Page 2 - CONGRATULATIONS; ON YOUR PURCHASE OF; IMPORTANT NOTICE
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT. Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumerproducts and this unit incorporates the latest technologicaldevelopments.We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player.Thank you for your support. <VRB1205> 2...
Page 3 - Important; CAUTION; IMPORTANT; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important <VRB1205> 3 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isintended to alert the user to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in theliterature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION:TO PREVENT THE ...
Page 5 - Disc Types Compatible with This Unit; DVD that has adifferent; About disc composition; CD; About disc operation; Disc prohibited mark
5 <VRB1205> Disc Types Compatible with This Unit Disc Types Compatible with This Unit This player is DVD, CD, and Video CD compatible.The marks shown below are found on disc labels or on disc jackets. ÷ This player can play all discs bearing the marks below without the need for an adaptor. ÷ T...
Page 6 - See What You Can Do; Compatible with a wide range of DVD audio output
<VRB1205> 6 See What You Can Do See What You Can Do DVD, VideoCD (PBC compatible) and CD discs can be played back on PIONEERDVD players Compatible with a wide range of DVD audio output DVD discs are recorded in one of the following 4 types of digital audio formats (as of July 1998). The digita...
Page 7 - Lets you view scenes from different camera angles.; A wide range of DVD features are available for your enjoyment; Note; Specifications
7 <VRB1205> • Multiple Languages (page 40) With discs that have multiple language soundtracks recordedon them, you can select the desired language. • Multi-Language Subtitles (page 41) You can select a desired subtitle language when watching moviesand other videos. • Multi-Aspect (page 34) For...
Page 8 - Contents; Preparation; Connecting the Player
<VRB1205> 8 Contents Contents Preparation Basic Operation Other Information Set-Up Detailed Operation Connecting the Player Connection example 1. AV ampConnection example 2. AV amplifier with digital input for Dolby Digital (AC-3)Connection example 3. Digital recording componentsConnection exa...
Page 9 - DVD; Basic
9 <VRB1205> Contents DVD CD VIDEO CD Applicable discs 151617181920212122 2425 ¶ ¶ ¶ 26 ¶ ¶ ¶ 28 ¶ ¶ ¶ 31 ¶ ¶ ¶ 36 ¶ ¶ ¶ 39 ¶ 40 ¶ ¶ 40 ¶ ¶ 41 ¶ 41 ¶ 42 ¶ ¶ ¶ 44 ¶ ¶ 45 ¶ 46 ¶ ¶ ¶ 47 ¶ ¶ ¶ 50 ¶ ¶ ¶ 51 ¶ ¶ 52 ¶ ¶ ¶ 53545658 ¶ 60 Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operat...
Page 10 - THX; Introduction
<VRB1205> 10 Introduction THX Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilmand THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. With their experience in movie making and DVD mastering, Lucasfilm engineers researched the capabilities of the DVDformat. They have identified many key areas of impor...
Page 11 - Before Using; Check accessories
11 <VRB1205> Before Using ◆ Do not mix old and new batteries. ◆ When replacing batteries, use all new batteries. ◆ When not using the remote control for a long period oftime (over 1 month), remove the batteries to avoidpossible damage from battery corrosion. If batteryleakage occurs, wipe the ...
Page 13 - Connection example 2. AV receiver with; Names and Functions; Precautions when connecting the player
Preparation 13 <VRB1205> Preparation Connecting the Player Connection example 1. AV amp .............................. 15 Connection example 2. AV receiver with digital input for Dolby Digital (AC-3) ................... 16 Connection example 3. Digital recording components .......................
Page 15 - Connection example 1.; • AV amplifier with built-in DTS
15 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation LD AC-3/PCM DIGITAL IN 1 2 VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Finally, connectto a home walloutlet. CONTROL OUT OPT. DIGITAL OUT AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y C B C R 1 2 1 2 VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO ...
Page 16 - Connection example 2.
16 <VRB1205> AUDIO IN R L Finally, connectto a home walloutlet. CONTROL OUT 1 2 DIGITAL IN VIDEO IN S- VIDEO IN OPT. DIGITAL OUT AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y C B C R 1 2 1 2 VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT CONTROL IN OUT 1 2 AUDIO OUT R L Connecting the Player Connection example 2. AV amplifier without b...
Page 17 - Connection example 3.; Digital recording components
17 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation Connection example 3. Digital recording components Digital recording componentssuch as an MD, CD-R or DATcan be connected. Make either optical digital or digital output (Coaxia...
Page 18 - Select one of the following ways to connect the player to your TV.; Connection example 4.
18 <VRB1205> Select one of the following ways to connect the player to your TV. If your TV has a video input,and it is available for use, thisis the easiest way to hook upthe player. Connection example 4. To a TV with video input AUDIO VIDEO INPUT L R • Connect plugs to the terminals that matc...
Page 19 - Connection example 5.
19 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation Connection example 5. To a TV with component videoinput A b e t t e r p i c t u r e c a n b eviewed using a TV that has acomponent video input. • When this unit is combined wit...
Page 20 - Remote control; Remote control operation
20 <VRB1205> OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY MODE TITLE PREV NEXT 2 RETURN REV PAUSE PLAY FWD STOP STEP PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT DIMMER REPEAT JOG MODE RANDOM JOG & SHUTTLE CLEAR R EV FW D LAST MEMO CONDITION 0 MENU ENTER 4 ¢ 2 2 3 1 8 3 ¡ e E DNR A-B C FL 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 5 +10 7 ...
Page 21 - Front panel; Control input jack
21 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation OPT. DIGITAL OUT AC IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y C B C R 1 2 1 2 VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT CONTROL IN OUT 1 2 AUDIO OUT R L Names and Functions STANDBY STANDBY/ON DNR FL DIMMER 0 7 1 4...
Page 22 - Display window
22 <VRB1205> 96 kHz GUI TITLE CHP/TRK REMAIN TOTAL LAST MEMO CONDITION ANGLE DOLBY DIGITAL 7 Display window This lights during play ofa disc with a samplingfrequency of 96 kHz. Indicates that a titleis being displayed Indicates Dolby Digitalplayback Indicates location for LastMemory is being r...
Page 23 - Basic Operation
Basic Operation 23 <VRB1205> Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs .......................... 24 Chapter (Track) Skip/Skip Back ................................ 25 Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF .......... 26 Basic Operation Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed O...
Page 24 - Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs; Press the OPEN/CLOSE; Previous
24 <VRB1205> Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button. ¶ The STANDBY indicator on the player turns off. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button. ¶ Press the 0 button on the front of the player. ¶ The disc table comes out. 3 Load a disc. ¶ Load a dis...
Page 25 - Skipping forward to the next chapter (track); Press the NEXT; Skipping back to the previous chapter (track); Select the item you want to view.; Continue pressing the FWD; Turn the shuttle to the right.; Press the PREV; Tips
25 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back Skipping forward to the next chapter (track) Press the NEXT ¢ button (The ¡ ¢ button on the front panel). ¶ Press to skip forward to the ...
Page 26 - Stopping Playback & Switching Power Off; Press the STOP
26 <VRB1205> Stopping Playback & Switching Power Off Stopping Playback& Switching Power Off STANDBY STANDBY/ON DNR FL DIMMER 0 7 1 4 ¡ ¢ £¥8 4 3 1 2 1 Press the STOP 7 button. ¶ Playback stops. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button. ¶ The disc table comes out. 3 Remove the disc. 4 Press the ...
Page 27 - Set up; Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs
27 Set up Set up About the main menu .............................................. 28 Changing Settings .................................................... 31 Changing Picture and Sound Quality ..................... 36 Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) .....................
Page 28 - About the main menu; Menu screen contents; About the title menu
28 <VRB1205> 1/3 MENU TITLE 1 1 CHAPTER 2 AUDIO 3 SUBTITLE 4 ANGLE 5 ENTER CHAPTER MAIN STOP MENU ENTER EXIT ENTER RETURN About the main menu About the main menu The main menu is the menu used for selecting the Title menu screen, Menu screen and Set up screen.Load a DVD in the disc tray and pr...
Page 29 - Button operation within each menu; AUDIO button; NUMBER buttons
29 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY MODE TITLE PREV NEXT RETURN REV PAUSE PLAY FWD STOP STEP PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT DIMMER REPEAT JOG MODE RANDOM JOG & SHUTTLE CLEAR L...
Page 30 - Example of screen displays and operation; INITIAL
30 <VRB1205> 1/2 MENU 1 CHAPTER 2 AUDIO 3 SUBTITLE 4 ANGLE 5 ENTER CHAPTER MAIN STOP MENU ENTER EXIT ENTER RETURN Example of screen displays and operation About the main menu Memorizes any changes that have been made to the above settings. When the 2 and 3 marks are displayed, settings can be ...
Page 31 - Changing Settings; Select settings in SETUP of the main menu screen on the right.; INITIAL SETUP
31 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation MAIN 3. INITIAL SETUP 4. OUTPUT 2. MENU 1. TITLE MENU 4. PARENTAL 5. DVD LANG. 6. LANG SET 7. ASPECT 1. DIGITAL OUTPUT 1. OSD SET. 3. B. G. COLOR 2. SCRN SAVER Changing Setting...
Page 35 - OUTPUT SETUP
35 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation MAIN STOP MENU ENTER EXIT PREV ENTER SETUP 2/2 OUTPUT 1 DOLBY DIGITAL 2 LINEAR PCM3 MPEG 4 DTS LPCM48KHz Changing Settings Changing Settings 1. DOLBY DIGITAL: This player lets ...
Page 36 - Changing Picture and Sound Quality; MODE; Press direction buttons
36 <VRB1205> Changing Picture and Sound Quality Changing Picture and Sound Quality Changing picture quality ofDVD's and Video CD's (DNR) This lets you select the ideal picture quality for watching regularmovies, animation, and other video media. 1 During playback, press MODE to select"DNR”...
Page 39 - Memorizing Settings for; Erasing the recorded contents; CONDITION
39 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs(Condition Memory) Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs You can memorize details for the following seven settings.Once memorized, ...
Page 40 - Changing Audio Type
40 <VRB1205> Selecting Languages(Multi-Language) Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recordedon DVDs in a number of languages, letting you choose thedesired language. Selecting LanguagesChanging Audio Type 1 Press AUDIO button during playback. 1 Press AUDIO button during playback. ...
Page 41 - Selecting a Subtitle Language; Press ANGLE button during playback.
41 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation Angle : 2/4 Selecting a Subtitle Language(Multi-Language Subtitles) You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs thathave subtitle data in multiple languages recorded o...
Page 42 - Viewing Disc Information; Press DISPLAY button during playback.
42 <VRB1205> Viewing Disc Information Viewing Disc Information Press DISPLAY button during playback. Press DISPLAY button in the STOP mode. ¶ Disc information is displayed. ALL REMAIN : Remaining time from point of playback to end of disc. TOTAL TIME : Total playback time and total number of t...
Page 43 - Searching For A Desired Video Scene; Detailed Operation; Other Information
43 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation 43 <VRB1205> Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped .... 44 Searching For A Desired Video Scene (Title Search) ..........................................................
Page 44 - LAST MEMO; Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped
44 <VRB1205> Continuing Playbackfrom Where You Stopped Memorizing the place whereyou stopped watching 1 Press the LAST MEMO button duringplay. ¶ The LAST MEMORY indicator lights on the player. 2 Press STANDBY/ON switch to turn thepower off, or stop playback with STOPbutton. Once memorized, the...
Page 45 - Press TITLE button; Searching for a; Searching with the menu; Press the number buttons.; Searching For A
45 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation 1 Press TITLE button ¶ If the unit is in the stop mode, proceed to step 3. 2 Press MENU button. 3 Select a title number using thedirection buttons 5 / ∞ . 4 Press ENTER button....
Page 46 - Searching for a Desired Video; Direct search using number buttons.
46 <VRB1205> Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track (Chapter/ Track Search) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY MODE TITLE PREV NEXT RETURN REV PAUSE PLAY FWD STOP STEP PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT DIMMER REPEAT JOG MODE RANDOM JOG & SHUTTLE ...
Page 47 - Select the chapter by number.; Searching by time; Searching for a Desired
47 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation On DVDs.... Chapter Number Search withthe menu 1 Press CHP/TIME button. ¶ If the stop mode is engaged, proceed to step 3. 2 Press MENU button. ¶ Chapter menu is displayed. 3 Se...
Page 48 - Playback in a Desired Order; Press PROGRAM button.
48 <VRB1205> Playback in a DesiredOrder (Program Play) Playback in a Desired Order ◆ You cannot program when playing a Video CD using menuselections (during PBC). ◆ When moving chapters, chapters not programmed may appearon the screen, but this is not a malfunction. ◆ Programming may not be po...
Page 49 - Programming a pause; To confirm
49 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation On CDs, Video CDs.... Program setting (Video CDs,CDs) Programs with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. 1 Press PROGRAM button. 2 Programming tracks 9, 7, and 18 inorder. ¶...
Page 50 - Repeat Play; REPEAT; Repeat play of a chapter/track
50 <VRB1205> Repeat Play Repeat Play OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY MODE TITLE PREV NEXT RETURN REV PAUSE PLAY FWD STOP STEP PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT DIMMER REPEAT JOG MODE RANDOM JOG & SHUTTLE CLEAR R EV F W D LAST MEMO CONDITION 0 MENU 4 ¢ 2 2 3 2 1 8 3 ¡ e E DNR A-B C FL 1 2 3 4...
Page 51 - Viewing a still frame; Still Frame/Slow Play
51 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY MODE TITLE PREV NEXT RETURN REV PAUSE PLAY FWD STOP STEP PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT DIMMER REPEAT JOG MODE RANDOM JOG & SHUTTLE CLEAR R...
Page 52 - Random Play; Random playback of titles
52 <VRB1205> OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY MODE TITLE PREV NEXT RETURN REV PAUSE PLAY FWD STOP STEP PROGRAM CHP/TIME REPEAT DIMMER REPEAT JOG MODE RANDOM JOG & SHUTTLE CLEAR R EV FW D LAST MEMO CONDITION 0 MENU 4 ¢ 2 2 3 2 1 8 3 ¡ e E DNR A-B C FL 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 5 +10 7 ENTER ...
Page 53 - For Proper and Long Use
53 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation 7 CAUTION: WHEN PLACING THE UNIT INA STEREO RACK WITH GLASS DOORS Be sure there is ample space between the unit and the glassdoors when opening the disc table using the remote ...
Page 54 - Troubleshooting
54 <VRB1205> Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component,check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electri...
Page 55 - CARE OF DISCS; CLEANING CARE
55 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation Troubleshooting CARE OF DISCS How to hold discs When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing surfaces. Cleaning Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may aff...
Page 56 - Terms
56 <VRB1205> Terms Terms DOLBY D I G I T A L Dolby Digital (AC-3)* The maximum 5.1 channels of audio used in the surround system(Surround Digital) for movie theaters is digital data compressedby AC-3. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) discs, this unit’s digital outputjack (either coaxial ...
Page 58 - Language Code List
58 <VRB1205> Language Code List Language Code List JapaneseEnglishFrenchGermanItalianSpanishDutchRussianChineseKoreanGreekAfarAbkhazianAfrikaansAmharicArabicAssameseAymaraAzerbaijaniBashkirBelorussianBulgarianBihariBislamaBengali, BanglaTibetanBretonCatalanCorsicanCzechWelshDanishBhutaniEspera...
Page 60 - General
60 <VRB1205> Specifications Specifications General System .......................................................................... DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Power requirements ...................................................... AC 120 V, 60 HzPower consumption ........
Page 61 - We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
61 <VRB1205> Preparation Basic Operation Setup Other Information Detailed Operation Setup Basic Operation Preparation • A S S O C I A T I O N • E L E C T R O N I C I N D U S T R IE S E S T 1 9 2 4 WeWant You LISTENING For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just p...
Page 62 - PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION; Department at the above listed number for assistance.
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