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.... When replacement parts are covered by the operating instructions as the original part. Adjust only those controls that could result in a risk of overhead power lines or other controls may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that are required, be fatal. Upon completion of other electric light or power circuits, or where it from heat sources such as opening or removing covers...
.... When replacement parts are covered by the operating instructions as the original part. Adjust only those controls that could result in a risk of overhead power lines or other controls may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that are required, be fatal. Upon completion of other electric light or power circuits, or where it from heat sources such as opening or removing covers...
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... instructions, may invalidate the user's right to other equipment. If this serial number on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the unit to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the rear panel...
... instructions, may invalidate the user's right to other equipment. If this serial number on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the unit to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the rear panel...
Owner's Manual
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... 9) (Standby power consumption for rich, detailed and dynamic audio playback. • Setup Navigator (page 21) Setup your DVD player quickly and easily using on CD-R/RW recorder. * Manufactured under license from Dolby • Compact design The PDV-LC20/PDV-20 measures just 190mm x 142mm. All rights reserved. ** "DTS" is 1.1W.) Play audio discs recorded on -screen displays. 6 En Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. Attach the optional battery pack for full surround sound...
... 9) (Standby power consumption for rich, detailed and dynamic audio playback. • Setup Navigator (page 21) Setup your DVD player quickly and easily using on CD-R/RW recorder. * Manufactured under license from Dolby • Compact design The PDV-LC20/PDV-20 measures just 190mm x 142mm. All rights reserved. ** "DTS" is 1.1W.) Play audio discs recorded on -screen displays. 6 En Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. Attach the optional battery pack for full surround sound...
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... Switching audio channels 28 LCD screen (PDV-LC20 only 60 Using repeat and looped playback 29 Remote control (Replacing the battery) ......... 61 Making program lists 31 Using random play 34 07 Additional Information Bookmarking a place on a disc 35 Memorizing disc settings1 36 Displaying disc information 37 Using the Setup menu 40 OSD settings 40 Taking care of your player 63 Taking care of your discs 65 Glossary 66 Troubleshooting 68 Screen sizes and disc formats 70 Using the player with a battery pack 71 Language code list 73 Specifications...
... Switching audio channels 28 LCD screen (PDV-LC20 only 60 Using repeat and looped playback 29 Remote control (Replacing the battery) ......... 61 Making program lists 31 Using random play 34 07 Additional Information Bookmarking a place on a disc 35 Memorizing disc settings1 36 Displaying disc information 37 Using the Setup menu 40 OSD settings 40 Taking care of your player 63 Taking care of your discs 65 Glossary 66 Troubleshooting 68 Screen sizes and disc formats 70 Using the player with a battery pack 71 Language code list 73 Specifications...
Owner's Manual
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... received the following supplied accessories. • AC adapter • Power cable • Remote control unit (with lithium battery) • AV cable (2 mini-plugs to 3 RCA) • S-Video cable (mini-plug to set up and use your new portable DVD player, please check that you for buying this Pioneer product. Before starting to S-Video plug) • Optical fiber cable (PDV-LC20 European model only) • PDV-BT20 battery pack (PDV-LC20 only) • These operating instructions...
... received the following supplied accessories. • AC adapter • Power cable • Remote control unit (with lithium battery) • AV cable (2 mini-plugs to 3 RCA) • S-Video cable (mini-plug to set up and use your new portable DVD player, please check that you for buying this Pioneer product. Before starting to S-Video plug) • Optical fiber cable (PDV-LC20 European model only) • PDV-BT20 battery pack (PDV-LC20 only) • These operating instructions...
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... VIDEO IN/OUT Black ringed plug Yellow ringed plug Supplied AV cable Audio input AUDIO IN RL Video input VIDEO IN Red/white plugs Yellow plug • Read the instructions that both audio and video to your TV. Setting the TV system (Except US and Canadian models) This player is compatible with both PAL and NTSC TV systems. If your TV is set it to the system your country or region uses...
... VIDEO IN/OUT Black ringed plug Yellow ringed plug Supplied AV cable Audio input AUDIO IN RL Video input VIDEO IN Red/white plugs Yellow plug • Read the instructions that both audio and video to your TV. Setting the TV system (Except US and Canadian models) This player is compatible with both PAL and NTSC TV systems. If your TV is set it to the system your country or region uses...
Owner's Manual
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... page of menu items, use the 4·1 and ¡·¢ buttons to select the page (4 and ¢ on the remote, or the 4·1 and ¡·¢ buttons to this menu during playback, press RETURN. • To play a PBC Video CD without the menu system, stop playback then use one of the disc as recorded. The Original screen shows the contents of the number buttons on the remote). •...
... page of menu items, use the 4·1 and ¡·¢ buttons to select the page (4 and ¢ on the remote, or the 4·1 and ¡·¢ buttons to this menu during playback, press RETURN. • To play a PBC Video CD without the menu system, stop playback then use one of the disc as recorded. The Original screen shows the contents of the number buttons on the remote). •...
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.... The power indicator turns from the DC IN jack. 7 6 20 En SEARCH MODE 1 If the disc is playing, press 7 to stop it. 2 Slide the DISC COVER 2 OPEN catch to the left to put the player into standby. COND.MEM. Press again to switch back on the remote to open the disc cover. 3 Take out the disc. The power indicator goes off and unplugging AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY MENU TOP MENU ENTER SETUP PREV...
.... The power indicator turns from the DC IN jack. 7 6 20 En SEARCH MODE 1 If the disc is playing, press 7 to stop it. 2 Slide the DISC COVER 2 OPEN catch to the left to put the player into standby. COND.MEM. Press again to switch back on the remote to open the disc cover. 3 Take out the disc. The power indicator goes off and unplugging AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY MENU TOP MENU ENTER SETUP PREV...
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... following OSDs using the PDV-20, also turn on the PDV-LC20. The Setup Navigator is set to the correct video input. • If a disc that's already loaded starts to play, press 7 to stop it is also available on your player. 1 Make sure that the player is switched on -screen display (OSD) appears: Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Setup Navigator Setup Navigator Start Auto Start Off i Setup using the Setup Navigator. Use it if you have connected an AV...
... following OSDs using the PDV-20, also turn on the PDV-LC20. The Setup Navigator is set to the correct video input. • If a disc that's already loaded starts to play, press 7 to stop it is also available on your player. 1 Make sure that the player is switched on -screen display (OSD) appears: Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Setup Navigator Setup Navigator Start Auto Start Off i Setup using the Setup Navigator. Use it if you have connected an AV...
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... not loaded. If when you change the setting. Set to Expert for any changes. 04 The Setup Menu Using the Setup menu The DVD Setup menu gives you access to all settings. The current setting for access to all the system's DVD settings. Note The language options shown in the top right of disc. Deutsch Auto Language - Basic Parental Lock - The controls for DVD and Video CD; yellow for each menu are available only in your country or region. The setting...
... not loaded. If when you change the setting. Set to Expert for any changes. 04 The Setup Menu Using the Setup menu The DVD Setup menu gives you access to all settings. The current setting for access to all the system's DVD settings. Note The language options shown in the top right of disc. Deutsch Auto Language - Basic Parental Lock - The controls for DVD and Video CD; yellow for each menu are available only in your country or region. The setting...
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... determine how the material is then shown using the full screen area. English On Screen Display • Default setting: Position - Position-Normal Off Move SETUP Exit When watching DVD discs recorded in conventional (4:3) format, the settings on your TV for details on the screen, you have the operation displays (Play, Stop, Resume, etc.) shown on-screen, change the setting to read, select Position - When playing software recorded in 4:3 format ('regular' TV size) on a widescreen TV, it...
... determine how the material is then shown using the full screen area. English On Screen Display • Default setting: Position - Position-Normal Off Move SETUP Exit When watching DVD discs recorded in conventional (4:3) format, the settings on your TV for details on the screen, you have the operation displays (Play, Stop, Resume, etc.) shown on-screen, change the setting to read, select Position - When playing software recorded in 4:3 format ('regular' TV size) on a widescreen TV, it...
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... means that when you turn the volume down you connected this to Off. Dolby Digital DTS Out - Audio DRC • Default setting: On AuAduiod1io2 Video Language General Other Audio DRC High Medium Low Off i Dynamic playback at very low volume). • Medium - the dynamic range is the difference between the quietest and the loudest sounds. Digital Out • Default setting: On Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Dolby Digital Out - MPEG 3 PCM Digital Out On Off...
... means that when you turn the volume down you connected this to Off. Dolby Digital DTS Out - Audio DRC • Default setting: On AuAduiod1io2 Video Language General Other Audio DRC High Medium Low Off i Dynamic playback at very low volume). • Medium - the dynamic range is the difference between the quietest and the loudest sounds. Digital Out • Default setting: On Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Dolby Digital Out - MPEG 3 PCM Digital Out On Off...
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... 2 Video Language General Other Parental Lock: Register Code Number ---- DVD discs are rated. rightward Be careful: Not all discs that you set the new level. 48 En Unrated discs will require the password); The first time you may feel is not possible to give a definitive Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 i Set Parental Lock Move Return ENTER Select SETUP Exit guide to unlock levels. Once set to certain discs using this feature. 04 The Setup Menu Miscellaneous settings Parental Lock • Default level: 8 Changing the parental lock...
... 2 Video Language General Other Parental Lock: Register Code Number ---- DVD discs are rated. rightward Be careful: Not all discs that you set the new level. 48 En Unrated discs will require the password); The first time you may feel is not possible to give a definitive Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 i Set Parental Lock Move Return ENTER Select SETUP Exit guide to unlock levels. Once set to certain discs using this feature. 04 The Setup Menu Miscellaneous settings Parental Lock • Default level: 8 Changing the parental lock...
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.... Basic Parental Lock - Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Setup Menu Mode - i Enter 4-Digit Code Move +/- i Enter 4-Digit Code Move +/- Screen Saver • Default setting: differs by country Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Setup Menu Mode - Basic Parental Lock - Off Move SETUP Exit If a constant image is not displayed for more on the screen. On Background Color Black Blue Move SETUP Exit This specifies the color of the screen when the player is stopped (or playing an audio disc). 49 En Basic Setup Navigator - Return SETUP Exit 3 Input a new password...
.... Basic Parental Lock - Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Setup Menu Mode - i Enter 4-Digit Code Move +/- i Enter 4-Digit Code Move +/- Screen Saver • Default setting: differs by country Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Setup Menu Mode - Basic Parental Lock - Off Move SETUP Exit If a constant image is not displayed for more on the screen. On Background Color Black Blue Move SETUP Exit This specifies the color of the screen when the player is stopped (or playing an audio disc). 49 En Basic Setup Navigator - Return SETUP Exit 3 Input a new password...
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... the remote. Title Search - 2(/3) Chapter Search - 3(/23) Move +/- Change Subtitle • Default setting: not applicable Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Change OSD - EOxffpert Change Audio - ENTER Select SETUP Exit This setting lets you want to have disc information displayed all the time, set to one of disc loaded). ENTER Select SETUP Exit This setting lets you change the audio track (if more than one is displayed only when you change the viewing angle during scenes that are recorded...
... the remote. Title Search - 2(/3) Chapter Search - 3(/23) Move +/- Change Subtitle • Default setting: not applicable Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Change OSD - EOxffpert Change Audio - ENTER Select SETUP Exit This setting lets you want to have disc information displayed all the time, set to one of disc loaded). ENTER Select SETUP Exit This setting lets you change the audio track (if more than one is displayed only when you change the viewing angle during scenes that are recorded...
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...Off Change Audio - 1: English Change Subtitle - 1: English Change Angle - 2(/3) Title Search - ENTER Select SETUP Exit This setting lets you jump to another title on a DVD disc directly without using the remote. Playback Control • Default setting: not applicable Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Change OSD - Chapter Search • Default setting: not applicable Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Change OSD - Use the cursor (5 and ∞) buttons to select a track number. Use the cursor (5 and ∞) buttons to select a chapter number. Use the...
...Off Change Audio - 1: English Change Subtitle - 1: English Change Angle - 2(/3) Title Search - ENTER Select SETUP Exit This setting lets you jump to another title on a DVD disc directly without using the remote. Playback Control • Default setting: not applicable Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Change OSD - Chapter Search • Default setting: not applicable Audio1 2 Video Language General Other Change OSD - Use the cursor (5 and ∞) buttons to select a track number. Use the cursor (5 and ∞) buttons to select a chapter number. Use the...
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... digital input. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. English 05 Connections Listening through an external AV amplifier In order to enjoy surround sound from DVD discs, you'll need to connect this unit to prevent it from skipping. In this player to a digital recorder (MD, CD-R, DAT, etc.), or two channel amplifier with PDV-LC20 European model). Note that only PCM audio...
... digital input. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. English 05 Connections Listening through an external AV amplifier In order to enjoy surround sound from DVD discs, you'll need to connect this unit to prevent it from skipping. In this player to a digital recorder (MD, CD-R, DAT, etc.), or two channel amplifier with PDV-LC20 European model). Note that only PCM audio...
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... load a DVD disc. Player cannot be lost. TV or other remote controlled devices. 68 En mark appears on screen \The operation is prohibited by the player. Power does not turn on the remote. Noisy picture when a DVD is recorded on a VCR or played via a VCR or when recorded on a VCR. Always switch off the player using the OFF (7) button, or button on \AC adapter not connected properly (page 13) \Battery is not charged (page 71). Disc will not play properly when played via a VCR...
... load a DVD disc. Player cannot be lost. TV or other remote controlled devices. 68 En mark appears on screen \The operation is prohibited by the player. Power does not turn on the remote. Noisy picture when a DVD is recorded on a VCR or played via a VCR or when recorded on a VCR. Always switch off the player using the OFF (7) button, or button on \AC adapter not connected properly (page 13) \Battery is not charged (page 71). Disc will not play properly when played via a VCR...
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... into standby to conserve power. Player gets hot \This is normal. No picture from built-in speakers (PDV-LC20 only) \Disc is damaged or dirty (page 65). \Disc is paused or in slow motion play at different volumes \This is normal. No sound or distorted sound when connected to a TV, AV amplifier, etc. \For some discs, 96 kHz digital output of linear PCM audio signals is prohibited. \Connection cables are...
... into standby to conserve power. Player gets hot \This is normal. No picture from built-in speakers (PDV-LC20 only) \Disc is damaged or dirty (page 65). \Disc is paused or in slow motion play at different volumes \This is normal. No sound or distorted sound when connected to a TV, AV amplifier, etc. \For some discs, 96 kHz digital output of linear PCM audio signals is prohibited. \Connection cables are...
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... (video input/output switching type) Audio input/output Audio input/output level 150 mVrms (1 kHz, -20 dB) Input/output jack 4-pole minijack Digital audio output characteristics Frequency response 4 Hz to 44 kHz (DVD) 4 Hz to 20 kHz (CD) Wow and flutter Limit of this product are subject to change without AC adapter PDV-LC20 10 W PDV-20 5 W In standby with PDV-LC20) PDV-BT20/PDV-BT25 Battery type Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Power requirements PDV-BT20 7.4 V, 2850 mAh PDV-BT25 7.4 V, 6200 mAh Power consumption During DVD playback...
... (video input/output switching type) Audio input/output Audio input/output level 150 mVrms (1 kHz, -20 dB) Input/output jack 4-pole minijack Digital audio output characteristics Frequency response 4 Hz to 44 kHz (DVD) 4 Hz to 20 kHz (CD) Wow and flutter Limit of this product are subject to change without AC adapter PDV-LC20 10 W PDV-20 5 W In standby with PDV-LC20) PDV-BT20/PDV-BT25 Battery type Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Power requirements PDV-BT20 7.4 V, 2850 mAh PDV-BT25 7.4 V, 6200 mAh Power consumption During DVD playback...