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
4 State of the art digital audio andvideo Compatible with a wide range of digital audiooutput formats DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audioformats. The digital audio output jacks of this player canoutput Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG, and linear PCMdigital bitstreams to AV components...
Page 5 - Wide range of DVD viewing options; HELLO; Audio 2; Press; SETUP; on the remote control to open the Setup
5 Wide range of DVD viewing options Multi-Language Subtitles (page 35) You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles offwhen watching movies or other media with subtitlesavailable. Multiple Languages (page 36) You can select the language on when watching moviesor other media that have multipl...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
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; Notes; Before Using; Checking Accessories; Audio cord; Remote control operation
8 Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remotecontrol 1 While pushing the tab on the batterycompartment cover toward the center of theremote, pull out in the direction indicated bythe arrow. 2 Insert batteries. Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus(–) polarity guides on the b...
Page 9 - Front Panel; BEFORE USING/NAMES AND F; SEARCH MODE button
9 Names andFunctions SPEAKER SETTING STANDBY/ON SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD PLAYER ÛN¿ Ω≤?<Û Î 4 1 ¢ ¡ 7 8 3 5.1CH MODE SEARCH MODE 0 OPEN/CLOSE DISC CHANGE 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 1 2 3 DISC 1 0 2 6 3 8 4 5 7 9 ~ = ! @ # $ % ^ - Front Panel BEFORE USING/NAMES AND F ANCTIONS 1 STANDBY/ON butto...
Page 11 - Display Window; NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; DISPLAY
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 - 9 0 = NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 1 96 kHz indicator Indicates that the currently loaded disc contains anaudio signal with a sampling frequency of...
Page 12 - Rear Panel; CONTROL IN jack; mark. This lets you control; VIDEO OUT jack
12 Rear Panel OPT. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT (2CH) R 1 2 L SUB WOOFER CENTER AUDIO OUT (5.1CH) R FRONT L SURROUND VIDEO OUT Y P B P R S-VIDEO OUT CONTROL IN AC IN VIDEO OUT SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 1 2 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 1 CONTROL IN jack Use to connect this player to another componentbearing the Pioneer Î...
Page 13 - Remote Control; Stereo
13 Remote Control OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE CONDITION MEMORY LAST MEMORY ANGLE DISPLAY RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT REV PLAY FWD PROGRAM RANDOM A-B REPEAT SEARCH MODE STOP STEP/SLOW ENTER SETUP MENU TOP MENU CLEAR 5 5 5 5 4 0 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 C Î DISC & _+ %^ 1 2 8 7 3 - 4 ! =~ 6 ...
Page 14 - CONDITION MEMORY; during DVD; ANGLE; repeatedly to; RETURN; when you do not want to
14 0 Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)* Use to perform direct title and chapter/tracksearches, and to input numerical values (pages 25,42 and 46). - PROGRAM button You can program discs, titles, chapters or tracks toplay back in a desired order. Programs can be amaximum of 24 steps (page 46). = REPEAT bu...
Page 15 - MAKING CONNECTIONS; Connection Guide; menu to set whether you are using a wide; Video; Connecting Your DVD Player; TV or monitor
15 MAKING CONNECTIONS VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN OPT. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT (2CH) R 1 2 L SUB WOOFER CENTER AUDIO OUT (5.1CH) R FRONT L SURROUND VIDEO OUT Y P B P R S-VIDEO OUT CONTROL IN AC IN VIDEO OUT SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN R L MakingConnections Connection Guide The illustration on this pag...
Page 17 - Audio Connections; Digital Audio Connections:; Audio 1; • Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with
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 ...
Page 18 - Analog Audio Connection:; CHANNEL AUDIO OUT; Stereo amplifier or receiver; AV 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, besure to identify which output you are going to be usingin the [Analog Jacks] screen of the Setup Navigator(page 22). You can also manually set the output in the[Audio Out...
Page 19 - Video Connections; VIDEO OUT; System Control Connections; using an audio or video
19 MAKING CONNECTIONS Video Connections This player features S-video, composite video andcomponent video output possibilities. Check themanual supplied with your TV or monitor todetermine the best possible connection for yoursystem.In addition to making physical connections to your TVor monitor, it ...
Page 20 - Using the Setup Navigator; to turn the player on.
20 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 according...
Page 21 - Language; Setting the TV screen size; Note
21 MAKING CONNECTIONS 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 and on-screen messages. Additionally, the language that isestablished at th...
Page 22 - Not Connected
22 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 23 - Confirming the settings; To exit the Setup screen; menu appears. Press
23 MAKING CONNECTIONS Setup Navigator Audio1 General Language Video 2 Move Exit SETUP Select ENTER Confirm setup adjustments Exit Setup Navigator Redo Invalid Valid Confirming the settings The [Exit Setup Navigator] is the final screen in the SetupNavigator. Settings: Valid* Select to have the playe...
Page 24 - PLAY; DISC; Select the item you want to view.; to turn on the player.
24 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 25 - When a menu screen is displayed; To navigate a menu screen; Auto Power on Function; GETTING ST
25 5 5 5 5 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 MENU Number buttons TOP MENU STOP 7 RETURN Cursor buttons NEXT ¢ PREVIOUS 4 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...
Page 26 - NEXT; Forward and Reverse Scanning; Fast forward scanning; Fast reverse scanning; REV; FWD
26 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 27 - STOP
27 1 Press STOP 7 ( 7 on the front panel). Playback stops. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 ( 0 on the front panel). • The disc table comes out.• The tray rotates and the disc that was playing is located towards the front on the left side of thetable. 3 Remove the discs. 4 Press the DISC CHANGE to remove all di...
Page 28 - Using the Setup Screen Menus; When setting up for the first time; continued
28 Using the Setup Screen Menus The procedure on page 28 and 29 describes how tooperate the menus on the Setup screen. These menusare used to set and adjust a number of system settings.The various functions that can be adjusted are coveredthroughout this manual. The procedure on this pageprovides a ...
Page 29 - ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS; mark. The “Expert” menu mode adds to the “Basic”; Expert; The Setup screen closes.
29 ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS IMPORTANTChanging the Setup Screen to“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 beconside...
Page 30 - – DVD; PCM” when you have made; PCM; DTS Out; DTS; 8 kHz” compresses the signal to a; PCM” to; MPEG
30 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 - About source audio output; source will be as shown on the following table.; Use the cursor buttons (; Use the cursor button (; CENTER; Center
32 About source audio output When the source input mode has been switched between the 5.1 CH and 2 CH 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 source will be as shown on the following table. Setti...
Page 33 - Setting the TV Screen Size; Differences in screen sizes and DVD formats
33 ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS 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 aspec...
Page 34 - menu; Off; Make changes in the [OSD Position] in the Setup screen
34 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 35 - repeatedly during playback.; Pressing; SUBTITLE; SUBTITLE; SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS
35 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 36 - repeatedly to select the desired; AUDIO; once displays the currently selected; MENU; Changing Audio Type; AUDIO; repeatedly during playback to; AUDIO
36 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 38 - List of Languages; When “Other” is selected; The language selection screen appears.; position of the cursor.; to set the new language.; menu in the “Expert” menu
38 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 57. 1 Use the cursor buttons to select “Other” andpress ENTER . Th...
Page 39 - CLEAR
39 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 40 - (very little compression of audio source); Provides images with bright clear colors.
40 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 41 - e ̃E; Viewing a still frame; PAUSE; Viewing slow playback; To return to normal playback
41 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 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. 5 5 5 5 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 2 (STEP/SLOW e˜E ) 1 (PAUSE 8 ) PLAY 3 Viewing a still frame Pre...
Page 42 - , you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD,; SEARCH MODE; repeatedly to select; When performing a time search:; • To select 21 minutes, 43 seconds, press; TOP MENU
42 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 43 - indicator is displayed on the screen. This; menu in the “Expert”
43 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 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 ...
Page 44 - Repeat play of a specified section; Repeat Play; Repeat play options for a DVD
44 5 5 5 5 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 1 ( A – B ) REPEAT C L E A R 2 To repeat a program Press REPEAT once during program playback to repeat the program (page 47). To cancel repeat play Press CLEAR . Playback continues, but the repeat function is canceled. Repeat play of a specified section Press A–B at the ...
Page 45 - Random Play; Random playback of titles; RANDOM
45 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CD You can play in random order chapters or titles on DVDs,or tracks, 1 disc, or all discs (ALL) with CDs and VideoCDs. Random playback of chapterswithin one title – DVD Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER . “Random Chapter” appears on the screen, an...
Page 46 - Programming; PROGRAM
46 Playback in a Desired Order(Program Play) – DVD/Video CD/CD The titles and chapters on a DVD and similarly the trackson a Video CD or CD can be arranged to play in the orderyou want. You can create a program mixing titles,chapters, and tracks on all of the discs loaded in the disctray. Programmin...
Page 48 - Setting the Parental Lock Level; menu. Please note that changes to the; Level Change; has been; Entering the password; The password is entered.
48 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 50 - while in the stop; To clear the Last Memory location; LAST MEMORY
50 Resuming playback from whereLAST MEMORY was pressed 1 Load the DVD that has a Last Memory pointmemorized. Some DVDs will start playback automatically whenloaded. In this case, press STOP 7 to stop playback.• When a Last Memory location is registered for a Video CD, the location is cleared when th...
Page 51 - The following six settings are memorized:
51 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS When a disc that has memorized settings isloaded “Condition Memory” will appear on the screen, and thepreviously memorized settings will be selected. Erasing the memorized settings Press CONDITION MEMORY, then CLEAR while “Condition Memory” is still being displayed on thescree...
Page 52 - Display off; Viewing Disc Information; Use; to get current information about the disc; while a disc is playing. Press; repeatedly to change the information
52 The display changes for each type of disc as followseach time the button is pressed. DVD TITLE information: Top Row: disc number, title and chapter number,elapsed time of currenttitle Bottom Row: remaining time in current title, totaltime of current title CHAPTER information: Top Row: disc number...
Page 53 - CD and Video CD; DVD information; CD
53 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...
Page 54 - Black; menu in the “Expert” menu mode (page; To reset the player, press and hold; stop; panel when pressing
54 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 29). Settings: Black Blue* *Factory setting Scre...
Page 55 - Disc Care; ADDITIONAL
55 En 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-sha...
Page 57 - Language Code List; Volap
57 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio andsubtitle language preferences. (See page 38) 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 (a...
Page 58 - Troubleshooting
58 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 59 - Audio is not output or is distorted.
59 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Audio is not output or is distorted. The Setup screen Audio 1 menu [96kHz PCM Out] setting is set to “96 kHz”. Digital output is prohibitedon some discs. \ Be sure to make analog audio connections as wellas digital connections (pages 17 and 18). The disc is dirty. \ Refer ...
Page 60 - Terms; and P
60 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 61 - mark, you can control the player
61 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Parental lock level This function was suggested by parents concernedabout what type of media their children were able towatch. Parental lock restrictions are restrictionsincorporated into titles which include scenes thatparents may not wish their children to view. PCM PCM ...
Page 62 - Specifications; Output level
62 Specifications General System ... DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Power requirements ............................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption ................................................ 14 W Power consumption in standby mode ................... 0.7 W Weight .............
Page 63 - When moving the player
63 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer AuthorizedIndependent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions,service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 8 0...
Page 64 - Printed in Japan; Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.; EIA
64 Published by Pioneer Corporation.Copyright © 1999 Pioneer Corporation.All rights reserved. Printed in Japan <VRB1234-A> <99G00ZF0D00> 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. ...
