Pioneer DVD Player DV 989AVi G User Manual

DVD Player

DV-989AVi-G

Operating Instructions

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WARNING

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 res-

taurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair

will be charged for even during the warranty period.

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire

or shock hazard, do not place any container filed

with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or

flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain

or moisture.

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This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by method claims of

certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property

rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other

rights owners. Use of this copyright protection

technology must be authorized by Macrovision

Corporation, and is intended for home and other

limited viewing uses only unless otherwise

authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

When disposing of used batteries, please comply

with governmental regulations or

environmental public instruction’s rules that

apply in your country/area.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked

flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the

equipment.

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licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5 ºC – +35 ºC (+41 ºF – +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH

(cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in

locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or

This product complies with the following

i.LINK interface specifications:

strong artificial light)

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1) IEEE Std 1394a-2000, Standard for a High

Performance Serial Bus

2) Audio and Music Data Transmission

Protocol 2.0

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the

plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power

cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a

short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a

piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the

cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other

cords. The power cords should be routed such that they

are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord

can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check

the power cord once in a while. When you find it

Following the standard for AM824 sequence

adaptation layers, the product is compatible

with IEC60958 bitstream, DVD-A and SACD

media.

For U.S. and Australia Model

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Contents

01 Before you start

04 Getting Started

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Putting the batteries in the remote

Setting the TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Watching NTSC on a PAL TV. . . . . . . . . .28

Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Let’s Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Using the on-screen displays. . . . . . . . . . .30

Setting up with the Setup Navigator . . . . .31

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

DVD disc menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus. . . . . .36

control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Disc / content format playback

compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

General disc compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CD-R/RW compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DVD-R/RW Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Compressed Audio Compatibility. . . . . . 10

PC Created Disc Compatibility. . . . . . . . 10

Titles, chapters, groups and tracks. . . . . . 11

DVD-Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

05 Playing discs

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Using the Disc Navigator to browse the

contents of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using the Multi Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . .42

Looping a section of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Using random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Editing a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Other functions available from the

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting using the D1/D2 video

output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting for multichannel surround

sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting using the multichannel

program menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Searching a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Switching the DVD audio language . . . . . .48

Switching DVD-RW audio channels . . . . .49

Switching DVD-Audio audio channels. . . .49

Switching CD/MP3/Video CD/

Super VCD audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Displaying disc information. . . . . . . . . . . .49

analog outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting using a digital audio

output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting using i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

About i.LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Creating an i.LINK network . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting using HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Controlling this player from another

Pioneer component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

03 Controls and displays

Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

About progressive scan video. . . . . . . . . . 24

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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DTS Downmix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Audio Output Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Speaker Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

i.LINK Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Connections Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Auto Select Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

DVD-Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

06 Audio Settings menu

Note about features in the Audio

Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Audio DRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Legato PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Hi-Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Virtual Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Channel Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Speaker Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

07 The Video Settings menu

Video Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Creating your own presets . . . . . . . . . . . 55

09 Additional information

Taking care of your player and discs . . . . .76

Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Storing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Discs to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Cleaning the pickup lens. . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Problems with condensation. . . . . . . . . .77

Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Moving the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Power cable caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Screen sizes and disc formats. . . . . . . . . .78

Widescreen TV users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Standard TV users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Resetting the player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

About the audio output settings . . . . . . . .79

About the HDMI output settings . . . . . . . .80

HDMI output with DVD-Audio

08 Initial Settings menu

Using the Initial Settings menu . . . . . . . . 58

Digital Audio Out settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Digital Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Dolby Digital Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

DTS Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Linear PCM Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

MPEG Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Video Output settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

TV Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Component Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

S-Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Auto Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

DVD Menu Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Subtitle Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

OSD Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

On Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Angle Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Background. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Parental Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Bonus Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Auto Disc Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Group Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

DVD Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

SACD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

HDMI Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

About the i.LINK output settings . . . . . . . .82

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Country/Area code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Selecting languages using the language

code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

DVD/CD/Video CD/Super VCD player . . .88

HDMI troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

i.LINK-related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

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Before you start

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Pure Audio listening

Features

The Pure Audio feature allows you to listen to

analog audio sources with the video and

digital outputs disabled, and the front panel

display switched off. This is particularly useful

when listening to high-quality audio formats

such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD.

HDMI digital interface

The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia

Interface) interconnect provides high quality

digital audio and video, all from a single user-

friendly connector. HDMI is the first

consumer electronics interface to support

uncompressed standard, enhanced, or high-

definition video plus standard to multi-

DVD-Audio and SACD compatible

Experience the super high-quality audio

performance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio

CD (SACD).

channel surround sound audio , all using

one interface. You can easily connect to a

HDMI-equipped AV receiver or audiovisual

device for high quality audio and video, and

communication between the video source

and (DTV) players, set-top boxes, and other

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.

audiovisual devices is also supported.

In addition, with SACD playback, you can

select which part of the disc you want to hear

(stereo audio, multi-channel audio and, for

hybrid SACDs, standard CD audio) with the

simple press of a button on the front panel.

i.LINK digital interface

The i.LINK interface makes it possible to

connect this player to an i.LINK-equipped AV

receiver with a single cable and enjoy high

sampling rate (up to 192kHz) PCM

multichannel digital audio from DVD-Audio

and SACD discs, as well as digital audio from

DVD-Video, CD, Video CD/Super VCD and

MP3 discs.

Built-in Dolby Digital and DTS

decoding with multichannel outputs

Logos:

In addition to simplified connection, jitterless

audio is possible with Pioneer’s PQLS

(Precision Quartz Lock System) technology

when playing CDs, SACDs and DVD-Audio

discs.

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.

Other advantages of using i.LINK include

‘smart’ features such as automatic

configuration and automatic function

selection—start playback of a disc and the

receiver automatically changes the input

function to this player.

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*1 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

Virtual Dolby Digital using SRS

TruSurround

Logo:

*2 It is not possible to output SACD source

from the HDMI connection.

SRS TruSurround creates a realistic

surround-sound effect from any Dolby Digital

or Pro Logic encoded source using just two

speakers. SRS TruSurround is a process

certified by Dolby Laboratories for Virtual

Dolby Digital sound. See Virtual Surround on

page 52.

*3 “i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

*4 These features may not be compatible with

all i.LINK-equipped receivers.

*5 Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

PureCinema progressive scan

When connected to a progressive scan-

compatible TV or monitor using the

component video outputs, you can enjoy

extremely stable, flicker free images, with the

same frame refresh rate as the original movie

(see page 24, 55).

*6 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are

registered trademarks of Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

*7 TruSurround, SRS and

symbol are

trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround tech-

nology is incorporated under license from SRS

Labs, Inc.

Super Fine Focus digital filter

This improves the quality of the video output

by reducing video noise and increasing the

horizontal resolution to 540 lines.

MP3 compatibility

This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW

and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio

tracks. See also Compressed Audio

Compatibility on page 10.

Graphical on-screen displays

Setting up and using your DVD player is made

very easy using the graphical on-screen

displays.

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What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories

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/LR6 batteries x2

• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.

• Stereo audio cable (red/white plugs)

• Video cable (yellow plugs)

• 4-pin S400 i.LINK cable

• Power cable

• Don’t use different kinds of battery

together—although they may look similar,

different batteries may have different volt-

ages.

• Make sure that the plus and minus ends

of each battery match the indications in

the battery compartment.

• These operating instructions

Putting the batteries in the

remote control

• Remove batteries from equipment that

isn’t going to be used for a month or

more.

Open the battery compartment cover

on the back of 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.

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Using the remote control

Keep in mind the following when using the

remote control:

Insert two AA/LR6 batteries into the

battery compartment following the indi-

cations (ꢀ, ꢁ) inside the compartment.

• Make sure that there are no obstacles

between the remote and the remote

sensor on the unit.

• The remote has a range of about 7 meters.

• Remote operation may become unreliable

if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is

shining on the unit’s remote sensor.

• Remote controllers for different devices

can interfere with each other. Avoid using

remotes for other equipment located

close to this unit.

Close the cover.

• Replace the batteries when you notice a

fall off in the operating range of the

remote.

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Before you start

Photo CD, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-

Disc / content format

playback compatibility

ROM

Except those that contain MP3 files

formatted as specified in the Compressed

Audio Compatibility section.

General disc compatibility

This player was designed and engineered to

be compatible with software bearing one or

more of the following logos:

DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs (Audio CDs

and Video CD/Super VCDs) recorded using a

DVD recorder, CD recorder or personal

computer may not be playable on this unit.

This may be caused by a number of

possibilities, including but not limited to: the

type of disc used; the type of recording;

damage, dirt or condensation on either the

disc or the player’s pick-up lens. See below for

notes about particular software and formats.

DVD-Audio

Audio CD

DVD-Video

Video CD

DVD-R

CD-R

DVD-RW

CD-RW

• About DualDisc playback

A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one

side of which contains DVD content

video, audio, etc. while the other side

contains non-DVD content such as digital

audio material.

Super Audio CD

The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not

compliant with the CD Audio

specification and therefore may not play.

•

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo

Licensing Corporation.

The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this

product.

This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD

standard. Compared to the Video CD stan-

dard, Super VCD offers superior picture

quality, and allows two stereo soundtracks to

be recorded. Super VCD also supports the

widescreen size.

For more detailed information on the

DualDisc specification, please refer to the

disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

CD-R/RW compatibility

• This unit will play CD-R and CD-RW discs

recorded in CD Audio or Video CD/Super

VCD format, or as a CD-ROM containing

MP3 audio files. However, any other

content may cause the disc not to play, or

create noise/distortion in the output.

Super VCD

Other formats, including but not limited to the

following, are not playable in this player:

• This unit cannot record CD-R or CD-RW

discs.

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• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs recorded as

CD Audio can be played, but the full Table

of Contents (playing time, etc.) will not be

displayed.

• 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

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 notice-

ably worse at lower bit-rates.

DVD-R/RW Compatibility

• This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that

were recorded using the DVD Video

format or Video Recording format.

• This unit cannot record DVD-R/RW discs.

• Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be

played in this player.

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

Compressed Audio Compatibility

• This unit will play CD-ROM discs

containing files saved in the MPEG-1

Audio Layer 3 format (MP3) with a

sampling rate of 44.1 or 48kHz. Incompat-

ible files will not play and UNPLAYABLE

will be displayed on the unit.

instances, check with the software

publisher for more detailed information.

• Fixed bit-rate files are recommended.

Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are playable,

but playing time may not be shown

correctly.

• Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW soft-

ware disc boxes for additional compati-

bility information.

• The CD-ROM used to compile your MP3

files must be ISO 9660 Level 2 compliant.

• CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA

Form1.

• This player only plays tracks that are

named with the file extension “.mp3” or

“.MP3”.

• This player is compatible with multi-

session discs, but only plays sessions that

are closed.

• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording

your MP3 files.

• This player can recognize a combined

total of up to 250 tracks and folders. If a

disc containing over 250 tracks/folders is

loaded, only the first 250 tracks/folders

recorded on the disc will be playable.

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Titles, chapters, groups and

tracks

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-Video discs are generally divided into

one or more titles. Titles may be further subdi-

vided into chapters.

Title 1

Title 2

Title 3

The diagram below shows the various DVD

regions of the world.

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

DVD-Audio discs are divided into one or more

groups that can each contain a number of

tracks.

Group 1

Track 1

Group 2 Group 3

Track 2

Track 3

Track 1

Track 2

CDs, SACDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are

divided into tracks.

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6

CD-ROMs containing MP3 files are divided

into folders and tracks. Folders may also

contain further subfolders.

Folder A

Track 1

Folder B Folder C

Track 2

Track 3

Track 1

File 1

File 2

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Connecting up

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Rear panel

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SURROUND CENTER

AC IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(2ch)

HDMI OUT

(AUDIO)

S400

OUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

D1/D2

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

When connecting this player up to your TV, AV

receiver or other components, make sure that

all components are switched off and

unplugged.

(AUDIO) – i.LINK connectors

4-pin, S400 i.LINK connectors for connection

to i.LINK-equipped receivers and other

components. Each i.LINK connector acts

simultaneously as both input and output

(page 18).

AUDIO OUT (2ch)

Two channel analog audio outputs for

connection to your TV, AV receiver or stereo

system (page 13,17).

HDMI OUT

HDMI output providing a high quality inter-

face for digital audio and video (page 20).

AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)

Multichannel analog audio outputs for

connection to an AV receiver with multi-

channel inputs (page 16).

CONTROL IN / OUT

For passing remote control signals to other

Pioneer components (page 22).

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – OPTICAL /

VIDEO OUT (1&2)

COAXIAL

Standard video output(s) that you can

connect to your TV or AV receiver using the

supplied audio/video cable (page 13).

Digital audio outputs for connection to a

PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEG-

compatible AV receiver (page 16).

S-VIDEO OUT (1&2)

AC IN

S-Video output(s) that you can use instead of

Connect the supplied power cord here, then

the VIDEO OUT jacks (page 14).

plug into a power outlet.

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10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

High quality video output for connection to a

TV, monitor or AV receiver that has compo-

nent video inputs.

Use to connect this player to a TV with a D

video input (page 15).

Connect using a commercially available

three-way component video cable.

• You may find it useful to have the manuals

supplied with your other components

handy when connecting this player.

Be careful to match the colors of the jacks

and cables for correct connection (page 15).

• If you come across any unfamiliar terms

in this section of the manual, take a look

at the Glossary on page 84.

11 D1/D2 VIDEO OUT

(Except Australian model)

Easy connections

A/V IN

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SUB

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AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(2ch)

HDMI OUT

(AUDIO)

S400

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

D1/D2

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

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.

• This player is equipped with copy protec-

tion 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

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player may also not be compatible with

some combination TV/VCRs for the same

reason; refer to the manufacturer for

more information.)

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.

Connect the VIDEO OUT 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.

HDMI provides highest quality digital video

(and audio) using one simple digital connec-

tion, provided your monitor or display is also

equipped with HDMI. See Connecting using

HDMI on page 20 for more on this.

Connecting using an S-Video output

You can use the S-Video output instead of the

VIDEO OUT jack to connect this player to

your TV (or other equipment).

See Using other types of video output below if

you want to use a different type of 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).

•

Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to

connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-Video

input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.

Line up the small triangle above the jack with

the same mark on the plug before plugging

in.

Connect the supplied AC power cord

to the AC IN inlet, then plug into a power

outlet.

• Do not unplug the player from the power

outlet while it is switched on.

S-VIDEO

INPUT

• Do not plug this player into a switched

power supply found on some amplifiers

and AV receivers.

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AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(2ch)

Using other types of video

output

HDMI OUT

(AUDIO)

S400

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

This player has standard (composite), S-video,

component video outputs and D video

connector for component video (Except

Australian model), as well as an HDMI

connector (for digital video/audio).The main

difference between them is the quality of the

picture.

• 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.

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Connecting using the component

video output

• Only NTSC video is output when set to

progressive scan.

You can use the component video output

instead of the standard video out jack to

connect this player to your TV (or other equip-

ment).

• This player is compatible with D1, D2, D3

and D4 inputs. However, when connected

to a D1 connector, only interlace video is

output.

•

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.

• If you connect 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.

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Connecting for multichannel

surround sound

AC IN

To enjoy multichannel surround sound from

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and SACD discs, we

recommend connecting this player to an AV

receiver using the 5.1 channel analog outputs

or the i.LINK connector.

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

D1/D2

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

Connecting using the D1/D2 video

output

The player also has optical and coaxial digital

outputs should you want to use an external

decoder or the decoder in your AV receiver.

Note that multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD

audio is not output through these jacks, so

this connection should be in addition to,

rather than instead of, a 5.1 channel analog

connection.

Except Australian model

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.

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

following illustrations show a standard

(composite) connection).

D1 VIDEO

INPUT

AC IN

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

D1/D2

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

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Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on this

Connecting using the multichannel

analog outputs

player to a video input on your AV

receiver.

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 SACD

discs.

VIDEO

INPUT

AV receiver

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AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(2ch)

HDMI OUT

(AUDIO)

S400

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• In order to be able to hear multichannel

sound from SACDs, DVD-Video and DVD-

Audio discs, you need to set SACD Play-

back to Multi-ch Area, and the Audio

Output Mode to 5.1 Channel (SACD

Playback on page 68 and Audio Output

Mode on page 71).

• Alternatively, you can use the S-Video or

component video connections if they’re

available or D video (Except Australian

model).

Connect the AV receiver’s video

output to a video input on your TV.

Connect the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)

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.

• 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.

Connecting using a digital audio

output

AV receiver

MULTI-

CH. INPUTS

Connect the optical or coaxial digital outputs

if you want to use an external decoder or the

decoder in your AV receiver.

To be able to play SACDs and multichannel

DVD-Audio discs, you should also connect

the 5.1 channel analog outputs (Connecting

using the multichannel analog outputs

above).

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SUB

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AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(2ch)

HDMI OUT

(AUDIO)

S400

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

If your AV receiver doesn’t have 5.1 channel

analog inputs, make a stereo analog connec-

tion.

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Connect one of the DIGITAL OUT jacks

If you didn’t connect the 5.1 channel

on this player to a digital input on your AV

receiver.

analog outputs, connect the AUDIO OUT

(2ch) jacks on this player to a stereo

analog input on your receiver.

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

STEREO

AUDIO IN

AV receiver

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(2ch)

(5.1ch)

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SUB

WOOFER

OPTICAL

S400

HDMI OUT

OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(AUDIO)

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(2ch)

HDMI OUT

(AUDIO)

S400

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• You can also use the AUDIO OUT 5.1ch

FRONT L/R jacks for the analog audio

connection.

Optical connection: Use an optical cable

(not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an optical input

on your AV receiver.

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on this

player to a video input on your AV

receiver.

• 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.

VIDEO

INPUT

AV receiver

Coaxial connection: Use a coaxial cable

(similar to the supplied video cable) to

connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

jack to a coaxial input on your AV receiver.

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SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(2ch)

HDMI OUT

(AUDIO)

S400

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• Alternatively, you can use the S-Video or

component video connections if they’re

available or D video (Except Australian

model).

Connect the AV receiver’s video

output to a video input on your TV.

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Use the supplied i.LINK cable to

connect one of the i.LINK connectors on

this player to an i.LINK connector on your

AV receiver.

• 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.

Video

input

i.LINK

connector

AV receiver

Connecting using i.LINK

If you have a receiver with an i.LINK

connector, you can connect it to this player

using the supplied i.LINK cable.

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SUB

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AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(2ch)

HDMI OUT

(AUDIO)

S400

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

The i.LINK connector outputs every kind of

digital audio that the player is compatible

with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio,

SACD, Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3. In

contrast, the optical and coaxial digital

outputs do not output SACD and multi-

channel DVD-Audio.

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• The arrow on the cable connector body

should be face down for correct align-

ment with the connector on the player.

When playing DVD-Audio^*1, CD or SACD

discs over i.LINK, the digital audio is jitterless

if the connected receiver is compatible with

PQLS (rate control). See the operating

instructions that came with your receiver for

information on compatibility with this feature.

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on this

player to a video input on your AV

receiver.

• The i.LINK connectors on this player do

*1 Excluding any part of the disc that features

moving video (Video part).

not output video.

• The diagram shows a standard video

connection, but you can alternatively use

the S-video or component video connec-

tions if they’re available or D video (Except

Australian model).

• There may be cases where the PQLS/rate

control function and/or the i.LINK audio

does not work properly even when

connected to i.LINK Audio-compatible

equipment.

• Do not disconnect i.LINK cables or switch

off any components connected using

i.LINK while this player is on.

• In order to be able to hear multichannel

sound from SACDs, you need to set SACD

Playback to Multi-ch Area (see SACD

Playback on page 68).

• In order to hear multichannel sound from

DVD-Audio discs, make sure that DVD-

Audio Out is set to 5.1 Channel (see

DVD-Audio Out on page 75).

• Copy-protected 96kHz DVD-Video discs

are downsampled to 48kHz when using

the i.LINK connection.

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• To be able to use the Auto Select Play

feature, you must first set it up using the

Auto Select Play menu screen. See Auto

Select Play on page 75.

Creating an i.LINK network

Using i.LINK it is possible to chain up to 17

components together so that the digital audio

and control signals from each component is

available to other components in the network.

With the addition of an i.LINK repeater, it’s

possible to connect up to 63 components.

• When the i.LINK indicator ( ) is lit on the

front panel (see Front panel on page 23),

no audio is output from the other digital or

analog audio jacks. You can switch off the

i.LINK output using the Audio Out menu

(see Audio Out on page 74) if you need to

use the analog and/or optical/coaxial

digital outputs.

i.LINK connectors come in 4-pin and 6-pin

configurations. This player uses the 4-pin

connection, but the two types can be mixed

on a network.

This player is compatible with i.LINK Audio

components, such as AV receivers. It may not

work properly if connected to i.LINK MPEG-II

TS equipment (such as a digital satellite

tuner), i.LINK DV equipment (such as a DVD

recorder or DV camcorder), or an i.LINK-

equipped personal computer. Check the oper-

ating instructions supplied with your other

i.LINK components for compatibility informa-

tion.

• The front panel i.LINK indicator only lights

when the receiver is on and the input is

set to i.LINK. See also the receiver’s oper-

ating instructions.

• You can connect several components

together using i.LINK. See Creating an

i.LINK network below.

Connected components should be DTCP

(Digital Transmission Content Protection)

compliant to be able to play DVD-Video, DVD-

Audio and SACD i.LINK audio. If a connected

component is not DTCP compliant, only CD,

MP3, VCD audio will be output.

• If you need to use an i.LINK cable other

than the one supplied, please use 4-pin,

S400 cables less than 3.5 meters long.

Although longer ones are available, they

may not work reliably.

When setting up an i.LINK network, it’s impor-

tant that the components form an open ended

chain (fig. 1), or a tree (fig. 2).

About i.LINK

i.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a

high-speed interface for digital audio, video

and other data found on personal computers,

digital camcorders, and other kinds of audio

and audio/visual equipment. A single i.LINK

connector can both send and receive data at

the same time, so only one cable is required

to connect components for two-way commu-

nication.

i.LINK cable

fig. 1

i.LINK cable

fig. 2

“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

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The system will not work if the connected

components form a loop. If a loop is detected,

the message LOOP CONNECT shows in the

display. Figs. 3 and 4 show connections that

form a loop.

Connecting using HDMI

If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP)

equipped monitor or display, you can connect

it to this player using a commercially available

HDMI cable.

The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed

digital video, as well as almost every kind of

digital audio that the player is compatible

with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see

below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD,

CD and MP3.

i.LINK cable

fig. 3

i.LINK cable

fig. 4

Use an HDMI cable to connect the

HDMI OUT interconnect on this player to

an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compat-

ible monitor.

HDMI-compatible display

Another consideration when connecting

i.LINK devices is the speed of the interface. At

present there are three speeds; S100

(slowest), S200 and S400 (fastest). This player

uses the S400 type. Although you can use

components with different speeds together,

we recommend connecting slower speed

components at the edge of the network if

possible (shown by the shaded boxes in figs.

1 and 2). This will keep the network free of

bottlenecks.

HDMI

connector

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AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(2ch)

HDMI OUT

(AUDIO)

S400

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

When used within an i.LINK network, this

player must be on for the i.LINK connection to

be maintained. Other components in the

network may or may not maintain the connec-

tion in standby (none will when the power is

completely off)—check the operating instruc-

tions supplied with individual components.

Note that the audio may be momentarily inter-

rupted if a component in the i.LINK network is

switched on/off, or its i.LINK connection is

switched on/off.

• The arrow on the cable connector body

should be face up for correct alignment

with the connector on the player.

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When you first switch on the player, you will

see the HDMI settings menu appear on your

monitor or display. From here you can select

the resolution, aspect ratio, color and audio

settings, as well as adjust the video presenta-

tion to your liking. For more on these settings

see HDMI Settings on page 68.

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

supports both video and audio on a single

digital connection for use with DVD players,

DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices.

HDMI was developed to provide the technolo-

gies of High Bandwidth Digital Content

Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual

Interface (DVI) in one specification. HDCP is

used to protect digital content transmitted

and received by DVI-compliant displays.

HDMI or DVI appears in the front panel

display according to the compatibility of the

component connected.

HDMI has the capability to support standard,

enhanced, or high-definition video plus stan-

dard to multi-channel surround-sound audio.

HDMI features include uncompressed digital

video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes per

second (with HDTV signals), one connector

(instead of several cables and connectors),

and communication between the AV source

and AV devices such as DTVs.

• An HDMI connection can only be made

with DVI-equipped components

compatible with both DVI and High

Bandwidth Digital Content Protection

(HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI

connector, you will need a separate

adaptor (DVIꢀHDMI) to do so. A DVI

connection, however, does not support

audio signals. Consult your local audio

dealer for more information.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or regis-

tered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

• This unit has been designed to be

compliant with HDMI (High Definition

Multimedia Interface) Version 1.1.

Depending on the component you have

connected, using a DVI connection may

result in unreliable signal transfers.

• When you change the component

connected to the HDMI output, you will

also need to change the HDMI settings to

match the new component (see HDMI

Settings on page 68 to do this). However,

the settings for each component are then

stored in memory (for up to 5 compo-

nents).

• The HDMI connection is compatible with

2 channel linear PCM signals (44.1 to

192kHz, 16/20/24 bit), and Dolby Digital,

DTS and MPEG audio bitstream (5.1

channel signals up to 96kHz, 16/20/24bit).

• It is not possible to output SACD source

from the HDMI connection.

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If you want stereo sound, connect this

player to your amplifier or stereo system

using a stereo audio cable.

Controlling this player from

another Pioneer component

This player has SR jacks which allow you to

use the remote sensor on one Pioneer compo-

nent to control another.

• I connected the DVD player to my AV

receiver, and although the sound is fine,

there’s no picture. What did I do wrong?

Use a mini-jack plug to connect the

Make sure that the type of video connec-

tion 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 connection

to another.

CONTROL OUT of one component to the

CONTROL IN of another. In this way you can

daisy-chain several components together.

CONTROL

OUT

Pioneer AV receiver

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AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

(5.1ch)

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(2ch)

HDMI OUT

(AUDIO)

S400

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CONTROL

Pioneer CD player, etc.

• My TV doesn’t have any inputs to connect

the DVD player. How can I watch DVDs?

Unfortunately, if your TV has no inputs you

can’t use this player with it.

• 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.

• My TV only has one input for the sound.

What should I plug it into?

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.

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Controls and displays

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Front panel

10 11 12 1314 15

ꢂ

POWER switch

Press to switch the player on (the power

indicator lights blue when the power is on) or

off. (The player can be put into standby using

the remote control.)

• This player is compatible with both PAL

and NTSC progressive scan formats.

However, your TV must also be

progressive scan compatible to take

advantage of this feature.

STANDBY indicator

PURE AUDIO button/indicator

Lights when in standby.

When the player is stopped, press to switch

off/on the front panel display and disable the

video and digital outputs*. Use this when you

want to hear audio from the analog outputs

with no interference from other signals (when

listening to a DVD-Audio disc, for example).

The indicator lights when the Pure Audio

feature is switched on.

SACD SETUP button

Press to select which part of an SACD disc

you want to listen to — stereo audio (2ch

Area), multi-channel audio (Multi-ch Area)

and, for hybrid SACDs, standard CD audio

(CD Area).

• See SACD Playback on page 68 for more

on this.

* These include i.LINK, HDMI, and the

coaxial and optical digital outputs.

PROGRESSIVE button/indicator

Remote control sensor

Press to switch the component video output

mode between progressive and interlace. The

indicator lights in progressive scan mode.

more on HDMI compatibility.

SACD audio is only available through the

analog outputs and the i.LINK connector.

This is not a malfunction. Also, some

DVD-Audio discs only output audio

through the analog outputs and i.LINK

connector.

Make sure the resolution on this player

matches that of the component you have

connected using HDMI. See HDMI

Settings on page 68 to change the HDMI

resolution.

• Why does the volume level seem lower

during SACD playback?

Compared to CDs, SACD audio may seem

slightly lower in volume due to this player

specification.

• 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 optical and coaxial digital

outputs. In addition, high sampling rate

DVD-Audio discs (96kHz or higher) auto-

matically downsample audio output from

the optical/coaxial digital outputs.

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Playing discs

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Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc

Introduction

Navigator’ 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 expla-

nation of how to navigate these, see Using the

on-screen displays on page 30.

Many of the functions covered in this chapter

apply to DVD and SACD discs, Video CD/

Super VCDs, CDs and MP3 discs, although

the exact operation of some varies slightly

with the kind of disc loaded.

HOME MENU

DVD

Audio Settings

Play Mode

Video Adjust

Disc Navigator

Setup Navigator

Some DVD discs restrict the use of some

functions (random or repeat, for example).

This is not a malfunction.

Initial Settings

When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some of

the functions are not available during PBC

playback. If you want to use them, start the

disc playing using a number button to select

a track.

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 1-10

Chapter 1-3

DVD

Chapter 001

Chapter 002

Chapter 003

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.

Title 01

Title 02

Title 03

Title 04

Title 05

Title 06

Title 07

Title 08

For DVD-Audio discs select a group, or a track

within a group.

• It’s not possible to use the Disc Navigator

when playing a Video CD/Super VCD in

PBC mode, or when a DVD disc menu is

displayed.

Disc Navigator

Group(1-03)

Track (1-36)

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.

Disc Navigator

Folder 1-17

Track 1-10

MP3

001. ACP

002. Nth Degree

003. Pfeuti

001. Gravity deluxe

002.Tesla's patent

003. Border dispute

004. Delayed by rain

005. Accident incident

006. Pigeon post

Disc Navigator

004. Live

Track(1-014)

Track 001

Track 002

Track 003

Track 004

Track 005

Track 006

Track 007

Track 008

Total Time 73.05

005. Glitch music

006. CodHead

007.Thermo

008. Missing Man

2ch Area

007. Outernational

008. Vacuum tube

Playback starts after you press ENTER.

For a VR mode DVD-RW disc select between

the Playlist and Original areas of the disc, or a

title. Use the joystick (right) to preview the

title.

• The Disc Navigator is not available unless

there is a disc loaded.

• Another way to find a particular place on

a disc is to use one of the search modes.

See Searching a disc on page 47.

• It’s not possible to switch between Orig-

inal and Playlist during playback.

• Not all DVD-RW discs have a Playlist.

Disc Navigator

Scanning discs

Title(1-03)

DVD-RW

Original

01. 3/31 FIRST LEAGUE

02. 4/28 SECOND LEAGUE

03. 4/29 FINAL ROUND

You can fast-scan discs forward or backward

at various speeds.

Play List

During playback, press ꢅ or ꢆ to

start scanning.

Press repeatedly to increase the scan-

For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs select a

track (the screen below shows a CD loaded).

ning speed.

• MP3s can only be scanned at one speed.

• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.

Disc Navigator

Track 1-10

To resume normal playback, press ꢉ

(play).

Track 01

Track 02

Track 03

Track 04

Track 05

Track 06

Track 07

Track 08

• Sound can be heard while scanning

SACDs, audio CDs, and MP3 discs.

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.).

• There is no sound while scanning DVDs

and Video CD/Super VCDs, and no subti-

tles while scanning DVD-Video.

• Depending on the disc, normal playback

may automatically resume when a new

chapter is reached on a DVD-Video disc.

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Playing discs

Using the Multi Dial

Playing in slow motion

You can use the Multi Dial to control fast and

slow motion scanning and frame advance of

DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW and Video CD/Super

VCDs.

You can play DVD-Videos, DVD-R/RW and

Video CD/Super VCDs at four different

forward slow motion speeds, and DVD-

Videos, DVD-R/RW also at two reverse

speeds.

When scanning, no audio is output, even

when the scanning speed is 1/1 (normal play-

back speed).

During playback, press ꢊ (pause).

Press and hold ꢍ/ꢎ or ꢏ/ꢐ until

•

To start scanning playback at 1/16

slow motion playback starts.

• The slow motion speed is shown on-

screen.

speed, turn the MULTI DIAL (clockwise for

forward; anti-clockwise for reverse)

during playback.

• There is no sound during slow motion

playback.

• Turn the MULTI DIAL in the same direc-

tion to increase the scan speed—the

speed is indicated at the top left of the

screen.

Press repeatedly to change the slow

motion speed.

• The slow motion speed is displayed on-

screen.

• Turn in the opposite direction to slow the

scan speed/reverse direction.

To resume normal playback, press ꢉ

•

To start high-speed scanning, turn the

(play).

MULTI DIAL quickly (clockwise for

forward; anti-clockwise for reverse)

during playback.

• Change the speed/direction in the same

way as above.

• You can’t use slow motion playback with

some titles on some DVDs.

• To resume normal playback, press ꢉ.

• Video CD/Super VCD only supports

forward slow motion playback.

•

To start manual scanning, press JOG

(JOG MODE), then use the MULTI DIAL to

advance frames in either direction.

• The picture quality during slow motion

playback is not as good as during normal

playback.

•

To switch off jog mode, press JOG

(JOG MODE) again. The picture remains

paused until you restart playback.

• To resume normal playback, press ꢉ.

• Depending on the disc, normal playback

may automatically resume when a new

chapter is reached.

• For DVD-Audio discs featuring browsable

pictures (see the Glossary on page 84),

press ꢍ/ꢎ /ꢏ/ꢐ to view the previous/

next picture.

• You can scan Video CD/Super VCDs in the

same way as DVD-Video discs (see

above). However, reverse slow-motion

scanning is not possible, and there are

just two fast scanning speeds.

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During playback, press PLAY MODE

Frame advance/frame reverse

and select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the list of

functions on the left.

You can advance or back up DVD-Video or

DVD-RW discs frame-by-frame. With Video

CD/Super VCDs, you can only use frame

advance.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

A(Start Point)

B(End Point)

Off

During playback, press ꢊ (pause).

Random

Program

Press ꢍ/ꢎ or ꢏ/ꢐ to reverse or

Search Mode

advance a frame at a time.

To resume normal playback, press ꢉ

(play).

Press ENTER on ‘A(Start Point)’ to set

the loop start point.

Play Mode

• The picture quality when using frame

reverse is not as good as frame advance.

A-B Repeat

Repeat

A(Start Point)

B(End Point)

Off

Random

• Depending on the disc, normal playback

may automatically resume when a new

chapter is reached.

Program

Search Mode

• When changing direction of a DVD-Video

disc, the picture may ‘move’ in an unex-

pected way. This is not a malfunction.

Press ENTER on ‘B(End Point)’ to set

the loop end point.

• For DVD-Audio discs featuring browsable

pictures (see the Glossary on page 84),

press ꢍ/ꢎ /ꢏ/ꢐ to view the previous/

next picture.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

A(Start Point)

B(End Point)

Off

Random

Program

Search Mode

Looping a section of a disc

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.

After pressing ENTER, playback jumps back

to the start point and plays the loop.

To resume normal playback, press

CLEAR or select ‘Off’ from the menu.

• A-B Repeat is not available with SACDs,

MP3s, Super VCDs or Video CDs in PBC

mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being

displayed.

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DVD-Audio discs

• Group Repeat

• Track Repeat

• Repeat Off

Using repeat play

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 44).

SACD, CD and Video CD/Super VCD discs

• Disc Repeat

• Track Repeat

• Repeat Off

MP3 discs

• Repeat play is not available with Video

CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode, or while a

DVD disc menu is being displayed.

• Disc Repeat

• Folder Repeat

• Track Repeat

• Repeat Off

During playback, press PLAY MODE

and select ‘Repeat’ from the list of func-

tions on the left.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Title Repeat

Chapter Repeat

Repeat Off

• If you’ve made a program list, the

Program Repeat option also appears as

a repeat option.

Random

Program

Search Mode

• To stop the disc and cancel repeat play,

press ꢈ (stop).

• You can also cancel repeat play without

stopping playback by pressing CLEAR.

The disc will play to the end, then stop.

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.

Play Mode

• You can’t use repeat and random play at

the same time.

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Title Repeat

Chapter Repeat

Repeat Off

Random

• If you switch camera angle during repeat

play, repeat play is canceled.

Program

Search Mode

Using random play

DVD-Video and DVD-RW discs

• Title Repeat

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.

• Chapter Repeat

• Repeat Off

You can set the random play option when a

disc is playing or stopped.

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• You can’t use random play with SACDs,

DVD-RWs, Video CD/Super VCDs playing

in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu

is being displayed.

• To stop the disc and cancel random play-

back, press ꢈ (stop).

• You can also cancel random playback

without stopping the disc by pressing

CLEAR. The disc will play to the end, then

stop.

Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Random’

from the list of functions on the left.

• During random play, the ꢄ and ꢇ

buttons function a little differently to

normal: ꢄ returns to the beginning of

the current track/chapter. You can't go

back further than this. ꢇ selects

another track/chapter at random from

those remaining.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random Title

Random Chapter

Random Off

Random

Program

Search Mode

• You can't use random play together with

program or repeat play.

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.

Creating a program list

This feature lets you program the play order of

titles/group/chapters/folders/tracks on a disc.

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Random Title

Random Chapter

Random Off

Random

Program

• Program play is not available with DVD-

RWs, Video CD/Super VCDs playing in

PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is

being displayed.

Search Mode

DVD-Video discs

• Random Title

• Random Chapter

• Random Off

Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Program’

from the list of functions on the left.

Play Mode

DVD-Audio discs

• Random Group

• Random Track

• Random Off

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Create/Edit

Playback Start

Playback Stop

Program Delete

Program Memory

Random

Program

Search Mode

ꢉ Off

MP3, CD and Video CD/Super VCD discs

• On

• Off

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Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of

• To add a chapter, first highlight the title,

then move the cursor right and select a

chapter from the list.

program options.

Play Mode

Program

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Create/Edit

Program Step

Title 1-38

Chapter 1-4

Playback Start

Playback Stop

Program Delete

Program Memory

01. 01-003

02.

03.

04.

05.

06.

07.

08.

Title 01

Title 02

Title 03

Title 04

Title 05

Title 06

Title 07

Title 08

Chapter 001

Chapter 002

Chapter 003

Chapter 004

Random

Program

Search Mode

ꢉ Off

The Program edit screen that appears

depends on the kind of disc loaded.

For a DVD-Audio disc, you can add a whole

group, or a track within a group to the

program list.

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 CD/Super VCDs), or

folders (for MP3 discs). On the far right is a list

of chapters (for DVD-Video) or tracks (for

DVD-Audio and MP3).

• To add a group, select the group.

Program

Program Step

Track(1-36)

Track 01

Track 02

Track 03

Track 04

Track 05

Track 06

Track 07

Track 08

Group(1-03)

Group 01

Group 02

Group 03

01. 01

02.

Select a title, chapter, group, folder or

03.

04.

track for the current step in the program

list.

05.

06.

07.

For a DVD disc, you can add a whole title, or a

08.

chapter within a title to the program list.

• To add a title, select the title.

• To add a track, first highlight the group,

then move the cursor right and select a

track from the list.

Program

Program Step

Title 1~38

Chapter 1~4

01. 01

02.

03.

04.

05.

06.

07.

08.

Title 01

Title 02

Title 03

Title 04

Title 05

Title 06

Title 07

Title 08

Chapter 001

Chapter 002

Chapter 003

Chapter 004

Program

Program Step

Group(1-03)

Group 01

Group 02

Group 03

Track(1-36)

Track 01

Track 02

Track 03

Track 04

Track 05

Track 06

Track 07

Track 08

01. 01-003

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. (The screen

below shows a CD loaded.)

To play the program list, press ꢉ

(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.

Program

Program Step

Track 1~12

01. 04

02.

03.

04.

05.

06.

07.

08.

Track 01

Track 02

Track 03

Track 04

Track 05

Track 06

Track 07

Track 08

• To exit the program edit screen without

starting playback, press PLAY MODE or

HOME MENU. (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 ꢇto skip to

• To add a folder, select the folder.

the next program step.

• 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

Folder 1-6

Track 1-10

01. 001

02.

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

03.

04.

05.

06.

07.

08.

Editing a program list

After creating a program list, you can add,

delete and change steps.

007. Outernational

008. Vacuum tube

Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Program’

• To add a track, first find the folder, then

move the cursor right and select a track

name from the list.

from the list of functions on the left.

Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of

program options.

Program

Program Step

Folder 1-6

Track 1-10

To clear a step, highlight the step

01. 001-003

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

number and press CLEAR.

02.

03.

04.

05.

06.

07.

08.

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, the new step is

inserted into the list.

007. Outernational

008. Vacuum tube

After pressing ENTER to select the title/group/

chapter/folder/track, the step number auto-

matically moves down one.

To add a step to the end of the

program list, highlight the next free step

then select a title/group/chapter/folder/

track to add.

list.

Repeat step 3 to build up a program

A program list can contain up to 24 titles/

chapters/groups/folders/tracks.

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Playing discs

• To exit the program edit screen without

starting playback, press PLAY MODE or

HOME MENU.

• After saving a program list using the

Program Memory feature, whenever you

load that disc, the program list is auto-

matically 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 partic-

ular part of the disc that you’re watching or

listening to.

Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Program’

from the list of functions on the left.

Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Search

Mode’ from the list of functions on the

left.

Play Mode

The search options that appear depend on the

kind of disc loaded. The screen below shows

the DVD-Video search options.

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Create/Edit

Playback Start

Playback Stop

Program Delete

Program Memory

Random

Program

Search Mode

ꢉ Off

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Title Search

Chapter Search

Time Search

Select a program play function.

• Create/Edit – See Creating a program list

on page 44

Random

Program

Search Mode

• Playback Start – Starts playback of a

saved program list

Select a search mode.

• Playback Stop – Turns off program play,

but does not erase the program list

Use the number buttons to enter a

title, group, chapter, folder or track

number, or a time.

• 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)

Play Mode

A-B Repeat

Repeat

Title Search

Input Chapter

Chapter Search

Time Search

Random

Program

Search Mode

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• For a time search, enter the number of

minutes and seconds into the currently

playing title (DVD-Video/DVD-RW) 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 joystick (up/down) and

ENTER to select a subtitle language from

a drop-down menu.

Subtitle

English

Off

1. English

2. French

3. German

4. Italian

• Some DVD-Audio discs feature pages of

browsable pictures. Enter the page

number you want.

Press ENTER to start playback.

• Some discs only allow you to change

subtitle language from the disc menu.

Press TOP MENU to access.

• You can only use time search with Video

CDs and DVD-Video discs.

• To set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle

Language on page 62.

• Discs must be playing in order to use time

search (except Video CD).

• Search functions are not available with

Video CD in PBC mode (start non-PBC

playback by stopping playback, then

pressing ꢇ, then ꢉ (play)).

Switching the DVD audio

language

When playing a DVD disc recorded with

dialog in two or more languages, you can

switch audio language during playback.

• You can often select what you want to

watch from a DVD disc menu. See also

DVD disc menus on page 35.

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an

audio language option.

Switching subtitles

Current /Total

Some DVD 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 play-

back.

Audio

1/2

French

Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

• With some discs, while the above display

is showing, you can also use the joystick

(up/down) and ENTER to select an audio

language from a drop-down menu.

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a

subtitle option.

Audio

French

Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

Current / Total

Subtitle

1/2

English

1. English

2. French

3. German

4. Italian

Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

Dolby Digital 2CH

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Switching CD/MP3/Video CD/

Super VCD audio channels

• 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 61.

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an

audio channel option.

Switching DVD-RW audio

channels

Audio

Stereo

When playing a DVD-RW disc recorded with

dual-mono audio, you can switch between the

main, sub, and mixed channels during play-

back.

Switching camera angles

Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from

two or more angles—check the disc box for

details.

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an

audio channel option.

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 Angle Indicator

on page 63).

Audio

Dolby Digital 1+1CH

Switching DVD-Audio audio

channels

•

During playback (or when paused),

press ANGLE to switch angle.

Depending on the disc, you may be able to

switch channels when playing DVD-Audio

discs—see the disc box for details.

Displaying disc information

Various track, chapter and title information,

as well as the video transmission rate for DVD

discs, can be displayed on-screen.

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an

audio channel option.

During playback, press DISPLAY to

Audio

Dolby Digital

show/switch the information displayed.

Keep pressing DISPLAY to change the

displayed information.

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Playing discs

• DVD-Video displays

(During multichannel playback only)

Play

Title

DVD

ꢉ

Play

SACD

Elapsed

0.22

Current / Total

11/38

Elapsed

2.05

Remain

4.57

Total

7.02

Current / Total

1/9

Remain

3.38

Total

4.00

Track

1. French

1. English

3/2.1CH

Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH

Subtitle

Angle

Audio

Play

DVD

ꢉ

Play

Disc

SACD

Current / Total

11/38

Elapsed

2.05

Remain

4.57

Total

7.02

Elapsed

0.05

Remain

73.00

Total

73.05

Chapter

Tr. Rate

8.6Mbps

• CD and Video CD Displays

The # mark displayed with some DVD-

Video discs means that the video is

playing at 24 frames/second, progressive.

Play

Current / Total

2/16

Elapsed

1.07

Remain

4.40

Total

5.47

Track

Pause

Current / Total Elapsed

Chapter 2/36 0.06 15

Tr. Rate

DVD

Play

Disc

Total

1.46

6.0Mbps

Remain

1.40

Elapsed

28.00

Remain

30.20

Total

58.20

(During PBC playback only)

When the disc is paused, the display also

shows the frame number.

Play

VCD

• DVD-Audio displays

With Super VCDs, only the elapsed time is

displayed.

Play

DVD-Audio

Current / Total

1/14

Elapsed

3.20

Remain

2.41

Total

6.01

Track

Audio

• MP3 disc displays

- -

1 Linear PCM

192kHz 24bit 2/0CH

Subtitle

Angle

Play

MP3

ꢉ

Current / Total

1/17

Elapsed

0.18

Remain

12.42

Total

13.00

-Audio

DVD

Play

Track

Current / Total

1/3

Elapsed

3.21

Remain

53.20

Total

Track Name

Outernational

Group

56.41

Tr. Rate

9.5Mbps

Play

MP3

ꢉ

Current / Total

2/7

• DVD-RW displays

Folder

Folder Name ACP

Play

Title

DVD-RW

Original

ꢉ

Current / Total

1/32

Elapsed

0.08

Remain

30.22

Total

30.30

- -

Audio Dolby Digital

2/0CH

Subtitle

• You can see disc information (number of

titles/chapters, groups, tracks, folders

and so on) from the Disc Navigator

Play

DVD-RW

Original

ꢉ

Current / Total

1/1

Chapter

Tr. Rate

4.3Mbps

screen. See Using the Disc Navigator to

browse the contents of a disc on page 39.

• SACD displays

Play

SACD

Current / Total

1/14

Elapsed

0.13

Remain

4.21

Total

4.34

Track

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Audio Settings menu

Chapter 6

Audio Settings menu

Highlight Audio DRC, then use the

Note about features in the

Audio Settings menu

Joystick (left/right) to change to ‘On’ or

‘Off’ as required.

None of the features found in the Audio

Settings menu have any effect on sound

output through the i.LINK connector.

Audio Settings

Audio DRC

Off

Fix

Legato PRO

Hi-Bit

Virtual Surround

Channel Level

Audio DRC

• Default setting: Off

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.

Press ENTER to make the setting and

exit the Audio Settings screen.

• Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby

Digital audio sources.

How much of a difference you hear depends

on the material you’re listening to. If the mate-

rial doesn’t have wide variations in volume,

you may not notice much change.

• Audio DRC is only effective through the

digital output when Digital Out is set to

On, and Dolby Digital Out (see page 59)

is set to Dolby Digital > PCM.

Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio

Settings’ from the on-screen display.

• The effect of Audio DRC depends on your

speakers and AV receiver settings.

HOME MENU

DVD

Audio Settings

Play Mode

Video Adjust

Legato PRO

• Default setting: Off

Disc Navigator

Setup Navigator

Legato PRO technology can reveal more high-

frequency detail in CDs and DVDs by upsam-

pling.

Initial Settings

Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio

Settings’ from the on-screen display.

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Audio Settings menu

Highlight ‘Legato PRO’, then use the

Highlight ‘Hi-Bit’, then use the Joystick

Joystick (left/right) to change the setting.

(left/right) to change the setting to ‘On’ or

‘Off’, as required.

Audio Settings

Audio DRC

Off

Fix

Legato PRO

Hi-Bit

Audio DRC

Off

Fix

Legato PRO

Hi-Bit

Virtual Surround

Channel Level

Virtual Surround

Channel Level

There are four settings, plus Off.

Press ENTER to make the setting and

• Off

exit the Audio Settings screen.

• Standard – gives the sound a more

forward, live feel

Virtual Surround

• Effect 1 – bright and lively

• Effect 2 – soft and rich

• Default setting: Off

Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy surround

sound effects from just two speakers.

• Effect 3 – solid and well-balanced

Press ENTER to make the setting and

exit the Audio Settings screen.

When you play a Dolby Digital or Pro Logic

encoded source, TruSurround technology

from SRS produces a deep, realistic 3D

soundspace from a pair of stereo speakers.

SRS TruSurround is a process certified by

Dolby Laboratories for Virtual Dolby Digital

sound.

• The Legato PRO digital filter affects

mainly frequencies outside of the audible

range.

• Depending on the listening conditions,

you may find that the effect of Legato PRO

difficult to hear.

• The Legato PRO effect is applied only to

the front left/right channels.

• Legato PRO does not work with 192kHz

DVD-Audio discs, or with SACDs.

Hi-Bit

• Default setting: On

The Hi-Bit feature extends the effective

dynamic range of the front left/right channels

from 16 or 20-bit to 24-bit to reveal more detail

in low-level sounds.

Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio

Settings’ from the on-screen display.

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Audio Settings menu

Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio

Channel Level

Settings’ from the on-screen display.

• Default setting: Fix

Highlight Virtual Surround, then use

This setting allows you to set the level of each

channel sent to the 5.1 channel analog

outputs.

the Joystick (left/right) to change to ‘2V/

SRS TruSurround’ or ‘Off’, as required.

Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio

Audio Settings

Settings’ from the on-screen display.

Audio DRC

Off

Fix

Legato PRO

Hi-Bit

Highlight Channel Level, then use the

Virtual Surround

Channel Level

Joystick (left/right) to change to ‘Fix’ or

‘Variable’, as required.

Audio Settings

Press ENTER to make the setting and

exit the Audio Settings screen.

Audio DRC

Off

Fix

Legato PRO

Hi-Bit

Virtual Surround

Channel Level

• You can also use the SURROUND button

on the remote control to switch Virtual

Surround on (2V/SRS TruSurround)/

Off.

• Fix – Channel levels are fixed, but you can

set the speaker distances

• Variable – You can specify variable

channel levels as well as speaker

distances

If you chose Variable, use the joystick

• Virtual Surround does not work with CD,

MP3, DVD-Audio or SACD discs, or 96kHz

Linear PCM soundtracks.

(down) to proceed to the next screen.

Audio Settings

• The Virtual Surround effect is output only

through the analog AUDIO OUT (2ch)

jacks.

Audio DRC

Off

Legato PRO

Hi-Bit

Virtual Surround

Channel Level

Off

Variable

• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is

set to 2 Channel (see Audio Output Mode

on page 71).

Variable setting only: Set the channel

levels for each speaker.

• How good the surround effect is varies

with the disc.

Audio Settings

Channel Level L

Channel Level C

Channel Level R

Channel Level RS

Channel Level LS

Channel Level SW

0.0 dB

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Audio Settings menu

• Use the Joystick (up/down) to select a

speaker.

• Use the joystick (left/right) to adjust the

distance from your listening position to

that speaker.

• Use the Joystick (left/right) to adjust the

channel level for that speaker.

Front left/right (L/R) speaker distances can be

set from 30 cm to 9 m in 10 cm increments.

Channel levels can be set from –6 dB to +6

dB. in 0.5 dB increments.

The center speaker (C) and subwoofer (SW)

can be set from –2 m to +2 m relative to the

front left/right speakers.

Press ENTER to make the settings and

exit the audio settings screen.

Surround left/right (LS/RS) speakers can be

set from –6 m to +2 m relative to the front left/

right speakers.

When you adjust the front left (L) or front right

(R) speaker, all the other speaker distances

are adjusted relative to that speaker.

• You can’t adjust the channel level for any

speakers that are set to Off in the

Speaker Installation menu screen (see

Speaker Installation on page 71).

Press ENTER to make the settings and

exit the audio settings screen.

• The Fix setting is equivalent to setting all

the channel levels to +6 dB. Therefore, the

Variable setting will usually sound

quieter than the Fix setting.

• The speaker distance settings have no

effect on SACD playback. The channel

level settings, however, do apply.

Speaker Distance

• Default setting: all speakers 3 m

To get the best surround sound from your

system, you should set up the speaker

distances from your listening position.

Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio

Settings’ from the on-screen display.

Move the cursor down until you reach

the Speaker Distance setting screen.

Audio Settings

Speaker Distance L

Speaker Distance C

Speaker Distance R

Speaker Distance RS

Speaker Distance LS

Speaker Distance SW

• Use the joystick (up/down) to select a

speaker.

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The Video Settings menu

Chapter 7

The Video Settings menu

When the HDMI output is connected, the

following options appear instead:

Video Adjust

• Default setting: Professional or (when

• Direct – The picture appears simply

according to how the source was

encoded.

connected using HDMI) Direct

From the Video Adjust screen you can select

the standard video presentation or define

presets of your own.

• Natural – Edges are softer making this

setting good for movies.

Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video

• Enhanced – Edges are sharper making

this setting ideal for animation and mate-

rial with computer generated effects.

Adjust’ from the on-screen display.

You can also access these settings by

pressing V.ADJ (VIDEO ADJUST).

• Memory1–3 – Use for saving your own

presets (see below)

HOME MENU

DVD

Press ENTER to make the setting and

Audio Settings

Play Mode

Video Adjust

exit the Video Adjust screen.

Disc Navigator

Setup Navigator

Initial Settings

• Depending on the disc and the TV/

monitor, you may not see the effect

clearly.

Use the joystick (left/right) to select a

preset.

Video Adjust

Professional

Creating your own presets

You can create up to three presets of your

own.

• TV (CRT) – Optimized display for a regular

CRT TV

Select one of the Memory presets (see

above).

• PDP – Optimized display for a plasma

display screen

Use the joystick (down) to select

‘Detailed Settings’ then press ENTER.

• Professional – Optimized for a profes-

sional video monitor

Video Adjust

• Memory1–3 – Use for saving your own

presets (see below)

Memory1

Detailed Settings

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The Video Settings menu

Adjust the picture quality settings.

• Detail – Adjusts the sharpness of edges

in the picture.

Memory1

1/3

• White Level – Adjusts the intensity of

white.

Memory1

Auto 1

Recall Settings

Prog. Motion

PureCinema

YNR

fast

slow

• Black Level – Adjusts the intensity of

black.

soft

min

fine

max

CNR

Sharpness High

Sharpness Mid

• Black Setup – Setup to correct the

floating black color for better 3-dimen-

sional realism.

• Use the joystick (up/down) to select a

setting.

• Gamma – Adjusts the brightness of

darker images.

• Use the joystick (left/right) to adjust the

current setting.

• Hue – Adjusts the overall color balance

between red and green.

• Press DISPLAY to switch between full and

single view.

• Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated

colors appear.

• You can recall the preset number from the

Recall Settings menu item.

• Chroma Delay – Adjust to correct the gap

between the Y and C components in the

video signal.

You can adjust any or all of the following

picture quality settings:

When the HDMI output is connected, the

following options also appear:

• Prog. Motion – Adjusts the motion and

still picture quality when the player is set

to progressive video output. This has no

effect when set to ON.

• HDMI Detail – Adjusts the sharpness of

edges in the HDMI video signal.

• PureCinema – When watching DVD

movies, PureCinema optimizes the

picture quality. The default setting is

Auto1, but if the picture appears unnat-

ural, then set to Auto2, ON or Off, as

appropriate.

Press ENTER to save the preset and

exit the Video Adjust screen.

• 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.

• YNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduc-

tion in the Y (brightness) part of the video

signal.

• CNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduc-

tion in the C (color) part of the video

signal.

• Sharpness High – Adjusts the sharpness

of the high-frequency (detailed) elements

in the picture.

• Sharpness Mid – Adjusts the sharpness

of the mid-frequency (less detailed)

elements in the picture.

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The Video Settings menu

You can see whether video on a DVD disc

is film or video material by displaying the

video transmission rate (see Displaying

disc information on page 49). If a hash

mark (#) appears next to the transmis-

sion rate display, it is film material.

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Initial Settings menu

Chapter 8

Initial Settings menu

Using the Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out settings

The Initial Settings menu gives you complete

control in setting up your DVD player,

• None of the Digital Audio Out settings

affect the audio output from the i.LINK

interface. For i.LINK settings, see i.LINK

Setup on page 74.

including audio, and video output settings,

audience limitation settings, among others.

If an option is grayed out it means that it

cannot be changed at the current time. This is

usually because a disc is playing. Stop the

disc, then change the setting.

Digital Out

• Default setting: On

Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial

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.

Settings’ from the on-screen display.

HOME MENU

DVD

Audio Settings

Play Mode

Video Adjust

Initial Settings

Disc Navigator

Setup Navigator

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Digital Out

Off

Initial Settings

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

Display

Linear PCM Out

MPEG Out

Options

Select the setup category from the list

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

on the left, then select an item from the

menu list to the right.

If at any time you need to switch off the digital

audio output, set this to Off, otherwise leave it

On.

Make the setting you want.

• 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’t switch on/off the optical and

coaxial outputs individually.

• There is no digital output when playing

SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs

regardless of this setting.

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Initial Settings menu

Dolby Digital Out

• Default setting: Dolby Digital

• If you set to DTS with a non-DTS compat-

ible amplifier, noise will be output when

you play a DTS disc.

You only need to make this setting if you

connected this player to an AV receiver (or other

component) using one of the digital outputs.

• This setting applies only to DTS audio on

DVDs. DTS-CD always output DTS digital

audio as-is regardless of this setting.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Digital Out

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

Dolby Digital > PCM

Display

Linear PCM Out

MPEG Out

Linear PCM Out

Options

• Default setting: Down Sample On

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

You only need to make this setting if you

connected this player to an AV receiver (or other

component) using one of the digital outputs.

If your AV receiver (or other connected

component) is Dolby Digital compatible, set

to Dolby Digital, otherwise set to Dolby

Digital > PCM.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Digital Out

Down Sample On

Down Sample Off

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

• Default setting: DTS

Display

Linear PCM Out

MPEG Out

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

You only need to make this setting if you

connected this player to an AV receiver (or other

component) using one of the digital outputs.

If your AV receiver (or other connected

component) is compatible with high

Initial Settings

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.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Digital Out

DTS

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

DTS > PCM

Display

Linear PCM Out

MPEG Out

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

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.

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Initial Settings menu

When set to 16:9(Compressed), progressive-

scan 4:3 material is shown with black bars on

either side of the screen.

MPEG Out

• Default setting: MPEG > PCM

You only need to make this setting if you

connected this player to an AV receiver (or other

component) using one of the digital outputs.

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 wide-

screen 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 Screen sizes and disc

formats on page 78.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Digital Out

MPEG

Dolby Digital Out

DTS Out

MPEG > PCM

Display

Linear PCM Out

MPEG Out

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

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 compatible.

• You can’t change the video output setting

when an HDMI component is connected.

Component Out

• Default setting: Interlace

You only need to make this setting if you

connected this player to your TV using the

component video outputs.

Video Output settings

TV Screen

• Default setting: 16:9 (Wide)

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

TV Screen

Progressive

Interlace

Initial Settings

Component Out

S-Video Out

Still Picture

Display

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

4:3 (Letter Box)

4:3 (Pan&Scan)

16:9 (Wide)

TV Screen

Options

Component Out

S-Video Out

Still Picture

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Display

16:9 (Compressed)

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

If you have a progressive-scan compatible TV,

set this to Progressive for flicker-free video

output. If your TV is not compatible with

progressive-scan video, set to Interlace.

Check the operating instructions that came

with your TV if you’re unsure about its

compatibility.

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 deter-

mine how the material is presented—see the

manual that came with your TV for details on

what options are available.

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Initial Settings menu

• Frame – produces a sharper image, but

more prone to shake than field stills

• This player is compatible with both PAL

and NTSC progressive scan formats.

However, your TV must also be progres-

sive scan compatible to take advantage of

this feature.

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.

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 cable.

Audio Language

• Default setting: English

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

TV Screen

Component Out

S-Video Out

Still Picture

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Lang.

Subtitle Display

English

français

Español

Display

Options

Speakers

Display

Options

i.LINK Setup

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

If you find that the picture is stretched or

distorted on the default S2 setting, try

changing it to S1.

This setting is your preferred audio language

for DVD discs. If the language you specify

here is recorded on a disc, the player auto-

matically plays the disc in that language.

Still Picture

• Default setting: Auto

The DVD 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 84.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

TV Screen

Field

Frame

Auto

Component Out

S-Video Out

Still Picture

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

• You can switch between the languages

recorded on a DVD disc during playback

using the AUDIO button. (This does not

affect this setting.) See Switching the DVD

audio language on page 48.

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.

• Field – produces a stable, generally

shake-free image

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Initial Settings menu

• 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 subtitle

languages usually allow you to select the

subtitle language from the disc menu.

Press TOP MENU to access the disc

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.

Auto Language

• Default setting: On

Initial Settings

Subtitle Language

• Default setting: English

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Lang.

Subtitle Display

Off

Initial Settings

Display

Options

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Lang.

Subtitle Display

English

français

Español

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

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 subti-

tles, while foreign language movies will be

shown with subtitles.

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

This setting is your preferred subtitle

language for DVD discs. If the language you

specify here is recorded on a disc, the player

automatically plays the disc with those subti-

tles.

The DVD 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 84.

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 Audio Language on

page 61 and Subtitle Language on page 62).

• 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 Switching subtitles on

page 48.

• You can still switch audio and subtitle

language on playback using the AUDIO

and SUBTITLE buttons.

• Some DVD discs set the subtitle language

automatically when loaded, overriding the

subtitle language you set in the Initial

Settings menu.

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Initial Settings menu

DVD Menu Language

• Default setting: w/Subtitle Lang.

Display settings

OSD Language

Initial Settings

• Default setting: English

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Lang.

Subtitle Display

w/Subtitle Lang.

Other Language

Initial Settings

Display

Options

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

English

français

Español

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Display

Options

Screen Saver

Speakers

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 above.

i.LINK Setup

This sets the language of this player’s on-

screen displays.

On Screen Display

The DVD 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 84.

• Default setting: On

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Off

Display

Subtitle Display

• Default setting: On

Options

Screen Saver

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Initial Settings

This sets whether operation displays are

shown on-screen (Play, Resume, Scan and so

on.)

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Language

Subtitle Language

Auto Language

DVD Menu Lang.

Subtitle Display

Off

Assist Subtitle

Display

Options

Speakers

Angle Indicator

• Default setting: On

i.LINK Setup

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 onto some DVD discs. Set

to Off to switch subtitles off altogether.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Off

Display

Options

Screen Saver

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

If you prefer not to see the camera icon on-

screen during multi-angle scenes on DVD

discs, change this setting to Off.

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Initial Settings menu

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: Black

Initial Settings

Before you can set the Parental Lock level or

the Country code you must register a pass-

word. As the password owner, you can

change the Parental Lock level or Country

code whenever you like. You can also change

the password.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Pioneer Logo

Black

Display

Options

Screen Saver

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

This specifies what is displayed on-screen

when the player is stopped.

• Not all discs that you may consider inap-

propriate for your children use the

Parental Lock feature. These discs will

always play without requiring the pass-

word first.

Screen Saver

• Default setting: Off

Initial Settings

• If you forget your password, you’ll need to

reset the player to its factory settings (see

Resetting the player on page 78), then

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

OSD Language

On Screen Display

Angle Indicator

Background

Off

Display

Options

Screen Saver

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Registering a new password

You must register a password before you can

change the Parental Lock level or enter a

Country code.

If a constant image is displayed on a conven-

tional 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.

Select ‘Password’.

Initial Settings

Options

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Parental Lock

Password

Bonus Group

Level Change

Country Code

Auto Disc Menu

Group Playback

DVD Playback Mode

SACD Playback

HDMI Settings

Display

Parental Lock

• Default level: Off

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

• Default password: none

• Default Country code: us (2119)

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.

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Initial Settings menu

Use the number buttons to enter a 4-

Enter a new password.

digit password.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Parental Lock : Password Change

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Password

Parental Lock: Register Code Number

Display

New Password

Options

Display

Speakers

Options

i.LINK Setup

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Press ENTER to register the new pass-

Press ENTER to register the password

word and return to the Options menu

screen.

and return to the Options menu screen.

If you forget your password, you can reset the

player then register a new one. See Resetting

the player on page 78 for how to reset the

player.

Setting/changing the Parental Lock level

Select ‘Level Change’.

Initial Settings

Changing your password

To change your password, confirm your

existing password then enter a new one.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Parental Lock

Password Change

Level Change

Bonus Group

Auto Disc Menu

Group Playback

DVD Playback Mode

SACD Playback

HDMI Settings

Country Code

Display

Options

Select ‘Password Change’.

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Initial Settings

Use number buttons to enter your

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Parental Lock

Password Change

Level Change

Bonus Group

password, then press ENTER.

Auto Disc Menu

Group Playback

DVD Playback Mode

SACD Playback

HDMI Settings

Country Code

Display

Options

Initial Settings

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Parental Lock : Level Change

Password

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Use the number buttons to enter your

Display

Options

existing password, then press ENTER.

• The numbers appear as asterisks as you

enter them.

Speakers

off

i.LINK Setup

Initial Settings

Parental Lock : Password Change

Password

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

New Password

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

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Initial Settings menu

Select a new level.

• Select by code letter: Use the Joystick (up/

down) to change the Country/Area code.

Initial Settings

Parental Lock : Level Change

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Password

Parental Lock : Change Country Code

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Password

Display

Options

Display

Country Code List

Code

Speakers

off

Options

i.LINK Setup

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Use the Joystick to move the cursor left to lock

more levels (more discs will require the pass-

word); move right to unlock levels. You can’t

lock level 1.

• Select by code number: Use the Joystick

to move the cursor right then use the

number buttons to enter the 4-digit

Country code (you can find the Country/

Area code list on page 83.)

Press ENTER to set the new level and

return to the Options menu screen.

Initial Settings

Setting/changing the Country/Area code

You may also want to refer to the Country/Area

code list on page 83.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Parental Lock : Change Country Code

Password

Display

Country Code List

Code

Options

Select ‘Country Code’.

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Initial Settings

Press ENTER to set the new Country/

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Parental Lock

Password Change

Level Change

Bonus Group

Area code and return to the Options menu

screen.

Auto Disc Menu

Group Playback

DVD Playback Mode

SACD Playback

HDMI Settings

Country Code

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

• Changing the Country/Area code does not

take effect until the next disc is loaded (or

the current disc is reloaded).

Use number buttons to enter your

password, then press ENTER.

Initial Settings

Bonus Group

Parental Lock : Change Country Code

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Password

Initial Settings

Display

Country Code List

Code

Options

Speakers

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Parental Lock

Bonus Group

Off (jp)

i.LINK Setup

Auto Disc Menu

Group Playback

DVD Playback Mode

SACD Playback

HDMI Settings

Display

Single

Select a Country/Area code.

Options

DVD-Audio

2ch Area

Speakers

There are two ways you can do this.

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Initial Settings menu

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.

Group Playback

• Default setting: Single

Initial Settings

When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a

bonus group, the key number input screen

appears automatically. You can also access

the same screen here.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Parental Lock

Bonus Group

All

Single

Auto Disc Menu

Group Playback

DVD Playback Mode

SACD Playback

HDMI Settings

Display

Options

Speakers

Initial Settings

i.LINK Setup

Digital Audio Out

Bonus Group : Key Number Input

Video Output

Language

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 (see Searching a disc on page 47) to

select the group to play. (You cannot use the

track skip ꢄ / ꢇ or scan buttons ꢅ /

ꢆ in this mode.)

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

• If you eject the disc, switch the power off,

or unplug the player, you will need to re-

enter the key number.

Set to All if you want to play all the groups on

a disc consecutively.

Auto Disc Menu

• Default setting: On

• 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 play-

back, all groups will play again when you

restart playback.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Parental Lock

Bonus Group

Off

Auto Disc Menu

Group Playback

DVD Playback Mode

SACD Playback

HDMI Settings

Display

Options

DVD Playback Mode

• Default setting: DVD-Audio

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

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.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Parental Lock

Bonus Group

DVD-Audio

DVD-Video

Auto Disc Menu

Group Playback

DVD Playback Mode

SACD Playback

HDMI Settings

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

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.

• Some DVD discs display a menu automat-

ically regardless of this setting. If you

press ꢉ while a disc is loading, this

setting is ignored.

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Initial Settings menu

HDMI Settings

You only need to make this setting if you

connected this player to an HDMI-compatible

component using the HDMI connector.

• This setting reverts to DVD-Audio

(default) when the disc tray is opened, or

the power is switched into standby.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Parental Lock

Bonus Group

Off (jp)

SACD Playback

Auto Disc Menu

Group Playback

DVD Playback Mode

SACD Playback

HDMI Settings

• Default setting: 2ch Area

Display

Single

Options

DVD-Audio

2ch Area

Speakers

Initial Settings

i.LINK Setup

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Parental Lock

Bonus Group

2ch Area

Multi-ch Area

CD Area

Auto Disc Menu

Group Playback

DVD Playback Mode

SACD Playback

HDMI Settings

After selecting HDMI from the Initial Settings

menu, the HDMI settings menu appears. For

example, if you connected a Pioneer display,

the following menu should be displayed:

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

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.

720x480 P

16:9 (Wide)

Component (12bit)

Direct

Resolution

Aspect Ratio

Colour

Video Memory

Audio

Linear PCM

With DVI-compatible devices (with HDCP),

the same screen is shown, but with the audio

setting grayed-out (there is no audio with

DVI):

• For multi-channel audio from the i.LINK

and 5.1 channel analog outputs, SACD

playback must be set to Multi-ch Area.

• If you select an area that isn’t on the disc

loaded, a different area of the disc will

play. For example, if you choose standard

CD audio but the disc loaded is not a

hybrid SACD, the stereo SACD audio will

play.

720x480 P

16:9 (Wide)

Resolution

Aspect Ratio

Colour

Component (12bit)

Direct

Video Memory

Audio

Linear PCM

• Use the joystick (up/down) to select a

setting.

• Use the joystick (left/right) to adjust the

current setting.

• After you’ve finished, press ENTER to

confirm any settings you’ve made and

return to the Initial Settings menu.

You can adjust any or all of the following

HDMI settings (the same options are avail-

able for DVI/HDCP-compatible devices):

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• 4:3 (Pan&Scan) – Widescreen discs are

shown with the left and right sides

cropped.

Resolution

Since HDMI has the capacity to support many

different high-definition video formats, you

may want to change the resolution depending

on the monitor you’re using. The options that

appear will depend on the video format of the

current disc (NTSC or PAL).

• 16:9 (Wide) – Use this setting if you have

a widescreen monitor.

• 16:9(Compressed) – Progressive-scan

4:3 material is shown with black bars on

• VGA – 640x480 pixel progressive-scan

video (NTSC only)

either side of the screen.

Disc type

• 720 x 480 P (NTSC)/ 720 x 576 P (PAL) –

720x480/576 pixel progressive-scan video

Compressed

4:3

Monitor

HDMI

resolution

setting

• 720 x 480 I (NTSC)/ 720 x 576 I (PAL) –

720x480/576 pixel interlace video

Aspect Monitor

Aspect

(HDMI ) setting

Full/

(HDMI ) setting

• 1280 x 720 P – 1280x720 pixel progres-

sive-scan video

4:3/

16:9

(Wide)

720 x 480 I/P

(720 x 576 I/P)

Squeeze

16:9

Normal/

Pass-

thru/

• 1920 x 1080 I – 1920x1080 pixel interlace

video

(Wide)/

16:9

(Com-

pressed)

1280 x 720 P

1920 x 1080 I

Normal/ 16:9

Pass-

thru/

Dot-by-

dot/4:3

(Com-

Dot-by-

dot/4:3

pressed)

• When the resolution is changed, a

confirmation message appears on the

screen. Press ENTER to confirm. Note

that this may take some time.

• The monitor settings listed in the table

may be different from your monitor’s

settings.

• If the screen goes blank after changing

the resolution, it means the you selected

a resolution incompatible with your

monitor. Press and hold the (number) 0

button for 5 seconds to return to the auto

resolution setting.

Colour

This setting determines the video output

colour format. Depending on the connected

equipment, some HDMI Colour settings may

cause the picture to be displayed incorrectly.

In this case, use the TV’s own video input

settings to select RGB, if possible.

Alternatively, revert to the previous HDMI

Colour setting.

Aspect Ratio

Select an aspect ratio according to the kind of

display you have, and how you want to see the

image on-screen. Refer to the table below to

match the HDMI resolution you chose in

Resolution above to the disc type you’re using

and the setting on your monitor. See also

Screen sizes and disc formats on page 78.

• Full Range RGB – Gives brighter colours

and deeper black. Use if colours are weak.

(This is the standard setting for HDMI-

compatible DVI devices, but it is also

effective with HDMI devices.)

• 4:3 (Letter Box) – Widescreen discs are

shown with black bars top and bottom.

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Initial Settings menu

• RGB – Use this setting if colours appear

overly rich on the Full Range RGB setting.

• Auto – Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG

sources are processed according to how

they were encoded, and linear PCM

sources are heard with no processing.

• Component (12-bit) – Outputs 12-bit

component video format. If your

connected device is compatible with this

setting, 12-bit output provides very fine

gradations of colour (if it is not compat-

ible with this setting, the setting automat-

ically reverts to Component).

• Even with Auto selected, if the monitor or

device you have connected using HDMI is

not compatible with multi-channel

formats, the audio signal will be output as

linear PCM.

• Component – Outputs 8-bit component

video format. This is the standard setting

for HDMI-compatible devices.

• It is not possible to output SACD from the

HDMI connection.

Video Memory

• If necessary, sources with high sample

rates (such as DVD-Audio 88.2/96/176.4/

192 kHz sources) will be downsampled to

match the sampling rate of your

These settings allow you to change the

appearance of the HDMI video presentation.

You can also access these options from the

Video Adjust menu (see Video Adjust on

page 55 for more on this).

connected HDMI component.

• Direct – The picture appears simply

according to how the source was

encoded.

CD Playback

• Default setting: PCM Playback

• Natural – Edges are softer making this

setting good for movies.

Initial Settings

• Enhanced – Edges are sharper making

this setting ideal for animation and mate-

rial with computer generated effects.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

CD Playback

PCM Playback

DTS Downmix

DTS CD Playback

Display

Options

Speakers

• Memory1–3 – Use for saving your own

presets (see Creating your own presets on

page 55 for more on this

i.LINK Setup

When set to PCM Playback, playback is opti-

mized 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.

Audio

If the monitor or device you have connected

using HDMI is not compatible with

compressed multi-channel formats, you

should set this to Linear PCM, otherwise set

to Auto.

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.

• Linear PCM – All audio signals are output

as linear PCM.

The i.LINK audio output is not affected by this

setting.

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Initial Settings menu

If you connected this player to an AV receiver

using the 5.1 channel analog outputs, set this

to 5.1 Channel. This will enable you to enjoy

multichannel sound.

DTS Downmix

• Default setting: Stereo

Initial Settings

If you connected only the stereo analog

outputs, set to 2 Channel. On this setting

multichannel audio is downmixed to 2 chan-

nels for stereo analog output.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

CD Playback

Stereo

Lt/Rt

DTS Downmix

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

If you’ve selected DTS > PCM in DTS Out on

page 59, or 2 Channel in Audio Output Mode

below, you can choose the way the DTS signal

is downmixed PCM audio. Stereo downmixes

the signal to 2-channel stereo, whereas Lt/Rt

downmixes to a 2-channel signal compatible

with Dolby surround matrix decoders. (This

allows you to hear surround sound if your AV

receiver or amplifier has Dolby Pro Logic

capability.)

• When set to 5.1 Channel, you’ll only get

sound from all speakers when playing

multichannel discs.

• When set to 5.1 Channel the AUDIO

OUT (2ch) jacks output the front L/R

channels of multichannel discs.

• When set to 5.1 Channel there is no

optical/coaxial digital output when

playing DVD-Audio discs.

• Some DVD-Audio discs don’t allow down-

mixing of audio. These discs always

output multi-channel audio regardless of

the setting made here.

If you’ve selected DTS > PCM in DTS Out on

page 59 and 5.1 Channel in Audio Output

Mode below, the DTS Downmix setting will

automatically be set to Stereo.

Speaker Installation

• Set in Setup Navigator (default: L/R:

Large | C: Large | LS/RS: Large| SW: On)

Speakers

You only need to make this setting if you

connected this player to your amplifier using

the 5.1 channel analog outputs.

Audio Output Mode

• Set in Setup Navigator (Default: 2

Channel)

This setting does not affect any digital audio

output.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Output Mode

Speaker Installation

Speaker Distance

Channel Level

2 Channel

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Output Mode

Speaker Installation

Speaker Distance

Channel Level

2 Channel

Fix

5.1 Channel

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

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Initial Settings menu

Use the Speaker Installation screen to tell

the player what kinds of speakers you have

connected.

Speaker Distance

• Default setting: all speakers 3 m

You only need to make this setting if you

connected this player to your amplifier using

the 5.1 channel analog outputs.

Use the Joystick to move the cursor

up/down to select a speaker.

• The L and R, and RS and LS speakers are

paired; you can’t set them differently.

These settings do not affect any digital audio

output.

To get the best surround sound from your

system, you should set up the speaker

distances from your listening position.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Large

Language

Display

Initial Settings

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Output Mode

Speaker Installation

Speaker Distance

Channel Level

2 Channel

Fix

Display

Move the cursor right to modify the

selected speaker.

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Use the Joystick (up/down) to change

the current setting.

Use the Joystick to move the cursor

• You can see the effect of your changes in

the room graphic on the right of the

screen.

up/down to select a speaker.

• The L and R speakers are paired; you can’t

set them differently.

• 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).

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Display

Options

• If you set the front L and R speakers to

Small, the center and surround speakers

are automatically set to Small and the

subwoofer to On.

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Move the cursor right to change the

speaker distance for the highlighted

speaker.

• The subwoofer can only be set to On or

Off.

Use the Joystick (up/down) to change

Move the cursor left to go back to the

the distance.

speaker list if you want to modify another

speaker, or press ENTER to exit the

Speaker Installation screen.

• When you change the distance settings of

the front left (L) or front right (R) speakers,

all the other speaker distances change

relative to it.

• Front left/right (L/R) speaker distances

can be set from 30 cm to 9 m in 10 cm

increments.

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Initial Settings menu

• The center speaker (C) and subwoofer

(SW) can be set from –2 m to +2 m rela-

tive to the front left/right speakers.

• Surround left/right (LS/RS) speakers can

be set from –6 m to +2 m relative to the

front left/right speakers.

Initial Settings

Auto

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

0.0dB

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Move the cursor left to go back to the

speaker list if you want to modify another

speaker, or press ENTER to exit the

Speaker Distance screen.

You can set the individual channel levels

between –6dB and +6dB in 0.5 dB incre-

ments 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. Note

that Audio Output Mode (page 71) must be

set to 5.1 Channel in order to use the test

tone.

• Speaker Distance settings do not affect

SACD playback.

Automatic: Select Auto to start the test tone

output. No sound will be heard from the

subwoofer.

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.

Initial Settings

Auto

Digital Audio Out

These settings do not affect any digital audio

output.

Video Output

0.0dB

Language

Display

Options

Initial Settings

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Output Mode

Speaker Installation

Speaker Distance

Channel Level

Fix

Variable

As the test tone plays through each speaker in

turn, it is highlighted on-screen. Use the

Joystick (up/down) to adjust the channel

output level of the current speaker. Move the

cursor left to exit the test tone sequence, or

ENTER to save the settings and exit the

channel level setting screen.

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

When set to Fix, the level of each of the 5.1

channel analog outputs is fixed. Choose Vari-

able if you want to adjust the relative levels to

balance the surround sound better for your

listening room.

Manual: Use the Joystick to move the cursor

up/down to select a speaker.

Initial Settings

Auto

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

0.0dB

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

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Initial Settings menu

Move the cursor right (or press ENTER) then

use the Joystick (up/down) to set the channel

output level.

Change this setting to Off if the i.LINK inter-

face is still connected but you need to use one

of the other outputs. Changing this setting to

Off does not affect i.LINK thru data (i.e., if this

player is between two other i.LINK compo-

nents, it will still pass data between them).

Initial Settings

Auto

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

0.0dB

Set back to On (i.LINK-ready) to be able to use

the i.LINK interface.

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Connections Setup

You only need to make this setting if you

connected this player to other equipment

using the i.LINK interface.

To turn the test tone on/off for an individual

speaker, move the cursor right. The test tone

continues playing even when you select a

different speaker.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Out

VSX-49TXi

VSX-AX10i

DV-47Ai

Auto

Connections Setup

Auto Select Play

DVD-Audio Out

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

0.0dB

Display

Language

Display

Options

Speakers

Options

i.LINK Setup

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

This screen shows the equipment connected

using the i.LINK interface.

Components which are able to receive

To save the settings and exit, press ENTER

with the channel level field highlighted (as

shown above).

i.LINK Audio are shown in black (an i.LINK

receiver, for example); those which can’t (a

DV camcorder, for example) are shown in

gray. If the player can’t display the name of a

component, ‘****’ is shown; if the name

can’t be determined, Unknown is displayed.

• The subwoofer output will sound quite low

compared to the other speakers.

Select the component that you want to set up

the audio output formats for.

i.LINK Setup

Audio Out

• Default setting: On

Initial Settings

You only need to make this setting if you

connected this player to other equipment

using the i.LINK interface.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Connections Setup

VSX-49TXi : Pioneer

Display

DolbyDigital

DTS

PCM

DTS

Options

Initial Settings

Speakers

MPEG

i.LINK Setup

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Out

Off

Connections Setup

Auto Select Play

DVD-Audio Out

This screen shows the output settings for

Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio.

Depending on the other component, these

may be configured automatically. If this

Display

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

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Initial Settings menu

player can’t determine the appropriate

settings, the defaults are Dolby Digital, DTS

and PCM. If you need to change the settings,

move the cursor right and make the new

setting.

• Whether a receiver from the list has been

selected or not, this player will start play-

back when you change the input function

of the receiver to this player.

Auto Select Play

• Default setting: Off

• Note that some AV receivers may not be

compatible with this feature.

You only need to make this setting if you

connected this player to other equipment

using the i.LINK interface.

DVD-Audio Out

• Default setting: 5.1 Channel

You only need to make this setting if you

connected this player to other equipment

using the i.LINK interface.

Initial Settings

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Out

Off

Connections Setup

Auto Select Play

DVD-Audio Out

VSX-49TXi

VSX-AX10i

Initial Settings

Display

Options

Speakers

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Out

2 Channel

i.LINK Setup

Connections Setup

Auto Select Play

DVD-Audio Out

5.1 Channel

Display

Using this setting you can specify up to five

receivers to automatically switch input func-

tion to this player when you start playback of

a disc. Highlight a receiver from the list and

press ENTER.

The most recently selected component is

marked with a orange box (ꢈ). The i.LINK

output when playing Dolby Digital, DTS or

MPEG discs will be as set for this component

(see also Connections Setup above).

Options

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Set this to 5.1 Channel to enjoy surround

sound when playing multichannel discs.

To downmix a multichannel source when

using the i.LINK connection, set to 2 Channel

for stereo output.

Select Off to reset all the settings.

When the i.LINK connections are changed,

the following screen appears.

• When set to 5.1 Channel, you’ll only get

sound from all speakers when playing

multichannel discs.

Initial Settings

• Some DVD-Audio discs don’t allow down-

mixing of audio. These discs always

output multi-channel audio regardless of

the setting made here.

Digital Audio Out

Video Output

Language

Audio Out

Off

Connections Setup

VSX-49TXi

Connections were changed

Auto Select Play VSA-AX10

and thus updated.

DVD-Audio Out

Display

Options

ENTER

Speakers

i.LINK Setup

Press ENTER to return to the menu screen.

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Additional information

Chapter 9

Additional information

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 environments

(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 it.

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.

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This player 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.

• Place on a window sill or other place

where the player will be exposed to direct

sunlight.

• Use in an excessively dusty or damp envi-

ronment.

• 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

• Place on an unstable surface, or one that

is not large enough to support all four of

the unit’s feet.

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 perfor-

mance. For this reason you should leave it to

adjust to the warmer temperature for about

an hour before switching on and using.

Moving the player

If you need to move the player, first press the

ꢋ STANDBY/ON button on the remote to

turn the player off. Wait for --OFF-- to disap-

pear from the display, then switch off the

power by pressing POWER on the front panel

and unplug the power cable.

Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this product for

years to come, so please bear in mind the

following points when choosing a suitable

location for it:

Power cable caution

Handle the power cable by the plug part. Do

not pull out the plug by tugging the cable, and

never touch the power cable 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

cable or pinch the cable in any other way.

Never make a knot in the cable or tie it with

other cables. The power cables should be

routed so that they are not likely to be stepped

on. A damaged power cable can cause a fire

Do...

• 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 radia-

tors and other heat-generating

appliances.

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or give you an electric shock. Check the power

cable once in a while. If you find it damaged,

ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service

center or your dealer for a replacement.

Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs are

shown with black bars top and bottom.

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 Cinema-

Scope widescreen movies, with an aspect

ratio of up to about 7:3.

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.

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 60) of this player should be set

to 16:9 (Wide).

Please note that many widescreen discs over-

ride the player’s settings so that the disc is

shown in letter box 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 stan-

dard 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

‘letter box’ style with black bars at the top and

bottom of the screen.

Resetting the player

Standard TV users

Use this procedure to reset all the player’s

settings to the factory default.

If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen

setting (page 60) of this player should be set

to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan),

depending on which you prefer.

Switch the player into standby.

Using the front panel buttons, hold

down the ꢈ (stop) button and press

POWER to switch the player back on.

All the player’s settings are now reset, and

you should see the ‘Let’s Get Started’ screen.

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About the audio output settings

The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Digital Audio Out and Audio

Output Mode screens (see Digital Audio Out settings on page 58 and Audio Output Mode on

page 71) affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5.1 channel analog outputs, and from the

optical/coaxial digital outputs with various types of disc.

Disc audio format

Player setting

Front L/R

Surround L/R

Digital outputs

analog outputs^*1Center, LFE, outputs^*1PCM convert^*2

Bitstream^*3

Dolby Digital

Left / Right

DTS

Dolby Digital

2 Ch

2ch downmix

Front L / R

–

2ch downmix

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

2ch downmix

Front L / R

–

Surround L/R,

Center, LFE

5.1 Ch

MPEG

2 Ch / 5.1 Ch

2 Ch

Left / Right

2ch downmix^*4

Front L / R

–

Left / Right

2ch downmix^*5

–

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

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

2 Ch / 5.1 Ch

Left / Right

–

Left / Right

* 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.

* Dolby Digital > PCM, MPEG > PCM or DTS > PCM setting (see Digital Audio Out settings

on page 58)

* Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS setting (see Digital Audio Out settings on page 58)

* Discs that prohibit downmixing will be output as 5.1 channel even if 2 Channel is selected

as the Audio Output Mode setting (see Audio Output Mode on page 71)

* Discs that prohibit downmixing also mute the digital output

* If the sound is mono, the Left and Right channels will be the same

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About the HDMI output settings

The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the HDMI and Audio Output Mode

screens (see HDMI Settings on page 68 and Audio Output Mode on page 71) affect the HDMI

output with various types of disc.

HDMI Audio Setting

Linear PCM

Disc audio format

Auto

Dolby Digital^*

2 ch downmix

Left / Right

2 ch downmix

Left / Right

5.1 ch^*

Dolby Digital^*2

Left / Right

DTS^*2

Dolby Digital (Karaoke)

Linear PCM^*

DTS

MPEG^*

MPEG^*2

DVD-Audio (with CPPM)

DVD-Audio (without CPPM)

CD / MP3

5.1 ch

Left / Right

DTS

DTS CD

Video CD

Left / Right

SACD Playback

2 ch Area

Multi-ch Area

––– ^*4

CD Area

Super Audio CD

––– ^*4

Left / Right^*5

* These formats include DVD-RW discs.

* If the HDMI device you are using is not compatible with these compressed formats, the signal

is output as linear PCM.

* If the connected component is not DVD-Audio (CPPM) compatible, it is not possible to output

CPPM copy-controlled DVD-Audio sources from the HDMI connection (see HDMI output with

DVD-Audio sources below for more on this).

* It is not possible to listen to SACDs using the HDMI connection.

* Only applicable to discs that have a CD area.

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HDMI output with DVD-Audio sources

DVD-Audio sources often have high sample rates (such as 192kHz/24bit/2 channel or 96kHz/

24bit/6 channel) and the way they are output from the HDMI terminal will depend on the

specification of the connected component.

Format

5.1 ch

Speakers Audio

Example

Component specification

Output Mode (p.71)

Component

2 ch

HDMI Ver. 1.1 (DVD-Audio and

5.1 channel compatible)^*1

VSX-AX4AVi-G

VSX-AX2AV-G

5.1 ch^*2*3

Set to '5.1 Channel'

Set to '2 Channel'

HDMI Ver. 1.1 (DVD-Audio and

2 channel compatible)^*1

Left/Right or

2 ch

PDP-506HDG

PDP-505HDG

2 ch downmix^*4

HDMI Ver. 1.1 (Incompatible with

DVD-Audio) or only HDMI Ver. 1.0^*1

sound^*4

sound^*5

* This unit checks the specification of the connected component (such sample rate / multi-

channel limitations and CPPM compatibility) and outputs the signal accordingly. Note that

‘DVD-Audio compatible’ indicates compatibility with CPPM (Content Protection for Pre-

recorded Media).

* If the Speakers Audio Output Mode (page 71) is set to 2 channel, multichannel sources

will be downmixed to stereo. (In cases where the source is downmix-prohibited, it is output as

5.1 channel audio.)

* If the video output resolution is VGA, 480i, 576i, 480p or 576p, audio output may be limited to

2 channel (depending to the connected component).

* If the Speakers Audio Output Mode (page 71) is set to 2 channel, multichannel sources

will be downmixed to stereo. (In cases where the source is downmix-prohibited, only the front

left/right channels are output.)

* If CPPM shows in the front panel display, it means it is not possible to output CPPM copy-

controlled DVD-Audio sources from the HDMI connection. Discs with no CPPM protection are

limited to 2 channel output.

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About the i.LINK output settings

The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the SACD Playback, DVD-Audio

Out and Connections Setup screens (see SACD Playback on page 68, DVD-Audio Out on

page 75 and Connections Setup on page 74) affect the i.LINK audio output with various types of

disc.

Disc audio format

Connections Setup

Bitstream > PCM^*

2 ch downmix

Left / Right

Bitstream^*

Dolby Digital

Left / Right

DTS

Dolby Digital (Karaoke)

Linear PCM

Left / Right

DTS

2 ch downmix

Left / Right

MPEG

DVD-RW (mono, dual mono, 2ch)

DVD-RW (3ch or more)

Left / Right

Dolby Digital / MPEG

Left / Right

DVD-Audio Out

2 Channel

5.1 Channel

DVD-Audio

CD / MP3

DTS CD

2 ch downmix

Multi-channel

Left / Right

DTS

Video CD

Left / Right

SACD Playback

2 ch Area

Multi-ch Area

Multi-channel^*

CD Area

Left / Right^*

Super Audio CD

Left / Right

* Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG setting (see Connections Setup on page 74)

* PCM setting (see Connections Setup on page 74)

* Only applicable to discs that have a multichannel area.

* Only applicable to discs that have a CD area.

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Language code list

Language (Language code letter), Language code

Japanese (ja), 1001

English (en), 0514

French (fr), 0618

German (de), 0405

Italian (it), 0920

Spanish (es), 0519

Dutch (nl), 1412

Russian (ru), 1821

Chinese (zh), 2608

Korean (ko), 1115

Greek (el), 0512

Estonian (et), 0520

Basque (eu), 0521

Persian (fa), 0601

Finnish (fi), 0609

Fiji (fj), 0610

Faroese (fo), 0615

Frisian (fy), 0625

Lingala (ln), 1214

Slovak (sk), 1911

Slovenian (sl), 1912

Samoan (sm), 1913

Shona (sn), 1914

Somali (so), 1915

Albanian (sq), 1917

Serbian (sr), 1918

Siswati (ss), 1919

Sesotho (st), 1920

Sundanese (su), 1921

Swedish (sv), 1922

Swahili (sw), 1923

Tamil (ta), 2001

Laothian (lo), 1215

Lithuanian (lt), 1220

Latvian (lv), 1222

Malagasy (mg), 1307

Maori (mi), 1309

Macedonian (mk), 1311

Malayalam (ml), 1312

Mongolian (mn), 1314

Moldavian (mo), 1315

Marathi (mr), 1318

Malay (ms), 1319

Maltese (mt), 1320

Burmese (my), 1325

Nauru (na), 1401

Irish (ga), 0701

Scots-Gaelic (gd), 0704

Galician (gl), 0712

Guarani (gn), 0714

Gujarati (gu), 0721

Hausa (ha), 0801

Hindi (hi), 0809

Croatian (hr), 0818

Hungarian (hu), 0821

Armenian (hy), 0825

Interlingua (ia), 0901

Interlingue (ie), 0905

Inupiak (ik), 0911

Indonesian (in), 0914

Icelandic (is), 0919

Hebrew (iw), 0923

Yiddish (ji), 1009

Javanese (jw), 1023

Georgian (ka), 1101

Kazakh (kk), 1111

Greenlandic (kl), 1112

Cambodian (km), 1113

Kannada (kn), 1114

Kashmiri (ks), 1119

Kurdish (ku), 1121

Kirghiz (ky), 1125

Latin (la), 1201

Afar (aa), 0101

Abkhazian (ab), 0102

Afrikaans (af), 0106

Amharic (am), 0113

Arabic (ar), 0118

Assamese (as), 0119

Aymara (ay), 0125

Azerbaijani (az), 0126

Bashkir (ba), 0201

Byelorussian (be), 0205

Bulgarian (bg), 0207

Bihari (bh), 0208

Bislama (bi), 0209

Bengali (bn), 0214

Tibetan (bo), 0215

Breton (br), 0218

Catalan (ca), 0301

Corsican (co), 0315

Czech (cs), 0319

Telugu (te), 2005

Tajik (tg), 2007

Thai (th), 2008

Nepali (ne), 1405

Norwegian (no), 1415

Occitan (oc), 1503

Oromo (om), 1513

Oriya (or), 1518

Panjabi (pa), 1601

Polish (pl), 1612

Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619

Portuguese (pt), 1620

Quechua (qu), 1721

Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813 Ukrainian (uk), 2111

Kirundi (rn), 1814

Romanian (ro), 1815

Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823

Sanskrit (sa), 1901

Sindhi (sd), 1904

Tigrinya (ti), 2009

Turkmen (tk), 2011

Tagalog (tl), 2012

Setswana (tn), 2014

Tonga (to), 2015

Turkish (tr), 2018

Tsonga (ts), 2019

Tatar (tt), 2020

Twi (tw), 2023

Urdu (ur), 2118

Uzbek (uz), 2126

Vietnamese (vi), 2209

Volapük (vo), 2215

Wolof (wo), 2315

Xhosa (xh), 2408

Yoruba (yo), 2515

Zulu (zu), 2621

Welsh (cy), 0325

Danish (da), 0401

Bhutani (dz), 0426

Esperanto (eo), 0515

Sangho (sg), 1907

Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908

Sinhalese (si), 1909

Country/Area code list

Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter

Argentina, 0118, ar

Australia, 0121, au

Austria, 0120, at

Belgium, 0205, be

Brazil, 0218, br

Canada, 0301, ca

Chile, 0312, cl

China, 0314, cn

Denmark, 0411, dk

Finland, 0609, fi

France, 0618, fr

Germany, 0405, de

Hong Kong, 0811, hk

India, 0914, in

Indonesia, 0904, id

Italy, 0920, it

Philippines, 1608, ph

Portugal, 1620, pt

Russian Federation, 1821, ru

Singapore, 1907, sg

Spain, 0519, es

Switzerland, 0308, ch

Sweden, 1905, se

Taiwan, 2023, tw

Thailand, 2008, th

United Kingdom, 0702, gb

United States of America, 2119, us

Japan, 1016, jp

Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr

Malaysia, 1325, my

Mexico, 1324, mx

Netherlands, 1412, nl

New Zealand, 1426, nz

Norway, 1415, no

Pakistan, 1611, pk

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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 Slide-

show.

Selecting languages using the

language code list

Some of the language options (such as ‘DVD

Language’ in the Setup Navigator) allow you

to set your preferred language from any of the

136 languages listed in the language code list

on page 83.

Digital audio

An indirect representation of sound by

numbers. During recording, the sound is

measured at discrete intervals (44,100 times a

second for CD audio) by an analog-to-digital

converter, generating a stream of numbers.

On playback, a digital-to-analog converter

generates an analog signal based on these

numbers. See also Sampling frequency and

Analog audio.

Select ‘Other Language’.

Use the Joystick (left/right) to select

either a code letter or a code number.

Use the Joystick (up/down) to select a

code letter or a code number.

• You can also use the number buttons if

you’re entering a language code.

See Language code list on page 83 for a

complete list of languages and codes.

Dolby Digital

Glossary

Analog audio

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.

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.

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.

Aspect ratio

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).

DTS

Bonus Group (DVD-Audio only)

An ‘extra’ group on some DVD-Audio discs

that requires a key number to access.

DTS stands for Digital Theater Systems. DTS

is a surround system different from Dolby

Digital that has become a popular surround

sound format for movies.

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Dynamic range

MP3

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, deliv-

ering dramatic cinema-like effects.

MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed

audio file format. Files are recognized by their

file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

MPEG audio

An audio format used on Video CD/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 (Pulse Code Modula-

tion).

File extension

A tag added to the end of a filename to indi-

cate the type of file. For example, “.mp3” indi-

cates an MP3 file.

i.LINK

MPEG video

i.LINK is a trademark name of IEEE1394, a

high-speed digital interface capable of

carrying audio, video and other types of data

(this player only outputs audio).

The video format used for Video CD/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.

HDMI

Packed PCM (DVD-Audio only)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

is a high-speed digital interface which has the

capability to support standard, enhanced, or

high-definition video plus standard to multi-

channel surround-sound audio on a single

digital connection. HDMI features include

uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of

up to 5 gigabytes per second and communi-

cation between the AV source and AV devices

such as DTVs.

A lossless compression system that enables

more PCM audio to be stored on a DVD-Audio

disc than would otherwise be possible.

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 beginning to end all

at once—karaoke discs, for example.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or regis-

tered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

Interlaced video

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 ampli-

fiers with digital inputs, this unit can convert

Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio to PCM.