Page 2 - We Want You Listening For A Lifetime; Example
i Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitementyour equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s ConsumerElectronics Group wan...
Page 3 - ii; About This Product; Video System of a Connected Component; Important; After-sales Service for Pioneer Products; CAUTION: USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PER-; CANADA
ii For U.S. and Canadian Models About This Product Video System of a Connected Component This product is compatible with the NTSC system. When connecting other componentsto this product, be sure components are compatible with the same video systems. If it isnot, images will not be correctly reproduc...
Page 4 - Contents; Be sure to read this.
Contents 1 Be sure to read this. Discs Compatible with this Product ............ 9Disc Operation ............................................ 10 Dear Customer .............................................. iFor U.S. and Canadian Models .................... ii - About This Product - Important - Preca...
Page 6 - This manual is divided into the sections shown below.; Changing Initial Settings:; Before Using
3 Before Using This Product About This Product [For European models] Video System of a Connected Component [For models except U.S. and Canadian models] This product is NTSC/PAL system compatible. When connecting other components tothis product, be sure components are compatible with the same video s...
Page 7 - To Ensure Safe Driving; WARNING; or Video CD while Driving.
4 Before Using To Ensure Safe Driving WARNING • To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, this product is not for use with a video screen that is visible to the driver. • In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even by perso...
Page 8 - nent featuring an IP-BUS input; • Select the STAND ALONE mode.
5 Precaution • A “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” label is affixed to the bottom of the player. [For European models] • Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.• Always keep the volume low enough for outside sounds to be audible. • Protect the product from moisture.• If...
Page 9 - Condition Memory; Resetting the Microprocessor; Resetting; Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Condition Memory This function memorizes audio language, subtitle language and picture mode settings madeduring disc playback for up to 30 discs. Without any special operations, the final settingdetails during playback of a disc are memorized. The next time a disc is played, the previoussettings are...
Page 10 - Key Finder
7 Before Using Key Finder The remote control and remote sensor are sold separately, although they may be pro-vided with this product in certain areas. q Joystick/ENTER button w Small joystick/STOP ( 7 ) button e SOURCE button (For AV Master Unit) r TOP MENU button t VOLUME (For AV Master Unit) y MEN...
Page 11 - Using the Remote Controller; Batteries
Using the Remote Controller This product is equipped with a remote controller for convenient operation. • Point the controller in the direction of the signal reception on the color display (sold separately) to operate. • When the controller is not in use, attach it firmly to the provided mounting ba...
Page 12 - Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD Formats; Disc types and logos
Discs Compatible with this Product Features of This Player Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD Formats DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be playedback on this player. For more information on discs compatible with this player, referto the table below. The disc format ...
Page 13 - What the Marks on DVDs Indicate; Mark; Disc Operation; The prohibited mark “
10 Before Using Precaution: • Playback of DVD-Audio, DVD-R and CD-ROM discs is not possible. This player can only playback discs bearing the marks shown on page 9. • Use the optional 8 cm (3 in.) disc tray to play 8 cm (3 in.) discs. Never use a commercially available 8 cm adapter as this will damag...
Page 14 - Disc Organization; DVD
11 Disc Organization DVD On DVD-Video discs, the contents are divided into titles which are in turn dividedinto chapters.With video material, a single work (movie etc.) usually corresponds to a single title,with different scenes corresponding to separate chapters. With karaoke discs, onesong corresp...
Page 15 - Main Features of This Product; You can enjoy different kinds of repeat play.; Repeat Play
Main Features of This Product You can play back DVDs, Video CDs (PBC compatibility) and CDs. You can enjoy different kinds of repeat play. You can view still images or playback of one frame at atime. Slow motion playback is possible. Switching between Wide screen, Letter box and Panscandisplay is po...
Page 16 - Care of Discs and Magazines; • This product is designed for use with conven-
13 Before Using Care of Discs and Magazines Precaution • This product is designed for use with conven- tional, fully circular discs only. Use of shapeddiscs are not recommended for this product. • Check all discs before playing and discard cracked, scratched or warped discs. • Wipe dirty or damp dis...
Page 17 - Loading discs in the magazine and loading the magazine in the unit.; Loading Discs; While pressing the LOCK button, pull out the tray.; While pressing the LOCK button, pull out the tray.; LOCK button
14 Before Using Loading Discs Loading discs in the magazine and loading the magazine in the unit. Loading Discs You can load up to six discs in the magazine. Refer to page 9 to confirm the type of disc youcan use with this unit. While pressing the LOCK button, pull out the tray. Load a disc. Load wi...
Page 18 - Loading the Magazine; Slide the OPEN lever to the right.; Load the magazine in the direction indicated by the arrow.
15 Before Using Load in the directionindicated by the arrow. Loading the Magazine Slide the OPEN lever to the right. The front door opens. Load the magazine in the direction indicated by the arrow. Close the front door. 3 2 1
Page 19 - Removing the Magazine; Press the EJECT button.; EJECT button
Removing the Magazine Slide the OPEN lever to the right. The front door opens. Press the EJECT button. Remove the magazine. Close the front door. 4 3 2 1 16 Before Using • Do not put your fingers in the magazine tray as this may lead to incorrect operation and damage to the player. • If the label on...
Page 20 - When Using the IP-BUS Mode; Press the SOURCE button.; When Using the STAND ALONE Mode; Switch the display image source to this product.; For details, refer to the connected unit’s manual.; Basic Operations
17 Switching Power ON/OFF Switching Power ON When Using the IP-BUS Mode Operate after confirming the Operation mode switch is set to DVD (or AVM). (See page 7.) Press the SOURCE button. Press repeatedly until DVD is selected, and the disc starts play-ing. With a head unit other than a Multi-Channel ...
Page 21 - VD; Switching Power OFF; Press the SOURCE button for 1 second.; Power to the Multi-Channel AV Master Unit switches OFF.; Press the POWER button on the side of the; When using a rear display in the IP-BUS Mode
18 Basic Operations VD V V ideoCD D C C Switching Power OFF When Using the IP-BUS Mode Press the SOURCE button for 1 second. Power to the Multi-Channel AV Master Unit switches OFF. When Using the STAND ALONE Mode Press the POWER button on the side of the remote control. Power to this product switche...
Page 22 - ) is displayed for 4 seconds and the disc; Working with the Menu Screen; With DVDs; Press the ENTER button.; Playback starts from the selected menu option.; To Display the Menu
19 Disc (DVD/Video CD/CD) Playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( 6 ) button. The playback mark ( ) is displayed for 4 seconds and the disc starts playing. Note: • Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE ( 6 ) button when a disc is playing, pauses playback. • If the last disc played was a DVD, playback starts from the poin...
Page 23 - With Video CDs; Press the number buttons to select a desired; Chapter and Track Advance/Return
With Video CDs Press the number buttons to select a desired menu option. Playback starts from the selected menu option.Operation with the joystick is not possible. 7 To Display the Menu You can display the menu by pressing the RETURN button while PBC playback. Fordetails, refer to the instructions p...
Page 25 - Continued overleaf
Disc Fast Forward/Reverse Fast Forward During play, continue pressing the FOR-WARD ( ¡ ) button. The fast forward mark ( ) is displayed while pressing the button and disc fast forward is performed. Release the FORWARD ( ¡ ) button at the point you want to watch/listen. Playback resumes from that poi...
Page 27 - Still Playback; This lets you pause playback and view a still picture.; Playback V; Playback Variations
Still, Frame-by-Frame and Slow Motion Playback Still Playback This lets you pause playback and view a still picture. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( 6 ) button during playback. The still mark ( ) is displayed for 4 seconds and playback is paused letting you view a still image. • To return to normal playback,...
Page 28 - The slow playback mark (
25 Slow Motion Playback This lets you slow down playback speed. Reverse Slow Motion playback is not possible withVideo CDs. Press the STEP ( e ) or STEP ( E ) button for 1 second during playback. The slow playback mark ( ) or ( ) is displayed, forward or reverse Slow Motion playback begins. • To ret...
Page 29 - Changing Audio Output during Playback; You can switch between stereo and monaural output.; Press the AUDIO button during play-; The audio output selection mark (
VD V V ideoCD Playback V a riations 26 VD Changing Audio Language during Playback (Multi-Audio) DVDs can provide audio playback with different languages and different systems (DolbyDigital, DTS etc.). With DVDs featuring multi-audio recordings, you can switch between lan-guages/audio systems during ...
Page 30 - Changing the Subtitle Language during Playback (Multi-Subtitle); The subtitle selection mark (
27 Changing the Subtitle Language during Playback (Multi-Subtitle) With DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languagesduring playback. Press the SUBTITLE button during play-back. The subtitle selection mark ( ) is displayed. Press the SUBTITLE button while the su...
Page 31 - About Scenes that Let You Change the Viewing Angle; ) is displayed in the bottom right of the screen.
Changing the Viewing Angle during Playback (Multi-Angle) With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot from multiple angles) recordings, you canswitch among viewing angles during playback. 7 About Scenes that Let You Change the Viewing Angle During playback of a scene shot from multiple angles on thi...
Page 32 - Press the DISPLAY button.; Information display 1; Calling up Information Displays; Operating with Information Displays; Concerning Information Display 2
29 Press the DISPLAY button. Each time you press the button the dis-play changes as follows: Information display 1 = Information display 2 = Display OFF = Information display 1 1 Operating with Information Displays Calling up Information Displays Information displays let you easily perform a wide ra...
Page 33 - Operating with the Information Display 1 of a DVD; The selected option is indicated in blue.; For Titles and Chapters; This starts playback from the selected scene.; Direct Search
Operating with the Information Display 1 of a DVD This display lets you switch discs for playback, use the Search function to specify a title orchapter to search for a desired scene, use the Time Search function to specify a time tosearch for a desired scene, select the desired audio and subtitle la...
Page 34 - Selecting Audio, Subtitle and Angle; For Audio
31 Operating with Information Displays Selecting Audio, Subtitle and Angle You can perform Audio (language, stereo, audio type as Dolby Digital etc.), Subtitle lan-guage and Angle selection. Move the joystick left/right to select adesired option. The selected option is indicated in blue. Move the jo...
Page 35 - Selecting Repeat Range
Operating with the Information Display 2 of a DVD In addition to the Search and Time Search functions of the information display 1, this displaylets you switch the disc for playback, select the range for Repeat play, and select the Picturemode. Switching Discs You can switch discs while confirming d...
Page 36 - Selecting the Picture Mode; The Picture mode option is indicated in blue.; Operating with the Information Display 1 of a Video CD
33 Operating with Information Displays Selecting the Picture Mode You can select between Standard, Animation and Cinema modes.Compared to Standard mode, Animation provides a picture with beautifully clear colors andthe Cinema mode assures images with well defined black/white contrast. Move the joyst...
Page 37 - While the input number is displayed, press the ENTER button.
Press the number buttons to input the desired number. For Tracks To select 3, press button 3.To select 10, press buttons 1 and 0 in order.To select 23, press buttons 2 and 3 in order. • To jump 10 tracks ahead of the selected one, press the +10 button. For Time (Time Search) To select 21 minutes 43 ...
Page 38 - You can choose between Repeat play of a disc or a track.; Selecting Audio Output; You can select between stereo and monaural audio output.
35 Operating with Information Displays Selecting Repeat Range You can choose between Repeat play of a disc or a track. Move the joystick left/right to select theRepeat range option. The Repeat range option is indicated in blue. Move the joystick up/down to switch to thedesired setting. This switches...
Page 40 - Operating with the Information Display 1 of a CD; The Track option is indicated in blue.; Play of the selected track starts.
37 Operating with Information Displays Operating with the Information Display 1 of a CD This display lets you switch discs for playback, use the Search function to specify a track tosearch for desired track, select the range for Repeat play, and switch Random play and Scanplay ON/OFF. • Displaying a...
Page 41 - Setting Random Play; The Random option is indicated in blue.; Setting Scan Play; The Scan option is indicated in blue.
38 Operating with Information Displays D C C Setting Random Play Tracks of the CD you are currently listening to are played in a random order. Move the joystick left/right to select theRandom option. The Random option is indicated in blue. Move the joystick up/down to switch to thedesired setting. T...
Page 42 - The Disc option is indicated in blue.; The selected disc starts playing.
39 Operating with the Information Display 2 of a CD The following explains how to switch discs with this display. With CDs, you can switch discsusing either information display 1 or information display 2. Switching Discs You can switch discs while confirming disc type. The selected disc is indicated...
Page 43 - The SET UP MENU is displayed.; Calling up the SET UP MENU; Changing Initial Settings; Returning to the previous display
Press the STOP ( 7 ) button. Press the MENU button when thedisc is stopped. The SET UP MENU is displayed. Move the small joystick to theright (NEXT ¢ ). The second SET UP MENU is dis-played. 3 2 1 2 1,3 40 Calling up the SET UP MENU You can use this menu to change Audio, Subtitle, Parental Lock and ...
Page 44 - Setting Subtitles and Assist Subtitles ON/OFF; You can switch Subtitle and Assist Subtitle ON/OFF as desired.; A subtitle language menu is displayed.
41 Changing Initial Settings Setting the Subtitle (SUBTITLE LANG.) You can set a desired subtitle language. If the selected subtitle language is recorded on theDVD, subtitles are displayed in that language. You can also switch subtitle and assist subtitledisplay ON/OFF. Setting Subtitles and Assist ...
Page 45 - Setting the Subtitle Language; You can set the preferred subtitle language.; A subtitle language is set.; When You Select “OTHERS”
42 Changing Initial Settings VD Setting the Subtitle Language You can set the preferred subtitle language. Move the joystick up/down to select the “SUBTITLE LANG.”. “SUBTITLE LANG.” is indicated in blue. Press the ENTER button. A subtitle language menu is displayed. Move the joystick to select the d...
Page 46 - You can set the preferred audio language.; An audio language menu is displayed.; The audio language is set.
43 Changing Initial Settings Setting the Audio Language (AUDIO LANG.) You can set the preferred audio language. Move the joystick up/down to select the“AUDIO LANG.”. “AUDIO LANG.” is indicated in blue. Press the ENTER button. An audio language menu is displayed. Move the joystick to select the desir...
Page 47 - A menu language menu is displayed.; The menu language is set.; Setting the Code Number and Level; “PARENTAL” is indicated in blue.; Parental Lock setting menu is displayed.
44 Changing Initial Settings VD Setting the Menu Language (MENU LANG.) You can set the preferred language for displays of menus recorded on a disc. Move the joystick up/down to select the“MENU LANG.”. “MENU LANG.” is indicated in blue. Press the ENTER button. A menu language menu is displayed. Move ...
Page 48 - Level; The parental lock level is set.
45 Changing Initial Settings Press the number buttons to input a fourdigit code number. Press the ENTER button. The code number is set, and you can now set thelevel. Move the joystick left/right to select thedesired level. Level Parental Lock details LEVEL 8 Playback of the entire disc is possible. ...
Page 49 - Changing the Level; You can change the set Parental Lock level.; The new Parental Lock level is set.; When Playing DVDs Enabling Parental Lock
46 Changing the Level You can change the set Parental Lock level. Move the joystick up/down to select the“PARENTAL”. “PARENTAL” is indicated in blue. Press the ENTER button. Parental Lock setting menu is displayed. Press the number buttons to input the regis-tered code number. Press the ENTER button...
Page 50 - TV aspect; The selected TV aspect is set.
47 Changing Initial Settings Setting Aspect Ratio (TV ASPECT) There are two kinds of display. A wide screen display has a width-to-height ratio (TV aspect)of 16:9, while a regular display has a TV aspect of 4:3. Be sure to select the correct TVaspect for the display you use. Move the joystick up/dow...
Page 51 - Setting for Digital Output (DIGITAL OUTPUT); Digital output; The selected digital output setting is set.
48 Changing Initial Settings VD Setting for Digital Output (DIGITAL OUTPUT) Set digital output correctly to match the components you are using with this unit. There is noneed to change settings if this unit is not connected for digital output. Precaution: • Incorrect setting may result in noise and ...
Page 52 - Setting Digital and Analog Audio Output (OUT SELECTION); Output setting; The selected audio output setting is set.
49 Changing Initial Settings Setting Digital and Analog Audio Output (OUT SELECTION) You can set linear PCM audio output for both digital and analog output. Set audio output cor-rectly to match the components you are using with this unit. Precaution: • If the setting is incorrect there will be no so...
Page 53 - Setting Angle Selection Mark Display (ANGLE); Angle selection mark display is set ON/OFF.
50 Changing Initial Settings VD Setting Angle Selection Mark Display (ANGLE) With discs featuring multi-angle recordings, the angle selection mark is displayed at the bot-tom right of the screen during playback of scenes enabling multi-angle viewing. You can setangle selection mark display ON/OFF. M...
Page 54 - The Remote Control Operation Mode Switch; Others
51 Others The Remote Control Operation Mode Switch This remote control can also be used as a Multi-Channel AV Master Unit remote control.What’s more, in areas where car navigation is available, it can be used to control your navi-gation system. Using it as a Multi-Channel AV Master Unit Remote Contr...
Page 55 - Using it as a Navigation System Remote Control
52 Using it as a Navigation System Remote Control Switch to the “NAVI” setting Others q Joystick/OK button w NAVI button e MENU button r – button t + button y NEXT OPTION button u TALK button i BACK button (for U.S. and Canadianmodels)RETURN button (for European models) o Remote control operation mo...
Page 56 - Operating with the Head Unit; Function Compatibility Chart; Press the button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.; Press the
53 Others Operating with the Head Unit When in the IP-BUS mode, some operations can be performed with the head unit.When connected to a Pioneer Multi-Channel AV Master Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R), refer tothe AV Master Unit Owner’s Manual.When operating with another head unit, refer to the following Func...
Page 57 - For details, refer to the connected component’s Owner’s Manual.; Switch the head unit’s source to this unit.; For details, refer to the head unit’s Owner’s Manual.; Precaution; ITS Playback
54 Switching Power ON When connected in the IP-BUS mode to a head unit other than a Pioneer Multi-Channel AVMaster Unit (e.g. AVM-P9000R), performing the following steps switches power ON. Switch the display picture source to this unit. For details, refer to the connected component’s Owner’s Manual....
Page 58 - Troubleshooting; Common problems; Symptom
55 Others Troubleshooting 7 Common problems Symptom Cause Remedy Power doesn’t switch ON.The unit doesn’t operate. Operation with the remote control isn’t possible.The unit does not operate correctly even when the appropriate remote control buttons are pressed. Playback is not possible. There’s no s...
Page 62 - If You Forget Your Code Number; When this message is displayed
59 Others If You Forget Your Code Number Refer to “Changing the Level”, step 3 on page 46, and press the CLEAR button 10 times.The registered code number is canceled, letting you register a new one. Error Message When problems occur with disc playback, an error message appears on the display. Refer ...
Page 63 - Language Code Chart
60 Others Language Code Chart Language (code) Input code Japanese (ja) 1001 English (en) 0514 French (fr) 0618 Spanish (es) 0519 German (de) 0405 Italian (it) 0920 Chinese (zh) 2608 Dutch (nl) 1412 Portuguese (pt) 1620 Swedish (sv) 1922 Russian (ru) 1821 Korean (ko) 1115 Greek (el) 0512 Afar (aa) 01...
Page 64 - Terms; Aspect Ratio
61 Others Terms Aspect Ratio This is the width-to-height ratio of a TV screen. A regular display has an aspect ratio of 4:3.Wide-screen displays have an aspect ratio of 16:9, providing a bigger picture for exceptionalpresence and atmosphere. Chapter DVD titles are in turn divided into chapters which...
Page 66 - Connecting the Units; Installation
63 Installation Connecting the Units Installation Note: • This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding. Before installing it in arecreational vehicle, truck, or bus, check thebattery voltage. • To avoid shorts in the electrical system, be sure to disconnect the · battery c...
Page 67 - Connecting the Power Cord
64 Connecting the Power Cord Installation Light greenUsed to detect the ON/OFF status of the parking brake.This lead must be connected to the power supply sideof the parking brake switch. Parking brake switch RedTo electric terminal controlled by ignitionswitch (12 V DC) ON/OFF. Fuse resistor Fuse h...
Page 68 - Connection Diagram; When connecting the Multi-Channel AV Master Unit
65 Installation Connection Diagram 7 When connecting the Multi-Channel AV Master Unit Multi-Channel AV Master Unit (sold separately) Gray Green Gray Green AV cable (supplied with the Multi-Channel AV Master Unit) If there is no optical digital inputthe Multi-Channel AV Master Unit cannot be connecte...
Page 74 - Transportation of Multi-DVD Player
71 Installation Transportation of Multi-DVD Player A transport screw has been attached to the set in order to protect it during transportation.After removing the transport screw, cover the hole with the supplied seal. Be sure to removethe transport screw before mounting the set. The removed transpor...
Page 76 - Installing the DVD Player Unit; Mounting Horizontally
73 Installation Installing the DVD Player Unit 7 Mounting Horizontally 7 Mounting Vertically Bracket Use the holes indicated with arrows. Tapping screw (6 × 16 mm) Screw (4 × 8 mm) Mounting board Drill 4 to 4.5 mm diameter holes. Bracket Use the holes indicated with arrows. Mounting board Tapping sc...
Page 78 - Installing the Remote Control Unit
75 Installation Installing the Remote Control Unit Fitting the Remote Control Unit Precaution: • Press the remote control unit onto the mounting base until it clicks into place. Installation Using the Mounting Base Precaution: • To avoid it being a hindrance to driving, always install the remote con...
Page 79 - Installing the Remote Sensor
76 Installing the Remote Sensor Precaution: • Do not install on the dashboard where it may be subjected to direct sunlight. High tempera- tures may result in damage to the unit. • Install within the transmission range of the remote control signal. Stick the supplied double-sided tape to the back of ...
Page 80 - Appendix; Index
Appendix 77 Appendix Index A Angle 28, 31 Angle selection mark 28, 50 Aspect ratio 47, 61 Assist subtitle 41 Audio language 26, 43 C Chapter 11, 61 Code number 44 Condition memory 6 D Digital output 48 Direct search 21 DOLBY DIGITAL 12, 48, 61 DTS 12, 48, 61 F Fast forward 22 Fast reverse 22 Frame-b...
Page 81 - Specifications; Audio
78 Specifications Appendix General System .................................... DVD-Video, Video CD, Compact disc audio system Usable discs .... DVD-Video, Video CD, Compact discSignal format .................. Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/96 kHz Number of quantization bits: 16/20/24; linear Power sou...
Page 84 - PIONEER CORPORATION
PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach, California 90801, U.S.A.TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER EUROPE N.V. Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, BelgiumTEL: (0) 3/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. ...