Pioneer DV-79AVi - Manual

Before you start 01 8 En Chapter 1 Before you start Features HDMI *1 digital interface The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) interconnect provides high quality digital audio and video, all from a single user-friendly connector. HDMI is the first consumer electronics interface to support un...

Before you start 01 9 En Virtual Dolby Digital using SRS TruSurround *7 Logo: SRS TruSurround creates a realistic surround-sound effect from any Dolby Digital or Pro Logic encoded source using just two speakers. SRS TruSurround is a process certified by Dolby Laboratories for Virtual Dolby Digital s...

Before you start 01 10 En What’s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. • Remote control • AA/LR6 batteries x2 • Stereo audio cable (red/white plugs) • Video cable (yellow plugs) • 4-pin S400 i.LINK cable • Power cable • These operating instructions...

Before you start 01 11 En Disc / content format playback compatibility General disc compatibility This player was designed and engineered to be compatible with software bearing one or more of the following logos: • is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Other formats, including but...

Before you start 01 12 En Compressed Audio Compatibility • This unit will play CD-ROM discs containing files saved in the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 format (MP3) with a sampling rate of 44.1 or 48kHz. Incompat-ible files will not play and UNPLAYABLE will be displayed on the unit. • Fixed bit-rate files ar...

Before you start 01 13 En Titles, chapters, groups and tracks DVD-Video discs are generally divided into one or more titles. Titles may be further subdi-vided into chapters. DVD-Audio discs are divided into one or more groups that can each contain a number of tracks. CDs, SACDs and Video CDs are div...

Connecting up 02 14 En Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel When connecting this player up to your TV, AV receiver or other components, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged. 1 AUDIO OUT (2ch) Two channel analog audio outputs for connection to your TV, AV receiver or stereo syst...

Connecting up 02 15 En 7 CONTROL IN / OUT For passing remote control signals to other Pioneer components (page 23). 8 VIDEO OUT (1&2) Standard video output(s) that you can connect to your TV or AV receiver using the supplied audio/video cable (page 16). 9 S-VIDEO OUT (1&2) S-Video output(s) ...

Connecting up 02 16 En 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 your TV. • This player is equipped with copy protec- tion technology. Do not connect this play...

Connecting up 02 17 En Using other types of video output This player has standard (composite), S-video and component video outputs, as well as an HDMI connector (for digital video/audio).The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S-video delivers a better picture than standard c...

Connecting up 02 18 En Connecting for multichannel surround sound To enjoy multichannel surround sound from DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and SACD discs, we recommend connecting this player to an AV receiver using the 5.1 channel analog outputs or the i.LINK connector. The player also has optical and coaxial...

Connecting up 02 19 En • You usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver and TV. Connecting using a digital audio output Connect the optical or coaxial digital outputs if you want to use an external decoder or the decoder...

Connecting up 02 20 En • Alternatively, you can use the S-Video or component video connections if they’re available. 4 Connect the AV receiver’s video output to a video input on your TV. • You usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between y...

Connecting up 02 21 En • In order to hear multichannel sound from DVD-Audio discs, make sure that DVD- Audio Out is set to 5.1 Channel (see DVD-Audio Out on page 78). • To be able to use the Auto Select Play feature, you must first set it up using the Auto Select Play menu screen. See Auto Select Pl...

Connecting up 02 22 En The system will not work if the connected components form a loop. If a loop is detected, the message LOOP CONNECT shows in the display. Figs. 3 and 4 show connections that form a loop. Another consideration when connecting i.LINK devices is the speed of the interface. At prese...

Connecting up 02 23 En HDMI or DVI appears in the front panel display according to the compatibility of the component connected. • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect ...

Connecting up 02 24 En Use a mini-jack plug to connect the CONTROL OUT of one component to the CONTROL IN of another. In this way you can daisy-chain several components together. • My TV doesn’t have any inputs to connect the DVD player. How can I watch DVDs? Unfortunately, if your TV has no inputs ...

Controls and displays 03 25 En English Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel 1 POWER switch Press to switch the player on (the power indicator lights blue when the power is on) or off. 2 SACD SETUP button Press to select which part of an SACD disc you want to listen to — stereo audio ( 2ch Are...

Controls and displays 03 26 En 10 (reverse scan/skip) • Press and hold for fast reverse scanning • Press to jump back to the beginning of the current chapter or track, then to previous chapters/tracks 11 (forward scan/skip) • Press and hold for fast forward scanning • Press to jump to the next chapt...

Controls and displays 03 27 En English Display 1 5.1CH Lights when analog 5.1 channel output is selected (see Audio Output Mode on page 74). 2 V-PART Lights when playing a video part of a DVD disc. 3 PRGSVE Lights when the video output is progressive scan (see About progressive scan video on page 26...

Controls and displays 03 28 En Remote control • All buttons glow slightly in the dark for ease of use. 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the player on or into standby. 2 DISPLAY Press to display information about the disc playing (see Displaying disc information on page 52). 3 AUDIO Press to select the a...

Controls and displays 03 29 En English 15 ANGLE Press to change the camera angle during DVD multi-angle scene playback (see Switching camera angles on page 52). 16 SUBTITLE Press to select a subtitle display (see Switching subtitles on page 51). 17 TOP MENU Press to display the top menu of a DVD dis...

Controls and displays 03 30 En Setting up the remote to control your TV 1 Input the manufacturer code. While holding down the CLEAR button, input the two digit code from the table below that corresponds to the make of your TV. For example, If you have a Pioneer TV, press and hold CLEAR , then press ...

Getting Started 04 31 En Chapter 4 Getting Started Switching on After making sure that everything is connected properly and that the player is plugged in, press POWER to switch the player on. Also, switch on your TV and make sure that it is set to the input you connected the DVD player to. • You can...

Getting Started 04 32 En Let’s Get Started When you switch on the player for the first time, you should see a welcome screen displayed on your TV. From here you can let the player know what kind of TV you have, then either use the Setup Navigator to make more settings, or jump right in and start pla...

Getting Started 04 33 En • Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ means use the joystick to highlight an item on-screen, then press ENTER . • Information at the bottom of every OSD screen explains the currently selected menu item and shows which buttons can be used for that screen. Setting up with the Set...

Getting Started 04 34 En 4 Select a DVD language. Some DVD discs feature on-screen menus, soundtracks and subtitles in several languages. Set your preferred language here. • Note that the language you choose here may not be available on all discs. • If you want to select a language other than those ...

Getting Started 04 36 En 15 Is your AV receiver MPEG compatible? Select Compatible , Not Compatible or Don’t Know . 16 Press ENTER to complete the setup, or press HOME MENU to quit the Setup Navi-gator without making any changes. Congratulations, setup is complete! CompatibleNot CompatibleDon't Know...

Getting Started 04 37 En Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD and MP3 discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter. • Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a ...

Getting Started 04 38 En Front panel controls The (play), (stop), and (pause) buttons on the front panel work in exactly the same way as their remote control equivalents. The combined scan/skip buttons on the front panel ( and ) work slightly differently from the remote buttons. Press and hold for f...

Getting Started 04 39 En • Some DVD-Audio discs feature a ‘bonus group’. To access this group you have to input a password, which you can find on the disc’s packaging. See Bonus Group on page 69 for more information. Video CD PBC menus Some Video CDs have menus from which you can choose what you wan...

Playing discs 05 42 En Chapter 5 Playing discs Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. For an expla-nation of how to navigate these, see Using the on-screen displays on page 32. Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD and SACD di...

Playing discs 05 43 En For SACD discs select a track within the current playback area. For a VR mode DVD-RW disc select between the Playlist and Original areas of the disc, or a title. Use the joystick (right) to preview the title. • It’s not possible to switch between Orig- inal and Playlist during...

Playing discs 05 44 En Using the Multi Dial You can use the Multi Dial to control fast and slow motion scanning and frame advance of DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW and Video CDs. When scanning, no audio is output, even when the scanning speed is 1/1 (normal play-back speed). • To start scanning playback at 1/1...

Playing discs 05 45 En Frame advance/frame reverse You can advance or back up DVD-Video or DVD-RW discs frame-by-frame. With Video CDs, you can only use frame advance. 1 During playback, press (pause). 2 Press / or / to reverse or advance a frame at a time. 3 To resume normal playback, press (play)....

Playing discs 05 46 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 47). • Repeat play is not avai...

Playing discs 05 48 En 2 Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program options. The Program edit screen that appears depends on the kind of disc loaded. On the left side is the program list, then to the right is a list of titles (if a DVD-Video disc is loaded), groups (for DVD-Audio), tracks (for SA...

Playing discs 05 49 En For SACD, CD or Video CD, select a track to add to the program list. (The screen below shows a CD loaded.) For an MP3 disc, you can add a whole folder, or a track within a folder to the program list. • To add a folder, select the folder. • To add a track, first find the folder...

Playing discs 05 51 En • For a time search, enter the number of minutes and seconds into the currently playing title (DVD-Video/DVD-RW) 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, pres...

Playing discs 05 52 En • Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access. • To set audio language preferences, see Audio Language on page 64. Switching DVD-RW audio channels When playing a DVD-RW disc recorded with dual-mono audio, you can switch betwe...

Playing discs 05 53 En • DVD-Video displays The # mark displayed with some DVD-Video discs means that the video is playing at 24 frames/second, progressive. When the disc is paused, the display also shows the frame number. • DVD-Audio displays • DVD-RW displays • SACD displays (During multichannel p...

Audio Settings menu 06 54 En Chapter 6 Audio Settings menu Note about features in the Audio Settings menu None of the features found in the Audio Settings menu have any effect on sound output through the i.LINK connector. Audio DRC • Default setting: Off When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volum...

Audio Settings menu 06 56 En 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-screen display. 2 Highlight Virtual Surround, then use the Joystick (left/right) to change to ‘ 2 V/ SRS TruSurround’ or ‘Off’, as required. 3 Press ENTER to make the setting and exit the Audio Settings screen. • ...

Audio Settings menu 06 57 En • Use the Joystick (up/down) to select a speaker. • Use the Joystick (left/right) to adjust the channel level for that speaker. Channel levels can be set from –6 dB to +6 dB. in 0.5 dB increments. 5 Press ENTER to make the settings and exit the audio settings screen. • Y...

The Video Settings menu 07 58 En Chapter 7 The Video Settings menu Video Adjust • Default setting: Professional or (when connected using HDMI) Direct From the Video Adjust screen you can select the standard video presentation or define presets of your own. 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video Adjust’...

The Video Settings menu 07 60 En You can see whether video on a DVD disc is film or video material by displaying the video transmission rate (see Displaying disc information on page 52). If a hash mark (#) appears next to the transmis-sion rate display, it is film material. DV-79AVi.book Page 60 Tue...

Initial Settings menu 08 61 En Chapter 8 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu gives you complete control in setting up your DVD player, including audio, and video output settings, audience limitation settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it mea...

Initial Settings menu 08 62 En Dolby Digital Out • Default setting: Dolby Digital You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs. If your AV receiver (or other connected component) is Dolby Digital compatible, s...

Initial Settings menu 08 63 En MPEG Out • Default setting: MPEG > PCM You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs. If your AV receiver (or other connected component) is compatible with MPEG audio, set this...

Initial Settings menu 08 64 En • This player is compatible with both PAL and NTSC progressive scan formats. However, your TV must also be progres-sive scan compatible to take advantage of this feature. S-Video Out • Default setting: S2 You only need to make this setting if you connected this player ...

Initial Settings menu 08 65 En • Some DVD discs set the audio language automatically when loaded, overriding the audio language you set in the Initial Settings menu. • Discs with two or more audio languages usually allow you to select the audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU to access t...

Initial Settings menu 08 66 En DVD Menu Language • Default setting: w/Subtitle Lang. Some multilingual discs have disc menus in several languages. This setting specifies in which language the disc menus should appear. Leave on the default setting for menus to appear in the same language as your Subt...

Initial Settings menu 08 67 En Background • Default setting: Black This specifies what is displayed on-screen when the player is stopped. Screen Saver • Default setting: Off If a constant image is displayed on a conven-tional CRT-type TV, it can ‘burn in’ leaving a ghost image on the screen. Switch ...

Initial Settings menu 08 68 En 2 Use the number buttons to enter a 4- digit password. 3 Press ENTER to register the password and return to the Options menu screen. If you forget your password, you can reset the player then register a new one. See Resetting the player on page 81 for how to reset the ...

Initial Settings menu 08 69 En 3 Select a new level. Use the Joystick to move the cursor left to lock more levels (more discs will require the pass-word); move right to unlock levels. You can’t lock level 1. 4 Press ENTER to set the new level and return to the Options menu screen. Setting/changing t...

Initial Settings menu 08 70 En Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the key number. When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically. You can also ...

Initial Settings menu 08 71 En • This setting reverts to DVD-Audio (default) when the disc tray is opened, or the power is switched into standby. SACD Playback • Default setting: 2ch Area SACD discs can be divided up into several different areas — stereo audio ( 2ch Area ), multi-channel audio ( Mul...

Initial Settings menu 08 72 En Resolution Since HDMI has the capacity to support many different high-definition video formats, you may want to change the resolution depending on the monitor you’re using. The options that appear will depend on the video format of the current disc (NTSC or PAL). • VGA...

Initial Settings menu 08 73 En • RGB – Use this setting if colours appear overly rich on the Full Range RGB setting. • Component (12-bit) – Outputs 12-bit component video format. If your connected device is compatible with this setting, 12-bit output provides very fine gradations of colour (if it is...

Initial Settings menu 08 74 En DTS Downmix • Default setting: Stereo If you’ve selected DTS > PCM in DTS Out on page 62, or 2 Channel in Audio Output Mode below, you can choose the way the DTS signal is downmixed PCM audio. Stereo downmixes the signal to 2-channel stereo, whereas Lt/Rt downmixes ...

Initial Settings menu 08 78 En player can’t determine the appropriate settings, the defaults are Dolby Digital , DTS and PCM . If you need to change the settings, move the cursor right and make the new setting. Auto Select Play • Default setting: Off You only need to make this setting if you connect...

Additional information 09 79 En Chapter 9 Additional information Taking care of your player and discs 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. Damaged or dirty ...

Additional information 09 80 En This player is designed for use with conven-tional, 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. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player’s lens s...

Additional information 09 81 En or give you an electric shock. Check the power cable once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspect rat...

Additional information 09 83 En About the HDMI output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the HDMI and Audio Output Mode screens (see HDMI Settings on page 71 and Audio Output Mode on page 74) affect the HDMI output with various types of disc. * 1 These formats include ...

Additional information 09 84 En HDMI output with DVD-Audio sources DVD-Audio sources often have high sample rates (such as 192kHz/24bit/2 channel or 96kHz/24bit/6 channel) and the way they are output from the HDMI terminal will depend on the specification of the connected component. * 1 This unit ch...

Additional information 09 86 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 Dutch (n...

Additional information 09 87 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 86. 1 Select ‘Other Language’....

Additional information 09 88 En Dynamic range The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting lost in noise). Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a very wide dynamic range, deliv-ering dramatic cinema-like effects. File e...

Additional information 09 89 En PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) [rate control] Technology for high-precision transmission of digital audio over the i.LINK interface enabling jitterless digital-to-analog conver-sion using a precision quartz in the rate control-compatible receiver. Progressive sca...

Additional information 09 90 En Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is some-thing wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical a...

Additional information 09 94 En HDMI troubleshooting Problem Remedy No HDMI audio output. • This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Version 1.1. Depending on the component you have connected, unreliable signal transfers may result.• If the front p...

Additional information 09 95 En No HDMI video output • Make sure that you’ve selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you’re using. You may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this.• It is not possible to output SACD sources from the HDMI co...

Additional information 09 96 En i.LINK troubleshooting Problem Remedy No i.LINK audio output. • If the front panel i.LINK indicator is lit then:– Check that your AV receiver is DTCP (Digital Transmission Copy Protection) compatible.– Check that your AV receiver is compatible with the type of disc th...

Additional information 09 97 En i.LINK-related messages You may see the following messages displayed in the front panel display when using the i.LINK interface. LINK CHECK The player is checking the i.LINK network. It does this, for example, when components are added or removed from the network. The...

Additional information 09 98 En Specifications General System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD PlayerPower requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 120, 60HzPower consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 WPower consumption (standby) . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 WWeight . ....

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