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7 Inch Wide AV System Display/DVD Player
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Operation Manual

AVX-P7300DVD

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  • Page 1: Operation Manual

    7 Inch Wide AV System Display/DVD Player ENGLISH Operation Manual AVX-P7300DVD...
  • Page 2 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.

  • Page 3: For U.s. And Canadian Models

    CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD. After-sales Service for Pioneer Products Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the product for its after-sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR DISPLAY AND RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1. Read this manual fully and carefully before operating your display. 2. Keep this manual handy for future reference. 3. Pay close attention to all warnings in this manual and follow the instructions carefully.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Be sure to read this. Operation of the Display ....17 Discs Compatible with this Product .... 7 Deploying the Display ........ 17 Disc Operation ..........8 Screen Angle Adjustment ......18 Closing the Display ........19 Dear Customer ..........i Changing the Wide Mode ......
  • Page 7 Operating with Setting the Display ......55 Information Displays ....33 Operating the Setting Menu ......55 Entering the Display Setting Menu Calling up Information Displays ....33 Switching the Video Select Setting Operating with the Information Setting the Automatic Open Mode Display 1 of a DVD ......

  • Page 8: Before Using

    Before Using Before Using This Product About This Product [For European models] • This product complies with the EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC). Video System of a Connected Component [For models except U.S. and Canadian models] This product is NTSC/PAL system compatible.

  • Page 9: To Ensure Safe Driving

    To Ensure Safe Driving WARNING • To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, this product is not for use with a video screen that is visible to the driver. • In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal.

  • Page 10: Precaution

    (Refer to page 57.) In Case of Trouble Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station. Preventing the Battery from Becoming Exhausted When using this product, be sure your car engine is running.

  • Page 11: Condition Memory

    Condition Memory This function memorizes audio language, subtitle language, angle number, audio output (L, R) and aspect ratio made during disc playback for up to 30 discs. Without any special opera- tions, the final setting details during playback of a disc are memorized. The next time a disc is played, the previous settings are automatically applied.

  • Page 12: Discs Compatible With This Product

    Discs Compatible with this Product Features of This Player Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD Formats DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on this player. For more information on discs compatible with this player, refer to the table below.

  • Page 13: Disc Operation

    Precaution: • Playback of DVD-Audio and CD-ROM discs is not possible. This player can only playback discs bearing the marks shown on page 7. • DVDs that have incompatible region numbers (see page 70) cannot be played on this player. The region number of the player can be found on the top of this product. The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers.

  • Page 14: Disc Organization

    Disc Organization On DVD-Video discs, the contents are divided into titles which are in turn divided into chapters. With video material, a single work (movie etc.) usually corresponds to a single title, with different scenes corresponding to separate chapters. With karaoke discs, one song corresponds to one title.

  • Page 15: Main Features Of This Product

    You can use this to prevent your children viewing violent or adult oriented scenes. Dolby Digital*/DTS** When using this product with a Pioneer Multi-Channel Compatibility (When combin- AV Master Unit, you can enjoy the atmosphere and ing the product with a Pioneer...

  • Page 16: Care Of Discs

    Care of Discs Precaution • This product is designed for use with conven- tional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs are not recommended for this product. • Check all discs before playing and discard cracked, scratched or warped discs. •...

  • Page 17: Detaching And Replacing The Front Panel

    Detaching and Replacing the Front Panel Theft Protection The front panel of this product is detachable to discourage theft. When the front panel is detached, this product will not be operable as the front panel contains the Signal receptor and OPEN/CLOSE button that are necessary for opera- tion.

  • Page 18: Key Finder

    Key Finder Remote Controller POWER MENU AUDIO S.TITLE DISP BAND BSSM/ ANGLE ch call MENU V.SEL REAR WIDE OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE ANGLE CLEAR q Remote control code button !8 FORWARD (¡) button !0 OPEN/CLOSE (0) !9 RGB button selection switch (For button @0 STOP (7) button details, see page 54.)
  • Page 19 This Product The following diagram shows the display when it is deployed. @9 i @0 @7 !9 Note: • This product plays one standard 12 cm (5 in.) or 8 cm (3 in.) single disc at a time. Do not use an adapter when playing 8 cm (3 in.) disc.

  • Page 20: This Product

    Using the Remote Controller This product is equipped with a remote controller for convenient operation. • Point the controller in the direction of the unit to operate. Precaution: • Do not store the remote controller in high temperatures or direct sunlight. •...

  • Page 21: Switching The Remote Control Operation Mode Switch

    Button Name A.SEL button MENU button OPEN/CLOSE button BAND button (upper) BSSM button (lower) REAR button V.SEL button RGB button WIDE button ANGLE button 7 Model A:AVD-W8000 B:AVX-7000 C:AVX-7300 D:AVX-P7000CD E:AVX-P7300DVD F:GEX-P7000TV * Only when the front mode is selected.

  • Page 22: Operation Of The Display

    Operation of the Display Deploying the Display • Turn your vehicle’s engine ON. The display will be automatically deployed by the automatic close/open mode. If the display is not automatically deployed, press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Note: • The automatic close/open mode will operate the display as follows. * When the ignition switch is turned OFF while the display is deployed, the display will be closed after approximately 6 seconds.

  • Page 23: Screen Angle Adjustment

    Screen Angle Adjustment The angle of this product’s screen continues changing as long as you keep pressing the ANGLE button. • Adjust the screen to an easily viewable angle. Precaution: • If you can hear the display knocking against your vehicle’s console or dashboard, press the ANGLE button on the (–) side to move the screen a little forward.

  • Page 24: Closing The Display

    Closing the Display • Turn the vehicle’s engine OFF. The display will be automatically closed by the automatic close/open mode. If the display does not close automatically, press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Note: • When closing the display, check to make sure that it has closed completely. If the display has stopped halfway, leaving it like this could result in damage to it.

  • Page 25: Changing The Wide Mode

    Changing the Wide Mode You can select a desired mode for enlarging a 4:3 picture to a 16:9 one. • Select the desired mode in the following order: Full (FULL) = Just (JUST) = Cinema (CINEMA) = Zoom (ZOOM) = Normal (NORMAL) Full (FULL) A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direction only, enabling you to enjoy a 4:3...

  • Page 26: Switching The Illumination

    Switching the Illumination Color (For European models) This product is equipped with two illumination colors, green and red. You can select the desired illumination color. • Switch to the desired illumination color. Hold for 2 seconds Repeat the preceding operation to switch to the previous color.

  • Page 27: Switching The Video Source

    Switching the Video Source 7 Switching to RGB You can watch videos from a component connected to this produt’s RGB input. • Switch to RGB. Repeat the preceding operation to switch to the previous video source. Note: • If you select the “AVM” video select setting in the display setting menu, video is locked to RGB.

  • Page 28: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Switching Power ON/OFF Switching Power ON Press the SOURCE button on the Head Unit. Press repeatedly until DVD is selected, and the disc starts playing. Note: • If you were previously playing a DVD, playback of that disc resumes from where you left off.

  • Page 29: Disc (Dvd/Video Cd/Cd) Playback

    Disc (DVD/Video CD/CD) Playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button. BAND BSSM/ ANGLE ch call ideo The playback mark ( ) is displayed for 4 seconds and the disc starts playing. MENU V.SEL REAR WIDE OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE Note: • Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button when a disc is playing, pauses playback. •...

  • Page 30: Chapter And Track Advance/Return

    With Video CDs WIDE Press the number buttons to select a desired OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE menu option. CLEAR Playback starts from the selected menu option. Operation with the joystick is not possible. 7 To Display the Menu You can display the menu by pressing the RETURN button while PBC playback. For details, refer to the instructions provided with the disc.

  • Page 31: Specifying Title/Chapter/Track

    Specifying Title/Chapter/Track (Direct Search) Specifying Title ideo WIDE Press the number button corresponding to a OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE desired title number when the disc is stopped. CLEAR Title number is displayed for 8 seconds and playback starts from the selected title. To select 3, press button 3.

  • Page 32: Disc Fast Forward/Reverse

    Disc Fast Forward/Reverse Fast Forward S.TITLE DISP During play, continue pressing the FOR- BAND BSSM/ ANGLE WARD (¡) button. ch call The fast forward mark ( ) is displayed while pressing MENU V.SEL the button and disc fast forward is performed. REAR WIDE Release the FORWARD (¡) button at the point you want...

  • Page 33: Stopping Playback

    Stopping Playback BSSM/ ANGLE Press the STOP (7) button. ch call ideo MENU V.SEL REAR WIDE OPEN/CLOSE ANGLE Note: • When you stop DVD or Video CD playback (during PBC playback only) by pressing the STOP (7) button, that location on the disc is memorized enabling playback from that point when you play the disc again.

  • Page 34: Playback Variations

    Playback Variations Still, Frame-by-Frame and Slow Motion Playback Still Playback This lets you pause playback and view a still picture. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button during BAND BSSM/ ANGLE ch call playback. The still mark ( ) is displayed for 4 seconds and playback is MENU V.SEL paused letting you view a still image.

  • Page 35: During Playback (Multi-Audio)

    Changing Audio Language during Playback (Multi-Audio) DVDs can provide audio playback with different languages and different systems (Dolby Digital, DTS etc.). With DVDs featuring multi-audio recordings, you can switch between lan- ideo guages/audio systems during playback. Press the AUDIO button during play- POWER MENU back.

  • Page 36: Changing The Subtitle Language During Playback (Multi-Subtitle)

    Changing the Subtitle Language during Playback (Multi-Subtitle) With DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languages during playback. MENU Press the SUBTITLE button during play- AUDIO back. S.TITLE DISP The subtitle selection mark ( ) is displayed for 8 sec- BAND BSSM/ ANGLE...

  • Page 37: Changing The Viewing Angle During Playback (Multi-Angle)

    Changing the Viewing Angle during Playback (Multi-Angle) With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot from multiple angles) recordings, you can switch among viewing angles during playback. 7 About Scenes that Let You Change the Viewing Angle During playback of a scene shot from multiple angles on this product, the angle mark ) is displayed in the bottom right of the screen.

  • Page 38: Operating With Information Displays

    Operating with Information Displays Calling up Information Displays Information displays let you easily perform a wide range of disc operations. These include starting playback from a specified title, chapter or time, setting the range of Repeat play and switching between different audio and subtitle settings. Press the DISPLAY button.

  • Page 39: Operating With The Information Display 1 Of A Dvd

    Operating with the Information Display 1 of a DVD This display lets you use the Search function to specify a title or chapter to search for a desired scene, use the Time Search function to specify a time to search for a desired scene, select the desired audio and subtitle language, and select the angle.

  • Page 40: Selecting Audio, Subtitle And Angle

    Selecting Audio, Subtitle and Angle You can perform Audio (language, stereo, audio type as Dolby Digital etc.), Subtitle lan- guage and Angle selection. Move the joystick left/right to select a desired option. The selected option is indicated in blue. Audio Subtitles Angle Move the joystick up/down to switch to the desired setting.

  • Page 41: Operating With The Information Display 2 Of A Dvd

    Operating with the Information Display 2 of a DVD In addition to the Search and Time Search functions of the information display 1, this display lets you select the range for Repeat play, and switch audio output. Selecting Repeat Range You can choose between Repeat play of a disc, title or chapter.

  • Page 42: Selecting Audio Output

    Operating with the Information Display of a Video CD This display lets you use the Search function to specify a track to search for desired scenes, use the Time Search function to specify a time to search for a desired scene, switch audio output, and select the range for Repeat play.

  • Page 43: Selecting Repeat Range

    While the input number is displayed, click the joystick. This starts playback from the selected scene. Note: • Time Search is not possible while the disc is stopped. ideo 7 Direct Search Even without using an information display you can start playback of a desired track. For details, see page 26.

  • Page 44: Operating With The Information Display Of A Cd

    Operating with the Information Display of a CD This display lets you use the Search function to specify a track to search for desired track, select the range for Repeat play, and switch Random play and Scan play ON/OFF. Searching for a Desired Track You can use the Search function to specify a track to search for a desired track.

  • Page 45: Setting Random Play

    Setting Random Play Tracks of the CD you are currently listening to are played in a random order. Move the joystick left/right to select the Random option. The Random option is indicated in blue. Random play Move the joystick up/down to switch to the desired setting.

  • Page 46: Changing Initial Settings

    Changing Initial Settings Calling up the SET UP MENU You can use this menu to change Audio, Subtitle, Parental Lock and other DVD settings. Press the STOP (7) button. Press the MENU button when the POWER MENU disc is stopped. MENU AUDIO The SET UP MENU is displayed.
  • Page 47 Press the NEXT (¢) button. The third SET UP MENU is displayed. Note: • To switch to the second SET UP MENU, press the PREVIOUS (w2) button. Note: • If you press the MENU button during display of a SET UP MENU, the SET UP MENU is canceled and the unit returns to the previous display.

  • Page 48: Setting The Subtitle (Subtitle Lang.)

    Setting the Subtitle (SUBTITLE LANG.) You can set a desired subtitle language. If the selected subtitle language is recorded on the DVD, subtitles are displayed in that language. You can also switch subtitle and assist subtitle display ON/OFF. Setting Subtitles and Assist Subtitles ON/OFF You can switch Subtitle and Assist Subtitle ON/OFF as desired.

  • Page 49: Setting The Subtitle Language

    Setting the Subtitle Language You can set the preferred subtitle language. Move the joystick up/down to select the “SUBTITLE LANG.”. “SUBTITLE LANG.” is indicated in blue. Click the joystick. A subtitle language menu is displayed. Move the joystick up/down to select the “LANGUAGE SELECT”.
  • Page 50 Click the joystick. A subtitle language is set. Note: • If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, languages specified on the disc are dis- played. • You can also switch the subtitle language during playback with the SUBTITLE button. (See page 31.) •...

  • Page 51: Setting The Audio Language

    Setting the Audio Language (AUDIO LANG.) You can set the preferred audio language. Move the joystick up/down to select the “AUDIO LANG.”. “AUDIO LANG.” is indicated in blue. Click the joystick. An audio language menu is displayed. Move the joystick up/down to select the desired audio language.

  • Page 52: Setting The Menu Language (Menu Lang.)

    Setting the Menu Language (MENU LANG.) You can set the preferred language for displays of menus recorded on a disc. Move the joystick up/down to select the “MENU LANG.”. “MENU LANG.” is indicated in blue. Click the joystick. A menu language menu is displayed. Move the joystick up/down to select the desired menu language.
  • Page 53 Click the joystick. Parental Lock setting menu is displayed. Press the number buttons to input a four digit code number. Click the joystick. The code number is set, and you can now set the level. Move the joystick left/right to select the desired level.

  • Page 54: Changing The Level

    Changing the Level You can change the set Parental Lock level. Move the joystick up/down to select the “PARENTAL”. “PARENTAL” is indicated in blue. Click the joystick. Parental Lock setting menu is displayed. Press the number buttons to input the regis- tered code number.

  • Page 55: Setting Aspect Ratio (Tv Aspect)

    Setting Aspect Ratio (TV ASPECT) There are two kinds of display. A wide screen display has a width-to-height ratio (TV aspect) of 16:9, while a regular display has a TV aspect of 4:3. When a display is connected to the rear video output, set the correct TV aspect as for that display.

  • Page 56: Setting Angle Mark Display (Angle)

    Setting Angle Mark Display (ANGLE) With discs featuring multi-angle recordings, the angle mark is displayed at the bottom right of the screen during playback of scenes enabling multi-angle viewing. You can set angle selection mark display ON/OFF. Move the joystick up/down to select the “ANGLE”...

  • Page 57: Setting For Digital Output (Digital Output)

    • Linear PCM output of DTS audio is not possible. If you select the LPCM setting, DTS audio is not output. • When using this product with a Pioneer Multi-Channel AV Master Unit with digital input (e.g. AVM-P9000R, AVM-P9000), select the “Dolby D/LPCM” setting.

  • Page 58: Setting Digital And Analog Audio Output (Output Selection)

    Setting Digital and Analog Audio Output (OUTPUT SELECTION) You can set linear PCM audio output for both digital and analog output. Set audio output cor- rectly to match the components you are using with this unit. Precaution: • If the setting is incorrect there will be no sound so be sure to read the manuals of the con- nected components.

  • Page 59: Setting Remote Control Code Type (Remote Code Select)

    Setting Remote Control Code Type (REMOTE CODE SELECT) When using this product with a Pioneer DVD player, set the remote code of the supplied remote controller to enable operation of this product only. There are two remote codes, CODE TYPE A and CODE TYPE B. When using this product with an “XDV-P9” Multi- DVD Player, select CODE TYPE B.

  • Page 60: Setting The Display

    Setting the Display Operating the Setting Menu Entering the Display Setting Menu Perform display and picture setting with this menu. You cannot operate this menu with remote controller. Use the Display buttons. Enter the Display Setting Menu. Hold for 2 seconds Select the desired mode in the following order: Each press changes the Mode ...

  • Page 61: Switching The Video Select Setting

    Switching the Video Select Setting You can change the video select setting. Press the WIDE button and select the video select mode (VSEL SET) in the Display Setting Menu. Switch to the desired video select setting in the following order: AUTO Ô...

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Bright

    Adjusting the Bright You can adjust the bright of the picture. Press the WIDE button and select the Bright mode (BRIGHT) in the Display Setting Menu. Adjust the Bright. Note: • The density of the display black can be adjusted within the range of “–24” to “+24.” •...

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Hue

    Adjusting the Hue You can adjust the hue of the picture. Press the WIDE button and select the Hue mode (HUE) in the Display Setting Menu. Adjust the Hue. Note: • The display changes within a range from “–24” to “+24” as the distinction of the picture changes from reddish to greenish.

  • Page 64: Others

    Operating with the Head Unit This produt’s some operations can be performed with the head unit. When connected to a Pioneer Multi-Channel AV Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R), refer to the AV Master Unit Owner’s Manual. When connected to the “DEX-P9R” or “DEX-P9”, refer to the Head Unit’s Manual.

  • Page 65: Switching Power On

    Switching Power ON When connected to a head unit other than a Pioneer Multi-Channel AV Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R), performing the following steps switches power ON. Switch the head unit’s source to this unit. For details, refer to the head unit’s Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 66: Using The Display Correctly

    • If moisture or foreign matter should get inside the product, turn OFF the power immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest autho- rized PIONEER Service Station. Using the product in this condition may result in a fire or electric shock, or other failure.

  • Page 67: About The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Screen

    * When the fluorescent tube reaches the end of its useful life, the screen will be dark and the image will no longer be projected. If this happens, consult your dealer or the nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think there is If the problem If the problem still something wrong remains even after remains. with the unit. checking. Request repairs. Before requesting Reset the unit. (See repairs, check the page 6.) following chart. 7 Common problems Symptom Cause Remedy...
  • Page 69 7 Common problems (continued) Symptom Cause Remedy There’s no picture. The parking brake cord is not Connect a parking brake cord, connected. and apply the parking brake. The parking brake is not applied. The prohibited mark “ ” is The operation is prohibited for This operation is not possible.

  • Page 70: Problems During Dvd Playback

    7 Problems during DVD playback Symptom Cause Remedy The loaded disc has a different Replace the disc with one featur- Playback is not possible. region number from this unit. ing the same region number as this unit. (See page 8.) Parental Lock is ON.
  • Page 71 7 Problems during Video CD playback Symptom Cause Remedy The Video CD playing does not This operation is not possible The PBC (Playback Control) feature PBC. with Video CDs not featuring menu display cannot be PBC. called up. PBC is switched OFF. Switch PBC ON.

  • Page 72: If You Forget Your Code Number

    When problems occur with disc playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error persists, contact your dealer or your nearest PIONEER Service Center. Message (error number)

  • Page 73: Language Code Chart

    Language Code Chart Language (code) Input code Language (code) Input code Language (code) Input code Japanese (ja) 1001 Hausa (ha) 0801 Romanian (ro) 1815 English (en) 0514 Hindi (hi) 0809 Kinyarwanda (rw) 1823 French (fr) 0618 Croatian (hr) 0818 Sanskrit (sa) 1901 Spanish (es) 0519...

  • Page 74: Terms

    Terms Aspect Ratio This is the width-to-height ratio of a TV screen. A regular display has an aspect ratio of 4:3. Wide-screen displays have an aspect ratio of 16:9, providing a bigger picture for exceptional presence and atmosphere. Chapter DVD titles are in turn divided into chapters which are numbered in the same way as the chapters of a book.
  • Page 75 Multi-Audio (Multilingual Dialog) Some DVDs feature dialog recorded in multiple languages. Dialog in up to 8 languages can be recorded on a single disc, letting you choose as desired. Multi-Subtitle Subtitles in up to 32 languages can be recorded on a single DVD, letting you choose as desired.

  • Page 76: Appendix

    Appendix Index Angle 32, 35 Menu language 32, 51 7, 69 Angle mark MPEG 50, 69 32, 69 Aspect ratio Multi-angle 30, 70 Assist subtitle Multi-audio Audio language 30, 46 Multi-subtitle 31, 70 Automatic open 17, 56 Optical digital output Bright Panscan Chapter...

  • Page 77: Specifications

    Specifications General Player Power source ..14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable) System ........DVD-Video, Video CD, Grounding system ........Negative type Compact disc audio system Max. current consumption ........5 A Usable discs ..DVD-Video, Video CD, Compact disc Dimensions Signal format (DIN)
  • Page 80 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada Published by Pioneer Corporation. TEL: (905) 479-4411 Copyright © 2001 by Pioneer Corporation. PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. All rights reserved. San Lorenzo 1009 3er. Piso Desp. 302 Publication de Pioneer Corporation.

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