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  • Page 1 DVD Player DV-989AVi- DV-989AVi- Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 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.

  • Page 3: Operating Environment

    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. This product is for general household purposes. Any...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    About HDMI ..... . . 21 Controlling this player from another Pioneer component ....22 03 Controls and displays Front panel.
  • Page 5 06 Audio Settings menu Note about features in the Audio Settings menu ..... 51 Audio DRC ......51 Legato PRO .

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    SACD discs, as well as digital audio from DVD-Video, CD, Video CD/Super VCD and MP3 discs. In addition to simplified connection, jitterless audio is possible with Pioneer’s PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) technology when playing CDs, SACDs and DVD-Audio discs.
  • Page 7 CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks. See also Compressed Audio Compatibility on page 10. Graphical on-screen displays Setting up and using your DVD player is made very easy using the graphical on-screen displays. *1 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    Before you start What’s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. • Remote control • AA/R6P batteries x2 • Stereo audio cable (red/white plugs) • Video cable (yellow plugs) • 4-pin S400 i.LINK cable •...

  • Page 9: Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility

    Before you start Disc / content format playback compatibility General disc compatibility This player was designed and engineered to be compatible with software bearing one or more of the following logos: DVD-Audio DVD-Video DVD-R Audio CD Video CD CD-R Super Audio CD •...

  • Page 10: Dvd-R/Rw Compatibility

    Before you start • Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs recorded as CD Audio can be played, but the full Table of Contents (playing time, etc.) will not be displayed. DVD-R/RW Compatibility • This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that were recorded using the DVD Video format or Video Recording format.

  • Page 11: Titles, Chapters, Groups And Tracks

    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 12: Connecting Up

    (page 20). CONTROL IN / OUT For passing remote control signals to other Pioneer components (page 22). VIDEO OUT (1&2) Standard video output(s) that you can connect to your TV or AV receiver using the supplied audio/video cable (page 13).

  • Page 13: Easy Connections

    Connecting up 10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT High quality video output for connection to a TV, monitor or AV receiver that has compo- nent video inputs. Connect using a commercially available three-way component video cable. Be careful to match the colors of the jacks and cables for correct connection (page 15).

  • Page 14: Using Other Types Of Video Output

    Connecting up player may also not be compatible with some combination TV/VCRs for the same reason; refer to the manufacturer for more information.) Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks to a set of A/V inputs on your TV. Use the supplied red/white stereo audio and yellow video cable.

  • Page 15: Connecting Using The Component Video 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 equip- ment). • Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.

  • Page 16: Connecting Using The Multichannel Analog Outputs

    Connecting up Connecting using the multichannel analog outputs If your AV receiver has 5.1 channel analog inputs, we recommend connecting this player to it using the multichannel analog outputs. Doing this will ensure that you can enjoy all kinds of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs.
  • Page 17 Connecting up Connect one of the DIGITAL OUT jacks on this player to a digital input on your AV receiver. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL AV receiver DIGITAL IN COAXIAL FRONT SURROUND CENTER COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO WOOFER AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO (5.1ch) (2ch) HDMI OUT (AUDIO)

  • Page 18: Connecting Using I.link

    Connecting up • 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 using i.LINK If you have a receiver with an i.LINK connector, you can connect it to this player using the supplied i.LINK cable.

  • Page 19: About I.link

    Connecting up • To be able to use the Auto Select Play feature, you must first set it up using the Auto Select Play menu screen. See Auto Select Play on page 75. • When the i.LINK indicator ( front panel (see Front panel on page 23), no audio is output from the other digital or analog audio jacks.

  • Page 20: Connecting Using Hdmi

    Connecting up The system will not work if the connected components form a loop. If a loop is detected, the message LOOP CONNECT shows in the display. Figs. 3 and 4 show connections that form a loop. fig. 3 fig. 4 Another consideration when connecting i.LINK devices is the speed of the interface.

  • Page 21: About Hdmi

    Connecting up When you first switch on the player, you will see the HDMI settings menu appear on your monitor or display. From here you can select the resolution, aspect ratio, color and audio settings, as well as adjust the video presenta- tion to your liking.

  • Page 22: Controlling This Player From Another Pioneer Component

    Controlling this player from another Pioneer component This player has SR jacks which allow you to use the remote sensor on one Pioneer compo- nent to control another. Use a mini-jack plug to connect the CONTROL OUT of one component to the CONTROL IN of another.

  • Page 23: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel POWER switch Press to switch the player on (the power indicator lights blue when the power is on) or off. (The player can be put into standby using the remote control.) STANDBY indicator Lights when in standby.

  • Page 24: About Progressive Scan Video

    Controls and displays HDMI indicator Lights when this player is recognized by another HDMl or DVI/HDCP compatible component. i.LINK indicator Lights when this player is recognized by another i.LINK compatible component. OPEN/CLOSE Press to open or close the disc tray (when in standby, this button will also switch the power on).

  • Page 25: Display

    Controls and displays Display 14 13 5.1CH Lights when analog 5.1 channel output is selected (see Audio Output Mode on page 71). V-PART Lights when playing a video part of a DVD disc. PRGSVE Lights when the video output is progressive scan (see About progressive scan video on page 24).

  • Page 26: Remote Control

    Controls and displays Remote control • Press the button on the right side of the remote to illuminate buttons 6 to 9 and 20 to 22. DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE HOME MENU MENU – MULTI SPEED + ENTER VIDEO RETURN ADJUST V.ADJ ¢...
  • Page 27 Controls and displays 15 ANGLE Press to change the camera angle during DVD multi-angle scene playback (see Switching camera angles on page 49). 16 SUBTITLE Press to select a subtitle display (see Switching subtitles on page 48). 17 TOP MENU Press to display the top menu of a DVD disc.

  • Page 28: Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 4 Getting Started Setting the TV System The default setting of this player is AUTO, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO. If you experience picture distor- tion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or region’s system.

  • Page 29: Let's Get Started

    • My DVD player switches on but there is nothing displayed on my TV. Make sure that the TV is set to the correct video input (not a TV channel).

  • Page 30: Using The On-Screen Displays

    Getting Started Use the Joystick (left/right) to select either ‘Wide screen (16:9)’ or ‘Standard size screen (4:3)’ according to the kind of TV you have, then press ENTER. Let's Get Started Menu What kind of TV do you have? Use the to choose, then press ENTER Wide screen (16:9) Press ENTER again to finish setting up.

  • Page 31: Setting Up With The Setup Navigator

    Getting Started Setting up with the Setup Navigator Using the Setup Navigator you can make a number of other initial settings for this player. We recommend using the Setup Navigator, especially if you connected this player to an AV receiver for playing surround sound. To answer some of the questions about digital audio formats you may need to look at the instructions that came with your AV receiver.
  • Page 32 Getting Started Did you connect this player to an AV receiver? Setup Navigator Language Settings AV Receiver TV Functions Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings AV Receiver Func. • If you selected Not Connected here, that completes the setup. Press ENTER to leave the Setup Navigator.
  • Page 33 Getting Started 12 Is your AV receiver Dolby Digital compatible? Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don’t Know. Setup Navigator Language Settings Dolby Digital Compatible TV Functions Not Compatible Don't Know Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings AV Receiver Func. 13 Is your AV receiver DTS compatible? Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don’t Know.

  • Page 34: Playing Discs

    Getting Started Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD/Super VCD and MP3 discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter. • Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD- R/RW.

  • Page 35: Dvd Disc Menus

    Getting Started Button What it does Stops playback. DVD-Video and DVD-RW and Video CD: Press cancel the resume function. (The resume function is also cancelled when you eject the disc tray.) Press to start fast reverse scan- ning. Press (play) to resume normal playback.

  • Page 36: Video Cd/Super Vcd Pbc Menus

    Getting Started • Some DVD-Audio discs feature a ‘bonus group’. To access this group you have to input a password, which you can find on the disc’s packaging. See Bonus Group on page 66 for more information. SETUP MENU – MULTI SPEED + ENTER VIDEO RETURN...
  • Page 37 Getting Started • After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automati- cally 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).
  • Page 38 Getting Started If the i.LINK interface is active, all other audio outputs are switched off. You can check by looking at the i.LINK indicator on the front panel. If it's lit then the player is outputting audio over i.LINK. See Audio Out on page 74 for how to switch it off.

  • Page 39: Playing Discs

    Playing discs Chapter 5 Playing discs Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. For an expla- nation of how to navigate these, see Using the on-screen displays on page 30. Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD and SACD discs, Video CD/ Super VCDs, CDs and MP3 discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly...

  • Page 40: Scanning Discs

    Playing discs For SACD discs select a track within the current playback area. Disc Navigator Track(1-014) 2ch Area Track 001 Track 002 Track 003 Track 004 Track 005 Track 006 Track 007 Track 008 For a VR mode DVD-RW disc select between the Playlist and Original areas of the disc, or a title.

  • Page 41: Using The Multi Dial

    Playing discs Using the Multi Dial You can use the Multi Dial to control fast and slow motion scanning and frame advance of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW and Video CD/Super VCDs. When scanning, no audio is output, even when the scanning speed is 1/1 (normal play- back speed).

  • Page 42: Frame Advance/Frame Reverse

    Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverse You can advance or back up DVD-Video or DVD-RW discs frame-by-frame. With Video CD/Super VCDs, you can only use frame advance. During playback, press Press advance a frame at a time. To resume normal playback, press (play).

  • Page 43: Using Repeat Play

    Playing discs Using repeat play There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded. It’s also possible to use repeat play together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in the program list (see Creating a program list on page 44).

  • Page 44: Creating A Program List

    Playing discs • You can’t use random play with SACDs, DVD-RWs, Video CD/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Random’ from the list of functions on the left. Play Mode A-B Repeat Random Title...

  • Page 45: Program List

    Playing discs Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program options. Play Mode A-B Repeat Create/Edit Repeat Playback Start Random Playback Stop Program Program Delete Search Mode Program Memory The Program edit screen that appears depends on the kind of disc loaded. On the left side is the program list, then to the right is a list of titles (if a DVD-Video disc is loaded), groups (for DVD-Audio), tracks (for...

  • Page 46: Editing A Program List

    Playing discs For SACD, CD or Video CD/Super VCD, select a track to add to the program list. (The screen below shows a CD loaded.) Program Program Step Track 1~12 01. 04 Track 01 Track 02 Track 03 Track 04 Track 05 Track 06 Track 07...

  • Page 47: Other Functions Available From The Program Menu

    Playing discs • To exit the program edit screen without starting playback, press PLAY MODE or HOME MENU. • If you want to exit the program edit screen without saving the changes you made, press RETURN. Other functions available from the program menu As well as creating and editing a program list, you can start and stop program play, erase...

  • Page 48: Switching Subtitles

    Playing discs • For a time search, enter the number of minutes and seconds into the currently playing title (DVD-Video/DVD-RW) you want playback to resume from. For example, press 4, 5, 0, 0 to have playback start from 45 minutes into the disc. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30 seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0.

  • Page 49: Switching Dvd-Rw Audio Channels

    Playing discs • Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access. • To set audio language preferences, see Audio Language on page 61. Switching DVD-RW audio channels When playing a DVD-RW disc recorded with dual-mono audio, you can switch between the main, sub, and mixed channels during play- back.
  • Page 50 Playing discs • DVD-Video displays Play Current / Total Elapsed Title 11/38 2.05 1. French Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH Subtitle Play Current / Total Elapsed Chapter 11/38 2.05 Tr. Rate The # mark displayed with some DVD- Video discs means that the video is playing at 24 frames/second, progressive.

  • Page 51: Audio Settings Menu

    Audio Settings menu Chapter 6 Audio Settings menu Note about features in the Audio Settings menu None of the features found in the Audio Settings menu have any effect on sound output through the i.LINK connector. Audio DRC • Default setting: Off When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volume, it’s easy to lose the quieter sounds completely—including some of the dialog.

  • Page 52: Hi-Bit

    Audio Settings menu Highlight ‘Legato PRO’, then use the Joystick (left/right) to change the setting. Audio Settings Audio DRC Legato PRO Hi-Bit Virtual Surround Channel Level There are four settings, plus Off. • Off • Standard – gives the sound a more forward, live feel •...

  • Page 53: Channel Level

    Audio Settings menu Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-screen display. Highlight Virtual Surround, then use the Joystick (left/right) to change to ‘2V/ SRS TruSurround’ or ‘Off’, as required. Audio Settings Audio DRC Legato PRO Hi-Bit Virtual Surround Channel Level Press ENTER to make the setting and exit the Audio Settings screen.

  • Page 54: Speaker Distance

    Audio Settings menu • Use the Joystick (up/down) to select a speaker. • Use the Joystick (left/right) to adjust the channel level for that speaker. Channel levels can be set from –6 dB to +6 dB. in 0.5 dB increments. Press ENTER to make the settings and exit the audio settings screen.

  • Page 55: The Video Settings Menu

    The Video Settings menu Chapter 7 The Video Settings menu Video Adjust • Default setting: Professional or (when connected using HDMI) Direct From the Video Adjust screen you can select the standard video presentation or define presets of your own. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video Adjust’...
  • Page 56 The Video Settings menu Adjust the picture quality settings. Memory1 Recall Settings Prog. Motion fast PureCinema soft Sharpness High Sharpness Mid • Use the joystick (up/down) to select a setting. • Use the joystick (left/right) to adjust the current setting. •...
  • Page 57 The Video Settings menu You can see whether video on a DVD disc is film or video material by displaying the video transmission rate (see Displaying disc information on page 49). If a hash mark (#) appears next to the transmis- sion rate display, it is film material.

  • Page 58: Initial Settings Menu

    Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu gives you complete control in setting up your DVD player, including audio, and video output settings, audience limitation settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time.

  • Page 59: Dolby Digital Out

    Initial Settings menu Dolby Digital Out • Default setting: Dolby Digital You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Digital Out Dolby Digital Video Output...

  • Page 60: Mpeg Out

    Initial Settings menu MPEG Out • Default setting: MPEG > PCM You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Digital Out Video Output Dolby Digital Out...

  • Page 61: S-Video Out

    Initial Settings menu • This player is compatible with both PAL and NTSC progressive scan formats. However, your TV must also be progres- sive scan compatible to take advantage of this feature. S-Video Out • Default setting: S2 You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your TV using an S- video cable.

  • Page 62: Subtitle Language

    Initial Settings menu • Some DVD discs set the audio language automatically when loaded, overriding the audio language you set in the Initial Settings menu. • Discs with two or more audio languages usually allow you to select the audio language from the disc menu.

  • Page 63: Dvd Menu Language

    Initial Settings menu DVD Menu Language • Default setting: w/Subtitle Lang. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Audio Language Video Output Subtitle Language Language Auto Language Display DVD Menu Lang. Options Subtitle Display Speakers i.LINK Setup Some multilingual discs have disc menus in several languages.

  • Page 64: Background

    The player does not play certain scenes on these discs, depending on the Country code you set. Before you can set the Parental Lock level or Pioneer Logo the Country code you must register a pass- Black word. As the password owner, you can change the Parental Lock level or Country code whenever you like.

  • Page 65: Changing Your Password

    Initial Settings menu Use the number buttons to enter a 4- digit password. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Parental Lock: Register Code Number Video Output Language 1 2 3 4 Display Options Speakers i.LINK Setup Press ENTER to register the password and return to the Options menu screen.

  • Page 66: Bonus Group

    Initial Settings menu Select a new level. Initial Settings Parental Lock : Level Change Digital Audio Out Video Output Password Language Display Options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 off Speakers i.LINK Setup Use the Joystick to move the cursor left to lock more levels (more discs will require the pass- word);...

  • Page 67: Auto Disc Menu

    Initial Settings menu Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the key number. When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically.

  • Page 68: Sacd Playback

    Setup 2ch Area Multi-ch Area After selecting HDMI from the Initial Settings CD Area menu, the HDMI settings menu appears. For example, if you connected a Pioneer display, the following menu should be displayed: Resolution Aspect Ratio Colour Video Memory...
  • Page 69 Initial Settings menu Resolution Since HDMI has the capacity to support many different high-definition video formats, you may want to change the resolution depending on the monitor you’re using. The options that appear will depend on the video format of the current disc (NTSC or PAL).

  • Page 70: Cd Playback

    Initial Settings menu • RGB – Use this setting if colours appear overly rich on the Full Range RGB setting. • Component (12-bit) – Outputs 12-bit component video format. If your connected device is compatible with this setting, 12-bit output provides very fine gradations of colour (if it is not compat- ible with this setting, the setting automat- ically reverts to Component).

  • Page 71: Dts Downmix

    Initial Settings menu DTS Downmix • Default setting: Stereo Initial Settings Digital Audio Out CD Playback Stereo Video Output DTS Downmix Lt/Rt Language Display Options Speakers i.LINK Setup If you’ve selected DTS > PCM in DTS Out on page 59, or 2 Channel in Audio Output Mode below, you can choose the way the DTS signal is downmixed PCM audio.

  • Page 72: Speaker Distance

    Initial Settings menu Use the Speaker Installation screen to tell the player what kinds of speakers you have connected. Use the Joystick to move the cursor up/down to select a speaker. • The L and R, and RS and LS speakers are paired;...

  • Page 73: Channel Level

    Initial Settings menu • The center speaker (C) and subwoofer (SW) can be set from –2 m to +2 m rela- tive to the front left/right speakers. • Surround left/right (LS/RS) speakers can be set from –6 m to +2 m relative to the front left/right speakers.

  • Page 74: I.link Setup

    This screen shows the output settings for Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio. Depending on the other component, these may be configured automatically. If this Audio Out VSX-49TXi Connections Setup VSX-AX10i Auto Select Play DV-47Ai DVD-Audio Out Connections Setup VSX-49TXi : Pioneer DolbyDigital MPEG MPEG...

  • Page 75: Auto Select Play

    Initial Settings menu player can’t determine the appropriate settings, the defaults are Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM. If you need to change the settings, move the cursor right and make the new setting. Auto Select Play • Default setting: Off You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to other equipment using the i.LINK interface.

  • Page 76: Additional Information

    Additional information Chapter 9 Additional information Taking care of your player and discs Handling discs When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge.

  • Page 77: Cleaning The Pickup Lens

    This player is designed for use with conven- tional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player’s lens should not become...

  • Page 78: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats

    Additional information or give you an electric shock. Check the power cable once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in several different...

  • Page 79: About The Audio Output Settings

    Additional information About the audio output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Digital Audio Out and Audio Output Mode screens (see Digital Audio Out settings on page 58 and Audio Output Mode on page 71) affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5.1 channel analog outputs, and from the optical/coaxial digital outputs with various types of disc.

  • Page 80: About The Hdmi Output Settings

    Additional information About the HDMI output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the HDMI and Audio Output Mode screens (see HDMI Settings on page 68 and Audio Output Mode on page 71) affect the HDMI output with various types of disc.

  • Page 81: Hdmi Output With Dvd-Audio

    Additional information 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 HDMI Ver.

  • Page 82: About The I.link Output Settings

    Additional information About the i.LINK output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the SACD Playback, DVD-Audio Out and Connections Setup screens (see SACD Playback on page 68, DVD-Audio Out on page 75 and Connections Setup on page 74) affect the i.LINK audio output with various types of disc.

  • Page 83: Language Code List

    Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Estonian (et), 0520 English (en), 0514 Basque (eu), 0521 French (fr), 0618 Persian (fa), 0601 German (de), 0405 Finnish (fi), 0609 Italian (it), 0920 Fiji (fj), 0610 Spanish (es), 0519 Faroese (fo), 0615 Dutch (nl), 1412...

  • Page 84: Code List

    Additional information Selecting languages using the language code list Some of the language options (such as ‘DVD Language’ in the Setup Navigator) allow you to set your preferred language from any of the 136 languages listed in the language code list on page 83.
  • Page 85 Additional information Dynamic range The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting lost in noise). Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a very wide dynamic range, deliv- ering dramatic cinema-like effects. File extension A tag added to the end of a filename to indi- cate the type of file.
  • Page 86 Additional information PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) [rate control] Technology for high-precision transmission of digital audio over the i.LINK interface enabling jitterless digital-to-analog conver- sion using a precision quartz in the rate control-compatible receiver. 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...

  • Page 87: 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 88: Dvd/Cd/Video Cd/Super Vcd Player

    Additional information DVD/CD/Video CD/Super VCD player Problem The remote control doesn't seem to work. No picture/No color. Screen is stretched or aspect does not change. Picture disturbance during playback or dark. Remedy • The CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is connected: Point the remote control at the connected component to control this player.
  • Page 89 Additional information Problem Remedy No audio, or audio is • No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning distorted. discs other than audio CDs • Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier to the player's analog outputs. •...
  • Page 90 Additional information Problem Cannot output 192kHz or 176.4kHz digital audio from optical/coaxial output. Cannot output 96kHz or 88.2kHz digital audio from optical/coaxial output. No DTS audio output from optical/coaxial output. Audio mix does not sound right or sounds incomplete (for example, inaudible dialog).

  • Page 91: Hdmi Troubleshooting

    Additional information HDMI troubleshooting Problem Remedy No HDMI audio output. • This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Version 1.1. Depending on the component you have connected, unreliable signal transfers may result. • If the front panel HDMI indicator is lit: –...
  • Page 92 Additional information Problem No HDMI video output No multichannel HDMI audio. A connected HDMI component doesn’t work with this player. Color problems occur with your monitor after changing the Video Adjust (page 55), Video Memory (page 70). Remedy • Make sure that you’ve selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you’re using.
  • Page 93 Additional information i.LINK troubleshooting Problem Remedy No i.LINK audio output. • If the front panel i.LINK indicator is lit then: – Check that your AV receiver is DTCP (Digital Transmission Copy Protection) compatible. – Check that your AV receiver is compatible with the type of disc that you’re trying to play (for example, SACD).

  • Page 94: I.link-Related Messages

    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 95: Specifications

    Specifications General System ......DVD Player Power requirements ..... AC 220–240 V, 50/60Hz Power consumption .
  • Page 96 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 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. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 Published by Pioneer Corporation.

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