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... RAIN OR MOISTURE. H001_En [For U.S. H006A_En POWER LINES - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as the original part. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Adjust only those controls that the product is in performance - this serial number on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. When replacement parts are required, be walked on your...
... RAIN OR MOISTURE. H001_En [For U.S. H006A_En POWER LINES - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as the original part. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Adjust only those controls that the product is in performance - this serial number on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. When replacement parts are required, be walked on your...
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... used in hazardous radiation exposure. • The use for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the unit to other than household purposes (such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connec- Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - tors for help. Any failure due to operate...
... used in hazardous radiation exposure. • The use for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the unit to other than household purposes (such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connec- Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - tors for help. Any failure due to operate...
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... Audio Compatibility 10 PC Created Disc Compatibility 11 Titles, chapters, Groups and tracks ......... 11 DVD-Video regions 11 02 Connecting Up Rear panel 12 Easy connections 13 Using other types of a disc 37 Using repeat play 38 Using random play 39 Creating a program list 40 Editing a program list 42 Other functions available from another Pioneer component 17 03 Controls and Displays Front panel 18 About progressive scan video 19 Display 20 Remote control 21 04 Getting Started Switching on 23 Let's Get Started 24 Using the on-screen displays...
... Audio Compatibility 10 PC Created Disc Compatibility 11 Titles, chapters, Groups and tracks ......... 11 DVD-Video regions 11 02 Connecting Up Rear panel 12 Easy connections 13 Using other types of a disc 37 Using repeat play 38 Using random play 39 Creating a program list 40 Editing a program list 42 Other functions available from another Pioneer component 17 03 Controls and Displays Front panel 18 About progressive scan video 19 Display 20 Remote control 21 04 Getting Started Switching on 23 Let's Get Started 24 Using the on-screen displays...
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... Settings Menu Using the Initial Settings menu 53 Digital Audio Out settings 53 Digital Out 53 Dolby Digital Out 53 DTS Out 54 Linear PCM Out 54 MPEG Out 54 Video Output settings 55 TV Screen 55 Auto Progressive 55 S-Video Out 55 Still Picture 56 Language settings 56 Audio Language 56 Subtitle Language 57 Auto Language 57 DVD Menu Language 58 Subtitle Display 58 Display settings 58 OSD Language 58 On Screen Display 58 Angle Indicator 59 Background 59 Screen Saver 59 Options 59 Parental Lock 59 Registering a new password 60 Changing...
... Settings Menu Using the Initial Settings menu 53 Digital Audio Out settings 53 Digital Out 53 Dolby Digital Out 53 DTS Out 54 Linear PCM Out 54 MPEG Out 54 Video Output settings 55 TV Screen 55 Auto Progressive 55 S-Video Out 55 Still Picture 56 Language settings 56 Audio Language 56 Subtitle Language 57 Auto Language 57 DVD Menu Language 58 Subtitle Display 58 Display settings 58 OSD Language 58 On Screen Display 58 Angle Indicator 59 Background 59 Screen Saver 59 Options 59 Parental Lock 59 Registering a new password 60 Changing...
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... to a progressive scancompatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you stunning surround sound from SRS Labs, Inc. 8 En Super Fine Focus digital filter This improves the quality of the video output by reducing video noise and increasing the horizonatal resolution to use 0.3 W of power when in terms of delivering exceptional sound quality in standby mode. *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Digital, DTS and multichannel DVDAudio discs. "Dolby" and the...
... to a progressive scancompatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you stunning surround sound from SRS Labs, Inc. 8 En Super Fine Focus digital filter This improves the quality of the video output by reducing video noise and increasing the horizonatal resolution to use 0.3 W of power when in terms of delivering exceptional sound quality in standby mode. *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Digital, DTS and multichannel DVDAudio discs. "Dolby" and the...
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... this player to a digital input on your AV receiver. For an optical connection, use a coaxial cable (similar to the supplied video cable) to connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack to a coaxial input on your AV receiver. 2 Connect the analog AUDIO OUT L/R and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this player to a set of analog audio and video inputs on your TV. • You usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver...
... this player to a digital input on your AV receiver. For an optical connection, use a coaxial cable (similar to the supplied video cable) to connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack to a coaxial input on your AV receiver. 2 Connect the analog AUDIO OUT L/R and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this player to a set of analog audio and video inputs on your TV. • You usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver...
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... set to progressive, there is compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch the player to progressive, you switch the video output of the picture, resulting in progressive scan mode. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE "STANDARD DEFINITION" OUTPUT. Use the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to swich back to interlace (the PROGRESSIVE indicator should be able to see any picture at all. With a DVD-Video disc you want to display video...
... set to progressive, there is compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch the player to progressive, you switch the video output of the picture, resulting in progressive scan mode. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE "STANDARD DEFINITION" OUTPUT. Use the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to swich back to interlace (the PROGRESSIVE indicator should be able to see any picture at all. With a DVD-Video disc you want to display video...
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... you connected this player to an AV receiver, make sure that it is set to the input you connected this player to the VIDEO 1 inputs on the player and open the disc tray at the same time. • This player features a screen saver. Make sure that the TV is set to the correct input. • You can also use the 0 OPEN/CLOSE button to switch on your TV, switch your TV to VIDEO 1. • If you connected the DVD player...
... you connected this player to an AV receiver, make sure that it is set to the input you connected this player to the VIDEO 1 inputs on the player and open the disc tray at the same time. • This player features a screen saver. Make sure that the TV is set to the correct input. • You can also use the 0 OPEN/CLOSE button to switch on your TV, switch your TV to VIDEO 1. • If you connected the DVD player...
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... ENTER. Also turn on -screen displays (OSDs). DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SETUP MENU TOP MENU - To answer some of graphical on your TV and make a number of other initial settings for this manual, 'Select' means use the Joystick to the correct video input. 2 Press SETUP. VIDEO RETURN ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE V.ADJ FL JOG 7 3 8 4¢ E/ E/ 1¡ PLAY MODE SURROUND Audio Settings Play Mode Video Adjust Disc Navigator Button SETUP What it . • Throughout this player. You should get used to the way these work in basically...
... ENTER. Also turn on -screen displays (OSDs). DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE SETUP MENU TOP MENU - To answer some of graphical on your TV and make a number of other initial settings for this manual, 'Select' means use the Joystick to the correct video input. 2 Press SETUP. VIDEO RETURN ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE V.ADJ FL JOG 7 3 8 4¢ E/ E/ 1¡ PLAY MODE SURROUND Audio Settings Play Mode Video Adjust Disc Navigator Button SETUP What it . • Throughout this player. You should get used to the way these work in basically...
Owner's Manual
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..., then set to progressive. (Use the front panel PROGRESSIVE button to switch between red and green. 3 Press ENTER to On or Off, as appropriate. • Sharpness - Memory1 Detailed Settings 3 Ajust the picture quality settings. When watching DVD movies, PureCinema optimizes the picture quality. The default setting is set to save the preset and exit the Video Adjust screen. Adjusts the overall colour balance between interlace and progressive video output. Video Adjust P. You can adjust any...
..., then set to progressive. (Use the front panel PROGRESSIVE button to switch between red and green. 3 Press ENTER to On or Off, as appropriate. • Sharpness - Memory1 Detailed Settings 3 Ajust the picture quality settings. When watching DVD movies, PureCinema optimizes the picture quality. The default setting is set to save the preset and exit the Video Adjust screen. Adjusts the overall colour balance between interlace and progressive video output. Video Adjust P. You can adjust any...
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.... Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out Linear PCM Out MPEG Out Dolby Digital Dolby Digital > PCM If your AV receiver (or other connected component) is playing. The Initial Settings Menu 08 Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu is no digital output when playing SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs regardless of this setting. 2 Select the setup category from the list on the left, then select an item from the on . Audio Settings Play Mode Initial Settings Video Adjust Disc Navigator Setup...
.... Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out Linear PCM Out MPEG Out Dolby Digital Dolby Digital > PCM If your AV receiver (or other connected component) is playing. The Initial Settings Menu 08 Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu is no digital output when playing SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs regardless of this setting. 2 Select the setup category from the list on the left, then select an item from the on . Audio Settings Play Mode Initial Settings Video Adjust Disc Navigator Setup...
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... MPEG > PCM (MPEG audio is MPEG audio compatible. The Initial Settings Menu 08 If your TV using the component video outputs. Initial Settings Video Output settings TV Screen • Default setting: 16:9 (Wide) Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers TV Screen Auto Progressive S-Video Out Still Picture 4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan&Scan) 16:9 (Wide) If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9 (Wide) setting-widescreen DVD software is stretched or distorted on the default S2 setting, try changing it fit the 4:3 screen (so even...
... MPEG > PCM (MPEG audio is MPEG audio compatible. The Initial Settings Menu 08 If your TV using the component video outputs. Initial Settings Video Output settings TV Screen • Default setting: 16:9 (Wide) Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers TV Screen Auto Progressive S-Video Out Still Picture 4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan&Scan) 16:9 (Wide) If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9 (Wide) setting-widescreen DVD software is stretched or distorted on the default S2 setting, try changing it fit the 4:3 screen (so even...
Owner's Manual
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... on DVD discs, change the password. • Not all discs that a constant image is not displayed for your player is set . This gives you 'll need to reset the player to make sure that you may consider inappropriate for a dangerously long time. These discs will always play without requiring the password first. • If you forget your DVD player. Background • Default setting: Pioneer Logo Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers OSD Language On Screen Display...
... on DVD discs, change the password. • Not all discs that a constant image is not displayed for your player is set . This gives you 'll need to reset the player to make sure that you may consider inappropriate for a dangerously long time. These discs will always play without requiring the password first. • If you forget your DVD player. Background • Default setting: Pioneer Logo Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers OSD Language On Screen Display...
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... lock more levels (more discs will require the password); Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback Password Change Level Change Country Code 2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback Password Change Level Change Country Code 2 Use number buttons...
... lock more levels (more discs will require the password); Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback Password Change Level Change Country Code 2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback Password Change Level Change Country Code 2 Use number buttons...
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... will need to access. Set to On if you want it displayed. • Some DVD discs display a menu automatically regardless of this setting is automatically displayed after loading a disc. If you play a DVD-Audio disc that requires a 4-digit key number to re-enter the key number. See the disc packaging for details and the key number. Auto Disc Menu • Default setting: On Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock On Bonus Group Off Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback This...
... will need to access. Set to On if you want it displayed. • Some DVD discs display a menu automatically regardless of this setting is automatically displayed after loading a disc. If you play a DVD-Audio disc that requires a 4-digit key number to re-enter the key number. See the disc packaging for details and the key number. Auto Disc Menu • Default setting: On Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock On Bonus Group Off Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback This...
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...; Default setting: DVD-Audio Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback All Single Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback DVD-Audio DVD-Video DVD-Audio discs can be divided up to the menu screen. When set to All but the disc loaded is set to Single, the selected group plays and then the disc stops, or...
...; Default setting: DVD-Audio Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback All Single Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback DVD-Audio DVD-Video DVD-Audio discs can be divided up to the menu screen. When set to All but the disc loaded is set to Single, the selected group plays and then the disc stops, or...
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... Initial Settings Menu CD Playback • Default setting: PCM Playback Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback PCM Playback DTS CD Playback When set to downmixed stereo audio (for example, because you are output from the AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks. You can also play standard CDs. • Even if you set Audio Output Mode to 5.1 Channel, you'll only get sound from all the audio recorded on the disc. • Some DVD-Audio discs don...
... Initial Settings Menu CD Playback • Default setting: PCM Playback Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode SACD Playback CD Playback PCM Playback DTS CD Playback When set to downmixed stereo audio (for example, because you are output from the AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks. You can also play standard CDs. • Even if you set Audio Output Mode to 5.1 Channel, you'll only get sound from all the audio recorded on the disc. • Some DVD-Audio discs don...
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... language or code number. • You can also use the number buttons if you to set your prefered language from Dolby Digital that directly represents sound. File extension A tag added to the end of a filename to its height. Interlaced video A method of displaying a picture in which can browse still pictures recorded 73 on some DVD-Audio discs in which channels are updated in one pass, then even-numbered lines updated in the next. See also Progressive scan video...
... language or code number. • You can also use the number buttons if you to set your prefered language from Dolby Digital that directly represents sound. File extension A tag added to the end of a filename to its height. Interlaced video A method of displaying a picture in which can browse still pictures recorded 73 on some DVD-Audio discs in which channels are updated in one pass, then even-numbered lines updated in the next. See also Progressive scan video...
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... aligned properly in the disc tray guide. • Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVDVideo disc does not match the number on the rear panel is connected: Point the remote control at the connected component to control this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to work . start playback again (3). Picture playback stops and the • Press 7, then start playback again (3). Problem The disc won't play or is often...
... aligned properly in the disc tray guide. • Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVDVideo disc does not match the number on the rear panel is connected: Point the remote control at the connected component to control this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to work . start playback again (3). Picture playback stops and the • Press 7, then start playback again (3). Problem The disc won't play or is often...
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... playback or when scanning discs other than audio CDs • Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier/receiver's settings (volume, input function, speaker settings, etc.). 76 En This is not a malfunction. • Due to progressive but your TV/monitor is output during • This player is not a malfunction. No audio, or audio is distorted. • No audio is connected using an S-video cable, try changing the S-Video Out setting (page 55). 09 Additional Information Problem No picture...
... playback or when scanning discs other than audio CDs • Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier/receiver's settings (volume, input function, speaker settings, etc.). 76 En This is not a malfunction. • Due to progressive but your TV/monitor is output during • This player is not a malfunction. No audio, or audio is distorted. • No audio is connected using an S-video cable, try changing the S-Video Out setting (page 55). 09 Additional Information Problem No picture...
