Pioneer DV-K302CD Operating Instructions Manual

Pioneer DV-K302CD Operating Instructions Manual

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DV-K302CD
DVD-V630
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  • Page 1 DVD PLAYER DV-K302CD DVD-V630 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. • This player is not suitable for commercial use. IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user...
  • 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.
  • Page 4: Features Of This Player

    DVD, Super VCD (IEC standard), Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on this DVD player. For more information on discs compatible with this player, refer to the table below. Types of playable...
  • Page 5 Easy setup and adjustment using on-screen menus Press SETUP on the remote control to open the Setup screen and you’ll find setting up and adjusting the system easy to do with on-screen menus conveniently organized and arranged. Additionally, on-screen information ( ) appears to clarify the functions and explain the options available.
  • Page 6: Play A Disc

    Menu screens do not belong to any title. DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a disc or chapters within a selected title. The player functions available may also vary from title to title, depending on the disc.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Display Window ... 12 Rear Panel ... 13 Remote Control ... 14 Making Connections ... 16 Connecting Your DVD Player ... 16 Audio Connections ... 18 Video Connections ... 20 System Control Connections ... 21 Setting Up the Player ... 22 Using the Setup Navigator ...
  • Page 8: Before Using

    Before Using Checking Accessories Please confirm that the following were received with the player. Audio cord Video cord Remote control unit AA/R6P batteries Power cord Operating instructions (this manual) 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 the arrow.
  • 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 23 feet (7 m) from the player and within a 30° angle on each side of the sensor. 30°...
  • Page 10: Names And Functions

    Names and Functions Front Panel D VD PLA YER ST ANDBY KEY CONTROL HIGH POWER ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC CONTROL [Models having a STANDBY/ON button on the main unit] STANDBY/ON button Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (pages 26 and 36).
  • Page 11 7 (stop) button Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it stopped. Pressing twice causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc if playback starts again. Resume play is possible only in Normal mode (page 29).
  • Page 12: Display Window

    Display Window 96 kHz ANGLE DOWN MIX 96 kHz indicator Indicates play of a disc outputting an audio signal with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. ANGLE indicator Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page 49). TITLE indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed. VOCAL indicator Indicates that the Vocal function is on.
  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    (page 18). CONTROL IN jack Use to connect this player to another component bearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control this unit as though it were a component in a system. Player operations are then performed by pointing the remote control at the component that the player is connected to (page 21).
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Remote Control LAST MEMORY AUDIO SUBTITLE SETUP MENU KARAOKE SETUP ENTER PREVIOUS PLAY STEP/SLOW PROGRAM REPEAT PLAYBACK CONTROL (Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.) CONDITION OPEN/CLOSE MEMORY ANGLE DISPLAY TOP MENU & RETURN NEXT STOP CLEAR ¡ ™...
  • Page 15 8 (pause) button Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to resume playback (page 47). Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)* Use to perform direct title and chapter/track searches, and to input numerical values (pages 27, 38, and 48). PROGRAM button You can use this button to program up to 24 subsequent tracks while you are singing.
  • Page 16: Making Connections

    Audio cord (Included) TV or monitor AUDIO IN CENTER WOOFER AC IN DV-K302CD: Finally, connect to a power outlet (110–127 V, 220–240 V). DVD-V630: Finally, connect to a power outlet (120 V). Make audio connections from one of the AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the...
  • Page 17: Home Theater Component Connections

    AV amplifier or receiver Rear Rear Speaker (L) Speaker (R) TV or monitor AC IN DV-K302CD: Finally, connect to a power outlet (110–127 V, 220–240 V) DVD-V630: Finally, connect to a power outlet (120 V) Make connections from the AUDIO OUT (5.1 CH) on the...
  • Page 18: Audio Connections

    Audio Connections This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output connection possibilities. Digital Audio Connections: You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD discs from both optical digital and coaxial digital output jacks. When making digital audio connections, do not make connections from both the coaxial and optical digital outputs to the same component.
  • Page 19: Analog Audio Connection

    Analog Audio Connection: After making physical connections to either the AUDIO OUT (2 CH) or AUDIO OUT (5.1 CH) analog jacks, be sure to identify which output you are going to be using in the [Analog Jacks] screen of the Setup Navigator (page 24).
  • Page 20: Video Connections

    Video Connections This player features S-video, composite video, and component video output possibilities. Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to determine the best possible connection for your system. In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size.
  • Page 21: System Control Connections

    (3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’s CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a system (system control).
  • Page 22: Setting Up The Player

    Player Using the Setup Navigator The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform. Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the audio, video and language settings according to how the questions are answered.
  • Page 23: Setting The Osd Language

    Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language) (Chinese model only) The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers to the language that is used by the player in menus and on- screen messages. Additionally, the language that is established at this setting will also be used for the default audio and subtitle language.
  • Page 24: Setting Analog Audio Connections To An Av Amplifier Or Receiver

    Setting analog audio connections to an AV amplifier or receiver The [Analog Jacks] screen establishes whether analog connections have been made to an AV amplifier or receiver, and if connections are made, whether the connections made are for 2 channel stereo or for 5.1 channel surround sound.
  • Page 25 Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder The [Digital Jack] screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier, receiver, or external decoder. As there are numerous options available, please refer to the instructions supplied with the component the player is connected to to determine what digital audio formats can be decoded.
  • Page 26: Getting Started Using Your Dvd Player

    Getting Started Using Your DVD Player Playing DVDs, Super VCDs, Video CDs and CDs – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs, be sure that you have either performed the Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous section or made the necessary settings in the Setup screen menus as outlined in the previous section to set up the player to correspond to your home system.
  • Page 27: Improving Picture Quality

    When a menu screen is displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Super VCDs/Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation.
  • Page 28: Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back

    Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/ Skip Back – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD PREVIOUS Forward and Reverse Scanning – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD Advancing to the next chapter (track) Press NEXT ¢ (¡ ¢ on the front panel). • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). •...
  • Page 29: Stopping Playback And Switching

    Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD Press STOP 7 (7 on the front panel). Playback stops. Press OPEN/CLOSE 0. The disc tray comes out. The tray rotates and the disc that was playing is located towards the front on the left side of the table.
  • Page 30: Adjusting Audio And Video Settings

    Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Using the Setup Screen Menus The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual.
  • Page 31: Changing The Setup Screen To "Expert" Menu Mode

    Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to select a new setting and press ENTER to set the new setting in memory. Press RETURN or the cursor button (2) to exit the options without making any changes. Press RETURN or the cursor button (2) to go back to the main menu bar to select another menu.
  • Page 32: Setting Your Speaker System For Multichannel Audio Playback

    Setting Your Speaker System for Multichannel Audio Playback This player contains a built-in decoder for Dolby Digital sources as well as 5.1 channel discrete audio output that can be used to make connections to an amplifier or receiver with the corresponding inputs. Ideally, a 5.1 channel system contains 6 speakers: 2 front speakers, 2 surround speakers, a center speaker, and a sub woofer.
  • Page 33: Setting The Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible With Your Av Components

    Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Components This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, and signals with a sampling rate of 96 kHZ. Make settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu to reflect the capabilities of the components that you have made digital connections to.
  • Page 34: Setting The Tv Screen Size

    Setting the TV Screen Size The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio. When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used.
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Osd (On-Screen Display)

    Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen Display) Setting the on-screen display (OSD) language (Chinese model only) This setting is used to establish the language that operation indicators and on-screen messages and operations display. Change this setting in the Setup screen Language menu [OSD Language] setting. Audio1 Video Language...
  • Page 36: Karaoke Operation

    Karaoke Operation Karaoke Entertainment – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD This DVD player goes beyond being a simple karaoke machine for sing-alongs, and includes many functions that are designed to enhance your enjoyment of karaoke. Before we explain those functions, however, let’s first learn how to perform the basic operations.
  • Page 37: Adjusting To Create The Desired Sound

    • You can use this to repeat difficult sections in songs you are singing for the first time. • Once more operation may not be possible with some discs. • Any Pioneer microphone with key control function can be used. Refer to the mic’s User’s Manual for details concerning Key control operation.
  • Page 38: One-Touch Karaoke

    One-Touch Karaoke – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD When you are playing a normal music disc, you can press this button and remove the singer’s voice so that it sounds just like a karaoke disc, allowing you to enjoy karaoke easily with your favorite music. Press ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE.
  • Page 39: Making Settings On The Karaoke Setup Menu

    To erase all program contents Press CLEAR in the stop mode. During playback, press CLEAR if program input is not in progress. Notes • Program playback cannot be used with some DVD discs. • If the disc is changed during program playback and a DVD is now being played, an asterisk (*) may appear in the upper right corner of the screen.
  • Page 40 Changing the setting of vocals You can eliminate the vocals on the disc by setting “Vocal” to “OFF”. Vocals are output when turned on. Use the cursor button (2 3) to select “Vocal” in the Karaoke Setup menu. Use the cursor button (5 ∞) to change the settings as desired.
  • Page 41: Changing The Settings

    On DVDs, some types of discs include up to eight vocals, different languages, or offer a choice of vocal or no vocal. If such a disc is in the DVD player, when playing the “Audio” item appears in the Karaoke Setup menu, allowing you to select the desired settings.
  • Page 42: Setting The Language Options

    Setting the Language Options DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 different languages. This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this player.
  • Page 43: Changing The Audio Language (Multi-Language Function)

    Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio. Dolby Digital 5.1CH Audio English Audio AUDIO Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired language.
  • Page 44: Setting Language And Subtitle Preferences In The Setup Screen Menus

    Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in the Setup Screen Menus The Setup screen Language menu contains a number of settings related to the audio and subtitle language preferences. Please note that changes to the settings in the Language menu in this section cannot be made when a disc is playing.
  • Page 45 Selecting a DVD menu language preference Expert In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD may also contain menu screens in different languages as well. Setting a DVD language preference, sets the selected language as a default when DVDs with menu information in that language are encountered.
  • Page 46: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions This player is compatible with DVD, Super VCD, Video CD, and CD disc formats. Users already familiar with Super VCD/Video CD or CD will already be familiar with some of the functions the player is capable of performing. With DVD, an even greater number of possibilities and functions are available.
  • Page 47: Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback

    Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD The video images on DVD and Super VCD/Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame. PLAY STEP/SLOW (pause) Viewing a still frame Press 8 (pause).
  • Page 48: Searching For A Title, Chapter, Track, Or Location On A Disc

    Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Super VCD, Video CD, or CD. Using SEARCH MODE, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Super VCD/Video CD or CD, and even select the point in time to start playback.
  • Page 49: Viewing From A Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)

    Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) – DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option. ANGLE : 1/4 ANGLE ANGLE ANGLE : 4/4 Press ANGLE during playback. The camera angle changes each time you press the button.
  • Page 50: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a part. REPEAT Repeat play of a chapter/track Press REPEAT once during playback of the chapter or track you want to repeat. • In some DVDs, the descriptions here apply to titles, not chapters.
  • Page 51: Setting The Parental Lock Level

    Setting the Parental Lock Level This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock capable discs, you can block access to material you feel is inappropriate for your children. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and the accompanying documentation to see if a particular disc contains a parental lock level.
  • Page 52 Setting the Parental Lock level Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well.
  • Page 53: Continuing Playback From A Specified Location (Last Memory)

    Continuing Playback from a 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 (With Video CDs, the LAST MEMORY location is erased from memory when the disc is changed or ejected.)
  • Page 54: Memorizing Settings For Often Viewed Dvds (Condition Memory)

    Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) – DVD You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to standby.
  • Page 55: Viewing Disc Information

    Viewing Disc Information – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Super VCD/Video CD or CD. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate.
  • Page 56: Changing The Background Color Of The Screen

    0.03 Play 3.32 –3.29/ Track :1/2 0.03 Play –6.29/ 6.32 Display off Video CD (with PBC disabled) :5/10 20.19 Play –2.38/ 22.57 20.19 Play 2.38/ 4.40 Track 20.19 Play –2.02/ 4.40 Track Display off Press DISPLAY while a disc is stopped to display DVD title and chapter information or Video CD and Track Information: CD track information.
  • Page 57: Additional Information

    The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling, contact your nearest PIONEER authorized service center. Lens cleaners are commercially available, but special care should be exercised in their use since some may cause damage to the lens.
  • Page 58: For Proper And Long Use Of This Unit

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. 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.
  • Page 59: Language Code List

    Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences. (See page 44) Input-code Language 1001 Japanese (ja) 0514 English (en) 0618 French (fr) 0405 German (de) 0920 Italian (it) 0519 Spanish (es) 1412 Dutch (nl) 1821 Russian (ru) 2608...
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. The disc table comes back out automatically, shortly after the disc table is closed.
  • Page 61 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.
  • Page 62: Terms

    Terms Aspect ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9. The latter allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective. Chapter number Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections of a title on the disc, similar to chapters in a book.
  • Page 63 System control When you connect this player via a cord with a mini plug to another Pioneer component such as a receiver or an amplifier bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a system. To control the player, point the player’s remote control at the...
  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications General System ... DVD system, Video CD system and Compact Disc Power requirements DV-K302CD ... AC 110-127/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz DVD-V630 ... AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption ... 15 W Power consumption in standby mode DV-K302CD ... 0.9 W DVD-V630 ...

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