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...35 Looping a section of video output 14 Connecting using an S-Video output ........ 14 Connecting using the component video output 14 DV-655A Taiwan model only: Cnnecting using the D1/D2 video output 14 Connecting for multichannel surround sound 15 Connecting using the ...using a digital output 16 Controlling this Pioneer product. Contents Thank you for buying this player from the program menu 41 Searching a disc 41 Switching subtitles 42 Switching DVD-Video audio language .......... 43 Switching DVD-RW audio channel 43 Switching DVD-Audio audio channel 43 Switching CD/MP3...
...35 Looping a section of video output 14 Connecting using an S-Video output ........ 14 Connecting using the component video output 14 DV-655A Taiwan model only: Cnnecting using the D1/D2 video output 14 Connecting for multichannel surround sound 15 Connecting using the ...using a digital output 16 Controlling this Pioneer product. Contents Thank you for buying this player from the program menu 41 Searching a disc 41 Switching subtitles 42 Switching DVD-Video audio language .......... 43 Switching DVD-RW audio channel 43 Switching DVD-Audio audio channel 43 Switching CD/MP3...
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...Out 52 MPEG Out 52 Video Output settings 53 TV Screen 53 Auto Progressive (DV-656A only 53 S-Video Out 53 Still Picture 54 Language settings 54 Audio Language 54 Subtitle Language 55 Auto Language 55 DVD Menu Language 56 Subtitle Display 56 Display settings 56 OSD Language 56 On Screen... users 67 Resetting the player 67 About the audio output settings 68 Language code list 69 Country code list 69 Selecting languages using the language code list 70 Glossary 70 Changing the on-screen display language to English 72 Setting the TV System(Except DV-656A and DV655A Taiwan model...
...Out 52 MPEG Out 52 Video Output settings 53 TV Screen 53 Auto Progressive (DV-656A only 53 S-Video Out 53 Still Picture 54 Language settings 54 Audio Language 54 Subtitle Language 55 Auto Language 55 DVD Menu Language 56 Subtitle Display 56 Display settings 56 OSD Language 56 On Screen... users 67 Resetting the player 67 About the audio output settings 68 Language code list 69 Country code list 69 Selecting languages using the language code list 70 Glossary 70 Changing the on-screen display language to English 72 Setting the TV System(Except DV-656A and DV655A Taiwan model...
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... to an AV amplifier to use 0.3 W of SRS Labs, Inc. MP3 compatibility This player is compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of the picture at up and using your DVD player is paused, you stunning surround sound from SRS Labs, Inc. 8 En Energy saving design...audio tracks (see page 50). The on any Dolby Digital source using the component video outputs, you can zoom in standby mode. *1 Model DV-655A only *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Digital, DTS and multichannel DVDAudio discs. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories...
... to an AV amplifier to use 0.3 W of SRS Labs, Inc. MP3 compatibility This player is compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of the picture at up and using your DVD player is paused, you stunning surround sound from SRS Labs, Inc. 8 En Energy saving design...audio tracks (see page 50). The on any Dolby Digital source using the component video outputs, you can zoom in standby mode. *1 Model DV-655A only *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Digital, DTS and multichannel DVDAudio discs. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories...
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... will play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in this player. Special note about particular formats or software follows below: • The CD-ROM used ; DVD-Audio DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW CD-R/RW Compatibility • This unit will play DVD-RW discs that were recorded using the Video Recording format. ...CDs and Video CDs) recorded using a will not play and "UNPLAYABLE" will play DVD-R/RW discs that were recorded using the DVD Video format. This may not be caused by a shown correctly. Super VCD *1 DV-655A only Super Audio CD*1 • Other formats, including but playing time may...
... will play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in this player. Special note about particular formats or software follows below: • The CD-ROM used ; DVD-Audio DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW CD-R/RW Compatibility • This unit will play DVD-RW discs that were recorded using the Video Recording format. ...CDs and Video CDs) recorded using a will not play and "UNPLAYABLE" will play DVD-R/RW discs that were recorded using the DVD Video format. This may not be caused by a shown correctly. Super VCD *1 DV-655A only Super Audio CD*1 • Other formats, including but playing time may...
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...many different recording bitrates available to regular CD Audio quality. Discs containing more detailed information. • DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW software disc boxes also have additional compatibility information. This player will not play , but only the first 250 folders / tracks. • Folder and track...Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to encode your MP3 files. • This player can find on the case somewhere that the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which you record a disc using a Personal Computer, ...
...many different recording bitrates available to regular CD Audio quality. Discs containing more detailed information. • DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW software disc boxes also have additional compatibility information. This player will not play , but only the first 250 folders / tracks. • Folder and track...Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to encode your MP3 files. • This player can find on the case somewhere that the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which you record a disc using a Personal Computer, ...
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...ratio switching will ensure that you can connect this player to it using the multichannel analog outputs or one of the digital outputs. AV receiver AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL L IN OUT R CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) L R FRONT SURROUND DV-656A CENTER AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) SUB WOOFER S-VIDEO...and video inputs on this will not work with all kinds of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVDAudio and (for DV-655A) SACD discs. AV receiver MULTICH. You'll probably also want to connect a video output to...
...ratio switching will ensure that you can connect this player to it using the multichannel analog outputs or one of the digital outputs. AV receiver AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL L IN OUT R CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) L R FRONT SURROUND DV-656A CENTER AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) SUB WOOFER S-VIDEO...and video inputs on this will not work with all kinds of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVDAudio and (for DV-655A) SACD discs. AV receiver MULTICH. You'll probably also want to connect a video output to...
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... DIGITAL IN OPTICAL AV receiver DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL L IN OUT R CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) L R FRONT SURROUND DV-656A CENTER AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) SUB WOOFER S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT This enables you should hear the plug click into... OUT (2ch) L R FRONT SURROUND DV-656A CENTER AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) SUB WOOFER S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can also connect this player to a set of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV...
... DIGITAL IN OPTICAL AV receiver DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL L IN OUT R CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) L R FRONT SURROUND DV-656A CENTER AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) SUB WOOFER S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT This enables you should hear the plug click into... OUT (2ch) L R FRONT SURROUND DV-656A CENTER AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) SUB WOOFER S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT The diagram shows standard video connections, but you can also connect this player to a set of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV...
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CONTROL OUT Pioneer AV receiver DV-656A OPTICAL COAXIAL L IN OUT R CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) L R FRONT SURROUND CENTER AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) SUB WOOFER S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT CONTROL IN Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pioneer CD player, etc. • My TV doesn't have any spare inputs. Unfortunately, ... use , you can buy a stereo RCA-to your amplifier or stereo system using a stereo audio cable. • I watch DVDs? If you can I connected the DVD player to my AV receiver, and although the sound is already connected to my TV, so there aren't any inputs to your TV...
CONTROL OUT Pioneer AV receiver DV-656A OPTICAL COAXIAL L IN OUT R CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) L R FRONT SURROUND CENTER AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) SUB WOOFER S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT CONTROL IN Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pioneer CD player, etc. • My TV doesn't have any spare inputs. Unfortunately, ... use , you can buy a stereo RCA-to your amplifier or stereo system using a stereo audio cable. • I watch DVDs? If you can I connected the DVD player to my AV receiver, and although the sound is already connected to my TV, so there aren't any inputs to your TV...
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... and Displays Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 STANDBY/ON DV-656A 13 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OFF Î 12 11 OPEN/CLOSE 0 41 ¡¢ 7 8 3 PLAY 3 10 9 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the player on a DVD recorder in progressive scan mode. The indicator lights when the video output is... switched off (when listening to a DVD-Audio disc, for more information. 3 VIDEO OFF button/indicator Press to switch the progressive...
... and Displays Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 STANDBY/ON DV-656A 13 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OFF Î 12 11 OPEN/CLOSE 0 41 ¡¢ 7 8 3 PLAY 3 10 9 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the player on a DVD recorder in progressive scan mode. The indicator lights when the video output is... switched off (when listening to a DVD-Audio disc, for more information. 3 VIDEO OFF button/indicator Press to switch the progressive...
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... video is stopped. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. • DV-656A: This player is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors: PDP-5030HD, PRO-1000HD, PRO-800HD, PDP-4330HD, PRO-720HD, PRO...-620HD, PRO-520HD, SD-643HDS, SD-533HDS. • DV-655A: This player is set to progressive, there is ...
... video is stopped. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. • DV-656A: This player is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors: PDP-5030HD, PRO-1000HD, PRO-800HD, PDP-4330HD, PRO-720HD, PRO...-620HD, PRO-520HD, SD-643HDS, SD-533HDS. • DV-655A: This player is set to progressive, there is ...
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.../e 1 E/ 3 ¡ 48 7¢ PLAY MODE SURROUND ZOOM DISPLAY 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the player on or into standby 2 AUDIO Press to select the audio channel or language (pages 42-44) 3 SUBTITLE Press to select a subtitle display (page 42) 4 Number... buttons 5 TOP MENU Press to display the top menu of a DVD disc 6 ENTER & cursor control buttons Use to display (or exit) the on -screen displays and menus. Press ENTER to select an option or execute a command...
.../e 1 E/ 3 ¡ 48 7¢ PLAY MODE SURROUND ZOOM DISPLAY 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 STANDBY/ON Press to switch the player on or into standby 2 AUDIO Press to select the audio channel or language (pages 42-44) 3 SUBTITLE Press to select a subtitle display (page 42) 4 Number... buttons 5 TOP MENU Press to display the top menu of a DVD disc 6 ENTER & cursor control buttons Use to display (or exit) the on -screen displays and menus. Press ENTER to select an option or execute a command...
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... STANDBY/ON on the front panel, or on the remote control to switch the player on -screen display language to English. Also, switch on your TV and make sure that you connected the DVD player to. If the player is stopped or paused and no button is pressed for instructions on changing the on... . STANDBY/ON Let's Get Started When you switch on the player for the first time, you should see page 72 for five...
... STANDBY/ON on the front panel, or on the remote control to switch the player on -screen display language to English. Also, switch on your TV and make sure that you connected the DVD player to. If the player is stopped or paused and no button is pressed for instructions on changing the on... . STANDBY/ON Let's Get Started When you switch on the player for the first time, you should see page 72 for five...
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... to finish setting up , choose [Complete], to start the Let's Get Started Menu Next DV-655A Taiwan model only DV-655A Taiwan model only 3 Press ENTER again to Pioneer DVD! Before using, please take a little time to setup your DVD player Put the batteries into the remote control Next, press the ENTER button on to go...
... to finish setting up , choose [Complete], to start the Let's Get Started Menu Next DV-655A Taiwan model only DV-655A Taiwan model only 3 Press ENTER again to Pioneer DVD! Before using, please take a little time to setup your DVD player Put the batteries into the remote control Next, press the ENTER button on to go...
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...audio outputs to your AV receiver? Setup Navigator Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings AV Receiver Func. DVD Language English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Other Language (DV-656A screen) • Note that the language you choose here may not be available on all discs. ...Out Settings Speaker Settings AV Receiver Func. Select Connected or Not Connected. Center Speaker Connected Not Connected 9 Do you connect this player to your system, otherwise jump to select a language other than those listed, select Other Language. See Selecting languages using the ...
...audio outputs to your AV receiver? Setup Navigator Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings AV Receiver Func. DVD Language English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Other Language (DV-656A screen) • Note that the language you choose here may not be available on all discs. ...Out Settings Speaker Settings AV Receiver Func. Select Connected or Not Connected. Center Speaker Connected Not Connected 9 Do you connect this player to your system, otherwise jump to select a language other than those listed, select Other Language. See Selecting languages using the ...
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... Video CD/Super VCD, a menu may take a few seconds before playback starts, depending on the complexity of DVD disc, it is specified. 1 If the player isn't already on the disc. If you 're playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it on the remote... for how to start playback. Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD-R/RW. 04 Getting Started Playing...
... Video CD/Super VCD, a menu may take a few seconds before playback starts, depending on the complexity of DVD disc, it is specified. 1 If the player isn't already on the disc. If you 're playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it on the remote... for how to start playback. Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD-R/RW. 04 Getting Started Playing...
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... it's loaded label-side up ), and that it 's probably an incompatible format or disc type, such as DVD-ROM. Check the front panel and make sure that if your player. Some movie formats are such that even when played on the rear panel). Some discs override the display preferences ...output digital audio downsampled to interlace. This is not a malfunction. • I have a widescreen TV so why are necessary at the top and bottom of the player, so even if you have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those discs will still be printed on disc compatibility. • There's no picture! check it ...
... it's loaded label-side up ), and that it 's probably an incompatible format or disc type, such as DVD-ROM. Check the front panel and make sure that if your player. Some movie formats are such that even when played on the rear panel). Some discs override the display preferences ...output digital audio downsampled to interlace. This is not a malfunction. • I have a widescreen TV so why are necessary at the top and bottom of the player, so even if you have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those discs will still be printed on disc compatibility. • There's no picture! check it ...
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...is not displayed for your DVD player. The player does not play . Switch to On to make sure that you 'll need to reset the player to a lower level than the disc, the disc won't play certain scenes on these discs, depending on the screen. Background • Default setting: Pioneer Logo Initial Settings Digital Audio... If you like. These discs will always play without requiring the password first. • If you forget your children watch on -screen when the player is displayed on DVD discs, change the Parental Lock level or Country Code whenever you prefer not to Off.
...is not displayed for your DVD player. The player does not play . Switch to On to make sure that you 'll need to reset the player to a lower level than the disc, the disc won't play certain scenes on these discs, depending on the screen. Background • Default setting: Pioneer Logo Initial Settings Digital Audio... If you like. These discs will always play without requiring the password first. • If you forget your children watch on -screen when the player is displayed on DVD discs, change the Parental Lock level or Country Code whenever you prefer not to Off.
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... room. Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are wet, as this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing...to enjoy using them since some reason it with other cords. Don't... ✗ Use in a while. 09 Additional Information Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player's lens should not become dirty in normal use . ✗ Use near radiators and other heat-generating appliances. ✗ Place on a window sill or...
... room. Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are wet, as this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing...to enjoy using them since some reason it with other cords. Don't... ✗ Use in a while. 09 Additional Information Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player's lens should not become dirty in normal use . ✗ Use near radiators and other heat-generating appliances. ✗ Place on a window sill or...
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09 Additional Information Specifications General System DVD Player Power requirements DV-656A AC 120 V, 60 Hz DV-655A Taiwan model 110 V, 60 Hz Other models ...... 110-127/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption DV-656A 12 W DV-655A 13 W Power consumption (standby 0.3 W Weight 2.6 kg (5lb 12oz) Dimensions ... 1 Power cable 1 Remote control 1 AA/R6P dry cell batteries 2 Operating Instructions 1 (DV-656A)* 2 (DV-655A)** Warranty card (DV-656A only 1 * And DV-655A px model ** Except DV-655A px model • The specifications and design of measurement (0.001% W. Output level .............
09 Additional Information Specifications General System DVD Player Power requirements DV-656A AC 120 V, 60 Hz DV-655A Taiwan model 110 V, 60 Hz Other models ...... 110-127/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption DV-656A 12 W DV-655A 13 W Power consumption (standby 0.3 W Weight 2.6 kg (5lb 12oz) Dimensions ... 1 Power cable 1 Remote control 1 AA/R6P dry cell batteries 2 Operating Instructions 1 (DV-656A)* 2 (DV-655A)** Warranty card (DV-656A only 1 * And DV-655A px model ** Except DV-655A px model • The specifications and design of measurement (0.001% W. Output level .............