DVD Player
DV-59AVi
DV-S969AVi
DV-S969AVi only
DV-S969AVi only
Operating Instructions
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POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an
outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
• If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product
to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for
service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
HEAT — The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push
objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
Fig. A
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
[For U.S. model]
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The serial number for this equipment is located
on the rear panel. Please write this serial
number on your enclosed warranty card and
keep it in a secure area. This is for your
security. H006A_En
WARNING: THE APPARATUS IS NOT
WATERPROOFS, TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARUTUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY
WATER SOURCE NEAR THIS APPARATUS, SUCH
AS VASE, FLOWER POT, COSMETICS CONTAINER
AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC.
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[For U.S. model]
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE
PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
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television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
[Pour le modèle Canadien]
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
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CAUTION: THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON IS
SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE
DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. therefore install
the unit suitable places easy to disconnect the
MAINS plug in case of the accident. The MAINS
plug of unit should be unplugged from the wall
socket when left unused for a long period of
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
user's right to operate the equipment. H011_En
time.
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[For U.S. model]
CAUTION:
This product satisfies FCC regulations when
shielded cables and connectors are used to
connect the unit to other equipment. To
prevent electromagnetic interference with
electric appliances such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connec-
[Except U.S. and Canadian model]
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher class
than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove
any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside
of the product.
tors for connections.
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Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
Location: rear of the unit
CAUTION
• Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
• The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
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WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings
should never be blocked and covered with items,
such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also
do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed,
[For U.S. and Australian
model]
sofa, or fabric having a thick pile.
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WARNING:
WARNING: BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT
FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING
SECTION CAREFULLY. THE VOLTAGE OF THE
AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY DIFFERS
ACCORDING TO COUNTRY OR REGION. BE SURE
THAT THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE OF THE
AREA WHERE THIS UNIT WILL BE USED MEETS
THE REQUIRED VOLTAGE (E.G., 230V OR 120V)
Handling the cord on this product or cords
associated with accessories sold with the
product will expose you to lead, a chemical
known to the State of California and other
governmental entities to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling
WRITTEN ON THE REAR PANEL.
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This product is for general household purposes.
Any failure due to use for other than household
purposes (such as long-term use for business
purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship)
and which requires repair will be charged for
WARNING: NO NAKED FLAME SOURCES,
SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLE, SHOULD BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. IF NAKED FLAME
SOURCES ACCIDENTALLY FALL DOWN, FIRE
SPREAD OVER THE APPARATUS THEN MAY
even during the warranty period.
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CAUSE FIRE.
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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.
Operating Environment
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Operating environment temperature and
humidity:
+5ºC – +35ºC (+41ºF – +95ºF); less than 85%RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install in the following locations
÷ Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong
÷ artificial light
÷ Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly
ventilated location
On the bonnet of the unit
This product includes FontAvenue® fonts
licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is
a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
[For Australian model]
This product complies with the following
i.LINK interface specifications:
1) IEEE Std 1394a-2000, Standard for a
High Performance Serial Bus
2) Audio and Music Data Transmission
Protocol 2.0
[Except U.S., Canadian and Australian model]
Following the standard for AM824
sequence adaptation layers, the product
is compatible with IEC60958 bitstream,
DVD-A and SACD media.
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Contents
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Setting up the remote to control
your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
01 Before you start
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Putting the batteries in the remote control 10
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disc / content format playback
04 Getting Started
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Let’s Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Using the on-screen displays. . . . . . . . . . .34
Setting up with the Setup Navigator . . . . .35
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
DVD disc menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus . . . . . .41
compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General disc compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CD-R/RW compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DVD-R/RW Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Compressed Audio Compatibility. . . . . . 11
PC Created Disc Compatibility. . . . . . . . 12
Titles, chapters, groups and tracks. . . . . . 12
DVD-Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
05 Playing discs
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Using the Disc Navigator to browse the
02 Connecting up
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using other types of video output. . . . . . . 17
Connecting using an S-Video output . . . 17
Connecting using the component video
output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting using the D1/D2 video
contents of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Using the Multi Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . .47
Looping a section of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Using random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Editing a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Other functions available from the
program menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Searching a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Switching the DVD audio language . . . . . .53
Switching DVD-RW audio channels . . . . .54
Switching DVD-Audio audio channels. . . .54
Switching CD/MP3/Video CD/Super VCD
audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Displaying disc information. . . . . . . . . . . .54
output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting for multichannel surround
sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting using the multichannel
analog outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting using a digital audio
output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting using i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
About i.LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Creating an i.LINK network . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting using HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
About HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Controlling this player from another
Pioneer component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
03 Controls and displays
Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
About progressive scan video. . . . . . . . . . 28
Compatibility of this unit with
progressive-scan TVs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
06 Audio Settings menu
Note about features in the Audio Settings
menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Audio DRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Legato PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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Hi-Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Virtual Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Channel Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Speaker Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
i.LINK Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Connections Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Auto Select Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
DVD-Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
07 The Video Settings menu
Video Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Creating your own presets . . . . . . . . . . . 60
09 Additional information
Taking care of your player and discs . . . . .81
Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Storing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Discs to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Cleaning the pickup lens. . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Problems with condensation. . . . . . . . . .82
Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Moving the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Power cable caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Screen sizes and disc formats. . . . . . . . . .83
Widescreen TV users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Standard TV users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Resetting the player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
About the audio output settings . . . . . . . .84
About the HDMI output settings . . . . . . . .85
About the i.LINK output settings . . . . . . . .86
Setting the TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Watching NTSC on a PAL TV. . . . . . . . . .87
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Country code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Selecting languages using the language
code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
DVD/CD/Video CD/Super VCD player . . .93
HDMI troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
i.LINK-related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
08 Initial Settings menu
Using the Initial Settings menu . . . . . . . . 63
Digital Audio Out settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Digital Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Dolby Digital Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
DTS Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Linear PCM Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
MPEG Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Video Output settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
TV Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Component Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
S-Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Auto Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
DVD Menu Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Subtitle Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
OSD Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
On Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Angle Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Background. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Parental Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Bonus Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Auto Disc Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Group Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
DVD Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
SACD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
HDMI Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
DTS Downmix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Audio Output Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Speaker Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Speaker Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Before you start
CBhaepfteor 1re you start
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Features
Noise Shaped Video (NSV)
Noise Shaped Video processing makes it
possible to display video images at higher
resolutions than would otherwise be possible
using the same video data converter. This is
achieved using the digital processing
techniques of oversampling (to reduce high-
frequency aliasing), and multi-bit Sigma-
Delta processing (to reduce quantization
noise).
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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-
*2
channel surround sound audio , all using
Pure Audio listening
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 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.
audiovisual devices is also supported.
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i.LINK digital interface
DVD-Audio and SACD compatible
Experience the super high-quality audio
performance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio
CD (SACD).
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.
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.
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.
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Built-in Dolby Digital and DTS
decoding with multichannel outputs
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Other advantages of using i.LINK include
‘smart’ features such as automatic
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This player features multichannel analog
outputs for connection to an AV amplifier to
give you stunning surround sound from Dolby
Digital, DTS and multichannel DVD-Audio
discs.
configuration and automatic function
selection—start playback of a disc and the
receiver automatically changes the input
*4
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
*8
TruSurround
Logo:
*2 It is not possible to output SACD or copy-
controlled DVD-Audio CPPM sources 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 57.
*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 Noise Shaped Video is a trademark of
Analog Devices Inc.
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 28, 60).
*6 Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*7 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
*8 TruSurround, SRS and
symbol are
Super Fine Focus digital filter
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround tech-
nology is incorporated under license from SRS
Labs, Inc.
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 11.
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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01
Before you start
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/R6P dry cell batteries x2
• Stereo audio cable (red/white plugs)
• Video cable (yellow plugs)
• 4-pin S400 i.LINK cable
• Power cable
• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.
• Don’t use different kinds of battery
together—although they may look similar,
different batteries may have different volt-
ages.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends
of each battery match the indications in
the battery compartment.
• These operating instructions
• Warranty card (DV-59AVi only)
• Remove batteries from equipment that
isn’t going to be used for a month or
more.
Putting the batteries in the
remote control
• When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public instruction’s rules
that apply in your country or area.
1
Open the battery compartment cover
on the back of the remote control.
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Using the remote control
Keep in mind the following when using the
remote control:
2
Insert two AA/R6P 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.
3
Close the cover.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a
fall off in the operating range of the
remote.
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CD-R/RW compatibility
Disc / content format
playback 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.
General disc compatibility
This player was designed and engineered to
be compatible with software bearing one or
more of the following logos:
• This unit cannot record CD-R or CD-RW
discs.
• 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.
DVD-Audio DVD-Video
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.
Super VCD*1
Super Audio CD
• Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be
played in this player.
*1
DV-S969Ai only
Other formats, including but not limited to the
following, are not playable in this player:
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.
Photo CD, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-
*2
ROM
*2
Except those that contain MP3 files
formatted as specified in the Compressed
Audio Compatibility section.
• Fixed bit-rate files are recommended.
Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are playable,
but playing time may not be shown
correctly.
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.
• 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”.
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• This player is compatible with multi-
session discs, but only plays sessions that
are closed.
Titles, chapters, groups and
tracks
DVD-Video discs are generally divided into
one or more titles. Titles may be further subdi-
vided into chapters.
• 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.
Title 1
Title 2
Title 3
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
• Folder and track names (excluding the
“.mp3” extension) are displayed.
DVD-Audio discs are divided into one or more
groups that can each contain a number of
tracks.
• 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.
Group 1
Track 1
Group 2 Group 3
Track 2
Track 3
Track 1
Track 1
Track 2
CDs, SACDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are
divided into tracks.
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
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.
instances, check with the software
publisher for more detailed information.
• Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW soft-
ware disc boxes for additional compati-
bility information.
Folder A
Track 1
Folder B Folder C
Track 2
Track 3
Track 1
File 1
File 2
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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.
The diagram below shows the various DVD
regions of the world.
1
5
2
1
6
2
3
4
5
2
4
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Rear panel
1
2
3
4
DV-S969AVi
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
AC IN
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
(5.1ch)
SURROUND
FRONT L
L
COAXIAL
CENTER
D1/D2
VIDEO OUT
SUB
WOOFER
R
R
OPTICAL
S400
1
2
1
2
HDMI OUT
IN
OUT
Y
PB
PR
DV-S969AVi AC inlet
AC IN
(AUDIO)
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
When connecting this player up to your TV, AV
receiver or other components, make sure that
all components are switched off and
unplugged.
4
AC IN
Connect the supplied power cord here, then
plug into a power outlet. Refer to the illustra-
tion below when doing so to make sure the
neutral and live blades are lined up properly.
1
AUDIO OUT (2ch)
Two channel analog audio outputs for
connection to your TV, AV receiver or stereo
system (page 16,20).
AC IN
Power cord
N
L
LIVE NEUTRAL N : Neutral
: Live
2
AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)
L
Multichannel analog audio outputs for
connection to an AV receiver with multi-
channel inputs (page 19).
5
(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 21).
3
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – OPTICAL /
COAXIAL
Digital audio outputs for connection to a
PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEG-
compatible AV receiver (page 20).
6
HDMI OUT
HDMI output providing a high quality inter-
face for digital audio and video (page 24).
7
CONTROL IN / OUT
For passing remote control signals to other
Pioneer components (page 25).
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VIDEO OUT (1&2)
11 D1/D2 VIDEO OUT
Standard video output(s) that you can
connect to your TV or AV receiver using the
supplied audio/video cable (page 16).
DV-S969AVi (except Australian model) only
Use to connect this player to a TV with a D
video input (page 18).
9
S-VIDEO OUT (1&2)
S-Video output(s) that you can use instead of
the VIDEO OUT jacks (page 17).
• You may find it useful to have the manuals
supplied with your other components
handy when connecting this player.
10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
High quality video output for connection to a
TV, monitor or AV receiver that has compo-
nent video inputs.
• If you come across any unfamiliar terms
in this section of the manual, take a look
at the Glossary on page 89.
Connect using a commercially available
three-way component video cable.
Be careful to match the colors of the jacks
and cables for correct connection (page 18).
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Easy connections
A/V IN
TV
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
AC IN
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
(5.1ch)
SURROUND
FRONT L
L
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
R
R
OPTICAL
S400
1
2
2
IN
OUT
Y
HDMI OUT
PB
(AUDIO)
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
CONTROL
COMPONENT VID
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.
corresponding inputs for correct stereo
sound.
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 19).
• 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
player may also not be compatible with
some combination TV/VCRs for the same
reason; refer to the manufacturer for
more information.)
2
Connect the supplied AC power cord
to the AC IN inlet, then plug into a power
outlet.
• Do not unplug the player from the power
outlet while it is switched on.
1
Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO
• Do not plug this player into a switched
power supply found on some amplifiers
and AV receivers.
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
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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).
Using other types of video
output
This player has standard (composite), S-video
and component video outputs (the DV-
S969AVi also has a D video connector for
component video), as well as an HDMI
connector (for digital video/audio).The main
difference between them is the quality of the
picture.
•
Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to
connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT 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.
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.
S-VIDEO
INPUT
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 24 for more on this.
TV
1
2
1
2
IN
OUT
Y
PB
PR
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
• 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
TV
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
(5.1ch)
SURROUND
FRONT L
L
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
R
R
OPTICAL
S400
1
2
1
2
HDMI OUT
IN
OUT
Y
PB
PR
(AUDIO)
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connecting using the D1/D2 video
output
DV-S969AVi (except Australian model) only
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.
D1 VIDEO
INPUT
TV
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
(5.1ch)
SURROUND
FRONT L
L
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
R
R
OPTICAL
S400
1
2
1
2
HDMI OUT
IN
OUT
Y
PB
PR
(AUDIO)
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
D1/D2
VIDEO OUT
DV-S969AVi
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Connect the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)
Connecting for multichannel
surround sound
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.
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.
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.
AV receiver
MULTI-
CH. INPUTS
AUDIO
OUT
IO
UT
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
(51ch)
SURROUND
FRONT L
L
COAXIAL
CENTER
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).
S
R
R
WOOFER
OPTICAL
S400
1
2
1
2
HDMI OUT
IN
OUT
Y
PB
PR
UDIO
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
2
Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on
this player to a video input on your AV
receiver.
Connecting using the multichannel
analog outputs
If your AV receiver has 5.1 channel analog
inputs, we recommend connecting this player
to it using the multichannel analog outputs.
Doing this will ensure that you can enjoy all
kinds of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS
DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling
rate and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD
discs.
VIDEO
INPUT
AV receiver
AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
AUDIO
OUT
(5.1ch)
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
SURROUND
FRONT L
L
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
R
R
WOOFER
OPTICAL
S400
1
2
1
2
HDMI OUT
IN
OUT
Y
PB
PR
(AUDIO)
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 for the DV-S969AVi).
• 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 73 and Audio Output
Mode on page 75).
3
Connect the AV receiver’s video
output to a video input on your TV.
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as this may damage the shutter, the cable
and/or the player.
Coaxial connection: Use a coaxial cable
(similar to the supplied video cable) to
connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack to a
coaxial input on your AV receiver.
• 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.
2
If you didn’t connect the 5.1 channel
analog outputs, connect the AUDIO OUT
(2ch) jacks on this player to a stereo
analog input on your receiver.
Connecting using a digital audio
output
Connect the optical or coaxial digital outputs
if you want to use an external decoder or the
decoder in your AV receiver.
STEREO
AUDIO IN
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).
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
(5.1ch)
SURROUND
FRONT L
L
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
R
OPTICAL
S400
1
2
1
2
HDMI OUT
IN
OUT
Y
PB
PR
If your AV receiver doesn’t have 5.1 channel
analog inputs, make a stereo analog connec-
tion.
(AUDIO)
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.
1
Connect one of the DIGITAL OUT jacks
on this player to a digital input on your AV
receiver.
3
Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
this player to a video input on your AV
receiver.
AV receiver
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO
INPUT
AV receiver
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
(5.1ch)
SURROUND
FRONT L
L
COAXIAL
CENTER
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
R
R
WOOFER
(2ch)
(5.1ch)
OPTICAL
SURROUND
FRONT L
S400
1
2
L
COAXIAL
1
2
CENTER
HDMI OUT
IN
OUT
Y
PB
PR
(AUDIO)
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SUB
WOOFER
R
R
OPTICAL
S400
1
2
1
2
HDMI OUT
IN
OUT
Y
PB
PR
(AUDIO)
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Optical connection: Use an optical cable
(not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT jack to an optical input on your
AV receiver.
• Alternatively, you can use the S-Video or
component video connections if they’re
available (or D video for the DV-S969AVi).
• When inserting the plug, the protective
shutter will open and you should hear the
plug click into position when fully
4
Connect the AV receiver’s video
output to a video input on your TV.
inserted. Take care not to force the plug
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1
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.
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
(5.1ch)
SURROUND
FROL
L
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
R
WOOFER
OPTICAL
S400
1
2
1
2
HDMI OUT
IN
OUT
Y
PB
PR
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.
(AUDIO)
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
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.
2
Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on
*1 Excluding any part of the disc that features
moving video (Video part).
this player to a video input on your AV
receiver.
• The i.LINK connectors on this player do
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 for the
DV-S969AVi).
• 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 73).
• Copy-protected 96kHz DVD-Video discs
are downsampled to 48kHz when using
the i.LINK connection.
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• 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 80).
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.
• 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 79.
• When the i.LINK indicator ( ) is lit on the
front panel (see Front panel on page 26),
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 79) if you need to
use the analog and/or optical/coaxial
digital outputs.
“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
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.
• 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.
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.
• You can connect several components
together using i.LINK. See Creating an
i.LINK network below.
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.
• 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.
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.
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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).
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.
i.LINK cable
fig. 1
i.LINK cable
fig. 2
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.
i.LINK cable
fig. 3
i.LINK cable
fig. 4
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.
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HDMI or DVI appears in the front panel
display according to the compatibility of the
component connected.
Connecting using HDMI
If you have a HDMI or DVI-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.
• An HDMI connection can only be made
with DVI-equipped components compat-
ible 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
1
Use an HDMI cable to connect the
HDMI OUT interconnect on this player to
an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compat-
ible monitor.
(DVIꢀHDMI) to do so. A DVI/HDCP
connection, however, does not support
audio signals. Consult your local audio
dealer for more information.
• 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 73 to do this). However,
the settings for each component are then
stored in memory (for up to 5 compo-
nents).
HDMI
connector
HDMI-compatible display
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(2ch)
(5.1ch)
SURROUND
FRONT L
L
COAXIAL
CENT
S
WO
R
R
OPTICAL
S400
1
2
1
2
HDMI OUT
IN
OUT
Y
PB
PR
• The HDMI connection is compatible with
44.1/48kHz, 16/20/24 bit 2 channel linear
PCM signals, as well as Dolby Digital, DTS
and MPEG audio bitstream.
(AUDIO)
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
• The arrow on the cable connector body
should be face up for correct alignment
with the connector on the player.
• It is not possible to output SACD or copy-
controlled DVD-Audio CPPM sources
from the HDMI connection.
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.
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 and audio
settings, as well as adjust the video presenta-
tion to your liking. For more on these settings
see HDMI Settings on page 73.
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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 5 gigabytes per
second, one connector (instead of several
cables and connectors), and communication
between the AV source and AV devices such
as DTVs.
• 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?
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
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.
Controlling this player from
another Pioneer component
If you want stereo sound, connect this
player to your amplifier or stereo system
using a stereo audio cable.
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
CONTROL OUT of one component to the
CONTROL IN of another. In this way you can
daisy-chain several components together.
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
Pioneer AV receiver
AC IN
1
2
1
2
IN
OUT
Y
PB
PR
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
CONTROL
IN
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.
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CChaoptnert3rols and displays
The following illustrations show the DV-59AVi,
but controls and displays for the DV-S969AVi
are the same except where indicated.
Front panel
6
1
2
3 4
5
7
8
9
10
OPEN/CLOSE
)
AUDIO/VIDEO
STANDBY/ON
&
*
HDMI
PROGRESSIVE PURE AUDIO
$!
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‹
Î
RW
COMPATIBLE
15
14
13
12 11
• DV-S969AVi only – This player is compat-
ible with both PAL and NTSC progressive
scan formats. However, your TV must also
be progressive scan compatible to take
advantage of this feature.
1
2
ꢂ STANDBY/ON (DV-59AVi)
Press to switch the player into standby.
POWER (DV-S969AVi)
Press to switch the player on or off (the
player can be put into standby using the
remote control; the STANDBY indicator
above the button lights when in standby).
5
PURE AUDIO button/indicator
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.
i.LINK indicator
Lights when this player is recognized by
another i.LINK compatible component.
3
HDMI indicator
Lights when this player is recognized by
another HDMl or DVI/HDCP compatible
component.
* These include i.LINK, HDMI, and the
coaxial and optical digital outputs.
4
PROGRESSIVE button/indicator
Press to switch the component video output
mode between progressive and interlace. The
indicator lights in progressive scan mode.
See also Component Out on page 65.
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10 ꢅ (play)
Press to start or resume playback (when in
standby, this button will also switch the power
on).
• When the Pure Audio feature is switched
on, i.LINK- and HDMI-connected devices
won’t be recognized by the player.
11 ꢇ ꢈ (forward scan/skip)
• Press and hold for fast forward scanning
• Press DISPLAY twice to see disc informa-
tion on your TV when Pure Audio is on.
• Press to jump to the next chapter or track
6
7
Disc tray
12 ꢉ ꢊ (reverse scan/skip)
• Press and hold for fast reverse scanning
ꢃ OPEN/CLOSE
• Press to jump back to the beginning of the
current chapter or track, then to previous
chapters/tracks
Press to open or close the disc tray (when in
standby, this button will also switch the power
on).
13 Display
8
ꢄ (stop)
See page 29 for a description of the display.
Press to stop the disc (you can resume play-
back by pressing ꢅ (play)).
14 Remote control sensor
The remote control has a range of up to about
7m.
9
ꢆ (pause)
Press to pause playback. Press again to
restart.
15
This mark indicates compatibility with DVD-
RW discs recorded on a DVD recorder in
Video Recording mode.
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Compatibility of this unit with
progressive-scan TVs.
This player is compatible with progressive
video Macro Vision System Copy Guard.
About progressive scan video
Compared to interlace video, progressive
scan video effectively doubles the scanning
rate of the picture, resulting in a very stable,
flicker-free image.
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT
ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS
ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS
PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS
TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525/625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNEC-
TION TO THE “STANDARD DEFINITION”
OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY
WITH THIS MODEL 525/625p DVD PLAYER,
PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER
SERVICE CENTER.
Progressive scan video is available only from
the component video output. Use the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to
switch the component video output and
(except DV-59AVi and DV-S969AVi Australian
model) the D video out between interlace and
progressive. With a DVD-Video disc you can
do this during playback, or when the disc is
stopped. For other types of disc, the player
must be stopped.
This player is compatible with the following
Pioneer displays and monitors:
• If you connect a TV that is not compatible
with a NTSC or PAL progressive scan
signal and switch the player to progres-
sive, you will not be able to see any picture
at all. In this case, press the PROGRES-
SIVE button on the front panel to switch
back to interlace (the PROGRESSIVE indi-
cator should be unlit).
• DV-59AVi – PDP-5040HD, PRO-720HD,
PRO-910HD, PDP-4340HD, PRO-800HDI,
PRO-1000HDI, PRO-1100HD.
• DV-S969AVi – PDP-504HDG, PDP-
434HDG.
• DV-59AVi only – The monitors listed above
are not compatible with PAL progressive
scan.
• You can’t switch video output when an
OSD is on-screen.
• The picture on some TVs may momen-
tarily break up when you switch the video
output of this player.
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Display
1
2
3
4 5
6
7
8
9
10
11
16
15 14 13
12
10 CHP
1
5.1CH
Lights when analog 5.1 channel output is
selected (see Audio Output Mode on page 75).
Indicates that the character display is
showing a DVD chapter number.
2
V-PART
11 REMAIN
Lights when playing a video part of a DVD
disc.
Lights when the character display is showing
the time or number of tracks/titles/chapters
remaining.
3
PRGSVE
Lights when the video output is progressive
scan (see About progressive scan video on
page 28).
12 Character display
13 ꢆ
Lights when a disc is paused.
4
14 ꢅ
Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD
disc (see Switching camera angles on
page 54).
Lights when a disc is playing.
15 2D
Lights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack is
playing.
5
GUI (Graphical User Interface)
Lights when a menu is displayed on-screen.
16 DTS
6
GRP.
Lights when a DTS soundtrack is playing.
Indicates that the character display is
showing a DVD-Audio group number
7
TITLE
Indicates that the character display is
showing a DVD-Video title number.
8
Lights when 2V/TruSurround is active (see
Virtual Surround on page 57).
9
TRK
Indicates that the character display is
showing a track number.
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Remote control
1
ꢂ STANDBY/ON
Press to switch the player on or into standby.
2
DISPLAY
Press to display information about the disc
playing (see Displaying disc information on
page 54).
• DV-59AVi only – All buttons glow slightly in
the dark for ease of use.
3
AUDIO
• DV-S969AVi only – Press the button on the
right side of the remote to illuminate
buttons 6 to 9 and 20 to 22.
Press to select the audio channel or language
(see page 53–page 54).
4
HOME MENU
13
Press to display (or exit) the on-screen
display.
OPEN /
CLOSE
1
2
14
15
5
ENTER & Joystick
DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
Use to navigate on-screen displays and
menus. Press ENTER to select an option or
execute a command.
HOME MENU
TOP MENU
16
3
MENU
4
–
MULTI SPEED
+
17
6
ꢋ (RETURN)
Press to return to a previous menu screen.
ENTER
18
5
7
V.ADJ (VIDEO ADJUST)
Press to display the Video Adjust menu (see
Video Adjust on page 60).
VIDEO
RETURN ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE
19
21
V.ADJ
FL
JOG
20
22
23
6
8
8
ꢄ
7
9
7
3
8
Press to stop the disc (you can resume play-
back by pressing ꢅ (play)).
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PLAY MODE SURROUND
24
9
ꢅ
11
CLEAR
Press to start or resume playback.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
C
ENTER
25
26
E
0
12
10 ꢉ ꢈ
Press to jump to the start of the previous /
next chapter / track.
TV CONTROL
27
28
+
VOLUME
–
+
CHANNEL
–
FUNC
TV
11 PLAY MODE
Press to display the Play Mode menu (see
page 47–page 52) (You can also get to the
Play Mode menu by pressing HOME MENU
and selecting Play Mode).
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12 Number buttons
25 CLEAR
Press to clear a numeric entry.
13 MENU
Press to display a DVD disc menu, or the Disc
Navigator if a DVD-RW, CD, Video CD/Super
VCD or MP3 disc is loaded.
26 ENTER
Press to select an option or execute a
command.
14 ꢃ OPEN/CLOSE
27 TV CONTROL buttons
Press to open or close the disc tray.
DV-59AVi only
15 ANGLE
VOLUME
Press to change the camera angle during
DVD multi-angle scene playback (see
Switching camera angles on page 54).
Use to adjust the volume.
CHANNEL
Use to select TV channel.
16 SUBTITLE
Press to select a subtitle display (see
Switching subtitles on page 53).
FUNC
Press FUNC to select the TV for remote
control operation.
17 TOP MENU
Press to display the top menu of a DVD disc.
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18 MULTI DIAL
Use for scanning and slow motion control
(see Using the Multi Dial on page 46).
Press ꢂTV to turn the TV on or into standby.
19 Jog indicator
Lights when multi dial is in jog mode (see
Using the Multi Dial on page 46).
20 JOG (JOG MODE)
Press to put switch jog mode on/off. When on,
use the MULTI DIAL to advance or reverse
frames (see Using the Multi Dial on page 46).
21 FL (DIMMER)
Press to change the display brightness.
22 ꢆ
Press to pause playback; press again to
restart.
23 ꢊ and ꢌ/ꢍ / ꢇ and ꢎ/ꢏ
Use for reverse / forward slow motion play-
back, frame reverse / advance and reverse /
forward scanning (see page 45–page 47).
24 SURROUND
Press to activate/switch off 2V/TruSur-
round.
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Preset code list
Setting up the remote to control
your TV
Manufacturer
Pioneer
RCA
Preset Code
00, 34
DV-59AVi only
1
Input the manufacturer code.
01, 15, 16, 17, 18
02, 19, 27
03, 20
While holding down the CLEAR button, input
the two digit code from the table below that
corresponds to the make of your TV.
Sharp
Zenith
For example, If you have a Pioneer TV, press
and hold CLEAR, then press 0, 0 on the
remote control.
Sony
04
Toshiba
Hitachi
Philips
Panasonic
Mitsubishi
Goldstar
GE
05, 26, 30
06, 24, 25, 31
07
2
Confirm that the TV is responding to
the programmed code.
On the remote, press the ꢂTV button. If the
TV switches on (or into standby if it was on
previously), then you have the correct code.
08, 22
If nothing happens when you press the ꢂTV
button, start again from step 1 using a
different code.
09
10, 23
• Some manufacturers have several codes.
Try each one until you find the one that
works.
11, 28
Magnavox
JVC
12, 29
13, 32
Sanyo
14, 21
Fujitsu
33
Gradiente
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Chapter 4
Getting Started
Switching on
After making sure that everything is
connected properly and that the player is
plugged in, press ꢂ STANDBY/ON to switch
the player on.
• My DVD player switches on but there is
nothing displayed on my TV.
Make sure that the TV is set to the correct
video input (not a TV channel). For
example, if you connected this player to
the VIDEO 1 inputs on your TV, switch
your TV to VIDEO 1.
Also, switch on your TV and make sure that it
is set to the input you connected the DVD
player to.
• DV-59AVi – You can also use the the ꢂ
STANDBY/ON button on the remote
control to switch the power on.
• If you connected this player to an AV
receiver, make sure that the receiver is
switched on and set to the correct input.
DV-S969AVi – Press to switch the player on
or off (the player can be put into standby
using the remote control; the STANDBY
indicator above the button lights when in
standby).
• This player features a screen saver. When
on, If the player is stopped or paused and
no button is pressed for five minutes, the
screen saver starts. See Screen Saver on
page 69 for how to switch it on.
STANDBY/ON
AUDIO/VIDEO
STANDBY/ON
HDMI
PROGRESSIVE PURE AUDIO
Î
• When the player is in standby, you can
use the ꢃ OPEN/CLOSE and ꢅ (play)
buttons to switch the player on and open
the disc tray/start playing a loaded disc.
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Let’s Get Started
2
Use the Joystick (left/right) to select
either ‘Wide screen (16:9)’ or ‘Standard
size screen (4:3)’ according to the kind of
TV you have, then press ENTER.
When you switch on the player for the first
time, you should see a welcome screen
displayed on your TV. From here you can let
the player know what kind of TV you have,
then either use the Setup Navigator to make
more settings, or jump right in and start
playing some discs.
Let's Get Started Menu
What kind of TV do you have?
Use the
/
cursor buttons
to choose, then press ENTER
Before continuing, make sure that you’ve
loaded the batteries in the remote control.
Wide screen (16:9)
Standard size screen (4:3)
• If you have connected an HDMI-compat-
ible device, the HDMI settings screen will
appear instead of the setup screens
below. See HDMI Settings on page 73 to
make the necessary settings.
3
Press ENTER again to finish setting up.
Let's Get Started Menu
Setup complete
If you're finished setting up,
choose [Complete],
SETUP
TOP MENU
MENU
–
MULTI SPEED
+
to start again choose [Back]
ENTER
Complete
Back
VIDEO
RETURN ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE
V.ADJ
FL
JOG
• Select Back then press ENTER if you want
to go back and change the setting you just
made.
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Press ENTER to move on to the next
Using the on-screen displays
screen.
For ease of use, this player makes extensive
use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs).
You should get used to the way these work as
you’ll need to use them when setting up the
player, using some of the playback features,
such as program play, and when making
more advanced settings for audio and video.
Welcome to Pioneer DVD!
Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DVD player.
Before using, please take a little time
to setup your DVD player
Put the batteries into the remote control
Next, press the ENTER button on the remote control
and start the Let's Get Started Menu
All the screens are navigated in basically the
same way, using the joystick to change the
highlighted item and pressing ENTER to
select it.
Next
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Setting up with the Setup
Navigator
• Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ means
use the joystick to highlight an item on-
screen, then press ENTER.
Using the Setup Navigator you can make a
number of other initial settings for this player.
We recommend using the Setup Navigator,
especially if you connected this player to an
AV receiver for playing surround sound. To
answer some of the questions about digital
audio formats you may need to look at the
instructions that came with your AV receiver.
DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
HOME
MENU
TOP MENU
MENU
–
MULTI SPEED
+
ENTER
1
If a disc is playing, press ꢄ (stop).
Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is
set to the correct video input.
VIDEO
RETURN ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE
V.ADJ
FL
JOG
7
3
8
2
Press HOME MENU.
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The on-screen display (OSD) appears.
PLAY MODE SURROUND
HOME MENU
DVD
Button
What it does
Audio Settings
Play Mode
Video Adjust
Display/exit the on-screen dis-
play
HOME
MENU
Disc Navigator
Setup Navigator
Initial Settings
ꢁ ꢂ ꢃ ꢄ Changes the highlighted menu
(Joystick)
item
3
Select ‘Setup Navigator’.
Selects the highlighted menu
item
ENTER
HOME MENU
DVD
Returns to the previous menu
without saving changes
ꢋ
(RETURN)
Audio Settings
Play Mode
Video Adjust
Disc Navigator
Setup Navigator
Initial Settings
• Information at the bottom of every OSD
screen explains the currently selected
menu item and shows which buttons can
be used for that screen.
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Select a DVD language.
6
Did you connect this player to an AV
Some DVD discs feature on-screen menus,
soundtracks and subtitles in several
languages. Set your preferred language here.
receiver?
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
TV Functions
AV Receiver
Connected
Setup Navigator
Not Connected
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Language Settings
TV Functions
DVD Language
English
French
German
Italian
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Spanish
Dutch
Other Language
• If you selected Not Connected here, that
completes the setup. Press ENTER to
leave the Setup Navigator.
DV-59AVi screen
• Note that the language you choose here
may not be available on all discs.
7
Did you connect the 5.1 channel
analog audio outputs to your AV receiver?
• If you want to select a language other
than those listed, select Other
Language. See Selecting languages using
the language code list on page 89 for
detailed information.
Select Connected or Not Connected.
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
TV Functions
AV Receiver
Connected
Not Connected
5.1ch Audio Out
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
5
Is your TV/monitor compatible with
progressive-scan video?
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or
Don’t Know.
8
Did you connect a digital output to
Setup Navigator
your AV receiver?
Select Connected or Not Connected.
Language Settings
TV Functions
Progressive Scan
Compatible
Not Compatible
Don't Know
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
TV Functions
AV Receiver
Connected
Not Connected
5.1ch Audio Out
Audio Out Settings Digital Audio Out
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
• This setting is only applicable if you used
the component video outputs to connect
up your TV/monitor.
• If you selected Not Connected in both
steps 7 and 8, that completes the setup.
Press ENTER to leave the Setup Navi-
gator.
If you selected Connected in step 7, then
answer the following questions about the
speakers in your system, otherwise jump to
step 12.
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9
Do you have a center speaker
12 Is your AV receiver Dolby Digital
compatible?
connected to your AV receiver?
Select Connected or Not Connected.
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or
Don’t Know.
Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
TV Functions
Center Speaker
Connected
Not Connected
Language Settings
TV Functions
Dolby Digital
Compatible
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Not Compatible
Don't Know
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
10 Do you have surround speakers
connected to your AV receiver?
Select Connected or Not Connected.
13 Is your AV receiver DTS compatible?
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or
Don’t Know.
Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
TV Functions
Center Speaker
Connected
Not Connected
Surround Speakers
Language Settings
TV Functions
Dolby Digital
DTS
Compatible
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
Not Compatible
Don't Know
Audio Out Settings
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
11 Do you have a sub-woofer connected
to your AV receiver?
Select Connected or Not Connected.
14 Is your AV receiver compatible with
96kHz Linear PCM audio?
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or
Don’t Know.
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
TV Functions
Center Speaker
Connected
Setup Navigator
Not Connected
Surround Speakers
Audio Out Settings Sub-woofer
Speaker Settings
Language Settings
TV Functions
Dolby Digital
DTS
Compatible
Not Compatible
Don't Know
AV Receiver Func.
Audio Out Settings 96kHz Linear PCM
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
• If you selected Not Connected in step 8,
that completes the setup. Press ENTER to
leave the Setup Navigator.
Questions 12 through 15 are concerned with
the digital decoding capabilities of your AV
receiver.
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15 Is your AV receiver MPEG compatible?
Select Compatible, Not Compatible or
Don’t Know.
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
TV Functions
Dolby Digital
DTS
Compatible
Not Compatible
Don't Know
Audio Out Settings 96kHz Linear PCM
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
MPEG
16 Press ENTER to complete the setup, or
press HOME MENU to quit the Setup Navi-
gator without making any changes.
Setup Navigator
Language Settings
TV Functions
Dolby Digital
DTS
Compatible
Settings complete
Audio Out Settings 96kHz Li
Press ENTER to exit
Speaker Settings
AV Receiver Func.
MPEG
ENTER
Congratulations, setup is complete!
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Playing discs
04
Never load more than one disc at a time.
The basic playback controls for playing DVD,
CD, SACD, Video CD/Super VCD and MP3
discs are covered here. Further functions are
detailed in the next chapter.
• Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’
means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD-
R/RW. If a function is specific to a partic-
ular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.
OPEN /
CLOSE
4
Press ꢅ (play) to start playback.
DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super
VCD, a menu may appear. See DVD disc
menus on page 40 and Video CD/Super VCD
PBC menus on page 41 for how to navigate
these.
SETUP
TOP MENU
MENU
–
MULTI SPEED
+
ENTER
If you’re playing an MP3 disc, it may take a
few seconds before playback starts,
depending on the complexity of the file struc-
ture on the disc.
VIDEO
ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE
V.ADJ
FL
JOG
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8
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4
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PLAY MODE SURROUND
Basic playback controls
CLEAR
The table below shows the basic controls on
the remote for playing discs. The following
chapter covers more playback features in
more detail.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
C
ENTER
0
TV CONTROL
1
If the player isn’t already on, press ꢂ
Button
What it does
STANDBY/ON to switch it on.
ꢅ
Starts playback.
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super
VCD, also turn on your TV and make sure that
it is set to the correct video input.
DVD and Video CD/Super VCD: if
the display shows RESUME, play-
back starts from the resume
point.
2
tray.
Press ꢃ OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
ꢆ
Pauses a disc that’s playing, or
restarts a paused disc.
3
Load a disc.
Load a disc with the label side facing up,
using the disc tray guide to align the disc.
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Front panel controls
Button
What it does
The ꢅ (play), ꢄ (stop), and ꢆ (pause) buttons
on the front panel work in exactly the same
way as their remote control equivalents. The
combined scan/skip buttons on the front
panel (ꢉ ꢊ and ꢇ ꢈ) work slightly
differently from the remote buttons.
ꢄ
Stops playback.
DVD-Video and DVD-RW and
Video CD: Press ꢄ (stop) again to
cancel the resume function. (The
resume function is also cancelled
when you eject the disc tray.)
ꢊ
ꢇ
ꢉ
ꢈ
Press to start fast reverse scan-
ning. Press ꢅ (play) to resume
normal playback.
OPEN/CLOSE
)
AUDIO/VIDEO
&
*
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⁄›
‹
Î
Press to start fast forward scan-
ning. Press ꢅ (play) to resume
normal playback.
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Press and hold for fast scan; press for track/
chapter skip.
Skips to the start of the current
track or chapter, then to previous
tracks/chapters.
Skips to the next track or chapter.
• You may find with some DVD discs that
some playback controls don’t work in
certain parts of the disc. This is not a
malfunction.
Numbers Use to enter a title/group/track
number. Press ENTER to select
(or wait a few seconds).
• If the disc is stopped, play-back
starts from the selected title/
group (for DVD) or track number
(for CD/SACD/Video CD/Super
VCD/MP3).
• If the disc is playing, playback
jumps to the start of the selected
chapter or track (within the cur-
rent group for DVD-Audio).
DVD disc menus
Many DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs
contain menus from which you can select
what you want to watch or listen to. They may
give access to additional features, such as
subtitle and audio language selection, or
special features such as slideshows. See the
disc packaging for details.
Sometimes menus are displayed automati-
cally when you start playback; others only
appear when you press MENU or TOP MENU.
• Some DVD-Audio discs feature a ‘bonus
group’. To access this group you have to
input a password, which you can find on
the disc’s packaging. See Bonus Group on
page 71 for more information.
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TOP MENU
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus
Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus
from which you can choose what you want to
watch. These are called PBC (Playback
control) menus.
MENU
–
MULTI SPEED
+
ENTER
You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD
without having to navigate the PBC menu by
starting playback using a number button or
track skip button (ꢈ) to select a track,
rather than the ꢅ (play) button.
VIDEO
RETURN ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE
V.ADJ
FL
JOG
7
3
8
/
E E/
4
¢
1
¡
PLAY MODE SURROUND
CLEAR
SETUP
TOP MENU
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
C
MENU
–
MULTI SPEED
+
ENTER
0
TV CONTROL
ENTER
VIDEO
RETURN ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE
Button
What it does
V.ADJ
FL
JOG
TOP MENU Displays the ‘top menu’ of a DVD
7
3
8
/
E
E/
disc—this varies with the disc.
4
¢
1
¡
PLAY MODE SURROUND
Displays a DVD disc menu—this
varies with the disc and may be
the same as the ‘top menu’.
MENU
CLEAR
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
C
ENTER
0
TV CONTROL
ꢁ ꢂ ꢃ ꢄ Moves the cursor around the
(Joystick)
screen.
Button
What it does
ENTER
Selects the current menu option.
Displays the PBC menu.
ꢋ
(RETURN)
Returns to the previously dis-
played menu screen. On some
DVD-Audio discs featuring
browsable pictures, press to dis-
play the browser screen.
ꢋ
(RETURN)
Numbers
Use to enter a numbered menu
option. Press ENTER to select (or
wait a few seconds).
ꢉ
ꢈ
Displays the previous menu page
(if there is one).
Numbers
Highlights a numbered menu
option (some discs only). Press
ENTER to select (or wait a few
seconds).
Displays the next menu page (if
there is one).
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• I have a widescreen TV so why are there
black bars at the top and bottom of the
screen when I play some discs?
• After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automati-
cally after a few seconds!
Some movie formats are such that even
when played on a widescreen TV, black
bars are necessary at the top and bottom
of the screen. This is not a malfunction.
Most likely, the disc is the wrong region
for your player. The region number should
be printed on the disc; check it against
the region number of the player (which
you can find on the rear panel). See also
DVD-Video regions on page 13.
• I have a standard (4:3) TV and set the player
to show widescreen DVDs in pan & scan
format, so why do I still get black bars top
and bottom with some discs?
If the region number is OK, it may be that
the disc is damaged or dirty. Clean the
disc and look for signs of damage. See
also Taking care of your player and discs on
page 81. Check also that the disc is
aligned properly in the disc tray and that
it’s loaded label-side up.
Some discs override the display prefer-
ences of the player, so even if you have 4:3
(Pan & Scan) selected, those discs will
still be shown in letterbox format. This is
not a malfunction.
• My DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then
suddenly stops!
• Why won’t the disc I loaded play?
The disc may have been illegally copied.
First check that you loaded the disc the
right way up (label side up), and that it’s
clean and not damaged. See Taking care
of your player and discs on page 81 for
information on cleaning discs.
• My CD with MP3 tracks won’t play!
Make sure that the tracks are encoded in
MPEG1 audio layer 3 format. See also
Compressed Audio Compatibility on
page 11.
If a disc loaded correctly won’t play, it’s
probably an incompatible format or disc
type, such as DVD-ROM. See Disc /
content format playback compatibility on
page 11 for more on disc compatibility.
• Some MP3 tracks don’t show up. Where are
they?
Filenames that don’t end with the exten-
sion “.mp3” won’t be recognized by this
player. Also, if there are more than 250
folders or tracks on the disc, only the first
250 are recognized. See also Compressed
Audio Compatibility on page 11.
• There’s no picture!
Check the front panel and make sure that
the PURE AUDIO indicator isn’t lit. If it is,
press the PURE AUDIO button to switch
the video and HDMI outputs back on. See
also Front panel on page 26.
• There’s no sound from the analog/optical/
coaxial outputs or the HDMI interface!
Also make sure that if your TV isn’t
Check the front panel and make sure that
the PURE AUDIO indicator isn’t lit. If it is,
press the PURE AUDIO button to switch
the digital audio (optical/coaxial and
HDMI) outputs back on.
compatible with progressive scan video,
that the PROGRESSIVE indicator isn’t lit.
If it is, press the PROGRESSIVE button to
switch the video output back to interlace.
See also Front panel on page 26.
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You can’t hear multi-channel DVD-Audio
using the HDMI interface. Make sure that
DVD-Audio Out is set to 2 Channel (see
DVD-Audio Out on page 80) for a stereo
downmix (note that some discs will not
allow you to do this). Also, you won’t hear
any sound from the HDMI output if the
source component is only DVI/HDCP-
compatible.
• I’ve connected to a HDMI/DVI compatible
component but I can’t get any signal and
the front panel HDMI indicator won’t light!
Make sure that you’ve selected this player
as the HDMI input in the settings for the
component you’re using. You may need to
refer to the instruction manual of the
component to do this.
An HDMI connection can only be made
with components compatible with both
DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content
Protection (HDCP). See Connecting using
HDMI on page 24 for more on HDMI
compatibility.
•
My AV receiver is definitely compatible
with 96/88.2kHz Linear PCM audio, but it
doesn’t seem to work with this player.
What’s wrong?
For digital copy-protection purposes,
some 96/88.2kHz DVD discs only output
digital audio downsampled to 48/44.1kHz
through the optical and coaxial outputs.
This is not a malfunction. To fully take
advantage of the high sampling rate
audio, connect the analog audio outputs
to your amplifier/receiver.
• There’s no picture from the HDMI output!
Depending on the source material, you
may not be able to get a picture from DVI-
compatible sources. DVI sources must
also be encoded using High Bandwidth
Digital Content Protection (HDCP) for you
to see a picture using this player. See
Connecting using HDMI on page 24 for
more on HDMI compatibility.
• Why can’t I hear SACD audio through the
optical/coaxial digital outputs or the HDMI
interface?
Make sure the resolution on this player
matches that of the component you have
connected using HDMI. See HDMI
Settings on page 73 to change the HDMI
resolution.
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.
• 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.
Using the multichannel analog audio
outputs or the i.LINK connector for DVD-
Audio have none of these limitations.
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CPhlaapteyr i5ng discs
1
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 34.
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.
2
Select what you want to play.
Depending on the type of disc you have
loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly
different.
For DVD-Video discs select a title, or a chapter
within a title.
Using the Disc Navigator to
browse the contents of a disc
Disc Navigator
Title 1-10
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 52.
• 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
1
During playback, press ꢊ or ꢇ to
start scanning.
2
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
3
To resume normal playback, press ꢅ
(play).
CD
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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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).
1
During playback, press ꢆ (pause).
2
Press and hold ꢌ/ꢍ or ꢎ/ꢏ 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.
• 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.
• There is no sound during slow motion
playback.
3
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.
4
To resume normal playback, press ꢅ
•
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 ꢅ.
• 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 ꢅ.
• 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 89),
press ꢌ/ꢍ /ꢎ/ꢏ 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
1
During playback, press ꢆ (pause).
Random
Program
2
Press ꢌ/ꢍ or ꢎ/ꢏ to reverse or
Search Mode
advance a frame at a time.
3
To resume normal playback, press ꢅ
(play).
2
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.
3
Press ENTER on ‘B(End Point)’ to set
the loop end point.
• For DVD-Audio discs featuring browsable
pictures (see the Glossary on page 89),
press ꢌ/ꢍ /ꢎ/ꢏ 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.
4
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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• 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 49).
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
1
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 ꢄ (stop).
• You can also cancel repeat play without
stopping playback by pressing CLEAR.
The disc will play to the end, then stop.
2
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 ꢄ (stop).
• You can also cancel random playback
without stopping the disc by pressing
CLEAR. The disc will play to the end, then
stop.
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Random’
from the list of functions on the left.
• During random play, the ꢉ and ꢈ
buttons function a little differently to
normal: ꢉ returns to the beginning of
the current track/chapter. You can't go
back further than this. ꢈ 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.
2
Select a random play option.
The random play options available depend on
the type of disc loaded. The screen below
appears when a DVD-Video disc is loaded.
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
1
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
ꢅ 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.
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
03.
Search Mode
ꢅ Off
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
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.
3
Select a title, chapter, group, folder or
03.
04.
track for the current step in the program
list.
For a DVD disc, you can add a whole title, or a
chapter within a title to the program list.
05.
06.
07.
08.
• 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.
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
03.
Program Step
04.
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
05.
01. 01-003
02.
06.
07.
03.
08.
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.)
5
To play the program list, press ꢅ
(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.
Track 01
Track 02
Track 03
Track 04
Track 05
Track 06
Track 07
Track 08
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
• 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.)
08.
For an MP3 disc, you can add a whole folder,
or a track within a folder to the program list.
• During program play, press ꢈto 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
001. Gravity deluxe
002.Tesla's patent
003. Border dispute
004. Delayed by rain
005. Accident incident
006. Pigeon post
002. Nth Degree
003. Pfeuti
03.
04.
004. Live
05.
005. Glitch music
006. CodHead
06.
Editing a program list
After creating a program list, you can add,
delete and change steps.
07.
007. Outernational
008. Vacuum tube
08.
1
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.
2
Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of
program options.
Program
Program Step
Folder 1-6
Track 1-10
3
To clear a step, highlight the step
01. 001-003
001. ACP
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.
002. Nth Degree
003. Pfeuti
004. Live
4
To insert a step in the middle of the
005. Glitch music
006. CodHead
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.
5
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.
4
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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• 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.
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Program’
from the list of functions on the left.
1
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
ꢅ Off
Play Mode
A-B Repeat
Repeat
Title Search
Chapter Search
Time Search
2
Select a program play function.
• Create/Edit – See Creating a program list
on page 49
Random
Program
Search Mode
• Playback Start – Starts playback of a
saved program list
2
3
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
0
0
1
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
1
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.
1/
1
4
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 67.
• 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 ꢈ, then ꢅ (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 40.
1
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.
1
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a
subtitle option.
Audio
2
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 3/2.1CH
Dolby Digital 2CH
Dolby Digital 2CH
1/
1
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Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an
audio channel option.
• Some discs only allow you to change
audio language from the disc menu.
Press TOP MENU to access.
Audio
Stereo
• To set audio language preferences, see
Audio Language on page 66.
Switching camera angles
Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from
two or more angles—check the disc box for
details.
Switching DVD-RW audio
channels
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 68).
When playing a DVD-RW disc recorded with
dual-mono audio, you can switch between the
main, sub, and mixed channels during play-
back.
1
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an
•
During playback (or when paused),
audio channel option.
press ANGLE to switch angle.
Audio
1L
Dolby Digital 1+1CH
Displaying disc information
Various track, chapter and title information,
as well as the video transmission rate for DVD
discs, can be displayed on-screen.
Switching DVD-Audio audio
channels
1
During playback, press DISPLAY to
Depending on the disc, you may be able to
switch channels when playing DVD-Audio
discs—see the disc box for details.
show/switch the information displayed.
Keep pressing DISPLAY to change the
displayed information.
1
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an
• DVD-Video displays
audio channel option.
Play
Title
DVD
ꢅ
Current / Total
11/38
Elapsed
2.05
Remain
4.57
Total
7.02
Audio
Dolby Digital
1
1. French
1. English
1
Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH
Subtitle
Angle
Play
DVD
ꢅ
Switching CD/MP3/Video CD/
Super VCD audio channels
Current / Total
11/38
Elapsed
2.05
Remain
4.57
Total
7.02
Chapter
Tr. Rate
8.6Mbps
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.)
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The # mark displayed with some DVD-
Video discs means that the video is
playing at 24 frames/second, progressive.
• CD and Video CD
Play
CD
3
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
8
Total
1.46
6.0Mbps
Remain
1.40
Play
Disc
CD
3
Elapsed
28.00
Remain
30.20
Total
58.20
:
When the disc is paused, the display also
shows the frame number.
(During PBC playback only)
Play
VCD
3
• DVD-Audio displays
Play
DVD-Audio
3
With Super VCDs, only the elapsed time is
displayed.
Current / Total
1/14
Elapsed
3.20
Remain
2.41
Total
6.01
Track
Audio
- -
1
1 Linear PCM
192kHz 24bit 2/0CH
• MP3 disc displays
Subtitle
Angle
Play
MP3
ꢅ
-Audio
DVD
Play
3
Current / Total
1/17
Elapsed
0.18
Remain
12.42
Total
13.00
Current / Total
1/3
Elapsed
3.21
Remain
53.20
Total
Track
Group
56.41
Track Name
Outernational
Tr. Rate
:
9.5Mbps
Play
MP3
ꢅ
• DVD-RW displays
Current / Total
2/7
Folder
Folder Name ACP
Play
Title
DVD-RW
Original
ꢅ
Current / Total
1/32
Elapsed
0.08
Remain
30.22
Total
30.30
1
- -
Audio Dolby Digital
2/0CH
Subtitle
Play
DVD-RW
Original
ꢅ
• You can see disc information (number of
titles/chapters, groups, tracks, folders
and so on) from the Disc Navigator
Current / Total
1/1
Chapter
Tr. Rate
4.3Mbps
screen. See Using the Disc Navigator to
browse the contents of a disc on page 44.
• SACD displays
Play
SACD
3
Current / Total
1/14
Elapsed
0.13
Remain
4.21
Total
4.34
Track
(During multichannel playback only)
Play
SACD
Elapsed
0.22
3
Current / Total
1/9
Remain
3.38
Total
4.00
Track
3/2.1CH
Audio
Play
Disc
SACD
3
Elapsed
0.05
Remain
73.00
Total
73.05
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Audio Settings menu
Chapter 6
Audio Settings menu
2
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
1/
2
Audio DRC
Off
Off
On
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.
3
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 64)
is set to Dolby Digital > PCM.
1
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
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio
Settings’ from the on-screen display.
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2
Highlight ‘Legato PRO’, then use the
2
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
1/
2
Audio Settings
1/
2
Audio DRC
Off
Off
On
Off
Fix
Legato PRO
Hi-Bit
Audio DRC
Off
Off
On
Off
Fix
Legato PRO
Hi-Bit
Virtual Surround
Channel Level
Virtual Surround
Channel Level
There are four settings, plus Off.
3
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
3
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.
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio
Settings’ from the on-screen display.
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1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio
Settings’ from the on-screen display.
Settings’ from the on-screen display.
2
Highlight Virtual Surround, then use
2
Highlight Channel Level, then use the
the Joystick (left/right) to change to ‘2V/
SRS TruSurround’ or ‘Off’, as required.
Joystick (left/right) to change to ‘Fix’ or
‘Variable’, as required.
Audio Settings
1/
2
Audio Settings
1/
2
Audio DRC
Audio DRC
Off
Off
On
Off
Fix
Off
Off
On
Off
Fix
Legato PRO
Hi-Bit
Legato PRO
Hi-Bit
Virtual Surround
Channel Level
Virtual Surround
Channel Level
3
Press ENTER to make the setting and
• Fix – Channel levels are fixed, but you can
exit the Audio Settings screen.
set the speaker distances
• Variable – You can specify variable
channel levels as well as speaker
distances
• You can also use the SURROUND button
on the remote control to switch Virtual
Surround on (2V/SRS TruSurround)/
Off.
3
If you chose Variable, use the joystick
(down) to proceed to the next screen.
Audio Settings
1/
3
Audio DRC
Off
Off
Legato PRO
Hi-Bit
On
Virtual Surround
Channel Level
Off
• Virtual Surround does not work with CD,
MP3, DVD-Audio or SACD discs, or 96kHz
Linear PCM soundtracks.
Variable
4
Variable setting only: Set the channel
levels for each speaker.
• The Virtual Surround effect is output only
through the analog AUDIO OUT (2ch)
jacks.
Audio Settings
2/
3
Channel Level L
Channel Level C
Channel Level R
Channel Level RS
Channel Level LS
Channel Level SW
0.0 dB
0.0 dB
0.0 dB
0.0 dB
0.0 dB
0.0 dB
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is
set to 2 Channel (see Audio Output Mode
on page 75).
• How good the surround effect is varies
with the disc.
• Use the Joystick (up/down) to select a
speaker.
Channel Level
• Use the Joystick (left/right) to adjust the
channel level for that speaker.
• Default setting: Fix
This setting allows you to set the level of each
channel sent to the 5.1 channel analog
outputs.
Channel levels can be set from –6 dB to +6
dB. in 0.5 dB increments.
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5
Press ENTER to make the settings and
The center speaker (C) and subwoofer (SW)
can be set from –6.5 ft. / –2 m to +6.5 ft. / +2
m relative to the front left/right speakers.
exit the audio settings screen.
Surround left/right (LS/RS) speakers can be
set from –20 ft. / –6 m to +6.5 ft. / +2 m rela-
tive to the front left/right speakers.
• 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 76).
When you adjust the front left (L) or front right
(R) speaker, all the other speaker distances
are adjusted relative to that speaker.
• 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.
3
Press ENTER to make the settings and
exit the audio settings screen.
Speaker Distance
• The speaker distance settings have no
effect on SACD playback. The channel
level settings, however, do apply.
• Default setting: all speakers 10ft. / 3 m
To get the best surround sound from your
system, you should set up the speaker
distances from your listening position.
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio
Settings’ from the on-screen display.
2
Move the cursor down until you reach
the Speaker Distance setting screen.
Audio Settings
2/
2
Speaker Distance L
Speaker Distance C
Speaker Distance R
Speaker Distance RS
Speaker Distance LS
Speaker Distance SW
3m
3m
3m
3m
3m
3m
DV-S969AVi screen
• 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.
Front left/right (L/R) speaker distances can be
set from 1ft. / 30 cm to 30ft. / 9 m in 0.5 ft. / 10
cm increments.
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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.
1
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
3
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.
2
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
1
Select one of the Memory presets (see
above).
• PDP – Optimized display for a plasma
display screen
2
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
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3
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
min
min
fine
max
max
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. (This setting only affects
progressive video output.)
You can adjust any or all of the following
picture quality settings:
• 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.
When the HDMI output is connected, the
following options also appear:
• HDMI Color Adjust – Adjusts the overall
color intensity in the HDMI video signal
(select between Standard and
Enhanced).
• 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.
• HDMI Detail – Adjusts the sharpness of
edges in the HDMI video signal.
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Press ENTER to save the preset and
• YNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduc-
tion in the Y (brightness) part of the video
signal.
exit the Video Adjust screen.
• CNR – Adjusts the amount of noise reduc-
tion in the C (color) part of the video
signal.
• 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.
• 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 54). If a hash
mark (#) appears next to the transmis-
sion rate display, it is film material.
• You may find that selecting the Enhanced
mode in HDMI Color Adjust causes
picture problems on your TV. You can
correct this if your TV has an RGB mode
that you can switch on when this occurs.
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Chapter 8
Initial Settings menu
Using the Initial Settings
menu
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 79.
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
1
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
On
Off
Initial Settings
Dolby Digital Out
DTS Out
Display
Linear PCM Out
MPEG Out
Options
2
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.
3
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
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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• When an HDMI component is connected,
the setting is automatically fixed to Down
Sample Off. However, 96kHz sources will
still be downsampled to 48kHz.
(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.
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
If you have a conventional TV, select either 4:3
(Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan). In Letter Box
mode, widescreen software is shown with
black bars at the top and bottom of the
screen. Pan & Scan chops the sides off
widescreen material to make it fit the 4:3
screen (so even though the image looks
larger on the screen, you’re actually seeing
less of the picture). See also Screen sizes and
disc formats on page 83.
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.
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
Initial Settings
TV Screen
• Default setting: 16:9 (Wide)
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
TV Screen
Progressive
Interlace
Component Out
S-Video Out
Still Picture
Initial Settings
Display
Options
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
4:3 (Letter Box)
4:3 (Pan&Scan)
16:9 (Wide)
TV Screen
Speakers
Component Out
S-Video Out
Still Picture
i.LINK Setup
Display
16:9 (Compressed)
Options
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.
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
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
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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
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
TV Screen
S1
S2
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
Display
French
Options
German
Italian
Speakers
Display
i.LINK Setup
Options
Spanish
Dutch
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
Other Language
If you find that the picture is stretched or
distorted on the default S2 setting, try
changing it to S1.
DV-59AVi screen
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 89.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
TV Screen
Field
Frame
Auto
Video Output
Language
Display
Component Out
S-Video Out
Still Picture
Options
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
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.
• 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 53.
• Field – produces a stable, generally
shake-free image
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• 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
On
Off
Initial Settings
Display
Options
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Auto Language
DVD Menu Lang.
Subtitle Display
English
Speakers
French
i.LINK Setup
German
Italian
Display
Options
Spanish
Dutch
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
Other Language
DV-59AVi screen
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.
Set to Off to have the player play discs strictly
according to your Audio Language and
Subtitle Language settings.
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 89.
For Auto Language to work, the Audio
Language and Subtitle Language settings
must be the same (see Audio Language on
page 66 and Subtitle Language on page 67).
• 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 53.
• 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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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
Speakers
français
Deutsch
Italiano
i.LINK Setup
Display
Options
Screen Saver
Español
Nederlands
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
DV-59AVi screen
This sets the language of this player’s on-
screen displays.
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 89.
On Screen Display
• Default setting: On
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
OSD Language
On Screen Display
Angle Indicator
Background
On
Off
Subtitle Display
• Default setting: On
Display
Options
Screen Saver
Speakers
Initial Settings
i.LINK Setup
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Auto Language
DVD Menu Lang.
Subtitle Display
On
This sets whether operation displays are
shown on-screen (Play, Resume, Scan and so
on.)
Off
Assist Subtitle
Display
Options
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
Angle Indicator
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.
• Default setting: On
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
OSD Language
On Screen Display
Angle Indicator
Background
On
Off
Display
Options
Screen Saver
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
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If you prefer not to see the camera icon on-
screen during multi-angle scenes on DVD
discs, change this setting to Off.
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.
Background
• Default setting: Black
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.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
OSD Language
On Screen Display
Angle Indicator
Background
Pioneer Logo
Black
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.
Display
Options
Screen Saver
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
This specifies what is displayed on-screen
when the player is stopped.
Screen Saver
• 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.
• Default setting: Off
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
OSD Language
On Screen Display
Angle Indicator
Background
On
Off
• If you forget your password, you’ll need to
reset the player to its factory settings (see
Resetting the player on page 83), then
register a new password.
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.
1
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
Parental Lock
• Default level: Off
Display
Options
Speakers
• Default password: none
i.LINK Setup
• Default Country code: us (2119)
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2
Use the number buttons to enter a 4-
3
Enter a new password.
digit password.
Initial Settings
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
1
3
4
2
Options
1
2
3
4
Display
Speakers
Options
i.LINK Setup
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
4
Press ENTER to register the new pass-
3
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 83 for how to reset the
player.
Setting/changing the Parental Lock level
1
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
1
Select ‘Password Change’.
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
Initial Settings
2
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
_
_
_
_
2
Use the number buttons to enter your
Display
Options
existing password, then press ENTER.
• The numbers appear as asterisks as you
enter them.
Speakers
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
off
i.LINK Setup
Initial Settings
Parental Lock : Password Change
Password
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
1
*
*
*
Display
New Password
Options
Speakers
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3
Select a new level.
• Select by code letter: Use the Joystick (up/
down) to change the Country code.
Initial Settings
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
us
Code
Speakers
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
off
Options
i.LINK Setup
2
1
1
9
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
code list on page 88.)
4
Press ENTER to set the new level and
return to the Options menu screen.
Initial Settings
Setting/changing the Country code
You may also want to refer to the Country code
list on page 88.
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Parental Lock : Change Country Code
Password
*
*
*
*
Display
Country Code List
us
Code
Options
1
Select ‘Country Code’.
2
1
1
9
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
Initial Settings
4
Press ENTER to set the new Country
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Parental Lock
Password Change
Level Change
Bonus Group
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 code does not take
effect until the next disc is loaded (or the
current disc is reloaded).
2
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
us
Code
Options
2
1
1
9
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
On
Display
Single
3
Select a Country code.
Options
DVD-Audio
2ch Area
Speakers
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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.
• Some DVD discs display a menu automat-
ically regardless of this setting. If you
press ꢅ while a disc is loading, this
setting is ignored.
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.
Group Playback
• Default setting: Single
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Initial Settings
Bonus Group : Key Number Input
Video Output
Language
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Parental Lock
Bonus Group
All
_
_
_
_
Display
Single
Options
Auto Disc Menu
Group Playback
DVD Playback Mode
SACD Playback
HDMI Settings
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
Display
Options
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
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 52) to
select the group to play. (You cannot use the
track skip ꢉ / ꢈ or scan buttons ꢊ /
ꢇ in this mode.)
• If you eject the disc, switch the power off,
or unplug the player, you will need to re-
enter the key number.
Auto Disc Menu
• Default setting: On
Set to All if you want to play all the groups on
Initial Settings
a disc consecutively.
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Parental Lock
Bonus Group
On
Off
Auto Disc Menu
Group Playback
DVD Playback Mode
SACD Playback
HDMI Settings
Display
Options
Speakers
• 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.
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.
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• 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.
DVD Playback Mode
• Default setting: DVD-Audio
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
HDMI Settings
Speakers
You only need to make this setting if you
connected this player to an HDMI-compatible
component using the HDMI connector.
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.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Parental Lock
Bonus Group
3
Off (jp)
Auto Disc Menu
Group Playback
DVD Playback Mode
SACD Playback
HDMI Settings
3
3
3
3
On
Display
Single
Options
DVD-Audio
2ch Area
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
• This setting reverts to DVD-Audio
(default) when the disc tray is opened, or
the power is switched into standby.
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 with
the component name showing where
XXXXXX appears below:
SACD Playback
• Default setting: 2ch Area
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Parental Lock
Bonus Group
2ch Area
XXXXXX
Multi-ch Area
CD Area
720x480 P
16:9
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
Video Memory
Audio
Auto Disc Menu
Group Playback
DVD Playback Mode
SACD Playback
HDMI Settings
Display
Direct
Options
LPCM
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
With DVI/HDCP-compatible devices, the
same screen is shown, but with the audio
setting grayed-out (there is no audio with
DVI):
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
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
Video Memory
Audio
Direct
• For multi-channel audio from the i.LINK
and 5.1 channel analog outputs, SACD
playback must be set to Multi-ch Area.
LPCM
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Initial Settings menu
• Use the joystick (up/down) to select a
setting.
• 4:3 (Letter Box) – Widescreen discs are
shown with black bars top and bottom.
• Use the joystick (left/right) to adjust the
current setting.
• 4:3 (Pan&Scan) – Widescreen discs are
shown with the left and right sides
cropped.
• After you’ve finished, press ENTER to
confirm any settings you’ve made and
return to the Initial Settings menu.
• 16:9 (Wide) – Use this setting if you have
a widescreen monitor.
You can adjust any or all of the following
HDMI settings (the same options are avail-
able for DVI/HDCP-compatible devices):
• 16:9(Compressed) – Progressive-scan
4:3 material is shown with black bars on
either side of the screen.
Disc type
Resolution
Compressed
4:3
Aspect Monitor
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).
HDMI
resolution
setting
Aspect Monitor
(HDMI ) setting
(HDMI ) setting
4:3/
16:9
(Wide)
Full/
Squeeze
720 x 480 I/P
(720 x 576 I/P)
Nor-
mal/
Pass-
thru/4:3
16:9
(Wide)
1280 x 720 P
1920 x 1080 I
Normal/ 16:9
• VGA – 640x480 pixel progressive-scan
video (NTSC only)
Pass-
(Com-
thru/4:3 pressed)
• 720 x 480 P (NTSC)/ 720 x 576 P (PAL) –
720x480/576 pixel progressive-scan video
Video Memory
• 720 x 480 I (NTSC)/ 720 x 576 I (PAL) –
720x480/576 pixel interlace video
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 60 for more on this).
• 1280 x 720 P – 1280x720 pixel progres-
sive-scan video
• 1920 x 1080 I – 1920x1080 pixel interlace
video
• Direct – The picture appears simply
according to how the source was
encoded.
• Natural – Edges are softer making this
setting good for movies.
• A message will appear if you select an
incompatible resolution.
• Enhanced – Edges are sharper making
this setting ideal for animation and mate-
rial with computer generated effects.
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 83.
• Memory1–3 – Use for saving your own
presets (see Creating your own presets on
page 60 for more on this)
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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.
Audio
If the monitor or device you have connected
using HDMI is not compatible with
compressed multi-channel formats, you
should set this to LPCM, otherwise set to
Auto.
The i.LINK audio output is not affected by this
setting.
• LPCM – All audio signals are downmixed
to linear PCM (2-channel).
• Auto – Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG
sources are processed according to how
they were encoded, and linear PCM
sources are heard with no processing.
DTS Downmix
• Default setting: Stereo
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
CD Playback
Stereo
Lt/Rt
DTS Downmix
Display
Options
• 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
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
If you’ve selected DTS > PCM in DTS Out on
page 64, 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.)
downmixed to linear PCM as above.
• It is not possible to output SACD, or copy-
controlled DVD-Audio CPPM sources
from the HDMI connection.
• 96/192 kHz sources are downsampled to
48 kHz and 88.2/176.4 kHz sources are
downsampled to 44.1 kHz.
CD Playback
• Default setting: PCM Playback
Speakers
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
CD Playback
PCM Playback
Audio Output Mode
• Set in Setup Navigator (Default: 2
Channel)
DTS Downmix
DTS CD Playback
Display
Options
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Display
Audio Out
2 Channel
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.
Speaker Installation
Speaker Distance
Channel Level
5.1 Channel
Options
Speaker
i.LINK Setup
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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.
Use the Speaker Installation screen to tell
the player what kinds of speakers you have
connected.
1
Use the Joystick to move the cursor
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.
up/down to select a speaker.
• The L and R, and RS and LS speakers are
paired; you can’t set them differently.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
L
Large
Large
Large
Large
Large
On
Language
Display
C
• When set to 5.1 Channel, you’ll only get
sound from all speakers when playing
multichannel discs.
R
RS
LS
SW
Options
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
• When set to 5.1 Channel the AUDIO
OUT (2ch) jacks output the front L/R
channels of multichannel discs.
2
Move the cursor right to modify the
selected speaker.
• When set to 5.1 Channel there is no
optical/coaxial digital or HDMI output
when playing DVD-Audio discs.
3
Use the Joystick (up/down) to change
the current setting.
• You can see the effect of your changes in
the room graphic on the right of the
screen.
• Some DVD-Audio discs don’t allow down-
mixing of audio. These discs always
output multi-channel audio regardless of
the setting made here.
• 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).
Speaker Installation
• Set in Setup Navigator (default: L/R:
Large | C: Large | LS/RS: Large| SW: On)
• 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.
You only need to make this setting if you
connected this player to your amplifier using
the 5.1 channel analog outputs.
• The subwoofer can only be set to On or
Off.
This setting does not affect any digital audio
output.
4
Move the cursor left to go back to the
Initial Settings
speaker list if you want to modify another
speaker, or press ENTER to exit the
Speaker Installation screen.
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Audio Output Mode
Speaker Installation
Speaker Distance
Channel Level
3
3
2 Channel
Fix
Display
Options
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
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• Front left/right (L/R) speaker distances
can be set from 1ft. / 30 cm to 30ft. / 9 m
in 0.5 ft. / 10 cm increments.
Speaker Distance
• Default setting: all speakers 10ft. / 3 m
You only need to make this setting if you
connected this player to your amplifier using
the 5.1 channel analog outputs.
• The center speaker (C) and subwoofer
(SW) can be set from –6.5 ft. / –2 m to
+6.5 ft. / +2 m relative to the front left/
right speakers.
These settings do not affect any digital audio
output.
• Surround left/right (LS/RS) speakers can
be set from –20 ft. / –6 m to +6.5 ft. / +2
m relative to the front left/right speakers.
To get the best surround sound from your
system, you should set up the speaker
distances from your listening position.
4
Move the cursor left to go back to the
Initial Settings
speaker list if you want to modify another
speaker, or press ENTER to exit the
Speaker Distance screen.
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Audio Output Mode
Speaker Installation
Speaker Distance
Channel Level
3
3
2 Channel
Fix
Display
Options
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
• Speaker Distance settings do not affect
SACD playback.
1
Use the Joystick to move the cursor
up/down to select a speaker.
• The L and R speakers are paired; you can’t
set them differently.
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
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
L
C
R
RS
LS
SW
3m
3m
3m
3m
3m
3m
Language
Display
These settings do not affect any digital audio
output.
Options
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Audio Output Mode
Speaker Installation
Speaker Distance
Channel Level
Fix
DV-S969AVi screen
Move the cursor right to change the
speaker distance for the highlighted
speaker.
Variable
2
Display
Options
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
3
Use the Joystick (up/down) to change
the distance.
• When you change the distance settings of
the front left (L) or front right (R) speakers,
all the other speaker distances change
relative to it.
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Initial Settings menu
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
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
L
Language
Display
C
Initial Settings
R
RS
LS
SW
Auto
Options
Digital Audio Out
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
Video Output
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
L
Language
Display
C
R
RS
LS
SW
Options
Move the cursor right (or press ENTER) then
use the Joystick (up/down) to set the channel
output level.
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
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 75) must be
set to 5.1 Channel in order to use the test
tone.
Initial Settings
Auto
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
L
Language
Display
C
R
RS
LS
SW
Options
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
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.
Automatic: Select Auto to start the test tone
output. No sound will be heard from the
subwoofer.
Initial Settings
Initial Settings
Auto
Auto
Digital Audio Out
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
L
Video Output
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
0.0dB
L
Language
Display
C
Language
Display
C
R
R
RS
LS
SW
Options
RS
LS
SW
Options
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
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.
To save the settings and exit, press ENTER
with the channel level field highlighted (as
shown above).
• The subwoofer output will sound quite low
compared to the other speakers.
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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.
Audio Out
• Default setting: On
You only need to make this setting if you
connected this player to other equipment
using the i.LINK interface.
Select the component that you want to set up
the audio output formats for.
Initial Settings
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Connections Setup
VSX-49TXi : Pioneer
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Audio Out
On
Off
Connections Setup
Auto Select Play
DVD-Audio Out
Display
DolbyDigital
DTS
PCM
DTS
Display
Options
Options
Speakers
MPEG
MPEG
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
i.LINK Setup
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
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.
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).
Set back to On (i.LINK-ready) to be able to use
the i.LINK interface.
Connections Setup
Auto Select Play
You only need to make this setting if you
connected this player to other equipment
using the i.LINK interface.
• Default setting: Off
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
VSX-49TXi
VSX-AX10i
DV-47Ai
Initial Settings
Connections Setup
Auto Select Play
DVD-Audio Out
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Audio Out
Off
Display
Connections Setup
Auto Select Play
DVD-Audio Out
VSX-49TXi
VSX-AX10i
Options
Speakers
Display
i.LINK Setup
Options
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
This screen shows the equipment connected
using the i.LINK interface.
Components which are able to receive
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Initial Settings menu
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.
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.
The most recently selected component is
marked with a orange box (ꢄ). The i.LINK
output when playing Dolby Digital, DTS or
MPEG discs will be as set for this component
(see also Connections Setup above).
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Audio Out
2 Channel
Connections Setup
Auto Select Play
DVD-Audio Out
5.1 Channel
Display
Select Off to reset all the settings.
Options
Speakers
When the i.LINK connections are changed,
the following screen appears.
i.LINK Setup
Set this to 5.1 Channel to enjoy surround
sound when playing multichannel discs.
Initial Settings
Digital Audio Out
Video Output
Language
Audio Out
Off
To downmix a multichannel source when
using the i.LINK connection, set to 2 Channel
for stereo output.
Connecti
Connections were changed
Auto Sele
and thus updated.
DVD-Aud
Display
Options
ENTER
Speakers
i.LINK Setup
Press ENTER to return to the menu screen.
• When set to 5.1 Channel, you’ll only get
sound from all speakers when playing
multichannel 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.
• 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.
• Note that some AV receivers may not be
compatible with this feature.
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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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Additional information
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
DV-59AVi – If you need to move the player, first
press the ꢂ STANDBY/ON button on the
remote to turn the player off. Wait for --OFF--
to disappear 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:
DV-S969AVi – If you need to move the player,
first press ꢂ STANDBY/ON on the front
panel to turn the player off. Wait for --OFF-- to
disappear from the display, then unplug the
power cable.
Do...
Never lift or move the unit during playback—
discs rotate at a high speed and may be
damaged.
• Use in a well-ventilated room.
• Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such
as a table, shelf or stereo rack.
Power cable caution
Don’t...
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
• Use in a place exposed to high tempera-
tures or humidity, including near radia-
tors and other heat-generating
appliances.
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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
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.
Set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are
shown with the left and right sides cropped.
Although the picture looks larger, you don’t
actually see the whole picture.
Screen sizes and disc formats
DVD-Video discs come in several different
screen aspect ratios, ranging from TV
programs, which are generally 4:3, to Cinema-
Scope widescreen movies, with an aspect
ratio of up to about 7:3.
Televisions, too, come in different aspect
ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.
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.
Widescreen TV users
If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen
setting (page 65) of this player should be set
to 16:9 (Wide).
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.
Resetting the player
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.
Use this procedure to reset all the player’s
settings to the factory default.
1
Switch the player into standby.
2
Using the front panel buttons, hold
down the ꢄ (stop) button and press ꢂ
STANDBY/ON to switch the player back
on.
All the player’s settings are now reset, and
you should see the ‘Let’s Get Started’ screen.
Standard TV users
If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen
setting (page 65) of this player should be set
to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan),
depending on which you prefer.
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Additional information
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 63 and Audio Output Mode on
page 75) 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*1 Center, LFE, outputs*1 PCM convert*2
Bitstream*3
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
Left / Right
DTS
Dolby Digital
2 Ch
2ch downmix
Front L / R
–
2ch downmix
Left / Right
Left / Right
2ch downmix
Surround L/R,
Center, LFE
5.1 Ch
Dolby Digital
karaoke
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch
Left / Right
–
Linear PCM
DTS
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch
2 Ch
Left / Right
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
CD
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch
2 Ch
Left / Right
2ch downmix
Front L / R
–
–
Left / Right
DTS
Left / Right
DTS
DTS CD
Surround L/R,
Center, LFE
5.1 Ch
Video CD
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch
Left / Right
–
Left / Right
Left / Right
1
* When Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel, the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) FRONT L / R jacks
act as a second pair of stereo audio outputs.
2
* Dolby Digital > PCM, MPEG > PCM or DTS > PCM setting (see Digital Audio Out settings
on page 63)
3
* Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS setting (see Digital Audio Out settings on page 63)
4
* Discs that prohibit downmixing will be output as 5.1 channel even if 2 Channel is selected
as the Audio Output Mode setting (see Audio Output Mode on page 75)
5
* Discs that prohibit downmixing also mute the digital output
6
* If the sound is mono, the Left and Right channels will be the same
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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 73 and Audio Output Mode on page 75) affect the HDMI
output with various types of disc.
HDMI Audio Setting
LPCM
Disc audio format
Auto
1
Dolby Digital*
2 ch downmix
Left / Right
Dolby Digital*2
Dolby Digital*2
Left / Right
DTS*2
Dolby Digital (Karaoke)
1
Linear PCM*
Left / Right
DTS
2 ch downmix
Left / Right
1
MPEG*
MPEG*2
3
DVD-Audio (with CPPM)
DVD-Audio (without CPPM)
CD / MP3
No sound*
4
2 ch downmix*
Left / Right
DTS
DTS CD
Video CD
Left / Right
SACD Playback
2 ch Area
Multi-ch Area
CD Area
5
5
Super Audio CD
––– *
––– *
Left / Right*6
1
* These formats include DVD-RW discs.
2
* If the HDMI device you are using is not compatible with these compressed formats, the signal
is output as linear PCM.
3
* It is not possible to output DVD-Audio sources from the HDMI connection if they are copy-
controlled using CPPM.
4
* Multichannel discs that prohibit downmixing will not be output even if 2 Channel is selected
as the Audio Output Mode setting (see Audio Output Mode on page 75).
5
* It is not possible to listen to SACDs using the HDMI connection.
6
* Only applicable to discs that have a CD area.
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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 73, DVD-Audio Out on
page 80 and Connections Setup on page 79) affect the i.LINK audio output with various types of
disc.
Disc audio format
Connections Setup
2
1
Bitstream > PCM*
2 ch downmix
Left / Right
Bitstream*
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital
Left / Right
DTS
Dolby Digital (Karaoke)
Linear PCM
Left / Right
DTS
2 ch downmix
Left / Right
MPEG
MPEG
DVD-RW (mono, dual mono, 2ch)
DVD-RW (3ch or more)
Left / Right
Dolby Digital / MPEG
Left / Right
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*
3
4
Super Audio CD
Left / Right
1
* Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG setting (see Connections Setup on page 79)
2
* PCM setting (see Connections Setup on page 79)
3
* Only applicable to discs that have a multichannel area.
4
* Only applicable to discs that have a CD area.
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Watching NTSC on a PAL TV
Most models of the newly developed count-
down PAL TV system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz
(NTSC) and automatically switch vertical
amplitude, resulting in a display without
vertical shrinkage.
Setting the TV System
DV-S969AVi only
The default setting of this player is AUTO, and
unless you notice that the picture is distorted
when playing some discs, you should leave it
set to AUTO. If you experience picture distor-
tion with some discs, set the TV system to
match your country or region’s system. Doing
this, however, may restrict the kinds of disc
you can watch. The table below shows what
kinds of disc are compatible with each setting
(AUTO, PAL and NTSC).
If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control,
you may not be able to watch NTSC discs
because of picture roll. If the TV has a V-Hold
control, adjust it until the picture stops
rolling.
On some TVs, the picture may shrink verti-
cally, leaving black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunc-
tion; it is caused by the NTSC to PAL conver-
sion.
1
If the player is not plugged in, plug it
in now, but leave it in standby.
2
Using the front panel controls, hold
down ꢇ ꢈ then press ꢂ STANDBY/ON
to switch the TV system.
The TV system changes as follows:
AUTO ꢀ NTSC
NTSC ꢀ PAL
PAL ꢀ AUTO
The player’s display indicates the new setting.
• You have to switch the player into standby
(press ꢂ STANDBY/ON) before each
change.
• If you’re watching an NTSC disc on a PAL
TV, you will only be able to see interlace
video. Progressive scan video is not
compatible with the MOD.PAL setting.
Disc
Player setting
Format NTSC PAL
NTSC NTSC MOD.PAL NTSC
PAL PAL PAL PAL
NTSC NTSC MOD.PAL NTSC
Type
AUTO
DVD
Video CD
CD / no disc
PAL
–
NTSC
NTSC
PAL
PAL
PAL
NTSC or PAL
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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 code list
Country, Country code, Country code letter
Argentina, 0118, ar
Australia, 0121, au
Austria, 0120, at
Belgium, 0205, be
Brazil, 0218, br
Canada, 0301, ca
Chile, 0312, cl
China, 0314, cn
Denmark, 0411, dk
Finland, 0609, fi
France, 0618, fr
Germany, 0405, de
Hong Kong, 0811, hk
India, 0914, in
Indonesia, 0904, id
Italy, 0920, it
Japan, 1016, jp
Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr
Malaysia, 1325, my
Mexico, 1324, mx
Netherlands, 1412, nl
New Zealand, 1426, nz
Norway, 1415, no
Pakistan, 1611, pk
Philippines, 1608, ph
Portugal, 1620, pt
Russian Federation, 1821, ru
Singapore, 1907, sg
Spain, 0519, es
Switzerland, 0308, ch
Sweden, 1905, se
Taiwan, 2023, tw
Thailand, 2008, th
United Kingdom, 0702, gb
United States of America, 2119, us
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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
Slideshow.
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 88.
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.
1
Select ‘Other Language’.
2
Use the Joystick (left/right) to select
either a code letter or a code number.
3
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 88 for a
complete list of languages and codes.
Dolby Digital
1
Glossary
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.
Analog audio
An electrical signal that directly represents
sound. Compare this to digital audio which
can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect
representation of sound. See also Digital
audio.
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
R
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.
Bonus Group (DVD-Audio only)
An ‘extra’ group on some DVD-Audio discs
that requires a key number to access.
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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.
See also Digital audio.
A method of displaying a picture in which
odd-numbered lines are updated in one pass,
then even-numbered lines updated in the
next. See also Progressive scan video.
ISO 9660 format
International standard for the volume and file
structure of CD-ROM discs.
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PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System)
[rate control]
Technology for high-precision transmission of
digital audio over the i.LINK interface
enabling jitterless digital-to-analog conver-
sion using a precision quartz in the rate
control-compatible receiver.
Sampling frequency
The rate at which sound is measured to be
turned into digital audio data. The higher the
rate, the better the sound quality, but the
more digital information is generated. Stan-
dard CD audio has a sampling frequency of
44.1kHz, which means 44,100 samples
(measurements) per second. See also Digital
audio.
Progressive scan video
Also called non-interlaced video, this method
of displaying a picture updates all the lines in
one pass, resulting in a more stable, flicker-
free image than interlaced video (for a given
scanning rate). See also Interlaced video. See
also About progressive scan video on page 28.
Slideshow (DVD, Video CD/Super VCD)
A feature of some DVD discs in which still
pictures recorded on the disc cycle automati-
cally as the audio is played. See also Brows-
able Picture.
Super Audio CD (SACD)
Regions (DVD-Video only)
Super Audio CD is a high quality audio disc
format that can accommodate high sampling
rate stereo and multi-channel audio, as well
as conventional CD audio all on the same
disc.
These associate discs and players with partic-
ular areas of the world. This unit will only play
discs that have compatible region codes. You
can find the region code of your unit by
looking on the rear panel. Some discs are
compatible with more than one region (or all
regions).
S1 S-video output
This S-video signal format includes aspect
ratio information (4:3 or 16:9) within the video
signal. TVs which are compatible with S1 S-
video automatically switch aspect ratio
according to the signal.
S2 S-video output
S2 is an enhanced version of S-video which, in
addition to aspect ratio information, contains
letterbox / pan & scan information. Wide-
screen TVs which are compatible with S2 S-
video automatically switch aspect ratio
according to the signal.
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Troubleshooting
Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is some-
thing wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in
another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the
trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized
service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
General
Problem
Remedy
The disc won’t play or is
• Make sure the disc is free from dirt and dust and is not damaged
automatically ejected after (see Taking care of your player and discs on page 81).
loading.
• Make sure the disc is loaded with the label side face-up and aligned
properly in the disc tray guide.
• Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVD-Video
disc does not match the number on the player, the disc cannot be
used (see DVD-Video regions on page 13).
• Condensation inside the player: Allow time for condensation to
evaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit.
DVD-Audio playback stops. • The disc may have been illegally copied.
Picture playback stops and • Press ꢄ, then start playback again (ꢅ).
the operation buttons
cannot be used.
• Switch the power off once, unplug from the wall socket, then plug
back in and switch on again by pressing ꢂ STANDBY/ON to switch
the player on.
New settings made in the
Setup screen menus while
a disc is playing are
ineffective.
• Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing, but are not
effective until the disc is stopped then restarted: Press ꢄ, then start
playback again (ꢅ).
Settings are canceled.
When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging the
power cord during operation, settings will be canceled. See Moving
the player on page 82 for proper shutdown instructions.
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DVD/CD/Video CD/Super VCD player
Problem
Remedy
The remote control doesn't • The CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is connected: Point the
seem to work.
remote control at the connected component to control this player.
• The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with the
remote sensor is too wide: Use the remote within its operating range
(see Using the remote control on page 10).
• The batteries are exhausted: Put in new ones (see Putting the
batteries in the remote control on page 10).
No picture/No color.
• Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. If it is, press the
PURE AUDIO button (See also Front panel on page 26).
• Incorrect video connections: Check that connections are correct
and that plugs are inserted fully. Also check the video cable for
damage.
• TV/monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect: Check the
instruction manual of the connected equipment.
• The video output is set to progressive but your TV/monitor is not
compatible with progressive scan: Press the PROGRESSIVE button on
the front panel to set to interlace (the indicator above the button
should not be lit) (see About progressive scan video on page 28).
Screen is stretched or
aspect does not change.
• The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect. See
TV Screen on page 65 for how to set it correctly for your TV/monitor.
• If your TV/monitor is connected using an S-video cable, try changing
the S-Video Out setting (see S-Video Out on page 66).
Picture disturbance during • This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard.
playback or dark.
Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of
disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the
picture depending on the TV. This is not a malfunction.
• Due to the player’s copy protection circuits, connection of this
device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or
cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction.
• DV-S969AVi only – The TV system may be set inappropriately. See
Setting the TV System on page 87.
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Problem
Remedy
No audio, or audio is
distorted.
• No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning
discs other than audio CDs
• Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier
to the player's analog outputs.
• Check that the disc is free from dust and dirt, and that it is not
damaged (Taking care of your player and discs on page 81).
• Check that all interconnects are firmly inserted.
• Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt, oxide, etc. and
clean if necessary. Also check the cable for damage.
• Make sure the player's output is not connected to the amplifier's
phono (turntable) inputs.
• Check your amplifier/receiver’s settings (volume, input function,
speaker settings, etc.).
The analog audio is OK, but • Make sure that the Digital Out setting is set to On (see Digital Out
there appears to be no on page 63).
optical/coaxial digital audio • Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Out settings (see
signal.
Digital Audio Out settings on page 63) are suitable for your amplifier/
receiver—check the instruction manual that came with your
amplifier/receiver.
• SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs do not output digital audio.
Listen through the player’s analog audio outputs.
• Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. If it is, press the
PURE AUDIO button (See also Front panel on page 26).
Noticeable difference in
DVD and CD volume.
• This is due to differences in the audio format and is not a
malfunction.
Cannot play multi-channel • Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel (see
audio.
Audio Output Mode on page 75).
• Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Out settings (see
Digital Audio Out settings on page 63) are suitable for your amplifier/
receiver—check the instruction manual that came with your
amplifier/receiver.
• DVD-Audio and SACDs do not output multichannel digital audio.
Listen through the player’s analog outputs.
• Check that the settings in the Speaker Installation on page 76 are
correct.
• Check the audio options available from the disc menu.
Cannot listen to high-
sampling rate audio
• Make sure that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off (see
Linear PCM Out on page 64).
through the optical/coaxial • As a copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output 96kHz
digital output.
audio. In this case, even if set to Down Sample Off, the player
automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not a malfunction.
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Problem
Remedy
Cannot output 192kHz or
• The player does not output digital audio from the optical/coaxial
176.4kHz digital audio from jacks at these sampling rates. The digital output is automatically
optical/coaxial output.
downsampled.
Cannot output 96kHz or
• Check that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off
88.2kHz digital audio from (see Linear PCM Out on page 64).
optical/coaxial output. • Some discs are digital copy protected and do not output high
sampling rate digital audio. In this case the output is automatically
downsampled.
No DTS audio output from • If this unit is connected to a non-DTS compatible amplifier or
optical/coaxial output.
decoder using a digital audio cable, set DTS Out to DTS > PCM. If you
do not do this, noise will be output when you play a DTS disc.
• If this unit is connected to a DTS-compatible amplifier or decoder
using a digital audio cable, check the amplifier settings, and that the
cable is properly connected.
Audio mix does not sound
right or sounds incomplete
(for example, inaudible
dialog).
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel if you've
connected to the stereo inputs on your amplifier or TV (see Audio
Output Mode on page 75).
Disc containing the MP3
tracks won’t play.
• This player is compatible with multi-session discs, but only plays
sessions that are closed.
• If the message UNPLAYABLE is displayed when you try to play a
disc/track, check the audio file formats (Compressed Audio
Compatibility on page 11).
Can’t hear effect of
TruSurround
• TruSurround does not work with CD, MP3, DVD-Audio, SACD or
96kHz linear PCM DVD.
• The TruSurround effect is only output through the AUDIO OUT
(2ch) analog audio outputs.
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel (see Audio
Output Mode on page 75).
• The effectiveness of TruSurround varies with the disc.
The audio recorded on a
Super VCD disc is not
output properly.
• If the audio is switched to [2] when playing a Super VCD that
contains only one stereo soundtrack, there may be no sound at all.
Press AUDIO to change the soundtrack.
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HDMI troubleshooting
Problem
Remedy
No HDMI audio output.
• If the front panel HDMI indicator is lit:
– You won’t hear any sound from the HDMI output if the source
component is only DVI/HDCP-compatible.
– It is not possible to output SACD or copy-controlled DVD-Audio
CPPM sources from the HDMI connection.
• If the front panel i.LINK indicator is unlit then:
– Make sure that you’ve selected this player as the HDMI input in the
settings for the component you’re using. You may need to refer to the
instruction manual of the component to do this.
– Check that the HDMI cable is connected properly and that the cable
isn’t damaged.
– Check that components connected using the HDMI interface are
switched on and HDMI compatible. (An HDMI connection can only
be made with components compatible with both DVI and High
Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).)
– Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. If it is, press the
PURE AUDIO button (See also Front panel on page 26).
No HDMI video output
• Make sure that you’ve selected this player as the HDMI input in the
settings for the component you’re using. You may need to refer to the
instruction manual of the component to do this.
• It is not possible to output SACD or copy-controlled DVD-Audio
CPPM sources from the HDMI connection.
• Check that the HDMI cable is connected properly and that the cable
isn’t damaged.
• Check that components connected using the HDMI interface are
switched on and HDMI compatible. (An HDMI connection can only
be made with components compatible with both DVI and High
Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).)
• Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. If it is, press the
PURE AUDIO button (See also Front panel on page 26).
• Make sure the resolution on this player matches that of the
component you have connected using HDMI. See HDMI Settings
on page 73 to change the HDMI resolution.
No multichannel HDMI
audio.
• Make sure the Audio setting in the HDMI menu is set to Auto (see
HDMI Settings on page 73 to do this).
• You can’t hear multi-channel DVD-Audio using the HDMI
interface. The signal will automatically be downmixed to stereo.
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Problem
Remedy
A connected HDMI
component doesn’t work
with this player.
• Depending on the connected component, this player may not work
properly with it. See the operating instructions that came with the
other component.
i.LINK troubleshooting
Problem
Remedy
No i.LINK audio output.
• If the front panel i.LINK indicator is lit then:
– Check that your AV receiver is DTCP (Digital Transmission Copy
Protection) compatible.
– Check that your AV receiver is compatible with the type of disc that
you’re trying to play (for example, SACD).
• If the front panel i.LINK indicator is unlit then:
– Check that your AV receiver is set to the correct input.
– Check that the i.LINK cable is connected properly and that the cable
isn’t damaged. Use an i.LINK cable no longer than
3.5 meters.
– Check that components connected using the i.LINK interface are
switched on and i.LINK Audio compatible. Do not connect DV format
players/recorders or personal computers.
– Check that the i.LINK Audio Out setting is On (see Audio Out on
page 79).
– Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. If it is, press the
PURE AUDIO button (See also Front panel on page 26).
Auto Select Play doesn’t
work.
• Make sure that the receiver has been selected in the Auto Select
Play on page 79.
• Make sure that i.LINK Audio Out is set to On (see Audio Out on
page 79).
• Auto Select Play doesn’t work while LINK CHECK shows in the front
panel display (see i.LINK-related messages opposite).
i.LINK audio is temporarily • See i.LINK related messages for possible causes of this.
interrupted.
No multichannel i.LINK
audio.
• For multichannel SACD playback, make sure that SACD Playback is
set to Multi-ch Area (see SACD Playback on page 73).
• For multichannel DVD-Audio playback, make sure that Audio
Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel (see Audio Output Mode on
page 75).
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Problem
Remedy
Playback starts
• This is an i.LINK feature and not a malfunction.
automatically when the
input function of the AV
receiver is changed to this
player.
A connected i.LINK
component doesn’t work
with this player.
• Depending on the connected component, this player may not work
properly with it. See also the operating instructions that came with the
other component.
BUS FULL
i.LINK-related messages
The i.LINK bus has reached its capacity and
cannot transmit any more data.
You may see the following messages
displayed in the front panel display when
using the i.LINK interface.
LINK CHECK
• Static electricity or other external influ-
ences may cause malfunctioning of this
unit. In this case, unplug the power cord
and then plug back in. This will usually
reset the unit for proper operation. If this
does not correct the problem, please
consult your nearest Pioneer service
center.
The player is checking the i.LINK network. It
does this, for example, when components are
added or removed from the network. The
sound may be interrupted if this happens
during playback.
PQLS ON
Displayed when the player receives a rate
control on request from the receiver during
playback. The sound may be interrupted
momentarily when this happens.
Note that the PQLS feature works only when
the player is connected to a single receiver.
PQLS OFF
Displayed when the player receives a rate
control off request from the receiver during
playback. The sound may be interrupted
momentarily when this happens.
LOOP CONNECT
The i.LINK network cannot function because
it is connected in a loop (see Creating an
i.LINK network on page 22).
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Specifications
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Audio output (1 stereo pair)
Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . During audio output
200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)
Number of channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA jack
General
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD Player
Power requirements
DV-59AVi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC 120, 60Hz
DV-S969AVi . . . AC 110–127/220–240, 50/60Hz
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 W
Power consumption (standby)
DV-59AVi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.15 W
DV-S969AVi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 W
Weight
Audio output (multi-channel / L, R, C,
SW, LS, RS)
Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . During audio output
200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)
Number of channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA jack
DV-59AVi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 kg (12 lb 2 oz)
DV-S969AVi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 kg (12 lb 6 oz)
Dimensions
Audio characteristics
Frequency response
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hz to 44 kHz(DVD fs: 96 kHz)
. . . . . . . 4 Hz to 88 kHz (DVD-Audio fs: 192 kHz)
S/N ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118dB
DV-59AVi . . . . 420 (W) x 109 (H) x 278 (D) mm
(16 9/16 (W) x 4 5/16 (H) x 10 15/16 (D) in.)
DV-S969AVi . . 420 (W) x 109 (H) x 279 (D) mm
(16 9/16 (W) x 4 5/16 (H) x 11 (D) in.)
Operating temperature . . . . . . . +5°C to +35°C
Operating humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% to 85%
(no condensation)
Dynamic range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108.8dB
Total harmonic distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0008 %
Wow and flutter . . . . . . . .Limit of measurement
(0.001% W. PEAK) or lower
HDMI output
HDMI output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 pin
Digital output
Optical digital output . . . . . . .Optical digital jack
Coaxial digital output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA jack
i.LINK output
i.LINK output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 pin (S400)
Component Video output (Y, PB, PR)
Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Other terminals
Control in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minijack (3.5 ø)
Control out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minijack (3.5 ø)
Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jacks
Accessories
D1/D2 Video Output
Stereo audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4-pin S400 i.LINK cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Power cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AA/R6P dry cell batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
These operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty card (DV-59AVi only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DV-S969AVi (except Australian model) only
Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D video terminal
S-Video output
Y (luminance) - Output level . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
C (color) - Output level . . . . . . 286 mVp-p (75 Ω)
Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S-Video jack
• The specifications and design of this
product are subject to change without
notice, due to improvement.
Video output
Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p (75 W)
Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA jack
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