Page 2 - • This player is not suitable for commercial use.; CAUTION; IMPORTANT; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; ENGLISH
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 Features of This Player Compatible with DVD, Super VCD (IECstandard), Video CD and CD formats DVD, Super VCD (IEC standard), Video CD and CD discsthat display the logos shown below can be played backon this DVD player. For more information on discscompatible with this player, refer to the table be...
Page 5 - Wide range of DVD viewing options; Press; on the remote control to open the Setup; Audio 2; HELLO
5 Wide range of DVD viewing options Multi-Language Subtitles (page 42) You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles offwhen watching movies or other media with subtitlesavailable. Multiple Languages (page 43) 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 ....................... 10 Front Panel ...................................................
Page 8 - Preparing the Remote Control; Notes; Before Using; Checking Accessories; Audio cord
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 - Remote control operation; ) located on the player’s front panel. The; BEFORE USING
9 Remote control operation When operating the remote control, point it at the remotesensor ( Î ) located on the player’s front panel. The remote control can be used up to 23 feet (7 m) from theplayer and within a 30° angle on each side of the sensor. Notes • Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunl...
Page 10 - Front Panel
10 Names andFunctions 1 [Models having a STANDBY/ON button on themain unit] STANDBY/ON button Press to switch the player on or to put in standby(pages 26 and 36). [Models having a POWER switch on the mainunit] POWER switch Press to switch the player on or off(pages 26, 29 and 36).When this switch is...
Page 11 - NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
11 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ~ 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. Resume play is possible only in Normalmode ...
Page 12 - Display Window; DISPLAY; REPEAT; V O C A L PARTNER
12 Display Window 1 96 kHz indicator Indicates play of a disc outputting an audio signalwith a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. 2 ANGLE indicator Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress(page 49). 3 TITLE indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed. 4 VOCAL indicator Indicates that the V...
Page 13 - Rear Panel; mark. This lets you control
13 Rear Panel 1 DIGITAL OUT jacks (coaxial, optical (OPT.)) Use to output the digital audio signal recorded ondiscs. You can output the digital signal via eithercoaxial or optical output jack to an AV amplifier orreceiver (page 18). 2 CONTROL IN jack Use to connect this player to another componentbe...
Page 14 - Remote Control; Stereo
14 (Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.) 1 (standby/on) button Press to switch the player on or to put in standby(pages 26 and 29). 2 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 MEM...
Page 16 - Connection Guide; menu to set whether you are using a wide; Video; Connecting Your DVD Player; TV or monitor
16 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 the fo...
Page 17 - MAKING CONNECTIONS
17 MAKING CONNECTIONS Coaxial cord(Not included) S-video cord(Not included) 2 stereo audioaudio cords(1 included),and 2 singlecords (oranother stereoaudio cord)(not included) TV or monitor Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Center Speaker Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Sub woofer DV-K302CD:Final...
Page 18 - Audio Connections; Digital Audio Connections:; Audio 1; • Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with
18 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 19 - Analog Audio Connection:; Stereo amplifier or receiver; CHANNEL AUDIO OUT; AV amplifier or receiver
19 MAKING CONNECTIONS 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 using inthe [Analog Jacks] screen of the Setup Navigator(page 24). You can also manually set the outp...
Page 20 - Video Connections
20 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 is also necessary...
Page 21 - System Control Connections; using an audio or video
21 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 22 - Using the Setup Navigator; on the front panel to
22 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 23 - Setting the TV screen size; English; Language; SETTING UP THE PLA
23 Setting the TV screen size The [TV Type] screen establishes the size, or moreappropriately the width to height ratio of your televisionor monitor. The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVsis 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen andhigh-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-heig...
Page 25 - Confirming the settings; To exit the Setup screen; menu appears. Press
25 Confirming the settings The [Exit Setup Navigator] is the final screen in the SetupNavigator. Settings: Valid* Select to have the player make all of thenecessary audio, video and language settingsaccording to your responses in the SetupNavigator. Invalid Select to exit the Setup Navigator without...
Page 26 - PLAY; DISC; POWER; Karaoke
26 Playing DVDs, Super VCDs,Video CDs and CDs – DVD/Super VCD/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 ...
Page 27 - When a menu screen is displayed; To navigate a menu screen; Improving Picture Quality; VNR; to turn video noise reduction on.; GETTING ST
27 When a menu screen is displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menuscreens or Super VCDs/Video CDs that include PlaybackControl (PBC). DVDs often contain extra information thatcan be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimesmakes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable aswatching the...
Page 28 - Forward and Reverse Scanning; Fast forward scanning; FWD; Fast reverse scanning; REV; PREVIOUS
28 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 29 - STOP
29 1 Press STOP 7 ( 7 on the front panel). Playback stops. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 . The disc tray comes out.The tray rotates and the disc that was playing islocated towards the front on the left side of thetable. 3 Press DISC CHANGE to remove all the discs. 4 Press on the remote control. The disc tray...
Page 30 - Using the Setup Screen Menus; When setting up for the first time
30 2 Press SETUP . The Setup screen appears. 3 Use the cursor buttons ( 2 / 3 ) to select the menu you want. As each menu is selected with the cursor, thesettings appear below the menu heading. 4 Press the cursor button ( ∞ ) to enter the menu. The top item within the menu becomes highlighted. 5 Use...
Page 31 - The Setup screen closes.; mark. The “Expert” menu mode adds to the “Basic”; ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS; Expert
31 7 Use the cursor buttons ( 5 / ∞ ) to select a new setting and press ENTER to set the new setting in memory. Press RETURN or the cursor button ( 2 ) to exit the options without making any changes. 8 Press RETURN or the cursor button ( 2 ) to go back to the main menu bar to select anothermenu. 9 P...
Page 32 - Use the cursor buttons (; About source audio output; source will be as shown on the following table.
32 Setting Your Speaker Systemfor Multichannel AudioPlayback This player contains a built-in decoder for Dolby Digitalsources as well as 5.1 channel discrete audio output thatcan be used to make connections to an amplifier orreceiver with the corresponding inputs. Ideally, a5.1 channel system contai...
Page 33 - – DVD; PCM” when you have made; PCM; DTS; 6 kHz PCM Out; 8 kHz” compresses the signal to a; MPEG Out; MPEG
33 Setting the Digital AudioOutput To Be Compatible withYour AV Components – 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 34 - Setting the TV Screen Size
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 - menu
35 Adjusting the OSD (On-ScreenDisplay) Setting the on-screen display(OSD) language(Chinese model only) This setting is used to establish the language thatoperation indicators and on-screen messages andoperations display. Change this setting in the Setupscreen Language menu [OSD Language] setting. S...
Page 36 - Karaoke Entertainment; KARAOKE MODE
36 KaraokeOperation Karaoke Entertainment – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD This DVD player goes beyond being a simple karaokemachine for sing-alongs, and includes many functionsthat are designed to enhance your enjoyment ofkaraoke. Before we explain those functions, however,let’s first learn how to perfo...
Page 37 - Display between songs; When no disc is loaded; KARAOKE OPERA; Echo adjustment; Adjust with the digital echo level knob.; Changing performance key; Operation is possible with the mic; You can operate Key control and Once more.; Once more; • Any Pioneer microphone with key control function can; KEY CONTROL; KEY CONTROL
37 1 Display between songs When in the KARAOKE MODE (when the KARAOKEMODE indicator on the front panel is lit), during pause orwhen a disc has stopped playing, karaoke bird charactersare displayed. When no disc is loaded Notes • With DVDs, some discs may have a Menu function. With this kind of disc,...
Page 38 - TOUCH KARAOKE; Reserving a Desired Song; NEXT; To continue program playback; KARAOKE; Disc
38 One-Touch Karaoke – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD When you are playing a normal music disc, you canpress this button and remove the singer’s voice so that itsounds just like a karaoke disc, allowing you to enjoykaraoke easily with your favorite music. Press ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE . The ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE i...
Page 39 - To erase all program contents; CLEAR; KARAOKE SETUP; KARAOKE SETUP
39 KARAOKE OPERA TION To erase all program contents Press CLEAR in the stop mode. During playback, press CLEAR if program input is not in progress. Notes • Program playback cannot be used with some DVD discs.• If the disc is changed during program playback and a DVD is now being played, an asterisk ...
Page 40 - Changing the setting of vocals; Setting the “Vocal Partner” feature; To cancel the Vocal Partner setting; Simply change the setting to “OFF”.; Selecting the vocal; – Dolby Digital multiplex compatible DVD karaoke; Adjusting the volume of the vocal; Turn on the Vocal or Vocal Partner function.
40 Changing the setting of vocals You can eliminate the vocals on the disc by setting“Vocal” to “OFF”. Vocals are output when turned on. 1 Use the cursor button ( 2 3 ) to select “Vocal” in the Karaoke Setup menu. 2 Use the cursor button ( 5 ∞ ) to change the settings as desired. The vocals will no ...
Page 41 - Changing the key of the music; Singing without the guide melody; ON; To turn the guide melody back on; Simply set the “Guide Melody” menu item to “ON”.; Setting multiplexed or stereo; STEREO; Changing the settings
41 KARAOKE OPERA TION Changing the key of the music You can change the key of the music through theKaraoke Setup menu without using the KEY CONTROLbutton on the main unit or the remote control. 1 Use the cursor button ( 2 3 ) to select “Key Control” in the Karaoke Setup menu. 2 Use the cursor button...
Page 42 - repeatedly during playback.; Pressing; SUBTITLE; SUBTITLE
42 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 43 - once displays the currently selected; MENU; Changing Audio Type; AUDIO; This function is possible only in Normal mode.; SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS; AUDIO; AUDIO
43 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 44 - When “Other” is selected; List of Languages
44 Setting Language and SubtitlePreferences in the SetupScreen Menus The Setup screen Language menu contains a number of settings related to the audio and subtitle languagepreferences. Please note that changes to the settings in the Language menu in this section cannot be made when a disc is playing...
Page 45 - menu in the “Expert” menu; menu in the “Expert” menu mode
45 SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS Selecting a DVD menu languagepreference In addition to containing different audio languages, DVDmay also contain menu screens in different languages aswell. Setting a DVD language preference, sets theselected language as a default when DVDs with menuinformation in tha...
Page 46 - (very little compression of audio source); Provides images with bright clear colors.
46 AdvancedFunctions This player is compatible with DVD, Super VCD, VideoCD, and CD disc formats. Users already familiar withSuper VCD/Video CD or CD will already be familiar withsome of the functions the player is capable ofperforming. With DVD, an even greater number ofpossibilities and functions ...
Page 47 - Viewing slow playback; ADV; Viewing a still frame
47 Still Frame/Slow Play/FrameAdvance Playback – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD The video images on DVD and Super VCD/Video CD canbe viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speedsand even advanced frame by frame. Viewing slow playback Press and hold STEP E during playback. • Slow playback is engaged.• ...
Page 48 - , you can search for titles or; TOP MENU; Changing the type of direct search; manu in the “Expert” menu mode (page; Title; repeatedly to select; When performing a time search:; • To select 21 minutes, 43 seconds, press; Title
48 Searching for a Title, Chapter,Track, or Location on a Disc – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD This player offers different ways of accessing theinformation on a DVD, Super VCD, Video CD, or CD.Using SEARCH MODE , you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Super VCD/Video CD orCD, and e...
Page 49 - indicator is displayed on the screen. This; menu in the “Expert”; Changing to Surround; ANGLE
49 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 50 - Repeat Play; Repeat play of a chapter/track
50 Repeat Play – DVD/Super VCD/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. • In some DVDs, the descriptions here apply to titles, not chapters. Repeat play of...
Page 51 - menu. Please note that changes to the; Level Change; Entering the password; to set the new password.; The password is entered.
51 Setting the Parental LockLevel 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 documentatio...
Page 53 - To clear the Last Memory location; LAST MEMORY; LAST MEMORY
53 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 54 - Erasing the memorized settings; CONDITION MEMORY; The following 9 settings are memorized:
54 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 thescreen. The CONDITION ME...
Page 55 - Display off; Viewing Disc Information; Use; to get current information about the disc; while a disc is playing.; repeatedly to change the; Super VCD
55 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 56 - DVD information; CD; Black; To reset the player, press and hold; stop; panel when pressing
56 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, use th...
Page 57 - Disc Care
57 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 59 - Language Code List; ADDITIONAL INFORMA; Volap
59 Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio andsubtitle language preferences. (See page 44) ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION 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 60 - Troubleshooting
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...
Page 62 - Terms; and P
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...
Page 63 - mark, you can control the player
63 Multiple Languages On DVDs, you can select the language on whenwatching movies or other media that have multiplelanguage and/or audio soundtracks recorded on them.Up to 8 different language and/or audio soundtracks canbe recorded on a DVD disc. Multi-Language Subtitles Subtitles are language titl...
Page 64 - Specifications; digital audio system; Printed in Japan; PIONEER CORPORATION; When moving the player
Specifications General System ....... DVD system, Video CD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Power requirements DV-K302CD ............. AC 110-127/220-240 V, 50/60 HzDVD-V630 .......................................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption ........................................