Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
??? This player is not suitable for commercial use.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF
THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT.
Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments.
We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player.
Thank you for your support.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE [For U.S. model]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
???Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
???Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
???Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
???Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
???The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
[Pour le mod??le Canadien]
Cet appareil num??rique de la Classe B est conforme ?? la norme
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE
DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT,
SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A
FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.
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Features of This Player
Compatible with DVD, Super VCD (IEC standard), Video CD and CD formats
DVD, Super VCD (IEC standard), Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on this DVD player. For more information on discs compatible with this player, refer to the table below.
The disc format logos shown above are found on disc labels or on disc jackets.
???To prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.) adaptor (for CDs).
???Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be played on this unit.
???DVDs that have incompatible region numbers, DVD- Audio,
What is Super VCD?
This player supports the IEC???s Super VCD standard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.
Compatible with a wide range of DVD digital audio output formats
DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio formats (as of October 1998). The digital audio output jacks of this player output Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams.
This player has a function that converts Dolby Digital and MPEG audio formats into the linear PCM format. This allows playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital and MPEG without the need for a decoder.
Equipped with six channel discrete audio output and an internal Dolby Digital decoder
Enjoy the cinematic surround sound produced by Dolby Digital audio soundtracks without the need for an external decoder. This player features six channel discrete audio output jacks so you can connect this player directly to an amplifier or receiver with 6 channel discrete input, and utilize the player???s
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ???Dolby???,
** ???DTS??? is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
You can enjoy the unique operation of a
A disc that is currently playing can be easily exchanged with two other discs. In addition, you can play your favorite disc with the press of a button.
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Easy setup and adjustment using
Press SETUP on the remote control to open the Setup screen and you???ll find setting up and adjusting the system easy to do with
Wide range of DVD viewing options
You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off when watching movies or other media with subtitles available.
Answer a few questions and have all the necessary audio, video, and
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator Start
Not Used
Setting up using the Setup Navigator
Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit
Multiple Languages (page 43) 
You can select the language on when watching movies or other media that have multiple language and/or audio soundtracks recorded on them.
1 Audio2 
Video Language General
Setup the
You can view scenes from different camera angles when watching movies or other media with multiple angle playback available.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs.
This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when this player is in standby mode. Regarding the amount of power consumed in standby mode, refer to ???Specifications??? on page 64 (backcover).
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Differences in Disc
Composition
DVD
DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and titles are divided into chapters. A DVD which contains a movie may have only one title with many or no chapter divisions. Karaoke DVDs may have many titles, assigning a title to each song on the disc. Menu screens do not belong to any title.
DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a disc or chapters within a selected title. The player functions available may also vary from title to title, depending on the disc. When discs have a unique title division, it should be noted that search and program functions may be affected.
How to Proceed in This Manual
DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest quality digital audio and video available today.
Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be confusing at first, following the order below should help you get through the important stages of getting set up so you can start using your player as soon as possible.
Get familiar with the player.
Refer to the section ???Before Using??? on page 8 to confirm that all the accessories were included with the player. If you are new to DVD, it might be beneficial for you to go through the ???Names and Functions??? section starting on page 10 to get familiar with the parts and buttons on the main unit and remote control as they will be referred to throughout this manual.
There is also a list of terms that can be found on page 62 if you are having trouble understanding some of the terminology associated with DVD.
Make the necessary connections.
No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly the same way. The ???Making Connections??? section
DVDstarting on page 16 shows how video and audio connections may be made to suit your home entertainment system.
Super VCD/Video CD/CD
Super VCDs, Video CDs and CDs are divided into units referred to as tracks (Super VCD and Video CD tracks may also be referred to as scenes). One song generally corresponds to one track. Some tracks are further divided into units referred to as indexes. Super VCDs/ Video CDs with PBC (Playback Control) also contain menus recorded on the disc which enable easy access to the contents of the disc.
When played back on a DVD player, Super VCDs, Video CDs and CDs are considered to be a single title, regardless of the number of tracks.
Super VCD/Video CD
CD
Set up the necessary player menus.
Before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of the DVD format, you should set up the player to output the video and audio information that corresponds to your system. The section ???Setting Up the Player??? starting on page 22 explains how to use the Setup screen menus as well as how to make the necessary initial adjustments. The Setup screen menus are used in a number of functions. Learning the procedure for operating the menus will make using this player much easier and more enjoyable.
Play a disc.
When all the connections and setups have been made, you are ready to play a DVD, Super VCD, Video CD, or CD with the player. The section ???Getting Started Using Your DVD Player??? starting on page 26 outlines the basic player operations.
Enjoy the many features available.
Once you are comfortable using the basic player functions, you are ready to take advantage of the various options DVD and this player have to offer. The section ???Advanced Functions??? starting on page 46 describes how to use the features available on many DVDs.
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Before Using
CheckingAccessories
Please confirm that the following were received with the player.
Audio cord
Preparing the Remote Control
Inserting batteries into the remote control
1 While pushing the tab on the battery compartment cover toward the center of the remote, pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Video cord
Remote control unit
AA/R6P batteries
Power cord
Operating instructions (this manual)
2 Insert batteries.
Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus
3 Close the cover.
Notes
???Do not mix old and new batteries.
???When replacing batteries, use all new batteries.
???When not using the remote control for a long period of time (over 1 month), remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion. If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery component, then insert new batteries.
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Remote control operation
When operating the remote control, point it at the remote sensor (??) located on the player???s front panel. The remote control can be used up to 23 feet (7 m) from the player and within a 30?? angle on each side of the sensor.
30??
30?? 7m (23ft) 
Notes
???Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong light may cause faulty operation.
???If the CONTROL IN jack on the player???s rear panel is connected to the CONTROL OUT jack of another component, point the remote control at the other component to operate the player. Operation will not be possible when pointed at this player (page 21).
USING BEFORE
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Names and
Functions
Front Panel
HIGH
POWER
LOW
OFF
ON
8
9
0
1[Models having a POWER switch on the main unit]
POWER switch
Press to switch the player on or off (pages 26, 29 and 36).
When this switch is "ON", the remote control can be used to switch the player between the "ON" state and standby.
2STANDBY indicator
Indicates that the player is in standby, using a minimum amount of power to maintain system settings.
Turns off when the player is on.
Some models do not have a STANDBY indicator.
3KEY CONTROL buttons
Use to adjust the levels of the key in 11 steps (pages 37 and 41).
4Number buttons
Use to perform direct title and chapter/track searches, and to input numerical values
(pages 27, 38 and 48).
6DISC buttons and indicator
Use to select discs in the player directly (page 26).
7OPEN/CLOSE 0 button
Press to open and close the disc tray (pages 26 and 29).
8DISC CHANGE button
Press to select the next disc in the player (pages 26 and 29).
9 4 1 (reverse) button
Press to go back to previous chapters/tracks. Press and hold to perform reverse playback scanning (page 28).
0?? ?? (forward) button
Press to advance to chapters/tracks. Press and hold to perform
-3 (play) button
Press to start or resume playback (pages 26 and 28).
= 8 (pause) button
~7 (stop) button
Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it stopped. Pressing twice causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc if playback starts again. Resume play is possible only in Normal mode (page 29).
!PLAYBACK CONTROL button and indicator
Use to switch the playback control for the Super VCD/Video CD on or off. (page 27)
@KARAOKE MODE button and indicator
Use to switch between Karaoke mode and Normal mode. (pages 26 and 36)
#
Use to switch
$5.1 CH MODE button and indicator
Press to switch the audio output between 5.1 channel audio and 2 channel audio. It is also possible to set the default audio output in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu (pages 24 and 31).
%Display window
Displays system information (page 12).
^Disc tray
When loading discs, place discs in the disc tray with the label side facing up (pages 26 and 29).
&Remote sensor
Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the player (page 9).
*MIC1, MIC2 and MIC CONTROL jacks
Use to connect a microphone. (pages 36 and 37)
(MIC1 and MIC2 volume level knobs
Use to adjust the volume level of the microphone. (page 36)
)Digital Echo level knob
Use to adjust the echo level. (page 37)
FUNCTIONS AND NAMES
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Display Window
Indicates play of a disc outputting an audio signal with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.
Indicates DVD DTS audio playback.
2ANGLE indicator
Indicates
~REMAIN indicator
Indicates that the remaining playback time of a title or chapter/track is being displayed.
3TITLE indicator
Indicates a title number is being displayed.
4VOCAL indicator
Indicates that the Vocal function is on.
5VOCAL PARTNER indicator
Indicates that the Vocal Partner function is on.
6REPEAT indicator
Indicates that the Repeat function is on (page 50).
7TRK and CHP indicator
Indicates a chapter or track number is being displayed.
8GUI indicator
Lights when the Karaoke or Setup
9LAST MEMORY indicator
Indicates the Last Memory location is recorded in memory for the currently loaded DVD or Video CD (page 53).
0COND. MEMORY indicator
Indicates that Condition Memory settings are memorized for the currently loaded DVD (page 54).
-TOTAL indicator
Indicates that the disc in the player is stopped and DISPLAY has been pressed (page 55).
!DOLBY DIGITAL indicator
Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback on DVDs.
@Counter display
Displays the playback mode, type of disc, title and chapter/track numbers, playback time, etc.
#Program Format indicators
During Dolby Digital playback depending on the audio format recorded on the disc loaded in the player, the following indicators light to show the channels being played back.
L:Left front*1*2, C: Center*1, R: Right front*1*2, LS: Left surround*1, S: Surround (mono)*2,
RS: Right surround*1
LFE: Low frequency effects*1,
*1: Lights to indicate playback of a 5.1 ch Dolby Digital source.
*2: Lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Surround source.
The LFE (low frequency effects) channel indicator indicates 5.1 channel audio that contains a channel for low frequency sounds that are used by the sub woofer.
Note
During playback of Dolby Digital multiplex compatible DVD karaoke discs, the Program Format indicators do not light.
$DOWNMIX indicator
During multichannel audio playback, indicates that the out put signal has been ???downmixed??? from the original audio source. This is an automatic function performed by the player in order to present the most appropriate audio mix to the speakers present in your system.
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Rear Panel
AC IN
FUNCTIONS AND NAMES
1DIGITAL OUT jacks (coaxial, optical (OPT.))
Use to output the digital audio signal recorded on discs. You can output the digital signal via either coaxial or optical output jack to an AV amplifier or receiver (page 18).
6VIDEO OUT SELECT switch
Use to set which output is used to output the video signals. Select either
2CONTROL IN jack
Use to connect this player to another component bearing the Pioneer ?? mark. This lets you control this unit as though it were a component in a system. Player operations are then performed by pointing the remote control at the component that the player is connected to (page 21).
3TV SYSTEM switch
Use to change the TV signal mode to either PAL or NTSC according to the type of TV and disc to be used. When the switch is in the AUTO position, the player outputs the format on the disc as is
(page 21). (The TV SYSTEM switch is not present on
4VIDEO OUT jack
Connect to the video input on a TV or monitor or AV amplifier or receiver with video input capability. When using this jack, be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the left position (page 20).
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If your TV or monitor has an
7COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
If your projection monitor, projector or similar component has component video inputs, you can produce a higher quality picture on your projection monitor or projector by connecting to the component video outputs on this unit. When using these jacks, be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the right position (page 20).
8ATTENUATOR switch
Usually set to OFF. Switch it ON if the sound is distorted when enjoying Karaoke (page 37).
9AUDIO OUT (2 CH) jacks
Use to output
0AUDIO OUT (5.1 CH) jacks
Use to output 6 discrete audio channels of decoded digital audio to a receiver or amplifier with discrete audio inputs (page 19).
-AC IN power cord connection terminal
Use to connect the power cord to the wall outlet (page 16).
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Remote Control
(Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.)
1 
(standby/on) button
Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (pages 26 and 29).
2LAST MEMORY button
You can resume DVD or Video CD playback from the point you last watched even if the disc is removed from the player. Press LAST MEMORY during playback to set a Last Memory point. When you want to resume playback of that disc, press LAST MEMORY in the stop mode and playback starts from the memorized point. Last Memory locations can be stored for up to 5 DVDs and 1 Video CD (page 53).
3AUDIO button
Press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages and/or audio formats programmed on a DVD (page 43).
For Video CD and CD in Normal mode, each press changes the audio output as follows.
=Stereo = 1/L (Left) =2/R (Right) 
For Super VCD, each press changes the audio output as follows.
???Normal mode
=1 Stereo =1L =1R
2R +2L +2 Stereo +
???Karaoke mode 1 += 2
4SUBTITLE button
Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD or to turn the subtitles off (page 42).
5SETUP button*
Press when the player is in either play or stop mode to open and close the Setup screen (page 30).
6KARAOKE SETUP button*
Press to open or close the Karaoke Setup screen (page 39).
7PREVIOUS 4/NEXT ?? buttons
During playback, press PREVIOUS 4 to go back to a previous chapter/track and NEXT ?? to advance to the next chapter/track (page 28).
8REV 1/FWD ?? (fast reverse/forward) buttons
During playback of DVD, Super VCD and Video CD, press FWD ?? to perform fast forward scanning. Press REV 1 to perform fast reverse scanning of DVD, Super VCD and Video CD. When a CD is loaded, audio scanning is performed (page 28).
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98 (pause) button
Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to resume playback (page 47).
0Number buttons
Use to perform direct title and chapter/track searches, and to input numerical values (pages 27, 38, and 48).
-PROGRAMbutton
You can use this button to program up to 24 subsequent tracks while you are singing. (page 38)
=REPEAT button
Press to repeat playback (page 50).
~VNR button
Press to turn on the video noise reduction function (page 27).
!PLAYBACK CONTROL button
Use to switch the playback control for the Super VCD/Video CD on or off. (page 27)
@OPEN/CLOSE 0 button
Press to open or close the disc tray (pages 26 and 29).
#CONDITION MEMORY button
You can store in memory the settings for up to 15 DVDs. Press CONDITION MEMORY during DVD playback to memorize the settings (page 54).
$DISPLAY button
Press during playback to display statistical disc information. Press repeatedly to display different information (page 55).
%ANGLE button
Some DVDs are recorded with various camera angle playback options. Press ANGLE repeatedly to display different camera angles (page 49).
^TOP MENU button*
Press to call up the top menu programmed on the DVD. Depending on the DVD, the top menu may be identical to the DVD menu (page 27).
&MENUbutton*
Use to display or close the DVD menu screen (page 27).
*RETURN button*
Use to go one menu back (current settings are maintained). Use RETURN when you do not want to change the option setting in a menu (pages 27, 31, and 52).
(Cursor buttons (2/3/5/??)*
Use to move through the options on menu screens and to change settings (pages 22, 26, and 30).
)ENTER button*
Use to implement settings selected with the cursor buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu (pages 22, 26, and 30).
_PLAY 3 button
Press to start disc playback (pages 26 and 29).
+STEP/SLOW e/E buttons
Press STEP/SLOW E during playback to view slow playback. In pause mode, press STEP/SLOW E to advance DVDs and Super VCDs/Video CDs frame by frame and STEP/SLOW e to back up a few frames at a time. Reverse STEP/SLOW is not possible with a Super VCD/Video CD. (page 47).
??STOP 7 button
Press to stop playback. In Normal mode, pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it was stopped. Pressing twice causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc when playback starts again (page 29).
??CLEAR button
Works in conjunction with a number of player functions. Use to cancel repeat (page 50).
??SEARCH MODE button
Press to perform a title, chapter/track or time search (page 48).
??
Press at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat or to mark a location you want to return to (page 50).
??KEY CONTROL buttons
Use to adjust the levels of the key in 11 steps. (pages 37 and 41)
??DISC buttons
Use to select discs in the player directly (page 26).
FUNCTIONS AND NAMES
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Making
Connections
Connecting Your DVD Player
Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a wide array of audio and video output options which allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio input to a home theater system with a projection monitor and full surround sound capabilities.
Connection Guide
The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using the audio and video cords included with this player. Use this illustration as a guide to setting up your home system.
An explanation of each type of audio and video connection available can be found on the following pages. To determine the best audio and video connection setup for your system, refer to the manuals supplied with the components you are making connections to.
In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size. You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen General menu to set whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 23). Additionally, you can use the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu (page 34).
Notes
???When making connections to this unit or when changing
connections, check that the unit is in standby (off) by pressing 
STANDBY/ON (POWER), and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
???The analog video output on this player uses copy protect circuitry to prevent the video playback on DVDs from being copied. If you connect the player to a TV via a VCR, or record and playback the contents of a disc with a VCR, the playback picture may not be normal.
AC IN
Video cord (Included)
TV or monitor
Make video connections from the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV or monitor using the video cord included with the player. Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT to the left position.
Audio cord (Included)
L R
AUDIO IN
Make audio connections from one of the AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or monitor using the stereo audio cord included with the player. Be sure to match the color of the plugs with the color of the jacks (red and white).
When music sounds distorted during Karaoke, set the attenuator switch to the ON position.
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Home Theater Component
Connections
The connections on this page demonstrate the versatility of this player to conform to any number of home entertainment systems.
Please note that the illustration shown on this page is meant as an example. Please refer to the manuals supplied with the components to which you are making connections to determine the best possible setup for your home system.
An explanation of each type of audio and video connection available can be found on pages 18 to 20.
TV or monitor
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT (5.1CH)
FRONT SURROUND
AC IN
CONNECTIONS MAKING
Coaxial cord (Not included)
Make connections from the DIGITAL OUT (coaxial.) on the player to the digital coaxial input on an AV receiver, amplifier or other component with internal multichannel decoding capabilities.
AV amplifier or receiver
DIGITAL IN
2 stereo audio audio cords (1 included), and 2 single
cords (or
another stereo 
audio cord)
(not included)
5.1 CH INPUT
CENTER
L
R
FRONT SURROUND SUB
WOOFER
Finally, connect to a power outlet (120 V)
Make connections from the AUDIO OUT (5.1 CH) on the player to an AV receiver or amplifier with 6 channel discrete input, often referred to as ???5.1 channel ready??? or ???Dolby Digital ready???. This allows you to use the high quality Dolby Digital decoding capabilities of the player (page 19). When making this kind of connection, be sure to select ???5.1 Channel??? in the Setup Navigator [Analog Jacks] screen, in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu [Audio Out] setting, or by pressing 5.1 CH MODE on the front panel (pages 24 and 31).
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Audio Connections
This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output connection possibilities.
Digital Audio Connections:
You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD discs from both optical digital and coaxial digital output jacks.
When making digital audio connections, do not make connections from both the coaxial and optical digital outputs to the same component.
DIGITAL OUT (Coaxial)
The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a coaxial cable.
???Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with
???Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the coaxial digital output on the player to the coaxial digital input on an AV amplifier or receiver.
AV amplifier or receiver with
When a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG is loaded, noise will be output if you have made connections via the digital audio jacks to a receiver or amplifier that cannot decode a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG digital bitstream. In this case, be sure to set the [Digital Jack] setting in the Setup Navigator to best reflect the type of system you are using (page 25). Additionally, the digital audio settings can be adjusted manually in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu (page 33).
DIGITAL OUT
OPT.
Note
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT (Optical)
The digital signal is transmitted as light pulses through a optical cable.
???Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with
???Use a optical cable (not supplied) to connect the digital optical output on the player to the digital optical input on an AV amplifier or receiver.
AV amplifier or receiver with
There is no digital output when using Karaoke mode.
Note
There is no digital output when using Karaoke mode.
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Analog Audio Connection:
After making physical connections to either the AUDIO OUT (2 CH) or AUDIO OUT (5.1 CH) analog jacks, be sure to identify which output you are going to be using in the [Analog Jacks] screen of the Setup Navigator
(page 24). You can also manually set the output in the [Audio Out] setting of the Setup screen Audio 2 menu (page 31).
Notes
???When ???5.1 Channel??? is selected, the front right (R) and front left
(L) audio channels output from the AUDIO OUT (2 CH) analog jacks (page 31).
???The [Audio Out] setting creates an audio output default for the player. If connections are made to both AUDIO OUT (2 CH) and AUDIO OUT (5.1 CH) analog jacks to make different audio connections for multichannel and stereo audio sources, it is possible to switch between 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output by pressing 5.1 CH MODE on the front panel. However, this button does not work when the GUI indicator is lit.
2 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
???Make analog audio connections to a stereo amplifier or receiver.
???Analog audio connections can also be made to a TV or monitor with stereo input jacks.
???Use the supplied audio cable to connect one of the AUDIO OUT (2 CH) analog jacks on the player to the audio input on the stereo amplifier or receiver.
???When making analog audio connections, be sure to match the color of the plugs with the color of the jacks (red and white).
Stereo amplifier or receiver
5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
5.1 channel audio refers to the current industry surround sound standard requiring two front speakers, a center speaker, two surround (rear) speakers and a sub woofer. Although in actuality there are 6 channels; because the sub woofer channel, or LFE channel, makes up a mere fraction of the total audio soundtrack, it has been designated as the 0.1 of the 5.1 system.
By utilizing the player???s internal multichannel audio decoder, the audio of Dolby Digital DVDs can be output from the 5.1 channel discrete outputs to an AV amplifier or receiver with 5.1 channel input capability.
AUDIO OUT (5.1CH)
AUDIO OUT (2CH)
1 2
L
AUDIO IN
R L
5.1 CH INPUT
R
CENTER
L
R
FRONT SURROUND SUB
WOOFER
TV or monitor
AV amplifier or receiver
AUDIO OUT (2CH)
1 2
L
AUDIO IN
R L
R
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Video Connections
This player features
In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size. You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen General to set whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 23). Additionally, you can use the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu (page 34).
VIDEO OUT
???Make composite video connections to a standard TV or monitor with a video input jack.
???Use the supplied video cable to connect the video output jack on the player to the video input on the TV or monitor.
???Be sure to match the color of the plug with the color of the jack (yellow).
???When making video connections, make sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the left to assign composite video output.
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
TV or monitor
???Make
???Use an
???When making
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
TV or monitor
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
???Make component video connections to a projection monitor, projector or TV with component inputs to produce a higher quality video image.
???Use component video cables or 3 video cords (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the component jacks on the monitor.
???When making component video connections, make sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of the player to the right to assign component video output.
Projection monitor, projector or TV
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PB
PB
PR
PR
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TV SYSTEM switch
Video output changes as follows according to the playback disc???s recorded format.
NTSC = PAL, PAL = NTSC conversion is possible on Super VCDs/Video CDs. PAL = NTSC conversion is not possible on DVDs. When the TV SYSTEM switch is set to the AUTO position, the disc???s format will be output as is. When a CD or disc is not loaded, the previous video output format will be selected.
About MOD. (Modulation) PAL
???SHRINK
Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL TV system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without vertical shrinkage.
???If your PAL TV does not have a
System Control Connections
Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug (3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player???s CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another PIONEER component bearing the ?? mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a system (system control).
???If you connect for system control, you cannot operate the player directly. Point the remote control unit at the component (AV amplifier, etc.) connected to the CONTROL OUT jack to operate.
???When controlling as a system, be sure to make a connection to the amplifier using an audio or video cord, even when using only digital components.
???For details, refer to the operation manuals of the connected components.
Pioneer component with ?? mark.
CONNECTIONS MAKING
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Setting Up the
Player
Using the Setup Navigator
The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform. Designed as a series of
The procedure on this page describes the operations necessary to function within the Setup Navigator screens. A detailed description of the contents of each question that appears on the screen can be found on the following page.
When setting up for the first time
Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in the player. Because the Setup Navigator cannot be used if a disc is playing, it is recommended to set up the player using the Setup Navigator before loading a DVD for the first time. If a DVD has been loaded, be sure to press STOP 7 before proceeding.
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4
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1 [Models having a STANDBY/ON button on the main unit]
Press 
STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the player on.
[Models having a POWER switch on the main unit]
Press POWER on the front panel to turn the player on.
2 Press SETUP.
When SETUP is pressed for the first time, the following screen appears. Though the Setup Navigator may be used more than once, this screen only appears the first time SETUP is pressed.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator Start
Not Used
Setting up using the Setup Navigator
Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit
3 Use the cursor buttons (5/??) to make a selection.
???If you are going to use the Setup Navigator, it is not necessary to change the setting on the first screen. Please proceed to the next step.
???If you want to set up the player without using the Setup Navigator, use the cursor button (??) to select ???Not Used??? at this time. The Setup Navigator function may still be used at a later time in manual Setup screen menu operation (page 30).
4 Press ENTER.
The selection is entered and the next Setup Navigator screen appears.
Use steps 3 and 4 as a basis for entering selections on the all of the Setup Navigator screens described on the following pages.
To change the answer to a prior question
Use the cursor button (2) to return to previous screens. Please note, however, that you cannot go forward using the cursor button (3), so it will be necessary to answer all the questions that occur after the screen that was returned to.
To exit the Setup Navigator
Press SETUP while on any of the screens to exit the Setup Navigator. Please note that if the Setup Navigator is exited before all the questions are answered, no settings are changed.
To return to the Setup screen
Press RETURN. The Setup Navigator is exited and the Setup screen General menu screen appears. Please note that no settings are changed if RETURN is pressed before the Setup Navigator is finished.
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Setting the OSD Language
The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Setup Navigator
Language
OSD Language
English
Setup player's OSD language
Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit
Settings: 
*
English
* Factory setting
Note
In addition to setting the OSD language, the audio and subtitle language are also set at this time. If you wish to change the audio or subtitle language to a different language, make changes in the Setup screen Language menu [Audio Language] and [Subtitle Language] as needed (page 44).
Setting the TV screen size
The [TV Type] screen establishes the size, or more appropriately the width to height ratio of your television or monitor. The
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Settings: Widescreen (16:9)*
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Setting analog audio connections to an AV amplifier or receiver
The [Analog Jacks] screen establishes whether analog connections have been made to an AV amplifier or receiver, and if connections are made, whether the connections made are for 2 channel stereo or for 5.1 channel surround sound.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Settings: 2 Channel*
Select if you have made 2 channel connections to an amplifier or receiver.
5.1 Channel
Select if you have made 5.1 channel connections to an AV amplifier or receiver with the appropriate inputs. When this setting is selected, several screens will follow to determine the configuration of your speaker system. These screens are described in the section ???To coordinate your speaker system for 5.1 channel output??? on this page.
Not Connected
Select if you have not made analog audio connections.
* Factory setting
Note
Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks to the AV amplifier or receiver to use the Karaoke function. You cannot use the Karaoke function with the DIGITAL OUT jack.
To coordinate your speaker system for 5.1 channel output
When ???5.1 channel??? is selected in the [Analog Jacks] screen, the following screens appear to determine the configuration of your speaker system. In all of the following screens, select ???Present??? if the speaker in question is present in your system, and ???Not Present??? if it is not.
[Center Speaker]
Audio1 2 Video Language General
[Surround Speakers]
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Setup Navigator
Amp Connection
Not Present
Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit
Settings: Present*
Not Present
* Factory setting
Note
If ???Not Present??? is selected for both [Center Speaker] and [Surround Speaker],
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Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder
The [Digital Jack] screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier, receiver, or external decoder. As there are numerous options available, please refer to the instructions supplied with the component the player is connected to to determine what digital audio formats can be decoded. If you have made no digital connections, select ???Not Connected???.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Settings: Dolby Digital*
Dolby Digital/DTS
Dolby Digital/MPEG
Dolby D/DTS/MPEG
PCM
Not Connected
* Factory setting
Note
The Karaoke function cannot be used with the DIGITAL OUT jack.
Setting compatibility with 96 kHz output
The [96 kHz PCM Audio] screen establishes whether or not the AV component the player is connected to is capable of processing an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz. This screen only appears if connections have been made to an external AV component as determined in previous screens.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Digital jack not compatible with 96 kHz
Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit
Settings: No*
Select if the connected AV component cannot process an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.
Yes
Select if the connected AV component can process an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.
Don???t Know
Select if you are uncertain whether the connected AV component can process an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.
Confirming the settings
The [Exit Setup Navigator] is the final screen in the Setup Navigator.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Setup Navigator
Valid
Exit Setup Navigator Invalid
Redo
Confirm setup adjustments
Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit
* Factory setting
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Getting Started
Using Your DVD
Player
Playing DVDs, Super VCDs,
Video CDs and CDs
??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs, be sure that you have either performed the Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous section or made the necessary settings in the Setup screen menus as outlined in the previous section to set up the player to correspond to your home system. Having made these settings, you are now ready to start using the player to enjoy DVDs, Super VCDs, Video CDs, and CDs.
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1 [Models having a STANDBY/ON button on the main unit] Press 
( 
STANDBY/ON on the front panel).
[Models having a POWER switch on the main unit] Press POWER on the front panel.
???When the STANDBY indicator lights, you can power on with the remote control.
2 Press KARAOKE MODE to select Normal mode.
Karaoke mode: When using the Karaoke function
Normal mode: When enjoying movies or music
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0.
The disc tray comes out.
4 Load a disc.
???Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc.
???Labels indicating disc numbers (1 through 3) are affixed to the disc tray. Press DISC CHANGE to rotate the disc tray and then load a disc onto the disc tray.
???The number of DISC CHANGE correspond with the buttons on the labels affixed to the disc tray.
5 Press PLAY 3 (3 on the front panel).
???The disc tray closes, and the disc located in the front on the left side of the disc tray is played.
???Press one of the DISC (1 through 3) to begin playback of the selected disc.
???Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed. If a menu is displayed, proceed to step 6.
6 Select the item you want to view.
???When a DVD is loaded:
Use the cursor buttons (2/3/5/??) to select the item, then press ENTER. You may also be able to use the number buttons for direct selection (Depending on the disc,you may not be able to use the number buttons).
???When a Super VCD or Video CD is loaded: Use the number buttons to select the item.
Notes
???Noise is output if you make digital audio connections to a receiver or amplifier that does not have a
???The TV screen size is factory set to present the wide screen format (16:9 aspect ratio). If you have a standard TV screen (4:3 aspect ratio), this setting can be changed to match your TV screen size in the Video menu (page 34).
When a menu screen is displayed
Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Super VCDs/Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation.
Example: When a DVD that has menu screens is loaded
TITLE MENU
1POP
2JAZZ
3COUNTRY
4R&B
5CLASSICAL
Example: When a Super VCD/Video CD that has Playback Control is loaded
1POP
2JAZZ
3COUNTRY
4R&B
5CLASSICAL
When an operation is prohibited
There are times when you are using the player and attempt to perform an operation, but for some reason it cannot be performed. When this occurs, one of the two following icons appears on the screen.
The operation is prohibited by the player.
The operation is prohibited by the programming on the disc.
To open or return to the DVD or Super VCD/ Video CD menu screen
Although this differs depending on the disc, pressing MENU, TOP MENU, or RETURN during DVD playback or RETURN during Super VCD/Video CD playback displays the menu screen. Refer to the DVD or Super VCD/Video CD disc jacket and accompanying documentation for more information.
To navigate a menu screen
???Although individual DVD titles may differ, when a menu screen is displayed, use the cursor buttons (2/ 3/5/??) and ENTER on the remote control. The cursor buttons are used to move around the options on the screen and ENTER is used for selection.
???Occasionally, the number buttons may also be used to make selections. If this is possible, using number buttons serves to directly select an option on a menu screen. Only number buttons are used to make selections on Super VCD/Video CD menu screens.
???When the Super VCD/Video CD has more than one menu, pages can be advanced to or returned to with
PREVIOUS 4 or NEXT ??.
Note
VNR 
Press VNR to turn video noise reduction on.
??? Press VNR again to turn video noise reduction off.
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Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/
Skip Back ??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
PREVIOUS
NEXT
Advancing to the next chapter (track)
Press NEXT ?? (?? ?? on the front panel).
???Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track).
???When a CD is loaded, you can advance more than one track forward by pressing and holding NEXT ?? and releasing when the desired track number appears in the display.
Skipping back to the previous chapter (track)
Press PREVIOUS 4 (4 1 on the front panel).
???Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter (track) currently playing.
???Press twice to skip back to the start of the previous chapter (track).
???When a CD is loaded, you can skip back to the track you want to hear by pressing and holding PREVIOUS 4 and releasing when the desired track number appears in the display.
Forward and Reverse Scanning
??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
Fast forward scanning
Press and hold FWD ?? (?? ?? on the front panel) during playback.
???Release FWD ?? when you reach the desired location. Normal playback resumes.
???When the ???Scan??? indicator on the screen changes from flashing to lit, fast forward scanning will continue even if the button is released. When the desired location has been reached, press PLAY 3.
Fast reverse scanning
Press and hold REV 1 (4 1 on the front panel) during playback.
???Release REV 1 when you reach the desired location. Normal playback resumes.
???When the ???Scan??? indicator on the screen changes from flashing to lit, fast reverse scanning will continue even if the button is released. When the desired location has been reached, press PLAY 3.
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Stopping Playback and
Switching Power Off
??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
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2
1
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1 Press STOP 7 (7 on the front panel).
Playback stops.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0.
The disc tray comes out.
The tray rotates and the disc that was playing is located towards the front on the left side of the table.
3 Press DISC CHANGE to remove all the discs.
4 Press 
on the remote control.
???To begin disc playback from the beginning, press STOP 7 twice to turn off resume playback, and then start playback again.
???When STOP 7 is pressed, ???RESUME??? appears in the display for as long as resume playback is possible.If the function is canceled, ???RESUME??? disappears and the disc format appears in the display.
Note
Adjusting Audio
and Video
Settings
Using the Setup Screen Menus
The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual. The procedure on this page provides a basic outline for using the Setup screen menus.
When setting up for the first time
It is recommended to set up player using the Setup Navigator (page 20). If you selected ???Not Used??? when the Setup Navigator appears, you may still set up the player using the Setup Navigator in the General menu screen.
If you choose not to use the Setup Navigator, be sure to make the necessary settings in the Setup screen
Audio 1, Audio 2, Video, and Language menus as described on the following pages.
Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in the player. If a DVD has been loaded, be sure to press STOP 7 before proceeding.
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3,6,7,8
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1 [Models having a STANDBY/ON button on the main unit] Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front panel).
[Models having a POWER switch on the main unit] Press POWER on the front panel.
???When the STANDBY is on, you can power on with the remote control.
2 Press SETUP.
The Setup screen appears.
(Example)
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Dolby Digital Out ??? Dolby Digital
DTS Out ??? Off
96kHz PCM Out ??? 96kHz 348kHz MPEG Out ??? MPEG 3PCM
Setup audio
Digital output format/tone adjust
3 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select the menu you want.
As each menu is selected with the cursor, the settings appear below the menu heading.
4 Press the cursor button (??) to enter the menu.
The top item within the menu becomes highlighted.
(Example)
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Dolby Digital Out 
Dolby Digital
DTS Out - 
Dolby Digital 3PCM
96kHz PCM Out ??? 96kHz 348kHz MPEG Out ??? MPEG 3PCM
Switch Dolby Digital audio mode
5 Use the cursor buttons (5/??) to select the setting you want to change.
The options available for each setting appear to the right when the setting is selected. The current setting appears with the setting indicator lit.
6 Press the cursor button (3) to enter the setting options.
(Example)
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Dolby Digital Out 
Dolby Digital
DTS Out - 
Dolby Digital 3PCM
96kHz PCM Out ??? 96kHz 348kHz MPEG Out ??? MPEG 3PCM
Output Dolby Digital
Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit
???Not all menu options can be changed while a disc is playing. In these cases, the options appear grayed out on the screen and cannot be adjusted. To change these settings, press STOP 7 first before pressing SETUP.
???Operating the menu after pressing STOP 7 may cancel the resume function.
???Some menu options are not immediately effective if set while a disc is playing. To make these settings effective, stop playback and then start again, or change the settings while the disc is stopped.
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7 Use the cursor buttons (5/??) to select a new setting and press ENTER to set the new setting in memory. Press RETURN or the cursor button (2) to exit the options without making any changes.
8 Press RETURN or the cursor button (2) to go back to the main menu bar to select another menu.
9 Press SETUP to close the Setup screen.
The Setup screen closes.
How to interpret the setting indicator colors in the Setup screen menus
When setting up the system, or when making adjustments, it is convenient to know what settings are applicable to the different disc formats. When the settings appear for each menu option, the currently selected setting appears with the setting indicator highlighted in one of three colors: blue, green or yellow. These colors correspond to what formats the menu option effects as shown in the table below.
Notes
???If a setting applicable only to DVDs is changed while a Super VCD/Video CD or CD is loaded, a blue DVD icon appears in the upper right hand corner of the screen to indicate that the setting is not applicable to the currently loaded disc. The setting will be effective the next time a DVD is loaded.
???The blue indicator is shown for the [TV Screen], but the aspect can be switched for Super VCD.
IMPORTANT
Changing the Setup Screen to ???Expert??? Menu Mode
The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, ???Basic??? and ???Expert???, to make this unit more convenient to operate for different levels of users. The ???Basic??? menu mode contains functions that may be considered necessary for the basic operations of this player and helpful
i mark. The ???Expert??? menu mode adds to the ???Basic??? menu mode additional functions of the player that can be adjusted to further personalize performance of the player. In this manual, functions that are contained in the ???Expert ??? menu mode are identified by the Expert icon.
Make changes to the [Setup Menu Mode] setting in the Setup screen General menu.
Setting Analog Audio Connections to an AV Amplifier or Receiver
This player is capable of both 2 channel stereo and 5.1 multichannel surround sound audio output. Use this setting to select which analog outputs are connected to an AV component.
Make adjustments in the [Audio Out] setting in the
Setup screen Audio 2 menu.
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Setting Your Speaker System for Multichannel Audio Playback
This player contains a
5.1 channel system contains 6 speakers: 2 front speakers, 2 surround speakers, a center speaker, and a sub woofer. However, as this is not always the case, accurately setting the [Speaker Setting] setting to reflect your speaker setup allows the player???s
Make adjustments in the [Speaker Setting] setting in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu.
Notes
???If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen operations, the settings on this page have already been set by the player.
???If you have not made connections to the 5.1 CH OUT jacks on the rear panel of the player, it is not necessary to make any changes to this setting.
1 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select the speaker.
Every time the cursor button is pressed, the selected speaker changes in the following order.
2 Use the cursor button (??) to move the cursor down to the speaker bar and use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select ???On??? or ???Off??? corresponding to whether the selected speaker is present in your system or not, respectively.
1 Audio2 Video Language General
Notes
???To help identify the speakers being selected, the initials of the speakers in the speaker system representation on the right side of the screen will appear in blue.
???When ???On??? is selected for a speaker or pair of speakers, the icons for those speakers turn yellow in the speaker system representation on the right side of the screen.
???If ???Off??? is selected for both [Center Speaker] and [Surround Speaker],
???When the sub woofer is ???On???, the low range components of the center and surround signals will be mixed in the LFE signal and output from the SUB WOOFER jack.
???When the sub woofer is ???Off???, the low range components of the center and surround signals will be mixed in the L and R signals and output from the front speakers.
About source audio output
When the source input mode has been switched between the 5.1 CH and 2 CH mode settings using the [Audio Out] setting in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu or by pressing 5.1 CH MODE on the front panel, audio output for each source will be as shown on the following table.
*1: When in karaoke mode, the output specifications are the same as for 2ch mode.
*2: When in karaoke mode, the digital output is muted.
*3: Depending on the setting in the audio menu.
Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Components
This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, and signals with a sampling rate of 96 kHZ. Make settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu to reflect the capabilities of the components that you have made digital connections to.
Notes
???If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen operations, the settings on this page have already been set by the player.
???If you have made only stereo line connections (analog) using the supplied audio cord, it is not necessary to make any changes in this menu.
???There is no digital output when the player is set to Karaoke mode.
Dolby Digital Out
This player is capable of outputting the Dolby Digital surround sound audio signal. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Dolby Digital Out 
Dolby Digital
DTS Out - 
Dolby Digital 3PCM
96kHz PCM Out ??? 96kHz 348kHz MPEG Out ??? MPEG 3PCM
Switch Dolby Digital audio mode
Settings: Dolby Digital*
Dolby Digital 3 PCM
*Factory setting
DTS Out
This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for DVDs recorded in DTS. When this player is connected to an AV component that has a
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Dolby Digital Out ??? Dolby Digital
DTS Out 
Off
96kHz PCM Out - 
DTS
MPEG Out ??? MPEG 3PCM
Switch DTS audio output mode
Settings: Off*
DTS
Note
If you have made digital audio connections to component(s) not equipped to decode the DTS digital bitstream, be sure to select ???Off???. If a DTS signal is output to an AV component without decoding capabilities, the output is digital noise that could potentially cause damage to your speakers.
96 kHz PCM Out
This player is capable of outputting digital signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. If you have made connections to a component capable of processing this signal rate, select ???96 kHz??? for the signal to be output as is. As some components are incapable of processing digital signal input with sampling rates of 96 kHz, selecting ???96 kHz 3 48 kHz??? compresses the signal to a standard signal with a sampling rate of 48 kHz.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Dolby Digital Out ??? Dolby Digital
DTS Out ??? Off
Settings: 96 kHz 3 48 kHz*
96 kHz
* Factory Setting
Settings: MPEG
MPEG 3 PCM*
* Factory Setting
Setting the TV Screen Size
The
When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios, the image???s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used.
Make changes to the TV screen size in the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu. Please note that changes to the [TV Screen] setting cannot be made when a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
TV Screen 
4:3(Letter Box) Picture Quality - 
4:3(Pan&Scan)
16:9(Wide)
Setup picture according to TV
Settings: 4:3 (Letter Box)
4:3 (Pan & Scan)
16:9 (Wide)*
* Factory Setting
Notes
???If ???Standard (4:3)??? is selected in the Setup Navigator screen, ???4:3 (Letter Box)??? is selected on this screen. If you prefer the pan&scan format, change the settings on this screen.
???Whether the aspect can be switched or not depends on the disc. Please refer to the information written on the disc jacket, etc.
???Some discs may not include the screen format selected in the [TV screen] setting. When this occurs, the standard TV screen format available on the disc is automatically selected.
Differences in screen sizes and DVD/Super VCD formats
The number of screen size formats currently available can be somewhat confusing. If set incorrectly, the video presentation may not appear as it should. The following diagrams and descriptions are intended to help you set your TV screen size in a way that will allow you to fully enjoy the digital video of DVD/Super VCD.
The settings in the [TV Screen] setting are perhaps most applicable when the DVD/Super VCD you are watching is programmed in the wide screen format. If you have a standard TV, select either ???4:3 (Letter Box)??? or ???4:3 (Pan & Scan)??? based on your personal preference. If you have a wide screen TV, select ???16:9 (Wide)???.
Note
When playing Super VCDs, even if 4:3 (Letter Box) is selected in the [TV Screen] setting, the disc will be shown in Pan & Scan format.
When viewing a wide screen TV or monitor
Standard screen format DVD/
Super VCD
If you have a standard TV, the standard screen format will be presented regardless of the setting.
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Adjusting the OSD
Display)
Setting the
(Chinese model only)
This setting is used to establish the language that operation indicators and
Audio1 2 Video Language General
OSD Language English
Audio Language - 
English
Subtitle Language - English
Auto Language - On
Setup player's OSD language
Settings: 
*
English
* Factory Setting
Notes
???The [OSD Language] setting is factory set to ??? 
???. If you want English to be displayed, change this setting to English.
???If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen operations, the setting has already been set by the player.
Turning the
or off Expert
If you would rather not have the operation indicators (Play, Stop, Resume, etc.) and other messages displayed on the screen, it is possible to turn them off in the [On Screen Display] setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the ???Expert??? menu mode (page 31).
Audio1 2 Video Language General
TV Screen ??? 16:9(Wide)
Picture Quality ??? Standard
Still Picture ??? Field
On Screen Display 
On
OSD Position - 
Off
Angle Indicator ??? On
Settings: On*
Off
* Factory Setting
Setting the position of the
When watching conventional software on a wide screen TV, the operation display is at the very top of the screen, and may be difficult to see. When this occurs, selecting ???Wide??? changes the position of the display and lets you see operation indicators clearly even on a wide screen TV. Otherwise, select ???Normal???.
Make changes in the [OSD Position] in the Setup screen Video menu in the ???Expert??? menu mode (page 31).
Audio1 2 Video Language General
TV Screen ??? 16:9(Wide)
Picture Quality ??? Standard
Still Picture ??? Field
On Screen Display ??? On
OSD Position 
Wide
Angle 
Settings: Wide
Normal*
* Factory Setting
SETTINGS VIDEO AND AUDIO ADJUSTING
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Karaoke
Operation
Karaoke Entertainment
??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
This DVD player goes beyond being a simple karaoke machine for
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1 [Models having a STANDBY/ON button on the main unit]
Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front panel).
[Models having a POWER switch on the main unit]
Press POWER on the front panel.
???When the STANDBY indicator lights, you can power on with the remote control.
2 Press KARAOKE MODE to switch the karaoke mode on.
???Each time you press the button, the setting changes as follows:
=Karaoke Normal +
When the KARAOKE MODE indicator lights, skip this step.
3 Set MIC 1 and MIC 2 volume level knobs to ???MIN???.
4 Connect the mics, and switch on.
5 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0.
The disc tray comes out.
6 Load a disc.
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc.
7 Press one of the DISC (1 through 3) to select the disc you want to sing.
The disc tray goes back in.
8 Press the number button(s) to select desired song(s).
???To select number 3, press 3.
???To select number 21, press +10 twice then 1. Playback begins.
9 Turn the mic volume level knobs to adjust volume level.
Adjust overall volume level with the TV or amp.
Howling
If sound from the speakers is picked up by a mic and output again through the speakers, the result is a screeching sound known as ???howling???. Perform the following steps to eliminate howling.
(1)Move the mic away from speakers.
(2)Turn the mic volume knob counterclockwise to lower the volume level.
(3)Turn the Digital Echo level knob (page 37) counterclockwise to lower the echo level.
Single Play Function
When the KARAOKE MODE is selected (the KARAOKE MODE indicator lights), play pauses after a selected song finishes. This is single play.
The single play function cannot be used when in the Normal mode.
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Display between songs
When in the KARAOKE MODE (when the KARAOKE MODE indicator on the front panel is lit), during pause or when a disc has stopped playing, karaoke bird characters are displayed.
When no disc is loaded
Notes
???With DVDs, some discs may have a Menu function. With this kind of disc, since operations are in line with menu selections, there is no SINGLE PLAY mode. In addition, there is no karaoke bird.
???When playing a Super VCD/Video CD that has Playback Control with Playback Control on (page 27), there is no SINGLE PLAY mode. In addition, there is no karaoke bird between songs.
???With the KARAOKE MODE (when the KARAOKE MODE indicator on the front panel is lit), depending on the TV you???re using and mic volume level, there may be distortion when playing DVDs, CDs or Super VCDs/Video CDs. In this case, set the ATTENUATOR switchon the rear panel to on.
???The sound from the microphone in Karaoke mode is output from the center speaker, and the echo is output from the front left and right channels in
Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound
??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
KEY CONTROL
Digital Mic jacks & Mic control jack
ECHO
KEY
CONTROL
Echo adjustment
Adjust with the digital echo level knob.
Note
Depending on the room, there may be howling if the echo level is too high (page 36).
Changing performance key
Press KEY CONTROL.
Each button can be used to raise or lower the key in 5 steps. High: The key is raised
Low: The key is lowered
Note
Adjustments can also be made at ???Key Control??? in the Karaoke Setup menu (page 41).
Operation is possible with the mic
You can operate Key control and Once more.
Once more
???Any Pioneer microphone with key control function can be used. Refer to the mic???s User???s Manual for details concerning Key control operation.
???The mic operation buttons will not function unless the jack is connected to the mic control jack and the mic switch is turned on.
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??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
When you are playing a normal music disc, you can press this button and remove the singer???s voice so that it sounds just like a karaoke disc, allowing you to enjoy karaoke easily with your favorite music.
KARAOKE
Press
The
Press
Note
If you are playing a karaoke disc with vocals on it, pressing ONE- TOUCH KARAOKE will not necessarily remove the vocals. In this case, refer to page 40, ???Changing the setting of vocals???.
Reserving a Desired Song
??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
You can previously reserve the next song to be played while enjoying karaoke.
4 Press the number button(s) to select a song.
Input the track number with CDs and Super VCDs/ Video CDs.
Input the title or chapter number with DVDs.
??? To reserve number 16, press +10 and 6.
???In the case of DVD discs, the player automatically determines whether the disc should be played by titles or by chapters (the user is unable to select whether playback is performed according to titles or chapters).
5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to reserve other discs and songs.
After the currently playing song is finished, playback of the selected title, chapter or track starts.
Notes
???Up to 24 songs can be reserved.
???Reserved songs play one after the other, without SINGLE PLAY (page 36) pauses between them.
???When reserved songs are finished playing, they are sequentially erased from the program.
???When the last reserved song starts playing, the program is canceled.
???Press NEXT ??, and the next reserved song starts playing. Even if you press PREVIOUS 4, you do not return to the previous reserved song. Instead, you return to the start of the currently playing song.
DISPLAY
4 2
3
1 Perform steps 1 through 9 on page 36.
2 Press PROGRAM.
3 Select the disc containing the song to be reserved with DISC.
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To stop playback
Press STOP.
The programming operation is canceled. (The programming details are stored.)
To continue program playback
1 Press PROGRAM.
2 Press 3 PLAY.
The reserved song will then begin to be played.
To confirm reservation details
Press DISPLAY if program playback is in progress.
Press DISPLAY once more, and the display is switched off.
To erase all program contents
Press CLEAR in the stop mode.
During playback, press CLEAR if program input is not in progress.
Notes
???Program playback cannot be used with some DVD discs.
???If the disc is changed during program playback and a DVD is now being played, an asterisk (*) may appear in the upper right corner of the screen. This indicates that processing that is recorded on the disc and which must be executed, is being executed. With some discs, the asterisk may flash and playback may begin from a position on the disc that was not programmed. Simply wait until the asterisk disappears, because once it does, playback will begin from the programmed position.
???The next disc will not be played if the disc table is opened during program playback. Press PLAY to continue program playback.
???If you press PROGRAM when playing a Super VCD/video CD with PBC with Playback Control on, the disc stops playing and PBC operation switches off. To cancel a program, set playback Control to on during program execution.
???The PROGRAM button does not work while a disc is being read.
Making Settings on the Karaoke Setup Menu
??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
When you press KARAOKE SETUP, a menu of the karaoke functions that you can set for the disc that is being played back appears on the screen. You can then set these functions as desired.
Displaying the Karaoke Setup menu
KARAOKE
SETUP
Press KARAOKE SETUP.
The karaoke setup menu appears.
Depending on the type of disc that is being played back, the Karaoke Setup menus that might be displayed are listed below.
<Dolby Digital multiplex compatible DVD karaoke Disc>
The menu display varies, depending on whether a guide melody is available and on the vocal select (1 or 2).
<Other DVD Disc>
???Audio??? is displayed for discs having two or more audio.
<Super VCD/Video CD Audio Multiplexed
Disc>
Pressing the RETURN and AUDIO buttons will also cancel the menu.
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Changing the setting of vocals
You can eliminate the vocals on the disc by setting ???Vocal??? to ???OFF???. Vocals are output when turned on.
1
2
1 Use the cursor button (2 3) to select ???Vocal??? in the Karaoke Setup menu.
2 Use the cursor button (5 ??) to change the settings as desired.
The vocals will no longer be audible; only the music can be heard if set to OFF.
Settings: ON
OFF
Note
When turning off the vocals, make sure to turn off the Vocal Partner function.
Setting the ???Vocal Partner??? feature
With this feature, the vocal of the singer on the disc is silenced while you sing with the microphone; when you stop singing, the singer???s voice becomes audible again.
This function is useful for learning new songs, and for practicing a duet when you are by yourself.
1 Use the cursor button (2 3) to select ???Vocal Partner??? in the Karaoke Setup menu.
2 Use the cursor button (5 ??) to select ???ON???.
Settings: ON
OFF
To cancel the Vocal Partner setting
Notes
???To adjust the Vocal Partner volume, make the adjustment under ???Vocal Volume???. (Refer to ???Adjusting the volume of the vocal???.)
???On some discs, the volume of the singer may not be reduced by much even when you sing.
???In the case of software that contains two vocals on a Dolby Digital multiplex compatible DVD karaoke disc, the Vocal Partner feature works on the vocal that is selected through the ???Vocal Select??? menu item. (Refer to ???Selecting the vocal???.)
Selecting the vocal
??? Dolby Digital multiplex compatible DVD karaoke Discs
If a track has two vocals, this item appears in the Karaoke Setup menu, allowing you to select the desired vocal.
1 Use the cursor button (2 3) to select ???Vocal Select??? in the Karaoke Setup menu.
2 Use the cursor button (5 ??) to select the desired vocal.
Settings: V1 & 2 (Vocal 1 and 2)
V1 (Vocal 1)
V2 (Vocal 2)
MIX (Vocal 1 & 2 mixed)
Notes
???If ???V1 & 2??? is set, vocal 1 plays on the left channel, and vocal 2 plays on the right channel. If ???MIX??? is selected, both vocals play in monaural on channels 1 and 2.
???The ???Vocal??? or ???Vocal Partner??? setting must be ???ON???.
???When the Vocal Partner function is on, the vocals are played back in mono even if V1 & 2 are set.
Adjusting the volume of the vocal
You can adjust the volume of the vocal in order to optimize its usefulness for karaoke practice.
Turn on the Vocal or Vocal Partner function.
1 Use the cursor button (2 3) to select ???Vocal Volume??? in the Karaoke Setup menu.
2 Use the cursor button (5 ??) to set the volume as desired.
Settings: MAX (Maximum)
7???8
1???8
MIN (Minimum)
40 Simply change the setting to ???OFF???.
Changing the key of the music
You can change the key of the music through the Karaoke Setup menu without using the KEY CONTROL button on the main unit or the remote control.
1 Use the cursor button (2 3) to select ???Key Control??? in the Karaoke Setup menu.
2 Use the cursor button (5 ??) to select the desired key.
Settings: +5 (The key is raised)
+4
+3
+2
+1
??0 (Original key)
Note
The key that is set through the ???Key Control??? menu item can be changed by using the KEY CONTROL button on the main unit or the remote control. (page 37)
Singing without the guide melody
??? Dolby Digital multiplex compatible DVD karaoke Discs
On a disc that includes a separately recorded guide melody, you can choose to sing without the guide melody, just like a professional singer.
1 Use the cursor button (2 3) to select ???Guide Melody??? in the Karaoke Setup menu.
2 Use the cursor button (5 ??) to select ???OFF???.
Settings: ON
OFF
To turn the guide melody back on
Simply set the ???Guide Melody??? menu item to ???ON???.
Selecting the desired vocals or language ??? DVD
On DVDs, some types of discs include up to eight vocals, different languages, or offer a choice of vocal or no vocal.
If such a disc is in the DVD player, when playing the ???Audio??? item appears in the Karaoke Setup menu, allowing you to select the desired settings.
1 Use the cursor button (2 3) to select ???Audio??? in the Karaoke Setup menu.
2 Use the cursor button (5 ??) to set the desired settings.
Settings: 1
8 (Maximum)
The values that are actually displayed depend on the disc in question.
It can also be switched by the AUDIO button on the remote control. The above display will then disappear.
Setting multiplexed or stereo
??? Super VCD/Video CD/CD
Settings: STEREO
MPX
Changing the settings
1 Press KARAOKE SETUP in order to display the Karaoke Setup menu.
Setting the
Language
Options
DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 different languages. This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this player.
(Chinese model only) Please note that if you have completed the Setup Navigator, the audio and subtitle language options have automatically been set in accordance with the OSD language (the language that appears on the screen).
In this section, you???ll be able to:
???Select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD or turn the subtitles off using the remote control (this page).
???Select one of the audio languages programmed on a DVD using the remote control (page 43).
???Change the audio output type when using Super VCDs, Video CDs and CDs (page 43).
???Set preferences for audio and subtitle language (page 44).
???Set preferences for the language to be displayed by the DVD menu (page 45).
???Set Auto Language to display subtitles only for foreign films (page 45).
???Select whether to have the subtitles turned on or off, and even opt to select assist subtitles for viewers who are hard of hearing (page 45).
???Select the language of subtitles that appear even when the subtitles are turned off (page 45).
Note
DVDs differ in content and do not all contain multiple language or subtitle information. Therefore making settings in this section may have no effect on some DVDs.
Selecting a Subtitle Language
??? DVD
You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them.
SUBTITLE
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback.
Pressing SUBTITLE once displays the currently selected subtitle language. Subsequent presses rotates through the subtitle languages available on the DVD.
Notes
???The subtitle language cannot be switched if the subtitle language is not recorded, or if only one language is recorded.
???Switching the subtitle language may not be possible with some discs. In this case, the 
mark will be displayed.
???To clear subtitles during playback, press SUBTITLE and then press CLEAR, or press SUBTITLE until ???Off??? appears.
???For some discs, subtitle language selection can be made using the menu on the DVD. In this case, press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and then make your selection.
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Changing the Audio Language
Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio.
AUDIO 
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired language.
Pressing AUDIO once displays the currently selected language. Subsequent presses rotates through the audio languages available on the DVD.
Notes
???You cannot switch languages if there is only one language recorded on the disc.
???Switching the audio language may not be possible with some
???For some titles, selection can be made using the DVD menu. In these cases, press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and then make your selection.
Changing Audio Type
??? Super VCD/Video CD/CD
For enjoyment of karaoke or similar format Super VCDs, Video CDs and CDs, it is possible to select stereo audio, or either right or left channel mono depending on the requirements of the source.
Video CD/CD
Audio : Stereo
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to switch the audio type.
Audio output changes from ???1/L??? (Left channel) to ???2/R??? (Right channel) to ???Stereo???.
This function is possible only in Normal mode.
Super VCD (Normal mode)
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to switch the audio type.
In Normal mode, the audio changes according to the diagram above.
Super VCD (Karaoke mode)
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to switch the audio type.
In Karaoke mode, the audio changes according to the diagram above.
OPTIONS LANGUAGE THE SETTING
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Setting Language and Subtitle
Preferences in the Setup
Screen Menus
The Setup screen Language menu contains a number of settings related to the audio and subtitle language preferences.
Please note that changes to the settings in the Language menu in this section cannot be made when a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes.
Selecting an audio language preference
The audio language that you normally listen to can be selected from the various audio languages on a DVD. Even when the audio language is changed during playback by pressing AUDIO, the language selected at this setting will be selected as the default when the DVD is changed.
Make changes to the [Audio Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Audio Language - 
English
Subtitle Language - 
Other
Auto Language - On
Setup audio language
Settings: English*
Other (For details on how to select other languages, see ???When ???Other??? is selected??? on this page.)
*Factory setting
Note
The menu settings may be different from those shown above.
Selecting a subtitle language preference
The subtitle language that you will normally display can be selected from the subtitles programmed on a disc. Even when the subtitle language is changed during playback by pressing SUBTITLE, the language selected at this setting will be selected when the disc is changed.
Make changes to the [Subtitle Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Audio Language - English
Subtitle Language 
English
Auto Language - 
Other
Setup disc's subtitle language
Settings: English*
Other (For details on how to select other languages, see ???When ???Other??? is selected??? on this page.)
*Factory setting
Note
When ???Other??? is selected
When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when the following screen appears.
A language code list can be found on page 59.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Audio Language 
English
Subtitle Language 
Auto Language - On
Setup audio language
Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit
1,4 
1,2,3
1 Use the cursor buttons to select ???Other??? and press ENTER.
The language selection screen appears.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
2 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select either ???List of Languages??? or ???Code???.
3 If you select ???List of Languages???, use the cursor buttons (5/??) to select the language.
List of Languages
ja: Japanese
If you select ???Code???, use the cursor buttons (5/??) to input the numbers of the input code. Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to change the position of the cursor. You can also use the number buttons to enter the code.
Code (0~2)
1
0
0 
1
4 Press ENTER to set the new language. To exit the screen without making any changes, press RETURN .
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The menu settings may be different from those shown above.
Selecting a DVD menu language preference Expert
In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD may also contain menu screens in different languages as well. Setting a DVD language preference, sets the selected language as a default when DVDs with menu information in that language are encountered.
Selecting ???w/ Subtitle Language??? automatically assigns the language selected in the [Subtitle Language] setting.
Make changes to the [DVD Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the ???Expert??? menu mode (page 31).
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Audio Language ??? English
Subtitle Language ??? English
Auto Language - On
DVD Language 
w/Subtitle Language
Subtitle Display 
OnEnglish
Subtitle Off 
SelectedOther
Settings: w/ Subtitle Language*
English
Other
* Factory setting
Notes
???The menu settings may look different from the one shown above.
???If this function is not effective, the languages that can be selected may also be selected in the DVD menu. Press MENU to open the DVD menu and make your selection accordingly.
Setting Auto Language to control subtitle and audio language based on program content
When the Auto Language function is used, foreign movies are shown with the original audio soundtrack and subtitles in the language selected in the [Subtitle Language] menu option. Domestic films are shown with the original audio soundtrack and no subtitles.
Make changes to the [Auto Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Audio Language ??? English
Subtitle Language ??? English
Auto Language OnOn
Off
Play dialog, etc. in original language
Display subtitles when needed
Settings: On*
Off
* Factory setting
Notes
???The Auto Language function operates only when this function is set to ???On???, and the languages set for the [Audio Language] and [Subtitle Language] settings are the same.
???The menu settings may look different from the one shown above.
Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles or no subtitles Expert
Use this function to turn the subtitles on or off. Additionally, some DVDs provide assist subtitles that provide additional explanations of scenes in addition to the standard subtitles for viewers who are hard of hearing. Select ???Assist Subtitle??? to display these subtitles on DVDs where this function is offered.
Make changes to the [Subtitle Display] setting in the Setup screen Language menu in the ???Expert??? menu mode (page 31).
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Audio Language ??? English
Subtitle Language ??? English
Auto Language ??? On
DVD Language ??? English
Subtitle Display OnOn
Subtitle Off - SelectedOff Subtitle
Assist Subtitle
Settings: On*
Off
Assist Subtitle
* Factory setting
Notes
???If there is no subtitle information recorded on the DVD, no subtitles are displayed even if this function is set to ???On???.
???This setting serves as a default as whether or not to display subtitles. Even if this option is set to ???Off???, subtitles can be displayed by pressing SUBTITLE. Similarly, if this option is set to ???On???, the subtitles can be turned off by pressing SUBTITLE and then CLEAR.
???The menu settings may look different from the one shown above.
Selecting the language of forced
Settings: With Audio
Selected Subtitle*
* Factory setting
Note
The menu settings may look different from the one shown above.
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Advanced
Functions
This player is compatible with DVD, Super VCD, Video CD, and CD disc formats. Users already familiar with Super VCD/Video CD or CD will already be familiar with some of the functions the player is capable of performing. With DVD, an even greater number of possibilities and functions are available.
In this section, you???ll be able to:
???Adjust the dynamic range of the audio soundtrack so that quiet sounds can be heard better (this page).
???Adjust the picture quality to better match program content (this page).
???Pause DVD or Super VCD/Video CD playback, play at extremely slow speeds or view frame by frame (page 47).
???Search for titles, chapters, tracks or locations on a disc (page 48).
???Change the angle of playback when viewing DVDs with
???Switch the surround effects on/off. (page 49)
???Repeat an entire title, chapter, or track, 1 disc, all discs, or just a specified part (page 50).
???Set the parental lock level to prevent children from having access to inappropriate material (page 51).
???Continue watching a DVD from where you left off using the Last Memory function (page 53).
???Save the system settings for up to 15 DVDs with the Condition Memory function (page 54).
???View playing time and other disc information (page 55).
???Change the background color (page 56).
???Reset the system (page 56).
Note
DVDs differ in content and do not all contain the same information. Therefore some functions in this section may not work or have no effect on some DVDs.
Adjusting the Dynamic Range
of the Audio Soundtrack ??? DVD
Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range Compression. When Audio DRC is on, soft sounds such as dialog can be heard more clearly without making loud sounds even louder. Select from three levels of compression depending on how much effect you want. When Audio DRC is set to ???Off???, there is no effect on the audio source.
Make changes to the [Audio DRC] setting in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu.
1 Audio2 Video Language General
Surround ??? Off
Audio DRC 
Large
Audio Out - 
Medium
Speaker Setting Small
Off
Dynamic playback at low volume
Settings: Large
(maximum compression of audio source)
Medium
(moderate compression of audio source)
Small
(very little compression of audio source)
Off*
*Factory setting
Note
Audio DRC is not effective with DTS audio sources.
Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate for Program
Content ??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD
This lets you select the ideal picture quality for watching movies, animation and other video media.
Make changes to the [Picture Quality] setting in the Setup screen Video menu.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
TV Screen ??? 16:9(Wide)
Picture Quality 
Cinema
Animation
Standard
Adjust picture quality
Settings: Cinema
Provides a sharp, clear black picture for images with high contrast.
Animation
Provides images with bright clear colors.
Standard*
Presents the video with no effect added.
* Factory setting
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Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame
Advance Playback
??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD
The video images on DVD and Super VCD/Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame.
(pause)
Viewing a still frame
Press 8 (pause).
When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the ???Field??? setting in the Setup screen Video menu [Still Picture] setting as described in the section below.
To return to normal playback
When viewing a still frame playback, pressing 8 (pause) or PLAY 3 restores normal playback operation.
Selecting the type of paused image to display Expert
This function lets you view a clear
Make changes in the [Still Picture] setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the ???Expert??? menu mode (page 31).
Audio1 2 Video Language General
TV Screen ??? 16:9(Wide)
Picture Quality - Standard
Still Picture 
Field
On Screen Display - 
Frame
OSD Position - 
NormalAuto
Angle Indicator ??? On
Settings: Field
Picture shake will be eliminated during a paused picture.
Frame
Select to obtain higher picture quality.
Auto*
Selects field or frame automatically according to the disc.
Viewing slow playback
Press and hold STEP E during playback.
???Slow playback is engaged.
???During slow playback, the speed of playback can be adjusted from 1/2 normal playback speed to 1/16 normal playback speed in four steps using
STEP e and E.
1/16 ??? 1/8 ??? 1/4 ??? 1/2
Press and hold STEP e during DVD playback.
???Slow playback in the reverse direction is engaged.
???In the reverse direction, the playback speed cannot be adjusted.
???This function is not possible with Super VCD and Video CD.
To return to normal playback
When viewing still frames or slow playback, pressing PLAY 3 restores normal playback operation.
Frame by frame advance playback: Viewing one frame at a time
1 Press 8 (pause).
2 Press STEP e or E.
STEP E: The picture advances one frame each time the button is pressed.
STEP e: For DVDs only, the picture backs up a DVD a few frames each time the button is pressed.
??? There is no sound when viewing still frames or slow playback, or when advancing one frame at a time.
??? Still frame, slow play, or frame advance playback may not be displayed.
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* Factory setting
Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc
??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Super VCD, Video CD, or CD. Using SEARCH MODE, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Super VCD/Video CD or CD, and even select the point in time to start playback.
3
2
1
1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the type of search.
The type of search changes with each press as follows.
2 Press the number button(s) of the desired title, chapter or track or of the specific time where you would like to begin playback.
???To select number 3, press 3.
???To select number 10, press 1 then 0
???To select number 87, press 8 then 7.
When performing a time search:
???To select 21 minutes, 43 seconds, press 2, 1, 4, then 3.
???To select 1 hour, 14 minutes, press 7, 4, 0, then 0.
3 Press PLAY 3.
Playback of the selected title, chapter or track starts. When a time search is performed, playback begins at the appointed time.
Notes
???For some discs, selection can be made using the top menu on the DVD. In this case, press TOP MENU to display the menu screen and then make your selection.
???With some DVDs, the search operation may not be possible
and may stop shortly after being performed. In this case, the
mark is displayed.
???Time search is not possible with Super VCDs/CDs.
???When performing DVD time search, playback may start from a slightly different time than that specified.
???Time search is not possible during when the disc is stopped on DVDs.
???Search using SEARCH MODE does not work during PBC playback of Super VCDs/Video CDs.
Changing the type of direct search
Expert ??? DVD
You can select the type of search (direct search) by pressing the Number buttons directly.
Make changes in the [Direct Search] setting in the Setup screen General manu in the ???Expert??? menu mode (page 31).
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Setup Menu Mode ??? Expert
Setup Navigator
Parental Lock ??? Level 8
Direct Search 
Auto
Background Color - 
Title
Chapter
Settings: Auto*
The player evaluates the disc???s composition and selects the appropriate type of search according to the number of titles and maximum number of chapters on the disc.
Title
Title search is performed when direct search is selected.
Chapter
Chapter search is performed when direct search is selected.
* Factory setting
Note
The ???Title??? and ???Chapter??? settings are only temporary: When you press OPEN/CLOSE 0, the [Direct Search] mode reverts to ???Auto???.
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Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle
??? DVD
You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the
ANGLE
Press ANGLE during playback.
The camera angle changes each time you press the button.
Notes
???You can use the
???During
???For some discs, selection can be made using the DVD menu. In this case, press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and then make your selection.
To check whether or not a disc is recorded with angles:
The jacket of discs that are recorded with angles will be marked with
. When locations on discs that are recorded with angles are played back, the
indicator can be displayed.
To cancel the
indicator, set [Angle Indicator] to ???Off??? in the Setup screen Video menu described in the next section.
Turning the angle indicator on and
off Expert
When a picture recorded in different angles is played back, the 
indicator is displayed on the screen. This setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture is recorded in multiple angles or not.
Turn the angle indicator on or off in the [Angle Indicator] setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the ???Expert??? menu mode (page 31).
Audio1 2 Video Language General
TV Screen ??? 16:9(Wide)
Picture Quality ??? Standard
Still Picture ??? Field
On Screen Display ??? On
OSD Position ??? Normal
Angle Indicator 
On
Off
Settings: On* (
is displayed)
Off (Not Displayed)
* Factory setting
Note
Even when the [Angle Indicator] setting is set to ???Off???, the ANGLE indicator in the display panel of the player lights during
Changing to Surround
??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
This function can only be used when in the Normal and 2 channel mode.
Make changes to the [Surround] setting in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu.
On
* Factory setting
Note
This functions only for audio signals output from the audio output jack. This function is not available for the digital output jack.
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Repeat Play ??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a part.
PLAY
CLEAR
REPEAT
Repeat play of a specified section
Press
???When
???You can only perform
???This function is not possible with Super VCD.
To cancel
Press CLEAR. Playback continues, but the repeat function is canceled.
Repeat play of a chapter/track
Press REPEAT once during playback of the chapter or track you want to repeat.
???In some DVDs, the descriptions here apply to titles, not chapters.
Repeat play of a title/disc
Press REPEAT twice during playback of the title or disc you want to repeat.
???With DVDs, the title continues playing until the end, and then playback starts once more from the beginning of that title.
???With Super VCDs/Video CDs and CDs, a disc is considered a single title, so the entire disc is repeated.
Repeat play of all discs
Press REPEAT three times during playback.
???All discs loaded in the player are repeated.
???Repeat All cannot be used during playback of the disc with a DVD menu. It will be canceled when you start playback of a disc with a DVD menu.
To cancel repeat play
Press CLEAR. Playback continues, but the repeat function is canceled.
Return to a specified location on a disc
1 Press
2 When you want to return to the specified location, press PLAY 3.
??? This function is not possible with Super VCD.
To clear the specified location
Press CLEAR to cancel repeat play or to clear the specified location that was set using
Notes
???With some DVD discs, there may be times when repeat playback is not possible. In these cases, the 
mark will appear on the screen.
???With Super VCDs/Video CDs, repeat play is not possible when the menu is displayed (PBC playback). To perform repeat play, start playback without displaying a menu by pressing PLAYBACK CONTROL and then press REPEAT.
???Playing back a DVD with menu during
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Setting the Parental Lock
Level
This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock capable discs, you can block access to material you feel is inappropriate for your children. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and the accompanying documentation to see if a particular disc contains a parental lock level.
Make changes to the [Parental Lock] setting in the Setup screen General menu. Please note that changes to the Parental Lock level cannot be made when a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Setup Menu Mode ??? Basic
Setup Navigator
Parental Lock Level Change
Password Change
Setup viewing restrictions
Settings: Level Change (For information, refer to ???Setting the Parental Lock level??? on the following page.)
Password Change (For information, refer to ???Changing the password??? on the following page.)
When a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is loaded
Playback cannot be started until the password has been correctly input by using the cursor buttons (2/3/5/??) or the number buttons on the remote control, and ENTER has been pressed.
Parental Lock: Register Code Number
Entering the password
When you select either ???Level Change??? or ???Password Change???, it is necessary to enter the password
1 Use the cursor buttons (5/??) or the number buttons on the remote control to select a number between 0 and 9.
You can also use the number buttons to enter the numbers directly. When entering your password for the first time, or changing it, you will be asked to reenter your password. When using the number buttons to confirm the password, the numbers appear as asterisks, and the cursor advances automatically to the next position.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Parental Lock: Register Code Number
2 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to move the cursor to a different position in the password.
When all four numbers of the passoword have been entered, ENTER appears on the screen.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Parental Lock: Register Code Number
3 Press ENTER to set the new password.
The password is entered.
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Setting the Parental Lock level
Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well. Because it is saved in memory, Parental Lock levels can be set for individual discs according to their content rather than a set level for all DVDs.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Parental Lock: Level Change
Set Parental Lock
RETURN Return
Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit
1 Select ???Level Change??? in the [Parental Lock] setting and press ENTER.
The screen changes to the password input screen. If you have not yet set a password, you will be asked to do so at this time. To enter the password, refer to ???Entering the password??? on the previous page.
2 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to adjust the Parental Lock level.
The lock icons appear ???unlocked??? up to the selected level to indicate that access is available.
3 Press ENTER to set the new level.
The new Parental Lock level is set and the screen returns to the General menu screen. To go back to the General menu screen without making any changes, press RETURN.
Changing the password
Change your password whenever you feel it is necessary. However, if you forget your existing password, you cannot enter this screen to change it.
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Setup Menu Mode ??? Basic
1 Select ???Password Change??? in the [Parental Lock] setting and press ENTER.
The screen changes to the password input screen as shown in the section ???Entering the password??? on the previous page.
2 Enter your current password.
To enter the password, refer to ???Entering the password??? on the previous page.
If you have not yet set a password, you cannot select this setting. Establish a password by selecting ???Level Change??? first.
3 Use the cursor buttons (2/3/5/??) or the number buttons to enter the new password.
4 When the new password has been entered, press ENTER.
The new password is set and the screen returns to the General menu screen. To go back to the General menu screen without making any changes, press RETURN.
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Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last
Memory) ??? DVD/Video CD
The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before. Unlike the resume function, the Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is removed from the player (With Video CDs, the LAST MEMORY location is erased from memory when the disc is changed or ejected.)
Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to later
1
2
2
1 Press LAST MEMORY during play.
The LAST MEMORY indicator lights on the player.
2 Press 
to turn the power to standby, or stop playback with STOP .7
Once memorized, the memorized point on a DVD will be recalled even if the power is turned off, or if the disc is ejected. Points on up to five DVDs can be memorized, and those points are recalled the next time they are played back.
???With Video CDs, the location in playback where LAST MEMORY was pressed is cleared when the disc is changed or ejected.
Resuming playback from where
LAST MEMORY was pressed
2
1
CLEAR
1 Load the DVD that has a Last Memory point memorized.
Some DVDs will start playback automatically when loaded. In this case, press STOP 7to stop playback.
???When a Last Memory location is registered for a Video CD, the location is cleared when the disc is changed or ejected.
2 Press LAST MEMORY while in the stop mode.
To clear the Last Memory location
Press LAST MEMORY, then CLEAR while ???Last
Memory??? is still being displayed on the screen.
The LAST MEMORY indicator disappears from the display window.
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Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) ??? DVD
You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to standby. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, ???COND_MEM??? appears in the display. When you start playing the disc, the memorized settings are automatically recalled.
CONDITION
MEMORY
CLEAR
When a disc that has memorized settings is loaded
???Condition Memory??? will appear on the screen, and the previously memorized settings will be selected.
Erasing the memorized settings
Press CONDITION MEMORY, then CLEAR while ???Condition Memory??? is still being displayed on the screen. The CONDITION MEMORY indicator disappears from the display window.
Notes
???Settings are stored in memory for use any time.
???You can store settings for up to 15 DVDs in memory. If you memorize settings for more than 15 DVDs, previously memorized settings are erased in chronological order from the least recently memorized. Subsequently, if you load a disc with erased settings, the settings of the most recently played disc are used.
???If you make changes to any of the settings memorized in Condition Memory, press CONDITION MEMORY during playback to memorize new settings.
???Switching of the
Press CONDITION MEMORY during playback.
Settings are memorized for the disc currently playing.
The following 9 settings are memorized:
Function mode (Normal or Karaoke) (page 26) Video Noise Reduction (page 27)
OSD Position (page 35)
Picture Quality (page 46)
Direct search (page 48)
Parental Lock Level (page 51)
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Viewing Disc Information
??? DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD
The display changes for each type of disc as follows each time the button is pressed.
Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Super VCD/Video CD or CD. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate.
DISPLAY
DVD
TITLE information:
Top Row: disc number, title and chapter number, elapsed time of current title
Bottom Row: remaining time in current title, total time of current title
CHAPTER information:
Top Row: disc number, title and chapter number, elapsed time of current title
Bottom Row: time in current chapter, total time of current chapter
Press DISPLAY while a disc is playing. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the information being displayed.
The disc information is displayed superimposed over the video image on the screen.
Display off
Super VCD
Play 
1 0.03
CHAPTER information:
Top Row: disc number, title and chapter number, elapsed time of current title
Bottom Row: remaining time in current chapter, total time of current chapter
Data transmission rate information:
Top Row: disc number, title and chapter number, elapsed time of current title.
Bottom Row: bitstream transmission rate level
Disc information:
Top Row: disc number, track number, elapsed time of current track
FUNCTIONS ADVANCED
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CD
Track Information:
Top Row: disc number, track number, track time
Bottom Row: remaining time of current track, and total time of current track
Press DISPLAY while a disc is stopped to display DVD title and chapter information or Video CD and CD track information. Press DISPLAY again to turn the display off.
Information about the titles and chapters or tracks on a disc is displayed. When the information exceeds the space on the screen, use the cursor buttons
(2/3) to move to other screens.
Disc information:
Top Row: disc number, track number, total number of tracks on CD, total elapsed time of CD
Bottom Row: remaining time of CD, total time of CD
DVD
DVD information
When a DVD is loaded, each title and the number of chapters within each title is displayed.
Display off
CD/Video CD
CD and Video CD information
Video CD (with PBC disabled)
Disc information:
When a CD or Video CD is loaded, the total time of the disc and the time of each track on the disc is displayed.
Top Row: disc number, track number, total number of tracks, total elapsed time of Video CD
Bottom Row: remaining time of Video CD, total time of Video CD
Track information:
Note
Information for Super VCD is not displayed.
Changing the Background
Color of the Screen Expert
You can select a blue or black background to appear when the player is in the stop mode.
Make changes to the [Background Color] setting in the
Top Row: disc number, track number, total elapsed time of Video CD
Bottom Row: track time, total time of current track
number, total elapsed time of Video CD
Bottom Row: remaining time of track, total time of current track
Display off
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Setup screen General menu in the ???Expert??? menu mode (page 31).
Audio1 2 Video Language General
Setup Menu Mode ??? Expert
Setup Navigator
Parental Lock ??? Level 8
Direct Search ??? Auto
Background Color 
BlueBlack
Blue
Settings: Black
Blue*
* Factory setting
Resetting the Player to System Settings
To reset the player, press and hold 7 (stop) on the front panel when pressing 
STANDBY/ON (POWER) to turn the unit from standby (off) to on.
All saved settings from functions such as Last Memory and Condition Memory are cleared, and all Setup screen menus are returned to factory settings.
Additional
Information
Disc Care
HOW TO HOLD DISCS
When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing surfaces.
CLEANING
Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may affect sound and picture quality.
To clean your discs, use a soft clean cloth to wipe them. If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral detergent to remove heavy dirt or fingerprints.
Discs must not be cleaned with record cleaning sprays, or static prevention sprays, etc. Also do not use volatile liquids such as benzine, or thinner, etc.
LENS CLEANER
The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling, contact your nearest PIONEER authorized service center. Lens cleaners are commercially available, but special care should be exercised in their use since some may cause damage to the lens.
NEVER PLAY CRACKED OR WARPED DISCS
The disc revolves in the player at high speed when it is played. Never play a cracked, scratched or warped disc. This may damage the player or cause it to malfunction.
NEVER USE DISCS WITH SPECIAL SHAPES
CD???s with special shapes
Attempting to do so may damage the set. Do not use such CDs.
AFTER USING DISCS, STORE THEM UPRIGHT
After playing a disc, always remove it from the player and return it to its jacket. Then store it standing upright away from heat and humidity.
???Store discs carefully. If you store discs at an angle, or stacked on top of each other, discs may become warped even when in their jackets.
???Do not leave discs in locations such as the seat of a car, which may become excessively hot.
CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC
All rights reserved.
Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting or copying is a violation of applicable laws.
Notes on using optical cables
???Do not route cords around sharp angles. When storing, wind the cords so that they have a diameter of at least 15 cm (6 in.).
???When connecting, push all the way into the terminal.
???Do not use cords with a length of over 3 m.
???If moisture or dust has collected on the plug, wipe it with a soft cloth before connecting.
15 cm (6 in.) dia. or more
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For Proper and Long Use of
This Unit
DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc.
WHEN MOVING THE UNIT
When changing places of installation or packing the unit for moving, be sure to remove the discs and return the disc table to its original position in the player. Then, press 
on the remote control to switch the power to standby. Check that the
INSTALLATION
???Select a stable place to the side of a TV set or stereo system to be connected to the unit.
???When using the unit with a stereo system, install the speakers a little bit away from the TV.
???Do NOT install the unit on top of a TV or color monitor. Install the unit away from equipment that may be affected by magnetism, such as a cassette deck.
???Do NOT place objects on top of the unit.
AVOID INSTALLING IN A PLACE THAT IS:
???Exposed to direct sunlight
???Exposed to humidity or where ventilation is poor
???Extremely hot or cold
???Exposed to vibration
???Exposed to dust
???Exposed to oily smoke, steam or heat (for example, a kitchen)
CONDENSATION
Moisture may form in the operating section of the player if the player is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the player???s performance will be impaired.
To prevent this, let the player stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.
Condensation may also form during the summer if the player is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of the player.
SWITCH POWER TO STANDBY WHEN NOT
USING THE UNIT
Depending on the strength of the TV or radio broadcast signal, having the TV or radio on while power to the unit is on may result in stripes on the TV screen or noise.
However, this is not a malfunction of this unit or the TV or radio. In such a case, switch the power of the unit to standby (off).
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS
Do NOT use the player on top of a
AVOID HEAT
Do NOT place the unit on equipment which generates heat, such as an amplifier.
When installing the unit in a rack, place it on the lowest shelf possible (however, not where it is exposed to dust) and separated from the amplifier to avoid the heat generated by the amplifier or other audio equipment.
CAUTION: WHEN PLACING THE UNIT IN A
STEREO RACK WITH GLASS DOORS
Be sure there is ample space between the unit and the glass doors when opening the disc table using the remote control. If the disc table opens against strong resistance, such as a closed glass door, damage to the unit may result.
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed in such a way that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
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Language Code List
Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences. (See page 44)
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Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
The disc table comes back out automatically, shortly after the disc table is closed.
The disc is dirty or warped.
\ Refer to ???Disc Care??? (page 57).
The disc is not placed properly on the disc table.
\ Use the disc table guide to align the disc (page 26).
Region number does not conform with this unit.
\If the region number on the disc does not match the number on the player, the disc cannot be used (page 63).
There is condensation on the operating section of the player.
\Allow time for condensation to evaporate. If player is near an air conditioning unit, you should move the player (page 58).
Playback is not possible.
The disc has been loaded upside down.
\Check that the disc has been loaded with the label side facing up.
\A Super VCD that does not conform with the IEC standards might not play normally.
mark appears on screen.
The selected function does not operate for that disc.
mark appears on screen.
The operation is prohibited by the player.
Picture playback stops and the operation buttons cannot be used.
\Stop disc playback (press STOP 7), then start playback again.
New settings made in the Setup screen menus while a disc is playing are ineffective.
Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing, but are not effective. This is not a malfunction.
\Make the same setting when the player is stopped.
\Stop disc playback (press STOP 7), then start playback again. When playback is resumed, the new settings should be in effect. Please note that making settings in the Setup screen menus may cancel the resume function.
When making changes in the Setup screen menus, 
is displayed.
There is a Super VCD/Video CD or CD loaded in the player and the setting that was changed only applies to DVD performance.
\The setting will be effective the next time a DVD is loaded.
Settings are canceled.
When the power is turned off by power failure, by switching the POWER off, or by unplugging the power cord, settings will be canceled.
\Before unplugging the power cord, press 
on the remote control and check that
No picture/No color.
The rear panel???s VIDEO OUT SELECT switch setting is not correct.
\Check that the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch is set to the correct position for the monitor connection you are using (page 20).
The player settings are incorrect.
\Check the television system and the Video Out settings.
Connection is incorrect.
\Check that cord connections are correct and that plugs are firmly connected.
Operation (settings) of TV or AV amplifier is not appropriate.
\Be sure that your TV, receiver, or amplifier is set up to view DVD playback.
The screen is stretched or aspect does not change.
The multi aspect setting is not appropriate.
\Change the aspect setting in the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu to the screen type most appropriate to the TV or monitor you are using (page 34).
Picture disturbance during playback or dark.
This is not a malfunction.
\This player is compatible with
When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture.
This is not a malfunction.
\Due to the player???s copy protection circuits, connection of this device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or cause picture problems.
Remote control operation is not possible.
The rear panel control input jack on the player is being used.
\Point the remote control at the component that the player is connected to (page 21).
The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide.
\Be sure to operate the remote from a location within its operating range (page 9).
The batteries are exhausted.
\Replace the exhausted batteries with all new batteries (page 8).
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Audio is not output or is distorted.
The Setup screen Audio 1 menu [96 kHz PCM Out] setting is set to ???96 kHz???. Digital output is prohibited on some discs.
\Change the setting from 96kHz to 48kHz (page 33).
The disc is dirty.
\ Refer to ???Disc Care??? (page 57).
The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals or are not connected.
\ Check that all connection plugs are firmly inserted.
The connection plug or terminal is dirty.
\Check that the plugs and terminals are wiped clean of dirt, etc.
Audio cable connection is wrong.
\Check to make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly (pages 18 and 19).
Connection is made to the stereo amplifier???s PHONO input terminal.
\Change connection to any input terminal except
PHONO.
The pause mode is engaged.
\Press PLAY 3 or PAUSE 8 to exit the pause mode.
Stereo amplifier operation is incorrect.
\Check input (CD, AUX, etc.) selector to determine if it is selected for DVD playback.
The DVD is recorded in DTS audio.
\DTS audio is only output from the digital output jacks. Connect the digital output on the player to the digital input on a receiver or amplifier with a built in DTS decoder to hear DTS audio.
Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.
DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. \ This is not a malfunction.
The audio recorded on the disc is not output properly.
\Adjust the Audio Out settings according to the connection used.
\If the audio is switched to ???2??? when playing a Super VCD that contains only one stereo soundtrack, there may be no sound at all. To restore the sound, return the AUDIO switch back to its original position (page 43).
Digital output is not possible for audio.
\There is no digital output during Karaoke mode. Set to Normal mode.
The menu screen is not displayed during Video CD playback.
\ Turn on the Playback Control function.
The sound from microphone is not output.
\ Press 5.1 CH MODE to switch to 2 channel mode.
For Karaoke mode only
Key control and Once more are not possible with a mic featuring controls.
\ Connect the microphone to the Mic.
The singer???s voice is not heard or always heard.
\Confirm that the KARAOKE SETUP (page 39) and the
There???s howling.
\Do not hold the microphone near the speakers (page 36).
Karaoke operations are not possible or there is no sound from the mic.
\The selected mode is Normal. Press the KARAOKE MODE button to select the Karaoke mode.
DVD, Super VCD, Video CD, CD volume is low.
\In Karaoke mode, the volume is low by design. This is not a problem with the system (page 40).
Caution
Static electricity or other external influence may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplugging the power cord and then
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Terms
Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a
Chapter number
Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections of a title on the disc, similar to chapters in a book. If the disc includes chapter numbers, you can locate the section you want very quickly using search and other functions.
Component (color difference) video output
The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance
(Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. In this way mutual interference of each signal is avoided. On a TV with component input jacks, these signals are synthesized to produce the picture.
Digital bitstream
The bitstream does not refer to the audio signal, but rather to the digital data that, once converted, becomes the audio signal. The player outputs digital bitstreams via the digital optical or digital coaxial output. If the bitstream cannot be decoded by the connected AV amplifier etc., digital noise is produced. Digital bitstream formats compatible with different entertainment systems can be selected in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu.
Digital output (Coaxial)
Output of the digital audio signal is transmitted electronically using a coaxial cable. Because the signal being transmitted is digital, connection must be made to the coaxial digital input of another component. Noise will be output if connected to the analog audio inputs as the digital signal cannot be decoded.
Dolby Digital
The maximum 5.1 channels of audio used in the surround system (Surround Digital) for movie theaters is digital data compressed by the third generation algorithm encoder,
DTS
DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular surround sound format for movies, as well as CDs. In order to enjoy the benefits of DTS encoded discs, the digital output jack (either coaxial or optical) of this player needs to be connected to an AV amplifier or receiver or to a DTS decoder to be able to enjoy the surround sound of DTS audio. DTS audio is not output from the analog audio outputs.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range refers to the difference between the maximum and minimum levels of the audio soundtrack as measured in decibels (dB).
Compressing the dynamic range raises the minimum signal level and lowers the maximum signal level. This allows you to hear voices and other low level audio signals clearly while lowering strong audio signals like the sound of explosions.
Karaoke mode
This mode is used when you desire to enjoy Karaoke. There is no digital output when using in the Karaoke mode. Set to the Normal mode when desiring to enjoy movies or music.
MPEG
Short for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is an international standard for compression of moving images. On some DVDs, digital audio has been compressed and recorded in this format.
Digital output (Optical)
Normally, audio is converted to an electric signal and transmitted through an electric wire from the player to the amplifier, etc. Changing this signal to a digital signal and transmitting it through an
When you watch a TV program, you are watching the image filmed through the TV camera. Because of this, the picture is displayed on your TV from the viewpoint of the TV camera???s position. In a TV studio, the image is filmed by many cameras at the same time, and one of those images is selected by the program director and transmitted to your TV. If all the filmed images were transmitted to your TV you would be able to select the camera image you want. Some DVD discs are recorded with the angles of more than one camera used for filming, and these can be selected using this player. These types of discs are called
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Multiple Languages
On DVDs, you can select the language on when watching movies or other media that have multiple language and/or audio soundtracks recorded on them. Up to 8 different language and/or audio soundtracks can be recorded on a DVD disc.
Subtitles are language titles superimposed on movies, or other media. Up to 32 different subtitle languages can be recorded on a DVD disc. The subtitle function can be used to select the language of your choice.
Parental lock level
This function was suggested by parents concerned about what type of media their children were able to watch. Parental lock restrictions are restrictions incorporated into titles which include scenes that parents may not wish their children to view.
PCM
PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digital audio. The digital audio of CDs is PCM. This player also has a function that converts Dolby Digital and MPEG digital bitstreams into PCM to enable you to listen to quality digital sound even without a special decoder.
Playback Control (PBC)
This refers to signals recorded on a Video CD (Version 2.0) or Super VCD enabling playback control.
You can use menus recorded on discs with PBC for easy, interactive search for desired scenes, and playback.
You can also enjoy viewing
Sampling Frequency
When a sound wave is converted to a digital signal, the sound is sampled and converted to data at a specific frequency rate. For example, a signal with a 96 kHz sampling rate indicates that in one second, the analog signal was sampled 96000 times to produce the digital signal.
Connecting the
System control
When you connect this player via a cord with a mini plug to another Pioneer component such as a receiver or an amplifier bearing the ?? mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a system. To control the player, point the player???s remote control at the component that the player is connected to, and not the player itself.
Title number
DVD discs are divided into units referred to as titles, and titles are divided into chapters. Menu screens do not belong to any title. A disc which contains a movie may have only one title with many or no chapter divisions. Karaoke discs may have many titles, assigning a title to each song on the disc.
Regional restriction codes (region number)
Regional restriction codes are built in to DVD players and DVD discs for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD disc, playback is not possible.
The region number can be found on the rear panel of the DVD player. The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers.
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Specifications
(Not including protruding cables, etc.) Operating temperature +5??C to +35??C (+36??F to +96??F)
Note
The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvement.
When moving the player
Be sure to follow the necessary steps and precautions whenever moving or transporting the player (page 58).
Published by Pioneer Corporation.
Copyright ?? 1999 Pioneer Corporation.
All rights reserved.
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