Pioneer DVD Player DV 05 User Manual
DVD PLAYER  
DV-05  
Instructions  
Operating  
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Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have  
finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.  
This player is not suitable for commercial use.  
IMPORTANT  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an  
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the  
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude  
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
CAUTION:  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE  
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating  
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION  
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of  
instructions should be read before the product is  
operated.  
÷
If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating  
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than  
the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This  
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug  
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to  
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
If this product is equipped with a three-wire  
grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)  
pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.  
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the  
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to  
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.  
any kind into this product through openings as they  
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out  
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating  
instructions should be retained for future reference.  
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and  
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.  
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use  
instructions should be followed.  
CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet  
before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only  
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean  
with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other  
volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.  
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not  
recommended by the product manufacturer as they  
may cause hazards.  
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product  
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash  
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement;  
or near a swimming pool; and the like.  
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an  
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The  
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or  
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only  
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with  
the product. Any mounting of the product should  
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should  
use a mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product  
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose  
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product  
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
÷
÷
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into  
the product.  
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÷
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If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
If the product does not operate normally by following  
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls  
that are covered by the operating instructions as an  
improper adjustment of other controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive work by a  
qualified technician to restore the product to its  
normal operation.  
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords  
should be routed so that they are not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to cords at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where  
they exit from the product.  
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside  
antenna or cable system is connected to the product,  
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so  
as to provide some protection against voltage surges  
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National  
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information  
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire  
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure  
A.  
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product  
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended  
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from  
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable  
system. This will prevent damage to the product  
due to lightning and power-line surges.  
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should  
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines  
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it  
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When  
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care  
should be taken to keep from touching such power  
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,  
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles  
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
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If the product has been dropped or damaged in any  
way.  
When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance — this indicates a need for service.  
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts  
are required, be sure the service technician has used  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or  
have the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock, or other hazards.  
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or  
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to  
perform safety checks to determine that the product  
is in proper operating condition.  
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should  
not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.  
HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
CART — A product and cart combination should be  
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are  
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable  
operation of the product and to protect it from  
overheating, and these openings must not be  
blocked or covered. The openings should never be  
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug,  
or other similar surface. This product should not be  
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or  
rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated  
only from the type of power source indicated on the  
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of  
power supply to your home, consult your product  
dealer or local power company.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a  
stable location.  
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance  
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-  
used for a long period of time.  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
Fig. A  
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
Important  
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Information to User  
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.  
CAUTION  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation  
exposure.  
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.  
[For Canadian model]  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
[Pour le mod le Canadien]  
Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada.  
Important  
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Disc Types Compatible with This Unit  
This player is DVD, CD, and Video CD compatible.  
The marks shown below are found on disc labels or on disc  
jackets.  
■ About disc composition  
CD and Video CD discs are divided into units referred to as  
tracks. (Generally, 1 song corresponds to 1 track. Additionally,  
some tracks are divided into units referred to as indexes.)  
÷ This player can play all discs bearing the marks below without  
the need for an adaptor.  
÷ To prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.) adaptor (for  
CDs).  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
Track 5  
This unit is NTSC compatible (the U.S. and Canadian TV system).  
You cannot use discs other than those shown below.  
CD  
Types of playable  
discs and their marks  
Diameter/Playable  
sides  
Playback time  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
DVD VIDEO  
DVD VIDEO*  
Digital audio  
Digital video  
(MPEG 2)  
1 layer  
2 layer  
12 cm (5in.)/  
single-sided  
133 min. (4.7 GB)  
242 min. (8.5 GB)  
VIDEO CD  
1 layer  
2 layer  
12 cm (5in.)/  
double-sided  
266 min. (9.4 GB)  
484 min. (17GB)  
DVD discs are divided into units referred to as titles, and these  
titles are divided into chapters. Additionally, menu screens do  
not belong to any title. Usually for movies etc., 1 movie  
corresponds to one title. On Karaoke discs, 1 song has 1 title.  
It is not uncommon, however, for discs to have a unique title  
division, and it should be noted that search and program modes  
may be affected in these cases.  
DVD VIDEO*  
Digital audio  
Digital video  
(MPEG 2)  
1 layer  
2 layer  
8 cm (3 in.)/  
single-sided  
41 min.  
75 min.  
1 layer  
2 layer  
8 cm (3 in.)/  
double-sided  
82 min.  
150 min.  
Title 1  
Title 2  
VIDEO CD  
VIDEO CD  
Digital audio  
Digital video  
(MPEG 1)  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
12 cm (5 in.)/single-sided  
Max. 74 minutes  
VIDEO CD single  
Digital audio  
Digital video  
(MPEG 1)  
8 cm (3 in.)/single-sided  
Max. 20 minutes  
DVD  
CD  
Digital audio  
CD  
■About disc operation  
Max. 74 minutes  
12 cm (5 in.)/  
single-sided  
On some DVD discs, operation methods may change or  
specific operations may be prohibited according to the  
intentions of the disc’s manufacturer. Because of this,  
operation methods may differ depending on the disc, or some  
specific functions may not be operable. When operation of a  
function prohibited by the disc is attempted on a PIONEER  
DVD player, a prohibited mark will be displayed on the screen.  
Additionally, on discs where interactive operation is possible  
through menu operation or through operation during playback,  
because discs are not completely continuous, but rather  
divided into sections, some operation for functions such as  
repeat or programming etc., may not be possible. On PIONEER  
DVD players, a prohibited mark will be displayed on the screen  
in these instances.  
Digital audio  
CD single  
Max. 20 minutes  
8 cm (3 in.)/  
single-sided  
Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be played  
on this unit.  
To avoid damage etc., do not play any discs other than those  
indicated above.  
Ex: DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD that has adifferent  
region No. than this unit, etc. (Refer to“Terms” on page  
57)  
Disc prohibited mark  
Prohibited by player mark  
Disc Types Compatible with This Unit  
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See What You Can Do  
DVD, VideoCD (PBC compatible) and CD discs can be played back on PIONEER  
DVD players  
Compatible with a wide range of DVD audio output  
DVD discs are recorded in one of the following 4 types of digital audio formats (as of July 1998). The digital audio output jacks  
of this player output any of the following digital audio signals.  
•
•
DOLBY DIGITAL*  
Surround system for theaters. By connecting this unit to a Dolby Digital decoder or an AV amplifier with a built-in Dolby  
Digital decoder, DVD discs recorded in Dolby Digital audio can be played back in Dolby Digital surround sound.  
DTS**  
Surround standard different from Dolby Digital. This format is already in use in many theaters. By connecting this unit to  
a DTS decoder or an AV amplifier with a built-in DTS decoder, the DTS audio of DVD discs recorded in this format can be  
enjoyed. However, audio will not be output from the analog audio output jacks.  
•
•
MPEG  
By connecting this unit to an MPEG decoder or an AV amplifier with a built-in MPEG decoder, the MPEG audio of DVD  
discs recorded in this format can be enjoyed.  
Linear PCM  
Same digital audio format as on CDs. Digital audio can be enjoyed by connecting this unit to an amplifier with a built-in  
D/A converter. Additionally, 2 channel analog audio is output from the audio output jacks.  
This player has a conversion function for converting Dolby Digital and MPEG audio into the Linear PCM format.  
This allows playback of CDs with the regular playback system without the need for a special convertor.  
3-dimensional audio with 2 front speakers (page 38)  
Setting the Virtual Dolby Surround mode to "VDD" or "VDS" creates a 3-dimensional sound without the need for surround  
speakers.  
Frequencies above 20KHz will be reproduced with master like quality as natural  
wave forms (Legato Link conversion)  
Legato Link conversion estimates recording signals according to the original I/f attenuation characteristic in order to reproduce  
frequency component of signals that are not recorded in the frequency band of the format (above 20kHz). Wave form  
sound very close to the original is created for audio reproduction.  
Operation while viewing menu screens (GUI: Graphical User Interface) (page 30)  
DVDs come recorded with their own original menus. These menus are operated with the direction buttons. With the  
PIONEER player, the player’s menus can be used for operation even with discs that have not been recorded with menus.  
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
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.  
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC–3” and the  
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished  
Works, © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,  
Inc. All rights reserved.  
** “DTS” is trademark of Digital Theatre  
Systems, Inc.  
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See What You Can Do  
For some dises, the function is impossible.  
A wide range of DVD features are available for your enjoyment  
• Multiple Languages (page 40)  
With discs that have multiple language soundtracks recorded  
on them, you can select the desired language.  
AUDIO:  
1
AUDIO:  
2
• Multi-Language Subtitles (page 41)  
You can select a desired subtitle language when watching movies  
and other videos.  
• Multi-Aspect (page 34)  
For this discs with wide screen format, the screen size can be  
selected from among the wide, Letter Box and Pan & Scan formats.  
• Multi-Angle (page 41)  
Lets you view scenes from different camera angles.  
• Parental Level (page 32)  
Lets you select a “parental level” (user restriction level) to  
prevent children from viewing undesirable material.  
PARENTAL  
CURENT LEVEL  
CODE  
STOP  
MAIN  
·
LEVEL6  
0000  
SETUP  
ENTER CODE NUMBER  
TO CHANGE THE LEVEL.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
MENU  
EXIT  
ENTER  
• Picture quality adjustment function (DNR) (page 36)  
Picture quality can be adjusted according to the disc being played.  
Energy-Saving Design  
• This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched standby (during standby).  
• Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to “Specifications” on page 60.  
How to use this operating instructions  
The following logo marks are used throughout this  
manual.  
Explanations in this manual are grouped into the following 5  
sections:  
Indicates explanations concerning DVD  
functions.  
This section explains accessory part  
confirmation, how to load batteries in the remote  
control unit, and how to make connections.  
Preparation  
Indicates explanations concerning CD  
functions.  
This section explains basic functions such as  
Basic Operation  
Indicates explanations concerning VideoCD  
functions.  
playback and shutdown.  
This section explains a wide range of functions  
related to basica system operations.  
Set-up  
Indicates important points concerning  
operation of this unit.  
Tips  
This section explains applied operations such  
as program setup, repeat playback etc.  
Detailed  
Operation  
Indicates explanations of precautions  
Note  
concerning operation of the unit.  
Indicates suggestions and other  
supplementary explanations.  
memo  
This section explains other important items  
concerning this player.  
Others  
Information  
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Contents  
Preparation  
Connecting the Player Connection example 1. AV amp  
Connection example 2. AV amplifier with digital input for Dolby Digital (AC-3)  
Connection example 3. Digital recording components  
Connection example 4. To a TV with video input  
Connection example 5. To a TV with component video input  
Names and Functions Remote Control  
Front Panel  
Rear Panel  
Display Window  
Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs  
Chapter (Track) Skip/Skip Back  
Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF  
Basic Operation  
About the main menu  
Changing Settings  
Changing Picture and Sound Quality  
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory)  
Selecting Languages (Multi-Language)  
Changing Audio Type  
Set-Up  
Selecting Subtitle a Language (Multi-Language Subtitles)  
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)  
Viewing Disc Information  
Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped  
Searching For a Desired Video Scene (Title search)  
Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track (Chapter/Track Search)  
Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play)  
Repeat Play  
Detailed Operation  
Other Information  
Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance  
Random Play  
For Proper and Long Use  
Troubleshooting  
Terms  
Language Code List  
Specifications  
Contents  
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Applicable discs  
DVD  
CD  
VIDEO CD  
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Introduction  
THX  
With their experience in movie making and DVD mastering, Lucasfilm engineers researched the capabilities of the DVD  
format. They have identified many key areas of importance that are necessary to ensure the highest quality possible for  
video and audio playback.  
The Home THX DVD specification was created to realize the full potential of the format.  
The THX DVD program is a number of technical and performance specifications developed to make certain that the audio  
and video quality of every DVD recording is reproduced as accurately as possible.  
Thus exploiting the medium’s maximum potential.  
Pioneer and THX have engineered this product to give maximum performance  
and quality.  
Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm  
and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.  
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Before Using  
Check accessories  
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÷ Warranty card  
(Region number 1 models only.)  
÷ Operating Instructions  
(this manual)  
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Batteries ... 2  
(AA/R6P)  
Inserting batteries into the remote control  
While pressing the back  
1
cover, pull out in the  
direction indicated by the  
arrow.  
2
3
Insert batteries.  
Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus  
(–) polarity guides on the batteries with the  
marks inside the battery compartment.  
Note  
Close the cover.  
■ Do not mix old and new batteries.  
■ When replacing batteries, use all new batteries.  
■ When not using the remote control for a long period of  
time (over 1 month), remove the batteries to avoid  
possible damage from battery corrosion. If battery  
leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery  
component, then insert new batteries.  
Before Using  
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Preparation  
Connecting the Player  
Connection example 1. AV amp ..............................15  
Connection example 2. AV receiver with  
digital input for Dolby Digital (AC-3) ...................16  
Connection example 3. Digital recording  
components...........................................................17  
Connection example 4. To a TV with  
Video input ............................................................18  
Connection example 5. Digital recording  
components...........................................................19  
Names and Functions  
Remote control .........................................................20  
Front panel ................................................................21  
Rear panel .................................................................21  
Display window ........................................................22  
Precautions when connecting the player  
This player’s Analog copy protect technology is copy guarded. If you connect the  
player to a TV via a VCR, or record and playback the contents of a disc with a VCR,  
the playback picture may not be normal.  
The video output system on this unit can be widely separated into two types.  
1. S-Video output and VIDEO output (connection example 1, 2, 4)  
2. Component video output (connection example 5)  
Preparation  
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Connecting the Player  
When making connection, to this unit or when changing connections, always be sure to check that the  
unit in standby by pressing the STANDBY/ON switch, and unplug the power cord from the power  
outlet.  
Please also refer to the operating instructions for the components that you are connecting to (AV amplifier,  
TV etc.).  
Video out (Video cord)  
Coaxial digital out  
(Coaxial cable)  
Audio out (Audio cord)  
S-Video out (S-Video cable)  
Optical digital out  
(Optical fiber cable)  
•
Connect plugs to the terminals that match the plug’s  
color (white, red, yellow, and black).  
•
Connect the TV with S-VIDEO terminal to the S VIDEO OUT  
terminal of this player.  
•
•
•
Connection cords that we recommend be connected are indicated in grey tone (  
If you cannot use the connection cords we recommend, use the light grey tone (  
As DVDs have various audio formats depending on the disc, after making connections, use the menu on this unit to set the  
output to the setting that matches the disc. (Page 35)  
Connection method will differ depending on the components being connected.  
Select the component that you are connecting from the list below.  
).  
) cords.  
Connection example reference  
Output setup on this unit  
(This list is for changing the  
setting of initial setup. For  
Component being connected to this unit  
details refer to page 35.)  
Connection example 1 (Page 15)  
Connection example 1 (Page 15)  
Connection example 1 (Page 15)  
Connection example 2 (Page 16)  
Connection example 2 (Page 16)  
Connection example 3 (Page 17)  
Initial setting is left as is  
Set DTS ON  
AV amplifier with built-in Dolby Digital decoder  
AV amplifier with built-in DTS decoder  
MPEG  
AV amplifier with built-in MPEG decoder  
DOLBY DIGITAL = PCM  
Initial setting is left as is  
DOLBY DIGITAL = PCM,  
MPEG = PCM  
AV amplifier with built-in D/A convertor  
Amplifier other than those above or stereo amplifier  
Digital recording component such as MD or CD-R etc.  
Connection example 4 (Page 18)  
Connection example 5 (Page 19)  
Initial setting is left as is  
Initial setting is left as is  
TV with video input  
TV with component input  
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Connection example 1.  
AV amplifier with built-in decoder  
Use this connection to connect an:  
• AV amplifier with built-in Dolby  
Digital (AC-3) decoder  
• AV amplifier with built-in DTS  
decoder AV  
When connecting to the  
digital inputs of an AV  
amplifier with built-in  
decoder.  
• AV amplifier with built-in MPEG  
decoder, etc.  
•
•
Connect the digital output jacks of this player to the digital input jacks (Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS, MPEG) of the decoder  
included AV amplifier.  
Set the DIG. OUTPUT on the menu during stop mode to match the connected AV amplifier. (Page 35)  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
1
S-VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
OPT.  
CONTROL  
IN  
1
2
C
B
1
2
OUT  
C
R
2
AC IN  
Optical  
fiber  
cable  
Finally, connect  
to a home wall  
outlet.  
AC-3/PCM  
DIGITAL IN  
LD  
1
CONTROL  
OUT  
2
S-VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
S-Video cable  
Coaxial cable  
AV amplifier with with  
built-in decoder  
Accessory video cord  
Cord with a mini plug  
(no resistance, 3.5ø)  
Center speaker  
Sub  
woofer  
Audio output connection can be  
made using either the COAXIAL  
DIGITAL output or the OPTICAL  
DIGITAL output and video output  
connection can be made using either  
the S VIDEO OUT or the VIDEO  
OUT.  
Surround  
speaker  
Front  
speaker  
Front  
speaker  
Surround  
speaker  
Diagram of example component set  
up for DVD surround audio.  
•
When connecting to a component bearing the Pioneer Î mark:  
If you use a commercially available cord with a mini plug (no resistance) to connect this player’s CONTROL IN jack to the  
CONTROL OUT jack of another component bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a  
system (system control).  
•
•
•
If you connect for system control, you cannot operate the player directly by pointing the remote control at it and pressing  
buttons. Point the remote control unit at the component (AV amplifier etc.) connected to the CONTROL OUT jack for operation.  
When controlling as a system, be sure to make connection to the amplifier using an audio cord or a video cord even when  
using only digital components.  
For more details, refer to the connected component’s operating  
Note  
Cables can be found at your local audio/video dealer.  
There will be no sound output from the AUDIO OUT  
jacks during DTS audio playback.  
instructions.  
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By connecting to a regular AV  
amplifier or stereo amplifier,  
you can enjoy playback with  
improved sound quality.  
Connection example 2.  
AV amplifier without built-in  
decoder  
•
•
Connect this player’s audio output jacks to an amp’s CD, LD, AUX or other audio input jacks. (Do not connect to PHONO jacks.)  
For video output, connect this unit’s video output to the amplifier’s video input. Either the S-VIDEO OUT jack or VIDEO OUT jack  
can be used for connection. Digital output connection can be made using either the COAXIAL DIGITAL output or the OPTICAL  
DIGITAL output.  
•
Surround sound can be enjoyed with amplifiers that have a built-in Dolby Pro Logic decorder.  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
1
S-VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
OPT.  
CONTROL  
1
2
C
B
1
2
IN  
OUT  
C
R
2
AC IN  
Coaxial cable  
Finally, connect  
to a home wall  
outlet.  
Optical fiber  
cable  
Accessory video cord  
R
L
1
2
S- VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
CONTROL  
OUT  
DIGITAL IN  
Accessory audio cord  
Cord with a mini plug  
(no resistance, 3.5ø)  
AV amplifier  
S-Video cable  
•
When connecting to a component bearing the Pioneer Î mark:  
If you use a commercially available cord with a mini plug (no resistance) to connect this player’s CONTROL IN jack to the  
CONTROL OUT jack of another component bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a  
system (system control).  
•
•
•
If you connect for system control, you cannot operate the player directly by pointing the remote control at it and pressing  
buttons. Point the remote control unit at the component (AV amplifier etc..) connected to the CONTROL OUT jack for operation.  
When controlling as a system, be sure to make connection to the amplifier using an audio cord or a video cord, even  
when using only digital components.  
For more details, refer to the connected component’s operating instructions.  
Note  
Cables can be found at your local audio/video dealer.  
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Digital recording components  
such as an MD, CD-R or DAT  
can be connected.  
Connection example 3.  
Digital recording components  
Make either optical digital or digital output (Coaxial) connection.  
•
When making optical digital connection, connect this unit’s optical digital output jack to the optical digital input jack on the  
recording component.  
•
When making coaxial digital connection, connect this unit’s coaxial digital output jack to the coaxial digital input jack on the  
recording component.  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
1
S-VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
OPT.  
CONTROL  
IN  
1
2
C
B
1
2
OUT  
C
R
2
AC IN  
Coaxial cable  
Finally, connect  
to a home wall  
outlet.  
Optical  
fiber cable  
2
Digital recorder  
(MD, CD-R, DAT, etc.)  
DIGITAL IN  
Note  
When recording a Dolby Digital compatible DVD, set the  
“DOLBY DIGITAL” setting of “DIGITAL OUTPUT” to  
“DOLBY DIGITAL = PCM”. (Page 35)  
Also, when recording an MPEG compatible DVD, set  
“MPEG” of “DIGITAL OUTPUT” to “MPEG = PCM”.  
When the DVD has been recorded in the Dolby Digital  
(AC-3) or MPEG format, leaving the setting as “DOLBY  
DIGITAL” or “MPEG” will result in noise being recorded.  
Additionally, copying of some discs is prohibited.  
Cables can be found at your local audio/video dealer.  
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Select one of the following ways to connect the player to your TV.  
INPUT  
If your TV has a video input,  
Connection example 4.  
To a TV with video input  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
and it is available for use, this  
is the easiest way to hook up  
the player.  
L
R
•
•
Connect plugs to the terminals that match the plug’s color (white, red, yellow).  
Clearer picture reproduction is possible by connecting the TV’s S-Video input terminal to this unit’s S-VIDEO OUT jack.  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
1
S-VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
OPT.  
CONTROL  
IN  
1
2
C
B
1
2
OUT  
C
R
2
AC IN  
Finally, connect  
to a home wall  
outlet.  
Accessory video cord  
For stereo TV  
with S-VIDEO  
input  
R
L
S-VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
Accessory audio cord  
S-Video cable  
Note  
Cables can be found at your local audio/video dealer.  
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A better picture can be  
viewed using a TV that has a  
component video input.  
Connection example 5.  
To a TV with component video  
input  
•
When this unit is combined with a TV that has component jacks, they can be used for video input. This produces higher quality  
picture playback.  
•
•
Names of component input jacks will differ depending on the TV.  
If picture color becomes pale or hue changes, please make adjustment with the TV’s controls.  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
1
S-VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
OPT.  
CONTROL  
IN  
1
2
C
B
1
2
OUT  
C
R
2
AC IN  
Finally, connect  
to a home wall  
outlet.  
Accessory video cord  
Y
C
B
C
R
R
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
COMPONENT IN  
Accessory audio cord  
Coaxial cable  
Note  
Cables can be found at your local audio/video dealer.  
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Names and Functions  
7 Remote control  
Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) z  
Open/Close button (OPEN/CLOSE 0)  
ry  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
STANBY/ON button ( ) ry  
0
Angle button (ANGLE)z  
Audio switching button (AUDIO) ;  
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
Mode button (MODE) h  
✩ Menu button (MENU)tio  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
Display button (DISPLAY)x  
✩ Title button (TITLE) tb  
✩ Previous button (PREV 4)  
toW  
TITLE  
✩ Return button (RETURN  
)
t,o,j  
✩ Direction buttons (2 • 3 • 5 • ∞ )  
2
ENTER  
3
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
Play button (PLAY 3) r  
Fast reverse button (REV 1) t  
Stop button (STOP 7) y  
t,h  
✩ Enter button (ENTER)toh  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
FL  
1
3
¡
✩ Next button (NEXT¢)toW  
FL dimmer button (FL DIMMER)w  
Forward button (FWD ¡)t  
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
Pause button (PAUSE 8) .Q  
Program button (PROGRAM) ,  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
Digital noise reduction button (DNR)h  
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
+10  
JOG  
MODE  
Step buttons (STEP e / E) Q  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
Chapter/time button (CHP/TIME) n  
Clear button (CLEAR) ln.W  
Repeat button (REPEAT) /  
Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)  
JOG & SHUTTLE  
Repeat A-B button (REPEAT A-B) /  
Condition button (CONDITION)l  
Last Memory button (LAST MEMO)  
Jog mode button (JOG MODE)Q  
v
Jog mode indicatorQ  
Random button (RANDOM) W  
Shuttle ring (SHUTTLE)t  
Jog dial (JOG)Q  
Buttons indicated with  
for menu operation.  
are used  
Remote control operation  
When operating the remote control, point it at the remote sensor  
located on the player’s front panel. The remote control can be  
used up to 23 feet (7 m) from the player and within a 30° angle  
each side of the sensor.  
Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong light  
may cause faulty operation.  
30°  
7m  
30°  
If the CONTROL IN jack on the player’s rear panel is connected  
to another component, point the remote control at that  
component for operation. Operation is not possible when  
pointed at this player (Pages 15,16).  
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7 Front panel  
Disc illumination  
Open/Close 0 button ry  
Turned off when a disc other  
than a DVD is played back.  
STANDBY indicator (STANDBY)  
r
Play/Pause 6 button r  
Stop 7 button  
y
Remote sensor  
STANDBY  
0
DNR  
STANDBY/ON  
FL DIMMER  
4
1
¡
¢
7
£¥8  
Forward ¡¢ button t  
Reverse 41 button t  
STANDBY/ON  
switch ( )  
Display window  
FL DIMMER button/  
indicator w  
Digital Noise Reduction  
indicator (DNR) h  
When DNR is selected, the  
indicator lights up.  
7 Rear panel  
Digital Output Jacks (Coaxial, Optical)  
This is used for output of the digital audio signal  
recorded on discs.  
Set digital output to the setting suitable for the  
amplifier used.(Page 35).  
Component video  
output jacks  
S-Video output jacks*  
Video output jacks*  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
1
S-VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
OPT.  
CONTROL  
1
2
C
B
1
2
IN  
OUT  
C
R
2
AC IN  
Audio output jacks*  
Control input jack  
Control output jack  
Power cord connection  
terminal  
* There are two sets of outputs, 1 and  
2, which you can simultaneously  
connect. Connect 1 to the TV, and 2  
to your AV amplifier.  
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7 Display window  
When the FL DIMMER button is pressed, the FL display’s brightness changes as follows:  
Bright = Dim = Dark = FL OFF  
5
Indicates that playback  
settings (condition) have  
been memorized.  
Indicates location for Last  
Memory is being recorded  
in memory.  
Indicates GUI operation  
is being performed.  
This lights during play of  
a disc with a sampling  
frequency of 96 kHz.  
Indicates Multi-Angle  
playback is in progress.  
Indicates Dolby Digital  
playback  
ANGLE LAST MEMO CONDITION  
CHP/TRK  
DOLBY  
DIGITAL  
REMAIN TOTAL  
96 kHz  
TITLE  
GUI  
Indicates that a title  
is being displayed  
Indicates that a chapter/  
track is being displayed  
Indicates total  
playback time of side  
Indicates the playback  
mode, title, type of disc,  
etc.  
Indicates remaining  
playback time  
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Basic Operation  
Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs..........................24  
Chapter (Track) Skip/Skip Back................................25  
Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF ..........26  
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Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs  
• Turn the TV’s power on and set its input to a position for DVD viewing (VIDEO etc.).  
• When this unit is connected to a stereo, turn the power of the stereo’s components on.  
memo  
STANDBY indicator  
2
STANDBY  
0
DNR  
STANDBY/ON  
FL DIMMER  
4
1
¡
¢
7
£¥8  
41 button  
¡¢ button  
1
3
4
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
1
2
0
1
2
The STANDBY indicator on the player turns off.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
TITLE  
Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button.  
5
Next  
Press the 0 button on the front of the player.  
The disc table comes out.  
2
ENTER  
3
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
Previous  
Fast  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
4
forward  
FL  
1
3
¡
Load a disc.  
Fast  
3
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
reverse  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc  
table guide to align the disc.  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
5
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
+10  
JOG  
MODE  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
JOG & SHUTTLE  
Press the PLAY 3 button.  
4
Press the 6 button on the front of the player.  
The disc table will close, and playback will begin.  
Depending on the disc, a menu is displayed. If a menu  
is displayed, refer to step 5.  
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Chapter (Track) Skip  
Forward/Skip Back  
Skipping forward to the next chapter (track)  
When a menu screen has been displayed  
Press the NEXT ¢ button (The ¡  
Operate with the remote control unit.  
Menu screens will be displayed for DVDs that have menu  
screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC).  
¢ button on the front panel).  
Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track).  
Press again to skip forward to the start of the next chapter (track).  
Ex: When a DVD that has  
menu screens is loaded  
Ex: When a Video CD that  
includes Playback  
Control is loaded  
Skipping back to the previous chapter (track)  
Press the PREV 4 button (The  
TITLE MENU  
1
2
3
4
5
POP  
1
2
3
4
5
POP  
41 button on the front panel).  
JAZZ  
JAZZ  
Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter (track)  
currently playing.  
COUNTRY  
R&B  
COUNTRY  
R&B  
Press again to skip back to the start of the previous chapter (track).  
CLASSICAL  
CLASSICAL  
Fast forward  
Please note that menu layout and operation method will differ  
according to the disc used.  
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
Continue pressing the FWD  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
¡ button.  
FL  
1
3
¡
PAUSE STOP  
EP  
If you stop pressing while the  
8
7
E
DNR  
3
8
4
9
5
0
on-screen “SCAN” indication is  
flashing, normal play resumes.  
If the “SCAN” indication lights,  
EAT REPEAT  
A-B  
+10  
Select the item you want to view.  
5
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
NDOM  
CLEAR  
C
fast forward continues even if  
you stop pressing the button.  
Press the PLAY 3 button to  
resume normal play when you  
reach your desired location.  
When a DVD is loaded  
JOG  
&
SHUTTLE  
Select the item with the direction buttons (2 • 3 • 5 • ∞),  
then press the ENTER button.  
When a Video CD is loaded  
Continue pressing the FWD ¡  
Use the number buttons to select the item.  
¢ button on the player to fast  
forward.  
Turn the shuttle to the right.  
Tips  
Depending on the amount the ring is turned, the speed will  
change from the normal speed up to approx. 30 times higher  
than normal speed. Releasing the ring will return playback to  
the normal speed.  
Video CDs can be played back without display MENU  
Video CDs can be played back without displaying menu  
screens. For example, in order to play back from track 1,  
press number button 1 during the stop mode.  
Fast reverse  
ENTER  
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
Continue pressing the REV  
memo  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
1 button.  
FL  
1
3
¡
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
If you stop pressing while the  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
To return to the menu screen  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
on-screen “SCAN” indication is  
Although this differs depending on the disc, pressing the TITLE  
button, the MENU button or the RETURN button during DVD  
playback or the RETURN button during VideoCD playback will  
return the screen to the menu screen.  
flashing, normal play resumes.  
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
+10  
If the “SCAN” indication lights,  
JOG  
MODE  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
fast reverse continues even if  
you stop pressing the button.  
Press the PLAY 3 button to  
resume normal play when you  
reach your desired location.  
JOG  
&
SHUTTLE  
When the Video CD has more than one menu, pages can be  
advanced to or returned to with the PREV button or the NEXT  
button.  
Continue pressing the REV 4  
1 button on the player to fast  
reverse.  
Turn the shuttle to the left.  
Depending on the amount the ring is turned, the speed will  
change from the normal speed up to approx. 30 times higher  
than normal speed. Releasing the ring will return playback to  
the normal speed.  
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back  
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Stopping Playback & Switching Power Off  
STANDBY indicator  
2
STANDBY  
0
DNR  
STANDBY/ON  
FL DIMMER  
4
1
¡
¢
7
£¥8  
1
4
3
2
Press the STOP 7 button.  
1
2
Playback stops.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
0
4
1
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
TITLE  
Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button.  
The disc table comes out.  
2
ENTER  
3
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
FL  
1
3
¡
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
Remove the disc.  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
3
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
+10  
JOG  
MODE  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
JOG & SHUTTLE  
4
Press the STANDBY/ON button.  
When the  
STANDBY/ON button is pressed, the disc  
table goes back in, and the STANDBY indicator lights up.  
Stopping Playback  
& Switching Power Off  
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Set up  
About the main menu ..............................................28  
Changing Settings....................................................31  
Changing Picture and Sound Quality .....................36  
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs  
(Condition Memory) .............................................39  
Selecting Languages (Multi-Language)..................40  
Changing Audio Type...............................................40  
Selecting a Subtitle Language  
(Multi-Language Subtitles)...................................41  
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle  
(Multi-Angle) .........................................................41  
Viewing Disc Information ........................................42  
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About the main menu  
The main menu is the menu used for selecting the Title menu screen, Menu screen and Set up screen.  
Load a DVD in the disc tray and press MENU. (On discs that start playing back automatically, press the  
STOP button and then press the MENU button.)  
In the Title menu screen:  
Titles can be selected and played back. (Title search)  
DVD  
MAIN  
STOP  
1
2
TITLE MENU  
MENU  
SETUP  
In the Menu screen:  
Chapters (songs), subtitles, audio and angles within a title can be  
selected.  
3
4
INITIAL  
OUTPUT  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
In the Initial setup screen:  
The various functions of this player can be set up using the screen  
displays.  
CD or  
Video CD  
MAIN  
STOP  
SETUP  
1
INITIAL  
2
OUTPUT  
In the Output setup screen:  
Audio to be output from the digital output terminal can be selected.  
MENU  
ENTER  
ENTER  
EXIT  
RETURN  
÷ On discs recorded with menus, menu operation will differ depending  
on the disc.  
About the title menu  
TITLE MENU  
1/5  
Titles can be selected and played back. This selection  
screen is the same as the one in “Direct search with  
title numbers” on page 45.  
STOP  
MAIN  
1
2
3
4
5
TITLE 1  
TITLE 2  
TITLE 3  
TITLE 4  
TITLE 5  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
PREV  
Menu screen contents  
To go to the Chapter screen  
In the Chapter screen:  
One chapter (song) within a title can be selected and  
played back.  
TITLE 1  
To go to the Audio screen  
MENU  
STOP  
1
2
3
4
5
CHAPTER  
CHAPTER  
MAIN  
In the Audio screen:  
Audio contents can be selected on discs that include  
more than one audio language or audio type.  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
ENTER  
1/3  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
To go to the Subtitle screen  
In the Subtitle screen:  
Subtitle contents can be selected on discs that include  
subtitle information.  
Completes the setting of  
changes to the above items.  
To go to the Angle screen  
In the Angle screen:  
The scene angle that you want can be selected on  
discs that include scenes that have been filmed from  
various angles.  
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Button operation within each menu  
Button name  
MENU button  
RETURN button  
Button shape  
Operation  
For displaying or closing menu screens  
(settings are invalidated)  
MENU  
RETURN  
To return one menu screen back(settings will be  
memorized) However, search is invalidated.  
Selection and conclusion (In the set up menu,  
some items only operate for selection.)  
+10  
Number buttons  
Direction buttons  
1
0
→
•
@
#
Selection  
Setting and implementation (playback mode  
is engaged after title or chapter change)  
ENTER  
ENTER button  
PREVIOUS button  
NEXT button  
PREV  
4
To go to the previous page  
To go to the next page  
NEXT  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
AUDIO  
TITLE  
CHP/TIME  
To go to menus (setting selected before  
moving to a new menu will be invalidated)  
Direct buttons  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
SUBTITLE button  
ANGLE button  
0
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
AUDIO button  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
MENU button  
TITLE  
TITLE button  
ENTER button  
RETURN button  
Direction buttons  
NEXT button  
2
ENTER  
3
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
PREVIOUS button  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
FL  
1
3
¡
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
NUMBER buttons  
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
+10  
JOG  
MODE  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
CHP/TIME button  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
JOG & SHUTTLE  
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Example of screen displays and operation  
GUI (Graphical User Interface)  
Ex. 1: Display contents and button functions within the Menu screen  
MENU  
STOP  
1
2
3
4
5
CHAPTER  
CHAPTER  
When the 2 and 3 marks are displayed, settings  
can be changed with the direction buttons 2/3.  
MAIN  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
ENTER  
1/2  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Memorizes any changes that have been made to the above settings.  
Item numbers  
Selecting an item number by pressing the number buttons or using the direction buttons 5/∞ and then pressing  
the ENTER button will display the menu screen for that item number. Selecting item “5 ENTER” however, will  
memorize the changed settings and quit the mode.  
Ex. 2: Display contents and button functions within the Set-up menu screen  
Current set-up condition  
Current set-up condition  
Item numbers are selected with the  
direction buttons 5/∞, and settings are  
changed with the direction buttons 2/3.  
When selection is made with the number buttons  
or the direction buttons 2/3, pressing the ENTER  
button will display the selection screen selected.  
1/2  
2/2  
NEXT  
¢
INITIAL  
INITIAL  
STOP  
STOP  
MAIN  
1
2
3
4
5
OSD SET.  
6
7
LANG SET.  
SCRN SAVER  
ASPECT  
WIDE  
MAIN  
ON  
SCRN SAVER  
B.G.COLOR  
PARENTAL  
DVD LANG.  
ASPECT  
3/3  
1/2  
PREV  
4
MENU  
ENTER  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
NEXT  
EXIT  
ENTER  
PLEV  
Selecting this will memorize changed settings and quit the mode.  
Selection item numbers  
Selecting an item number by pressing the number buttons or using the direction buttons 5/∞ and then pressing the ENTER  
button will display the menu screen for that item number.  
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Place the disc on the disc table and press the MENU button during stop mode.  
MAIN  
STOP  
÷ The main menu screen will be displayed.  
1
2
TITLE MENU  
MENU  
÷ The menu screen for a CD or Video CD will differ from the one shown on the right.  
SETUP  
3
4
INITIAL  
Select settings in SETUP of the main menu screen on the right.  
OUTPUT  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
How to go to the various menus is shown in  
the following outline.  
MAIN  
1. TITLE MENU  
2. MENU  
3. INITIAL SETUP  
4. OUTPUT  
1. OSD SET.  
3. B. G. COLOR 4. PARENTAL  
6. LANG SET  
7. ASPECT  
1. DIGITAL OUTPUT  
5. DVD LANG.  
2. SCRN SAVER  
÷ After settings have been changed, to return all modes to their initial settings, set the power to the standby mode, and,  
while pressing and holding the main unit’s STOP button, press the STANDBY/ON switch. “Picture quality/Tone setup”,  
Condition Memory”, “Last Memory” and the code number of "Parental level" settings will also be erased.  
INITIAL SETUP  
OSD SET., SCREEEN SAVER, B.G. COLOR, PARENTAL, DVD LANG., LANG SET., and ASPECT setup is possible.  
÷ In each setting explanation, the setup mode first explained is the initial factory setting. (* is marked.)  
1. OSD SET.  
1. DISPLAY:  
Operation displays (play, stop etc.) can be displayed or not displayed by selecting  
ON or OFF.  
OSD SET.  
STOP  
1
2
3
4
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
ON  
Settings: ON* (Operation displays appear.)  
MAIN  
POSITION  
SET UP  
LANGUAGE  
ANGLE MARK  
OFF (Operation displays do not appear.)  
1/2  
2. POSITION:  
When watching conventional software on a wide screen TV, the operation display  
is right at the top of the screen, and you may not be able to see it at all. Changing  
the position of the display lets you see operation indications clearly even on a wide  
TV screen.  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
NEXT  
Settings: NORMAL* (When using a conventional (4:3) TV)  
WIDE (When using a wide screen TV (not for menu displays))  
3. LANGUAGE: This setting is used to display operation indicators and menu screens is the setup  
to switch the language you desire.  
Settings: English*  
Select the language you desire with the direction buttons and press the  
ENTER button.  
4. ANGLE MARK: When a picture that is recorded in different angles is played back,  
displayed.  
will be  
This setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture is recorded with  
angles or not.  
Settings: ON* (  
is displayed.)  
OFF (Not displayed.)  
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2. SCRN SAVER (Screen saver)  
When a paused image is displayed for a long period of time, the image may be “burned” onto the  
screen. On this player, a screen saver function is included in order to prevent screen burn when an  
image such as a menu screen etc., is continuously displayed for a long time (more than 5 minutes).  
We recommend that you leave this mode ON.  
1/2  
INITIAL  
STOP  
MAIN  
1
2
3
4
5
OSD SET.  
SCRN SAVER  
OFF  
SCRN SAVER  
B.G.COLOR  
PARENTAL  
DVD LANG.  
SETUP  
2/2  
Settings: OFF* (Screen saver is not functioning.)  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
NEXT  
ON (Screen saver is functioning.)  
3. B.G. COLOR  
1/2  
Lets you select background color for menus and for screen color when no software is playing. You  
can set R (red), G (green), and B (blue) independently. Setting for each color is possible in 21 steps.  
Settings: Blue*  
INITIAL  
STOP  
MAIN  
1
2
3
4
5
OSD SET.  
B.G.COLOR  
SAVER  
SETUP  
B.G.COLOR  
PARENTAL  
SOFT MENU  
Switchable  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
NEXT  
4. PARENTAL  
This lets you control what your children watch by blocking out undesirable material.  
This player lets you use Parental Lock if the disc has a parental code recorded on it. With Parental  
Lock capable discs, you can skip material you feel is inappropriate for your children. For details, refer  
to the instructions that come with the disc.  
Once you have input a secret 4-digit number, the viewing level (user restriction level) cannot be  
changed unless the same four numbers are input.  
PARENTAL  
CURENT LEVEL  
CODE  
STOP  
MAIN  
·
LEVEL8  
0000  
SETUP  
1
2
ENTER CODE NUMBER  
TO CHANGE THE LEVEL.  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Be sure not to forget your secret number. If you do forget it, return to the initial settings and input  
the secret number once more. (Page 31)  
PARENTAL  
STOP  
MAIN  
CURENT LEVEL  
CODE  
·
LEVEL8  
0000  
SETUP  
ENTER CODE NUMBER  
TO CHANGE THE LEVEL.  
ENTER  
RETURN  
MENU  
EXIT  
ENTER  
Setup method  
1. Press the ENTER button.  
÷ The code number input screen is displayed.  
2. Input the code number with the number buttons.  
3. Select a level between level 1 to 8 with the direction buttons.  
4. Press the ENTER button.  
PARENTAL LEVEL  
1/2  
STOP  
1
2
3
4
5
LEVEL  
1
MAIN  
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
2
3
SETUP  
3~4  
5
LEVEL  
LEVEL  
4
5
PARENTAL  
MENU  
÷ Viewing restrictions are applied to the disc.  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
NEXT  
5. On discs where viewing restrictions have been set:  
÷ The screen shown on the right is displayed when the PLAY button is pressed to start playback.  
÷ Playback will start after the number buttons have been pressed to input the code number on  
this screen, and the ENTER button has been pressed.  
PARENTAL  
STOP  
MAIN  
CURENT LEVEL  
DISC LEVEL  
LEVEL1  
LEVEL7  
SETUP  
CODE  
0000  
ENTER CODE NUMBER  
TO CHANGE THE LEVEL.  
Available till STOP!  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
5. DVD LANG.  
Some DVDs include the same menu screens recorded in various languages.  
On these type of discs, the language in which you want to display menu screens can be selected  
on the DVD LANG. menu.  
DVD LANG.  
STOP  
1
2
3
4
5
Japanese  
MAIN  
English  
French  
German  
Italian  
SETUP  
Setting : English*  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
NEXT  
: Select the language with the direction buttons and press the ENTER button.  
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6. LANG SET.  
1. AUDIO:  
The audio language that you normally listen to can be selected from the various audio  
LANG SET  
STOP  
languages on a disc. Even when the audio language is changed during playback, the  
language selected at this setting will be selected when the disc is replaced.  
Settings: English*  
1
2
3
4
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
English  
MAIN  
SUBTITLE  
SET UP  
AUTO LANG.  
SUBT. OFF  
2/136  
MENU  
ENTER  
Select a language from the 136 different languages.  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
÷ Select the basic audio with the direction buttons 2/3 on the remote  
control unit.  
Basic audio  
÷ Press ENTER button to display the code input screen. Referring to  
the input codes (high order, low order) on the following language  
code list (Page 58), use the remote control’s number buttons (For  
selection of numbers above 10, use the +10 button) to select the  
number that corresponds to the language that you want to select.  
AUDIO  
STOP  
MAIN  
en : English  
SETUP  
HIGH  
10  
LOW  
01  
LANGUAGE  
SETUP  
CODE  
(1~26)  
RETURN  
MENU  
ENTER  
ENTER  
EXIT  
Code setup screen  
2. SUBTITLE: The subtitle language that you will normally display can be selected from the subtitles  
on a disc. Even when the subtitle language is changed during playback, the language  
selected at this setting will be selected when the disc is replaced.  
Settings: English*  
LANG SET  
STOP  
MAIN  
1
2
3
4
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
English  
SUBTITLE  
SET UP  
AUTO LANG.  
SUBT. OFF  
2/136  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Select a language from the 136 different languages.  
÷ Press ENTER button to display the code input screen. Select the  
basic subtitle with the direction buttons 2/3 on the remote control  
unit.  
SUBTITLE  
en : English  
STOP  
MAIN  
SETUP  
HIGH  
10  
LOW  
÷ Referring to the input codes (high order, low order) on the following  
language code list (Page 58), use the remote control’s number  
buttons (For selection of numbers above 10, use the +10 button) to  
select the number that corresponds to the language that you want  
to select.  
÷ After selecting this display with the remote control’s direction buttons  
5/∞, display ON and display OFF can be selected with the remote  
control’s direction buttons 2/3.  
OSD  
SETUP  
01  
CODE  
(1~26)  
ON  
DISPLAY  
OFF  
ASS.SUBTIT  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Assist subtitle  
Display  
Settings: ON*  
OFF  
÷ Some discs provide subtitles offering explanations of scenes for  
those who are hard of hearing.  
Switching “ASS. SUBTIT” ON assures these subtitles are displayed  
from the beginning.  
Settings: OFF*  
ON  
3. AUTO LANG.:  
LANG SET  
STOP  
MAIN  
1
2
3
4
AUDIO  
AUTO  
ON  
Settings: ON* (For general overseas movies, original audio with your local subtitles  
will be selected, and for domestic movies, original audio with no subtitles  
will be selected.)  
SUBTITLE  
SET UP  
AUTO LANG.  
SUBT. OFF  
2/136  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
OFF (Basic audio, basic subtitle setting.)  
If the selected audio language and the subtitle language are not the same,  
if the subtitle display is set to OFF, or if the ASS. SUBTIT is set to ON, the  
AUTO LANG function dose not operate.  
LANG SET  
STOP  
MAIN  
4. SUBT. OFF: The subtitle which is displayed by discs can be selected, when the subtitle is set to  
“OFF”.  
1
2
3
4
AUDIO  
SUBT.OFF  
SEL SUBTL  
SUBTITLE  
SET UP  
AUTO LANG.  
SUBT. OFF  
1/2  
Settings: SEL SUBTL*(The selected subtitle language will be selected.)  
WITH AUDIO (The selected audio language will be selected.)  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
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7. ASPECT  
When viewing software recorded in the wide mode, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched  
2/2  
INITIAL  
to match the TV being used.  
Settings: Wide*  
Pan & Scan  
STOP  
MAIN  
6
7
LANG SET.  
ASPECT  
WIDE  
ASPECT  
3/3  
Letter box  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
PREV  
For DVDs where aspect switching is possible, select the  
aspect that matches the TV.  
Aspect  
selection  
Disc  
16:9  
Regular TV (4:3)  
Wide TV (16:9)  
Wide  
Pan  
& Scan  
Letter  
box  
4:3  
Normally select WIDE for a wide TV.  
Normally select PAN&SCAN or LETTER BOX for a regular TV.  
The above chart’s shaded areas reflect recommended aspect  
settings  
.
Whether the aspect can be switched or not depends on the  
disc. Please refer to the information written on the disc’s jacket  
etc.  
For discs where aspect selection is not possible, make the  
screen adjustment using the TV’s controls.  
Tips  
The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the  
width-to-height ratio of wide screen and Hi-Vision TVs is 16:9.  
This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio.  
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OUTPUT SETUP  
OUTPUT  
STOP  
1
DIG.OUTPUT  
Digital output setup is possible.  
DIG.OUTPUT  
ON  
MAIN  
Audio output from the optical digital output jack and coaxial output jack of this unit can be changed.  
Digital output can be turned on or off with the 2/3 buttons.  
Settings: ON* (Digital audio is output)  
1/2  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
OFF (Digital audio is not output)  
The initial setting (set at the factory before shipping) has been set to ON.  
÷ In each setting explanation, the setup mode first explained is the initial setting (set when shipped  
from factory). (* is marked.)  
DIG. OUTPUT  
Set output setup to the setting that suits the component connected.  
÷ Set to Dolby Digital for an AV amplifier compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL.  
÷ Set to 96KHz for an AV amplifier compatible with 96 KHz linear PCM.  
÷ Set to MPEG for an AV amplifier compatible with MPEG.  
÷ Set to ON for an AV amplifier compatible with DTS.  
Note  
Do not change the output setting if you are not sure which system your amplifier is compatible with.  
1. DOLBY DIGITAL: This player lets you change the audio output via an optical digital output jack and  
a coaxial digital output jack. Selection of a DVD’s Dolby Digital audio (3-  
dimensional audio used in theaters etc.) or Linear PCM (same digital audio as  
that on CD) can be made.  
OUTPUT  
STOP  
MAIN  
1
2
3
4
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
LINEAR PCM  
MPEG  
SETUP  
1/2  
DTS  
Settings: DOLBY DIGITAL* (The Dolby Digital signal is output as is (when an  
amplifier with built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder is used).)  
DOLBY DIGITAL= PCM (Provides Linear PCM sound with both Dolby  
Digital and Linear PCM sources (when a regular amp or Dolby Pro  
Logic amp is used).)  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
PREV  
2. LINEAR PCM: 96KHz: PCM audio discs with a 96KHz sampling frequency can be played back at  
the 96KHz high quality sound setting. 48KHz discs will be played back at 48KHz.  
48KHz: Discs with a 96KHz sampling frequency can be played back at a compressed  
48KHz with this setting. 48KHz discs will be played back at 48KHz.  
÷ When the audio sampling frequency recorded on the disc is set as desired, output  
will also be switched between analog/digital output at the same time.  
÷ Some 96 KHz DVDs are copy protected. With this kind of disc, no signal is output  
from the digital output terminal.  
OUTPUT  
STOP  
1
2
3
4
DOLBY DIGITAL  
L
PCM  
MAIN  
48KHz  
LINEAR PCM  
MPEG  
SETUP  
2/2  
DTS  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
PREV  
Settings: 48KHz*  
96KHz  
3. MPEG:  
When a decoder or amplifier that has an MPEG input jack is used, the audio output  
from this unit’s digital output jacks can be changed.  
Selection of a DVD’s MPEG or linear PCM signal can be made.  
Settings: MPEG= PCM* (Output is in the linear PCM standard whether the signal  
is an MPEG signal or a linear PCM compatible signal.)  
OUTPUT  
STOP  
MAIN  
1
2
3
4
DOLBY DIGITAL  
MPEG  
MPEG  
=PCM  
LINEAR PCM  
MPEG  
SETUP  
2/2  
DTS  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
PREV  
MPEG: (MPEG signal is output as is. (When using an amplifier with a  
built-in MPEG decoder.))  
4. DTS:  
When using an amplifier that has a DTS input jack, the DTS signal can be set to be  
output (ON) or not output (OFF) for DVDs that have been recorded with DTS signals.  
Settings: OFF* (not Output)  
OUTPUT  
STOP  
MAIN  
1
2
3
4
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DTS  
OFF  
LINEAR PCM  
MPEG  
SETUP  
2/2  
DTS  
ON (output DTS signals)  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
PREV  
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STANDBY  
0
DNR  
STANDBY/ON  
FL DIMMER  
4
1
¡
¢
7
£¥8  
DNR indicator  
The setting changes as follows according to how many times the  
MODE button is pressed.  
[once]  
[twice]  
PAUSE MODE  
FIELD FRAME AUTO  
DNR  
OFF  
\
STANDARD MEM1  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
0
«
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
[three times]  
[four times]  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
Virtual Dolby Surround  
VDD VDS OFF  
AUDIO D.R.C.  
ON OFF  
MENU  
MODE  
|
TITLE  
3,5  
2,6  
Mode selection will be as shown below depending on the disc  
being used.  
2
ENTER  
3
2,6  
4,7  
Press  
once  
DNR  
DNR  
twice  
three times  
four times  
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
Disc  
DVD  
PAUSE MODE AUDIO D.R.C. Virtual Dolby  
Surround  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
3,5  
DNR  
FL  
1
3
¡
Video CD  
CD  
Virtual Dolby  
Surround  
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
Virtual Dolby  
Surround  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
Changing picture quality of  
DVD's and Video CD's (DNR)  
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
+10  
JOG  
MODE  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
This lets you select the ideal picture quality for watching regular  
movies, animation, and other video media.  
JOG & SHUTTLE  
1
During playback, press MODE to select  
"DNR”.  
DNR  
OFF  
STANDARD MEM1  
2
Press direction buttons 2/3 to select  
desired "DNR"  
OFF  
Picture quality: When the picture is unclear depending on  
the contents of the software and the TV  
used, switch to the Standard mode.  
STANDARD  
Returns you to normal picture, quality, and display.  
MEMORY  
Picture quality: Picture quality can be adjusted as desired  
and then recorded.  
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Changing the still picture  
condition of DVD's  
3
Select MEMORY where setting is to be  
memorized with 5/∞.  
Effect  
MEM 1  
MEM 2  
TEMPORARY  
FIELD: Picture quality: Picture shake will be eliminated  
during a paused picture.  
FRAME: Normal mode.  
AUTO: Selects field or frame automatically according  
to disc.  
The desired picture quality can be memorized temporarily  
at TEMPORARY or permanently at MEMORY 1 or 2.  
1
During playback, press MODE to select  
“PAUSE MODE”.  
4
5
Press ENTER button.  
NR  
SHARP.  
BLACK LEVEL  
BLOCK FILTER  
MIN  
MIN  
MAX  
MAX  
NORMAL DARK  
OFF ON  
2
Press direction buttons 2/3 to select  
desired pause mode.  
Press direction buttons 5/∞ to select an  
item to be adjusted.  
NR  
SHARP.  
BLACK LEVEL  
BLOCK FILTER  
MIN  
MIN  
MAX  
MAX  
NORMAL DARK  
OFF ON  
NR  
Picture quality : Effective for luminance.  
SHARPNESS  
Picture quality : Adjusts picture's edge (outline)  
BLACK LEVEL  
Picture quality : Produces a modulated image with distinct  
blacks.  
BLOCK FILTER  
Picture quality : Effective for block noise characteristic to  
MPEG format.  
6
7
Adjust with direction buttons 2/3.  
NR  
SHARP.  
BLACK LEVEL  
BLOCK FILTER  
MIN  
MIN  
MAX  
MAX  
NORMAL DARK  
OFF ON  
memo  
Press ENTER button.  
Tips  
Picture quality selection can also be done with the DNR  
button. The display will change as follows each time the  
DNR button is selected.  
When left for 5 seconds, the display will change to the selected  
adjustment line only. This is convenient for making adjustment  
while viewing the picture. To display all items, press the RETURN  
button.  
OFF STANDARD MEM 1  
=
=
=
DNR OFF  
+
+
MEM 2  
TEMPORARY  
SHARP.  
MIN  
MAX  
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Changing Picture and Sound Quality  
Changing the sound quality of  
DVD's (AUDIO D.R.C.)  
Selecting a theater-like 3-dimensional  
sound image (Virtual Dolby Surround)  
AUDIO D.R.C. stands for Dynamic Range Compression. DVDs  
provide sound with wide dynamic range. Switch AUDIO D.R.C  
ON if you find dialog or other sounds hard to hear when  
listening on your stereo system or TV.  
Effect  
Virtual Dolby Surround: 3 dimensional sound field  
will be created even when only 2 front speakers  
are being used.  
1
During playback, press MODE to select  
"AUDIO D.R.C.".  
2
3
Press direction buttons 2/3 to select  
"ON"  
Press ENTER button.  
AUDIO D.R.C. ON  
MIN  
MAX  
1
During playback, press MODE to select  
“Virtual Dolby Surround”.  
Virtual Dolby Surround  
VDD VDS OFF  
4
Adjust the amount of change with the  
direction buttons 2/3.  
MIN: The dynamic range becomes narrower.  
2
Press direction buttons 2/3 to select  
"VDD" or "VDS".  
MAX: The dynamic range becomes wider.  
AUDIO D.R.C. ON  
MIN  
MAX  
Virtual Dolby Surround  
VDD VDS OFF  
5
Press ENTER button.  
The setup screen is closed.  
VDD: Virtual Dolby Digital  
(3 dimensional sound field processing from the multi-  
channel audio signal takes place. A larger effect is  
obtained compared to Virtual Dolby Surround. Please  
normally set to the Virtual Dolby Digital mode.)  
VDS: Virtual Dolby Surround  
memo  
(3 dimensional sound field processing from the 2  
channel audio signal takes place.)  
OFF: off  
If 5 button or ∞ button is pressed during step 4, change will be  
in the order of “ON” or “OFF”.  
Note  
memo  
◆ When Virtual Dolby Surround is selected, if DOLBY DIGITAL in  
the digital output setting is set to “DOLBY DIGITAL = PCM”,  
there may not be output from the digital outputs.  
◆ When playing multi-channel material, set Virtual Dolby Surround  
to VDD (Virtual Dolby Digital) mode. The VDD effect is more  
dramatic than the VDS (Virtual Dolby Surround) mode.  
◆ When Virtual Dolby Surround is turned ON for karaoke etc., on a  
Video CD, the vocal may not be loud enough, even when karaoke  
audio is selected. In this case, please set the Virtual Dolby  
Surround mode OFF.  
This feature only operates for audio output from the AUDIO  
OUT jack. It will not operate for audio output from the DIGITAL  
OUT jacks.  
There may be little or no effect with some types of discs.  
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Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs  
(Condition Memory)  
You can store memory settings for DVDs you often watch.  
Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from  
the player, or switch power to the player OFF. If you load a  
disc that has its settings memorized, the CONDITION indica-  
tor lights. When you start playing the disc, the memorized  
settings are automatically recalled.  
You can memorize details for the following seven settings.  
Once memorized, Condition Memory will automatically recall the  
settings.  
Position (Page 31)  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
Parental level (Page 32)  
0
Multi-Aspect (Page 34)  
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
DNR (Page 36)  
Multi-language (Page 40)  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
Multi-language subtitles (Page 41)  
Multi-Angle (Page 41)  
MENU  
TITLE  
2
ENTER  
3
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
1
Press CONDITION button during  
playback.  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
FL  
1
3
¡
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
When a disc that has  
memorized settings is loaded...  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
“COND.MEM.” will appear on the screen, and the previously  
memorized settings will be selected.  
+10  
JOG  
MODE  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
CONDITION  
Erasing the recorded contents  
JOG & SHUTTLE  
Load the disc that has memorized settings, and press the  
CLEAR button while “COND.MEM.” is being displayed,. The  
disc’s recorded data will be erased.  
memo  
Settings are stored in memory for use any time.  
You can store settings for up to 30 DVDs in memory. If  
you memorize settings for more than 30 DVDs, previously  
memorized settings are erased in order from the least  
recently memorized settings. Subsequently, if you try to  
call up these previously memorized settings, you will get  
the latest settings that have taken their place.  
To make changes to Aspect ratio, DNR, Subtitle language,  
Audio, Angle and Parental settings, press CONDITION  
button during playback.  
Switching of the multi-audio mode etc., is automatic on  
some discs.  
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Often Viewed DVDs  
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Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded  
on DVDs in a number of languages, letting you choose the  
desired language.  
Selecting Languages  
(Multi-Language)  
Tips  
1
2
Press AUDIO button during playback.  
For some titles, selection can be made using the menu.  
In this case press the MENU button while the indicator is displayed  
to display the menu screen and then make your selection.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
0
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
ENTER  
Note  
AUDIO: 1 English  
2
3
◆ You cannot switch languages if there is only one language  
recorded on the disc.  
◆ Switching the audio language may not be possible with some  
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
FL  
1
3
¡
titles. In this case, the  
mark will be displayed.  
Press AUDIO button to select the desired  
language.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
0
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MOD
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
ENTER  
E  
2
3
AUDIO: 1 English  
AUDIO: 2 Spanish  
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
FL  
1
3
¡
Changing Audio Type  
1
Press AUDIO button during playback.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
0
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MOD
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
E  
2
ENTER  
3
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
1/L  
STEREO  
2/R  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
FL  
1
3
¡
Audio type changes each time you press the button.  
Tips  
With karaoke and other discs, set the appropriate audio type for  
singing and accompaniment after referring to information on the  
disc jacket or accompanying material.  
Selecting Languages  
Changing Audio Type  
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You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that  
have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them.  
Selecting a Subtitle Language  
(Multi-Language Subtitles)  
Note  
◆ The subtitle language can not be switched if the subtitle language  
is not recorded, or if only one language is recorded.  
◆ Switching the subtitle language may not be possible with some  
1
2
Press SUBTITLE button during  
playback.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
discs. In this case, the  
mark will be displayed.  
0
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
ENTER  
Tips  
To clear subtitles during playback, press CLEAR button after first  
pressing SUBTITLE button. You can also clear subtitles by  
selecting OFF in the subtitle menu display.  
3
V  
4
NEXT  
¢
HELLO!  
SUBTITLE: 1 English  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
Subtitles can be cleared by selecting LANG SET from the INITIAL  
menu, and setting SUBTITLE to “OFF” (refer to page 33).  
For some discs, selection can be made using the menu.  
In this case press the MENU button while the indicator is  
displayed, display the menu screen and make your selection.  
You can also make your selection from a menu.  
Press SUBTITLE button to select the  
desired language.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
0
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
ENTER  
3
V  
4
NEXT  
¢
HELLO!  
HOLA!  
SUBTITLE: 1 English  
SUBTITLE: 2 Spanish  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
With DVDs featuring recordings of images shot from  
different angles, you can choose a desired viewing angle.  
Viewing from a Desired  
Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)  
To check whether or not the disc is  
recorded with angles:  
1
Press ANGLE button during playback.  
The jacket of discs that are recorded with angles will be marked  
with  
. Also, on this unit, when locations on discs that are  
\
recorded with angles are played back, the  
displayed.  
mark can be  
Angle : 1/4  
Angle : 2/4  
To cancel the angle mark, please see page 31.  
»
«
|
Angle : 4/4  
Angle : 3/4  
Tips  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
The camera angle changes  
each time you press the button.  
0
You can use the Multi-Angle function only with discs featuring  
recordings of images shot from different camera angles.  
During Multi-Angle playback, the Angle indicator on the player  
lights.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
TITLE  
For some discs, selection can be made using the menu.  
In this case press the MENU button while the indicator is  
displayed to display the menu screen and then make your  
selection.  
3
Selecting a Subtitle Language  
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle  
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Viewing Disc Information  
Press DISPLAY button in the STOP mode.  
Press DISPLAY button during playback.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
0
0
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETU
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETU
MENU  
MENU  
ENTER  
TITLE  
TITLE  
2
ENTER  
3
2
3
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
Disc information is displayed.  
The display will change as follows each time the button is  
pressed.  
Some displays may not be displayed depending on the title.  
Note  
◆ Information may not be displayed for some discs.  
DVD  
Title number  
Playback time  
within title  
Chapter number  
1-1  
0.04  
PLAY  
1-1  
0.04  
PLAY  
0.04  
1-1  
0.04  
PLAY  
1-1  
0.04  
PLAY  
1-1  
0.04  
PLAY  
CHAPTER TIME  
CHAPTER REMAIN  
TITLE REMAIN  
TITLE TOTAL  
SUBTITLE 1  
AUDIO English  
2.26  
5.30  
2.26  
1
1
Disappear  
\
\
\
\
\
DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH  
TR• RATE:  
8.3  
CHAPTER TIME:  
TITLE REMAIN:  
Remaining time of title  
being played back.  
SUBTITLE:  
Display subtitle data.  
AUDIO:  
Output audio data.  
TR·RATE:  
Level meter of transmission  
rate.  
Chapter playback time  
CHAPTER REMAIN:  
Chapter remaining  
time during playback.  
TITLE TOTAL:  
Total playback time and  
total number of chapters  
of title being played back.  
CD  
Track  
Playback time of song  
1
0.04  
PLAY  
1
0.04  
PLAY  
5.26  
1
0.04  
PLAY  
TRACK REMAIN  
ALL REMAIN  
TOTAL TIME  
25.26  
26.00  
6
\
Disappear  
\
\
STEREO  
ALL REMAIN:  
TRACK REMAIN:  
Remaining time from point of playback to end of disc.  
TOTAL TIME:  
Remaining time of song  
being played back.  
Total playback time and total number of tracks.  
Video CD  
Playback time from start of disc  
Track  
1
6.04  
PLAY  
1
6.04  
PLAY  
1
6.04  
PLAY  
ALL REMAIN  
TOTAL TIME  
TRACK TIME  
TRACK REMAIN  
19.56  
26.00  
1.23  
5.41  
6
Disappear  
\
\
\
STEREO  
TRACK TIME:  
ALL REMAIN:  
Playback time of song during playback  
TRACK REMAIN:  
Remaining time from point of playback to end of disc.  
TOTAL TIME:  
Remaining time of song being played back.  
Total playback time and total number of tracks.  
Viewing Disc Information  
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Detailed Operation  
Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped ....44  
Searching For A Desired Video Scene  
(Title Search)..........................................................45  
Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track  
(Chapter/Track Search) .........................................46  
Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play)..........47  
Repeat Play ...............................................................50  
Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance ...................51  
Random Play.............................................................52  
Other Information  
For Proper and Long Use.........................................53  
Troubleshooting .......................................................54  
Terms.........................................................................56  
Language Code List..................................................58  
Specifications ...........................................................60  
Detailed Operation/  
Other Information  
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Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped  
This function is convenient for when you want to continue viewing  
a disc from the point that was last viewed up to.  
Memorizing the place where  
you stopped watching  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
0
1
Press the LAST MEMO button during  
play.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
The LAST MEMORY indicator lights on the player.  
TITLE  
2
ENTER  
3
2
Press STANDBY/ON switch to turn the  
power off, or stop playback with STOP  
button.  
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
FL  
1
3
¡
Once memorized, the memorized point will be remembered  
even if the power is turned off, or the disc ejected. Points on  
up to 5 discs can be memorized, and those points recalled the  
next time any of the discs are played back.  
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
Resuming playback from where  
you stopped  
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
+10  
JOG  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
MODE  
LAST MEMO  
1
Load the disc that has been memorized  
with the point where viewing is to  
continue from.  
JOG & SHUTTLE  
Some DVD discs will start playback automatically when  
loaded. In this case, press the stop button once to stop  
playback.  
2
Press the LAST MEMO button during  
STOP.  
When the power is turned off and a disc inserted, the  
power will be turned on and playback will start  
automatically.  
memo  
N In the case of DVDs, the Last Memory mode may not  
function for some discs.  
N If you register more than five DVDs, details of the latest  
disc are memorized, while details of the least recent disc  
(the disc you registered first) is erased.  
N Even with a disc you have memorized with LAST  
MEMORY, playback begins at the start of the disc if you  
press the PLAY 3 button.  
N This function is for playback of DVDs only. You cannot use  
it with CDs, and other discs.  
N When a Video CD is ejected, memorized data will be  
cleared.  
N When PBC playback is engaged on Video CDs, continuous  
playback may not be possible. If continuing playback is not  
possible, playback the disc without displaying the menu.  
(refer to page 25)  
N When you continue playback from the point where you  
stopped, LAST MEMORY is automatically canceled for that  
disc.  
N If playback was started automatically, press the LAST  
MEMO button after first pressing the STOP button once.  
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Title 1  
Title 2  
Searching for a  
Desired Video Scene  
(Title Search)  
Direct search with title numbers  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
1
Press TITLE button.  
(During the stop mode, proceed to step  
2 without pressing the TITLE button.)  
0
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
2
1
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
TITLE  
1
2
2
Press the number buttons.  
2
ENTER  
3
4
3
• To select title number 3,  
press the 3 button  
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
TITLE  
TITLE  
3
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
FL  
1
3
¡
• When selecting title number 10,  
press +10 button = 0 button  
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
10  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
Pressing and holding the TITLE button while the TITLE number  
is flashing will advance the TITLE number one by one. Selection  
can be made by selecting the desired number and pressing  
the PLAY 3 button.  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
+10  
JOG  
MODE  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
Searching with the menu  
JOG & SHUTTLE  
1 Press TITLE button  
If the unit is in the stop mode, proceed to step 3.  
2 Press MENU button.  
3 Select a title number using the  
direction buttons 5/∞.  
TITLE MENU  
1/5  
STOP  
MAIN  
1
2
3
4
5
TITLE 1  
TITLE 2  
TITLE 3  
TITLE 4  
TITLE 5  
memo  
MENU  
ENTER  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
PREV  
Direct selection is also possible using the number buttons. The  
selected title will begin playback immediately.  
For some discs, selection can be made using the menu.  
In this case, press the MENU button while the indicator is displayed  
to display the menu screen and then make your selection.  
4 Press ENTER button.  
Playback of the selected title begins.  
Note  
N You cannot play back successive titles.  
N To play back multiple successive titles, program the titles  
and then perform Program playback. (Page 48)  
N With certain DVDs, the search operation may stop. In this  
case, the  
mark is displayed.  
N Menus may not be displayed on some discs.  
Searching For A  
Desired Video Scene  
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Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
Chapter 3  
Chapter 4  
Searching for a Desired Video  
Scene/Audio Track (Chapter/  
Track Search)  
Search can be engaged two ways: By pressing the  
direct number buttons, or by pressing the chapter/  
track button and then pressing the number buttons.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
0
Direct search using number  
buttons.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
2
Direct search using number buttons.  
TITLE  
Example 1: When selecting chapter/track number 3, press the 3  
button.  
2
ENTER  
3
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
Example 2: When selecting chapter/track number 17, press +10  
button N 7 button.  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
FL  
1
3
¡
3
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
During the stop mode on a DVD, use the “Searching for a Desired  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
Video Scene (Title Search)” (Page 45)  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
3
1
2
1
When the chapter/track number  
is large  
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
+10  
JOG  
MODE  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
1
Press CHP/TIME button.  
Chapter/track numbers flash on screen.  
On DVDs, the menu may be displayed during the stop mode.  
In this case, please refer to “Chapter Number Search with the  
menu” on the right.  
JOG & SHUTTLE  
2
Select chapter numbers directly with  
the number buttons.  
Example 1: When selecting chapter/track number 31,  
press 3 N 1 button.  
Example 2: When selecting chapter/track number 187,  
press 1 N 8N 7 button.  
memo  
3
Press PLAY button.  
Playback of the selected chapter/track starts.  
To clear Title, Chapter, and Time indications when they are  
flashing, press the CLEAR button twice.  
For some discs, selection can be made using the menu.  
In this case, press the MENU button while the indicator is  
displayed, display the menu screen and make your selection.  
Searching for a Desired Video  
Scene/Audio Track  
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Searching for a Desired  
Video Scene/Audio Track  
(Chapter/Track Search)  
On DVDs....  
Searching by time  
(Time search)  
Chapter Number Search with  
the menu  
1 Press CHP/TIME button.  
1
Press CHP/TIME button twice.  
If the stop mode is engaged, proceed to step 3.  
NN  
CHP  
0
TIME 0.00  
2 Press MENU button.  
Chapter menu is displayed.  
With DVDs that do not have chapters, pressing the button once  
will display the time.  
3 Select the chapter by number.  
Depending on the title, the menu may not be displayed.  
In this case, please refer to the method on the left.  
2
Select the desired time with the number  
buttons.  
Example 1: To select 21 minutes 43 seconds  
TITLE 1  
2 N 1 N 4 N 3  
CHAPTER  
STOP  
MAIN  
You cannot search for chapters that overlap titles. You can only  
search for chapters within the same title.  
MANU  
CHAPTER  
ENTER  
0
(1~3)  
MENU  
EXIT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
3
Press PLAY button.  
Playback starts from the selected elapsed play time.  
Note  
N Time search is not possible with CDs.  
N With DVDs, Time search may not be possible with certain discs.  
In this case, the  
mark is displayed.  
N When performing DVD Time Search, playback may start from a  
slightly different time than that specified.  
N On DVDs, Time search is not possible during the stop mode.  
N Search using the above operation is not possible during PBS  
playback of Video CDs.  
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Scene/Audio Track  
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Playback in a Desired  
Order (Program Play)  
On DVDs....  
Programming (DVD)  
Programs with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
1
Press PROGRAM button.  
0
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
2
Select the program type with the  
number buttons and press ENTER  
button.  
MENU  
TITLE  
2
ENTER  
3
Follow procedure 4 to select a title.  
5
3
PREV  
4
NEXT  
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PROGRAM SELECT  
STOP  
1 PROGRAM•TITLE  
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
2 PROGRAM•CHAPTER  
FL  
1
3
¡
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
MENU EXIT  
ENTER ENTER  
RETURN  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
2
1
2,4  
1
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
3
4
When chapter programming is selected,  
first press the direction button 5 to  
move to TITLE, then use the number  
buttons to select the title that contains  
the chapter to be programmed.  
+10  
JOG  
MODE  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
JOG & SHUTTLE  
PROGRAM•CHAPTER  
STOP  
SELECT  
1
TITLE  
ENTER ENTER  
RETURN  
MENU EXIT  
Programming DVD titles/chapters 9, 7,  
and 18 in order.  
Press 9, 7, +10 and 8.  
DVD title  
DVD chapter  
Note  
PROGRAM•CHAPTER  
PROGRAM•TITLE  
N You cannot program when playing a Video CD using menu  
STOP  
SELECT  
STOP  
SELECT  
1
TITLE  
selections (during PBC).  
09 0718  
09 0718  
N
N
When moving chapters, chapters not programmed may appear  
on the screen, but this is not a malfunction.  
Programming may not be possible with certain DVD discs. On  
ENTER ENTER  
RETURN  
MENU EXIT  
ENTER ENTER  
RETURN  
MENU EXIT  
these types of discs, the  
mark will appear on the screen  
when programming is attempted.  
N Only chapters within the same title can be programmed  
during chapter programming.  
5
Press ENTER button.  
Playback starts in the set order.  
To stop the program play, press the STOP 7 button.  
Playback in a Desired Order  
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Playback in a Desired Order  
(Program Play)  
On CDs, Video CDs....  
Program setting (Video CDs,  
CDs)  
Programming a pause  
Press the PAUSE button instead of a  
number button.  
Programs with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized.  
¶ 8 appears on the screen and the pause can be  
programmed.  
1 Press PROGRAM button.  
When the wrong number button  
was pressed  
2 Programming tracks 9, 7, and 18 in  
order.  
Press the CLEAR button, and press the  
correct number button.  
Press 9, 7, +10 and 8.  
How to confirm, add to, or  
delete programs  
3 Press ENTER button.  
Playback starts in the specified track order.  
To stop the program play, press the STOP 7 button.  
To confirm  
Press the PROGRAM button.  
Programs can now be confirmed on a CD or Video CD disc.  
On a DVD, select the program type with  
the direction buttons 5/∞ and press the  
ENTER button.  
Select either a 1 title program, or 2 chapter program.  
Programs can now be confirmed on a DVD.  
Adding to a program  
1
2
Press the PROGRAM button.  
Press a number button, then press the  
PROGRAM button.  
Deleting a program  
1
2
Press the PROGRAM button.  
Select the program with the direction  
buttons 2/3, then press the CLEAR  
button.  
The complete program will be deleted even if the disc table  
is open.  
Pressing the CLEAR 7 button during the stop mode will clear  
all programs.  
Playback in a Desired Order  
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Repeat Play  
Repeat play of a chapter/track  
Press REPEAT button once during playback  
of the chapter or track you want to repeat.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
0
Repeat play of a title  
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
Press REPEAT button twice during playback  
of the chapter or track you want to repeat.  
MENU  
TITLE  
With DVDs, the title continues playing until the end, and then  
playback starts once more from the beginning of that title.  
With CDs and Video CDs, a disc is title, so the entire disc is  
repeated.  
2
ENTER  
3
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
FL  
1
3
¡
PLAY  
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
Repeat play of a specified  
section  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
Press REPEAT A–B button at the beginning  
and end of the section you want to repeat.  
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
+10  
REPEAT  
A-B  
REPEAT  
JOG  
MODE  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
Return to a specified location  
JOG & SHUTTLE  
1
2
Press REPEAT A–B button at the  
desired location.  
When you want to return, press PLAY  
button.  
Press CLEAR button to clear a specified location.  
Note  
memo  
N With some DVD discs, there may be times when Repeat playback  
is not possible because of the title. In this case, the  
will appear on the screen.  
mark  
Press the REPEAT button during program playback to  
repeat playback of the program.  
Press CLEAR button to cancel Repeat play. The Repeat  
play mode is canceled, but playback continues.  
With DVDs, repeat playback between titles is not possible.  
N With Video CDs, Repeat play is not possible during playback with  
the menu displayed (PBC playback). To perform Repeat play, start  
playback without displaying a menu (refer to page 25), and press  
REPEAT button.  
Repeat Play  
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Still Frame/Slow  
Play/Frame Advance  
Viewing a still frame  
Press PAUSE button.  
Press the 6 button on the front of the player.  
If the still picture shakes on a DVD, refer to page 37 and select  
the “FIELD” setting.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
0
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
Slow playback: Viewing a slow  
picture  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
MENU  
TITLE  
Press and hold the e or E button during  
2
ENTER  
3
playback.  
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
E: Slow playback will be engaged.  
During slow playback, the slow playback speed can be selected  
with the e and E buttons.  
e
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
FL  
1
3
¡
3
e
E
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
1/16 – 1/8 – 1/4 – 1/2  
E
8
7
e
E
DNR  
PAUSE  
3
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
Press and hold the e or E button during DVD playback.  
e: Slow playback in the reverse direction will be engaged.  
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
+10  
Frame by frame advance playback:  
Viewing the picture one frame at a time.  
JOG  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
MODE  
JOG  
MODE  
There are two operations for this function.  
(Operation 1)  
JOG & SHUTTLE  
Jog mode  
indicator  
W
1
2
Press PAUSE button.  
Press the e or E button.  
Jog dial  
E: The picture will be advanced by one frame each  
time the button is pressed  
e: The picture will be backed up little by little each time  
the button is pressed. (DVD only)  
(Operation 2)  
Speed will change gradually from frame by frame speed to  
normal speed.  
1
Press JOG MODE button.  
• The remote control’s jog mode indicator will light.  
Note  
N There is no sound when viewing still frames or slow playback, or  
when advancing one frame at a time.  
N Pause, slow playback, or frame advance playback may not be  
2
Slowly turn the JOG dial.  
possible with certain titles. In this case, the  
mark is displayed.  
FWD =: 1 frame is advanced each time the JOG dial is turned.  
REV =: Picture is reversed slightly each time the JOG dial is  
turned. This mode will not function for Video CDs.  
The still picture mode is engaged when S you stop turning the  
JOG dial.  
memo  
Slow playback is possible according to the speed that the JOG  
dial is turned. (Only possible while the JOG dial is being turned).  
To return to normal playback, press PLAY 3 button (or the  
6 button on the player).  
Still Frame/Slow Play  
/Frame Advance  
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3
Random Play  
2
On DVDs....  
Random playback of chapters  
within one title  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
0
Press RANDOM button once, then press  
ENTER button.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE  
MODE  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
• “RANDOM CHP” will appear on the screen, and chapters within  
the title will be played back in a random order.  
MENU  
TITLE  
2
ENTER  
3
ENTER  
Random playback of titles  
PREV  
4
NEXT  
¢
REV  
PLAY  
FWD DIMMER  
Press RANDOM button twice, then press  
ENTER button.  
FL  
1
3
¡
PAUSE STOP  
STEP  
8
7
e
E
DNR  
• “RANDOM TITLE” will appear on the screen, and titles will be  
played back in a random order.  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
0
PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT REPEAT  
A-B  
On CDs, Video CDs....  
+10  
JOG  
LAST MEMO CONDITION  
RANDOM  
CLEAR  
C
MODE  
RANDOM  
Press RANDOM button.  
“RANDOM” will appear on the screen, and random playback  
will begin.  
JOG & SHUTTLE  
During Random play:  
Press ¢ button, and the player’s next song or scene starts  
playing.  
Press 4 button, and playback of the current song or scene  
starts again from the beginning.  
Stopping Random play  
Press CLEAR button.  
This returns you to normal playback of chapters/tracks in order  
from the chapter/track currently playing.  
Note  
N With Video CDs, Random play is not possible during playback  
with the menu displayed (PBC playback). To perform Random  
play, start playback without displaying a menu (refer to page 25),  
and press RANDOM button.  
N Random play of programmed chapters/tracks is not possible.  
N In the case of DVDs, random playback may not be possible with  
some discs.  
N Repeat playback of random playback is not possible.  
Random Play  
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For Proper and Long Use  
7 DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING  
7 CAUTION: WHEN PLACING THE UNIT IN  
PLAYBACK  
A STEREO RACK WITH GLASS DOORS  
Be sure there is ample space between the unit and the glass  
doors when opening the disc table using the remote control. If  
the disc table opens against strong resistance, such as a closed  
glass door, damage to the unit may result.  
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or  
move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc.  
7 WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT  
When changing places of installation or packing the unit for  
moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the disc table to  
its original position in the player. Then, press the STANDBY/  
ON and switch the power stanby. Check that the “–OFF–”  
indication on the display goes off, then disconnect the power  
cord.  
7 CONDENSATION  
Moisture will form in the operating section of the player if the  
player is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if  
the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens,  
player’s performance will be impaired.  
Moving this unit with the disc loaded may result in damage to  
this unit.  
To prevent this, let the player stand in its new surroundings for  
about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room  
temperature rises gradually.  
Condensation may also form during the summer if the player is  
exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases,  
change the location of the player.  
7 INSTALLATION  
÷ Select a stable place to the side of a TV set or stereo system  
to be connected to the unit.  
÷ When using the unit with a stereo system, install the speakers  
a little bit away from the TV.  
÷ Do NOT install the unit on top of a TV or color monitor. Install  
the unit away from equipment that may be affected by  
magnetism, such as a cassette deck.  
7 AVOID INSTALLING IN A PLACE THAT IS:  
÷ Exposed to direct sunlight  
÷ Exposed to humidity or where ventilation is poor  
÷ Extremely hot or cold  
÷ Exposed to vibration  
÷ Exposed to dust  
7 SWITCH POWER OFF WHEN NOT USING  
THE UNIT  
Depending on the strength of the TV or radio broadcast signal,  
having the TV or radio ON while power to the unit is ON may  
result in stripes on the TV screen or noise. However, this is not a  
malfunction of this unit or the TV or radio. In such a case, switch  
the power of the unit OFF.  
÷ Exposed to oily smoke, steam or heat (for example, a kitchen)  
7 DO NOT PLACE AN OBJECT ON TOP  
Do NOT place an object on the unit.  
7 DO NOT BLOCK VENTS  
Do NOT use the player on top of a long-fibered carpet, bed or  
sofa, and do not cover it with a cloth etc. This will prevent heat  
radiation and could result in damage.  
POWER-CORD CAUTION  
7 AVOID HEAT  
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by  
tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands  
are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do  
not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or  
pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other  
cords. The power cords should be routed in such a way that they  
are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause  
a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once  
in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER  
authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.  
Do NOT place the unit on equipment generating heat, such as an  
amplifier.  
When installing the unit in a rack, place it on the lowest shelf  
possible (however, not where it is exposed to dust) and separated  
from the amplifier to avoid the heat generated by the amplifier or  
other audio equipment.  
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Troubleshooting  
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component,  
check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances  
being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized  
service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.  
Symptom  
Possible causes  
÷ The disc is dirty or warped.  
÷ The disc is not placed properly on the disc table.  
÷ Region No. does not conform with this unit.  
÷ Condensation has formed inside the player.  
÷ This player cannot play PAL and SECAM format DVD discs.  
÷ The disc has been loaded upside down.  
Reference page  
Operation  
Picture  
1.The disc comes back out  
even when the disc table is  
closed.  
p.55  
p.24  
p.57  
p.53  
2.Playback is not possible.  
3.  
4.  
mark appears on screen.  
mark appears on screen.  
÷ The selected function does not operate for that disc.  
÷ The operation is prohibited by player.  
5.Picture playback stops and  
the operation button can not  
be used.  
÷ First stop the disc (press the 7 button), then start playback  
again.  
6. Settings are canceled.  
÷ When the power is turned off by power failure or unplugging  
of the power cord, settings will be canceled.  
When unplugging the power cord, please be sure to do so  
after first canceling the display window's “-off-” indicator by  
pressing the STANDBY/ON button on the main unit or the  
remote control unit.  
÷ Connection is incorrect.  
7. No picture.  
÷ Operation (settings) of TV or AV amplifier is not appropriate.  
÷ This unit is compatible with analog copy protect formatted copy  
guard. Some discs include a copy prohibit signal and when  
these types of discs are played back, the screen may darken  
depending on the TV. This not a malfunction of this unit.  
÷ The multi aspect setting is not appropriate.  
8. Picture is dark.  
9. The screen is stretched or  
aspect does not change.  
10. Picture disturbance during  
playback.  
p.34  
÷ This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard.  
Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this  
type of disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some  
sections of the picture depending on the TV. (This is not a  
malfunction.)  
÷ This player is compatible with analog copy protect technology  
copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal and  
the copy guard system will prevent proper playback.  
11. When recorded on a VCR  
there is disturbance in the  
playback picture.  
Remote control  
Audio  
12. Remote control operation is  
not possible.  
÷ The rear panel CONTROL IN jack on the player is being used.  
÷ The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with  
the remote sensor is too sharp.  
p.15-16  
÷ The batteries are exhausted.  
13. Improper operation of TV  
set, etc., occurs.  
÷ Some TVs that have wireless remote control functions may  
not operate properly with this remote control.  
14. Audio is not output or is  
distorted.  
p.35  
p.14  
÷ The DIGITAL OUTPUT’s Linear PCM setting is set to 96KHz.  
Digital output is prohibited on some discs.  
÷ The disc is dirty.  
÷ The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals  
or are not connected.  
÷ The connection plug or terminal is dirty.  
÷ Audio cable connection is wrong.  
÷ Connection is made to the stereo amplifier's PHONO input  
terminal.  
÷ The pause mode is engaged.  
÷ Stereo amplifier operation is wrong.  
(Check input (CD, AUX etc.) selector)  
÷ The DVD playing is recorded in DTS audio.  
÷ Although you may notice a difference in volume between CDs  
and DVDs, this is a the result of a difference in disc recording  
methods.  
p.35  
15. Noticeable difference in  
DVD and CD volume.  
16. No digital output  
÷ Digital output may not be output during Virtual Dolby Digital  
playback.  
Caution  
Static electricity or other external influence may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplugging the power cord and then  
re-plugging it in will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your the nearest  
PIONEER service center.  
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CLEANING CARE  
CARE OF DISCS  
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, soak the  
cloth in a weak detergent solution; wring well first and wipe. Use  
a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any volatile agents such as  
benzine or paint thinner, as they may damage the surface of the  
player.  
How to hold discs  
When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing surfaces.  
Lens cleaner  
Cleaning  
The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use,  
but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling, contact  
your nearest PIONEER authorized service center. Lens cleaners  
are commercially available, but special care should be exercised  
in their use since some may cause damage to the lens.  
Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may affect sound and picture quality.  
To clean your discs, use a soft clean cloth to wipe them. If necessary,  
moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral detergent to remove heavy dirt  
or fingerprints.  
Notes on using the optional  
optical cable  
Gently wipe from the  
inside toward the outer edge.  
Do not wipe in a circular  
direction  
(Concentric scratches in the disc  
groove tend to cause noise.)  
÷ Do not route cords around sharp angles. When storing, wind  
the cords so that they have a diameter of at least 15 cm.  
÷ When connecting, push all the way into the terminal.  
÷ Do not use cords with a length of over 3m.  
Discs must not be cleaned with record cleaning sprays, or static prevention  
sprays, etc. Also do not use volatile liquids such as benzine, or thinner,  
etc.  
÷ If moisture or dust has collected on the plug, wipe it with a  
soft cloth before connecting.  
NEVER PLAY CRACKED OR WARPED DISCS.  
7 The disc revolves in the player at high speed when it is played. Never  
play a cracked, scratched or warped disc. This may damage the player  
or cause it to malfunction.  
15 cm dia. or more  
After using discs, store them upright  
After playing a disc, always remove it from the player and return it to its  
jacket. Then store it standing upright away from heat and humidity.  
Never use CD's with special shapes.  
CD's with special shapes (heart-shaped CDs. octagonal CDs. etc.)  
cannot be played on this set.  
Attempting to do so may damage the set. Do not use such CDs.  
÷
÷
Store discs carefully. If you store discs at an angle, or stacked on top  
of each other, discs may become warped even when in their jackets.  
Do not leave discs in locations such as the seat of a car, which may  
become excessively hot.  
CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC  
All rights reserved.  
Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting or copying is a  
violation of applicable laws.  
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Terms  
Dolby Digital (AC-3)*  
Title number  
The maximum 5.1 channels of audio used in the surround system  
(Surround Digital) for movie theaters is digital data compressed  
by AC-3.  
Title numbers refer to titles of movies etc. As DVD discs have a  
large capacity, many movies can be recorded on one disc. For  
example, when 3 different movies are recorded on a disc, they  
are divided into TITLE 1, TITLE 2 and TITLE 3. Playback can be  
operated by selecting the title number.  
DOLBY  
D
G
I
T
A
L
I
In order to enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) discs, this unit’s digital output  
jack (either coaxial or optical) must be connected to the digital  
input jack of a Dolby Digital (AC-3) amplifier or processor.  
Legato Link conversion  
Although signal frequencies recorded on the discs are limited to  
no higher than 20KHz, because there are frequency components  
included in the sound of nature and musical instruments that  
exceedthis, it’s not really accurate to say that discs are recorded  
with the actual original signal wave forms. Legato Link conversion  
is technology that supposes what the original signal was before  
it was recorded on the disc in order to realize sound reproduction  
that is very close to the original sound.  
PCM  
PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digital audio. The  
digital audio of CD or DVD discs is PCM.  
DTS  
DTS is a surround system different to the Dolby Digital (AC-3)  
system. In order to enjoy the benefits of DTS discs, the digital  
output jack (either coaxial or optical) of this player needs to be  
connected to the DTS input jack of an amplifier or processor.  
Chapter number  
Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections of a title  
on the disc, similar to chapters in a book. If the disc includes  
these numbers, you can locate the section you want very quickly  
using chapter search and other functions.  
MPEG  
Short for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is an international  
standard for compression of moving images. On some DVDs  
digital audio has been compressed and recorded in this format.  
Time number  
The time number is the playback lapse time of a title in the disc  
from its beginning. The scene you want to locate can be searched  
for with the time number using the time number function etc..  
Virtual Dolby Surround  
Virtual surround sound can be enjoyed with 2 speakers.  
Select "VDD" or "VDS" in the "Selecting a theater like 3-dimensional  
sound image (Virtual Dolby Surround)" section on page 38.  
Virtual Dolby Digital can be enjoyed 3 dimensional sound field  
processing from the multi channel audio signal takes place.  
Virtual Dolby Surround can be enjoyed 3 dimensional sound field  
processing from the 2 channel audio signal takes place.  
TOC  
TOC (Table Of Contents) information is data other than audio signal  
data, recorded at the beginning of a disc. As the name implies,  
it’s like the list of contents in a book, with information such as the  
number of songs and playback time.  
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Terms  
Playback Control (PBC)  
Subtitle  
This refers to signals recorded on a Video CD (Version 2.0) enabling  
playback control.  
You can use menus recorded on discs with PBC for easy, interactive  
search for desired scenes, and playback.  
You can also enjoy viewing high-resolution/standard resolution still  
images.  
Subtitles are language titles superimposed on movies etc. Up to  
32 different subtitle languages can be recorded on a DVD disc.  
The subtitle function can be used to select the language of your  
choice.  
Regional restriction codes (region number)  
Regional restriction codes are built-in to DVD players and DVD  
discs for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD player  
does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD disc,  
playback will not be possible.  
Multi-angle  
When you watch regular TV programs you are watching the image  
filmed through the TV camera. Because of this the picture is  
displayed on your TV from the view point of the TV camera’s  
position. In a TV studio the image is filmed by many cameras at  
the same time, and one of those images is selected by the program  
director and transmitted to your TV. If all the filmed images were  
transmitted to your TV you would be able to select the camera  
image you want. Some DVD discs are recorded with the angles of  
all camera’s used for filming and these can be selected using this  
player. These types of discs are called multi-angle discs.  
The region number is described on the rear panel.  
Optical digital output  
Normally, audio is converted to an electric signal and transmitted  
through an electric wire from the player to the amplifier etc..  
Changing this signal to a digital signal and transmitting it through  
an optical fibre cable is called optical digital output. (Optical digital  
input is the side receiving the signal form external units such as  
the amplifier etc.)  
Aspect  
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The  
ratio of a normal TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a Hi-vision TV or wide  
TV is 16:9. This allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider  
perspective.  
Dynamic range  
Dynamic range refers to the difference between the maximum  
conversion level for transmission/conversion of distortion free  
signals and noise and/or the minimum level limited by the  
equipment’s characteristics. Decibel units (dB) are used.  
Parental level  
This function was suggested by parents. Parental level restrictions  
are restrictions incorporated into titles which include scenes that  
parents do not wish their children to view.  
Component (color difference) video output  
The NTSC color signal is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and  
the color (CB and CR) signals and then output. In this way mutural  
interference of each signal is avoided. On a TV with component  
input jacks, these signals are synthesized to produce the picture.  
Condition memory  
“Condition” refers to the various mode settings etc. On this player,  
various conditions, such as those set during playback etc. can be  
memorized. This function allows you to play back the same disc  
at any time without having to reset the condition settings.  
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Language Code List  
÷ See page 33.  
Input-code  
(high-order)  
Input-code  
(low-order)  
Input-code  
(low-order)  
Input-code  
(high-order)  
Language  
Hindi  
Language-code  
Language  
Language-code  
hi  
hr  
hu  
hy  
ia  
ie  
ik  
in  
is  
iw  
ji  
jw  
ka  
kk  
kl  
km  
kn  
ks  
ku  
ky  
la  
Japanese  
English  
French  
German  
Italian  
Spanish  
Dutch  
Russian  
Chinese  
Korean  
09  
18  
21  
25  
01  
05  
11  
14  
19  
23  
09  
23  
01  
11  
12  
13  
14  
19  
21  
25  
01  
14  
05  
20  
22  
07  
09  
11  
12  
14  
15  
18  
19  
20  
25  
01  
05  
15  
03  
13  
18  
01  
12  
19  
20  
21  
13  
08  
08  
08  
08  
09  
09  
09  
09  
09  
09  
10  
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11  
11  
11  
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11  
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11  
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13  
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14  
14  
15  
15  
15  
16  
16  
16  
16  
17  
18  
ja  
en  
fr  
de  
it  
es  
nl  
ru  
zh  
ko  
el  
aa  
ab  
af  
am  
ar  
as  
ay  
az  
ba  
be  
bg  
bh  
bi  
bn  
bo  
br  
ca  
co  
cs  
cy  
da  
dz  
eo  
et  
eu  
fa  
10  
05  
06  
04  
09  
05  
14  
18  
26  
11  
05  
01  
01  
01  
01  
01  
01  
01  
01  
02  
02  
02  
02  
02  
02  
02  
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03  
03  
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04  
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05  
05  
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06  
06  
07  
07  
07  
07  
07  
08  
01  
14  
18  
05  
20  
19  
12  
21  
08  
15  
12  
01  
02  
06  
13  
18  
19  
25  
26  
01  
05  
07  
08  
09  
14  
15  
18  
01  
15  
19  
25  
01  
26  
15  
20  
21  
01  
09  
10  
15  
25  
01  
04  
12  
14  
21  
01  
Croatian  
Hungarian  
Armenian  
Interlingua  
Intµerlingue  
Inupiak  
Indonesian  
Icelandic  
Hebrew  
Yiddish  
Greek  
Afar  
Javanese  
Georgian  
Kazakh  
Greenlandic  
Cambodian  
Kannada  
Kashmiri  
Kurdish  
Abkhazian  
Afrikaans  
Amharic  
Arabic  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
Belorussian  
Bulgarian  
Bihari  
Bislama  
Bengali, Bangla  
Tibetan  
Breton  
Catalan  
Corsican  
Czech  
Kirghiz  
Latin  
Lingala  
ln  
lo  
lt  
lv  
Laothian  
Lithuanian  
Latvian, Lettish  
Malagasy  
Maori  
Macedonian  
Malayalam  
Mongolian  
Moldavian  
Marathi  
Malay  
Maltese  
Burmese  
Nauru  
Nepali  
Norwegian  
Occitan  
(Afan) Oromo  
Oriya  
Panjabi  
Polish  
Pashto, Pushto  
Portuguese  
Quechua  
Rhaeto-Romance  
mg  
mi  
mk  
ml  
mn  
mo  
mr  
ms  
mt  
my  
na  
ne  
no  
oc  
om  
or  
Welsh  
Danish  
Bhutani  
Esperanto  
Estonian  
Basque  
Persian  
Finnish  
Fiji  
Faroese  
Frisian  
Irish  
Scottish Gaelic  
Galician  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
Hausa  
fi  
fj  
fo  
fy  
ga  
gd  
gl  
gn  
gu  
ha  
pa  
pl  
ps  
pt  
qu  
rm  
Language Code List  
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Language Code List  
Input-code  
(high-order)  
18  
18  
18  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
19  
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20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
20  
21  
21  
21  
22  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
Input-code  
(low-order)  
14  
Language  
Kirundi  
Romanian  
Kinyarwanda  
Sanskrit  
Sindhi  
Sangho  
Serbo-Croatian  
Singhalese  
Slovak  
Slovenian  
Samoan  
Shona  
Language-code  
rn  
ro  
rw  
sa  
sd  
sg  
sh  
si  
15  
23  
01  
04  
07  
08  
09  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
01  
05  
07  
08  
09  
11  
12  
14  
15  
18  
19  
20  
23  
11  
18  
26  
09  
15  
15  
08  
15  
21  
sk  
sl  
sm  
sn  
so  
sq  
sr  
ss  
st  
su  
sv  
sw  
ta  
te  
tg  
th  
ti  
tk  
tl  
tn  
to  
tr  
ts  
tt  
tw  
uk  
ur  
uz  
vi  
vo  
wo  
xh  
yo  
zu  
Somali  
Albanian  
Serbian  
Siswati  
Sesotho  
Sundanese  
Swedish  
Swahili  
Tamil  
Telugu  
Tajik  
Thai  
Tigrinya  
Turkmen  
Tagalog  
Setswana  
Tonga  
Turkish  
Tsonga  
Tatar  
Twi  
Ukrainian  
Urdu  
Uzbek  
Vietnamese  
Volapük  
Wolof  
Xhosa  
Yoruba  
Zulu  
Language Code List  
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Specifications  
General  
Digital audio characteristics  
System .......................................................................... DVD system and  
Compact Disc digital audio system  
Frequency response  
S/N ratio  
4 Hz to 44 kHz (DVD fs: 96 kHz)  
115 dB  
Power requirements ...................................................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Power consumption ........................................................................ 20 W  
Power consumption in standby mode ........................................... 1.5 W  
Weight.......................................................................... 3.0 kg (6 lb 5/ oz)  
Dimensions ........................................... 420 (W) x 283 (D) x 104 (H) 8mm  
(16 9/16 x 11 5/ x 4 in.)  
Dynamic range  
Total harmonic distortion  
Wow and flutter  
103 dB  
0.002 %  
Limit of measurement  
( 0.001% W. PEAK) or lower  
(Not including protruding cabl1e6 s, etc.)  
Other Terminals  
Operating temperature ........................ +5°C to +35°C (+36°F to +96°F)  
Operating humidity .................................. 5% to 85% (no condensation)  
Optical digital output ............................................. Optical digital jack  
Coaxial digital output ........................................................... RCA jack  
CONTROL IN/OUT ..................................................... Minijack (3.5ø)  
S-Video Output <2 system>  
Y (luminance) - Output level .............................................................. 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
C (color) - Output level ................................................. 286 mVp-p (75 Ω)  
Jacks ...................................................................................S-VIDEO jack  
Accessories  
Remote control unit ........................................................................ 1  
AA (R6P) dry cell batteries .............................................................. 2  
Audio cord ....................................................................................... 1  
Video cord ....................................................................................... 1  
Power cord...................................................................................... 1  
Operating Instructions .................................................................... 1  
Warranty card (Region number 1 models only.)............................. 1  
Video Output <2 system>  
Output level ........................................................................ 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
Jacks .................................................................................................RCA  
Component video output <1 system>  
B
R
(Y, C , C )  
Output level ................................................................. Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
NOTE:  
B
R
C , C : 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without  
notice, due to improvement.  
Output jacks .............................................................................. Pin Jacks  
Audio Output <2 system>  
Output level  
During audio output ..................................... 200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)  
Number of channels ............................................................................... 2  
Jacks .................................................................................................RCA  
Specifications  
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Specifications  
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime  
I
E
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun  
andenjoyment.Sincehearingdamagefromloudnoiseisoftenundetectable  
until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries  
Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid  
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is  
included for your protection.  
EST 1924  
We  
Want You  
LISTENING  
For A Lifetime  
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased  
isonlythestartofyourmusicalenjoyment. Nowit’stimetoconsiderhow  
you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This  
manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer  
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by  
playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and  
clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly,  
without affecting your sensitive hearing.  
Decibel  
Level Example  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
Quiet library, soft whispers  
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic  
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office  
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine  
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant  
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock  
at two feet.  
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”  
adaptstohighervolumesofsound.Sowhatsounds “normal”canactually  
be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your  
equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.  
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS  
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE  
90  
100  
120  
140  
180  
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower  
Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill  
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap  
Gunshot blast, jet plane  
To establish a safe level:  
÷ Start your volume control at a low setting.  
÷ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and  
clearly, and without distortion.  
Rocket launching pad  
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.  
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:  
÷ Set the dial and leave it there.  
I
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or  
loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.  
E
EST 1924  
We  
Want You  
LISTENING  
For A Lifetime  
Specifications  
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<VRB1205>  
Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer  
Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts,  
operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown  
below.  
8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0 4  
Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Service  
Department at the above listed number for assistance.  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC.  
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT  
P.O. BOX 1760, LONG BEACH,  
CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.  
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.  
Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized  
Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada.  
Alternatively, please contact the Customer Service Department at the following address:  
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.  
Customer Service Department  
300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario  
L3R OP2  
(905) 479-4411  
1-877-283-5901  
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.  
Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisée  
Pioneer au Canada pour obtenir le nom de la Société de Service Autorisée Pioneer le plus  
près de chez vous. Ou encore, veuillez vous communiquer avec le Service de Clientèle de  
Pioneer:  
Pioneer électroniques du Canada, Inc.  
Départment de service au consommateurs  
300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario  
L3R OP2  
(905) 479-4411  
1-877-283-5901  
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la  
Garantie Limitée gui accompagne le produit.  
Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation.  
Copyright © 1998 Pioneer Electronic Corporation.  
All rights reserved.  
PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada  
PIONEER ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V. Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: [03] 9586-6300  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. San Lorenzo Num 1009 3er piso Desp. 302 Col. Del Valle, Mexico D.F. C.P. 03100 TEL: 5-688-52-90  
<98H00WF0Z01>  
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