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- Page 1 DVD Player DV-46AV Register Your Product at www.pioneerelectronics.com www.pioneerelectronics.ca Operating Instructions (US) (Canada)
- Page 2 The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. IMPORTANT NOTICE –...
- Page 3 READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
- Page 4 ® fonts 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. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference. -
Page 6: Before You Start
Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features • DVD-Audio and SACD compatible Experience the super high-quality audio perfor- mance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD (SACD). • 24-bit/192 kHz compatible DAC The on-board 24-bit/192 kHz DAC means that this player is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic... -
Page 7: What's In The Box
Before you start • Energy saving design An auto power-off function switches the player into standby if not used for about 30 minutes. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. -
Page 8: Hints On Installation
Before you start Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this product for years to come, so please use the following guidelines when choosing a suitable location: Do... • Use in a well-ventilated room. • Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack. -
Page 9: Compressed Audio Compatibility
Before you start About DualDisc playback A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content video, audio, etc. while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material. The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compliant with the CD Audio specification and therefore may not play. -
Page 10: About Wma
Before you start About WMA ® The Windows Media logo printed on the box indicates that this player can playback Windows Media Audio content. WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows ®... -
Page 11: Divx Video Compatibility
Before you start DivX video compatibility ® • Official DivX Ultra Certified product. ® • Plays all versions of DivX ® DivX 6) with enhanced playback of DivX ® media files and the DivX • File extensions: .avi and .divx (these must be used for the player to recognize DivX video files). -
Page 12: Connecting Up
Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Easy connections • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet. • The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player. -
Page 13: Connecting Using The S-Video Output
Connecting up Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT 5.1ch L/R jacks to a set of A/V inputs on your TV. Use the supplied audio/video cable, connecting the red and white plugs to the audio outputs and the yellow plug to the video output. -
Page 14: Output
Connecting up Connecting using the component video output You can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment). This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available. -
Page 15: Connecting To An Av Receiver
S-Video or component video connections if they’re avail- able. • You usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver and TV. Connecting the multichannel analog outputs If your AV receiver has 5.1 channel analog... -
Page 16: Connecting Using Hdmi
Connecting up Connecting the digital output This player has both optical and coaxial-type digital audio outputs for connection to an AV receiver. Connect whichever is convenient. Depending on the capabilities of your AV receiver, you might have to set up this player to output only digital audio in a compatible format. -
Page 17: About Hdmi
Connecting up Note • This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface). Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. • When you change the component connected to the HDMI output, you will also need to change the HDMI settings to match the new component (see HDMI Out... -
Page 18: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON (page 21) Disc tray TOP MENU (page 25) ENTER & cursor buttons (page 21) MENU (page 25) RETURN (page 25) HOME MENU (page 21) Display OPEN/CLOSE (page 23) (page 24) (page 24) (page 24) (page 24) -
Page 19: Remote Control
Controls and displays Remote control • All buttons glow slightly in the dark for ease of use. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER HDMI COLOR HDMI CLEAR ENTER RESOLUTION AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE PROGRESSIVE MENU TOP MENU ENTER HOME MENU RETURN PLAY MODE SURROUND ZOOM DISPLAY REV SCAN... -
Page 20: Your Tv
10, 23 Grandiente Hitachi 06, 24, 25, 32 Magnavox 12, 29 Mitsubishi Panasonic 08, 22, 41 Philips Pioneer 00, 35, 40, 44 01, 15, 16, 17, 18 Sanyo 14, 21 Sharp 02, 19, 27 Sony Toshiba 05, 26, 31, 43... -
Page 21: Getting Started
Also, switch on your TV and make sure that it is set to the input you connected the DVD player STANDBY/ON • My DVD player switches on but there is nothing displayed on my TV. -
Page 22: Setting Up The Player For Your Tv
Getting started Note • From here on in this manual, the word ‘select’ generally means use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on-screen, then press ENTER. Setting up the player for your If you have a widescreen (16:9) TV, you should setup the player so that the picture will be presented correctly. -
Page 23: Playing Discs
Getting started Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD, DivX video and MP3/ WMA discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter. For details on playing JPEG picture discs, see Viewing a JPEG slideshow on page 29. -
Page 24: Basic Playback Controls
Getting started Basic playback controls The table below shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs. The following chapter covers other playback features in more detail. Button What it does PLAY Starts playback. If the display shows RESUME or LAST MEM playback starts from the resume or last memory point (see also Resume and Last Memory below.) - Page 25 Getting started Note • The Last Memory function doesn’t work with VR format DVD-RW, DVD-Audio or SACD discs. • If you don’t need the Last Memory function when you stop a disc, you can press OPEN/CLOSE to stop playback and open the disc tray.
- Page 26 Getting started Video CD PBC menus Some Video CDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback control) menus. You can play a PBC Video CD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button to select a track, rather PLAY button.
- Page 27 Getting started • My AV receiver is definitely compatible with 96 kHz/88.2 kHz Linear PCM audio, but it doesn’t seem to work with this player. What’s wrong? For digital copy-protection purposes, some 96 kHz/88.2 kHz DVD discs only output digital audio downsampled to 48 kHz/44.1 kHz.
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Page 28: Playing Discs
Playing discs Chapter 5 Playing discs Note • Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD and SACD discs, Video CDs, CDs, DivX video and WMA/ MP3, JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. -
Page 29: Frame Advance/Frame Reverse
Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverse You can advance or back up DVD-Video and DVD-R/RW discs frame-by-frame. With Video CDs and DivX video file you can only use frame advance. During playback, press Press REV SCAN or to reverse or advance a frame at a time. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. -
Page 30: Browsing Wma, Mp3, Divx Video And Jpeg Files With The Disc Navigator
Playing discs Select a view option. Disc Navigator Title Chapter The options available depend on the kind of disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or not, but include: • Title – Titles from a DVD-Video disc. • Chapter – Chapters from the current title of a DVD-Video disc. -
Page 31: Looping A Section Of A Disc
Playing discs • When a JPEG file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed on the right. 00:00/ 00:00 0kbps Folder 2 File1 File2 File3 File4 File5 To play the highlighted track or DivX video file or display the highlighted JPEG file, press ENTER. -
Page 32: Using Random Play
Playing discs During playback, press PLAY MODE and select ‘Repeat’ from the list of functions on the left. Play Mode A-B Repeat Title Repeat Repeat Chapter Repeat Random Repeat Off Program Search Mode Select a repeat play option. If program play is active, select Program Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat Off to cancel. -
Page 33: Creating A Program List
Playing discs • Use the following controls during random play: Button What it does Selects a new track/title/chapter at random. Returns to the beginning of the current track/title/chapter; further presses select another random track/title/chapter. Creating a program list This feature lets you program the play order of titles/chapters/groups/tracks on a disc. -
Page 34: Searching A Disc
Playing discs • Use the following controls during program play: Button What it does PLAY MODE Save the program list and exit the program edit screen without starting playback (HOME MENU does the same). Skip to the next step in the program list. -
Page 35: Switching Subtitles
Playing discs Switching subtitles Some DVD-Video and DivX video discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option. -
Page 36: Switching Camera Angles
Playing discs Switching camera angles Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles—check the disc box for details. When a multi-angle scene is playing, a icon appears on screen to let you know that other angles are available (this can be switched off if you prefer—see Display settings on page 42). -
Page 37: Audio Settings And Video Adjust Menus
Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter 6 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu The Audio Settings menu offers features for adjusting the way discs sound. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-screen display. Audio Settings Select and change settings using the (cursor) buttons, and ENTER. -
Page 38: Video Adjust Menu
Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus • If the player is outputting Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG bitstream audio (in other words, no conversion to PCM), Virtual Surround has no effect on the audio from the digital output. See Digital Audio Out settings on page 40 for how to set up the digital output formats. -
Page 39: Initial Settings Menu
Initial Settings menu Chapter 7 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time. -
Page 40: Digital Audio Out Settings
Initial Settings menu Digital Audio Out settings Setting Option Digital Out Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital Dolby Digital > PCM DTS Out DTS > PCM Linear PCM Out Down Sample On Down Sample Off MPEG Out MPEG > PCM MPEG HDMI Out LPCM (2 CH) LPCM (5.1 CH) -
Page 41: Video Output Settings
Initial Settings menu Video Output settings Setting Option 4:3 (Letter Box) TV Screen (This setting effective for analog and HDMI video 4:3 (Pan & Scan) output. See also Screen sizes and disc formats on page 53.) 16:9 (Wide) Component Out Interlace Progressive 1920x1080i... -
Page 42: Language Settings
Initial Settings menu Language settings Setting Option Audio Language English Languages as displayed Other Language Subtitle Language English (See also Displaying DivX subtitle files on Languages as displayed page 10.) Other Language DVD Menu w/Subtitle Lang. Lang. Languages as displayed Other Language Subtitle Display Display settings... -
Page 43: Options Settings
Default Country/Area code: us (2119) To give you some control over what your children watch on your DVD player, some DVD- Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc won’t play. -
Page 44: Changing Your Password
Initial Settings menu Changing your password To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one. Select ‘Password Change’. Use the number buttons to enter your existing password, then press ENTER. Enter a new password and press ENTER. This registers the new password and you will return to the Options menu screen. -
Page 45: About Divx Vod Content
Initial Settings menu ® About DivX VOD content In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this player, you first need to register the player with your DivX VOD content provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code, which you submit to your provider. -
Page 46: Speakers Settings
Initial Settings menu Speakers settings Setting Option Audio Output 2 Channel Mode 5.1 Channel Speaker Distance – Speaker – Installation Audio Output Mode • Default setting: 2 Channel Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Audio Output Mode Video Output Speaker Distance Language Speaker Installation Display... -
Page 47: About The Audio Output Settings
Initial Settings menu About the audio output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Settings menu (see page 39) affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5.1 channel analog outputs, and from the digital outputs with various types of disc. -
Page 48: About The Hdmi Output Settings
Initial Settings menu About the HDMI output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the HDMI and Audio Output Mode screens (Audio Output Mode on page 46) affect the HDMI output with various types of disc. Disc audio format Linear PCM MPEG... - Page 49 Initial Settings menu HDMI output with DVD-Audio sources DVD-Audio sources often have high sample rates (such as 192kHz/24bit/2 channel or 96kHz/24bit/ 6 channel) and the way they are output from the HDMI terminal will depend on the specification of the connected component. Component specification DVD-Audio and 5.1 channel compatible on HDMI...
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Page 50: Speaker Distance
Initial Settings menu Speaker Distance • Default settings: all speakers 3.0 m You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. These settings do not affect any digital audio output. -
Page 51: Speaker Installation
Initial Settings menu Speaker Installation • Default settings: L/R: Large | C: Large | SL/ SR: Large| SW: On You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. This setting does not affect digital audio output. -
Page 52: Additional Information
This player is designed to be used only with conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on discs can affect playback performance. -
Page 53: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats
The DVD player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. We do not recommend using commercially available lens cleaners for CD players. -
Page 54: Resetting The Player
All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. - Page 56 Additional information Problem No picture/No color. Screen is stretched or aspect does not change. Picture disturbance during playback or the picture is dark. No audio, or audio is distorted. The analog audio is OK, but there appears to be no digital audio signal. Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.
- Page 57 Additional information Problem Remedy Cannot play multi- • Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel channel audio. (page 46). • Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Out settings (page 40) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver—check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.
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Page 58: Hdmi Troubleshooting
Additional information HDMI troubleshooting Problem No HDMI audio output. No HDMI video output. No multichannel HDMI audio. Remedy • This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface). Depending on the component you have connected, unreliable signal transfers may result. •... - Page 59 • Static electricity or other external influences may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplug the power cord and then plug back in. This will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest Pioneer service center.
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Page 60: Glossary
Additional information Glossary Analog audio Direct representation of sound by an electrical signal. See also Digital audio. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3; widescreen models are 16:9. Bonus Group An ‘extra’ group on some DVD-Audio (DVD-Audio discs that requires a key number to only) -
Page 61: Selecting Languages Using The Language
Additional information Progressive All the lines that make up a video scan video picture are updated in one pass (compared to interlace which takes two passes to update the whole picture). Regions These associate DVD-Video discs and (DVD-Video players with particular areas of the only) world. -
Page 62: Language Code List
Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Chinese (zh), 2608 Dutch (nl), 1412 Portuguese (pt), 1620 Swedish (sv), 1922 Russian (ru), 1821 Korean (ko), 1115 Greek (el), 0512... -
Page 63: Specifications
Specifications General System ......DVD player Power requirements ......AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption . - Page 64 Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.