Pioneer DVD Player DV58AV_KU_EN User Manual

Operating Instructions  
DVD Player  
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READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and  
operating instructions should be read before the  
product is operated.  
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and  
operating instructions should be retained for  
future reference.  
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product  
and in the operating instructions should be  
adhered to.  
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use  
instructions should be followed.  
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only  
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never  
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides  
or other volatile liquids since they may corrode  
the cabinet.  
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not  
recommended by the product manufacturer as  
they may cause hazards.  
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this  
product near water — for example, near a  
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry  
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming  
pool; and the like.  
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an  
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.  
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a  
child or adult, and serious damage to the  
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table recommended by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any  
mounting of the product should follow the  
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a  
mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION  
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.  
If this product is equipped with a polarized  
alternating current line plug (a plug having one  
blade wider than the other), it will fit into the  
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If  
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the  
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should  
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace  
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety  
purpose of the polarized plug.  
If this product is equipped with a three-wire  
grounding type plug, a plug having a third  
(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding  
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you  
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,  
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
grounding type plug.  
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.  
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  
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.  
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product  
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.  
HEAT — The product should be situated away from  
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,  
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
CART — A product and cart combination should be  
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,  
and uneven surfaces may cause the product  
and cart combination to overturn.  
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.  
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,  
extension cords, or integral convenience  
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet  
are provided for ventilation and to ensure  
reliable operation of the product and to protect  
it from overheating, and these openings must  
not be blocked or covered. The openings should  
never be blocked by placing the product on a  
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This  
product should not be placed in a built-in  
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless  
proper ventilation is provided or the  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered  
to.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
POWER SOURCES — This product should be  
operated only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label. If you are not  
sure of the type of power supply to your home,  
consult your product dealer or local power  
company.  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a  
stable location.  
GROUND CLAMPS  
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the  
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet  
when left un-used for a long period of time.  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
Fig. A  
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
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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  
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televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.  
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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.  
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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  
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POWER-CORD CAUTION  
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the  
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power  
cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a  
short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a  
piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the  
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other  
cords. The power cords should be routed such that they  
are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord  
can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check  
the power cord once in a while. When you find it  
damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized  
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We Want You Listening For A Lifetime  
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will  
provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since  
hearing damage from loud noise is often  
undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer  
and the Electronic Industries Association’s  
Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid  
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of  
sound levels is included for your protection.  
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit  
you’ve just purchased is only the start of your  
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how  
you can maximize the fun and excitement your  
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the  
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer  
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of  
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that  
lets the sound come through loud and clear without  
annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly,  
without affecting your sensitive hearing.  
Decibel  
Level Example  
30 Quiet library, soft whispers  
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic  
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office  
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine  
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant  
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock  
at two feet.  
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing  
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound.  
So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and  
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by  
setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your  
hearing adapts.  
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS  
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE  
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower  
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill  
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,  
thunderclap  
To establish a safe level:  
• Start your volume control at a low setting.  
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it  
comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.  
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane  
180 Rocket launching pad  
Once you have established a comfortable sound  
level:  
• Set the dial and leave it there.  
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.  
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent  
hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we  
want you listening for a lifetime.  
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Contents  
01 Before you start  
06 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus  
Audio Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Video Adjust menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Hints on installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Disc/content format playback compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
07 Initial Settings menu  
Using the Initial Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Digital Audio Out settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Video Output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Language settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Display settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Options settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Speakers settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
DTS Downmix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
About DivX® VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Audio Output Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Speaker Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
02 Connections  
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Easy connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Connecting using the S-Video output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Connecting using the component video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Connecting to an AV receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Controlling this player via another Pioneer component . . . . . . . 14  
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Changing the output resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
03 Controls and displays  
Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Setting up the remote to control your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
08 Additional information  
Taking care of your player and discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Screen sizes and disc formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Resetting the player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
DVD-Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Selecting languages using the language code list . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Country/Area code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
04 Getting started  
Switching on and setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Using the on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Setting up the player for your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Setting the language of this player’s on-screen displays . . . . . . 21  
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
05 Playing discs  
Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Viewing a JPEG slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Browsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc Navigator . . . . . . 26  
Browsing WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video, WMV and JPEG  
files with the Disc Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Looping a section of a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Using repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Using random play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Searching a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Switching subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Switching audio language/channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Zooming the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Switching camera angles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Displaying disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
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Chapter 1  
01  
Before you start  
Features  
Built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding with multichannel  
outputs  
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-channel surround sound audio, all  
using one interface. You can easily connect to a HDMI-equipped AV  
receiver or audiovisual device for high quality audio and video, and  
communication between the video source and (DTV) players, set-top  
boxes, and other audiovisual devices is also supported.  
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.  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,  
“Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface  
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 96/24” is a  
trademark of DTS, Inc.  
HDMI Control  
Pure Audio listening  
By connecting this unit to a Pioneer plasma display or AV system  
(amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with an HDMI cable, you can control  
this unit from the connected plasma display, as well as have the  
connected plasma display or AV system automatically change  
inputs in response to this unit starting playback or having the GUI  
screen (ex. Disc Navigator) displayed (known as the Auto-select  
function). The connected plasma display can thereby have its power  
turned from off to on by this function.  
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.  
PureCinema Progressive Scan video  
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.  
You can also have this unit turn on automatically when you control  
this unit from a connected plasma display that is turned on  
(Simultaneous power function).  
Analog video signal output capability in HD (High  
Additionally, when the language information from a connected  
plasma display is received, you can have this unit’s on-screen  
display language change automatically to that of the plasma display  
(only when playback is stopped and GUI screen is not displayed).  
Definition)  
The analog video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT can be output as HD signals. JPEG files are output in JPEG HD  
format. DivX video/WMV signals in SD (Standard Definition) are  
converted into HD for output.  
Refer to your plasma display’s operating manual for more  
information regarding how your plasma display transmits language  
information.  
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DivX video compatibility  
For more information about which operations can be carried out by  
connecting via HDMI cable, refer to the operating manual for your  
plasma display or AV system.  
DVD-Audio and SACD compatible  
Experience the super high-quality audio performance of DVD-Audio  
and Super Audio CD (SACD).  
The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that this player is fully  
compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering  
exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level  
resolution and high frequency detail.  
See DivX video compatibility on page 9.  
DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of  
DivX, Inc. and are used under license.  
In addition, with SACD playback, you can select which part of the  
disc you want to hear (stereo audio, multi-channel audio and, for  
hybrid SACDs, standard CD audio) with the simple press of a button  
on the front panel.  
MP3, WMA and MPEG-4 AAC compatibility  
See Compressed audio compatibility on page 8.  
JPEG compatibility  
See JPEG file compatibility on page 9.  
WMV compatibility  
See CD-R/-RW compatibility on page 8 or About WMV on page 9.  
Energy saving design  
An auto power-off function switches the player into standby if not  
used for about 30 minutes.  
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What’s in the box  
Hints on installation  
01  
Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when  
you open it.  
We want you to enjoy using this product for years to come, so please  
use the following guidelines when choosing a suitable location:  
• Remote control  
Do...  
• AA/R6P dry cell batteries x 2  
• Audio cable (red/white plugs)  
• Video cable (yellow plug)  
• Power cable  
• Use in a well-ventilated room.  
• Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or  
stereo rack.  
Don’t...  
• Operating instructions  
• Warranty card  
• Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity,  
including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances.  
• Place on a window sill or a place where the player will be  
exposed to direct sunlight.  
Putting the batteries in the remote  
Open the battery compartment cover and insert the  
• Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.  
batteries as shown.  
Use two AA/R6P batteries and follow the indications (, ) inside  
the compartment. Close the cover when you’re finished.  
• Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your  
stereo system that becomes hot in use.  
• Use near a television or monitor as you may experience  
interference — especially if the television uses an indoor  
antenna.  
• 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.  
• Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to  
support all four of the unit’s feet.  
Important  
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and  
bursting. Please observe the following:  
• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.  
• Don’t use different kinds of battery together — although they  
may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages.  
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match  
the indications in the battery compartment.  
• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to be used for  
a month or more.  
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with  
governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s  
rules that apply in your country/area.  
• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other  
excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This  
can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It  
can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.  
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About DualDisc playback  
Disc/content format playback compatibility  
01  
A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD  
content video, audio, etc. while the other side contains non-DVD  
content such as digital audio material.  
This player is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and  
formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following  
logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some  
disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an  
unplayable format — see below for further compatibility  
information.  
The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compliant with the CD  
audio specification and therefore may not play.  
The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product. DVD-Audio  
content will not play.  
Please also note that recordable discs cannot be recorded using this  
player.  
For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please  
refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.  
CD-R/-RW compatibility  
• Compatible formats: CD-audio, Video CD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM*  
containing MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, JPEG or DivX video/WMV  
files  
* ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1,  
Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both  
compatible with this player.  
DVD-Audio  
DVD-Video  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
• Multi-session playback: No  
• Unfinalized disc playback: No  
• File structure (may differ): Up to 299 folders on a disc; up to 648  
folders and files (combined) within each folder  
Audio CD  
Video CD  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
DVD+R/+RW compatibility  
Only DVD+R/DVD+RW discs recorded in ‘Video Mode (DVD Video  
Mode)’ which have been finalized, can be played back. However,  
some editing made during the recording may not be played back  
accurately.  
Super Audio CD  
DVD-R/-RW compatibility  
• Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video Recording (VR)*  
* Edit points may not play exactly as edited; screen may go  
momentarily blank at edited points.  
Fujicolor CD  
• Unfinalized playback: No  
• This unit will play DVD+R/+RW discs.  
• MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG or DivX video/WMV file playback  
on DVD-R/-RW: No  
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing  
Corporation.  
is a trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation.  
Compressed audio compatibility  
• Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows  
Media Audio (WMA), MPEG-4 AAC  
• Sampling rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz  
• Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD  
• Bit-rates: Any (128 kbps or higher recommended)  
• VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback: No  
• WMA lossless encoding compatible: No  
• DRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: No (DRM-  
protected audio files will not play in this player — see also DRM  
in the Glossary on page 45)  
• File extensions: .mp3, .wma, .m4a (these must be used for the  
player to recognize MP3, WMA and MPEG-4 AAC files — do not  
use for other file types)  
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About MPEG-4 AAC  
DivX video compatibility  
01  
®
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the MPEG-4 AAC  
standard, which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of the  
MPEG-4 audio compression technology. The file format and  
extension used depend on the application used to encode the AAC  
• Official DivX Ultra Certified product.  
®
®
• Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with  
®
®
enhanced playback of DivX media files and the DivX Media  
Format.  
®
file. This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes bearing the  
• File extensions: .avi and .divx (these must be used for the player  
to recognize DivX video files). Note that all files with the .avi  
extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all of these are  
necessarily DivX video files and therefore may not be playable on  
this player.  
extension ‘.m4a’. DRM-protected files will not play, and files  
encoded with some versions of iTunes may not play, or filenames  
may display incorrectly.  
®
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
About WMV  
WMA (Windows Media™ Audio) compatibility  
WMV is an acronym for Windows Media Video and refers to a video  
compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMV  
This player can playback Windows Media Audio content.  
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an  
audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation.  
WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media Player for  
Windows XP, Windows Media Player 9 or Windows Media Player 10  
series.  
®
content can be encoded by using Windows Media Encoder.  
• This player is compatible with WMV9 files that are encoded by  
using the Windows Media Encoder 9 Series, with .wmv as an  
extension.  
®
• Compatible with size under 720 x 480 pixels.  
• Advanced Profile is not supported.  
• DRM-protected video files will not play in this player.  
• Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  
• This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation  
and cannot be used or distributed without a license from  
Microsoft Licensing, Inc.  
JPEG file compatibility  
• Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image  
files up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048.  
About DivX video  
DivX is a media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files  
contain not only video but also include advanced media features like  
menus, subtitles, and alternate audiotracks. This player can play  
DivX videos burned on CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs. Keeping the same  
terminology as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are called  
“Titles”. When naming files/titles on a CD-R/-RW disc prior to  
burning, keep in mind that by default they will be played in  
alphabetical order.  
*File format used by digital still cameras.  
• Progressive JPEG compatible: No  
• File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the player to recognize  
JPEG files–do not use for other file types)  
PC-created disc compatibility  
Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in  
this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create  
the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software  
publisher for more detailed information.  
Displaying external subtitle files  
The font sets listed below are available for external subtitle files. You  
can see the proper font set on-screen by setting the  
Subtitle Language (in Language settings on page 33) to match the  
subtitle file.  
Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not  
compatible with this player.  
This player supports the following language groups:  
Check the DVD-R/-RW or CD-R/-RW software disc boxes for  
additional compatibility information.  
Group 1 Albanian (sq), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca), Danish (da), Dutch (nl),  
English (en), Faroese (fo), Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de),  
Icelandic (is), Irish (ga), Italian (it), Norwegian (no), Portuguese (pt),  
Rhaeto-Romanic (rm), Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv)  
Group 2 Albanian (sq), Croatian (hr), Czech (cs), Hungarian (hu), Polish (pl),  
Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl)  
Group 3 Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian (mk), Russian (ru),  
Serbian (sr), Ukrainian (uk)  
Group 4 Hebrew (iw), Yiddish (ji)  
Group 5 Turkish (tr)  
• Some external subtitle files may be displayed incorrectly or not  
at all.  
• For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename  
extensions are supported (please note that these files are not  
shown within the disc navigation menu): .srt, .sub, .ssa, .smi  
• The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the  
beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file.  
• The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for  
the same movie file is limited to a maximum of 10.  
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Chapter 2  
02  
Connections  
Rear panel  
1
2
3
4 5 6  
7
8
9
10  
1
HDMI OUT  
7
CONTROL IN  
HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and  
video (page 14).  
Use to control this player from the remote sensor of another Pioneer  
component with a CONTROL OUT terminal and bearing the   
mark. Connect the CONTROL OUT of the other component to the  
CONTROL IN of this player using a mini-plug cord (page 14).  
2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL  
Digital optical audio outputs for connection to a PCM, Dolby Digital,  
and/or DTS-compatible AV receiver (page 13).  
8
AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)  
Multi-channel (5.1ch) analog audio outputs for connection to an AV  
receiver with multi-channel analog audio inputs (page 13).  
3
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL  
Digital coaxial audio outputs for connection to a PCM, Dolby Digital,  
and/or DTS-compatible AV receiver (page 13).  
9
AUDIO OUT (2ch)  
Stereo analog audio outputs for connection to your TV, AV receiver  
or stereo system (page 11).  
4
VIDEO OUT  
Video output (composite) that you can connect to your TV or AV  
receiver using the supplied video cable (page 11).  
10 AC IN  
Connect the supplied power cord here, then plug into a power  
outlet.  
5
S-VIDEO OUT  
S-Video output that you can use instead of the VIDEO OUT jacks  
(page 12).  
6
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
High quality video output for connection to a TV, monitor or AV  
receiver that has component video inputs.  
Connect using a commercially available three-way component video  
cable (page 12).  
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Easy connections  
02  
Important  
• Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cable from the AC 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 the speakers in your TV.  
• This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using audio/video or S-Video  
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.)  
To audio inputs  
To video inputs  
TV  
Yellow  
White  
Red  
To power outlet  
1
Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) jacks to a  
Note  
set of A/V inputs on your TV.  
Use the supplied audio/video cable, connecting the red and white  
plugs to the audio outputs and the yellow plug to the video output.  
Make sure you match up the left and right audio outputs with their  
corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound.  
• Before unplugging the player from the power outlet, make sure  
you first switch it into standby using either the front panel  
STANDBY/ON button, or the remote control, and wait of the  
-OFF- message to disappear from the player’s display.  
See page 12 if you want to use a component or S-Video cable for the  
video connection.  
• For the above reasons, do not plug this player into a switched  
power supply found on some amplifiers and AV receivers.  
2
Connect the supplied AC power cable to the AC IN inlet,  
then plug into a power outlet.  
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Watching 1080i/720p/480p from the component video  
outputs  
Connecting using the S-Video output  
02  
This player can output 1080i/720p/480p from the component video  
output. Compared to 480i, 1080i/720p/480p effectively doubles the  
scanning rate of the picture, resulting in a very stable, flicker-free  
image.  
If your TV (or other equipment) has an S-Video input, you can use the  
S-Video output on this player instead of the standard (composite)  
output for a better quality picture.  
Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO  
To set up the player for use with a progressive scan or HD (High  
Definition) TV, see Resolution (Max) on page 33. When the player  
is set to output progressive scan video, the PRGSVE indicator lights  
in the front panel display.  
OUT to an S-Video input on your TV (or monitor or AV  
receiver).  
Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same mark on the  
plug before plugging in.  
Important  
To S-Video input  
• If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a 1080i/720p/480p  
and switch the player to them, you will not be able to see any  
picture at all. In this case, switch everything off and reconnect  
using the supplied video cable (see Easy connections on  
page 11), then switch back to 480i (see Switching the video  
output to 480i using the front panel controls on page 12).  
TV  
Switching the video output to 480i using the front panel  
controls  
Switch the player to standby then, using the front panel controls,  
press STANDBY/ON while pressing   to switch the player  
back to 480i.  
• If the player is connected using HDMI, disconnect the HDMI  
cable before resetting the player to 480i output. (If left  
connected, the HDMI output resolution will be reset to its  
default — see Resetting the output resolution to the default  
setting with HDMI connection on page 15.)  
Connecting using the component video  
output  
You can use the component video output instead of the standard  
video out jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment).  
This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of  
video output available.  
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.  
To component video input  
TV  
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Connecting to an AV receiver  
To multi-channel audio inputs  
02  
You can connect this player to your AV receiver using the  
multichannel analog outputs or one of the digital outputs.  
AV receiver  
In addition to these connections, you should also connect the 2  
channel analog outputs for compatibility with all discs.  
You’ll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV  
receiver. You can use any of the video outputs available on this  
player (the illustration shows a standard (composite) connection).  
1
Connect the analog AUDIO OUT (2ch) and VIDEO OUT jacks  
on this player to a set of analog audio and video inputs on your  
AV receiver.  
To audio inputs  
To video inputs  
AV receiver  
You can also use the S-Video or component video jacks to connect  
to the AV receiver if you prefer.  
Tip  
• After connecting up and switching on, you should change the  
Audio Output Mode setting (page 36) in the Initial Setup menu  
from the default 2 Channel to 5.1 Channel.  
Connecting the digital output  
This player has both optical and coaxial-type digital audio outputs  
for connection to an AV receiver. Connect whichever is convenient.  
Depending on the capabilities of your AV receiver, you might have to  
set up this player to output only digital audio in a compatible format.  
See Digital Audio Out settings on page 32 and refer to the operating  
instructions that came with your AV receiver.  
2
Connect the AV receiver’s video output to a video input on  
your TV.  
You can also use the S-Video or component video jacks to connect  
to the AV receiver if you prefer.  
Note that 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.  
Tip  
Connect one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/  
OPTICAL) jacks on this player to a digital 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.  
To coaxial/optical digital input  
Connecting 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.  
AV receiver  
Connect the multi-channel audio outputs on this player to  
the multi-channel audio inputs on your AV receiver.  
It’s convenient to use three stereo audio cables; one for the FRONT,  
one for the SURROUND and one for the CENTER and SUBWOOFER  
channels.  
For an optical connection, use an optical cable (not supplied) to  
connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack to an optical input  
on your AV receiver.  
For a coaxial connection, use a coaxial cable (similar to the supplied  
video cable) to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack to  
a coaxial input on your AV receiver.  
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Controlling this player via another Pioneer  
component  
Connecting using HDMI  
02  
If you have a HDMI equipped monitor or display, you can connect it  
to this player using a commercially available HDMI cable.  
The CONTROL IN jack allows you to control this player via the  
remote control sensor of another Pioneer component — typically an  
AV receiver — that has a CONTROL OUT jack. Remote control  
signals are passed through to the player from the remote sensor of  
the other component, allowing you greater freedom in the  
placement of your player.  
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), SACD,  
Video CD, CD, WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video and WMV.  
Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to connect the HDMI OUT  
interconnect on this player to an HDMI interconnect on a  
HDMI-compatible display.  
Use a miniplug cord (not supplied) to connect the CONTROL  
IN jack of this player with the CONTROL OUT jack of your other  
Pioneer component.  
To HDMI interconnect  
To CONTROL OUT  
AV Receiver  
HDMI-compatible display  
The arrow on the cable connector body should be face up for correct  
alignment with the connector on the player.  
• You will also need to connect a coaxial digital cable, analog  
audio cable, or video cable.  
• When connected via System Control, point the remote control  
toward the connected component (such as an AV receiver). The  
remote will not work correctly when pointed at this unit.  
• You cannot connect use System Control with components that  
do not have a System Control jack or with components  
manufactured by companies other than Pioneer.  
Note  
• This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface). Depending on the component  
you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in  
unreliable signal transfers.  
• When you change the component connected to the HDMI  
output, you will also need to change the HDMI settings to match  
the new component (see HDMI Out on page 32, Resolution  
(Max) and HDMI Color on page 33 to do this). However, the  
settings for each component are then stored in memory (for up  
to 2 components).  
• The HDMI connection is compatible with 2 channel linear PCM  
signals (44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, 16 bit/20 bit/24 bit), and Dolby  
Digital, DTS, MPEG audio bitstream, multi channel DSD, and  
multi channel linear PCM signals, (5.1 channel signals up to  
96 kHz, 16 bit/20 bit/24 bit).  
• Depending on the HDMI cable being used, 1080p output may  
not appear correctly.  
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About HDMI  
Changing the output resolution  
02  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video  
and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players,  
DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to  
provide the technologies of High-bandwidth Digital Content  
Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one  
specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted  
and received by DVI-compliant displays.  
Use the OUTPUT RESOLUTION button located on the remote  
control to switch the output resolution for the HDMI and component  
video outputs.  
Depending on the type of disc or file being played, the signals may  
not be output with the resolution set at Resolution (Max) (page 33).  
For details, see the table below.  
HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-  
definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound  
audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a  
bandwidth of up to five gigabytes per second (with HDTV signals),  
one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and  
communication between the AV source and AV devices such as  
DTVs.  
About HDMI Control  
You can enable HDMI Control by turning the HDMI Control setting  
to On for all components connected via HDMI cable. Check the  
video output from this unit once you have completed making  
connections and settings for all components. You will need to check  
the video output each time you change connected components or  
remove the HDMI cable.  
Resolution (Max) setting  
480i  
480i  
480i  
480i  
480i  
480i  
480p  
480p  
480p  
480p  
480p  
480p  
1080i  
480p  
480p  
1080i  
1080i  
480p  
720p  
480p  
480p  
720p  
720p  
480p  
1080p  
480p  
480p  
480p  
480p  
480p  
DVD  
Note that HDMI Control may not operate properly if you do not use  
an HDMI cable that supports the HDMI 1.3 specification (Category 2)  
or later.  
DVD-Audio  
DivX video/WMV  
JPEG  
Audio CD/  
Super Audio CD  
MP3/WMA/MPEG-4  
AAC  
480i  
480i  
480p  
480p  
1080i  
480p  
720p  
480p  
480p  
480p  
Video CD  
Note  
• If analog video signals are output at a resolution of 1080i or 720p,  
the GUI screen may look rough. This is not a malfunction.  
Resetting the output resolution to the default setting  
with HDMI connection  
Use the OUTPUT RESOLUTION button on the remote control to  
switch the player back to 480p. You can also switch the player to  
standby then, using the front panel controls, press STANDBY/  
ON while pressing   to switch the player back to 480p.  
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Chapter 3  
03  
Controls and displays  
Front panel  
1
2
3
5
7
8
6
4
12 11 10 9  
1
STANDBY/ON (page 20)  
6
Remote control sensor  
Press to switch the player on (the power indicator and indicator in  
the middle of the unit light up when the power is on) or into standby.  
The remote control has a range of up to about 7 m.  
7
HDMI indicator  
2
SACD SETUP  
Lights when this player is recognized by another HDMl or DVI/HDCP  
compatible component.  
Press to select which part of an SACD disc you want to listen to —  
stereo audio (2ch Area), multi-channel audio (Multi-ch Area) and,  
for hybrid SACDs, standard CD audio(CD Area). See SACD  
Playback on page 34 for more on this.  
8
9
(play) (page 22)  
(stop) (page 22)  
The indicator lights when an SACD disc is set and SACD Playback  
is set to 2ch Area or Multi-ch Area.  
10 (pause) (page 22)  
11   and   (page 22)  
12 OPEN/CLOSE (page 22)  
3
PURE AUDIO  
When playback 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.  
This button only functions when Pure Audio Button (page 34) is set  
to Available.  
*These include HDMI, and the coaxial and optical digital outputs.  
4
5
Display (page 17)  
Disc tray  
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Display  
03  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
15  
14 13 12  
11  
10 REMAIN  
1
5.1CH  
Lights when analog 5.1 channel output is selected (page 36).  
Lights when the character display is showing the time or number of  
tracks/titles/chapters remaining.  
2
V-PART  
Lights when playing a video part of a DVD disc.  
11 Character display  
3
PRGSVE  
12   
Lights when the video output is 1080i/720p/480p (page 12).  
Lights when a disc is paused.  
13   
4
Lights when a disc is playing.  
Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc (page 30).  
14 2D  
5
GUI (Graphical User Interface)  
Lights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack is playing.  
Lights when a menu is displayed on-screen.  
15 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
TRK  
Indicates that the character display is showing a track number.  
9
CHP  
Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD chapter  
number.  
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2
STANDBY/ON (page 20)  
Remote control  
03  
FL DIMMER  
Press to change the display brightness.  
3
4
Number buttons (page 22)  
Tip  
CLEAR (pages 19 and 28)  
• All buttons glow slightly in the dark for ease of use.  
5
AUDIO (page 29)  
6
7
8
9
SUBTITLE (page 29)  
1
2
16  
17  
TOP MENU (page 23)  
ENTER & cursor buttons (page 21)  
HOME MENU (page 21)  
3
10 SURROUND (page 31)  
18  
19  
11 PLAY MODE (page 27)  
12 and / (pages 22 and 25)  
13 PLAY (page 22)  
4
5
20  
21  
6
7
8
9
14 PREV (page 22)  
15 PAUSE (page 22)  
22  
16 OPEN/CLOSE (page 22)  
17 HDMI COLOR (page 33)  
18 OUTPUT RESOLUTION +/– (pages 15 and 33)  
19 ENTER (page 21)  
10  
13  
23  
24  
25  
11  
12  
26  
27  
14  
15  
20  
ANGLE (page 30)  
21 MENU (page 23)  
22 RETURN (page 21)  
28  
23 ZOOM (page 29)  
24 DISPLAY (page 30)  
25 and / (pages 22 and 25)  
26 NEXT (page 28)  
27 STOP (page 22)  
28 TV CONTROL (page 19)  
Using the remote control  
Keep in mind the following when using the remote control:  
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and  
the remote sensor on the unit.  
• The remote has a range of about 23 feet.  
• 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.  
• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating  
range of the remote.  
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Setting up the remote to control your TV  
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You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be able to use  
this feature you first have to program the remote with a maker code  
from the table below.  
1
Press and hold down the CLEAR button, then enter the  
maker code for your TV.  
See the table below for the list of maker codes. If there is more than  
one code given for your make, input the first one in the list.  
• If the maker’s name of your TV doesn’t appear in the table below,  
you will not be able to use this remote to control your TV.  
2
Press TV to check that the remote works with your TV.  
If the remote is set up correctly, the TV should switch on/off. If it  
doesn’t and there is another code given for your maker, repeat step  
1 with a new code.  
Using the TV remote control buttons  
The table below shows how to use this remote control with your TV.  
Button  
What it does  
TV  
Press to switch the TV on/off (standby)  
Press to change the TV’s video input  
Use to adjust the TV volume  
Use to change TV channels  
INPUT SELECT  
VOLUME +/–  
CHANNEL +/–  
Maker  
Aiwa  
Code  
38  
Funai  
36  
GE  
11, 28  
General  
Goldstar  
Grandiente  
Hitachi  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
NEC  
34  
10, 23  
30  
06, 24, 25, 32  
12, 29  
09  
37  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Pioneer  
RCA  
08, 22, 41  
07  
00, 35, 40, 44  
01, 15, 16, 17, 18  
73, 75  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
14, 21  
Sharp  
02, 19, 27  
04  
Sony  
Toshiba  
JVC  
05, 26, 31, 43  
13, 33, 42  
03, 20  
Zenith  
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Getting started  
4
Press ENTER to start setting up using the Startup Navigator.  
Switching on and setting up  
When you switch the player on for the first time the Startup  
Navigator screen appears. We recommend using this to make a few  
basic player settings.  
1
Switch on your TV and set the video input to this player.  
2
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or  
the front panel to switch on.  
If you don’t want to use the Startup Navigator, press to select  
Cancel, then press ENTER to exit the Startup Navigator.  
5
Use the / buttons to select the terminal from which the  
audio signals are to be output, then press ENTER.  
• If you have selected Analog, proceed to step 6.  
• If you have selected COAX/OPT, proceed to step 7.  
• If you have selected HDMI or I don’t know, proceed to step 8.  
6
Use the / buttons to select whether to output the  
analog audio signals from the 2ch or 5.1ch audio outputs, then  
press ENTER.  
• When you switch on for the first time, your TV should display the  
Startup Navigator screen.  
• When you have this unit connected to a plasma display that is  
compatible with HDMI Control, language settings are imported  
from the plasma display’s OSD settings before Startup  
Navigator begins.  
3
Use the / buttons to choose a language, then press  
ENTER.  
7
Use the / buttons to select whether or not to convert  
the digital audio signals output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(COAXIAL/OPTICAL) into linear PCM format (‘Yes’ or ‘No’), then  
press ENTER.  
• Proceed to step 8.  
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Use the / buttons to select whether or not to display a  
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black band on the left and right sides of the screen when  
playing DVDs recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio (‘Yes’ or ‘No’),  
then press ENTER.  
• From here on in this manual, the word ‘select’ generally means  
use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on-screen, then  
press ENTER.  
Setting up the player for your TV  
If you have a widescreen (16:9) TV, you should setup the player so  
that the picture will be presented correctly. If you have a  
conventional (4:3) TV, you can leave the player on the default setting  
and move on to the next section.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Settings’.  
Initial Settings  
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Select ‘Finish’ to accept the settings and exit the Startup  
Navigator, or ‘Go Back’ to go through the settings again.  
2
Select ‘TV Screen’ from the ‘Video Output’ settings.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
4:3 (Letter Box)  
4:3 (Pan&Scan)  
16:9 (Wide)  
TV Screen  
Resolution (Max)  
HDMI Color  
16:9 (Compressed)  
Options  
Speakers  
3
If you have a widescreen (16:9) TV, select ‘16:9 (Wide)’ or  
‘16:9 (Compressed)’.  
Note  
If you have a conventional (4:3) TV, you can change the setting from  
4:3 (Letter Box) to 4:3 (Pan & Scan) if you prefer. See Video Output  
settings on page 33 for more details.  
• This player features a screen saver and an auto power off  
function. If the player is stopped and no button is pressed for  
around five minutes, the screen saver starts. If the disc tray is  
closed but no disc is playing and no control is pressed for about  
30 minutes, the player automatically goes into standby.  
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Press HOME MENU to exit the menu screen.  
Setting the language of this player’s on-  
screen displays  
• When the Startup Navigator is running, buttons other than  
OPEN/CLOSE, ///, ENTER and RETURN will not  
function.  
This sets the language of the player’s on-screen displays.  
Using the on-screen displays  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Settings’.  
For ease of use, this player makes extensive use of graphical on-  
screen displays (OSDs).  
Initial Settings  
All the screens are navigated in basically the same way, using the  
cursor buttons (///) to change the highlighted item and  
pressing ENTER to select it.  
2
Select ‘OSD Language’ from the ‘Display’ settings.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
OSD Language  
Angle Indicator  
English  
français  
Deutsch  
Italiano  
Español  
Options  
Speakers  
3
Select a language.  
Button  
What it does  
The on-screen language will change according to your selection.  
HOME MENU Display/exit the on-screen display.  
4
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu screen.  
///  
Changes the highlighted menu item.  
ENTER  
Selects the highlighted menu item (both ENTER  
buttons on the remote work in exactly the same way).  
RETURN  
Returns to the main menu without saving changes.  
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Press PLAY to start playback.  
Playing discs  
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If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, an on-screen menu may  
appear. See DVD-Video and DivX disc menus and Video CD PBC  
menus on page 23 for more on how to navigate these.  
The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD,  
DivX video/WMV and MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC discs are covered  
here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter.  
• If you’re playing a containing DivX video/WMV files or MP3/  
WMA/MPEG-4 AAC audio files, it may take a few seconds before  
playback starts, etc. This is normal.  
For details on playing JPEG picture discs, see Viewing a JPEG  
slideshow on page 25.  
• Please see Disc/content format playback compatibility on page 8  
if you want to play a DualDisc (DVD/CD hybrid disc).  
Important  
• Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means DVD-Video,  
DVD-Audio and DVD-R/-RW. If a function is specific to a  
particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.  
Note  
• 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.  
• If a disc contains a mixture of movie (DivX video/WMV) and other  
media file types (MP3, for example), first select whether to play  
the movie files (DivX/WMV) or the other media file types (MP3/  
WMA/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG) from the on-screen display. The  
media file types are selected automatically when the Pure Audio  
Mode is turned on.  
Basic playback controls  
The table below shows the basic controls on the remote for playing  
discs. The following chapter covers other playback features in more  
detail.  
Button  
What it does  
PLAY  
Starts playback.  
If the display shows RESUME or LAST MEM playback  
starts from the resume or last memory point (see also  
Resume and Last Memory on page 23.)  
PAUSE  
Pauses a disc that’s playing, or restarts a paused disc.  
1
If the player isn’t already on, press STANDBY/ON to  
STOP  
Stops playback.  
See also Resume and Last Memory on page 23.  
switch it on.  
If you’re playing a DVD, disc containing DivX video/WMV files or  
Video CD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the  
correct video input.  
(remote only)  
Press to start fast reverse scanning. Press (play) to  
resume normal playback.  
2
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.  
Press to start fast forward scanning. Press (play) to  
(remote only)  
resume normal playback.  
3
Load a disc.  
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide  
to align the disc (if you’re loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it  
with the side you want to play face down).  
PREV  
Skips to the start of the current track, title or chapter,  
then to previous tracks/titles/chapters.  
NEXT  
Skips to the next track, title or chapter.  
Numbers  
(remote only)  
Use to enter a title/chapter/track number. Press  
ENTER to select.  
• If the disc is stopped, playback starts from the  
selected title (for DVD), group (for DVD-Audio) or track  
(for CD/SACD/Video CD).  
• If the disc is playing, playback jumps to the start of  
the selected title (VR mode DVD-RW), chapter  
(DVD-Video) or track (DVD-Audio*/SACD/CD/  
Video CD).  
*within the current group  
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Video CD PBC menus  
Some Video CDs have menus from which you can choose what you  
want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback Control) menus.  
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With the exception of DVD-Audio and SACD discs, when you stop  
playback of a DVD, CD, or Video CD or DivX video/WMV discs,  
RESUME is shown in the display indicating that you can resume  
playback again from that point.  
You can play a PBC Video CD without having to navigate the PBC  
menu by starting playback using a number button to select a track,  
rather than the PLAY button.  
If the disc tray is not opened, the next time you start playback the  
display shows RESUME and playback resumes from the resume  
point. (If you want to clear the resume point, press STOP while  
RESUME is displayed.)  
With DVDs and Video CDs, if you take the disc out of the player after  
stopping playback, the last play position is stored in memory. If the  
next disc you load is the same one, the display shows LAST MEM  
and playback will resume. For DVD-Video discs, the player stores the  
play position of the last five discs. When one of these discs is next  
loaded, you can resume playback.  
Note  
• The Last Memory function doesn’t work with VR format DVD-R/  
-RW, DVD-Audio or SACD discs.  
• If you don’t need the Last Memory function when you stop a disc,  
you can press OPEN/CLOSE to stop playback and open the  
disc tray.  
Button  
What it does  
RETURN  
Displays the PBC menu.  
DVD-Video and DivX disc menus  
Some DivX media files and many DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs  
feature menus from which you can select what you want to watch.  
They may also give access to additional features, such as subtitle  
and audio language selection, or special features such as  
slideshows. See the disc packaging for details.  
Numbers  
(remote only)  
Use to enter a numbered menu option. Press ENTER  
to select.  
PREV  
Displays the previous menu page (if there is one).  
Displays the next menu page (if there is one).  
NEXT  
Sometimes DivX and DVD-Video menus are displayed automatically  
when you start playback; others only appear when you press MENU  
or TOP MENU.  
Important  
• Some DVD-Audio discs feature a ‘bonus group’. To play this  
group you first have to input a password, which you can find on  
the disc’s packaging. Use the number buttons to input the  
password.  
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• Why can’t I hear SACD audio through the digital outputs?  
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FAQ  
SACD digital audio is only available through the HDMI outputs  
when connected to an HDMI-compatible amp that can handle  
protected audio contents. Some DVD-Audio discs too only  
output digital audio through the HDMI outputs.  
• After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automatically after a few seconds!  
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 41.  
• Is it better to listen to DVD-Audio discs through the analog  
outputs?  
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 40.  
Some DVD-Audio discs do not output anything through the  
digital outputs, and multichannel discs are downmixed to stereo  
for the digital output. In addition, high sampling rate DVD-Audio  
discs (higher than 96 kHz) automatically downsample audio  
output from the digital outputs.  
• Why won’t the disc I loaded play?  
First check that you loaded the disc the right way up (label side  
up), and that it’s clean and undamaged. See Taking care of your  
player and discs on page 40 for information on cleaning discs.  
Using the multichannel analog audio outputs for DVD-Audio  
have none of these limitations.  
• My DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops!  
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 8 for more on disc  
compatibility.  
The disc may have been illegally copied.  
• There’s no sound from the optical/coaxial outputs or the HDMI  
interface!  
• 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 digital audio (optical/coaxial and HDMI) outputs back on.  
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 16.  
You won’t hear any sound from the HDMI output if the source  
component is only DVI/HDCP-compatible.  
Check that your TV is compatible with resolutions of 1080i, 720p,  
or 480p. See Watching 1080i/720p/480p from the component  
video outputs on page 12.  
• I have a widescreen TV so why are there black bars at the top and  
bottom of the screen when I play some discs?  
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.  
• 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?  
Some discs override the display preferences of the player, so  
even if you have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those discs will still  
be shown in letter box format. This is not a malfunction.  
• I’ve connected to a HDMI 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. See  
Connecting using HDMI on page 14 for more on HDMI  
compatibility.  
• There’s no picture from the HDMI output!  
This player cannot display pictures from DVI compatible  
sources. See Connecting using HDMI on page 14 for more on  
HDMI compatibility.  
Make sure the resolution on this player matches that of the  
component you have connected using HDMI. See Resolution  
(Max) on page 33 to change the HDMI resolution.  
• My AV receiver is definitely compatible with 96 kHz/88.2 kHz  
Linear PCM audio, but it doesn’t seem to work with this player.  
What’s wrong?  
For digital copy-protection purposes, some 96 kHz/88.2 kHz  
DVD discs only output digital audio downsampled to 48 kHz/  
44.1 kHz. This is not a malfunction.  
To fully take advantage of the high sampling rate audio, connect  
the analog audio outputs to your amplifier/receiver.  
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Frame advance/frame reverse  
Note  
• Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD and  
SACD discs, Video CDs, CDs, DivX video/WMV and MP3/WMA/  
MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some  
varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded.  
You can advance or back up DVD-Video and DVD-R/-RW discs  
frame-by-frame. With Video CDs and DivX video/WMV file you can  
only use frame advance.  
1
During playback, press PAUSE.  
• Some DVDs restrict the use of some functions (random or  
repeat, for example) in some or all parts of the disc. This is not a  
malfunction.  
2
Press / or / to reverse or advance a frame at a  
time.  
• When playing Video CDs, 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.  
3
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically  
resume when a new chapter is reached.  
Scanning discs  
Viewing a JPEG slideshow  
You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at four different speeds  
(only one speed for DivX video/WMV).  
After loading a CD/CD-R/-RW containing JPEG picture files, press  
(play) to start a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc.  
The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order.  
1
During playback, press or to start scanning.  
• There is no sound while scanning DVDs (including DVD-Audio),  
DivX video/WMV and Video CDs.  
• If the folder contains MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC files, playback of  
the slideshow and MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC file repeats. During  
the audio playback, you can still use the skip (PREV/  
NEXT), scan (/) and pause (PAUSE) functions.  
2
3
Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.  
• The scanning speed is shown on-screen.  
Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as much of the  
screen as possible (if the aspect ratio of the picture is different to  
your TV screen you may notice black bars at the sides, or at the top  
and bottom of the screen).  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
• When scanning a Video CD playing in PBC mode or a MP3/  
WMA/MPEG-4 AAC track, playback automatically resumes at  
the end or beginning of the track.  
While the slideshow is running:  
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically  
resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.  
Button  
What it does  
PAUSE  
PREV  
NEXT  
/  
Pauses the slideshow; press again to restart.  
Displays the previous picture.  
Displays the next picture.  
Playing in slow motion  
You can play DVD-Videos and DVD-R/-RW at four different slow  
motion speeds, forwards and backwards. Video CDs and DivX video/  
WMV can be played at four different forward slow motion speeds.  
Pauses the slideshow and rotates the displayed  
picture 90º (counter) clockwise. (Press PLAY to  
restart slideshow.)  
1
During playback, press PAUSE.  
Pauses the slideshow and flips the displayed picture  
horizontally or vertically. (Press PLAY to restart  
slideshow.)  
/  
2
Press and hold / or / until slow motion playback  
starts.  
• The slow motion speed is shown on-screen.  
ZOOM  
MENU  
Pauses the slideshow and zooms the picture. Press  
again to toggle between 1x, 2x and 4x zoom. (Press  
PLAY to restart slideshow.)  
• There is no sound during slow motion playback.  
3
4
Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed.  
To resume normal playback, press PLAY.  
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically  
resume when a new chapter is reached.  
Displays the Disc Navigator screen (see page 26).  
Note  
• The time it takes for the player to load a file increases with large  
file sizes.  
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Browsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc  
Navigator  
Browsing WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX  
video, WMV and JPEG files with the Disc  
Navigator  
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Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a  
DVD-Video, VR mode DVD-R/-RW or Video CD disc to find the part  
you want to play.  
Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file or folder by filename.  
Note that if there are other types of files on the same disc, these will  
not be displayed in the Disc Navigator.  
Important  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’ from the on-  
• You can’t use the Disc Navigator with Video CDs in PBC mode.  
screen menu.  
1
During playback, press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc  
00:00/ 00:00  
0kbps  
Navigator’ from the on-screen menu.  
Disc Navigator  
Folder1  
Folder2  
Folder3  
Folder4  
2
Select a view option.  
Disc Navigator  
Title  
Chapter  
2
Use the cursor buttons (///) and ENTER to navigate.  
The options available depend on the kind of disc loaded and whether  
the disc is playing or not, but include:  
Use the cursor up/down buttons (/) to move up and down the  
folder/file list.  
Title – Titles from a DVD-Video disc.  
Use the cursor left button () to return to the parent folder.  
Chapter – Chapters from the current title of a DVD-Video disc.  
Track – Tracks from a Video CD disc.  
Use ENTER or cursor right () to open a highlighted folder.  
• You can also return to the parent folder by going to the top of the  
list to the ‘..’ folder, then pressing ENTER.  
Time – Thumbnails from a Video CD disc at 10 minute intervals.  
• When a JPEG file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed  
on the right.  
Original: Title – Original titles from a VR mode DVD-R/-RW  
disc.  
Play List: Title – Play List titles from a VR mode DVD-R/-RW  
disc.  
00:00/ 00:00  
Folder2  
0kbps  
Original: Time – Thumbnails from the Original content at 10  
minutes intervals.  
Play List: Time – Thumbnails from the Play List at 10 minutes  
intervals.  
File1  
File2  
File3  
File4  
File5  
The screen shows up to six moving thumbnail images displayed one  
after another. To display the previous/next six thumbnails, press  
/(you don’t have to wait for all the thumbnails to finish  
playing to display the previous/next page).  
3
To play the highlighted track or DivX video/WMV file or  
3
Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play.  
display the highlighted JPEG file, press ENTER.  
• When a MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC or DivX video/WMV file is  
selected, playback begins, starting with the selected file, and  
continues until the end of the folder.  
01  
02  
03  
• When a JPEG file is selected, a slideshow begins, starting with  
that file, and continues to the end of the folder.  
04  
05  
06  
Tip  
Disc Navigator: Title  
01- 49: - -  
• You can also play a JPEG slideshow while listening to MP3/  
WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback. Simply select the audio file you  
want to listen to followed by the JPEG from which you want the  
slideshow to start. Playback of both the slideshow and the audio  
files repeats. Playback controls are effective for the JPEG  
slideshow only.  
You can use either the cursor buttons (///) and ENTER to  
select a thumbnail, or the number buttons.  
To select using the number buttons, enter a two-digit number then  
press ENTER.  
• To play the contents of the whole disc rather than just the  
current folder, exit the Disc Navigator and start playback using  
the PLAY button.  
Tip  
• Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use one of  
the search modes. See Searching a disc on page 29.  
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Using repeat play  
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The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B)  
within a track (CD, Video CD) or title (DVD-Video and DVD-RW) that  
form a loop which is played over and over.  
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 28).  
• You can’t use A-B Repeat with DVD-Audio, SACD, Video CDs in  
PBC mode, or MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC/DivX video/WMV files.  
Important  
1
During playback, press PLAY MODE and select ‘A-B Repeat’  
from the list of functions on the left.  
• You can’t use Repeat play with Video CDs in PBC mode, or with  
MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC discs.  
Play Mode  
• You can’t use repeat and random play at the same time.  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
A(Start Point)  
B(End Point)  
Off  
1
During playback, press PLAY MODE and select ‘Repeat’  
from the list of functions on the left.  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Title Repeat  
Chapter Repeat  
Repeat Off  
Random  
2
3
Press ENTER on ‘A(Start Point)’ to set the loop start point.  
Press ENTER on ‘B(End Point)’ to set the loop end point.  
Program  
Search Mode  
After pressing ENTER, playback jumps back to the start point and  
plays the loop.  
2
Select a repeat play option.  
4
To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu.  
If program play is active, select Program Repeat to repeat the  
program list, or Repeat Off to cancel.  
The repeat options available depend on the kind of disc loaded. For  
example, for DVD-Video and DVD-RW discs, you can select Title  
Repeat or Chapter Repeat (or Repeat Off).  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Title Repeat  
Chapter Repeat  
Repeat Off  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
• For DVD-Audio discs, select Group Repeat or Track Repeat (or  
Repeat Off).  
• For SACDs, CDs and Video CDs, select Disc Repeat or Track  
Repeat (or Repeat Off).  
• For DivX video/WMV discs, select Title Repeat, and for some  
DivX media files, select Chapter Repeat (or Repeat Off).  
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Using random play  
Creating a program list  
05  
Use the random play function to play titles or chapters (DVD-Video),  
Groups (DVD-Audio), or tracks (DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, Video CD) at  
random. (Note that the same track/title/chapter may play more than  
once.)  
This feature lets you program the play order of titles/chapters/  
groups/tracks on a disc.  
Important  
You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or  
stopped.  
• You can’t use Program play with VR format DVD-R/-RW discs,  
Video CDs playing in PBC mode, MP3/WMA/  
MPEG-4 AAC discs, DivX video/WMV discs, or while a DVD disc  
menu is being displayed.  
Important  
• Random play remains in effect until you select Random Off  
from the random play menu options.  
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Program’ from the list of  
functions on the left.  
• You can’t use random play with VR format DVD-R/-RW discs,  
Video CDs playing in PBC mode, MP3/WMA/  
MPEG-4 AAC discs, DivX video/WMV discs, or while a DVD disc  
menu is being displayed.  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Create/Edit  
Playback Start  
Playback Stop  
Program Delete  
Random  
• You can’t use random play together with program or repeat play.  
Program  
Search Mode  
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Random’ from the list of  
functions on the left.  
Play Mode  
2
3
Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program options.  
Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select a title, chapter  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Random Title  
Random Chapter  
Random Off  
or track for the current step in the program list.  
For a DVD-Video disc, you can add a title or a chapter to the program  
list.  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
Program  
Program Step  
Title 1~38  
Chapter 1~004  
2
Select a random play option.  
01. 01  
02.  
03.  
04.  
05.  
06.  
07.  
08.  
Title 01  
Title 02  
Title 03  
Title 04  
Title 05  
Title 06  
Title 07  
Title 08  
Chapter 001  
Chapter 002  
Chapter 003  
Chapter 004  
The random play options available depend on the kind of disc  
loaded. For example, for DVD-Video discs, you can select Random  
Title or Random Chapter (or Random Off).  
Play Mode  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Random Title  
Random Chapter  
Random Off  
• For a DVD-Audio disc, you can add a whole group, or a track  
within a group to the program list.  
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
• For a CD, SACD or Video CD, select a track to add to the  
program list.  
After pressing ENTER to select the title/chapter/group/track, the  
step number automatically moves down one.  
• For DVD-Audio discs, select Random Group or Random Track,  
(or Random Off).  
4
Repeat step 3 to build up a program list.  
• For CDs, SACDs and Video CDs, select On or Off to switch  
random play on or off.  
A program list can contain up to 24 titles/chapters/tracks.  
• You can insert steps into the middle of a program list by just  
highlighting the position where you want the new step to appear  
and entering a title/chapter/group/track number.  
Tip  
• To delete a step, highlight it and press CLEAR.  
• Use the following controls during random play:  
Button  
What it does  
5
To play the program list, press PLAY.  
Program play remains active until you turn off program play (see  
page 29), erase the program list (see page 29), eject the disc or  
switch off the player.  
NEXT  
PREV  
Selects a new track/title/chapter at random.  
Returns to the beginning of the current track/title/  
chapter; further presses select another random track/  
title/chapter.  
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Switching subtitles  
05  
Tip  
• Use the following controls during program play:  
Some DVD-Video and DivX video discs have subtitles in one or more  
languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle  
languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during  
playback.  
Button  
What it does  
PLAY MODE Save the program list and exit the program edit screen  
without starting playback (HOME MENU does the  
same).  
Press  
SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option.  
NEXT  
Skip to the next step in the program list.  
Note  
• Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the  
disc menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to access.  
Other functions available from the program menu  
There are a number of other options in the program menu in  
addition to Create/Edit.  
• To set subtitle language preferences, see page 33.  
• See Displaying external subtitle files on page 9 for more on DivX  
subtitles.  
Playback Start – Starts playback of a saved program list  
Playback Stop – Turns off program play, but does not erase the  
program list  
Switching audio language/channels  
Program Delete – Erases the program list and turns off  
program play  
When playing a DVD-Video and DivX video disc recorded with dialog  
in two or more languages, you can switch audio language during  
playback.  
Searching a disc  
When playing a VR format DVD-R/-RW disc recorded with dual-  
mono audio, you can switch between the main, sub, and mixed  
channels during playback.  
You can search DVD-Video discs by title or chapter number, or by  
time; DVD-Audio discs can be searched by group or track number;  
SACDs by track number, CDs and Video CDs by track number or  
time; DivX video/WMV discs by time, and some DivX media files by  
chapter number.  
When playing a DVD-Audio disc, you may be able to switch  
channels — see the disc box for details. (When you change the  
audio channel, playback restarts from the beginning of the current  
track.)  
Important  
When playing a Video CD, you can switch between stereo, just the  
left channel or just the right channel.  
• Search functions are not available with Video CDs in PBC mode,  
or with MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC discs.  
Press  
AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio language/  
1
Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Search Mode’ from the list of  
channel option.  
The language/channel information is shown on-screen.  
functions on the left.  
2
Select a search mode.  
The search options available depend on the kind of disc loaded.  
Note  
• The disc must be playing in order to use time search.  
• Some DVD discs only allow you to change audio language from  
the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to access.  
3
Use the number buttons to enter a title, chapter or track  
• To set DVD audio language preferences, see page 33.  
number, or a time.  
Play Mode  
Zooming the screen  
A-B Repeat  
Repeat  
Title Search  
Input Chapter  
Chapter Search  
Time Search  
Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the screen by a  
factor of 2 or 4, while watching a DVD, DivX video/WMV title or  
Video CD or playing a JPEG disc.  
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0
1
Random  
Program  
Search Mode  
1
During playback, use the ZOOM button to select the zoom  
factor (Normal, 2x or 4x).  
• Since DVD, Video CD, DivX video/WMV title and JPEG pictures  
have a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate, especially  
at 4x zoom. This is not a malfunction.  
• For a time search, enter the number of minutes and seconds  
into the currently playing title (DVD/DivX video/WMV) or track  
(CD/Video CD) you want playback to resume from. For example,  
press 4, 5, 0, 0 to have playback start from 45 minutes into the  
disc. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30 seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0.  
2
Use the cursor buttons to change the zoomed area.  
You can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely during  
playback.  
• Some DVD-Audio discs feature pages of browsable pictures.  
Enter the page number you want.  
• If the navigation square at the top of the screen disappears,  
press ZOOM again to display it.  
4
Press ENTER to start playback.  
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Switching camera angles  
05  
Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles —  
check the disc box for details.  
When a multi-angle scene is playing, a  
icon appears on screen  
to let you know that other angles are available (this can be switched  
off if you prefer — see Display settings on page 34).  
During playback, press  
ANGLE to switch angle.  
Displaying disc information  
Various track, chapter and title information, such as the elapsed and  
remaining playing time can be displayed on-screen while a disc is  
playing.  
To show/switch/hide the information displayed, press  
DISPLAY repeatedly.  
• When a disc is playing, the information appears at the top of the  
screen. Keep pressing DISPLAY to change the displayed  
information.  
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Chapter 6  
06  
Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus  
• If the player is outputting Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG bitstream  
Audio Settings menu  
audio (in other words, no conversion to PCM), Virtual Surround  
has no effect on the audio from the digital output. See Digital  
Audio Out settings on page 32 for how to set up the digital  
output formats.  
The Audio Settings menu offers features for adjusting the way  
discs sound.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-  
• How good the surround effect is varies with the disc.  
screen display.  
Dialog  
Audio Settings  
• Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off (default)  
The Dialog feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from  
other background sounds in the soundtracks.  
2
Select and change settings using the /// (cursor)  
buttons, and ENTER.  
Video Adjust menu  
Audio Settings  
Virtual Surround  
Audio DRC  
Dialog  
On  
Off  
From the Video Adjust screen you can adjust various settings that  
affect how the picture is presented.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video Adjust’ from the on-  
screen display.  
Video Adjust  
Audio DRC  
2
Make settings using the /// (cursor) buttons, and  
• Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off (default)  
ENTER.  
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.  
Video Adjust  
PureCinema  
Auto  
Sharpness  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Gamma  
Standard  
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0
How much of a difference you hear depends on the material you’re  
listening to. If the material doesn’t have wide variations in volume,  
you may not notice much change.  
0
Hue  
0
Chroma Level  
BNR  
0
Off  
Note  
You can adjust the following picture quality settings:  
• Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources.  
PureCinema – When watching DVDs, PureCinema optimizes  
the picture quality. The default setting is Auto, but if the picture  
appears unnatural, then set to Video1 or Video2, as  
appropriate.  
• Audio DRC is only effective through the digital output when  
Digital Out (page 32) is set to On, and Dolby Digital Out  
(page 32) is set to Dolby Digital > PCM.  
• The effect of Audio DRC also depends on your speakers and AV  
receiver settings.  
Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture  
(Fine, Standard (default), Soft).  
Brightness – Adjusts the overall brightness (–20 to +20).  
Virtual Surround  
Contrast – Adjusts the contrast between light and dark (–16 to  
+16).  
• Settings: On, Off (default)  
Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy realistic surround sound effects  
from just two speakers.  
Gamma – Adjusts the ‘gradation’ of the picture (–3 to +3).  
Hue – Adjusts the red/green balance (green 9 to red 9).  
Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated colors appear (–9 to +9).  
BNR – Switches on/off block noise reduction (On, Off (default)).  
Tip  
• You can also use the SURROUND button on the remote control  
to switch Virtual Surround on.  
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Chroma Level settings  
using the / (cursor left/right) buttons.  
Note  
Brightness  
min  
max  
0
• 96 kHz linear PCM audio is automatically downsampled to  
48 kHz if Virtual Surround is switched on.  
3
Press ENTER to return to the Video Adjust screen, or HOME  
MENU to exit.  
• The Audio Output Mode (page 36) must be set to 2 Channel  
in order to be able to use Virtual Surround.  
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07  
Using the Initial Settings menu  
Note  
• In the table below, the default option is marked with a •.  
The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings,  
parental lock settings, and display settings, among others.  
• The Digital Audio Out settings only need to be set if you have  
connected the digital output of this player to an AV receiver, or  
other equipment.  
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.  
• Check the operating instructions supplied with your other  
equipment to see which digital audio formats it’s compatible  
with.  
1
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Settings’.  
• Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language and  
Subtitle Language may be overridden by the DVD disc. Often  
these settings can also be made from the DVD disc menu.  
Initial Settings  
2
Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select the setting and  
• The HDMI Out and HDMI Color settings only need to be set if  
you connected this player to an HDMI-compatible component  
using the HDMI connector.  
option you want to set.  
All the settings and options are explained on the following pages.  
• The Digital Audio Out and Speakers settings cannot be set if  
the player is connected to an HDMI-compatible component  
using the HDMI connector. Additionally, these settings may be  
changed automatically.  
Digital Audio Out settings  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
HDMI Out  
LPCM (2CH)  
Set if your monitor or device only accepts stereo input. On this setting multichannel audio is  
downmixed to 2 channels for stereo linear PCM output.  
LPCM (5.1CH)  
Set if the monitor or device you have connected using HDMI is compatible with Liner PCM multi-  
channel formats. All audio signals are output as linear PCM 5.1 format. (Use this setting if you  
want to decode all streams by a player.)  
Auto •  
Off  
Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG and SACD sources are processed according to how they were  
encoded, and linear PCM sources are heard as is.  
No HDMI audio output. Choose this option when you want to change the Digital Audio Out  
and Speakers settings.  
Digital Out  
On •  
Digital audio is output from the digital outputs.  
Note that there is no digital output when playing SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs regardless of  
this setting.  
Off  
No digital audio output.  
Dolby Digital Out  
DTS Out  
Dolby Digital •  
Dolby Digital encoded digital audio is output when playing a Dolby Digital DVD disc.  
Dolby Digital > PCM Dolby Digital audio is converted to PCM audio before being output.  
DTS •  
DTS encoded digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc. (Noise will be output if your  
amplifier/receiver is not compatible with DTS audio.)  
DTS > PCM  
Down Sample On •  
No digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc.DTS audio is converted to PCM audio before  
being output.  
Linear PCM Out  
MPEG Out  
96 kHz digital audio is converted to 48 kHz for digital output.  
Note that High sampling rate DVD-Audio discs (192 kHz or 176.4 kHz) automatically output down-  
sampled audio through the digital outputs.  
Down Sample Off  
MPEG > PCM •  
MPEG  
96 kHz digital audio is output as is at 96 kHz.  
MPEG encoded digital audio is converted to PCM audio for digital output.  
MPEG encoded digital audio is output as is.  
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Video Output settings  
07  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
TV Screen  
4:3 (Letter Box) •  
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are shown with black bars top and  
bottom.  
(This setting effective  
for analog and HDMI  
video output. See also  
Screen sizes and disc  
formats on page 41.)  
4:3 (Pan & Scan)  
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are shown with the sides cropped so  
that the image fills the screen.  
16:9 (Wide)  
Set if you have a widescreen TV.  
16:9 (Compressed)  
This can only be selected when Resolution (Max) is set to 1920x1080p, 1920x1080i or  
1280x720p. Video in 4:3 can be properly displayed on a 16:9 high definition television (with black  
bars shown on either side of the screen).  
Resolution (Max)  
(The default when  
connected to another  
device using an HDMI  
cable is 720x480p.  
1920x1080p  
1920x1080i  
1280x720p  
720x480p  
Set if your TV supports 1920 x 1080 pixel progressive-scan video (24 Hz frame rate is not supported).  
Set if your TV supports 1920 x 1080 pixel interlace video.  
Set if your TV supports 1280 x 720 pixel progressive-scan video.  
Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 pixel progressive-scan video.  
720x480i •  
Full range RGB  
RGB  
Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 pixel interlace video.  
HDMI Color  
If colors are weak, this gives brighter colors and deeper black.  
Use this setting if colors appear overly rich on the Full range RGB setting.  
Outputs component video format (default setting for HDMI-compatible devices).  
Component •  
Language settings  
Setting  
Option  
English •  
What it means  
Audio Language  
If there is an English soundtrack on the disc then it will be played.  
Languages as displayed If there is the language selected on the disc, then it will be played.  
Other Language  
English •  
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see page 41).  
If there are English subtitles on the disc then they will be displayed.  
Subtitle Language  
(See also Displaying  
external subtitle files on  
page 9.)  
Languages as displayed If there is the subtitle language selected on the disc, then it will be displayed.  
Other Language  
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see page 41).  
DVD Menu Lang.  
w/Subtitle Lang. •  
DVD disc menus will be displayed in the same language as your selected subtitle language, if  
possible.  
Languages as displayed DVD disc menus will be displayed in the selected language, if possible.  
Other Language  
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see page 41).  
Subtitles are displayed according to your selected subtitle language (see above).  
Subtitle Display  
On •  
Off  
Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc (note that some discs override this  
setting).  
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Display settings  
07  
Setting  
Option  
English •  
What it means  
OSD Language  
On-screen displays of the player are in English.  
Languages as displayed On-screen displays are shown in the language selected.  
Angle Indicator  
On •  
Off  
A camera icon is displayed on-screen during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc.  
No multi-angle indication is shown.  
Options settings  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
HDMI Control  
On •  
Select when using the HDMI Control function. See HDMI Control on page 6.  
Select when not using the HDMI Control function. See HDMI Control on page 6.  
The Pure Audio Mode is turned on and off using the PURE AUDIO button on the front panel.  
The PURE AUDIO button on the front panel no longer functions.  
Selects the 2 channel (strereo) SACD audio area of the disc for playback.  
Selects the multi-channel SACD audio area of the disc for playback.  
Selects the standard CD audio area of an SACD/CD hybrid disc for playback.  
All material on a DVD-Audio disc is playable.  
Off  
Pure Audio Button  
SACD Playback  
Available  
Unavailable •  
2ch Area •  
Multi-ch Area  
CD Area  
DVD Playback Mode DVD-Audio •  
DVD-Video  
Only the DVD-Video part of a DVD-Audio disc is playable.  
DTS Downmix  
STEREO •  
Lt/Rt  
Downmixes DTS for 2 channel output to regular stereo. (See also DTS Downmix on page 35.)  
Downmixes DTS for 2 channel output to be compatible with Dolby Surround matrix decoders.  
(See also DTS Downmix on page 35.)  
Parental Lock  
DivX VOD  
See Parental Lock on page 35.  
Display  
See About DivX® VOD content on page 36.  
Speakers settings  
Setting  
Option  
What it means  
Audio Output Mode 2 Channel •  
5.1 Channel  
The player outputs analog audio in stereo only. See also Audio Output Mode on page 36.  
The player outputs 5.1 channel analog audio. See also Audio Output Mode on page 36.  
Speaker Distance  
Specify the distance of your speakers from your listening position. See also Speaker Distance on  
page 39.  
Speaker Installation  
Specify the number and size of speakers in your system. See also Speaker Installation on page 39.  
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Setting/changing the Country/Area code  
You can find the Country/Area code list on page 46.  
Parental Lock  
07  
• Default level: Off; Default password: none; Default Country/Area  
code: us (2119)  
1
Select ‘Country Code’.  
2
Use number buttons to enter your password, then press  
To give you some control over what your children watch on your DVD  
player, some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If your  
player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc won’t play.  
ENTER.  
3
Select a Country/Area code and press ENTER.  
There are two ways you can do this:  
Some discs also support the Country/Area Code feature. The player  
does not play certain scenes on these discs, depending on the  
Country/Area Code you set.  
• Select by code letter: Use / (cursor up/down) to change the  
Country/Area code.  
• Select by code number: Press (cursor right) then use the  
number buttons to enter the 4-digit Country/Area code.  
Note  
The new Country/Area code is set and you will return to the Options  
menu screen. Note that the new Country/Area code doesn’t take  
effect until the next disc is loaded (or the current disc is reloaded).  
• Not all discs use Parental Lock, and will play without requiring  
the password first.  
• If you forget your password, you’ll need to reset the player to  
register a new password (see Resetting the player on page 41).  
DTS Downmix  
Registering a new password  
You must register a password before you can change the Parental  
Lock level or enter a Country code.  
• Default setting: STEREO  
Initial Settings  
1
Select ‘Options’, then ‘Password’.  
HDMI Control  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
STEREO  
Lt/Rt  
Pure Audio Button  
SACD Playback  
DVD Playback Mode  
DTS Downmix  
Parental Lock  
DivX VOD  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Password  
HDMI Control  
Options  
Level Change  
Country Code  
Pure Audio Button  
SACD Playback  
Speakers  
DVD Playback Mode  
DTS Downmix  
Options  
Speakers  
Parental Lock  
DivX VOD  
If you’ve selected DTS > PCM in DTS Out on page 32 or 2 Channel in  
Audio Output Mode on page 34, you can choose the way the signal  
is downmixed to PCM audio. STEREO will downmix the DTS signal to  
2-channel stereo, whereas Lt/Rt will downmix 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.)  
2
Use the number buttons to enter a 4-digit password.  
The numbers you enter show up as asterisks (*) on-screen.  
3
Press ENTER to register the password.  
You will return to the Options menu screen.  
Changing your password  
To change your password, confirm your existing password then  
enter a new one.  
1
Select ‘Password Change’.  
2
Use the number buttons to enter your existing password,  
then press ENTER.  
3
Enter a new password and press ENTER.  
This registers the new password and you will return to the Options  
menu screen.  
Setting/changing the Parental Lock  
1
Select ‘Level Change’.  
2
Use number buttons to enter your password, then press  
ENTER.  
3
Select a new level and press ENTER.  
• Press (cursor left) repeatedly to lock more levels (more discs  
will require the password); press (cursor right) to unlock  
levels. You can’t lock level 1.  
This sets the new level and you will return to the Options menu  
screen.  
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Audio Output Mode  
About DivX VOD content  
07  
• Default setting: 2 Channel  
In order to play DivX VOD (video on demand) content on this player,  
you first need to register the player with your DivX VOD content  
provider. You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code,  
which you submit to your provider.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Audio Output Mode  
2 Channel  
Speaker Distance  
5.1 Channel  
Speaker Installation  
Important  
Options  
• DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital Rights  
Management) system. This restricts playback of content to  
specific, registered devices.  
Speakers  
If you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel  
analog outputs (front, surround, center and subwoofer outs), set  
this to 5.1 Channel; if you connected only the stereo outs, set to  
2 Channel.  
• If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not authorized  
for your player, the message Authorization Error” is displayed  
and the content will not play.  
• Resetting the player (as described in Resetting the player on  
page 41) will not cause you to lose your registration code.  
Note  
Displaying your DivX VOD registration code  
• Even if you set Audio Output Mode to 5.1 Channel, you’ll only  
get sound from all speakers when playing a 5.1 channel multi-  
channel disc.  
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2
Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial Settings’.  
Select ‘Options’, then ‘DivX VOD’.  
• When set to 5.1 Channel, only the front left/right channels are  
output from the AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks. Change to 2 Channel  
if you want to listen to downmixed stereo audio (for example,  
because you are listening through the TV’s built-in speakers).  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
HDMI Control  
Display  
Pure Audio Button  
• When set to 5.1 Channel there is no digital output when playing  
DVD-Audio.  
SACD Playback  
DVD Playback Mode  
DTS Downmix  
Options  
• If you set to 2 Channel, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio is  
mixed down to two channels so you still hear all the audio  
recorded on the disc. With DTS encoded audio, you can choose  
how the signal is downmixed to PCM audio. See DTS Downmix  
on page 35 to change the downmix setting.  
Speakers  
Parental Lock  
DivX VOD  
3
Select ‘Display’.  
Your 8-digit registration code is displayed.  
• Some DVD-Audio discs don’t allow down-mixing of audio. These  
discs always output multi-channel audio regardless of the  
setting made here.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
DivX (R) Video On Demand  
Your registration code is:  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
Options  
Speakers  
Done  
Make a note of the code as you will need it when you register with a  
DivX VOD provider.  
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Playing DivX VOD content  
Some DivX VOD content may only be playable a fixed number of  
times. When you load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD  
content, the remaining number of plays is shown on-screen and you  
then have the option of playing the disc (thereby using up one of the  
remaining plays), or stopping. If you load a disc that contains  
expired DivX VOD content (for example, content that has zero  
remaining plays), the message Rental Expired” is displayed.  
If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of plays, then  
you may load the disc into your player and play the content as often  
as you like, and no message will be displayed.  
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About the audio output settings  
The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Settings menu (page 32) affect the output from the 2 channel and the  
5.1 channel analog outputs, and from the digital outputs with various types of disc.  
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Surround L/R,  
Front L/R analog  
outputs1  
Digital outputs PCM  
convert2  
Disc audio format  
Player setting  
Center, Subwoofer  
Bitstream3  
outputs1  
DVD  
Dolby Digital  
2ch  
5.1ch  
2ch downmix  
Front L/R  
2ch downmix  
Dolby Digital  
Surround L/R, Center,  
Subwoofer  
Dolby Digital  
karaoke  
2ch/5.1ch  
2ch/5.1ch  
Left/Right  
Left/Right  
Left/Right  
Dolby Digital  
Linear PCM  
DTS  
Left/Right  
Left/Right  
DTS  
2ch  
5.1ch  
2ch downmix  
Front L/R  
2ch downmix  
Surround L/R, Center,  
Subwoofer  
MPEG  
2ch  
5.1ch  
Left/Right  
Front L/R  
Left/Right  
MPEG  
Surround L/R, Center,  
Subwoofer  
DVD-Audio  
2ch  
5.1ch  
2ch downmix4  
Front L/R  
2ch downmix5  
2ch downmix5  
Surround L/R, Center,  
Subwoofer  
DVD-RW (VR mode)  
Super Audio CD  
2ch/5.1ch  
Left/Right6  
Left/Right  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG or PCM  
2ch  
5.1ch  
2ch downmix  
Front L/R  
Surround L/R, Center,  
Subwoofer  
Audio CD/MP3/WMA/  
MPEG-4 AAC  
2ch/5.1ch  
Left/Right  
Left/Right  
Left/Right  
DTS  
DTS CD  
2ch  
5.1ch  
2ch downmix  
Front L/R  
2ch downmix  
Surround L/R, Center,  
Subwoofer  
Video CD  
2ch/5.1ch  
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, DTS > PCM or MPEG > PCM setting (page 32)  
3. Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG setting (page 32)  
4. Discs that prohibit downmixing will be output as 5.1 channel even if 2 Channel is selected as the Audio Output Mode setting (page 36).  
5. Discs that prohibit downmixing also mute the digital output.  
6. When Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel, mono sources are heard from the center speaker only.  
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About the HDMI audio output settings  
The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the HDMI Out (page 32) and Audio Output Mode (page 36) screens affect the  
HDMI output with various types of disc.  
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HDMI Out setting  
Disc audio format  
LPCM (2CH)  
LPCM (5.1CH)  
Auto  
Dolby Digital1  
Dolby Digital (karaoke)  
Linear PCM1  
DTS  
DVD  
2ch downmix  
5.1ch2  
Dolby Digital3  
Left/Right  
Left/Right  
5.1ch2  
Left/Right  
5.1ch2  
Dolby Digital3  
Left/Right  
DTS3  
2ch downmix  
MPEG1  
Left/Right  
5.1ch2  
MPEG3  
DVD-Audio (with CPPM)4  
Left/Right or 2ch downmix5  
Left/Right or 2ch downmix5  
5.1ch2  
5.1ch2  
5.1ch2  
5.1ch2  
DVD-Audio (without CPPM)  
Super Audio CD6  
Audio CD/MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC  
DTS CD  
Left/Right  
Left/Right  
Left/Right  
5.1ch2  
Left/Right  
5.1ch2  
5.1ch (DSD)2,3  
Left/Right  
DTS3  
Video CD  
Left/Right  
Left/Right  
Left/Right  
1. These formats include DVD-RW discs.  
2. If the HDMI device you are using is not compatible with Multi-ch formats, the output signal is the same as LPCM (2CH) setting.  
3. If the HDMI device you are using is not compatible with these compressed formats, the signal is output as linear PCM.  
4. If the connected component is not DVD-Audio (CPPM) compatible, it is not possible to output CPPM copy-controlled DVD-Audio sources from the HDMI connection (see  
HDMI output with DVD-Audio and SACD sources below for more on this).  
5. If the discs prohibit downmixing, output AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) FRONT L/R.  
6. If the connected HDMI device is not compatible with protected audio contents (such as DVD-Audio or SACD), SACD audio is not output from the HDMI terminal.  
HDMI output with DVD-Audio and SACD sources  
The way audio sources are output from the HDMI terminal depends on the specification of the connected component.  
Disc format (DVD-Audio or SACD)  
Components specification  
Example component  
2ch  
5.1ch  
Component/  
output  
SACD, DVD-Audio and 5.1 channel compatible on  
HDMI1  
VSX-91TX  
2ch  
5.1ch2  
DVD-Audio and 5.1 channel compatible on HDMI1  
VSX-94TXH  
VSX-92TXH  
2ch  
2ch  
5.1ch2  
DVD-Audio and 2 channel compatible on HDMI1  
Incompatible with DVD-Audio on HDMI1  
PDP-6010FD  
PDP-5010FD  
Left/Right or 2ch  
downmix3  
PDP-5050HD  
PDP-4350HD  
No sound4  
No sound4  
1. This unit checks the specification of the connected component (such sample rate/multichannel limitations and compatibility with protected audio contents) and outputs  
the signal accordingly. Note that ‘DVD-Audio compatible’ indicates compatibility with protected audio contents. ‘SACD compatible’ indicates compatibility with DSD signals.  
2. If HDMI Out setting (page 32) is set to LPCM (2CH), DVD-Audio multichannel sources will be downmixed to stereo. (In cases where the source is downmix-prohibited, only  
the front left/right channels are output.) For SACD sources, the 2 channel (stereo) SACD audio area is selected. If the output resolution is 480i or 480p, audio output may be  
limited to 2 channel (depending to the connected component).  
3. In cases where the source is downmix-prohibited, only the front left/right channels are output.  
4. If CPPM shows in the front panel display, it means it is not possible to output CPPM copycontrolled DVD-Audio sources from the HDMI connection. Discs with no CPPM  
protection are limited to 2 channel output.  
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Speaker Distance  
Speaker Installation  
07  
• Default settings: all speakers 10.0ft  
• Default settings: L/R  
:
Large  
|
C:  
Large SL/SR: Large| SW: On  
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You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your  
amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs.  
You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your  
amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs.  
These settings do not affect any digital audio output.  
This setting does not affect digital audio output.  
To get the best surround sound from your system, you should set up  
the speaker distances from your listening position.  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
Options  
Speakers  
Options  
Speakers  
Use the Speaker Installation screen to tell the player what kinds of  
speakers you have connected.  
1
Use the / (cursor up/down) to select a speaker.  
1
Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a speaker.  
• The L and R, and SL and SR speakers are paired; you can’t set  
them differently.  
• The L and R speakers are paired; you can’t set them differently.  
Initial Settings  
Initial Settings  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
L
10.0ft  
10.0ft  
10.0ft  
10.0ft  
10.0ft  
Digital Audio Out  
Video Output  
Language  
Display  
C
L
C
R
SR  
SL  
SW  
Large  
Large  
Large  
Large  
Large  
On  
R
Language  
Display  
Options  
Speakers  
SR  
SL  
Options  
Speakers  
2
Press (cursor right) to change the speaker distance for  
the highlighted speaker.  
2
3
Press (cursor right) to modify the selected speaker.  
3
Use the / (cursor 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.  
Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to change the  
current setting.  
• You can see the effect of your changes in the room graphic on  
the right of the screen.  
• Front left/right (L/R) speaker distances can be set from 1.0 ft to  
30.0 ft in 1.0 ft increments.  
• Except for the subwoofer, you can set speaker size to Large or  
Small. If the main speaker cone in the speaker is 12 cm or more,  
set to Large, otherwise set to Small (or Off if you don’t have that  
speaker).  
• The center speaker (C) can be set from –7.0 ft to 0.0 ft relative to  
the front left/right speakers.  
• 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.  
• Surround left/right (SL/SR) speakers can be set from –2.0 ft to  
0.0 ft relative to the front left/right speakers.  
• You can’t set the subwoofer (SW) distance.  
• The subwoofer can only be set to On or Off.  
4
Press (cursor left) to go back to the speaker list if you  
want to modify another speaker, or press ENTER to exit the  
Speaker Distance screen.  
4
Press (cursor left) to go back to the speaker list if you  
want to modify another speaker, or press ENTER to exit the  
Speaker Installation screen.  
Note  
• During playback of MPEG-audio and DVD-Video discs, the  
effective C, SL and SR speaker distance settings are –30.0 ft to  
0.0 ft relative to the front left/right speakers.  
Speaker Distance settings do not affect SACD playback.  
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Chapter 8  
08  
Additional information  
Taking care of your player and discs  
Cleaning the unit’s exterior  
Unplug the unit before cleaning.  
Use a dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. If the surfaces are very dirty,  
wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or  
six times with water and wrung out well, then wipe again with a dry  
cloth.  
General  
Hold discs by the edge or by the center hole and edge.  
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).  
Do not use furniture wax or cleaners. Never use thinners, benzine or  
insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit.  
If you use a chemical-impregnated cleaning cloth, read the  
instructions carefully before use. These cloths may leave smear  
marks on half-mirror finish surfaces; if this happens, finish with a  
dry cloth.  
Don’t glue paper or put stickers on to discs. Do not use a pencil, ball-  
point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument to write on the  
disc.  
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. We do not  
recommend using commercially available lens cleaners for CD  
players.  
Don’t use self-adhesive disc labels on discs as these can cause the  
disc to warp slightly during playback causing distortion in the  
picture and/or sound.  
Damaged and shaped discs  
Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs  
as they may damage the player.  
Condensation  
Condensation may form inside the player if it is brought into a warm  
room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly.  
Although the condensation won’t damage the player, it may  
temporarily impair its performance. Leave it to adjust to the warmer  
temperature for about an hour before switching on.  
Moving the player  
If you need to move the player, first press STANDBY/ON on the  
front panel or remote control to turn the player off. Wait for “-OFF-”  
to disappear from the display, then unplug the power cable. Never  
lift or move the unit during playback — discs rotate at a high speed  
and may be damaged.  
This player is designed to be used only with conventional, fully  
circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. Pioneer disclaims all  
liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.  
Caution for when the unit is installed in a rack with a  
glass door  
Do not press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control to  
open the disc table while the glass door is closed. The door will  
hamper movement of the disc table, and the disc table could be  
damaged.  
Cleaning discs  
Fingerprints and dust on discs can affect playback performance.  
Clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center  
to the outside edge as shown below.  
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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Screen sizes and disc formats  
Resetting the player  
08  
DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspect ratios,  
ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope  
widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.  
Use this procedure to reset all the player’s settings to the factory  
default.  
1
Switch the player into standby.  
Televisions, too, come in different aspect ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and  
widescreen 16:9.  
2
Using the front panel buttons, hold down the (stop)  
button and press STANDBY/ON to switch the player back on.  
Widescreen TV users  
All the player’s settings are now reset.  
If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 33) of this  
player should be set to 16:9 (Wide) or 16:9 (Compressed).  
DVD-Video regions  
When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format with the 16:9 (Wide)  
setting, 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.  
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. In this case the attention sentence “Incompatible disc  
region number Can’t play disc” is displayed on screen. Discs  
marked ALL will play in any player. The diagram below shows the  
various DVD regions of the world.  
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.  
Standard TV users  
If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen setting (page 33) of this  
player should be set to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan),  
depending on which you prefer.  
1
5
2
Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs are shown with black bars  
top and bottom.  
1
6
2
3
4
5
2
4
Selecting languages using the language  
code list  
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.  
Some of the language options (such as DVD Menu Lang. in the  
Initial Settings) allow you to set your preferred language from any of  
the 136 languages listed in the language code list on Language code  
list on page 46.  
1
Select ‘Other Language’.  
2
Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select either a  
Please note that many widescreen discs override the player’s  
settings so that the disc is shown in letter box format regardless of  
the setting.  
code letter or a code number.  
3
Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a code  
letter or a code number.  
See Language code list on page 46 for a complete list of languages  
and codes.  
Note  
• Using the 16:9 (Wide) or 16:9 (Compressed) setting with a  
standard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3 settings with a widescreen  
TV, will result in a distorted picture.  
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Troubleshooting  
08  
Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the  
points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If  
the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out  
repair work.  
Problem  
Remedy  
The disc won’t play or is  
• Make sure the disc is free from dirt and dust and is not damaged (page 40).  
automatically ejected after 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 (page 41). In this case the attention sentence “Incompatible disc  
region number Can’t play disc” is displayed on screen.  
• Condensation inside the player: Allow time for condensation to evaporate. Avoid using the player near  
an air-conditioning unit.  
• Disc is loaded upside down: Reload the disc with the label side face up.  
DVD-Audio playback stops.  
• The disc may have been illegally copied.  
Picture playback stops and the  
• Press STOP, then start playback again (PLAY).  
operation buttons cannot be used. • Press and hold the front panel STANDBY/ON button for about 10 seconds to switch the unit off,  
then press again to switch back on.  
• Switch the power off once, unplug from the wall socket, then plug back in and switch on again using  
the front panel STANDBY/ON button.  
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 STOP, then start playback again (PLAY).  
Settings are canceled.  
• When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging the power cord, settings will be canceled:  
Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the player off. Wait for “-OFF-” to disappear from the  
display, then unplug the power cord.  
The remote control doesn’t seem to • The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide: Use the  
work.  
remote within its operating range (page 18).  
• The batteries are exhausted: Put in new ones (page 7).  
• The CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is connected: Point the remote control at the connected  
component to control this player (page 14).  
• When the Startup Navigator is running, buttons other than OPEN/CLOSE, ///, ENTER and  
RETURN will not function.  
No picture/No color.  
• 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 output resolution is set to 1080p/1080i/720p/480p but your TV/monitor is not compatible with these  
formats: See Switching the video output to 480i using the front panel controls on page 12 for how to set  
to 480i.  
• Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. If it is, press the PURE AUDIO button (See also Front  
panel on page 16).  
Screen is stretched or aspect does  
not change.  
• The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect. See Screen sizes and disc formats on  
page 41 for how to set it correctly for your TV/monitor.  
Picture disturbance during playback • This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention  
or the picture is dark.  
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.  
• Check whether the TV system is properly set (page 41).  
The front panel display is dark or  
nothing is displayed.  
• Check the FL DIMMER setting. Switch the setting with the FL DIMMER button on the remote control  
(page 18).  
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Problem  
Remedy  
08  
No audio, or audio is distorted.  
• No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning discs other than Audio CDs and  
SACDs.  
• Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier to the player’s analog outputs.  
• Check that the disc is free from dust and dirt, and that it is not damaged (page 40).  
• 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 there  
appears to be no digital audio  
signal.  
• Make sure that the Digital Out (page 32) is set to On.  
• Check that the Dolby Digital Out, DTS Out and MPEG Out (page 32) 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 16).  
Noticeable difference in DVD and CD • This is due to differences in the audio format and is not a malfunction.  
volume.  
Cannot play multi-channel audio.  
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode (page 36) is set to 5.1 Channel.  
• Check that the Dolby Digital Out, DTS Out and MPEG Out (page 32) are suitable for your amplifier/  
receiver—check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.  
• DVD-Audio and SACDs do not output multichannel digital audio. Listen through the player’s analog  
outputs.  
• Check that the settings in the Speaker Installation screen are correct (page 34).  
• Check the audio options available from the disc menu.  
Cannot listen to high-sampling rate • Make sure that Linear PCM Out (page 32) is set to Down Sample Off.  
audio through the digital output. • As a copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output 96 kHz audio. In this case, even if set to  
Down Sample Off, the player automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not a malfunction.  
Cannot output 192 kHz or 176.4 kHz • The player does not output digital audio at these sampling rates. The digital output is automatically  
digital audio.  
downsampled.  
Cannot output 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz  
digital audio.  
• Check that Linear PCM Out (page 32) is set to Down Sample Off.  
• Some discs are digital copy protected and do not output high sampling rate digital audio. In this case  
the output is automatically downsampled.  
DTS audio signals are not output  
from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(COAXIAL/OPTICAL).  
• If this unit is connected to a non-DTS compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, set  
DTS Out (page 32) 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 (page 36) is set to 2 Channel if you’ve connected to the stereo  
inputs on your amplifier or TV.  
Can’t hear effect of Virtual  
Surround.  
• Virtual Surround does not work with SACD or DVD-Audio.  
• The Virtual Surround effect is only output through the AUDIO OUT (2ch) analog audio outputs.  
• Make sure that Audio Output Mode (page 36) is set to 5.1 Channel.  
• The effectiveness of Virtual Surround varies with the disc.  
The power automatically turns on.  
• This unit’s power may be turned on when you control this unit from a connected TV. If you do not want  
this unit to be turned on in this way, set this unit’s HDMI Control (page 34) to Off.  
The power automatically turns off. • This unit’s power may be turned off when you control this unit from a connected TV. If you do not want  
this unit to be turned off in this way, set this unit’s HDMI Control (page 34) to Off.  
Your TV and AV system  
automatically change inputs.  
• The connected TV and AV system automatically may change inputs in response to this unit starting  
playback or having the GUI screen (ex. Disc Navigator) displayed. If you do not want your TV and AV  
system to change inputs in this way, set this unit HDMI Control (page 34) to Off.  
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HDMI troubleshooting  
Problem  
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Remedy  
No HDMI audio output.  
• Check whether or not HDMI Out (page 32) is set to Off.  
• This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).  
Depending on the component you have connected, unreliable signal transfers may result.  
• 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.  
• If the front panel HDMI 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.  
• Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. If it is, press the PURE AUDIO button (See also Front  
panel on page 16).  
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.  
• 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.  
• This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).  
Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable  
signal transfers.  
• Make sure the resolution on this player matches that of the component you have connected using  
HDMI. See Resolution (Max) on page 33 to change the HDMI resolution. See Resetting the output  
resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection on page 15 if you want to reset the output  
resolution.  
• Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. If it is, press the PURE AUDIO button (See also Front  
panel on page 16).  
• Depending on the HDMI cable being used, 1080p output may not appear correctly.  
No multichannel HDMI audio.  
• Make sure that the HDMI Out (page 32) is set to Auto or LPCM (5.1CH) and that SACD Playback  
(page 34) is set to Multi-ch Area. See also About the HDMI audio output settings on page 38 and HDMI  
output with DVD-Audio and SACD sources on page 38.  
A connected DVI component (with  
HDCP) doesn’t work with this  
player.  
• This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).  
Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable  
signal transfers.  
HDMI Control does not function.  
• Verify that the HDMI cable is firmly connected.  
• Make sure that this unit’s HDMI Control (page 34) is set to On.  
• Make sure that the HDMI Control for the connected components is set to On. For more information,  
refer to the operating manual for the connected component.  
• This function may not work properly if you have multiple components connected to a single plasma  
display or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.). For more information refer to the operating manual  
of your plasma display or AV system.  
• You can enable HDMI Control by turning the HDMI Control setting to On for all components  
connected via HDMI cable. Check the video output from this unit once you have completed making  
connections and settings for all components. You will need to check the video output each time you  
change connected components or remove the HDMI cable.  
• Check whether the connected component supports HDMI Control or not. For more information refer to  
the operating manual of your plasma display or AV system (amplifier or AV receiver etc.).  
• Certain functions are not supported on some plasma displays.  
• This player does not support HDMI Control-compatible components other than those made by Pioneer.  
• This unit will not function properly with components that do not support HDMI Control, or when  
connected with components other than those made by Pioneer.  
• Note that HDMI Control may not operate properly if you do not use an HDMI cable that supports the  
HDMI 1.3 specification (Category 2) or later.  
Note  
• Static electricity or other external influences may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplug the power cord and then plug  
back in. This will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest Pioneer  
service center.  
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Glossary  
MPEG audio  
An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD  
discs.  
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Packed PCM (DVD-Audio A lossless compression system that enables more  
Analog audio  
Aspect ratio  
Direct representation of sound by an electrical signal.  
See also Digital audio.  
only)  
PCM audio to be stored on a DVD-Audio disc than  
would otherwise be possible.  
The width of a TV screen relative to its height.  
Conventional TVs are 4:3; widescreen models are  
16:9.  
PBC  
A system of navigating a Video CD through on-screen  
menus recorded onto the disc.  
(PlayBack Control)  
PCM  
Digital audio encoding system found on CDs. Good  
Bonus Group  
(DVD-Audio only)  
An ‘extra’ group on some DVD-Audio discs that  
requires a key number to access.  
(Pulse Code Modulation) quality, but requires a lot of data compared to Dolby  
Digital, DTS and MPEG encoded audio. See also  
Digital audio.  
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.  
Progressive scan video  
All the lines that make up a video picture are updated  
in one pass (compared to interlace which takes two  
passes to update the whole picture).  
Digital audio  
DivX  
Indirect representation of sound using numbers. See  
also Sampling frequency and Analog audio.  
Regions  
(DVD-Video only)  
These associate DVD-Video discs and players with  
particular areas of the world. See DVD-Video regions  
on page 41 for more information.  
DivX is a media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX  
media files contain not only video but also include  
advanced media features like menus, subtitles, and  
alternate audiotracks.  
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. CD is 44.1 kHz; DVD can be up to  
96 kHz. See also Digital audio.  
Dolby Digital  
DRM  
A multi-channel audio encoding system developed by  
Dolby Laboratories that enables far more audio to be  
stored on a disc than PCM encoding. See also PCM  
(Pulse Code Modulation).  
Super Audio CD (SACD) 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.  
DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is  
a technology designed to prevent unauthorized  
copying by restricting playback, etc. of compressed  
audio files on devices other than the PC (or other  
recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed  
information, please see the instruction manuals or  
help files that came with your PC and/or software.  
WMA  
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to  
an audio compression technology developed by  
Microsoft Corporation. Files are recognized by their  
file extension “.wma”.  
WMV  
WMV is an acronym for Windows Media Video and  
refers to a video compression technology developed  
by Microsoft Corporation. Files are recognized by the  
file extension “.wmv”.  
DTS  
A multi-channel audio encoding system developed by  
Digital Theater Systems that enables far more audio  
to be stored on a disc than PCM encoding. See also  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).  
DSD  
The Digital Audio encoding system found on SACDs,  
that expresses the audio signals by the pulse density  
of one bit data.  
(Direct Stream Digital)  
EXIF (Exchangeable  
Image File)  
A file format developed by FUJIFILM for digital still  
cameras. Digital cameras from various  
manufacturers use this compressed file format which  
carries date, time and thumbnail information, as well  
as the picture data.  
File extension  
HDMI  
A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the  
type of file. For example, “.mp3” indicates an MP3 file.  
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 communication  
between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.  
ISO 9660 format  
International standard for the volume and file  
structure of CD-ROM discs.  
JPEG  
MP3  
A standard file format used for still images. JPEG files  
are identified by the file extension “.jpg”.  
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed stereo  
audio file format. Files are recognized by their file  
extension “.mp3”.  
MPEG-4 AAC  
MPEG-4 AAC is a compressed stereo audio file  
format. Files are recognized by the extension “.m4a”.  
Note that some files purchased with copyright  
protection (such as files from the iTunes store) may  
not playback.  
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Language code list  
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Language (Language code letter), Language code  
Japanese (ja), 1001  
English (en), 0514  
French (fr), 0618  
German (de), 0405  
Italian (it), 0920  
Spanish (es), 0519  
Chinese (zh), 2608  
Dutch (nl), 1412  
Portuguese (pt), 1620  
Swedish (sv), 1922  
Russian (ru), 1821  
Korean (ko), 1115  
Greek (el), 0512  
Bhutani (dz), 0426  
Esperanto (eo), 0515  
Estonian (et), 0520  
Basque (eu), 0521  
Persian (fa), 0601  
Finnish (fi), 0609  
Fiji (fj), 0610  
Faroese (fo), 0615  
Frisian (fy), 0625  
Kirghiz (ky), 1125  
Latin (la), 1201  
Lingala (ln), 1214  
Sinhalese (si), 1909  
Slovak (sk), 1911  
Slovenian (sl), 1912  
Samoan (sm), 1913  
Shona (sn), 1914  
Somali (so), 1915  
Albanian (sq), 1917  
Serbian (sr), 1918  
Siswati (ss), 1919  
Sesotho (st), 1920  
Sundanese (su), 1921  
Swahili (sw), 1923  
Tamil (ta), 2001  
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  
Afar (aa), 0101  
Telugu (te), 2005  
Tajik (tg), 2007  
Thai (th), 2008  
Abkhazian (ab), 0102  
Afrikaans (af), 0106  
Amharic (am), 0113  
Arabic (ar), 0118  
Assamese (as), 0119  
Aymara (ay), 0125  
Azerbaijani (az), 0126  
Bashkir (ba), 0201  
Byelorussian (be), 0205  
Bulgarian (bg), 0207  
Bihari (bh), 0208  
Bislama (bi), 0209  
Bengali (bn), 0214  
Tibetan (bo), 0215  
Breton (br), 0218  
Catalan (ca), 0301  
Corsican (co), 0315  
Czech (cs), 0319  
Tigrinya (ti), 2009  
Turkmen (tk), 2011  
Tagalog (tl), 2012  
Setswana (tn), 2014  
Tonga (to), 2015  
Turkish (tr), 2018  
Tsonga (ts), 2019  
Tatar (tt), 2020  
Twi (tw), 2023  
Ukrainian (uk), 2111  
Urdu (ur), 2118  
Uzbek (uz), 2126  
Vietnamese (vi), 2209  
Volapük (vo), 2215  
Wolof (wo), 2315  
Xhosa (xh), 2408  
Yoruba (yo), 2515  
Zulu (zu), 2621  
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  
Quechua (qu), 1721  
Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813  
Kirundi (rn), 1814  
Romanian (ro), 1815  
Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823  
Sanskrit (sa), 1901  
Sindhi (sd), 1904  
Welsh (cy), 0325  
Danish (da), 0401  
Sangho (sg), 1907  
Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908  
Country/Area code list  
Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter  
Argentina, 0118, ar  
Australia, 0121, au  
Austria, 0120, at  
Belgium, 0205, be  
Brazil, 0218, br  
Canada, 0301, ca  
Chile, 0312, cl  
China, 0314, cn  
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  
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  
Singapore, 1907, sg  
Spain, 0519, es  
Sweden, 1905, se  
Switzerland, 0308, ch  
Taiwan, 2023, tw  
Thailand, 2008, th  
United Kingdom, 0702, gb  
USA, 2119, us  
Denmark, 0411, dk  
Republic of Korea 1118, kr  
Russian Federation, 1821, ru  
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Audio output (multi-channel/L, R, C, SW, SL, SR)  
Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . During audio output  
200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)  
Specifications  
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Number of channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA  
General  
Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 W  
Power consumption (standby) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.5 W  
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 kg (11 lb 11 oz)  
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 mm (W) x 102 mm (H) x 314 mm (D)  
(16 9/16 in. (W) x 4 1/16 in. (H) x 12 3/8 in. (D)  
Audio characteristics  
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hz to 44 kHz  
S/N ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 dB  
Dynamic range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 dB  
Total harmonic distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.0010 %  
Wow and flutter . . . . . . . . . . .Limit of measurement ( 0.001 % W. PEAK) or lower  
Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F)  
Operating humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 % to 85 % (no condensation)  
Digital output  
HDMI output  
Coaxial digital output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCA  
Optical digital output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optical  
HDMI output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 pin  
Component video output  
Other terminals  
Y (luminance) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
Control in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minijack(3.5 ø)  
P
P
(color) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
(color) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
B
R
Accessories  
Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AA/R6P dry cell batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Power cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Operating instructions  
S-Video output  
Y (luminance) - Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
C (color) - Output level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 mVp-p (75 Ω)  
Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S-Video  
Video output  
The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice,  
due to improvement.  
Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA  
Audio output (1 stereo pair)  
Output level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . During audio output  
200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB)  
Number of channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RCA  
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Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer  
Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts,  
operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown  
below.  
1 – 8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0 4  
Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support at the  
above listed number for assistance.  
Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc.  
P.O. BOX 1760, Long Beach,  
CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.  
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.  
Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian  
Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada.  
Alternatively, please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address:  
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.  
Customer Satisfaction Department  
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2  
1-877-283-5901  
905-479-4411  
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.  
Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisé  
Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autorisé Pioneer le plus près  
de chez-vous. Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service à la clientèle de Pioneer:  
Pioneer Électroniques du Canada, Inc.  
Service Clientèle  
300, Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2  
1-877-283-5901  
905-479-4411  
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la  
garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit.  
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