Pioneer DVD Player 655A User Manual
DVD Player  
DV-656A  
DV-655A  
DV-655A only  
Operating Instructions  
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POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply  
cords should be routed so that they are not  
likely to be walked on or pinched by items  
placed upon or against them, paying particular  
attention to cords at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the product.  
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an  
outside antenna or cable system is connected  
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable  
system is grounded so as to provide some  
protection against voltage surges and built-up  
static charges. Article 810 of the National  
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides  
information with regard to proper grounding of  
the mast and supporting structure, grounding  
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,  
size of grounding conductors, location of  
antenna-discharge unit, connection to  
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this  
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing  
to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
• When the power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged.  
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen  
into the product.  
• If the product has been exposed to rain or  
water.  
• If the product does not operate normally by  
following the operating instructions. Adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the  
operating instructions as an improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive work  
by a qualified technician to restore the product  
to its normal operation.  
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in  
any way.  
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance — this indicates a need for  
service.  
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement  
parts are required, be sure the service  
technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer or have the  
same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any  
service or repairs to this product, ask the  
service technician to perform safety checks to  
determine that the product is in proper  
operating condition.  
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the  
grounding electrode. See Figure A.  
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this  
product during a lightning storm, or when it is  
left unattended and unused for long periods of  
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This  
will prevent damage to the product due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system  
should not be located in the vicinity of  
overhead power lines or other electric light or  
power circuits, or where it can fall into such  
power lines or circuits. When installing an  
outside antenna system, extreme care should  
be taken to keep from touching such power  
lines or circuits as contact with them might be  
fatal.  
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product  
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.  
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,  
extension cords, or integral convenience  
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
HEAT — The product should be situated away  
from heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other products (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push  
objects of any kind into this product through  
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage  
points or short-out parts that could result in a  
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any  
kind on the product.  
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this  
product yourself as opening or removing covers  
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
Fig. A  
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
[For U.S. model]  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
The serial number for this equipment is located  
on the rear panel. Please write this serial  
number on your enclosed warranty card and  
keep it in a secure area. This is for your  
security. H006A_En  
WARNING: THE APPARATUS IS NOT  
WATERPROOFS, TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARUTUS TO  
RAIN OR MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY  
WATER SOURCE NEAR THIS APPARATUS, SUCH  
AS VASE, FLOWER POT, COSMETICS CONTAINER  
AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC.  
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[For Canadian model]  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO  
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN  
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER  
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY  
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.  
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS  
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE  
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE  
PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE  
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT  
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER  
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.  
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television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
[For Canadian model]  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
[Pour le modèle Canadien]  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est  
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
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CAUTION: THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON IS  
SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE  
DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS  
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. therefore install  
the unit suitable places easy to disconnect the  
MAINS plug in case of the accident. The MAINS  
plug of unit should be unplugged from the wall  
socket when left unused for a long period of  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
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Information to User  
Alteration or modifications carried out without  
appropriate authorization may invalidate the  
user's right to operate the equipment. H011_En  
time.  
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CAUTION  
CAUTION:  
This product contains a laser diode of higher class  
than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove  
any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside  
of the product.  
This product satisfies FCC regulations when  
shielded cables and connectors are used to  
connect the unit to other equipment. To  
prevent electromagnetic interference with  
electric appliances such as radios and  
televisions, use shielded cables and connec-  
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.  
The following caution label appears on your unit.  
Location: rear of the unit  
tors for connections.  
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CAUTION  
• Use of controls or adjustments or  
performance of procedures other than those  
specified herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure.  
• The use of optical instruments with this  
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product will increase eye hazard.  
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[For U.S. model]  
WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are  
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable  
operation of the product and to protect it from  
overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings  
should never be blocked and covered with items,  
such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also  
do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed,  
ENERGY STAR® and  
ENERGY STAR  
certification mark are  
registered US marks.  
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sofa, or fabric having a thick pile.  
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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 requires repair will be charged for  
WARNING: BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT  
FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING  
SECTION CAREFULLY. THE VOLTAGE OF THE  
AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY DIFFERS  
even during the warranty period.  
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ACCORDING TO COUNTRY OR REGION. BE SURE  
THAT THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE OF THE  
AREA WHERE THIS UNIT WILL BE USED MEETS  
THE REQUIRED VOLTAGE (E.G., 230V OR 120V)  
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  
WRITTEN ON THE REAR PANEL.  
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Corporation and other rights owners. Use of  
this copyright protection technology must be  
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is  
intended for home and other limited viewing  
uses only unless otherwise authorized by  
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering  
or disassembly is prohibited.  
WARNING: NO NAKED FLAME SOURCES,  
SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLE, SHOULD BE  
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. IF NAKED FLAME  
SOURCES ACCIDENTALLY FALL DOWN, FIRE  
SPREAD OVER THE APPARATUS THEN MAY  
CAUSE FIRE.  
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This product includes FontAvenue® fonts  
licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is  
a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.  
Operating Environment  
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Operating environment temperature and  
humidity:  
+5ºC – +35ºC (+41ºF – +95ºF); less than 85%RH  
(cooling vents not blocked)  
Do not install in the following locations  
÷ Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong  
÷ artificial light  
÷ Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly  
ventilated location  
On the bonnet of the unit  
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Contents  
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.  
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to  
operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put  
them away in a safe place for future reference.  
01 Before You Start  
04 Getting Started  
Features ..............................................................8  
What’s in the box ...............................................9  
Putting the batteries in the remote control .....9  
Using the remote control ..................................9  
Disc/Content Format playback  
Switching on.................................................... 23  
Let’s Get Started .........................................23  
Using the on-screen displays ......................... 25  
Setting up with the Setup Navigator ..............25  
Playing discs ................................................... 28  
Basic playback controls ............................ 28  
Front panel controls .................................. 29  
DVD disc menus .........................................29  
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus ........... 30  
Compatibility ................................................... 10  
General Disc Compatibility ....................... 10  
CD-R/RW Compatibility ............................ 10  
DVD-R/RW Compatibility ...........................10  
Compressed Audio Compatibility .............10  
PC Created Disc Compatibility ..................11  
Titles, chapters and tracks ........................ 11  
DVD-Video regions..................................... 11  
05 Playing Discs  
Introduction ..................................................... 33  
Using the Disc Navigator to browse  
the contents of a disc ..................................... 33  
Scanning discs ................................................ 34  
Playing in slow motion ....................................35  
Frame advance/frame reverse ....................... 35  
Looping a section of a disc ............................ 36  
Using repeat play ............................................ 36  
Using random play.......................................... 37  
Creating a program list....................................38  
Editing a program list.................................40  
Other functions available  
from the program menu ............................41  
Searching a disc ..............................................41  
Switching subtitles ..........................................42  
Switching DVD-Video audio language .......... 43  
Switching DVD-RW audio channel ............... 43  
Switching DVD-Audio audio channel ........... 43  
Switching CD/MP3/Video CD/Super VCD audio  
channel .............................................................44  
Zooming the screen .........................................44  
Switching camera angles................................45  
Displaying disc information ............................45  
02 Connecting Up  
Rear panel........................................................ 12  
Easy connections ............................................ 13  
Using other types of video output.................. 14  
Connecting using an S-Video output ........14  
Connecting using the  
component video output ............................14  
DV-655A Taiwan model only: Cnnecting  
using the D1/D2 video output .................. 14  
Connecting for multichannel surround  
sound .......................................................... 15  
Connecting using the multichannel analog  
outputs ........................................................15  
Connecting using a digital output ........... 16  
Controlling this player from another Pioneer  
component .......................................................17  
03 Controls and Displays  
Front panel ........................................................18  
About progressive scan video .................. 19  
Display ............................................................. 20  
Remote control ................................................ 21  
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Setting/changing the  
06 The Audio Settings Menu  
Parental Lock level ................................59  
Setting/changing the CountryCode ....59  
Bonus Group ...............................................60  
Auto Disc Menu ..........................................60  
Group Playback.......................................... 61  
DVD Playback Mode.................................. 61  
SACD Playback (DV-655A only) .................61  
CD Playback ............................................... 62  
Speakers .......................................................... 62  
Audio Output Mode ....................................62  
Speaker Installation....................................62  
Channel Level..............................................63  
Audio DRC ........................................................46  
Virtual Surround ...............................................47  
Channel Level ...................................................48  
07 The Video Settings Menu  
Video Adjust..................................................... 49  
Creating your own interlace output  
presets ........................................................ 49  
Creating your own progressive output  
presets ........................................................ 50  
08 The Initial Settings Menu  
Using the Initial Settings menu ......................51  
Digital Audio Out settings .............................. 51  
Digital Out ...................................................51  
Dolby Digital Out ....................................... 51  
DTS Out .......................................................52  
Linear PCM Out ..........................................52  
MPEG Out ...................................................52  
Video Output settings ..................................... 53  
TV Screen ................................................... 53  
Auto Progressive (DV-656A only).............. 53  
S-Video Out................................................. 53  
Still Picture ................................................. 54  
Language settings .......................................... 54  
Audio Language .........................................54  
Subtitle Language ..................................... 55  
Auto Language .......................................... 55  
DVD Menu Language .................................56  
Subtitle Display .......................................... 56  
Display settings ............................................... 56  
OSD Language........................................... 56  
On Screen Display ..................................... 56  
Angle Indicator .......................................... 57  
Background ............................................... 57  
Screen Saver ...............................................57  
Options............................................................. 57  
Parental Lock ..............................................57  
Registering a new password ............... 58  
Changing your password .................... 58  
09 Additional Information  
Taking care of your player and discs ..............65  
Handling discs ........................................... 65  
Storing discs ...............................................65  
Discs to avoid..............................................65  
Cleaning the pickup lens ...........................66  
Problems with condensation .................... 66  
Hints on installation .................................. 66  
Moving the player ...................................... 66  
Power cord caution ....................................66  
Screen sizes and disc formats ....................... 67  
Widescreen TV users ................................. 67  
Standard TV users ..................................... 67  
Resetting the player .........................................67  
About the audio output settings .................... 68  
Language code list .......................................... 69  
Country code list ..............................................69  
Selecting languages using the  
language code list ........................................... 70  
Glossary ............................................................70  
Changing the on-screen  
display language to English ............................72  
Setting the TV System(Except DV-656A and DV-  
655A Taiwan model) .........................................73  
Watching NTSC on a PAL TV .................... 73  
Troubleshooting............................................... 74  
Specifications ...................................................78  
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01  
Before You Start  
Features  
PureCinema progressive scan  
When connected to a progressive scan-  
compatible TV or monitor using the compo-  
nent video outputs, you can enjoy extremely  
stable, flicker free images, with the same  
frame refresh rate as the original movie  
(see page 50).  
DVD-Audio and SACD*1 compatible  
Experience the super high-quality audio  
performance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio  
CD (SACD).  
The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that  
this player is fully compatible with high  
sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering  
exceptional sound quality in terms of  
dynamic range, low-level resolution and  
high-frequency detail.  
Super Fine Focus digital filter  
This improves the quality of the video output  
by reducing video noise and increasing the  
horizonatal resolution to 540 lines  
(see page 49).  
Super VCD compatible*1  
Picture zoom (interlace output only)  
While a DVD-Video or Video CD/Super VCD is  
paused, you can zoom in on any part of the  
picture at up to 4x magnification for a closer  
look (see page 44).  
This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD  
standard. Compared to the Video CD  
standard, Super VCD offers superior picture  
quality, and allows two stereo soundtracks to  
be recorded. Super VCD also supports the  
widescreen size.  
MP3 compatibility  
Built-in Dolby*2 Digital and DTS*3  
decoding with multichannel out-  
This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW  
and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio  
tracks (see pages 10–11).  
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Graphical on-screen displays  
Setting up and using your DVD player is  
made very easy using the graphical on-  
screen displays.  
Logos:  
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This player features multichannel analog  
outputs for connection to an AV amplifier to  
give you stunning surround sound from  
Dolby Digital, DTS and multichannel DVD-  
Audio discs.  
Energy saving design  
This unit is designed to use 0.3 W of power  
when in standby mode.  
TruSurround*4 and Virtual Dolby  
Digital  
*1 Model DV-655A only  
*2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato-  
ries. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
Logo:  
TruSurround/Virtual Dolby Digital creates a  
realistic surround-sound effect from any  
Dolby Digital source using just two speakers  
(see page 47).  
*3 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered  
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
*4 TruSurround and the  
® symbol are trademarks  
of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated  
under license from SRS Labs, Inc.  
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Before You Start  
What’s in the box  
01  
Please confirm that the following accesso-  
ries are in the box when you open it.  
Incorrect use of batteries can result in  
hazards such as leakage and bursting.  
Please observe the following:  
• Remote control  
• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2  
• Stereo audio cable (red/white plugs)  
• Video cable (yellow plugs)  
• Power cable  
• Don’t mix new and old batteries  
together.  
• Don’t use different kinds of battery  
together—although they may look  
similar, different batteries may have  
different voltages.  
• These operating instructions  
• Warranty card (DV-656A and DV-655 px  
model only)  
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends  
of each battery match the indications in  
the battery compartment.  
• Remove batteries from equipment that  
isn’t going to be used for a month or  
more.  
Putting the batteries in the  
remote control  
• When disposing of used batteries,  
please comply with governmental  
regulations or environmental public  
instruction’s rules that apply in your  
country or area.  
1
Open the battery compartment cover  
on the back of the remote control.  
Using the remote control  
2
Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the  
Keep in mind the following when using the  
remote control:  
battery compartment following the  
indications (ª, ·) inside the compart-  
ment.  
• Make sure that there are no obstacles  
between the remote and the remote  
sensor on the unit.  
• The remote has a range of about 23 ft.  
(7 meters)  
• Remote operation may become unreli-  
able if strong sunlight or fluorescent  
light is shining on the unit’s remote  
sensor.  
3
Close the cover.  
• Remote controllers for different devices  
can interfere with each other. Avoid  
using remotes for other equipment  
located close to this unit.  
• Replace the batteries when you notice a  
fall off in the operating range of the  
remote.  
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01  
Before You Start  
CD-R/RW Compatibility  
Disc / Content Format Play-  
back Compatibility  
• This unit will play CD-R and CD-RW  
discs recorded in CD Audio, Video CD,  
or MP3 audio formatting. However, any  
other content may cause the disc not to  
play, or create noise/distortion in the  
output.  
General Disc Compatibility  
• This player was designed and engi-  
neered to be compatible with software  
containing one or more of the following  
logos.  
• This unit cannot record CD-R or CD-RW  
discs  
• Un-finalized CD-R/RW discs recorded in  
CD Audio can be played, but not all  
Table of Contents (playing time, etc..)  
will be displayed  
DVD-Audio DVD-Video  
DVD-R  
CD-R  
DVD-RW  
CD-RW  
DVD-R/RW Compatibility  
• This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that  
were recorded using the DVD Video  
format.  
Audio CD  
Video CD  
• This unit will play DVD-RW discs that  
were recorded using the Video Record-  
ing format.  
Super VCD  
Super Audio CD*1  
*1 DV-655A only  
• This unit cannot record DVD-R/RW  
discs  
• Other formats, including but not limited  
to the following, are not playable in this  
player:  
• Un-finalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be  
played in this player.  
Photo CD / DVD-RAM / DVD-ROM /  
CD-ROM  
Compressed Audio Compatibility  
• This unit will play compressed audio  
files formatted in the MPEG-1 Audio  
Layer 3 format (MP3) with a 44.1 or  
48kHz fixed bit rate. Incompatible files  
will not play and “UNPLAYABLE” will be  
displayed on the unit.  
(except those that contain MP3 files  
formatted as specified in the “Com-  
pressed Audio Compatibility” section)  
• DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs (Audio  
CDs and Video CDs) recorded using a  
DVD Recorder, CD Recorder or Personal  
Computer may not be playable on this  
machine. This may be caused by a  
number of possibilities, including but  
not limited to: the type of disc used; the  
type of recording; or damage, dirt or  
condensation on either the disc or the  
player’s pick-up lens.  
• Variable Bit-Rate (VBR) files are  
playable, but playing time may not be  
shown correctly.  
• The CD-ROM used to compile your MP3  
files must be ISO 9660 Level 2 compli-  
ant.  
• CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA  
Form1.  
Special note about particular formats or  
software follows below:  
• This player only plays tracks that are  
named with the file extension “.mp3” or  
“.MP3”  
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Before You Start  
01  
• This player is compatible with multi-  
session discs, but only plays sessions  
that are closed.  
DVD-Audio discs are divided into one or  
more groups that can each contain a  
number of tracks.  
• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for record-  
ing your MP3 files.  
• This player can recognize a maximum of  
250 folders or 250 tracks. Discs contain-  
ing more than 250 folders or 250 tracks  
will play, but only the first 250 folders /  
tracks.  
Group 1  
Track 1  
Group 2 Group 3  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 1  
Track 1  
Track 2  
CDs, SACDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are  
divided into tracks.  
• Folder and track names (excluding the  
“.mp3” extension) are displayed.  
• There are many different recording bit-  
rates available to encode your MP3 files.  
This unit was designed to be compatible  
with all of them. Audio encoded at  
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6  
128Kbps should sound close to regular  
CD Audio quality. This player will play  
lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, but please  
note that the sound quality becomes  
noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.  
CD-ROMs containing MP3 files are divided  
into folders and tracks. Folders may also  
contain further subfolders.  
PC Created Disc Compatibility  
• If you record a disc using a Personal  
Computer, even if it is recorded in a  
“compatible format” as listed above,  
there will be cases in which the disc  
may not be playable in this machine due  
to the setting of the application software  
used to create the disc. In these  
particular incidences, check with the  
software publisher for more detailed  
information.  
Folder A  
Track 1  
Folder B Folder C  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 1  
Track 1  
Track 2  
DVD-Video regions  
All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on  
the case somewhere that indicates which  
region(s) of the world the disc is compatible  
with. Your DVD player also has a region  
mark, which you can find on the rear panel.  
Discs from incompatible regions will not play  
in this player. Discs marked ALL will play in  
any player.  
• DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW software disc  
boxes also have additional compatibility  
information.  
The diagram below shows the various DVD  
regions of the world.  
Titles, chapters, Groups and tracks  
DVD-Video discs are generally divided into  
one or more titles. Titles may be further  
subdivided into chapters.  
1
5
2
1
6
2
3
4
5
Title 1  
Title 2  
Title 3  
2
4
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2  
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Rear panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CENTER  
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
L
1
2
AUDIO OUT  
(5.1ch)  
1
2
IN  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
RSURROUND  
FRONT  
D1/D2  
VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
(2ch)  
CONTROL  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
DV-655A Taiwan model  
When connecting this player up to your  
TV, AV receiver or other components,  
make sure that all components are  
switched off and unplugged.  
6
VIDEO OUT  
Standard video output(s) that you can  
connect to your TV or AV receiver using the  
supplied audio/video cable (pages 13, 15, 16).  
(DV-655A has two Video outputs)  
1
CONTROL IN / OUT  
For passing remote control signals to other  
Pioneer components (page 17).  
7
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
High quality video output for connection to a  
TV, monitor or AV receiver that has compo-  
nent video inputs.  
2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – OPTICAL /  
COAXIAL  
Connect using a commercially available  
three-way component video cable. Be careful  
to match the colors of the jacks and cables  
for correct connection (page 14).  
Digital audio outputs for connection to a  
PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEG-  
compatible AV receiver (page 16).  
3
AUDIO OUT (2ch)  
8
D1/D2 VIDEO OUT (DV-655A Taiwan  
Two channel analog audio outputs for  
connection to your TV, AV receiver or stereo  
system (pages 13, 15, 16).  
model only)  
Use to connect this player to a TV with a  
D video input (page 14).  
4
AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)  
9
AC IN  
Multichannel analog audio outputs for  
connection to an AV receiver with  
multichannel inputs (page 15).  
Connect the supplied power cord here, then  
plug into a power outlet.  
5
S (S-Video output)  
S-Video output(s) that you can use instead of  
the video output described in 6 below (page  
14).  
• You may find it useful to have the  
manuals supplied with your other  
components handy when connecting  
this player.  
(DV-655A has two S-Video outputs)  
• If you come across any unfamiliar terms  
in this section of the manual, take a look  
at the Glossary starting on page 70.  
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Easy connections  
A/V IN  
TV  
CENTER  
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
(5.1ch)  
IN  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
FRONT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
(2ch)  
CONTROL  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
DV-656A  
To power outlet  
The setup described here is a basic setup  
that allows you to play discs using just the  
cables supplied with the player. In this setup,  
stereo audio is played through your TV.  
See the next page if you want to use an  
S-Video, component or a D video connection.  
• If you need another pair of stereo  
outputs (and don’t need to use the  
multichannel analog outputs), you can  
use the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) FRONT  
L / R jacks (page 15).  
• This player is equipped with copy  
protection technology. Do not connect  
this player to your TV via a VCR using AV  
cables, as the picture from this player  
will not appear properly on your TV. (This  
player may also not be compatible with  
some combination TV/VCRs for the  
same reason; refer to the manufacturer  
for more information.)  
2
Connect the supplied AC power cord  
to the AC IN inlet, then plug into a power  
outlet.  
• Before unplugging the player from the  
power outlet, make sure you first switch  
it into standby using either the front  
panel STANDBY/ON button, or the  
remote control, and wait of the -OFF-  
message to disappear from the player’s  
display.  
1
Connect the VIDEO OUT (1) and  
AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks to a set of A/V  
inputs on your TV.  
Use the supplied red/white stereo audio and  
yellow video cable. Make sure you match up  
the left and right audio outputs with their  
corresponding inputs for correct stereo  
sound.  
• For the above reasons, do not plug this  
player into a switched power supply  
found on some amplifiers and AV  
receivers.  
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Connecting using the component  
video output  
You can use the component video output  
instead of the standard video out jack to  
connect this player to your TV (or other  
equipment).  
Using other types of video  
output  
This player has standard (composite),  
S-Video and component video outputs (the  
DV-655A (Taiwan model) has a D video  
connector for component video). The main  
difference between them is the quality of the  
picture.  
1
Use a component video cable (not  
supplied) to connect the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video  
input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.  
S-Video delivers a better picture than  
standard composite video, while component  
video gives better picture quality still. The  
variety of outputs also gives you the flexibility  
of connecting your particular equipment  
using the best connection type available.  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
Connecting using an S-Video  
TV  
output  
You can use the S-Video output instead of the  
VIDEO OUT jack to connect this player to  
your TV (or other equipment).  
CENTER  
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
(5.1ch)  
IN  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
RSURROUND  
FRONT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
(2ch)  
CONTROL  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
1
Use an S-Video cable (not supplied)  
DV-656A  
to connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT to an  
S-Video input on your TV, monitor or  
AV receiver.  
• DV-655A: Only NTSC video is output  
when set to progressive scan.  
Line up the small triangle above the jack with  
the same mark on the plug before plugging  
in.  
DV-655A Taiwan model only:  
Connecting using the D1/D2 video  
S-VIDEO  
INPUT  
output  
If your TV is equipped with a D type video  
input, you can use a D video cord to connect  
this player to your TV.  
TV  
D1 VIDEO  
INPUT  
CENTER  
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
(5.1ch)  
IN  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
RSURROUND  
FRONT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
(2ch)  
CONTROL  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
DV-656A  
TV  
• DV-655A only: If you connect both  
S-video jacks, but one of the connected  
components is not S1/S2 compatible,  
the automatic aspect ratio switching will  
not work with either connected  
component.  
CENTER  
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
L
1
2
AUDIO OUT  
(5.1ch)  
1
2
IN  
OUT  
Y
P
B
PR  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
RSURROUND  
FRONT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
(2ch)  
D1/D2  
VIDEO OUT  
CONTROL  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
DV-655A Taiwan model  
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1
Connect the MULTICHANNEL AUDIO  
outputs on this player to the multi-  
channel audio inputs on your AV receiver.  
It’s convenient to use three stereo audio  
cables; one for the FRONT, one for the  
SURROUND and one for the CENTER and  
SUBWOOFER channels.  
• Only NTSC video is output when set to  
progressive scan.  
• This player is compatible with D1, D2,  
D3 and D4 input jacks, however, when  
connected to a D1 jack, only interlace  
video is output.  
• If you connect both one or both of the  
S-video jacks, and the D video  
connector, and one of the connected  
components is not S1/S2 compatible,  
the automatic aspect ratio switching will  
not work with any of the connected  
components.  
AV receiver  
MULTI-  
CH. INPUTS  
CENTER  
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
(5.1ch)  
IN  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
Connecting for multichannel  
R
SU
WOOFER  
RSURROUND  
FRONT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
(2ch)  
CONTROL  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
surround sound  
You can connect this player to your AV  
receiver using the multichannel analog  
outputs or one of the digital outputs.  
DV-656A  
In addition to these connections, you should  
also connect the 2 channel analog outputs  
for compatibility with all discs.  
2
Connect the analog AUDIO OUT L/R  
and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this player  
to a set of analog audio and video inputs  
on your AV receiver.  
You’ll probably also want to connect a video  
output to your AV receiver. You can use any  
of the video outputs available on this player  
(the illustration shows a standard (compos-  
ite) connection).  
AV receiver  
AUDIO/  
VIDEO INPUT  
Connecting using the  
multichannel analog outputs  
If your AV receiver has 5.1 channel analog  
inputs, we recommend connecting this  
player to it using the multichannel analog  
outputs. Doing this will ensure that you can  
enjoy all kinds of disc, including Dolby  
Digital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well as  
high sampling rate and multichannel DVD-  
Audio and (for DV-655A) SACD discs.  
CENTER  
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
(5.1ch)  
IN  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURROUND  
FRONT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
(2ch)  
CONTROL  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
DV-656A  
The diagram shows standard video connec-  
tions, but you can alternatively use the  
S-Video or component video connections if  
they’re available.  
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• When inserting the plug, the protective  
shutter will open and you should hear  
the plug click into position when fully  
inserted. Take care not to force the plug  
as this may damage the shutter, the  
cable and/or the player.  
3
Connect the AV receiver’s video  
output to a video input on your TV.  
• You usually have to connect the same  
kind of video cable between your DVD  
player and AV receiver, and between  
your AV receiver and TV.  
For a coaxial connection, use a coaxial cable  
(similar to the supplied video cable) to  
connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack to  
a coaxial input on your AV receiver.  
Connecting using a digital output  
You can also connect this player to your AV  
receiver using one of the digital outputs.  
There are both coaxial and optical digital  
jacks; use whichever is convenient.  
2
Connect the analog AUDIO OUT L/R  
and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this player  
to a set of analog audio and video inputs  
on your AV receiver.  
We recommend also connecting this player  
to your AV receiver using a stereo analog  
connection.  
AV receiver  
AUDIO/  
VIDEO INPUT  
1
Connect one of DIGITAL OUT jacks on  
this player to a digital input on your AV  
receiver.  
CENTER  
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
(5.1ch)  
IN  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
RSURROUND  
FRONT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
(2ch)  
CONTROL  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL  
DV-656A  
The diagram shows standard video connec-  
tions, but you can alternatively use the  
S-Video or component video connections if  
they’re available.  
AV receiver  
DIGITAL IN  
COAXIAL  
3
Connect the AV receiver’s video  
CENTER  
L
OCO
OUT  
L
AUDIO OUT  
(5.1ch)  
IN  
Y
PB  
PR  
output to a video input on your TV.  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
RSURROUND  
FRONT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
AUDIO  
OUT  
(2ch)  
CONTROL  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
OUT  
DV-656A  
• You usually have to connect the same  
kind of video cable between your DVD  
player and AV receiver, and between  
your AV receiver and TV.  
This enables you to listen to multichannel  
surround sound.  
For an optical connection, use an optical  
cable (not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL  
DIGITAL OUT jack to an optical input on  
your AV receiver.  
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Controlling this player from  
another Pioneer component  
• My TV doesn’t have any inputs to  
connect the DVD player. How can I watch  
DVDs?  
This player has SR jacks which allow you to  
use the remote sensor on one Pioneer  
component to control another.  
Unfortunately, if your TV has no inputs  
you can’t use this player with it.  
Use a mini-jack plug to connect the  
CONTROL OUT of one component to the  
CONTROL IN of another. In this way you can  
daisy-chain several components together.  
• My VCR is already connected to my TV, so  
there aren’t any spare inputs. What  
should I do?  
If all your TV’s inputs are already in use,  
you can buy a video input selector from  
an electronics store, which effectively  
gives you more inputs.  
CONTROL  
OUT  
Pioneer AV receiver  
DV-656A  
• My TV only has one input for the sound.  
What should I plug it into?  
CENTER  
L
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
L
AUDIO OUT  
(5.1ch)  
IN  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
RSURROUND  
FRONT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
(2ch)  
CONTROL  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
If you don’t mind mono sound, you can  
buy a stereo RCA-to-mono RCA cable  
from an electronics store. Connect the  
stereo end to this player and the mono  
end to your TV.  
CONTROL  
IN  
Pioneer CD player, etc.  
If you want stereo sound, connect this  
player to your amplifier or stereo system  
using a stereo audio cable.  
• I connected the DVD player to my AV  
receiver, and although the sound is fine,  
there’s no picture. What did I do wrong?  
Make sure that the type of video  
connection from the DVD player to your  
AV receiver is the same as that from the  
receiver to your TV. Most AV receivers  
won’t convert from one kind of connec-  
tion to another.  
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Controls and Displays  
Front panel  
1
4
2
3
5
6
7
8
OPEN/CLOSE  
0
3
PLAY  
STANDBY/ON  
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OFF  
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12  
11  
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8
3
1
STANDBY/ON  
Press to switch the player on or into standby  
Press to start or resume playback  
2
PROGRESSIVE button/indicator  
9 ¡ ¢  
Press to switch the progressive video output  
mode between progressive and interlace.  
The indicator lights in progressive scan  
mode. See page 19 for more information.  
• Press and hold for fast forward scanning  
• Press to jump to the next chapter or track  
10 4 1  
• Press and hold for fast reverse scanning  
3
VIDEO OFF button/indicator  
• Press to jump back to the beginning of the  
current chapter or track, then to previous  
chapters/tracks  
Press to switch the video output on/off. The  
indicator lights when the video output is  
switched off (when listening to a DVD-Audio  
disc, for example)  
11 Display  
See page 20 for a description of the display  
4
5
Disc tray  
12 Remote control sensor  
The remote control has a range of up to  
about 7m (23ft.)  
0 OPEN/CLOSE  
Press to open or close the disc tray  
6
7
Press to stop the disc (you can resume  
playback by pressing 3 (play))  
13  
Ths mark indicates compatibility with DVD-  
RW discs receorded on a DVD recorder in  
Video Recording mode.  
7
8
Press to pause playback. Press again to  
restart  
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Compatibility of this unit with  
progressive-scan TVs.  
This player is compatible with progressive  
video Macro Vision System Copy Guard.  
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. Use the  
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH  
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE  
WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS 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. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR  
TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD  
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE  
CENTER.  
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to  
switch the component video output between  
interlace and progressive. With a DVD-Video  
disc you can do this during playback, or  
when the disc is stopped. For other types of  
disc, the player must be stopped.  
• If you connect a TV that is not compat-  
ible with a progressive scan signal and  
switch the player to progressive, you will  
not be able to see any picture at all. In  
this case, press the PROGRESSIVE  
button on the front panel to swich back  
to interlace (the PROGRESSIVE indica-  
tor should be unlit).  
• DV-656A: This player is compatible with  
the following Pioneer displays and  
monitors: PDP-5030HD, PRO-1000HD,  
PRO-800HD, PDP-4330HD, PRO-720HD,  
PRO-620HD, PRO-520HD, SD-643HDS,  
SD-533HDS.  
• DV-655A: This player is compatible with  
the following Pioneer displays and  
monitors: PDP-503HDG, PDP-433HDG  
progressive scan-compatible TVs.  
• When set to progressive, there is no  
video output from the VIDEO and  
S-VIDEO jacks. If you want to display  
video on more than one monitor  
simultaneously, make sure that the  
video output is set to interlace.  
• Some TVs display 4:3 material incor-  
rectly in progressive scan mode. This  
player has an Auto Progressive setting  
to correct this problem. See page 53 for  
more information (DV-656A only).  
• You can’t switch the video output when  
an OSD is on-screen.  
• The picture on some TVs may momen-  
tarily break up when you switch the  
video output of this player.  
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Display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
16  
15 14 13  
12  
1
5.1CH  
9
TRK  
Lights when analog 5.1 channel output is  
selected (page 62)  
Indicates that the character display is  
showing a track number  
2
V-PART  
10 CHP  
Lights when playing a video part of a DVD  
disc  
Indicates that the character display is  
showing a DVD chapter number  
3
PRGSVE  
11 REMAIN  
Lights when the video output is progressive  
scan (pages 18, 19)  
Lights when the character display is showing  
the time or number of tracks/titles/chapters  
remaining  
4
12 Character display  
Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD  
disc (page 44)  
13 8  
Lights when a disc is paused  
5
GUI (Graphical User Interface)  
Lights when a menu is displayed on-screen  
14 3  
Lights when a disc is playing  
6
GRP  
Indicates that the character display is  
showing a DVD-Audio group number  
15 2D  
Lights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack is  
playing  
7
TITLE  
Indicates that the character display is  
showing a DVD-Video title number  
16 DTS  
Lights when a DTS soundtrack is playing  
8
Lights when 2V/TruSurround is active  
(page 47)  
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Remote control  
03  
1
STANDBY/ON  
Press to switch the player on or into standby  
2
AUDIO  
Press to select the audio channel or  
language (pages 42–44)  
3
SUBTITLE  
STANDBY/ON  
AUDIO  
OPEN/CLOSE  
Press to select a subtitle display (page 42)  
0
1
2
4
14  
15  
16  
17  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
4
5
Number buttons  
TOP MENU  
3
2
3
6
9
1
4
Press to display the top menu of a DVD disc  
5
8
6
ENTER & cursor control buttons  
0
7
Use to navigate on-screen displays and  
menus. Press ENTER to select an option or  
execute a command  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
18  
5
6
ENTER  
SETUP  
RETURN  
7
SETUP  
Press to display (or exit) the on-screen  
display  
7
8
19  
20  
/e  
E/  
1
3
¡
9
4
8
7
/e  
¢
8
1 and  
10  
21  
11  
22  
Use for reverse slow motion playback, frame  
reverse and reverse scanning. See page 35  
PLAY MODE SURROUND ZOOM  
DISPLAY  
12  
13  
23  
24  
9
3
Press to start or resume playback  
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10 4  
18 MENU  
Press to jump to the beginning of the current  
chapter or track, then to previous chapters/  
tracks  
Press to display a DVD disc menu, or the  
Disc Navigator if a DVD-RW, CD, Video CD or  
MP3 disc is loaded  
11 8  
19 RETURN  
Press to return to a previous menu screen  
Press to pause playback; press again to  
restart  
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12 PLAY MODE  
Use for forward slow motion playback, frame  
advance and forward scanning. See page 35  
Press to display the Play Mode menu  
(pages 36–42) (You can also get to the Play  
Mode menu by pressing SETUP and select-  
ing Play Mode)  
21 ¢  
Press to jump to the next chapter or track  
13 SURROUND  
Press to activate/switch off 2V/TruSurround  
22 7  
Press to stop the disc (you can resume  
playback by pressing 3 (play))  
14 0 OPEN/CLOSE  
Press to open or close the disc tray  
23 DISPLAY  
Press to display information about the disc  
playing (page 45)  
15 ANGLE  
Press to change the camera angle during  
DVD multi-angle scene playback (page 45)  
24 ZOOM  
Press to change the zoom level (page 44)  
16 CLEAR  
Press to clear a numeric entry  
17 ENTER  
Use to select menu options, etc. (works  
exactly the same as the ENTER button in 6  
above)  
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Switching on  
04  
Let’s Get Started  
When you switch on the player for the first  
time, you should see a welcome screen  
displayed on your TV. From here you can set  
up the player to work with the kind of TV you  
have, then either use the Setup Navigator to  
make more settings, or jump right in and  
start playing some discs.  
After making sure that everything is con-  
nected properly and that the player is  
plugged in, press STANDBY/ON on the  
front panel, or on the remote control to  
switch the player on.  
Also, switch on your TV and make sure that it  
is set to the input you connected the DVD  
player to.  
Before continuing, make sure that you’ve  
loaded the batteries in the remote control.  
STANDBY/ON  
OPEN/CLOSE  
0
STANDBY/ON  
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OFF  
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• For customers in Taiwan: The default on-  
screen menu language is Traditional  
Chinese. Use the instructions below to  
complete the Let’s Get Started setup,  
then see page 72 for instructions on  
changing the on-screen display lan-  
guage to English.  
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• My DVD player switches on but there is  
nothing displayed on my TV.  
Make sure that the TV is set to the  
correct video input (not a TV channel).  
For example, if you connected this  
player to the VIDEO 1 inputs on your TV,  
switch your TV to VIDEO 1.  
ENTER  
GUIDE  
RETURN  
• If you connected this player to an AV  
receiver, make sure that the receiver is  
switched on and set to the correct input.  
• You can also use the 0 OPEN/CLOSE  
button to switch on the player and open  
the disc tray at the same time.  
• This player features a screen saver.  
If the player is stopped or paused and  
no button is pressed for five minutes,  
the screen saver starts.  
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Press ENTER to move on to the next  
DV-655A Taiwan model only  
screen.  
Welcome to Pioneer DVD!  
Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DVD player.  
Before using, please take a little time  
to setup your DVD player  
Put the batteries into the remote control  
Next, press the ENTER button on the remote control  
and start the Let's Get Started Menu  
Next  
3
Press ENTER again to finish setting up.  
DV-655A Taiwan model only  
Let's Get Started Menu  
Setup complete  
If you're finished setting up,  
choose [Complete],  
to start again choose [Back]  
Complete  
Back  
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2
Use the  
(cursor left/right)  
/
buttons to select either ‘Wide screen  
(16:9)’ or ‘Standard size screen (4:3)’  
according to the kind of TV you have,  
then press ENTER.  
Let's Get Started Menu  
What kind of TV do you have?  
Use the  
/
cursor buttons  
to choose, then press ENTER  
• Select Back then press ENTER if you  
want to go back and change the setting  
you just made.  
Wide screen (16:9)  
Standard size screen (4:3)  
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Using the on-screen displays  
For ease of use, this player makes extensive  
use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs).  
You should get used to the way these work as  
you’ll need to use them when setting up the  
player, using some of the playback features,  
such as program play, and when making  
more advanced settings for audio and video.  
• Information at the bottom of every OSD  
screen explains the currently selected  
menu item and shows which buttons  
can be used for that screen.  
Setting up with the Setup  
Navigator  
All the screens are navigated in basically the  
same way, using the cursor buttons to  
change the highlighted item and pressing  
ENTER to select it.  
Using the Setup Navigator you can make a  
number of other initial settings for this  
player. We recommend using the Setup  
Navigator, especially if you connected this  
player to an AV receiver for playing surround  
sound. To answer some of the questions  
about digital audio formats you may need to  
look at the instructions that came with your  
AV receiver.  
• Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ means  
use the cursor buttons to highlight an  
item on-screen, then press ENTER.  
1
If a disc is playing, press 7 (stop).  
Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is  
ENTER  
set to the correct video input.  
2
Press SETUP.  
The on-screen display (OSD) appears.  
ENTER  
SGEUTIUDPE  
RETURN  
Audio Settings  
Play Mode  
Video Adjust  
Disc Navigator  
Setup Navigator  
Initial Settings  
Button  
SETUP  
What it does  
Display/exit the on-screen  
display  
3
Select ‘Setup Navigator’.  
Changes the highlighted  
menu item  
Audio Settings  
Play Mode  
Video Adjust  
ENTER  
Selects the highlighted menu  
item (both ENTER buttons  
work in exactly the same way)  
Disc Navigator  
Setup Navigator  
RETURN  
Returns to the previous menu  
without saving changes  
Initial Settings  
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4
Select a DVD language.  
7
Did you connect a digital output to  
Some DVD discs feature on-screen menus,  
soundtracks and subtitles in several lan-  
guages. Set your preferred language here.  
your AV receiver?  
Select Connected or Not Connected.  
Setup Navigator  
Setup Navigator  
Language Settings  
AV Receiver  
Connected  
Not Connected  
Language Settings  
Audio Out Settings  
Speaker Settings  
AV Receiver Func.  
DVD Language  
English  
French  
German  
Italian  
Audio Out Settings 5.1ch Audio Out  
Speaker Settings  
AV Receiver Func.  
Digital Audio Out  
Spanish  
Dutch  
Other Language  
(DV-656A screen)  
• If you selected Not Connected in both  
steps 6 and 7, that completes the setup.  
Press ENTER to leave the Setup  
Navigator.  
• Note that the language you choose here  
may not be available on all discs.  
• If you want to select a language other  
than those listed, select Other Lan-  
guage. See Selecting languages using  
the language code list on page 70 for  
detailed information.  
If you selected Connected in step 6, then  
answer the following questions about the  
speakers in your system, otherwise jump to  
step 11.  
5
Did you connect this player to an AV  
8
Do you have a center speaker con-  
receiver?  
nected to your AV receiver?  
Select Connected or Not Connected.  
Setup Navigator  
Language Settings  
Audio Out Settings  
Speaker Settings  
AV Receiver Func.  
AV Receiver  
Connected  
Not Connected  
Setup Navigator  
Language Settings  
Audio Out Settings  
Speaker Settings  
AV Receiver Func.  
Center Speaker  
Connected  
Not Connected  
• If you selected Not Connected here,  
that completes the setup. Press ENTER  
to leave the Setup Navigator.  
9
Do you have surround speakers  
6
Did you connect the 5.1 channel  
connected to your AV receiver?  
Select Connected or Not Connected.  
analog audio outputs to your AV re-  
ceiver?  
Select Connected or Not Connected.  
Setup Navigator  
Setup Navigator  
Language Settings  
Center Speaker  
Connected  
Not Connected  
Audio Out Settings Surround Speakers  
Speaker Settings  
Language Settings  
AV Receiver  
Connected  
AV Receiver Func.  
Not Connected  
Audio Out Settings 5.1ch Audio Out  
Speaker Settings  
AV Receiver Func.  
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10 Do you have a sub-woofer connected  
to your AV receiver?  
Select Connected or Not Connected.  
13 Is your AV receiver compatible with  
96kHz Linear PCM audio?  
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or  
Don’t Know.  
Setup Navigator  
Language Settings  
Center Speaker  
Connected  
Not Connected  
Setup Navigator  
Audio Out Settings Surround Speakers  
Speaker Settings  
AV Receiver Func.  
Sub-woofer  
Language Settings  
Dolby Digital  
Compatible  
Not Compatible  
Don't Know  
Audio Out Settings DTS  
Speaker Settings  
AV Receiver Func.  
96kHz Linear PCM  
• If you selected Not Connected in step  
7, that completes the setup. Press  
ENTER to leave the Setup Navigator.  
14 Is your AV receiver MPEG compatible?  
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or  
Don’t Know.  
Questions 11 through 14 are concerned with  
the digital decoding capabilities of your AV  
receiver.  
Setup Navigator  
11 Is your AV receiver Dolby Digital  
compatible?  
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or  
Language Settings  
Dolby Digital  
Compatible  
Not Compatible  
Don't Know  
Audio Out Settings DTS  
Speaker Settings  
AV Receiver Func.  
96kHz Linear PCM  
MPEG  
Don’t Know.  
Setup Navigator  
Language Settings  
Audio Out Settings  
Speaker Settings  
AV Receiver Func.  
Dolby Digital  
Compatible  
Not Compatible  
Don't Know  
15 Press ENTER to complete the setup, or  
press SETUP to quit the Setup Navigator  
without making any changes.  
Setup Navigator  
12 Is your AV receiver DTS compatible?  
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or  
Don’t Know.  
Language Settings  
Dolby Digital  
Compatible  
le  
Audio Out Settings DTS  
Settings complete  
Speaker Settings  
AV Receiver Func.  
96kHz Lin
Press ENTER to exit  
MPEG  
ENTER  
Setup Navigator  
Language Settings  
Dolby Digital  
Compatible  
Not Compatible  
Don't Know  
Audio Out Settings DTS  
Speaker Settings  
Congratulations, setup is complete!  
AV Receiver Func.  
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Playing discs  
1
If the player isn’t already on, press  
STANDBY/ON to switch it on.  
The basic playback controls for playing DVD,  
CD, SACD, Video CD/Super VCD and MP3  
discs are covered here. Further functions are  
detailed in the next chapter.  
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super  
VCD, also turn on your TV and make sure  
that it is set to the correct video input.  
2
Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc  
tray.  
• Load a disc with the label side facing  
Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’  
means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and  
DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a  
particular kind of DVD disc, it is  
specified.  
up, using the disc tray guide to align the  
disc.  
• Never load more than one disc at a time.  
STANDBY/ON  
OPEN/CLOSE  
0
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
4
7
ENTER  
0
3
Press 3 (play) to start playback.  
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super  
VCD, a menu may appear. See pages 29–30  
for how to navigate these.  
ENTER  
3
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¢
1
4
If you’re playing an MP3 disc, it may take a  
few seconds before playback starts, depend-  
ing on the complexity of the file structure on  
the disc.  
8
7
Basic playback controls  
The table below shows the basic controls on  
the remote for playing discs. The folllowing  
chapter covers more playback features in  
more detail.  
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Button  
What it does  
Front panel controls  
The 3 (play), 7 (stop), and 8 (pause) buttons  
on the front panel work in exactly the same  
way as their remote control equivalents. The  
combined scan/skip buttons on the front  
panel (4 1 and ¡ ¢) work slightly  
differently from the remote buttons.  
3
Starts playback.  
DVD and Video CD: if the  
display shows RESUME,  
playback starts from the  
resume point.  
8
7
Pauses a disc that’s playing,  
or restarts a paused disc.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
0
3
PLAY  
41 ¡¢  
7
8
Stops playback.  
3
DVD and Video CD: Display  
shows RESUME. Press 7  
(stop) again to cancel the  
resume function. (The resume  
function is also cancelled  
when you eject the disc tray.)  
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¡ ¢  
Press and hold for fast scan; press for track/  
chapter skip.  
1
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4
Press to start fast reverse  
scanning. Press 3 (play) to  
resume normal playback.  
• You may find with some DVD discs that  
some playback controls don’t work in  
certain parts of the disc. This is not a  
malfunction.  
Press to start fast forward  
scanning. Press 3 (play) to  
resume normal playback.  
Skips to the start of the  
current track or chapter, then  
to previous tracks/chapters.  
DVD disc menus  
Many DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs  
contain menus from which you can select  
what you want to watch or listen to. They  
may give access to additional features, such  
as subtitle and audio language selection, or  
special features such as slideshows. See the  
disc packaging for details.  
¢
Skips to the next track or  
chapter.  
Numbers  
Use to enter a title/group/track  
number. Press ENTER to select  
(or wait a few seconds).  
Sometimes menus are displayed automati-  
cally when you start playback; others only  
appear when you press MENU or TOP  
MENU.  
• If the disc is stopped, play-  
back starts from the selected  
title/group (for DVD) or track  
number (for CD/SACD/Video  
CD/Super VCD/MP3).  
• If the disc is playing,  
playback jumps to the start of  
the selected chapter or track  
(within the current group for  
DVD-Audio).  
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Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus  
Some Video CDs/Super VCD have menus  
from which you can choose what you want to  
watch. These are called PBC (Playback  
control) menus.  
• Some DVD-Audio discs feature a ‘bonus  
group’. To access this group you have to  
input a password, which you can find on  
the disc’s packaging. See page 60 for  
more information.  
You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD  
without having to navigate the PBC menu by  
starting playback using a number button or  
track skip button (¢) to select a track,  
rather than the 3 (play) button.  
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
4
ENTER  
0
7
TOP MENU  
MENU  
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
ENTER  
4
ENTER  
0
7
RETURN  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Button  
What it does  
4
¢
TOP MENU  
Displays the ‘top menu’ of a  
disc—this varies with the disc.  
MENU  
Displays a disc menu—this  
varies with the disc and may  
be the same as the ‘top menu’.  
Button  
What it does  
Moves the cursor around the  
screen.  
RETURN  
Displays the PBC menu.  
Numbers  
Use to enter a numbered  
menu option. Press ENTER to  
select (or wait a few seconds).  
ENTER  
Selects the current menu  
option.  
RETURN  
Returns to the previously  
displayed menu screen. On  
some DVD-Audio discs  
featuring browsable pictures,  
press to display the browser  
screen.  
4
¢
Displays the previous menu  
page (if there is one).  
Displays the next menu page  
(if there is one).  
Numbers  
Highlights a numbered menu  
option (some discs only).  
Press ENTER to select (or wait  
a few seconds).  
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• I have a widescreen TV so why are there  
black bars at the top and bottom of the  
screen when I play some discs?  
• After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automati-  
cally after a few seconds!  
Some movie formats are such that even  
when played on a widescreen TV, black  
bars are necessary at the top and  
bottom of the screen. This is not a  
malfunction.  
Most likely, the disc is the wrong region  
for your player. The region number  
should be printed on the disc; check it  
against the region number of the player  
(which you can find on the rear panel).  
See also page 11.  
• I have a standard (4:3) TV and set the  
player to show widescreen DVDs in pan &  
scan format, so why do I still get black  
bars top and bottom with some discs?  
If the region number is OK, it may be  
that the disc is damaged or dirty. Clean  
the disc and look for signs of damage.  
See also page 65. Check also that the  
disc is aligned properly in the disc tray  
and that it’s loaded label-side up.  
Some discs override the display  
preferences of the player, so even if you  
have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those  
discs will still be shown in letterbox  
format. This is not a malfunction.  
• Why won’t the disc I loaded play?  
• My AV receiver is definitely compatible  
with 96/88.2kHz Linear PCM audio, but it  
doesn’t seem to work with this player.  
What’s wrong?  
First check that you loaded the disc the  
right way up (label side up), and that it’s  
clean and not damaged. See page 65  
for information on cleaning discs.  
For digital copy-protection purposes,  
some 96/88.2kHz DVD discs only  
output digital audio downsampled to  
48/44.1kHz. This is not a malfunction.  
To fully take advantage of the high  
sampling rate audio, connect the analog  
audio outputs to your amplifier/receiver.  
If a disc loaded correctly won’t play, it’s  
probably an incompatible format or disc  
type, such as DVD-ROM. See page 10  
for more on disc compatibility.  
• There’s no picture!  
Check the front panel and make sure  
that the VIDEO OFF indicator isn’t lit. If  
it is, press the VIDEO OFF button to  
switch the video output back on. See  
also page 18.  
• Why can’t I hear SACD audio through the  
digital outputs?  
SACD audio is only available through  
the analog outputs. This is not a  
malfunction. Some DVD-Audio discs too  
only output audio through the analog  
outputs.  
Also make sure that if your TV isn’t  
compatible with progressive scan video,  
that the PROGRESSIVE indicator isn’t lit.  
If it is, press the PROGRESSIVE button  
to switch the video output back to  
interlace. See also page 18.  
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• Is it better to listen to DVD-Audio discs  
through the analog outputs?  
Some DVD-Audio discs do not output  
anything through the digital outputs,  
and multichannel discs are downmixed  
to stereo for the digital output. In  
addition, high sampling rate DVD-Audio  
discs (higher than 96kHz) automatically  
downsample audio output from the  
digital outputs.  
Using the multichannel analog audio  
outputs for DVD-Audio have none of  
these limitations.  
• My DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but  
then suddenly stops!  
The disc may have been illegally copied.  
• My CD with MP3 tracks won’t play!  
Also make sure that the tracks are  
encoded in MPEG1 audio layer 3 format.  
See also page 10.  
• Some MP3 tracks don’t show up. Where  
are they?  
File names that don’t end with the  
extension “.mp3” won’t be recognized by  
this player. Also, if there are more than  
250 folders or tracks on the disc, only  
the first 250 are recognized. See also  
page 11.  
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Introduction  
05  
1
Press SETUP and select ‘Disc Naviga-  
tor’ from the on-screen display.  
Alternatively, if a DVD-RW, CD, Video CD/  
Super VCD or MP3 disc is loaded, you can  
press MENU, which takes you straight to the  
Disc Navigator screen.  
Most of the features described in this  
chapter make use of on-screen displays. For  
an explanation of how to navigate these, see  
Using the on-screen displays on page 25.  
Many of the functions covered in this chapter  
apply to DVD and SACD discs, Video CDs/  
Super VCDs, CDs and MP3 discs, although  
the exact operation of some varies slightly  
with the kind of disc loaded.  
Audio Settings  
Video Adjust  
Play Mode  
Disc Navigator  
Initial Settings  
Some DVD discs restrict the use of some  
functions (random or repeat, for example).  
This is not a malfunction.  
Setup Navigator  
When playing Video CDs/Super VCD, 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.  
2
Select what you want to play.  
Depending on the type of disc you have  
loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly  
different.  
For DVD-Video discs select a title, or a  
chapter within a title.  
Using the Disc Navigator to  
browse the contents of a disc  
Disc Navigator  
Title(1-03)  
Chapter(1-036)  
Chapter 001  
Chapter 002  
Chapter 003  
Chapter 004  
Chapter 005  
Chapter 006  
Chapter 007  
Chapter 008  
Use the Disc Navigator to browse through  
the contents of a disc to find the part you  
want to play. You can use the Disc Navigator  
when a disc is playing or stopped.  
DVD  
Title 01  
Title 02  
Title 03  
For DVD-Audio discs select a group, or a  
track within a group.  
• It’s not possible to use the Disc Naviga-  
tor when playing a Video CD/Super VCD  
in PBC mode, or when a DVD disc menu  
is displayed.  
Disc Navigator  
Group(1-03)  
Track(1-14)  
Track 01  
Track 02  
Track 03  
Track 04  
Track 05  
Track 06  
Track 07  
Track 08  
Group 01  
Group 02  
Group 03  
DVD-Audio  
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For SACD discs select a track within the  
current playback area.  
For MP3 discs select a folder, or a track  
within a folder. (Note that if a folder or track  
name contains accented or non-roman  
characters, they may show up with generic  
names – F_033, T_035, etc.).  
Disc Navigator  
Track(1-009)  
Track 001  
Track 002  
Track 003  
Track 004  
Track 005  
Track 006  
Track 007  
Track 008  
Total Time 40.31  
2ch Area  
Disc Navigator  
Folder(1-017)  
001. ACP  
002. Nth Degree  
003. Pfeuti  
Track(1-010)  
MP3  
001. Gravity deluxe  
002.Tesla's patent  
003. Border dispute  
004. Delayed by rain  
005. Accident incident  
006. Pigeon post  
007. Outernational  
008. Vacuum tube  
004. Live  
005. Glitch music  
006. CodHead  
007.Thermo  
008. Missing Man  
For a VR mode DVD-RW disc select beween  
the Playlist and Original areas of the disc, or  
a title. Press (cursor right) to preview the  
title.  
Playback starts after you press ENTER.  
• It’s not possible to switch between  
Original and Playlist during playback.  
• The Disc Navigator is not available  
unless there is a disc loaded.  
• Not all DVD-RW discs have a Playlist.  
• Another way to find a particular place on  
a disc is to use one of the search  
modes. See Searching a disc on page  
41.  
Disc Navigator  
Title(1-03)  
DVD-RW  
Original  
01. 3/31 FIRST LEAGUE  
02. 4/28 SECOND LEAGUE  
03. 4/29 FINAL ROUND  
Play List  
Scanning discs  
You can fast-scan discs forward or backward  
at various different speeds using the remote.  
For SACDs, CDs and Video CDs/Super VCD  
select a track.  
1
During playback, press 1 or ¡ to  
(The screen below shows a CD loaded.)  
start scanning.  
Disc Navigator  
2
Press repeatedly to increase the  
Track(1-13)  
Track 01  
Track 02  
Track 03  
Track 04  
Track 05  
Track 06  
Track 07  
Track 08  
Total Time 58.27  
CD  
scanning speed.  
• MP3s can only be scanned at one speed.  
• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.  
3
To resume normal playback, press 3  
(play).  
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• Sound can be heard while scanning  
audio CDs, and MP3 discs.  
• Video CD/Super VCD only supports  
forward slow motion playback.  
• There is no sound while scanning DVD-  
Videos and Video CDs/Super VCDs, and  
no subtitles while scanning DVD-Video.  
• The picture quality during slow motion  
playback is not as good as during  
normal playback.  
• Depending on the disc, normal playback  
may automatically resume when a new  
chapter is reached on a DVD-Video disc.  
• Depending on the disc, normal playback  
may automatically resume when a new  
chapter is reached.  
• For DVD-Audio discs featuring  
browsable pictures (page 70), press  
Playing in slow motion  
/e E/  
/
to view the previous/next  
You can play DVD-Videos, DVD-R/RW and  
Video CDs/Super VCD at four different  
forward slow motion speeds, and DVD-  
Videos, DVD-R/RW also at two reverse  
speeds.  
picture.  
Frame advance/frame reverse  
You can advance or back up DVD-Video or  
DVD-RW discs frame-by-frame. With Video  
CDs/Super VCDs, you can only use frame  
advance.  
1
During playback, press 8 (pause).  
/e E/  
until  
2
Press and hold  
or  
slow motion playback starts.  
• The slow motion speed is shown on-  
1
During playback, press 8 (pause).  
/e E/  
to reverse or  
screen.  
2
Press  
or  
• There is no sound during slow motion  
playback.  
advance a frame at a time.  
3
To resume normal playback, press 3  
(play).  
3
Press repeatedly to change the slow  
motion speed.  
• The slow motion speed is displayed on-  
screen.  
• The picture quality when using frame  
reverse is not as good as frame ad-  
vance.  
4
To resume normal playback, press 3  
(play).  
• Depending on the disc, normal playback  
may automatically resume when a new  
chapter is reached.  
• When changing direction of a DVD-  
Video disc, the picture may ‘move’ in an  
unexpected way. This is not a malfunc-  
tion.  
• For DVD-Audio discs featuring  
browsable pictures (page 70), press  
/e E/  
/
to view the previous/next  
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Press ENTER on ‘B(End Point)’ to set  
Looping a section of a disc  
the loop end point.  
The A-B Repeat function allows you to  
specify two points (A and B) within a track  
(DVD-Audio, CD and Video CD) or title (DVD-  
Video and DVD-RW) that form a loop which  
is played over and over.  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
A(Start Point)  
B(End Point)  
Off  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
• A-B Repeat is not available with SACDs,  
MP3s, Super VCDs, Video CD in PBC  
mode, or while a DVD disc menu is  
being displayed.  
After pressing ENTER, playback jumps back  
to the start point and plays the loop.  
4
To resume normal playback, press  
1
During playback, press PLAY MODE  
CLEAR or select ‘Off’ from the menu.  
and select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the list of  
functions on the left.  
Using repeat play  
Play Mode  
There are various repeat play options,  
depending on the kind of disc loaded. It’s  
also possible to use repeat play together with  
program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in  
the program list (see Creating a program list  
on page 38).  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
A(Start Point)  
B(End Point)  
Off  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
2
Press ENTER on ‘A(Start Point)’ to set  
• Repeat play is not available with Video  
CDs/Super VCD in PBC mode, or while  
a DVD disc menu is being displayed.  
the loop start point.  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
A(Start Point)  
B(End Point)  
Off  
1
During playback, press PLAY MODE  
and select ‘Repeat’ from the list of  
functions on the left.  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Title Repeat  
Chapter Repeat  
Repeat Off  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
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Select a repeat play option.  
The repeat play options available depend on  
the type of disc loaded. The screen below  
appears when a DVD-Video disc is loaded.  
• You can’t use repeat and random play at  
the same time.  
• If you switch camera angle during  
repeat play, repeat play is canceled.  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Title Repeat  
Chapter Repeat  
Repeat Off  
Random  
Using random play  
Program  
Use the random play function to play titles or  
chapters (DVD-Video ), groups or tracks  
(DVD-Audio), or tracks (CD, Video CD/Super  
VCD and MP3 discs) in a random order.  
Search Mode  
DVD-Video and DVD-RW discs  
• Title Repeat  
You can set the random play option when a  
disc is playing or stopped.  
• Chapter Repeat  
• Repeat Off  
DVD-Audio discs  
• Group Repeat  
• Track Repeat  
• Repeat Off  
• You can’t use random play with SACDs,  
DVD-RWs, Video CDs/Super VCDs  
playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD  
disc menu is being displayed.  
SACD, CD and Video CD/Super VCD discs  
• Disc Repeat  
• Track Repeat  
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Random’  
from the list of functions on the left.  
• Repeat Off  
Play Mode  
MP3 discs  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Random Title  
Random Chapter  
Random Off  
• Disc Repeat  
• Folder Repeat  
• Track Repeat  
• Repeat Off  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
• If you’ve made a program list, the  
Program Repeat option also appears as  
a repeat option.  
• To stop the disc and cancel repeat play,  
press 7 (stop).  
• You can also cancel repeat play without  
stopping playback by pressing CLEAR.  
The disc will play to the end, then stop.  
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• During random play, the 4 and ¢  
buttons function a little differently to  
normal: 4 returns to the beginning of  
the current track/chapter. You can't go  
back further than this. ¢ selects  
another track/chapter at random from  
those remaining.  
2
Select a random play option.  
The random play options available depend on  
the type of disc loaded. The screen below  
appears when a DVD-Video disc is loaded.  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Random Title  
Random Chapter  
Random Off  
• You can't use random play together with  
program or repeat play.  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
Creating a program list  
This feature lets you program the play order  
of titles/group/chapters/folders/tracks on a  
disc.  
DVD-Video discs  
• Random Title  
• Random Chapter  
• Random Off  
DVD-Audio discs  
• Random Group  
• Random Track  
• Random Off  
• Program play is not available with DVD-  
RWs, Video CDs/Super VCDs playing in  
PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is  
being displayed.  
MP3, CD and Video CD/Super VCD discs  
• On  
• Off  
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Pro-  
gram’ from the list of functions on the  
left.  
Play Mode  
• To stop the disc and cancel random  
playback, press 7 (stop).  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Create/Edit  
Playback Start  
Playback Stop  
Program Delete  
Program Memory  
Random  
Program  
• You can also cancel random playback  
without stopping the disc by presssing  
CLEAR. The disc will play to the end,  
then stop.  
Search Mode  
‰ Off  
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• To add a chapter, first highlight the title,  
then press (cursor right) and select a  
chapter from the list.  
2
Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of  
program options.  
Play Mode  
Program  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Create/Edit  
Playback Start  
Playback Stop  
Program Delete  
Program Memory  
Title(1-03)  
Title 01  
Title 02  
Title 03  
Chapter(1-036)  
Chapter 001  
Chapter 002  
Chapter 003  
Chapter 004  
Chapter 005  
Chapter 006  
Chapter 007  
Chapter 008  
Program Step  
01. 01-003  
Random  
02.  
03.  
Program  
Search Mode  
‰ Off  
04.  
05.  
06.  
07.  
08.  
The Program edit screen that appears  
depends on the kind of disc loaded.  
On the left side is the program list, then to  
the right is a list of titles (if a DVD-Video disc  
is loaded), groups (for DVD-Audio), tracks  
(for SACDs, CDs and Video CDs/Super VCD),  
or folder names (for MP3 discs). On the far  
right is a list of chapters (for DVD-Video) or  
tracks (for DVD-Audio and MP3).  
For a DVD-Audio disc, you can add a whole  
group, or a track within a group to the  
program list.  
• To add a group, select the group.  
Program  
Track(1-14)  
Track 01  
Track 02  
Track 03  
Track 04  
Track 05  
Track 06  
Track 07  
Track 08  
Program Step  
01. 01  
02.  
03.  
04.  
05.  
06.  
07.  
08.  
Group(1-03)  
Group 01  
Group 02  
Group 03  
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Select a title, chapter, group, folder or  
track for the current step in the program  
list.  
For a DVD-Video disc, you can add a whole  
title, or a chapter within a title to the  
program list.  
• To add a title, select the title.  
• To add a track, first highlight the group,  
then press (cursor right) and select a  
track from the list.  
Program  
Program Step  
01. 01  
02.  
03.  
04.  
05.  
06.  
07.  
08.  
Title(1-03)  
Title 01  
Title 02  
Title 03  
Chapter(1-036)  
Chapter 001  
Chapter 002  
Chapter 003  
Chapter 004  
Chapter 005  
Chapter 006  
Chapter 007  
Chapter 008  
Program  
Program Step  
Group(1-03)  
Group 01  
Group 02  
Group 03  
Track(1-14)  
Track 01  
Track 02  
Track 03  
Track 04  
Track 05  
Track 06  
Track 07  
Track 08  
01. 01-03  
02.  
03.  
04.  
05.  
06.  
07.  
08.  
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For SACD, CD or Video CD/Super VCD, select  
a track to add to the program list.  
5
To play the program list, press 3  
(play).  
Program play remains active until you turn  
off program play (see below), erase the  
program list (see below), eject the disc or  
switch off the player.  
(The screen below shows a CD loaded.)  
Program  
Program Step  
Track(1-12)  
Track 01  
Track 02  
Track 03  
Track 04  
Track 05  
Track 06  
Track 07  
Track 08  
Total Time 0.00  
01. 04  
02.  
03.  
04.  
05.  
06.  
07.  
08.  
• To exit the program edit screen without  
starting playback, press PLAY MODE or  
SETUP. (Don’t press RETURN—your  
program list will be lost.)  
For an MP3 disc, you can add a whole folder,  
or a track within a folder to the program list.  
• During program play, press ¢ to skip  
to the next program step.  
• To add a folder, select the folder.  
• Press CLEAR during playback (though  
not if the program list OSD is displayed)  
to switch off program play. Press while  
stopped to erase the program list.  
Program  
Program Step  
01. 001  
02.  
Folder(1-006)  
Track(1-010)  
001. ACP  
002. Nth Degree  
003. Pfeuti  
004. Live  
005. Glitch music  
006. CodHead  
001. Gravity deluxe  
002.Tesla's patent  
003. Border dispute  
004. Delayed by rain  
005. Accident incident  
006. Pigeon post  
007. Outernational  
008. Vacuum tube  
03.  
04.  
05.  
06.  
07.  
08.  
Editing a program list  
After creating a program list, you can add,  
delete and change steps.  
• To add a track, first find the folder, then  
press (cursor right) and select a track  
name from the list.  
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Pro-  
gram’ from the list of functions on the  
left.  
Program  
Track(1-010)  
Program Step  
01. 001-003  
Folder(1-006)  
2
Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of  
001. Gravity deluxe  
002.Tesla's patent  
003. Border dispute  
004. Delayed by rain  
005. Accident incident  
006. Pigeon post  
001. ACP  
002. Nth Degree  
003. Pfeuti  
004. Live  
006. CodHead  
program options.  
02.  
03.  
04.  
05.  
06.  
07.  
08.  
3
To clear a step, highlight the step  
number and press CLEAR.  
007. Outernational  
008. Vacuum tube  
4
To insert a step in the middle of the  
program list, highlight the step where  
you want the new step to appear, then  
select a title/group/chapter/folder/track  
to add.  
After pressing ENTER to select the title/  
group/chapter/folder/track, the step number  
automatically moves down one.  
After pressing ENTER, the new step is  
inserted into the list.  
4
Repeat step 3 to build up a program  
list.  
5
To add a step to the end of the  
A program list can contain up to 24 titles/  
chapters/groups/folders/tracks.  
program list, highlight the next free step  
then select a title/group/chapter/folder/  
track to add.  
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• To exit the program edit screen without  
starting playback, press PLAY MODE or  
SETUP.  
• After saving a program list using the  
Program Memory feature, whenever  
you load that disc, the program list is  
automatically recalled and program play  
switched on.  
• If you want to exit the program edit  
screen without saving the changes you  
made, press RETURN.  
• You can save program lists for up to 24  
discs. After that, the oldest one is  
replaced with the new one saved.  
Other functions available from  
the program menu  
Searching a disc  
As well as creating and editing a program  
list, you can start and stop program play,  
erase the program list, and memorize a DVD  
program list from the Program menu.  
Using the search mode function from the  
Play Mode menu you can quickly jump to a  
particular part of the disc that you’re  
watching or listening to.  
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Pro-  
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Search  
gram’ from the list of functions on the  
left.  
Mode’ from the list of functions on the  
left.  
The search options that appear depend on  
the kind of disc loaded. The screen below  
shows the DVD-Video search options.  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Create/Edit  
Playback Start  
Playback Stop  
Program Delete  
Program Memory  
Random  
Program  
Play Mode  
Search Mode  
‰ Off  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Title Search  
Chapter Search  
Time Search  
Random  
Program  
2
Select a program play function.  
• Create/Edit – See Creating a program  
list on page 39.  
Search Mode  
• Playback Start – Starts playback of the  
program list  
2
Select a search mode.  
• Playback Stop – Turns off program play,  
but does not erase the program list  
• Program Delete – Erases the program  
list and turns off program play  
• Program Memory (DVD-Video only) –  
Select On to save the program list for  
the disc loaded. (Select Off to cancel  
the program memory for the disc  
loaded)  
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Use the number buttons to enter a  
Switching subtitles  
title, group, chapter, page, folder or track  
number, or a time.  
Some DVD-Video discs have subtitles in one  
or more languages; the disc box will usually  
tell you which subtitle languages are  
available. You can switch subtitle language  
during playback.  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Title Search  
Input Chapter  
Chapter Search  
Time Search  
Random  
1
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a  
Program  
Search Mode  
subtitle option.  
Subtitle  
1
English  
• For a time search, enter the number of  
minutes and seconds into the currently  
playing title (DVD-Video/DVD-RW) or  
track (Video CD) 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.  
• While the above display is showing, you  
can also use the (cursor up/down)  
buttons and ENTER to select a subtitle  
/
language from a drop-down menu.  
Subtitle  
1
English  
Off  
• Some DVD-Audio discs feature pages of  
browsable pictures. Enter the page  
number you want.  
1. English  
2. French  
3. German  
4. Italian  
1/  
1
4
Press ENTER to start playback.  
• You can only use time search with DVD-  
Video and Video CD discs.  
• Some discs only allow you to change  
subtitle language from the disc menu.  
Press TOP MENU to access.  
• The disc must be playing in order to use  
time search.  
• To set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle  
Language on page 55.  
• Search functions are not available with  
Video CDs/Super VCD in PBC mode  
(start non-PBC playback by stopping  
playback, then pressing ¢, then 3  
(play)).  
• You can often select what you want to  
watch from a DVD disc menu. See also  
pages 29–30.  
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Switching DVD-Video audio  
language  
Switching DVD-Audio audio  
channel  
When playing a DVD-Video disc recorded  
with dialog in two or more languages, you  
can switch audio language during playback.  
Depending on the disc, you may be able to  
switch channels when playing DVD-Audio  
discs—see the disc box for details.  
1
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an  
1
Press AUDIO repeatly to select an  
audio language option.  
audio channel option.  
Digital Out Converted  
Audio  
Linear PCM 192kHz24bit  
2CH  
1
Audio  
2
French  
Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH  
• With some discs, while the above  
display is showing, you can also use the  
When you change the audio channel,  
playback restarts from the beginning of the  
current track.  
(cursor up/down) buttons and  
/
ENTER to select an audio language from  
a drop-down menu.  
• Some discs only allow you to change  
audio channel from the disc menu.  
Press TOP MENU to access.  
Audio  
2
French  
Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH  
1. English  
2. French  
3. German  
4. Italian  
Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH  
Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH  
Dolby Digital 2CH  
Dolby Digital 2CH  
• To set audio language preferences, see  
Audio Language on page 54.  
1/  
1
Switching CD/MP3/Video CD/  
Super VCD audio channel  
• Some discs only allow you to change  
audio language from the disc menu.  
Press TOP MENU to access.  
You can switch between stereo, just the left  
channel or just the right channel of a CD/  
MP3/Video CD/Super VCD. (To change the  
audio channel of a CD it must be playing.)  
• To set audio language preferences, see  
Audio Language on page 54.  
Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks.  
With these discs you can switch between the  
two soundtracks as well as individual  
channels in each.  
Switching DVD-RW audio  
channel  
1
Press AUDIO repeatly to select an  
When playing a DVD-RW disc recorded with  
dual-mono audio, you can switch between  
the main, sub, and mixed channels during  
playback.  
audio channel option.  
Audio  
Stereo  
1
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an  
audio channel option.  
Audio  
1L  
Dolby Digital 1+1CH  
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• Since DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video  
CD/Super VCD have a fixed resolution,  
picture quality will deteriorate, espe-  
cially at 4x zoom. This is not a malfunc-  
tion.  
Zooming the screen  
Using the zoom feature you can magnify a  
part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while  
a DVD-Video, DVD-Audio or Video CD/Super  
VCD disc is paused.  
2
Use the cursor buttons to change the  
zoomed area.  
You can change the zoom factor and the  
zoomed area freely.  
• The zoom function only works when the  
player is outputting interlace video. Use  
the front panel PROGRESSIVE button to  
switch the player to interlace video (the  
PROGRESSIVE indicator should be unlit)  
before using the zoom feature.  
• If the navigation square at the top of the  
screen disappears, press ZOOM again  
to display it.  
/e  
E/  
• You can use the  
or  
buttons  
for frame reverse/advance while the  
picture is zoomed (slow motion playback  
is not possible).  
1
Press ZOOM button to select the  
zoom factor.  
• Playback pauses when the screen is  
zoomed.  
3
Press 3 (play) to return the screen to  
normal and resume playback.  
Press ZOOM repeatedly to select a zoom  
factor  
• Normal  
• 2x  
• 4x  
Switching camera angles  
Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot  
from two or more angles—check the disc  
box for details.  
Normal  
When a multi-angle scene is playing, a  
icon appears on screen to let you know that  
other angles are available (this can be  
switched off if you prefer—see page 57).  
Zoom 2×  
Zoom 2×  
During playback press ANGLE to  
switch angle.  
Zoom 4×  
Zoom 4×  
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• SACD displays  
Displaying disc information  
Play  
SACD  
3
Various track, chapter and title information,  
as well as the video transmission rate for  
DVD discs, can be displayed on-screen.  
Current / Total  
1/9  
Elapsed  
0.22  
Remain  
3.38  
Total  
4.00  
Track  
(During multichannel playback only)  
Play  
SACD  
Elapsed  
0.22  
3
Current / Total  
1/9  
Remain  
3.38  
Total  
4.00  
1
During playback, press DISPLAY to  
Track  
3/2.1CH  
show/switch the information displayed.  
Keep pressing DISPLAY to change the  
displayed information.  
Audio  
Play  
Disc  
SACD  
3
Elapsed  
0.24  
Remain  
40.07  
Total  
40.31  
• DVD-Video displays  
Play  
DVD  
3
Current / Total  
1/3  
Elapsed  
2.23  
Remain  
138.36  
Total  
138.59  
Title  
• CD and Video CD displays  
1 English  
Subtitle  
1
1
English  
Audio  
Angle  
Dolby Digital  
3/2.1CH  
Play  
VCD  
3
Elapsed  
0.23  
Remain  
58.51  
Total  
57.14  
Disc  
Play  
DVD  
3
Current / Total Elapsed  
Total  
1.46  
6.0Mbps  
Remain  
1.40  
Chapter  
2/36  
0.06  
Play  
VCD  
3
#
Tr. Rate  
:
Current / Total  
2/16  
Elapsed  
0.23  
Remain  
4.20  
Total  
4.43  
Track  
The # mark displayed with some  
DVD-Video discs means that the  
video is playing at 24 frames/second,  
progressive.  
(During PBC playback only)  
Play  
VCD  
3
Pause  
Current / Total Elapsed  
Chapter 2/36 0.06 15  
Tr. Rate  
DVD  
8
• Super VCD displays  
Total  
1.46  
6.0Mbps  
Remain  
1.40  
Play  
VCD  
3
:
Current / Total  
2/16  
Elapsed  
1.07  
Track  
When the disc is paused, the display  
also shows the frame number.  
• MP3 disc displays  
• DVD-Audio displays  
Play  
MP3  
3
Current / Total  
1/17  
Elapsed  
0.18  
Remain  
12.42  
Total  
13.00  
Track  
Play  
DVD-Audio  
3
Track Name  
Outernational  
Current / Total  
1/14  
Elapsed  
3.20  
Remain  
2.41  
Total  
6.01  
Track  
- -  
1
1
Linear PCM  
Play  
MP3  
3
Audio 192kHz 24bit 2/0CH  
Subtitle  
Angle  
Current / Total  
2/7  
Folder  
Folder Name ACP  
-Audio  
DVD  
Play  
3
Current / Total  
1/3  
Elapsed  
3.21  
Remain  
53.20  
Total  
56.41  
Group  
Tr. Rate  
:
9.5Mbps  
• You can see disc information (number of  
titles/chapters, groups, tracks, folders  
and so on) from the Disc Navigator  
screen. See Using the Disc Navigator to  
browse the contents of a disc on page  
33.  
• DVD-RW displays  
Play  
DVD-RW  
Original  
3
Current / Total  
1/32  
Elapsed  
0.08  
Remain  
30.22  
Total  
30.30  
Title  
1
- -  
Audio Dolby Digital  
2/0CH  
Subtitle  
Play  
DVD-RW  
Original  
3
Current / Total  
1/1  
Chapter  
Tr. Rate  
4.3Mbps  
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Audio DRC  
• Default setting: Off  
• Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby  
Digital audio sources.  
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.  
• Audio DRC is only effective through the  
digital output when Digital Out is set to  
On, and Dolby Digital Out is set to  
Dolby Digital > PCM. See page 51.  
• The effect of Audio DRC depends on  
your speakers and AV receiver settings.  
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 may not notice much change.  
1
Press SETUP and select ‘Audio Set-  
tings’ from the on-screen display.  
Audio Settings  
Play Mode  
Video Adjust  
Disc Navigator  
Setup Navigator  
Initial Settings  
2
Highlight Audio DRC, then use the  
buttons (cursor left/right) to change  
/
to ‘On’ or ‘Off’, as required.  
Audio Settings  
1/  
1
Audio DRC  
Off  
Off  
Fix  
Virtual Surround  
Channel Level  
3
Press ENTER to make the setting and  
exit the Audio Settings screen.  
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2
Highlight TruSurround, then use the  
buttons (cursor left/right) to change  
Virtual Surround  
/
• Default setting: Off  
to ‘2V/TruSurround’ or ‘Off’, as re-  
quired.  
Switch on Virtual surround to enjoy surround  
sound effects from just two speakers.  
Audio Settings  
When you play a Dolby Digital soundtrack,  
Virtual Dolby Digital, which uses  
TruSurround technology from SRS, produces  
a deep, realistic 3D soundspace from a pair  
of stereo speakers.  
1/  
1
Audio DRC  
Off  
Off  
Virtual Surround  
Channel Level  
Fix  
3
Press ENTER to make the setting and  
exit the Audio Settings screen.  
• You can also use the SURROUND  
button on the remote control to switch  
Virtual Surround on (2V/  
TruSurround)/Off.  
• Virtual Surround does not work with CD,  
MP3, DVD-Audio or SACD discs, or  
96kHz Linear PCM soundtracks.  
1
Press SETUP and select ‘Audio Set-  
tings’ from the on-screen display.  
• The Virtual Surround effect is output  
only through the analog AUDIO OUT  
(2ch) jacks.  
Audio Settings  
Play Mode  
Video Adjust  
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is  
set to 2 Channel (page 62).  
Disc Navigator  
Setup Navigator  
• How good the surround effect is varies  
with the disc.  
Initial Settings  
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The Audio Settings Menu  
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Variable setting only: Set the channel  
Channel Level  
levels for each speaker.  
• Default setting: Fix  
This setting allows you to set the level of  
each channel sent to the 5.1 channel analog  
outputs.  
Audio Settings  
2/  
2
Channel Level L  
Channel Level C  
Channel Level R  
Channel Level RS  
Channel Level LS  
Channel Level SW  
0.0 dB  
0.0 dB  
0.0 dB  
0.0 dB  
0.0 dB  
0.0 dB  
1
Press SETUP and select ‘Audio Set-  
tings’ from the on-screen display.  
• Use the  
/
buttons (cursor up/down)  
to select a speaker.  
Audio Settings  
Play Mode  
Video Adjust  
• Use the buttons (cursor left/right)  
/
Disc Navigator  
Setup Navigator  
to adjust the channel level for that  
speaker.  
Initial Settings  
Channel levels can be set from –6 dB to  
+6 dB. in 0.5 dB increments.  
2
Highlight Channel Level, then use the  
buttons (cursor left/right) to change  
5
Press ENTER to make the settings and  
/
exit the audio settings screen.  
to ‘Fix’ or ‘Variable’, as required.  
Audio Settings  
Audio DRC  
1/  
1
Off  
Off  
• You can’t adjust the channel level for  
any speakers that are set to Off in the  
Speaker Installation menu screen  
(page 62).  
Virtual Surround  
Channel Level  
Fix  
• Fix – Channel levels are fixed  
• The Fix setting is equivalent to setting  
all the channel levels to +6 dB. There-  
fore, the Variable setting will usually  
sound quieter than the Fix setting.  
• Variable – You can specify variable  
channel levels  
3
If you chose Variable, press (cursor  
down) to proceed to the next screen.  
Audio Settings  
Audio DRC  
1/  
2
Off  
Off  
Virtual Surround  
Channel Level  
Variable  
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1
Select one of the Memory presets (see  
Video Adjust  
above).  
• Default setting: Standard  
2
Press (cursor down) to select  
From the Video Adjust screen you can select  
the standard video presentation or define  
presets of your own.  
‘Detailed Settings’ then press ENTER.  
Video Adjust  
1
Press SETUP and select ‘Video Adjust’  
I.Memory1  
from the on-screen display.  
Detailed Settings  
3
Adjust the picture quality settings.  
Audio Settings  
Play Mode  
Video Adjust  
Interlace Memory 1 (I. Memory 1)  
Recall Settings  
Fine Focus  
Contrast  
I.Memory1  
On  
Disc Navigator  
Setup Navigator  
min  
soft  
max  
fine  
max  
red  
Sharpness  
Chroma Level  
Hue  
Initial Settings  
min  
green  
2
Use the  
/
buttons (cursor left/  
• Use the  
to select a setting.  
/
buttons (cursor up/down)  
right) to select a preset.  
Video Adjust  
Standard  
• Use the buttons (cursor left/right)  
to adjust the current setting.  
/
• Press DISPLAY to switch between full  
and single view.  
• Standard – Normal  
• You can change the preset number from  
the Recall Settings menu item.  
• I. Memory1–2 / P. Memory1–2 – Use  
for making your own interlaced /  
progressive presets (see below)  
You can adjust any or all of the following  
picture quality settings:  
3
Press ENTER to make the setting and  
• Fine Focus – Switch On to reveal  
greater detail (high resolution) in the  
picture.  
exit the Video Adjust screen.  
• Contrast – Adjusts the contrast  
between light and dark elements in the  
picture.  
• Depending on the disc and the TV/  
monitor, you may not see the effect  
clearly.  
• Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness of  
the mid-frequency (less detailed)  
elements in the picture. (This setting is  
only effective when Fine Focus is On.)  
Creating your own interlace  
output presets  
• Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated  
colours appear.  
These presets are available when the video  
output is set to interlace. (Use the front panel  
PROGRESSIVE button to switch between  
interlace and progressive video output. See  
also page 18)  
• Hue – Adjusts the overall colour  
balance between red and green. (This is  
only effective when the player is  
connected using the VIDEO OUT or  
S-VIDEO OUT jacks.)  
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You can adjust any or all of the following  
picture quality settings:  
4
Press ENTER to save the preset and  
exit the Video Adjust screen.  
• PureCinema – When watching DVD  
movies, PureCinema optimizes the  
picture quality. The default setting is  
Auto, but if the picture appears  
unnatural, then set to On or Off, as  
appropriate.  
Creating your own progressive  
output presets  
These presets are available when the video  
output is set to progressive. (Use the front  
panel PROGRESSIVE button to switch  
between interlace and progressive video  
output. See also page 18)  
• Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness of  
the mid-frequency (less detailed)  
elements in the picture.  
1
Select one of the Memory presets (see  
• Contrast – Adjusts the contrast  
between light and dark elements in the  
picture.  
above).  
2
Press (cursor down) to select  
• Brightness – Adjusts the overall  
brightness of the picture.  
‘Detailed Settings’ then press ENTER.  
• Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated  
Video Adjust  
colours appear.  
P. Memory1  
Detailed Settings  
• Hue – Adjusts the overall colour  
balance between red and green.  
3
Ajust the picture quality settings.  
3
Press ENTER to save the preset and  
exit the Video Adjust screen.  
Progressive Memory 1 (P. Memory 1)  
P.Memory1  
Auto  
Recall Settings  
PureCinema  
Sharpness  
Contrast  
soft  
soft  
fine  
fine  
max  
max  
red  
• Video on a DVD discs may be either  
video material (originally shot on video)  
or film material (originally shot on film).  
Video material has a frame rate of 30  
frames/sec.(NTSC), compared with 24  
frames/sec. for film. This player converts  
film material to 60 frames/sec. (in  
progressive scan mode). PureCinema  
adjusts the picture so that it matches  
more closely the picture quality of a  
cinema screen.  
Brughtness  
Chroma Level  
Hue  
off  
min  
green  
• Use the  
to select a setting.  
/
buttons (cursor up/down)  
• Use the buttons (cursor left/right)  
/
to adjust the current setting.  
• Press DISPLAY to switch between full  
and single view.  
• You can change the preset number from  
You can see whether video on a DVD  
disc is film or video material by display-  
ing the video transmission rate (see  
page 45). If a hash mark (#) appears  
next to the transmission rate display, it  
is film material.  
the Recall Settings menu item.  
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Using the Initial Settings  
menu  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Digital Out  
On  
Off  
The Initial Settings menu is where you can  
set preferences for language, audio and  
video output, and so on.  
Dolby Digital Out  
DTS Out  
Linear PCM Out  
MPEG Out  
Options  
Speakers  
If a menu 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.  
If at any time you need to switch off the  
digital audio output, set this to Off, other-  
wise leave it On.  
1
Press SETUP and select ‘Initial Set-  
tings’ from the on-screen display.  
• You can’t switch on/off the optical and  
coaxial outputs individually.  
Audio Settings  
Play Mode  
Video Adjust  
• There is no digital output when playing  
SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs  
regardless of this setting.  
Disc Navigator  
Setup Navigator  
Initial Settings  
Dolby Digital Out  
2
Select the setup category from the list  
• Default setting: Dolby Digital  
on the left, then select an item from the  
menu list to the right.  
You only need to make this setting if you  
connected this system to an AV receiver (or  
other component) using one of the digital  
outputs.  
3
Make the setting you want.  
Initial Settings  
• The language options shown in the on-  
screen display illustrations on the  
following pages may not correspond to  
those available in your country or  
region.  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Digital Out  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital Out  
DTS Out  
Dolby Digital > PCM  
Linear PCM Out  
MPEG Out  
Options  
Speakers  
Digital Audio Out settings  
If your AV receiver (or other connected  
component) is Dolby Digital compatible, set  
to Dolby Digital, otherwise set to Dolby  
Digital > PCM.  
Digital Out  
• Default setting: On  
You only need to make this setting if you  
connected this system to an AV receiver (or  
other component) using one of the digital  
outputs.  
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DTS Out  
• Default setting: DTS > PCM  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Digital Out  
Down Sample On  
Down Sample Off  
You only need to make this setting if you  
connected this system to an AV receiver (or  
other component) using one of the digital  
outputs.  
Dolby Digital Out  
DTS Out  
Linear PCM Out  
MPEG Out  
Options  
Speakers  
Initial Settings  
If your AV receiver (or other connected  
component) is compatible with high  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Digital Out  
DTS  
Dolby Digital Out  
DTS Out  
DTS > PCM  
sampling rates (96 kHz), set this to Down  
Sample Off, otherwise set it to Down  
Sample On (96 kHz audio is converted to a  
more compatible 48 kHz). Check the manual  
that came with the other component if you’re  
unsure whether it is 96 kHz compatible.  
Linear PCM Out  
MPEG Out  
Options  
Speakers  
If your AV receiver (or other connected  
component) has a built-in DTS decoder, set  
this to DTS, otherwise set to DTS > PCM  
(DTS audio is converted to more compatible  
PCM audio). Check the manual that came  
with the other component if you’re unsure  
whether it is DTS compatible.  
• Even when set to Down Sample Off,  
some discs will still output down-  
sampled audio through the digital  
outputs (you only get full sampling rate  
audio through the analog outputs).  
• High sampling rate DVD-Audio discs  
(192kHz or 176.2kHz) automatically  
output down-sampled audio through the  
digital outputs.  
• If you set to DTS with a non-DTS  
compatible amplifier, noise will be  
output when you play a DTS disc.  
• This setting applies only to DTS audio on  
DVDs. DTS-CD always output DTS  
digital audio as-is regardless of this  
setting.  
MPEG Out  
• Default setting: MPEG > PCM  
You only need to make this setting if you  
connected this system to an AV receiver (or  
other component) using one of the digital  
outputs.  
Linear PCM Out  
• Default setting: Down Sample On  
You only need to make this setting if you  
connected this system to an AV receiver (or  
other component) using one of the digital  
outputs.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Digital Out  
MPEG  
Dolby Digital Out  
DTS Out  
MPEG > PCM  
Linear PCM Out  
MPEG Out  
Options  
Speakers  
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If your AV receiver (or other connected  
component) is compatible with MPEG audio,  
set this to MPEG, otherwise set it to MPEG >  
PCM (MPEG audio is converted to more  
compatible PCM audio). Check the manual  
that came with the other component if you’re  
unsure whether it is MPEG audio compat-  
ible.  
Auto Progressive (DV-656A only)  
• Default setting: Off  
You only need to make this setting if you  
connected this player to your TV using the  
component video outputs.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
TV Screen  
On  
Off  
Auto Progressive  
S-Video Out  
Still Picture  
Video Output settings  
Options  
Speakers  
TV Screen  
• Default setting: 16:9 (Wide)  
When set to On, discs in 16:9 format are  
output as progressive video, while 4:3 format  
discs are output as interlaced video. This  
corrects a problem with some TVs that  
display 4:3 material stretched when fed a  
progressive scan signal. If you do not  
experience this problem you can leave this  
setting as Off.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
4:3 (Letter Box)  
4:3 (Pan&Scan)  
16:9 (Wide)  
TV Screen  
Auto Progressive  
S-Video Out  
Still Picture  
Options  
Speakers  
(DV-656A screen)  
If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9  
(Wide) setting—widescreen DVD software is  
then shown using the full screen area. When  
playing software recorded in conventional  
(4:3) format, the settings on your TV will  
determine how the material is presented—  
see the manual that came with your TV for  
details on what options are available.  
S-Video Out  
• Default setting: S2  
You only need to make this setting if you  
connected this player to your TV using an  
S-Video cord.  
Initial Settings  
If you have a conventional TV, select either  
4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan). In  
Letter Box mode, widescreen software is  
shown with black bars at the top and bottom  
of the screen. Pan & Scan chops the sides off  
widescreen material to make it fit the 4:3  
screen (so even though the image looks  
larger on the screen, you’re actually seeing  
less of the picture). See also page 67.  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
TV Screen  
S1  
S2  
Auto Progressive  
S-Video Out  
Still Picture  
Options  
Speakers  
(DV-656A screen)  
If you find that the picture is stretched or  
distorted on the default S2 setting, try  
changing it to S1. (See also S1 and S2 in the  
Glossary on page 71.)  
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Still Picture  
Audio Language  
• Default setting: English (excpet Taiwan  
model: Traditional Chinese)  
• Default setting: Auto  
Initial Settings  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
TV Screen  
Field  
Frame  
Auto  
Auto Progressive  
S-Video Out  
Still Picture  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Options  
Speakers  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Auto Language  
DVD Menu Lang.  
Subtitle Display  
English  
French  
German  
Italian  
Spanish  
Dutch  
Options  
Speakers  
Other Language  
(DV-656A screen)  
(DV-656A screen)  
This player uses one of two processes when  
displaying a still frame from a DVD disc. The  
default Auto setting automatically chooses  
the best setting each time.  
This setting is your preferred audio language  
for DVD-Video discs. If the language you  
specify here is recorded on a disc, the  
system automatically plays the disc in that  
language.  
• Field – produces a stable, generally  
shake-free image  
The DVD-Video format recognizes 136  
• Frame – produces a sharper image, but  
more prone to shake than field stills  
different languages. Select Other Language  
if you want to specify a language other than  
those listed. See also Selecting languages  
using the language code list on page 70.  
Language settings  
• The language options shown in the on-  
screen display illustrations on the  
following pages may not correspond to  
those available in your country or  
region.  
• You can switch between the languages  
recorded on a DVD disc during playback  
using the AUDIO button. (This does not  
affect this setting.) See page 43.  
• Some DVD discs set the audio language  
automatically when loaded, overriding  
the audio language you set in the Initial  
Settings menu.  
• Discs with two or more audio languages  
usually allow you to select the audio  
language from the disc menu. Press  
TOP MENU to access the disc menu.  
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Subtitle Language  
• Default setting: English (excpet Taiwan  
model: Traditional Chinese)  
Auto Language  
• Default setting: On  
Initial Settings  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Auto Language  
DVD Menu Lang.  
Subtitle Display  
On  
Off  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Options  
Speakers  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Auto Language  
DVD Menu Lang.  
Subtitle Display  
English  
French  
German  
Italian  
Spanish  
Dutch  
Options  
Speakers  
Other Language  
(DV-656A screen)  
When set to On, the player always selects  
the default audio language on a DVD-Video  
disc (French dialog for a French movie, for  
example), and displays subtitles in your  
preferred subtitle language only if that is set  
to something different. In other words,  
movies in your native language won’t have  
any subtitles, while foreign language movies  
will be shown with subtitles.  
This setting is your preferred subtitle  
language for DVD-Video discs. If the lan-  
guage you specify here is recorded on a disc,  
the system automatically plays the disc with  
those subtitles.  
The DVD-Video format recognizes 136  
different languages. Select Other Language  
if you want to specify a language other than  
those listed. See also Selecting languages  
using the language code list on page 70.  
Set to Off to have the player play discs  
strictly according to your Audio Language  
and Subtitle Language settings.  
For Auto Language to work, the Audio  
Language and Subtitle Language settings  
must be the same (see also pages 54–55).  
• You can change or switch off the  
subtitles on a DVD disc during playback  
using the SUBTITLE button. (This does  
not affect this setting.) See page 42.  
• Some DVD discs set the subtitle  
language automatically when loaded,  
overriding the subtitle language you set  
in the Initial Settings menu.  
• You can still switch audio and subtitle  
language on playback using the AUDIO  
and SUBTITLE buttons.  
• Discs with two or more subtitle  
languages usually allow you to select  
the subtitle language from the disc  
menu. Press TOP MENU to access the  
disc menu.  
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DVD Menu Language  
• Default setting: w/Subtitle Lang.  
Display settings  
Initial Settings  
OSD Language  
• Default setting: English (excpet Taiwan  
model: Traditional Chinese)  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Auto Language  
DVD Menu Lang.  
Subtitle Display  
w/Subtitle Lang.  
Other Language  
Options  
Initial Settings  
Speakers  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
OSD Language  
On Screen Display  
Angle Indicator  
Background  
English  
français  
Deutsch  
Italiano  
(DV-656A screen)  
Options  
Screen Saver  
Español  
Nederlands  
Some multilingual discs have disc menus in  
several languages. This setting specifies in  
which language the disc menus should  
appear. Leave on the default setting for  
menus to appear in the same language as  
your Subtitle Language—see page 55.  
Speakers  
(DV-656A screen)  
This sets the language of this player’s on-  
screen displays.  
The DVD-Video format recognizes 136  
different languages. Select Other Language  
if you want to specify a language other than  
those listed. See also Selecting languages  
using the language code list on page 70.  
On Screen Display  
• Default setting: On  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
OSD Language  
On Screen Display  
Angle Indicator  
Background  
On  
Off  
Subtitle Display  
• Default setting: On  
Options  
Screen Saver  
Speakers  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Auto Language  
DVD Menu Lang.  
Subtitle Display  
On  
Off  
This sets whether operation displays are  
shown on-screen (Play, Resume, Scan and  
so on.)  
Assist Subtitle  
Options  
Speakers  
When set to On, the player displays subtitles  
according to the Subtitle Language and Auto  
Language settings. Set to Assist Subtitle to  
have the player display the extra assistive  
subtitles recorded on to some DVD discs. Set  
to Off to switch subtitles off altogether.  
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Angle Indicator  
• Default setting: On  
Options  
Parental Lock  
Initial Settings  
• Default level: Off  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
OSD Language  
On Screen Display  
Angle Indicator  
Background  
On  
Off  
• Default password: none  
• Default country code: us (2119)  
Options  
Screen Saver  
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. This gives  
you some control about what your children  
watch on your DVD player.  
Speakers  
If you prefer not to see the camera icon on-  
screen during multi-angle scenes on DVD  
discs, change this setting to Off.  
Some discs also support the Country Code  
feature. The player does not play certain  
scenes on these discs, depending on the  
country code you set.  
Background  
• Default setting: Pioneer Logo  
Before you can set the Parental Lock level or  
the Country Code you must register a  
password. As the password owner, you can  
change the Parental Lock level or Country  
Code whenever you like. You can also change  
the password.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
OSD Language  
On Screen Display  
Angle Indicator  
Background  
Pioneer Logo  
Black  
Options  
Screen Saver  
Speakers  
• Not all discs that you may consider  
inappropriate for your children use the  
Parental Lock feature. These discs will  
always play without requiring the  
password first.  
This specifies what is displayed on-screen  
when the player is stopped.  
Screen Saver  
• Default setting: On  
• If you forget your password, you’ll need  
to reset the player to it’s factory settings  
(page 67), then register a new pass-  
word.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
OSD Language  
On Screen Display  
Angle Indicator  
Background  
On  
Off  
Options  
Screen Saver  
Speakers  
If a constant image is displayed on a  
conventional CRT-type TV, it can ‘burn in’  
leaving a ghost image on the screen. Switch  
to On to make sure that a constant image is  
not displayed for a dangerously long time.  
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The Initial Settings Menu  
Registering a new password  
You must register a password before you can  
change the Parental Lock level or enter a  
Country Code.  
Changing your password  
To change your password, confirm your  
existing password then enter a new one.  
1
Select ‘Password Change’.  
1
Select ‘Password’.  
Initial Settings  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
Password Change  
Level Change  
Bonus Group  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
Password  
Auto Disc Menu  
Group Playback  
DVD Playback Mode  
CD Playback  
Country Code  
Bonus Group  
Level Change  
Country Code  
Auto Disc Menu  
Group Playback  
DVD Playback Mode  
CD Playback  
Options  
Speakers  
Options  
Speakers  
(DV-656A screen)  
Use the number buttons to enter your  
existing password, then press ENTER.  
• The numbers appear as asterisks as you  
enter them.  
(DV-656A screen)  
Use the number buttons to enter a 4-  
2
2
digit password.  
Initial Settings  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock: Register Code Number  
Parental Lock : Password Change  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
1
2
3
4
Password  
1
*
*
*
Options  
Speakers  
New Password  
Options  
Speakers  
The numbers you enter show up as asterisks  
(*) on-screen.  
3
Enter a new password.  
3
Press ENTER to register the password  
and return to the Options menu screen.  
If you forget your password, you can reset  
the system then register a new one. See  
page 67 for how to reset the player.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock : Password Change  
Password  
*
*
*
*
New Password  
2
4
5
3
Options  
Speakers  
4
Press ENTER to register the new  
password and return to the Options  
menu screen.  
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The Initial Settings Menu  
08  
Setting/changing the Parental Lock  
level  
Setting/changing the Country Code  
You may also want to refer to the Country  
code list on page 69.  
1
Select ‘Level Change’.  
1
Select ‘Country Code’.  
Initial Settings  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
Password Change  
Level Change  
Bonus Group  
Auto Disc Menu  
Group Playback  
DVD Playback Mode  
CD Playback  
Country Code  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
Password Change  
Level Change  
Bonus Group  
Options  
Auto Disc Menu  
Group Playback  
DVD Playback Mode  
CD Playback  
Country Code  
Speakers  
Options  
Speakers  
(DV-656A screen)  
Use number buttons to enter your  
(DV-656A screen)  
Use number buttons to enter your  
2
password, then press ENTER.  
2
password, then press ENTER.  
Initial Settings  
Initial Settings  
Parental Lock : Level Change  
Digital Audio Out  
1
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Password  
*
*
*
Parental Lock : Change Country Code  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
1
Password  
*
*
*
Options  
Country Code List  
us  
Code  
Speakers  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
off  
Options  
2
1
1
9
Speakers  
3
Select a new level.  
3
Select a country code.  
Initial Settings  
There are two ways you can do this.  
Parental Lock : Level Change  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
• Select by code letter: Use (cursor  
up/down) to change the country code.  
/
Password  
*
*
*
*
Options  
Speakers  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
off  
Initial Settings  
Parental Lock : Change Country Code  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Password  
*
*
*
*
Press (cursor left) repeatedly to lock more  
levels (more discs will require the password);  
press (cursor right) to unlock levels. You  
can’t lock level 1.  
Country Code List  
us  
Code  
Options  
2
1
1
9
Speakers  
4
Press ENTER to set the new level and  
• Select by code number: Press (cursor  
right) then use the number buttons to  
enter the 4-digit country code (you can  
find the country code list on page 69).  
return to the Options menu screen.  
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The Initial Settings Menu  
Initial Settings  
Initial Settings  
Parental Lock : Change Country Code  
Digital Audio Out  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Bonus Group : Key Number Input  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Password  
*
*
*
*
2
*
*
*
Country Code List  
us  
Code  
Options  
Options  
2
1
1
9
Speakers  
Speakers  
4
Press ENTER to set the new Country  
Code and return to the Options menu  
screen.  
• If you eject the disc, switch the power  
off, or unplug the player, you will need to  
re-enter the key number.  
• Changing the country code does not  
take effect until the next disc is loaded  
(or the current disc is reloaded).  
Auto Disc Menu  
• Default setting: On  
Initial Settings  
Bonus Group  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
Bonus Group  
On  
Off  
Auto Disc Menu  
Group Playback  
DVD Playback Mode  
CD Playback  
Initial Settings  
Options  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
Bonus Group  
Speakers  
Auto Disc Menu  
Group Playback  
DVD Playback Mode  
CD Playback  
(DV-656A screen)  
Options  
Speakers  
This specifies whether the menu (Top menu)  
is automatically displayed after loading a  
disc. Set to On if you want the menu  
displayed automatically, or Off if you don’t  
want it displayed.  
Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’  
group that requires a 4-digit key number to  
access. See the disc packaging for details  
and the key number.  
When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a  
bonus group, the key number input screen  
appears automatically. Select Bonus Group  
to access the same screen.  
• Some DVD discs display a menu  
automatically regardless of this setting.  
If you press 3 while a disc is loading,  
this setting is ignored.  
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The Initial Settings Menu  
08  
Group Playback  
• Default setting: Single  
DVD Playback Mode  
• Default setting: DVD-Audio  
Initial Settings  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
Bonus Group  
All  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
Bonus Group  
DVD-Audio  
DVD-Video  
Single  
Auto Disc Menu  
Group Playback  
DVD Playback Mode  
CD Playback  
Auto Disc Menu  
Group Playback  
DVD Playback Mode  
CD Playback  
Options  
Options  
Speakers  
Speakers  
(DV-656A screen)  
(DV-656A screen)  
DVD-Audio discs can have up to 9 groups of  
tracks. When set to Single, the selected  
group plays and then the disc stops, or  
returns to the menu screen. Use Group  
Search (page 41) to select the group to play.  
(You cannot use the track skip 4 / ¢ or  
scan buttons 1 / ¡ in this mode.)  
Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video  
content in addition to the DVD-Audio. Set to  
DVD-Video to play a DVD-Audio disc as if it  
were a DVD-Video disc. Note that in this case  
only the DVD-Video part of the disc will play.  
SACD Playback (DV-655A only)  
• Default setting: 2ch Area  
Set to All if you want to play all the groups  
on a disc consecutively.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Options  
Speakers  
Parental Lock  
Bonus Group  
2ch Area  
Multi-ch Area  
CD Area  
• Even if the players is set to All but you  
select a group to play from the disc  
menu, only that group will play. If you  
stop playback, all groups will play again  
when you restart playback.  
Auto Disc Menu  
Group Playback  
DVD Playback Mode  
SACD Playback  
CD Playback  
SACD discs can be divided up into several  
different areas — stereo audio (2ch Area),  
multi-channel audio (Multi-ch Area) and, for  
hybrid SACDs, standard CD audio (CD  
Area). Select which you want to listen to.  
• If you select an area that isn’t on the  
disc loaded, a different area will play. For  
example, if you choose standard CD  
audio but the disc loaded is not a hybrid  
SACD, the stereo SACD area will play.  
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The Initial Settings Menu  
CD Playback  
• Default setting: PCM Playback  
• Even if you set Audio Output Mode to  
5.1 Channel, you’ll only get sound  
from all speakers when playing a multi-  
channel DVD-Audio disc, or Dolby  
Digital or DTS encoded DVD disc.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Parental Lock  
Bonus Group  
PCM Playback  
DTS CD Playback  
Auto Disc Menu  
Group Playback  
DVD Playback Mode  
CD Playback  
• When set to 5.1 Channel, only the front  
left/right channels are output from the  
AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks. Change to  
2 Channel if you want to listen to  
downmixed stereo audio (for example,  
because you are listening through the  
TV’s built-in speakers).  
Options  
Speakers  
(DV-656A screen)  
When set to PCM Playback, playback is  
optimized for standard audio CDs. You can  
also play DTS CDs, however you may notice  
some noise when a DTS CD starts playing.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• When set to 5.1 Channel there is no  
digital output when playing DVD-Audio.  
• If you set to 2 Channel, Dolby Digital,  
DTS and MPEG audio is mixed down to  
two channels so you still hear all the  
audio recorded on the disc.  
When set to DTS CD Playback, playback is  
optimized for DTS CDs. In this mode you  
cannot play standard audio CDs through the  
analog outputs. Change the setting back to  
PCM Playback to play standard CDs.  
• Some DVD-Audio discs don’t allow  
down-mixing of audio. These discs  
always output multi-channel audio  
regardless of the setting made here.  
Speakers  
Audio Output Mode  
• Set in Setup Navigator (Default: 2  
Channel)  
Speaker Installation  
• Set in Setup Navigator (default: L/R:  
Large | C: Large | LS/RS: Large| SW:  
On )  
Initial Settings  
You only need to make this setting if you  
connected this player to your amplifier using  
the 5.1 channel analog outputs.  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Audio Output Mode  
Speaker Installation  
Channel Level  
2 Channel  
5.1 Channel  
This setting does not affect digital audio  
output.  
Options  
Speakers  
Initial Settings  
If you connected this player to your amplifier  
using the 5.1 channel analog outputs (front,  
surround, center and subwoofer outs), set  
this to 5.1 Channel; if you connected only  
the stereo outs, set to 2 Channel.  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Audio Output Mode  
Speaker Installation  
Channel Level  
‰
‰
5.1 Channel  
Fix  
Options  
Speakers  
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Use the Speaker Installation screen to tell  
the player what kinds of speakers you have  
connected.  
• When listening to a DVD-Audio source,  
the C, LS, and RS speakers will auto-  
matically be set to the Large size  
setting. However, the sound will not be  
affected by the change. Listening to  
another source will return the speakers  
to their original settings.  
1
Use the  
/
(cursor up/down)  
buttons to select a speaker  
• The L and R, and RS and LS speakers  
are paired; you can’t set them differ-  
ently.  
• For DVD-Audio only, if the C, LS, or RS  
speakers is set to Off, the audio is  
automatically downmixed to stereo.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
L
C
R
RS  
LS  
SW  
Large  
Large  
Large  
Large  
Large  
On  
Language  
Display  
Options  
Speakers  
Channel Level  
• Default setting: Fix  
You only need to make this setting if you  
connected this player to your amplifier using  
the 5.1 channel analog outputs.  
2
Press (cursor right) to modify the  
selected speaker.  
This setting does not affect digital audio  
output.  
3
Use the (cursor up/down)  
/
buttons to change the current setting.  
• You can see the effect of your changes  
in the room graphic on the right of the  
screen.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Audio Output Mode  
Speaker Installation  
Channel Level  
Fix  
• Except for the subwoofer, you can set  
speaker size to Large or Small. If the  
main speaker cone in the speaker is  
12cm or more, set to Large, otherwise  
set to Small (or Off if you don’t have  
that speaker).  
Variable  
Options  
Speakers  
When set to Fix, the level of each of the 5.1  
channel analog outputs is fixed. Choose  
Variable if you want to adjust the relative  
levels to balance the surround sound better  
for your listening room.  
• If you set the front L and R speakers to  
Small, the center and surround speak-  
ers are automatically set to Small and  
the subwoofer to On.  
• The subwoofer can only be set to On or  
Off.  
4
Press (cursor left) to go back to the  
speaker list if you want to modify  
another speaker, or press ENTER to exit  
the Speaker Installation screen.  
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The Initial Settings Menu  
Initial Settings  
Initial Settings  
Auto  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Auto  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
Digital Audio Out  
L
C
R
RS  
LS  
SW  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
L
C
R
RS  
LS  
SW  
Options  
Speaker  
Options  
Speaker  
Press (cursor right) then use the  
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to set the channel  
output level.  
You can set the individual channel levels  
between –6dB and +6dB using the test tone  
output as a guide to set the correct levels.  
Adjust the levels until the output level from  
all channels sounds the same from your  
usual listening position.  
Initial Settings  
Auto  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
L
C
R
RS  
LS  
SW  
Language  
Display  
Options  
Speaker  
Automatic: Select Auto to start the test tone  
output.  
To turn the test tone on/off for an individual  
speaker, press (cursor right). The test tone  
continues playing even when you select a  
different speaker.  
Initial Settings  
Auto  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
L
C
R
RS  
LS  
SW  
Initial Settings  
Options  
Speakers  
Auto  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
L
C
R
RS  
LS  
SW  
As the test tone plays through each speaker  
in turn, it is highlighted on-screen. Use the  
Options  
Speaker  
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the  
channel output level of the current speaker.  
Press (cursor left) to exit the test tone  
sequence, or ENTER to save the settings and  
exit the channel level setting screen.  
Press ENTER to save the settings and exit the  
channel level setting screen.  
Manual: Use the  
/
(cursor up/down)  
buttons to select a speaker.  
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Additional Information  
09  
Storing discs  
Taking care of your player  
and discs  
Although CDs and DVD discs are more  
durable than vinyl records, you should still  
take care to handle and store discs correctly.  
When you're not using a disc, return it to its  
case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs  
in excessively cold, humid, or hot environ-  
ments (including under direct sunlight).  
Handling discs  
When holding discs of any type, take care  
not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on  
the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or  
by the center hole and edge.  
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.  
Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback  
performance. Take care also not to scratch  
the label side of the disc. Although not as  
fragile as the recorded side, scratches can  
still result in a disc becoming unusable.  
Should a disc become marked with finger-  
prints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry  
cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center  
to the outside edge as shown in the diagram  
below.  
For more detailed care information see the  
instructions that come with discs.  
Do not load more than one disc into the  
player at a time.  
Discs to avoid  
Discs spin at high speed inside the player. If  
you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped,  
warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk  
using it in your player—you could end up  
damaging the unit.  
Wipe lightly from the center of the  
disc using straight strokes.  
Don’t wipe the disc surface using  
circular strokes.  
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, including products designed for  
cleaning vinyl records.  
This unit is designed for use with conven-  
tional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped  
discs is not recommended for this product.  
Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in  
connection with the use of shaped discs.  
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Additional Information  
✗ Place directly on top of an amplifier, or  
other component in your stereo system  
that becomes hot in use.  
Cleaning the pickup lens  
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 for CD  
players are commercially available, we do  
not recommend using them since some may  
damage the lens.  
✗ Use near a television or monitor as you  
may experience interference—especially  
if the television uses an indoor antenna.  
✗ Use in a kitchen or other room where  
the player may be exposed to smoke or  
steam.  
✗ Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover  
with cloth—this may prevent proper  
cooling of the unit.  
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 its  
performance. For this reason you should  
leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature  
for about an hour before switching on and  
using.  
✗ Place on an unstable surface, or one  
that is not large enough to support all  
four of the unit’s feet.  
Moving the player  
If you need to move the player, first press  
STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn  
the player off. Wait for --OFF-- to disappear  
from the display, then unplug the power  
cord. Never lift or move the unit during  
playback—discs rotate at a high speed and  
may be damaged.  
Hints on installation  
We want you to enjoy using this unit for  
years to come, so please bear in mind the  
following points when choosing a suitable  
location for it:  
Power cord caution  
Do...  
Handle the power cord by the plug part. 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, or other object on  
the power cord or pinch the cord in any other  
way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it  
with other cords. The power cords should be  
routed so that they are not likely to be  
stepped on. A damaged power cord can  
cause a fire or give you an electric shock.  
Check the power cord once in a while. If you  
find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer  
authorized service center or your dealer for a  
replacement.  
ꢀ Use in a well-ventilated room.  
ꢀ Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such  
as a table, shelf or stereo rack.  
Don’t...  
✗ Use in a place exposed to high tempera-  
tures or humidity, including near  
radiators and other heat-generating  
appliances.  
✗ Place on a window sill or other place  
where the player will be exposed to  
direct sunlight.  
✗ Use in an excessively dusty or damp  
environment.  
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Additional Information  
09  
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.  
Screen sizes and disc formats  
DVD-Video discs come in several different  
screen aspect ratios, ranging from TV  
programs, which are generally 4:3, to  
CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an  
aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.  
Televisions, too, come in different aspect  
ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.  
Widescreen TV users  
If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen  
setting (page 53) of this player should be set  
to 16:9(Wide).  
Please note that many widescreen discs  
override the player’s settings so that the disc  
is shown in letterbox format regardless of the  
setting.  
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.  
• Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a  
standard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3  
settings with a widescreen TV, will result  
in a distorted picture.  
Please note that some movie aspect ratios  
are wider than 16:9, so even though you have  
a widescreen TV, these discs will still play in  
a ‘letterbox’ style with black bars at the top  
and bottom of the screen.  
Resetting the player  
Use this procedure to reset all the player’s  
settings to the factory default.  
1
2
Switch the player into standby.  
Standard TV users  
If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen  
setting (page 53) of this player should be set  
to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan),  
depending on which you prefer.  
Using the front panel buttons, hold  
down the 7 (stop) button and press  
STANDBY/ON to switch the player back  
on.  
All the player’s settings are now reset, and  
you should see the ‘Let’s Get Started’ screen.  
Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs are  
shown with black bars top and bottom.  
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Additional Information  
About the audio output settings  
The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Settings menu (pages  
51–52, 62) affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5.1 channel analog outputs, and from  
the digital outputs with various types of disc.  
Disc audio format  
Dolby Digital  
Player setting  
Front L/R  
Surround L/R  
Digital outputs  
analog outputs*1 Center, LFE, outputs*1 PCM convert*2  
Bitstream*3  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital  
Left / Right  
DTS  
2 Ch  
2ch downmix  
Front L / R  
–
2ch downmix  
Left / Right  
Left / Right  
2ch downmix  
Surround L/R,  
Center, LFE  
5.1 Ch  
Dolby Digital  
karaoke  
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch  
Left / Right  
–
Linear PCM  
DTS  
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch  
2 Ch  
Left / Right  
Front L / R  
–
–
Surround L/R,  
Center, LFE  
5.1 Ch  
2ch downmix  
Left / Right  
2ch downmix*4  
Front L / R  
MPEG  
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch  
2 Ch  
–
–
Left / Right  
2ch downmix  
–
MPEG  
DVD-Audio  
2ch downmix*5  
Surround L/R,  
Center, LFE  
5.1 Ch  
–
DVD-RW  
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch  
Left / Right*6  
–
Left / Right  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG or PCM  
Super Audio CD  
2 Ch  
2ch downmix  
Front L / R  
–
–
–
Surround L/R,  
Center, LFE  
5.1 Ch  
CD  
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch  
2 Ch  
Left / Right  
2ch downmix  
Front L / R  
–
–
Left / Right  
DTS  
Left / Right  
DTS  
DTS CD  
Surround L/R,  
Center, LFE  
5.1 Ch  
Video CD /  
Super VCD  
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch  
Left / Right  
–
Left / Right  
Left / Right  
*1 When Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel, the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) FRONT L / R  
jacks act as a second pair of stereo audio outputs.  
*2 Dolby Digital > PCM, MPEG > PCM or DTS > PCM setting (pages 51–52)  
*3 Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS setting (pages 51–52)  
*4 Discs that prohibit downmixing will be output as 5.1 channel even if 2 Channel is selected  
as the Audio Output Mode setting (see page 62)  
*5 Discs that prohibit downmixing also mute the digital output  
*6 If the sound is mono, the Left and Right channels will be the same  
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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  
Chinese (zh), 2608  
Dutch (nl), 1412  
Portuguese (pt), 1620  
Swedish (sv), 1922  
Russian (ru), 1821  
Korean (ko), 1115  
Greek (el), 0512  
Bhutani (dz), 0426  
Esperanto (eo), 0515  
Estonian (et), 0520  
Basque (eu), 0521  
Persian (fa), 0601  
Finnish (fi), 0609  
Fiji (fj), 0610  
Faroese (fo), 0615  
Frisian (fy), 0625  
Kirghiz (ky), 1125  
Latin (la), 1201  
Lingala (ln), 1214  
Laothian (lo), 1215  
Lithuanian (lt), 1220  
Latvian (lv), 1222  
Sinhalese (si), 1909  
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  
Swahili (sw), 1923  
Tamil (ta), 2001  
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  
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 Twi (tw), 2023  
Quechua (qu), 1721  
Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813 Urdu (ur), 2118  
Kirundi (rn), 1814  
Romanian (ro), 1815  
Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823  
Sanskrit (sa), 1901  
Sindhi (sd), 1904  
Sangho (sg), 1907  
Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908 Zulu (zu), 2621  
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  
Afar (aa), 0101  
Telugu (te), 2005  
Tajik (tg), 2007  
Thai (th), 2008  
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  
Tigrinya (ti), 2009  
Turkmen (tk), 2011  
Tagalog (tl), 2012  
Setswana (tn), 2014  
Tonga (to), 2015  
Turkish (tr), 2018  
Tsonga (ts), 2019  
Tatar (tt), 2020  
Ukrainian (uk), 2111  
Uzbek (uz), 2126  
Vietnamese (vi), 2209  
Volapük (vo), 2215  
Wolof (wo), 2315  
Xhosa (xh), 2408  
Yoruba (yo), 2515  
Welsh (cy), 0325  
Danish (da), 0401  
Country code list  
Country, Country code, Country 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  
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  
Philippines, 1608, ph  
Portugal, 1620, pt  
Russian Federation, 1821, ru  
Singapore, 1907, sg  
Spain, 0519, es  
Sweden, 1905, se  
Switzerland, 0308, ch  
Taiwan, 2023, tw  
Thailand, 2008, th  
United Kingdom, 0702, gb  
United States of America, 2119, us  
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Selecting languages using  
the language code list  
Dolby Digital 1  
Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio,  
this high quality surround system is used in  
many of the finer movie theaters around the  
world.  
Some of the language options (such as ‘DVD  
Language’ in the Setup Navigator) allow you  
to set your prefered language from any of the  
136 languages listed in the language code  
list on the previous page.  
The on-screen display shows which channels  
are active, for example showing 3/2.1. The 3  
being the two front channels and the center  
channel; the 2 being the surround channels,  
and the .1 being the LFE channel.  
1
2
Select ‘Other Language’.  
Use the (cursor left/right)  
/
R
buttons to select either a code letter or a  
code number.  
DTS  
DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS  
is a surround system different from Dolby  
Digital that has become a popular surround  
sound format for movies.  
3
Use the  
/
(cursor up/down)  
buttons to select a code letter or a code  
number.  
See the language code list on the previous  
page for a complete list of langauges and  
codes.  
Dynamic range  
The difference between the quietest and  
loudest sounds possible in an audio signal  
(without distorting or getting lost in noise).  
Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are  
capable of a very wide dynamic range,  
delivering dramatic cinema-like effects.  
Glossary  
Analog audio  
An electrical signal that directly represents  
sound. Compare this to digital audio which  
can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect  
representation of sound. See also Digital  
audio.  
File extension  
A tag added to the end of a filename to  
indicate the type of file. For example, “.mp3”  
indicates an MP3 file. See also page 10.  
Aspect ratio  
Interlaced video  
The width of a TV screen relative to its height.  
Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the  
screen is almost square); widescreen models  
are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide  
as it is high). See also page 53.  
A method of displaying a picture in which  
odd-numbered lines are updated in one  
pass, then even-numbered lines updated in  
the next. See also Progressive scan video.  
MP3  
Bonus Group (DVD-Audio only)  
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed  
audio file format. Files are recognized by  
their file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. See  
also pages 10–11.  
An ‘extra’ group on some DVD-Audio discs  
that requires a key number to access. See  
also Group. See also page 60.  
Browsable pictures (DVD-Audio only)  
A feature of some DVD-Audio discs in which  
the user can browse still pictures recorded  
on the disc as the audio is played. See also  
Slideshow.  
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Regions (DVD-Video only)  
MPEG audio  
These associate discs and players with  
particular areas of the world. This unit will  
only play discs that have compatible region  
codes. You can find the region code of your  
unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs  
are compatible with more than one region  
(or all regions). See also page 11.  
An audio format used on Video CDs/Super  
VCDs and some DVD discs. This unit can  
convert MPEG audio to PCM format for wider  
compatibility with digital recorders and AV  
amplifiers. See also PCM.  
MPEG video  
The video format used for Video CDs/Super  
VCDs and DVDs. Video CD/Super VCD uses  
the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses  
the newer and much better quality MPEG-2  
standard.  
S1 S-video output  
This S-video signal format includes aspect  
ratio information (4:3 or 16:9) within the  
video signal. TVs which are compatible with  
S1 S-video automatically switch aspect ratio  
according to the signal. See also page 53.  
Packed PCM (DVD-Audio only)  
A lossless compression system that enables  
more PCM audio to be stored on a DVD-  
Audio disc than would otherwise be possi-  
ble.  
S2 S-video output  
S2 is an enhanced version of S-video which,  
in addition to aspect ratio information,  
contains letterbox / pan & scan information.  
Widescreen TVs which are compatible with  
S2 S-video automatically switch aspect ratio  
according to the signal. See also page 53.  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
The most common system of encoding  
digital audio, found on CDs and DAT.  
Excellent quality, but requires a lot of data  
compared to formats such as Dolby Digital  
and MPEG audio. For compatibility with  
digital audio recorders (CD, MD and DAT)  
and AV amplifiers with digital inputs, this  
unit can convert Dolby Digital, DTS and  
MPEG audio to PCM. See also Digital audio.  
Sampling frequency  
The rate at which sound is measured to be  
turned into digital audio data. The higher the  
rate, the better the sound quality, but the  
more digital information is generated.  
Standard CD audio has a sampling fre-  
quency of 44.1kHz, which means 44,100  
samples (measurements) per second. See  
also Digital audio.  
PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD/Super  
VCD only)  
A system of navigating a Video CD/Super  
VCD through on-screen menus recorded  
onto the disc. Especially good for discs that  
you would normally not watch from begin-  
ning to end all at once—karaoke discs, for  
example.  
Slidshow (DVD, Video CD/Super VCD)  
A feature of some DVD discs in which still  
pictures recorded on the disc cycle automati-  
cally as the audio is played. See also  
Browsable Picture.  
Super Audio CD (SACD)  
Progressive scan video  
Super Audio CD is a high quality audio disc  
format that can accomodate high sampling  
rate stereo and multi-channel audio, as well  
as conventional CD audio all on the same  
disc.  
Also called non-interlaced video, this method  
of displaying a picture updates all the lines  
in one pass, resulting in a more stable,  
flicker-free image than interlaced video (for a  
given scanning rate). See also Interlaced  
video. See also page 19.  
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Taiwan model only:  
Changing the on-screen dis-  
play language to English  
English  
1
Press SETUP.  
The on-screen display (OSD) appears.  
5
Use the  
/
(cursor up/down)  
buttons to select ‘English ’ from the list  
on the right, then press ENTER.  
English  
/
2
Use the  
/
/
(cursor up/down/  
left/right) buttons to select ‘  
’
from the on-screen display, then press  
ENTER.  
6
Press SETUP.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
OSD Language  
On Screen Display  
Angle Indicator  
Background  
English  
Options  
Screen Saver  
Speaker  
3
Use the  
buttons to select ‘  
on the left, then press ENTER.  
/
(cursor up/down)  
’ from the list  
4
Press ENTER.  
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Setting the TV System  
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Watching NTSC on a PAL TV  
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.  
(Except DV-656A and DV-655A Taiwan  
model)  
The default setting of this player is AUTO,  
and unless you notice that the picture is  
distorted when playing some discs, you  
should leave it set to AUTO. If you experi-  
ence picture distortion with some discs, set  
the TV system to match your country or  
region’s system. Doing this, however, may  
restrict the kinds of disc you can watch. The  
table below shows what kinds of disc are  
compatible with each setting (AUTO, PAL  
and NTSC).  
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. This is not a malfunc-  
tion; it is caused by the NTSC to PAL  
conversion.  
1
If the player is on, press STANDBY/  
ON to switch it to standby.  
2
Using the front panel controls, hold  
down ¡ ¢ then press STANDBY/ON  
to switch the TV system.  
The TV system changes as follows:  
AUTO = NTSC  
NTSC = PAL  
PAL = AUTO  
The player’s display shows the new setting.  
• You have to switch the player into  
standby (press STANDBY/ON) before  
each change.  
Disc  
Player setting  
Format NTSC PAL  
MOD.PAL NTSC  
PAL PAL  
MOD.PAL NTSC  
Type  
AUTO  
DVD/Super VCD NTSC  
PAL  
NTSC  
––  
NTSC  
NTSC  
NTSC  
Video CD  
NTSC  
PAL  
PAL  
PAL  
PAL  
NTSC or PAL  
CD / no disc ––  
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Troubleshooting  
Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something  
wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another  
component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble  
cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service  
center or your dealer to carry out repair work.  
Problem  
Cause / Remedy  
Make sure the disc is free from dirt and dust and is not  
damaged (page 65).  
Make sure the disc is loaded with the label side face-up and  
aligned properly in the disc tray guide.  
Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVD-  
The disc won’t play or is  
automatically ejected after  
loading.  
•
•
•
Video disc does not match the number on the player, the disc  
cannot be used (page 11).  
•
Condensation inside the player: Allow time for condensation to  
evaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit.  
Disc is loaded upside down: Reload the disc with the label  
side face up.  
•
•
A Super VCD that does not conform with the IEC standards  
might not play normally.  
DVD-Audio playback stops.  
•
The disc may have been illegally copied.  
Picture playback stops and the • Press 7, then start playback again (3).  
operation buttons cannot be  
•
Switch the power off once, unplug from the wall socket, then  
used.  
plug back in and switch on again using the front panel  
STANDBY/ON button.  
New settings made in the  
Setup screen menus while a  
•
Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing, but are  
not effective until the disc is stopped then restarted: Press 7, then  
disc is playing are ineffective. start playback again (3).  
Settings are canceled.  
•
When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging  
the power cord, settings will be canceled: Press STANDBY/ON on  
the front panel to turn the player off. Wait for --OFF-- to disappear  
from the display, then unplug the power cord.  
The remote control doesn't  
seem to work.  
•
The CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is connected: Point  
the remote control at the connected component to control this  
player.  
•
The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with  
the remote sensor is too wide: Use the remote within its operating  
range (page 9).  
•
The batteries are exhausted: Put in new ones (page 9).  
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Problem  
Cause / Remedy  
Check that the VIDEO OFF indicator is not lit. If it is, press the  
VIDEO OFF button (page 18).  
Incorrect video connections: Check that connections are  
No picture/No color.  
•
•
correct and that plugs are inserted fully. Also check the video  
cable for damage.  
•
TV/monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect: Check the  
instruction manual of the connected equipment.  
The video ouput is set to progressive but your TV/monitor is  
•
not compatible with progressive scan: Press the PROGRESSIVE  
button on the front panel to set to interlace (the indicator above  
the button should not be lit) (page 18).  
•
When set to progressive video output, there is no video output  
from the composite or S-video outputs.  
Screen is stretched or aspect  
does not change.  
•
The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect.  
See page 67 for how to set it correctly for your TV/monitor.  
If your TV/monitor is connected using an S-video cable, try  
changing the S-Video Out setting (page 53).  
•
Picture disturbance during  
•
This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy  
playback or the picture is dark. guard. Some discs 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.  
•
Due to the player’s copy protection circuits, connection of this  
device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or  
cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction.  
•
The TV system may be set inappropriately. See Setting the TV  
System on page 73.  
No audio, or audio is dis-  
torted.  
•
No audio is output during slow motion playback or when  
scanning discs other than audio CDs  
Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your  
amplifier to the player's analog outputs.  
Check that the disc is free from dust and dirt, and that it is not  
damaged (page 65).  
•
•
•
•
Check that all interconnects are firmly inserted.  
Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt, oxide, etc.  
and clean if necessary. Also check the cable for damage.  
Make sure the player's output is not connected to the  
amplifier's phono (turntable) inputs.  
Check your amplifier/receiver’s settings (volume, input  
function, speaker settings, etc.).  
•
•
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Problem  
Cause / Remedy  
The analog audio is OK, but  
there appears to be no digital  
audio signal.  
•
•
Make sure that the Digital Out setting is set to On (page 51).  
Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG out settings  
(pages 51-52) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver—check the  
instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.  
•
SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs do not output digital audio.  
Listen through the player’s analog audio outputs.  
Noticeable difference in DVD  
and CD volume.  
•
This is due to differences in the audio format and is not a  
malfunction.  
Cannot play multi-channel  
audio  
•
Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel  
(page 62).  
•
Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Out settings  
(pages 51-52) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver—check the  
instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.  
•
DVD-Audio and SACDs do not output multichannel digital  
audio. Listen through the player’s analog outputs.  
Check that the settings in the Speaker Installation screen are  
correct (page 62).  
Check the audio options available from the disc menu.  
•
•
Cannot listen to high-sampling • Make sure that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off  
rate audio through the digital (page 52).  
output.  
•
As a copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output  
96kHz audio. In this case, even if set to Down Sample Off, the  
player automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not a  
malfunction.  
Cannot output 192kHz or  
176.4kHz digital audio.  
•
The player does not output digital audio at these sampling  
rates. The digital output is automatically downsampled.  
Cannot output 96kHz or  
88.2kHz digital audio.  
•
Check that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off  
(page 52).  
•
Some discs are digital copy protected and do not output high  
sampling rate digital audio. In this case the output is automati-  
cally downsampled.  
No DTS audio output.  
•
If this unit is connected to a non-DTS compatible amplifier or  
decoder using a digital audio cable, set DTS Out to DTS 3 PCM.  
If you do not do this, noise will be output when you play a DTS  
disc.  
•
If this unit is connected to a DTS-compatible amplifier or  
decoder using a digital audio cable, check the amplifier settings,  
and that the cable is properly connected.  
Audio mix does not sound  
right or sounds incomplete  
(for example, inaudible  
dialog).  
•
Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel if  
you've connected to the stereo inputs on your amplifier or TV  
(page 62).  
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Problem  
Cause / Remedy  
Disc containing the MP3 tracks • This player is compatible with multi-session discs, but only  
won’t play.  
plays sessions that are closed.  
If the message UNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT is displayed  
•
when you try to play a disc/track, check the audio file formats. For  
more information see pages 10-11.  
The audio recorded on a Super • If the audio is switched to [2] when playing a Super VCD that  
VCD disc is not output  
contains only one stereo soundtrack, there may be no sound at  
properly.  
all. Press AUDIO to change the soundtrack.  
Can’t hear effect of  
TruSurround  
•
TruSurround does not work with CD, MP3, DVD-Audio, SACD  
or 96kHz linear PCM DVD.  
The TruSurround effect is only output through the AUDIO OUT  
(2ch) analog audio outputs.  
Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel  
(page 62).  
The effectiveness of TruSurround varies with the disc.  
•
•
•
• Static electricity or other external  
influences may cause malfunctioning of  
this unit. In this case, unplug the power  
cord and then plug back in. This will  
usually reset the unit for proper  
operation. If this does not correct the  
problem, please consult your nearest  
Pioneer service center.  
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Specifications  
Audio output (multi-channel / L, R, C,  
SW, LS, RS)  
Output level ....................... During audio output  
200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)  
Number of channels .......................................... 6  
Jacks ..................................................... RCA jack  
General  
System .............................................. DVD Player  
Power requirements  
DV-656A..................................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
DV-655A Taiwan model ...................110 V, 60 Hz  
Other models ...... 110–127/220–240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
DV-656A...................................................... 12 W  
DV-655A...................................................... 13 W  
Power consumption (standby) ....................... 0.3 W  
Weight ....................................... 2.6 kg (5lb 12oz)  
Dimensions ....... 420 (W) x 69 (H) x 278 (D) mm  
(16 9/16 (W) x 2 3/4 (H) x 11 (D) in.)  
Operating temperature .............. +5°C to +35°C  
(+36°F to +96°F)  
Operating humidity ............................ 5% to 85%  
(no condensation)  
Digital audio characteristics  
Frequency response  
........................... 4 Hz to 44 kHz(DVD fs: 96 kHz)  
............. 4 Hz to 88 kHz (DVD-Audio fs: 192 kHz)  
S/N ratio .................................................... 118 dB  
Dynamic range ......................................... 108 dB  
Total harmonic distortion .......................0.001 %  
Wow and flutter .............. Limit of measurement  
(0.001% W. PEAK) or lower  
Digital output  
Optical digital output ........... Optical digital jack  
Coaxial digital output ........................... RCA jack  
Component Video output (Y, PB, PR  
Output level ............................. Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
)
B
R
Other terminals  
Control in .................................... Minijack (3.5 ø)  
Control out .................................. Minijack (3.5 ø)  
P , P : 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
Jacks ................................................... RCA jacks  
D1/D2 Video output (DV-655A Taiwan  
model only)  
Output level ............................. Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
Accessories  
Stereo audio cable ............................................. 1  
Video cable ......................................................... 1  
Power cable ........................................................ 1  
Remote control ................................................... 1  
AA/R6P dry cell batteries .................................. 2  
Operating Instructions .................. 1 (DV-656A)*  
2 (DV-655A)**  
B
R
P , P : 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
Jack .....................................................D terminal  
S-Video output  
Y (luminance) - Output level .......... 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
C (color) - Output level ........... 286 mVp-p (75 Ω)  
Jack .................................................. S-Video jack  
Warranty card (DV-656A only)* ......................... 1  
Video output  
Output level .................................... 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
Jack ....................................................... RCA jack  
*
And DV-655A px model  
** Except DV-655A px model  
Audio output (1 stereo pair)  
Output level ....................... During audio output  
200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)  
Number of channels .......................................... 2  
Jacks ..................................................... RCA jack  
• The specifications and design of this  
product are subject to change without  
notice, due to improvement.  
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