Pioneer Car Stereo System DCS 353 User Manual

DCS-353  
DVD/CD Receiver  
Speaker System  
XV-DV353  
S-DV353  
DCS-360  
XV-DV360  
S-DV360T  
S-DV360SW  
DVD/CD Receiver  
Speaker System  
HTZ151DVD  
DVD/CD Receiver  
Speaker System  
XV-DV151  
S-DV151  
HTZ252DVD  
XV-DV252  
S-DV1T  
S-DV252SW  
DVD/CD Receiver  
Speaker System  
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Operating Instructions  
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CAUTION  
This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product  
contains a laser diode higher than Class 1.  
To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or  
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.  
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.  
The following caution label appears on your unit.  
Location: top of the unit  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
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POWER-CORD CAUTION  
CAUTION  
The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not  
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.  
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect  
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from  
the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,  
make sure the unit has been installed so that the  
power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC  
outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,  
the power cord should also be unplugged from the  
AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time  
(for example, when on vacation).  
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 such 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. S002_En  
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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC  
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed  
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and  
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of  
this unit should be performed only by qualified  
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the  
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make  
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.  
Operating Environment  
Operating environment temperature and humidity:  
+5 ºC – +35 ºC (+41 ºF – +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH  
(cooling vents not blocked)  
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in  
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or  
strong artificial light)  
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The equipment should be disconnected by removing  
the mains plug from the wall socket when left  
unused for a long period of time (for example, when  
WARNING  
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire  
or shock hazard, do not place any container filed  
with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or  
flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain  
on vacation).  
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or moisture.  
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This product is for general household purposes. Any  
failure due to use for other than household purposes  
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a  
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which  
[For U.K. model]  
This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive  
(73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives  
(89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and  
requires repair will be charged for even during the  
warranty period.  
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WARNING  
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked  
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the  
equipment.  
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Contents  
01 Controls and displays  
05 USB playback  
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Using the USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Scanning files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Playing a JPEG slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Browsing files with the Navigator . . . . . . . . . 23  
02 Getting started  
Home theater sound setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Setting the channel levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Using the on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Resume and Last Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
DVD-Video disc menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus . . . . . . . 11  
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Improving poor FM reception . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Memorizing stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Listening to other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Dimming the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
06 More tuner features: RDS  
An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
07 Audio Settings and Video Adjust  
menus  
Audio Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Audio DRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Video Adjust menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
08 Initial Settings menu  
Using the Initial Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Video Output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Language settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Display settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Options settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Speakers settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
About DivX® VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
03 Listening to your system  
Auto listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Listening in surround sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Using Front Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Listening with headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Using the SFC modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Adjusting the bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Boosting the bass level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
09 Other connections  
Connecting external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Connecting auxiliary audio components . . . . 31  
Connecting the S-video output . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Connecting using the component video  
output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
About progressive scan video . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Using the SCART AV output . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Switching the HDMI audio setting . . . . . . . 34  
Resetting the HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . 34  
About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
04 Disc playback features  
Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Frame advance/frame reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Playing a JPEG slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Browsing DVD or Video CD/Super VCD discs  
with the Disc Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Browsing WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video  
and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator . . . . . 18  
Looping a section of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Using repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Using random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Other functions available from the program  
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Searching a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Switching language / audio channels. . . . . . 20  
Zooming the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Displaying disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
10 Additional information  
Disc / content format playback  
compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Disc compatibility table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
About DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibility . . . 36  
About DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
About MPEG-4 AAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
About WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Using and taking care of discs . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
DVD Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
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Installation and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Problems with condensation . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Moving the system unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Screen sizes and disc formats. . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
TV system setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Frequency step setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Switching off the demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
DVD/CD/Video CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
USB connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
HDMI connection (U.K. model only) . . . . . . 42  
Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Resetting the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Setting the Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Using the language code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Country/Area code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
For U.K. Model  
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used  
electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.  
Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to  
designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).  
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.  
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential  
negative effects on the environment and human health.  
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01  
Controls and displays  
CChaoptnert1rols and displays  
Front panel  
Remote control  
STANDBY  
/ON  
TUNER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
DVD/CD  
USB  
VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
DVD/CD  
USB  
(FM/AM)  
1
2
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
LINE  
11  
12  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
3
7
9
ZOOM  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
TUNE  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
9
13  
14  
4
5
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
HOME  
MENU  
7
8
RETURN  
6
7
TUNE  
SETUP  
TEST TONE SURROUND  
SOUND  
1
OPEN/CLOSE  
Opens/closes the disc tray.  
8
2
DVD/CD  
TV CONTROL  
SLEEP  
Selects the DVD/CD function and starts/  
pauses/resumes playback.  
15  
16  
9
INPUT  
MUTE  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
VOLUME  
3
10  
Stops playback.  
4
USB  
Selects the USB function and starts/pauses  
playback.  
1
STANDBY/ON  
5
VOLUME buttons  
Switches the system on or into standby.  
6
STANDBY/ON  
2
Function select buttons  
Switches the system on or into standby.  
Selects the source you want to listen to (DVD/  
7
USB interface  
CD, TUNER, USB, LINE).  
Connect a USB device for playback (see USB  
3
Number buttons / CLEAR / DISPLAY  
playback on page 22).  
CLEAR  
8
PHONES jack  
Clears an entry.  
Connect headphones.  
9
Display  
See Display below.  
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Controls and displays  
01  
DISPLAY  
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Playback controls  
Displays/changes disc information shown  
on-screen (page 21) or to display RDS  
information (page 24).  
See Basic playback controls on page 11, Disc  
playback features on page 16 and USB playback  
on page 22 for an explanation of these  
controls.  
4
5
TOP MENU  
9
TV CONTROL buttons  
Displays the top menu of a DVD disc in the  
play position—this may be the same as  
pressing MENU (page 11).  
These control Pioneer plasma displays.  
10 MUTE  
Mutes the sound (press again to cancel).  
Cursor buttons, ENTER and tuning  
buttons  
11 OPEN/CLOSE  
Opens/closes the disc tray.  
Cursor buttons  
Use the cursor buttons (ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ) to  
12 DVD controls  
navigate on-screen displays and menus.  
AUDIO  
ENTER  
Selects audio channel/language (page 20).  
Selects an option or executes a command.  
SUBTITLE  
TUNE +/–  
Tunes the radio.  
Displays/changes the subtitles (page 20).  
ANGLE  
ST +/–  
Changes camera angle during DVD multi-  
angle scene playback (page 21).  
Selects station presets when listening to  
the radio.  
ZOOM  
6
7
HOME MENU  
Displays (or exits) the on-screen menu for  
Initial Settings, Play Mode functions, etc.  
Changes the screen zoom level (page 21).  
13 MENU  
Press to display a DVD disc or USB menu, or  
the Navigator (page 17 and 23).  
Setup and other sound controls  
SETUP  
14 RETURN  
Returns to a previous menu screen.  
Use to make various system and surround  
sound settings (page 9, 12, 14, 34 and 39).  
15 SLEEP  
Press to set the sleep timer (page 13).  
TEST TONE  
Outputs the test tone (for speaker setup)  
(page 9).  
16 VOLUME +/–  
Adjusts the volume.  
SURROUND  
Selects a Surround mode (page 14) or  
switches to stereo playback (page 15).  
SOUND  
Accesses the sound menu to adjust the  
SFC Mode, bass and treble, etc. (page 15  
and 33)  
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Controls and displays  
Display  
1
2
3
4
5
6 7  
PRGSVE SOUND  
DTS F.SURR.  
REC MODE  
RPT -1  
kHz PGM  
MHz RDM  
2D  
2PL  
15 14 13 12  
11  
10 9  
8
1
DTS  
9
RDM  
Lights during playback of a DTS source  
(page 14).  
Lights during random play (page 19).  
10 kHz / MHz  
2
PRGSVE (Australian model only)  
Indicates the frequency unit shown in the  
character display (kHz for AM, MHz for FM).  
Lights when progressive scan video output is  
selected (page 32).  
11 Character display  
3
SOUND  
12  
Lights when the SFC Modes or the tone  
controls (treble, bass or bass boost) are active  
(page 15).  
Lights when sleep timer is active (page 13).  
13  
Lights during playback.  
4
F.SURR. (XV-DV353/151 model only)  
Lights when the Front Surround listening  
mode is selected (page 14).  
14 2PL II  
Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding  
(page 14).  
5
RPT and RPT-1  
RPT lights during repeat play. RPT-1 lights  
during repeat one-track play (page 18).  
15  
2
D
Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital  
source (page 14).  
6
REC MODE (U.K. model only)  
Lights when Rec Mode is on (page 33).  
7
PGM  
Lights during program play (page 19).  
8
Tuner indicators  
– Lights when a broadcast is being  
received.  
– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is  
being received in auto stereo mode.  
– Lights when FM mono reception is  
selected.  
(U.K. model only) – Lights when in one  
of the RDS display or search modes.  
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Getting started  
02  
Chapter 2  
Getting started  
XV-DV151 model speaker setup:  
Home theater sound setup  
Center  
Front  
Front  
right  
Place your speakers as shown below for  
optimal surround sound (see the Speaker  
Setup Guide for more placement tips).  
left  
Subwoofer  
Surround  
right  
Surround  
left  
Standard surround 5-spot setup – This is  
a standard multichannel surround sound  
speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel  
home theater sound.  
Listening position  
After placing your speakers, complete Setting  
the channel levels below then refer to Speakers  
settings on page 28 to complete your surround  
sound setup.  
Center  
Front left  
Front right  
Subwoofer  
Listening position  
Setting the channel levels  
Surround  
left  
Surround  
right  
Set the relative channel levels from your main  
2
listening position.  
XV-DV353/151 only: Depending on the size and  
1
Press TEST TONE.  
characteristics of your room, you can choose  
The test tone is output in the following order  
(from the speakers active in the current  
listening mode):  
1
to use the following setup option:  
Front surround 3-spot setup – This setup  
is ideal when rear surround speaker  
placement isn't possible or you want to  
avoid running long speaker cables in your  
listening area. Use this setup together with  
the Front Surround modes to take  
advantage of wall and ceiling reflections  
for a very realistic surround effect.  
XV-DV353 model speaker setup:  
L – Front left speaker  
C – Center speaker  
R – Front right speaker  
SR – Right surround speaker  
SL – Left surround speaker  
3
SW – Subwoofer  
2
Use the VOLUME +/– button to adjust  
Front left Center Front right  
the volume to an appropriate level.  
Subwoofer  
Surround  
left  
Surround  
right  
Listening position  
Note  
1 When using this setup, make sure the front surround mode is switched on (page 14) before selecting any surround mode.  
2 • This is only available when DVD/CD is selected and playback is stopped. Also make sure headphones are unplugged.  
• To adjust the overall balance while listening to any sound source you want, press SETUP, use ꢀ/ꢁ to select CH LEVEL then  
press ENTER. Use ꢀ/ꢁ to move channel to channel, and ꢂ/ꢃ to adjust the channel levels. Press ENTER when you’re finished.  
3 Since the subwoofer produces ultra-low frequencies its sound may seem quieter than it actually is.  
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02  
Getting started  
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Use ꢂ/ꢃ to adjust the speaker levels in  
turn.  
Playing discs  
You should hear the test tone at the same  
volume from each speaker when seated in the  
main listening position. The channel level  
range is 10 dB.  
The basic playback controls for playing DVD,  
CD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX video and  
WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC discs are covered  
here. Further functions are detailed in chapter 4.  
4
When you’re done, press ENTER to exit  
1
If the player isn’t already on, switch it on.  
test tone setup.  
If you’re playing a disc with video, also turn on  
your TV and make sure that it is set to the  
correct video input.  
Using the on-screen displays  
2
Press OPEN/CLOSE to load a disc.  
For ease of use, this system makes extensive  
use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs).  
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using  
the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you’re  
loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with  
the side you want to play face down).  
All the screens are navigated in basically the  
same way, using , , , to change the  
highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select  
1
it.  
Important  
• Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ means  
use the cursor buttons to highlight an item  
on-screen, then press ENTER.  
3
Press  
(play) to start playback.  
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD,  
a menu may appear. See DVD-Video disc  
menus and Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus on  
page 11 to navigate these.  
Button  
What it does  
Displays/exits the on-screen display  
HOME  
MENU  
If you loaded a disc containing JPEGs, a  
slideshow will start. See Playing a JPEG  
slideshow on page 16 for more on this.  
ꢀꢂꢃꢁ Changes the highlighted menu item  
Selects the highlighted menu item  
ENTER  
Returns to the main menu without  
saving changes  
• If a disc contains a mixture of DivX video  
and other media file types (MP3, for  
example), first select whether to play the  
DivX video files (DivX) or the other media  
file types (MP3 / WMA / JPEG / MPEG-4  
AAC) from the on-screen display.  
RETURN  
Tip  
• The button guide at the bottom of every  
OSD screen shows you which buttons  
you’ll need to use for that screen.  
4
Adjust the volume.  
Use the VOLUME control.  
Note  
1 The screen saver will appear after five minutes of inactivity.  
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Getting started  
02  
If you want to clear the resume point, press ꢂ  
(stop) while RESUME is displayed.  
Basic playback controls  
The following table shows the basic controls on  
1
the remote for playing discs . You can find  
DVD-Video disc menus  
Many DVD-Video discs contain menus from  
which you can select what you want to watch.  
other playback features in the chapter 4.  
Button What it does  
Sometimes DVD-Video menus are displayed  
automatically when you start playback; others  
only appear when you press MENU or TOP  
MENU.  
Starts/resumes normal playback.  
If the display shows RESUME or  
LAST MEM playback starts from the  
resume or last memory point (see  
Resume and Last Memory below).  
Button  
What it does  
Pauses/unpauses a disc.  
Displays the ‘top menu’ of a DVD  
disc—this varies with the disc.  
TOP MENU  
Stops playback or cancels the resume  
function (if the display shows RESUME).  
Displays a DVD disc menu—this  
varies with the disc and may be  
the same as the ‘top menu’.  
MENU  
Press to start fast reverse scanning.  
Press to start fast forward scanning.  
ꢀꢂꢃꢁ  
Moves the cursor around the  
screen.  
Skips to the start of the current track or  
chapter, then previous tracks/chapters.  
Selects the current menu option.  
Skips to the next track or chapter.  
ENTER  
Numbers Use to enter a title/chapter/track  
number. Press ENTER to select.  
Returns to the previously  
displayed menu screen.  
RETURN  
• If the disc is stopped, playback starts  
from the selected title (for DVD) or  
track (for CD/Video CD/Super VCD).  
• If the disc is playing, playback jumps  
to the start of the selected title (VR  
mode DVD-RW), chapter (DVD-Video)  
or track (CD/Video CD/Super VCD).  
Numbers  
Highlights a numbered menu  
option (some discs only). Press  
ENTER to select.  
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus  
Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from  
which you can choose what you want to watch.  
These are PBC (Playback control) menus.  
Resume and Last Memory  
You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD  
without having to navigate the PBC menu by  
starting playback using a number button to  
select a track, rather than the (play) button.  
When you stop playback of a disc, RESUME  
shows in the display indicating that you can  
resume playback from that point.  
With DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, even if  
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The next time you load the disc, the display  
shows LAST MEM and you can resume play-  
back.  
Button  
What it does  
Displays the PBC menu.  
RETURN  
Numbers  
Selects numbered menu options.  
Press ENTER to select.  
Note  
1 You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don’t work in certain parts of the disc.  
2 • The Last Memory function may not work with some discs.  
• For DVD-Video discs (except VR mode DVD-R/RW), the player stores the play position of the last five discs.  
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Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select FM MONO then press  
Button  
What it does  
ENTER  
.
Displays the previous menu page  
(if there is one).  
The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner  
is in mono reception mode.  
Displays the next menu page (if  
there is one).  
Select FM AUTO above to switch back to auto-  
stereo mode (the stereo indicator ( ) lights  
when receiving a stereo broadcast).  
Listening to the radio  
Memorizing stations  
The tuner can receive both FM and AM  
broadcasts, and lets you memorize your  
favorite stations so you don’t have to manually  
tune in every time you want to listen.  
You can save up to 30 station presets so that  
you always have easy access to your favorite  
stations without having to tune in manually  
each time.  
U.K. model only – See also More tuner  
features: RDS on page 24.  
1
Tune to an AM or FM radio station.  
For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo  
reception as necessary. This setting is saved  
along with the preset.  
1
Press TUNER to switch to the tuner, then  
press repeatedly to select the AM or FM band.  
The display shows the band and frequency.  
2
Press SETUP and use ꢀ/ꢁ to choose  
2
Tune to a frequency.  
‘ST.MEM.’ then press ENTER  
.
There are three tuning modes—manual, auto,  
and high-speed:  
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select the station preset you  
want then press ENTER  
.
Manual tuning: Press TUNE +/–  
repeatedly to change the displayed  
frequency.  
Listening to station presets  
1
Make sure the TUNER function is selected.  
Auto tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/–  
until the frequency display starts to move,  
then release. The tuner will stop on the next  
station it finds. Repeat to keep searching.  
2
Use the ST +/– buttons to select a station  
preset.  
• You can also use the number buttons to do  
High-speed tuning: Press and hold TUNE  
+/– until the frequency display starts to  
move rapidly. Keep the button held down  
until you reach the frequency you want. If  
necessary, fine tune the frequency using  
the manual tuning method.  
this.  
Improving poor FM reception  
If you’re listening to an FM station in stereo but  
the reception is weak, you can improve the  
sound quality by switching to mono.  
1
Tune to an FM radio station then press  
SETUP  
.
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to choose FM MODE then press  
ENTER  
.
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Listening to other sources  
Dimming the display  
You can connect auxiliary sources (TV, satellite  
receiver, etc.) to this unit for playback through  
the speaker system. See Connecting auxiliary  
audio components on page 31 for more on this.  
You can dim the display if you find it too bright.  
1
Press SETUP and use ꢀ/ꢁ to choose  
DIMMER then press ENTER  
This is shown in the front panel display.  
.
• To connect a USB device to the USB  
terminal, see USB playback on page 22.  
2
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select LIGHT or DARK then  
press ENTER  
.
STANDBY  
/ON  
TUNER  
DVD/CD  
USB  
(FM/AM)  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
LINE  
AUDIO  
1
Make sure that the external source (TV,  
satellite receiver, etc.) is switched on.  
2
Press LINE to select the source.  
U.K. model only – Each press switches  
between LINE1 and LINE2.  
3
If necessary, start playback of the source.  
Setting the sleep timer  
The sleep timer switches off the system after  
about an hour so you can fall asleep without  
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worrying about it.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select an option  
then press ENTER  
.
Choose between the following options:  
SLP ON – Switches off after about an hour  
SLP OFF – Cancels the sleep timer  
After selecting SLP ON, you can press SLEEP  
again to check how much time is left. Each line  
indicates approximately 12 minutes  
(remaining):  
S L P - - - - -  
Note  
1 The display dims when the sleep timer is set.  
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Chapter 3  
Listening to your system  
MUSIC (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) – Pro  
Logic II 5.1 channel surround sound,  
especially suited to music sources (use  
with any two-channel source)  
Auto listening mode  
The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to  
listen to any source as it was mastered: the  
output from the speakers mirrors the channels  
in the source material.  
STEREO – See Listening in stereo below  
TUNE  
SETUP  
TEST TONE SURROUND  
SOUND  
Using Front Surround  
XV-DV353/151 only  
The Front Surround mode is effective when  
DVD/CD or USB is selected as the input source  
and you are using the Front surround 3-spot  
speaker setup as described in Home theater  
sound setup on page 9 and the Speaker Setup  
Guide.  
Press SURROUND to select the AUTO  
1
listening mode.  
Listening in surround sound  
You can listen to stereo or multichannel  
2
XV-DV353 only – The surround speakers  
should be placed beside the front speakers  
and oriented towards the walls.  
sources in surround sound. Surround sound  
is generated from stereo sources using one of  
the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes.  
TUNE  
XV-DV151 only – The surround speakers  
should be placed on top of the front  
SETUP  
TEST TONE SURROUND  
SOUND  
speakers and oriented towards the walls.  
Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a  
TUNE  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
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listening mode.  
The choices that appear in the display will vary  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN  
according to the type of source that’s playing.  
TUNE  
SETUP  
TEST TONE SURROUND  
SOUND  
AUTO – Auto listening mode (see above)  
DOLBY PL (Dolby Pro Logic) – 4.1 channel  
surround sound (use with any two-channel  
source)  
1
Press SETUP and use ꢀ/ꢁ to choose  
‘F.SURR’ then press ENTER 3  
.
MOVIE (Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) – Pro  
Logic II 5.1 channel surround sound,  
especially suited to movie sources (use  
with any two-channel source)  
2
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select MODE ON or MODE  
OFF then press ENTER 4  
.
After selecting MODE ON, you can use the  
surround listening modes with Front Surround.  
Note  
1 If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the corresponding indicator lights in the front panel display.  
2 • Note that the input source must be switched to DVD/CD or USB for multichannel playback.  
• If you’re planning on recording a multichannel source, refer to Recording mode on page 33.  
3 Note that the F.SURR option does not appear when headphones are connected or if the Recording Mode is switched on.  
4 When set to MODE ON, make sure to follow the Setup Guide for best surround sound.  
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Listening in stereo  
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Adjusting the bass and treble  
You can listen to any source—stereo or  
multichannel—in stereo. When playing a  
multichannel source, all channels are  
downmixed to the front left/right speakers and  
Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the  
overall tone.  
1
Press SOUND  
.
the subwoofer.  
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select BASS or TREBLE then  
TUNE  
press ENTER  
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to adjust the sound then press  
ENTER to confirm  
.
SETUP  
TEST TONE SURROUND  
SOUND  
3
.
Press SURROUND repeatedly until  
STEREO shows in the display.  
Boosting the bass level  
Listening with headphones  
When headphones are connected, only the  
STEREO mode is available.  
There are two bass modes you can use to  
enhance the bass in a source.  
1
Press SOUND  
.
2
Use ꢀ/to select BASSMODE then press  
Using the SFC modes  
ENTER  
.
The SFC (Sound Field Control) modes can be  
used with any multichannel or stereo source  
for a variety of additional surround sound  
effects.  
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to adjust the sound then press  
ENTER to confirm  
Select between OFF, MUSIC or CINEMA.  
.
TUNE  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
HOME  
MENU  
RETURN  
TUNE  
SETUP  
TEST TONE SURROUND  
SOUND  
1
2
Press SOUND  
.
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select SFC MODE then press  
ENTER  
.
3
Press ꢂ/ꢃ then ENTER to select an SFC  
Sound Mode.  
Select between OFF, ACTION, DRAMA,  
ROCK, POP, HALL or LIVE.  
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Disc playback features  
Chapter 4  
Disc playback features  
1
During playback, press  
(pause).  
Important  
2
Press and hold ꢊ/ꢋ or ꢌ/ꢍ until slow  
• Many of the functions covered in this  
chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs/  
Super VCDs, CDs, DivX video and WMA/  
MP3/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discs, although  
the exact operation of some varies slightly  
with the kind of disc loaded.  
motion playback starts.  
Press repeatedly to change the slow motion  
speed (shown on-screen).  
2
• To resume playback, press (play).  
• Some DVDs restrict the use of some  
functions (random or repeat, for example)  
in some or all parts of the disc. This is not a  
malfunction.  
Frame advance/frame reverse  
You can advance or back up DVD discs frame-  
by-frame. With Video CD/Super VCDs and DivX  
video you can only use frame advance.  
• When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some  
of the functions are not available during  
PBC playback. If you want to use them,  
start the disc playing using a number  
button to select a track.  
1
During playback, press  
(pause).  
2
Press ꢊ/ꢋ or ꢌ/ꢍ to reverse or  
advance a frame at a time.  
2
• To resume playback, press (play).  
Scanning discs  
Playing a JPEG slideshow  
You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at  
After loading a disc containing JPEG pictures,  
1
various different speeds.  
press to start a slideshow from the first  
3
During playback, press  
or  
to start  
folder/picture on the disc. The player displays  
scanning.  
the pictures in each folder in alphabetical  
order.  
Press repeatedly to increase the scanning  
speed (shown on-screen).  
• If the disc contains WMA/MP3/MPEG-4  
AAC files, playback starts with the first file  
and the slideshow repeats until all the  
audio files on the disc have played back.  
2
• To resume playback, press (play).  
Playing in slow motion  
Pictures are automatically adjusted so that  
they fill as much of the screen as possible.  
You can play DVDs, Video CD/Super VCDs and  
DivX video at four different forward slow  
motion speeds. DVD discs can also be played  
in reverse slow motion.  
Note  
1 Only one speed is available for DivX video discs.  
2 • Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.  
• With Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode or a WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC track, playback automatically resumes at the end or  
beginning of the track.  
3 • The time it takes for the player to load a file increases with large file sizes.  
• Discs can contain up to 299 folders and up to 648 folders and files combined.  
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While the slideshow is running:  
The options available depend on the kind of  
disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or  
not, but include:  
Button  
What it does  
Pauses the slideshow (or audio);  
press again to restart.  
Title – Titles from a DVD-Video disc.  
Chapter – Chapters from the current title  
of a DVD-Video disc.  
Jumps to the previous picture (or  
audio file with audio playback).  
Track – Tracks from a Video CD/Super VCD  
disc.  
Jumps to the next picture (or  
audio file with audio playback).  
Time – Thumbnails from a Video CD/Super  
VCD disc at 10 minute intervals.  
Pauses the slideshow and  
rotates/flips the displayed  
picture (press (play) to restart  
slideshow).  
ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ  
Original: Title – Original titles from a VR  
mode DVD-RW disc.  
Playlist: Title – Playlist titles from a VR  
mode DVD-RW disc.  
ZOOM  
MENU  
Pauses the slideshow and zooms  
the picture. Press again to toggle  
between 1x, 2x and 4x zoom  
(press (play) to restart  
slideshow).  
Original: Time – Thumbnails from the  
Original content at 10 minute intervals.  
Playlist: Time – Thumbnails from the  
Playlist at 10 minute intervals.  
The screen shows up to six moving thumbnail  
images displayed one after another. To display  
the previous/next six thumbnails, press /  
.  
Displays the Disc Navigator  
screen (see below).  
3
Select the thumbnail image for what  
Browsing DVD or Video CD/  
Super VCD discs with the Disc  
Navigator  
you want to play.  
01  
02  
05  
03  
06  
Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the  
contents of a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD disc  
to find the part you want to play.  
04  
Disc Navigator: Title  
01- 49: --  
1
During playback, press HOME MENU  
and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-  
screen menu.  
You can use either ꢂ/ꢃ/ꢀ/ꢁ and ENTER to  
select a thumbnail, or the number buttons.  
Disc Navigator  
To select using the number buttons, enter a  
two-digit number then press ENTER.  
2
Select a view option.  
Disc Navigator  
Title  
Chapter  
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Tip  
Browsing WMA, MP3, MPEG-4  
AAC, DivX video and JPEG files  
with the Disc Navigator  
• You can also play a JPEG slideshow while  
listening to WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC  
playback. Simply select the audio file you  
want to listen to followed by the JPEG from  
which you want the slideshow to start. The  
slideshow repeats until all the audio files  
up to the end of the folder finish playback.  
Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file  
or folder by filename.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc  
Navigator’ from the on-screen menu.  
• To play the contents of the whole disc  
rather than just the current folder, exit the  
Disc Navigator and start playback using  
the (play) button.  
00:00/ 00:00  
0kbps  
Folder1  
Folder2  
Folder3  
Folder4  
Looping a section of a disc  
The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify  
two points (A and B) within a track (CD, Video  
CD/Super Video CD) or title (DVD) that form a  
loop which is played over and over.  
2
Use ꢂ/ꢃ/ꢀ/ꢁ and ENTER to navigate.  
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to move up and down the folder/file  
list.  
1
1
During playback, press HOME MENU and  
Use to return to the parent folder.  
select ‘Play Mode’.  
Use ENTER or to open a highlighted folder.  
• When a JPEG file is highlighted, a  
Play Mode  
thumbnail image is displayed on the right.  
2
3
Select ‘A-B Repeat’.  
Press ENTER on ‘A(Start Point)’ to set the  
00:00/ 00:00  
Folder2  
0kbps  
loop start point.  
File1  
File2  
File3  
File4  
File5  
4
Press ENTER on ‘B(End Point)’ to set the  
loop end point.  
After pressing ENTER, playback jumps back to  
the start point and plays the loop.  
3
To play the highlighted track or DivX  
5
To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’.  
video file or display the highlighted JPEG  
file, press ENTER.  
• When a WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC or DivX  
video file is selected, playback begins from  
that file, and continues until the end of the  
folder.  
Using repeat play  
In addition to various repeat play options, it’s  
also possible to use repeat play together with  
program play (see Creating a program list on  
page 19).  
• When a JPEG file is selected, a slideshow  
begins, starting with that file, and  
continues to the end of the folder.  
Note  
1 You can also do this by going to the ‘..’ folder at the top, then pressing ENTER.  
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1
During playback, press HOME MENU and  
Button  
What it does  
select ‘Play Mode’.  
Returns to the beginning of the  
current track/title/chapter;  
further presses select another  
random track/title/chapter.  
2
Select ‘Repeat’ then select a repeat play  
1
option.  
If program play is active, select Program  
Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat  
Off to cancel.  
• Random play remains in effect until you  
select Random Off from the random play  
menu options.  
• For DVD discs, select Title Repeat or  
Chapter Repeat.  
• For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select  
Disc Repeat or Track Repeat.  
Creating a program list  
This feature lets you program the play order of  
• For DivX video discs, select Repeat Title  
(or Repeat Off).  
3
titles/chapters/tracks on a disc.  
1
During playback, press HOME MENU and  
select ‘Play Mode’.  
Using random play  
Use this function to play titles or chapters  
2
Select ‘Program’ then select ‘Create/Edit’  
(DVD-Video) or tracks (CD and Video CD/Super  
from the list of program options.  
2
VCD) in a random order.  
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ/ꢀ/ꢁ and ENTER to select a  
1
During playback, press HOME MENU and  
title, chapter or track for the current step in  
the program list.  
select ‘Play Mode’.  
For a DVD disc, you can add a title or a chapter.  
2
Select ‘Random’ then select an option.  
• For DVD discs, select Random Title or  
Random Chapter.  
• For a CD or Video CD/Super VCD, select a  
track to add to the program list.  
After pressing ENTER to select the title/  
chapter/track, the step number automatically  
moves down one.  
• For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select  
On or Off to switch random play on or off.  
4
Repeat step 3 to build up a program list.  
Tip  
A program list can contain up to 24 steps.  
• Use the following controls during random  
play:  
• You can insert steps by just highlighting  
the position where you want the new step  
to appear and entering a title/chapter/track  
number.  
Button  
What it does  
Selects a new track/title/chapter  
at random.  
• To delete a step, highlight it and press  
CLEAR.  
Note  
1 You can’t use repeat play with WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC discs.  
2 • You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped. However, you can't use random play together with  
program play.  
• You can’t use random play with VR format DVD-R/RW discs, WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC discs, DivX video discs, or while a DVD  
disc menu is being displayed.  
3 You can’t use Program play with VR format DVD-R/RW discs, WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC discs, DivX video discs, or while a DVD  
disc menu is being displayed.  
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To play the program list, press  
(play).  
3
4
Select a search mode.  
• The disc must be playing in order to use  
time search.  
Program play remains active until you turn off  
program play (see below), erase the program  
list (see below), eject the disc or switch off.  
Use the number buttons to enter a title,  
chapter or track number, or a time.  
• For a time search, enter the number of  
minutes and seconds into the currently  
playing title (DVD/ DivX video) or track (CD/  
Video CD/Super VCD) you want playback to  
resume from. For example, press 4, 5, 0, 0  
to have playback start from 45 minutes into  
the disc. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30  
seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0.  
Tip  
• Use the following controls during program  
play:  
Button  
What it does  
HOME  
MENU  
Save the program list and exit  
without starting playback.  
Skip to the next step in the  
program list.  
5
Press ENTER to start playback.  
Switching subtitles  
Other functions available from the  
program menu  
There are a number of other options in the  
program menu in addition to Create/Edit.  
Some DVD discs and DivX video discs have  
subtitles in one or more languages; the disc  
box will usually tell you which subtitle  
languages are available. You can switch  
Playback Start – Starts playback of a  
saved program list  
1
subtitle language during playback.  
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a  
Playback Stop – Turns off program play,  
but does not erase the program list  
subtitle option.  
• To set subtitle preferences, see Language  
settings on page 27.  
Program Delete – Erases the program list  
and turns off program play  
• See Displaying DivX subtitle files on  
page 36 for more on DivX subtitles.  
Searching a disc  
You can search DVD discs by title or chapter  
number, or by time; CDs and Video CD/Super  
VCDs by track number or time; DivX video discs  
by time.  
Switching language / audio  
channels  
When playing discs recorded with dialog in two  
2
or more languages, or with dual-mono audio  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play  
3
Mode’.  
you can switch these during playback.  
2
Select ‘Search Mode’.  
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an  
The search options that appear depend on the  
kind of disc loaded.  
audio language option.  
• To set audio language preferences, see  
Language settings on page 27.  
Note  
1 Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to access.  
2 Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks. With these discs you can switch between the two soundtracks as well as individual  
channels in each.  
3 Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to access.  
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Zooming the screen  
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Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part  
of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while  
watching a DVD, DivX video title or Video CD/  
Super VCD or playing a JPEG disc.  
1
During playback, use theZOOM button to  
select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or 4x).  
2
Use ꢂ/ꢃ/ꢀ/ꢁ to change the zoomed  
area.  
You can change the zoom factor and the  
1
zoomed area freely during playback.  
Switching camera angles  
Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two  
or more angles—check the disc box for details.  
When a multi-angle scene is playing, a  
icon appears on screen (this can be switched  
off if you prefer—see Display settings on  
page 28).  
During playback (or when paused), press  
ANGLE to switch angle.  
Displaying disc information  
Various track, chapter and title information  
can be displayed on-screen during playback.  
To show/switch/hide the information  
displayed, press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Limited disc information also appears in the  
front panel display. Press DISPLAY to change  
the displayed information.  
Note  
1 • Since DVD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX video title and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate,  
especially at 4x zoom. This is not a malfunction.  
• If the navigation square at the top of the screen disappears, press ZOOM again to display it.  
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USB playback  
Chapter 5  
USB playback  
Important  
Using the USB interface  
It is possible to listen to two-channel audio  
If a USB ERR message lights in the display, it  
may mean that the power requirements of the  
USB device are too high for this player, or that  
the device is incompatible. Try the following:  
1
and watch JPEG files using the USB interface  
on the front of this unit. Connect a USB mass  
2
storage device as shown below.  
• Switch the player off, then on again.  
1
With the player switched on, press USB.  
• Reconnecting the USB device with the  
player switched off.  
Make sure your TV is on and set to the correct  
video input.  
• Selecting to another input source (like  
DVD/CD), then back to USB.  
2
Connect your USB device.  
The USB terminal is located on the front panel.  
• Using a dedicated AC adapter (supplied  
with the device) for USB power.  
If this doesn’t remedy the problem, it is likely  
your USB device is incompatible.  
USB  
Type A  
Basic playback controls  
The following table shows the basic controls on  
the remote for USB playback.  
Button What it does  
USB mass  
storage device  
Starts normal playback.  
Pauses/unpauses playback.  
Stops playback.  
3
Press  
(play) to start playback.  
Press to start fast reverse scanning.  
Press to start fast forward scanning.  
If your USB device contains JPEGs, a  
slideshow will start. See Playing a JPEG  
slideshow on page 23 for more on this.  
Skips to the start of the current file,  
then previous files.  
• Make sure USB DATA is showing in the  
front panel display (or the system is in  
standby) when disconnecting.  
Skips to the next file.  
Note  
1 This includes playback of WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC files (except files with copy-protection or restricted playback). It is not pos-  
sible to play DivX files through the USB terminal.  
2 • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory (particularly keydrives) and digital  
audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback.  
• Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no  
responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this unit.  
• With large amounts of data, it may take longer for the system to read the contents of a USB device.  
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USB playback  
Scanning files  
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Button  
MENU  
What it does  
Displays the Navigator screen  
(see below).  
You can fast-scan forward or backward at  
various different speeds.  
During playback, press  
or  
to start  
Browsing files with the  
scanning.  
Press repeatedly to increase the scanning  
speed (shown on-screen).  
Navigator  
Use the Navigator to find WMA, MP3, MPEG-4  
3
1
AAC and JPEG files or folders by name.  
• To resume playback, press (play).  
1
Press MENU.  
Playing a JPEG slideshow  
2
Use ꢂ/ꢃ/ꢀ/ꢁ and ENTER to navigate.  
Press to start a slideshow from the first  
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to move up/down the folder/file list.  
2
4
folder/picture. The pictures in each folder are  
Use to return to the parent folder.  
Use ENTER or to open a highlighted folder.  
displayed in order.  
• If the device contains WMA/MP3/MPEG-4  
AAC files, playback starts with the first file  
and the slideshow repeats until all the  
audio files on the device have played back.  
• When a JPEG file is highlighted, a  
thumbnail image is displayed on the right.  
3
To play the highlighted track or display  
the highlighted JPEG file, press ENTER.  
• When a WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC file is  
selected, playback begins from that file,  
and continues until the end of the folder.  
Pictures are automatically adjusted so that  
they fill as much of the screen as possible.  
While the slideshow is running:  
Button  
What it does  
• When a JPEG file is selected, a slideshow  
begins, starting with that file, and  
continues to the end of the folder.  
Pauses the slideshow (or audio);  
press again to restart.  
Jumps to the previous picture (or  
audio file with audio playback).  
Tip  
Jumps to the next picture (or  
audio file with audio playback).  
• You can also play a JPEG slideshow while  
listening to WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC  
playback. Simply select the audio file you  
want to listen to followed by the JPEG from  
which you want the slideshow to start. The  
slideshow repeats until all the audio files  
up to the end of the folder finish playback.  
Pauses the slideshow and  
rotates/flips the current picture.  
(Press to restart slideshow).  
ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ  
ZOOM  
Pauses the slideshow and zooms  
the picture. Press again to toggle  
between 1x, 2x and 4x zoom.  
(Press to restart slideshow).  
• To play all of the contents, rather than just  
the current folder, exit the Navigator and  
start playback using the (play) button.  
Note  
1 With WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC tracks, playback automatically resumes at the end or beginning of the track.  
2 • The time it takes for the player to load a file increases with large file sizes.  
• USB devices can contain up to 299 folders and up to 648 folders and files combined.  
3 Filenames may be displayed incorrectly with some digital audio players.  
4 You can also do this by going to the ‘..’ folder at the top, then pressing ENTER.  
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More tuner features: RDS  
Chapter 6  
More tuner features: RDS  
U.K. model only  
Displaying RDS information  
An introduction to RDS  
Use the DISPLAY button to display the  
2
Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by  
most FM radio stations to provide listeners with  
various kinds of information—the name of the  
station and the kind of show they’re  
different types of RDS information available.  
Press DISPLAY for RDS information.  
Each press changes the display as follows:  
broadcasting, for example.  
• Radio Text (RT) – Messages sent by the  
radio station. For example, a talk radio  
station may provide a phone number as RT.  
One feature of RDS is that you can search by  
type of program. For example, you can search  
for a station that’s broadcasting a show with  
the program type, JAZZ.  
• Program Service Name (PS) – The name of  
the radio station.  
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• Program Type (PTY) – This indicates the  
kind of program currently being broadcast.  
You can search the following program types:  
NEWS – News  
FINANCE – Stock market  
AFFAIRS – Current Affairs reports, commerce,  
INFO – General Information trading, etc.  
SEARCH – PTY search (see below)  
• Current tuner frequency  
SPORT – Sport  
EDUCATE – Educational  
CHILDREN – Programs for  
children  
DRAMA – Radio plays, etc. SOCIAL – Social affairs  
Searching for RDS programs  
CULTURE – National or  
regional culture, theater,  
etc.  
SCIENCE – Science and  
technology  
RELIGION – Programs  
concerning religion  
PHONE IN – Public  
expressing their views by  
phone  
You can search for a program type listed above.  
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1
2
Press the TUNER button for the FM band.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until SEARCH  
VARIED – Usually talk-  
based material, such as  
TRAVEL – Holiday-type  
travel rather than traffic  
appears in the display.  
quiz shows or interviews. announcements  
3
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select the program type you  
POP M – Pop music  
ROCK M – Rock music  
EASY M – Easy listening  
LEISURE – Leisure  
interests and hobbies  
JAZZ – Jazz  
want to hear.  
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Press ENTER to start the search.  
LIGHT M – ‘Light’ classical COUNTRY – Country music  
The system searches the station presets for a  
music  
NATION M – Popular  
music in a language other  
than English  
OLDIES – Popular music  
from the ’50s and ’60s  
FOLK M – Folk music  
DOCUMENT – Documentary  
match. If it finds one, searching stops for 5 sec.  
CLASSICS – ‘Serious’  
classical music  
OTHER M – Music not  
fitting above categories  
WEATHER – Weather  
reports  
5
If you want to keep listening to the  
station, press ENTER within the 5 seconds.  
If you don’t press ENTER, searching resumes.  
Note  
1 In addition, there are three other program types, TEST, ALARM, and NONE. ALARM and TEST are used for emergency an-  
nouncements. You can’t search for these, but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal. NONE appears  
when a program type cannot be found.  
2 • If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly.  
• If you see NO RADIO TEXT DATA in the RT display, it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station. The display will  
automatically switch to the PS data display (if no PS data, the frequency is displayed).  
• In the PTY display, NO DATA or NONE may be shown. In this case, the PS display is shown after a few seconds.  
3 RDS is only possible in the FM band.  
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Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus  
07  
Chapter 7  
Audio Settings and Video  
Adjust menus  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video  
Adjust’ from the on-screen display.  
Audio Settings menu  
The Audio Settings menu offers features for  
adjusting the way discs sound.  
Video Adjust  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio  
2
Make settings using ꢂ/ꢃ/ꢀ/ꢁ and  
Settings’ from the on-screen display.  
ENTER  
.
Audio Settings  
Video Adjust  
Sharpness  
Standard  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Gamma  
0
0
2
Select and change settings usingꢂ/ꢃ/ꢀ/  
and ENTER  
Off  
0
Hue  
.
Chroma Level  
0
Audio Settings  
Audio DRC  
High  
Medium  
Low  
You can adjust the following settings:  
Off  
Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness of  
edges in the picture (Fine, Standard, Soft)  
Brightness – Adjusts the overall  
brightness (–20 to +20)  
Audio DRC  
• Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off  
Contrast – Adjusts the contrast between  
light and dark (–16 to +16)  
(default)  
When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low  
volume, it’s easy to lose the quieter sounds  
completely—including some of the dialog.  
Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic Range  
Control) to on can help by bringing up the  
quieter sounds, while controlling loud peaks.  
Gamma – Adjusts the ‘warmth’ of the  
picture (High, Medium, Low, Off)  
Hue – Adjusts the red/green balance  
(Green 9 to Red 9)  
Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated  
colors appear (–9 to +9)  
How much of a difference you hear depends on  
the material you’re listening to. If the material  
doesn’t have wide variations in volume, you  
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and  
Chroma Level settings using ꢀ/ꢁ.  
1
may not notice much change.  
Brightness  
min  
max  
0
3
Press ENTER to return to the Video Adjust  
Video Adjust menu  
screen, or HOME MENU to exit.  
From the Video Adjust screen you can adjust  
settings that affect picture presentation.  
Note  
1 Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources.  
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Initial Settings menu  
Chapter 8  
Initial Settings menu  
1
Press DVD/CD  
.
Using the Initial Settings menu  
2
With playback stopped, press HOME  
The Initial Settings menu provides audio and  
video output settings, parental lock settings,  
and display settings, among others.  
MENU and select ‘Initial Settings’.  
Initial Settings  
If an option is grayed out it means that it  
cannot be changed at the current time. This is  
usually because a disc is playing. Stop the  
disc, then change the setting.  
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ/ꢀ/ꢁ and ENTER to select the  
setting and option you want to set.  
All the settings and options are explained on  
the following pages.  
1
Video Output settings  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
TV Screen  
4:3 (Letter Box)  
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are  
shown with black bars top and bottom.  
(See also Screen sizes  
and disc formats on  
page 38.)  
4:3 (Pan & Scan)  
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are  
shown with the sides cropped so that the image fills the screen.  
16:9 (Wide)  
Video  
Set if you have a widescreen TV.  
Standard video, compatible with all TVs.  
Higher quality, but check your TV for compatibility.  
Best quality, but check your TV for compatibility.  
AV Connector Out  
U.K. model only  
(See Connecting auxil-  
S-Video  
iary audio components RGB  
on page 31.)  
HDMI Resolution*  
U.K. model only  
(See Connecting using  
HDMI on page 33.)  
1920x1080i  
Set if your TV supports 1920 x 1080 pixel interlace video.  
1280x720p  
Set if your TV supports 1280 x 720 pixel progressive-scan video.  
720x480p (NTSC) /  
720x576p (PAL)  
Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 (NTSC) / 720 x 576 (PAL) pixel  
progressive-scan video.  
* Default changes with  
TV format (PAL/NTSC).  
720x480i (NTSC) / 720x576i Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 (NTSC) / 720 x 576 (PAL) pixel  
(PAL)  
interlace video.  
Note  
1 • In the table, the default setting is shown in bold: other settings are shown in italics.  
• Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be overridden by the DVD disc. Often  
these settings can also be made from the DVD disc menu.  
U.K. model only – The AV Connector Out setting only needs to be set if you have connected this player to your TV using a  
SCART cable.  
U.K. model only – The HDMI Resolution and HDMI Color settings only need to be set if you connected this player to an  
HDMI-compatible component using the HDMI connector.  
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Setting  
Option  
What it means  
HDMI Color  
U.K. model only  
Full range RGB  
If colors are weak, this gives brighter colors and deeper black  
(default setting for HDMI-compatible DVI devices).  
(See Connecting using  
HDMI on page 33.)  
* Default changes  
depending on device  
connected.  
RGB  
Use this setting if colors appear overly rich on the Full Range  
RGB setting.  
Component  
Outputs 8-bit component video format (default setting for  
HDMI-compatible devices).  
Set if your TV is not compatible with progressive scan video.  
Component Out  
Interlace  
Australian model only  
(See also Connecting  
using the component  
video output on  
Set if your TV is compatible with progressive scan video (see  
your TV’s instruction manual for details). Press ENTER once  
more to confirm (or RETURN to cancel).  
Note that progressive scan video is only output from the  
component video jacks.  
Progressive  
page 32.)  
Language settings  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
Audio Language  
English  
If there is an English soundtrack on the disc, it is played.  
If there is a language selected on the disc, it is played.  
Languages as displayed  
Other Language  
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see  
Using the language code list on page 43).  
Subtitle Language  
English  
If there are English subtitles on the disc they are displayed.  
The subtitle language selected on the disc is displayed.  
Languages as displayed  
Other Language  
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see  
Using the language code list on page 43).  
DVD Menu  
Language  
w/Subtitle Lang.  
DVD disc menus are displayed in the same language as your  
selected subtitle language, if possible.  
Languages as displayed  
Other Language  
DVD menus are displayed in the selected language, if possible.  
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see  
Using the language code list on page 43).  
Subtitle Display  
On  
Subtitles are displayed in your selected subtitle language.  
Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc.  
Off  
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Initial Settings menu  
Display settings  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
OSD Language  
English  
On-screen displays of the player are in English.  
On-screen displays are shown in the language selected.  
Languages as displayed  
Angle Indicator  
On  
A camera icon is displayed on-screen during multi-angle  
scenes on a DVD disc.  
Off  
No multi-angle indication is shown.  
Options settings  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
Parental Lock  
DivX(R) VOD  
See Parental Lock below.  
See About DivX® VOD content below.  
Display  
Speakers settings  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
Speaker Distance  
Specify the distance of your speakers from your listening  
position (see Speaker Distance on page 30).  
1
Select ‘Password’.  
Parental Lock  
• Default level: Off; Default password: none;  
Initial Settings  
Default Country/Area code: us (2119)  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
DivX (R) VOD  
Password  
Level Change  
Country Code  
To give you some control over what your  
children watch on your DVD player, some DVD-  
Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If  
your player is set to a lower level than the disc,  
the disc won’t play.  
Options  
Speakers  
2
Use the number buttons to input a 4-digit  
password then press ENTER  
Some discs also support the Country/Area  
Code feature. The player does not play certain  
scenes on these discs, depending on the  
Country/Area Code you set.  
.
Changing your password  
To change your password, confirm your  
existing password then enter a new one.  
Registering a new password  
Register a password to change the Parental  
Lock level or enter a Country/Area code.  
1
Select ‘Password Change’, input your  
existing password, then press ENTER  
.
1
2
Enter a new password and press ENTER.  
Note  
1 • Not all discs use Parental Lock, and will play without requiring the password first.  
• If you forget your password, you’ll need to reset the player to register a new password (see Error Messages on page 43).  
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08  
• If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD  
content not authorized for your player, the  
message Authorization Error is displayed  
and the content will not play.  
Setting/changing the Parental Lock  
1
2
Select ‘Level Change’.  
Use number buttons to enter your  
password, then press ENTER  
.
Displaying your DivX VOD registration  
code  
3
Select a new level and press ENTER  
.
• Press repeatedly to lock more levels  
(more discs will require the password);  
press to unlock levels. You can’t lock  
level 1.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial  
Settings’.  
2
Select ‘Options’, then ‘DivX (R) VOD’.  
Initial Settings  
Setting/changing the Country/Area code  
You can find the Country/Area code list on  
page 44.  
Video Output  
Parental Lock  
DivX (R) VOD  
Display  
Language  
Display  
Options  
Speakers  
1
Select ‘Country Code’, input your  
password, then press ENTER  
.
2
Select a Country/Area code then press  
3
Select ‘Display’.  
ENTER  
.
Your 8-digit registration code is displayed.  
There are two ways you can do this:  
Make a note of the code as you will need it  
when you register with a DivX VOD provider.  
• Select by code letter: Use ꢂ/ꢃ to change  
the Country/Area code.  
®
Playing DivX VOD content  
• Select by code number: Press then use  
the number buttons to enter the 4-digit  
Country/Area code.  
Some DivX VOD content may only be playable  
a fixed number of times. When you load a disc  
containing this type of DivX VOD content, the  
remaining number of plays is shown on-screen  
and you then have the option of playing the  
disc (thereby using up one of the remaining  
plays), or stopping. If you load a disc that  
contains expired DivX VOD content (for  
example, content that has zero remaining  
plays), the message Rental Expired is  
displayed.  
The new Country/Area code takes effect after  
ejecting the disc once.  
®
About DivX VOD content  
In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand)  
content on this player, you first need to register  
the player with your DivX VOD content  
provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD  
registration code, which you submit to your  
If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited  
number of plays, then you may load the disc  
into your player and play the content as often  
as you like, and no message will be displayed.  
1
provider.  
Important  
• DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM  
(Digital Rights Management) system. This  
restricts playback of content to specific,  
registered devices.  
Note  
1 Resetting the player (as described in Error Messages on page 43) will not cause you to lose your registration code.  
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Initial Settings menu  
• The subwoofer (SW) can be set from –2.1 m  
to 0 m relative to the front left/right  
speakers.  
Speaker Distance  
• Default setting: 3.0 m  
To get the best surround sound from your  
system, you should set up the speakers equal  
distances from your listening position.  
6
Press  
to go back to the speaker list if  
you want to modify another speaker, or press  
ENTER to exit the Speaker Distance screen.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial  
Settings’.  
2
3
4
Select ‘Options’, then ‘Speaker Distance’.  
Initial Settings  
Video Output  
Speaker Distance  
Language  
Display  
Options  
Speakers  
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select a speaker.  
Initial Settings  
Video Output  
L
3.0m  
3.0m  
3.0m  
3.0m  
3.0m  
3.0m  
Language  
Display  
C
R
Options  
Speakers  
SR  
SL  
SW  
Press  
to change the speaker distance  
for the highlighted speaker.  
5
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to change the distance.  
• When you change the distance settings of  
the front left (L) or front right (R) speakers,  
all the other speaker distances change  
relative to it.  
• Front left/right (L/R) speaker distances can  
be set from 30 cm to 9 m in 30 cm incre-  
1
ments.  
• The center speaker (C) can be set from –2.1  
m to 0 m relative to the front left/right  
speakers.  
• Surround left/right (SL/SR) speakers can  
be set from –6.0 m to 0 m relative to the  
2
front left/right speakers.  
Note  
1 The L and R speakers are paired; you can’t set them differently.  
2 XV-DV353/151 only – Make sure to set them the same distance when using Front Surround (page 14).  
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Other connections  
09  
Chapter 9  
Other connections  
Connect the AUDIO IN jacks to the analog  
outputs of an external playback component.  
Connect using RCA pin-plug stereo cables.  
Connecting external antennas  
For an external AM antenna, use 5 m to 6 m of  
vinyl-insulated wire and set up either indoors or  
outdoors. Leave the loop antenna connected.  
XV-DV353/360 model – These jacks are  
labeled LINE  
2
on the rear panel.  
XV-DV151/252 model – These jacks are  
labeled LINE on the rear panel.  
Outdoor antenna  
Indoor  
antenna  
(vinyl-coated  
Connecting the S-video output  
Australian model only  
wire)  
AM LOOP  
5 m to 6 m  
If your TV has an S-video input, you can use this  
instead of the standard video output for a  
better quality picture.  
For an external FM antenna, use a PAL  
connector to hook up an external FM antenna.  
Use an S-video cable to connect the S-  
VIDEO OUT to an S-video input on your TV.  
Line up the small triangle above the jack with  
the same mark on the plug before plugging in.  
ANTENNA  
PAL connector  
S-VIDEO  
INPUT  
Connecting auxiliary audio  
components  
TV  
Using the stereo analog inputs, you can  
connect an external component such as a tape  
deck or MD player for playback through this  
system.  
C
R/  
P
R
CONENT  
VIDEO  
FRONT  
LINE  
C
P
B/  
VIDEO  
L
B
Tape deck, etc.  
R
S-VIDEO  
Y
SURROUND  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
XV-DV151/252  
FRONT  
CENTER  
LINE  
2
R
R
L
L
AV CONNECTOR  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
L
VI
D
E
O
OUT
AUDIO IN  
SPEAKERS  
XV-DV353/360  
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Other connections  
Compatibility of this player with  
progressive-scan and high-definition TVs.  
This player is compatible with progressive  
Connecting using the  
component video output  
2
video Macro Vision System Copy Guard.  
Australian model only  
If your TV has component video inputs, you can  
use these instead of the standard video output  
to connect this system to your TV. This should  
give you the best quality picture from the three  
types of video output available.  
Using the SCART AV output  
1
U.K. model only  
The SCART output should give you better  
picture quality than the standard composite  
video output. The SCART AV connector  
Use a component video cable to connect  
3
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to a set of  
component inputs on your TV.  
functions as both a video and audio output.  
Use a commercially available SCART cable  
to connect the (LINE 1) AV CONNECTOR to  
your TV.  
COMPONENT  
INPUT  
TV  
TV  
C
R/  
P
R
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
LINE  
LINE  
2
FRONT  
R
R
C
B/  
L
LINE  
1
VIDEO  
L
P
B
L
75  
AV CONNECTOR  
R
SURROUND  
VI
D
E
O
OUT
AUDIO IN  
R
S-VIDEO  
Y
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AUDIO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
XV-DV151/252  
SCART pin assignment  
The diagram below shows the SCART 21-pin  
connector assignment. This connector  
provides the video and audio signals for  
connection to a compatible color TV/monitor.  
About progressive scan video  
Compared to interlace video, progressive scan  
video effectively doubles the scanning rate of  
the picture, resulting in a very stable, flicker-  
free image. Progressive scan video is available  
only from the component video output.  
Note  
1 The component video output is switchable between interlaced and progressive formats. See Video Output settings on page 26.  
2 Consumers should note that not all high-definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause arti-  
facts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch  
the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this  
model, please contact our customer service center.  
3 SCART cables are available in several configurations. Make sure that the one you get will work with this system and your TV/  
monitor (see SCART pin assignment above).  
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2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select REC MODE then press  
ENTER  
.
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select MODE ON or MODE  
OFF then press ENTER to confirm.  
MODE ON – Multichannel sources are  
downmixed to stereo for recording (the  
same downmix is heard through the front  
speakers and the subwoofer).  
Pin No. Assignment  
Pin No. Assignment  
1
Audio R OUT  
Audio R IN  
Audio L OUT  
GND (audio)  
GND (video)  
Audio L IN  
B OUT  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
No connection  
GND (video)  
GND (video)  
R or C OUT  
2
MODE OFF – For regular multichannel  
playback through your speaker system  
(only the front left and right channels are  
output from the AV CONNECTOR output).  
3
4
5
BLANK OUT  
GND (video)  
GND (video)  
Video or Y OUT  
No connection  
GND (video)  
6
Connecting using HDMI  
7
U.K. model only  
8
Status  
If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP)  
equipped monitor or display, you can connect  
it to this player using a commercially available  
9
GND (video)  
No connection  
G OUT  
2
10  
11  
HDMI cable for high quality digital video.  
See About HDMI below for more about the  
HDMI connection.  
Recording mode  
Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI  
The Recording mode allows you to make  
OUT interconnect on this player to an HDMI  
interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor.  
surround-compatible analog recordings from  
the AV CONNECTOR output. Dolby  
1
multichannel sources will be downmixed to  
stereo for improved playback with systems that  
can provide matrix-decoding (like Dolby Pro  
Logic).  
1
Press SOUND.  
Note  
1 • When Recording mode is on, most sound features cannot be used. The display will briefly blink REC MODE if you try and  
use a prohibited function while Recording mode is on.  
• The Recording mode switches off if you change the input function (DVD/CD, TUNER, etc.) or switch the power off.  
2 An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital  
Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do  
so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.  
• This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Version 1.1. Depending on  
the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.  
• When you change the component connected to the HDMI output, you will also need to change the HDMI settings to match  
the new component (see Video Output settings on page 26 to do this).  
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Other connections  
Resetting the HDMI connection  
If you get an error message (the display shows  
HDMI ERR) or if the screen goes blank (for  
example, after changing the resolution), check  
the troubleshooting guide on page 42. If this  
doesn’t solve the problem, follow the steps  
below to reset the HDMI connection.  
HDMI  
connector  
HDMI-compatible display  
ANTENNA  
1
Switch the system into standby.  
FRONT  
CENTER  
LINE  
2
R
R
L
L
LINE  
1
FM  
UNBAL75  
LOOP  
AV CONNECTOR  
R
2
Press SETUP and use ꢀ/ꢁ to choose  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
L
VI
D
E
O
OUT
HDMI OUT  
I O
AUDIO IN  
SPEAKERS  
HDMI INI then press ENTER  
.
XV-DV353/360  
The system will restart and the HDMI settings  
are automatically reset to the factory defaults.  
See Video Output settings on page 26 for more  
on these settings.  
• The arrow on the cable connector body  
should be face up for correct alignment  
with the connector on the player.  
About HDMI  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)  
supports both video and audio on a single  
digital connection for use with DVD players,  
DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI  
was developed to provide the technologies of  
High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection  
(HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI)  
in one specification. HDCP is used to protect  
digital content transmitted and received by DVI-  
compliant displays.  
You can also adjust the HDMI settings for  
resolution and color. For more on these  
settings see Video Output settings on page 26.  
Switching the HDMI audio setting  
To listen to audio from the HDMI interconnect,  
make sure you’ve specified the HDMI audio  
output setting.  
HDMI has the capability to support standard,  
enhanced, or high-definition video plus  
standard to multichannel surround-sound  
audio. HDMI features include uncompressed  
digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes  
per second (with HDTV signals), one connector  
(instead of several cables and connectors), and  
communication between the AV source and AV  
devices such as DTVs.  
1
Switch the system into standby.  
2
Press SETUP and use ꢀ/ꢁ to choose  
HDMI OUT then press ENTER  
.
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to choose the setting you want  
then press ENTER  
.
AUDIO ON – Audio signals are output  
through the HDMI interconnect  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia  
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
HDMI licensing LLC.  
AUDIO OFF – Switches off HDMI audio  
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Chapter 10  
Additional information  
About DualDisc playback  
Disc / content format playback  
compatibility  
A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side  
of which contains DVD content video, audio,  
etc. while the other side contains non-DVD  
content such as digital audio material.  
This player is compatible with a wide range of  
disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs  
will generally feature one of the following logos  
on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note  
however that some disc types, such as  
recordable CD and DVD, may be in an  
unplayable format.  
The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not  
compliant with the CD Audio specification and  
therefore may not play.  
The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this  
product. DVD-Audio content will not play.  
See the Disc compatibility table below for more  
information.  
For more detailed information on the DualDisc  
specification, please refer to the disc  
manufacturer or disc retailer.  
Disc compatibility table  
DVD-Video  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
Media  
Compatible formats  
CD-R/RW  
• CD-Audio, Video CD/Super VCD, ISO  
9660 CD-ROM*  
* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD  
physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA  
Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems  
are both compatible.  
Audio CD  
Video CD  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
• Multi-session playback: No  
• Unfinalized disc playback: No  
Fujicolor CD  
DVD-R/RW • DVD-Video (Video mode), Video  
Recording (VR)*, UDF Bridge DVD-ROM  
* Edit points may not play exactly as  
edited; screen may go momentarily  
blank at edited points.  
• This unit will play DVD+R/+RW discs.  
is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.  
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo  
Licensing Corporation.  
• Multi Border playback: No  
• Unfinalized playback: No  
• Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD.  
This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD stan-  
dard for superior picture quality, dual  
soundtracks, and widescreen support.  
PC-created • Discs recorded using a PC may not  
disc  
be playable due to the setting of the  
software used to create the disc. In  
these instances, check the DVD-R/RW  
or CD-R/RW software manual or disc  
boxes for more on compatibility.  
• Discs recorded in packet write mode  
are not compatible.  
VIDEO  
CD  
Super Video CD (Super VCD)  
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About DivX  
Media  
Compatible formats  
DivX is a compressed digital video format  
created by the DivX video codec from  
DivXNetworks, Inc. This player can play DivX  
video files burned on CD-R/RW and DVD-R/  
RW/ROM discs. Keeping the same  
Compressed • MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3),  
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audio  
Windows Media Audio (WMA), MPEG-  
4 AAC  
• Sampling rates: 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz /  
48 kHz  
• Bit-rates: Any (128 Kbps or higher  
recommended)  
terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX  
video files are called ‘Titles’. When naming  
files/titles on a CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW disc  
prior to burning, keep in mind that by default  
they will play in alphabetical order.  
• VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/  
MPEG-4 AAC playback: No  
• WMA lossless encoding: No  
• DRM (Digital Rights Management)  
compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio  
files will not play in this player).  
• File extensions: .mp3, .wma, .m4a  
(these must be used for the player to  
recognize MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC  
files)  
DivX video compatibility  
®
• Official DivX Certified product.  
®
• Plays all versions of DivX video (including  
®
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DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX  
1
media files.  
• File structure (may differ): Up to 299  
folders on a disc; up to 648 folders and  
files (combined) within each folder  
• File extensions: .avi and .divx (these must  
be used for the player to recognize DivX  
video files). Note that all files with the .avi  
extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not  
all of these are necessarily DivX video files  
and therefore may not be playable on this  
player.  
JPEG file  
• Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still  
image files up to a resolution of 3072 x  
2048.  
*File format for digital still cameras  
• Progressive JPEG compatible: No  
• File extensions: .jpg (must be used  
for the player to recognize JPEG files)  
Displaying DivX subtitle files  
• File structure (may differ): Up to 299  
folders on a disc; up to 648 folders and  
files (combined) within each folder  
The font sets listed below are available for DivX  
external subtitle files. You can see the proper  
font set on-screen by setting the Subtitle  
Language (in Language settings on page 27)  
2
to match the subtitle file.  
About DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibility  
Only DVD+R/DVD+RW discs recorded in  
‘Video Mode (DVD Video Mode)’ which have  
been finalized, can be played back. However,  
some editing made during the recording may  
not be played back accurately.  
Group 1: Albanian (sq), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca),  
Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Faroese (fo),  
Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de), Icelandic (is), Irish  
(ga), Italian (it), Norwegian (no), Portuguese (pt), Rhaeto-  
Romanic (rm), Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv)  
Group 2: Albanian (sq), Croatian (hr), Czech (cs),  
Hungarian (hu), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk),  
Slovenian (sl)  
Note  
1 Playback of .avi video files larger than 4GB is not possible.  
2 • For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported (please note that these files are not  
shown within the disc navigation menu): .srt, .sub, .ssa, .smi  
• Some external subtitle files may be displayed incorrectly or not at all.  
• The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file.  
• The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for the same movie file is limited to a maximum of 10.  
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Group 3: Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian  
(mk), Russian (ru), Serbian (sr), Ukrainian (uk)  
Group 4: Hebrew (iw), Yiddish (ji)  
Using and taking care of discs  
Group 5: Turkish (tr)  
Handling discs  
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are  
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under  
license.  
Hold the disc by its edges when handling so as  
not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on  
either side of the disc. Damaged or dirty discs  
can affect playback performance.  
About MPEG-4 AAC  
If a disc becomes marked with fingerprints,  
dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth.  
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of  
the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates  
MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of the MPEG-4  
audio compression technology. The file format  
and extension used depend on the application  
used to encode the AAC file. This unit plays  
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back AAC files encoded by iTunes bearing the  
Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using  
straight strokes. Don’t wipe the disc surface  
with circular strokes.  
extension '.m4a'. DRM-protected files will not  
play, and files encoded with some versions of  
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iTunes may not play, or filenames may display  
If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a  
commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to  
clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use  
benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents such  
as those designed for cleaning vinyl records.  
incorrectly.  
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer,  
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
About WMA  
Storing discs  
Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid,  
or hot environments (including under direct  
sunlight). Don't glue paper or put stickers onto  
the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other  
sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could  
all damage the disc.  
®
The Windows Media logo printed on the box  
indicates that this player can playback  
Windows Media Audio content.  
Discs to avoid  
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio  
and refers to an audio compression technology  
developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA  
content can be encoded by using Windows  
Discs spin at high speed inside the player. If a  
disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise  
damaged, don't risk using it in your player—  
you could end up damaging the unit.  
®
®
Media Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media  
This unit is designed for use with conventional,  
fully circular discs only. Pioneer disclaims all  
liability arising in connection with the use of  
shaped discs.  
®
®
Player for Windows XP, or Windows Media  
Player 9 Series.  
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are  
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
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DVD Video regions  
Cleaning the pickup lens  
All DVD Video discs carry a region mark that  
indicates which region(s) of the world the disc  
is compatible with. Your DVD system also has  
a region mark (on the rear panel). Discs from  
incompatible regions will not play in this  
player. Discs marked ALL play in any player.  
The DVD player’s lens should not become dirty  
in normal use, but if for some reason it should  
malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your  
nearest Pioneer authorized service center.  
Although lens cleaners are commercially  
available, we do not recommend using them  
since some may damage the lens.  
Installation and maintenance  
Problems with condensation  
Condensation may form inside the player if it is  
brought into a warm room from outside, or if  
the temperature of the room rises quickly.  
Although the condensation won’t damage the  
player, it may temporarily impair performance.  
Leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature  
for about an hour before switching on.  
Hints on installation  
We want you to enjoy using this system for  
years to come, so please bear in mind the  
following points when choosing a location:  
Do...  
Use in a well-ventilated room.  
Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a  
Moving the system unit  
table, shelf or stereo rack.  
If you need to move the main unit, first remove  
a disc if there’s one in the player, then press ꢃ  
STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the  
system off. Wait for GOOD BYE to disappear  
Don’t...  
Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or  
humidity, including near radiators and other  
heat-generating appliances.  
1
from the display, then unplug the power cord.  
Never lift or move the unit during playback—  
discs rotate at high speeds and may damage.  
Place on a window sill or other place where the  
system will be exposed to direct sunlight.  
Use in an excessively dusty or damp  
environment.  
Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other  
component in your stereo system that becomes  
hot in use.  
Use near a television or monitor as you may  
experience interference—especially if the  
television uses an indoor antenna.  
Screen sizes and disc formats  
DVD-Video discs come in different screen  
aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are  
generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen  
2
movies , with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.  
Use in a kitchen or other room where the system  
may be exposed to smoke or steam.  
Televisions also come in different aspect  
3
Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with  
cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of the  
system unit.  
Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not  
large enough to support all four of the system  
unit’s feet.  
ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.  
Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen  
discs are shown with black bars top  
and bottom.  
Note  
1 Unplugging the unit before GOOD BYE disappears from the display may cause the system to return to the factory settings.  
2 Many widescreen discs override the system’s settings so that the disc is shown in letterbox format regardless of the setting.  
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Set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen  
discs are shown with the left and right  
sides cropped. Although the picture  
looks larger, you don’t actually see  
the whole picture.  
Player setting  
Format NTSC PAL AUTO  
Media Type  
CD/MP3/WMA/  
MPEG-4 AAC/  
JPEG/no disc  
NTSC PAL NTSC or  
PAL  
TV system setting  
The default setting of this system is AUTO, and  
unless you notice that the picture is distorted  
when playing some discs, you should leave it  
set to AUTO. If you find picture distortion with  
some discs, set the TV system to match your  
country or region’s system. However, this may  
restrict the kinds of disc you can watch. See  
the table for the kinds of discs compatible with  
Frequency step setting  
Australian model only  
If you find that you can’t tune into stations  
successfully, the frequency step may not be  
suitable for your country/region.  
1
Switch the unit into standby, then press  
SETUP  
.
1
each setting (AUTO, PAL and NTSC).  
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to choose AM 9K/10K then  
press ENTER  
.
1
Switch the unit into standby, then press  
SETUP  
.
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select AM 9K or AM 10K then  
press ENTER  
.
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to choose TV SYS then press  
ENTER  
.
The TV system changes as follows:  
Switching off the demo  
AUTO NTSC  
NTSC PAL  
PAL AUTO  
Follow the steps below to switch the automatic  
demo feature off (this starts when you plug in  
for the first time):  
1
2
With the unit in standby, press SETUP  
.
The system automatically switches on and  
you’ll see the new TV system setting in the  
display after seeing WELCOME.  
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to choose DEMO then press  
2
ENTER  
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select DEMO OFF and press  
ENTER  
.
3
Player setting  
.
Format NTSC PAL AUTO  
Media Type  
DVD/Super VCD/ NTSC  
NTSC PAL NTSC  
NTSC PAL PAL  
Video CD/DivX  
PAL  
Video  
Note  
3 • Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a standard 4:3 TV, or one of the 4:3 settings with a widescreen TV, will result in distortion.  
• When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format, you can use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented. Your TV  
may offer various zoom and stretch options; see the instructions that came with your TV for details.  
• Some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16:9, so even with a widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a ‘letterbox’ style.  
1 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. However, in some cases, the image may appear without col-  
or. If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you may not be able to watch NTSC discs because of picture roll. If the TV has  
a V-Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops rolling. On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically, leaving black bands at  
the top and bottom of the screen.  
2 You have to switch the player into standby (press STANDBY/ON) before each change.  
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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. Investigate 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.  
• If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity  
disconnect the plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.  
General  
Problem  
Remedy  
The power does not turn • Wait for one minute before switching back on.  
on, or switches off  
suddenly (an error  
message may be  
• Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause  
the system to shut off automatically.  
• Check that the speakers are connected correctly.  
• Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model.  
• Try reducing the volume level.  
displayed at startup).  
• If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center  
or your dealer for servicing.  
No sound is output  
when a function is  
selected.  
• If you’re using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly  
(see Connecting auxiliary audio components on page 31).  
• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.  
No sound from surround • Refer to Setting the channel levels on page 9 to check the speaker levels.  
or center speakers.  
• When TUNER or LINE is selected, you can only hear the source in stereo. Switch  
the input source to DVD/CD or USB for multichannel sound.  
• Check that the Recording mode hasn’t been switched on (seeRecording mode on  
page 33).  
• Check that you haven’t selected the STEREO mode (see Listening in surround  
sound on page 14).  
• Connect the speakers properly (refer to the Setup Guide).  
Can’t operate the remote • Replace the batteries (refer to the Setup Guide).  
control. • Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor (refer to the Setup Guide).  
• Remove any obstacles or operate from another position.  
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.  
TRAYLOCK shows in the • Press and hold (eject) on the front panel for about eight seconds. Then the tray  
display and the tray can’t can be opened/closed using (eject).  
be ejected.  
SND. DEMO shows in  
• Press and hold (stop) on the front panel for about five seconds. The disc tray  
the display and the unit ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled.  
can’t be controlled.  
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DVD/CD/Video CD player  
Problem  
Remedy  
The disc is ejected  
automatically after  
loading.  
• Clean the disc and align the disc properly in the disc guide.  
• If the region number on a DVD-video disc does not match the number on the  
player, the disc cannot be used (see DVD Video regions on page 38).  
• Allow time for any condensation inside the player to evaporate. Avoid using the  
player near an air-conditioning unit.  
Playback not possible.  
• If the disc is loaded upside down, reload the disc with label side face up.  
Picture playback stops • Press (stop), then (play) to start playback again.  
and buttons cannot be • Switch the power off once, then on again using the front panel  
used.  
STANDBY/ON button.  
Settings are canceled.  
No picture/No color.  
• When the power is cut, settings will be canceled.  
• Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully.  
• Check the manual of the TV/monitor to make sure the settings are correct.  
Screen is stretched or  
• The TV Screen setting is incorrect. Set the TV Screen option to match the TV/  
aspect doesn’t change. monitor you're using (see Video Output settings on page 26).  
When recorded on a • This system uses copy-protection technology which may prevent recording or  
VCR or passed through cause picture problems when connected through a VCR or AV selector. This is not  
an AV selector, there is a malfunction.  
disturbance in the  
playback picture.  
Picture disturbance  
• This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs  
during playback or dark. include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of disc is played back, stripes  
etc., may appear on some sections of the picture depending on the TV. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• Discs respond differently to particular player functions. This may result in the  
screen becoming black for a brief instant or shaking slightly when the function is  
executed. These problems are largely due to differences between discs and disc  
content and are not malfunctions of this player.  
Noticeable difference in • DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. This is not a malfunction.  
DVD and CD volume.  
CD-ROM disc is not  
recognized.  
• Make sure that the CD-ROM was recorded using the ISO 9660 disc format. See  
Disc compatibility table on page 35 for more on disc compatibility.  
DVD-ROM disc is not  
recognized.  
• Make sure that the DVD-ROM was recorded using the UDF bridge format. See  
Disc compatibility table on page 35 for more on disc compatibility.  
Files don’t show up in  
the Disc Navigator/  
Photo Browser.  
• The files on the disc must be named with the correct file extension: .mp3 for MP3  
files; .wma for WMA files; .m4a for MPEG-4 AAC files; .jpg for JPEG files (upper or  
lower-case is OK). See Disc compatibility table on page 35.  
Can’t play WMA or  
MPEG-4 AAC files.  
• The files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management).This is not a  
malfunction.  
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Tuner  
Problem  
Remedy  
Considerable noise in  
radio broadcasts.  
• Connect the AM antenna (refer to the Setup Guide) and adjust the direction and  
position for best reception. You may also connect an additional internal or external  
AM antenna (refer to Connecting auxiliary audio components on page 31).  
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a  
wall. You may also connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external  
antennas on page 31).  
• Turn off other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it further away.  
Australian model only – The tuning interval is incorrect for your country or  
region. See Frequency step setting on page 39 to switch the tuning interval.  
Auto tuning does not  
pick up some stations.  
• The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good  
signal. For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.  
USB connection  
Problem  
Remedy  
USB mass storage  
• Make sure you have completely inserted the USB connector to this unit.  
device is not recognized • Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32.  
by the system.  
• USB devices with an internal USB hub are not supported.  
Files don’t show up in  
the Navigator/Photo  
Browser.  
• The files must have the correct file extension: .mp3 for MP3 files; .wma for WMA  
files; .m4a for MPEG-4 AAC files; .jpg for JPEG files (upper or lower-case is OK).  
• Make sure the file permission hasn’t been restricted (through a password, etc.).  
Can’t play WMA or  
MPEG-4 AAC files.  
• The files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management) or FairPlay copy-  
protection. This is not a malfunction.  
HDMI connection (U.K. model only)  
Problem Remedy  
No HDMI audio output. • See Switching the HDMI audio setting on page 34 to make sure that AUDIO ON  
is selected.  
No HDMI video output  
• Make sure that you’ve selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for  
the component you’re using (refer to the component’s instruction manual).  
• Check that the HDMI cable is connected properly and isn’t damaged.  
• Check that components connected using the HDMI interface are switched on  
and HDMI compatible. (components must be compatible with both DVI and High  
Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).)  
• This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI Version 1.1. Depending  
on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in  
unreliable signal transfers.  
• Make sure the resolution on this player matches that of the component you have  
connected using HDMI (see Video Output settings on page 26).  
• If the screen goes blank after changing the resolution, it means the you selected  
a resolution incompatible with your monitor. See Resetting the HDMI connection  
on page 34 to reset to the factory defaults.  
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Problem  
Remedy  
Color problems occur  
• Depending on the connected equipment, some HDMI Color settings may cause  
with your monitor after the picture to be displayed incorrectly. In this case, use the TV's own video input  
changing the HDMI settings to select RGB, if possible. Alternatively, revert to the previous HDMI Color  
Color setting (page 26). setting.  
Error Messages  
Message  
Description  
REC MODE (U.K. model) • An operation is prohibited because the Recording Mode is on (page 33).  
SND. DEMO  
CANNOT  
• The sound demo is on. See General in Troubleshooting on page 40.  
• An operation is prohibited because DVD/CD isn’t selected, headphones are  
connected, or TEST TONE is pressed during disc playback.  
MUTING  
STEREO  
• An operation is prohibited because the sound is muted (press MUTE).  
• An operation is prohibited because the DVD/CD or USB function isn’t selected.  
• The tray lock is on. See General in Troubleshooting on page 40.  
TRAYLOCK  
USB ERR  
• See Important in Using the USB interface on page 22 for more on this.  
HDMI ERR (U.K. model) • See HDMI connection (U.K. model only) above for troubleshooting tips. See also  
Resetting the HDMI connection on page 34 if the problem persists.  
EEP ERR  
EXIT  
• Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.  
• Appears when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity.  
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Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select LOCK ON or LOCK OFF  
Resetting the system  
then press ENTER  
.
Use this procedure to reset all system settings  
to the factory default.  
Using the language code list  
With the system on, press STANDBY/  
Some of the language options (see Language  
settings on page 27) allow you to set your  
preferred language from any of the 136  
languages in the Language code list below.  
ON while holding down USB (front  
panel).  
The next time you switch on, all the system  
settings should be reset.  
1
Select ‘Other Language’.  
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select either a code letter or  
Setting the Key Lock  
a code number.  
You can disable the front panel buttons by  
switching the Key Lock feature on.  
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select a code letter or a code  
number.  
1
With the system in standby, press SETUP  
and use ꢀ/ꢁ to choose KEYLOCK then press  
ENTER  
This is shown in the front panel display.  
See the Language code list (next page) for a  
complete list of languages and codes.  
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Language code list  
Language (Language code letter), Language code  
Japanese (ja), 1001  
English (en), 0514  
French (fr), 0618  
German (de), 0405  
Italian (it), 0920  
Spanish (es), 0519  
Dutch (nl), 1412  
Russian (ru), 1821  
Chinese (zh), 2608  
Korean (ko), 1115  
Greek (el), 0512  
Estonian (et), 0520  
Basque (eu), 0521  
Persian (fa), 0601  
Finnish (fi), 0609  
Fiji (fj), 0610  
Faroese (fo), 0615  
Frisian (fy), 0625  
Lingala (ln), 1214  
Slovak (sk), 1911  
Slovenian (sl), 1912  
Samoan (sm), 1913  
Shona (sn), 1914  
Somali (so), 1915  
Albanian (sq), 1917  
Serbian (sr), 1918  
Siswati (ss), 1919  
Sesotho (st), 1920  
Sundanese (su), 1921  
Swedish (sv), 1922  
Swahili (sw), 1923  
Tamil (ta), 2001  
Laothian (lo), 1215  
Lithuanian (lt), 1220  
Latvian (lv), 1222  
Malagasy (mg), 1307  
Maori (mi), 1309  
Macedonian (mk), 1311  
Malayalam (ml), 1312  
Mongolian (mn), 1314  
Moldavian (mo), 1315  
Marathi (mr), 1318  
Malay (ms), 1319  
Maltese (mt), 1320  
Burmese (my), 1325  
Nauru (na), 1401  
Irish (ga), 0701  
Scots-Gaelic (gd), 0704  
Galician (gl), 0712  
Guarani (gn), 0714  
Gujarati (gu), 0721  
Hausa (ha), 0801  
Hindi (hi), 0809  
Croatian (hr), 0818  
Hungarian (hu), 0821  
Armenian (hy), 0825  
Interlingua (ia), 0901  
Interlingue (ie), 0905  
Inupiak (ik), 0911  
Indonesian (in), 0914  
Icelandic (is), 0919  
Hebrew (iw), 0923  
Yiddish (ji), 1009  
Javanese (jw), 1023  
Georgian (ka), 1101  
Kazakh (kk), 1111  
Greenlandic (kl), 1112  
Cambodian (km), 1113  
Kannada (kn), 1114  
Kashmiri (ks), 1119  
Kurdish (ku), 1121  
Kirghiz (ky), 1125  
Latin (la), 1201  
Afar (aa), 0101  
Abkhazian (ab), 0102  
Afrikaans (af), 0106  
Amharic (am), 0113  
Arabic (ar), 0118  
Assamese (as), 0119  
Aymara (ay), 0125  
Azerbaijani (az), 0126  
Bashkir (ba), 0201  
Byelorussian (be), 0205  
Bulgarian (bg), 0207  
Bihari (bh), 0208  
Bislama (bi), 0209  
Bengali (bn), 0214  
Tibetan (bo), 0215  
Breton (br), 0218  
Catalan (ca), 0301  
Corsican (co), 0315  
Czech (cs), 0319  
Telugu (te), 2005  
Tajik (tg), 2007  
Thai (th), 2008  
Nepali (ne), 1405  
Norwegian (no), 1415  
Occitan (oc), 1503  
Oromo (om), 1513  
Oriya (or), 1518  
Panjabi (pa), 1601  
Polish (pl), 1612  
Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619  
Portuguese (pt), 1620  
Quechua (qu), 1721  
Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813 Ukrainian (uk), 2111  
Kirundi (rn), 1814  
Romanian (ro), 1815  
Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823  
Sanskrit (sa), 1901  
Sindhi (sd), 1904  
Tigrinya (ti), 2009  
Turkmen (tk), 2011  
Tagalog (tl), 2012  
Setswana (tn), 2014  
Tonga (to), 2015  
Turkish (tr), 2018  
Tsonga (ts), 2019  
Tatar (tt), 2020  
Twi (tw), 2023  
Urdu (ur), 2118  
Uzbek (uz), 2126  
Vietnamese (vi), 2209  
Volapük (vo), 2215  
Wolof (wo), 2315  
Xhosa (xh), 2408  
Yoruba (yo), 2515  
Zulu (zu), 2621  
Welsh (cy), 0325  
Danish (da), 0401  
Bhutani (dz), 0426  
Esperanto (eo), 0515  
Sangho (sg), 1907  
Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908  
Sinhalese (si), 1909  
Country/Area code list  
Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter  
Argentina, 0118, ar  
Australia, 0121, au  
Austria, 0120, at  
Belgium, 0205, be  
Brazil, 0218, br  
Canada, 0301, ca  
Chile, 0312, cl  
China, 0314, cn  
Denmark, 0411, dk  
Finland, 0609, fi  
France, 0618, fr  
Germany, 0405, de  
Hong Kong, 0811, hk  
India, 0914, in  
Indonesia, 0904, id  
Italy, 0920, it  
Philippines, 1608, ph  
Portugal, 1620, pt  
Russian Federation, 1821, ru  
Singapore, 1907, sg  
Spain, 0519, es  
Switzerland, 0308, ch  
Sweden, 1905, se  
Taiwan, 2023, tw  
Thailand, 2008, th  
United Kingdom, 0702, gb  
United States of America, 2119, us  
Japan, 1016, jp  
Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr  
Malaysia, 1325, my  
Mexico, 1324, mx  
Netherlands, 1412, nl  
New Zealand, 1426, nz  
Norway, 1415, no  
Pakistan, 1611, pk  
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Power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Setup Guide  
Amplifier section  
These operating instructions  
RMS Power Output:  
Front, Center, Surround . . . 60 W per channel  
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 )  
S-DV353 Speaker system  
50 W per channel  
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 )  
Subwoofer . . 60 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 4 )  
50 W (100 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 )  
Front/surround speakers  
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type  
(magnetically shielded)  
System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm 1-way system  
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 W  
Dimensions . . 100 (W) mm x 136 (H) mm x 80 (D) mm  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.55 kg  
Disc section  
Digital audio  
characteristics . . . . . . . . .DVD fs: 96 kHz, 24-bit  
Type. . . . . . . .DVD system, Video CD/Super VCD  
system and Compact Disc digital audio system  
Frequency  
response. . . . 4 Hz to 44 kHz (96kHz sampling) /  
4 Hz to 22 kHz (48kHz sampling)  
Wow and Flutter. . . . . . . . Limit of measurement  
Center speaker  
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type  
(magnetically shielded)  
(
0.001 % W.PEAK) or less (JEITA)  
System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm 1-way system  
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 W  
Dimensions . . . 270 (W) mm x 96 (H) mm x 90 (D) mm  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.78 kg  
FM tuner section  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 , unbalanced  
AM tuner section  
Frequency range:  
With 9kHz step. . . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1602 kHz  
With 10kHz step (Not applicable  
to the U.K. model) . . . . . . 530 kHz to 1700 kHz  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna  
Subwoofer  
Enclosure . . . . . . Bass-reflex floorstanding type  
System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm 1-way system  
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hz to 2.5 kHz  
Maximum Input Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 W  
Dimensions . . . 190 (W) mm x 360 (H) mm x 320 (D) mm  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 kg  
Miscellaneous  
Power requirements:  
U.K. model . . AC 220V to 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz  
Australian model. . . . AC 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz  
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 W  
Power consumption in standby . . . . . . . . 0.36 W  
Dimensions . . 420 (W) mm x 60 (H) mm x 330 (D) mm  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 kg  
Accessories  
Speakercables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Speaker stands (for surround speakers) . . . . . 2  
Screws (for stands). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Non-skid pads (small) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Non-skid pads (large). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Accessories (DVD/CD receiver)  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AA/R6 dry cell batteries  
(to confirm system operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Video cable (yellow plugs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
FM antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
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S-DV360 (T / SW), S-DV1T, S-DV252SW  
Speaker system  
Front speakers  
Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type  
(magnetically shielded)  
Front/surround speakers (T)  
Enclosure . . . . . . .Closed-box floorstanding type  
(magneticallyshielded)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-way system  
Speakers:  
Woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7 cm cone typex2  
Tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 cm semi-dome type  
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 W  
Dimensions . . 260 (W) mm x 1095 (H) mm x 260 (D) mm  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 kg  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7 cm 1-way system  
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 W  
Dimensions. .105 (W) mm x 115 (H) mm x 114 (D) mm  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6 kg  
Center speaker  
Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type  
(magnetically shielded)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7 cm 1-way system  
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 W  
Dimensions. .115 (W) mm x 105 (H) mm x 114 (D) mm  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6 kg  
Center speaker (T)  
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . .Closed-box bookshelf type  
(magnetically shielded)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm 1-way system  
Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 W  
Dimensions . . . 270 (W) mm x 96 (H) mm x 90 (D) mm  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.78 kg  
Surround speakers  
Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type  
(magnetically shielded)  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.7 cm 1-way system  
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Hz to 20 kHz  
Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 W  
Dimensions. .105 (W) mm x 118 (H) mm x 114 (D) mm  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.63 kg  
Subwoofer (SW)  
Enclosure . . . . . . .Bass-reflex floorstanding type  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm 1-way system  
Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hz to 2.5 kHz  
Maximum Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 W  
Dimensions . . .190 (W) mm x 360 (H) mm x 320 (D) mm  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 kg  
Subwoofer  
Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bass-reflex floor type  
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm 1-way system  
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm cone type  
Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω  
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Hz to 2.0 kHz  
Maximum Input Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 W  
Dimensions. .190 (W) mm x 360 (H) mm x 317 (D) mm  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 kg  
Accessories  
Speaker cables (S-DV360T). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Speaker cables (S-DV360SW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Small non-skid pads (for center speaker) . . . . . 4  
Large non-skid pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Note  
Accessories  
• Specifications and design subject to  
possible modification without notice, due  
to improvements.  
Non-skid pads (small). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Non-skid pads (large) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Mounting brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Screws (for mounting brackets) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
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This product includes FontAvenue®  
fonts licenced by NEC corporation.  
FontAvenue is a registered trademark  
of NEC Corporation.  
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 uses  
only unless otherwise authorized by  
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
DRM (digital rights management)  
copy protection is a technology  
designed to prevent unauthorized  
copying by restricting playback, etc. of  
material on devices other than the PC  
(or other WMA recording equipment)  
used to record it. For detailed  
information, please see the instruction  
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