Pioneer DV-525 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 DVD PLAYER DV-525 DV-525K Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, is intended to alert the user to the presence of to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
- Page 3 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 4: Features Of This Player
CD formats DVDs, Video CDs and CDs that display the logos shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD players. For DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio more information on discs compatible with this player, formats (as of October 1998). - Page 5 Wide range of DVD viewing options Karaoke microphone input and mixing controls (DV-525K only) Multi-Language Subtitles (page 28) With this player, it is possible to sing along with karaoke You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off discs or your favorite CD. You can also control the vocal when watching movies or other media with subtitles mix using the volume and digital echo effect controls.
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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. The amount of information that can be recorded onto a DVD DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and is remarkable, allowing it to offer numerous functions titles are divided into chapters. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before Using ........8 Advanced Functions ......33 Checking Accessories ........8 Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Preparing the Remote Control ......8 Audio Soundtrack ........33 Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate Names and Functions ....... 10 for Program Content ........ -
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 toward the center of the remote, pull out in the direction indicated by Checking Accessories the arrow. Please confirm that the following were received with the player. -
Page 9: Remote Control Operation
Remote control operation When operating the remote control, point it at the remote sensor (Î) located on the player’s front panel. The remote control can be used up to 7 m from the player and within a 30° angle on each side of the sensor. 30°... -
Page 10: Names And Functions
ECHO MIN – MAX MIN – MAX 4 1 (reverse) button STANDBY/ON switch (DV-525K and DV-525 (Taiwan model) only) Press to go back to previous chapters/tracks. Press and hold to perform reverse playback scanning (page 26). Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (pages 24 and 27). -
Page 11: Display Window
Display Window ANGLE LAST MEMO CONDITION DOLBY 96 kHz CHP/TRK DIGITAL TITLE REMAIN TOTAL TITLE indicator LAST MEMO indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed. Indicates the Last Memory location is recorded in memory for the currently loaded DVD or Video CD (page 45). -
Page 12: Rear Panel
OPT. CONTROL TV SYSTEM VIDEO SELECT NTSC AUTO (The TV SYSTEM switch and AC IN power cord connection terminal are not present on the DV-525 Taiwan model.) DV-525K AC IN DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT OPT. AUDIO OUT CONTROL... -
Page 13: Remote Control
Press to switch the player on or to put in standby ENTER MENU (pages 24 and 27). & ¢ TOP MENU VNR button (DV-525 only) AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE RETURN Press to turn on the video noise reduction function (page 25). - Page 14 & 8 (pause) button MENU button* Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to Use to display or close the DVD menu screen (page resume playback (page 35). 25). STEP/SLOW e/E buttons TOP MENU button* Press STEP/SLOW E during playback to view slow Press to call up the menu programmed on the DVD.
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Page 15: Making Connections
The illustrations on this and the following pages show connections, check that the unit is off by pressing the DV-525 round blade 2 - pin AC plug model. POWER, and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. • The analog video output on this player uses copy protect circuitry to prevent the video playback on DVDs from being copied. -
Page 16: Audio Connections
Audio Connections DIGITAL OUT (Coaxial) The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and coaxial cable. also analog audio output formats. • Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder. -
Page 17: Video Connections
AC IN VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT SELECT TV or monitor COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (DV-525 only) • Make component video connections to a projection monitor, projector or TV with component inputs to S-VIDEO IN produce a higher quality video image. • Use component video cables or 3 video cords (not... -
Page 18: System Control Connections
System Control Connections TV SYSTEM switch (except for DV-525 Taiwan model) Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug Video output changes as follows according to the (3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’s playback disc‘s recorded format. -
Page 19: Setting Up The Player
Language General Audio1 Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital DV-525 (Taiwan model) as models. Differences in procedures Dolby Digital 3 PCM DTS Out - between models are clearly marked by white numbered steps. 96kHz PCM Out – 96kHz 3 48kHz MPEG Out – MPEG 3 PCM... -
Page 20: Changing To The Setup Screen "Expert" Menu Mode
Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert” Menu Mode The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, “Basic” and “Expert”, to make this unit more convenient to operate for different levels of users. The ¢ “Basic” menu mode contains functions that may be considered necessary for the basic operations of this ¡... -
Page 21: Setting The Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible With Your Av Component
Setting the Digital Audio Notes • If you have made digital audio connections to component(s) Output To Be Compatible with not equipped to decode the DTS digital bitstream, be sure to select “Off”. If a DTS signal is output without decoding, the Your AV Component output is digital noise that could potentially cause damage to –... -
Page 22: Setting The Tv Screen Size
Setting the TV Screen Size When viewing a wide screen TV or monitor 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 23: Adjusting The Osd (On-Screen Display)
Turning the on-screen display on Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen or off Expert Display) If you would rather not have the operation indicators (Play, Stop, Resume, etc.) and other messages displayed Setting the on-screen display on the screen, it is possible to turn them off in the [On (OSD) language Screen Display] setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the “Expert”... -
Page 24: Getting Started Using Your Dvd Player
Getting Started Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel ( Using Your DVD on the remote control). (DV-525K and DV-525 (Taiwan model) only) Player Press POWER on the front panel. (DV-525 only (except for Taiwan model)) Press OPEN/CLOSE (0 on the front panel). -
Page 25: Improving Picture Quality
Improving Picture Quality – DVD/Video CD (DV-525 only) Example: When a DVD that has menu screens is loaded If the video picture of a DVD or Video CD displays a lot of video noise (tiny flecks or spots on that appear randomly and briefly on the screen), using this player’s... -
Page 26: 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). • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). • When a CD is loaded, you can advance more than one ¢... -
Page 27: Stopping Playback And Switching
Stopping Playback and Press 7 (stop) (7 on the front panel). Switching Power Off Playback stops. Press OPEN/CLOSE (0 on the front panel). – DVD/Video CD/CD The disc tray comes out. Remove the disc. 4,(4) ¢ ¡ Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel ( on the remote control. -
Page 28: Setting The Language Options
Setting the Selecting a Subtitle Language Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) – DVD Options You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them. DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio Subtitle :1 English Subtitle... -
Page 29: Changing The Audio Language (Multi-Language Function)
Changing Audio Type Changing the Audio Language – Video CD/CD (Multi-Language Function) For enjoyment of karaoke or similar format Video CDs – 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 30: Setting Language And Subtitle Preferences In The Setup Screen Menus
Setting Language and Subtitle Selecting a subtitle language preference Preferences in the Setup The subtitle language that you will normally display can Screen Menus be selected from the subtitles programmed on a disc. Even when the subtitle language is changed during The Setup screen Language menu contains a number of playback by pressing SUBTITLE, the language selected settings related to the audio and subtitle language... - Page 31 When “Other” is selected If you select “Code”, use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to input the numbers of the input code. When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to change the the following screen appears.
- Page 32 Setting Auto Language to control Selecting the language of forced subtitle and audio language based subtitles Expert on program content Even when the subtitles are turned off, some DVDs will nevertheless display them on the screen. This setting When the Auto Language function is used, foreign allows you to select the language of the subtitles to be movies are shown with the original audio soundtrack and displayed with this type of DVD.
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Page 33: Advanced Functions
Advanced Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack – DVD Functions Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range Compression. When Audio DRC is on, soft sounds such as dialog can be heard more clearly without making loud sounds even louder. Select from three levels of compression depending on how much effect you want. -
Page 34: Singing Your Favorite Songs Along With Karaoke Discs (Dv-525K Only)
Singing Your Favorite Songs Load a disc with the music you want to use. Along with Karaoke Discs Play the title, chapter or track and adjust the – DVD/Video CD/CD (DV-525K only) volume of the audio playback. • For more information on loading a disc and This player has a karaoke feature that lets you sing along playing back a title, chapter or track, refer to the with your favorite songs, featuring a microphone jack... -
Page 35: Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback
Viewing slow playback Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback – DVD/Video CD Press and hold STEP/SLOW E during playback. The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed • Slow playback is engaged. as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame. -
Page 36: Searching For A Title, Chapter, Track, Or Location On A Disc
Searching for a Title, Chapter, Notes • For some discs, selection can be made using the top menu on Track, or Location on a Disc the DVD. In this case, press TOP MENU to display the menu screen and then make your selection. •... -
Page 37: Viewing From A Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)
Viewing from a Desired To check whether or not a disc is recorded with angles: Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) The jacket of discs that are recorded with angles will be marked with . When locations on discs that are recorded with angles are played back, the indicator can be displayed. -
Page 38: Repeat Play
Repeat Play Repeat play of a specified section – DVD/Video CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a Press A–B at the beginning and end of the section part. you want to repeat. • When A–B is pressed a second time, the disc returns to the location where A–B was pressed first and plays the selected section repeatedly. -
Page 39: Random Play
Random Play To change titles, chapters, or tracks during – DVD/Video CD/CD random play Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. • Press ¢ (next) and the next randomly selected track starts playing. • Press 4 (previous) and playback of the current track starts again from the beginning. -
Page 40: Playback In A Desired Order (Program Play)
Playback in a Desired Order In the program window, use the number (Program Play) buttons to enter the numbers of the titles or – DVD/Video CD/CD chapters in the order you want to program The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and them in. - Page 41 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. To confirm the contents of a program: On a Video CD or CD track program, press PROGRAM to confirm.
- Page 42 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 43: Setting The Parental Lock Level
Setting the Parental Lock Level Entering the password When you select either “Level Change” or “Password This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has Change”, it is necessary to enter the password (4-digit a parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock code number). - Page 44 Setting the Parental Lock level Changing the password Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level Change your password 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.
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Page 45: Continuing Playback From A Specified Location (Last Memory)
Resuming playback from where Continuing Playback from a LAST MEMORY was pressed Specified Location (Last Memory) – DVD/Video CD The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before. Unlike the resume function, the Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is removed from the player (Last Memory locations saved ¢... -
Page 46: Memorizing Settings For Often Viewed Dvds (Condition Memory)
Memorizing Settings for Often When a disc that has memorized settings is loaded Viewed DVDs (Condition “Condition Memory” will appear on the screen, and the previously memorized settings will be selected. Memory) – DVD You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often Erasing the recorded contents watch. -
Page 47: Viewing Disc Information
Viewing Disc Information The display changes for each type of disc as follows 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 48: Changing The Background Color Of The Screen
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 49: Additional Information
• When connecting, push all the way into the terminal. due to soiling, contact your nearest PIONEER authorized • Do not use cords with a length of over 3 m. -
Page 50: For Proper And Long Use Of This Unit
Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it Do NOT use the player on top of a long-fibered carpet, damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service bed or sofa, and do not cover it with a cloth, etc. This center or your dealer for a replacement. -
Page 51: Language Code List
Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences. (See page 30) Language Input-code Language Input-code Language Input-code 1001 Hindi (hi) 0809 Kirundi (rn) 1814 Japanese (ja) 0514 1815 English (en) Croatian (hr) 0818 Romanian (ro) 0618 1823... -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. disappears in the display. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances \ (DV-525 only) Before unplugging the power cord, being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after press STANDBY/ON checking that “--OFF--”... - Page 53 If this does not as digital connections (pages 15 and 16). correct the problem, please consult your nearest PIONEER service center. The disc is dirty. \ Refer to “Disc Care” (page 49). The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals or are not connected.
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Page 54: Terms
Terms Dolby Digital The maximum 5.1 channels of audio used in the surround system (Surround Digital) for movie theaters is Aspect ratio digital data compressed by the third generation algorithm Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV encoder, AC-3. - Page 55 When you connect this player via a cord with a mini plug 2.0) enabling playback control. to another Pioneer component such as a receiver or an amplifier bearing the Î mark, you can control the player You can use menus recorded on discs with PBC for easy, interactive search for desired scenes, and as though it were a component in a system.
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Page 56: Specifications
Wow and flutter ......Limit of measurement Power consumption in standby mode (±0.001% W. PEAK) or lower DV-525 (Taiwan model) ........0.7 W DV-525 (except for Taiwan model) and DV-525K ..0.9 W Digital output Weight ..............2.8 kg Optical digital output ......Optical digital jack Dimensions (Not including protruding cables, etc.)