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  • Page 1 DVD PLAYER DV-444 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 3: Important Notice

    CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT. Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments. We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player.

  • Page 4: Features Of This Player

    DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos • Files should be MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format, 44.1 or shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD 48kHz. Incompatible files will not play and players. For more information on discs compatible with “UNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT”...

  • Page 5: Compatible With A Wide Range Of Dvd Digital Audio Output Formats

    Audio1 V2 Language Video1 General and have all the The DV-444 offers complete flexibility and compatibility Setup Navigator necessary audio, video, with all types of AV equipment with composite video and and on-screen language S-Video outputs, as well as component video outs.

  • Page 6: Play A Disc

    Differences in Disc How to Proceed in This Composition Manual DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest quality digital audio and video available today. Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be All discs are divided up into smaller, more manageable confusing at first, following the order below should help sections so that you can find specific content more you get through the important stages of getting set up...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before Using ........8 Setting the Language Options ..36 Checking Accessories ........8 Setting the On-screen Display (OSD) Preparing the Remote Control ......8 Language ..........36 Changing the Audio Language Names and Functions ......9 (Multi-Language Function) .......

  • Page 8: Before Using

    Before Using Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote control While pushing the tab on the battery compartment cover Checking Accessories toward the center of the remote, pull out Please confirm that the following were received with the in the direction player.

  • Page 9: Names And Functions

    Names and Functions Front Panel DVD PLA YER Î ¡ ¢ STANDBY/ON FL DIMMER 4 1 (reverse) button STANDBY/ON button Press to switch the player on or to put in standby Press to go back to previous chapters/tracks. Press (pages 20, 23). and hold to perform reverse playback scanning (pages 22).

  • Page 10: Display Window

    Display Window 2 3 4 PRGSVE LAST COND. TOT AL REMAIN TITLE DTS indicator COND. indicator Indicates DTS audio playback. Indicates that Condition Memory settings are memorized for the currently loaded DVD (page 51). PRGSVE indicator TOTAL indicator Lights when unit is set to output 525 line progessive scan (non-interlaced) video (page 30).

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Use to connect this player to another component If your TV or monitor has an S-video input, clear bearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control picture reproduction is possible by connecting the this unit as though it were a component in a system.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    AUDIO button Remote Control Press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages programmed on a DVD (pages 36, 37). For Video CD, CD and MP3, each press changes the audio output as follows. Stereo 1/L (Left) 2/R (Right) LAST CONDITION OPEN/ MEMORY...
  • Page 13 TV. Press to call up the top menu programmed on the For example, If you have a Pioneer TV, press and DVD. Depending on the DVD, the top menu may be hold CLEAR, then press 0, 0 on the remote identical to the DVD menu (page 21).

  • Page 14: Making Connections

    Making Connection Guide The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using the audio and video cords included with this player. Use Connections this illustration as a guide to setting up your home system. An explanation of each type of audio and video connection available can be found on pages 15 to 16.

  • Page 15: Audio Connections

    DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL Audio Connections The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a coaxial cable. This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog audio output formats. • Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder.

  • Page 16: Video Connections

    (3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’s CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a system (system control).

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Player

    Setting Up the Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front panel). If there’s already a disc loaded and it starts to play, Player press STOP 7 to stop it. Press SETUP. When SETUP is pressed for the first time, the following screen appears. Though the Setup Navigator may be used more than once, this screen Using the Setup Navigator only appears the first time SETUP is pressed.

  • Page 18: Setting The Osd Language

    Setting the OSD Language Setting the TV screen size (On-Screen Display Language) The [TV Type] screen establishes the size, or more appropriately the width to height ratio of your television The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD or monitor. The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs language, or on-screen display language, which refers is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and to the language that is used by the player in menus and...
  • Page 19 Setting digital audio connections Confirming the settings to an AV amplifier or decoder The [Exit Setup Navigator] is the final screen in the Setup Navigator. The [Digital Jack] screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier, Audio1 Video1 V2 Language...

  • Page 20: Getting Started Using Your Dvd Player

    Getting Started Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front Using Your DVD panel) . Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 (0 on the front Player panel). The disc tray comes out. Load a disc. Playing DVDs, Video CDs, CDs Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc.

  • Page 21: When A Menu Screen Is Displayed

    To navigate a menu screen When a Menu Screen is • Although individual DVD titles may differ, when a Displayed menu screen is displayed, use the cursor buttons (2/ – DVD/Video CD 3/5/∞) and ENTER on the remote control. The cursor buttons are used to move around the options on the Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screen and ENTER is used for selection.

  • Page 22: Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back22

    Advancing to the next chapter Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/ (track) Skip Back – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3 Press NEXT ¢ (¡ ¢ on the front panel). LAST CONDITION OPEN/ MEMORY MEMORY CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). SETUP MENU TOP MENU...

  • Page 23: Resuming Playback From Where You Stopped

    Resuming Playback from Stopping Playback and Where You Stopped Switching Power Off – DVD/Video CD Use the resume feature to restart playback from the – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3 point that the disc was stopped last time. This features cannot be used with MP3s and CDs. Press STOP 7 once.

  • Page 24: Adjusting Audio And Video Settings24

    Adjusting Audio Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front panel). and Video Press SETUP. The Setup screen appears. Settings Example Audio1 Video1 Language General Audio DRC — Using the Setup Screen Menus Dolby Digital Out — Dolby Digital DTS Out — 96kHz 3 48kHz 96kHz PCM Out —...

  • Page 25: Changing To The Setup Screen "Expert" Menu Mode

    IMPORTANT LAST CONDITION OPEN/ MEMORY MEMORY CLOSE Changing to the Setup Screen AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY “Expert” Menu Mode SETUP MENU TOP MENU 7, 8 RETURN 7, 8 The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, ENTER PREV NEXT [Basic] and [Expert], to make this unit more ¢...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Dynamic Range Of The Audio Soundtrack

    Adjusting the Dynamic Range Setting the Digital Audio of the Audio Soundtrack Output To Be Compatible with – DVD Your AV Component Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range – DVD Compression. When Audio DRC is on, soft sounds This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby such as dialog can be heard more clearly without Digital, DTS, MPEG, and signals with a sampling rate of making loud sounds even louder.

  • Page 27: Dts Out

    DTS Out MPEG Out This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital DVDs recorded in DTS. When this player is connected bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV to an AV component that has a built-in DTS decoder, component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select select [DTS].

  • Page 28: Getting Surround Sound From Stereo Speakers

    Getting Surround Sound from Stereo Speakers – DVD/Video CD TruSurround (stereo audio sources) to produce a TruSurround surround sound effect from stereo speakers. TruSurround uses technology that simulates This function works only when connections are multichannel surround sound using only two speakers. made to the AUDIO OUT jacks.

  • Page 29: Setting The Tv Screen Size

    When viewing a wide screen TV or monitor Setting the TV Screen Size – DVD DVD screen size format Setting and Appearance The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, Wide screen format DVD while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and Please note that there are some high-definition TVs is 16:9.

  • Page 30: Line Digital Progressive Scan Compatible Video Output

    PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER Component Video Interlace SERVICE CENTER.‘ Progressive Auto Progressive “525P DVD PLAYER is compatible withe the Select Interlace or Progressive following Pioneer displays and monitors.” output Component Video PLASMA DISPLAY Move SETUP Exit •PDP-505HD Settings: Interlace*...

  • Page 31: Switching The S-Video Output

    25). TV Screen — 16:9(Wide) Component Video — Interlace Language General Audio1 Video2 S-Video Out — Background — Pioneer Logo Screen Saver Video Adjust Still Picture — Auto On Screen Display — Position-Wide Angle Indicator Position-Normal Move SETUP Exit Settings: S1...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Video Quality

    P. Memory 2 P. Memory 3 Setup screen Video 2 menu. Language General Audio1 Video2 Standard* Background — Pioneer Logo Presents the video with no effect added. Video Adjust — Start Cinema Delivers a cinema-like picture. Animation Picture Quality Controls Provides images with bright clear colors.
  • Page 33 Adjusting the picture quality settings Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make adjustments to other settings. To create your own setting (1) If you would like to save the settings in the player’s You can only adjust this setting if the [Component memory, be sure to select either [1], [2], or [3] in Video] setting in the Video 1 menu is set to [Interlace].
  • Page 34 To create your own setting (3) Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make adjustments You can only adjust this setting if the [Component to other settings. Video] setting in the Video 1 menu is set to If you would like to save the settings in the player’s [Progressive].

  • Page 35: Viewing From A Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)

    [Expert] menu mode (page 25). Press ANGLE during playback. Language General Audio1 Video2 The camera angle changes each time you press the Background — Pioneer Logo button. Video Adjust Still Picture — Auto On Screen Display — Position-Normal Angle...

  • Page 36: Setting The Language Options

    Setting the Changing the Audio Language Language (Multi-Language Function) – DVD Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be Options recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio. DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio LAST CONDITION...

  • Page 37: Changing Audio Type

    Changing Audio Type Selecting an audio language preference – Video CD/CD/MP3 For enjoyment of karaoke or similar format Video CDs, The audio language that you normally listen to can be CDs and MP3s, it is possible to select stereo audio, or selected from the various audio languages on a DVD.

  • Page 38: Selecting A Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles)

    Selecting a subtitle language Selecting a Subtitle Language preference (Multi-Language Subtitles) The subtitle language that you will normally display can be selected from the subtitles programmed on a disc. – DVD Even when the subtitle language is changed during You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs playback by pressing SUBTITLE , the language that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on...
  • Page 39 When [Other] is selected If you select “Code”, use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to input the numbers of the When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when input code. the following screen appears.
  • Page 40 Selecting a DVD menu language Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles preference or no subtitles Expert Expert In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD Use this function to turn the subtitles on or off. may also contain menu screens in different languages Additionally, some DVDs provide assist subtitles that as well.

  • Page 41: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Viewing a still frame Press PAUSE 8, STEP/SLOW e or E. Functions When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen Video 1 menu [Still Picture] setting as described in the section on page 31.

  • Page 42: Searching For A Title, Folder, Chapter, Track, Or Location On A Disc

    Searching for a Title, Folder, Press the number button(s) of the desired title, chapter or track or of the specific time Chapter, Track, or Location on where you would like to begin playback. a Disc • To select number 3, press 3. –...

  • Page 43: Using The Mp3 Navigator

    Using the MP3 Navigator – MP3 Load a CD-ROM containing MP3 tracks. Use the MP3 Navigator to make searching for the Press MENU to enter the MP3 Navigator track(s) you want to play easier. You can also use it to screen.

  • Page 44: Repeat Play

    To repeat a program Repeat Play Press REPEAT once during program playback to repeat the program. – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3 To cancel repeat play You can repeat an entire title, folder, chapter or track, or Press CLEAR. Playback continues, but the repeat just a part.

  • Page 45: Random Play

    Random playback of chapters Random Play within one title – DVD – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3 Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER or PLAY 3. “Random Chapter” appears on the screen, and LAST CONDITION OPEN/...

  • Page 46: Playback In A Desired Order (Program Play)

    Playback in a Desired Order In the program window, use the number buttons to enter the numbers of the titles (Program Play) or chapters in the order you want to program them in. – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3 • To program DVD titles/chapters 9, 7, and 18 in The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and order, press 9, 7, +10 and 8.
  • Page 47 Programming Video CDs, CDs Additional programming options – DVD/Video CD/CD A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. After you have made a program, it is then possible to confirm, add, or clear the contents of the program. LAST CONDITION OPEN/...

  • Page 48: Program List

    Programming MP3s Press PROGRAM to enter the [MP3 Program] screen. A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. If you added tracks to the program list from the ‘Using the MP3 navigator’ on page 39, the tracks are displayed here.
  • Page 49 To make a program of your favorite parts of a To erase a program saved in memory – DVD disc as it plays – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3 The player erases programs in chronological order when the maximum number of programs that can be held in With this player, it is possible to make a program as you memory is exceeded.

  • Page 50: Continuing Playback From A Specified Location (Last Memory)

    Resuming playback from where Continuing Playback from a LAST MEMORY was pressed Specified Location (Last Memory) Load a disc that has a Last Memory point – DVD/Video CD memorized. The Last Memory function is convenient when you want Some DVDs will start playback automatically when to continue viewing a disc from the point where you loaded.

  • Page 51: Memorizing Settings For Often Viewed Dvds (Condition Memory)

    When a disc that has memorized settings is Memorizing Settings for Often loaded Viewed DVDs “Condition Memory” will appear on the screen, and the previously memorized settings will be selected. (Condition Memory) – DVD You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often Erasing the recorded contents watch.

  • Page 52: Setting The Parental Lock Level

    Entering the Password Setting the Parental Lock When you select either [Level] or [Country Code], it is Level – DVD necessary to register the password (4-digit code number). You’ll be asked to confirm your existing This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has password before registering a new one.

  • Page 53: Setting The Country Code

    Setting the Parental Lock Level Setting the Country Code Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level Change your Country Code whenever you feel it is according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket necessary. However, if you forget your existing or accompanying documentation.

  • Page 54: Country Code List

    CANADA 0312 CHILE 0314 CHINA Put Background Selections 0411 DENMARK Move SETUP Exit 0609 FINLAND 0618 FRANCE Settings: Pioneer Logo* 0405 GERMANY Black 0811 HONG KONG *Factory setting 0914 INDIA 0904 INDONESIA Turning the Screen Saver On 0920 ITALY 1016...

  • Page 55: Viewing Disc Information

    The display changes for each type of disc as follows Viewing Disc Information each time the button is pressed. – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3 Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc elapsed time of current title current title/chapter number currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD or Play 3–29...
  • Page 56 Press DISPLAY during while a disc is stopped to current track number elapsed time of current track display DVD title and chapter information or Video CD and CD track information or MP3 folder and track 0.03 information. Press DISPLAY again to turn the display Track –3.29/ 3.32...

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    Additional For Proper and Long Use of This Unit Information Do not move the unit during playback During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc. Disc Care When moving the unit When changing places of installation or packing the unit...
  • Page 58 THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE due to soiling, contact your nearest PIONEER authorized service center. Lens cleaners are commercially available, Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower...

  • Page 59: Language Code List

    Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 35). Language Input-code Language Input-code Language Input-code Japanese (ja) 1001 Gujarati (gu) 0721 Rhaeto-Romance (rm) 1813 English (en) 0514 Hausa (ha) 0801 Kirundi (rn) 1814 French (fr) 0618...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Connection is incorrect. exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest \ Check that cord connections are correct and that PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to plugs are firmly connected. carry out repair work. Operation (settings) of TV or AV amplifier is not appropriate.
  • Page 61 Stereo amplifier operation is incorrect. correct the problem, please consult your nearest \ Check input (CD, AUX, etc.) selector to determine PIONEER service center. if it is selected for DVD playback. Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume. DVDs and CDs use different recording methods.

  • Page 62: Terms

    Terms DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has become a Aspect ratio popular surround sound format for movies. In order to enjoy Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. the benefits of DTS encoded discs, the digital output jack The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high- (either coaxial or optical) of this player needs to be connected...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    When you connect this player via a cord with a mini plug to (±0.001% W. PEAK) or lower another Pioneer component such as a receiver or an amplifier bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it Digital output were a component in a system.
  • Page 64 Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: [03] 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. San Lorenzo 1009 3er Piso Desp. 302 Col. Del Valle Mexico D.F. C.P. 03100 TEL: 5-688-52-90 <TWKZW/01E00000>...

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