Pioneer DVD Player DV 585A S User Manual

DVD Player  
DV-585A-S  
DV-585A-K  
Operating Instructions  
 
WARNING  
This product is for general household purposes. Any  
failure due to use for other than household purposes  
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a res-  
taurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair  
will be charged for even during the warranty period.  
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following  
section carefully.  
The voltage of the available power supply differs  
according to country or region. Be sure that the  
power supply voltage of the area where this unit  
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V  
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or 120V) written on the rear panel.  
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This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by method claims of  
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property  
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other  
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection  
technology must be authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation, and is intended for home and other  
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise  
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC  
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed  
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and  
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of  
this unit should be performed only by qualified  
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the  
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make  
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.  
The equipment should be disconnected by removing  
the mains plug from the wall socket when left  
unused for a long period of time (for example, when  
This product includes FontAvenue® fonts  
licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a  
registered trademark of NEC Corporation.  
on vacation).  
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POWER-CORD CAUTION  
CAUTION  
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the  
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power  
cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a  
short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a  
piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the  
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other  
cords. The power cords should be routed such that they  
are not likely to be stepped on. 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. S002_En  
The POWER switch on this unit will not completely  
shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the  
power cord serves as the main disconnect device for  
the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet  
to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the  
unit has been installed so that the power cord can  
be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an  
accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should  
also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left  
unused for a long period of time (for example, when  
on vacation).  
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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified  
service personnel.  
The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must  
not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can  
result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the  
distribution panel should be provided with 5 A fuse.  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this  
appliance may not correspond with coloured  
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,  
proceed as follows ;  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected  
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or  
coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be  
connected to the terminal which is marked with the  
letter L or coloured red.  
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a  
three pin plug.  
IMPORTANT  
NOTE  
FOR USE IN THE UNITED  
KINGDOM  
After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in  
the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which  
corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base  
of the plug or the word that is embossed on the  
base of the plug, and the appliance must not be  
used without a fuse cover. If lost replacement fuse  
covers can be obtained from your dealer.  
Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I or A.S.T.A to  
B.S.1362 should be used.  
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
Blue  
: Neutral  
Brown : Live  
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket  
outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug  
fitted.  
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Contents  
Contents  
Using repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Using random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Searching a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Switching audio language/channels . . . . .30  
Zooming the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Displaying disc information. . . . . . . . . . . .31  
01 Contents  
01 Before you start  
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Hints on installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Disc / content format playback  
compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
02 Connecting up  
06 Audio Settings and Video Adjust  
menus  
Audio Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Video Adjust menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Connecting using a SCART AV cable . . . . 11  
Connecting using the S-video output . . . . 11  
Connecting using the component video  
output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Connecting to an AV receiver . . . . . . . . . . 13  
07 Initial Settings menu  
Using the Initial Settings menu . . . . . . . . .34  
Digital Audio Out settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Video Output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Language settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Display settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Options settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Speakers settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
03 Controls and displays  
Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
04 Getting started  
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Using the on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Setting up the player for your TV. . . . . . . . 18  
Setting the language of this player’s  
08 Additional information  
Taking care of your player and discs . . . . .44  
Screen sizes and disc formats. . . . . . . . . .45  
Setting the TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Resetting the player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
DVD-Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Selecting languages using the language  
code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
05 Playing discs  
Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . 24  
Viewing a JPEG slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Browsing DVD or Video CD/Super VCD  
disc with the Disc Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Browsing WMA, MP3, DivX video and  
JPEG files with the Disc Navigator . . . . . . 25  
Looping a section of a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
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Before you start  
01  
CBhaepfteor 1re you start  
New Disc Navigator with moving  
Features  
pictures  
DVD-Audio and SACD compatible  
The new Disc Navigator enables you play the  
first few seconds of each title or chapter in a  
thumbnail image on screen.  
Experience the super high-quality audio perfor-  
mance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD  
(SACD).  
DSP effects for enhanced playback  
Super VCD compatible  
See Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus on  
page 32.  
This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD stan-  
dard. Compared to the Video CD standard,  
Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and  
allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded.  
Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.  
Picture zoom  
See Zooming the screen on page 30.  
MP3 and WMA compatibility  
See Compressed audio compatibility on page 8.  
24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC  
The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that  
this player is fully compatible with high  
sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering  
exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic  
range, low-level resolution and high-frequency  
detail.  
JPEG compatibility  
See JPEG file compatibility on page 9.  
DivX video compatibility  
See DivX video compatibility on page 9.  
Energy saving design  
An auto power-off function switches the player  
into standby if not used for about 30 minutes.  
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Built-in Dolby Digital and DTS  
decoding with multichannel outputs  
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Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
This player features multichannel analog  
outputs for connection to an AV amplifier to  
give you stunning surround sound from Dolby  
Digital, DTS and multichannel DVD-Audio  
discs.  
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“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are  
registered trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems Inc.  
PureCinema Progressive Scan video  
When connected to a progressive scan-  
compatible TV or monitor using the  
component video outputs, you can enjoy  
extremely stable, flicker free images, with the  
same frame refresh rate as the original movie.  
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01  
Before you start  
What’s in the box  
Hints on installation  
Please confirm that the following accessories  
are in the box when you open it.  
We want you to enjoy using this product for  
years to come, so please use the following  
guidelines when choosing a suitable location:  
• Remote control  
• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2  
• Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow plugs)  
• Power cable  
Do...  
• Use in a well-ventilated room.  
• Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as  
a table, shelf or stereo rack.  
• Operating instructions  
• Warranty card  
Don’t...  
• Use in a place exposed to high  
temperatures or humidity, including near  
radiators and other heat-generating  
appliances.  
Putting the batteries in the remote  
Open the battery compartment cover  
and insert the batteries as shown.  
Use two AA/R6P batteries and follow the  
indications (, ) inside the compartment.  
Close the cover when you’re finished.  
• Place on a window sill or a place where the  
player will be exposed to direct sunlight.  
• Use in an excessively dusty or damp  
environment.  
• Place directly on top of an amplifier, or  
other component in your stereo system  
that becomes hot in use.  
• Use near a television or monitor as you may  
experience interference—especially if the  
television uses an indoor antenna.  
Important  
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards  
such as leakage and bursting. Please observe  
the following:  
• Use in a kitchen or other room where the  
player may be exposed to smoke or steam.  
• Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with  
cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of  
the unit.  
• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.  
• Don’t use different kinds of battery  
together—although they may look similar,  
different batteries may have different  
voltages.  
• Place on an unstable surface, or one that is  
not large enough to support all four of the  
unit’s feet.  
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of  
each battery match the indications in the  
battery compartment.  
• Remove batteries from equipment that  
isn’t going to be used for a month or more.  
• When disposing of used batteries, please  
comply with governmental regulations or  
environmental public instruction’s rules  
that apply in your country or area.  
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Before you start  
01  
This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD stan-  
dard. Compared to the Video CD standard,  
Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and  
allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded.  
Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.  
Disc / content format playback  
compatibility  
This player is compatible with a wide range of  
disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs  
will generally feature one of the following logos  
on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note  
however that some disc types, such as  
recordable CD and DVD, may be in an  
unplayable format—see below for further  
compatibility information.  
Super VCD  
Please also note that recordable discs cannot be  
recorded using this player.  
CD-R/RW compatibility  
• Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/  
Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing  
MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX video files  
* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD  
physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1.  
Romeo and Joliet file systems are both  
compatible with this player.  
DVD-Audio DVD-Video  
DVD-R  
CD-R  
DVD-RW  
CD-RW  
• Multi-session playback: No  
• Unfinalized disc playback: No  
Audio CD  
Video CD  
• File structure (may differ): Up to 299 folders  
on a disc; up to 648 folders and files  
(combined) within each folder  
Super Audio CD  
Fujicolor CD  
DVD-R/RW compatibility  
• Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video  
Recording (VR)*  
* Edit points may not play exactly as edited;  
screen may go momentarily blank at edited  
points.  
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo  
Licensing Corporation.  
• Unfinalized playback: No  
• WMA/MP3/JPEG file playback on DVD-R/  
RW: No  
is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.  
• Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD  
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01  
Before you start  
Compressed audio compatibility  
• Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3  
(MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA)  
About DivX  
DivX is a compressed digital video format  
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created by the DivX video codec from  
DivXNetworks, Inc. This player can play DivX  
video files burned on CD-R/RW/ROM discs.  
Keeping the same terminology as DVD-Video,  
individual DivX video files are called "Titles".  
When naming files/titles on a CD-R/RW disc  
prior to burning, keep in mind that by default  
they will be played in alphabetical order.  
• Sampling rates: 32, 44.1 or 48kHz  
• Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher  
recommended)  
• VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 playback: No  
• VBR WMA playback: No  
• WMA lossless encoding compatible: No  
• DRM (Digital Rights Management)  
compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio  
files will not play in this player—see also  
DRM in the Glossary on page 52)  
Displaying DivX subtitle files  
The font sets listed below are available for DivX  
external subtitle files. You can see the proper  
font set on-screen by setting the Subtitle  
Language (in Language settings on page 36)  
to match the subtitle file.  
• File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be  
used for the player to recognize MP3 and  
WMA files – do not use for other file types)  
This player supports the following language  
groups:  
About WMA  
Group 1: Albanian (sq), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca),  
Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Faroese (fo),  
Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de), Icelandic (is), Irish  
(ga), Italian (it), Norwegian (no), Portuguese (pt), Rhaeto-  
Romanic (rm), Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv)  
Group 2: Albanian (sq), Croatian (hr), Czech (cs),  
Hungarian (hu), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk),  
Slovenian (sl)  
Group 3: Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian  
(mk), Russian (ru), Serbian (sr), Ukrainian (uk)  
Group 4: Hebrew (iw), Yiddish (ji)  
Group 5: Turkish (tr)  
®
The Windows Media logo printed on the box  
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are  
trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used  
under license.  
indicates that this player can playback  
Windows Media Audio content.  
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio  
andreferstoanaudiocompressiontechnology  
developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA  
content can be encoded by using Windows  
• Some external subtitle files may be  
displayed incorrectly or not at all.  
• For external subtitle files the following  
subtitle format filename extensions are  
supported (please note that these files are  
not shown within the disc navigation  
menu): .srt, .sub, .ssa, .smi  
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Media Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media  
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Player for Windows XP, or Windows Media  
Player 9 Series.  
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows  
• The filename of the movie file has to be  
repeated at the beginning of the filename  
for the external subtitle file.  
logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/  
or other countries.  
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Before you start  
01  
• The number of external subtitle files which  
can be switched for the same movie file is  
limited to a maximum of 10.  
PC-created disc compatibility  
Discs recorded using a personal computer  
may not be playable in this unit due to the  
setting of the application software used to  
create the disc. In these particular instances,  
check with the software publisher for more  
detailed information.  
DivX video compatibility  
Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF  
format) are not compatible with this player.  
Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software  
disc boxes for additional compatibility  
information.  
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• Official DivX Certified product.  
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• Plays DivX 5, DivX 4, DivX 3 and DivX  
VOD video content (in compliance with  
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DivX Certified technical requirements).  
• File extensions: .avi and .divx (these must  
be used for the player to recognize DivX  
video files). Note that all files with the .avi  
extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not  
all of these are necessarily DivX video files  
and therefore may not be playable on this  
player.  
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are  
trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used  
under license.  
JPEG file compatibility  
• Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and  
EXIF 2.2* still image files up to a resolution  
of 3072 x 2048.  
*File format used by digital still cameras  
• Progressive JPEG compatible: No  
• File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the  
player to recognize JPEG files – do not use  
for other file types)  
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Connecting up  
CChoaptnern2 ecting up  
Easy connections  
The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables  
supplied with the player. In this setup, stereo audio is played through the speakers in your TV.  
A/V IN  
TV  
White  
VIDEO OUT  
SL  
C
PB  
L
AC IN  
R
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
AV CONNECTOR (RGB) TV/AV Receiver  
SR  
SW PR  
R
Y
AUDIO OUT  
(2ch)  
S-VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)  
COMPONENT VIDET  
Red  
Yellow  
To power  
outlet  
Important  
• This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this player to your TV  
via a VCR using audio/video or S-video cables, as the picture from this player will not appear  
properly on your TV. (This player may also not be compatible with some combination TV/VCRs  
for the same reason; refer to the manufacturer for more information.)  
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Connecting up  
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Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO  
Connecting using a SCART AV  
cable  
OUT (2ch) jacks to a set of A/V inputs on  
your TV.  
A SCART-type AV connector is provided for  
connection to a TV or AV receiver. The video  
output is switchable between ordinary  
composite, S-video and RGB. See AV Connector  
Out on page 35 for how to set it.  
Use the supplied audio/video cable,  
connecting the red and white plugs to the  
audio outputs and the yellow plug to the video  
output. Make sure you match up the left and  
right audio outputs with their corresponding  
inputs for correct stereo sound.  
The SCART AV connector also outputs analog  
audio, so there is no need to also connect the  
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks.  
See below if you want to use a component or  
S-video cable for the video connection.  
2
Connect the supplied AC power cable to  
SCART  
the AC IN inlet, then plug into a power  
outlet.  
TV  
Note  
• Before unplugging the player from the  
power outlet, make sure you first switch it  
into standby using either the front panel ꢂ  
STANDBY/ON button, or the remote  
control, and wait of the -OFF- message to  
disappear from the player’s display.  
AC IN  
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
AV CONNECTOR (RGB) TV/AV Receiver  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
• For the above reasons, do not plug this  
player into a switched power supply found  
on some amplifiers and AV receivers.  
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Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to  
connect the AV CONNECTOR (RGB) output  
to a SCART AV input on your TV (or AV  
receiver).  
Connecting using the S-video  
output  
If your TV (or other equipment) has an S-video  
(S1) input, you can use the S-video output on  
this player instead of the standard (composite)  
output for a better quality picture.  
Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to  
connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-video  
input on your TV (or monitor or AV  
receiver).  
Line up the small triangle above the jack with  
the same mark on the plug before plugging in.  
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02  
Connecting up  
Watching progressive scan video  
from the component video outputs  
This player can output progressive scan video  
from the component video output. Compared  
to interlace video, progressive scan video  
effectively doubles the scanning rate of the  
picture, resulting in a very stable, flicker-free  
image.  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
TV  
VIDEO OUT  
SL  
C
PB  
L
L
R
SR  
SW  
P
R
R
Y
AUDIO OUT  
(2ch)  
To set up the player for use with a progressive  
scan TV, see Video Output settings on page 35.  
When the player is set to output progressive  
scan video, the PRGSVE indicator lights in the  
front panel display.  
S-VOUT  
AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connecting using the  
component video output  
Important  
You can use the component video output  
instead of the standard video out jack to  
connect this player to your TV (or other  
equipment). This should give you the best  
quality picture from the three types of video  
output available.  
• If you connect a TV that is not compatible  
with a progressive scan signal and switch  
the player to progressive, you will not be  
able to see any picture at all. In this case,  
switch everything off and reconnect using  
the supplied video cable (see Easy  
connections on page 10), then switch back  
to Interlace (see below).  
Use a component video cable (not  
supplied) to connect the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video  
input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.  
Switching the video output to interlace  
using the front panel controls  
Switch the player to standby then, using the  
front panel controls, press STANDBY/ON  
while pressing to switch the player back to  
Interlace.  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
TV  
STANDBY/ON  
VIDEO OUT  
SL  
C
PB  
L
L
STANDBY/ON  
R
SR  
SW  
P
R
R
Y
AUDIO OUT  
(2ch)  
S-VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)  
COENT VID
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Connecting up  
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Connect the analog AUDIO OUT 2ch  
Compatibility of this player with  
and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this player to  
a set of analog audio and video inputs on  
your AV receiver.  
progressive-scan and high-definition TVs  
This player is compatible with progressive  
video Macro Vision System Copy Guard.  
Consumers should note that not all high-  
definition television sets are fully compatible  
with this product and may cause artifacts to be  
displayed in the picture. In case of 525/625  
progressive scan picture problems, it is  
recommended that the user switch the  
connection to the ‘standard definition’ output  
(Interlace). If there are questions regarding our  
TV set compatibility with this model, please  
contact our customer service center.  
AV receiver  
AUDIO/  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
SL  
C
PB  
L
SR  
SW  
PR  
R
Y
AUDIO OUT  
(2ch)  
S-VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)  
COMPONENT VIDEUT  
This player is compatible with the following  
Pioneer displays and monitors:  
2
Connect the AV receiver’s video output  
to a video input on your TV.  
PDP-505HDE, PDP-435HDE  
The diagram shows standard video connec-  
tions, but you can alternatively use the S-Video  
or component video connections if they’re avail-  
able.  
You can use the SCART AV connector, or the S-  
video or component video jacks to connect to  
the AV receiver if you prefer.  
Connecting to an AV receiver  
You can connect this player to your AV receiver  
using the multichannel analog outputs or one  
of the digital outputs.  
In addition to these connections, you should  
also connect the 2 channel analog outputs for  
compatibility with all discs.  
Tip  
You’ll probably also want to connect a video  
output to your AV receiver. You can use any of  
the video outputs available on this player (the  
illustration shows a standard (composite)  
connection).  
• You usually have to connect the same kind  
of video cable between your DVD player  
and AV receiver, and between your AV  
receiver and TV.  
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Connecting up  
Connecting the multichannel analog  
outputs  
Connecting the digital output  
This player has both optical and coaxial-type  
digital audio outputs for connection to an AV  
receiver. Connect whichever is convenient.  
If your AV receiver has 5.1 channel analog  
inputs, we recommend connecting this player  
to it using the multichannel analog outputs.  
Doing this will ensure that you can enjoy all  
kinds of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS  
DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling rate  
and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs.  
Depending on the capabilities of your AV  
receiver, you might have to set up this player to  
output only digital audio in a compatible  
format. See Digital Audio Out settings on  
page 34 and refer to the operating instructions  
that came with your AV receiver.  
Connect the MULTICHANNEL AUDIO  
Note that SACD audio is not output through  
these jacks, so this connection should be in  
addition to, rather than instead of, a 5.1  
channel analog connection.  
outputs on this player to the multi-channel  
audio inputs on your AV receiver.  
It’s convenient to use three stereo audio  
cables; one for the FRONT, one for the  
SURROUND and one for the CENTER and  
SUBWOOFER channels.  
Connect one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
jacks on this player to a digital input on  
your AV receiver.  
DIGITAL IN  
(OPTICAL)  
AV receiver  
MULTI-  
CH. INPUTS  
AV receiver  
DIGITAL IN  
(COAXIAL)  
VIDEO OUT  
SL  
C
PB  
L
L
R
AC IN  
SR  
R
AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)  
SW  
PR  
Y
S-VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
(2ch)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
AV CONNECTOR (RGB) TV/AV Receiver  
You can use the SCART AV connector, or the S-  
video or component video jacks to connect to  
the AV receiver if you prefer.  
For an optical connection, use an optical cable  
(not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an optical input  
on your AV receiver.  
For a coaxial connection, use a coaxial cable  
(similar to the supplied video cable) to connect  
the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a  
coaxial input on your AV receiver.  
Tip  
• After connecting up and switching on, you  
should change the Audio Output Mode  
setting in the Initial Setup menu from the  
default 2 Channel to 5.1 Channel. See  
also Audio Output Mode on page 40.  
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CChaoptnert3rols and displays  
Front panel  
1
2
STANDBY/ON  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
10  
3 4  
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
STANDBY/ON (page 17)  
Disc tray  
(page 20)  
(page 20)  
and (page 20, 21)  
OPEN/CLOSE (page 19)  
Remote control sensor (page 16)  
Display  
(page 20)  
10 RW Compatible (page 7)  
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Controls and displays  
Remote control  
11 (page 20)  
12 PLAY MODE (page 26)  
13 SURROUND (page 32)  
14 OPEN/CLOSE (page 19)  
15 ANGLE (page 31)  
16 CLEAR (page 28)  
17 ENTER (page 17)  
18 MENU (page 21)  
19 RETURN (page 17)  
20 and ꢍ/ꢎ (page 20, 23)  
21 (page 20)  
STANDBY/ON  
OPEN/CLOSE  
1
2
4
14  
15  
16  
17  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
3
2
3
6
9
1
4
5
8
0
7
TOP MENU  
MENU  
18  
5
6
ENTER  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN  
22 (page 20)  
7
8
19  
20  
ꢊ/ꢋ  
ꢎ/ꢍ  
23 DISPLAY (page 31)  
24 ZOOM (page 30)  
9
10  
21  
11  
22  
PLAY MODE SURROUND ZOOM  
DISPLAY  
Using the remote control  
Keep in mind the following when using the  
remote control:  
12  
13  
23  
24  
• Make sure that there are no obstacles  
between the remote and the remote sensor  
on the unit.  
• The remote has a range of about 7m.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
STANDBY/ON (page 17)  
AUDIO (page 30)  
• Remote operation may become unreliable  
if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is  
shining on the unit’s remote sensor.  
SUBTITLE (page 30)  
• Remote controllers for different devices  
can interfere with each other. Avoid using  
remotes for other equipment located close  
to this unit.  
Number buttons (page 20)  
TOP MENU (page 21)  
ENTER & cursor buttons (page 17)  
HOME MENU (page 17)  
and ꢊ/ꢋ (page 20, 23)  
(page 20)  
• Replace the batteries when you notice a  
fall off in the operating range of the remote.  
10 (page 20)  
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04  
Chapter 4  
Getting started  
Switching on  
Using the on-screen displays  
After making sure that everything is connected  
properly and that the player is plugged in,  
press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or  
remote control to switch the player on.  
For ease of use, this player makes extensive  
use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs).  
All the screens are navigated in basically the  
same way, using the cursor buttons (ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/  
) to change the highlighted item and  
pressing ENTER to select it.  
Also, switch on your TV and make sure that it is  
set to the input you connected the DVD player  
to.  
ENTER  
STANDBY/ON  
ENTER  
HOME  
GMUEINDUE  
RETURN  
STANDBY/ON  
Button  
What it does  
FAQ  
HOME  
MENU  
Display/exit the on-screen display.  
• My DVD player switches on but there is  
nothing displayed on my TV.  
ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ Changes the highlighted menu  
Make sure that the TV is set to the correct  
video input (not a TV channel). For  
example, if you connected this player to the  
VIDEO 1 inputs on your TV, switch your TV  
to VIDEO 1.  
item.  
Selects the highlighted menu  
item (both ENTER buttons on the  
remote work in exactly the same  
way).  
ENTER  
Note  
RETURN  
Returns to the main menu  
without saving changes.  
• This player features a screen saver and an  
auto power off function. If the player is  
stopped and no button is pressed for  
around five minutes, the screen saver  
starts. If the disc tray is closed but no disc  
is playing and no control is pressed for  
about 30 minutes, the player automatically  
goes into standby.  
Note  
• From here on in this manual, the word  
‘select’ generally means use the cursor  
buttons to highlight an item on-screen,  
then press ENTER.  
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Getting started  
Setting up the player for your  
TV  
Setting the language of this  
player’s on-screen displays  
If you have a widescreen (16:9) TV, you should  
setup the player so that the picture will be  
presented correctly. If you have a conventional  
(4:3) TV, you can leave the player on the default  
setting and move on to the next section.  
This sets the language of the player’s on-  
screen displays.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial  
Settings’.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial  
Initial Settings  
Settings’.  
2
Select ‘OSD Language’ from the  
Initial Settings  
‘Display’ settings.  
Initial Settings  
2
Select ‘TV Screen’ from the ‘Video  
Output’ settings.  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
OSD Language  
Angle Indicator  
English  
français  
Deutsch  
Italiano  
Español  
Initial Settings  
Options  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
4:3 (Letter Box)  
4:3 (Pan&Scan)  
16:9 (Wide)  
Speakers  
TV Screen  
Component Out  
AV Connector Out  
Options  
Speakers  
3
Select a language.  
The on-screen language will change according  
3
If you have a widescreen (16:9) TV,  
to your selection.  
select ‘16:9 (Wide)’.  
If you have a conventional (4:3) TV, you can  
change the setting from 4:3 (Letter Box) to 4:3  
(Pan & Scan) if you prefer. See Video Output  
settings on page 35 for more details.  
4
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu  
screen.  
4
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu  
screen.  
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Playing discs  
04  
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tray.  
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc  
The basic playback controls for playing DVD,  
CD, SACD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX video  
and MP3/WMA discs are covered here. Further  
functions are detailed in the next chapter.  
3
Load a disc.  
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using  
the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you’re  
loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with  
the side you want to play face down).  
For details on playing JPEG picture discs, see  
Viewing a JPEG slideshow on page 24.  
Important  
• Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’  
means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD-R/  
RW. If a function is specific to a particular  
kind of DVD disc, it is specified.  
STANDBY/ON  
OPEN/CLOSE  
4
Press (play) to start playback.  
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD,  
an on-screen menu may appear. See DVD disc  
menus on page 21 and Video CD/Super VCD  
PBC menus on page 21 for more on how to  
navigate these.  
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5
8
3
6
9
1
4
7
ENTER  
0
• If you’re playing a containing DivX video  
files or MP3/WMA audio files, it may take a  
few seconds before playback starts, etc.  
This is normal.  
ENTER  
ꢊ/ꢋ  
ꢎ/ꢍ  
Note  
• You may find with some DVD discs that  
some playback controls don’t work in  
certain parts of the disc. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• If a disc contains a mixture of DivX video  
and other media file types (MP3, for  
example), first select whether to play the  
DivX video files (DivX)or the other media  
file types (MP3 / WMA / JPEG) from the  
on-screen display.  
1
If the player isn’t already on, press  
STANDBY/ON to switch it on.  
If you’re playing a DVD, disc containing DivX  
video files or Video CD/Super VCD, also turn on  
your TV and make sure that it is set to the  
correct video input.  
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Basic playback controls  
Button  
What it does  
The table below shows the basic controls on  
the remote for playing discs. The following  
chapter covers other playback features in more  
detail.  
Numbers Use to enter a title/chapter/track  
(remote  
only)  
number. Press ENTER to select.  
• If the disc is stopped, playback  
starts from the selected title (for  
DVD), group (for DVD-Audio) or  
track (for CD/SACD/Video CD/Super  
VCD).  
Button  
What it does  
Starts playback.  
If the display shows RESUME or  
LAST MEM playback starts from the  
resume or last memory point (see  
also Resume and Last Memory  
below.)  
• If the disc is playing, playback  
jumps to the start of the selected  
title (VR mode DVD-RW), chapter  
(DVD-Video) or track (DVD-Audio*/  
SACD/CD/Video CD/Super VCD).  
*within the current group  
Pauses a disc that’s playing, or  
restarts a paused disc.  
Resume and Last Memory  
Stops playback.  
See also Resume and Last Memory  
below.  
With the exception of DVD-Audio and SACD  
discs, when you stop playback of a DVD, CD,  
Video CD/Super VCD or DivX video discs,  
RESUME is shown in the display indicating  
that you can resume playback again from that  
point.  
(remote  
only)  
Press to start fast reverse scanning.  
Press (play) to resume normal  
playback.  
(remote  
only)  
Press to start fast forward scanning.  
Press (play) to resume normal  
playback.  
If the disc tray is not opened, the next time you  
start playback the display shows RESUME and  
playback resumes from the resume point. (If  
you want to clear the resume point, press ꢅ  
(stop) while RESUME is displayed.)  
Skips to the start of the current  
track, title or chapter, then to  
previous tracks/titles/chapters.  
With DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, if you  
take the disc out of the player after stopping  
playback, the last play position is stored in  
memory. If the next disc you load is the same  
one, the display shows LAST MEM and  
playback will resume. For DVD-Video discs,  
the player stores the play position of the last  
five discs. When one of these discs is next  
loaded, you can resume playback.  
Skips to the next track, title or  
chapter.  
Note  
• The Last Memory function doesn’t work  
with VR format DVD-RW, DVD-Audio or  
SACD discs.  
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• If you don’t need the Last Memory function  
when you stop a disc, you can press ꢇ  
OPEN/CLOSE to stop playback and open  
the disc tray.  
Button  
ENTER  
What it does  
Selects the current menu option.  
RETURN  
Returns to the previously dis-  
played menu screen. On some  
DVD-Audio discs featuring  
browsable pictures, press to dis-  
play the browser screen.  
DVD disc menus  
Many DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs feature  
menus from which you can select what you  
want to watch. They may also give access to  
additional features, such as subtitle and audio  
language selection, or special features such as  
slideshows. See the disc packaging for details.  
Numbers  
(remote  
only)  
Highlights a numbered menu  
option (some discs only). Press  
ENTER to select.  
Sometimes DVD-Video menus are displayed  
automatically when you start playback; others  
only appear when you press MENU or TOP  
MENU.  
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus  
Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from  
which you can choose what you want to watch.  
These are called PBC (Playback control)  
menus.  
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5
8
3
6
9
1
4
You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD  
without having to navigate the PBC menu by  
starting playback using a number button to  
select a track, rather than the (play) button.  
ENTER  
0
7
TOP MENU  
MENU  
ENTER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
RETURN  
ENTER  
0
Important  
ENTER  
Some DVD-Audio discs feature a ‘bonus  
group’. To play this group you first have to input  
a password, which you can find on the disc’s  
packaging. Use the number buttons to input  
the password.  
RETURN  
Button  
What it does  
TOP MENU Displays the ‘top menu’ of a DVD  
disc—this varies with the disc.  
Button  
What it does  
MENU  
Displays a DVD disc menu—this  
varies with the disc and may be  
the same as the ‘top menu’.  
RETURN  
Displays the PBC menu.  
Numbers  
(remote  
only)  
Use to enter a numbered menu  
option. Press ENTER to select.  
ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ Moves the cursor around the  
screen.  
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• I have a standard (4:3) TV and set the player  
to show widescreen DVDs in pan & scan  
format, so why do I still get black bars top  
and bottom with some discs?  
Button  
What it does  
Displays the previous menu page  
(if there is one).  
Some discs override the display  
Displays the next menu page (if  
there is one).  
preferences of the player, so even if you  
have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those  
discs will still be shown in letter box format.  
This is not a malfunction.  
FAQ  
• My AV receiver is definitely compatible with  
96/88.2kHz Linear PCM audio, but it doesn’t  
seem to work with this player. What’s  
wrong?  
• After I load a DVD disc, it ejects  
automatically after a few seconds!  
Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for  
your player. The region number should be  
printed on the disc; check it against the  
region number of the player (which you can  
find on the rear panel). See also DVD-Video  
regions on page 46.  
For digital copy-protection purposes, some  
96/88.2kHz DVD discs only output digital  
audio downsampled to 48/44.1kHz. This is  
not a malfunction.  
To fully take advantage of the high  
sampling rate audio, connect the analog  
audio outputs to your amplifier/receiver.  
If the region number is OK, it may be that  
the disc is damaged or dirty. Clean the disc  
and look for signs of damage. See also  
Taking care of your player and discs on  
page 44.  
• Why can’t I hear SACD audio through the  
digital outputs?  
• Why won’t the disc I loaded play?  
SACD audio is only available through the  
analog outputs. This is not a malfunction.  
Some DVD-Audio discs too only output  
audio through the analog outputs.  
First check that you loaded the disc the  
right way up (label side up), and that it’s  
clean and undamaged. See Taking care of  
your player and discs on page 44 for  
information on cleaning discs.  
• Is it better to listen to DVD-Audio discs  
through the analog outputs?  
If a disc loaded correctly won’t play, it’s  
probably an incompatible format or disc  
type, such as DVD-ROM. See Disc / content  
format playback compatibility on page 7 for  
more on disc compatibility.  
Some DVD-Audio discs do not output  
anything through the digital outputs, and  
multichannel discs are downmixed to  
stereo for the digital output. In addition,  
high sampling rate DVD-Audio discs  
(higher than 96kHz) automatically  
downsample audio output from the digital  
outputs.  
• I have a widescreen TV so why are there  
black bars at the top and bottom of the  
screen when I play some discs?  
Using the multichannel analog audio  
outputs for DVD-Audio have none of these  
limitations.  
Some movie formats are such that even  
when played on a widescreen TV, black  
bars are necessary at the top and bottom of  
the screen. This is not a malfunction.  
• My DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then  
suddenly stops!  
The disc may have been illegally copied.  
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05  
Chapter 5  
Playing discs  
• Depending on the disc, normal playback  
may automatically resume when a new  
chapter is reached on a DVD disc.  
Note  
• Many of the functions covered in this  
chapter apply to DVD and SACD discs,  
Video CDs/Super VCDs, CDs, DivX video  
and WMA/MP3 JPEG discs, although the  
exact operation of some varies slightly with  
the kind of disc loaded.  
Playing in slow motion  
You can play DVD-Videos and DVD-R/RW at  
four different slow motion speeds, forwards  
and backwards. Video CD/Super VCDs and  
DivX video can be played at four different  
forward slow motion speeds.  
• Some DVDs restrict the use of some  
functions (random or repeat, for example)  
in some or all parts of the disc. This is not a  
malfunction.  
1
During playback, press (pause).  
• When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some  
of the functions are not available during  
PBC playback. If you want to use them,  
start the disc playing using a number  
button to select a track.  
2
Press and hold ꢊ/ꢋ or ꢎ/ꢍ until  
slow motion playback starts.  
• The slow motion speed is shown on-  
screen.  
• There is no sound during slow motion  
playback.  
Scanning discs  
3
Press repeatedly to change the slow  
You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at  
four different speeds (DivX video only one  
speed).  
motion speed.  
4
To resume normal playback, press ꢈ  
(play).  
1
During playback, press or to  
• Depending on the disc, normal playback  
may automatically resume when a new  
chapter is reached.  
start scanning.  
• There is no sound while scanning DVDs  
(including DVD-Audio), DivX video and  
Video CD/Super VCDs.  
2
Press repeatedly to increase the  
scanning speed.  
• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.  
3
To resume normal playback, press ꢈ  
(play).  
• When scanning a Video CD/Super VCD  
playing in PBC mode or a WMA/MP3 track,  
playback automatically resumes at the end  
or beginning of the track.  
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Playing discs  
Frame advance/frame reverse  
Button  
What it does  
You can advance or back up DVD-Video and  
DVD-R/RW discs frame-by-frame. With Video  
CD/Super VCDs and DivX video file you can  
only use frame advance.  
Pauses the slideshow and flips the  
displayed picture horizontally or  
vertically. (Press (play) to restart  
slideshow.)  
ꢀ/ꢁ  
1
During playback, press (pause).  
ZOOM  
MENU  
Pauses the slideshow and zooms the  
picture. Press again to toggle  
between 1x, 2x and 4x zoom. (Press  
(play) to restart slideshow.)  
2
Press ꢊ/ꢋ or ꢎ/ꢍ to reverse or  
advance a frame at a time.  
3
To resume normal playback, press ꢈ  
Displays the Disc Navigator screen  
(see below).  
(play).  
• Depending on the disc, normal playback  
may automatically resume when a new  
chapter is reached.  
Note  
• The time it takes for the player to load a file  
increases with large file sizes.  
Viewing a JPEG slideshow  
After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG  
picture files, press (play) to start a slideshow  
from the first folder/picture on the disc. The  
player displays the pictures in each folder in  
alphabetical order.  
Browsing DVD or Video CD/  
Super VCD disc with the Disc  
Navigator  
Pictures are automatically adjusted so that  
they fill as much of the screen as possible (if  
the aspect ratio of the picture is different to  
your TV screen you may notice black bars at the  
sides, or at the top and bottom of the screen).  
Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the  
contents of a DVD-Video,DVD-RW or Video CD/  
Super VCD disc to find the part you want to  
play.  
While the slideshow is running:  
Important  
Button  
What it does  
• You can’t use the Disc Navigator with  
Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode.  
Pauses the slideshow; press again to  
restart.  
1
During playback, press HOME MENU  
and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-  
screen menu.  
Displays the previous picture.  
Displays the next picture.  
Pauses the slideshow and rotates the  
displayed picture 90º (counter)  
clockwise. (Press (play) to restart  
slideshow.)  
ꢂ/ꢃ  
Disc Navigator  
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2
Select a view option.  
You can use either the cursor buttons (ꢀ/ꢁ/  
ꢂ/ꢃ) and ENTER to select a thumbnail, or the  
number buttons.  
Disc Navigator  
Title  
To select using the number buttons, enter a  
Chapter  
two-digit number then press ENTER.  
The options available depend on the kind of  
disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or  
not, but include:  
Tip  
• Another way to find a particular place on a  
disc is to use one of the search modes. See  
Searching a disc on page 29.  
Title – Titles from a DVD-Video disc.  
Chapter – Chapters from the current title  
of a DVD-Video disc.  
Browsing WMA, MP3, DivX  
video and JPEG files with the  
Disc Navigator  
Track – Tracks from a Video CD/Super VCD  
disc.  
Time – Thumbnails from a Video CD/Super  
VCD disc at 10 minute intervals.  
Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file  
or folder by filename. Note that if there are  
other types of files on the same disc, these will  
not be displayed in the Disc Navigator.  
Original: Title – Original titles from a VR  
mode DVD-RW disc.  
Playlist: Title – Playlist titles from a VR  
mode DVD-RW disc.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc  
Navigator’ from the on-screen menu.  
Original: Time – Thumbnails from the  
Original content at 10 minute intervals.  
00:00/ 00:00  
0kbps  
Playlist: Time – Thumbnails from the  
Playlist at 10 minute intervals.  
The screen shows up to six moving thumbnail  
images displayed one after another. To display  
the previous/next six thumbnails, press /  
(you don’t have to wait for all the  
thumbnails to finish playing to display the  
previous/next page).  
Folder1  
Folder2  
Folder3  
Folder4  
2
Use the cursor buttons (ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ)  
and ENTER to navigate.  
Use the cursor up/down buttons (ꢀ/ꢁ) to  
move up and down the folder/file list.  
3
Select the thumbnail image for what  
you want to play.  
01  
04  
02  
03  
06  
Use the cursor left button () to return to the  
parent folder.  
Use ENTER or cursor right () to open a  
highlighted folder.  
05  
• You can also return to the parent folder by  
going to the top of the list to the ‘..’ folder,  
then pressing ENTER.  
Disc Navigator: Title  
01- 49: --  
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• When a JPEG file is highlighted, a  
thumbnail image is displayed on the right.  
Looping a section of a disc  
The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify  
two points (A and B) within a track (CD, Video  
CD/Super VCD) or title (DVD-Video and DVD-  
RW) that form a loop which is played over and  
over.  
00:00/ 00:00  
Folder2  
0kbps  
File1  
File2  
File3  
File4  
File5  
• You can’t use A-B Repeat with DVD-Audio,  
SACD, Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC  
mode, or WMA/MP3/DivX video files.  
1
During playback, press PLAY MODE and  
select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the list of  
functions on the left.  
3
To play the highlighted track or DivX  
video file or display the highlighted JPEG  
file, press ENTER.  
Play Mode  
• When a WMA/MP3 or DivX video file is  
selected, playback begins, starting with the  
selected file, and continues until the end of  
the folder.  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
A(Start Point)  
B(End Point)  
Off  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
• When a JPEG file is selected, a slideshow  
begins, starting with that file, and  
continues to the end of the folder.  
2
Press ENTER on ‘A(Start Point)’ to set  
the loop start point.  
Tip  
3
Press ENTER on ‘B(End Point)’ to set the  
loop end point.  
After pressing ENTER, playback jumps back to  
the start point and plays the loop.  
• To play the contents of the whole disc  
rather than just the current folder, exit the  
Disc Navigator and start playback using  
the (play) button.  
4
To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’  
from the menu.  
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• For SACDs,CDs and Video CD/Super  
VCDs, select Disc Repeat or Track Repeat  
(or Repeat Off).  
Using repeat play  
There are various repeat play options,  
depending on the kind of disc loaded. It’s also  
possible to use repeat play together with  
program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in  
the program list (see Creating a program list on  
page 28).  
• For DivX video discs, select Title Repeat  
(or Repeat Off).  
Using random play  
Use the random play function to play titles or  
chapters (DVD-Video), Groups (DVD-Audio), or  
tracks (DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, Video CD/  
Super VCD) at random. (Note that the same  
track/title/chapter may play more than once.)  
Important  
• You can’t use Repeat play with Video CD/  
Super VCDs in PBC mode, or with WMA/  
MP3 discs.  
You can set the random play option when a  
disc is playing or stopped.  
• You can’t use repeat and random play at  
the same time.  
1
During playback, press PLAY MODE and  
Important  
select ‘Repeat’ from the list of functions on  
the left.  
• Random play remains in effect until you  
select Random Off from the random play  
menu options.  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Title Repeat  
Chapter Repeat  
Repeat Off  
• You can’t use random play with VR format  
DVD-RW discs, Video CD/Super VCDs  
playing in PBC mode, WMA/MP3 discs,  
DivX video discs, or while a DVD disc menu  
is being displayed.  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
• You can't use random play together with  
program or repeat play.  
2
Select a repeat play option.  
If program play is active, select Program  
Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat  
Off to cancel.  
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Random’  
from the list of functions on the left.  
The repeat options available depend on the  
kind of disc loaded. For example, for DVD-  
Video and DVD-RW discs, you can select Title  
Repeat or Chapter Repeat (or Repeat Off).  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Random Title  
Random Chapter  
Random Off  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Title Repeat  
Chapter Repeat  
Repeat Off  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
• For DVD-Audio discs, select Group  
Repeat or Track Repeat (or Repeat Off).  
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Playing discs  
2
Select a random play option.  
Creating a program list  
The random play options available depend on  
the kind of disc loaded. For example, for DVD-  
Video discs, you can select Random Title or  
Random Chapter (or Random Off).  
This feature lets you program the play order of  
titles/chapters/groups/tracks on a disc.  
Important  
Play Mode  
• You can’t use Program play with VR format  
DVD-RW discs, Video CD/Super VCDs  
playing in PBC mode, WMA/MP3 discs,  
DivX video discs, or while a DVD disc menu  
is being displayed.  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Random Title  
Random Chapter  
Random Off  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Program’  
• For DVD-Audio discs, select Random  
Group or Random Track, (or Random  
Off).  
from the list of functions on the left.  
Play Mode  
• For CDs, SACDs and Video CD/Super  
VCDs, select On or Off to switch random  
play on or off.  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Create/Edit  
Playback Start  
Playback Stop  
Program Delete  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
Tip  
2
Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of  
• Use the following controls during random  
play:  
program options.  
3
Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to  
Button  
What it does  
select a title, chapter or track for the  
current step in the program list.  
For a DVD-Video disc, you can add a title or a  
chapter to the program list.  
Selects a new track/title/chapter  
at random.  
Returns to the beginning of the  
current track/title/chapter;  
further presses select another  
random track/title/chapter.  
Program  
Program Step  
Title 1~38  
Chapter 1~004  
01. 01  
02.  
Title 01  
Title 02  
Title 03  
Title 04  
Title 05  
Title 06  
Title 07  
Title 08  
Chapter 001  
Chapter 002  
Chapter 003  
Chapter 004  
03.  
04.  
05.  
06.  
07.  
08.  
• For a DVD-Audio disc, you can add a whole  
group, or a track within a group to the  
program list.  
• For a CD, SACD or Video CD/Super VCD,  
select a track to add to the program list.  
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After pressing ENTER to select the title/  
chapter/group/track, the step number  
automatically moves down one.  
Program Delete – Erases the program list  
and turns off program play  
4
Repeat step 3 to build up a program list.  
Searching a disc  
A program list can contain up to 24 titles/  
chapters/tracks.  
You can search DVD-Video discs by title or  
chapter number, or by time; DVD-Audio discs  
can be searched by group or track number;  
SACDs by track number, CDs and Video CD/  
Super VCDs by track number or time; DivX  
video discs by time.  
• You can insert steps into the middle of a  
program list by just highlighting the  
position where you want the new step to  
appear and entering a title/chapter/group/  
track number.  
• To delete a step, highlight it and press  
CLEAR.  
Important  
• Search functions are not available with  
Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode, or  
with WMA/MP3 discs.  
5
To play the program list, press (play).  
Program play remains active until you turn off  
program play (see below), erase the program  
list (see below), eject the disc or switch off the  
player.  
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Search  
Mode’ from the list of functions on the left.  
2
Select a search mode.  
The search options available depend on the  
Tip  
kind of disc loaded.  
• Use the following controls during program  
play:  
• The disc must be playing in order to use  
time search.  
Button  
What it does  
3
Use the number buttons to enter a title,  
chapter or track number, or a time.  
PLAY  
MODE  
Save the program list and exit  
the program edit screen without  
starting playback (HOME MENU  
does the same).  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Title Search  
Input Chapter  
Chapter Search  
Time Search  
0
0
1
Random  
Skip to the next step in the  
program list.  
Program  
Search Mode  
Other functions available from the  
program menu  
There are a number of other options in the  
program menu in addition to Create/Edit.  
• For a time search, enter the number of  
minutes and seconds into the currently  
playing title (DVD/ DivX video) or track (CD/  
Video CD/Super VCD) you want playback to  
resume from. For example, press 4, 5, 0, 0  
to have playback start from 45 minutes into  
the disc. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30  
seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0.  
Playback Start – Starts playback of a  
saved program list  
Playback Stop – Turns off program play,  
but does not erase the program list  
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Playing discs  
• Some DVD-Audio discs feature pages of  
browsable pictures. Enter the page  
number you want.  
When playing a DVD-Audio disc, you may be  
able to switch channels—see the disc box for  
details. (When you change the audio channel,  
playback restarts from the beginning of the  
current track.)  
4
Press ENTER to start playback.  
When playing a Video CD/Super VCD, you can  
switch between stereo, just the left channel or  
just the right channel.  
Switching subtitles  
Some DVD-Video and DivX video discs have  
subtitles in one or more languages; the disc  
box will usually tell you which subtitle  
languages are available. You can switch  
subtitle language during playback.  
1
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an  
audio language/channel option.  
The language/channel information is shown  
on-screen.  
1
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a  
subtitle option.  
Note  
Current / Total  
1/2  
• Some DVD discs only allow you to change  
audio language from the disc menu. Press  
TOP MENU or MENU to access.  
Subtitle  
English  
• To set DVD audio language preferences,  
see Language settings on page 36.  
Note  
• Some discs only allow you to change  
subtitle language from the disc menu.  
Press TOP MENU or MENU to access.  
Zooming the screen  
• To set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle  
Language on page 36.  
Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part  
of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while  
watching a DVD, DivX video title or Video CD/  
Super VCD or playing a JPEG disc.  
• See Displaying DivX subtitle files on page 8  
for more on DivX subtitles.  
1
During playback, use the ZOOM button  
to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or  
4x).  
Switching audio language/  
channels  
• Since DVD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX  
video title and JPEG pictures have a fixed  
resolution, picture quality will deteriorate,  
especially at 4x zoom. This is not a  
malfunction.  
When playing a DVD-Video and DivX video disc  
recorded with dialog in two or more languages,  
you can switch audio language during  
playback.  
When playing a VR format DVD-RW disc  
recorded with dual-mono audio, you can  
switch between the main, sub, and mixed  
channels during playback.  
2
Use the cursor buttons to change the  
zoomed area.  
You can change the zoom factor and the  
zoomed area freely during playback.  
• If the navigation square at the top of the  
screen disappears, press ZOOM again to  
display it.  
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Switching camera angles  
Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two  
or more angles—check the disc box for details.  
When a multi-angle scene is playing, a  
icon appears on screen to let you know that  
other angles are available (this can be  
switched off if you prefer—see Display settings  
on page 36).  
1
During playback (or when paused),  
press ANGLE to switch angle.  
Displaying disc information  
Various track, chapter and title information,  
such as the elapsed and remaining playing  
time can be displayed on-screen while a disc is  
playing.  
1
To show/switch/hide the information  
displayed, press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
• When a disc is playing, the information  
appears at the top of the screen. Keep  
pressing DISPLAY to change the displayed  
information.  
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Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus  
Chapter 6  
Audio Settings and Video  
Adjust menus  
Audio Settings menu  
Note  
The Audio Settings menu offers features for  
• Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby  
Digital audio sources.  
adjusting the way discs sound.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio  
• Audio DRC is only effective through the  
digital output when Digital Out is set to  
On, and Dolby Digital Out is set to Dolby  
Digital > PCM (see Digital Audio Out  
settings on page 34).  
Settings’ from the on-screen display.  
Audio Settings  
2
Select and change settings using the ꢀ/  
• The effect of Audio DRC also depends on  
your speakers and AV receiver settings.  
ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ (cursor) buttons, and ENTER.  
Audio Settings  
Virtual Surround  
• Settings: On, Off (default)  
Virtual Surround  
Audio DRC  
Dialog  
On  
Off  
Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy realistic  
surround sound effects from just two speakers.  
Tip  
• You can also use the SURROUND button  
on the remote control to switch Virtual  
Surround on.  
Audio DRC  
• Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off  
(default)  
When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low  
volume, it’s easy to lose the quieter sounds  
completely—including some of the dialog.  
Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic Range  
Control) to on can help by bringing up the  
quieter sounds, while controlling loud peaks.  
Note  
• 96kHz linear PCM audio is automatically  
downsampled to 48kHz if Virtual Surround  
is switched on.  
• The Audio Output Mode (see page 40)  
must be set to 2 Channel in order to be  
able to use Virtual Surround.  
How much of a difference you hear depends on  
the material you’re listening to. If the material  
doesn’t have wide variations in volume, you  
may not notice much change.  
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• If the player is outputting Dolby Digital,  
DTS or MPEG bitstream audio (in other  
words, no conversion to PCM), Virtual  
Surround has no effect on the audio from  
the digital output. See Digital Audio Out  
settings on page 34 for how to set up the  
digital output formats.  
Brightness – Adjusts the overall  
brightness (–20 to +20).  
Contrast – Adjusts the contrast between  
light and dark (–16 to +16).  
Gamma – Adjusts the ‘warmth’ of the  
picture (High, Medium, Low, Off  
(default)).  
• How good the surround effect is varies with  
the disc.  
Hue – Adjusts the red/green balance  
(Green 9 to Red 9).  
Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated  
colors appear (–9 to +9).  
Dialog  
• Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off  
BNR – Switches on/off block noise  
reduction (On, Off (default)).  
(default)  
The Dialog feature is designed to make the  
dialog stand out from other background  
sounds in the soundtrack.  
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and  
Chroma Level settings using the ꢂ/ꢃ (cursor  
left/right) buttons.  
Brightness  
min  
max  
0
Video Adjust menu  
From the Video Adjust screen you can adjust  
various settings that affect how the picture is  
presented.  
3
Press ENTER to return to the Video  
Adjust screen, or HOME MENU to exit.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video  
Adjust’ from the on-screen display.  
Video Adjust  
2
Make settings using the  
ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ (cursor) buttons, and ENTER.  
Video Adjust  
Sharpness  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Gamma  
Standard  
0
0
Off  
0
Hue  
Chroma Level  
BNR  
0
Off  
You can adjust the following picture quality  
settings:  
Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness of  
edges in the picture (Fine, Standard  
(default), Soft).  
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Initial Settings menu  
Chapter 7  
Initial Settings menu  
Using the Initial Settings menu  
The Initial Settings menu provides audio and  
video output settings, parental lock settings,  
Note  
• In the table below, the default setting is  
and display settings, among others.  
shown in bold: other settings are shown in  
italics.  
If an option is grayed out it means that it  
cannot be changed at the current time. This is  
usually because a disc is playing. Stop the  
disc, then change the setting.  
• The Digital Audio Out settings only need to  
be set if you have connected the digital  
output of this player to an AV receiver, or  
other equipment.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial  
Settings’.  
• Check the operating instructions supplied  
with your other equipment to see which  
digital audio formats it’s compatible with.  
Initial Settings  
• Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio  
Language and Subtitle Language may be  
overridden by the DVD disc. Often these  
settings can also be made from the DVD  
disc menu.  
2
Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to  
select the setting and option you want to  
set.  
All the settings and options are explained on  
the following pages.  
Digital Audio Out settings  
Setting  
Option  
On  
What it means  
Digital audio is output from the digital outputs.  
Note that there is no digital output when playing SACDs and  
DVD-Audio discs regardless of this setting.  
Digital Out  
No digital audio output.  
Off  
Dolby Digital encoded digital audio is output when playing a  
Dolby Digital DVD disc.  
Dolby Digital Out  
DTS Out  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital audio is converted to PCM audio before being  
output.  
Dolby Digital > PCM  
DTS encoded digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc.  
(Noise will be output if your amplifier/receiver is not compatible  
with DTS audio.)  
DTS  
No digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc.DTS audio  
is converted to PCM audio before being output.  
DTS > PCM  
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Setting  
Option  
What it means  
96kHz digital audio is converted to 48kHz for digital output.  
Note that High sampling rate DVD-Audio discs (192kHz or  
176.4kHz) automatically output down-sampled audio through  
the digital outputs.  
Linear PCM Out  
Down Sample On  
96kHz digital audio is output as is at 96kHz.  
Down Sample Off  
MPEG encoded digital audio is converted to PCM audio for  
digital output.  
MPEG Out  
MPEG > PCM  
MPEG encoded digital audio is output as is.  
MPEG  
Video Output settings  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
TV Screen  
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are  
shown with black bars top and bottom.  
4:3 (Letter Box)  
(See also Screen sizes  
and disc formats on  
page 45.)  
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are  
shown with the sides cropped so that the image fills the screen.  
4:3 (Pan & Scan)  
Set if you have a widescreen TV.  
16:9 (Wide)  
Interlace  
Set if your TV is not compatible with progressive scan video.  
Component Out  
Set if your TV is compatible with progressive scan video (see  
your TV’s instruction manual for details). See also Switching  
the video output to interlace using the front panel controls on  
page 12.  
Progressive  
Note that progressive scan video is only output from the  
component video jacks.  
Ordinary (composite) video output, compatible with all TVs.  
AV Connector Out Video  
If your TV is compatible, this setting gives the best picture  
quality.  
RGB  
Note that there is no output from the component jacks when  
this setting selected.  
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Language settings  
Setting  
Option  
English  
What it means  
If there is an English soundtrack on the disc then it will be  
played.  
Audio Language  
If there is the language selected on the disc, then it will be  
played.  
Languages as displayed  
Other Language  
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see  
page 47).  
If there are English subtitles on the disc then they will be  
displayed.  
Subtitle Language English  
(See also Displaying  
DivX subtitle files on  
page 8.)  
If there is the subtitle language selected on the disc, then it will  
be displayed.  
Languages as displayed  
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see  
page 47).  
Other Language  
w/Subtitle Lang.  
Languages as displayed  
Other Language  
On  
DVD disc menus will be displayed in the same language as  
your selected subtitle language, if possible.  
DVD Menu  
Language  
DVD disc menus will be displayed in the selected language, if  
possible.  
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see  
page 47).  
Subtitles are displayed according to your selected subtitle  
language (see above).  
Subtitle Display  
Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc  
(note that some discs override this setting).  
Off  
Display settings  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
On-screen displays of the player are in English.  
OSD Language  
English  
On-screen displays are shown in the language selected.  
Languages as displayed  
A camera icon is displayed on-screen during multi-angle  
scenes on a DVD disc.  
Angle Indicator  
On  
No multi-angle indication is shown.  
Off  
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Options settings  
07  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
See Parental Lock on page 37.  
Parental Lock  
All material on a DVD-Audio disc is playable.  
DVD Playback  
Mode  
DVD-Audio  
DVD-Video  
2ch Area  
Only the DVD-Video part of a DVD-Audio disc is playable.  
Selects the 2 channel (strereo) SACD audio area of the disc  
for playback.  
SACD Playback  
DTS Downmix  
Selects the multi-channel SACD audio area of the disc for  
playback.  
Multi-ch Area  
CD Area  
Stereo  
Selects the standard CD audio area of an SACD/CD hybrid  
disc for playback.  
Downmixes DTS for 2 channel output to regular stereo. (See  
also DTS Downmix on page 38.)  
Downmixes DTS for 2 channel output to be compatible with  
Dolby Surround matrix decoders. (See also DTS Downmix on  
page 38.)  
Lt/Rt  
See About DivX® VOD content on page 39.  
DivX VOD  
Display  
Registering a new password  
You must register a password before you can  
change the Parental Lock level or enter a  
Country code.  
Parental Lock  
• Default level: Off; Default password: none;  
Default Country/Area code: us (2119)  
To give you some control over what your  
children watch on your DVD player, some DVD-  
Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If  
your player is set to a lower level than the disc,  
the disc won’t play.  
1
Select ‘Options’, then ‘Password’.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
DVD Playback Mode  
SACD Playback  
DTS Downmix  
DivX VOD  
Password  
Level Change  
Country Code  
Some discs also support the Country/Area  
Code feature. The player does not play certain  
scenes on these discs, depending on the  
Country/Area Code you set.  
Options  
Speakers  
Note  
2
Use the number buttons to enter a 4-  
digit password.  
The numbers you enter show up as asterisks  
(*) on-screen.  
• Not all discs use Parental Lock, and will  
play without requiring the password first.  
• If you forget your password, you’ll need to  
reset the player to register a new password.  
(see Resetting the player on page 46)  
3
Press ENTER to register the password.  
You will return to the Options menu screen.  
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Initial Settings menu  
The new Country/Area code is set and you will  
return to the Options menu screen. Note that  
the new Country/Area code doesn’t take effect  
until the next disc is loaded (or the current disc  
is reloaded).  
Changing your password  
To change your password, confirm your  
existing password then enter a new one.  
1
Select ‘Password Change’.  
2
Use the number buttons to enter your  
existing password, then press ENTER.  
DTS Downmix  
• Default setting: Stereo  
3
Enter a new password and press ENTER.  
This registers the new password and you will  
return to the Options menu screen.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
DVD Playback Mode  
SACD Playback  
DTS Downmix  
DivX VOD  
Stereo  
Lt/Rt  
Setting/changing the Parental Lock  
Options  
1
Select ‘Level Change’.  
Speakers  
2
Use number buttons to enter your  
password, then press ENTER.  
If you’ve selected DTS > PCM in DTS Out on  
page 34 or 2 Channel in Audio Output Mode on  
page 40, you can choose the way the signal is  
downmixed to PCM audio. Stereo will  
downmix the DTS signal to 2-channel stereo,  
whereas Lt/Rt will downmix to a 2-channel  
signal compatible with Dolby surround matrix  
decoders. (This allows you to hear surround  
sound if your AV receiver or amplifier has Dolby  
Pro Logic capability.)  
3
Select a new level and press ENTER.  
• Press (cursor left) repeatedly to lock  
more levels (more discs will require the  
password); press (cursor right) to  
unlock levels. You can’t lock level 1.  
This sets the new level and you will return to the  
Options menu screen.  
Setting/changing the Country/Area  
code  
You can find the Country/Area code list on  
page 48.  
1
Select ‘Country Code’.  
2
Use number buttons to enter your  
password, then press ENTER.  
3
Select a Country/Area code and press  
ENTER.  
There are two ways you can do this:  
• Select by code letter: Use ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/  
down) to change the Country/Area code.  
• Select by code number: Press (cursor  
right) then use the number buttons to enter  
the 4-digit Country/Area code.  
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®
3
Select ‘Display’.  
About DivX VOD content  
Your 8-digit registration code is displayed.  
In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand)  
content on this player, you first need to register  
the player with your DivX VOD content  
provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD  
registration code, which you submit to your  
provider.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
DivX VOD Registration Code  
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
Options  
Speakers  
Important  
• DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM  
(Digital Rights Management) system. This  
restricts playback of content to specific,  
registered devices.  
Make a note of the code as you will need it  
when you register with a DivX VOD provider.  
®
Playing DivX VOD content  
• If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD  
content not authorized for your player, the  
message Authorization Error is displayed  
and the content will not play.  
Some DivX VOD content may only be playable  
a fixed number of times. When you load a disc  
containing this type of DivX VOD content, the  
remaining number of plays is shown on-screen  
and you then have the option of playing the  
disc (thereby using up one of the remaining  
plays), or stopping. If you load a disc that  
contains expired DivX VOD content (for  
example, content that has zero remaining  
plays), the message Rental Expired is  
displayed.  
• Resetting the player (as described in  
Resetting the player in the main Operating  
Instructions) will not cause you to lose your  
registration code.  
Displaying your DivX VOD  
registration code  
If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited  
number of plays, then you may load the disc  
into your player and play the content as often  
as you like, and no message will be displayed.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial  
Settings’.  
2
Select ‘Options’, then ‘DivX VOD’.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
DVD Playback Mode  
SACD Playback  
DTS Downmix  
DivX VOD  
Display  
Options  
Speakers  
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Initial Settings menu  
Speakers settings  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
The player outputs analog audio in stereo only. See also  
Audio Output Mode below.  
Audio Output  
Mode  
2 Channel  
The player outputs 5.1 channel analog audio. See also Audio  
Output Mode below.  
5.1 Channel  
Specify the number and size of speakers in your system. See  
also Speaker Installation on page 43.  
Speaker  
Installation  
Specify the distance of your speakers from your listening  
position. Speaker Distance on page 42.  
Speaker Distance  
• When set to 5.1 Channel there is no digital  
output when playing DVD-Audio.  
Audio Output Mode  
• Default setting: 2 Channel  
• If you set to 2 Channel, Dolby Digital, DTS  
and MPEG audio is mixed down to two  
channels so you still hear all the audio  
recorded on the disc. With DTS encoded  
audio, you can choose how the signal is  
downmixed to PCM audio. See DTS  
Downmix on page 38 to change the  
downmix setting.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Audio Output Mode  
Speaker Distance  
Speaker Installation  
2 Channel  
5.1 Channel  
Options  
Speakers  
• Some DVD-Audio discs don’t allow down-  
mixing of audio. These discs always output  
multi-channel audio regardless of the  
setting made here.  
If you connected this player to your amplifier  
using the 5.1 channel analog outputs (front,  
surround, center and subwoofer outs), set this  
to 5.1 Channel; if you connected only the  
stereo outs, set to 2 Channel.  
Note  
• Even if you set Audio Output Mode to 5.1  
Channel, you’ll only get sound from all  
speakers when playing a 5.1 channel multi-  
channel disc.  
• When set to 5.1 Channel, only the front  
left/right channels are output from the  
AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks. Change to 2  
Channel if you want to listen to downmixed  
stereo audio (for example, because you are  
listening through the TV’s built-in  
speakers).  
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07  
About the audio output settings  
The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Settings menu (see page 34)  
affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5.1 channel analog outputs, and from the digital  
outputs with various types of disc.  
Disc audio format  
Player setting  
Front L/R  
Surround L/R  
Digital outputs  
analog outputs*1 Center, SW, outputs*1 PCM convert*2  
Bitstream*3  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital  
Left / Right  
DTS  
Dolby Digital  
2 Ch  
2ch downmix  
Front L / R  
2ch downmix  
Left / Right  
Surround L/R,  
Center, SW  
5.1 Ch  
Dolby Digital  
karaoke  
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch  
Left / Right  
Linear PCM  
DTS  
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch  
2 Ch  
Left / Right  
2ch downmix  
Front L / R  
Left / Right  
2ch downmix  
Surround L/R,  
Center, SW  
5.1 Ch  
2 Ch  
MPEG  
Left / Right  
Front L / R  
Left / Right  
MPEG  
Surround L/R,  
Center, SW  
5.1 Ch  
2ch downmix*5  
2ch downmix*5  
DVD-Audio  
2 Ch  
2ch downmix*4  
Front L / R  
Surround L/R,  
Center, SW  
5.1 Ch  
DVD-RW  
(VR mode)  
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch  
Left / Right*6  
Left / Right  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG or PCM  
Super Audio CD  
2 Ch  
2ch downmix  
Front L / R  
Surround L/R,  
Center, SW  
5.1 Ch  
CD  
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch  
2 Ch  
Left / Right  
2ch downmix  
Front L / R  
Left / Right  
2ch downmix  
Left / Right  
Left / Right  
DTS  
DTS CD  
Surround L/R,  
Center, SW  
5.1 Ch  
Video CD  
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch  
Left / Right  
Left / Right  
*
1 When Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel, the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) FRONT L / R jacks act as a second pair  
of stereo audio outputs.  
*
*
*
2 Dolby Digital > PCM, MPEG > PCM or DTS > PCM setting (pages 34–35)  
3 Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS setting (pages 34–35)  
4 Discs that prohibit downmixing will be output as 5.1 channel even if 2 Channel is selected as the Audio Output  
Mode setting (see page 40).  
*
*
5 Discs that prohibit downmixing also mute the digital output.  
6 When Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel, mono sources are heard from the center speaker only.  
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Initial Settings menu  
• Front left/right (L/R) speaker distances can  
be set from 30 cm to 9 m in 30 cm incre-  
ments.  
Speaker Distance  
• Default settings: all speakers 3.0 m  
You only need to make this setting if you  
connected this player to your amplifier using the  
5.1 channel analog outputs.  
• The center speaker (C) can be set from –2.1  
m to 0.0 m relative to the front left/right  
speakers.  
These settings do not affect any digital audio  
output.  
• Surround left/right (SL/SR) speakers can  
be set from –6.0 m to 0.0 m relative to the  
front left/right speakers.  
To get the best surround sound from your  
system, you should set up the speaker  
distances from your listening position.  
• You can’t set the subwoofer (SW) distance.  
4
Press (cursor left) to go back to the  
Initial Settings  
speaker list if you want to modify another  
speaker, or press ENTER to exit the Speaker  
Distance screen.  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Audio Output Mode  
Speaker Distance  
Speaker Installation  
5.1 Channel  
Options  
Note  
Speakers  
During playback of SACD and MPEG-audio  
DVD-Video discs, the effective C, SL and SR  
speaker distance settings are –0.9m to 0.0m  
relative to the front left/right speakers.  
1
Use the ꢀ/(cursor up/down) to select  
a speaker.  
• The L and R speakers are paired; you can’t  
set them differently.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
L
3.0m  
3.0m  
3.0m  
3.0m  
3.0m  
Language  
Display  
C
R
Options  
Speakers  
SR  
SL  
2
Press (cursor right) to change the  
speaker distance for the highlighted  
speaker.  
3
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) to  
change the distance.  
• When you change the distance settings of  
the front left (L) or front right (R) speakers,  
all the other speaker distances change  
relative to it.  
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• If you set the front L and R speakers to  
Small, the center and surround speakers  
are automatically set to Small and the  
subwoofer to On.  
Speaker Installation  
• Default settings: L/R: Large | C: Large | SL/  
SR: Large| SW: On  
You only need to make this setting if you  
connected this player to your amplifier using the  
5.1 channel analog outputs.  
• The subwoofer can only be set to On or  
Off.  
This setting does not affect digital audio output.  
4
Press (cursor left) to go back to the  
speaker list if you want to modify another  
speaker, or press ENTER to exit the Speaker  
Installation screen.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Audio Output Mode  
Speaker Distance  
Speaker Installation  
5.1 Channel  
Options  
Speakers  
Use the Speaker Installation screen to tell the  
player what kinds of speakers you have  
connected.  
1
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons  
to select a speaker.  
• The L and R, and SR and SL speakers are  
paired; you can’t set them differently.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
L
C
R
SR  
SL  
SW  
Large  
Large  
Large  
Large  
Large  
On  
Language  
Display  
Options  
Speakers  
2
Press (cursor right) to modify the  
selected speaker.  
3
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons  
to change the current setting.  
• You can see the effect of your changes in  
the room graphic on the right of the screen.  
• Except for the subwoofer, you can set  
speaker size to Large or Small. If the main  
speaker cone in the speaker is 12cm or  
more, set to Large, otherwise set to Small  
(or Off if you don’t have that speaker).  
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Additional information  
Chapter 8  
Additional information  
This player is designed to be used only with  
Taking care of your player and  
discs  
conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use  
shaped discs. Pioneer disclaims all liability  
arising in connection with the use of shaped  
discs.  
General  
Hold discs by the edge or by the center hole  
and edge.  
Cleaning discs  
Fingerprints and dust on discs can affect  
playback performance. Clean using a soft, dry  
cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to  
the outside edge as shown below.  
When you're not using a disc, return it to its  
case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in  
excessively cold, humid, or hot environments  
(including under direct sunlight).  
Don't glue paper or put stickers on to discs. Do  
not use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-  
tipped writing instrument to write on the disc.  
If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a  
commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to  
clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use  
benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents,  
including products designed for cleaning vinyl  
records.  
Don’t use self-adhesive disc labels on discs as  
these can cause the disc to warp slightly  
during playback causing distortion in the  
picture and/or sound.  
Damaged and shaped discs  
Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or  
otherwise damaged discs as they may damage  
the player.  
Cleaning the unit’s exterior  
Unplug the unit before cleaning.  
Use a dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. If the  
surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth  
dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or  
six times with water and wrung out well, then  
wipe again with a dry cloth.  
Do not use furniture wax or cleaners. Never  
use thinners, benzine or insecticide sprays or  
other chemicals on or near this unit.  
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Additional information  
08  
If you use a chemical-impregnated cleaning  
cloth, read the instructions carefully before  
use. These cloths may leave smear marks on  
half-mirror finish surfaces; if this happens,  
finish with a dry cloth.  
Widescreen TV users  
If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen  
setting (page 35) of this player should be set to  
16:9 (Wide).  
When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format,  
you can use the TV controls to select how the  
picture is presented. Your TV may offer various  
zoom and stretch options; see the instructions  
that came with your TV for details.  
Cleaning the pickup lens  
The DVD player’s lens should not become dirty  
in normal use, but if for some reason it should  
malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your  
nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. We  
do not recommend using commercially  
available lens cleaners for CD players.  
Please note that some movie aspect ratios are  
wider than 16:9, so even though you have a  
widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a  
‘letter box’ style with black bars at the top and  
bottom of the screen.  
Condensation  
Condensation may form inside the player if it is  
brought into a warm room from outside, or if  
the temperature of the room rises quickly.  
Although the condensation won’t damage the  
player, it may temporarily impair its  
performance. Leave it to adjust to the warmer  
temperature for about an hour before  
switching on.  
Standard TV users  
If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen  
setting (page 35) of this player should be set to  
4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan),  
depending on which you prefer.  
Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs are  
shown with black bars top and bottom.  
Moving the player  
If you need to move the player, first press  
STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the  
player off. Wait for -OFF- to disappear from the  
display, then unplug the power cable. Never lift  
or move the unit during playback—discs rotate  
at a high speed and may be damaged.  
Set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are  
shown with the left and right sides cropped.  
Although the picture looks larger, you don’t  
actually see the whole picture.  
Screen sizes and disc formats  
DVD-Video discs come in several different  
screen aspect ratios, ranging from TV  
programs, which are generally 4:3, to  
CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an  
aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.  
Please note that many widescreen discs  
override the player’s settings so that the disc is  
shown in letter box format regardless of the  
setting.  
Televisions, too, come in different aspect  
ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.  
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Additional information  
Note  
Disc  
Player setting  
• Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a  
standard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3 settings  
with a widescreen TV, will result in a  
distorted picture.  
Type  
Format NTSC PAL AUTO  
DVD/Super  
VCD/Video CD/  
DivX Video  
NTSC  
PAL  
NTSC PAL NTSC  
NTSC PAL PAL  
Setting the TV system  
CD/MP3/WMA/  
JPEG  
no disc  
NTSC  
NTSC PAL  
The default setting of this player is AUTO, and  
unless you notice that the picture is distorted  
when playing some discs, you should leave it  
set to AUTO. If you experience picture distor-  
tion with some discs, set the TV system to  
match your country or region’s system. Doing  
this, however, may restrict the kinds of disc you  
can watch. The table below shows what kinds  
of disc are compatible with each setting  
(AUTO, PAL and NTSC).  
or PAL  
Resetting the player  
Use this procedure to reset all the player’s  
settings to the factory default.  
1
Switch the player into standby.  
2
Using the front panel buttons, hold  
down the (stop) button and press  
STANDBY/ON to switch the player back  
on.  
1
If the player is on, press STANDBY/  
ON to switch it to standby.  
2
Using the front panel controls, hold  
All the player’s settings are now reset.  
down then press STANDBY/ON to  
switch the TV system.  
DVD-Video regions  
The TV system changes as follows:  
All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on the  
case somewhere that indicates which  
region(s) of the world the disc is compatible  
with. Your DVD player also has a region mark,  
which you can find on the rear panel. Discs  
from incompatible regions will not play in this  
player. Discs marked ALL will play in any  
player.  
AUTO NTSC  
NTSC PAL  
PAL AUTO  
Note  
• You have to switch the player into standby  
(press STANDBY/ON) before each  
change.  
The diagram below shows the various DVD  
regions of the world.  
1
5
2
1
6
2
3
4
5
2
4
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Additional information  
08  
Selecting languages using the  
language code list  
Some of the language options (such as ‘DVD  
Language’ in the Setup Navigator) allow you to  
set your preferred language from any of the 136  
languages listed in the language code list on  
page 48.  
1
Select ‘Other Language’.  
2
Use the ꢂ/(cursor left/right) buttons  
to select either a code letter or a code  
number.  
3
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons  
to select a code letter or a code number.  
See Language code list on page 48 for a  
complete list of languages and codes.  
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Additional information  
Language code list  
Language (Language code letter), Language code  
Japanese (ja), 1001  
English (en), 0514  
French (fr), 0618  
German (de), 0405  
Italian (it), 0920  
Spanish (es), 0519  
Chinese (zh), 2608  
Dutch (nl), 1412  
Portuguese (pt), 1620  
Swedish (sv), 1922  
Russian (ru), 1821  
Korean (ko), 1115  
Greek (el), 0512  
Bhutani (dz), 0426  
Esperanto (eo), 0515  
Estonian (et), 0520  
Basque (eu), 0521  
Persian (fa), 0601  
Finnish (fi), 0609  
Fiji (fj), 0610  
Faroese (fo), 0615  
Frisian (fy), 0625  
Kirghiz (ky), 1125  
Latin (la), 1201  
Lingala (ln), 1214  
Laothian (lo), 1215  
Lithuanian (lt), 1220  
Latvian (lv), 1222  
Sinhalese (si), 1909  
Slovak (sk), 1911  
Slovenian (sl), 1912  
Samoan (sm), 1913  
Shona (sn), 1914  
Somali (so), 1915  
Albanian (sq), 1917  
Serbian (sr), 1918  
Siswati (ss), 1919  
Sesotho (st), 1920  
Sundanese (su), 1921  
Swahili (sw), 1923  
Tamil (ta), 2001  
Malagasy (mg), 1307  
Maori (mi), 1309  
Macedonian (mk), 1311  
Malayalam (ml), 1312  
Mongolian (mn), 1314  
Moldavian (mo), 1315  
Marathi (mr), 1318  
Malay (ms), 1319  
Maltese (mt), 1320  
Burmese (my), 1325  
Nauru (na), 1401  
Nepali (ne), 1405  
Norwegian (no), 1415  
Occitan (oc), 1503  
Oromo (om), 1513  
Oriya (or), 1518  
Irish (ga), 0701  
Scots-Gaelic (gd), 0704  
Galician (gl), 0712  
Guarani (gn), 0714  
Gujarati (gu), 0721  
Hausa (ha), 0801  
Hindi (hi), 0809  
Croatian (hr), 0818  
Hungarian (hu), 0821  
Armenian (hy), 0825  
Interlingua (ia), 0901  
Interlingue (ie), 0905  
Inupiak (ik), 0911  
Indonesian (in), 0914  
Icelandic (is), 0919  
Hebrew (iw), 0923  
Yiddish (ji), 1009  
Javanese (jw), 1023  
Georgian (ka), 1101  
Kazakh (kk), 1111  
Greenlandic (kl), 1112  
Cambodian (km), 1113  
Kannada (kn), 1114  
Kashmiri (ks), 1119  
Kurdish (ku), 1121  
Afar (aa), 0101  
Telugu (te), 2005  
Tajik (tg), 2007  
Thai (th), 2008  
Abkhazian (ab), 0102  
Afrikaans (af), 0106  
Amharic (am), 0113  
Arabic (ar), 0118  
Assamese (as), 0119  
Aymara (ay), 0125  
Azerbaijani (az), 0126  
Bashkir (ba), 0201  
Byelorussian (be), 0205  
Bulgarian (bg), 0207  
Bihari (bh), 0208  
Bislama (bi), 0209  
Bengali (bn), 0214  
Tibetan (bo), 0215  
Breton (br), 0218  
Catalan (ca), 0301  
Corsican (co), 0315  
Czech (cs), 0319  
Tigrinya (ti), 2009  
Turkmen (tk), 2011  
Tagalog (tl), 2012  
Setswana (tn), 2014  
Tonga (to), 2015  
Turkish (tr), 2018  
Tsonga (ts), 2019  
Tatar (tt), 2020  
Panjabi (pa), 1601  
Polish (pl), 1612  
Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619 Twi (tw), 2023  
Quechua (qu), 1721  
Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813 Urdu (ur), 2118  
Ukrainian (uk), 2111  
Kirundi (rn), 1814  
Uzbek (uz), 2126  
Vietnamese (vi), 2209  
Volapük (vo), 2215  
Wolof (wo), 2315  
Xhosa (xh), 2408  
Yoruba (yo), 2515  
Zulu (zu), 2621  
Romanian (ro), 1815  
Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823  
Sanskrit (sa), 1901  
Sindhi (sd), 1904  
Sangho (sg), 1907  
Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908  
Welsh (cy), 0325  
Danish (da), 0401  
Country/Area code list  
Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter  
Argentina, 0118, ar  
Australia, 0121, au  
Austria, 0120, at  
Belgium, 0205, be  
Brazil, 0218, br  
Canada, 0301, ca  
Chile, 0312, cl  
Finland, 0609, fi  
France, 0618, fr  
Germany, 0405, de  
Hong Kong, 0811, hk  
India, 0914, in  
Indonesia, 0904, id  
Italy, 0920, it  
Malaysia, 1325, my  
Mexico, 1324, mx  
Netherlands, 1412, nl  
New Zealand, 1426, nz  
Norway, 1415, no  
Pakistan, 1611, pk  
Philippines, 1608, ph  
Portugal, 1620, pt  
Singapore, 1907, sg  
Spain, 0519, es  
Sweden, 1905, se  
Switzerland, 0308, ch  
Taiwan, 2023, tw  
Thailand, 2008, th  
United Kingdom, 0702, gb  
USA, 2119, us  
China, 0314, cn  
Japan, 1016, jp  
Denmark, 0411, dk  
Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr Russian Federation, 1821, ru  
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Troubleshooting  
08  
Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is  
something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in  
another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the  
trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized  
service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.  
Problem  
Remedy  
The disc won’t play or is • Make sure the disc is free from dirt and dust and is not damaged  
automatically ejected  
after loading.  
(page 44).  
• Make sure the disc is loaded with the label side face-up and aligned  
properly in the disc tray guide.  
• Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVD-Video  
disc does not match the number on the player, the disc cannot be  
used (page 46).  
• Condensation inside the player: Allow time for condensation to  
evaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit.  
• Disc is loaded upside down: Reload the disc with the label side face  
up.  
• A Super VCD that does not conform with the IEC standards might  
not play normally.  
DVD-Audio playback  
stops.  
• The disc may have been illegally copied.  
Picture playback stops  
and the operation  
• Press , then start playback again ().  
• Press and hold the front panel STANDBY/ON button for about 10  
buttons cannot be used. seconds to switch the unit off, then press again to switch back on.  
• Switch the power off once, unplug from the wall socket, then plug  
back in and switch on again using the front panel STANDBY/ON  
button.  
New settings made in the • Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing, but are not  
Setup screen menus while effective until the disc is stopped then restarted: Press , then start  
a disc is playing are  
ineffective.  
playback again ().  
Settings are canceled.  
• When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging the  
power cord, settings will be canceled: Press STANDBY/ON on the  
front panel to turn the player off. Wait for --OFF-- to disappear from  
the display, then unplug the power cord.  
The remote control  
doesn't seem to work.  
• The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with the  
remote sensor is too wide: Use the remote within its operating range  
(page 16).  
• The batteries are exhausted: Put in new ones (page 6).  
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Problem  
No picture/No color.  
Remedy  
• Incorrect video connections: Check that connections are correct  
and that plugs are inserted fully. Also check the video cable for  
damage.  
• TV/monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect: Check the  
instruction manual of the connected equipment.  
• The video output is set to progressive but your TV/monitor is not  
compatible with progressive scan: See page 12 for how to set to  
interlace.  
Screen is stretched or  
• The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect. See  
aspect does not change. page 45 for how to set it correctly for your TV/monitor.  
Picture disturbance  
during playback or the  
picture is dark.  
• This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard.  
Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of  
disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the  
picture depending on the TV. This is not a malfunction.  
• Due to the player’s copy protection circuits, connection of this  
device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or  
cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction.  
No audio, or audio is  
distorted.  
• No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning  
discs other than audio CDs and SACDs.  
• Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier  
to the player's analog outputs.  
• Check that the disc is free from dust and dirt, and that it is not  
damaged (page 44).  
• Check that all interconnects are firmly inserted.  
• Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt, oxide, etc. and  
clean if necessary. Also check the cable for damage.  
• Make sure the player's output is not connected to the amplifier's  
phono (turntable) inputs.  
• Check your amplifier/receiver’s settings (volume, input function,  
speaker settings, etc.).  
The analog audio is OK,  
but there appears to be  
no digital audio signal.  
• Make sure that the Digital Out setting is set to On (page 34).  
• Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG out settings  
(pages 34–35) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver—check the  
instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.  
• SACDs and DVD-Audio discs do not output digital audio. Listen  
through the player’s analog audio outputs.  
Noticeable difference in  
DVD and CD volume.  
• This is due to differences in the audio format and is not a  
malfunction.  
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Problem  
Remedy  
Cannot play multi-  
channel audio  
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel  
(page 40).  
• Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Out settings  
(pages 34–35) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver—check the  
instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.  
• DVD-Audio and SACDs do not output multichannel digital audio.  
Listen through the player’s analog outputs.  
• Check that the settings in the Speaker Installation screen are  
correct (page 43).  
• Check the audio options available from the disc menu.  
Cannot listen to high-  
sampling rate audio  
through the digital  
output.  
• Make sure that Linear PCM Out is set to Downsample Off  
(page 35).  
• As a copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output 96kHz  
audio. In this case, even if set to Downsample Off, the player  
automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not a malfunction.  
Cannot output 192kHz or • The player does not output digital audio at these sampling rates. The  
176.4kHz digital audio. digital output is automatically downsampled.  
Cannot output 96kHz or • Check that Linear PCM Out is set to Downsample Off (page 35).  
88.2kHz digital audio.  
• Some discs are digital copy protected and do not output high  
sampling rate digital audio. In this case the output is automatically  
downsampled.  
No DTS audio output.  
• If this unit is connected to a non-DTS compatible amplifier or  
decoder using a digital audio cable, set DTS Out to DTS > PCM  
(page 34). If you do not do this, noise will be output when you play a  
DTS disc.  
• If this unit is connected to a DTS-compatible amplifier or decoder  
using a digital audio cable, check the amplifier settings, and that the  
cable is properly connected.  
Audio mix does not  
sound right or sounds  
incomplete (for example,  
inaudible dialog).  
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel if you've  
connected to the stereo inputs on your amplifier or TV (page 40).  
The audio recorded on a • If the audio is switched to [2] when playing a Super VCD that  
Super VCD disc is not  
output properly.  
contains only one stereo soundtrack, there may be no sound at all.  
Press AUDIO to change the soundtrack.  
Can’t hear effect of  
Virtual Surround  
• Virtual Surround does not work with SACD or DVD-Audio.  
• The Virtual Surround effect is only output through the AUDIO OUT  
(2ch) analog audio outputs.  
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel (page 40).  
• The effectiveness of Virtual Surround varies with the disc.  
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Note  
• Static electricity or other external influences may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this  
case, unplug the power cord and then plug back in. This will usually reset the unit for proper  
operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest Pioneer service  
center.  
DTS*2  
Glossary  
A multi-channel audio encoding system  
developed by Digital Theater Systems  
that enables far more audio to be stored  
on a disc than PCM encoding. See also  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).  
Analog audio Direct representation of sound by an  
electrical signal. See also Digital audio.  
Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its  
height. Conventional TVs are 4:3;  
EXIF  
A file format developed by Fuji Photo  
(Exchangeable Film for digital still cameras. Digital  
widescreen models are 16:9.  
Image File)  
cameras from various manufacturers  
use this compressed file format which  
carries date, time and thumbnail  
Bonus Group An ‘extra’ group on some DVD-Audio  
(DVD-Audio discs that requires a key number to  
only)  
access.  
information, as well as the picture data.  
Browsable  
pictures  
A feature of some DVD-Audio discs in  
which the user can browse still pictures  
File  
extension  
A tag added to the end of a filename to  
indicate the type of file. For example,  
“.mp3” indicates an MP3 file.  
(DVD-Audio recorded on the disc as the audio is  
only) played. See also Slideshow.  
ISO 9660  
format  
International standard for the volume  
and file structure of CD-ROM discs.  
Digital audio Indirect representation of sound using  
numbers. See also Sampling frequency  
and Analog audio.  
JPEG  
A standard file format used for still  
images. JPEG files are identified by the  
file extension “.jpg”.  
Dolby  
A multi-channel audio encoding system  
developed by Dolby Laboratories that  
enables far more audio to be stored on a  
disc than PCM encoding. See also PCM  
(Pulse Code Modulation).  
Digital*1  
MP3  
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a  
compressed stereo audio file format.  
Files are recognized by their file  
extension “.mp3”.  
MPEG audio An audio format used on Video CD/  
Super VCDs and some DVD discs.  
DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy  
protection is a technology designed to  
prevent unauthorized copying by  
DRM WMA)  
(
Packed PCM A lossless compression system that  
(DVD-Audio enables more PCM audio to be stored  
restricting playback, etc. of material on  
devices other the PC (or other WMA  
recording equipment) used to record it.  
For detailed information, please see the  
instruction manuals or help files that  
came with your PC (or other WMA  
recording equipment) and/or software.  
only)  
on a DVD-Audio disc than would  
otherwise be possible.  
PBC  
(PlayBack  
Control)  
A system of navigating a Video CD/  
Super VCD through on-screen menus  
recorded onto the disc.  
PCM  
Digital audio encoding system found on  
(Pulse Code CDs. Good quality, but requires a lot of  
Modulation) data compared to Dolby Digital, DTS  
and MPEG encoded audio. See also  
Digital audio.  
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Progressive All the lines that make up a video  
scan video  
picture are updated in one pass  
(compared to interlace which takes two  
passes to update the whole picture).  
Regions  
These associate DVD-Video discs and  
(DVD-Video players with particular areas of the  
only)  
world. See DVD-Video regions on  
page 46 for more information.  
Sampling  
frequency  
The rate at which sound is measured to  
be turned into digital audio data. The  
higher the rate, the better the sound  
quality. CD is 44.1 kHz; DVD can be up  
to 96 kHz. See also Digital audio.  
WMA  
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio  
and refers to an audio compression  
technology developed by Microsoft  
Corporation. Files are recognized by  
their file extension “.wma”.  
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the  
Windows logo are trademarks, or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
Super Audio Super Audio CD is a high quality audio  
CD (SACD)  
disc format that can accommodate high  
sampling rate stereo and multi-channel  
audio, as well as conventional CD audio  
all on the same disc.  
*1  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
*2  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are  
registered trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
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Specifications  
S-video output  
Y (luminance) - Output level . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 )  
C (color) - Output level. . . . . . . 286 mVp-p (75 )  
Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-video  
General  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DVD player  
Power requirements. . . AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 W  
Power consumption (standby) . . . . . . . . 0.85 W  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7kg  
Dimensions  
. . . . . . . . . .420 (W) x 49.5 (H) x 214.9 (D) mm  
Operating temperature . . . . . . . .+5°C to +35°C  
Operating humidity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% to 85%  
(no condensation)  
Video output  
Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 )  
Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA  
Audio output (1 stereo pair)  
Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . .During audio output  
200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)  
Number of channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA  
AV connector output  
AV Connector (21-pin connector assignment)  
AV connector output . . . . . . . . 21-pin connector  
This connector provides the video and audio  
signals for connection to a compatible colour TV  
or monitor.  
Audio output (multi-channel / L, R, C, SW,  
SL, SR)  
Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . .During audio output  
200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)  
Number of channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jack  
Digital audio characteristics  
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . .4 Hz to 44 kHz  
(DVD fs: 96 kHz)  
4 Hz to 48 kHz (DVD-Audio fs: 192 kHz)  
S/N ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 dB  
Dynamic range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 dB  
Total harmonic distortion . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0023 %  
Wow and flutter . . . . . . . . Limit of measurement  
PIN no.  
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio 2/R out  
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio 1/L out  
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND  
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B out  
8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status  
11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G out  
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R out  
17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND  
19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video out  
21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GND  
(
0.001% W. PEAK) or lower  
Digital output  
Coaxial digital output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jack  
Optical digital output. . . . . . . Optical digital jack  
Component video output  
Y (luminance) - Output level. . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 )  
Accessories  
Audio/video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AA/R6P dry cell batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Operating Instructions  
P
P
(color) - Output level . . . . . . . . 0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
(color) - Output level . . . . . . . . 0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
B
R
Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA  
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The specifications and design of this product are subject to  
change without notice, due to improvement.  
Published by Pioneer Corporation.  
Copyright © 2005 Pioneer Corporation.  
All rights reserved  
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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used  
electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.  
Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to  
designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).  
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.  
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential  
negative effects on the environment and human health.  
Published by Pioneer Corporation.  
Copyright © 2005 Pioneer Corporation.  
All rights reserved  
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