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  • Page 1 DVD PLAYER DV-636D Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Taiwanese Model

    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 This product incorporates copyright protection THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT. technology that is protected by method claims of Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other technological developments.

  • Page 4: Jacks

    CD formats DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos Compatible with a wide range of digital audio shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD output formats players. For more information on discs compatible with DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio this player, refer to the table below.
  • Page 5 Easy setup and adjustment using Wide range of DVD viewing options on-screen menus Multi-Language Subtitles (page 36) Press SETUP on the remote control to open the Setup You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off screen and you’ll find setting up and adjusting the when watching movies or other media with subtitles system easy to do with on-screen menus conveniently available.
  • Page 6 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. Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and confusing at first, following the order below should help titles are divided into chapters.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Before Using ........8 Setting the Language Options ..36 Checking Accessories ........8 Selecting a Subtitle Language Preparing the Remote Control ......8 (Multi-Language Subtitles) ....... 36 Changing the Audio Language Names and Functions ......9 (Multi-Language Function) .......

  • 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 Checking Accessories toward the center of the remote, pull out Please confirm that the following were received with the in the direction player.

  • Page 9: Names And Functions

    Names and Functions Front Panel 3 4 5 D VD PLA YER Î 5.1CH FL OFF VIRTUAL DOLBY STANDBY DIGITAL 5.1CH ¡ ¢ POWER CENTER SURROUND WOOFER MODE DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS DECODER A COUSTIC D AMPER MECHANISM – OFF - ON VIRTUAL DOLBY AUDIO SUBTITLE...
  • Page 10 Taiwanese model 3 4 5 D VD PLA YER Î 5.1CH FL OFF VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH ¡ ¢ WOOFER STANDBY/ON CENTER SURROUND MODE DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS DECODER A COUSTIC D AMPER MECHANISM VIRTUAL DOLBY AUDIO SUBTITLE DIGITAL DIMMER & 7 (stop) button FL DIMMER button Press to stop playback.

  • Page 11: Display Window

    Display Window REPEAT COND. MEMORY DOLBY 96 kHz ANGLE LAST MEMORY DIGITAL DOWN MIX TOTAL REMAIN TITLE 96 kHz indicator DTS indicator Indicates that the currently loaded disc contains an Indicates DTS audio playback. audio signal with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. DOLBY DIGITAL indicator ANGLE indicator Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Use to connect this player to another component Use to set which output is used to output the video bearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control signals. Select either video/S-video or component this unit as though it were a component in a system.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    (Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.) Remote Control LAST MEMORY button You can resume DVD or Video CD playback from the point you last watched even if the disc is removed from the player. Press LAST MEMORY during playback to set a Last Memory point.
  • Page 14 STEP/SLOW e/E buttons PLAY 3 button Press STEP/SLOW E during playback to view Press to start or resume playback. slow playback. In pause mode, press STEP/SLOW E to advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by frame PAUSE 8 button and STEP/SLOW e to back up a few frames at a Press to pause playback of a disc.

  • Page 15: 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 17 to 20.
  • Page 16 Home Theater Component Connections The connections on this page demonstrate the versatility of this player to conform to any number of home entertainment systems. Please note that the illustration shown on this page is meant as an example. Please refer to the manuals supplied with the components to which you are making connections to determine the best possible setup for your home system.

  • Page 17: 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 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output • Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with connection possibilities.
  • Page 18 Analog Audio Connection: 5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT 5.1 channel audio refers to the current industry surround After making physical connections to either the AUDIO sound standard requiring two front speakers, a center OUT (2 CH) or AUDIO OUT (5.1 CH) analog jacks, be speaker, two surround (rear) speakers and a sub woofer.

  • Page 19: Video Connections

    VIDEO OUT Video Connections • Make composite video connections to a standard TV or monitor with a video input jack. This player features S-video and composite, and • Use the supplied video cord to connect one of the component video output possibilities. VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the video input on Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to the TV or monitor.

  • Page 20: System Control Connections

    CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of NTSC = PAL, PAL = NTSC conversion is possible on another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you Video CDs. PAL = NTSC conversion is not possible on can control the player as though it were a component in DVDs.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Player

    Use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to make a the following pages. selection. Procedures in this section use the DV-636D. Differences in procedures of Taiwanese model are clearly marked by • If you are going to use the Setup Navigator, it is white numbered steps.
  • Page 22 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 23 Setting analog audio connections To coordinate your speaker system for 5.1 channel output to an AV amplifier or receiver When [5.1 Channel] is selected in the [Analog Jacks] The [Analog Jacks] screen establishes whether analog screen, the following screens appear to determine the connections have been made to an AV amplifier or configuration of your speaker system.
  • Page 24 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.

  • Page 25: Getting Started Using Your Dvd Player

    Getting Started Press POWER on the front panel to turn on Using Your DVD the player. Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel ( on the remote control). (Taiwanese Player model) Press OPEN/CLOSE (0 on the front panel). The disc tray comes out. Playing DVDs, Video CDs and Load a disc.
  • Page 26 When a menu screen is displayed To open or return to the DVD or Video CD menu screen Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu Although this differs depending on the disc, pressing screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control MENU, TOP MENU, or RETURN during DVD playback (PBC).

  • Page 27: 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/ LAST CONDITION CLOSE MEMORY MEMORY • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT...

  • Page 28: Resuming Playback From Where You Stopped

    Resuming Playback from Stopping Playback and Switching Where You Stopped Power Off – DVD/Video CD – DVD/Video CD/CD Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last time. OPEN/ CONDITION CLOSE LAST MEMORY MEMORY Press STOP 7 once.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Audio And Video Settings

    Dolby Digital 3 PCM DTS Out - 96kHz PCM Out – 96kHz 3 48kHz Procedures in this section use the DV-636D. Differences MPEG Out – MPEG 3 PCM in procedures of Taiwanese model are clearly marked by Change Dolby Digital output mode white numbered steps.

  • Page 30: Changing To The Setup Screen "Expert" Menu Mode

    IMPORTANT OPEN/ LAST CONDITION CLOSE MEMORY MEMORY Changing to the Setup Screen ANGLE REPEAT AUDIO SUB TITLE “Expert” Menu Mode REPEAT MENU TOP MENU SETUP RETURN DISPLAY ¶ ¶ The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, [Basic] and [Expert], to make this unit more convenient 7, 8 to operate for different levels of users.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Setting Analog Audio Connections To An Av Amplifier Or Receiver

    MPEG Out Setting Analog Audio This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital Connections to an AV Amplifier or bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the Receiver [MPEG] setting. Otherwise, select [MPEG 3 PCM] to convert the digital signal to the PCM signal, the digital This player is capable of both 2 channel stereo and 5.1 signal output from a CD.

  • Page 33: Setting Your Speaker System For Multichannel Audio Playback

    Setting Your Speaker System for Use the cursor button (∞) to move the cursor down to the speaker bar and use Multichannel Audio Playback the cursor buttons (2/3) to select [On] or [Off] corresponding to whether the This player contains a built-in decoder for Dolby Digital selected speaker is present in your system and DTS audio sources as well as 5.1 channel discrete audio output.

  • Page 34: 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 Please note that there are some while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and wide screen letter box formats high-definition TVs is 16:9.

  • Page 35: Switching The S-Video Output

    Setting the position of the Switching the S-Video Output on-screen display Expert Expert When watching conventional software on a wide screen TV, the operation display is at the very top of the screen, You can Switch the kind of S-Video signal output from and may be difficult to see.

  • Page 36: Setting The Language Options

    Setting the Selecting a Subtitle Language Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) – DVD You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs Options that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them. DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio OPEN/ information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 LAST...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Setting Language And Subtitle Preferences In The Setup Screen Menus

    Selecting a subtitle language Setting Language and Subtitle 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 playback by pressing SUBTITLE, the language selected The Setup screen Language menu contains a number of at this setting will be selected when the disc is changed.
  • Page 39 When “Other” is selected If you select [Code], use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to input the numbers of the input When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when code.
  • Page 40 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.

  • Page 41: Advanced Functions

    Advanced TruSurround and Virtual Dolby Digital TruSurround uses technology that simulates multichannel surround sound using only two speakers. Functions Virtual Dolby Digital works in conjunction with Dolby Digital audio sources to create a realistic surround sound. Virtual Dolby Digital is selected automatically when Dolby Digital sources are loaded.

  • Page 42: Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback

    Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Viewing slow playback Advance Playback – DVD/Video CD Press and hold STEP/SLOW E during The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed playback. as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even •...

  • Page 43: Searching For A Title, Chapter, Track, Or Location On A Disc

    Searching for a Title, Chapter, Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the type of search. Track, or Location on a Disc The type of search changes which each press as follows. – DVD/Video CD/CD 3 Title 3 Chapter/Track Off 2 Time 2 This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Video CD, or CD.

  • Page 44: Viewing From A Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)

    Turning the angle indicator on and Viewing from a Desired Camera Expert Angle (Multi-Angle) – DVD When a picture recorded in different angles is played You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with back is displayed on the screen. This setting lets you the multi-angle option.

  • Page 45: 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 disc returns to the location where REPEAT A–B was OPEN/ CONDITION...

  • Page 46: 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/ LAST CONDITION CLOSE MEMORY MEMORY “Random Chapter”...

  • Page 47: 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 •...
  • Page 48 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/ LAST CONDITION...
  • Page 49 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.

  • Page 50: Setting The Parental Lock Level

    Entering the password Setting the Parental Lock When you select either [Level Change] or [Password Level Change], it is necessary to enter the password (4-digit – DVD code number). Use the following steps at any time you are asked to enter or confirm your password. This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level recorded on it.
  • Page 51 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.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Memorizing Settings For Often Viewed Dvds (Condition Memory)

    When a disc that has memorized settings is Memorizing Settings for Often loaded Viewed DVDs (Condition “Condition Memory” will appear on the screen, and the previously memorized settings will be selected. Memory) – DVD Erasing the recorded contents You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch.

  • 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 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: Changing The Background Color Of The Screen

    Changing the Background Turning the Screen Saver On Color of the Screen and Off Expert Expert You can select a blue or black background to appear As a protective function against residual images on the when the player is in the stop mode. TV screen or monitor, a phenomenon referred to as Make changes to the [Background Color] setting in the “screen burn”, the screen saver appears when the...

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    Additional Information Disc Care After using discs, store them upright How to hold discs After playing a disc, always remove it from the player When loading or removing and return it to its jacket. Then store it standing upright discs, try not to touch their away from heat and humidity.

  • Page 58: For Proper And Long Use Of This Unit

    The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in This Unit 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, Do not move the unit during playback but special care should be exercised in their use since During playback, the disc rotates at high speed.

  • Page 59: Language Code List

    Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 39). 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 60: Troubleshooting

    If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest No picture. PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to Connection is incorrect. carry out repair work. \ Check that cord connections are correct and that plugs are firmly connected.
  • Page 61 \ On DVDs that contain copy protection, it may not PIONEER service center. be possible to play back the audio at 96 kHz. When this type of disc is encountered, even if [96 kHz] is selected, the player automatically outputs the audio at a compressed rate of 48 kHz.

  • Page 62: 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. screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9.
  • 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

    Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 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 <00D00ZW0J00>...

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