Page 2 - IMPORTANT; WARNING; WARNING
WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment. D3-4-2-1-7a_A_En 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 this ...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents 4 En Contents 01 Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disc / content format playback compatibility . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Before you start; Features
Before you start 01 5 En Chapter 1 Before you start Features • DVD-Audio and SACD compatible Experience the super high-quality audio perfor-mance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD (SACD). • Super VCD compatible This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD stan-dard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Supe...
Page 6 - Putting the batteries in the remote; Open the battery compartment cover; Hints on installation
Before you start 01 6 En What’s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. • Remote control • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2 • Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow plugs) • Power cable • Operating instructions • Warranty card Putting the batteries in the r...
Page 7 - is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Before you start 01 7 En Disc / content format playback compatibility 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 recordab...
Page 8 - Compressed audio compatibility; not; About WMA; Displaying DivX subtitle files; Subtitle; Language settings
Before you start 01 8 En Compressed audio compatibility • Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) • Sampling rates: 32, 44.1 or 48kHz • Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended) • VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 playback: No • VBR WMA playback: No • WMA lossless en...
Page 9 - DivX video compatibility; Note that all files with the .avi; JPEG file compatibility; File format used by digital still cameras; PC-created disc compatibility
Before you start 01 9 En • The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for the same movie file is limited to a maximum of 10. DivX video compatibility • Official DivX ® Certified product. • Plays DivX ® 5, DivX ® 4, DivX ® 3 and DivX ® VOD video content (in compliance with DivX ® Cer...
Page 10 - Connecting up; Easy connections; Important
Connecting up 02 10 En Chapter 2 Connecting up Easy connections The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player. In this setup, stereo audio is played through the speakers in your TV. Important • This player is equipped with copy...
Page 11 - Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO; AV Connector
Connecting up 02 11 En 1 Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks to a set of A/V inputs on your TV. Use the supplied audio/video cable, connecting the red and white plugs to the audio outputs and the yellow plug to the video output. Make sure you match up the left and right audio outputs wit...
Page 12 - Use a component video cable (not; Video Output settings; PRGSVE; indicator lights in the; • If you connect a TV that is not compatible; while pressing; Interlace
Connecting up 02 12 En Connecting using the component video output You can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment). This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available. • Use...
Page 13 - Connect the analog AUDIO OUT 2ch; • You usually have to connect the same kind
Connecting up 02 13 En Compatibility of this player with progressive-scan and high-definition TVs This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard. Consumers should note that not all high-definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause a...
Page 14 - Tip; Audio Output Mode; Connecting the digital output; Digital Audio Out settings
Connecting up 02 14 En Connecting the multichannel analog outputs If your AV receiver has 5.1 channel analog inputs, we recommend connecting this player to it using the multichannel analog outputs. Doing this will ensure that you can enjoy all kinds of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD-Video...
Page 15 - Controls and displays; Front panel; Disc tray
Controls and displays 03 15 En Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 STANDBY/ON (page 17) 2 Disc tray 3 (page 20) 4 (page 20) 5 and (page 20, 21) 6 OPEN/CLOSE (page 19) 7 Remote control sensor (page 16) 8 Display 9 (page 20) 10 RW Compatible (page 7) STANDBY/ON 10 6 8 7 9 3 4 5 2 1 AUDIO/VID...
Page 16 - Using the remote control
Controls and displays 03 16 En Remote control 1 STANDBY/ON (page 17) 2 AUDIO (page 30) 3 SUBTITLE (page 30) 4 Number buttons (page 20) 5 TOP MENU (page 21) 6 ENTER & cursor buttons (page 17) 7 HOME MENU (page 17) 8 and / (page 20, 23) 9 (page 20) 10 (page 20) 11 (page 20) 12 PLAY MODE (page 26) ...
Page 17 - Getting started; Switching on; FAQ; • My DVD player switches on but there is; Using the on-screen displays; Note
Getting started 04 17 En Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on After making sure that everything is connected properly and that the player is plugged in, press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or remote control to switch the player on. Also, switch on your TV and make sure that it is set to the input ...
Page 18 - to
Getting started 04 18 En Setting up the player for your TV If you have a widescreen (16:9) TV, you should setup the player so that the picture will be presented correctly. If you have a conventional (4:3) TV, you can leave the player on the default setting and move on to the next section. 1 Press HO...
Page 19 - Viewing a JPEG slideshow; DVD disc
Getting started 04 19 En Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX video and MP3/WMA discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter. For details on playing JPEG picture discs, see Viewing a JPEG slideshow on page 24. Imp...
Page 20 - Basic playback controls; Resume and Last Memory; VCD; *within the current group; Button
Getting started 04 20 En Basic playback controls The table below shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs. The following chapter covers other playback features in more detail. Resume and Last Memory With the exception of DVD-Audio and SACD discs, when you stop playback of a DVD, CD, ...
Page 21 - DVD disc menus; Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus
Getting started 04 21 En • If you don’t need the Last Memory function when you stop a disc, you can press OPEN/CLOSE to stop playback and open the disc tray. DVD disc menus Many DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs feature menus from which you can select what you want to watch. They may also give access to...
Page 23 - Playing discs; Scanning discs
Playing discs 05 23 En Chapter 5 Playing discs Note • Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD and SACD discs, Video CDs/Super VCDs, CDs, DivX video and WMA/MP3 JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. • Some DVDs restrict the u...
Page 25 - Searching a disc
Playing discs 05 25 En 2 Select a view option. The options available depend on the kind of disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or not, but include: • Title – Titles from a DVD-Video disc. • Chapter – Chapters from the current title of a DVD-Video disc. • Track – Tracks from a Video CD/Super ...
Page 26 - Looping a section of a disc
Playing discs 05 26 En • When a JPEG file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed on the right. 3 To play the highlighted track or DivX video file or display the highlighted JPEG file, press ENTER. • When a WMA/MP3 or DivX video file is selected, playback begins, starting with the selected fi...
Page 27 - Creating a program list; Using random play
Playing discs 05 27 En Using repeat play There are various repeat play options, 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 28). Important • You can’t use...
Page 30 - Zooming the screen
Playing discs 05 30 En • Some DVD-Audio discs feature pages of browsable pictures. Enter the page number you want. 4 Press ENTER to start playback. Switching subtitles Some DVD-Video and DivX video discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle langu...
Page 31 - Display settings; press ANGLE to switch angle.; Displaying disc information; • When a disc is playing, the information; DISPLAY; to change the displayed
Playing discs 05 31 En Switching camera angles Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles—check the disc box for details. 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 ...
Page 32 - Audio DRC; Digital Audio Out; Virtual Surround
Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus 06 32 En Chapter 6 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu The Audio Settings menu offers features for adjusting the way discs sound. 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-screen display. 2 Select and change settings using t...
Page 33 - Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus; Dialog; Video Adjust menu
Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus 06 33 En • If the player is outputting Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG bitstream audio (in other words, no conversion to PCM), Virtual Surround has no effect on the audio from the digital output. See Digital Audio Out settings on page 34 for how to set up the digital...
Page 34 - Initial Settings menu; Using the Initial Settings menu; italics; Setting; Off
Initial Settings menu 07 34 En Chapter 7 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current ...
Page 35 - Down Sample Off; TV Screen; Progressive; RGB
Initial Settings menu 07 35 En Video Output settings Linear PCM Out Down Sample On 96kHz digital audio is converted to 48kHz for digital output. Note that High sampling rate DVD-Audio discs (192kHz or 176.4kHz) automatically output down-sampled audio through the digital outputs. Down Sample Off 96kH...
Page 37 - none; • Not all discs use Parental Lock, and will; Registering a new password; You will return to the Options menu screen.; CD Area
Initial Settings menu 07 37 En Options settings Parental Lock • Default level: Off ; Default password: none ; Default Country/Area 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...
Page 38 - Changing your password; Country/Area code list; DTS Out
Initial Settings menu 07 38 En Changing your password To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one. 1 Select ‘Password Change’. 2 Use the number buttons to enter your existing password, then press ENTER. 3 Enter a new password and press ENTER. This registers the new p...
Page 39 - About DivX; Resetting the player; Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial; Playing DivX; Rental Expired
Initial Settings menu 07 39 En About DivX ® VOD content In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this player, you first need to register the player with your DivX VOD content provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code, which you submit to your provider. Important ...
Page 40 - DTS
Initial Settings menu 07 40 En Speakers settings Audio Output Mode • Default setting: 2 Channel If you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs (front, surround, center and subwoofer outs), set this to 5.1 Channel ; if you connected only the stereo outs, set to 2 ...
Page 41 - About the audio output settings; Disc audio format
Initial Settings menu 07 41 En About the audio output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Settings menu (see page 34) affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5.1 channel analog outputs, and from the digital outputs with various types of disc. * 1 When A...
Page 42 - Speaker Distance; Use the
Initial Settings menu 07 42 En Speaker Distance • Default settings: all speakers 3.0 m You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. These settings do not affect any digital audio output. To get the best surround sound from yo...
Page 43 - Speaker Installation; This setting does not affect digital audio output.
Initial Settings menu 07 43 En Speaker Installation • Default settings: L/R: Large | C: Large | SL/ SR: Large | SW: On You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. This setting does not affect digital audio output. Use the Sp...
Page 44 - Additional information; General; Unplug the unit before cleaning.
Additional information 08 44 En Chapter 8 Additional information Taking care of your player and discs General Hold discs by the edge or by the center hole and edge. When you're not using a disc, return it to its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environme...
Page 45 - Cleaning the pickup lens; Screen sizes and disc formats; Widescreen TV users; Standard TV users
Additional information 08 45 En If you use a chemical-impregnated cleaning cloth, read the instructions carefully before use. These cloths may leave smear marks on half-mirror finish surfaces; if this happens, finish with a dry cloth. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player’s lens should not become ...
Page 46 - Setting the TV system
Additional information 08 46 En Note • 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. Setting the TV system The default setting of this player is AUTO , and unless you notice that the picture is distorted ...
Page 47 - Select ‘Other Language’.
Additional information 08 47 En Selecting languages using the language code list Some of the language options (such as ‘DVD Language’ in the Setup Navigator) allow you to set your preferred language from any of the 136 languages listed in the language code list on page 48. 1 Select ‘Other Language’....
Page 48 - Language code; Country/Area code letter
Additional information 08 48 En Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Country/Area code list Country/Area, Country/Area code , Country/Area code letter Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Chinese...
Page 49 - Problem
Additional information 08 49 En Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical ap...
Page 50 - • The; setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect. See; Digital Out; setting is set to; On
Additional information 08 50 En No picture/No color. • Incorrect video connections: Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully. Also check the video cable for damage.• TV/monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect: Check the instruction manual of the connected equipment...
Page 52 - Glossary
Additional information 08 52 En Note • Static electricity or other external influences may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplug the power cord and then plug back in. This will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your ne...
Page 53 - Manufactured under license from Dolby; WMA
Additional information 08 53 En *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Progressive scan video All the lines that make u...
Page 54 - Dimensions
Additional information 08 54 En Specifications General System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD playerPower requirements . . . AC 220–240 V, 50/60 HzPower consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 WPower consumption (standby) . . . . . . . . 0.85 WWeight . . . . . . ....
Page 55 - Published by Pioneer Corporation.
Additional information 08 55 En The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvement. Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2005 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved DV585A WY_Mid.book Page 55 Tuesday, April 5, 2005 6:35 PM
Page 56 - PIONEER CORPORATION; PIONEER EUROPE NV
PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901 PIONEER...
