DVD/CD Receiver
XV-DV323
XV-DV424
Speaker System
S-DV323
S-DV424
Operating Instructions
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher class
than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any
covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the
product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
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CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD. D6-8-2-1_En
For U.S. and Australia Model
This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives
(89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC).
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC – +35 ºC (+41 ºF – +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install in the following locations
• Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial
light
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• Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly
ventilated location
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The STANDBY/ON switch is secondary connected
and therefore, does not separate the unit from mains
power in STANDBY position. Therefore install the
unit suitable places easy to disconnect the MAINS
plug in case of the accident. The MAINS plug of unit
should be unplugged from the wall socket when left
unused for a long period of time.
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CAUTION
These speaker terminals can be under HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE. When you connect or disconnect the
speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do
not touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the
power cord.
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model
properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future
reference.
Contents
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings . . . . . . 24
Using the Advanced Surround effects. . . . 25
Using Front Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the Advanced and Front
Surround effect level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Listening with headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Enhancing dialogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Listening with a virtual surround back
speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using Quiet and Midnight listening
modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting the bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . 28
Boosting the bass level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
01 Before you start
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Disc / content format playback
compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CD-R/RW compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
DVD-R/RW compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
PC-created disc compatibility . . . . . . . . . .7
Compressed audio compatibility . . . . . . . .7
About WMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
JPEG file compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
02 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
05 Playing discs
03 Getting started
Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Disc Navigator to browse the
contents of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Looping a section of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Other functions available from the
program menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the front panel display . . . . . . . . . 34
Clearing the program list . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Searching a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Switching the DVD audio language. . . . . . 35
Switching VR format DVD-RW audio
Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Home theater sound setup . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the Room Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting up the remote to control your TV . .16
Using the on-screen displays. . . . . . . . . . .16
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Resume and Last Memory. . . . . . . . . . . .18
DVD-Video disc menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus . . . . . .20
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Improving poor FM reception . . . . . . . . .21
Memorizing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . .22
Listening to other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
04 Listening to your system
About the listening modes. . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Auto listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Switching the Video CD/Super VCD
audio channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Zooming the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Switching camera angles. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Displaying disc information . . . . . . . . . . . 36
OSD disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Front panel display information . . . . . . . 37
Connecting using the component video
output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
About progressive scan video . . . . . . . . .55
Using the SCART AV output. . . . . . . . . . . .56
Switching the TV audio input from
SCART to RCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer
06 Viewing JPEG discs
Playing a JPEG slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the JPEG Disc Navigator and Photo
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Zooming the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
plasma display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
13 Additional information
Optional system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
System Setup menu options in
standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Watching NTSC on a PAL TV
07 More tuner features: RDS
An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . 41
Searching for RDS programs. . . . . . . . . 41
(MOD. PAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Using and taking care of discs. . . . . . . . . .61
Titles, chapters and tracks. . . . . . . . . . . .61
DVD Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Discs to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Proper installation and maintenance of
this system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Cleaning the pickup lens. . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Problems with condensation. . . . . . . . . .63
Moving the system unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Power cord caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
DVD/CD/Video CD player. . . . . . . . . . . . .65
WMA/MP3/JPEG discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . .68
Widescreen TV users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Standard TV users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Selecting languages using the language
code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Country code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
08 Using the timer
Setting the wake-up timer . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Turning the wake-up timer on/off . . . . . . 42
Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
09 Surround sound and other settings
Using the System Setup menu. . . . . . . . . 44
Surround and sound setup options . . . . 44
SR+ control options for Pioneer
plasma displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting the channel levels . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
10 Video Adjust menu
Video Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Creating your own presets . . . . . . . . . . . 48
11 Initial Settings menu
Using the Initial Settings menu . . . . . . . . 49
Video Output settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Parental Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12 Other connections
Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . 53
Connecting auxiliary components . . . . . . 53
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Connecting using the S-video output . . . . 55
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Before you start
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Features
Disc / content format playback
compatibility
•
24-bit/96kHz compatible DAC
This player is compatible with a wide range of
disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs
will generally feature one of the following logos
on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note
however that some disc types, such as
recordable CD and DVD, may be in an
unplayable format—see below for further
compatibility information.
This system is fully compatible with high
sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering
exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic
range, low-level resolution and high-frequency
detail.
•
Surround sound entertainment with
Dolby Digital and DTS software
The built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders let
you enjoy great surround sound with Dolby
Digital and DTS discs.
DVD-Video
DVD-R
DVD-RW
•
Pure Cinema progressive scan video
Not applicable to the European model
When connected to a progressive scan-
compatible TV or monitor using the
component video outputs, you can enjoy
extremely stable, flicker free images, with the
same frame refresh rate as the original movie.
Audio CD
Video CD
CD-R
CD-RW
•
Picture zoom
See Zooming the screen on page 36.
Fujicolor CD
•
MP3 and WMA compatibility
•
is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.
See Compressed audio compatibility on page 7.
• Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD
•
JPEG compatibility
This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD stan-
dard for superior picture quality, dual
soundtracks, and widescreen support.
See JPEG file compatibility on page 7.
•
Graphical on-screen displays
Setting up and using your DVD home theater
system is made very easy using the graphical
on-screen displays.
VIDEO
CD
•
Energy saving design
Super Video CD (Super VCD)
This system is designed to use 0.5 W of power
when in standby.
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• VBR WMA playback: No
CD-R/RW compatibility
• Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/
Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing
MP3, WMA or JPEG files
* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD
physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1.
Romeo and Joliet file systems are both
compatible with this player.
• WMA lossless encoding compatible: No
• DRM (Digital Rights Management)
compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio
files will not play in this player). See also
DRM in the Glossary on page 71.
• File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be
used for the player to recognize MP3 and
WMA files – do not use for other file types)
• Multi-session playback: No
• Unfinalized disc playback: Yes
• File structure: Up to 999 files per folder
DVD-R/RW compatibility
• Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video
Recording (VR)*
About WMA
* Edit points may not play exactly as edited;
screen may go momentarily blank at edited
points.
®
The Windows Media logo printed on the box
• Unfinalized playback: No
indicates that this player can playback
Windows Media Audio content.
• WMA/MP3/JPEG file playback on DVD-R/
RW: No
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio
and refers to an audio compression technology
developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA
content can be encoded by using Windows
PC-created disc compatibility
Discs recorded using a personal computer
may not be playable in this unit due to the
setting of the application software used to
create the disc. In these particular instances,
check with the software publisher for more
detailed information.
®
®
Media Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media
®
®
Player for Windows XP, or Windows Media
Player 9 Series.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF
format) are not compatible with this player.
Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software
disc boxes for additional compatibility
information.
JPEG file compatibility
• Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and
EXIF 2.1* still image files up to 8 mega-
pixels are supported (maximum vertical
and horizontal resolution is 5120 pixels).
*File format used by digital still cameras
Compressed audio compatibility
• Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3
(MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA)
• Sampling rates: 32, 44.1 or 48kHz
• File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the
player to recognize JPEG files – do not use
for other file types)
• Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher
recommended)
• VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 playback: Yes
• File structure: Up to 999 files per folder
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Controls and displays
CChaoptnert2rols and displays
Front panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
OPEN/CLOSE
6
DVD/CD
7
FM/AM
–
DOWN VOL. UP
+
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
12
11
10
9
8
1
2
Operation indicator
10 Display
See Display on page 9 for detailed information.
ꢀ OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open/close the disc tray.
11 Remote sensor
3
ꢁ DVD/CD
12 Disc tray
Press to switch to the DVD/CD function. Also
press to start/pause/resume playback.
4
ꢂ
Press to stop playback.
5
FM/AM
Press to switch to the tuner function, then to
toggle between the FM and AM bands.
6
VOLUME buttons
Use to adjust the volume.
7
ꢃ STANDBY/ON
Press to switch the system on or into standby.
8
PHONES jack
Headphone jack.
9
Timer indicator
Lights when the wake-up timer is set (page 42).
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Controls and displays
Display
02
3
5
1
2
4
6
7
8
9 10 11 12
13
MIDNIGHT QUIET
PGM RPT-1
RDM
ATT
REC MODE
PRO LOGIC
DIGITAL
ADV.SURR.
PRGSVE
kHz
MHz
19
18
17 16 15 14
1
Tuner indicators
6
RPT and RPT-1
RPT lights during repeat play. RPT-1 lights
during repeat one-track play (page 31).
European model only
7
RDM
Lights when in one of the RDS display or
search modes.
Lights during random play (page 32).
8
ATT
Lights when the input attenuator is active for
the currently selected analog input (page 59).
Lights when a broadcast is being received.
9
REC MODE
Lights when the Rec Mode is on (page 54).
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received in auto stereo mode.
10 Timer indicators
Lights when FM mono reception is
selected.
Lights when the wake-up timer is set
(page 42).
2
ꢄ
Lights when a disc is playing.
Lights when the sleep timer is active
(page 43).
3
MIDNIGHT
Lights when the Midnight mode is selected
(page 27).
11 2PRO LOGIC II
Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
(page 24).
4
QUIET
Lights when the Quiet mode is selected
12 2DIGITAL
Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital
source (page 24).
(page 27).
5
PGM
Lights when a program list has been
programmed (page 33).
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Controls and displays
13 Speaker indicators
Remote control
These show which speakers are being used to
output the current source (they are not
placement diagrams). The illustrations below
show some example displays.
STANDBY/ON
1
2
CD
FM/AM
TUNER
L1/L2
LINE
DVD
TV
FRONT
SURROUND
OPEN/CLOSE
5.1 channel surround sound
0
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
7
11
1
¡
4
4
12
13
Stereo (2.1 channel) sound
DVD MENU
RETURN
TUNE+
ST–
ST+
ENTER
3.1 channel sound with Dialogue
enhancement on the center
channel
TUNE–
MUTE
SOUND
8
9
14
MASTER
VOLUME
5.1 channel surround sound with
Virtual Surround Back mode active
TV CONTROL
10
CH
INPUT
VOL
BASS MODE DIALOGUE
CH LEVEL
SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
15
14 PRGSVE
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
Not applicable to the European model
16
17
18
19
20
21
HOME
MENU
Lights when progressive scan video output is
selected (page 50).
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
3
SYSTEM
SETUP
QUIET/
TEST TONE
5
MIDNIGHT
4
6
15 ADV.SURR.
22
TIMER/
CLOCK
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
Lights when one of the Advanced or Front
Surround listening modes is selected
(page 25).
9
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
16
Lights during playback of a DTS source
(page 24).
Important
17 kHz / MHz
• Functions printed in green on the remote
control are accessed by switching the
MAIN/SUB switch to SUB.
Indicates the unit of the frequency shown in
the character display (kHz for AM, MHz for
FM).
1
ꢃ STANDBY/ON
18 Character display
Press to switch the system on or into standby.
19
2
Function select buttons
Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD
disc (page 36).
Press to select the source you want to listen to
(DVD (CD). TUNER, TV, LINE)
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Controls and displays
02
3
FRONT SURROUND
ST +/–
Use to select a Front Surround listening mode
Use to select station presets when
(page 25).
listening to the radio.
4
Disc playback controls
8
9
MUTE
Press to mute all sound from the speakers
and headphones (press again to cancel).
ꢄ
Press to start or resume playback.
MASTER VOLUME
ꢅ and ꢆ/ꢇ
Use for reverse slow motion playback,
Use to adjust the volume.
frame reverse and reverse scanning.
10 TV CONTROL (page 16)
ꢈ and ꢉ/ꢊ
ꢃ
Use for forward slow motion playback,
frame advance and forward scanning.
Press to switch the TV on or into standby.
INPUT
ꢋ
Press to switch the TV input.
Press to pause playback; press again to
restart.
CH +/–
Use to select channels on the TV.
ꢂ
VOL +/–
Press to stop playback.
Use to adjust the volume on the TV.
5
ꢌ
11 ꢀ OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open/close the disc tray.
Press to jump to the beginning of the current
chapter/track, then to previous chapters/
tracks.
12 ꢍ
Press to jump to the next chapter/track.
6
DVD MENU
Press to display a DVD disc menu, or the Disc
Navigator if a VR format DVD-RW, CD, Video
CD/Super VCD, MP3, WMA or JPEG disc is
loaded.
13 RETURN
Press to return to a previous menu screen.
14 SOUND
Press to access the sound menu, from which
you can adjust the DSP effect level, bass and
treble, etc.
7
Cursor buttons, ENTER and tuning
buttons
Cursor buttons
Use the cursor buttons (ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ) to
navigate on-screen displays and menus.
15 Surround sound mode/sound
enhancement buttons
SURROUND
Use to select a Surround mode (page 24).
ENTER
Press to select an option or execute a
command.
ADVANCED
Use to select an Advanced Surround mode
(page 25).
TUNE +/–
Use to tune the radio.
VIRTUAL SB
Press to switch the Virtual Surround Back
speaker effect on/off (page 27).
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Controls and displays
BASS MODE
Use to select a Bass Mode (page 28).
TEST TONE
Use to output the test tone (for speaker
setup) (page 46).
DIALOGUE
Use to select a Dialogue mode (page 27).
QUIET/MIDNIGHT
Use to select the Quiet and Midnight
modes (page 27).
CH LEVEL
Use to adjust the speaker level (page 46).
19 DIMMER
16 DVD/CD buttons
Press to switch between normal and
dimmed front panel display.
AUDIO
Press to select an audio channel or
language (page 35).
DISPLAY
Press to display/change disc information
shown on-screen (page 36).
SUBTITLE
Press to display/change the DVD subtitle
display (page 35).
TIMER/CLOCK
Press to display the clock and to access the
timer menu (page 14 and page 42).
ANGLE
Press to change camera angle during DVD
multi-angle scene playback (page 36).
20 SR+
Press to switch the SR+ mode on/off
(page 58).
PROGRAM
Use to program/play a program list
(page 33–34).
FOLDER –
Press to jump to previous folders.
REPEAT
FOLDER +
Press to jump to the next folder.
Use to select a repeat play mode (page 31).
RANDOM
Use to select a random play mode
(page 32).
CLR
Press to clear an entry.
ENTER
17 ZOOM
Selects menu options, etc. (works exactly
the same as the ENTER button in 7 above).
Press to change the screen zoom level
(page 36).
21 MAIN/SUB
TOP MENU
Change from MAIN to SUB to access the
functions/commands printed in green on the
remote.
Use to display the top menu of a DVD disc
in the play position (this may be the same
as pressing DVD MENU).
ROOM SETUP
Press to start Room Setup (page 15).
HOME MENU
Press to display (or exit) the on-screen
menu for Initial Settings, Play Mode
functions, etc.
22 Number buttons
Use the number buttons for selecting
chapters/tracks from a disc directly.
18 SYSTEM SETUP
Use to make various system and surround
sound settings (page 44).
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Getting started
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Chapter 3
Getting started
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Follow the directions that appear on
Switching on and setting up
the on-screen display.
European model:
After making sure everything is connected up
properly, you’re ready to switch on. The first
thing to do is to tell the system what kind of TV
you’re using, standard or widescreen.
• Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons to
choose a language, then press ENTER.
After that you can set up the surround sound
for your room, and set the clock so that you can
use the timer features.
Let's Get Started Menu
Select the display language
using the cursor keys on the remote
English
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STANDBY/ON
CD
FM/AM
TUNER
L1/L2
LINE
DVD
TV
FRONT
SURROUND
OPEN CLOSE
0
8
3
7
Choose one then press Enter
1
¡
4
4
All other models:
DVD MENU
RETURN
• After you’re finished reading the welcome
screen, press ENTER to move on.
TUNE+
ST–
ST+
ENTER
TUNE–
MUTE
SOUND
Welcome to Pioneer DVD!
MASTER
VOLUME
Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DVD player.
TV CONTROL
Before using, please take a little time
to setup your DVD player
Put the batteries into the remote control
CH
INPUT
VOL
Next, press the [ENTER] button on the remote control
and start the Let's Get Started Menu
1
Press ꢃSTANDBY/ON (on the remote or
Next
the front panel) to switch the system on.
Also make sure that your TV is switched on and
that the video input is set to this system (for
example, if you connected this system to the
VIDEO 1 input on your TV, switch your TV to
VIDEO 1).
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Use the ꢀ/ꢁ(cursor left/right) buttons
Setting the clock
Setting the clock allows you to use the timer
features.
to select either ‘Wide screen (16:9)’ or
‘Standard size screen (4:3)’ according to the
kind of TV you have, then press ENTER.
See also Screen sizes and disc formats on
page 68 if you’re not sure which one to choose.
BASS MODE DIALOGUE CLEVEL
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DVD MENU
RETURN
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PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
ENTER
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
MUTE
SOUND
3
Let's Get Started Menu
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
4
6
TIMER/
MASTER
VOLUME
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
What kind of TV do you have?
9
Use the
/
cursor buttons
TV CONTROL
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
to choose, then press [ENTER]
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
CH
INPUT
VOL
Wide screen (16:9)
Standard size screen (4:3)
1
2
Press TIMER/CLOCK.
• If you are adjusting the clock, rather then
setting it for the first time, press TIMER/
CLOCK again.
4
Press ENTER again to finish setting up.
If ‘Clock ADJ?’ isn’t already showing in
Let's Get Started Menu
the display, press ꢀ or ꢁ (cursor left or
right) until you see it.
Setup complete
If you're finished setting up,
choose [Complete],
3
4
Press ENTER.
to start again choose [Back]
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ (cursor up/down) buttons
to set the hour.
Complete
Back
5
Press ENTER.
6
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ (cursor up/down) buttons
• Use the ꢁ (cursor right) button to select
Back then press ENTER if you want to go
back and change the setting you just
made.
to set the minute.
7
Press ENTER to confirm.
The display flashes to indicate the clock is set.
Tip
Tip
• You can also use the function buttons
(DVD/CD, TUNER, etc.) or the ꢀ OPEN/
CLOSE button to switch the system on
from standby.
• Press TIMER/CLOCK anytime to display
the clock.
Note
• If you unplug the system from the wall
outlet, or there is a power outage, you will
need to set the clock again.
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For a more detailed surround sound setup, see
Using the System Setup menu on page 44.
Home theater sound setup
Depending on the size and characteristics of
your room, you can choose to place your
speakers in one of two ways using this system:
1
If the system isn’t already on, press
ꢃ STANDBY/ON to switch it on.
• Standard surround 5-spot setup – This is
a standard multichannel surround sound
speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel
home theatre sound.
2
Press ROOM SETUP.
• If you have previously set up the room type
and seating position, the display will show
the current room settings.
Center
Front left
Front right
3
4
Press ENTER.
Subwoofer
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
to select a room type then press ENTER.
Choose one of the following depending on your
room size:
Listening position
Surround
left
Surround
right
• S – Smaller than average room
• M – Average room
• Front surround 3-spot setup – This setup
is ideal when rear surround speaker
placement isn't possible or you want to
avoid running long speaker cables in your
listening area. Use this setup together with
the Front Surround modes to take
• L – Larger than average room
5
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
to select a seating position setting, then
press ENTER.
Choose one of the following depending on
where your main listening position is:
advantage of wall and ceiling reflections
for a very realistic surround effect.
• Fwd – If you are nearer to the front
speakers than the surround speakers
Center
Front
left
Front
right
• Mid – If you are equal distance from the
front and surround speakers
Subwoofer
Surround
right
Surround
left
• Back – If you are nearer to the surround
speakers than the front speakers
Listening position
Note
See About the listening modes on page 23 for
more on using the different listening modes
with each speaker setup.
• The Room Setup automatically sets up
both channel level and channel delay. If
you have already set the channel levels
manually (see Setting the channel levels on
page 46), you will see Room Set? in the
display when you first press the ROOM
SETUP button.
Using the Room Setup
After you have set up your speakers to your
liking (see Home theater sound setup above),
make sure you calibrate your system for
surround sound. This is a quick and easy way
to get good surround sound for your room.
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Setting up the remote to
control your TV
Note
• The default setting is for a Pioneer TV.
You can set up the supplied remote to control
your TV using the TV CONTROL buttons.
Using the on-screen displays
1
Switch on your TV.
For ease of use, this system makes extensive
use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs).
You should get used to the way these work as
you’ll need to use them when setting up the
system, using some of the playback features,
such as program play, and when making more
advanced settings for audio and video.
2
Find the name of the manufacturer of
your TV in the Preset code list on page 70.
Next to each manufacturer is one or more
three digit codes. These tell the remote what
kind of TV you have.
If the name of the manufacturer of your TV
does not appear in the table, you won’t be able
to set up this remote to control your TV.
All the screens are navigated in basically the
same way, using the cursor buttons (ꢀ, ꢁ, ꢂ,
ꢃ) to change the highlighted item and
pressing ENTER to select it.
3
Point the remote at your TV, hold down
the CLR button, then enter the three digit
code for your TV.
The remote transmits an on/off signal to the TV.
If you’ve entered the correct code, your TV
should switch off.
Important
• Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ means
use the cursor buttons to highlight an item
on-screen, then press ENTER.
If your TV doesn’t turn off, repeat the procedure
using the next code in the list until your TV
switches off successfully. Once set, you can
use the individual TV controls shown below.
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4
SUBTITLE
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
MASTER
VOLUME
DVD MENU
RETURN
3
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
TV CONTROL
4
6
TIMER/
ENTER
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
CH
INPUT
VOL
9
MUTE
SOUND
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
BASS MODE DIALOGUE
CH LEVEL
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
MASTER
VOLUME
Button
What it does
Switches your TV on or into
standby.
ꢃ
Button
What it does
Displays/exits the on-screen
display
HOME
MENU
CH +/–
VOL +/–
INPUT
Changes the TV channel.
Adjusts the volume.
ꢂꢀꢁꢃ
Changes the highlighted menu
item
Switches the TV’s input
between the built in TV tuner
and an external video source.
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Press ꢄ (play) to start playback.
Button
What it does
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD,
a menu may appear. See DVD-Video disc
menus on page 19 and Video CD/Super VCD
PBC menus on page 20 for how to navigate
these.
Selects the highlighted menu
item (both ENTER buttons work
in exactly the same way)
ENTER
Returns to the main menu
without saving changes
RETURN
If you’re playing an WMA/MP3 disc, it may take
a few seconds before playback starts,
depending on the complexity of the file
structure on the disc.
Tip
If you loaded a CD/CD-R/RW containing
JPEGs, a slideshow will start. See Viewing JPEG
discs on page 38 for more on playing these
discs.
• The button guide at the bottom of every
OSD screen shows you which buttons
you’ll need to use for that screen.
• See also Options on page 51 if the disc
contains both WMA/MP3 audio files and
JPEG picture files.
Playing discs
The basic playback controls for playing DVD,
CD, Video CD/Super VCD and WMA/MP3 discs
are covered here. Further functions are
detailed in chapter 5.
5
Use the MASTER VOLUME – / + button
(or the front panel VOLUME buttons) to
adjust the volume.
1
If the player isn’t already on, press
ꢃ STANDBY/ON to switch it on.
Basic playback controls
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD,
also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set
to the correct video input.
The following table shows the basic controls on
the remote for playing discs. You can find other
playback features in the chapter 5.
2
Press ꢀ OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
FRONT
tray.
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OPEN CLOSE
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0
8
3
7
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
3
Load a disc.
1
4
¡
HOME
MENU
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using
the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you’re
loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with
the side you want to play face down).
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
4
3
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
4
6
DVD MENU
RETURN
TIMER/
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
9
TUNE+
ST–
ST+
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
ENTER
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
TUNE–
MUTE
SOUND
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Button
What it does
Button
What it does
ꢄ
Starts playback.
Numbers
• If the disc is stopped, playback
starts from the selected title (for
DVD) or track number (for CD/
Video CD/Super VCD/WMA/
MP3) after a few seconds (or
after pressing ENTER).
• If the disc is playing, playback
jumps to the start of the selected
chapter or track after a few
seconds (or after pressing
ENTER).
DVD and Video CD: If the display
shows Resume or Last Mem
playback starts from the resume
or last memory point (see also
Resume and Last Memory
below.)
ꢋ
ꢂ
Pauses a disc that’s playing, or
restarts a paused disc.
Stops playback.
DVD and Video CD: The display
shows Resume. Press ꢂ again if
you want to cancel the resume
function. (See also Resume and
Last Memory below.)
Note
• You may find with some DVD discs that
some playback controls don’t work in
certain parts of the disc. This is not a
malfunction.
• Track skip and number buttons for track
selection do not work with unfinalized CD-
R/RW discs.
ꢅ
ꢈ
ꢌ
ꢍ
Press to start fast reverse
scanning. Press ꢄ (play) to
resume normal playback.
Press to start fast forward
scanning. Press ꢄ (play) to
resume normal playback.
Using the front panel controls
Skips to the start of the current
track or chapter, then to previous
tracks/chapters.
The ꢀ OPEN/CLOSE, ꢁ DVD/CD, FM/AM
and ꢂ(stop) buttons work the same way as the
remote control equivalents.
Skips to the next track or
chapter.
Resume and Last Memory
When you stop playback of a DVD or Video CD
disc, Resume shows in the display indicating
that you can resume playback from that point.
If the disc tray is not opened, the next time you
start playback the display shows Resume and
playback resumes from the resume point.
For DVD discs only: If you take the disc out of
the player, the play position is stored in
memory. When you load the disc next time, the
display shows Last Mem and you can resume
playback (this works for up to five discs).
If you want to clear the resume/last memory
point, press ꢂ (stop) while Resume or Last
Mem is displayed.
FOLDER +/– Skips to the next/previous folder
when playing an WMA/MP3 disc.
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Some movie formats are such that even
when played on a widescreen TV, black
bars are necessary at the top and bottom of
the screen. This is not a malfunction.
Note
• When a Video CD is loaded, the Resume
point is lost if the system is switched off, or
switched to a function other than DVD
(CD).
• I have a standard (4:3) TV and set the system
to show widescreen DVDs in pan & scan
format, so why do I still get black bars top
and bottom with some discs?
• For the Last Memory function to work, you
must press ꢀ (stop) to stop playback
before opening the disc tray.
Some discs override the display
preferences of the system, so even if you
have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those
discs will still be shown in letterbox format.
This is not a malfunction.
• The Last Memory function doesn’t work
with VR format DVD-RW discs.
FAQ
• After I load a DVD disc, it ejects
automatically after a few seconds!
DVD-Video disc menus
Many DVD-Video discs contain menus from
which you can select what you want to watch.
They may give access to additional features,
such as subtitle and audio language selection,
or special features such as slideshows. See the
disc packaging for details.
Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for
your system. The region number should be
printed on the disc; check it against the
region number of the system (which you
can find on the rear panel). See also DVD
Video regions on page 61.
Sometimes DVD-Video menus are displayed
automatically when you start playback; others
only appear when you press DVD MENU or
TOP MENU.
If the region number is OK, it may be that
the disc is damaged or dirty. Clean the disc
and look for signs of damage. See also
Using and taking care of discs on page 61.
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• Why won’t the disc I loaded play?
1
3
7
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SUBTITLE
First check that you loaded the disc the
right way up (label side up), and that it’s
clean and not damaged. See Using and
taking care of discs on page 61 for
information on cleaning discs.
4
4
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
3
DVD MENU
RETURN
SYSTEM
QUIET/
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
MIDNIGHT
4
6
TIMER/
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
ENTER
9
MUTE
SOUND
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
If a disc loaded correctly won’t play, it’s
probably an incompatible format or disc
type, such as DVD-Audio or DVD-ROM. See
Disc / content format playback compatibility
on page 6 for more on disc compatibility.
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
MASTER
VOLUME
• I have a widescreen TV so why are there
black bars at the top and bottom of the
screen when I play some discs?
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Button
What it does
Button
What it does
Displays the ‘top menu’ of a DVD
disc—this varies with the disc.
Displays the PBC menu.
TOP MENU
RETURN
Numbers
Selects a numbered menu
option.
Displays a DVD disc menu—this
varies with the disc and may be
the same as the ‘top menu’.
DVD
MENU
ꢄ
Displays the previous menu page
(if there is one).
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ
Moves the cursor around the
screen.
ꢅ
Displays the next menu page (if
there is one).
Selects the current menu option.
ENTER
Press to select highlighted menu
option.
ENTER
Returns to the previously
displayed menu screen.
RETURN
Numbers
Highlights a numbered menu
option (some discs only). Press
ENTER to select.
Listening to the radio
The tuner can receive both FM and AM
broadcasts, and lets you memorize your
favorite stations so you don’t have to manually
tune in every time you want to listen. For more
on using the radio, see More tuner features:
RDS on page 40.
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus
Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from
which you can choose what you want to watch.
These are called PBC (Playback control)
menus.
You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD
without having to navigate the PBC menu by
pressing ꢀ (stop) then starting playback using
a number button to select a track, rather than
ꢁ (play) (or ꢂ on the front panel).
MASTER
VOLUME
STANDBY/ON
TV CONTROL
CD
FM/AM
TUNER
L1/L2
LINE
DVD
TV
CH
INPUT
VOL
FRONT
SURROUND
OPEN CLOSE
0
8
3
7
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AUDIO
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ANGLE
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4
4
HOME
MENU
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FRONT
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
SURROUND
OPEN CLOSE
DVD MENU
RETURN
3
0
8
3
7
QUIET/
SYSTEM
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
SUBTITLE
TUNE+
4
6
ST–
ST+
TIMER/
1
4
¡
HOME
MENU
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
ENTER
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
9
3
4
TUNE–
MUTE
SOUND
SYSTEM
QUIET/
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
MIDNIGHT
4
6
TIMER/
DVD MENU
RETURN
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
MASTER
VOLUME
9
TUNE+
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
SR+
CLR
ST–
ST+
ENTER
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
TUNE–
1
If the system isn’t already on, press
MUTE
SOUND
ꢃ STANDBY/ON to switch on.
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2
Press TUNER to switch to the tuner,
Select Auto above to switch back to auto-
stereo mode (the stereo indicator ( ) lights
when receiving a stereo broadcast).
then press repeatedly to select the AM or
FM band.
The display shows the tuner band and
frequency.
Memorizing stations
• If you’re using the front panel controls, the
TUNER button switches between FM, AM
and station presets (see Memorizing
stations below).
You can save up to 30 station presets so that
you always have easy access to your favorite
stations without having to tune in manually
each time.
3
Tune to a frequency.
MASTER
VOLUME
There are three tuning modes—manual, auto,
and high-speed:
STANDBY/ON
TV CONTROL
CD
FM/AM
TUNER
L1/L2
LINE
DVD
TV
• Manual tuning: Press TUNE +/–
repeatedly to change the displayed
frequency.
CH
INPUT
VOL
FRONT
SURROUND
OPEN CLOSE
0
8
3
7
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• Auto tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/–
until the frequency display starts to move,
then release. The tuner will stop on the next
station it finds. Repeat to search for other
stations.
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AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
4
4
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
3
DVD MENU
RETURN
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
TUNE+
4
6
ST–
ST+
TIMER/
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
ENTER
9
TUNE–
MUTE
SOUND
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
• High-speed tuning: Press and hold TUNE
+/– until the frequency display starts to
move rapidly. Keep the button held down
until you reach the frequency you want. If
necessary, fine tune the frequency using
the manual tuning method.
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
MASTER
VOLUME
1
Tune to an AM or FM radio station.
For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo
reception as necessary. This setting is saved
along with the preset.
Improving poor FM reception
If you’re listening to an FM station in stereo but
the reception is weak, you can improve the
sound quality by switching to mono.
2
Press SYSTEM SETUP.
3
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
to choose ‘St. Memory?’ then press ENTER.
1
2
3
Tune to an FM radio station.
Press SYSTEM SETUP.
4
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
to select the station preset you want.
There are 30 preset locations; each can store
one station preset.
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
to choose ‘FM Mode?’ then press ENTER.
5
Press ENTER to save the station preset.
4
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
to select ‘FM Mono’ then press ENTER.
The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner
is in mono reception mode.
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Note
• If the system is unplugged from the power
supply completely, saved stations will
remain for several days, after which you’ll
have to save them again.
Listening to station presets
1
Make sure the TUNER function is
selected.
2
Use the ST +/– buttons to select a
station preset.
Listening to other sources
You can connect up to three external sources
(TV, satellite receiver, etc.) to this system,
including one digital source. See also
Connecting auxiliary components on page 53.
STANDBY/ON
CD
FM/AM
TUNER
L1/L2
LINE
DVD
TV
FRONT
SURROUND
OPEN CLOSE
0
8
3
7
1
¡
4
4
1
If the system isn’t already on, press ꢃ
STANDBY/ON to switch on.
Also make sure that the external source (TV,
satellite receiver, etc.) is switched on.
2
Select the source you want to listen to.
• If you’re using the remote control, press TV
to select the TV IN input, or use the LINE
(L1/L2) button to select the LINE 1 or LINE
2 input.
3
If necessary, start playback of the
external source.
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Chapter 4
Listening to your system
About the listening modes
Auto listening mode
As explained in Home theater sound setup on
page 15, there are two basic surround speaker
setup options available. Of course you can
select any of the listening modes regardless of
how you place your speakers, but you will
achieve the best surround effect by using the
listening modes in conjunction with your
speaker setup:
The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to
listen to any source as it was mastered: the
output from the speakers mirrors the channels
in the source material.
BDIALOGUE
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HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
3
• Standard surround 5-spot setup – Use
the Standard (Listening in surround sound
on page 24) and Advanced (Using the
Advanced Surround effects on page 25)
surround listening modes with this setup.
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
4
6
TIMER/
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
9
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
• Front surround 3-spot setup – See Using
Front Surround on page 25 for the options
available with this speaker setup.
•
Press SURROUND to select the ‘Auto’
listening mode.
Make sure you have completed Using the
Room Setup on page 15. For a more detailed
surround sound setup, see Using the System
Setup menu on page 44.
If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the
2DIGITAL or DTS indicator on the front panel
lights.
Note
Note
• Any previously active Dolby Pro Logic or
Advanced Surround mode is canceled
when Auto listening mode is selected.
• Certain features explained in this section
may not be possible depending on the
source (for example, 88.2 / 96 kHz sources),
or a conflicting system setting. See Error
Messages on page 67 for more on this.
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Listening in surround sound
Note
You can listen to any source—stereo or
multichannel, analog or digital—in surround
sound. Surround sound is generated from
stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro
Logic decoding modes.
• When listening in Dolby Digital / DTS
mode, two-channel material will
automatically be played in surround sound
using Dolby Pro Logic II decoding.
• Dolby Digital / DTS sources that use only
the center channel cannot be played back
in surround sound.
BDIALOGUE
CH LEVEL
SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
3
QUIET/
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings
When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music
mode, there are three further parameters you
can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and
Panorama.
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
4
6
TIMER/
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
9
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
1
With Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode
active, press SOUND.
•
Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a
listening mode (or press SURROUND then
use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons).
The listening mode choices that appear in the
display will vary according to the type of source
that’s playing.
2
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
to select ‘C Width’, ‘Dimen.’ or ‘Pnrm.’
• C Width (Center Width): Makes the center
channel wider (higher settings) or
narrower (lower settings)
• Auto – Auto listening mode (see above)
• Dimen. (Dimension): Makes the sound
more distant (minus settings), or more
forward (positive settings)
• Dolby Digital / DTS – Dolby Digital or DTS
decoding (depending on the source). For a
multichannel source, this will be the same
as Auto.
• Pnrm. (Panorama): Creates more spacious
surround sound
• Pro Logic – 4.1 channel surround sound
for use with any two-channel source
3
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
to adjust the setting.
• PL II Movie – Pro Logic II 5.1 channel
surround sound, especially suited to movie
sources, for use with any two-channel
source
Center Width is adjustable between 0 and 7;
Dimension between –3 and +3. Panorama is
On or Off.
4
Press ENTER to confirm.
• PL II Music – Pro Logic II 5.1 channel
surround sound, especially suited to music
sources, for use with any two-channel
source (see also Dolby Pro Logic II Music
settings below)
• Stereo – See Listening in stereo below
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Using the Advanced Surround
effects
Using Front Surround
The Front Surround modes are effective when
you are using the Front surround 3-spot
speaker setup as described in Home theater
sound setup on page 15. The surround
speakers should be placed on top of the front
speakers and oriented either towards the walls,
or straight ahead, depending on which mode
you are using (see below).
The Advanced Surround effects can be used
with any multichannel or stereo source for a
variety of additional surround sound
effects.The 5-spot setup described in Home
theater sound setup on page 15 should be used
with these effects.
For more options, see Adjusting the Advanced
and Front Surround effect level below.
For more options, see Adjusting the Advanced
and Front Surround effect level below.
BASS MODE
CH LEVEL
SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
STANDBY/ON
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
3
CD
FM/AM
TUNER
L1/L2
LINE
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
DVD
TV
4
6
FRONT
TIMER/
SURROUND
OPEN CLOSE
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
9
0
8
3
7
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
1
¡
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
4
4
•
Press ADVANCED to select an Advanced
•
Press FRONT SURROUND to select an
Surround mode (or press ADVANCED then
use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons).
Press repeatedly to select from:
Front Surround mode (or press FRONT
SURROUND then use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons).
Press repeatedly to select from:
• Adv. Movie – Gives a movie theater-type
sound
• Frt. Movie – The Front Surround Movie
mode emphasizes directionality, giving you
a realistic movie theater-type sound.
• Adv. Music – Gives a concert hall-type
sound
• Frt. Music – The Front Surround Music
mode provides greater breadth and depth
to music sources, enveloping you with a
concert hall-type sound.
• Expanded – Creates an extra wide
surround field
• TV Surr. – Designed for mono or stereo TV
• ExtraPower – The Extra Power mode gives
additional energy and depth to a stereo
source by using the surround speakers in
addition to the front speakers.
broadcasts and other sources
• Sports – Designed for sports and other
programs based on commentary
• Game – Creates surround sound from
video game sources
• 5ch Stereo – Designed to give powerful
surround sound to stereo music sources
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Listening to your system
If you have selected Frt. Movie or Frt. Music,
you will achieve best results by turning each
surround speaker about 50º towards the
closest wall. With ExtraPower, orient the
surround speakers in the same direction as the
front speakers (towards the listening position).
Listening in stereo
You can listen to any source—stereo or
multichannel, analog or digital—in stereo.
When playing a multichannel source, stereo
sound is created by downmixing all channels
to the front left/right speakers and the
subwoofer.
DIALOGUE
CH LEVEL
SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
ꢀ
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
3
50º
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
4
6
TIMER/
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
9
Frt. Movie / Frt. Music
Extra Power
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
• When turning, you will feel the surround
speaker snap correctly into place. Do not
force the speaker to turn past this point.
•
Press SURROUND repeatedly until
‘Stereo’ shows in the display.
Any active Advanced or Front Surround mode
is canceled.
Adjusting the Advanced and Front
Surround effect level
You can emphasize or reduce the effect of the
Advanced and Front Surround modes as you
like. You can set the effect level for all modes
independently.
Listening with headphones
When headphones are connected, only the
Stereo (default) and Phones Surround (virtual
surround sound for headphones) modes are
available.
1
With one of the Advanced or Front
Surround modes active, press SOUND.
When you disconnect them it reverts to the
previous mode.
2
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ(cursor left/right) buttons
to select ‘Effect’.
•
With headphones connected, press
3
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ (cursor up/down) buttons
ADVANCED or FRONT SURROUND to select
‘Phones Surround’ or SURROUND to select
‘Stereo’.
to adjust the effect level.
The effect level can be adjusted from 10 (min)
to 90 (max).
4
Press ENTER to confirm.
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Enhancing dialogue
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surround back channel. In a real theater the
surround back speaker would be directly
behind you, creating more cohesive and
realistic surround sound.
• Default setting: Dialog Off (European
model) / Dialog Mid (All other models)
The Dialogue Enhancement feature is
designed to make the dialog stand out from
other background sounds in a TV or movie
soundtrack.
BASS MODE DIALOGUE
SURROUND ADVANCED
V
AIRDTVUAANLCESDB
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
3
BASS MODE DIALOGUE
CH LEVEL
QUIET/
SYSTEM
SURROUND SURROUND VIRTUAL SB
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
4
6
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
TIMER/
SUBTITLE
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
9
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
3
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
4
6
TIMER/
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
9
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
•
Press VIRTUAL SB repeatedly to switch
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
between ‘Vir. SB On’ and ‘Vir. SB Off’.
•
Press DIALOGUE to select the amount
Note
dialog enhancement.
Press repeatedly to select from:
• You can’t use Virtual Surround Back when
using the Stereo listening mode (or Auto
with stereo sources).
• Dialog Off – No dialog enhancement
• Dialog Mid – Moderate dialog
enhancement
• If you are using the The Front surround 3-
spot setup (see Home theater sound setup
on page 15), switch the Virtual Surround
Back feature off.
• Dialog Max – Strong dialog enhancement
• If there is no surround channel, Virtual
Surround Back has no effect.
Listening with a virtual
surround back speaker
• Default setting: Vir. SB Off
Using Quiet and Midnight
The Virtual Surround Back feature can be used
when listening in surround sound (using the 5-
spot setup described in Home theater sound
setup on page 15) to simulate an added
listening modes
• Default setting: Off
The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive
bass or treble in a sound source. You can use
this feature if the music is a little bit harsh and
you would like a smoother sound.
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Listening to your system
The Midnight listening feature allows you to
hear effective surround sound of movies at low
volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts
according to the volume at which you’re
listening.
4
Press ENTER to confirm.
Boosting the bass level
There are three bass modes you can use to
enhance the bass in a source.
BASS MODE DIALOGUE
CH LEVEL
SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
BASS MODE DIALOGUE
CH LEVEL
AT
ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
HOME
MENU
3
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
3
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
QUIET/
SYSTEM
4
6
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
TIMER/
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
4
6
TIMER/
9
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
9
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
•
Press QUIET/MIDNIGHT repeatedly to
•
Press BASS MODE repeatedly to choose
switch between ‘Quiet’, ‘Midnight’ and
‘Off’.
an option that fits the source you’re
listening to.
• Music – Can be used with music to give a
deeper bass sound
Adjusting the bass and treble
Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the
overall tone. Bass and treble adjustment is not
possible when the Quiet or Midnight modes
are active.
• Cinema – Good for action movies or
movies with lots of sound effects
• P. Bass – Can be used with music sources
to bring the beat of the music (or
soundtrack) to the forefront
DVD MENU
RETURN
TUNE+
• Off – Switch off the bass boost if it causes
excessive bass (i.e. it sounds ‘boomy) in
the source
ST–
ST+
ENTER
TUNE–
MUTE
SOUND
MASTER
VOLUME
1
2
Press SOUND.
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
to select ‘Bass’ or ‘Treble’.
3
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
to adjust the sound.
The bass and treble can be adjusted from –3 to
+3.
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CPhlaapteyr i5ng discs
• Depending on the disc, normal playback
may automatically resume when a new
chapter is reached on a DVD disc.
Note
• Some DVDs restrict the use of some
functions (random or repeat, for example)
in some or all parts of the disc. This is not a
malfunction.
Playing in slow motion
You can play DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs
at four different forward slow motion speeds.
DVD discs can also be played at two reverse
speeds.
• When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some
of the functions are not available during
PBC playback. If you want to use them,
start the disc playing using a number
button to select a track.
1
During playback, press ꢋ (pause).
• Many features are not available when
using unfinalized CD-R/RW discs.
2
Press and hold ꢆ/ꢇ or ꢉ/ꢊ until
slow motion playback starts.
• The slow motion speed is shown on-
screen.
Remember
• There is no sound during slow motion
playback.
• To access functions printed in green on the
remote, move the slider switch from MAIN
to SUB.
3
Press repeatedly to change the slow
motion speed.
4
To resume normal playback, press ꢄ
Scanning discs
(play).
You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at
various different speeds.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback
may automatically resume when a new
chapter is reached.
1
During playback, press ꢅ or ꢈ to
start scanning.
• There is no sound while scanning DVDs
and Video CD/Super VCDs, and no
subtitles while scanning DVDs.
Frame advance/frame reverse
You can advance or back up DVD discs frame-
by-frame. With Video CD/Super VCDs you can
only use frame advance.
2
Press repeatedly to increase the
scanning speed.
• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.
3
To resume playback, press ꢄ (play).
• When scanning a Video CD/Super VCD or
a WMA/MP3 track, playback automatically
resumes at the end or beginning of the
track.
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1
2
During playback, press ꢋ (pause).
• It’s not possible to switch between Orig-
inal and Playlist during playback.
Press ꢆ/ꢇ or ꢉ/ꢊ to reverse or
• Not all VR format DVD-RW discs have a
Playlist.
advance a frame at a time.
3
To resume normal playback, press ꢄ
(play).
Disc Navigator
• Depending on the disc, normal playback
may automatically resume when a new
chapter is reached.
Title(1-03)
DVD-RW
Original
01. 3/31 FIRST LEAGUE
02. 4/28 SECOND LEAGUE
03. 4/29 FINAL ROUND
Play List
Using the Disc Navigator to
browse the contents of a disc
The screen for CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs
shows a list of tracks.
Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the
contents of a disc to find the part you want to
play. You can use the Disc Navigator when a
disc is playing or stopped (a disc must be
loaded).
Disc Navigator
Track 1-10
CD
Track 01
Track 02
Track 03
Track 04
Track 05
Track 06
Track 07
Track 08
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc
Navigator’ from the on-screen display.
Disc Navigator
The screen for an WMA/MP3 disc shows the
folder names on the left and the track names
on the right (note that if there are more than 16
folders or names that contain accented or non-
roman characters, tracks and folders may
show up with generic names – F_033, T_035,
etc.).
• With most discs, you can also press DVD
MENU to go directly to the Disc Navigator.
2
Select what you want to play.
Depending on the type of disc you have loaded,
the Disc Navigator looks slightly different.
The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on
the left and the chapters on the right. Select a
title, or a chapter within a title.
Select a folder, or a track within a folder.
Disc Navigator
Folder 1-17
Track 1-10
Disc Navigator
Title 1-10
Chapter 1-3
WMA/MP3
001. ACP
002. Nth Degree
003. Pfeuti
001. Gravity deluxe
002.Tesla's patent
003. Border dispute
004. Delayed by rain
005. Accident incident
006. Pigeon post
DVD
Title 01
Title 02
Title 03
Title 04
Title 05
Title 06
Title 07
Title 08
Chapter 001
Chapter 002
Chapter 003
004. Live
005. Glitch music
006. CodHead
007.Thermo
008. Missing Man
007. Outernational
008. Vacuum tube
Playback starts after you press ENTER.
For a VR (Video Recording) mode DVD-RW disc
select between the Playlist and Original areas
of the disc, or a title. Press ꢃ (cursor right) to
preview the title.
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Using repeat play
Tip
There are various repeat play options,
• Another way to find a particular place on a
disc is to use one of the search modes. See
Searching a disc on page 34.
depending on the kind of disc loaded. It’s also
possible to use repeat play together with
program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in
the program list (see Creating a program list on
page 33). However, note that you can’t use
repeat and random play at the same time.
Looping a section of a disc
The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify
two points (A and B) within a track (CD and
Video CD) or title (DVD) that form a loop which
is played over and over.
1
During playback, press HOME MENU
and select ‘Play Mode’.
2
Select ‘Repeat’ from the list of functions
• You can’t use A-B Repeat with Super VCD
or WMA/MP3 discs.
on the left.
Play Mode
1
During playback, press HOME MENU
and select ‘Play Mode’.
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Title Repeat
Chapter Repeat
Repeat Off
Random
2
Select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the list of
Program
functions on the left.
Search Mode
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
A(Start Point)
B(End Point)
Off
3
Select a repeat play option.
If program play is active, select Program
Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat
Off to cancel.
Random
Program
Search Mode
• For DVD discs, select Title Repeat or
Chapter Repeat (or Repeat Off).
3
Press ENTER on ‘A(Start Point)’ to set
the loop start point.
Play Mode
4
Press ENTER on ‘B(End Point)’ to set the
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Title Repeat
Chapter Repeat
Repeat Off
loop end point.
After pressing ENTER, playback jumps back to
the start point and plays the loop.
Random
Program
Search Mode
• The minimum loop time is 2 seconds.
5
To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’
• For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select
Disc Repeat or Track Repeat (or Repeat
Off).
from the menu.
• For WMA/MP3 discs, select Disc Repeat,
Folder Repeat or Track Repeat (or
Repeat Off).
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Select a random play option.
• For DVD discs, select Random Title or
Tip
Random Chapter, (or Random Off).
• You can also use the REPEAT button on the
remote to select a repeat play option. The
repeat mode is indicated in the front panel
display and on-screen. The repeat modes
available are the same as when choosing
from the Play Mode menu.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random Title
Random Chapter
Random Off
Random
Program
Search Mode
• If you’ve created a program list, Program
Repeat is also available.
• During playback, you can cancel repeat
play by pressing CLR.
• For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select
On or Off to switch random play on or off.
• For WMA/MP3 discs, select Random All
(all folders) or Random Track (current
folder only), (or Random Off).
Using random play
Use this function to play titles or chapters
(DVD-Video) or tracks (CD, Video CD/Super
VCD and WMA/MP3 discs) in a random order.
Tip
You can set the random play option when a
disc is playing or stopped. However, you can't
use random play together with program or
repeat play.
• Use the following controls during random
play:
Button
What it does
• You can’t use random play with VR format
DVD-RW discs, or while a DVD disc menu
is being displayed.
ꢂ
Stop and cancel random play.
ꢍ
Selects another track/chapter at
random from those remaining.
1
During playback, press HOME MENU
and select ‘Play Mode’.
ꢌ
Returns to the beginning of the
current track/chapter. You can't
go back further than this.
2
Select ‘Random’ from the list of
functions on the left.
Play Mode
• You can also use the RANDOM button on
the remote to select a random play mode.
The random mode is indicated in the front
panel display and on-screen. The random
modes available are the same as when
choosing from the Play Mode menu.
Press ENTER to start random play.
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Random Title
Random Chapter
Random Off
Random
Program
Search Mode
• To cancel random playback without stop-
ping playback, press CLR. The disc will play
to the end, then stop.
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After pressing ENTER to select the title/
chapter/folder/track, the step number
automatically moves down one.
Creating a program list
This feature lets you program the play order of
titles/chapters/folders/tracks on a disc.
5
Repeat step 4 to build up a program list.
• You can’t use Program play with VR format
DVD-RW discs, or while a DVD disc menu
is being displayed.
A program list can contain up to 24 titles/chap-
ters/folders/tracks.
• You can insert steps into the middle of a
program list by just highlighting the
position where you want the new step to
appear and entering a title/chapter/folder/
track number.
Using the OSD
1
During playback, press HOME MENU
and select ‘Play Mode’.
• To delete a step, highlight it and press CLR.
2
Select ‘Program’ from the list of
functions on the left.
6
To play the program list, press ꢄ (play).
Program play remains active until you turn off
program play (see below), erase the program
list (see below), eject the disc or switch off the
player.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Create/Edit
Playback Start
Playback Stop
Program Delete
Program Memory
Random
Program
Search Mode
ꢄ Off
Tip
• Use the following controls during program
play:
3
Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of
program options.
Button
What it does
4
Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to
HOME
MENU
Save the program list and exit
the program edit screen without
starting playback.
select a title, chapter, folder or track for the
current step in the program list.
For a DVD disc, you can add a title or a chapter
to the program list.
ꢍ
Skip to the next step in the
program list.
Program
Program Step
Title 1~38
Chapter 1~4
CLR
Switch off program play. Press
while stopped to erase the
program list.
01. 01
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
Title 01
Title 02
Title 03
Title 04
Title 05
Title 06
Title 07
Title 08
Chapter 001
Chapter 002
Chapter 003
Chapter 004
RETURN
Exit the program edit screen
without saving any changes.
Other functions available from the
program menu
• For a CD or Video CD/Super VCD, select a
track to add to the program list.
There are a number of other options in the
program menu in addition to Create/Edit.
• For an WMA/MP3 disc, you can add a
whole folder, or a track within a folder to
the program list.
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• Playback Start – Starts playback of a
saved program list
4
To play the program list, press ꢄ (play).
Program play remains active until you press ꢂ
(stop), clear the playlist (see below), eject the
disc or switch off the player.
• Playback Stop – Turns off program play,
but does not erase the program list
• Program Delete – Erases the program list
and turns off program play
Clearing the program list
You must clear the program list to program a
new one.
• Program Memory (DVD only) – Select On
to save the program list for the disc loaded.
(Select Off to cancel the program memory
for the disc loaded)
1
2
If a disc is playing, press ꢂ (stop).
Press CLR.
Using the front panel display
Even though the OSD is available for CDs and
WMA/MP3 discs, the front panel display
provides enough information to make a
program list easily. If a disc is playing, stop it
first.
Note
• Program lists are saved for the DVD disc
loaded. When you load a disc with a saved
program list, program play is automatically
turned on.
1
Press PROGRAM.
• You can save program lists for up to 24
discs. After that, the oldest one is replaced
with the new one saved.
You’re prompted to enter a track or folder for
the first step in the program list.
P - 0 0
0 0 0
Searching a disc
You can search DVD discs by title or chapter
number, or by time. CD/Super VCDs can be
searched by track number, and Video CDs by
track number or time. WMA/MP3 discs can be
searched by folder or track number.
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) to select a
track or a folder, then press ENTER.
• For WMA/MP3 discs only: To select an
individual track within a folder, use the ꢀ/
ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons to select the
folder, then press ꢃ, then use ꢀ/ꢁ
(cursor up/down) to select a track. Press
ENTER.
P - 0 1
5 3 7
Wait for the display to prompt you after
completing each selection. If you make a
mistake, press CLR to delete the last (most
recently) programmed track.
3
Repeat step 2 to build up a program list.
A program list can contain up to 24 steps.
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1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play
Switching subtitles
Mode’.
Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more
languages; the disc box will usually tell you
which subtitle languages are available. You
can switch subtitle language during playback.
2
Select ‘Search Mode’ from the list of
functions on the left.
The search options that appear depend on the
kind of disc loaded. The screen below shows
the DVD search options.
•
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a
subtitle option.
Play Mode
Current / Total
1/2
Subtitle
English
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Title Search
Chapter Search
Time Search
Random
Program
Note
Search Mode
• Some discs only allow you to change
subtitle language from the disc menu.
Press TOP MENU to access.
3
4
Select a search mode.
• The disc must be playing in order to use
time search.
• To set subtitle preferences, see Language
settings on page 50.
Use the number buttons to enter a title,
Switching the DVD audio
language
chapter, folder or track number, or a time.
Play Mode
When playing a DVD disc recorded with dialog
in two or more languages, you can switch
audio language during playback.
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Title Search
Input Chapter
Chapter Search
Time Search
0
0
1
Random
Program
•
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an
Search Mode
audio language option.
Current /Total
1/2
Audio
French
Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH
• For a time search, enter the number of
minutes and seconds into the currently
playing title (DVD) or track (Video CD) you
want playback to resume from. For
example, press 4, 5, 0, 0 to have playback
start from 45 minutes into the disc. For 1
hour, 20 minutes and 30 seconds, press 8,
0, 3, 0.
Note
• Some discs only allow you to change audio
language from the disc menu. Press TOP
MENU to access.
• To set audio language preferences, see
Language settings on page 50.
5
Press ENTER to start playback.
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Playing discs
2
Use the cursor buttons to change the
Switching VR format DVD-RW
audio channel
zoomed area.
You can change the zoom factor and the
zoomed area freely during playback.
When playing a VR format DVD-RW disc
recorded with dual-mono audio, you can
switch between the main, sub, and mixed
channels during playback.
• If the navigation square at the top of the
screen disappears, press ZOOM again to
display it.
1
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an
audio channel option.
Note
• If you are displaying subtitles, these will
disappear when the screen is zoomed.
They will reappear when you return the
screen to normal.
Audio
1L
Dolby Digital 1+1CH
Switching the Video CD/Super
VCD audio channel
Switching camera angles
When playing a Video CD/Super VCD, you can
switch between stereo, just the left channel or
just the right channel.
Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two
or more angles—check the disc box for details.
Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks. With
these discs you can switch between the two
soundtracks as well as individual channels in
each.
When a multi-angle scene is playing, a
icon appears on screen to let you know that
other angles are available (this can be
switched off if you prefer—see Display settings
on page 51).
•
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an
audio channel option.
•
During playback (or when paused),
press ANGLE to switch angle.
Audio
Stereo
Displaying disc information
Zooming the screen
OSD disc information
Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part
of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while
watching a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD or
playing a JPEG disc.
Various track, chapter and title information
can be displayed on-screen while a disc is
playing.
•
To show/switch/hide the information
1
During playback, use the ZOOM button
displayed, press DISPLAY repeatedly.
• When a disc is playing, the information
appears at the top of the screen.
to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or
4x).
• Since DVD, Video CD/Super VCD and JPEG
pictures have a fixed resolution, picture
quality will deteriorate, especially at 4x
zoom. This is not a malfunction.
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Front panel display information
Limited disc information also appears in the
front panel display. Press DISPLAY to change
the displayed information.
• DVD / DVD-RW displays
Title no.
2
2
8 4 9
Chapter no.
Elapsed title time
Title no.
Remaining title time
2
2
TTL 1 0 7 0 0
0 4 2
Title no.
2
Chapter no.
Remaining chapter
time
• CD and Video CD/Super VCD displays
Track no.
4
1 1 6
Elapsed track time
Track no.
Remaining track time
(CD / Video CD only)
4
3 2 0
Remaining disc time
(CD / Video CD only)
Disc
5 3 1 5
• WMA / MP3 disc displays
Track no.
2
0 3 5
Elapsed track time
Track name
E V E R Y B O D
B E S T _ O F _
Folder name
• JPEG disc displays
File name
T I G E R _ 0 1
Folder name
Z O O _ T R I P
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Viewing JPEG discs
Chapter 6
Viewing JPEG discs
Playing a JPEG slideshow
Note
After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG
• The ꢋ, ANGLE and ZOOM buttons do not
work while the display shows LOADING.
pictures, press ꢄ to start a slideshow from the
first folder/picture on the disc. The player
displays the pictures in each folder in alphabet-
ical order.
• The time it takes for the player to load a file
increases with large file sizes.
Pictures are automatically adjusted so that
they fill as much of the screen as possible (if
the aspect ratio of the picture is different to
your TV screen you may notice black bars at the
sides, or at the top and bottom of the screen).
• Up to 999 files are viewable on a disc. If
there are more files than this on a disc, only
the first 999 files are viewable.
• If you want to play the WMA/MP3 tracks on
a disc that also contains JPEG picture files,
you should first set the Photoviewer
option to Off. See Options on page 51.
While the slideshow is running:
Button
What it does
ꢋ
Pauses the slideshow; press
again to restart.
Using the JPEG Disc Navigator
and Photo Browser
ꢌ
Displays the previous picture.
Displays the next picture.
Use the JPEG Disc Navigator to find a
particular folder or picture by filename on the
disc in the play position; use the Photo
Browser to find a picture within a folder by
thumbnail image.
ꢍ
ANGLE
Pauses the slideshow and
rotates the currently displayed
picture 90º clockwise. Press ꢄ
(play) to restart slideshow.
1
Press DVD MENU to display the Disc
Navigator screen.
ZOOM
Pauses the slideshow and zooms
the screen (see below). Press ꢄ
(play) to restart slideshow.
Disc Navigator
Folder 1-2
File 1-40
001. FL000001
002. FL000002
003. FL000003
004. FL000004
005. FL000005
006. FL000006
007. FL000007
008. FL000008
JPEG
001. F_001
002. F_002
Displays the Disc Navigator
screen (see below).
DVD
MENU
Skips to the next/previous folder
when playing a JPEG disc.
FOLDER +/
FOLDER –
The left column shows the folders on the disc,
the right column shows the files in a folder.
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2
Use the cursor buttons (ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ) to
Zooming the screen
navigate.
Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part
of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while viewing
pictures from a JPEG disc.
When a file is highlighted, a thumbnail image
is displayed.
• When a folder is highlighted you can press
ENTER to open the Photo Browser screen
for that folder. See below for more on using
the Photo Browser.
1
During slideshow playback, use the
ZOOM button to select the zoom factor.
• Normal
• 2x
• 4x
3
To resume the slideshow from the
highlighted file, press ENTER.
Normal
Using the Photo Browser
The Photo Browser displays nine thumbnail
images at a time from the current folder.
1
From the Disc Navigator screen,
highlight a folder to display then press
ENTER.
Zoom 2x
Zoom 4x
The Photo Browser screen opens with the first
nine pictures displayed as thumbnails.
Photo Browser
2 / 40 Live at Soft
• The slideshow is paused when the screen
is zoomed.
2
Use the cursor buttons (ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ) to
• Since JPEG pictures have a fixed
resolution, picture quality may deteriorate,
especially at 4x zoom. This is not a
malfunction.
highlight a thumbnail picture.
• Use the track skip buttons (ꢌand ꢍ) to
see the previous / next page of thumbnails.
Keep the button pressed if you want to skip
several pages; release when you reach the
page you want.
2
Use the cursor buttons (ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ) to
change the zoomed area.
You can change the zoom factor and the
zoomed area freely.
• To return to the Disc Navigator screen,
press RETURN.
3
Press ENTER to display the selected
3
To resume the slideshow, press ꢄ
thumbnail full size on screen.
The slideshow resumes from the selected
picture.
(play).
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More tuner features: RDS
Chapter 7:
More tuner features: RDS
European model only
Educate – Educational material
An introduction to RDS
Drama – Radio plays or serials
Radio Data System, or RDS as it’s usually
known, is a system used by FM radio stations
to provide listeners with various kinds of
information—the name of the station and the
kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example.
This information shows up as text on the
display, and you can switch between the kind
of information shown. Although you don’t get
RDS information from all FM radio stations,
you do with most.
Culture – National or regional culture,
theater, etc.
Science – Science and technology
Varied – Usually talk-based material, such
as quiz shows or interviews.
Pop M – Pop music
Rock M – Rock music
Easy M – Easy listening music
Light M – ‘Light’ classical music
Classics – ‘Serious’ classical music
Probably the best feature of RDS is that you
can search automatically by type of program.
So, if you felt like listening to jazz, you could
search for a station that’s broadcasting a show
with the program type, Jazz. There are around
30 such program types, including various
genres of music, news, sport, talk shows,
financial information, and so on.
Other M – Other music not fitting any of
the above categories
Weather – Weather reports
Finance – Stock market reports,
commerce, trading, etc.
The receiver lets you display three different
kinds of RDS information: Radio Text, Program
Service Name, and Program Type.
Children – Programs for children
Social – Social affairs
Radio Text (RT) is messages sent by the radio
station. These can be anything the broadcaster
chooses—a talk radio station might give out it
telephone number as RT, for example.
Religion – Programs concerning religion
Phone In – Public expressing their views
by phone
Travel – Holiday-type travel rather than
traffic announcements
Program Service Name (PS) is the name of the
radio station.
Leisure – Leisure interests and hobbies
Jazz – Jazz
Program Type (PTY) indicates the kind of
program currently being broadcast.
Country – Country music
The receiver can search for and display the
following program types:
Nation M – Popular music in a language
other than English
News – News
Oldies – Popular music from the ’50s and
’60s
Affairs – Current affairs
Info – General information
Sport – Sport
Folk M – Folk music
Document – Documentaries
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In addition, there are three other program
types, TEST, Alarm!, and None. Alarm! and
TEST are used for emergency announcements.
You can’t search for these, but the tuner will
switch automatically to this RDS broadcast
signal. None appears when a program type
cannot be found.
Searching for RDS programs
One of the most useful features of RDS is the
ability to search for a particular kind of radio
program. You can search for any of the
program types listed on the previous page.
1
Press the TUNER button to select the FM
band.
RDS is only possible in the FM band.
Displaying RDS information
Use the DISPLAY button to display the
different types of RDS information available
(RT, PS and PTY).
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until PTY
SEARCH appears in the display.
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ (cursor left/right) to select
the program type you want to hear.
•
Press DISPLAY to select the RDS
information display.
Each press changes the display as follows:
4
Press ENTER to search for the program
type.
• RT – Radio Text display
The system starts searching through the
station presets for a match. When it finds one,
the search stops and the station plays for five
seconds.
• PS – Program Service display
• PTY – Program Type display
• PTY SEARCH – see Searching for RDS
programs below
5
If you want to keep listening to the
station, press ENTER within the 5 seconds.
• Current tuner frequency
If you don’t press ENTER, searching resumes.
Note
• If any noise is picked up while displaying
the RT scroll, some characters may be
displayed incorrectly.
• If you see No Data in the RT display, it
means no RT data is transmitted from the
broadcast station. If you have entered a
name for the station, it is broadcast instead
of RT data. If you haven’t, the display will
automatically switch to the PS data
display. If no PS data is transmitted from
the station, the frequency will be displayed.
• In the PTY display, there are cases where
No Data or None is shown. If this
happens, the PS display is shown after a
few seconds.
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Using the timer
Chapter 8
Using the timer
3
4
Set the volume.
Setting the wake-up timer
Use the wake-up timer to set the system to
switch on at any time and start playing
whatever source you want.
Press TIMER/CLOCK twice to reach the
timer menu.
5
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
to select ‘Wake-Up?’ then press ENTER.
Important
6
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
• The clock must be set to the correct time
for the wake-up timer to work properly (see
Setting the clock on page 14).
to select ‘TimerEdit’ then press ENTER.
7
Set the switch-on time.
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons to set
the hour, then press ENTER. Set the minute in
the same way, pressing ENTER when you’re
done.
STANDBY/ON
CD
FM/AM
TUNER
L1/L2
LINE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
DVD
TV
FRONT
CH
VOL
SURROUND
OPEN CLOSE
8
Set the switch-off time.
0
8
3
7
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons to set
the hour, then press ENTER. Set the minute in
the same way, pressing ENTER when you’re
done.
BASS MODE DIALOGUE
CH LEVEL
1
¡
SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
4
4
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
HOME
MENU
DVD MENU
RETURN
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
3
QUIET/
SYSTEM
TUNE+
After pressing ENTER this last time, the wake-
up indicator lights, and the switch-on, switch-
off times, the function (DVD/CD, etc.) and
volume are confirmed in the display.
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
ST–
ST+
4
6
ENTER
TIMER/
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
TUNE–
9
MUTE
SOUND
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
MASTER
VOLUME
9
Switch the system into standby mode.
TV CONTROL
The wake-up timer will not work if the system is
left on!
1
Select the source you want played.
For example, press TUNER (FM/AM on the
front panel) to select the radio as your source.
Tip
2
Prepare the source.
• You can check the timer settings in
standby by pressing TIMER/CLOCK twice.
(Press TIMER/CLOCK once to display the
current time.)
For example, tune in the radio station you want
to wake up to.
Turning the wake-up timer on/off
If the wake-up timer is on, it will switch on the
system everyday at the time you have set.
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1
Press TIMER/CLOCK twice to reach the
1
Press TIMER/CLOCK twice to reach the
timer menu.
timer menu.
2
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
2
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
to select ‘Wake-Up?’ then press ENTER.
to select ‘Sleep?’ then press ENTER.
3
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
3
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
to select ‘Timer On?’ or ‘Timer Off?’.
• You must have the timer set (see above) to
select ON. The wake-up timer switches on
and off according to your previous settings.
to select a switch-off time then press
ENTER.
Choose between the following options:
• Sleep Auto – System switches off
automatically after the currently playing
CD, Video CD or WMA/MP3 disc has
finished.
4
Press ENTER.
Note
• Sleep 90 – System switches off after 90
minutes
• The wake-up timer will automatically be
canceled if the clock is reset.
• Sleep 60 – System switches off after an
hour
• Sleep 30 – System switches off after 30
minutes
Setting the sleep timer
The sleep timer switches off the system after a
specified time so you can fall asleep without
worrying about it.
• Sleep Off – cancels the sleep timer
4
To check how much time is left, repeat
steps 1 and 2.
The remaining time is displayed momentarily.
Important
• If you set the sleep timer while either the
wake-up timer is active, the earlier switch
off time takes priority.
Note
• Sleep Auto will not work with Video CDs
during PBC playback or CDs in repeat play.
FRONT
BASS MODE DIALOGUE
CH LEVEL
SURROUND
OPEN CLOSE
SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
0
8
3
7
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
1
4
¡
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
3
4
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
4
6
DVD MENU
RETURN
TIMER/
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
9
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
ENTER
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
MUTE
SOUND
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Surround sound and other settings
Chapter 9
Surround sound and other settings
• You can't change the Surround and sound
setup options with the Recording Mode
(page 54) switched on.
Using the System Setup menu
All the available settings in the setup menu are
listed in Surround and sound setup options and
SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays
below. See the notes in each section for
additional information about the settings.
Follow the steps below to customize the
settings in the System Setup menu.
FRONT
Surround and sound setup options
The Room Setup feature (page 15) is designed
to give you a basic surround sound setup,
however you can make more detailed settings
that may improve the surround sound in your
listening room. Note that the first setting in
each section is the default.
SURROUND
OPEN CLOSE
BASS MODE DIALOGUE
CH LEVEL
0
8
3
7
SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
1
4
¡
SUBTITLE
4
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
Front speakers distance setting
Specifies the distance from your listening
position to the front speakers:
3
DVD MENU
RETURN
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
4
6
TIMER/
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
ENTER
9
• Front 0.3 m ~ Front 9 m – Distance can
be set in increments of 0.3 m. The default is
3 m.
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
MUTE
SOUND
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
MASTER
VOLUME
Center speaker distance setting
Specifies the distance from your listening
position to the center speaker:
1
2
Press SYSTEM SETUP.
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
to choose the setting you want to adjust.
The current setting is shown for each option as
you cycle through the display. See below for a
full list and description of each.
• Center 0.3 m ~ Center 9 m – Distance
can be set in increments of 0.3 m. The
default is 3 m.
3
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
Surround speakers distance setting
Specifies the distance from your listening
position to the surround speakers:
to adjust the setting.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make other
settings.
• Surr. 0.3 m ~ Surr. 9 m – Distance can be
set in increments of 0.3 m. The default is 3
m.
5
When you’re done, press ENTER to
leave the System Setup menu.
Dynamic Range Control
Specifies the amount of dynamic range
adjustment to Dolby Digital or DTS
soundtracks:
Note
• The System Setup menu is exited
automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity.
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• DRC Off – No dynamic range adjustment
(use when listening at higher volume)
• LFE ATT 0 – The LFE channel is played with
no attenuation
• DRC Mid – Mid setting
• LFE ATT 10 – LFE channel is attenuated by
10dB
• DRC High – Dynamic range is reduced
(loud sounds are reduced in volume while
quieter sounds are increased)
• LFE OFF – LFE channel is not played
SR+ control options for Pioneer
plasma displays
Note
You only need to make the following settings if
you have connected a Pioneer plasma display
to this unit using an SR+ cable (not supplied).
• This setting works only with Dolby Digital
and some DTS soundtracks. For other
sources, you can create a similar effect
using the Midnight mode (see Using Quiet
and Midnight listening modes on page 27).
Note that in the function settings below, the
number of video inputs may change depending
on your display. See also Using this unit with a
Pioneer plasma display on page 57.
Dual mono setting
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby
Digital or DTS soundtracks should be played.
You can also use this setting to switch the
audio channel on DVD-RW discs recorded with
two separate soundtracks.
Control mode setting
• SR+ Off – Switches SR+ off (this unit and
the plasma display work independently)
• SR+ On – Switches SR+ on (this unit
sends control signals to the plasma
display)
• L-Ch1 R-Ch2 – Both channels are played
through the front speakers
• Ch1 Mono – Only channel 1 is played
The following settings are only available if the
Control mode setting (above) is switched on.
• Ch2 Mono – Only channel 2 is played
Volume control setting
• Vol C.Off – This unit does not control the
Note
• On the Ch1 Mono and Ch2 Mono settings
the sound comes only from the center
speaker (or from the front speakers if
listening in STEREO mode).
volume of the plasma display
• Vol C.On – When this unit is switched to
an input that used the plasma display
(DVD, for example), the volume on the
plasma display is muted so only sound
from this unit is heard.
• This setting works only with dual mono
encoded Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks.
See the disc packaging for channel
information.
Function setting for DVD input
• DVD -> OFF/PDP1–5/PDPTV – Matches
the DVD function of this unit with a
numbered video input on the plasma
display. For example, DVD -> PDP2
matches the DVD input with video input 2
on the plasma display.
LFE attenuator setting
Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include
ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as
needed to prevent the ultra-low bass from
distorting the sound.
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Surround sound and other settings
Function setting for TV input
Setting the channel levels
• TV -> OFF/PDP1–5/PDPTV – Matches the
TV function of this unit with a numbered
video input on the plasma display. For
example, TV -> PDP1 matches the TV
input with video input 1 on the plasma
display.
You can set the relative channel levels from
your main listening position for all of the
listening modes independently. However, the
SURROUND modes are divided into two
independent groups: multichannel listening
modes and stereo listening modes only.
If you used the Room Setup feature (page 15),
the channel levels for each listening mode will
already be set. However, you can still fine-tune
the levels here if you need to.
Function setting for L1 input
• LINE1 -> OFF/PDP1–5/PDPTV – Matches
the LINE (L1) function of this unit with a
numbered video input on the plasma
display. For example, LINE1 -> PDP3
matches the LINE1 input with video input 3
on the plasma display.
CD
FM/AM
TUNER
L1/L2
LINE
DVD
TV
FRONT
SURROUND
OPEN CLOSE
0
8
3
7
CH LEVEL
1
¡
SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
Function setting for L2 input
4
4
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
• LINE2 -> OFF/PDP1–5/PDPTV – Matches
the LINE (L2) function of this unit with a
numbered video input on the plasma
display. For example, LINE2 -> PDP3
matches the LINE2 input with video input 3
on the plasma display.
HOME
MENU
DVD MENU
RETURN
SOUND
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
3
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
4
6
ENTER
TIMER/
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
MUTE
9
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
MASTER
VOLUME
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
TV CONTROL
1
Select a listening mode.
Press SURROUND, ADVANCED or FRONT
SURROUND repeatedly to select the listening
mode you want.
2
Switch the remote control to SUB, then
press TEST TONE to hear the test tone.
The test tone is output in the following order
(from the speakers active in the current
listening mode):
• L – Front left speaker
• C – Center speaker
• R – Front right speaker
• RS – Right surround speaker
• LS – Left surround speaker
• SW – Subwoofer
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3
Use the MASTER VOLUME +/– button to
adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
Turn down the volume to 40 or less to ensure
you have adequate headroom.
4
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
to adjust the speaker levels in turn.
You should hear the test tone at the same
volume from each speaker when seated in the
main listening position. The channel level
range is 10 dB.
5
When you’re done, press ENTER to exit
test tone setup.
Tip
• The speaker volume can be adjusted while
listening to any sound source you want by
pressing CH LEVEL and then using the ꢀ/
ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the
channel levels. After you’re finished with
one channel, use the ꢂ/ꢃ (cursor left/
right) buttons to move to the next.
Note
• When the Auto listening mode is selected,
using the test tone method will adjust
levels for multichannel sources only. Use
CH LEVEL and the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down)
buttons (see tip above) to set levels for the
Auto listening mode with two channel
sources.
• Since the subwoofer produces ultra-low
frequencies its sound may seem quieter
than it actually is.
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Video Adjust menu
Chapter 10
Video Adjust menu
2
Press ꢁ (cursor down) to select
Video Adjust
‘Detailed Settings’ then press ENTER.
• Default setting: Standard
From the Video Adjust screen you can select
the standard video presentation or define
presets of your own.
Video Adjust
Memory1
Detailed Settings
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video
3
Adjust the picture quality settings.
Adjust’ from the on-screen display.
Memory1
Video Adjust
Recall Settings
Contrast
Memory1
min
min
min
max
max
max
2
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
Brightness
to select a preset.
Chroma Level
Video Adjust
Standard
• Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons to
select a setting.
• Standard – Normal
• Use the ꢂ/ꢃ (cursor left/right) buttons to
adjust the current setting.
• Memory1–2 – Use for saving your own
presets (see below)
• Press DISPLAY to switch between full and
single view.
3
Press ENTER to make the setting and
exit the Video Adjust screen.
• You can change the preset number from
the Recall Settings menu item.
You can adjust any or all of the following
picture quality settings:
Note
• Depending on the disc and the TV/monitor,
you may not see the effect clearly.
• Contrast – Adjusts the contrast between
light and dark.
• Brightness – Adjusts the overall bright-
ness.
Creating your own presets
You can create up to three presets of your own.
• Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated
1
Select one of the Memory presets (see
colors appear.
above).
4
Press ENTER to save the preset and exit
the Video Adjust screen.
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Initial Settings menu
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Chapter 11
Initial Settings menu
Using the Initial Settings menu
The Initial Settings menu provides audio and
video output settings, parental lock settings,
Note
and display settings, among others.
• In the table below, the default setting is
shown in bold: other settings are shown in
italics.
If an option is grayed out it means that it
cannot be changed at the current time. This is
usually because a disc is playing. Stop the
disc, then change the setting.
• Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio
Language and Subtitle Language may be
overridden by the DVD disc. Often these
settings can also be made from the DVD
disc menu.
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial
Settings’.
• European model only – The AV Connector
Out setting only needs to be set if you have
connected this player to your TV using a
SCART cable (See Using the SCART AV
output on page 56).
Initial Settings
2
Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to
select the setting and option you want to
set.
All the settings and options are explained on
the following pages.
Video Output settings
Setting
Option
What it means
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are
shown with black bars top and bottom.
TV Screen
4:3 (Letter Box)
(See also Screen sizes
and disc formats on
page 68.)
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are
shown with the sides cropped so that the image fills the screen.
4:3 (Pan & Scan)
16:9 (Wide)
Set if you have a widescreen TV.
Standard video, compatible with all TVs.
Higher quality, but check your TV for compatibility.
Best quality, but check your TV for compatibility.
AV Connector Out Video
European model only
S-Video
RGB
(See also Using the
SCART AV output on
page 56.)
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Initial Settings menu
Setting
Option
What it means
Set if your TV is not compatible with progressive scan video.
Component Out
Interlace
Progressive
Not applicable to the
European model
(See also Connecting
using the component
video output on
Set if your TV is compatible with progressive scan video (see
your TV’s instruction manual for details). Press ENTER once
more to confirm (or RETURN to cancel).
Note that progressive scan video is only output from the
component video jacks and that there is no output from the
composite and S-video jacks when this setting is selected.
page 55.)
Standard setting.
S-Video Out
S2
Not applicable to the
If you find that the picture is stretched or distorted on the
default S2 setting, try changing it to this setting.
S1
European model
(See also Connecting
using the S-video output
on page 55.)
Language settings
Setting
Option
English
What it means
If there is an English soundtrack on the disc then it will be
played.
Audio Language
If there is the language selected on the disc, then it will be
played.
Languages as displayed
Other Language
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see
Selecting languages using the language code list on page 68).
If there is are English subtitles on the disc then they will be
displayed.
Subtitle Language English
Languages as displayed
If there is the subtitle language selected on the disc, then it will
be displayed.
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see
Selecting languages using the language code list on page 68).
Other Language
w/Subtitle Lang.
Languages as displayed
Other Language
On
DVD disc menus will be displayed in the same language as
your selected subtitle language, if possible.
DVD Menu Lan-
guage
DVD disc menus will be displayed in the selected language, if
possible.
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed
(Selecting languages using the language code list on page 68).
Subtitles are displayed according to your selected subtitle
language (see above).
Subtitle Display
Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc
(note that some discs override this setting).
Off
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Setting
Option
What it means
On-screen displays of the player are in English.
OSD Language
English
On-screen displays are shown in the language selected.
Languages as displayed
Operation displays (Play, Resume, Scan, and so on) are
shown on-screen.
On Screen Display On
Operation displays are not shown.
Off
A camera icon is displayed on-screen during multi-angle
scenes on a DVD disc.
Angle Indicator
On
No multi-angle indication is shown.
Off
Options
Setting
Option
See below
On
What it means
See Parental Lock below.
Parental Lock
Only the JPEG files are shown on discs that contains both
WMA/MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files.
Photo Viewer
Setting does not take
effect until the next disc
is loaded (or the current
disc is reloaded).
WMA/MP3 audio file playback is possible.
Off
• If you forget your password, you’ll need to
reset the player to register a new password.
(see Resetting the system on page 60)
Parental Lock
• Default level: Off; Default password: none;
Default Country code: us (2119)
To give you some control over what your
children watch on your DVD player, some DVD-
Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If
your player is set to a lower level than the disc,
the disc won’t play.
Registering a new password
You must register a password before you can
change the Parental Lock level or enter a
Country code.
Some discs also support the Country Code
feature. The player does not play certain
scenes on these discs, depending on the
Country Code you set.
1
Select ‘Password’.
Initial Settings
Video Output
Language
Display
Parental Lock
PhotoViewer
Password
Level Change
Country Code
Note
Options
• Not all discs use Parental Lock, and will
play without requiring the password first.
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2
Use the number buttons to enter a 4-
• Select by code number: Press ꢃ(cursor
right) then use the number buttons to enter
the 4-digit Country code.
digit password.
The numbers you enter show up as asterisks
(*) on-screen.
The new Country code is set and you will return
to the Options menu screen. Note that the new
Country code doesn’t take effect until the next
disc is loaded (or the current disc is reloaded).
3
Press ENTER to register the password.
You will return to the Options menu screen.
Changing your password
To change your password, confirm your
existing password then enter a new one.
1
2
Select ‘Password Change’.
Use the number buttons to enter your
existing password, then press ENTER.
3
Enter a new password and press ENTER.
This registers the new password and you will
return to the Options menu screen.
Setting/changing the Parental Lock
1
2
Select ‘Level Change’.
Use number buttons to enter your
password, then press ENTER.
3
Select a new level and press ENTER.
• Press ꢂ (cursor left) repeatedly to lock
more levels (more discs will require the
password); press ꢃ (cursor right) to
unlock levels. You can’t lock level 1.
This sets the new level and you will return to the
Options menu screen.
Setting/changing the Country code
You can find the Country code list on page 69.
1
Select ‘Country Code’.
2
Use number buttons to enter your
password, then press ENTER.
3
Select a Country code and press ENTER.
There are two ways you can do this:
• Select by code letter: Use ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/
down) to change the Country code.
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Other connections
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Chapter 12
Other connections
Connecting external antennas
Connecting auxiliary
components
External AM antenna
This system has both stereo analog inputs and
outputs, as well as a optical digital input. Use
these to connect external components, such
as your VCR, MD or CD-R recorder.
Use 5–6 meters of vinyl-insulated wire and set
up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AM
loop antenna connected.
Outdoor antenna
AUDIO
OUTPUT
Indoor
antenna
(vinyl-coated
TV
AM
LOOP ANTENNA
wire)
5–6m
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I
N
I
N
OUT
External FM antenna
Use a PAL connector to hook up an external
FM antenna.
R
O
T
E
N
E
R
F6N
C6T
P
EAKERS
L
TV
AUD
IO
LINE
1
R
R
6
6
6
S
UB
W
OOF
ER
•
Connect the TV (IN) jacks to the audio
outs of your TV (or VCR).
This will enable you to hear the TV (or VCR)
through this system. Connect using RCA pin-
plug stereo cables.
PAL connector
ANTENNA
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Tape deck, etc.
Tip
• If you’re playing a high signal level source
which is producing unpleasant distortion
from the speakers, you can reduce the
signal level of the auxiliary source
(connected to the TV or LINE 1 analog
inputs) by switching on the attenuator. See
Optional system settings on page 59 to do
this.
AUDIO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
INPUT
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Recording mode
I
N
I
N
OUT
R
O
T
E
N
R
UR
S 6
F6N
C 6TE
The Recording mode allows you to make
surround-compatible analog recordings from
the LINE 1 (OUT) jacks. Dolby multichannel
sources will be downmixed to stereo for
improved playback with systems that can
provide matrix-decoding (like Dolby Pro Logic).
E
AKERS
L
L
TV
AUDIO
LINE
1
R
R
6
6
6
SUB
WOOF
ER
•
Connect the LINE 1 (IN) jacks to the
analog outputs of an external playback
component.
1
Press SOUND.
These include components such as a VCR or
cassette deck. Connect using RCA pin-plug
stereo cables.
2
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
to select ‘Rec Mode?’.
3
4
Press ENTER.
•
Connect the LINE 1 (OUT) jacks to the
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
analog inputs of an external recording
component.
to select ‘R.Mode On’ or ‘R.Mode Off’.
• R.Mode On – A surround-compatible
downmix (left-total/right-total, or Lt/Rt) of
Dolby multichannel sources is output,
(suitable for Dolby Surround Pro Logic or
other matrix decoding).
These include components such as a cassette
deck, VCR, MD, or another recorder with
analog inputs. Connect using RCA pin-plug
stereo cables.
•
Connect the LINE 2 (OPTICAL IN) jack on
• R.Mode Off – A simple stereo downmix
(left-only/right-only, or Lo/Ro) is output
(suitable for playback on a two-channel
stereo system or on headphones).
the rear panel to the optical digital output
of an external playback component.
OPTICAL IN
LINE 2
Note
• When Recording mode is on, most
surround sound-related functions cannot
be used. The display will briefly blink
RecMode On if you try and use a
prohibited function while Recording mode
is on.
These include digital components such as an
MD player, digital satellite, or a game system.
Connect using a optical digital cable (not
supplied).
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• When Recording mode is off, the audio
from the analog output may be interrupted,
depending on the operation.
Connecting using the
component video output
Not applicable to the European model
• The Recording mode automatically
switches off if you change the input
function (DVD/CD, TUNER, etc.) or switch
the power off.
If your TV has component video inputs, you can
use these instead of the standard video output
to connect this system to your TV. This should
give you the best quality picture from the three
types of video output available.
Connecting using the S-video
•
Use a component video cable (not
output
supplied) to connect the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT to a set of component inputs
on your TV.
Not applicable to the European model
If your TV has an S-video input, you can use this
instead of the standard video output for a
better quality picture.
•
Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to
connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-video
input on your TV.
COMPONENT
INPUT
Line up the small triangle above the jack with
the same mark on the plug before plugging in.
TV
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I
N
C
ONTROL
S-VIDEO
INPUT
AM
ANTE
NN
BA
L
OOP ANTENNA
Y
PB
PR
O O
TV
C
OM
PON
ENT
VIDE
U
T
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Note
OPT
I
CAL
IN
A
I
N
UDIO
C
ONTROL
• The component video output is switchable
between interlaced and progressive
formats. See Video Output settings on
page 49 for more on this.
F
M
AM
LINE 2
ANTE
NN
A
UNBA
L
75
Ω
LOOP ANTENNA
S
-
OVIDEO
VIDEO
Y
PB
PR
U
T
OUT
VI
DEO
C
OM
P
ON
ENT
V
IDEO
O
UT
About progressive scan video
Note
Compared to interlace video, progressive scan
video effectively doubles the scanning rate of
the picture, resulting in a very stable, flicker-
free image. Progressive scan video is available
only from the component video output.
• The S-video output is switchable between
S1 and S2 formats for compatibility with all
TVs. See Video Output settings on page 49
to change this setting.
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connection to the ‘standard definition’ output
(Interlace). If there are questions regarding our
TV set compatibility with this model, please
contact our customer service center.
Important
• If you connect a TV that is not compatible
with a progressive scan signal and switch
the system to progressive, you will not be
able to see any picture at all. In this case,
press ꢀ STANDBY/ON to put the system
in standby, then press and hold the front
panel ꢁ (stop) button for about 8 seconds
until the display shows Mem.Clr.?. Press
the front panel VOLUME – (DOWN) or +
(UP) button so that the display shows
Interlace?. Press the front panel ꢂ
button to set to interlace and switch the
system back on.
This system is compatible with the following
Pioneer displays and monitors: PDP-503HDG,
PDP-504HDG, PDP-433HDG, PDP-434HDG.
Using the SCART AV output
European model only
There are two different kinds of video outputs
you can use to connect this system to your TV.
The SCART output should give you better
picture quality than the standard composite
video output. The SCART AV connector
When TV format is set to AUTO or NTSC:
functions as both a video and audio output.
• When set to Progressive, PAL and NTSC
discs are both output as progressive NTSC
video. See also TV format setting on
page 60
•
Use a commercially available SCART
cable to connect the AV CONNECTOR to
your TV.
• When Component Out (above) is set to
Progressive, there is no video output from
the VIDEO and S-VIDEO jacks. If you want
to display video on more than one monitor
simultaneously, make sure that it is set to
Interlace. See also TV format setting on
page 60.
TV
When TV format is set to PAL:
OPTICAL IN
AUDIO
IN
IN
OUT
IN
CENTER
6
L
FRONT
6
SURROUND
6
CON
• Progressive cannot be selected. See also
AM
LINE
2
AV CONNECTOR
LOOP ANTENNA
L
R
TV AUDIO LINE
1
TV format setting on page 60.
R
AC IN
6
6
6
VIDEO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO
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Compatibility of this player with
progressive-scan and high-definition TVs.
This player is compatible with progressive
video Macro Vision System Copy Guard.
Note
• SCART cables are available in several
configurations. Make sure that the one you
get will work with this system and your TV/
monitor. You can find the pin assignments
below.
Consumers should note that not all high-
definition television sets are fully compatible
with this product and may cause artifacts to be
displayed in the picture. In case of 525
progressive scan picture problems, it is
recommended that the user switch the
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Switching the TV audio input from
SCART to RCA
Pin
No.
Pin
No.
Assignment
Assignment
You can set the TV audio input to RCA or
SCART.
8
Status
19
Video or Y
OUT
1
2
3
Press TV.
9
GND (video) 20
No
connection
Press SYSTEM SETUP.
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
10
11
No
21
GND (video)
to select ‘TV Audio?’.
connection
4
5
Press ENTER.
G OUT
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
to select SCART or RCA.
Using this unit with a Pioneer
plasma display
6
Press ENTER
If you have a Pioneer plasma display (models
PDP-504HDG and PDP-434HDG or (European
model only) PDP-504HDE and PDP-434 HDE),
you can use an SR+ cable (see note below) to
connect it to this unit and take advantage of
various convenient features, such as
SCART pin assignment
The diagram below shows the SCART 21-pin
connector assignment. This connector
provides the video and audio signals for
connection to a compatible color TV or
monitor.
automatic video input switching of the plasma
display when the input is changed.
Media receiver
CONTROL
Pin
No.
Pin
No.
OUT
Assignment
Assignment
Pioneer plasma display
1
Audio R OUT 12
No
connection
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Audio R IN 13
GND (video)
GND (video)
R or C OUT
BLANK OUT
GND (video)
GND (video)
IN
Audio L OUT 14
GND (audio) 15
GND (video) 16
CONTROL
FM
UNBAL 75Ω
AM
ANTENNA
AV CONNECTOR
LOOP ANTENNA
Audio L IN
B OUT
17
18
The illustration above shows the European
model.
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•
Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to
• You won’t be able to use the remote sensor
of this unit with the CONTROL IN jack of
this unit connected to the CONTROL OUT
jack of your plasma display. You can use
the remote sensor of the plasma display
(even in standby) as long as the power isn’t
switched off.
connect the CONTROL IN jack of this unit
through a media receiver to the CONTROL
OUT jack of your plasma display.
Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you
need to make a few settings in the unit. See
SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays
on page 45 for detailed instructions.
• The automatic volume muting feature is
enabled separately; see SR+ control
options for Pioneer plasma displays on
page 45. (You can also use the System
Setup menu to switch the SR+ mode of
this unit.)
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer
plasma display
When connected using an SR+ cable, a
number of features (such as automatic video
input switching and volume muting on the
plasma display) become available to make
using this unit with your Pioneer plasma
display even easier.
• If you disconnect the SR+ cable or switch
the plasma display off while SR+ is on, the
setting automatically reverts to SR+ OFF.
This displays an error if you switch the
input of the unit with the plasma display
switched off. Likewise, if this unit is
switched off, the link with the plasma
display will be terminated.
See also SR+ control options for Pioneer
plasma displays on page 45 for information on
setting up the unit.
1
Make sure that the plasma display and
this unit are switched on and that they are
connected with an SR+ cable.
See Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma
display above for more on connecting these
components.
2
To switch SR+ mode on/off, press SR+
(SHIFT + 7).
The front panel display shows the new setting;
SR+ ON or SR+ OFF.
• If SR+ Error shows in the display, it means
there is a communication problem
between the unit and the plasma display.
Check all connections and retry.
Note
• The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is
commercially available under the part
number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer
Customer Support division for more
information on obtaining an SR+ cable.
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Chapter 13
Additional information
Child lock setting
The Child Lock feature is useful when you’ve
set the wake-up timer and don’t want the
system switched on before it activates.
Optional system settings
These settings are accessed by using the
System Setup menu while in standby.
FRONT
SURROUND
OPEN CLOSE
BASS MODE DIALOGUE
CH LEVEL
• Lock On – Makes the front panel buttons
and controls inoperative.
0
8
3
7
SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB
PROGRAM
AUDIO
REPEAT
RANDOM
ANGLE
1
4
¡
SUBTITLE
• Lock Off – Restores regular use of the
front panel buttons and controls.
4
HOME
MENU
ZOOM
1
TOP MENU
2
3
DVD MENU
RETURN
QUIET/
SYSTEM
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
5
SETUP
4
6
TIMER/
Clock format setting
Specifies how the clock is displayed:
DIMMER
7
DISPLAY
8
CLOCK
ENTER
9
SR+
CLR
FOLDER–
0
FOLDER+
ENTER
MUTE
SOUND
• 12-Hour – Sets the clock to show in 12-
ROOM SETUP
MAIN
SUB
hour format in the display.
MASTER
VOLUME
• 24-Hour – Sets the clock to show in 24-
hour format in the display.
1
2
3
Switch the system into standby.
Press SYSTEM SETUP.
TV attenuator setting
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
If the source connected to the TV analog input
is producing distortion through the speakers,
the attenuator will reduce the signal level.
to choose the setting you want to adjust
then press ENTER.
The current setting is shown for each option as
you cycle through the display. See below for a
full list and description of each.
• ATT 6dB – Reduces the signal level by 6dB.
• ATT 10dB – Reduces the signal level by
10dB.
4
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
• ATT Off – No attenuation
to adjust the setting.
5
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make other
Line attenuator setting
settings.
If the source connected to the LINE analog
input is distorting, the attenuator can reduce
the signal level.
6
Press ENTER to confirm.
• ATT 6dB – Reduces the signal level by 6dB.
System Setup menu options in standby
Below are all the available settings in the setup
menu. The first setting in each section is the
default. See also the notes in each section for
additional information about the settings.
• ATT 10dB – Reduces the signal level by
10dB.
• ATT Off – No attenuation
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Frequency step setting
Not applicable to the European model
Note
• After setting the clock, the demo mode
switches off automatically. However, if you
unplug the system from the wall outlet, the
demo mode will revert to Demo On (and
the clock will be reset).
If you find that you can’t tune into stations
successfully, the frequency step may not be
suitable for your country/region.
• FM50. AM9
• FM100. AM10
Watching NTSC on a PAL TV
(MOD. PAL)
TV format setting
The default setting of this system is AUTO, and
unless you notice that the picture is distorted
when playing some discs, you should leave it
set to AUTO. If you experience picture
distortion with some discs, set the TV system to
match your country or region’s system. Doing
this, however, may restrict the kinds of disc you
can watch. The table below shows what kinds
of disc are compatible with each setting
(AUTO, PAL and NTSC).
Most models of the newly developed count-
down PAL TV system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz
(NTSC) and automatically switch vertical
amplitude, resulting in a display without
vertical shrinkage. However, in some cases,
the image may appear without color.
If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control,
you may not be able to watch NTSC discs
because of picture roll. If the TV has a V-Hold
control, adjust it until the picture stops rolling.
Disc
Type
DVD
Player setting
Format NTSC PAL
On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically,
leaving black bands at the top and bottom of
the screen. This is not a malfunction; it is
caused by the NTSC to PAL conversion.
AUTO
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
MOD.PAL NTSC
/Super VCD PAL
Video CD NTSC
PAL
PAL
PAL
MOD.PAL NTSC
Resetting the system
PAL
PAL
PAL
Use this procedure to reset all system settings
to the factory default.
CD/no disc
—
NTSC or
PAL
1
Switch the system into standby.
2
Press and hold the front panel ꢂ (stop)
button for about 8 seconds until the
display shows ‘Mem.Clr.?’.
System demo setting
Switches the automatic demo feature on or off
(this starts when the system is plugged in for
the first time):
3
Press the front panel ꢁ button.
All the system’s settings are now reset, and
• Demo On – Switches the demo feature on.
you should see the ‘Let’s Get Started’ screen.
• Demo Off – Switches the demo feature off.
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The diagram below shows the various DVD
regions of the world.
Using and taking care of discs
Titles, chapters and tracks
DVD discs are generally divided into one or
more titles. Titles may be further subdivided
into chapters.
Title 1
Title 2
Title 3
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Handling discs
When holding discs of any type, take care not
to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the
disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the
center hole and edge.
CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are divided into
tracks.
Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback
performance. Take care also not to scratch the
label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as
the recorded side, scratches can still result in
a disc becoming unusable.
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6
CD-ROMs contain folders and files. MP3 and
WMA files are referred to as tracks. Folders
may contain further folders.
Should a disc become marked with
fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry
cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to
the outside edge as shown in the diagram
below.
Folder A
Track 1
Folder B Folder C
Track 2
Track 3
Track 1
File 1
File 2
DVD Video regions
All DVD Video discs carry a region mark on the
case somewhere that indicates which
region(s) of the world the disc is compatible
with. Your DVD system also has a region mark,
which you can find on the rear panel. Discs
from incompatible regions will not play in this
player. Discs marked ALL will play in any
player.
Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using
straight strokes.
Don’t wipe the disc surface using circular
strokes.
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If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a
commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to
clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use
benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents,
including products designed for cleaning vinyl
records.
This unit is designed for use with conventional,
fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is
not recommended for this product. Pioneer
disclaims all liability arising in connection with
the use of shaped discs.
Proper installation and
maintenance of this system
Storing discs
Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable
than vinyl records, you should still take care to
handle and store discs correctly. When you're
not using a disc, return it to its case and store
upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold,
humid, or hot environments (including under
direct sunlight).
Hints on installation
We want you to enjoy using this system for
years to come, so please bear in mind the
following points when choosing a suitable
location for it:
Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc,
or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-
tipped writing instrument. These could all
damage the disc.
Do...
ꢄUse in a well-ventilated room.
ꢄPlace on a solid, flat, level surface, such as
a table, shelf or stereo rack.
Don’t...
ꢅ Use in a place exposed to high
temperatures or humidity, including near
radiators and other heat-generating
appliances.
For more detailed care information see the
instructions that come with discs.
Do not load more than one disc into the player
at a time.
ꢅ Place on a window sill or other place where
the system will be exposed to direct
sunlight.
ꢅ Use in an excessively dusty or damp
Discs to avoid
environment.
Discs spin at high speed inside the player. If
you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped,
warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk
using it in your player—you could end up
damaging the unit.
ꢅ Place directly on top of an amplifier, or
other component in your stereo system
that becomes hot in use.
ꢅ Use near a television or monitor as you may
experience interference—especially if the
television uses an indoor antenna.
ꢅ Use in a kitchen or other room where the
system may be exposed to smoke or steam.
ꢅ Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with
cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of
the system.
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ꢅ Place on an unstable surface, or one that is
not large enough to support all four of the
unit’s feet.
Power cord caution
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull
out the plug by tugging the cord and never
touch the power cord when your hands are wet
as this could cause a short circuit or an electric
shock. Do not place this unit, a piece of
furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it
with other cords. The power cords should be
routed such that they are not likely to be
stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause
a fire or give you an electrical shock.
Cleaning the pickup lens
The DVD player’s lens should not become dirty
in normal use, but if for some reason it should
malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your
nearest Pioneer authorized service center.
Although lens cleaners are commercially
available, we do not recommend using them
since some may damage the lens.
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.
Problems with condensation
Condensation may form inside the player if it is
brought into a warm room from outside, or if
the temperature of the room rises quickly.
Although the condensation won’t damage the
player, it may temporarily impair its
performance. For this reason you should leave
it to adjust to the warmer temperature for
about an hour before switching on and using.
Moving the system unit
If you need to move the main unit, first remove
a disc if there’s one in the player, then press ꢃ
STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the
system off. Wait for Good Bye to disappear
from the display, then unplug the power cord.
Never lift or move the unit during playback—
discs rotate at a high speed and may be
damaged.
Note
• Unplugging the unit before Good Bye
disappears from the display may cause the
system to return to the factory settings.
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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. Investigate 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.
Important
• If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity
disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating
conditions.
General
Problem
Remedy
The power does not
turn on.
• Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
• Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear
panel. This could cause the system to shut off automatically.
No sound is output
when a function is
selected.
• If you’re using the line input, make sure the component is connected
correctly (see Connecting auxiliary components on page 53).
• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.
• Adjust the VOLUME.
• If you’re using the TV input, make sure you’ve selected the RCA audio input
(see Switching the TV audio input from SCART to RCA on page 57).
No image is output
when playing discs.
• Make sure the TV is connected correctly (refer to the Setup Guide).
• Not applicable to the European model – Reset the video output to interlace
(see Video Output settings on page 49).
No sound from
surround or center
speakers.
• Refer to Setting the channel levels on page 46 to check the speaker levels.
• Check that you haven’t selected the STEREO sound mode (see Listening in
surround sound on page 24).
• Connect the speakers properly (refer to the Setup Guide).
Can’t operate the
remote control.
• Replace the batteries (refer to the Setup Guide).
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (refer to the
Setup Guide).
• Remove any obstacles or operate from another position.
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.
• You won’t be able to use the remote sensor of this unit with the CONTROL
IN jack of this unit connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma
display. You can use the remote sensor of the plasma display (even in
standby) as long as the power isn’t switched off.
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Problem
Remedy
Sound Demo shows in
the display and the unit
can’t be controlled.
• Press and hold ꢂ (stop) on the front panel for about five seconds. The disc
tray ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled.
Timer indicator is
blinking and the
• Unplug the unit, then plug back in. Wait for one minute then switch on.
• Make sure the fan at the rear of the unit is not being blocked.
system will not switch • Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
on. • Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model.
• If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer
authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.
DVD/CD/Video CD player
Problem
Remedy
The disc is ejected
automatically after
loading.
• Clean the disc.
• Align the disc properly in the disc guide.
• If the region number on a DVD-video disc does not match the number on
the player, the disc cannot be used (see DVD Video regions on page 61).
• Allow time for any condensation inside the player to evaporate. Avoid using
the player near an air-conditioning unit.
Playback is not
possible.
• If the disc is loaded upside down, reload the disc with the label side face
up.
Picture playback stops
and the operation
buttons cannot be
used.
• Press ꢂ (stop), then ꢄ (play) to start playback again.
• Switch the power off once, then on again using the front panel
ꢃ STANDBY/ON button.
Settings are canceled. • When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging the power
cable, settings will be canceled.
No picture/No color.
• Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully.
• Check the instruction manual of the TV/monitor to make sure the TV/
monitor settings are incorrect.
Screen is stretched or
aspect does not
change.
• The TV Screen setting is incorrect. Set the TV Screen option to match the
TV/monitor you're using (see Video Output settings on page 49).
When recorded on a
• This system uses copy-protection technology which may prevent recording
VCR or passed through or cause picture problems when connected through a VCR or AV selector.
an AV selector, there is This is not a malfunction.
disturbance in the
playback picture.
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Problem
Remedy
CD won’t play
• Set the PhotoViewer menu option in the Initial Settings menu to Off to be
able to play some copy-protected CDs. See Options on page 51.
Picture disturbance
during playback or
dark.
• This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some
discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of disc is played
back, stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the picture depending on
the TV. This is not a malfunction.
• Discs respond differently to particular player functions. This may result in
the screen becoming black for a brief instant or shaking slightly when the
function is executed. These problems are largely due to differences between
discs and disc content and are not malfunctions of this player.
Noticeable difference
in DVD and CD
volume.
• DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. This is not a malfunction.
WMA/MP3/JPEG discs
Problem
Remedy
CD-ROM disc is not
recognized by the
system.
• Make sure that the CD-ROM was recorded using the ISO 9660 disc format.
See Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 6 for other disc
compatibility information.
Files don’t show up in • The files on the disc must be named with the correct file extension: .mp3
the Disc Navigator/
Photo Browser.
for MP3 files; .wma for WMA files; .jpg for JPEG files (upper or lower-case is
OK). See Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 6 for other disc
compatibility information.
Can play JPEG files,
but not WMA/MP3
• Set the PhotoViewer menu option in the Initial Settings menu to Off to be
able to access the WMA/MP3 files. Set to On to be able to play the JPEG files.
files on the same disc See Options on page 51.
(or vice versa).
Can’t play WMA files. • The files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management). This is not
a malfunction. See DRM in the Glossary on page 71.
Tuner
Problem
Remedy
Considerable noise in • Connect the antenna (refer to the Setup Guide) and adjust the direction and
radio broadcasts.
position for best reception.
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to
a wall.
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Problem
Remedy
Considerable noise in • Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on
radio broadcasts
page 53).
(continued).
• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to the Setup
Guide and Connecting external antennas on page 53).
• Turn off any other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it away
from the main unit.
• Not applicable to the European model – The tuning interval is incorrect for
your country or region. Try switching the tuning interval (frequency step) (see
Frequency step setting on page 60).
Auto tuning does not • The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a
pick up some stations. good signal. For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.
Sound is mono only.
• Check that the tuner is not set to FM mono (see Improving poor FM
reception on page 21).
Error Messages
Message
Description
Child Lock
• This message appears when the front panel buttons are pressed when the
child lock feature is active. See Child lock setting on page 59 for more on
switching on/off the child lock.
Rec Mode On
Phones In
96k Stereo
No Surr. SP
Muting
• Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited because the
Recording Mode is on (see Recording mode on page 54).
• Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited because
headphones are connected.
• Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited because the
source is digital 88.2 or 96kHz PCM.
• Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited because there
is no surround speaker output.
• Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited because the
sound is muted (press the MUTE button to turn the sound on).
Exit
• Appears briefly when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of
inactivity.
SR+ Error
• Appears when there is a communication problem between the unit and the
plasma display. Check all connections and retry.
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Set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are
shown with the left and right sides cropped.
Although the picture looks larger, you don’t
actually see the whole picture.
Screen sizes and disc formats
DVD-Video discs come in several different
screen aspects, ranging from TV programs,
which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope
widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up
to about 7:3.
Televisions also come in different aspect
ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.
Widescreen TV users
Please note that many widescreen discs
override the system’s settings so that the disc
is shown in letterbox format regardless of the
setting.
If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen
setting (see Video Output settings on page 49)
of this system should be set to 16:9 (Wide).
When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format,
you can use the TV controls to select how the
picture is presented. Your TV may offer various
zoom and stretch options; see the instructions
that came with your TV for details.
Tip
• Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a
standard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3 settings
with a widescreen TV, will result in a
distorted picture.
Please note that some movie aspect ratios are
wider than 16:9, so even though you have a
widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a
‘letterbox’ style with black bars at the top and
bottom of the screen.
Selecting languages using the
language code list
Some of the language options (see Language
settings on page 50) allow you to set your
preferred language from any of the 136
languages listed in the Language code list on
page 69.
Standard TV users
If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen
setting (see Video Output settings on page 49)
of this system should be set to 4:3 (Letter Box)
or 4:3 (Pan&Scan), depending on which you
prefer.
1
Select ‘Other Language’.
Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs are
shown with black bars top and bottom.
2
Use the ꢂ/ꢃ(cursor left/right) buttons
to select either a code letter or a code
number.
3
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) buttons
to select a code letter or a code number.
See the Language code list (next page) for a
complete list of languages and codes.
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Language code list
Language (Language code letter), Language code
Japanese (ja), 1001
English (en), 0514
French (fr), 0618
German (de), 0405
Italian (it), 0920
Spanish (es), 0519
Dutch (nl), 1412
Russian (ru), 1821
Chinese (zh), 2608
Korean (ko), 1115
Greek (el), 0512
Estonian (et), 0520
Basque (eu), 0521
Persian (fa), 0601
Finnish (fi), 0609
Fiji (fj), 0610
Faroese (fo), 0615
Frisian (fy), 0625
Lingala (ln), 1214
Slovak (sk), 1911
Slovenian (sl), 1912
Samoan (sm), 1913
Shona (sn), 1914
Somali (so), 1915
Albanian (sq), 1917
Serbian (sr), 1918
Siswati (ss), 1919
Sesotho (st), 1920
Sundanese (su), 1921
Swedish (sv), 1922
Swahili (sw), 1923
Tamil (ta), 2001
Laothian (lo), 1215
Lithuanian (lt), 1220
Latvian (lv), 1222
Malagasy (mg), 1307
Maori (mi), 1309
Macedonian (mk), 1311
Malayalam (ml), 1312
Mongolian (mn), 1314
Moldavian (mo), 1315
Marathi (mr), 1318
Malay (ms), 1319
Maltese (mt), 1320
Burmese (my), 1325
Nauru (na), 1401
Irish (ga), 0701
Scots-Gaelic (gd), 0704
Galician (gl), 0712
Guarani (gn), 0714
Gujarati (gu), 0721
Hausa (ha), 0801
Hindi (hi), 0809
Croatian (hr), 0818
Hungarian (hu), 0821
Armenian (hy), 0825
Interlingua (ia), 0901
Interlingue (ie), 0905
Inupiak (ik), 0911
Indonesian (in), 0914
Icelandic (is), 0919
Hebrew (iw), 0923
Yiddish (ji), 1009
Javanese (jw), 1023
Georgian (ka), 1101
Kazakh (kk), 1111
Greenlandic (kl), 1112
Cambodian (km), 1113
Kannada (kn), 1114
Kashmiri (ks), 1119
Kurdish (ku), 1121
Kirghiz (ky), 1125
Latin (la), 1201
Afar (aa), 0101
Abkhazian (ab), 0102
Afrikaans (af), 0106
Amharic (am), 0113
Arabic (ar), 0118
Assamese (as), 0119
Aymara (ay), 0125
Azerbaijani (az), 0126
Bashkir (ba), 0201
Byelorussian (be), 0205
Bulgarian (bg), 0207
Bihari (bh), 0208
Bislama (bi), 0209
Bengali (bn), 0214
Tibetan (bo), 0215
Breton (br), 0218
Catalan (ca), 0301
Corsican (co), 0315
Czech (cs), 0319
Telugu (te), 2005
Tajik (tg), 2007
Thai (th), 2008
Nepali (ne), 1405
Norwegian (no), 1415
Occitan (oc), 1503
Oromo (om), 1513
Oriya (or), 1518
Panjabi (pa), 1601
Polish (pl), 1612
Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619
Portuguese (pt), 1620
Quechua (qu), 1721
Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813 Ukrainian (uk), 2111
Kirundi (rn), 1814
Romanian (ro), 1815
Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823
Sanskrit (sa), 1901
Sindhi (sd), 1904
Tigrinya (ti), 2009
Turkmen (tk), 2011
Tagalog (tl), 2012
Setswana (tn), 2014
Tonga (to), 2015
Turkish (tr), 2018
Tsonga (ts), 2019
Tatar (tt), 2020
Twi (tw), 2023
Urdu (ur), 2118
Uzbek (uz), 2126
Vietnamese (vi), 2209
Volapük (vo), 2215
Wolof (wo), 2315
Xhosa (xh), 2408
Yoruba (yo), 2515
Zulu (zu), 2621
Welsh (cy), 0325
Danish (da), 0401
Bhutani (dz), 0426
Esperanto (eo), 0515
Sangho (sg), 1907
Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908
Sinhalese (si), 1909
Country code list
Country, Country code, Country code letter
Argentina, 0118, ar
Australia, 0121, au
Austria, 0120, at
Belgium, 0205, be
Brazil, 0218, br
Canada, 0301, ca
Chile, 0312, cl
China, 0314, cn
Denmark, 0411, dk
Finland, 0609, fi
France, 0618, fr
Germany, 0405, de
Hong Kong, 0811, hk
India, 0914, in
Indonesia, 0904, id
Italy, 0920, it
Japan, 1016, jp
Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr
Malaysia, 1325, my
Mexico, 1324, mx
Netherlands, 1412, nl
New Zealand, 1426, nz
Norway, 1415, no
Pakistan, 1611, pk
Philippines, 1608, ph
Portugal, 1620, pt
Russian Federation, 1821, ru
Singapore, 1907, sg
Spain, 0519, es
Switzerland, 0308, ch
Sweden, 1905, se
Taiwan, 2023, tw
Thailand, 2008, th
United Kingdom, 0702, gb
United States of America, 2119, us
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Preset code list
Please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning
the proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model
that you are using.
ACURA 644
ADMIRAL 631
AIWA 660
AKAI 632, 635, 642
AKURA 641
ALBA 607, 639, 641, 644
AMSTRAD 642, 644, 647
ANITECH 644
FRONTECH/PROTECH 632
FUJITSU 648, 629
FUNAI 640, 646, 658
GBC 632, 642
GE 601, 608, 607, 610, 617, 602, 647, 648
628, 618
GEC 607, 634, 648
GELOSO 632, 644
GENEXXA 631, 641
MANESTH 639, 646
MARANTZ 607
MARK 607
SAMBERS 649
SAMSUNG 607, 638, 644, 646
SANYO 635, 645, 648, 621, 614
MATSUI 607, 639, 640, 642, 644, SBR 607, 634
SCHAUB LORENZ 642
SCHNEIDER 607, 641, 647
SEG 642, 646
MEDIATOR 607
MEMOREX 644
METZ 631
ASA 645
MINERVA 631, 653
MCMICHAEL 634
ASUKA 641
GOLDSTAR 610, 623, 621, 602, MITSUBISHI 609, 610, 602, 621, SEI 632, 640, 649
AUDIOGONIC 607, 636
BASIC LINE 641, 644
BAUR 631, 607, 642
BEKO 638
607, 650
631
SELECO 631, 642
SHARP 602, 619, 627
SIAREM 632, 649
GOODMANS607, 639, 647, 648, MULTITECH 644, 649
656
NEC 659
GORENJE 638
GPM 641
NECKERMANN 631, 607
NEI 607, 642
SIEMENS 631
SINUDYNE 632, 639, 640, 649
BEON 607
BLAUPUNKT 631
BLUE SKY 641
BLUE STAR 618
BPL 618
GRAETZ 631, 642
GRANADA 607, 635, 642, 643, NOBLIKO 649
648
GRADIENTE 630, 657
GRANDIN 618
NIKKAI 605, 607, 641, 646, 648 SKANTIC 643
SOLAVOX 631
SONOKO 607, 644
SONOLOR 631, 635
SONTEC 607
NOKIA 632, 642, 652
NORDMENDE 632, 636, 651,
652
BRANDT 636
BTC 641
BUSH 607, 641, 642, 644, 647,
656
CASCADE 644
CATHAY 607
GRUNDIG 631, 653
HANSEATIC 607, 642
HCM 618, 644
HINARI 607, 641, 644
HISAWA 618
OCEANIC 631, 632, 642
ORION 632, 607, 639, 640
OSAKI 641, 646, 648
OSO 641
SONY 604
SOUNDWAVE 607
STANDARD 641, 644
STERN 631
OSUME 648
SUSUMU 641
CENTURION 607
CGB 642
CIMLINE 644
CLARIVOX 607
CLATRONIC 638
CONDOR 638
HITACHI 631, 633, 634, 636, 642, OTTO VERSAND 631, 632, 607, SYSLINE 607
643, 654, 606, 610, 624, 625, 618 642 TANDY 631, 641, 648
HUANYU 656
HYPSON 607, 618, 646
ICE 646, 647
PALLADIUM 638
PANAMA 646
PANASONIC 631, 607, 608,642, TEC 642
TASHIKO 634
TATUNG 607, 648
IMPERIAL 638, 642
INDIANA 607
INGELEN 631
622
TELEAVIA 636
TELEFUNKEN 636, 637, 652
TELETECH 644
CONTEC 644
CROSLEY 632
PATHO CINEMA 642
PAUSA 644
CROWN 638, 644
CRYSTAL 642
CYBERTRON 641
DAEWOO 607, 644, 656
DAINICHI 641
DANSAI 607
DAYTON 644
INTERFUNK 631, 632, 607, 642 PHILCO 632, 642
TENSAI 640, 641
INTERVISION 646, 649
ISUKAI 641
PHILIPS 631, 607, 634, 656
PHOENIX 632
PHONOLA 607
PROFEX 642, 644
PROTECH 607, 642, 644, 646,
649
THOMSON 636, 651, 652, 663
THORN 631, 607, 642, 645, 648
TOMASHI 618
TOSHIBA 605, 602, 626, 621, 653
TOWADA 642
ITC 642
ITT 631, 632, 642
JEC 605
JVC 613, 623
ULTRAVOX 632, 642, 649
DECCA 607, 648
DIXI 607, 644
DUMONT 653
ELIN 607
ELITE 641
ELTA 644
EMERSON 642
ERRES 607
FERGUSON 607, 636, 651
FINLANDIA 635, 643, 655
FINLUX 632, 607, 645, 648,
653, 654, 655
FIRSTLINE 640, 644
FISHER 632, 635, 638, 645
FORMENTI 632, 607, 642
FRONTECH 631, 642, 646
KAISUI 618, 641, 644
KAPSCH 631
KENDO 642
KENNEDY 632, 642
KORPEL 607
KOYODA 644
LEYCO 607, 640, 646, 648
LIESENK&TTER 607
LOEWE 607
LUXOR 632, 642, 643
M-ELECTRONIC 631, 644, 645, REX 631, 646
654, 655, 656, 607, 636, 651
MAGNADYNE 632, 649
MAGNAFON 649
MAGNAVOX607, 610, 603, 612, SALORA 631, 632, 642, 643
629
QUELLE 631, 632, 607, 642, 645, UNIVERSUM 631, 607, 638, 642,
653
R-LINE 607
645, 646, 654, 655
VESTEL 607
RADIOLA 607
RADIOSHACK 610, 623, 621,
602
VICTOR 613
VOXSON 631
WALTHAM 643
WATSON 607
RBM 653
RCA 601, 610, 615, 616, 617, 618, WATT RADIO 632, 642, 649
661, 662, 609
REDIFFUSION 632, 642
WHITE
WESTINGHOUSE 607
YOKO 607, 642, 646
ZENITH 603, 620
PIONEER 600, 631, 632, 607,
636, 642, 651
ROADSTAR 641, 644, 646
SABA 631, 636, 642, 651
SAISHO 639, 644, 646
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Glossary
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JPEG
MP3
A standard file format used for still
images. JPEG files are identified by the
file extension “.jpg”.
Analog
audio
Direct representation of sound by an
electrical signal. See also Digital audio.
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a
compressed stereo audio file format.
Files are recognized by their file
extension “.mp3”.
Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its
height. Conventional TVs are 4:3;
widescreen models are 16:9.
MPEG audio An audio format used on Video CD/
Digital
audio
Indirect representation of sound using
numbers. See also Sampling frequency
and Analog audio.
Super VCDs and some DVD discs.
MPEG video A video format used on Video CD/Super
VCDs and DVD discs.
Dolby
Digital
A multi-channel audio encoding system
developed by Dolby Laboratories that
enables far more audio to be stored on a
disc than PCM encoding. See also PCM
(Pulse Code Modulation).
PBC
(PlayBack
Control)
A system of navigating a Video CD/
Super VCD through on-screen menus
recorded onto the disc.
PCM
Digital audio encoding system found on
DRM copy
protection
DRM (digital rights management) copy
protection is a technology designed to
prevent unauthorized copying by
restricting playback, etc. of material on
devices other than the PC (or other
WMA recording equipment) used to
record it. For detailed information,
please see the instruction manuals or
help files that came with your PC (or
other WMA recording equipment) and/
or software.
(Pulse Code CDs. Good quality, but requires a lot of
Modulation) data compared to Dolby Digital, DTS
and MPEG encoded audio. See also
Digital audio.
Progressive All the lines that make up a video picture
scan video
are updated in one pass (compared to
interlace which takes two passes to
update the whole picture).
Regions
These associate DVD-Video discs and
players with particular areas of the
world. See DVD Video regions on page 61
for more information.
DTS
A multi-channel audio encoding system
developed by Digital Theater Systems
that enables far more audio to be stored
on a disc than PCM encoding. See also
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).
Sampling
frequency
The rate at which sound is measured to
be turned into digital audio data. The
higher the rate, the better the sound
quality. CD is 44.1 kHz; DVD can be up
to 96 kHz. See also Digital audio.
Dynamic
range
The difference between the quietest and
loudest sounds possible in an audio
signal.
WMA
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio
and refers to an audio compression
technology developed by Microsoft
Corporation. Files are recognized by
their file extension “.wma”.
EXIF
A file format developed by Fuji Photo
(Exchangeabl Film for digital still cameras. Digital
e Image File) cameras from various manufacturers
use this compressed file format which
carries date, time and thumbnail
information, as well as the picture data.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
File
extension
A tag added to the end of a filename to
indicate the type of file. For example,
“.mp3” indicates an MP3 file.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
ISO 9660
format
International standard for the volume
and file structure of CD-ROM discs.
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Additional information
Specifications
Miscellaneous
Power requirements
European/Singapore/South African
Amplifier section
Continuous Power Output (RMS):
Argentina and Brazil models:
Front, Center, Surround. . . 90 W per channel
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
Subwoofer . . .90 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
All other models:
Front, Center, Surround. . 100 W per channel
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
Subwoofer . .100 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
Continuous Power Output:
Argentina and Brazil models:
Front, Center, Surround. . . 68 W per channel
(1 kHz, 1 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
models . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz
U.K. model . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Australian/New Zealand/Malaysian
models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Argentina/Brazil models . . AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz
Hong Kong model . . . . . . AC 220-230 V, 50 Hz
Taiwan model. . . . . . . . . . AC 110-120 V, 60 Hz
Mexican model . . . . . . . . . AC 127 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175W
Power consumption in standby . . . . . . . . . 0.5 W
Dimensions . . . . 420 (W) x 70 (H) x 396 (D) mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 kg
Accessories (DVD/CD receiver)
Subwoofer . . . .68 W (100 Hz, 1 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
All other models:
Front, Center, Surround. . . 75 W per channel
(1 kHz, 1 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AA/R6 dry cell batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Video cable (yellow plugs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FM antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Setup Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
These operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty Card (European, Australian and New
Zealand models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Subwoofer . . . .75 W (100 Hz, 1 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
Disc section
Digital audio
characteristics . . . . . . . . . DVD fs: 96 kHz, 24-bit
Type . . . . . . . DVD system, video CD system and
compact disc digital audio system
Total harmonic distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.004%
Frequency
response . . . .4 Hz to 44 kHz (96kHz sampling) /
4 Hz to 22 kHz (48kHz sampling)
Wow and Flutter . . . . . . . .Limit of measurement
Speaker System (S-DV323/424)
(Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center
speaker x1, subwoofer x1)
(
0.001 % W.PEAK) or less (JEITA)
Front speakers (S-DV323)
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . .Closed-box bookshelf type
(magnetically shielded)
FM tuner section
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10x7 cm 1-way system
Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10x7 cm cone type
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 W
Dimensions . . . . 105 (W) x 158 (H) x 83 (D) mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 kg
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 – 108 MHz
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω, unbalanced
AM tuner section
Frequency range
With 9kHz step . . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz
With 10kHz step (Not applicable to
the European model). . . 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Loop antenna
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Front speakers (S-DV424)
Accessories (Speaker system)
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type
(magnetically shielded)
Speaker cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Speaker setup guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Non-slip pads (small) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Non-slip pads (large) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Subwoofer stands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front speaker covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Surround speaker bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
S-DV323 only:
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-way system
Woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10x7cm cone-type
Tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6cm dome-type
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 W
Dimensions . . . 240 (W) x 240 (H) x 962 (D) mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 kg
Wall mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Note
Center speaker
• Specifications and design subject to
possible modification without notice, due
to improvements.
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type
(magnetically shielded)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10x7 cm 1-way system
Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10x7 cm cone type
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 W
Dimensions . . . . . 240 (W) x 87 (H) x 79 (D) mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.85 kg
This product includes FontAvenue®
fonts licenced by NEC corporation.
FontAvenue is a registered trademark
of NEC Corporation.
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
Surround speakers
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type
(magnetically shielded)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7cm 1-way system
Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7cm cone type
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 W
Dimensions . . . . 105 (W) x 139 (H) x 83 (D) mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.55 kg
intended for home and other limited uses
only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Subwoofer
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bass-reflex floor type
(magnetically shielded)
This product is intended for household
purposes. Any failure due to use for other
than household purposes (such as long-
term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and
which requires repair will be charged for
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm 1-way system
Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm cone type
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Hz to 2.8 kHz
Maximum Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 W
Dimensions . . . 108 (W) x 420 (H) x 390 (D) mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 kg
even in the warranty period.
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PIONEER CORPORATION
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253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 656-472-1111
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178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300
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