Page 2 - CAUTION
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert th...
Page 5 - Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.; Contents; 1 Before you start
5 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future refere...
Page 7 - English; Chapter 1; Before you start; Features; See
Before you start 01 7 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 1 Before you start Features • 24-bit/96kHz compatible DAC This system is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resoluti...
Page 8 - Edit points may not play exactly as edited; PC-created disc compatibility; not; About WMA; File format used by digital still cameras
Before you start 01 8 En CD-R/RW compatibility • Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player. • Mu...
Page 9 - Chapter 2; Controls and displays; Front panel; Operation indicator; Display; 1 Remote sensor
Controls and displays 02 9 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 2 Controls and displays Front panel 1 Operation indicator 2 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. 3 DVD/CD Press to switch to the DVD/CD function. Also press to start/pause/resume playback. 4 Press to ...
Page 10 - Lights when a broadcast is being received.
Controls and displays 02 10 En Display 1 Tuner indicators Lights when a broadcast is being received. Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. Lights when FM mono reception is selected. 2 Lights when a disc is playing. 3 MIDNIGHT Lights when the Midnight mode is select...
Page 11 - for; Remote control; Important; • Functions printed in green on the remote
Controls and displays 02 11 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 13 Speaker indicators These show which speakers are being used to output the current source (they are not placement diagrams). The illustrations below show some example displays. 14 PRGSVE Lights when progressive sca...
Page 14 - Getting started; Switching on and setting up; input on your TV, switch your TV to
Getting started 03 14 En Chapter 3 Getting started Switching on and setting up After making sure everything is connected up properly, you’re ready to switch on. The first thing to do is to tell the system what kind of TV you’re using, standard or widescreen. After that you can set up the surround so...
Page 15 - Setting the clock; Tip
Getting started 03 15 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 4 Press ENTER again to finish setting up. • Use the (cursor right) button to select Back then press ENTER if you want to go back and change the setting you just made. Tip • You can also use the function buttons ( DVD/CD , ...
Page 16 - About the listening modes; Using the Room Setup; Home theater sound setup; Note; Setting the channel levels
Getting started 03 16 En Home theater sound setup Depending on the size and characteristics of your room, you can choose to place your speakers in one of two ways using this system: • Standard surround 5-spot setup – This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channe...
Page 17 - • The default setting is for a Pioneer TV.; Using the on-screen displays; ) to change the highlighted item and; • Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ means; Changes the TV channel.; Button
Getting started 03 17 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Setting up the remote to control your TV You can set up the supplied remote to control your TV using the TV CONTROL buttons. 1 Switch on your TV. 2 Find the name of the manufacturer of your TV in the Preset code list on pa...
Page 18 - Playing discs; menus; Basic playback controls
Getting started 03 18 En Tip • The button guide at the bottom of every OSD screen shows you which buttons you’ll need to use for that screen. Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, Video CD/Super VCD and WMA/MP3 discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in chapte...
Page 19 - Using the front panel controls; Resume and Last Memory
Getting started 03 19 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Note • You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don’t work in certain parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction. • Track skip and number buttons for track selection do not work with unfinalized CD-R/...
Page 21 - Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus; a number button to select a track, rather than; Listening to the radio; Displays the ‘top menu’ of a DVD; Displays the PBC menu.
Getting started 03 21 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback control) menus.You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD without having to navig...
Page 22 - Memorizing; Improving poor FM reception
Getting started 03 22 En • If you’re using the front panel controls, the TUNER button switches between FM, AM and station presets (see Memorizing stations below). 3 Tune to a frequency. There are three tuning modes—manual, auto, and high-speed: • Auto tuning : Press and hold TUNE +/– until the frequ...
Page 23 - Listening to station presets; Listening to other sources; Connecting auxiliary components
Getting started 03 23 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Listening to station presets 1 Make sure the TUNER function is selected. 2 Use the ST +/– buttons to select a station preset. Listening to other sources You can connect up to three external sources (TV, satellite receiver,...
Page 24 - Listening to your system; Standard surround 5-spot setup; Auto listening mode; Press SURROUND to select the ‘Auto’
Listening to your system 04 24 En Chapter 4 Listening to your system About the listening modes As explained in Home theater sound setup on page 16, there are two basic surround speaker setup options available. Of course you can select any of the listening modes regardless of how you place your speak...
Page 25 - Listening in surround sound; Dolby Pro Logic II Music; Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings
Listening to your system 04 25 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Listening in surround sound You can listen to any source—stereo or multichannel, analog or digital—in surround sound. Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes...
Page 27 - Listening in stereo
Listening to your system 04 27 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español If you have selected Frt. Movie or Frt. Music , you will achieve best results by turning each surround speaker about 50º towards the closest wall. With ExtraPower , orient the surround speakers in the same directi...
Page 28 - Home theater sound
Listening to your system 04 28 En Enhancing dialogue • Default setting: Dialog Off The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. • Press DIALOGUE to select the amount dialog enhancement. Press repeatedly to select ...
Page 29 - Adjusting the bass and treble
Listening to your system 04 29 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you’re listening. • Press QUIET/MIDNIGHT...
Page 30 - Scanning discs
Playing discs 05 30 En Chapter 5 Playing discs Note • Some DVDs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example) in some or all parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction. • When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some of the functions are not available during PBC playback. If you want...
Page 32 - Searching a disc; Looping a section of a disc; Creating a program list
Playing discs 05 32 En Tip • Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use one of the search modes. See Searching a disc on page 35. Looping a section of a disc The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track (CD and Video CD) or title (DVD) that form a...
Page 33 - Using random play
Playing discs 05 33 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Tip • You can also use the REPEAT button on the remote to select a repeat play option. The repeat mode is indicated in the front panel display and on-screen. The repeat modes available are the same as when choosing from the ...
Page 34 - Using the OSD
Playing discs 05 34 En Creating a program list This feature lets you program the play order of titles/chapters/folders/tracks on a disc. • You can’t use Program play with VR format DVD-RW discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. Using the OSD 1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select ...
Page 35 - Using the front panel display
Playing discs 05 35 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español • Playback Start – Starts playback of a saved program list • Playback Stop – Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list • Program Delete – Erases the program list and turns off program play • Program Memory ...
Page 36 - Language; Language settings
Playing discs 05 36 En 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play Mode’. 2 Select ‘Search Mode’ from the list of functions on the left. The search options that appear depend on the kind of disc loaded. The screen below shows the DVD search options. 3 Select a search mode. • The disc must be playing in order...
Page 37 - Zooming the screen; Switching camera angles; Display settings; Displaying disc information; OSD disc information
Playing discs 05 37 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Switching the Video CD/Super VCD audio channel When playing a Video CD/Super VCD, you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel. Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks. With these discs you can...
Page 38 - Front panel display information; DISPLAY; Disc
Playing discs 05 38 En Front panel display information Limited disc information also appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY to change the displayed information. • DVD / DVD-RW displays Title no.Chapter no.Elapsed title time Title no.Remaining title time Title no.Chapter no.Remaining chapt...
Page 39 - Chapter 6; Viewing JPEG discs; Playing a JPEG slideshow; Options
Viewing JPEG discs 06 39 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 6 Viewing JPEG discs Playing a JPEG slideshow After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG pictures, press to start a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc. The player displays the pictures in each f...
Page 40 - Using the Photo Browser
Viewing JPEG discs 06 40 En 2 Use the cursor buttons ( /// ) to navigate. When a file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed. • When a folder is highlighted you can press ENTER to open the Photo Browser screen for that folder. See below for more on using the Photo Browser. 3 To resume the sl...
Page 41 - Chapter 7; Using the timer; Setting the wake-up timer
Using the timer 07 41 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 7 Using the timer Setting the wake-up timer Use the wake-up timer to set the system to switch on at any time and start playing whatever source you want. Important • The clock must be set to the correct time for the...
Page 42 - Setting the sleep timer
Using the timer 07 42 En 1 Press TIMER/CLOCK twice to reach the timer menu. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Wake-Up?’ then press ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Timer On?’ or ‘Timer Off?’. • You must have the timer set (see above) to select ON . The wake-...
Page 43 - Chapter 8; Surround sound and other settings; Using the System Setup menu; Surround and sound setup options; Surround and sound setup options; Front speakers distance setting
Surround sound and other settings 08 43 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 8 Surround sound and other settings Using the System Setup menu All the available settings in the setup menu are listed in Surround and sound setup options and SR+ control options for Pioneer plas...
Page 44 - Dynamic Range Control; Using Quiet; Dual mono setting; LFE attenuator setting; Using this unit with a; Control mode setting
Surround sound and other settings 08 44 En Dynamic Range Control Specifies the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks: • DRC Off – No dynamic range adjustment (use when listening at higher volume) • DRC Mid – Mid setting • DRC High – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sou...
Page 45 - Function setting for DVD input
Surround sound and other settings 08 45 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Function setting for DVD input • DVD -> OFF / PDP1–5 / PDPTV – Matches the DVD function of this unit with a numbered video input on the plasma display. For example, DVD -> PDP2 matches the DVD input...
Page 47 - Chapter 9; Video Adjust menu; Video Adjust
Video Adjust menu 09 47 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 9 Video Adjust menu Video Adjust • Default setting: Standard 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’ ...
Page 48 - Initial Settings menu; Using the Initial Settings menu; italics; Video Output settings; Setting; Progressive
Initial Settings menu 10 48 En Chapter 10 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current...
Page 50 - Parental Lock; Default Country code:; • Not all discs use Parental Lock, and will; Registering a new password
Initial Settings menu 10 50 En Display settings Options Parental Lock • Default level: Off ; Default password: none ; Default Country code: us (2119) To give you some control over what your children watch on your DVD player, some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If your player is set t...
Page 51 - Changing your password; Country code list
Initial Settings menu 10 51 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 2 Use the number buttons to enter a 4- digit password. The numbers you enter show up as asterisks (*) on-screen. 3 Press ENTER to register the password. You will return to the Options menu screen. Changing your passw...
Page 52 - Other connections; Connecting external antennas; External AM antenna; PAL connector
Other connections 11 52 En Chapter 11 Other connections Connecting external antennas External AM antenna Use 15–18 ft. (5–6 meters) of vinyl-insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AM loop antenna connected. External FM antenna Use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM an...
Page 53 - Optional system settings; Recording mode; Use the
Other connections 11 53 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español • Connect the LINE 1 (IN) jacks to the analog outputs of an external playback component. These include components such as a VCR or cassette deck. Connect using RCA pin-plug stereo cables. • Connect the LINE 1 (OUT) jacks...
Page 54 - TUNER; Use a component video cable (not; About progressive scan video
Other connections 11 54 En • When Recording mode is off, the audio from the analog output may be interrupted, depending on the operation. • The Recording mode automatically switches off if you change the input function ( DVD/CD , TUNER , etc.) or switch the power off. Connecting using the S-video ou...
Page 55 - Plasma display
Other connections 11 55 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Important • If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch the system to progressive, you will not be able to see any picture at all. In this case, press STANDBY/ON to put the system...
Page 56 - SR+ control options for Pioneer; Make sure that the plasma display and; Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma; options for Pioneer plasma displays
Other connections 11 56 En Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of features (such as automatic video input switching and volume muting on the plasma display) become available to make using this unit with your Pioneer plasma display even easier....
Page 57 - Additional information; System Setup menu options in standby; Child lock setting
Additional information 12 57 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 12 Additional information Optional system settings These settings are accessed by using the System Setup menu while in standby. 1 Switch the system into standby. 2 Press SYSTEM SETUP. 3 Use the / (cursor lef...
Page 58 - Frequency step setting; – Switches the demo feature on.; • After setting the clock, the demo mode; Resetting the system; Titles, chapters and tracks; will play in any
Additional information 12 58 En Frequency step setting If you find that you can’t tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region. • FM50. AM9 • FM100. AM10 System demo setting Switches the automatic demo feature on or off (this starts when the system ...
Page 59 - Handling discs
Additional information 12 59 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of the world. 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 b...
Page 60 - Hints on installation; on the front panel to turn the; to disappear; • Unplugging the unit before; Good Bye
Additional information 12 60 En This unit is designed for use with conventional, 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. Proper installation and maintenance of this system ...
Page 61 - Power cord caution
Additional information 12 61 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Power cord caution Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. Do ...
Page 62 - General; Problem
Additional information 12 62 En Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and elect...
Page 63 - Sound Demo; DVD Video regions; TV Screen
Additional information 12 63 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español DVD/CD/Video CD player Sound Demo shows in the display and the unit can’t be controlled. • Press and hold (stop) on the front panel for about five seconds. The disc tray ejects automatically to indicate the Sound De...
Page 64 - Tuner
Additional information 12 64 En WMA/MP3/JPEG discs Tuner CD won’t play • Set the PhotoViewer menu option in the Initial Settings menu to Off to be able to play some copy-protected CDs. See Options on page 50. Picture disturbance during playback or dark. • This player is compatible with Macro-Vision ...
Page 65 - Error Messages; • Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see; on page 57 for more on
Additional information 12 65 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Error Messages Considerable noise in radio broadcasts ( continued ). • Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on page 52).• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to th...
Page 66 - Widescreen TV users
Additional information 12 66 En Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3. Televisions also come in different aspect ratios; ‘sta...
Page 67 - Language code list; Language code; Country code letter
Additional information 12 67 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Country code list Country, Country code, Country code letter Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (it),...
Page 69 - Glossary
Additional information 12 69 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Glossary Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Th...
Page 70 - Amplifier section; Continuous Power Output:; Disc section; compact disc digital audio system; FM tuner section; Frequency range; Miscellaneous
Additional information 12 70 En Specifications Amplifier section Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front, Center, Surround . . 100 W per channel (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω ) Subwoofer . . 100 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω ) Continuous Power Output: Front, Center, Surround . . . 75 W per channel (1 kHz, 1 %...
Page 71 - Center speaker; • Specifications and design subject to
Additional information 12 71 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Center speaker Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type (magnetically shielded) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10x7 cm 1-way systemSpeakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10x7 cm cone typeNom...
Page 72 - Before mounting; • Remember that the speaker system is; • If you are unsure of the qualities and
Additional information 12 72 En Wall-mounting the front (S-DV440 only), center and surround speaker system Before mounting • Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that its weight could cause the wood screws to work loose, or the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in the speaker f...
Page 74 - PIONEER CORPORATION; PIONEER EUROPE NV
<04C000001> Printed in <XRB3037-A> PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Onta...
