Pioneer DV-636D - Manuals

5 Wide range of DVD viewing options Multi-Language Subtitles ( page 36) You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles offwhen watching movies or other media with subtitlesavailable. Multiple Languages ( page 37 ) You can select the language on when watching moviesor other media that have mult...

7 Table of contents Before Using ........................................ 8 Checking Accessories ..................................... 8Preparing the Remote Control ......................... 8 Names and Functions ......................... 9 Front Panel ..................................................

8 Before Using Checking Accessories Please confirm that the following were received with theplayer. Audio cord Video cord Power cord Remote control unit AA (R6P) dry cell batteries Operating instructions (this manual) RANDOM PROGRAM SEARCH MODE 0 9 8 7 +10 6 5 4 CLEAR 3 2 1 1 REV FWD ¡ PLA Y 3 P AUS...

9 Names andFunctions Front Panel BEFORE USING/NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CENTER SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE FL DIMMER SUB WOOFER 5.1CHMODE 4 1 ¡ ¢ DVD PLAYER 3 7 8 0 Î FL OFF 5.1CH VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL STANDBY VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS DECODER POWER ACOUSTIC DAMPER MECHANISM – OFF - ON 1 9 7 8 6...

10 = 7 (stop) button Press to stop playback. Pressing once enablesplayback to resume from a point shortly before thelocation where it stopped. Pressing twice causes thedisc to return to the beginning of the disc if playbackstarts again. ~ 8 (pause) button Press during playback to pause. Press again ...

11 Display Window COND. MEMORY REPEAT DOLBYDIGITAL G U I TITLE TRK CHP TOTAL REMAIN LAST MEMORY ANGLE L C R L S S R S LFE DOWN MIX 96 kHz ~ ! @ # 1 7 5 6 4 3 2 8 0 9 - = 1 96 kHz indicator Indicates that the currently loaded disc contains anaudio signal with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. 2 ANGLE i...

12 Rear Panel CONTROL OPT. AUDIO OUT (2CH) AUDIO OUT (5.1CH) AC IN VIDEO OUT NTSC PAL AUTO OUT IN R 2 1 R L L 1 2 1 2 FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER TV SYSTEM DIGITAL OUT SURROUND S-VIDEO OUT Y P B P R COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT SELECT 1 2 9 0 * 8 7 6 3 4 5 1 CONTROL jacks Use to connect this player to ...

13 (Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.) 1 LAST MEMORY button You can resume DVD or Video CD playback from thepoint you last watched even if the disc is removedfrom the player. Press LAST MEMORY during playback to set a Last Memory point. When youwant to resume playback of that dis...

15 MakingConnections Connection Guide The illustration on this page shows the basic setup usingthe audio and video cords included with this player. Usethis illustration as a guide to setting up your homesystem.An explanation of each type of audio and videoconnection available can be found on pages 1...

17 MAKING CONNECTIONS Audio Connections This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) andalso analog 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio outputconnection possibilities. Digital Audio Connections: You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD discsfrom both optical digital and coaxial digital ...

18 Analog Audio Connection: After making physical connections to either the AUDIO OUT (2 CH) or AUDIO OUT (5.1 CH) analog jacks, be sure to identify which output you are going to be usingin the [Analog Jacks] screen of the Setup Navigator ( page 23 ). You can also manually set the output in the [Aud...

19 MAKING CONNECTIONS Video Connections This player features S-video and composite, andcomponent video output possibilities.Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor todetermine the best possible connection for your system.In addition to making physical connections to your TV ormonitor, it i...

20 System Control Connections Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug(3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’s CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component ina system (sy...

21 Setting Up thePlayer Using the Setup Navigator The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify theprocess of getting the DVD player ready to perform.Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choicequestions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets theaudio, video, and language settings accordin...

22 Setting the OSD Language(On-Screen Display Language) The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers tothe language that is used by the player in menus andon-screen messages. Additionally, the language that isestablished at this setting will als...

23 SETTING UP THE PLA YER To coordinate your speaker system for 5.1channel output When [5.1 Channel] is selected in the [Analog Jacks] screen, the following screens appear to determine theconfiguration of your speaker system. In all of thefollowing screens, select [Present] if the speaker in questio...

24 Audio1 Audio2 General Language Video Setup Navigator Move Exit SETUP Select ENTER Confirm setup adjustments Exit Setup Navigator Start Again Delete Changes Save Changes Confirming the settings The [Exit Setup Navigator] is the final screen in the Setup Navigator. Settings: Save Changes* Select to...

25 Playing DVDs, Video CDs andCDs – DVD/Video CD/CD Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and videoon DVDs, be sure that you have either performed theSetup Navigator procedure described in the previoussection or made the necessary settings in the Setupscreen menus as outlined in the next s...

26 When a menu screen is displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menuscreens or Video CDs that include Playback Control(PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can beaccessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makesnavigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watchingthe feature pr...

27 GETTING ST ARTED USING YOUR DVD PLA YER Advancing to the next chapter(track) Press NEXT ¢ ( ¡ ¢ on the front panel). • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track).• You can advance more than one chapter (track) forward by pressing and holding NEXT ¢ and releasing when the desired track numb...

29 (Example) (Example) Using the Setup ScreenMenus The procedure on this page describes how to operate themenus on the Setup screen. These menus are used toset and adjust a number of system settings. The variousfunctions that can be adjusted are covered throughoutthis manual. The procedure on this p...

30 Changing to the Setup Screen“Expert” Menu Mode The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, [Basic] and [Expert] , to make this unit more convenient to operate for different levels of users. The [Basic] menu mode contains functions that may be considerednecessary for the basic operations o...

31 ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS Setting the Digital AudioOutput To Be Compatible withYour AV Component – DVD This player is capable of digital audio output for DolbyDigital, DTS, MPEG, and signals with a sampling rate of96 kHz. Make settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu to reflect the capa...

32 Digital Out Expert Depending on your preferences and the type ofconnections made, you may opt not to have the digitalaudio signal output at all. When this setting is set to [Off] there is no signal output from the digital audio output jacks.Make changes to the [Digital Out] setting in the Setup s...

33 ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS About source audio output When the source input mode has been switched between the [5.1 Channel] and [2 Channel] mode settings using the [Audio Out] setting in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu or by pressing 5.1 CH MODE on the front panel, audio output for each sou...

34 Setting the TV Screen Size The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3,while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen andhigh-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio iscalled the aspect ratio.When viewing software recorded in different aspectratios, the image’s height to width...

35 ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS Setting the position of theon-screen display Expert When watching conventional software on a wide screenTV, the operation display is at the very top of the screen,and may be difficult to see. Changing the position of thedisplay lets you see operation indicators ...

36 Setting theLanguageOptions DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audioinformation, which includes the ability to hold up to 8different language tracks and subtitle information in asmany as 32 different languages. This section outlinesthe variety of audio language and subtitle optionsa...

37 SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS Changing the Audio Language(Multi-Language Function) – DVD Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can berecorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audiotracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio. Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desiredlanguage. ...

38 Selecting a subtitle languagepreference The subtitle language that you will normally display canbe selected from the subtitles programmed on a disc.Even when the subtitle language is changed duringplayback by pressing SUBTITLE , the language selected at this setting will be selected when the disc...

39 SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS Code (0~2) 1 0 0 1 When “Other” is selected When you want to select one of the 136 languages asthe main audio language, follow the steps below whenthe following screen appears. A language code list can be found on page 59. 1 Use the cursor buttons to select [Other]and...

41 AdvancedFunctions This player is compatible with DVD, Video CD, and CDdisc formats. Users already familiar with Video CD or CDwill already be familiar with some of the functions theplayer is capable of performing. With DVD, an evengreater number of possibilities and functions areavailable. Note D...

42 Still Frame/Slow Play/FrameAdvance Playback – DVD/Video CD The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewedas a still frame, played back at slow speeds and evenadvanced frame by frame. Viewing a still frame Press PAUSE 8 . When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes,select the [Field] sett...

43 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Searching for a Title, Chapter,Track, or Location on a Disc – DVD/Video CD/CD This player offers different ways of accessing theinformation on a DVD, Video CD, or CD. Using SEARCH MODE , you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Video CD or CD, and even selec...

45 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Repeat play of a chapter/track Press REPEAT once during playback of thechapter or track you want to repeat. Repeat play of a title Press REPEAT twice during playback of thetitle you want to repeat. • With DVDs, the title continues playing until the end, and then playback start...

46 Random playback of chapterswithin one title – DVD Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER orPLAY 3 . “Random Chapter” appears on the screen, and chapters within the title will be played back in randomorder. Random playback of titles Press RANDOM twice, then press ENTER orPLAY 3 . “Random Title” appea...

47 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 1 Press PROGRAM . The Program screen appears. 2 Use the cursor buttons ( 2 / 3 ) to select either Chapter or Title program. 3 Once the program type is selected. Use thecursor button ( ∞ ) to enter the program window. When [Program Chapter] is selected, you must also select wha...

48 Additional programming options – DVD/Video CD/CD After you have made a program, it is then possible toconfirm, add, or clear the contents of the program. To confirm the contents of a program: On a Video CD or CD track program, press PROGRAM to confirm. The program screen displays the currentprogr...

49 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS To make a program of your favorite parts of adisc as it plays – DVD/Video CD/CD With this player, it is possible to make a program as youwatch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to a CD. Press and hold PROGRAM for at least 2seconds at any point during playback of a title,cha...

50 Setting the Parental LockLevel – DVD This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD hasa parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lockcapable discs, you can block access to material you feelis inappropriate for your children. Refer to the DVD discjacket and the accompanying docume...

51 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Changing the password Change your password whenever you feel it isnecessary. However, if you forget your existingpassword, you cannot enter this screen to change it. 1 Select [Password Change] in the [ParentalLock] setting and press ENTER . The screen changes to the password i...

53 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS When a disc that has memorized settings isloaded “Condition Memory” will appear on the screen, and the previously memorized settings will be selected. Erasing the recorded contents Load a disc that has memorized settings, and press CLEAR while “Condition Memory” is being displ...

54 The display changes for each type of disc as followseach time the button is pressed. DVD TITLE information: Top Row: title and chapter number, elapsed time ofcurrent title Bottom Row: remaining time in title, total time oftitle CHAPTER information: Top Row: title and chapter number, elapsedtime o...

55 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Press DISPLAY during while a disc is stopped todisplay DVD title and chapter information or VideoCD and CD track information. Press DISPLAY again toturn the display off. Information about the titles and chapters or tracks on adisc is displayed. When the information exceeds the...

56 Changing the BackgroundColor of the Screen Expert You can select a blue or black background to appearwhen the player is in the stop mode.Make changes to the [Background Color] setting in the Setup screen General menu in the [Expert] menu mode ( page 30 ). Settings: BlackBlue*Other *Factory settin...

57 AdditionalInformation Disc Care How to hold discs When loading or removingdiscs, try not to touch theirplaying surfaces. Cleaning Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may affect soundand picture quality.To clean your discs, use a soft clean cloth to wipe them.If necessary, moisten a soft cloth ...

59 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio andsubtitle language preferences ( page 39 ). Japanese (ja) English (en) French (fr) German (de) Italian (it) Spanish (es) Chinese (zh) Dutch (nl) Portuguese (pt) Swedish (sv) Russian (ru) Korean (ko) Greek ...

60 Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble andmalfunctions. If you think that there is something wrongwith this component, check the points below.Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component.Inspect the other components and electrical appliancesbeing used. If the tr...

62 Terms Aspect ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TVscreens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratioof a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9. The latter allowsyou to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective. Chapter number Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned t...

63 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Regional restriction codes (region number) Regional restriction codes are built in to DVD players andDVD discs for each sales region. If the regional code ofthe DVD player does not match one of the regionalcodes of the DVD disc, playback is not possible.The region number c...

Specifications General System .. DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Power requirements Except for Taiwanese model ................................ AC 110-127/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz Taiwanese model .............................. AC 110 V, 60 Hz Power consumption ..............................