (press © STANDBY/ ON) before each change
Resetting the player
Use this procedure to reset all the players settings to the factory default
1 Switch the player into standby.
2 Using the front panel buttons, hold down the M (stop) button and press © STANDBY/ON to switch the player back on. Allthe player's settings are now reset
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. In this case the attention sentence “incompatible disc region number Can't play disc” is displayed on screen. Discs marked ALL will play in any player. The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of the world
Selecting languages using the language code list
Some of the language options (such as DVD Menu Lang. in the Initial Settings) allow you to set your preferred language from any of the 136 languages listed in the language code list on Language code list on page 46.
1 Select ‘Other Language”.
2 Use the æ/= (cursor left/right) buttons to select either a code letter or a code number.
3 Use the #/4 (cursor up/down) buttons to select a code letter or a code number.
See Language code list on page 46 for a complete list of languages and codes.
U_ os) Troubleshooting
Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think thatthere 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 Remedy The disc won't play or is + Make sure the disc is free from dirt and dust and is not damaged (page 40)
automatically ejected after loading. + Make sure the disc is loaded with the label side face-up and aligned properly in the disc tray guide. Incompatible region number: Ifthe region number on à DVD-Video disc does not match the number on he player, the disc cannot be used (page 41). In this case the attention sentence ‘Incompatible disc region number Can't play disc” is displayed on screen
Condensation inside the player: Allow time for condensation to evaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit
Disc is loaded upside down: Reload the disc with the label side face up.
+ A Super VCD that does not conform with the IEC standards might not play normally
DVD-Audio playback stops. The disc may have been illegally copiedi
Picture playback stops and the + Press M STOP, then start playback again (@ PLAY)
operation buttons cannot be used. + Press and hold the front panel © STANDBY/ON button for about 10 seconds to switch the unit off, then press again to switch back on
Switch the power off once, unplug from the wall socket, then plug back in and switch on again using the front panel 6 STANDBY/ON button
New settings made in the Setup + Some settings can be changed while à disc is playing, but are not effective until the disc is stopped screen menus while a disc is playing then restarted: Press I STOP, then start playback again (® PLAY) are ineffective.
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 + The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide: Use the work. remote within its operating range (page 18)
The batteries are exhausted: Put in new ones (page 6)
The CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is connected: Point the remote control at the connected component to control this player (page 13)
When the Startup Navigator is running, buttons other than & OPEN/CLOSE, /. RETURN will not function:
No picture/No color. 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 output resolution is set to 1080p/1080i/720p/576p/480p but your TV/monitor is not compatible with these formats: See Switching the video output to 576i/480i using the front panel controls on page 12 for how to set to 576i/480i
Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. it is, press the PURE AUDIO button (See also Front panel on page 16)
Screen is stretched or aspect does + The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect. See Screen sizes and disc formats on not change. page 40 for how to set it correctiy for your TV/monitor.
Picture disturbance during playback + This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs include à copy prevention or the picture is dark. signal, and when this type of disc is played back, tripes etc., may appear on some sections of the picture depending on the TV. This is not à 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 à malfunction
Check whether the TV system is properiy set (page 41)
The front panel display is dark or + Check the FL DIMMER setting. Switch the setting with the FL DIMMER button on the remote control nothing is displayed. (page 18)
No audio, or audio is distorted.
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+ No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning discs other than Audio CDs and SACDs.
+ 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 (page 40)
Check that all interconnects are firmiy inserted
Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt, oxide, etc. and clean if necessary. Also check the
+ Make sure the players 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 digital audio signal.
+ Make sure that the Digital Out (page 32) is set to On.
Check that the Dolby Digital Out, DTS Out and MPEG Out (page 32) 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
Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. it is, press the PURE AUDIO button (See also Front panel on page 16)
Noticeable difference in DVD and CD + 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 (page 36) is set lo 5.1 Channel
+ Check that the Dolby Digital Out, DTS Out and MPEG Out (page 32) 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 players analog outputs.
+ Check that the settings in the Speaker Installation screen are correct (page 34)
Check the audio options available from the disc menu
Cannot listen to high-sampling rate audio through the digital output.
+ Make sure that Linear PCM Out (page 32) is set {o Down Sample Off + As à copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output 96 kHz audio. In this case, even if set to Down Sample Off, the player automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not à malfunction:
Cannot output 192 KHz or 176.4 kHz + The player does not output digital audio at these sampling rates. The digital output is automatically
Cannot output 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz digital audio.
Check that Linear PCM Out (page 32) is set to Down Sample Off Some discs are digital copy protected and do not output high sampling rate digital audio. In this case the output is automatically downsamplec
DTS audio signals are not output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL).
+ Ifthis unit is connected to a non-DTS compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, set DTS Out (page 32) to DTS > PCM. |f you do not do this, noise will be output when you play a DTS disc
amplifier settings, and that the cable is properly connected!
Ifthis unit is connected to a DTS-compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, check the
Audio mix does not sound right or sounds incomplete (for example, inaudible dialog).
+ Make sure that Audio Output Mode (page 36) is set to 2 Channel if you've connected to the stereo inputs on your amplifier or TV.
The audio recorded on a Super VCD disc is not output properly.
+ Ifthe audio is switched to "2" when playing à Super VCD that contains only one stereo soundtrack there may be no sound at all. Press QD AUDIO to change the soundtrack
Can't hear effect of Virtual Surround.
+ Virtual Surround does not work with SACD or DVD-Audio The Virtual Surround effect is only output through the AUDIO OUT (2ch) analog audio outputs: Make sure that Audio Output Mode (page 36) is set to 5.1 Channel
The effectiveness of Virtual Surround varies with the disc.
The power automatically turns on.
+ This unit's power may be turned on when you control this unit from à connected TV. If you do not want
this unit to be turned on in this way, set this unit's HDMI Control (page 34) to Off.
The power automatically turns off.
+ This units power may be turned off when you control this unit from à connected TV. If you do not want
this unit to be turned off in this way, set this unit's HDMI Control (page 34) to Off
Your TV and AV system automatically change inputs.
The connected TV and AV system automatically may change inputs in response to this unit starting playback or having the GUI screen (ex. Disc Navigator) displayed. If you do not want your TV and AV system to change inputs in this way, set this unit HDMI Control (page 34) to Off.
+ Check whether or not HDMI Out (page 32) is set to Off.
+_ This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Depending on the component you have connected, unreliable signal transfers may result
+_Ifthe front panel HDMI indicator is lit
— You won't hear any sound from the HDMI output if the source component is only DVI/HDCP-
+_Ifthe front panel HDMI indicator is unlit then:
— Make sure that you've selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you're
using. You may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this.
— Check that the HDMI cable is connected properly and that the cable isn't damaged
— Check that components connected using the HDMI interface are switched on and HDMI compatible
Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. it is, press the PURE AUDIO button (See also Front
No HDMI video output.
Make sure that you've selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you're using. You may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this.
Check that the HDMI cable is connected properly and that the cable isn't damaged
Check that components connected using the HDMI interface are switched on and HDMI compatible This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers
Make sure the resolution on this player matches that of the component you have connected using HDMI. See Resolution (Max) on page 88 to change the HDMI resolution. See Resetting the output resolution lo the default setting with HDMI connection on page 15 if you want to reset the output resolution
Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. it is, press the PURE AUDIO button (See also Front panel on page 16)
Depending on the HDMI cable being used, 1080p output may not appear correctiy
4 No multichannel HDMI audio.
Make sure that the HDMI Out (page 32) is set to Auto or LPCM (5.1CH) and that SACD Playback (page 34) is set to Multi-ch Area. See also About the HDMI audio output settings and HDMI output with DVD-Audio and SACD sources on page 38.
A connected DVI component (with HDCP) doesn't work with this player.
This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers
HDMI Control does not function.
Verify that the HDMI cable is firmly connected Make sure that this units HDMI Control (page 34) is set to On
Make sure that the HDMI Control for the connected components is set to On. For more information, refer to the operating manual for the connected component.
This function may not work properly if you have multiple components connected to a single plasma television, AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.), or HD AV Converter. For more information refer to the operating manual of your plasma television, AV system, or HD AV Converter.
You can enable HDMI Control by tuning the HDMI Control setting to On for all components connected via HDMI cable. Check the video output from this unit once you have completed making connections and settings for all components. You will need to check the video output each time you change connected components or remove the HDMI cable
Check whether the connected component supports HDMI Control or not. For more information refer to the operating manual of your plasma television, AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.), or HD AV Converter.
Certain functions are not supported on some plasma televisions:
This player does not support HDMI Control-compatible components other than those made by Pioneer This unit will not function properly with components that do not support HDMI Control, or when connected with components other than those made by Pioneer.
Note that HDMI Control may not operate properly if you do not use an HDMI cable that supports the HDMI 1.3 specification (Category 2) or later.
HDMI Control may not work properly if an SCART cable and an HDMI cable are connected simultaneously. Set HDMI Control to Off when connecting SCART and HDMI cables simultaneously.
+ 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
Direct representation of sound by an electrical signal. See also Digital audio.
The width of a TV screen relative to its height Conventional TVs are 4:3; widescreen models are 16:9.
Bonus Group (OVD-Audio only)
An ‘extra’ group on some DVD-Audio discs that requires a key number to access.
Browsable pictures {OVD-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.
Indirect representation of sound using numbers. See also Sampling frequency and Analog audio
DivX is a media technology created by DivX, Inc. Divx media files contain not only video but also include advanced media features like menus, subtitles, and alternate audiotracks.
A multi-channel audio encoding system developed by Dolby Laboratories that enables far more audio to be stored on a disc than PCM encoding. See also PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).
DRM DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of compressed audio files on devices other than the PC (or other recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC and/or software
DTS A multi-channel audio encoding system developed by Digital Theater Systems that enables far more audio to be stored on a disc than PCM encoding. See also PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).
DsD (Direct Stream Digital)
The Digital Audio encoding system found on SACDs, that expresses the audio signals by the pulse density of one bit data
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File)
A file format developed by FUJIFILM for digital still cameras. Digital cameras from various manufacturers use this compressed file format which carries date, time and thumbnail information, as well as the picture data
A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file. For example, “ mp3" indicates an MP3 file.
HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is à high-speed digital interface which has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio on à single digital connection. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.
International standard for the volume and file structure of CD-ROM discs.
JPEG A standard file format used for still images. JPEG files are identified by the file extension “jpg”
MP3 (MPEGI audio layer 3) is a compressed stereo audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension *.mp3"
MPEG-4 AAC MPEG: AAC is a compressed stereo audio file format. Files are recognized by the extension “ m4a Note that some files purchased with copyright protection (such as files from the iTunes store) may not playback.
An audio format used on Video CD/Super VCDs and some DVD discs.
Packed PCM (DVD-Audio only)
A lossless compression system that enables more PCM audio ta be stared on à DVD-Audio disc than would otherwise be possible.
PBC (PlayBack Control)
À system of navigating a Video CD/Super VCD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
Digital audio encoding system found on CDs. Good quality, but requires à lot of data compared to Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG encoded audio. See also Digital audio.
Progressive scan video
Allthe lines that make up a video picture are updated in one pass (compared to interlace which takes two passes to update the whole picture)
Regions (DVD-Video only)
These associate DVD-Video discs and players with particular areas of the world. See DVD Video regions on page 41 for more information.
The rate atwhich sound is measured to be turned into digital audio data, The higher the rate, the better the sound quality. CD is 44.1 kHz; DVD can be up to
96 kHz. See also Digital audio.
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.
WMA WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. Files are recognized by their file extension * wma
WMV WMV is an acronym for Windows Media Video and refers to a video compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. Files are recognized by the file extension “wmv'
Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (M), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (D, 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Chinese (zh), 2608 Dutch (nl), 1412 Portuguese (pb, 1620 Swedish (sv), 1922 Russian (ru), 1821 Korean (ko), 1115 Greek (el), 0512
Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter
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
Sinhalese (s), 1909 Slovak (sk), 1911 Slovenian (sD), 1912 Samoan (sm), 1913 Shona (sn), 1914 Somali (so), 1915 Albanian (sq), 1917 Serbian (sn), 1918 Siswati (ss), 1919 Sesotho (st, 1920 Sundanese (su), 1921 Swahili (sw), 1923 Tamil (ta), 2001 Telugu (te), 2005 Taiik (tg), 2007 Thai (th), 2008 Tigrinya (ti), 2009 Turkmen (tk), 2011 Tagalog (tl), 2012 Setswana (tn), 2014 Tonga (to), 2015 Turkish (tn), 2018 Tsonga (ts), 2019 Tatar (t), 2020
ini (w), 2023 Ukrainian (uk), 2111 Urdu (un), 2118 Uzbek (12), 2126 Vietnamnese (vi), 2209 Volapük (vo), 2215 Wolof (wo), 2315 Xhosa (xh), 2408 Yoruba (yo), 2515 ” Zulu (zu), 2621
Singapore, 1907, sg Spain, 0519, es
Power consumption 15W Power consumption (standby) 08W Weight 53kg Dimensions 420 mm (M9 x 102 mm (H) x 314 mm (D)
Operating temperature +5 "C to +35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 85 % (no condensation)
AV Connector (21-pin connector assignment)
AV connector output 21-pin connecter This connector provides the video and audio signals for connection to a compatible colour TV or monitor.
201816141210 8 6 4 2
200 mVrms (1 kHz, -20 dB) Number of channels 2
Jacks RCA Audio output (multi-channel/L, R, C, SW, SL, SR)
Output level During audio output 200 mVrms (1 kHz, -20 dB)
Nurber of channels 6
dacks RCA Audio characteristics
Frequency response 4 Hz Lo 44 kHz SIN ratio 118 dB Dynamic range 108 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.0010 %
Wow and flutter Limit of measurement (20.001 % W. PEAK) or lower
Coaxial digital output RCA Optical digital output Optical Other terminals
Control in Minijack(3.5 a) Accessories
AWRGP dry cell batteries Audio cable
Operating instructions
The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvement Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright © 2007 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved.
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Questo lettore supporta i seguenti gruppi di lingue
Gruppo 1[Albanian (sa), Basque Qu), Catalan (ca), Danish (da), Dutch (D, English (en), Faroese (fo), Finnish (fi), French (fn, German (de), Icelandic (is), Irish (ga), lalian (it), Norwegian (no), Portuguese (pb, Rhaeto-Romanic (rm), Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv) Gruppo 2|Albanian (sq), Croatian (nn), Czech (cs), Hungarian Qu), Polish (pi Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl)
Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian (mK), Russian (ru), Serbian (sr), Ukrainian (uk)
Gruppo 4[ Hebrew (w), Viddish Qi) Gruppo 5| Turkish (in)
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Hitachi 06, 24, 25, 32
Pioneer 00, 35, 40, 44
RCA 01,15, 16, 17, 18
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Complete this setup before your start using your DVD player.
Please use the Initial Setup if you want to make more detailed settings.
How many channels you use for analog output?
7 Utilizzare i tasti #/4 per selezionare se convertire o meno i segnali audio digitali emessi da DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) in formato PCM lineare (‘Yes’ o ‘No'), quindi premere ENTER.
Output COAXIOPT digital audio as LPCM? (When you use a legacy AMP, selecting ‘VES', and when you use a current AMP, selecting NO", is recommended.)
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8 Utilizzare itasti #/4 per selezionare se visualizzare o meno una banda nera sui lati sinistro e destro dello schermo durante la riproduzione di DVD registrati con rapporto di formato 4:3 (Yes’ o ‘No’), quindi premere ENTER.
When you watch 4:3 DVD contents on wide- screen HDTV
do you want to add black bars on either side of the screen? {Select ‘1 don't know, if you have a standard(4:8) TV)
Resolution change is easily done by the remote control If you can't watch the video, change the resolution.
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Disc Navigator: Title ot
ie Ropoat (Chapter Ropeat Repeat Of
+ Per DVD-Audio, selezionare Group Repeat o Track Repeat (0 Repeat Off)
+ Per SACD, CD e Video CD/Super VCD, selezionare Disc Repeat o Track Repeat (0 Repeat Off).
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Video Output Speaker Distance M5: Channel Language Speaker Installation
Speaker Installation
Video Output Cu Language © + Large Display R D Large Options SR} Large
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EXIF (Exchangeable Image File)
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