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Page 1: Dvd Player
Operating Instructions DVD Player... - Page 2 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
- Page 3 READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION operating instructions should be read before the • If this product is equipped with a polarized product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
- Page 4 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. Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Connecting to an AV receiver ......13 Controlling this player via another Pioneer component ..14 Connecting using HDMI . -
Page 6: Before You Start
HDMI Licensing LLC. • HDMI Control By connecting this unit to a Pioneer plasma display or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with an HDMI cable, you can control this unit from the connected plasma display, as well as have the... -
Page 7: What's In The Box
What’s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. • Remote control • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x 2 • Audio cable (red/white plugs) • Video cable (yellow plug) • Power cable •... -
Page 8: Disc/Content Format Playback Compatibility
Disc/content format playback compatibility This player is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an unplayable format —... -
Page 9: Divx Video Compatibility
About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of the MPEG-4 audio compression technology. The file format and extension used depend on the application used to encode the AAC file. -
Page 10: Connections
Connect using a commercially available three-way component video cable (page 12). CONTROL IN Use to control this player from the remote sensor of another Pioneer component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the CONTROL IN of this player using a mini-plug cord (page 14). -
Page 11: Easy Connections
Easy connections Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet. • The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player. In this setup, stereo audio is played through the speakers in your TV. -
Page 12: Connecting Using The S-Video Output
Connecting using the S-Video output If your TV (or other equipment) has an S-Video input, you can use the S-Video output on this player instead of the standard (composite) output for a better quality picture. • Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-Video input on your TV (or monitor or AV receiver). -
Page 13: Connecting To An Av Receiver
Connecting to an AV receiver You can connect this player to your AV receiver using the multichannel analog outputs or one of the digital outputs. In addition to these connections, you should also connect the 2 channel analog outputs for compatibility with all discs. You’ll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV receiver. -
Page 14: Controlling This Player Via Another Pioneer Component
The CONTROL IN jack allows you to control this player via the remote control sensor of another Pioneer component — typically an AV receiver — that has a CONTROL OUT jack. Remote control signals are passed through to the player from the remote sensor of the other component, allowing you greater freedom in the placement of your player. -
Page 15: Changing The Output Resolution
About HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. -
Page 16: Controls And Displays
Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON (page 20) Press to switch the player on (the power indicator and indicator in the middle of the unit light up when the power is on) or into standby. SACD SETUP Press to select which part of an SACD disc you want to listen to —... -
Page 17: Display
Display 5.1CH Lights when analog 5.1 channel output is selected (page 36). V-PART Lights when playing a video part of a DVD disc. PRGSVE Lights when the video output is 1080i/720p/480p (page 12). Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc (page 30). GUI (Graphical User Interface) Lights when a menu is displayed on-screen. -
Page 18: Remote Control
Remote control • All buttons glow slightly in the dark for ease of use. STANDBY/ON (page 20) FL DIMMER Press to change the display brightness. Number buttons (page 22) CLEAR (pages 19 and 28) AUDIO (page 29) SUBTITLE (page 29) TOP MENU (page 23) ENTER &... -
Page 19: Setting Up The Remote To Control Your Tv
Goldstar 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 Samsung 73, 75 Sanyo 14, 21 Sharp 02, 19, 27 Sony Toshiba... -
Page 20: Getting Started
Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on and setting up When you switch the player on for the first time the Startup Navigator screen appears. We recommend using this to make a few basic player settings. Switch on your TV and set the video input to this player. Press the ... -
Page 21: Using The On-Screen Displays
Use the / buttons to select whether or not to display a black band on the left and right sides of the screen when playing DVDs recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio (‘Yes’ or ‘No’), then press ENTER. Select ‘Finish’ to accept the settings and exit the Startup Navigator, or ‘Go Back’... -
Page 22: Playing Discs
Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD, DivX video/WMV and MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter. For details on playing JPEG picture discs, see Viewing a JPEG slideshow on page 25. - Page 23 Resume and Last Memory With the exception of DVD-Audio and SACD discs, when you stop playback of a DVD, CD, or Video CD or DivX video/WMV discs, RESUME is shown in the display indicating that you can resume playback again from that point. If the disc tray is not opened, the next time you start playback the display shows RESUME and playback resumes from the resume point.
- Page 24 • After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automatically after a few seconds! Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for your player. The region number should be printed on the disc; check it against the region number of the player (which you can find on the rear panel).
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Page 25: 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/WMV and MP3/WMA/ MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. •... -
Page 26: Browsing Dvd Or Video Cd Disc With The Disc Navigator
Browsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc Navigator Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a DVD-Video, VR mode DVD-R/-RW or Video CD disc to find the part you want to play. Important • You can’t use the Disc Navigator with Video CDs in PBC mode. During playback, press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’... -
Page 27: Looping A Section Of A Disc
Looping a section of a disc The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track (CD, Video CD) or title (DVD-Video and DVD-RW) that form a loop which is played over and over. •... -
Page 28: Using Random Play
Using random play Use the random play function to play titles or chapters (DVD-Video), Groups (DVD-Audio), or tracks (DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, Video CD) at random. (Note that the same track/title/chapter may play more than once.) You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped. -
Page 29: Searching A Disc
• 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). NEXT Skip to the next step in the program list. Other functions available from the program menu There are a number of other options in the program menu in addition to Create/Edit. -
Page 30: Switching Camera Angles
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 to let you know that other angles are available (this can be switched off if you prefer —... -
Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: Video Output Settings
Video Output settings Setting Option TV Screen 4:3 (Letter Box) • (This setting effective for analog and HDMI 4:3 (Pan & Scan) video output. See also Screen sizes and disc formats on page 41.) 16:9 (Wide) 16:9 (Compressed) Resolution (Max) 1920x1080p (The default when 1920x1080i... -
Page 34: Display Settings
Display settings Setting Option OSD Language English • Languages as displayed On-screen displays are shown in the language selected. Angle Indicator On • Options settings Setting Option HDMI Control On • Pure Audio Button Available Unavailable • SACD Playback 2ch Area • Multi-ch Area CD Area DVD Playback Mode... -
Page 35: Parental Lock
Parental Lock • Default level: Off; Default password: none; Default Country/Area code: us (2119) To give you some control over what your children watch on your DVD player, some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc won’t play. Some discs also support the Country/Area Code feature. -
Page 36: About Divx® Vod Content
® 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 37 About the audio output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Settings menu (page 32) affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5.1 channel analog outputs, and from the digital outputs with various types of disc. Disc audio format Player setting Dolby Digital...
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Page 38: About The Hdmi Audio Output Settings
About the HDMI audio output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the HDMI Out (page 32) and Audio Output Mode (page 36) screens affect the HDMI output with various types of disc. Disc audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (karaoke) Linear PCM... -
Page 39: Speaker Distance
Speaker Distance • Default settings: all speakers 10.0ft You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. These settings do not affect any digital audio output. To get the best surround sound from your system, you should set up the speaker distances from your listening position. -
Page 40: Additional Information
Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they may damage the player. This player is designed to be used only with conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on discs can affect playback performance. -
Page 41: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats
Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspect ratios, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3. Televisions, too, come in different aspect ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9. -
Page 42: 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 43 Problem Remedy No audio, or audio is distorted. • No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning discs other than Audio CDs and SACDs. • Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier to the player’s analog outputs. •...
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Page 44: Hdmi Troubleshooting
• 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. -
Page 45: Glossary
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 discs that (DVD-Audio only) requires a key number to access. -
Page 46: Language Code List
Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Chinese (zh), 2608 Dutch (nl), 1412 Portuguese (pt), 1620 Swedish (sv), 1922 Russian (ru), 1821 Korean (ko), 1115 Greek (el), 0512 Afar (aa), 0101... -
Page 47: Specifications
Specifications General Power requirements ........AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption . - Page 48 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.