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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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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.
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DVDs, SACD, Video CDs and CDs that display the logos adaptor (for CDs). shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD • Discs other than the ones indicated left cannot be players. For more information on discs compatible with played on this unit.
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Connection to the optional C-AX10 Wide range of DVD viewing Control Amplifier using PDIF options Multi-channel digital audio and 2 channel with sampling Multi-Language Subtitles (page 38) rate of up to 192kHz can be fed directly to a C-AX10 You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off Control Amplifier.
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Differences in Disc Composition How to Proceed in This Manual DVD-Video DVD-Videos are divided into units referred to as titles, DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest and titles are divided into chapters. A DVD which quality digital audio and video available today. Because contains a movie may have only one title with many or using the DVD player and DVDs may be confusing at no chapter divisions.
Table of Contents Before Using Setting the Language Options Checking Accessories ............ 8 Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) ........38 Preparing the Remote Control ........8 Changing the Audio Language Remote Control Operation ..........8 (Multi-Language Function) ........39 Changing Audio Type ...........
Before Using Checking Accessories Preparing the Remote Control Please confirm that the following were received with Inserting batteries into the remote the player. control Audio cord Push down on the tab on the battery compartment cover, and pull out in the direction Video cord indicated by the arrow.
Names and Functions Names and Functions Front Panel ÛN¿zm,? D VD PLA YER Î POWER — 7 (stop) button POWER switch Press to switch the player on or off (pages 19, 23, and Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the 27).
Names and Functions Display Window A - B ANGLE V-PART PROGRAM RANDOM CHP/TRK REPEAT REMAIN DOLBY CONDITION MEMO TOTAL DIGITAL TITLE LAST MEMO LPCM DOWN MIX MPEG SACD 44.1k 16bit 88.2k 20bit 192k 176.4k 24bit & CONDITION MEMO indicator DOLBY DIGITAL indicator Indicates that Condition Memory settings are Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback.
(3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this and 16). player’s CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another PIONEER component bearing the Î DIGITAL OUT jacks (coaxial(COAX)/optical (OPT)) mark, you can control the player as though it were a Use to output the digital audio signal recorded on component in a system (system control).
Names and Functions Remote Control MENU button* Use to display or close the DVD menu screen (page 24). Î OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO button Press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages SETUP TOP MENU &* MENU and/or audio formats programmed on a DVD (page 39).
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Names and Functions PREVIOUS 4/NEXT ¢ buttons DIMMER (FL) button During playback, press PREVIOUS 4 to go back to Press to change the brightness of the Display a previous chapter/track and NEXT ¢ to advance to windows and disc illumination in four steps: the next chapter/track (page 25).
Making Connections Making Connections Connecting Your DVD Player Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a wide array of audio and video output options which allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio input to a home theater system with a TV or monitor and full surround sound capabilities.
Making Connections Home Theater Component Connections (Example) The connections on this page demonstrate the Video connection to a TV or monitor with versatility of this player to conform to any number of component video inputs (page 16). home entertainment systems. Please note that the Switch the component video output selection illustration shown on this page is meant as an example.
Making Connections Video Connections This player features S-video, composite, 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. You can use the “Setup Navigator”...
Making Connections 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.
Making Connections Analog Audio Connections After making physical connections to either the AUDIO OUT FRONT or Multichannel AUDIO OUT analog jacks, be sure to identify which output you are going to be using in the [Analog Jacks] screen of the Setup Navigator (page 21). You can also manually set the output in the [Audio Out] setting of the Setup screen Audio 2 menu (page 31).
Setting Up the Player Setting Up the 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.
Setting Up the Player Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language) The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on- screen display language, which refers to the language that is used by Audio1 Video Language General Setup Navigator the player in menus and on-screen messages. Additionally, the Language language that is established at this setting will also be used for the English...
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Setting Up the Player Setting analog audio connections to an AV amplifier or receiver The [Analog Jacks] screen establishes whether analog connections Audio1 Video Language General have been made to an AV amplifier or receiver, and if connections are Setup Navigator made, whether the connections made are for 2 channel stereo or for Amp Connection 2 Channel...
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Setting Up the Player 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 Audio1 Video Language General Setup Navigator Dolby Digital there are numerous options available, please refer to the instructions Dolby Digital/DTS...
Getting Started Using Your DVD Player Getting Started Using Your DVD Player Playing DVDs, SACD, Video CDs and CDs – DVD/SACD/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 next section to set up the player to correspond to your home system.
Getting Started Using Your DVD Player When a menu screen is displayed – DVD/Video CD Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC). DVDs often contain Î OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and...
Getting Started Using Your DVD Player Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back – DVD/SACD/Video CD/CD Advancing to the next chapter (track) ÛN¿zm,? Press NEXT ¢ ( ¢ on the front panel). D VD PLA YER Î POWER • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). —...
Getting Started Using Your DVD Player Resuming Playback from Where you Stopped - DVD-Video/Video CD/DVD-RW ÛN¿zm,? Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc D VD PLA YER Î was stopped last time. POWER Press STOP 7 once. —...
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. The procedure on this page provides a basic outline for using the Setup screen menus.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Move the cursor control joystick up or down to select a new setting and press ENTER to set the new setting in memory. Press RETURN or move the cursor control Î OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE joystick left to exit the options without making any changes.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Component – DVD This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, and Linear PCM signals with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital bitstream. When MPEG Out the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the “MPEG” setting. Otherwise, select “MPEG 3 Audio1 Video Language...
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting Analog Audio Connections to an AV Amplifier or Receiver This player is capable of both 2 channel stereo and 5.1 multichannel surround sound audio output. Use this setting to select which analog Audio2 Video Language General Audio DRC –...
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting Your Speaker System for Multichannel Audio Playback This player contains a built-in decoder for Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio sources as well as 5.1 channel discrete audio output. Ideally, a 5.1 channel system contains 6 speakers: 2 front speakers, 2 surround speakers, a center speaker, and a sub woofer.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Adjust the Output Level from the Speakers (Gain Setting) Expert This setting should be made when the Mulutichannel AUDIO OUT jacks on the rear panel are connected to an AV amplifier or receiver. Audio2 Video Language General Audio DRC –...
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Switching the Playback Layer of Hybrid SACDs Expert Hybrid SACDs contain both SACD and CD audio on separate layers. Audio2 Video Language General This setting determines whether these discs are played as SACDs or Audio DRC – Off as CDs.
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION” OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGRADING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.‘ “525P DVD PLAYER is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors.” PLASMA DISPLAY •PDP-505HD •PDP-502MX PROJECTION MONITOR RECEIVER •Pro-700HD...
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Setting the TV Screen Size – DVD Notes The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to- • If “Standard (4:3)” is selected in the height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width- Setup Navigator screen, “4:3 (Letter to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen Display) If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen operations, the settings on this page have already been set by the player. Setting the on-screen display (OSD) language This setting is used to establish the language that operation indicators and on-screen messages and operations display.
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.
Setting the Language Options Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) – DVD Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Audio English 5.1CH Audio Spanish 5.1CH a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio.
Setting the Language Options 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. Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes.
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Setting the Language Options When “Other” is selected When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when the following screen appears. Î OPEN/CLOSE A language code list can be found on page 68. DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE...
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Setting the Language Options Setting Auto Language to control subtitle and audio language based on program content When the Auto Language function is used, foreign movies are shown Audio1 Video Language General with the original audio soundtrack and subtitles in the language OSD Language –...
Advanced Functions Advanced Functions This player is compatible with DVD, SACD, Video CD, and CD disc formats. Users already familiar with 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.
Advanced Functions Adjusting the picture quality settings Press VIDEO ADJUST (V.ADJ). Move the cursor control joystick down to select “Video Î OPEN/CLOSE Setup”. DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY SETUP TOP MENU MENU Press ENTER. 2,4,5,6 ENTER Move the cursor control joystick up or down to select the setting to adjust.
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Advanced Functions To display all of the settings at once Pressing DISPLAY while the picture quality setting adjustment screen Page 1/2 is displayed enables all of the current settings to be viewed on one Prog Motion fast slow Auto Pure Cinema screen.
Advanced Functions Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback – DVD/Video CD The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame. Viewing slow playback With this function, DVDs can be viewed in both forward and reverse Î...
Advanced Functions Scanning in Forward and Reverse Directions at Different Speeds – DVD/SACD/Video CD/CD This player incorporates technology that enables smooth playback of DVDs and Video CDs not only at different speeds but also in both forward and reverse directions. SACDs and Video CDs cannot be played slowly in the reverse direction. Rotate MULTI DIAL in the direction you want to scan until the appropriate scan speed is displayed on the screen.
Advanced Functions Manual scanning using the Jog Mode – DVD/Video CD The Jog Mode can additionally be used to locate a frame you want to view, or a scene in a movie you wish to watch at a slow speed. Î...
Advanced Functions Searching for a Title, Group, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc – DVD/SACD/Video CD/CD This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, SACD, Video CD, or CD. Using SEARCH MODE, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD-Video, groups or tracks on a DVD-Audio, tracks on a SACD, Video CD or CD, and even select the point in time to start playback.
Advanced Functions Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) – DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option. Press ANGLE during playback. The camera angle changes each time you press the button. Î OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE...
Advanced Functions Repeat Play – DVD/SACD/Video CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, group, chapter or track, or just a part. Repeat play of a chapter/track Press REPEAT once during playback of the chapter or track you want to repeat. Î...
Advanced Functions Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CD Play titles, groups, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. Random playback of chapters/tracks – DVD Î OPEN/CLOSE Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER. DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE “Random Chapter”/“Random Track” appears on the screen, and SETUP TOP MENU MENU...
Advanced Functions Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play) – DVD/Video CD/CD The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD-Video, the groups and tracks within a group on a DVD-Audio, and similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged to play in the order you want. Programming DVDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized.
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Advanced Functions Programming Video CDs, CDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. Press PROGRAM. Î OPEN/CLOSE The program screen appears. When a Video CD or CD is loaded, the DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE cursor appears in the program window. SETUP TOP MENU MENU...
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Advanced Functions To make a program of your favorite parts of a disc as it plays – DVD/Video CD/CD 07 3 Program 03 Chapter With this player, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to a CD. Press and hold PROGRAM for at least 2 seconds at any point during playback of a title, group, chapter, or track you want to program, and it will be made into or added to a program...
Advanced Functions Setting the Parental Lock Level – DVD-Video This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD-Video disc 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.
Advanced Functions Setting the Parental Lock level Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD-Video disc jacket or accompanying Audio1 Video Language General Parental Lock: Level Change documentation. If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well.
Advanced Functions Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory) – DVD-Video/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-Video is removed from the player (Last Memory locations saved for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains loaded in the player).
Advanced Functions Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) – DVD-Video You can store in memory settings for DVD-Video discs you often watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to off. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, “CONDITION MEMO”...
Advanced Functions Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings (Function Memory) – DVD/SACD/Video CD/CD You can create a shortcut menu that contains settings that you frequently change and call up this menu whenever you need to change one of the stored settings. Settings remain in memory regardless of the disc loaded in the player. Creating the Function Memory item list Press SETUP to display the Setup screen.
Advanced Functions Viewing Disc Information – DVD/SACD/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 Video CD or CD. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate.
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Advanced Functions DVD-Audio Track information 1–1 1.19 Play (Top Row) –0.59/ 2.18 Track Current group and track number, elapsed time of current track (Bottom Row) Remaining time in current track, total time of track Group information 1–1 1.19 Play –1.19/ 2.18 Group (Top Row)
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Advanced Functions Press DISPLAY while a disc is stopped to display DVD-Video title and chapter information, DVD-Audio group and track information, or Video CD and CD track information. Press DISPLAY again to turn the display off. Information about the titles and chapters, the groups and tracks, or tracks on a disc is displayed.
Advanced Functions Changing the Background Color of the Screen Expert You can select a blue or black background to appear when the player is in the stop mode. Settings: Black (Factory setting) Blue Audio1 Video Language General Setup Menu Mode –...
Advanced Functions Setting the Bonus Group Expert – DVD-Audio Some DVD-Audio discs are recorded with a group that is referred to as a "Bonus Group". When attempting to play the Bonus Group, an input screen appears that requires the input of a 4-digit key number. However, the key number can be input in the Setup screen General menu beforehand.
Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information Disc Care HOW TO HOLD DISCS NEVER PLAY CRACKED OR WARPED DISCS When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their The disc revolves in the player at high speed when it is playing surfaces.
When installing the unit in a rack, place it on the lowest shelf possible (however, not where it is exposed to dust) find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized and separated from the amplifier to avoid the heat service center or your dealer for a replacement.
Additional Information Additional Information Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 41). 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)
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 The settings are not saved in the memory/The after the disc table is closed.
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Audio is not output or is distorted. does not correct the problem, please consult your The Setup screen Audio 1 menu [Linear PCM Out] nearest PIONEER service center. setting is set to “Down Sample Off”. \ On DVDs that contain copy protection, it may not be possible to play back the audio at 96 kHz.
Additional Information Terms Aspect ratio Digital output (Optical) Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV Normally, audio is converted to an electric signal and screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio transmitted through an electric wire from the player to of a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9.
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There are three types of SACD: single-layer, double-layer and hybrid PDIF discs. Hybrid discs contain both CD and SACD format PDIF (Pioneer Digital Interface) allows transmission of audio. high-quality DVD-Audio signals. When this player is connected to the optional C-AX10 Digital Control...
Additional Information Specifications General Digital audio characteristics System ..DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio Frequency response system ......4 Hz to 88 kHz (DVD-Audio fs: 192 kHz) Power requirements ......AC 120 V, 60 Hz S/N ratio ..........more than 115 dB Power consumption ..........
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