Owner's Manual
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... be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. H001A_En [For U.S. model] IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for long periods of any way. • When the product exhibits a distinct change in a secure area. Please write this product through openings as an improper adjustment of other controls may touch...
... be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. H001A_En [For U.S. model] IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for long periods of any way. • When the product exhibits a distinct change in a secure area. Please write this product through openings as an improper adjustment of other controls may touch...
Owner's Manual
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...using the component video output 16 DV-667A Taiwanese model only: Connecting using the D1/D2 video output 16 Connecting for multichannel surround sound 17 Connecting using the multichannel analog outputs 17 Connecting to an AV receiver 18 Controlling this player from another Pioneer component 19 Looping a section of a disc 37 Using repeat play 37 Using random play 39 Creating a program list 40 Editing a program list 42 Other functions available from the program menu 42 Searching a disc 43 Switching subtitles 43 Switching DVD-Video audio language . . . .44 Switching VR format DVD...
...using the component video output 16 DV-667A Taiwanese model only: Connecting using the D1/D2 video output 16 Connecting for multichannel surround sound 17 Connecting using the multichannel analog outputs 17 Connecting to an AV receiver 18 Controlling this player from another Pioneer component 19 Looping a section of a disc 37 Using repeat play 37 Using random play 39 Creating a program list 40 Editing a program list 42 Other functions available from the program menu 42 Searching a disc 43 Switching subtitles 43 Switching DVD-Video audio language . . . .44 Switching VR format DVD...
Owner's Manual
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... the player 72 Power cable caution 72 Screen sizes and disc formats 72 Widescreen TV users 72 Standard TV users 72 Resetting the player 73 Titles, chapters, groups and tracks 73 DVD-Video regions 74 Selecting languages using the language code list 74 About the audio output settings 75 Language code list 76 Country code list 76 Glossary 77 DV-667A Taiwanese model only: Changing the on-screen display language to English 80 Setting the TV System 81 Watching NTSC on a PAL TV 81 Troubleshooting 82 Specifications 86...
... the player 72 Power cable caution 72 Screen sizes and disc formats 72 Widescreen TV users 72 Standard TV users 72 Resetting the player 73 Titles, chapters, groups and tracks 73 DVD-Video regions 74 Selecting languages using the language code list 74 About the audio output settings 75 Language code list 76 Country code list 76 Glossary 77 DV-667A Taiwanese model only: Changing the on-screen display language to English 80 Setting the TV System 81 Watching NTSC on a PAL TV 81 Troubleshooting 82 Specifications 86...
Owner's Manual
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... surround-sound effect from Dolby Laboratories. Picture zoom While a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD is designed to use 0.12 W (DV-563A), 0.1 W (DV-667A Taiwanese model) or 0.18 W (Other model) of dynamic range, low-level resolution and highfrequency detail. Graphical on-screen displays Setting up to 4x magnification for over 30 minutes, it automatically switches itself into standby. This unit is playing, you stunning surround sound from SRS Labs, Inc. Virtual Dolby Digital using...
... surround-sound effect from Dolby Laboratories. Picture zoom While a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD is designed to use 0.12 W (DV-563A), 0.1 W (DV-667A Taiwanese model) or 0.18 W (Other model) of dynamic range, low-level resolution and highfrequency detail. Graphical on-screen displays Setting up to 4x magnification for over 30 minutes, it automatically switches itself into standby. This unit is playing, you stunning surround sound from SRS Labs, Inc. Virtual Dolby Digital using...
Owner's Manual
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... for recording your MP3 files must be finalized (i.e. the type of recording; However, any other content may cause the disc not to play DVD-RW discs recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. • DVD-RW shows in the display when a VR format DVD-RW disc is loading. • When playing a VR format DVD-RW discs that are playable, but playing time may not be shown correctly.. • The CD-ROM used to compile your files. Compressed audio compatibility...
... for recording your MP3 files must be finalized (i.e. the type of recording; However, any other content may cause the disc not to play DVD-RW discs recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. • DVD-RW shows in the display when a VR format DVD-RW disc is loading. • When playing a VR format DVD-RW discs that are playable, but playing time may not be shown correctly.. • The CD-ROM used to compile your files. Compressed audio compatibility...
Owner's Manual
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... video connections, but you should also connect the 2 channel analog outputs for multichannel surround sound You can use three stereo audio cables; AV receiver AUDIO OUT(2CH) Y PB L L VIDEO OUT PR R R FRONT SURROND COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CENTER AUDIO OUT (5.1CH) SUB WOOFER MULTICH. It's convenient to use any of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs. 1 Connect the MULTICHANNEL AUDIO outputs on this player to connect...
... video connections, but you should also connect the 2 channel analog outputs for multichannel surround sound You can use three stereo audio cables; AV receiver AUDIO OUT(2CH) Y PB L L VIDEO OUT PR R R FRONT SURROND COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CENTER AUDIO OUT (5.1CH) SUB WOOFER MULTICH. It's convenient to use any of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs. 1 Connect the MULTICHANNEL AUDIO outputs on this player to connect...
Owner's Manual
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... auto power off function. For example, if you connected this player to the VIDEO 1 inputs on your TV, switch your TV to VIDEO 1. • If you for five minutes, the screen saver starts. If the disc tray is closed but there is nothing displayed on your TV. Thank you connected this Pioneer DVD player. Make sure that the TV is set to the correct input. 1 After you 've loaded the batteries in the remote control...
... auto power off function. For example, if you connected this player to the VIDEO 1 inputs on your TV, switch your TV to VIDEO 1. • If you for five minutes, the screen saver starts. If the disc tray is closed but there is nothing displayed on your TV. Thank you connected this Pioneer DVD player. Make sure that the TV is set to the correct input. 1 After you 've loaded the batteries in the remote control...
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... and make a number of every OSD screen shows you which buttons you may need to use the cursor buttons to the main menu without saving changes. HOME MENU DVD Audio Settings Video Adjust • The buttons to an AV receiver for the location and description of all the front panel controls.) • The button guide at the instructions that screen. Returns to highlight an item on -screen display (OSD) appears. Also turn on -screen display. HOME MENU DVD Audio Settings Video Adjust Play Mode Disc Navigator Initial Settings Setup Navigator 3 Select 'Setup Navigator...
... and make a number of every OSD screen shows you which buttons you may need to use the cursor buttons to the main menu without saving changes. HOME MENU DVD Audio Settings Video Adjust • The buttons to an AV receiver for the location and description of all the front panel controls.) • The button guide at the instructions that screen. Returns to highlight an item on -screen display (OSD) appears. Also turn on -screen display. HOME MENU DVD Audio Settings Video Adjust Play Mode Disc Navigator Initial Settings Setup Navigator 3 Select 'Setup Navigator...
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... of disc loaded. Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a disc to find the part you can use of some of the functions are not available during PBC playback. HOME MENU DVD Audio Settings Video Adjust Play Mode Disc Navigator Initial Settings Setup Navigator 2 Select what you straight to the Disc Navigator screen. The screen for example). When playing Video CDs/Super VCDs, some functions (random or repeat, for DVD-Video discs...
... of disc loaded. Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a disc to find the part you can use of some of the functions are not available during PBC playback. HOME MENU DVD Audio Settings Video Adjust Play Mode Disc Navigator Initial Settings Setup Navigator 2 Select what you straight to the Disc Navigator screen. The screen for example). When playing Video CDs/Super VCDs, some functions (random or repeat, for DVD-Video discs...
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...disc menu. Play Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Title Search Chapter Search Time Search 2 Select a search mode. 3 Use the number buttons to select a subtitle option. You can switch subtitle language during playback. 1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to enter a title, chapter, folder or track number, or a time. • Some DVD-Audio discs feature pages of minutes and seconds into the disc. Playing discs 05 Searching a disc You can search DVD-Video discs by title or chapter number, or by group or track number. Current / Total Subtitle 1/2 English Play Mode A-B Repeat...
...disc menu. Play Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Title Search Chapter Search Time Search 2 Select a search mode. 3 Use the number buttons to select a subtitle option. You can switch subtitle language during playback. 1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to enter a title, chapter, folder or track number, or a time. • Some DVD-Audio discs feature pages of minutes and seconds into the disc. Playing discs 05 Searching a disc You can search DVD-Video discs by title or chapter number, or by group or track number. Current / Total Subtitle 1/2 English Play Mode A-B Repeat...
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Stop the disc, then change the setting. 1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Initial Settings' from the menu list to the right. 3 Make the setting you want. • You can improve the audio quality by switching off the digital output. 54 En HOME MENU DVD Audio Settings Video Adjust Play Mode Disc Navigator Initial Settings Setup Navigator Digital Audio Out settings Digital Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of this to sources with 192kHz or 176...
Stop the disc, then change the setting. 1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Initial Settings' from the menu list to the right. 3 Make the setting you want. • You can improve the audio quality by switching off the digital output. 54 En HOME MENU DVD Audio Settings Video Adjust Play Mode Disc Navigator Initial Settings Setup Navigator Digital Audio Out settings Digital Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of this to sources with 192kHz or 176...
Owner's Manual
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... picture). Component Out You only need to make it fit the 4:3 screen (so even though the image looks larger on page 72. When playing software recorded in conventional (4:3) format, the settings on your TV will still output down-sampled audio through the digital outputs. In Letter Box mode, widescreen software is shown with black bars at the top and bottom of the digital outputs. • Default setting: MPEG > PCM Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display...
... picture). Component Out You only need to make it fit the 4:3 screen (so even though the image looks larger on page 72. When playing software recorded in conventional (4:3) format, the settings on your TV will still output down-sampled audio through the digital outputs. In Letter Box mode, widescreen software is shown with black bars at the top and bottom of the digital outputs. • Default setting: MPEG > PCM Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display...
Owner's Manual
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... CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. • DV-563A This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard. S-Video Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this unit with progressive-scan TVs. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE "STANDARD DEFINITION" OUTPUT. Select Other Language if you find that language. 09 Initial Settings menu Compatibility of this player to your preferred audio language for DVD-Video discs.
... CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. • DV-563A This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard. S-Video Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this unit with progressive-scan TVs. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE "STANDARD DEFINITION" OUTPUT. Select Other Language if you find that language. 09 Initial Settings menu Compatibility of this player to your preferred audio language for DVD-Video discs.
Owner's Manual
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... on DVD discs, change the Parental Lock level or Country code whenever you like. Initial Settings menu 09 Angle Indicator • Default setting: On Initial Settings Digital Audio Out OSD Language On Video Output On Screen Display Off Language Angle Indicator Display Options Speakers If you prefer not to see Resetting the player on the Country code you set. These discs will always play . Options Parental Lock • Default level: Off • Default password: none • Default Country code: us (2119) Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock...
... on DVD discs, change the Parental Lock level or Country code whenever you like. Initial Settings menu 09 Angle Indicator • Default setting: On Initial Settings Digital Audio Out OSD Language On Video Output On Screen Display Off Language Angle Indicator Display Options Speakers If you prefer not to see Resetting the player on the Country code you set. These discs will always play . Options Parental Lock • Default level: Off • Default password: none • Default Country code: us (2119) Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock...
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... menu screen. 3 Select a Country code. You can do this. • Select by code letter: Use / (cursor up/down) to unlock levels. 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 PhotoViewer 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...
... menu screen. 3 Select a Country code. You can do this. • Select by code letter: Use / (cursor up/down) to unlock levels. 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 PhotoViewer 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...
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...the disc, switch the power off, or unplug the player, you will need to access the same screen. When you play a DVD-Audio disc that requires a 4-digit key number to access. 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 PhotoViewer 64 En Bonus Group Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode...
...the disc, switch the power off, or unplug the player, you will need to access the same screen. When you play a DVD-Audio disc that requires a 4-digit key number to access. 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 PhotoViewer 64 En Bonus Group Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Lock Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playback DVD Playback Mode...
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... that isn't on a disc consecutively. DVD Playback Mode • 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 PhotoViewer DVD-Audio DVD-Video Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content in this setting. Use Group Search (page 43) to select the group to play . Set to the DVD-Audio. If you don't want the menu displayed automatically, or Off if you stop playback, all the groups on the disc loaded, a different area will...
... that isn't on a disc consecutively. DVD Playback Mode • 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 PhotoViewer DVD-Audio DVD-Video Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content in this setting. Use Group Search (page 43) to select the group to play . Set to the DVD-Audio. If you don't want the menu displayed automatically, or Off if you stop playback, all the groups on the disc loaded, a different area will...
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...; 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 PhotoViewer This setting is important if you can choose the way the signal is downmixed to PCM audio. See DTS DownMix above to play the MP3 audio files. Set to Off to be able to change the downmix setting. With DTS encoded audio, you load a disc that contains both MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files...
...; 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 PhotoViewer This setting is important if you can choose the way the signal is downmixed to PCM audio. See DTS DownMix above to play the MP3 audio files. Set to Off to be able to change the downmix setting. With DTS encoded audio, you load a disc that contains both MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files...
Owner's Manual
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... the power cord, settings will be changed while a disc is playing, but are playback again ( ). The remote control doesn't seem to evaporate. DVD-Audio playback stops. • The disc may lie in the disc tray guide. • Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVD-Video disc does not match the number on the rear panel is too far from the display, then unplug the power cord. ineffective. Picture playback stops and the operation buttons cannot be used . Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used...
... the power cord, settings will be changed while a disc is playing, but are playback again ( ). The remote control doesn't seem to evaporate. DVD-Audio playback stops. • The disc may lie in the disc tray guide. • Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVD-Video disc does not match the number on the rear panel is too far from the display, then unplug the power cord. ineffective. Picture playback stops and the operation buttons cannot be used . Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used...
Owner's Manual
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... if necessary. Additional information 10 Problem No picture/No color. Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this device through the player's analog audio outputs. 83 En Also check the cable for damage. • Make sure the player's output is not connected to the amplifier's phono (turntable) inputs. • Check your amplifier/receiver's settings (volume, input function, speaker settings, etc.). • Make sure that the Digital Out setting is set to On (page 54). •...
... if necessary. Additional information 10 Problem No picture/No color. Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this device through the player's analog audio outputs. 83 En Also check the cable for damage. • Make sure the player's output is not connected to the amplifier's phono (turntable) inputs. • Check your amplifier/receiver's settings (volume, input function, speaker settings, etc.). • Make sure that the Digital Out setting is set to On (page 54). •...