DV-320-K - DVD player PIONEER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DV-320-K PIONEER

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Homi Operating Instructions

Istruzioni per l'uso RW COMPATIBLE 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

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NO USE ERVICEABLE PAR G TO QUALI CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains à laser diode higher than Class 1

To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product Refer all servicing to qualified personnel

The following caution label appears on your unit. Location: inside of the unit

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WARNING WARNING es This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire re plug for the first time, read the following Ee carefully.

or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or

flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. DR4243 8.En

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V VENTILATION CAUTION or 120 V) written on the rear panel. bi42-14 A ên talling this unit, make sure to leave space

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat WARNING

radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked

10 cm at each side). flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the WARNING equipment. Data À En

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

Operating Environment product, and to protect it from overheating. To Qperatng ervronment temperature and ur prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be +8 °C to +85 *C (+41 °F to +95 °F): less than 86 RH blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, … (C99/n0 vents not blocked)

table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the Do not install this unit in à poorly ventilated area, or in equipment on thick carpet or a bed. 3427 Aën locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or

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Hthe 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. If 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) D34224a À 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 {for example, when on vacation). 0342228 À En

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

warranty period. Koë En

POWER-CORD CAUTION Handie the pawer 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 à 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. soo En

Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

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These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national

By disposing of these products and batteries correct, you will help to save valuable

symbol examples) for batteries

These symbols are only val

resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

in the European Union.

For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

@® Before you start What's in the box... Loading the batteries in the remote control Playable discs.. Playable files.

@ Part Names and Functions Front Panel... Remote control. : : Front Panel DiSPlay neue il

® Changing the Settings (Initial Settings) Operating the Initial Settings menu... 28

(06) Additional information THOUDIESROOTING nn. . Language Code Table and (Country Code Table .

Setting the TV system Cautions on use Handling discs … Specifications.

+ Operating instructions (this document)®)

Loading the batteries in the remote control

1. Open the back cover.

Press lightly on this part and slide into the direction ofthe arrow.

2 Insert the included batteries (two size AA batteries).

Insert the batteries in the proper direction, as indicated by the © and © marks inside the case.

Insert one at a time from the top.

3 Close the back cover. Close the cover securely (a click should be heard)

+ Donotuse any batteries other than the ones specified. Also, do not use à new battery together with an old one

+ When loading the batteries into the remote control, set them in the proper direction, as indicated by the polarity marks (® and ©)

+ Do not heat batteries, disassemble them, or throw them into flames or water.

+ Batteries may have different voltages, even if they are the same size and shape. Do not use different types of batteries together.

+ To prevent leakage of battery fluid, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control for à long period of time (1 month or more). Ifthe fluid should leak, wipe it carefully off the inside of the case, then insert new batteries. If a battery should leak and the fluid should get on your skin, flush it off with large quantities of water.

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

+ WARNING Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside à 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.®)

+ Commercially available DVDHVideo discs DVD-R/RW/R DL and DVD+R/ +RW/+R DL discs recorded in the Video mode and finalized DVD-R/-RW/R DL dises recorded in the VR mode

Video CDs (including Super VCDS)

+ Commercially available audio CDs

CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs contain. ing music recorded in the CD-DA format

JPEG files recorded on DVD-R/-RW/

+ COMPATIBLE This label indicates playback compatibil- ity with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR for- mat (Video Recording format). However, for discs recorded with a record-only-once encrypted program, playback can only be achieved using a CPRM compatible device.

This player does not support multisession discs or multiborder recording

+ Multisession/multiborder recording is a method in which data is recorded on a single disc in two or more sessions/borders. À “session” or “border” is one recording unit, consisting of a complete set of data from lead-in to lead-out

Discs that cannot be played

+. DVD Audio discs +. DVD-RAM discs

+ Discs that have not been finalized + Discs recorded with packet writing

About region numbers

DVD player and DVD-Video discs are assigned region numbers according to the region in which they are sold. This player's region number(s) is (are) as shown below + DVD-Video: 2

Discs not including these numbers cannot be played

Discs playable on this player are as shown below

+ DVDs: 2 (including 2) and ALL Regarding copy protected CDs This player is designed to conform to the specifications of the audio CD format. This player does not support the playback or func- tion of discs that do not conform to these specifications.

About playing DualDiscs

+ 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 DVD side of a DualDisc can be played on this player (excluding any DVD-Audio content)

+ The non-DVD, audio side ofthe disc is not compatible with this player.

+ His possible that when loading or eject- ing a DualDisc, the opposite side to that being played will be scratched. Scratched discs may not be playable

+ For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please referto the disc manufacturer or disc retailer

Playing discs created on

computers or BD/DVD recorders

+ lt may not be possible to play discs recorded using a computer due to the application settings or computer's environment settings. Record discs in a format playable on this player. For details, contact the dealer.

+ lt may not be possible to play discs recorded using a computer or a BD/DVD recorder, if burn quality is not good due to characteristics of the disc, scratches, dirt on the disc, dirt on the recorder's lens, etc.

+ Only discs recorded in 1509660 Level 1, Level 2 and Joliet can be played

+ Files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played

Supported video file formats

Windows Media'" Video (WMV)

+__ Resolution: Up to 720 x 480/720 x 576 pixels

+ This player supports files encoded using Windows Media Player 9 Series.

+ This player does not support Advanced Profile.

+ Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

+ This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.

+ DivXis a media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain image data.

+ DivX files may also include such advanced playback functions as menu screens and selection of multiple subtitle languages/audio tracks.

+ Plays DivX® video, including premium content

+ Die is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under license

Displaying external subtitle files

+ The font sets listed below are available for external subtitle files. You can see the proper font set on-screen by setting the Subtitle Language on page 32 to match the subtitle file.

+ This player supports the following lan- guage groups:

01) (Before you start

Afrikaans (af), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca), Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Faroese (fo), Finnish (fi), French fn, German (de), lcelandic (is), Irish (ga) Italian (it, Norwegian (no), Portu guese (pb, Rhaeto-Romanic (rm), Scot tish (gd). Spanish (es), Swedish (ss)

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

Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be) Macedonian (mk), Russian (ru), Ser- bian (sn), Ukrainian (uk)

Some external subtitle files may be dis- played incorrectly or not at all

For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported (please note that these files are not shown within the disc navigation menu): .srt, sub, .ssa, .smi

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 à maximum of 10.

Supported image file formats

JPEG Resolution: Up to 3 072 x 2 048 pixels

This player supports baseline JPEG This player supports Exif Ver.2.2

This player supports JPEG HD. Images are output with a high resolution of 720p or 1 O80i (DV-420V only).

This player does not support progressive JPEG.

Supported audio file formats

This player does not support VBR (Variable Bit Rate)

This player does not support lossiess encoding.

Windows Media Audio (WMA)

Sampling frequencies: 32 KHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

Bit rate: Up to 192 kbps

This player supports files encoded using Windows Media Player Ver. 1/1.1, Windows Media Player for Windows XP and Windows Media Player 9 Series.

MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3)

Sampling frequencies: 32 KHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding (MPEG-4 AAC)

Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz and

This player supports files encoded using iTunes

Depending on the version of iTunes used for encoding, it may not be possible to play some files:

Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries

Playable file extensions

wmv Files not containing DivX video signals cannot be played, even if they have the extension “avi”

Ç Part Names and Functions

E © STANDBY/ON (page 17)

HDMI (page 13) (DV-420V only) This lights when the device connected to the HDMI terminal is recognized.

E Remote control sensor

Point the remote control to this, then

operate it within a distance of approxi-

+ Reception of remote control signals may be poor when exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light from a fluorescent bulb, etc.

E MENU Press to display the menu screen or Disc Navigator.

tUes Use these to select items, change set- tings and move the cursor. ENTER Use this to implement the selected item or enter a setting that you have changed

RETURN Press to return to the previous screen

I HOME MENU Press to display/hide the Home Menu

Soction 2) (Part Names and Functions

E Number buttons (0 to 9) Use these to specify and play the title, chapter, track or file you want to view/ listen to. Also use them to select items on menu screens, etc

El TOP MENU Press to display the top menu of the DVD Video.

Use these to select items, change set- tings and move the cursor.

ENTER Use this to implement the selected item or enter a setting that you have changed

HOME MENU Press to display/hide the Home Menu.

CLEAR Press to clear the selected item. Use this for example if you input the wrong number.

MENU Press to display the menu screen or Disc Navigator

RETURN Press to return to the previous screen

>> /i>/1 (page 18) »>1 NEXT (page 10) M STOP (page 17) DISPLAY (page 21) ZOOM (page 20)

(Part Names and Functions

m 2 Front Panel Display € T- 1 | D CHP TITLE PRGSVE © REMAIN nu Lights when playback is paused > Lights during playback. CHP Lights when the chapter number is displayed E TITLE Lights when the title number is displayed & (page 20) Lights when switched to a different angle (DVD-Video only) PRGSVE (page 31) Lights when Component Out is set to Progressive S (page 24) Lights when in the Repeat Play mode. H REMAIN Lights when the remaining time of the currently playing title, chapter or track is displayed E Counter display Displays the title, capter, track or file number, the elapsed time, etc.) En (11)

Soction 03) ( Connections

Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections:

Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.

Connect the players video output directly to the TV.

This player supports analog copy protec- tion technology. Therefore the picture may not be displayed properly if con- nected to a TV via a DVD recorder/video deck or when playing the player's out- put material that is recorded by a DVD recorder/ video deck. Furthermore, the picture may not be displayed properly due to the copy protection when the player is connected to a TV with a built-in video deck. For details, contact the manufac- turer of your TV.

SE Connecting using an audio/ video cable

Connecting using a SCART AV cable

+ The video signal to be output can be selected (AV Connector Out on page 31)

+ Analog audio signals are also output from the SCART AV connector.

By using an HDMI cable, digital signals can be transferred to an HDMIl-compatible TV on a single cable with no loss of picture or sound quality. After connecting, make the player's resolution and HDMI color settings according to the HDMI-compatible TV. Also referto the HDMl-compatible TV's operating instructions.

+ HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trade- marks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

This players interface is designed based on the High-Definition Multimedia Interface specification

+ When an HDMl-compatible device is connected, the resolution is displayed on the front panel display.

+ The resolution of the video signals output from the player s HDMI OUT terminal is changed manually. Change the HDMI Resolution setting (page 31). Settings for bo units can be stored in the memory

+ This player is designed for connection to HDMl-compatible devices. It may not operate properiy if connected to DVI devices.

Connecting to a TV Players rear panel (DV-420V)

HDMI cable (commercially available)

at he recton of phgtl a terminal and nat at,

Soction 03) ( Connections

Connecting to an AV receiver or amplifier ear panel (DV-420V)

About video/audio signals output from the HDMI OUT terminal

Video signals (resolution of) that can

be output from the player's HDMI OUT terminal

+720 x 480/720 x 576 pixel progressive or interlaced video

+ 1280 x 720 pixel progressive video

+ 1920 x 1 080 pixel progressive or inter- laced video

Audio signals that can be output

from the player's HDMI OUT terminal

+ 44.1 kHzto 96 kHz, 16-bit/20-bit/24-bit 2-channel linear PCM audio (including 2-channel downmixing)

+ Dolby Digital 5.1-channel audio

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

+ Manufactured under license under U.S Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trade- marks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved

About KURO LINK function

+ The functions listed below can be used when a Pioneer KURO LINK compatible Flat Screen TV, AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) and HD AV Converter is connected to the player using an HDMI cable.

+ Refer to the operating instructions of the Flat Screen TV, etc.

To use the KURO LINK function

+ The KURO LINK function operates when KURO LINK is set to On for all devices connected to the HDMI OUT terminal

+ Once connections and the settings of all the devices are finished, be sure to check that the player's picture is output to the Flat Screen TV. (Also check after chang- ing the connected devices and recon- necting HDMI cables.) The KURO LINK function may not operate property if the player's picture is not properly output to the Flat Screen TV.

+ Use High Speed HDMIT“ cables when using the KURO LINK function, The KURO LINK function may not operate properly if other HDMI cables are used.

+ For some models, the KURO LINK function may be referred to as “HDMI Control”

+ The KURO LINK function does not work with devices of other brands, even if con- nected using an HDMI cable.

What the KURO LINK function can do

Operating the player with the Flat Screen

TV's remote control.

+ Such player operations as starting and stopping playback and displaying the menus can be performed from the Flat Screen TV. For details on the functions that can be operated, see the Flat Screen TV's operating instructions.

The players playback picture is displayed on the Flat Screen T's screen. (Auto-select function)

+ The input switches automatically on the Flat Screen TV, AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) and HD AV Converter when playback is started on the player or the Home Menu orthe Disc Navigator is displayed. When the input is switched, the playback picture, the Home Menu or the Disc Navigator appears on the Flat Screen TV.

The power of the Flat Screen TV turns on automatically. (Simultaneous power function)

+ When playback on the player is started or

the Home Menu or Disc Navigator is dis- played, ifthe Flat Screen TV's power was off, its power turns on automatically.®)

Connecting using a component video cable

Players rear panel (DV-420V)

Y Component cable or three video cables {commercially available)

Connecting using a digital audio cable

Connect an AV receiver or amplifier, etc, compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS audio to one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL terminals.

For instructions on connecting the AV receiver or amplifier to the TV and speak- ers, refer to the AV receiver or amplifier's operating instructions

Player's rear panel (DV-420V)

To coaxial digital audio input terminal

Playing discs or files If the menu screen appears

+ Before starting, tu the TV's power on For some discs, the menu screen appears and switch the TV's input. automatically when playback starts. The con-

+ The player's screen display language can tents of the menu screen and how the screen be changed (OSD Language on page 32) is operated differ from disc to disc.

1 Turn the power on. Press à STANDBY/ON

2 Open the disc tray and load the disc. Press À OPEN/CLOSE Set the disc with the printed side facing up

3 Starts playback. Press » PLAY + To pause, press I PAUSE during playback + To stop, press M STOP during playback + Toturnthe power off, press

Some discs start playing automatically when they are loaded

+ For some discs, black bars may be displayed along the top and bottom of the TV screen.

Various playback functions It may not be possible to use some of these functions, depending on the type of disc or file.

Starting playback from where itwas stopped (Resume Play)

When m STOP is pressed during playback, the point at which playback was stopped is stored in the memory When » PLAY is pressed, playback resumes from the point at which it was stopped.

To cancel the resume play, press M STOP while play: back is stopped.

Resume Play may not possible for certain discs.

Storing the stop point for ejected discs (Last Mernory)

[DVD video] Video CO The player stores the point at which ejected DVD-Video discs (for up to five discs) and Video CDs (for one disc) were stopped. When the disc is reloaded and » PLAY is pressed, playback rom the point at which the disc was stopped before it was ejected.

To cancel the last memory setting, press B STOP while playback is stopped

I you do not want the player to store the point at which playback was stopped, press À OPEN/CLOSE during playback to eject the disc.

For some discs, the point at which playback was stopped cannot be stored. When the limit for the number of discs for which the stop point can be stored is exceeded, the older settings are overwritten.

Forward and reverse scan: ning

During playback, press 44/4114 or »> 12/1

The speed changes each time the button is pressed, The speed steps differ according to the disc or file. With DVD Video and DVD VR discs, when m1» M is pressed once during playback, the picture and sound are played at about 1.4 times the regular speed Note that the sound may not be output or may be broken.

Frame-by-frame forward/ frame-by-frame reverse play

The picture moves a frame forward or backward each time the button is pressed

To resume normal playback, press » PLAY.

No sound is produced during frame-by-frame fonward/ reverse play

The picture may shake during frame-by-frame reverse play.

Frame-by-frame reverse play is not possible for Video CDs and video files.

m 5 + While playback is paused, press and hold in 4; e Abo >>> g + Press and hold the button until Slow is displayed on ame» nca , un . changes each time the button is pressed Playing in slow motion CE) MOTS The speed steps differ according to the disc or file. Ce + To resume normal playback, press > PLAY + No sound is output during slow motion playback + Reverse playback in slow motion is not possible for Video CDs and video files + During playback, press 4 PREV or p>1 NEXT. + When m1 NEXT is pressed, playback skips ahead to the beginning of the next title, c + When He4 PREV is pressed, playback skips back to the beginning of the currently playing title, chapter Skipping content track or file. When pressed twice, playback skips back to the previous title, chapter, track or file. is not possible to return to previous titles, chapters, groups. {racks or files during random play. + Operation is different during PBC playback of Video CDs. Check the disc's jacket, etc. + Use the number buttons (0 to 9) lo input the number of the title, chapter or track you want to play, then Playing specific titles, chap . Peer qete automatically 2 seconds after the rare nn + For DVD-Video chapter searching, only chapters within the currently playing title can be specified + Fordiscs orfiles including multiple audio streams/ channels, the audio stream/channel can be switched during playback + During playback, press AUDIO + The audio stream/channel switches each time the button is pressed Suiching the audio stream *_ hotpes fau strame/chanmals depend on the channel + For some DVD-Videos, the audio stream/channel is switched using a menu screen + The picture may stop momentarly when the audio stream/channel is switched + lfthe Resume Play or Last Memory setting has been canceled, the Audio Language setting is restored (page 32) En (19)

On DVD-Video or DivX discs containing subtitles in multiple languages, the subtitle can be switched dur ing playback

During playback, press SUBTITLE.

The sublitle switches each time the button is pressed The recorded subtitles depend on the disc or file.

is displayed if the disc or file does not contain any subtitles.

For some DVD-Videos, the subtitle is switched using a menu screen

IFthe Resume Play or Last Memory setting has been canceled, the Subtitle Language setting is restored (page 32)

Changing the angle (Multi-Angle)

On DVD-Video discs containing multiple angles, the angle can be switched during playback

During playback, press ANGLE.

For some DVD Videos, the angle is switched using a menu screen

The Pù mark appears on the TV screen at scenes for which there are multiple angles. I you do not want the &% mark to be displayed, set Angle Indicator to Off (page 32).

Zooming on the image

The 200med area is displayed.

Use #/4/4/=+ to move the zoom area.

The magnification (2x — 4x — normal) changes each time the button is pressed

When playing slideshows of JPEG files, the 20omed area is not displayed

When a JPEG file is zoomed, normal slideshow play- back can be resumed by pressing » PLAY.

Rotating (inverting) the image

When playing a slideshow, press one of #/4/=/=+ When ? is pressed, the image is inverted vertically When 4 is pressed, the image is inverted horizontally When is pressed, the image is rotated 90° counter- clockwi When = is pressed, the image is rotated 90° clock wise.

To return to the normal slideshow, press PLAY.

During playback, press DISPLAY.

The elapsed time, amount remaining, etc. is dis: played

For some discs and files, the contents displayed switch each time the button is pressed

To turn the information off, press DISPLAY again until itturns off.

Some information is not displayed during PBC play back of Video CDs. To display such information, can cel PBC playback (see below).

If On Screen Display is set to Off, no information is displayed when DISPLAY is pressed (page 32).

Playing Video CDs from their menu screen (PBC playback)

Playing Video CDs using their menu screens is called PBC (playback control) playback. The contents dis: played and operations differ from disc to disc. Also refer to the operating guide included with the disc.

To display the menu screen, load a PBC playback compatible disc then press » PLAY.

To start PBC playback, use the number buttons (0 to 9) while the menu screen is displayed to select the track, then press ENTER.

To return to the menu screen, press RETURN during playback

To switch pages, press 44 PREV or m1 NEXT.

To play the disc without displaying the menu screen {with PBC off), use the number buttons (0 to 9) while playback is stopped to select the track, then

press ENTER (or select the track using Ht4 PREV and

»»1 NEXT while playback is stopped)

Playing files stored on USB devices

+ The player may not recognize the USB device, may not play files or may not sup- ply power to the USB device. For details, see When à USB device is connected on page 40

+ Pioneer does not support that all files recorded on all USB devices will play or that power will be supplied to the USB device. Also note that Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss of files on USB devices caused by connec- tion to this player.

1 Turnthe power on. Press 6 STANDBY/ON

2 Switching the input to the USB mode.

Press DVD/USB USB MODE is displayed on the front panel display.

3 Connecting USB devices. The Disc Navigator appears automatically,

D. device 4 Starts playback.

Use #/4/%/= to select the file, then press

+ Tumthe power off before removing the USB device.

+ The input will remain in the USB mode the next time the power is tumed on. To return to the DVD mode, press DVD/USB (or press A OPEN/CLOSE Lo open the disc tray).(®

Recording audio CD tracks

+ The tracks of audio CDs loaded in the player can be recorded on a USB device connected to the USB port.

+ ltmay not be possible to record tracks of audio CDs on a USB device. For details, see When a USB device is connected on page 40.

Recording all the tracks

1 Load the audio CD. + playback starts automatically, press M STOP to stop playback

2 Display the CD -> USB Rec screen. Press USB REC.

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3 Startrecording. Use #/4/4/= io select Start, then press

ENTER Selecting the track(s) to be recorded

1 Load the audio CD. + playback starts automatically, press M STOP to stop playback

2 Display the Home Menu. Press HOME MENU

3 Select CD -> USB Rec. Use #/4//= to select, then press ENTER.

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4 Select Select Track — Individual — the track(s) you want to record. Use #/4/4/= to select + Individual: Select 1 track at a time. + Select All: Select all the tracks. + All Clear: Deselect all the tracks

6 Start recording. Use /4/4/= to select Start, then press

CD -> USB Rec can only be selected when the audio CD is stoppedi

+ When recording is completed, a folder named PIONEER" is automatically created on the USB device, The recorded tracks are stored in this folder.®)

Playing using the Disc Navigator

3 Select the type of Disc Navigator. Use #/4 to select, then press ENTER. + The Disc Navigator is displayed + The contents displayed onthe Disc Navigator differ from disc to disc

4 Playing specific titles, chapters or tracks.

Use #/4/%/= to select, then press ENTER. + To switch pages, press 44 PREV or

+ Press RETURN to return to the previous screen

+ The Disc Navigator cannot be displayed during PBC playback of Video CDs. To display such information, cancel PBC playback (page 21)

4 Select and play the file.

+ Press € to return tothe previous screen {itis also possible to return to the previ-

ous screen by selecting tr then pressing ENTER) + Press HOME MENU to ext the Disc Navigator 4 4 Note

When a disc contains both audio files and JPEG files, they can be played simultaneously, To do so first select the audio file, then select the JPEG file.®

Playing using the Play Mode function

The Play Mode function may not work for some discs or files.

© Display the Play Mode screen.

During playback, press PLAY MODE. Itis also possible to display the Home Menu by selecting Play Mode from the home menu then pressing ENTER

+ The Play Mode screen cannot be displayed during PBC playback of Video CDs. In this case, cancel PBC playback (page 21)

Playing a specific section repeatedly (A-B Repeat Play) G The specified section within a single title or track is played repeatediy.

1 Display the Play Mode screen. During playback, press PLAY MODE.

3 Select the point at which you want to start A-B play.

Use #/4 to select A (Start Point), then press ENTER.

4 Select the point at which you want to

stop A-B Repeat play.

Use #/4 to select B (End Point) then press

ENTER AB repeat play starts

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

1 Display the Play Mode screen. During playback, press PLAY MODE.

3 Select the type of Repeat play.

Use /4 to select, then press ENTER or =.

+ To cancel repeat play, select Repeat Off, then press ENTER. (Repeat play is canceled automatically when playback is stopped.)

+ The types of repeat play available depend on the disc and file

Playing in random order (Random Play) [DVO-video] Video CO JC!

3 Select the type of Random play.

Use #/4 to select, then press ENTER or =

+ To cancel random play, select Random Off then press ENTER. (Random play is can celed automatically when playback is stopped.)

+ The types of random play available depend on the disc and file.

The same title, chapter or track may be played twice during random play.

Playing in the desired order (Programmed Play) [Video Co] Loue

1 Display the Play Mode screen. Press PLAY MODE.

2 Select Program. Use #/4 to select, then press ENTER or =

3 Select Create/Edit.

Use 4/4 to select, then press ENTER

+ The Create/Edit screen differs according to the disc or file

4 Select the title, chapter, track or file to

Use #/4/4/= to select, then press ENTER

+ To add to a program, first select the place in the program (the program step), next select the title, chapter or track, then press ENTER (files are added at the end of program)

+ Press RETURN Lo return to the previous screen. If you return to the previous screen when inputting it, the settings you have programmed are cleared

+ To delete a step, highlight it and press CLEAR

+ To play a program that has already been set select Playback Start from the program screen, then press ENTER

+ To resume normal playback, select Playback Stop from the program screen, then press ENTER. The program remains in the memory.

+ To cancel the entire program, select Program Delete from the program screen then press ENTER.

Programs can be played repeatediy. During programmed play, select Program Repeat from Repeat on the Play Mode screen (page 24)

+ Programs cannot be played in random order (random play is not possible during programmed play)

Playing by specifying a number or time (Search Mode) (R/RW)

This function allows you to specify the title, chapter or track number or time to be played

1 Display the Play Mode screen. Press PLAY MODE.

Use #/4 to select, then press ENTER.

+ The types of search mode available depend on the disc and file

4 Input the number of the title, chapter or track or the time you want to play.

Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input, then press ENTER. (For example, to specify 1 hour and 4 minutes (64 minutes), input 6, 4 Oand0)

+ For video files, only the time can be specified (only Time Search (time searching) is possible)

+ Time searching (Time Search) is not possible on DVD+R/+RW discs.f)

Adijusting the audio

1 Display the Home Menu. Press HOME MENU

2 Select Audio Settings. Use #/4/.=/= to select, then press ENTER.

3 Change the settings.

Use #/4/4/= to select, then press ENTER.

+ Press RETURN to return to the previous screen,

4 Enter the changes.

Press HOME MENU The changed settings are stored in the memory

+ The effect may be weak for some discs or files.

+ These settings also affect the sound output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL terminals and the HDMI OUT terminal (DV- 420V only)

Note that there is no effect when Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG audio signals are being output

Audio Settings parameters

Parameters (settings)

+ WMA, MP3 and MPEG-4 AAC audio is played with high sound quality. This is only

Sound valid for files with the exten

Retriever Sion ‘wma’, mp3" or ‘m4ar

(High/Low/Off) | + The effect depends on the file. Try different settings, and choose the one providing the good effect.

Rock/Pop/Live/ | Select according to the genre of

Dance/Techno/ | music to be listened to.

+ Asurround sound field with

a sense of presence can be Virtual ted with two speakers. Surround + When set to On, linear PCM (On/off) audio signals of 96 kHz or

greater are converted to

+ This makes loud sounds weaker and weak sounds louder. Change the setting for example when watching movies late at night

Audio DRC + This setting only affects Dolby

(High/Medium/ Digital sound

Low/Off) + The effect depends on the vol ume of the connected TV, AV receiver or amplifier, speak ers, etc. Try different settings, and choose the one providing the strongest effect

Dialog (High/ | Change this setting if the sound of

Medium/Low/ | dialogs is low and the dialogs are

The factory default settings are indicated in italic.

About Sound Retriever function

+ When audio data is removed during the compression process, sound quality often degrades. The Sound Retriever function automatically enhances compressed audio and restores CD quality sound.®

Adjusting the picture quality

1 Display the Home Menu. Press HOME MENU

2 Select Video Adjust. Use +/4/.=/= to select, then press ENTER

3 Change the settings.

Use $/4/4/= to select, then press ENTER

+ Press RETURN to return to the previous scree

Press HOME MENU The changed settings are stored in the memory.

+ The effect depends on the connected TV, the disc or the file

+ The settings affect the video signals output from the HDMI OUT terminal (DV-420V only)

Video Adjust parameters

Sharpness (Fine/Standard! Soft)

Adjusts the picture's sharpness.

Brightness ue ace e rate (-20 to 20) Adjusts the picture's brightness. Contrast se era % te right ns (16 10 16) of the brightest and darkest po

Adjusts the look of the dark por.

tions of the picture:

Hue (green 9 lo red 9)

Adjusts the balance between green and red

Adjusts the density of the colors. This setting is effective for sources with many colors, such tons.

+ The factory default settings are indicated in

+ Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Hue and Chroma Level are set {o 9 upon purchase

Section 05) ( Changing the Settings (Initial Settings)

Operating the Initial Settings menu

Initial Settings cannot be selected during playback. Stop the disc first.

1 Display the Home Menu. Press HOME MENU

3 Select the item and change the setting. Use #/4/%/= to select, then press ENTER.

+ HDMI Out, HDMI Resolution and HDMI Color can only be set when the player is connected to an HDMI-compatible device using an HDMI cable (DV-420V onty).

+ _ Digital Audio Out, AV Connector Out and Component Out cannot be set when the player is connected to an HDMI-compatible device using an HDMI cable (DV-420V only)

Setting the Component Out and HDMI Resolution settings back to their defaults

1 Turnthe players power off. Press O STANDBY/ON.

2. Press à STANDBY/ON while pressing Hd.

Use the buttons on the player's front panel The power tums on

Restoring all the settings to the defaults

1 Turnthe player's power off. Press © STANDBY/ON

2 Press © STANDBY/ON while pressing Bi. Use the buttons on the players front panel

( Changing the Settings (Initial Settings) )

gital Audio Out settings

Options settings | Settings

Multichannel audio signals are converted to 2-channel linear PCM

LPCM (2CH) audio signals for output. This can be selected when the connected HDMi-compatible device does not support multichannel audio. HDMI Out Audio signals supported by the connected HDMI-compatible (DV-420V only) auto device (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG and linear PCM) are output Audio signals not supported by the connected HDMI-compatible device are converted to linear PCM for output. off No audio signals are output from the HDMI OUT terminal: + The settings can only be changed when the player and HDMI-compatible device are connected using an HDMI

cable + lfthe connected HDMI-compatible device is not compatible with DTS audio, the DTS audio signals are not output (the DTS audio signals are not converted to linear PCM signals for output).

Audio signals are output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT termi nals.

No audio signals are output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ter minal

When Digital Out is set to Off, the audio signals output from the HDMI OUT terminal are converted to linear PCM (DV-420V only)

Dolby Digital audio signals are output. Select this when the con.

Dolby Digital nected AV receiver or amplifier supports Dolby Digital audio.

Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital audio signals are converted to linear PCM audio Dolby Digital > PCM nals for output. Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier does not support Dolby Digital audio.

DTS audio signals are output. Select this when the connected AV

pTs receiver or amplifier supports DTS audio.

DTS audio signals are not output. Select this when the connect AY receiver or amplifier does not support DTS audio

When the connected AV receiver or amplifier does not support DTS audio, set Off. Noise may be generated if DTS is set.

96 kHz audio signals are converted to 48 kHz/44.1 kHz audio

96kHz > 48kHz als for output. Select this when the connected AV receiver or 96 kHz PCM Out amplifier does not support 96 kHz audio. 96 kHz audio signals are output, Select this w le connected 96kHz 96 kHz audio signals are output. Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier supports 96 kHz audio MPEG MPEG audio t this when the connected

MPEG audio signals are converted to linear PCM audio signé MPEG > PCM output. Select this when the connected AV receiver or amplifier

does not support MP The factory default settings are indicated in italic.

Section 05) ( Changing the Settings (Initial Settings)

About the HDMI Out setting and the type of audio

LPCM (2CH) Auto Dolby Digital 2ch downmix Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Karaoke Left/right Dolby Digital Left/right Left/right Not output DTs? MPEG Lettright MPEG [MPEG-4 AAC] Left/right Leftright Not output DTs? Left/right Left/right

1 When the connected HDMI-compatible device is not compatible with Dolby Digital or MPEG audio, the signa are autorr nverted to linear PCM audio signals for output

2 Ifthe connected HDMI-compatible device is not compatible with DTS audio, the DTS audio signals are not output (the DTS audio signals are not converted to linear PCM signals for output).

Video Output settings

Options settings | Settings

ect this to view 16:9 images on a 4:3 TV screen, with black bars top and bottom of the screen:

overthe entire 4:3 TV sci images cut off

elect this to view 16:9 image the left and right sides of the

16:9 (Wide) Select this when connected to a widescreen (16:9) TV Select this to view 4:3 images on a high definition TV (16:9). The image will be displayed on the TV screen properly, with bla ng the sides. This can only be selected when the player and TV

nected using an HDMI cable and HDMI Resolution is set

io 1920x1080p, 1920x1080i or 1280x720p

When you have a conventional size TV (4:3)

When you have a widescreen TV (16:9)

Player setting | Picture on screen Player setting Picture on screen

169 picture 4:3 picture M6: picture 4:3 picture

169 picture 43 picture

4:3 (Letter Box) 16:9 (Wide)

4:3 (Pan & Scan) 16:9 (Compressed)

The setting is only reflected ifthe disc allows the screen's aspect ratio to be switched. Check the disc's jacket, etc.

( Changing the Settings (Initial Settings) )

Options settings | Settings

Select this when a TV or projector supporting progressive video Progressive Signals is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT lerminals: PRGSVE appears on the front panel display

Component Out Select this when a TV or projector that does not support progres:

Interlace sive video signals is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.

+ When Progressive is selected and ENTER is pressed, a confirmation message appears. To change the setting, select Yes then press ENTER. f you do not want to change the setting, select No then press ENTER.

+ The picture may be disturbed when switching between Progressive and Interlace.

+ When HDMI Resolution is set to 720x480i/720x576i, Interlace is set (DV-420V only)

+ lfthe picture no longer appears after changing the setting to Progressive, set it back lo Interlace. For instruc- tions on how to do so, see Sefting the Component Out and HDMI Resolution settings back to their defaults on page 28.

Video Regular video signals (composite) are output.

Select this when connected to a TV compatible with RGB video

AV Connector Out RGB signals. Note, however, that no video signals are output from the

composite video output terminals when set to RGB : [720 x480 pixel (NTSC)/720 x 876 pixel (PAL) ced images 2oxasoi/720xs76t | 120* 480 pixel (NTSC) 6 pixel (PAL) interlaced images are output 720 x 480 pixel (NTSC)/720 x 576 pixel (PAL) progressive images HDMI Resolution |720%480p/720x576p | Li (DV-420V only) PTE (DV-420V on) 1280x720p 1 280 x 720 pixel progressive images are output 1920x1080i 7.920 x 1 080 pixel interlaced images are output 1920x1080p 1.920 x 1 080 pixel progressive images are output

+ When the setting is changed, the picture may be disturbed or some time may be required for it to appear.

+ When the setting is changed, a confirmation message appears. lfthe picture is properly displayed, select Yes then press ENTER. Hit is not properly displayed, select No then press ENTER.

+ lfthe picture no longer appears after changing the setting, set it back to 720x480p/720x576p. See Setting the Component Out and HDMI Resolution settings back to their defaults on page 28.

The colors become denser. Select this if dark colors seem dis

d in a uniform black.

Full range RGB HDMI Color RGB The colors become lighter. Select this if he dark colors seem too (OV-420V only) ight Select this when connected to an HDMl-compatible TV. The sig nals are sent in color difference (8-bit) format

The settings can only be changed when the player and HDMI-compatible device are connected using an HDMI cable.

The factory default settings are indicated in italic.

+ Some discs will not change to the selected language

+ On some discs, the language is changed on a menu screen. For such discs, change the language on the menu screen:

Section 05) ( Changing the Settings (Initial Settings)

Options settings | Settings

English Select this to listen to the sound of à DVD-Video disc in English Choose à language from the listed languages to set the default wailable L 2 available langu audio or DVD-Video playback. Audio Language Select one of 136 languages. See Language Code Table on page

42 when performing this operation. If a language not included on the DVD-Video disc is selected, the language is set to one ofthe languages on the disc.

English Select this to display the subtitles of a DVD-Vic

Choose a language from the listed languages to set the default

available langua subtitle language for DVD-Video playback

Subtitle Language Select one of 136 languages. See Language Code Table on 42 when performing this operation. If a language not included on the DVD Video disc is selected, the language is set to one of the languages on the disc.

Select this to display the DVD-Video disc's menu screens in the s selected for Subtitle Language.

Choose a language from the listed languages to set the default

available langui language for DVD-Video menus.

Select one of 136 languages. See Language Code Table on page 42 when performing this operation. If a language not included on the DVD Video disc is selected, the language is set to one of the languages on the disc.

On Select this to displ

Subtitle Display off Subtitles

e that some discs override this

ways off by default when you play a DVD disc. Note etting

ctory default settings are indicated in italic.

Options settings | Settings

Select this to display the operation indicators (Play, Stop, etc.) in English.

Choose a language for the on-screen displays from the languages.

on Select this to display the Bmark on the TV screen. Angle Indicator off Select this if you do not want to display the Bu mark on the TV screen Select this to display operation indications (Play, Stop, etc.) on on : the TV screen. On Screen Display of Select this if you do not want to display operation indications

(Play. Stop. etc.) on the TV screen

ttings are indicated in italic.

( Changing the Settings (Initial Settings) )

Options setting Settings

Select this to operate the player using the remote control of the on AV device connected using an HDMI cable. For details, see About ion on page 14

KURO LINK (DV-420V only)

Select this when you do not want to control the player with the

o# remote control of the AV device connected using an HDMI cable Register (change) the password required for playing discs for Password which the Parental Lock function is set. For details, see Regi | password on page 34 Parental Lock Change the player's Parental Lock level. For details;

Level Change De the Parental Loc

Change the country/area. Refer to Country/Area Code

Country Cod ountry Code page 42 when performing this operation.

Display the player's registration code required to play DivX VOI | Activate Display the player's registration code required to play Divx VOD Divx VOD files.

Deactivate Display the VOD deactivation code:

+ DivX VOD files are protected by DRM. They can only be played on registered devices.

+ lfthe registration code has not been authorized, DivX VOD files cannot be played. Authorization Error appears on the TV screen if you attempt to play such files.

+ For some DivX VOD files, the number of viewings is restricted. The remaining number of authorized views is displayed on the TV sereen when such files are played. Rental Expired is displayed when the remaining num: ber of viewings reaches 0

on Select this to turn the power off automatically (the power turns off Auto Power Off automatically if no operation is performed for over 30 minutes)

off Select this if you do not want the power to turn off automatically

The factory default settings are indicated in italic.

When Other Language is selected 3 Select the language code.

Select one of 136 languages. See Language Use $/4 or number buttons (0 to 9) to Code Table on page 42 when performing this select, then press ENTER.

operation. If a language not included on the

DVDVideo disc is selected, the language is

set to one of the languages on the disc

1 Select Other Language. Use %=/% to select, then press ENTER.

2 Select List of Languages or Code.

Use æ/= to select, then press ENTER

+ There are some languages for which only the code number is displayed. For details, see Language Code Table on page 42

( Changing the Settings (Ini

Registering (changing) the password Some DVD-Video discs have Parental Lock levels (check the disc's jacket, etc.). Viewing of such discs can be restricted by setting the player’s level to a level lower than the disc.

+ To change the password, first input the registered password, then input the new password

We recommend making a written note of the password

+ lfyou forget the password, restore the players settings to the defaults, then register à new password

+ On some DVD-Video discs, a screen for inputting the password appears during playback. Input the password to continue playing the disc.

Changing the Parental Lock level

1 Select Level Change. Use #/4 to select, then press ENTER.

2 Inputthe password. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the password, then press ENTER.

3 Change the level. Use %=/= to select, then press ENTER.

Changing the country/area code for the Parental Lock function

Refer to Country/Area Code Table on page 42 when performing this operation

1 Select Country Code. Use #/4 to select, then press ENTER.

_ m 3 Troubleshooting € S +__ incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is Es 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. fthe trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work + The player may not operate properly due to static electricity or other external influences. In such cases, normal operation may be restored by unplugging the power cord then plugging it back in. General problems Problem Check Remedy Settings you have made have Was the power cord unplugged The settings may be cleared if the power been cleared forcibly while the players power cord is unplugged or if there is a power fail was on? ure while the players power is on. Be sure 1 press 6 STANDBY/ON on the players front panel or press © STANDBY/ON on the remote control and wait for the - OFF = indicator on the front panel display to turn off before unplugging the power cord. Be careful when the players power cord is plugged inte the AC outet of another component, since the supply of power to the player turns off together with the power sup Ply ofthe other component. We recommend plugging the power cord directly into a wall outlet, etc. whenever possible. Difference in volume between This is nota problem with the The volume may sound different due to DVDs and CDs. player. differences in how the signals are recorded on the disc. Player cannot be operated with Are you operating from far away? Operate from within a distance of 7 meters the remote control from the remote control sensor. Is the remote control sensor The remote control signals may not be exposed to direct sunlight or received properiy ifthe remote control sen: strong artificial light from a fluo sor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong rescent bulb, etc.? artificial light from a fluorescent bulb, etc Are the batteries dead? Replace the batteries (page 5) Disc cannot be played or disc Is the disc scratched? Scratched discs may not play: tray opens automatically Is the disc dirty? Wipe the dirt off the disc (page 44) Is the disc properly set in the disc Setthe disc with the printed side facing up. tray? Set the disc within the groove in the disc tray Does the disc have the right region Discs with the region number"? (including number? 2)" and *ALL" can be played on this player. Is the player placed in a humid There could be condensation inside, Waït a location? while for the condensation to evaporate. Do not place the player near an air-conditioner, etc. (page 44) — En (35)

The players power turns off automatically

Check Is Auto Power Off set io On?

Remedy If Auto Power Off is set lo On, the players power turns off automatically if no operation is performed for over 30 minutes (page 33).

Power turns on or off automati cally

Is KURO LINK set to On? (DV-420V only)

The players power may turn on together with the power of the TV connected to the HDMI OUT terminal. lf you do not want the players power to turn on when the TV's power is turned on, set KURO LINK to Off (page 33).

Input of connected TV and AV system switches automatically

Is KURO LINK set to On? (DV-420V only)

The input ofthe TV, AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) and HD AV Converter connected to the HDMI OUT terminal may automatically switch to the player when playback starts on the player or the menu screen (Home Menu, etc.) is displayed. If you do not want the inputs of the connected TV, AV system (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) and HD AV Converter to switch automati cally, set KURO LINK to Off (page 33)

Picture is not displayed

Is the video cord properly con. nected?

Connect the cord properly, inserting the plug all the way in

I the video cord damaged?

IFthe video cord is damaged, replace it with a new cord

Is the input on the connected TV or AV receiver or amplifier properly set?

Switch to the proper input, referring to the connected device's operating instructions.

Picture is stretched, or aspect ratio cannot be switched!

Is the aspect ratio properly set on the connected TV?

Refer to the TV's operating instructions and setthe TV's aspect ratio proper

IS TV Screen properly set?

Set TV Screen properly (page 30)

During playback, picture is disturbed or dark

This is not a problem with the player.

This player supports Macrovision copy protection. With some TVs, the picture may not display properly when playing discs including copy prevention signals. This is not a malfunction

Are the player and TV connected via a video deck?

When the player and TV are connected via a video deck, the players analog copy protect function may cause the picture being played on the video deck not to display proper. Connect the player and TY directly

Is the TV system properly set?

The factory default setting is AUTO. Ifthe picture is distorted, switch the TV system to the one used in your country or region {NTSC or PAL) (page 43)

Playback stops momentarily or the disc is not properly played

Are you playing a disc that was edited on a DVD recorder, etc.?

When edited images are played, the picture may stop momentarily at points where images were combined, and the disc r not play as edited.

(Additional information

m 2 Problem Check Remedy e Sound is not produced or is the pause, frame-by-frame No sound is output during pause, frame. En distorted forward or reverse, or slow play by-frame forward/reverse or slow motion mode set? playback Are the connected devices (AV Refer to the TV's operating instructions and receiver or amplifier, etc.) properly check the settings (volume, input, speaker set? settings, etc.). ss the disc scratched? Scratched discs may not play. ss the disc dirty? Wipe the dirt off the disc (page 44). Are the audio cords properly con- Connect the cord properly, inserting the nected? plug all the way in. Are the audio cords damaged? fthe audio cord is damaged, replace it with a new cord s the player properly connected to Check whether you are mistakenly con: the other devices (AV receiver or nected to the other device's audio output amplifier, etc.)? terminals, etc. Check whether you are mistakenly con. nected to the AV receiver or amplifier's PHONO input terminals, etc. Is the other device (AV receiver or When connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO amplifier, etc.) connected to the OUT COAXIAL terminals, set Digital Out to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL On (page 29) terminals? Refer to the connected AV receiver or ampli r's operating instructions and check the audio signals it supports. Set Digital Audio Out according to the audio signals supported by the AV receiver or amplifier, ef Digital audio sign: e not s Digital Out set to On? When connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO output from the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL terminals, set Digital Out to AUDIO OUT COAXIAL er- On (page 29) minals. Multichannel audio signals are Is the audio output properly set Refer to the connected AV receiver or ampli not output. on the connected AV receiver or r's operating instructions and check the amplifier, etc.? audio output settings. Switch the disc's audio to multichanne! audio using the menu screen or AUDIO. s Digital Audio Out set to audio Refer to the connected AV receiver or ampli: signals the AV receive or ampli. fier's operating instructions and check the fier, etc., supports? audio signals it supports. Set Digital Audio Out according to the audio signals supported by the AV receiver or amplifier, etc. (page 29). — En (37)

Are connections proper?

DTS audio signals are not

Remedy Properly connect the AV receiver or ampli

output fier, etc. to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL terminals Does the connected AV receiver or _ Ifthe connected AV receiver or amplifier, amplifier, etc. support DTS audio etc., does not support DTS audio signals. signals? DTS Out to Off (page 29) Isthe audio output properly set Ifthe connected AV receiver or amplifier, on the connected AV receiver or etc. supports DTS audio signals, change amplifier, etc.? the audio output of the AV receiver or ampl fier, etc. to a setting allowing output of DTS audio signals. 96 kH2/88.2 kHz digital audio Is 96 kHz PCM Out set to 96kHz? Set 96 kHz PCM Out Lo 96kHz > 48kHz. sign not output from the ” Are you playing a copyright-pro: The 96 kHz/88.2 kHz digital audio signals of DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAX- … {ected disc? copyright-protected discs cannot be output.

Folder or file names are not

e Have you exceeded the maximum recognized.

number of folder or file names the player can recognize?

Up to 299 folders can be recognized on one disc. Up to 648 files can be recognized within one folder. Depending on the folder structure, however, the player may not be able to recognized certain folders or files.

Time is required to play JPEG files.

re you playing large files?

Some time may be required to display large files.

Black bars are displayed when playing JPEG files

Are you playing files with different aspect ratios?

Black bars may be displayed along the top and bottom or sides when JPEG files with different aspect ratios are played

When connected to an HDMl-compatible device (DV-420V only)

Is a DVI device connected?

HDMI indicator does not light:

The picture may not be output properly when a DVI device is connected

Is the input properly set on the connected HDMI-compatible device?

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected HDMI-compatible device and switch to the proper input

Picture is not displayed Is the resolution properly

Set HDMI Resolution properly for the con: nected device (page 31)

Restore HDMI Resolution 10 the default setting (720x480p/720x576p) (page 31)

Is the HDMI cable properly con: nected?

rely (all the way in)

With some cables, not be output.

080p video signals wil

Is the HDMI cable damage:

le is damaged, replace it with a

Is a DVI device connected?

The picture may not be output properly when a DVI device is connected

Sound is not produced or is distorted.

Is HDMI Out properly set?

are Is HDMI Out properly set?

played on TV screen connected TV?

Is the input properly set on the

Refer to the TV's operating instructions and switch to the proper input.

KURO LINK function does not ls the HDMI cable you

work. High Speed HDMITM cable?

Use a High Speed HDMIMM cable. The KURO LINK function may not work properly if HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI" cable is used.

Is KURO LINK set to On on the

Set KURO LINK {0 On on the player (page 33)

Does the connected device sup- port the KURO LINK function?

The KURO LINK function does not work with devices of other brands, even if connected using an HDMI cable

The KURO LINK function will not work if

devices that do not support the KURO LINK function or devices of other brands are con. nected between the KURO LINK-compatible device and the player.

Even when connected to a Pioneer product compatible with the KURO LINK function. some of the functions may not work

Also refer Lo the operating instructions of the connected device.

Is KURO LINK 5: connected device?

Set KURO LINK to On on the connected device. The KURO LINK function operates when KURO LINK is set to On for all devices connected to the HDMI OUT terminal. Once connections and settings of all the devices are finished, be sure to check that the play er's picture is output to the Flat Screen TV. {Also check after changing the connected devices and connecting and/or disconnect ing HDMI cables.) Ifthe players picture is not being output to the Flat Screen TV, the KURO LINK function may not work properly For details, refer to the operating instruc tions of the connected device.

Are multiple players connected?

The KURO LINK function may not work if three or more players, including this player, are connected by HDMI cable

The message CEC200 appears. Is the player's power turned off?

When the Disc Navigator is selected using the Flat Screen TV's remote controller, the message CEC200 is displayed ifthe players power is turned off. This is not à malfunc- tion. You may continue using the player and Flat Screen TV as such.

Problem USB device is not recognized.

Connect the device securely (all the way in)

Is the USB device connected via a USB hub?

This player does not support USB hubs. Connect the USB device directly

This player only supports USB mass stor class devices.

This player supports portable flash memory

and digital audio playback devices: Only the FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported. Other file systems (exFAT, NTFS.

etc.) are not supported

This is not a problem with the player.

Turn the power off then back on!

This is not a problem with the player.

Some USB devices may not be recognized properly

File cannot be played.

Is the file copyright-protected (by DRM)?

Copyright-protected files cannot be played

This is not a problem with the player.

Files stored on a computer cannot be played

This is not a problem with the player.

IE may not be possible to play some files.

Folder or file names are not displayed or are not properly displayed

Do the folder of file names contain more than 14 characters?

The maximum number of characters dis- playable for the folder and file names on the Disc Navigator is 14

Folder or file names are not displayed in alphabetical order.

This is not a problem with the player.

The order of the folder and file names dis- played on the Disc Navigator depends on the order in which the folders or files were recorded on the USB device

Much time is required to recog nized the USB device.

What is the USB device's capacity

Some time may be required to load the data when large capacity USB devices are con. nected (this could take several minutes).

Power is not supplied to the USB device.

IS USB ERR displayed on the front panel display? No power is sup plied ifthe power consumption is too high:

Turn the power off then back on.

Turn the power off, then disconnect and reconnect the USB device

Press DVD/USB to switch back to the DVD mode, then switch again to the USB mode. (When the input is switched back to the DVD mode, LOADING is displayed on the front panel display and the disc is recog- nized. When the input is switched back to USB, USB MODE is displayed on the front panel display. Ifthe USB device is equipped with an AC adapter, use the USB device with the AC adapter connected

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Audio CD tracks cannot be recorded on a USB devici

S there enough free space on the

Recording is not possible if there is not enough free spac In this cas

left on the USB device. Available USB space is low is

re 300 or more folders on

Recording is not possible if the USB device

contains 300 or more folders.

ers on the USB Recording is not possible ifther 99 PIONEER folders on the USB

Country/Area name, Input codes and Country/Area code

New Zealand, 1426, n2 Norway, 1415, no Pakistan, 1611, pk Philippines, 1608, ph Finland, 0609, f

Sinhalese (si), 1909 Slovak (54), 1911 Slovenian (sl), 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 Swahil (sw), 1923 Tamil (ta), 2001 Telugu (te), 2005 Tajik (ta), 2007 Thai (tn), 2008 Tigrinya (ti), 2009 Turkmen (tk), 2011 Tagalog (tl), 2012 Setswana (tn), 2014 Tonga (to), 2015 Turkish (tn), 2018 Tsonga (ts), 2019 Tatar (+), 2020

Titi (bn), 2023 Ukrainian (uk), 2111 Urdu (un), 2118 Uzbek (u2), 2126 Vietnamese (M), 2209 Volapük (vo), 2215 Wolof (wo), 2315 Xhosa (ch), 2408 Yoruba (yo), 2515 Zulu (zu), 2621

Mexico, 1324, mx Russian Federation, 1821, ru Brazil, 0218, br

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Setting the TV system

+ the picture ofthe disc being played is distorted, switch the TV system to the one used in your country or region

+ Whenthe TV system is switched, the types of discs that can be played are limited.

+ The factory default setting is AUTO.

1 Turn the player's power off. Press à STANDBY/ON

2 Press © STANDBY/ON while pressing >». Use the buttons on the player's front panel. The power turns on and the TV system switches as shown below

When moving the player

When moving the player, check first that there is no disc loaded and that the disc tray is closed. Then press © STANDBY/ON on the player (or à STANDBY/ON on the remote control), wait for the - OFF - indicator on the front panel display to turn off, then unplug the power cord. Moving the player with a disc inside it could result in damage

Place of installation

+ Choose a stable place near the TV or ste- reo system being used with the player.

+ Donot place the player on top of a TV or color monitor. Also install it away from cassette decks and other devices easily affected by magnetic forces.

Avoid the following types of places:

+ Places exposed to direct sunlight

+ Humid or poorly ventilated places

+ Extremely hot places

+ Places exposed to vibrations

+ Places exposed to soot, steam or heat (kitchen, etc.)

Do not place objects on the player. Do not place any objects on top ofthe player.

Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. Do not use the player on shaggy rugs, beds, sofas, etc., or wrapped in cloth, etc. Doing so will prevent the heat from dispersing, leading to damage

Do not expose to heat. Do not place the player on top of an ampli- fier or other component that generates heat. When placing it in a rack, to avoid the heat given off by the amplifier or other audio component, place it on a shelf below the amplifier.

(Additional information

Turn off the player's power when not using it.

Depending on signal conditions, striped pat- terns may appear on a TV screen and noise may enter the sound of radio broadcasts when the player's power is on. Ifthis hap- pens, turn the player's power off.

Ithe player is moved suddenly from a

cold place into a warm room (in winter, for example) or if the temperature in the room in which the player is installed rises suddenly due to a heater, etc. water droplets (conden- sation) may form inside (on operating parts and the lens). When condensation is pres- ent, the player will not operate properly and playback is not possible. Let the player stand at room temperature for 1 or 2 hours with the power turned on (the time depends on the extent of condensation). The water droplets will dissipate and playback will become pos- sible. Condensation can also occur in the summer if the player is exposed to the direct Wind from an air-conditioner. If this happens, move the player to a different place

Cleaning the product

+ Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when cleaning the player.

+ Cleanthe player using a soft cloth. For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent

diluted in 5 to 6 parts water to a soft cloth,

wring out thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe again with a soft, dry cloth

+ Alcohol, thinner, benzene, insecticides, etc., could cause the print or paint to peel off. Also, leaving rubber or vinyl products in contact with the player for long periods oftime could mar the cabinet

+ When using chemical-impregnated wipes, etc., read the cautions included with the wipes caretully.

Caution for when the unit is installed in a rack with a glass door

Do not press A OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control to open the disc tray while the glass door is closed. The door will hamper the movement of the disc tray, and the unit could be damaged.

The players lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for players are com- mercially available, we advise against using them since some may damage the lens.

This product incorporates copyright protec- tion technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intel- lectual 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 view- ing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineer- ing or disassembly is prohibited.©)

+ Always place discs in their cases and store them vertically, avoiding hot, humid places, places exposed to direct sunlight and extremely cold places.

+ Be sure to read the cautions included with the disc.

(Additional information

+ Discs may not play ifthere are finger- prints or dust on them. In this case, use a cleaning cloth, etc. to gentiy wipe the disc from the inside towards the outside Do not use dirty cleaning cloths.

+ Do not use benzene, thinner or other volatile chemicals. Also do not use record spray or antistatic agents

+ Fortough dirt, apply some water to a soft cloth, wring out thoroughly, wipe off the dit, then wipe off the moisture with a dry cloth

+ Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs

+ Do not letthe signal surface of discs get scratched or dirty.

+ Do not place two discs in the disc tray, one on top of the other.

+ Do not attach pieces of paper or stick- ers to discs. Doing so could warp discs, making it impossible to play them. Also note that rental discs often have labels attached to them, and the label's glue may have oozed out, Check that there is no glue around the edges of such labels before using rented discs.

m 2 About specially shaped discs 2 Specially shaped discs (heart-shaped, hexag- $ onal, etc.) cannot be played on this player. Do

not attempt to play such discs, as they could damage the player.

UD About condensation on discs Water droplets (condensation) may form on the surface of discs if they are moved from

a cold place (particularly in winter) into a warm room. Discs may not play normally if there is condensation on them. Carefully wipe the water droplets off the surface of the disc before loading it.

(Additional information

Power requirements Power consumption. Power consumption (standby)

DV-420V. 0TW DV-320 05W Weight 1T7kg

External dimensions 420 mm (M) x 49,5 mm (H) x 215 mm (D) Tolerable operating temperature +5 °C to +35°C Tolerable operating humidity 5 % to 85% {no condensation)

AV Connector (21-pin connector assignment)

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

Coaxial digital output RCA terminal Additional information

The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.

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Audio DRC (High/Medium/ Low/Off)

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