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Summary of Contents for Pioneer DV-S88A
- Page 1 DVD PLAYER DV-S88A DV-S838A Operating Instructions (This mark applies only to DV-S88A)
- 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.
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Page 4: Features Of This Player
• DVDs that have incompatible region numbers, DVD- ROM,DVD-RAM, and CD-ROM cannot be played on shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD players. For more information on discs compatible with this unit. The region number of the player can be this player, refer to the table below. -
Page 5: Frame Search
HELLO! HOLA! anywhere on the disc. * Playback of PAL discs is not possible on the DV-S88A. This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain Easy setup and adjustment using discs. -
Page 6: Differences In Disc Composition
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. The amount of information that can be recorded onto a DVD DVD-Videos are divided into units referred to as titles, disc is remarkable, allowing it to offer numerous and titles are divided into chapters. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Advanced Functions ......45 System Control Connections ......19 Setting the Parental Lock Level ..... 45 TV SYSTEM switch (except for DV-S88A) Turning the Screen Saver On and Off .... 47 ..............19 Changing the Background Color of the Screen .............. -
Page 8: Before Using
Video cord compartment. Close the cover. Power cord DV-S88A DV-S838A Notes • Do not mix old and new batteries. • When replacing batteries, use all new batteries. Remote control unit • When not using the remote control for a long period of time (over 1 month), remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion. -
Page 9: Names And Functions
Names and Functions Front Panel Illustration is DV-S838A AUDIO VIDEO STANDBY/ON button (DV-S88A) Display window Press to switch the player on or to put in standby Displays system information (page 10). (pages 24, 27). Remote sensor POWER switch (DV-S838A ) Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the player (page 8). -
Page 10: Display Window
Display Window 192 kHz V-PART REPEAT COND. MEMORY DOLBY 96 kHz ANGLE LAST MEMORY DIGITAL DOWN MIX TOTAL REMAIN TITLE 192 kHz/96 kHz indicator DTS indicator Indicates a DVD disc containing high-sampling rate Indicates DTS audio playback. (192 kHz/96 kHz) audio is playing. DOLBY DIGITAL indicator V-PART indicator Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback. -
Page 11: Rear Panel
Use to connect this player to another component progressive scan signal (the 525p(480p) setting). bearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control If your TV/monitor is compatible with progressive this unit as though it were a component in a system. -
Page 12: Remote Control
(Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.) Remote Control MENU button* Use to display or close the DVD-Video menu screen (page 25). OPEN / (Standby/On) button CLOSE Press to switch the player on or to put in standby DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE... - Page 13 PREVIOUS 4/NEXT ¢ buttons DIMMER (FL) button During playback, press PREVIOUS 4 to go back to Press to change the brightness of the FL display and a previous chapter/track and NEXT ¢ to advance DVD indicator in four steps: maximum brightness, to the next chapter/track (page 26).
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Page 14: 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 16 to 18. -
Page 15: Home Theater Component Connections
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 16: 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 audio output formats. • Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder. -
Page 17: Analog Audio Connection
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 FRONT or AUDIO OUT (5.1 channel) analog jacks, speaker, two surround (rear) speakers and a sub woofer. -
Page 18: Video Connections
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Video Connections • Make component video connections to a TV or monitor with component inputs to produce a higher This player features S-video, composite, and quality video image. component video output possibilities. • Use a component video cable or 3 video cords (not Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT determine the best possible connection for your... -
Page 19: System Control Connections
CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of Video output changes as follows according to the another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you playback disc‘s recorded format. can control the player as though it were a component in NTSC = PAL, PAL = NTSC conversion is possible on a system (system control). -
Page 20: Setting Up The Player
STOP 7 before proceeding. a later time in manual Setup screen menu operation (page 30). Procedures in this section use the DV-S88A. Press ENTER. Differences in procedures of other models are clearly The selection is entered and the next Setup marked by white numbered steps. -
Page 21: Setting The Osd Language
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 ratio 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 22: Setting Analog Audio Connections To An Av Amplifier Or Receiver
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 23 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.
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Page 24: Getting Started Using Your Dvd Player
DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs. Procedures in this section use the DV-S88A. Press PLAY 3 (3 on the front panel). Differences in procedures of other models are clearly marked by white numbered steps. -
Page 25: Playing Dvd-Rws (Dv-S88A Only)
RANDOM REPEAT PROGRAM LAST CONDITION MEMORY MEMORY Î DVD PLAYER Playing DVD-RWs (DV-S88A only) – DVD-RW Example: When a DVD that has menu screens is loaded Play List Original Title Page 1 / 2 5/28 Sun 21:19 12ch 5/31 Wed 08:34 8ch... -
Page 26: Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip5 Back
Advancing to the next chapter Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/ (track) Skip Back – DVD/Video CD/CD Press NEXT ¢ (¡ ¢ on the front panel). OPEN / CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SET UP TOP MENU MENU • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). •... -
Page 27: Resuming Playback From Where You Stopped
The disc tray comes out. Remove the disc. Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel ( on the remote control). (DV-S88A) The disc tray goes back in. Press on the remote control. (DV-S838A) The disc tray goes back in. Press POWER on the front panel to turn... -
Page 28: Adjusting Audio And Video Settings
STOP 7 before proceeding. Move the cursor control joystick up or down to select the setting you want to Procedures in this section use the DV-S88A. change. Differences in procedures of other models are clearly The options available for each setting appear to the marked by white numbered steps. -
Page 29: Changing To The Setup Menu Mode
IMPORTANT OPEN / CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE Changing to the Setup Menu SET UP TOP MENU MENU Mode 7, 8 The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, ENTER [Basic] and [Expert], to make this unit more convenient to operate for different levels of users. -
Page 30: 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 31: Adjusting The Dynamic Range Of The Audio Soundtrack
MPEG Out Adjusting the Dynamic Range This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital of the Audio Soundtrack – DVD bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range [MPEG] setting. -
Page 32: Setting Analog Audio Connections To An Av Amplifier Or Receiver
2 CH PCM (Lch, Rch) (DV-S88A only) When the Setup screen Audio 1 menu [DTS Out] setting is set to [Off], DTS digital output is muted. Discs that prohibit downmixing will be output as 5.1channel even if [2 Channel] is selected. -
Page 33: Setting Your Speaker System For Multichannel Audio Playback
The subwoofer (SW) can only be set to On or Off. Setting Your Speaker System for The graphic on the right of the screen represents your speaker setup, with the currently selected Multichannel Audio Playback speaker’s name highlighted in blue, and the speakers set to On highlighted in yellow. -
Page 34: Adjust The Output Level From The Speakers (Gain Setting)
Adjust the output level from Move the cursor control joystic up or down to select the speaker. the speakers (Gain setting) Off: Test tone is not output. (Factory Setting) Test tone output is manually controlled. This setting should be made when the AUDIO Auto: Test tone is automatically output. -
Page 35: Listening To Higher Quality Cd Sound (Cd Digital Direct)
Listening to higher quality CD sound (CD Digital Direct) By setting the [CD Digital Direct] setting to [On], By setting the [CD Digital Direct] setting to [On], internal circuitry unrelated to CD playback can be internal circuitry unrelated to CD playback can be bypassed to produce a higher quality CD sound. -
Page 36: Setting The Tv Screen Size
“Letter Box” setting standard TV (4:3 aspect ratio). selected. • Some widescreen DVD-RW (DV-S88A only) recordings Wide screen format DVD cannot display the [4:3 (Pan & Scan)] setting. In this case, The Pan & Scan presentation the display will automatically switch to [4:3 (Letterbox)]. -
Page 37: Line Digital Progressive Scan Compatible Video Output
525 line Digital Progressive Note If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a Scan Compatible Video Output progressive scan signal and choose one of the progressive scan settings, you will not be able to see any picture at all. –... -
Page 38: Switching The S-Video Output
Switching the S-Video Output Setting the position of the on-screen display Expert Expert – DVD You can Switch the kind of S-Video signal output from When watching conventional software on a wide screen the S-Video outputs. If you connected your TV with an S- TV, the operation display is at the very top of the screen, Video cord, in rare cases the TV picture may appear and may be difficult to see. -
Page 39: Viewing From A Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)
ANGLE indicator can be Note displayed. Time/time & frame search is not possible with DVD-Audio and To cancel the angle mark, set [Angle Indicator] to [Off] in the DVD-RW (DV-S88A only) discs. Setup screen Video menu described in the section below. -
Page 40: Setting The Language Options
Setting the Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in the Setup Language Screen Menus Options The Setup screen Language menu contains a number of settings related to the audio and subtitle language preferences. Selecting an audio language preference DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 The audio language that you normally listen to can be different language tracks and subtitle information in as... -
Page 41: Changing The Audio Language (Multi-Language Function)
DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio. On DVD-RW (DV-S88A only) discs that have both a Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to MAIN and a SAP audio channel, you can switch between the MAIN, SAP, or MAIN and SAP. -
Page 42: Selecting A Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles)
Selecting a subtitle language Selecting a Subtitle Language preference (Multi-Language Subtitles) The subtitle language that you will normally display can be selected from the subtitles programmed on a disc. – DVD/DVD-RW Even when the subtitle language is changed during You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs playback by pressing SUBTITLE, the language selected that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on at this setting will be selected when the disc is changed. - Page 43 When “Other” is selected If you select [Code], move the cursor control joystick up or down to input the numbers of When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when the input code.
- Page 44 Selecting a DVD menu language Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles preference or no subtitles Expert Expert In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD Use this function to turn the subtitles on or off. may also contain menu screens in different languages as Additionally, some DVDs provide assist subtitles that well.
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Page 45: Advanced Functions
Advanced Entering the password When you select either [Level Change] or [Password Change], it is necessary to enter the password (4-digit Functions code number). Use the following steps at any time you are asked to enter or confirm your password. Move the cursor control joystick up or down or the number buttons to select a number between 0 and 9. - Page 46 Setting the Parental Lock level Changing the password Change your password whenever you feel it is Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket necessary. However, if you forget your existing or accompanying documentation.
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Page 47: Turning The Screen Saver On And Off
Turning the Screen Saver On Changing the Background and Off Color of the Screen Expert Expert As a protective function against residual images on the You can select a blue or black background to appear TV screen or monitor, a phenomenon referred to as when the player is in the stop mode. -
Page 48: Bonus Group
Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Expert Expert Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that This specifies whether the menu (Top menu) is requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc automatically displayed after loading a disc. Set to [On] if packaging for details and the key number. -
Page 49: Adjusting The Video Quality (Digital Noise Reduction)
Adjusting the Video Quality (Digital Noise Reduction) – DVD/Video CD You can either select a preprogrammed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match your own preferences and save them in the player’s memory. Adjusting the picture quality settings Selecting a preprogrammed setting OPEN / OPEN /... - Page 50 To create your own setting (1): When you are finished making You can adjust any or all of the following picture quality adjustments, press ENTER to establish the factors: new settings. Prog. Motion – When using progressive scan, this adjusts the motion and still picture quality. PureCinema –...
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Page 51: Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback
Viewing a still frame Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback Press PAUSE 8. – DVD/Video CD When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen Video The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed menu [Still Picture] setting as described on page 38. -
Page 52: Scanning In Forward And Reverse Directions At Different Speeds
Scanning in Forward and During scanning, turn MULTI DIAL quickly in the opposite direction of the search to Reverse Directions at resume normal playback. Different Speeds Note – DVD/Video CD Pressing PLAY 3 also ends slow or scan playback and returns to normal playback of the disc. -
Page 53: Searching For A Title/Group, Chapter/Track, Or Location On A Disc
Searching for a Title/Group, Press PLAY 3. • Playback of the selected title/group or chapter/ Chapter/Track, or Location on track starts. a Disc • When a time search is performed, playback – DVD/Video CD/CD begins at the appointed time. This player offers different ways of accessing the •... -
Page 54: Repeat Play
• When using the still frame, A-B repeat or A-B return • With CDs and Video CDs, a disc is considered a single features with a DVD-RW (DV-S88A only), the player may title, so the entire disc is repeated. sometimes return to a point earlier than the one you specified. -
Page 55: Random Play
Random playback of chapters/ Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CD tracks within one title/group – DVD Play titles, groups, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER or PLAY 3. OPEN / CLOSE “Random Chapter/Track” appears on the screen, and DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE... -
Page 56: 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 groups or chapters/tracks in the order you want to program them in. The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged •... - Page 57 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 / CLOSE To confirm the contents of a program:...
- Page 58 To make a program of your favorite parts of a To erase a program saved in memory – DVD-Video 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.
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Page 59: 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/Video CD The “LAST MEMORY” indicator lights on the The Last Memory function is convenient when you want player. -
Page 60: Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings (Function Memory)
Calling up the Function Memory item list Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings (Function OPEN / CLOSE Memory) DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE – DVD/Video CD/CD SET UP TOP MENU MENU 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 2, 3 ENTER... -
Page 61: Memorizing Settings For Often Viewed Dvds (Condition Memory)
Memorizing Settings for Often Press CONDITION MEMORY during playback. Viewed DVDs Settings are memorized for the disc currently playing. (Condition Memory) – DVD-Video You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often The following six settings are memorized: watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove On Screen Display (page 38) the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to Multi-Angle (page 39) -
Page 62: Viewing Disc Information
« Viewing Disc Information CHAPTER information: 1–1 1.19 Play – DVD/Video CD/CD 1.19/ 2.18 Top Row: title and Chapter chapter number, elapsed Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc time of current title currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD. -
Page 63: Resetting The Player To System Settings
5/10 20.19 Play Top Row: current track –2.38/ 22.57 number, total number of DVD-RW (DV-S88A only) tracks, total elapsed time of Disc name (if programmed) Video CD DVD-RW information Bottom Row: remaining time of Video CD, total time of Information: DVD-RW... -
Page 64: Language Code List
Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 43). 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 65: Additional Information
The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC due to soiling, contact your nearest PIONEER authorized All rights reserved. service center. Lens cleaners are commercially available,... -
Page 66: Troubleshooting
PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to Condensation may also form during the summer if the carry out repair work. - Page 67 If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest Remote control operation is not possible. PIONEER service center. The rear panel control input jack on the player is being used. \ Point the remote control at the component that the player is connected to (page 19).
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Page 68: Terms
Terms Dolby Digital Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio, this high quality surround system is used in Aspect ratio many of the finer movie theaters around the Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV world. - Page 69 When you connect this player via a cord with a mini plug displaying a picture updates all the lines in one pass, to another Pioneer component such as a receiver or an amplifier bearing the Î mark, you can control the player resulting in a more stable, flicker-free image than interlaced video (for a given scanning rate).
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Page 70: Specifications
Output level Power requirements During audio output ..... 200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB) Number of channels ............2 DV-S88A ..........AC 110 V, 60 Hz DV-S838A ......AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz Jacks ..............RCA jack Power consumption DV-S88A .............. 29 W Audio output (5.1 Channel) - Page 72 Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-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 <TOGZF/00K00001>...