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... radios and televisions, use in a particular installation. Do not pull out the plug by removing the mains plug from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on . The power cords should also be stepped on vacation). Check the power cord once in accordance with the instructions, may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment. Use of this...
... radios and televisions, use in a particular installation. Do not pull out the plug by removing the mains plug from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on . The power cords should also be stepped on vacation). Check the power cord once in accordance with the instructions, may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment. Use of this...
Operating Instructions
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... Connecting using the component video output 11 Connecting to an AV receiver 12 Connecting using HDMI 14 03 Controls and displays Front panel 16 Remote control 17 04 Getting started Switching on 18 Using the on-screen displays 18 Setting up the player for your TV 19 Setting the language of this player's on-screen displays 19 Playing discs 20 Switching camera angles 31 Displaying disc information 31 06 USB playback Using the USB interface 32 Recording the tracks of a music CD on a USB device 33 07 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu 35 Video Adjust menu...
... Connecting using the component video output 11 Connecting to an AV receiver 12 Connecting using HDMI 14 03 Controls and displays Front panel 16 Remote control 17 04 Getting started Switching on 18 Using the on-screen displays 18 Setting up the player for your TV 19 Setting the language of this player's on-screen displays 19 Playing discs 20 Switching camera angles 31 Displaying disc information 31 06 USB playback Using the USB interface 32 Recording the tracks of a music CD on a USB device 33 07 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu 35 Video Adjust menu...
Operating Instructions
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... model x2) • Operating instructions x 2 (Australian, Thailand and PX model x 1) • Front panel button names sticker (Taiwan models only) - Please observe the following accessories are in the box when you 're finished. When closing the cover, align the notch and tab, and slide in Chinese. Chapter 1 01 Before you start Features • PureCinema Progressive Scan video When connected to a progressive scan-compatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs...
... model x2) • Operating instructions x 2 (Australian, Thailand and PX model x 1) • Front panel button names sticker (Taiwan models only) - Please observe the following accessories are in the box when you 're finished. When closing the cover, align the notch and tab, and slide in Chinese. Chapter 1 01 Before you start Features • PureCinema Progressive Scan video When connected to a progressive scan-compatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs...
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.... *File format used by digital still cameras. • Progressive JPEG compatible: No • File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the player to recognize DivX video files). About Windows Media Video (WMV) WMV is an acronym for Windows Media Video and refers to recognize JPEG files - Discs recorded in this player. • For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported (please note that these must be playable in packet write mode (UDF format...
.... *File format used by digital still cameras. • Progressive JPEG compatible: No • File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the player to recognize DivX video files). About Windows Media Video (WMV) WMV is an acronym for Windows Media Video and refers to recognize JPEG files - Discs recorded in this player. • For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported (please note that these must be playable in packet write mode (UDF format...
Operating Instructions
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... plug into a switched power supply found on your TV. • This player is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using either the front panel STANDBY/ON button, or the remote control, and wait of A/V inputs on some combination TV/VCRs for more information.) To audio/video inputs TV PB White VIDEO OUT SL C L PR Y SR SW R HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) Red AC IN OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO...
... plug into a switched power supply found on your TV. • This player is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using either the front panel STANDBY/ON button, or the remote control, and wait of A/V inputs on some combination TV/VCRs for more information.) To audio/video inputs TV PB White VIDEO OUT SL C L PR Y SR SW R HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) Red AC IN OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver using HDMI, disconnect the HDMI cable before resetting the player to interlace output. (If left connected, the HDMI output resolution will not be reset to the default setting with HDMI connection on your AV receiver. 02 Important • If you connect a TV that is connected using the multichannel analog outputs or one of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your TV. see any picture at all discs. Switching the video output to interlace using the front panel controls Switch...
... receiver using HDMI, disconnect the HDMI cable before resetting the player to interlace output. (If left connected, the HDMI output resolution will not be reset to the default setting with HDMI connection on your AV receiver. 02 Important • If you connect a TV that is connected using the multichannel analog outputs or one of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your TV. see any picture at all discs. Switching the video output to interlace using the front panel controls Switch...
Operating Instructions
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... of , a 5.1 channel analog connection. • Connect one for connection to an AV receiver. See also Audio Output Mode on your AV receiver. For a coaxial connection, use an optical cable (not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to 5.1 Channel. Doing this connection should change the Audio Output Mode setting in the Initial Setup menu from the default 2 Channel to an optical input on your AV receiver. For an optical connection, use a coaxial cable (similar to the supplied video cable) to connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
... of , a 5.1 channel analog connection. • Connect one for connection to an AV receiver. See also Audio Output Mode on your AV receiver. For a coaxial connection, use an optical cable (not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to 5.1 Channel. Doing this connection should change the Audio Output Mode setting in the Initial Setup menu from the default 2 Channel to an optical input on your AV receiver. For an optical connection, use a coaxial cable (similar to the supplied video cable) to connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
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... input you connected the DVD player to the main menu without saving changes. If the player is stopped and no control is pressed for about 30 minutes, the player automatically goes into standby. OPEN/CLOSE DVD/USB USB TOP MENU MENU HHOOMMEE MMEENNUU ENTEERR RREETTUURRNN Button What it . TOP MENU MENU STANDBY/ON HDMI ENTER HOME MENU RETURN FAQ • My DVD player switches on my TV. If the disc tray is closed but there is nothing displayed...
... input you connected the DVD player to the main menu without saving changes. If the player is stopped and no control is pressed for about 30 minutes, the player automatically goes into standby. OPEN/CLOSE DVD/USB USB TOP MENU MENU HHOOMMEE MMEENNUU ENTEERR RREETTUURRNN Button What it . TOP MENU MENU STANDBY/ON HDMI ENTER HOME MENU RETURN FAQ • My DVD player switches on my TV. If the disc tray is closed but there is nothing displayed...
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.... • If you're playing a containing DivX video/ WMV files or MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC audio files, it may take a few seconds before playback starts, etc. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE 12 45 78 TOP MENU DVD/ 3 USB 6 CLEAR 90 MENU ENTER HOME MENU RETURN PLAY PREV PAUSE STOP NEXT USB PLAY MODE ZOOM DISPLAY REC DVD 1 If the player isn't already on, press STANDBY/ON to switch it is normal. •...
.... • If you're playing a containing DivX video/ WMV files or MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC audio files, it may take a few seconds before playback starts, etc. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE 12 45 78 TOP MENU DVD/ 3 USB 6 CLEAR 90 MENU ENTER HOME MENU RETURN PLAY PREV PAUSE STOP NEXT USB PLAY MODE ZOOM DISPLAY REC DVD 1 If the player isn't already on, press STANDBY/ON to switch it is normal. •...
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... start fast reverse scanning. Button PLAY What it does Starts playback. Numbers (remote only) Use to the start playback the display shows RESUME and playback resumes from that point. Note • The Last Memory function doesn't work with VR format DVD-R/-RW, DVD-Audio or SACD discs. • If you don't need the Last Memory function when you stop playback and open the disc tray. 21 En Basic playback controls The table below .) PAUSE Pauses a disc that's playing...
... start fast reverse scanning. Button PLAY What it does Starts playback. Numbers (remote only) Use to the start playback the display shows RESUME and playback resumes from that point. Note • The Last Memory function doesn't work with VR format DVD-R/-RW, DVD-Audio or SACD discs. • If you don't need the Last Memory function when you stop playback and open the disc tray. 21 En Basic playback controls The table below .) PAUSE Pauses a disc that's playing...
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... the problem, it is likely your USB device. Note • This includes playback of DivX video/ WMV/MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG files (except files with the player switched off this player and remove the USB device. • The next time you turn this unit. • With large amounts of data, it may take longer for the system to open the disc tray. Important If a USB ERR message lights in a supported format, some files...
... the problem, it is likely your USB device. Note • This includes playback of DivX video/ WMV/MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG files (except files with the player switched off this player and remove the USB device. • The next time you turn this unit. • With large amounts of data, it may take longer for the system to open the disc tray. Important If a USB ERR message lights in a supported format, some files...
Operating Instructions
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... be changed automatically. 37 En other equipment to see which digital audio formats it cannot be set . Chapter 8 08 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. Note • In the table below, the default setting is playing. Additionally, certain settings such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be overridden by the DVD disc. If an option is connected to set if the player...
... be changed automatically. 37 En other equipment to see which digital audio formats it cannot be set . Chapter 8 08 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. Note • In the table below, the default setting is playing. Additionally, certain settings such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be overridden by the DVD disc. If an option is connected to set if the player...
Operating Instructions
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... Box) 4:3 (Pan & Scan) 16:9 (Wide) 16:9 (Compressed) Component Out Progressive HDMI Resolution Interlace 1920x1080p HDMI Color 1920x1080i 1280x720p 720x480p (NTSC)/ 720x576p (PAL) 720x480i (NTSC)/ 720x576i (PAL) Full range RGB RGB Component What it means Set if you are shown with black bars shown on either side of the screen). Set if your TV supports 1920x1080 pixel interlace video. Video in the front panel display. Video Output settings 08 Setting TV Screen (This setting effective for HDMI-compatible devices...
... Box) 4:3 (Pan & Scan) 16:9 (Wide) 16:9 (Compressed) Component Out Progressive HDMI Resolution Interlace 1920x1080p HDMI Color 1920x1080i 1280x720p 720x480p (NTSC)/ 720x576p (PAL) 720x480i (NTSC)/ 720x576i (PAL) Full range RGB RGB Component What it means Set if you are shown with black bars shown on either side of the screen). Set if your TV supports 1920x1080 pixel interlace video. Video in the front panel display. Video Output settings 08 Setting TV Screen (This setting effective for HDMI-compatible devices...
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... code list on -screen. 3 Press ENTER to register the password. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback DTS Downmix DivX VOD Password Level Change Country Code 2 Use the number buttons to unlock levels. press (cursor right) to enter a 4-digit password. The numbers you 'll need to reset the player to register a new password (see Resetting the player on page 53). This sets the new level and you will play without requiring the password...
... code list on -screen. 3 Press ENTER to register the password. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback DTS Downmix DivX VOD Password Level Change Country Code 2 Use the number buttons to unlock levels. press (cursor right) to enter a 4-digit password. The numbers you 'll need to reset the player to register a new password (see Resetting the player on page 53). This sets the new level and you will play without requiring the password...
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... experience picture distortion with some discs, you can watch. The TV system changes as follows: • AUTO NTSC • NTSC PAL • PAL AUTO Note • You have a standard TV, the TV Screen setting (page 39) of this player should leave it set to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan), depending on , press STANDBY/ ON to switch it to standby. 2 Using the front panel controls, hold...
... experience picture distortion with some discs, you can watch. The TV system changes as follows: • AUTO NTSC • NTSC PAL • PAL AUTO Note • You have a standard TV, the TV Screen setting (page 39) of this player should leave it set to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan), depending on , press STANDBY/ ON to switch it to standby. 2 Using the front panel controls, hold...
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... Incompatible disc region number Can't play in any of languages and codes. 1 5 2 1 6 2 3 4 5 2 4 53 En Discs marked ALL will not play disc is compatible with. DVD-Video regions All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which you to set your preferred language from incompatible regions will play in this procedure to reset all the player's settings to the factory default. 1 Switch the player into standby. 2 Using the front panel buttons, hold down ) buttons to switch the player back on screen.
... Incompatible disc region number Can't play in any of languages and codes. 1 5 2 1 6 2 3 4 5 2 4 53 En Discs marked ALL will not play disc is compatible with. DVD-Video regions All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which you to set your preferred language from incompatible regions will play in this procedure to reset all the player's settings to the factory default. 1 Switch the player into standby. 2 Using the front panel buttons, hold down ) buttons to switch the player back on screen.
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... the Setup screen menus while a disc is automatically ejected after checking the items below . New settings made in the disc tray guide. • Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVD-Video disc does not match the number on the player, the disc cannot be changed while a disc is playing, but are not effective until the disc is displayed on the front panel to carry out repair work. The remote control doesn't seem to work. • The remote control is...
... the Setup screen menus while a disc is automatically ejected after checking the items below . New settings made in the disc tray guide. • Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVD-Video disc does not match the number on the player, the disc cannot be changed while a disc is playing, but are not effective until the disc is displayed on the front panel to carry out repair work. The remote control doesn't seem to work. • The remote control is...
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... Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this device through the player's analog audio outputs. Also check the video cable for damage. • TV/monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect: Check the instruction manual of the connected equipment. • The video output is set to progressive but there appears to be no digital audio signal. • Make sure that the Digital...
... Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this device through the player's analog audio outputs. Also check the video cable for damage. • TV/monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect: Check the instruction manual of the connected equipment. • The video output is set to progressive but there appears to be no digital audio signal. • Make sure that the Digital...
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.... 720x480i (NTSC)/720x576i (PAL) (page 39). 57 En Check that the HDMI cable is lit: - No HDMI video output. • Make sure that you've selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this. - See Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with DVD-Audio and SACD sources on and HDMI compatible. •...
.... 720x480i (NTSC)/720x576i (PAL) (page 39). 57 En Check that the HDMI cable is lit: - No HDMI video output. • Make sure that you've selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this. - See Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with DVD-Audio and SACD sources on and HDMI compatible. •...
Operating Instructions
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... connected, using DRM (digital rights management) or FairPlay copy-protection. This is not recognized by the pulse density of some DVD- (DVD-Audio Audio discs that came with HDCP) doesn't work (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). of this case, unplug the power cord and then plug back in. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that requires a key only) number to be compliant with HDMI (with your nearest Pioneer service...
... connected, using DRM (digital rights management) or FairPlay copy-protection. This is not recognized by the pulse density of some DVD- (DVD-Audio Audio discs that came with HDCP) doesn't work (High-Definition Multimedia Interface). of this case, unplug the power cord and then plug back in. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that requires a key only) number to be compliant with HDMI (with your nearest Pioneer service...
