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Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Pioneer DV-454
Summarization of Contents
Before You Start
Features
Overview of the DVD player's capabilities and advanced audio/video technologies.
What's in the box
Lists all accessories included with the Pioneer DVD player.
Disc / Content Format Playback Compatibility
Details supported disc types like DVD-Video, CD, MP3, and compatibility with recordable formats.
Connecting Up
Rear panel connections
Identifies and explains the various output and input ports on the rear of the DVD player.
Easy connections
Provides a basic setup guide for connecting the player to a TV using supplied cables.
Connecting to an AV receiver
Explains how to connect the player to an AV receiver for multichannel surround sound.
Controls and Displays
Front panel
Details the buttons and indicators located on the front of the DVD player unit.
Display
Explains the various symbols and indicators shown on the player's front panel display.
Remote control
Identifies and describes the functions of each button on the remote control.
Getting Started
Switching on
Instructions on how to power on the DVD player and TV for initial use.
Let's Get Started
Guides the user through the initial setup process upon first power-on.
Using the on-screen displays
Explains how to navigate menus and options using the graphical on-screen displays.
Setting up with the Setup Navigator
Details how to use the Setup Navigator for initial configuration of audio and video settings.
Playing Discs
Introduction
Overview of playback features covered in the chapter, focusing on on-screen displays.
Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc
How to navigate disc content (titles, chapters, tracks) using the on-screen Disc Navigator.
Scanning discs
Instructions for fast-forward and fast-reverse scanning of disc content at different speeds.
Looping a section of a disc
Explains how to use the A-B Repeat function to loop a specific segment of a disc.
Creating a program list
Guide on how to create a custom playback order for titles, chapters, or tracks.
The Audio Settings Menu
Audio DRC
Explains Dynamic Range Control (DRC) for adjusting volume levels during quiet passages on DVDs.
Virtual Surround
Details how to enable Virtual Surround for simulated surround sound from stereo speakers.
The Initial Settings Menu
Using the Initial Settings menu
Introduction to the menu for configuring player settings like audio, video, and language.
Digital Audio Out settings
Configuration options for digital audio outputs (Dolby Digital, DTS, 96kHz PCM, MPEG).
Video Output settings
Settings for TV screen aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9) and connector types (AV, S-Video).
Language settings
How to set preferred audio and subtitle languages for DVD playback.
Display settings
Options for on-screen display language (OSD) and subtitle display.
Parental Lock
Guidance on setting parental controls, passwords, and country codes for disc playback.
Additional Information
Handling discs
Provides instructions on how to handle and clean discs to prevent damage and ensure proper playback.
Hints on installation
Recommendations for choosing a suitable location for the player to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Screen sizes and disc formats
Explains different aspect ratios (4:3, 16:9) of discs and TVs, and how to set the player accordingly.
Language code list
A comprehensive list of language codes used for setting preferences in the player.
Glossary
Definitions of technical terms used throughout the manual, such as Analog audio, Digital audio, DTS, Dolby Digital.
Setting the TV system
How to adjust the player's TV system setting (AUTO, PAL, NTSC) for optimal picture display.
Specifications
Technical details and characteristics of the Pioneer DVD player, including power, dimensions, and audio/video outputs.
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