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Summary of Contents for Pioneer DV-S77
- Page 1 DVD PLAYER DV-S77 DV-S737 Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Features Of This Player
(Check your TV/monitor for compatibility with this DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos feature.) shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD players. For more information on discs compatible with For the very highest picture quality, try watching a movie this player, refer to the table below. -
Page 4: Frame Search
Easy setup and adjustment using Wide range of DVD viewing options on-screen menus Multi-Angle (page 32) Press SETUP on the remote control to open the Setup You can view scenes from different camera angles when screen and you’ll find setting up and adjusting the watching movies or other media with multiple angle system easy to do with on-screen menus conveniently playback available. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Setting the position of the on-screen display Features of This Player ....... 3 ..............31 Differences in Disc Composition ..... 6 Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle How to Proceed in This Manual ...... 6 (Multi-Angle) ..........32 Selecting the type of search mode .... -
Page 6: Differences In Disc Composition
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. The amount of information that can be recorded onto a DVD DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and disc is remarkable, allowing it to offer numerous titles are divided into chapters. -
Page 7: Before Using
Before Using Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote control While pushing the tab on the battery compartment cover toward the center of Checking Accessories the remote, pull out in the direction indicated Please confirm that the following were received with the by the arrow. -
Page 8: Names And Functions
Names and Functions Front Panel (lllustration is Taiwan model) STANDBY/ON button (Taiwan model only) Display window Press to switch the player on or to put in standby Displays system information (page 9). (pages 20, 23). Remote sensor POWER switch (Except for Taiwan model ) Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the player (page 7). -
Page 9: Display Window
Display Window REPEAT COND. MEMORY DOLBY 96 kHz ANGLE LAST MEMORY DIGITAL TITLE TOTAL REMAIN 96 kHz indicator COND. MEMORY indicator Indicates a DVD disc containing high-sampling rate Indicates that Condition Memory settings are (96 kHz) audio is playing. memorized for the currently loaded DVD (page 53). ANGLE indicator TOTAL indicator Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page... -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Use to connect this player to another component MENU SELECT. When set to MENU SELECT, you bearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control can use the on-screen Setup menu to switch this unit as though it were a component in a system. -
Page 11: Remote Control
(Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.) Remote Control MENU button* Use to display or close the DVD menu screen (page 21). OPEN / (standby/on) button CLOSE Press to switch the player on or to put in standby DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE... - Page 12 PREVIOUS 4/NEXT ¢ buttons DIMMER (FL) button During playback, press PREVIOUS 4 to go back to Press to change the brightness of the FL display and a previous chapter/track and NEXT ¢ to advance disc illumination in four steps: maximum brightness, to the next chapter/track (page 22).
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Page 13: 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 14 to 16. -
Page 14: 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 15: Video Connections
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Video Connections • Make component video connections to a TV or monitor with component inputs to produce a higher This player features S-video, composite, and component quality video image. video output possibilities. • Use a component video cable or 3 video cords (not Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT determine the best possible connection for your system. -
Page 16: System Control Connections
CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of Video output changes as follows according to the another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you playback disc‘s recorded format. can control the player as though it were a component in NTSC = PAL, PAL = NTSC conversion is possible on a system (system control). -
Page 17: Setting Up The Player
STOP 7 before proceeding. a later time in manual Setup screen menu operation (page 24). Procedures in this section use the DV-S77 (Taiwan Press ENTER. model). Differences in procedures of other models are clearly marked by white numbered steps. -
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 ration 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 to is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and 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, receiver, or external decoder.
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Page 20: Getting Started Using Your Dvd Player
DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs. Procedures in this section use the DV-S77 (Taiwan Press PLAY 3 (3 on the front panel). model). Differences in procedures of other models are clearly marked by white numbered steps. -
Page 21: When A Menu Screen Is Displayed
When a menu screen is displayed To navigate a menu screen • Although individual DVD titles may differ, when a Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu menu screen is displayed, use the cursor control screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control joystick and ENTER on the remote control. -
Page 22: Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back
Advancing to the next chapter Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/ (track) Skip Back – DVD/Video CD/CD Press NEXT ¢ (¡ ¢ on the front panel). OPEN / CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SET UP TOP MENU MENU • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). •... -
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 point that the disc was stopped last time. Press STOP 7 once. The display shows “RESUME” and the stop position is 4(4 4 OPEN / CLOSE... -
Page 24: Adjusting Audio And Video Settings
Move the cursor control joystick up or down to select the setting you want to change. Procedures in this section use the DV-S77 (Taiwan model). Differences in procedures of other models are The options available for each setting appear to the clearly marked by white numbered steps. -
Page 25: Changing To The Setup Menu Mode
IMPORTANT OPEN / CLOSE Changing to the Setup Menu DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SET UP TOP MENU MENU Mode 7, 8 The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, ENTER [Basic] and [Expert], to make this unit more convenient to operate for different levels of users. -
Page 26: Setting The Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible With Your Av Component
DTS Out Setting the Digital Audio This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for Output To Be Compatible with DVDs recorded in DTS. When this player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in DTS decoder, select Your AV Component –... -
Page 27: Mpeg Out
MPEG Out This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the [MPEG] setting. Otherwise, select [MPEG 3 PCM] to convert the digital signal to the PCM signal, the digital signal output from a CD. -
Page 28: Getting Surround Sound From Stereo Speakers
Getting Surround Sound from Adjusting the Dynamic Range Stereo Speakers of the Audio Soundtrack – DVD/Video CD – DVD Depending on the audio source, this player is capable of Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range switching between Virtual Dolby Digital (multichannel Compression. -
Page 29: Setting The Tv Screen Size
When viewing a wide screen TV or monitor Setting the TV Screen Size 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
525 line Digital Progressive Note If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a Scan Compatible Video Output progressive scan signal and choose one of the progressive scan settings, you will not be able to see any picture at all. –... -
Page 31: Switching The S-Video Output
Switching the S-Video Output Setting the position of the on-screen display Expert Expert – DVD You can Switch the kind of S-Video signal output from When watching conventional software on a wide screen the S-Video outputs. If you connected your TV with an S- TV, the operation display is at the very top of the screen, Video cord, in rare cases the TV picture may appear and may be difficult to see. -
Page 32: Viewing From A Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)
Turning the angle indicator on and Viewing from a Desired Expert Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) When a picture recorded in different angles is played – DVD back is displayed on the screen. This setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture is recorded in You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with multiple angles or not. -
Page 33: Setting The Language Options
Setting the Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in the Setup Language Screen Menus Options The Setup screen Language menu contains a number of settings related to the audio and subtitle language preferences. Selecting an audio language preference DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 The audio language that you normally listen to can be different language tracks and subtitle information in as... -
Page 34: Changing The Audio Language (Multi-Language Function)
Changing Audio Type – Video CD/CD Changing the Audio Language For enjoyment of karaoke or similar format Video CDs (Multi-Language Function) – DVD and CDs, it is possible to select stereo audio, or either right or left channel mono depending on the Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be requirements of the source. -
Page 35: 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 selected that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on at this setting will be selected when the disc is changed. - Page 36 When “Other” is selected If you select [Code], move the cursor control joystick up or down to input the numbers of When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when the input code.
- Page 37 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 as Additionally, some DVDs provide assist subtitles that well.
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Page 38: Advanced Functions
Advanced Entering the password When you select either [Level Change] or [Password Change], it is necessary to enter the password (4-digit Functions code number). Use the following steps at any time you are asked to enter or confirm your password. Move the cursor control joystick up or down or the number buttons to select a number between 0 and 9. - Page 39 Changing the password Setting the Parental Lock level Change your password whenever you feel it is Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket necessary. However, if you forget your existing password, you cannot enter this screen to change it.
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Page 40: Turning The Screen Saver On And Off
Turning the Screen Saver On Changing the Background and Off Color of the Screen Expert Expert As a protective function against residual images on the You can select a blue or black background to appear TV screen or monitor, a phenomenon referred to as when the player is in the stop mode. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Video Quality (Digital Noise Reduction)
Adjusting the Video Quality (Digital Noise Reduction) – DVD/Video CD You can either select a preprogrammed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match your own preferences and save them in the player’s memory. Adjusting the picture quality settings Selecting a preprogrammed setting OPEN / OPEN /... - Page 42 To create your own setting (1): When you are finished making You can adjust any or all of the following picture quality adjustments, press ENTER to establish the factors: new settings. Prog. Motion – When using progressive scan, this adjusts the motion and still picture quality. PureCinema –...
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Page 43: Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback
Viewing a still frame Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback – DVD/Video CD Press PAUSE 8. The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen Video advanced frame by frame. -
Page 44: Scanning In Forward And Reverse Directions At Different Speeds
Scanning in Forward and During scanning, turn MULTI DIAL quickly in the opposite direction of the search to Reverse Directions at resume normal playback. Different Speeds – DVD/Video CD/CD This player incorporates technology that enables smooth Note playback of DVDs and Video CDs not only at different Pressing PLAY 3 also ends slow or scan playback and returns speeds but also in both forward and reverse directions. -
Page 45: Searching For A Title, Chapter, Track, Or Location On A Disc
Searching for a Title, Chapter, Press PLAY 3. • Playback of the selected title, chapter or track Track, or Location on a Disc starts. • When a time search is performed, playback – DVD/Video CD/CD begins at the appointed time. This player offers different ways of accessing the •... -
Page 46: Repeat Play
Repeat play of a specified section Repeat Play – DVD/Video CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a Press REPEAT A–B at the beginning and end of part. the section you want to repeat. • When REPEAT A–B is pressed a second time, the OPEN / disc returns to the location where REPEAT A–B was CLOSE... -
Page 47: Random Play
Random playback of chapters Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CD within one title – DVD Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER or PLAY 3. OPEN / CLOSE “Random Chapter” appears on the screen, and DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE... -
Page 48: 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) – DVD/Video CD/CD or chapters in the order you want to program them in. The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged •... - Page 49 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. OPEN / CLOSE To confirm the contents of a program:...
- Page 50 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 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.
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Page 51: Continuing Playback From A Specified Location (Last Memory)
Memorizing a Last Memory Continuing Playback from a location to return to later Specified Location (Last Memory) Press LAST MEMORY during play. – DVD/Video CD The “LAST MEMORY” indicator lights on the The Last Memory function is convenient when you want player. -
Page 52: Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings (Function Memory)
Calling up the Function Memory item list Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings (Function OPEN / CLOSE Memory) DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE – DVD/Video CD/CD SET UP TOP MENU MENU You can create a shortcut menu that contains settings that you frequently change and call up this menu whenever you need to change one of the stored 2, 3 ENTER... -
Page 53: Memorizing Settings For Often Viewed Dvds (Condition Memory)
Memorizing Settings for Often Press CONDITION MEMORY during playback. Viewed DVDs Settings are memorized for the disc currently playing. (Condition Memory) – DVD You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often The following six settings are memorized: watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove On Screen Display (page 31) the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to Multi-Angle (page 32) -
Page 54: 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 Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles TITLE information: and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD. -
Page 55: Resetting The Player To System Settings
Press DISPLAY during while a disc is stopped to display DVD title and chapter information or Video Track Information: CD and CD track information. Press DISPLAY again to 0.03 Play turn the display off. 3.32 –3.29/ Top Row: current track Track Information about the titles and chapters or tracks on a number, track time... -
Page 56: Language Code List
Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 36). 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 57: Additional Information
The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC due to soiling, contact your nearest PIONEER authorized All rights reserved. service center. Lens cleaners are commercially available,... -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to Condensation may also form during the summer if the carry out repair work. - Page 59 Static electricity or other external influence may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplugging the power cord and then re-plugging it in 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: Terms
Terms DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround system different from Dolby Aspect ratio Digital that has become a popular surround Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV sound format for movies, as well as CDs. screens. - Page 61 Progressive scan video Also called non-interlaced video, this method of displaying a picture updates all the lines in one pass, resulting in a more stable, flicker-free image than interlaced video (for a given scanning rate). See also Interlaced video. PureCinema Video on a DVD discs may be either video material (originally shot on video) or film material (originally shot on film).
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Page 62: Specifications
Specifications General Digital output System ... DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Optical digital output ......Optical digital jack Power requirements Coaxial digital output ......... RCA jack Taiwan model ........AC 110 V, 60 Hz Other terminals Other models ..AC 110~127 V/220~240 V, 50/60 Hz CONTROL IN .......... - 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 <00G00ZF0D01>...