Pioneer XDV P9 User Manual

6-Disc Multi-DVD Player  
ENGLISH  
Owner’s Manual  
XDV-P9  
[For U.S. and Canadian models]  
This product conforms to CEMA cord colors.  
[Other area models]  
This product conforms to new cord colors.  
For U.S. and Canadian Models  
About This Product  
Video System of a Connected Component  
This product is compatible with the NTSC system. When connecting other components  
to this product, be sure components are compatible with the same video systems. If it is  
not, images will not be correctly reproduced.  
Precaution:  
This product is incompatible with the PAL system. Refer to Video System of a Connected  
Componenton page 3 for explanation of other area models video system.  
Important  
The serial number of this device is located on the bottom of this product. For your own secu-  
rity and convenience, be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card.  
Precaution  
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PER-  
FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN  
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN  
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
CAUTION: THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH  
THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.  
After-sales Service for Pioneer Products  
Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the product for its  
after-sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the  
necessary information is not available, please contact the companies listed below:  
Please do not ship your product to the companies at the addresses listed below for  
repair without advance contact.  
7 U.S.A.  
Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc.  
CUSTOMER SERVICE  
DEPARTMENT  
7 CANADA  
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.  
CUSTOMER SERVICE  
DEPARTMENT  
P.O. Box 1760  
Long Beach, CA 90801  
800-421-1404  
300 Allstate Parkway  
Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2  
(905) 479-4411  
1-877-283-5901  
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.  
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Contents  
Be sure to read this.  
Working with the Menu Screen  
Chapter and Track Advance/Return ............ 20  
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Skipping to the Next Chapter/Track  
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For U.S. and Canadian Models .................... ii  
Chapter/Track  
Specifying Title/Chapter/Track  
(Direct Search) .................................... 21  
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About This Product  
Precaution  
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Specifying Chapter  
Specifying Track  
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Before Using .......................................... 3  
Before Using This Product .......................... 3  
Disc Fast Forward/Reverse ........................ 22  
Fast Reverse  
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About This Manual  
How to Use This Manual  
Precaution  
In Case of Trouble  
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Changing Discs .......................................... 23  
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Playback Variations ............................ 24  
Still, Frame-by-Frame and  
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Still Playback  
Frame-by-Frame Playback  
Becoming Exhausted  
Changing the Mode Switch Setting  
Condition Memory  
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Changing Audio Language  
during Playback (Multi-Audio) .......... 26  
Using the Remote Controller ........................ 8  
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Batteries  
during Playback .................................. 26  
Changing the Subtitle Language  
during Playback (Multi-Subtitle) ........ 27  
Changing the Viewing Angle  
Discs Compatible with this Product ............ 9  
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Features of This Player  
Care of Discs and Magazines .................... 13  
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Operating with  
Calling up Information Displays ................ 29  
Operating with the Information  
Loading Discs ............................................ 14  
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Loading Discs  
Display 1 of a DVD ............................ 30  
Basic Operations ................................ 17  
Starting Playback from a  
Specified Time  
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Switching Power ON  
Operating with the Information  
Display 2 of a DVD ............................ 32  
Selecting Repeat Range  
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Operating with the Information  
Others .................................................... 51  
Display 1 of a Video CD .................... 33  
The Remote Control Operation  
Using it as a Multi-Channel AV  
Starting Playback from a  
Specified Time  
Selecting Repeat Range  
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Master Unit Remote Control  
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Selecting Audio Output  
Remote Control  
Operating with the Information  
Display 2 of a Video CD .................... 36  
Switching Discs  
Selecting the Picture Mode  
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Switching Power ON  
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ITS Playback .............................................. 54  
If You Forget Your Code Number .............. 59  
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Operating with the Information  
Display 1 of a CD ................................ 37  
Selecting Repeat Range  
Setting Random Play  
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Setting Scan Play  
Connecting the Units .................................. 63  
Operating with the Information  
Switching Discs  
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Installation .................................................. 72  
Calling up the SET UP MENU .................. 40  
Setting the Subtitle  
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MODE Switch Setting  
(SUBTITLE LANG.) .......................... 41  
Setting Subtitles and Assist  
Installing the Remote Control Unit ............ 75  
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Fitting the Remote Control Unit  
Installation Using the Mounting  
Subtitles ON/OFF  
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Base  
Setting the Audio Language  
Setting the Menu Language  
(MENU LANG.) .................................. 44  
Index .......................................................... 77  
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Setting the Code Number and Level  
Setting for Digital Output  
Setting Digital and Analog Audio Output  
Setting Angle Selection Mark Display  
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Before Using  
Before Using This Product  
About This Product  
[For European models]  
This product complies with the EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking  
Directive (93/68/EEC).  
Video System of a Connected Component [For models except U.S. and Canadian models]  
This product is NTSC/PAL system compatible. When connecting other components to  
this product, be sure components are compatible with the same video systems. If it is not,  
images will not be correctly reproduced.  
About This Manual  
This product features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and  
operation. All are designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory.  
This owners manual is intended to help you benefit fully from their potential and to maxi-  
mize your listening enjoyment.  
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by read-  
ing through the manual before you begin using this product. It is especially important that  
you read and observe the Precaution.  
How to Use This Manual  
This manual is divided into the sections shown below.  
Before Using:  
Explanations of operations you should perform before  
using this product.  
Basic Operations:  
Explanations of basic audio, video and other operations.  
Explanations of how to enjoy various playback modes.  
Playback Variations:  
Operating with Information Explanations of how to operate this product using  
Displays:  
Information Displays.  
Changing Initial Settings:  
Explanations of how to use this products SET UP  
MENU.  
There is an index at the edge of each page in this manual.  
Each sections heading is printed vertically at the top of the left hand page. Each sections  
heading is also printed vertically at the edge of the right hand page, together with indications  
of the discs the explanations apply to.  
Please use these handy headings and indications when searching for information.  
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To Ensure Safe Driving  
WARNING  
To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, this  
product is not for use with a video screen that is visible to the driver.  
In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle  
even by persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply,  
they must be obeyed.  
This product detects whether your cars parking brake is engaged or not, and prevents you  
from watching a DVD or Video CD on the display connected to Front Video Output while  
driving.  
Example: When you attempt to watch a DVD (the screen is black.)  
When you park your car in a safe place and apply the parking brake, the picture appears on  
the screen.  
When Using a Display connected to Rear Video Output  
This products Rear video output is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the  
Rear seats to watch the DVD or Video CD.  
WARNING  
NEVER install the display in a location that enables the Driver to watch the DVD  
or Video CD while Driving.  
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Precaution  
A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTlabel is affixed to the bottom of the player. [For  
European models]  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.  
Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to be audible.  
Protect the product from moisture.  
If the battery is disconnected, the preset memory will be erased and must be repro-  
grammed.  
In Case of Trouble  
Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer  
Service Station.  
Preventing the Battery from Becoming Exhausted  
When using this product, be sure your car engine is running. If you use this product when  
your engine is not running, the battery will become exhausted.  
Changing the Mode Switch Setting  
Use a pen tip or other pointed instrument to select the correct setting of the Mode switch on  
the rear of this unit for the component you are using it with. After changing the setting, be  
sure to press the RESET button. (See page 6.)  
(1) When using this product with a Pioneer compo-  
STAND  
ALONE  
nent featuring an IP-BUS input  
Select the IP-BUS mode.  
IP-BUS  
(2) When using this product with a Pioneer compo-  
nent that does not feature an IP-BUS input, or  
another company’s product  
Select the STAND ALONE mode.  
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Condition Memory  
This function memorizes audio language, subtitle language and picture mode settings made  
during disc playback for up to 30 discs. Without any special operations, the final setting  
details during playback of a disc are memorized. The next time a disc is played, the previous  
settings are automatically applied.  
Note:  
With some discs, audio language and subtitle language are automatically specified, in which  
case condition memory does not function.  
When the number of discs exceeds 30, settings for the latest disc replace those for the least  
recent disc.  
Resetting the Microprocessor  
Pressing the RESET button lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings without  
changing SET UP MENU settings, Condition Memory and other memory settings.  
Press the RESET button in the following cases.  
After changing the setting of the Mode switch on the rear of the unit.  
When this unit fails to operate correctly.  
When strange (incorrect) messages appear on the display.  
Resetting  
Turn the ignition switch OFF.  
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Press the RESET button.  
Use a pen tip or other pointed instrument.  
Note:  
After completing connections or when you want to erase all memorized settings or return the  
unit to its initial (factory) settings, switch your engine ON or set the ignition switch to ACC  
ON before pressing the RESET button.  
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Key Finder  
The remote control and remote sensor are sold separately, although they may be pro-  
vided with this product in certain areas.  
q Joystick/ENTER button  
w Small joystick/STOP (7) button  
e SOURCE button (For AV Master Unit)  
r TOP MENU button  
! PLAY/PAUSE (6) button  
! REVERSE (1) button  
! SUBTITLE button  
! AUDIO button  
t VOLUME (For AV Master Unit)  
y MENU button  
u DISPLAY button  
! RETURN button  
! Remote control operation mode switch  
! POWER button  
i ANGLE button  
! Number buttons  
o FORWARD (¡) button  
! STEP (e)/(E) buttons  
! CLEAR button  
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Using the Remote Controller  
This product is equipped with a remote controller for convenient operation.  
Point the controller in the direction of the signal reception on the color display  
(sold separately) to operate.  
When the controller is not in use, attach it firmly to the provided mounting base.  
Precaution:  
Do not store the remote controller in high temperatures or direct sunlight.  
The controller may not function properly in direct sunlight.  
Do not let the remote controller fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the  
brake or accelerator pedal.  
Batteries  
Remove the cover on the back of the remote controller and insert the  
batteries with the (+) and () poles pointing in the proper direction.  
Precaution:  
Use only UM-4, AAA or IEC LR03 1.5 V batteries.  
Remove the batteries if the remote controller is not to be used for a month or longer.  
Do not attempt to recharge the batteries supplied with remote control.  
Do not mix new and used batteries.  
In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote controller completely clean and install new  
batteries.  
We recommended using alkaline batteries as replacements.  
When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environ-  
mental public institutions rules that apply in your country/area.  
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Discs Compatible with this Product  
Features of This Player  
Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD Formats  
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played  
back on this player. For more information on discs compatible with this player, refer  
to the table below.  
Disc types and logos  
Diameter/Playable sides  
Playback time  
DVD VIDEO  
Digital audio/Digital video (MPEG 2)  
12 cm (5 in.)/single-sided 1 layer  
133 min.  
242 min.  
266 min.  
484 min.  
DVD VIDEO  
2 layer  
12 cm (5 in.)/double-sided 1 layer  
2 layer  
DVD VIDEO  
Digital audio/Digital video (MPEG 2)  
8 cm (3 in.)/single-sided  
1 layer  
2 layer  
1 layer  
2 layer  
41 min.  
75 min.  
82 min.  
150 min.  
8 cm (3 in.)/double-sided  
VIDEO CD  
VIDEO CD  
12 cm (5 in.)/single-sided  
Digital audio/Digital video (MPEG 1)  
Max. 74 minutes  
VIDEO CD single  
8 cm (3 in.)/single-sided  
Digital audio/Digital video (MPEG 1)  
Max. 20 minutes  
CD  
CD  
Digital audio  
12 cm (5 in.)/single-sided  
Max. 74 minutes  
CD single  
Digital audio  
8 cm (3 in.)/single-sided  
Max. 20 minutes  
The disc format logos shown above are found on disc labels or on disc jackets.  
Note:  
With some DVD-Video discs, you may not be able to use certain functions.  
Playback of some DVD-Video discs may not be possible.  
Playback of CD-TEXT discs is possible, but display of titles and other information is not pos-  
sible.  
CD-Extra discs can be played back as music CDs.  
With Super Audio CDs, playback of a hybrid discs CD layer only is possible.  
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Precaution:  
Playback of DVD-Audio, DVD-R and CD-ROM discs is not possible. This player can only  
playback discs bearing the marks shown on page 9.  
Use the optional 8 cm (3 in.) disc tray to play 8 cm (3 in.) discs. Never use a commercially  
available 8 cm adapter as this will damage the player.  
DVDs that have incompatible region numbers (see page 62) cannot be played on this  
player. The region number of the player can be found on the rear panel.  
The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers.  
Normal playback of CD-R discs other than those recorded with a music CD recorder may not  
be possible.  
Playback of music CD-R discs, even those recorded with a music CD recorder, may not be  
possible with this product due to disc characteristics or scratches or dirt on the disc. Dirt or  
condensation on the lens inside this product may also prevent playback.  
Titles and other text information recorded on a CD-R disc may not be displayed by this prod-  
uct.  
Read the precautions with the CD-R discs before using.  
What the Marks on DVDs Indicate  
The marks below can be found on DVD disc labels and packages. They indicate the type of  
images and audio recorded on the disc, and the functions you can use.  
Mark  
Meaning  
2
Indicates the number of audio systems.  
2
Indicates the number of subtitle languages.  
Indicates the number of viewing angles.  
3
Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio: screen width-to-height ratio) type.  
16 : 9 LB  
2
Indicates the number of the region where playback is possible.  
ALL  
7 Disc Operation  
With some DVDs, depending on the intentions of the discs producer, certain operations  
may be prohibited. Also, with discs enabling menu operation and two-way operation dur-  
ing playback, the way titles and chapters are organized may prevent certain operations  
such as Repeat play.  
If this happens with this player, the prohibited mark “  
The prohibited mark “ ” may not appear on some discs.  
is displayed.  
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Disc Organization  
DVD  
On DVD-Video discs, the contents are divided into titles which are in turn divided  
into chapters.  
With video material, a single work (movie etc.) usually corresponds to a single title,  
with different scenes corresponding to separate chapters. With karaoke discs, one  
song corresponds to one title.  
However, some discs are not organized like this, so bear this in mind when using the  
Search function.  
Title 1  
Chapter 1 Chapter 2  
Title 2  
Chapter 1 Chapter 2  
DVD  
Video CD and CD  
On CDs and Video CDs, the contents are divided into tracks. One track usually corre-  
sponds to one song. On some discs, tracks may also feature an index.  
With Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), you can use a menu to perform  
playback operations. It may not be possible to use functions such as Repeat and  
Search.  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
Track 5  
CD  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
Video CD  
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Main Features of This Product  
You can play back DVDs, Video CDs (PBC compatibility) and CDs.  
Repeat Play  
You can enjoy different kinds of repeat play.  
Still Image &  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
You can view still images or playback of one frame at a  
time.  
Slow Motion Playback  
Multi-Aspect  
Slow motion playback is possible.  
Switching between Wide screen, Letter box and Panscan  
display is possible.  
Cinema/Animation/Standard  
Mode Switching  
You can switch among these three modes for the best pic-  
ture quality when watching a movie or an animation  
movie.  
Multi-Audio  
Multi-Subtitle  
Multi-Angle  
You can switch between multiple audio systems recorded  
on a DVD as desired.  
You can switch between multiple subtitle languages  
recorded on a DVD as desired.  
You can switch between multiple viewing angles of a  
scene recorded on a DVD as desired.  
Video CDs featuring PBC  
Compatibility  
You can play back Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback  
Control).  
Parental Lock  
You can use this to prevent your children viewing violent  
or adult oriented scenes.  
Dolby Digital*/DTS**  
When using this product with a Pioneer Multi-Channel  
AV Master Unit, you can enjoy the atmosphere and  
excitement provided by DVD movie and music software  
featuring 5.1 channel recordings.  
Compatibility (When combin-  
ing the product with a Pioneer  
Multi-Channel AV Master Unit  
such as the AVM-P9000R or  
AVM-P9000)  
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* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolbyand the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.  
© 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.  
**DTSis a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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.  
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Care of Discs and Magazines  
Precaution  
• This product is designed for use with conven-  
tional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped  
discs are not recommended for this product.  
• Check all discs before playing and discard cracked, scratched or warped discs.  
• Wipe dirty or damp discs outward from the cen-  
ter with a soft cloth.  
• Avoid touching the recorded (iridescent) surface when han-  
dling discs.  
• Store discs in their cases when not in use.  
• Keep discs out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.  
• Do not affix labels or apply chemicals to discs.  
• Condensation may collect inside the player when using the heater in cold weather,  
interfering with playback. Turn it off for an hour or so and wipe damp discs with a  
soft cloth.  
• Road shocks may interrupt disc playback.  
• Be sure to use DVD compatible magazines and trays with this product.  
• If you need more magazines, please ask your nearest dealer for magazine JD-612V.  
• Do not put the magazine in a place where it will be exposed to high temperatures  
or direct sunlight.  
• Do not disassemble the magazine.  
• Take care not to drop the magazine or knock it against anything.  
• Do not use cracked or warped trays.  
• Never insert anything other than discs. Do not attach a label or tape to a disc.  
• The use of benzine, thinner, insecticide, or other volatile chemicals may damage  
the magazine surface.  
• Attach the supplied label in the specified position. Attaching the label in an incor-  
rect place or attaching more than one label will cause malfunction.  
Label  
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Loading Discs  
Loading discs in the magazine and loading the magazine in the unit.  
Loading Discs  
You can load up to six discs in the magazine. Refer to page 9 to confirm the type of disc you  
can use with this unit.  
LOCK button  
While pressing the LOCK button, pull out the tray.  
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2
Load a disc.  
Load with the recorded side (the iridescent side) facing down.  
With double-sided discs, load with the side you want to watch facing down.  
Replace the tray.  
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When Using 8 cm (3-inch) Discs  
Do not use an 8 cm disc adapter. If it is used, the player may fail. To load an 8 cm disc, you  
need a special 8 cm disc tray (Part No. CXB5931). Ask your Pioneer Service Center about it.  
8 cm disc  
Black and white levers  
12 cm disc  
8 cm disc tray  
tray  
While pressing the LOCK button, pull out the tray.  
Gently pull out the tray to the left to remove it.  
Align the tray with the grooves on the left and right, and push in until you hear a  
click.  
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2
3
Secure the disc with the black and white levers  
Replace the tray.  
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5
Be sure to remove the disc before changing a disc tray.  
If the tray is not aligned with the right and left grooves, it cannot be pushed to the end. Do not  
bend or force the tray.  
Always load 6 trays in a magazine to prevent loss or warping of trays.  
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Loading the Magazine  
Load in the direction  
indicated by the arrow.  
Slide the OPEN lever to the right.  
The front door opens.  
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Load the magazine in the direction indicated by the arrow.  
Close the front door.  
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3
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Removing the Magazine  
EJECT button  
Slide the OPEN lever to the right.  
The front door opens.  
1
Press the EJECT button.  
Remove the magazine.  
Close the front door.  
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3
4
Do not put your fingers in the magazine tray as this may lead to incorrect operation and damage  
to the player.  
If the label on the magazine is coming off or wrinkled up, it may damage the eject mechanism,  
and in some cases, the magazine may not be ejected. Therefore, remove a damaged label com-  
pletely before use.  
Be sure the front door is closed except when loading or removing a magazine. Playback is not  
possible if the front door is left open. Dust or dirt entering the magazine may result in damage to  
the unit.  
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Basic Operations  
Switching Power ON/OFF  
Switching Power ON  
When Using the IP-BUS Mode  
Operate after confirming the Operation mode switch is set to DVD (or AVM). (See page 7.)  
Press the SOURCE button.  
Press repeatedly until DVD is selected, and the disc starts play-  
ing.  
With a head unit other than a Multi-Channel AV Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R, AVM-  
P9000), operation with this remote control is not possible. For details, refer to the  
“Function Compatibility Chart”. (See page 53.)  
When Using the STAND ALONE Mode  
Operate after confirming the Operation mode switch is set to DVD. (See page 7.)  
Switch the display image source to this product.  
For details, refer to the connected unit’s manual.  
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Press the POWER button on the side of  
the remote control.  
Power to this product switches ON and a disc starts play-  
ing. The remote sensor indicator lights.  
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Note:  
When you have reloaded the magazine, playback starts from the first disc.  
If you were previously playing a DVD, playback of that disc resumes from where you left  
off.  
If power to this product is switched ON/OFF with the POWER button, playback does not  
resume from where you left off.  
Playback cannot resume from where you left off until information on all of the discs has been  
read.  
With some discs, a menu may be displayed. (See page 19.)  
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Switching Power OFF  
VD  
When Using the IP-BUS Mode  
ideo  
V
Press the SOURCE button for 1 second.  
Power to the Multi-Channel AV Master Unit switches OFF.  
VCD  
CD  
When Using the STAND ALONE Mode  
Press the POWER button on the side of the  
remote control.  
Power to this product switches OFF. The remote sensor indicator  
goes out.  
When using a rear display in the IP-BUS Mode  
• Even if the source selected with the head unit is not DVD, if you switch power to this  
product ON with the POWER button, you can watch the DVD picture from this product  
on the rear display.  
• Regardless of whether the head unit is switched ON/OFF, you can switch power to this  
product ON/OFF.  
Precautions concerning the IP-BUS Mode  
• When you have switched power to this product ON by pressing the POWER button, be  
sure not to forget to switch power to this product OFF. If you switch power to this prod-  
uct OFF after switching to DVD video display, the display shows that power to this  
product has been switched OFF.  
• When you eject a source disc (CD or MD) selected with the head unit, power to the  
head unit switches OFF. Depending on the connection method, the picture on the rear  
display may disappear.  
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Disc (DVD/Video CD/CD) Playback  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button.  
The playback mark ( ) is displayed for 4 seconds and the disc  
starts playing.  
Note:  
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button when a disc is playing, pauses playback.  
If the last disc played was a DVD, playback starts from the point on that disc where you  
stopped play previously. With some discs, a menu may be displayed and playback may not be  
possible from where you left off previously. (See the next item.)  
Working with the Menu Screen  
When DVDs offering menu or Video CDs featuring the PBC (Playback Control) function  
start playing, a menu is displayed.  
With DVDs  
Use the joystick to select the desired  
MENU option.  
1
Press the ENTER button.  
2
Playback starts from the selected menu option.  
7 To Display the Menu  
You can display the menu by pressing the MENU button or TOP MENU button while a  
disc is playing. Pressing either of these buttons again lets you start playback from the  
location selected from the menu. For details, refer to the instructions provided with the  
disc.  
Note:  
The way to display the menu differs depending on the disc.  
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With Video CDs  
VD  
Press the number buttons to select a desired  
menu option.  
Playback starts from the selected menu option.  
Operation with the joystick is not possible.  
ideo  
V
VCD  
CD  
7 To Display the Menu  
You can display the menu by pressing the RETURN button while PBC playback. For  
details, refer to the instructions provided with the disc.  
Note:  
When menu are two or more pages long, move the small joystick left/right (PREV  
4/NEXT ¢) to switch between displays.  
To play a disc without using a menu (without PBC playback), when the disc is stopped press  
the appropriate number button to select the desired track. To return to PBC playback, stop  
playback and press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button.  
Chapter and Track Advance/Return  
Skipping to the Next Chapter/Track  
During play, move the small joystick to the  
right (NEXT ¢) .  
Chapter/track numbers are displayed for 4 seconds and you  
advance to the next chapter/track.  
Returning to the Previous Chapter/Track  
During play, move the small joystick to the  
left (PREV 4).  
Chapter/track numbers are displayed for 4 seconds and you return  
to the beginning of the current chapter/track.  
Moving the small joystick to the left (PREV 4) twice in suc-  
cession takes you to the beginning of the chapter/track before the  
current chapter/track.  
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Specifying Title/Chapter/Track (Direct Search)  
Specifying Title  
Press the number button corresponding to a  
desired title number when the disc is stopped.  
Title number is displayed for 4 seconds and playback starts from  
the selected title.  
To select 3, press button 3.  
To select 10, press buttons +10 and 0 in order.  
To select 23, press buttons +10, +10 and 3 in order.  
Specifying Chapter  
Press the number button corresponding to a  
desired chapter number during playback.  
Chapter number is displayed for 4 seconds and playback starts  
from the selected chapter.  
To select 3, press button 3.  
To select 10, press buttons +10 and 0 in order.  
To select 23, press buttons +10, +10 and 3 in order.  
Specifying Track  
Press the number button corresponding to a  
desired track number.  
Track number is displayed for 4 seconds and playback starts from  
the selected track.  
To select 3, press button 3.  
To select 10, press buttons +10 and 0 in order.  
To select 23, press buttons +10, +10 and 3 in order.  
Note:  
With some discs, the prohibited mark “ ” may be displayed and operation may not be pos-  
sible.  
With Video CD, Direct Search is not possible during PBC playback.  
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Disc Fast Forward/Reverse  
Fast Forward  
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During play, continue pressing the FOR-  
1
2
WARD (¡) button.  
CD  
The fast forward mark (  
) is displayed while pressing  
the button and disc fast forward is performed.  
Release the FORWARD (¡) button at the point you want  
to watch/listen.  
Playback resumes from that point.  
Note:  
If you continue pressing the FORWARD (¡) button for 5 seconds, the color of the fast for-  
ward mark (  
) changes from blue to yellow. When this happens, fast forward continues  
even if you release the FORWARD (¡) button. To resume playback at a desired point, press  
the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button.  
If you fast forward to the end of a CD, fast forward continues from the beginning of the disc.  
Fast forward may not be possible at certain locations on some discs. If this happens, normal  
playback automatically resumes.  
Fast Reverse  
During play, continue pressing the  
REVERSE (1) button.  
1
The fast reverse mark (  
) is displayed while pressing  
the button and disc fast reverse is performed.  
Release the REVERSE (1) button at the point you want to  
watch/listen.  
2
Playback resumes from that point.  
Note:  
If you continue pressing the REVERSE (1) button for 5 seconds, the color of the fast  
reverse mark (  
) changes from blue to yellow. When this happens, fast reverse continues  
even if you release the REVERSE (1) button. To resume playback at a desired point, press  
the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button.  
If you fast reverse to the beginning of a CD, normal playback resumes.  
Fast reverse may not be possible at certain locations on some discs. If this happens, normal  
playback automatically resumes.  
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Changing Discs  
+
Move the small joystick up/down (DISC /  
DISC ).  
Disc numbers are displayed for 4 seconds and the previous or  
next disc in the magazine is selected. Repeat the operation to  
select the desired disc.  
Note:  
Empty disc trays are skipped during disc selection.  
After a desired disc is selected, it automatically starts playing.  
Stopping Playback  
Press the STOP (7) button.  
Note:  
When you stop DVD or Video CD playback (during PBC playback only) by pressing the  
STOP (7) button, that location on the disc is memorized enabling playback from that point  
when you play the disc again.  
The playback stop point on a disc is erased from memory if you change the disc, remove the  
magazine or switch power to this product ON/OFF with the POWER button.  
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Playback Variations  
Still, Frame-by-Frame and Slow Motion Playback  
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Still Playback  
This lets you pause playback and view a still picture.  
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button during  
playback.  
The still mark ( ) is displayed for 4 seconds and playback is  
paused letting you view a still image.  
CD  
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button once more.  
Frame-by-Frame Playback  
This lets you move ahead or back one frame at a time during playback. Reverse Frame-by-  
Frame playback is not possible with Video CDs.  
Press the STEP (E) or STEP (e) button.  
Each time you press the STEP (E) button, you move ahead one  
frame.  
Each time you press the STEP (e) button, you move back a  
number of frames.  
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button.  
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Slow Motion Playback  
This lets you slow down playback speed. Reverse Slow Motion playback is not possible with  
Video CDs.  
Press the STEP (e) or STEP (E) button  
for 1 second during playback.  
The slow playback mark (  
) or (  
) is displayed, forward or  
reverse Slow Motion playback begins.  
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE (6) button.  
During forward Slow Motion playback, you can adjust playback speed by pressing the STEP  
(E) or STEP (e) button. Each time you press it the speed changes in 4 steps in the fol-  
lowing order:  
1/16 Ô 1/8 Ô 1/4 Ô 1/2  
Note:  
There is no sound during Still, Frame-by-Frame or Slow Motion playback.  
Depending on the disc and the playback location on the disc, the prohibited mark “ ” may  
be displayed indicating that Still, Frame-by-Frame and Slow Motion playback are not possi-  
ble.  
With some discs, images may be unclear during Frame-by-Frame and Slow Motion playback.  
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Changing Audio Language during Playback (Multi-Audio)  
VD  
DVDs can provide audio playback with different languages and different systems (Dolby  
Digital, DTS etc.). With DVDs featuring multi-audio recordings, you can switch between lan-  
guages/audio systems during playback.  
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Press the AUDIO button during play-  
1
back.  
The audio selection mark (  
) is displayed.  
Press the AUDIO button while the audio selection mark is  
displayed.  
2
The audio changes each time you press the AUDIO button.  
Note:  
This function only operates with DVDs featuring multi-audio recordings.  
2
The number in the “  
” mark on a DVD’s package indicates the number of recorded lan-  
guages/audio systems.  
With some DVDs, switching between languages/audio systems may only be possible using a  
menu display.  
You can also switch between languages/audio systems using the SET UP MENU. For details,  
refer to “Setting the Audio Language” on page 43.  
Only digital output of DTS audio is possible. If this product’s optical digital outputs are not  
connected, DTS audio will not be output, so select an audio setting other than DTS.  
While the audio selection mark is displayed, you can also switch to a desired audio language  
number using the number buttons.  
Display indications such as “2” and “5.1ch” indicate the audio system recorded on the  
DVD. Depending on the setting, playback may not be with the same audio system as that  
indicated.  
Changing Audio Output during Playback  
You can switch between stereo and monaural output.  
Press the AUDIO button during play-  
1
2
back.  
The audio output selection mark (  
) is displayed.  
Press the AUDIO button while the audio output selection  
mark is displayed.  
The audio output setting changes each time you press the AUDIO button in the fol-  
lowing order:  
L+R (Stereo) = L (Left) = R (Right) = L+R (Stereo)  
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Changing the Subtitle Language during Playback (Multi-Subtitle)  
With DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languages  
during playback.  
Press the SUBTITLE button during play-  
1
back.  
The subtitle selection mark (  
) is displayed.  
Press the SUBTITLE button while the subtitle selection  
mark is displayed.  
2
The subtitle language changes each time you press the SUBTITLE button.  
Note:  
This function only operates with DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings.  
2
The number in the “  
” mark on a DVD’s package indicates the number of recorded subti-  
tle languages.  
With some DVDs, switching between subtitle languages may only be possible using a menu  
display.  
You can also switch between subtitle languages using the SET UP MENU. For details, refer  
to “Setting the Subtitle” on page 41.  
While the subtitle selection mark is displayed, you can also switch to a desired subtitle lan-  
guage number using the number buttons. At this time, you can also switch subtitle display  
OFF by pressing the CLEAR button.  
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Changing the Viewing Angle during Playback (Multi-Angle)  
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With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot from multiple angles) recordings, you can  
switch among viewing angles during playback.  
7 About Scenes that Let You Change the Viewing Angle  
During playback of a scene shot from multiple angles on this product, the angle selection  
mark (  
) is displayed in the bottom right of the screen.  
Switch angle selection mark display ON/OFF using the SET UP MENU. For details, refer  
to “Setting Angle Selection Mark Display” on page 50.  
Press the ANGLE button during play-  
back of a scene shot from multiple  
angles.  
1
The angle selection mark (  
are displayed.  
) and angle number (  
)
Press the ANGLE button while the angle selection mark and  
angle number are displayed.  
2
The angle changes each time you press the ANGLE button.  
Note:  
This function only operates with DVDs featuring multi-angle recordings.  
3
The  
” mark on a DVD’s package indicates it features multi-angle scenes. The number in  
” mark indicates the number of angles from which scenes were shot.  
3
the “  
You cannot switch angles during Slow Motion playback.  
If you press the ANGLE button during fast forward/fast reverse or pause, fast forward/fast  
reverse or pause is canceled and normal playback resumes but the viewing angle does not  
change.  
While the angle selection mark and angle number are displayed, you can also switch to a  
desired angle number using the number buttons.  
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Operating with Information Displays  
Calling up Information Displays  
Information displays let you easily perform a wide range of disc operations. These include  
starting playback from a specified title, chapter or time, selecting the picture mode, setting  
the range of Repeat play, changing discs, and switching between different audio and subtitle  
settings.  
Press the DISPLAY button.  
Each time you press the button the dis-  
play changes as follows:  
1
Information display 1 = Information  
display 2 = Display OFF =  
Information display 1  
Information display 1 (e.g. DVD)  
1
Information display 2 (e.g. DVD)  
Note:  
For CDs there is no Display OFF setting.  
You can perform disc switching as well as title, chapter and time settings with either the  
information display 1 or 2.  
This manual explains how to use the information display 2 to display all the discs loaded in  
the magazine for disc switching, and how to use the information display 1 to perform title,  
chapter and time settings.  
Pressing the DISPLAY button during fast forward/reverse returns you to normal playback.  
7 Concerning Information Display 2  
When information cannot be read directly after loading a magazine or at some other time,  
indications of the type of disc that cannot be read are not displayed.  
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Operating with the Information Display 1 of a DVD  
VD  
This display lets you switch discs for playback, use the Search function to specify a title or  
chapter to search for a desired scene, use the Time Search function to specify a time to  
search for a desired scene, select the desired audio and subtitle language, and select the  
angle.  
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Displaying all the discs loaded in the magazine for disc selection is explained using the informa-  
tion display 2.  
CD  
Searching for a Desired Scene, Starting Playback from a Specified Time  
You can use the Search function to search for a desired scene by specifying a title or chapter,  
and the Time Search function to specify the time on a disc at which play starts.  
Move the joystick left/right to select a  
desired option.  
1
The selected option is indicated in blue.  
Title Chapter Time  
Press the number buttons to input the  
2
desired number.  
For Titles and Chapters  
To select 3, press button 3.  
To select 10, press buttons 1 and 0 in order.  
To select 23, press buttons 2 and 3 in order.  
To jump 10 titles or chapters ahead of the selected one, press the +10 button.  
For Time (Time Search)  
To select 21 minutes 43 seconds, press buttons 2, 1, 4 and 3 in order.  
To select 1 hour 11 minutes, convert the time into 71 minutes 00 seconds and press buttons  
7, 1, 0 and 0 in order.  
To jump 10 seconds ahead of the selected time, press the +10 button.  
Note:  
Pressing the CLEAR button cancels the input number.  
You can also select titles and chapters by moving the joystick up/down.  
While the input number is displayed, press the ENTER button.  
This starts playback from the selected scene.  
3
Note:  
With discs featuring a menu, you can also press the MENU button or TOP MENU button and  
then make selections from the displayed menu.  
With some discs, the prohibited mark “ ” may be displayed, indicating that titles, chapters  
and time cannot be specified.  
Chapter Search and Time Search are not possible when disc playback has been stopped.  
7 Direct Search  
Even without using an information display you can start playback from a specified title or  
chapter. For details, see page 21.  
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Selecting Audio, Subtitle and Angle  
You can perform Audio (language, stereo, audio type as Dolby Digital etc.), Subtitle lan-  
guage and Angle selection.  
Move the joystick left/right to select a  
desired option.  
1
The selected option is indicated in blue.  
Audio Subtitles Angle  
Move the joystick up/down to switch to the  
desired setting.  
2
This switches you to the selected setting.  
For Audio  
Selection options switch as follows:  
Audio 1 Ô Audio 2 Ô Audio 3 Ô Audio 1  
For Subtitles  
Selection options switch as follows:  
Subtitles 1 Ô Subtitles 2 Ô Subtitles OFF Ô Subtitles 1  
For Angle  
Selection options switch as follows:  
Angle 1 Ô Angle 2 Ô Angle 3 Ô Angle 1  
Note:  
The number of switching options depends on how many options are recorded on the DVD.  
You can switch Audio, Subtitle and Angle during playback using the respective buttons. For  
details, refer to “Playback Variations” on page 24.  
You can also switch settings by inputting numbers with the number buttons.  
Display indications such as “2” and “5.1ch” indicate the audio system recorded on the  
DVD. Depending on the setting, playback may not be with the same audio system as that  
indicated.  
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Operating with the Information Display 2 of a DVD  
VD  
In addition to the Search and Time Search functions of the information display 1, this display  
lets you switch the disc for playback, select the range for Repeat play, and select the Picture  
mode.  
Switching Discs  
You can switch discs while confirming disc type. The selected disc is indicated by an arrow.  
Disc  
Move the joystick left/right to select the  
1
Disc option.  
The Disc option is indicated in blue.  
Move the joystick up/down to select the  
desired disc.  
2
Press the ENTER button.  
3
The selected disc starts playing.  
The currently selected disc  
Note:  
You can also switch discs by pressing a number button.  
Selecting Repeat Range  
You can choose between Repeat play of a disc, title or chapter.  
Move the joystick left/right to select the  
Repeat range option.  
1
The Repeat range option is indicated in blue.  
Repeat range  
Move the joystick up/down to switch to the  
desired setting.  
2
This switches you to the selected setting.  
Disc Ô Title Ô Chapter Ô Disc  
When you select Disc, playback of the entire disc is repeated. When you select Title or  
Chapter, playback of that title or chapter only is repeated.  
Note:  
When the Repeat play of a DVD disc is selected, play stops and depending on the disc a  
menu is displayed upon completion of play of an entire disc once through.  
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Selecting the Picture Mode  
You can select between Standard, Animation and Cinema modes.  
Compared to Standard mode, Animation provides a picture with beautifully clear colors and  
the Cinema mode assures images with well defined black/white contrast.  
Move the joystick left/right to select the  
Picture mode option.  
1
The Picture mode option is indicated in blue.  
Picture mode  
Move the joystick up/down to switch to the  
desired setting.  
2
This switches you to the selected setting.  
Standard Ô Animation Ô Cinema Ô Standard  
Note:  
Images may not be clear with some software and some displays.  
Operating with the Information Display 1 of a Video CD  
This display lets you switch discs for playback, use the Search function to specify a track to  
search for desired scenes, use the Time Search function to specify a time to search for a  
desired scene, switch audio output, and select the range for Repeat play. During playback of  
Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), “Play Back Control:ON” is displayed. During  
such playback, Search and Time Search functions cannot be used nor can you select the  
range for Repeat play.  
Displaying all the discs loaded in the magazine for disc selection is explained using the informa-  
tion display 2.  
Searching for a Desired Scene, Starting Playback from a Specified Time  
You can use the Search function to search for a desired scene by specifying a track, and the  
Time Search function to specify the time on a disc at which play starts.  
Move the joystick left/right to select a  
desired option.  
1
The selected option is indicated in blue.  
Track  
Time  
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Press the number buttons to input the desired number.  
2
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For Tracks  
To select 3, press button 3.  
To select 10, press buttons 1 and 0 in order.  
To select 23, press buttons 2 and 3 in order.  
• To jump 10 tracks ahead of the selected one, press the +10 button.  
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For Time (Time Search)  
To select 21 minutes 43 seconds, press buttons 2, 1, 4 and 3 in order.  
To select 1 hour 11 minutes, convert the time into 71 minutes 00 seconds and press but-  
tons 7, 1, 0 and 0 in order.  
• To jump 10 seconds ahead of the selected time, press the +10 button.  
Note:  
Pressing the CLEAR button cancels the input number.  
You can also select tracks by moving the joystick up/down.  
While the input number is displayed, press the ENTER button.  
This starts playback from the selected scene.  
3
Note:  
Time Search is not possible while the disc is stopped.  
7 Direct Search  
Even without using an information display you can start playback of a desired track. For  
details, see page 21.  
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Selecting Repeat Range  
You can choose between Repeat play of a disc or a track.  
Move the joystick left/right to select the  
Repeat range option.  
1
The Repeat range option is indicated in blue.  
Repeat range  
Move the joystick up/down to switch to the  
desired setting.  
2
This switches you to the selected setting.  
Disc Ô Track  
When you select Disc, playback of the entire disc is repeated. When you select Track, play-  
back of that track only is repeated.  
Selecting Audio Output  
You can select between stereo and monaural audio output.  
Move the joystick left/right to select the  
Audio option.  
1
The Audio option is indicated in blue.  
Audio  
Move the joystick up/down to switch to the  
desired setting.  
2
This switches you to the selected setting.  
L+R (Stereo) Ô L (Left) Ô R (Right) Ô  
L+R (Stereo)  
When you select Stereo, audio is output through both left and right channels. When you  
select Left or Right, audio is output from that channel only.  
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Operating with the Information Display 2 of a Video CD  
In addition to the Search and Time Search functions of the information display 1, this display  
lets you switch the disc for playback and select the Picture mode. During playback of Video  
CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), “Play Back Control:ON” is displayed. During such  
playback, both Search and Time Search functions cannot be used.  
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Switching Discs  
You can switch discs while confirming disc type. The selected disc is indicated by an arrow.  
Disc  
Move the joystick left/right to select the  
Disc option.  
1
The Disc option is indicated in blue.  
Move the joystick up/down to switch to a  
desired disc.  
2
Press the ENTER button.  
3
The selected disc starts playing.  
The currently selected disc  
Note:  
You can also switch discs by pressing a number button.  
Selecting the Picture Mode  
You can select between Standard, Animation and Cinema modes.  
Compared to Standard mode, Animation provides a picture with beautifully clear colors and  
the Cinema mode assures images with well defined black/white contrast.  
Move the joystick left/right to select the  
Picture mode option.  
1
The Picture mode option is indicated in blue.  
Picture mode  
Move the joystick up/down to switch to the  
2
desired setting.  
This switches you to the selected setting.  
Standard Ô Animation Ô Cinema Ô Standard  
Note:  
Images may not be clear with some software and some displays.  
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Operating with the Information Display 1 of a CD  
This display lets you switch discs for playback, use the Search function to specify a track to  
search for desired track, select the range for Repeat play, and switch Random play and Scan  
play ON/OFF.  
Displaying all the discs loaded in the magazine for disc selection is explained using the informa-  
tion display 2.  
Searching for a Desired Track  
You can use the Search function to specify a track to search for a desired track.  
Move the joystick left/right to select the  
Track option.  
1
The Track option is indicated in blue.  
Track  
Press the number buttons to input the  
desired track number.  
2
To select 3, press button 3.  
To select 10, press buttons 1 and 0 in order.  
To select 23, press buttons 2 and 3 in order.  
• To jump 10 tracks ahead of the selected one, press the +10 button.  
Note:  
Pressing the CLEAR button cancels the input number.  
You can also select tracks by moving the joystick up/down.  
While the input number is displayed, press the ENTER button.  
Play of the selected track starts.  
3
Selecting Repeat Range  
You can choose between Repeat play of a disc or a track.  
Move the joystick left/right to select the  
Repeat range option.  
1
The Repeat range option is indicated in blue.  
Repeat range  
Move the joystick up/down to switch to the  
2
desired setting.  
This switches you to the selected setting.  
Disc Ô Track  
When you select Disc, playback of the entire disc is repeated. When you select Track, play-  
back of that track only is repeated.  
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Setting Random Play  
Tracks of the CD you are currently listening to are played in a random order.  
Move the joystick left/right to select the  
Random option.  
1
The Random option is indicated in blue.  
Random play  
CD  
Move the joystick up/down to switch to the  
desired setting.  
2
This switches you to the selected setting.  
ON Ô OFF  
Setting Scan Play  
The beginning of each track on the CD you are currently listening to is played for about 10  
seconds.  
Move the joystick left/right to select the Scan  
option.  
1
The Scan option is indicated in blue.  
Scan play  
Move the joystick up/down to switch the  
Scan play ON.  
2
This switches you to the selected setting.  
ON Ô OFF  
When you find the desired track, move the joystick up/down to cancel the  
Scan play.  
3
Note:  
Scan play is canceled automatically after all tracks have been scanned.  
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Operating with the Information Display 2 of a CD  
The following explains how to switch discs with this display. With CDs, you can switch discs  
using either information display 1 or information display 2.  
Switching Discs  
You can switch discs while confirming disc type. The selected disc is indicated by an arrow.  
Disc  
Move the joystick left/right to select Disc  
option.  
1
The Disc option is indicated in blue.  
Move the joystick up/down to switch to a  
desired disc.  
2
Press the ENTER button.  
3
The selected disc starts playing.  
The currently selected disc  
Note:  
You can also switch discs by pressing a number button.  
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Changing Initial Settings  
Calling up the SET UP MENU  
VD  
You can use this menu to change Audio, Subtitle, Parental Lock and other DVD settings.  
Press the STOP (7) button.  
1
2
Press the MENU button when the  
disc is stopped.  
CD  
1,3  
The SET UP MENU is displayed.  
2
Move the small joystick to the  
right (NEXT ¢).  
3
The second SET UP MENU is dis-  
played.  
Note:  
You can also switch between SET UP MENUS by moving the joystick up/down.  
If you press the MENU button during display of a SET UP MENU, the SET UP MENU is  
canceled and the unit returns to the previous display.  
7 Returning to the previous display  
The SET UP MENU lets you switch between displays of different setting options. To con-  
tinue performing different settings, or if you make a mistake during setting, pressing the  
RETURN button takes you back to the previous display each time you press it.  
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Setting the Subtitle (SUBTITLE LANG.)  
You can set a desired subtitle language. If the selected subtitle language is recorded on the  
DVD, subtitles are displayed in that language. You can also switch subtitle and assist subtitle  
display ON/OFF.  
Setting Subtitles and Assist Subtitles ON/OFF  
You can switch Subtitle and Assist Subtitle ON/OFF as desired.  
Move the joystick up/down to select  
the “SUBTITLE LANG.”.  
1
“SUBTITLE LANG.” is indicated in blue.  
Press the ENTER button.  
A subtitle language menu is displayed.  
2
Move the joystick to select Subtitle ON/OFF  
(LANG.) or Assist Subtitle ON/OFF  
(ASSIST).  
3
The currently set language is indicated in yellow.  
The option selected with the joystick is indicated in  
blue.  
Press the ENTER button.  
Each time you press the ENTER button the selected setting switches ON/OFF.  
4
7 Assist Subtitles  
Assist subtitles offer explanations for the aurally impaired. However, they are only dis-  
played if they are recorded on the DVD.  
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Setting the Subtitle Language  
VD  
You can set the preferred subtitle language.  
Move the joystick up/down to select  
the “SUBTITLE LANG.”.  
1
“SUBTITLE LANG.” is indicated in blue.  
Press the ENTER button.  
A subtitle language menu is displayed.  
2
Move the joystick to select the desired lan-  
guage.  
3
The currently set language is indicated in yellow.  
The language selected with the joystick is indicated  
in blue.  
Press the ENTER button.  
A subtitle language is set.  
4
Note:  
If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, languages specified on the disc are dis-  
played.  
You can also switch the subtitle language during playback with the SUBTITLE button. (See  
page 27.)  
Even if you use the SUBTITLE button to switch the subtitle language, this does not affect the  
settings here.  
Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.  
7 When You Select “OTHERS”  
When you select “OTHERS”, a language code input  
display is shown. Refer to “Language Code Chart”  
(see page 60), using the number buttons to input the  
four digit code of the desired language, then press the  
ENTER button.  
Note:  
Pressing the CLEAR button cancels the input numbers.  
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Setting the Audio Language (AUDIO LANG.)  
You can set the preferred audio language.  
Move the joystick up/down to select the  
“AUDIO LANG.”.  
1
“AUDIO LANG.” is indicated in blue.  
Press the ENTER button.  
An audio language menu is displayed.  
2
Move the joystick to select the desired audio  
language.  
3
The currently set language is indicated in yellow.  
The language selected with the joystick is indicated  
in blue.  
Press the ENTER button.  
The audio language is set.  
4
Note:  
If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the language specified on the disc is out-  
put.  
You can also switch the audio language during playback with the AUDIO button. (See page 26.)  
Even if you use the AUDIO button to switch the audio language, this does not affect the set-  
tings here.  
Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.  
If you have selected “OTHERS”, refer to “When You Select “OTHERS”” on page 42.  
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Setting the Menu Language (MENU LANG.)  
VD  
You can set the preferred language for displays of menus recorded on a disc.  
Move the joystick up/down to select the  
“MENU LANG.”.  
1
“MENU LANG.” is indicated in blue.  
Press the ENTER button.  
A menu language menu is displayed.  
2
Move the joystick to select the desired menu  
language.  
3
The currently set language is indicated in yellow.  
The language selected with the joystick is indicated  
in blue.  
Press the ENTER button.  
The menu language is set.  
4
Note:  
If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the language specified on the disc is dis-  
played.  
Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.  
If you have selected “OTHERS”, refer to “When You Select “OTHERS”” on page 42.  
Setting the Parental Lock (PARENTAL)  
Some DVDs let you use Parental Lock to restrict the viewing of violent and adult oriented  
scenes by children. You can set the Parental Lock level in steps as desired.  
Setting the Code Number and Level  
When you first use this function, register your code number. If you do not register a code  
number, Parental Lock will not operate.  
Move the joystick up/down to select the  
“PARENTAL”.  
1
PARENTAL” is indicated in blue.  
Press the ENTER button.  
Parental Lock setting menu is displayed.  
2
Continued overleaf  
44  
 
Press the number buttons to input a four  
digit code number.  
3
4
Press the ENTER button.  
The code number is set, and you can now set the  
level.  
Move the joystick left/right to select the  
desired level.  
5
Level  
Parental Lock details  
LEVEL 8  
Playback of the entire disc is possible. (Initial setting)  
LEVEL 7 – LEVEL 2  
This prevents playback of discs featuring adult oriented material.  
(Playback of discs for children and non-adult oriented discs is  
possible.)  
LEVEL 1  
Playback of discs for children only is possible.  
Press the ENTER button.  
The parental lock level is set.  
6
Note:  
We recommend to keep a record of your code number in case you forget it.  
The Parental Lock level is recorded on the disc. You can confirm it by looking at the disc  
package, included literature or on the disc itself. With discs that do not feature a recorded  
Parental Lock level, you cannot use Parental Lock.  
With some discs, Parental Lock operates to skip certain scenes only, after which normal play-  
back resumes. For details, refer to the disc’s instructions.  
Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.  
45  
Changing the Level  
VD  
You can change the set Parental Lock level.  
Move the joystick up/down to select the  
“PARENTAL”.  
1
PARENTAL” is indicated in blue.  
Press the ENTER button.  
Parental Lock setting menu is displayed.  
2
Press the number buttons to input the regis-  
tered code number.  
3
Press the ENTER button.  
This enters the code number, and you can now  
change the level.  
4
Note:  
If you input an incorrect code number, the prohibited mark “ ” is displayed.  
Press the CLEAR button and input the correct code number.  
If you forget your code number, refer to “If You Forget Your Code Number” on page 59.  
Move the joystick left/right to select the  
desired level.  
5
6
Press the ENTER button.  
The new Parental Lock level is set.  
Note:  
Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.  
7 When Playing DVDs Enabling Parental Lock  
When you play a disc featuring Parental Lock, code number input indications may be dis-  
played. If this happens and you do not input the correct code number, playback will not  
begin.  
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Setting Aspect Ratio (TV ASPECT)  
There are two kinds of display. A wide screen display has a width-to-height ratio (TV aspect)  
of 16:9, while a regular display has a TV aspect of 4:3. Be sure to select the correct TV  
aspect for the display you use.  
Move the joystick up/down to select the “TV  
ASPECT”.  
1
“TV ASPECT” is indicated in blue. (For details, see  
page 40.)  
Press the ENTER button.  
TV aspect settings are indicated on the right of the  
screen.  
2
Move the joystick up/down to select the  
desired TV aspect.  
3
The currently set TV aspect is indicated in yellow.  
The TV aspect selected with the joystick is indicated  
in blue.  
TV aspect  
16:9  
Setting detail  
Select when using a wide screen display. (Initial setting)  
LETTER BOX  
Select when using a regular display. When playing discs featuring images  
recorded with a 16:9 TV aspect, the picture is the shape of a letter box with  
black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.  
PANSCAN  
Select when using a regular display. When playing discs featuring images  
recorded with a 16:9 TV aspect, the picture is cut short at the right and left of  
the screen.  
Press the ENTER button.  
The selected TV aspect is set.  
4
Precaution:  
When using a regular display, select either “LETTER BOX” or “PANSCAN”. Selecting 16:9  
may result in an unnatural picture.  
When playing discs that do not specify “PANSCAN”, playback is with “LETTER BOX”  
even if you select the “PANSCAN” setting. Confirm whether the disc package bears the  
16 : 9 LB  
mark. (See page 10.)  
Some discs do not enable changing of the TV aspect. For details, refer to the disc’s instruc-  
tions.  
When selecting CDs and Video CDs, you cannot change the TV aspect settings.  
Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.  
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Setting for Digital Output (DIGITAL OUTPUT)  
VD  
Set digital output correctly to match the components you are using with this unit. There is no  
need to change settings if this unit is not connected for digital output.  
Precaution:  
Incorrect setting may result in noise and damage to speakers so be sure to read the manuals  
of the connected components.  
Move the joystick up/down to select  
the “DIGITAL OUTPUT”.  
1
“DIGITAL OUTPUT” is indicated in blue. (For  
details, see page 40.)  
Press the ENTER button.  
Digital output settings are indicated on the right of  
the screen.  
2
3
Move the joystick up/down to select the  
desired digital output setting.  
The currently set digital output setting is indicated in  
yellow. The digital output setting selected with the  
joystick is indicated in blue.  
Digital output  
Setting detail  
DOLBY DIGITAL/LPCM Select when using a Dolby Digital compatible amp and decoder. The  
Dolby Digital signal is output as it is. (Initial setting)  
When using this product with a Pioneer Multi-Channel AV  
Master Unit with digital input (e.g. AVM-P9000R, AVM-  
P9000), select the “DOLBY DIGITAL/LPCM” setting.  
LPCM  
Select when using an amp and decoder that are not Dolby Digital  
compatible. The Dolby Digital signal is converted to and output as a  
linear PCM signal.  
Press the ENTER button.  
The selected digital output setting is set.  
4
Note:  
Linear PCM output of DTS audio is not possible. If you select the LPCM setting, DTS audio  
is not output.  
Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.  
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Setting Digital and Analog Audio Output (OUT SELECTION)  
You can set linear PCM audio output for both digital and analog output. Set audio output cor-  
rectly to match the components you are using with this unit.  
Precaution:  
If the setting is incorrect there will be no sound so be sure to read the manuals of the con-  
nected components.  
Move the joystick up/down to select the  
“OUT SELECTION”.  
1
“OUT SELECTION” is indicated in blue. (For  
details, see page 40.)  
Press the ENTER button.  
Audio output settings are indicated on the right of  
the screen.  
2
3
Move the joystick up/down to select the  
desired audio output setting.  
The currently set audio output setting is indicated in  
yellow. The audio output setting selected with the  
joystick is indicated in blue.  
Output setting Setting detail  
48kHz  
Select this setting when using digital connections.  
A 48 kHz signal is output regardless of the audio sampling frequency.  
A 96 kHz signal is converted to a 48 kHz signal. (Initial setting)  
96kHz  
Select this setting when using analog connections.  
The signal is output with the same frequency as the audio sampling frequen-  
cy. With a 96 kHz signal, you can enjoy exceptionally high sound quality.  
Press the ENTER button.  
The selected audio output setting is set.  
4
Note:  
With discs featuring 96 kHz recording, if you select the “96kHz” setting, audio is not output  
from digital output.  
When using this unit with a Multi-Channel AV Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R, AVM-  
P9000), select the “48kHz” setting. If you select the “96kHz” setting, no sound will be output  
when playing discs featuring 96 kHz recordings.  
Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.  
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Setting Angle Selection Mark Display (ANGLE)  
VD  
With discs featuring multi-angle recordings, the angle selection mark is displayed at the bot-  
tom right of the screen during playback of scenes enabling multi-angle viewing. You can set  
angle selection mark display ON/OFF.  
Move the joystick up/down to select the  
“ANGLE”.  
1
“ANGLE” is indicated in blue. (For details, see page  
40.)  
Press the ENTER button.  
Angle settings are indicated on the right of the  
screen.  
2
Move the joystick up/down to select angle  
selection mark display ON/OFF.  
3
The currently set option is indicated in yellow. The  
option selected with the joystick is indicated in blue.  
Press the ENTER button.  
Angle selection mark display is set ON/OFF.  
4
Note:  
Pressing the RETURN button takes you back to the previous display.  
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Others  
The Remote Control Operation Mode Switch  
This remote control can also be used as a Multi-Channel AV Master Unit remote control.  
What’s more, in areas where car navigation is available, it can be used to control your navi-  
gation system.  
Using it as a Multi-Channel AV Master Unit Remote Control  
Switch to the  
“AVM” setting  
q Joystick  
w 5//2/3/BAND button  
e SOURCE button  
! (To operate the Multi-DVD player only.)  
! Buttons 1–6  
! (Becomes the ANGLE button for this  
product.)  
r V.SEL button  
t VOLUME  
! ANGLE button  
y MENU button  
Points the screen up.  
u DISPLAY button  
! ANGLE button  
i PGM button  
Points the screen down.  
o (To operate the Multi-DVD player only.)  
! PTY button  
! RT button (for U.S. and Canadian  
models)  
TA button (for other area models)  
! RETURN button  
! Remote control operation mode switch  
! OPEN/CLOSE button  
Each time you press the button for 2 seconds,  
the display comes out or returns to its  
housing.  
@ (Becomes the SUBTITLE button for  
this product.)  
@ (Becomes the AUDIO button for this  
product.)  
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Using it as a Navigation System Remote Control  
Switch to the  
NAVIsetting  
q Joystick/OK button  
w NAVI button  
e MENU button  
r – button  
i BACK button (for U.S. and Canadian  
models)  
RETURN button (for European models)  
o Remote control operation mode switch  
! ON/OFF button  
t + button  
y NEXT OPTION button  
u TALK button  
Note:  
Buttons other than those mentioned above  
cannot be used when the “NAVI” setting is  
selected.  
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Operating with the Head Unit  
When in the IP-BUS mode, some operations can be performed with the head unit.  
When connected to a Pioneer Multi-Channel AV Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R), refer to  
the AV Master Unit Owner’s Manual.  
When operating with another head unit, refer to the following Function Compatibility Chart  
and Function Mode Switching, and operate with the appropriate buttons.  
7 Function Compatibility Chart  
Function  
Reference page Button  
Source switching  
17  
SOURCE, SOURCE/OFF  
Disc switching (selection by disc number)  
——  
23  
1 – 6  
Disc switching  
BAND, 23  
(moving ahead one disc number at a time)  
Disc switching  
23  
5/∞  
(moving ahead or back one disc number at a time)  
1
Chapter/track advance/return  
Fast forward/reverse  
20  
22  
2/3*  
2
2/3*  
*1 Operation is possible when the AUTO (A/M) mode is set to AUTO.  
*2 Operation is possible when the AUTO (A/M) mode is set to MANU.  
7 Function Mode Switching  
When using convenient functions other than those usually used, switch the mode and operate.  
Press the F button.  
Press the button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.  
1
FUNC1 = FUNC2 = FUNC3 = FUNC4 = AUTO (A/M)  
Press the 5 button (press the button to switch OFF).  
Perform AUTO (A/M) operation with the 2/3 button.  
2
Mode  
Press the 5 button  
Head unit display switching  
Pause (see page 24)  
Press the 5 button for 2 seconds  
FUNC1  
FUNC2  
FUNC3  
FUNC4  
———  
Random play (see page 38)  
Scan play (see page 38)  
———  
———  
Repeat range switching  
(See pages 32, 35 and 37)  
Mode  
Press the 2/3 button  
Press the 2/3 button for 2 seconds  
AUTO (A/M)  
AUTO/MANUAL switching  
———  
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Switching Power ON  
When connected in the IP-BUS mode to a head unit other than a Pioneer Multi-Channel AV  
Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R), performing the following steps switches power ON.  
Switch the display picture source to this unit.  
For details, refer to the connected component’s Owner’s Manual.  
1
Switch the head unit’s source to this unit.  
For details, refer to the head unit’s Owner’s Manual.  
2
Precaution  
You cannot switch the head unit’s source (SOURCE button) with remote control for  
DVD player.  
• When you have switched power to this unit ON by pressing the POWER button, power  
to this unit remains ON even if you switch power to the head unit OFF. Do not forget to  
switch power to this unit OFF.  
• When you eject a source disc (CD or MD) selected with the head unit, power to the  
head unit switches OFF. Depending on the connection method, the picture on the rear  
display may disappear.  
ITS Playback  
When connected to a Pioneer Multi-Channel AV Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R), you can  
operate the head unit to play just a desired track (ITS playback). This function differs slightly  
from ITS playback with a Pioneer Multi-CD player. With this unit, ITS playback applies only  
to the CD playing. For details, refer to the Multi-Channel AV Master Unit’s Owner’s Manual.  
54  
 
Troubleshooting  
If you think there is  
something wrong  
with the unit.  
Before requesting  
repairs, check the  
following chart.  
If the problem  
remains even after  
checking.  
Reset the unit. (See  
page 6.)  
If the problem still  
remains.  
Request repairs.  
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7 Common problems  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Power doesn’t switch ON.  
The unit doesn’t operate.  
Leads and connectors are incor- Confirm once more that all con-  
rectly connected.  
nections are correct.  
A fuse has blown.  
Fix the problem causing the  
blown fuse, and replace the old  
fuse with a new one of the same  
capacity.  
Noise and other factors are caus- Press the RESET button. (See  
ing the built-in microprocessor  
to operate incorrectly.  
page 6.)  
Operation with the remote  
control isn’t possible.  
The remote control operation  
mode is incorrect.  
Switch to the correct remote  
control mode. (See page 7.)  
The unit does not operate  
correctly even when the  
appropriate remote control  
buttons are pressed.  
Battery power is low.  
Load new batteries. (See page 8.)  
Check using another disc.  
Some operations are prohibited  
with certain discs.  
Playback is not possible.  
The disc is dirty.  
Clean the disc. (See page 13.)  
Check what type the disc is.  
The loaded disc is a type this  
unit cannot play.  
Non compatible video system  
disc is loaded.  
Change to a disc compatible to  
your video system.  
There’s no sound.  
Connections are incorrect.  
Check connections.  
With some discs, 96 kHz output Switch the output setting to  
is prohibited.  
48 kHz. (See page 49.)  
The unit is performing Still,  
Slow Motion or Frame-By-  
Frame playback.  
There is no sound during Still,  
Slow Motion or Frame-By-  
Frame playback.  
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7 Common problems (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
There’s no picture.  
The parking brake cord is not  
connected.  
Connect a parking brake cord,  
and apply the parking brake.  
The parking brake is not applied.  
The prohibited mark “ ” is  
displayed, and operation is  
not possible.  
The operation is prohibited for  
the disc.  
This operation is not possible.  
The operation is not compatible  
with the disc’s organization.  
The picture stops (pauses)  
and the unit cannot be  
operated.  
Reading of data has become  
impossible during playback.  
After pressing the STOP (7) but-  
ton once, start playback once  
more.  
There’s no sound.  
Volume level is low.  
The volume level on the head  
unit or connected component is  
low.  
Raise the volume level on the  
head unit or connected compo-  
nent.  
The attenuator is ON.  
Switch the attenuator on the  
head unit OFF.  
There’s audio and video  
skipping.  
This unit is not firmly secured.  
Secure this unit firmly.  
The picture is stretched, the  
aspect is incorrect.  
The aspect setting is incorrect  
for the display.  
Select the appropriate setting for  
your display. (See page 47.)  
Rear display picture  
disappears.  
The source disc (CD or MD)  
being listened to with the head  
unit has been ejected.  
Before ejecting the disc, switch  
the source. This problem may  
occur when certain connection  
methods are used.  
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7 Problems during DVD playback  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
The loaded disc has a different  
region number from this unit.  
Replace the disc with one featur-  
ing the same region number as  
this unit. (See page 10.)  
Playback is not possible.  
Parental Lock is ON.  
Switch Parental Lock OFF or  
change the level. (See page 44.)  
A Parental Lock message is  
displayed and playback is  
not possible.  
The code number is incorrect.  
Input the correct code number.  
(See page 46.)  
Parental Lock cannot be  
canceled.  
You have forgotten your code  
number.  
Press the CLEAR button 10  
times to cancel the code number.  
(See page 59.)  
The DVD playing does not fea- You cannot switch among multi-  
Dialog language (and  
subtitle language) cannot be  
switched.  
ture multiple language record-  
ings.  
ple languages if they aren’t  
recorded on the disc.  
You can only switch between  
options indicated in the disc  
menu.  
Switch using the disc menu.  
The DVD playing does not fea- Subtitles are not displayed if  
No subtitles are displayed.  
ture subtitles.  
they are not recorded on the disc.  
You can only switch between  
options indicated in the disc  
menu.  
Switch using the disc menu.  
The DVD playing does not fea- Switching to a selected language  
ture dialog or subtitles in the lan- is not possible if the language  
Playback is not with the  
audio language and subtitle  
language settings selected in  
the SET UP MENU.  
guage selected in the SET UP  
MENU.  
selected in the SET UP MENU  
is not recorded on the disc.  
The DVD playing does not fea- You cannot switch between mul-  
Switching the viewing angle  
is not possible.  
ture scenes shot from multiple  
angles.  
tiple angles if the DVD does not  
feature scenes recorded from  
multiple angles.  
You are trying to switch to mul- Switch between multiple angles  
tiple angle viewing of a scene when watching scenes recorded  
that is not recorded from multi- from multiple angles.  
ple angles.  
The disc features a signal to pro- Since this product is compatible  
hibit copying. (Some discs may with the copy guard analog copy  
The picture is extremely  
unclear/distorted and dark  
during playback.  
have this.)  
protect system, when playing a  
disc that has a signal prohibiting  
copying, the picture may suffer  
from horizontal stripes or other  
imperfections when viewed on  
some displays. This does not  
mean this product is malfunc-  
tioning.  
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7 Problems during Video CD playback  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
The Video CD playing does not This operation is not possible  
The PBC (Playback Control)  
menu display cannot be  
called up.  
feature PBC.  
with Video CDs not featuring  
PBC.  
PBC is switched OFF.  
PBC is switched ON.  
Switch PBC ON. (See page 20.)  
Switch PBC OFF. (See page 20.)  
Repeat play and Track/Time  
Search are not possible.  
7 Problems during Multi-Channel AV Master Unit connection  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Optical digital cables are not  
correctly connected.  
Connect optical digital cables  
correctly.  
There’s no sound.  
The Multi-Channel AV Master  
Unit is not compatible with a  
96 kHz signal.  
Switch the output setting to  
48 kHz. (See page 49.)  
Indications are not the Multi-  
Operate using this unit’s infor-  
Information display  
Channel AV Master Unit’s infor- mation display. (See page 29.)  
mation display.  
operation is not possible.  
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If You Forget Your Code Number  
Refer to “Changing the Level”, step 3 on page 46, and press the CLEAR button 10 times.  
The registered code number is canceled, letting you register a new one.  
Error Message  
When problems occur with disc playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer to  
the table below to identify the problem, then take the suggested corrective action. If the error  
persists, contact your dealer or your nearest PIONEER Service Center.  
Message (error number)  
When this message is displayed  
Remedy  
The disc is dirty.  
Wipe the disc clean. (See page  
13.)  
Error-2  
The disc is scratched.  
If the disc is scratched, replace it  
with another. (See page 13.)  
The disc is loaded upside down. Check that the disc is loaded  
correctly. (See page 14.)  
This type of disc (CD-ROM etc.) Replace the disc with one this  
cannot be played by this unit.  
unit can play. (See page 9.)  
This unit’s power supply or  
internal mechanisms may be  
malfunctioning.  
Switch this unit OFF and then  
switch it back ON. (See page  
17.)  
Error-5  
Error-6  
There are no discs loaded in the Load a disc or discs in the maga-  
No Disc  
magazine.  
zine. (See page 14.)  
The temperature of this unit is  
outside of the normal operating  
range.  
Wait until the unit’s temperature  
returns to within normal operat-  
ing limits.  
Thermal Protection  
The DVD player’s door is open. Close the DVD player’s door.  
DVD Player Door Open  
CANNOT BE PLAYED  
The disc does not have the same Replace the DVD with one bear-  
region number as this unit.  
This type of disc (CD-ROM etc.) Replace the disc with one this  
cannot be played by this unit. unit can play. (See page 9.)  
ing the correct region number.  
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Language Code Chart  
Language (code)  
Japanese (ja)  
English (en)  
French (fr)  
Spanish (es)  
German (de)  
Italian (it)  
Input code  
1001  
0514  
0618  
0519  
0405  
0920  
2608  
1412  
1620  
1922  
1821  
1115  
0512  
0101  
0102  
0106  
0113  
0118  
0119  
0125  
0126  
0201  
0205  
0207  
0208  
0209  
0214  
0215  
0218  
0301  
0315  
0319  
0325  
0401  
0426  
0515  
0520  
0521  
0601  
0609  
0610  
0615  
0625  
0701  
0704  
0712  
0714  
0721  
Language (code)  
Hausa (ha)  
Hindi (hi)  
Input code  
0801  
0809  
0818  
0821  
0825  
0901  
0905  
0911  
0914  
0919  
0923  
1009  
1023  
1101  
1111  
1112  
1113  
1114  
1119  
1121  
1125  
1201  
1214  
1215  
1220  
1222  
1307  
1309  
1311  
1312  
1314  
1315  
1318  
1319  
1320  
1325  
1401  
1405  
1415  
1503  
1513  
1518  
1601  
1612  
1619  
1721  
Language (code)  
Romanian (ro)  
Kinyarwanda (rw)  
Sanskrit (sa)  
Sindhi (sd)  
Sangho (sg)  
Input code  
1815  
1823  
1901  
1904  
1907  
Croatian (hr)  
Hungarian (hu)  
Armenian (hy)  
Interlingua (ia)  
Interlingue (ie)  
Inupiak (ik)  
Indonesian (in)  
Icelandic (is)  
Hebrew (iw)  
Yiddish (ji)  
Javanese (jw)  
Georgian (ka)  
Kazakh (kk)  
Greenlandic (kl)  
Cambodian (km)  
Kannada (kn)  
Kashmiri (ks)  
Kurdish (ku)  
Kirghiz (ky)  
Latin (la)  
Serbo-Croatian (sh) 1908  
Chinese (zh)  
Dutch (nl)  
Sinhalese (si)  
Slovak (sk)  
Slovenian (sl)  
Samoan (sm)  
Shona (sn)  
Somali (so)  
Albanian (sq)  
Serbian (sr)  
Siswati (ss)  
Sesotho (st)  
Sundanese (su)  
Swahili (sw)  
Tamil (ta)  
1909  
1911  
1912  
1913  
1914  
1915  
1917  
1918  
1919  
1920  
1921  
1923  
2001  
2005  
2007  
2008  
2009  
2011  
2012  
2014  
2015  
2018  
2019  
2020  
2023  
2111  
2118  
2126  
2209  
2215  
2315  
2408  
2515  
2621  
Portuguese (pt)  
Swedish (sv)  
Russian (ru)  
Korean (ko)  
Greek (el)  
Afar (aa)  
Abkhazian (ab)  
Afrikaans (af)  
Amharic (am)  
Arabic (ar)  
Assamese (as)  
Aymara (ay)  
Azerbaijani (az)  
Bashkir (ba)  
Byelorussian (be)  
Bulgarian (bg)  
Bihari (bh)  
Bislama (bi)  
Bengali (bn)  
Tibetan (bo)  
Breton (br)  
Catalan (ca)  
Corsican (co)  
Czech (cs)  
Telugu (te)  
Tajik (tg)  
Thai (th)  
Lingala (ln)  
Tigrinya (ti)  
Turkmen (tk)  
Tagalog (tl)  
Setswana (tn)  
Tonga (to)  
Turkish (tr)  
Tsonga (ts)  
Tatar (tt)  
Twi (tw)  
Ukrainian (uk)  
Urdu (ur)  
Uzbek (uz)  
Vietnamese (vi)  
Volapük (vo)  
Wolof (wo)  
Xhosa (xh)  
Yoruba (yo)  
Zulu (zu)  
Laothian (lo)  
Lithuanian (lt)  
Latvian (lv)  
Malagasy (mg)  
Maori (mi)  
Macedonian (mk)  
Malayalam (ml)  
Mongolian (mn)  
Moldavian (mo)  
Marathi (mr)  
Malay (ms)  
Maltese (mt)  
Burmese (my)  
Nauru (na)  
Welsh (cy)  
Danish (da)  
Bhutani (dz)  
Esperanto (eo)  
Estonian (et)  
Basque (eu)  
Persian (fa)  
Finnish (fi)  
Fiji (fj)  
Faroese (fo)  
Frisian (fy)  
Nepali (ne)  
Norwegian (no)  
Occitan (oc)  
Oromo (om)  
Oriya (or)  
Panjabi (pa)  
Polish (pl)  
Pashto, Pushto (ps)  
Quechua (qu)  
Rhaeto-Romance (rm) 1813  
Kirundi (rn) 1814  
Irish (ga)  
Scots-Gaelic (gd)  
Galician (gl)  
Guarani (gn)  
Gujarati (gu)  
60  
 
Terms  
Aspect Ratio  
This is the width-to-height ratio of a TV screen. A regular display has an aspect ratio of 4:3.  
Wide-screen displays have an aspect ratio of 16:9, providing a bigger picture for exceptional  
presence and atmosphere.  
Chapter  
DVD titles are in turn divided into chapters which are numbered in the same way as the  
chapters of a book. With DVDs featuring chapters, you can quickly find a desired scene with  
Chapter Search.  
Dolby Digital  
1
Dolby Digital provides multi-channel audio from up to 5.1 independent channels. This sys-  
tem is the same as the Dolby Digital surround sound system used in theaters.  
To enjoy Dolby Digital entertainment, you must connect this unit’s optical digital output  
jacks to the optical digital input jacks of a Dolby Digital compatible amp.  
DTS  
This stands for Digital Theater Systems. Unlike Dolby Digital, DTS is a surround system  
delivering multi-channel audio from up to 6 independent channels.  
To enjoy discs featuring DTS audio recording, you must connect this unit’s optical digital  
output jacks to the optical digital input jacks of a DTS compatible amp or decoder.  
Linear PCM (LPCM)  
This stands for Linear Pulse Code Modulation, which is the signal recording system used for  
music CDs. Compared to music CDs, which feature 44.1 kHz/16-bit recordings, DVDs fea-  
ture 48 kHz/16-bit – 96 kHz/24-bit recordings. The result is sound quality even higher than  
that provided by music CDs.  
MPEG  
This stands for Moving Pictures Experts Group, and is an international video image compres-  
sion standard. Some DVDs feature digital audio compressed and recorded using this system.  
Multi-Angle  
With regular TV programs, although multiple cameras are used to simultaneously shoot  
scenes, only images from one camera at a time are transmitted to your TV. Some DVDs fea-  
ture scenes shot from multiple angles, letting you choose your viewing angle as desired.  
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Multi-Audio (Multilingual Dialog)  
Some DVDs feature dialog recorded in multiple languages. Dialog in up to 8 languages can  
be recorded on a single disc, letting you choose as desired.  
Multi-Subtitle  
Subtitles in up to 32 languages can be recorded on a single DVD, letting you choose as  
desired.  
Optical Digital Output  
By transmitting the audio signal as a digital signal, it’s possible to minimize any loss of  
sound quality. Optical digital output refers to the transmission (output) of a digital audio sig-  
nal via optical cable. (The amp or other component on the reception side must have optical  
digital inputs.)  
Parental Lock  
Some DVDs with violent or adult-oriented scenes feature parental lock which prevents chil-  
dren from viewing such scenes. With this kind of disc, if you set this unit’s parental lock  
level, playback of scenes inappropriate for children will not be possible, or these scenes will  
be skipped.  
Playback Control (PBC)  
This is a playback control signal recorded on Video CDs (Version 2.0). Using menu displays  
provided by Video CDs with PBC lets you enjoy playback of simple interactive software and  
software with search functions. You can also enjoy viewing high- and standard-resolution still  
images.  
Region Number  
DVD players and DVD discs feature region numbers indicating the area in which they were  
purchased. Playback of a DVD is not possible unless it features the same region number as  
the DVD player. This unit’s region number is displayed on the rear of the unit.  
Title  
DVDs have a high data capacity, enabling recording of multiple movies on a single disc. If,  
for example, one disc contains three separate movies, they are divided into Title 1, Title 2 and  
Title 3. This lets you enjoy the convenience of Title Search and other functions.  
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Installation  
Connecting the Units  
Note:  
This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery  
To prevent incorrect connection, the input side  
and negative grounding. Before installing it in a  
recreational vehicle, truck, or bus, check the  
battery voltage.  
of the IP-BUS or optical cable connector is  
blue, and the output side is black. Connect the  
connectors of the same colors correctly.  
If this unit is installed in a vehicle that does not  
have an ACC (accessory) position on the igni-  
tion switch, the red lead of the unit should be  
connected to a terminal coupled with ignition  
switch ON/OFF operations. If this is not done,  
the vehicle battery may be drained when you  
are away from the vehicle for several hours.  
To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure  
to disconnect the · battery cable before begin-  
ning installation.  
Refer to each product’s manual for details on  
connecting the power amp and other units, then  
make connections correctly.  
Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhe-  
sive tape. To protect the wiring, wrap adhesive  
tape around them where they lie against metal  
parts.  
Route and secure all wiring so it cannot touch  
any moving parts, such as the gear shift, hand-  
brake and seat rails. Do not route wiring in  
places that get hot, such as near the heater out-  
let. If the insulation of the wiring melts or gets  
torn, there is a danger of the wiring short-  
circuiting to the vehicle body.  
Don’t pass the yellow lead through a hole into  
the engine compartment to connect to the bat-  
tery. This will damage the lead insulation and  
cause a very dangerous short.  
Do not shorten any leads. If you do, the protec-  
tion circuit may fail to work when it should.  
Never feed power to other equipment by cut-  
ting the insulation of the power supply lead of  
the unit and tapping into the lead. The current  
capacity of the lead will be exceeded, causing  
overheating.  
ACC position  
No ACC position  
Cords for this product and those for other  
products may be different colors even if  
they have the same function. When con-  
necting this product to another product,  
refer to the supplied Installation manuals  
of both products and connect cords that  
have the same function.  
When replacing fuse, be sure to use only fuse  
of the rating prescribed on the fuse holder.  
If the RCA pin jack on the unit will not be  
used, do not remove the caps attached to the  
end of the connector.  
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Connecting the Power Cord  
Connection method  
1. Clamp the parking brake  
switch power supply side  
lead.  
This Product  
2. Clamp firmly with  
needle-nosed pliers.  
Note:  
The position of the parking brake switch depends  
on the vehicle model. For details, consult the  
vehicle Owners Manual or dealer.  
Light green  
Used to detect the ON/OFF status of the parking brake.  
This lead must be connected to the power supply side  
of the parking brake switch.  
Parking brake switch  
Power supply side  
Ground side  
Red  
To electric terminal controlled by ignition  
switch (12 V DC) ON/OFF.  
Fuse resistor  
Fuse holder  
Yellow  
To terminal always supplied with power  
regardless of ignition switch position.  
Black (ground)  
To vehicle (metal) body.  
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Connection Diagram  
7 When connecting the Multi-Channel AV Master Unit  
Gray  
Green  
Multi-Channel AV  
Master Unit  
(sold separately)  
AV cable (supplied  
with the Multi-Channel  
AV Master Unit)  
If there is no optical digital input  
the Multi-Channel AV Master  
Unit cannot be connected.  
Optical cable  
(supplied with the Multi-  
Channel AV Master Unit)  
Red*  
Black  
Yellow  
Blue  
Gray  
6 m  
IP-BUS cable (supplied )  
Green  
DVD control cable  
(supplied with the  
Multi-Channel AV  
Master Unit)  
3 m  
RCA cable (supplied)  
Note:  
STAND  
ALONE  
This optical digital output jack is for  
connection to the optical digital  
input jack of a Multi-Channel AV  
Master Unit.  
IP-BUS  
IP-BUS cable  
(supplied with the  
Multi-Channel AV  
Master Unit)  
Blue  
This Product  
To Front  
video output  
15 cm  
Yellow  
(FRONT VIDEO  
OUTPUT)  
Black  
Black  
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Red*: Navigation system  
connection jack. Some Multi-  
There is no need to connect a  
display that does not feature these  
jacks or cables.  
Channel AV Master Units do not  
feature this jack. For details, refer  
to your Multi-Channel AV Master  
Units owners manual.  
V.SEL cable  
(supplied with the display)  
Multi-CD player  
(sold separately)  
Speaker Unit  
(supplied with the  
display)  
*1  
Blue  
Black  
When connecting a  
Display featuring non  
IP-BUS connection,  
connections within the  
dotted lines are not  
necessary. So please  
connect the two IP-BUS  
connectors (*1) directly  
to each other.  
Display with an IP-BUS  
cable (sold separately)  
IP-BUS cable  
(supplied with the TV tuner)  
IP-BUS cable  
(supplied with the display)  
Black  
Blue  
Blue  
*1  
FM MODULATOR  
IP-BUS MAIN UNIT  
IP-BUS AV MASTER  
Hide-away TV Tuner  
(sold separately)  
Green  
RCA cable  
(sold separatery)  
Green  
20 pin cable  
(supplied with  
the display)  
Gray  
Gray  
Red  
20 pin cable  
(supplied with the TV tuner)  
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7 When connecting the Head Unit  
When connecting a Display featuring non  
IP-BUS connection, connections within the  
dotted lines are not necessary. So please  
connect the two IP-BUS connectors (*1)  
directly to each other.  
*1  
Blue  
Head Unit  
(sold separately)  
There is no need to connect a display that  
does not feature these jacks or cables.  
IP-BUS cable  
(supplied with  
the display)  
V.SEL cable  
(supplied with  
the display)  
Speaker Unit  
(supplied with the display)  
Display with an IP-BUS cable  
(sold separately)  
Black  
Blue  
IP-BUS cable  
(supplied with the TV tuner)  
*1  
Black  
Blue  
Not used.  
FM MODULATOR  
IP-BUS MAIN UNIT  
IP-BUS AV MASTER  
Hide-away TV tuner  
(sold separately)  
Green  
20 pin cable  
(supplied with the display)  
Red  
Green  
Gray  
Gray  
To VTR input  
1 or 2 (Yellow)  
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Remote sensor  
(supplied)  
STAND  
ALONE  
IP-BUS  
This Product  
Not used.  
Black  
6 m  
Blue  
Black  
15 cm  
IP-BUS cable (supplied)  
6 m  
Yellow  
(FRONT VIDEO  
OUTPUT)  
Multi-CD player  
(sold separately)  
To Front video  
output  
RCA cable (supplied)  
3 m  
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7 When connecting the display with RCA input jacks  
STAND  
ALONE  
IP-BUS  
This Product  
15 cm  
Black  
Audio outputs  
Video output  
Yellow  
(FRONT VIDEO  
OUTPUT)  
Left  
(White)  
Right  
(Red)  
6 m  
3 m  
RCA cable  
(sold separately)  
RCA cable  
(supplied)  
Remote sensor  
(supplied)  
To audio inputs  
To video input  
Display with RCA  
input jacks  
Connecting a rear display  
Instead of video output for viewing on a front display, you can connect for video output enabling  
viewing on a rear display (for passengers in the rear of the car). If you decide to use a rear display,  
be sure to follow the warnings on the next page.  
69  
7 When Using a Display connected Rear Video Output  
This products Rear video output is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the  
Rear seats to watch the DVD or Video CD.  
WARNING  
NEVER install the display in a location that enables the Driver to watch the DVD  
or Video CD while Driving.  
This Product  
15 cm  
Audio outputs  
Video output  
Yellow  
(REAR VIDEO  
OUTPUT)  
Left  
(White)  
Right  
(Red)  
RCA cable  
(sold separately)  
RCA cable  
(sold separately)  
To audio inputs  
To video input  
Display with RCA  
input jacks  
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Transportation of Multi-DVD Player  
A transport screw has been attached to the set in order to protect it during transportation.  
After removing the transport screw, cover the hole with the supplied seal. Be sure to remove  
the transport screw before mounting the set. The removed transport screw should be retained  
in the accessory bag for use the next time the set is transported.  
Seal  
After removing the transport screw, cover  
the hole with the supplied seal.  
Transport screw  
Attach to the original position before transporting the set.  
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Installation  
Note:  
MODE Switch Setting  
Before finally installing the unit, connect the  
wiring temporarily, making sure it is all con-  
nected up properly, and the unit and the system  
work properly.  
Before installing, use a pen tip or other thin,  
pointed instrument to set the MODE Switch  
to the appropriate position for the compo-  
nent you are using it with.  
Use only the parts included with the unit to  
ensure proper installation. The use of unautho-  
rized parts can cause malfunctions.  
Consult with your nearest dealer if installation  
requires the drilling of holes or other modifica-  
tions of the vehicle.  
Install the unit where it does not get in the dri-  
vers way and cannot injure the passenger if  
there is a sudden stop, like an emergency stop.  
When mounting this unit, make sure none of  
the leads are trapped between this unit and the  
surrounding metalwork or fittings.  
Do not mount this unit near the heater outlet,  
where it would be affected by heat, or near the  
doors, where rainwater might splash onto it.  
Before drilling any mounting holes always  
check behind where you want to drill the holes.  
Do not drill into the gas line, brake line, electri-  
cal wiring or other important parts.  
STAND  
ALONE  
IP-BUS  
If this unit is installed in the passenger com-  
partment, anchor it securely so it does not  
break free while the car is moving, and cause  
injury or an accident.  
If this unit is installed under a front seat, make  
sure it does not obstruct seat movement. Route  
all leads and cords carefully around the sliding  
mechanism so they do not get caught or  
pinched in the mechanism and cause a short  
circuit.  
Do not mount this unit on the spare tire board  
or any other unstable place.  
Do not mount this unit anywhere that gets the  
sun and so becomes hot, like on the dashboard  
or the rear shelf.  
Mount this unit on a flat surface.  
Installations in other than the horizontal or ver-  
tical positions indicated will prevent this prod-  
uct from performing correctly or could cause  
malfunction.  
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Installing the DVD Player Unit  
7 Mounting Horizontally  
Tapping screw (6 × 16 mm)  
Use the holes indicated  
with arrows.  
Screw  
(4 × 8 mm)  
Bracket  
Mounting board  
Drill 4 to 4.5 mm diameter holes.  
7 Mounting Vertically  
Tapping screw (6 × 16 mm)  
Use the holes indicated  
with arrows.  
Screw  
(4 × 8 mm)  
Bracket  
Mounting board  
Drill 4 to 4.5 mm diameter holes.  
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7 Mounting Angle  
Top  
Only 0 or 90  
degree installation  
is available.  
The player cannot  
be installed in this  
direction.  
The angle switching dial must be set on both  
sides of the player to the same position.  
Angle switching  
dial  
2 steps  
7 Angle Switching Dial Adjustment  
When the mounting angle is horizontal to the ground surface, set the dial to Hposition.  
When the mounting angle is vertical to the ground surface, set the dial to Vposition.  
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Installing the Remote Control Unit  
Fitting the Remote Control Unit  
Precaution:  
Press the remote control unit onto the mounting base until it clicks into place.  
Installation Using the Mounting Base  
Precaution:  
To avoid it being a hindrance to driving, always install the remote control unit to the passen-  
gers side not the drivers side.  
Before using double-sided tape, clean off any dirt on the surface to which the double-sided  
tape is to be attached.  
Mounting Base  
Double-sided tape  
Passenger seat  
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Installing the Remote Sensor  
Precaution:  
Do not install on the dashboard where it may be subjected to direct sunlight. High tempera-  
tures may result in damage to the unit.  
Install within the transmission range of the remote control signal.  
Stick the supplied double-sided tape to the back of the remote sensor, and attach it to the cen-  
ter console.  
Remote sensor  
Double-sided tape  
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Appendix  
Index  
A
O
P
Angle  
28, 31  
28, 50  
47, 61  
41  
Optical digital output  
62  
Angle selection mark  
Aspect ratio  
Assist subtitle  
Audio language  
Panscan  
Parental lock  
47  
44, 62  
26, 43  
PBC (Playback control)  
Picture mode  
Prohibited mark  
11, 23, 62  
33, 36  
C
D
Chapter  
Code number  
Condition memory  
11, 61  
44  
21, 56  
R
6
Random play  
Region number  
Repeat range  
Reset  
38  
10, 62  
32, 35, 37  
6
Digital output  
Direct search  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DTS  
48  
21  
12, 48, 61  
12, 48, 61  
S
Scan play  
Set-up menu  
Slow motion playback  
Still picture  
Subtitle language  
38  
40  
F
Fast forward  
Fast reverse  
Frame-by-frame  
22  
22  
24  
25  
24  
27, 41  
I
T
Information display  
29  
Title  
Track  
TV aspect  
11, 62  
11  
L
47  
Language code chart  
Letter box  
60  
47  
V
Linear PCM (LPCM)  
48, 49, 61  
Video CD  
9
M
Menu language  
MPEG  
44  
9, 61  
Multi-angle  
Multi-audio  
Multi-subtitle  
28, 61  
26, 62  
27, 62  
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Specifications  
General  
Player  
System .................................... DVD-Video, Video CD,  
Compact disc audio system  
Dimensions .............. 275 (W) × 88 (H) × 202 (D) mm  
[10-7/8 (W) × 3-1/2 (H) × 8 (D) in.]  
Usable discs .... DVD-Video, Video CD, Compact disc  
Signal format  
Weight .................................................. 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)  
.................. Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/96 kHz  
Number of quantization bits: 16/20/24; linear  
Power source .... 14.4 V DC (10.8 – 15.1 V allowable)  
Grounding system .................................. Negative type  
Max. current consumption .................................... 1.3 A  
Region Number  
Remote Sensor  
[For models except European models]  
Dimensions .................. 38 (W) × 28 (H) × 15 (D) mm  
[1-1/2 (W) × 1-1/8 (H) × 5/8 (D) in.]  
Weight .......................................... 0.015 kg (0.033 lbs)  
.......................... For U.S. and Canadian models: 1  
For European models: 2  
Video  
Output level ...................... 1000 mVp-p/75 ( 0.2 V)  
For Southeast Asian models: 3  
For South American and Oceanian models: 4  
Audio  
(with DVD, at Sampling frequency 96 kHz)  
Frequency response ................................ 5 – 44,000 Hz  
Signal-to-noise ratio [For U.S. and Canadian models]  
................ DVD: 96 dB (1 kHz) (IHF-A network)  
CD: 99 dB (1 kHz) (IHF-A network)  
Signal-to-noise ratio [Other area models]  
................ DVD: 96 dB (1 kHz) (IEC-A network)  
CD: 99 dB (1 kHz) (IEC-A network)  
Dynamic range ............................ DVD: 97 dB (1 kHz)  
CD: 96 dB (1 kHz)  
Distortion ............................................ 0.003 % (1 kHz)  
Output Level .......................... 1000 mV (1 kHz, 0 dB)  
Number of channels ...................................... 2 (stereo)  
Note:  
Specifications and the design are subject to  
possible modification without notice due to  
improvements.  
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PIONEER CORPORATION  
4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.  
P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach, California 90801, U.S.A.  
TEL: (800) 421-1404  
PIONEER EUROPE N.V.  
Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium  
TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia  
TEL: (03) 9586-6300  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2, Canada  
TEL: (905) 479-4411  
Published by Pioneer Corporation.  
Copyright © 2000 by Pioneer Corporation.  
All rights reserved.  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V.  
San Lorenzo Num 1009 3er piso Desp. 302  
Col. Del Valle, Mexico D.F. C.P. 03100  
TEL: 5-688-52-90  
Publication de Pioneer Corporation.  
Copyright © 2000 Pioneer Corporation.  
Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction réservés.  
Printed in Japan  
Imprimé au Japon  
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