Page 2 - • This player is not suitable for commercial use.; CAUTION; IMPORTANT; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After youhave finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. • This player is not suitable for commercial use. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, wi...
Page 3 - CONGRATULATIONS; ON YOUR PURCHASE OF
3 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT. Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research forconsumer products and this unit incorporates the latesttechnological developments. We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVDplayer. Thank you for your support. WARNING: TO PR...
Page 4 - Features of This Player; • Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be; TruSurround and Virtual Dolby Digital
4 Features of This Player Compatible with DVD, Video CDand CD formats DVDs, Video CDs and CDs that display the logos shownbelow can be played back on PIONEER DVD players. Formore information on discs compatible with this player,refer to the table below. 12 cm (5 in.)/single-sided 12 cm (5 in.)/doubl...
Page 5 - Wide range of DVD viewing options; HELLO; Press; SETUP; on the remote control to open the Setup
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 multipl...
Page 7 - Table of Contents; Adjusting Audio and Video Settings . 29
7 Table of Contents Before Using ........................................ 8 Checking Accessories ..................................... 8Preparing the Remote Control ......................... 8 Names and Functions ......................... 9 Front Panel ..................................................
Page 8 - Preparing the Remote Control; Before Using; Checking Accessories; Audio cord; Remote control operation; Notes
8 Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remotecontrol 1 Push down on the tab on the batterycompartment cover, and pull out in thedirection indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert batteries. Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus(–) polarity guides on the batteries with the marksinsid...
Page 9 - Front Panel; BEFORE USING / NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
9 Names andFunctions 1 STANDBY/ON button (U.S. and Canadian models only) Press to switch the player on or to put in standby(pages 25, 28, and 61). 2 CENTER button Press to turn the center speaker channel on and offwhen listening to sources being output from the 5.1channel discrete audio outputs (pag...
Page 11 - Display Window; Indicates a title number is being displayed.; DISPLAY; Indicates DTS audio playback.; LS; *2 : Lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Surround; REPEAT; NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
11 Display Window 1 96 kHz indicator Indicates that the currently loaded disc contains anaudio signal with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. 2 ANGLE indicator Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page48). 3 TITLE indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed. 4 REPEAT indicator Indic...
Page 12 - Rear Panel; mark. This lets you control
12 Rear Panel 1 CONTROL jacks Use to connect this player to another componentbearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control this unit as though it were a component in a system.Player operations are then performed by pointing theremote control at the component that the player isconnected to (page ...
Page 13 - Remote Control; VIDEO ADJUST; to; PREVIOUS; to go back to; NEXT; to advance; Stereo
13 Remote Control MULTI DIAL OPEN/ CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE TOP MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT REV PLAY FWD PAUSE PROGRAM REPEAT A-B LAST MEMORY CONDITION MEMORY SEARCH MODE RANDOM STOP STEP/SLOW ENTER SETUP DISPLAY V.ADJ FL F.MEM VIDEO ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE JOG FUNCTION MEMORY CLEAR MENU 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e ...
Page 15 - Connection Guide; menu to set whether you are using a wide; Video; POWER; Connecting Your DVD Player; TV or monitor; NAMES AND FUNCTIONS / MAKING CONNECTIONS
15 VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN CONTROL OPT. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT (2 ch) AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch) AC IN VIDEO OUT OUT IN R 2 1 R L L 2 1 2 1 FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y P B P R VIDEO OUT SELECT NTSC PAL AUTO TV SYSTEM AUDIO IN R L MakingConnections Connection Guide The illus...
Page 16 - AV amplifier or receiver; Home Theater Component Connections; TV or monitor with
16 CONTROL OPT. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT (2 ch) AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch) AC IN VIDEO OUT OUT IN R 2 1 R L L 2 1 2 1 FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y P B P R VIDEO OUT SELECT NTSC PAL AUTO TV SYSTEM VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN DIGITAL IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y P B P R 5.1 CH INPUT R L ...
Page 17 - Audio Connections; Digital Audio Connections:; Audio 1; • Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with; MAKING CONNECTIONS
17 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 output jacks. When ...
Page 18 - Analog Audio Connection:; CHANNEL AUDIO OUT; Stereo amplifier or receiver
18 Analog Audio Connection: After making physical connections to either the AUDIOOUT (2 Ch) or AUDIO OUT (5.1 Ch) analog jacks, be sureto identify which output you are going to be using in the[Analog Jacks] screen of the Setup Navigator (page 23).You can also manually set the output in the [Audio Ou...
Page 19 - Video Connections
19 Video Connections This player features S-video, composite, andcomponent video output possibilities. Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor todetermine the best possible connection for yoursystem. In addition to making physical connections to your TVor monitor, it is also necessary to a...
Page 20 - System Control Connections; using an audio or video; TV SYSTEM switch; Note; TV SYSTEM
20 System Control Connections Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug(3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’sCONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of anotherPIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in asystem (syst...
Page 21 - Using the Setup Navigator; MAKING CONNECTIONS / SETTING UP THE PLA
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...
Page 22 - Language; Setting the TV screen size
22 Setting the OSD Language(On-Screen Display Language) The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSDlanguage, 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 also...
Page 23 - SETTING UP THE PLA; Not Connected
23 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 inquestion is present in your syst...
Page 24 - Confirming the settings; To exit the Setup screen; menu appears. Press
24 Setup Navigator Audio1 General Language Video 2 Move Exit SETUP Select ENTER Confirm setup adjustments Exit Setup Navigator Redo Invalid Valid Note When a DVD is played back in the letter box format, Linear PCMdigital audio playback is output is automatically downsampled to48 kHz (when the origin...
Page 25 - When an operation is prohibited
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...
Page 26 - When a menu screen is displayed; To navigate a menu screen
26 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 Cursor control joystick PREVIOUS 4 NEXT ¢ Number buttons MENU TOP MENU ENTER RETURN STOP 7 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 bea...
Page 27 - Forward and Reverse Scanning; Fast forward scanning; FWD; Fast reverse scanning; REV; GETTING ST
27 Advancing to the next chapter(track) Press NEXT ¢ ( ¡ ¢ on the front panel). • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track).• When a CD is loaded, you can advance more than one track forward by pressing and holding NEXT ¢ and releasing when the desired track number appears inthe display. Ski...
Page 28 - STOP
28 1 Press STOP 7 ( 7 on the front panel). Playback stops. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 ( 0 on the front panel). The disc tray comes out. 3 Remove the disc. 4 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel ( on the remote control. (U.S. and Canadianmodels) 4 Press on the remote control. (Other models) The disc tray go...
Page 29 - Using the Setup Screen Menus; When setting up for the first time; continued
29 Using the Setup Screen Menus 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 page provides a basi...
Page 30 - mark. The “Expert” menu mode adds to the “Basic”; Expert; The Setup screen closes.
30 IMPORTANTChanging to the Setup Screen“Expert” Menu Mode The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels,“Basic” and “Expert”, to make this unit moreconvenient to operate for different levels of users. The“Basic” menu mode contains functions that may beconsidered necessary for the basic operati...
Page 31 - – DVD; PCM” when you have made; PCM; DTS Out; DTS; 6 kHz PCM Out; 8 kHz” compresses the signal to a; PCM” to; MPEG; ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS
31 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 capabilities of the components thatyou ...
Page 32 - Make changes to the [Digital Out] setting in the Setup screen
32 Setting Analog AudioConnections to an AV Amplifieror Receiver This player is capable of both 2 channel stereo and 5.1multichannel surround sound audio output. Use thissetting to select which analog outputs are connected toan AV component. Make adjustments in the [Audio Out] setting in theSetup sc...
Page 33 - menu or by pressing
33 Setting Your Speaker Systemfor Multichannel AudioPlayback This player player contains a built-in decoder for DolbyDigital and DTS audio sources as well as 5.1 channeldiscrete audio output. Ideally, a 5.1 channel systemcontains 6 speakers: 2 front speakers, 2 surroundspeakers, a center speaker, an...
Page 34 - Setting the TV Screen Size; Differences in screen sizes and DVD formats
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 widt...
Page 35 - Make changes in the [OSD Position] in the Setup screen
35 Adjusting the OSD (On-ScreenDisplay) If you have already completed the Setup Navigatorscreen operations, the settings on this page havealready been set by the player. Setting the on-screen display(OSD) language This setting is used to establish the language thatoperation indicators and on-screen ...
Page 36 - repeatedly during playback.; Pressing; SUBTITLE; SUBTITLE
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...
Page 37 - repeatedly to select the desired; AUDIO; once displays the currently selected; MENU; Changing Audio Type; AUDIO; repeatedly during playback to; AUDIO; SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS
37 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 desired language. Pressing AUDIO once displays...
Page 39 - List of Languages; When “Other” is selected; A language code list can be found on page 64.; The language selection screen appears.; to set the new language.; RETURN; menu in the “Expert” menu; English
39 ja: Japanese List of Languages 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 64. 1 Move the cursor control joystick to select“Other”. The langu...
Page 40 - CLEAR
40 Selecting the language of forcedsubtitles Expert Even when the subtitles are turned off, some DVDs willnevertheless display them on the screen. This settingallows you to select the language of the subtitles to bedisplayed with this type of DVD. Select “With Audio” to display the subtitles in the ...
Page 41 - SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS /
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. In thi...
Page 42 - (very little compression of audio source)
42 Adjusting the Dynamic Rangeof the Audio Soundtrack – DVD Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic RangeCompression. When Audio DRC is on, soft sounds suchas dialog can be heard more clearly without making loudsounds even louder. Select from three levels ofcompression depending on how much effect you wa...
Page 43 - Selecting a preprogrammed setting; Sports; PICTURE CONTROL; ADV
43 Adjusting the Video Quality(Digital Noise Reduction) – DVD/Video CD You can either select a preprogrammed setting designedto match certain program types or make adjustments tomatch your own preferences and save them in theplayer’s memory. Selecting a preprogrammed setting 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 1 3 (C...
Page 44 - Adjusting the picture quality settings; to establish the new settings.; To display all of the settings at once
44 Adjusting the picture quality settings 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 1 2,4,5,6 (Cursor) 3,7 (ENTER) DISPLAY 1 Press VIDEO ADJUST (V.ADJ) . 2 Move the cursor control joystick down toselect “Video Setup”. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Move the cursor control joystick up or downto select the setting to adjust. The settings ...
Page 45 - Viewing a still frame; PAUSE; Viewing slow playback; To return to normal playback
45 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. 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 PAUSE 8 PLAY 3 STEP/SLOW e E Viewing a still frame Press PAUSE 8 . When viewing a DVD, if th...
Page 46 - SCAN 3; PLAY; JOG MODE
46 Scanning in Forward andReverse Directions at DifferentSpeeds – DVD/Video CD This player incorporates technology that enables smoothplayback of DVDs and Video CDs not only at different speedsbut also in both forward and reverse directions. Video CDscannot be played slowly in the reverse direction....
Page 47 - , you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD,; TOP MENU; SEARCH MODE; repeatedly to select; When performing a time search:; • To select 21 minutes, 43 seconds, press; Title
47 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 select the point intime t...
Page 48 - is displayed on the screen. This setting lets; menu in the “Expert”; ANGLE
48 Viewing from a DesiredCamera Angle (Multi-Angle) – DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs withthe multi-angle option. Press ANGLE during playback. The camera angle changes each time you press thebutton. Notes • You can use the Multi-Angle function only with discs featuring recordings...
Page 49 - Repeat Play; Repeat play of a chapter/track; Repeat play of a specified section
49 Repeat Play – DVD/Video CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just apart. Repeat play of a chapter/track Press REPEAT once during playback of the chapter or track you want to repeat. Repeat play of a title Press REPEAT twice during playback of the title you want to repeat. • ...
Page 50 - Random Play; Random playback of titles; Random playback of tracks; RANDOM
50 Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CD Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. Random playback of chapterswithin one title – DVD Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER . “Random Chapter” appears on the screen, and chapterswithin the title will be played back in random order. Random playba...
Page 51 - Programming DVDs; PROGRAM; To program a pause in a program; To stop program play
51 Playback in a Desired Order(Program Play) – DVD/Video CD/CD The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD andsimilarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arrangedto play in the order you want. Programming DVDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can bememorized. 1 Press PROGRAM . The Progra...
Page 52 - Programming Video CDs, CDs; Additional programming options; To confirm the contents of a program:
52 Programming Video CDs, CDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can bememorized. 1 Press PROGRAM . The program screen appears. When a Video CD orCD is loaded, the cursor appears in the programwindow. 2 Use the number buttons to enter the numbersof the tracks in the order you want to programthem i...
Page 53 - The program is saved in memory.; The program screen appears.; The program is cleared from memory.
53 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 2 seconds at any point during playback of a title, chapter, ortrack you ...
Page 54 - Setting the Parental Lock Level; menu. Please note that changes to the; Level Change; Entering the password; to set the new password.; The password is entered.
54 Setting the Parental Lock Level 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 documentati...
Page 55 - Enter your current password.
55 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 input screenas shown ...
Page 56 - To clear the Last Memory location; LAST; LAST MEMORY
56 Resuming playback from whereLAST MEMORY was pressed 1 Load a disc that has a Last Memory pointmemorized. Some DVDs will start playback automatically whenloaded. In this case, press STOP 7 to stop playback. 2 Press LAST MEMORY while the disc is stopped. The disc begins playback at the memorized po...
Page 57 - Clearing the memorized settings; CONDITION MEMORY; The following 6 settings are memorized:
57 When a disc that has memorized settings isloaded “Condition Memory” will appear on the screen, and thepreviously memorized settings will be selected. Clearing the memorized settings Load a disc that has memorized settings, and press CLEAR while “Condition Memory” is being displayed. Settings memo...
Page 59 - Display off; Viewing Disc Information; Use; to get current information about the disc; during while a disc is playing.; repeatedly to change the
59 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...
Page 60 - DVD information; CD
60 Press DISPLAY while a disc is stopped to displayDVD title and chapter information or Video CD andCD track information. Press DISPLAY again to turnthe display off. Information about the titles and chapters or tracks on adisc is displayed. When the information exceeds thespace on the screen, move t...
Page 61 - to set the color as the
61 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 theSetup screen General menu in the “Expert” menu mode (page 30). Settings: Black Blue* Other *Factory settin...
Page 62 - Disc Care
62 AdditionalInformation NEVER PLAY CRACKED OR WARPED DISCS The disc revolves in the player at high speed when it isplayed. Never play a cracked, scratched or warped disc.This may damage the player or cause it to malfunction. NEVER USE DISCS WITH SPECIAL SHAPES CD’s with special shapes (heart-shaped...
Page 63 - ADDITIONAL
63 For Proper and Long Use ofThis Unit DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOTlift or move the unit during playback. Doing so maydamage the disc. WHEN MOVING THE UNIT When changing places of installation or packing the unitfor moving, be sure to r...
Page 64 - Language Code List; Volap
64 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) Dutch (nl) Russian (ru) Chinese (zh) Korean (ko) Greek (el) Afar (aa) Abkhazian (ab) Afrikaans (af) Amharic (a...
Page 65 - Troubleshooting
65 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...
Page 67 - Terms; and P
67 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...
Page 68 - mark, you can control the player
68 Multi-Language Subtitle Subtitles are language titles superimposed on movies, orother media. Up to 32 different subtitle languages canbe recorded on a DVD disc. The subtitle function can beused to select the language of your choice. Multiple Language The Multiple Language feature refers to the ac...
Page 69 - Specifications; System .. DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system
69 Specifications General System .. DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Power requirements U.S. and Canadian models ................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz Other models ........ AC 110~127/220~240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption ................................................ 19 W Power consump...
Page 72 - Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.; EIA; Printed in Japan
72 WeWant You LISTENING For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Nowit’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun andexcitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer andthe Electronic Industries Associat...