Pioneer 655A Operating Instructions

DVD Player DV-656A DV-655A Operating Instructions DV -655A only
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 — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before 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. 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. 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 manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. 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. LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION • 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. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. IMPOR T ANT CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. H002_En RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION
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 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. 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. [For U.S. model] IMPORT ANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security . H006A_En DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. • If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. • If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. • If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. • When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service. REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 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. POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) GROUND CLAMPS GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUND CLAMP Fig. A NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT W ARNING: THE APP ARA TUS IS NOT W A TERPROOFS, TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APP ARUTUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY W A TER SOURCE NEAR THIS APP ARA TUS, SUCH AS V ASE, FLOWER POT , COSMETICS CONT AINER AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC. H001A_En
[For Canadian model] This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. [Pour le mod èle Canadien] Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. H009_2L NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. H010_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. T o prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connec- tors for connections. H012_En Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment. H011_En [For Canadian model] CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPT ACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULL Y INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. A TTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE P AS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE A VEC UN PROLONGA TEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SOR TIE DE COURANT , SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE P ARTIE A DECOUVER T . H007A_2L CAUTION • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. • The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. H013_En CAUTION: THE ST ANDBY/ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEP ARA TE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN ST ANDBY POSITION. therefore install the unit suitable places easy to disconnect the MAINS plug in case of the accident. The MAINS plug of unit should be unplugged from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time. H017B_En CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. T o ensure continued safety , do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appears on your unit. Location: rear of the unit H018A_En
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. [For U.S. model] E NERGY S TAR ® and E NERGY S TAR certification mark are registered US marks. K001B_En This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period. K041_En This product includes F ontAvenue ® fonts licenced by NEC corporation . F ontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation . WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick pile. H040_En WARNING: BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. THE VOLTAGE OF THE AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY DIFFERS ACCORDING TO COUNTRY OR REGION. BE SURE THAT THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE OF THE AREA WHERE THIS UNIT WILL BE USED MEETS THE REQUIRED VOLTAGE (E.G., 230V OR 120V) WRITTEN ON THE REAR PANEL. H041A_En WARNING: NO NAKED FLAME SOURCES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLE, SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. IF NAKED FLAME SOURCES ACCIDENTALLY FALL DOWN, FIRE SPREAD OVER THE APPARATUS THEN MAY CAUSE FIRE. H044_En Operating Environment H045_En Operating environment temperature and humidity: 5 ºC – 35 ºC ( 41 ºF – 95 ºF); less than 85%RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations ÷ Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong ÷ artificial light ÷ Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated location On the bonnet of the unit
Contents 6 En 01 Before Y ou Start F eatures .............................................................. 8 What’s in the box ............................................... 9 P utting the batteries in the remote control ..... 9 Using the remote control .................................. 9 Disc/Content F ormat playback Compatibility ................................................... 10 General Disc Compatibility ....................... 10 CD-R/RW Compatibility ............................ 10 DVD-R/RW Compatibility ........................... 10 Compressed Audio Compatibility ............. 10 PC Created Disc Compatibility .................. 11 T itles, chapters and tracks ........................ 11 DVD- Video regions ..................................... 11 02 Connecting Up R ear panel ........................................................ 12 Easy connections ............................................ 13 Using other types of video output .................. 14 Connecting using an S- Video output ........ 14 Connecting using the component video output ............................ 14 DV -655A T aiwan model only : Cnnecting using the D1/D2 video output .................. 14 Connecting for multichannel surround sound .......................................................... 15 Connecting using the multichannel analog outputs ........................................................ 15 Connecting using a digital output ........... 16 Controlling this player from another P ioneer component ....................................................... 17 03 Controls and Displays F ront panel ........................................................ 18 About progressive scan video .................. 19 Display ............................................................. 20 R emote control ................................................ 21 04 Getting Started Switching on .................................................... 23 Let’s Get Started ......................................... 23 Using the on-screen displays ......................... 25 Setting up with the Setup Navigator .............. 25 Playing discs ................................................... 28 Basic playback controls ............................ 28 F ront panel controls .................................. 29 DVD disc menus ......................................... 29 Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus ........... 30 05 Playing Discs Introduction ..................................................... 33 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc ..................................... 33 Scanning discs ................................................ 34 Playing in slow motion .................................... 35 F rame advance/frame reverse ....................... 35 Looping a section of a disc ............................ 36 Using repeat play ............................................ 36 Using random play .......................................... 37 Creating a program list .................................... 38 Editing a program list ................................. 40 Other functions available from the program menu ............................ 41 Searching a disc .............................................. 41 Switching subtitles .......................................... 42 Switching DVD - Video audio language .......... 43 Switching DVD -RW audio channel ............... 43 Switching DVD -Audio audio channel ........... 43 Switching CD/MP3/Video CD/Super VCD audio channel ............................................................. 44 Zooming the screen ......................................... 44 Switching camera angles ................................ 45 Displaying disc information ............................ 45 Thank you for buying this P ioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly . After you have finished reading the instr uctions, put them away in a safe place for future r eference.
Contents 7 En 06 The Audio Settings Menu Audio DRC ........................................................ 46 Virtual Surround ............................................... 47 Channel Level ................................................... 48 07 The Video Settings Menu Video Adjust ..................................................... 49 Creating your own interlace output presets ........................................................ 49 Creating your own progressive output presets ........................................................ 50 08 The Initial Settings Menu Using the Initial Settings menu ...................... 51 Digital Audio Out settings .............................. 51 Digital Out ................................................... 51 Dolby Digital Out ....................................... 51 DTS Out ....................................................... 52 Linear PCM Out .......................................... 52 MPEG Out ................................................... 52 Video Output settings ..................................... 53 TV Screen ................................................... 53 Auto P rogressive (DV -656A only) .............. 53 S- Video Out ................................................. 53 Still P icture ................................................. 54 Language settings .......................................... 54 Audio Language ......................................... 54 Subtitle Language ..................................... 55 Auto Language .......................................... 55 DVD Menu Language ................................. 56 Subtitle Display .......................................... 56 Display settings ............................................... 56 OSD Language ........................................... 56 On Screen Display ..................................... 56 Angle Indicator .......................................... 57 Background ............................................... 57 Screen Saver ............................................... 57 Options ............................................................. 57 P arental Lock .............................................. 57 Registering a new password ............... 58 Changing your password .................... 58 Setting/changing the P arental Lock level ................................ 59 Setting/changing the Countr yCode .... 59 Bonus Group ............................................... 60 Auto Disc Menu .......................................... 60 Group Playback .......................................... 61 DVD Playback Mode .................................. 61 SACD Playback (DV -655A only) ................. 61 CD Playback ............................................... 62 Speakers .......................................................... 62 Audio Output Mode .................................... 62 Speaker Installation .................................... 62 Channel Level .............................................. 63 09 Additional Information T aking care of your player and discs .............. 65 Handling discs ........................................... 65 Storing discs ............................................... 65 Discs to avoid .............................................. 65 Cleaning the pickup lens ........................... 66 P roblems with condensation .................... 66 Hints on installation .................................. 66 Moving the player ...................................... 66 P ower cord caution .................................... 66 Screen sizes and disc formats ....................... 67 W idescreen TV users ................................. 67 Standard TV users ..................................... 67 Resetting the player ......................................... 67 About the audio output settings .................... 68 Language code list .......................................... 69 Countr y code list .............................................. 69 Selecting languages using the language code list ........................................... 70 Glossar y ............................................................ 70 Changing the on-screen display language to English ............................ 72 Setting the TV System(Except DV -656A and DV - 655A T aiwan model) ......................................... 73 W atching NTSC on a P AL TV .................... 73 T roubleshooting ............................................... 74 Specifications ................................................... 78
Befor e Y ou Start 01 8 En Featur es DVD-Audio and SACD* 1 compatible Experience the super high-quality audio per formance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD (SACD). The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that this player is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail. Super VCD compatible* 1 This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD standard. Compared to the V ideo CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality , and allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size. Built-in Dolby* 2 Digital and DTS* 3 decoding with multichannel out- puts Logos: 1 R This player features multichannel analog outputs for connection to an A V amplifier to give you stunning surround sound from Dolby Digital, DTS and multichannel DVD- Audio discs. T ruSurr ound* 4 and Virtual Dolby Digital Logo: T ruSurround/Virtual Dolby Digital creates a realistic surround-sound effect from any Dolby Digital source using just two speakers (see page 47). PureCinema pr ogressive scan When connected to a progressive scan- compatible TV or monitor using the compo- nent video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie (see page 50). Super Fine Focus digital filter This improves the quality of the video output by reducing video noise and increasing the horizonatal resolution to 540 lines (see page 49). Picture zoom (interlace output only) While a DVD - Video or Video CD/Super VCD is paused, you can zoom in on any part of the picture at up to 4x magnification for a closer look (see page 44 ). MP3 compatibility This player is compatible with CD-R , CD -RW and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks (see pages 10–11 ). Graphical on-screen displays Setting up and using your DVD player is made ver y easy using the graphical on- screen displays. Energy saving design This unit is designed to use 0.3 W of power when in standby mode. *1 Model D V -655A only *2 Manufactured under license fr om Dolby Laborato- ries. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *3 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” ar e register ed trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. *4 T ruSurround and the ® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. T ruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Befor e Y ou Start 01 9 En Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please obser ve the following: • Don ’t mix new and old batteries together . • Don ’t use different kinds of batter y together—although they may look similar , different batteries may have different voltages. • Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each batter y match the indications in the batter y compartment. • R emove 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 countr y or area. Using the remote contr ol 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 ft. (7 meters) • R emote operation may become unreli- able if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s remote sensor . • R emote controllers for different devices can inter fere with each other . Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit. • R eplace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote. What’ s in the box Please confirm that the following accesso- ries are in the box when you open it. • R emote control • AA/R6P dr y cell batteries x2 • Stereo audio cable (red/white plugs) • Video cable (yellow plugs) • P ower cable • These operating instructions • W arranty card (DV -656A and DV -655 px model only) Putting the batteries in the remote contr ol 1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote contr ol. 2 Insert two AA/R6P batteries into the battery compartment following the indications ( ª , ·) inside the compart- ment. 3 Close the cover .
Befor e Y ou Start 01 10 En Disc / Content Format Play- back Compatibility General Disc Compatibility • This player was designed and engi- neered to be compatible with software containing one or more of the following logos. DVD-V ideo DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-Audio Video CD Super VCD Super Audio CD Audio CD CD-R CD-RW *1 *1 D V -655A only • Other formats, including but not limited to the following, are not playable in this player : Photo CD / DVD-RAM / DVD-ROM / CD-ROM (except those that contain MP3 files formatted as specified in the “Com- pressed Audio Compatibility” section) • DVD-R/RW and CD -R/RW discs (Audio CDs and V ideo CDs) recorded using a DVD Recorder , CD Recorder or P ersonal Computer may not be playable on this machine. This may be caused by a number of possibilities, including but not limited to: the type of disc used; the type of recording; or damage, dirt or condensation on either the disc or the player ’ s pick-up lens. Special note about particular formats or software follows below: CD-R/RW Compatibility • This unit will play CD-R and CD -RW discs recorded in CD Audio , Video CD, or MP3 audio formatting. However , any other content may cause the disc not to play , or create noise/distortion in the output. • This unit cannot record CD-R or CD -RW discs • Un-finalized CD-R/RW discs recorded in CD Audio can be played, but not all T able of Contents (playing time, etc..) will be displayed DVD-R/RW Compatibility • This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs that were recorded using the DVD V ideo format. • This unit will play DVD-RW discs that were recorded using the V ideo Record- ing format. • This unit cannot record DVD-R/RW discs • Un-finalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be played in this player . Compr essed Audio Compatibility • This unit will play compressed audio files formatted in the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 format (MP3) with a 44.1 or 48kHz fixed bit rate. Incompatible files will not play and “ UNPLAY ABLE ” will be displayed on the unit. • V ariable Bit-Rate (VBR) files are playable, but playing time may not be shown correctly . • The CD-ROM used to compile your MP3 files must be ISO 9660 Level 2 compli- ant. • CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA F orm1. • This player only plays tracks that are named with the file extension “ .mp3” or “ .MP3”
Befor e Y ou Start 01 11 En • This player is compatible with multi- session discs, but only plays sessions that are closed. • Use CD-R or CD -RW media for record- ing your MP3 files. • This player can recognize a maximum of 250 folders or 250 tracks. Discs contain- ing more than 250 folders or 250 tracks will play , but only the first 250 folders / tracks. • F older and track names (excluding the “ .mp3” extension) are displayed. • There are many different recording bit- rates available to encode your MP3 files. This unit was designed to be compatible with all of them. Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to regular CD Audio quality . This player will play lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, but please note that the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates. PC Created Disc Compatibility • If you record a disc using a P ersonal Computer , even if it is recorded in a “ compatible format” as listed above, there will be cases in which the disc may not be playable in this machine due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular incidences, check with the sof tware publisher for more detailed information . • DVD-R/RW and CD -R/RW sof tware disc boxes also have additional compatibility information . Titles, chapters, Gr oups and tracks DVD - Video discs are generally divided into one or more titles. T itles may be further subdivided into chapters. Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 DVD -Audio discs are divided into one or more groups that can each contain a number of tracks. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 T rack 1 T rack 2 T rack 3 T rack 1 T rack 1 T rack 2 CDs, SACDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are divided into tracks. T rack 1 T rack 2 T rack 3 T rack 4 T rack 5 T rack 6 CD -ROMs containing MP3 files are divided into folders and tracks. F olders may also contain further subfolders. F older A F older B F older C T rack 1 T rack 2 T rack 3 T rack 1 T rack 1 T rack 2 mp3 mp3 mp3 mp3 mp3 mp3 DVD-Video r egions All DVD - Video discs carr y a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Y our DVD player also has a region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player . Discs marked ALL will play in any player . The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of the world. 1 2 2 5 5 6 3 2 1 4 4
Connecting Up 02 12 En 6 VIDEO OUT Standard video output(s) that you can connect to your TV or A V receiver using the supplied audio/video cable ( pages 13, 15, 16 ). (DV -655A has two Video outputs) 7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT High quality video output for connection to a TV , monitor or A V receiver that has compo- nent video inputs. Connect using a commercially available three-way component video cable. Be careful to match the colors of the jacks and cables for correct connection ( page 14 ). 8 D1/D2 VIDEO OUT (DV -655A T aiwan model only) Use to connect this player to a TV with a D video input ( page 14 ). 9 AC IN Connect the supplied power cord here, then plug into a power outlet. • Y ou may find it useful to have the manuals supplied with your other components handy when connecting this player . • If you come across any unfamiliar terms in this section of the manual, take a look at the Glossar y starting on page 70 . When connecting this player up to your TV , A V r eceiver or other components, make sure that all components ar e switched off and unplugged. 1 CONTROL IN / OUT F or passing remote control signals to other P ioneer components ( page 17 ). 2 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT – OPTICAL / COAXIAL Digital audio outputs for connection to a PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEG- compatible A V receiver ( page 16 ). 3 AUDIO OUT (2ch) T wo channel analog audio outputs for connection to your TV , AV receiver or stereo system ( pages 13, 15, 16 ). 4 AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) Multichannel analog audio outputs for connection to an A V receiver with multichannel inputs ( page 15 ). 5 S (S-Video output) S- Video output(s) that you can use instead of the video output described in 6 below ( page 14 ). (DV -655A has two S- Video outputs) Rear panel DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL IN OUT L R L R AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P B P R Y DV -655A T aiwan model 1 12 2 D1/D2 VIDEO OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Connecting Up 02 13 En See the next page if you want to use an S- Video , component or a D video connection. • If you need another pair of stereo outputs (and don ’ t need to use the multichannel analog outputs), you can use the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) FRONT L / R jacks ( page 15 ). 2 Connect the supplied AC power cor d to the AC IN inlet, then plug into a power outlet. • Before unplugging the player from the power outlet, make sure you first switch it into standby using either the front panel ST ANDBY/ON button , or the remote control, and wait of the -OFF- message to disappear from the player ’ s display . • F or the above reasons, do not plug this player into a switched power supply found on some amplifiers and A V receivers. The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player . In this setup, stereo audio is played through your TV . • This player is equipped with copy protection technology . Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using A V 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.) 1 Connect the VIDEO OUT (1) and AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks to a set of A/V inputs on your TV . Use the supplied red/white stereo audio and yellow video cable. Make sure you match up the left and right audio outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound. Easy connections DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL IN OUT L R L R AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P B P R Y TV DV -656A A/V IN T o power outlet
Connecting Up 02 14 En Using other types of video output This player has standard (composite), S- Video and component video outputs (the DV -655A (T aiwan model) has a D video connector for component video). The main difference between them is the quality of the picture. S- Video delivers a better picture than standard composite video , while component video gives better picture quality still. The variety of outputs also gives you the flexibility of connecting your particular equipment using the best connection type available. Connecting using an S-V ideo output Y ou can use the S- Video output instead of the VIDEO OUT jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment). 1 Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT to an S-Video input on your TV , monitor or A V receiver . Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same mark on the plug before plugging in. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL IN OUT L R L R AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P B P R Y TV S-VIDEO INPUT DV -656A • DV -655A only : If you connect both S-video jacks, but one of the connected components is not S1/S2 compatible, the automatic aspect ratio switching will not work with either connected component. Connecting using the component video output Y ou can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment). 1 Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV , monitor or A V receiver . DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL IN OUT L R L R AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P B P R Y TV COMPONENT VIDEO IN DV -656A • DV -655A: Only NTSC video is output when set to progressive scan . DV -655A T aiwan model only: Connecting using the D1/D2 video output If your TV is equipped with a D type video input, you can use a D video cord to connect this player to your TV . DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL IN OUT L R L R AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P B P R Y DV -655A T aiwan model 1 12 2 D1/D2 VIDEO OUT TV D1 VIDEO INPUT
Connecting Up 02 15 En • Only NTSC video is output when set to progressive scan. • This player is compatible with D1, D2, D3 and D4 input jacks, however , when connected to a D1 jack, only interlace video is output. • If you connect both one or both of the S-video jacks, and the D video connector , and one of the connected components is not S1/S2 compatible, the automatic aspect ratio switching will not work with any of the connected components. Connecting for multichannel surround sound Y ou can connect this player to your AV receiver using the multichannel analog outputs or one of the digital outputs. In addition to these connections, you should also connect the 2 channel analog outputs for compatibility with all discs. Yo u ’ ll probably also want to connect a video output to your A V receiver . Y ou can use any of the video outputs available on this player (the illustration shows a standard (compos- ite) connection). Connecting using the multichannel analog outputs If your A V receiver has 5.1 channel analog inputs, we recommend connecting this player to it using the multichannel analog outputs. Doing this will ensure that you can enjoy all kinds of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD - Video discs, as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVD- Audio and (for DV -655A) SACD discs. 1 Connect the MUL TICHANNEL AUDIO outputs on this player to the multi- channel audio inputs on your A V 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. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL IN OUT L R L R AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P B P R Y A V receiver MUL TI- CH. INPUTS DV -656A 2 Connect the analog AUDIO OUT L/R and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this player to a set of analog audio and video inputs on your A V receiver . DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL IN OUT L R L R AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P B P R Y A V receiver AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT DV -656A The diagram shows standard video connec- tions, but you can alternatively use the S- Video or component video connections if they ’ re available.
Connecting Up 02 16 En 3 Connect the A V receiver ’ s video output to a video input on your TV . • Y ou usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and A V receiver , and between your A V receiver and TV . Connecting using a digital output Y ou can also connect this player to your A V receiver using one of the digital outputs. There are both coaxial and optical digital jacks; use whichever is convenient. W e recommend also connecting this player to your A V receiver using a stereo analog connection. 1 Connect one of DIGIT AL OUT jacks on this player to a digital input on your A V r eceiver . DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL IN OUT L R L R AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P B P R Y A V receiver DIGIT AL IN OPTICAL DIGIT AL IN COAXIAL DV -656A This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound. F or an optical connection, use an optical cable (not supplied) to connect the OPTICAL DIGIT AL OUT jack to an optical input on your A V receiver . • When inserting the plug, the protective shutter will open and you should hear the plug click into position when fully inserted. T ake care not to force the plug as this may damage the shutter , the cable and/or the player . F or a coaxial connection, use a coaxial cable (similar to the supplied video cable) to connect the COAXIAL DIGIT AL OUT jack to a coaxial input on your A V receiver . 2 Connect the analog AUDIO OUT L/R and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this player to a set of analog audio and video inputs on your A V receiver . DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL IN OUT L R L R AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P B P R Y A V receiver AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT DV -656A The diagram shows standard video connec- tions, but you can alternatively use the S- Video or component video connections if they ’ re available. 3 Connect the A V receiver ’ s video output to a video input on your TV . • Y ou usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and A V receiver , and between your A V receiver and TV .
Connecting Up 02 17 En Controlling this player fr om another Pioneer component This player has SR jacks which allow you to use the remote sensor on one P ioneer component to control another . Use a mini-jack plug to connect the CONTROL OUT of one component to the CONTROL IN of another . In this way you can daisy-chain several components together . DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT (2ch) CONTROL OPTICAL COAXIAL IN OUT L R L R AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) CENTER SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P B P R Y Pioneer A V receiver Pioneer CD pla y er , etc. CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN DV -656A • My TV doesn ’t have any inputs to connect the D VD player . How can I watch D VDs? Unfortunately , if your TV has no inputs you can ’t use this player with it. • My VCR is already connected to my TV , so there ar en ’t any spar e inputs. What should I do? If all your TV ’s inputs are already in use, you can buy a video input selector from an electronics store, which effectively gives you more inputs. • My TV only has one input for the sound. What should I plug it into? If you don ’t mind mono sound, you can buy a stereo RCA-to-mono RCA cable from an electronics store. Connect the stereo end to this player and the mono end to your TV . If you want stereo sound, connect this player to your amplifier or stereo system using a stereo audio cable. • I connected the DVD player to my A V receiver , and although the sound is fine, there’s no pictur e. What did I do wr ong? Make sure that the type of video connection from the DVD player to your A V receiver is the same as that from the receiver to your TV . Most A V receivers won ’ t convert from one kind of connec- tion to another .
Contr ols and Displays 03 18 En 8 3 P ress to start or resume playback 9 ¡ ¢ • P ress and hold for fast for ward scanning • P ress to jump to the next chapter or track 10 4 1 • P ress and hold for fast reverse scanning • P ress to jump back to the beginning of the current chapter or track, then to previous chapters/tracks 11 Display See page 20 for a description of the display 12 Remote control sensor The remote control has a range of up to about 7m (23f t.) 13 Ths mark indicates compatibility with DVD- RW discs receorded on a DVD recorder in Video R ecording mode. 1 ST ANDBY/ON P ress to switch the player on or into standby 2 PROGRESSIVE button/indicator P ress to switch the progressive video output mode between progressive and interlace. The indicator lights in progressive scan mode. See page 19 for more information. 3 VIDEO OFF button/indicator P ress to switch the video output on/off . The indicator lights when the video output is switched off (when listening to a DVD-Audio disc, for example) 4 Disc tray 5 0 OPEN/CLOSE P ress to open or close the disc tray 6 7 P ress to stop the disc (you can resume playback by pressing 3 (play)) 7 8 P ress to pause playback. Press again to restart STANDBY/ON 3 PLAY OPEN/CLOSE 0 7 41 ¡¢ 8 3 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OFF Î 6 5 1 4 2 3 7 8 10 11 12 13 9 DV -656A Fr ont panel
Controls and Displays 03 19 En About pr ogressive scan video Compared to interlace video, progressive scan video effectively doubles the scanning rate of the picture, resulting in a ver y stable, flicker-free image. P rogressive scan video is available only from the component video output. Use the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to switch the component video output between interlace and progressive. With a DVD- Video disc you can do this during playback, or when the disc is stopped. F or other types of disc, the player must be stopped. • If you connect a TV that is not compat- ible with a progressive scan signal and switch the player to progressive, you will not be able to see any picture at all. In this case, press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to swich back to interlace (the PROGRESSIVE indica- tor should be unlit). • When set to progressive, there is no video output from the VIDEO and S-VIDEO jacks. If you want to display video on more than one monitor simultaneously , make sure that the video output is set to interlace. • Some TVs display 4:3 material incor - rectly in progressive scan mode. This player has an Auto P rogressive setting to correct this problem. See page 53 for more information (DV -656A only). • Y ou can ’t switch the video output when an OSD is on-screen . • The picture on some TVs may momen- tarily break up when you switch the video output of this player . Compatibility of this unit with progr essive-scan TVs. This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard. CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THA T NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULL Y COMP A TIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MA Y CAUSE ARTIF ACTS TO BE DISPLA YED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THA T THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE “ST ANDARD DEFINITION” OUTPUT . IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMP A TIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLA YER, PLEASE CONT ACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. • DV -656A: This player is compatible with the following P ioneer displays and monitors: PDP -5030HD, PRO -1000HD, PRO-800HD, PDP -4330HD, PRO-720HD, PRO-620HD, PRO -520HD, SD-643HDS, SD-533HDS. • DV -655A: This player is compatible with the following P ioneer displays and monitors: PDP -503HDG, PDP -433HDG progressive scan-compatible TVs.
Contr ols and Displays 03 20 En 1 5.1CH Lights when analog 5.1 channel output is selected ( page 62 ) 2V - P A R T Lights when playing a video part of a DVD disc 3 PRGSVE Lights when the video output is progressive scan ( pages 18, 19 ) 4 Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc ( page 44 ) 5 GUI (Graphical User Interface) Lights when a menu is displayed on-screen 6G R P Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD -Audio group number 7 TITLE Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD- V ideo title number 8 Lights when 2 V/T ruSurround is active ( page 47) 9 TRK Indicates that the character display is showing a track number 10 CHP Indicates that the character display is showing a DVD chapter number 11 REMAIN Lights when the character display is showing the time or number of tracks/titles/chapters remaining 12 Character display 13 8 Lights when a disc is paused 14 3 Lights when a disc is playing 15 2 D Lights when a Dolby Digital soundtrack is playing 16 DTS Lights when a DTS soundtrack is playing 1 15 16 12 14 13 3 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 2 4 Display
Controls and Displays 03 21 En 1 ST ANDBY/ON P ress to switch the player on or into standby 2 AUDIO P ress to select the audio channel or language ( pages 42 – 44 ) 3 SUBTITLE P ress to select a subtitle display ( page 42 ) 4 Number buttons 5 TOP MENU P ress to display the top menu of a DVD disc 6 ENTER & cursor control buttons Use to navigate on-screen displays and menus. P ress ENTER to select an option or execute a command 7 SETUP P ress to display (or exit) the on-screen display 8 1 and / e Use for reverse slow motion playback, frame reverse and reverse scanning. See page 35 9 3 P ress to start or resume playback Remote contr ol 0 1 23 4 5 6 789 CLEAR ENTER ANGLE AUDIO TOP MENU SETUP SUBTITLE PLAY MODE SURROUND ZOOM DISPLAY MENU RETURN ENTER STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 4 / e E / 1 ¡ ¢ 8 7 3 0 1 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 2 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 3 9 11 22 24
Contr ols and Displays 03 22 En 10 4 P ress to jump to the beginning of the current chapter or track, then to previous chapters/ tracks 11 8 P ress to pause playback; press again to restart 12 PLA Y MODE P ress to display the Play Mode menu ( pages 36 – 42 ) (Y ou can also get to the Play Mode menu by pressing SETUP and select- ing Play Mode) 13 SURROUND P ress to activate/switch off 2 V/T ruSurround 14 0 OPEN/CLOSE P ress to open or close the disc tray 15 ANGLE P ress to change the camera angle during DVD multi-angle scene playback ( page 45 ) 16 CLEAR P ress to clear a numeric entr y 17 ENTER Use to select menu options, etc. (works exactly the same as the ENTER button in 6 above) 18 MENU P ress to display a DVD disc menu, or the Disc Navigator if a DVD-RW , CD, Video CD or MP3 disc is loaded 19 RETURN P ress to return to a previous menu screen 20 ¡ and E / Use for for ward slow motion playback, frame advance and forward scanning. See page 35 21 ¢ P ress to jump to the next chapter or track 22 7 P ress to stop the disc (you can resume playback by pressing 3 (play)) 23 DISPLA Y P ress to display information about the disc playing ( page 45 ) 24 ZOOM P ress to change the zoom level ( page 44 )
Getting Started 04 23 En Let’ s Get Started When you switch on the player for the first time, you should see a welcome screen displayed on your TV . F rom here you can set up the player to work with the kind of TV you have, then either use the Setup Navigator to make more settings, or jump right in and start playing some discs. Before continuing, make sure that you’ve loaded the batteries in the remote control. • F or customers in T aiwan: The default on- screen menu language is T raditional Chinese. Use the instructions below to complete the Let’s Get Started setup, then see page 72 for instructions on changing the on-screen display lan- guage to English. GUIDE RETURN ENTER Switching on Af ter making sure that ever ything is con- nected properly and that the player is plugged in, press ST ANDBY/ON on the front panel, or on the remote control to switch the player on. Also, switch on your TV and make sure that it is set to the input you connected the DVD player to. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 0 41 ¡ PROGRESSIVE VIDEO OFF Î ST ANDBY/ON • My D VD player switches on but ther e is nothing displayed on my TV . Make sure that the TV is set to the correct video input (not a TV channel). F or example, if you connected this player to the VIDEO 1 inputs on your TV , switch your TV to VIDEO 1 . • If you connected this player to an A V receiver , make sure that the receiver is switched on and set to the correct input. • Y ou can also use the 0 OPEN/CLOSE button to switch on the player and open the disc tray at the same time. • This player features a screen saver . If the player is stopped or paused and no button is pressed for five minutes, the screen saver starts.
Getting Started 04 24 En D V -655A T aiwan model only 3 Press ENTER again to finish setting up. Let's Get Started Menu Complete Back Setup complete If you're finished setting up, choose [Complete], to start again choose [Back] D V -655A T aiwan model only • Select Back then press ENTER if you want to go back and change the setting you just made. 1 Press ENTER to move on to the next screen. Welcome to Pioneer D VD! Thank you for pur chasing this Pioneer DVD pla yer . Before using, please take a little time to setup your D VD player Put the batteries into the remote control Next, press the ENTER button on the remote control and start the Let's Get Started Menu Next D V -655A T aiwan model only 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select either ‘Wide scr een (16:9)’ or ‘Standard size scr een (4:3)’ according to the kind of TV you have, then pr ess ENTER. Let's Get Started Menu What kind of TV do you have? Use the / cursor buttons to choose, then press ENTER Wide screen (16:9) Standard size screen (4:3)
Getting Started 04 25 En Using the on-screen displays F or ease of use, this player makes extensive use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs). Y ou should get used to the way these work as you ’ ll need to use them when setting up the player , using some of the playback features, such as program play , and when making more advanced settings for audio and video . 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. • Throughout this manual, ‘ Select’ means use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on-screen, then press ENTER . ENTER GUIDE RETURN ENTER SETUP RETURN Button What it does SETUP Display/exit the on-screen display Changes the highlighted menu item ENTER Selects the highlighted menu item (both ENTER buttons work in exactly the same way) RETURN Returns to the previous menu without saving changes • Information at the bottom of ever y OSD screen explains the currently selected menu item and shows which buttons can be used for that screen . Setting up with the Setup Navigator Using the Setup Navigator you can make a number of other initial settings for this player . W e recommend using the Setup Navigator , especially if you connected this player to an A V receiver for playing surround sound. T o answer some of the questions about digital audio formats you may need to look at the instructions that came with your A V receiver . 1 If a disc is playing, press 7 (stop). Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input. 2 Press SETUP . The on-screen display (OSD) appears. Video Adjust Audio Settings Play Mode Setup Navigator Disc Navigator Initial Settings 3 Select ‘Setup Navigator’. Audio Settings Play Mode Setup Navigator Disc Navigator Initial Settings Video Adjust
Getting Started 04 26 En 4 Select a DVD language. Some DVD discs feature on-screen menus, soundtracks and subtitles in several lan- guages. Set your preferred language here. English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Other Language DVD Langua ge Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings A V Receiver Func. Setup Navigator (DV -656A screen) • Note that the language you choose here may not be available on all discs. • If you want to select a language other than those listed, select Other Lan- guage . See Selecting languages using the language code list on page 70 for detailed information . 5 Did you connect this player to an A V receiver? Connected Not Connected A V Receiver Langua ge Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings A V Receiver Func. Setup Navigator • If you selected Not Connected here, that completes the setup. P ress ENTER to leave the Setup Navigator . 6 Did you connect the 5.1 channel analog audio outputs to your A V re- ceiver? Select Connected or Not Connected. Connected Not Connected A V Receiver 5.1ch Audio Out Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings A V Receiver Func. Setup Navigator 7 Did you connect a digital output to your A V receiver? Select Connected or Not Connected. Connected Not Connected A V Receiver 5.1ch Audio Out Digital Audio Out Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings A V Receiver Func. Setup Navigator • If you selected Not Connected in both steps 6 and 7, that completes the setup. P ress ENTER to leave the Setup Navigator . If you selected Connected in step 6, then answer the following questions about the speak ers in your system, other wise jump to step 11. 8 Do you have a center speaker con- nected to your A V receiver? Select Connected or Not Connected. Connected Not Connected Center Speaker Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings A V Receiver Func. Setup Navigator 9 Do you have surround speakers connected to your A V receiver? Select Connected or Not Connected. Connected Not Connected Center Speaker Surround Speakers Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings A V Receiver Func. Setup Navigator
Getting Started 04 27 En 10 Do you have a sub-woofer connected to your A V receiver? Select Connected or Not Connected. Connected Not Connected Center Speaker Surround Speakers Sub-woofer Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings A V Receiver Func. Setup Navigator • If you selected Not Connected in step 7, that completes the setup. P ress ENTER to leave the Setup Navigator . Questions 11 through 14 are concerned with the digital decoding capabilities of your A V receiver . 11 Is your A V receiver Dolby Digital compatible? Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don’t Know . Compatible Not Compatible Don't Know Dolby Digital Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings A V Receiver Func. Setup Navigator 12 Is your A V receiver DTS compatible? Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don’t Know . Compatible Not Compatible Don't Know Dolby Digital DTS Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings A V Receiver Func. Setup Navigator 13 Is your A V receiver compatible with 96kHz Linear PCM audio? Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don’t Know . Compatible Not Compatible Don't Know Dolby Digital DTS 96kHz Linear PCM Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings A V Receiver Func. Setup Navigator 14 Is your A V receiver MPEG compatible? Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don’t Know . Compatible Not Compatible Don't Know Dolby Digital DTS 96kHz Linear PCM MPEG Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings A V Receiver Func. Setup Navigator 15 Press ENTER to complete the setup, or press SETUP to quit the Setup Navigator without making any changes. Compatible Not Compatible Unknown Dolby Digital DTS 96kHz Linear PCM MPEG Language Settings Audio Out Settings Speaker Settings A V Receiver Func. Setup Navigator Settings complete Press ENTER to exit ENTER Congratulations, setup is complete!
Getting Started 04 28 En Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD/Super VCD and MP3 discs are covered here. F urther functions are detailed in the next chapter . Throughout this manual, the term ‘ DVD’ means DVD- Video , DVD -Audio and DVD-R/RW . If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified. 0 1 23 4 56 789 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 4 1 ¡ ¢ 8 7 3 0 ENTER ENTER 1 If the player isn’t alr eady on, press ST ANDBY/ON to switch it on. If you ’ re playing a DVD or V ideo CD/Super VCD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input. 2 Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray . • Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc. • Never load more than one disc at a time. 3 Press 3 (play) to start playback. If you ’ re playing a DVD or V ideo CD/Super VCD, a menu may appear . See pages 29–30 for how to navigate these. If you ’re playing an MP3 disc, it may take a few seconds before playback starts, depend- ing on the complexity of the file structure on the disc. Basic playback contr ols The table below shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs. The folllowing chapter covers more playback features in more detail.
Getting Started 04 29 En Button What it does 3 Starts playback. DVD and V ideo CD: if the display shows RESUME , playback starts from the resume point. 8 P auses a disc that ’s playing, or restarts a paused disc. 7 Stops playback. DVD and V ideo CD: Display shows RESUME . P ress 7 (stop) again to cancel the resume function. (The resume function is also cancelled when you eject the disc tray .) 1 P ress to start fast reverse scanning. P ress 3 (play) to resume normal playback. ¡ P ress to start fast for ward scanning. P ress 3 (play) to resume normal playback. 4 Skips to the start of the current track or chapter , then to previous tracks/chapters. ¢ Skips to the next track or chapter . Numbers Use to enter a title/group/track number . Press ENTER to select (or wait a few seconds). • If the disc is stopped, play- back starts from the selected title/group (for DVD) or track number (for CD/SACD/Video CD/Super VCD/MP3). • If the disc is playing, playback jumps to the start of the selected chapter or track (within the current group for DVD-Audio). Front panel contr ols The 3 (play), 7 (stop), and 8 (pause) buttons on the front panel work in exactly the same way as their remote control equivalents. The combined scan/skip buttons on the front panel ( 4 1 and ¡ ¢) work slightly differently from the remote buttons. 3 PLAY OPEN/CLOSE 0 7 41 ¡¢ 8 3 Î 41 ¡¢ P ress and hold for fast scan; press for track/ chapter skip. • Y ou may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don ’ t work in certain parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction. DVD disc menus Many DVD - V ideo and DVD -Audio discs contain menus from which you can select what you want to watch or listen to. They may give access to additional features, such as subtitle and audio language selection, or special features such as slideshows. See the disc packaging for details. Sometimes menus are displayed automati- cally when you start playback; others only appear when you press MENU or TOP MENU .
Getting Started 04 30 En • Some DVD-Audio discs feature a ‘ bonus group ’ . T o access this group you have to input a password, which you can find on the disc ’s packaging. See page 60 for more information . TOP MENU MENU RETURN ENTER 0 1 23 4 56 789 ENTER Button What it does TOP MENU Displays the ‘top menu ’ of a disc — this varies with the disc. MENU Displays a disc menu — this varies with the disc and may be the same as the ‘top menu ’ . Moves the cursor around the screen. ENTER Selects the current menu option. RETURN Returns to the previously displayed menu screen. On some DVD -Audio discs featuring browsable pictures, press to display the browser screen. Numbers Highlights a numbered menu option (some discs only). P ress ENTER to select (or wait a few seconds). V ideo CD/Super VCD PBC menus Some Video CDs/Super VCD have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback control) menus. Y ou can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button or track skip button ( ¢) to select a track, rather than the 3 (play) button . 0 1 23 4 56 789 RETURN 4 ¢ ENTER ENTER Button What it does RETURN Displays the PBC menu. Numbers Use to enter a numbered menu option . P ress ENTER to select (or wait a few seconds). 4 Displays the previous menu page (if there is one). ¢ Displays the next menu page (if there is one).
Getting Started 04 31 En • After I load a D VD disc, it ejects automati- cally 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 page 11 . If the region number is OK, it may be that the disc is damaged or dirty . Clean the disc and look for signs of damage. See also page 65 . Check also that the disc is aligned properly in the disc tray and that it ’s loaded label-side up. • Why won ’t the disc I loaded play? F irst check that you loaded the disc the right way up (label side up), and that it ’ s clean and not damaged. See page 65 for information on cleaning discs. If a disc loaded correctly won ’ t play , it ’s probably an incompatible format or disc type, such as DVD-ROM. See page 10 for more on disc compatibility . • Ther e’s no picture! Check the front panel and make sure that the VIDEO OFF indicator isn ’t lit. If it is, press the VIDEO OFF button to switch the video output back on . See also page 18. Also make sure that if your TV isn ’ t compatible with progressive scan video , that the PROGRESSIVE indicator isn ’ t lit. If it is, press the PROGRESSIVE button to switch the video output back to interlace. See also page 18. • I have a widescreen TV so why ar e ther e 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 necessar y at the top and bottom of the screen . This is not a malfunction. • I have a standar d (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 letterbox format. This is not a malfunction. • My A V r eceiver is definitely compatible with 96/88.2kHz Linear PCM audio, but it doesn ’t seem to work with this player . What’s wrong? F or digital copy-protection purposes, some 96/88.2kHz DVD discs only output digital audio downsampled to 48/44.1kHz. This is not a malfunction. T o fully take advantage of the high sampling rate audio, connect the analog audio outputs to your amplifier/receiver . • Why can ’t I hear SACD audio through the digital outputs? SACD audio is only available through the analog outputs. This is not a malfunction. Some DVD-Audio discs too only output audio through the analog outputs.
Getting Started 04 32 En • Is it better to listen to D VD -Audio discs through the analog outputs? Some DVD-Audio discs do not output anything through the digital outputs, and multichannel discs are downmixed to stereo for the digital output. In addition, high sampling rate DVD-Audio discs (higher than 96kHz) automatically downsample audio output from the digital outputs. Using the multichannel analog audio outputs for DVD-Audio have none of these limitations. • My DVD-A udio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops! The disc may have been illegally copied. • My CD with MP3 tracks won ’t play! Also make sure that the tracks are encoded in MPEG1 audio layer 3 format. See also page 10 . • Some MP3 tracks don ’t show up. Wher e are they? F ile names that don ’t end with the extension “.mp3 ” won ’ t be recognized by this player . Also, if there are more than 250 folders or tracks on the disc, only the first 250 are recognized. See also page 11 .
Playing Discs 05 33 En 1 Press SETUP and select ‘Disc Naviga- tor’ from the on-scr een display . Alternatively , if a DVD -RW , CD, V ideo CD/ Super VCD or MP3 disc is loaded, you can press MENU , which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen. Audio Settings Play Mode Setup Navigator Disc Navigator Initial Settings Video Adjust 2 Select what you want to play . Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly different. F or DVD- Video discs select a title, or a chapter within a title. Title(1-03) DVD Disc Navigator Chapter(1-036) Title 01 Title 02 Title 03 Chapter 001 Chapter 002 Chapter 003 Chapter 004 Chapter 005 Chapter 006 Chapter 007 Chapter 008 F or DVD-Audio discs select a group, or a track within a group. Group(1-03) DVD - Au d i o Disc Navigator T rack(1-14) Group 01 Group 02 Group 03 T rack 01 T rack 02 T rack 03 T rack 04 T rack 05 T rack 06 T rack 07 T rack 08 Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. F or an explanation of how to navigate these, see Using the on-scr een displays on page 25 . Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD and SACD discs, V ideo CDs/ Super VCDs, CDs and MP3 discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. Some DVD discs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example). This is not a malfunction. When playing V ideo CDs/Super VCD, some of the functions are not available during PBC playback. If you want to use them, start the disc playing using a number button to select a track. Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a disc to find the part you want to play . Y ou can use the Disc Navigator when a disc is playing or stopped. • It’s not possible to use the Disc Naviga- tor when playing a Video CD/Super VCD in PBC mode, or when a DVD disc menu is displayed.
Playing Discs 05 34 En F or MP3 discs select a folder , or a track within a folder . (Note that if a folder or track name contains accented or non-roman characters, they may show up with generic names – F_033, T_035, etc.). Folder(1-017) MP3 Disc Navigator T rack(1-010) 00 1 . AC P 002. Nth Degree 003. Pf euti 004. Live 005. Glitc h music 006. CodHead 007. Thermo 008. Missing Man 001. Gra vity deluxe 002. T esla's patent 003. Bor der dispute 004. Dela yed by rain 005. Accident incident 006. Pigeon post 007. Outernational 008. V acuum tube Playback starts after you press ENTER. • The Disc Navigator is not available unless there is a disc loaded. • Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use one of the search modes. See Searching a disc on page 41 . Scanning discs Y ou can fast-scan discs for ward or backward at various different speeds using the remote. 1 During playback, press 1 or ¡ to start scanning. 2 Press r epeatedly to increase the scanning speed. • MP3s can only be scanned at one speed. • The scanning speed is shown on-screen . 3 T o resume normal playback, pr ess 3 (play). F or SACD discs select a track within the current playback area. T rack(1-009) T rack 001 T rack 002 T rack 003 T rack 004 T rack 005 T rack 006 T rack 007 T rack 008 2ch Area Disc Navigator T otal Time 40.31 F or a VR mode DVD -RW disc select beween the Playlist and Original areas of the disc, or a title. P ress (cursor right) to preview the title. • It’s not possible to switch between Original and Playlist during playback. • Not all DVD-RW discs have a Playlist. Title(1-03) 01. 3/31 FIRST LEA GUE 02. 4/28 SECOND LEA GUE 03. 4/29 FINAL R OUND Original Play List Disc Navigator DVD-R W F or SACDs, CDs and Video CDs/Super VCD select a track. (The screen below shows a CD loaded.) T rack(1-13) T rack 01 T rack 02 T rack 03 T rack 04 T rack 05 T rack 06 T rack 07 T rack 08 CD Disc Navigator T otal Time 58.27
Playing Discs 05 35 En • Sound can be heard while scanning audio CDs, and MP3 discs. • There is no sound while scanning DVD- Videos and V ideo CDs/Super VCDs, and no subtitles while scanning DVD- V ideo. • Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD- Video disc. Playing in slow motion Y ou can play DVD - Videos, DVD-R/RW and Video CDs/Super VCD at four different forward slow motion speeds, and DVD - Videos, DVD-R/RW also at two reverse speeds. 1 During playback, press 8 (pause). 2 Press and hold / e or E / until slow motion playback starts. • The slow motion speed is shown on- screen. • There is no sound during slow motion playback. 3 Press r epeatedly to change the slow motion speed. • The slow motion speed is displayed on- screen. 4 T o resume normal playback, pr ess 3 (play). • Video CD/Super VCD only supports forward slow motion playback. • The picture quality during slow motion playback is not as good as during normal playback. • Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached. • F or DVD -Audio discs featuring browsable pictures ( page 70), press / e / E / to view the previous/next picture. Frame advance/frame r everse Y ou can advance or back up DVD - Video or DVD -RW discs frame-by-frame. With V ideo CDs/Super VCDs, you can only use frame advance. 1 During playback, press 8 (pause). 2 Press / e or E / to r everse or advance a frame at a time. 3 T o resume normal playback, pr ess 3 (play). • The picture quality when using frame reverse is not as good as frame ad- vance. • Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached. • When changing direction of a DVD- Video disc, the picture may ‘move’ in an unexpected way . This is not a malfunc- tion. • F or DVD -Audio discs featuring browsable pictures ( page 70), press / e / E / to view the previous/next picture.
Playing Discs 05 36 En Looping a section of a disc The A-B R epeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track (DVD -Audio , CD and V ideo CD) or title (DVD- Video and DVD-RW ) that form a loop which is played over and over . • A-B Repeat is not available with SACDs, MP3s, Super VCDs, V ideo CD in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. 1 During playback, press PLA Y MODE and select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the list of functions on the left. A(Start Point) B(End Point) Off A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Play Mode 2 Press ENTER on ‘A(Star t Point)’ to set the loop start point. A(Start Point) B(End Point) Off A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Play Mode 3 Press ENTER on ‘B(End Point)’ to set the loop end point. A(Start Point) B(End Point) Off A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Play Mode After pressing ENTER, playback jumps back to the start point and plays the loop. 4 T o resume normal playback, pr ess CLEAR or select ‘Off’ fr om the menu. Using r epeat play There are various repeat play options, depending on the kind of disc loaded. It’s also possible to use repeat play together with program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in the program list (see Creating a pr ogram list on page 38). • R epeat play is not available with Video CDs/Super VCD in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. 1 During playback, press PLA Y MODE and select ‘Repeat’ fr om the list of functions on the left. Title Repeat Chapter Repeat Repeat Off A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Play Mode
Playing Discs 05 37 En 2 Select a repeat play option. The repeat play options available depend on the type of disc loaded. The screen below appears when a DVD - Video disc is loaded. Title Repeat Chapter Repeat Repeat Off A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Play Mode D VD -V ideo and DVD-RW discs • Title Repeat • Chapter Repeat • Repeat Off D VD -A udio discs • Group Repeat • T rack Repeat • Repeat Off SA CD, CD and V ideo CD/Super VCD discs • Disc Repeat • T rack Repeat • Repeat Off MP3 discs • Disc Repeat • Folder Repeat • T rack Repeat • Repeat Off • If you’ve made a program list, the Program Repeat option also appears as a repeat option . • T o stop the disc and cancel repeat play , press 7 (stop). • Y ou can also cancel repeat play without stopping playback by pressing CLEAR . The disc will play to the end, then stop. • Y ou can’t use repeat and random play at the same time. • If you switch camera angle during repeat play , repeat play is canceled. Using random play Use the random play function to play titles or chapters (DVD - Video ), groups or tracks (DVD -Audio), or tracks (CD, V ideo CD/Super VCD and MP3 discs) in a random order . Y ou can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped. • Y ou can’t use random play with SACDs, DVD-RWs, Video CDs/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. 1 Press PLA Y MODE and select ‘Random’ from the list of functions on the left. Random Title Random Chapter Random Off A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Play Mode
Playing Discs 05 38 En 2 Select a random play option. The random play options available depend on the type of disc loaded. The screen below appears when a DVD - Video disc is loaded. Random Title Random Chapter Random Off A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Play Mode D VD -V ideo discs • Random Title • Random Chapter • Random Off D VD -A udio discs • Random Group • Random T rack • Random Off MP3, CD and V ideo CD/Super VCD discs •O n •O f f • T o stop the disc and cancel random playback, press 7 (stop). • Y ou can also cancel random playback without stopping the disc by presssing CLEAR . The disc will play to the end, then stop. • During random play , the 4 and ¢ buttons function a little differently to normal: 4 returns to the beginning of the current track/chapter . Y ou can't go back further than this. ¢ selects another track/chapter at random from those remaining. • Y ou can't use random play together with program or repeat play . Cr eating a program list This feature lets you program the play order of titles/group/chapters/folders/tracks on a disc. • P rogram play is not available with DVD - RWs, V ideo CDs/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. 1 Press PLA Y MODE and select ‘Pr o- gram’ fr om the list of functions on the left. Create/Edit Playback Start Playback Stop Program Delete Program Memory ‰ Off A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Play Mode
Playing Discs 05 39 En 2 Select ‘Create/Edit’ fr om the list of program options. Create/Edit Playback Start Playback Stop Program Delete Program Memory ‰ Off A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Play Mode The P rogram edit screen that appears depends on the kind of disc loaded. On the left side is the program list, then to the right is a list of titles (if a DVD- Video disc is loaded), groups (for DVD-Audio), tracks (for SACDs, CDs and V ideo CDs/Super VCD), or folder names (for MP3 discs). On the far right is a list of chapters (for DVD-V ideo) or tracks (for DVD-Audio and MP3). 3 Select a title, chapter , group, folder or track for the current step in the pr ogram list. F or a DVD- Video disc, you can add a whole title, or a chapter within a title to the program list. • T o add a title, select the title. 01. 01 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. Title(1-03) Title 01 Title 02 Title 03 Chapter(1-036) Chapter 001 Chapter 002 Chapter 003 Chapter 004 Chapter 005 Chapter 006 Chapter 007 Chapter 008 Program Program Step • T o add a chapter , first highlight the title, then press (cursor right) and select a chapter from the list. 01. 01-003 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. Title(1-03) Chapter(1-036) Program Title 01 Title 02 Title 03 Chapter 001 Chapter 002 Chapter 003 Chapter 004 Chapter 005 Chapter 006 Chapter 007 Chapter 008 Program Step F or a DVD-Audio disc, you can add a whole group, or a track within a group to the program list. • T o add a group, select the group. 01. 01 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. Group(1-03) Group 01 Group 02 Group 03 T rack(1-14) Tr a c k 0 1 Tr a c k 0 2 Tr a c k 0 3 Tr a c k 0 4 Tr a c k 0 5 T rack 06 T rack 07 Tr a c k 0 8 Program Program Step • T o add a track, first highlight the group, then press (cursor right) and select a track from the list. 01. 01-03 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. Group(1-03) T rack(1-14) Program Group 01 Group 02 Group 03 T rack 01 T rack 02 T rack 03 T rack 04 T rack 05 T rack 06 T rack 07 T rack 08 Program Step
Playing Discs 05 40 En F or SACD, CD or Video CD/Super VCD, select a track to add to the program list. (The screen below shows a CD loaded.) 01. 04 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. Trac k(1-12) Trac k 01 Trac k 02 Trac k 03 Trac k 04 Trac k 05 Trac k 06 Trac k 07 Trac k 08 Program T otal Time 0.00 Program Step F or an MP3 disc, you can add a whole folder , or a track within a folder to the program list. • T o add a folder , select the folder . 01. 001 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 001. A CP 002. Nth Degree 003. Pf euti 004. Live 005. Glitc h music 006. CodHead 001. Gra vity deluxe 002. T esla's patent 003. Bor der dispute 004. Dela yed by rain 005. Accident incident 006. Pigeon post 007. Outernational 008. V acuum tube Program Folder(1-006) T rack(1-010) Program Step • T o add a track, first find the folder , then press (cursor right) and select a track name from the list. 01. 001-003 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. Program 001. A CP 002. Nth Degree 003. Pf euti 004. Live 006. CodHead 001. Gra vity deluxe 002. T esla's patent 003. Bor der dispute 004. Dela yed by rain 005. Accident incident 006. Pigeon post 007. Outernational 008. V acuum tube Folder(1-006) T rack(1-010) Program Step After pressing ENTER to select the title/ group/chapter/folder/track, the step number automatically moves down one. 4 Repeat step 3 to build up a program list. A program list can contain up to 24 titles/ chapters/groups/folders/tracks. 5 T o play the program list, pr ess 3 (play). P rogram play remains active until you turn off program play (see below), erase the program list (see below), eject the disc or switch off the player . • T o exit the program edit screen without starting playback, press PLA Y MODE or SETUP . (Don ’t press RETURN —your program list will be lost.) • During program play , press ¢ to skip to the next program step. • P ress CLEAR during playback (though not if the program list OSD is displayed) to switch off program play . Press while stopped to erase the program list. Editing a program list After creating a program list, you can add, delete and change steps. 1 Press PLA Y MODE and select ‘Pr o- gram’ fr om the list of functions on the left. 2 Select ‘Create/Edit’ fr om the list of program options. 3 T o clear a step, highlight the step number and press CLEAR. 4 T o insert a step in the middle of the program list, highlight the step wher e you want the new step to appear , then select a title/gr oup/chapter/folder/track to add. After pressing ENTER, the new step is inserted into the list. 5 T o add a step to the end of the program list, highlight the next fr ee step then select a title/gr oup/chapter/folder/ track to add.
Playing Discs 05 41 En • T o exit the program edit screen without starting playback, press PLA Y MODE or SETUP . • If you want to exit the program edit screen without saving the changes you made, press RETURN . Other functions available fr om the program menu As well as creating and editing a program list, you can start and stop program play , erase the program list, and memorize a DVD program list from the P rogram menu. 1 Press PLA Y MODE and select ‘Pro- gram’ fr om the list of functions on the left. Create/Edit Playback Start Playback Stop Program Delete Program Memory ‰ Off A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Play Mode 2 Select a program play function. • Cr eate/Edit – See Creating a program list on page 39 . • Playback Start – Starts playback of the program list • Playback Stop – T urns off program play , but does not erase the program list • Program Delete – Erases the program list and turns off program play • Program Memory (DVD- Video only) – Select On to save the program list for the disc loaded. (Select Of f to cancel the program memor y for the disc loaded) • After saving a program list using the P rogram Memor y feature, whenever you load that disc, the program list is automatically recalled and program play switched on. • Y ou can save program lists for up to 24 discs. After that, the oldest one is replaced with the new one saved. Searching a disc Using the search mode function from the Play Mode menu you can quickly jump to a particular part of the disc that you’re watching or listening to. 1 Press PLA Y MODE and select ‘Sear ch Mode’ from the list of functions on the left. The search options that appear depend on the kind of disc loaded. The screen below shows the DVD- Video search options. Title Search Chapter Search Time Search A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Play Mode 2 Select a search mode.
Playing Discs 05 42 En 3 Use the number buttons to enter a title, group, chapter , page, folder or track number , or a time. Title Search Chapter Search Time Search Input Chapter A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Play Mode • F or a time search, enter the number of minutes and seconds into the currently playing title (DVD- Video/DVD-RW) or track (V ideo CD) you want playback to resume from. F or example, press 4 , 5 , 0 , 0 to have playback start from 45 minutes into the disc. F or 1 hour , 20 minutes and 30 seconds, press 8 , 0 , 3 , 0 . • Some DVD-Audio discs feature pages of browsable pictures. Enter the page number you want. 4 Press ENTER to star t playback. • Y ou can only use time search with DVD- V ideo and Video CD discs. • The disc must be playing in order to use time search. • Search functions are not available with V ideo CDs/Super VCD in PBC mode (start non-PBC playback by stopping playback, then pressing ¢, then 3 (play)). • Y ou can often select what you want to watch from a DVD disc menu. See also pages 29–30 . Switching subtitles Some DVD - Video discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. Y ou can switch subtitle language during playback. 1 Press SUBTITLE r epeatedly to select a subtitle option. Subtitle 1 English • While the above display is showing, you can also use the / (cursor up/down) buttons and ENTER to select a subtitle language from a drop-down menu. Subtitle 1 English Off 1. English 2. Frenc h 3. German 4. Italian 1/ 1 • Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. P ress TOP MENU to access. • T o set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle Language on page 55.
Playing Discs 05 43 En Switching DVD-V ideo audio language When playing a DVD- Video disc recorded with dialog in two or more languages, you can switch audio language during playback. 1 Press AUDIO r epeatedly to select an audio language option. Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH 2 French • With some discs, while the above display is showing, you can also use the / (cursor up/down) buttons and ENTER to select an audio language from a drop-down menu. Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH Dolby Digital 2CH Dolby Digital 2CH 2 French 1. English 2. Frenc h 3. German 4. Italian 1/ 1 • Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. P ress TOP MENU to access. • T o set audio language preferences, see A udio Language on page 54. Switching DVD-RW audio channel When playing a DVD-RW disc recorded with dual-mono audio, you can switch between the main, sub, and mixed channels during playback. 1 Press AUDIO r epeatedly to select an audio channel option. Audio Dolby Digital 1 1CH 1L Switching DVD-Audio audio channel Depending on the disc, you may be able to switch channels when playing DVD-Audio discs—see the disc box for details. 1 Press AUDIO r epeatly to select an audio channel option. Audio Linear PCM 192kHz24bit 1 2CH Digital Out Converted When you change the audio channel, playback restarts from the beginning of the current track. • Some discs only allow you to change audio channel from the disc menu. P ress TOP MENU to access. • T o set audio language preferences, see A udio Language on page 54. Switching CD/MP3/Video CD/ Super VCD audio channel Y ou can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel of a CD/ MP3/Video CD/Super VCD. (T o change the audio channel of a CD it must be playing.) Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks. W ith these discs you can switch between the two soundtracks as well as individual channels in each. 1 Press AUDIO r epeatly to select an audio channel option. Audio Stereo
Playing Discs 05 44 En Zooming the scr een Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while a DVD- Video, DVD -Audio or V ideo CD/Super VCD disc is paused. • The zoom function only works when the player is outputting interlace video. Use the front panel PROGRESSIVE button to switch the player to interlace video (the PROGRESSIVE indicator should be unlit) before using the zoom feature. 1 Press ZOOM button to select the zoom factor . • Playback pauses when the screen is zoomed. P ress ZOOM repeatedly to select a zoom factor • Normal • 2x • 4x Zoom 2 × Zoom 4 × Normal Zoom 2 × Zoom 4 × • Since DVD- V ideo, DVD-Audio and Video CD/Super VCD have a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate, espe- cially at 4x zoom. This is not a malfunc- tion . 2 Use the cursor buttons to change the zoomed area. Y ou can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely . • If the navigation square at the top of the screen disappears, press ZOOM again to display it. • Y ou can use the / e or E / buttons for frame reverse/advance while the picture is zoomed (slow motion playback is not possible). 3 Press 3 (play) to return the screen to normal and resume playback. Switching camera angles Some DVD - Video 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 page 57 ). ¶ During playback pr ess ANGLE to switch angle.
Playing Discs 05 45 En Displaying disc information V arious track, chapter and title information, as well as the video transmission rate for DVD discs, can be displayed on-screen . 1 During playback, press DISPLA Y to show/switch the information displayed. Keep pressing DISPLA Y to change the displayed information. • DVD- Video displays Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH Angle Subtitle 1 English 1 Title Play D VD 3 2.23 1/3 Current / T otal Elapsed 138.36 Remain 138.59 T otal 1 English # T r . Rate : 6.0Mbps Chapter Play DVD 3 0.06 2/36 Current / T otal Elapsed 1.40 Remain 1.46 T otal The # mark displayed with some DVD- Video discs means that the video is playing at 24 frames/second, progressive. T r . Rate : 6.0Mbps Chapter Pause DVD 8 0.06 15 2/36 Current / T otal Elapsed 1.40 Remain 1.46 T otal When the disc is paused, the display also shows the frame number . • DVD-Audio displays Audio 1 Linear PCM Angle Subtitle - - 1 T rack Play D VD-Audio 3 3.20 1/14 Current / T otal Elapsed 2.41 Remain 6.01 To t a l 192kHz 24bit 2/0CH T r. Rate : 9.5Mbps Group Play D VD 3 3.21 1/3 Current / T otal Elapsed 53.20 Remain 56.41 T otal -Audio • DVD-RW displays Audio Dolby Digital 2/0CH 1 Subtitle - - Title Play DVD-R W Original 3 0.08 1/32 Current / T otal Elapsed 30.22 Remain 30.30 T otal T r. Rate 4.3Mbps Chapter Play DVD-R W Original 3 1/1 Current / T otal • SACD displays T rack Play SACD 3 0.22 1/9 Current / T otal Elapsed 3.38 Remain 4.00 To t a l (During multichannel playback only) Audio 3/2.1CH T rack Play SA CD 3 0.22 1/9 Current / T otal Elapsed 3.38 Remain 4.00 To t a l Disc Play SA CD 3 0.24 Elapsed 40.07 Remain 40.31 To t a l • CD and Video CD displays Disc Play VCD 3 0.23 Elapsed 58.51 Remain 57.14 To t a l T rack Play VCD 3 0.23 2/16 Current / T otal Elapsed 4.20 Remain 4.43 To t a l (During PBC playback only) Play VCD 3 • Super VCD displays T rack Play VCD 3 1.07 2/16 Current / T otal Elapsed • MP3 disc displays Play MP3 3 T rack T rack Name Outernational 0.18 1/17 Current / T otal Elapsed 12.42 Remain 13.00 T otal Play MP3 3 Folder Folder Name ACP 2/7 Current / T otal • Y ou can see disc information (number of titles/chapters, groups, tracks, folders and so on) from the Disc Navigator screen. See Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc on page 33 .
The Audio Settings Menu 06 46 En • Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources. • Audio DRC is only effective through the digital output when Digital Out is set to On , and Dolby Digital Out is set to Dolby Digital > PCM . See page 51 . • The effect of Audio DRC depends on your speakers and A V receiver settings. Audio DRC • Default setting: Of f 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 R ange Control) to On can help by bringing up the quieter sounds, while controlling loud peaks. How much of a difference you hear depends on the material you’re listening to . If the material doesn’t have wide variations in volume, you may not notice much change. 1 Press SETUP and select ‘Audio Set- tings’ fr om the on-screen display . Video Adjust Audio Settings Play Mode Setup Navigator Disc Navigator Initial Settings 2 Highlight Audio DRC, then use the / buttons (cursor left/right) to change to ‘On ’ or ‘Off ’ , as r equired. Audio Settings 1/ 1 Audio DRC Virtual Surround Channel Level Off Off Fix 3 Press ENTER to make the setting and exit the Audio Settings scr een.
The Audio Settings Menu 06 47 En Virtual Sur r ound • Default setting: Off Switch on Virtual surround to enjoy surround sound effects from just two speakers. When you play a Dolby Digital soundtrack, Virtual Dolby Digital, which uses T ruSurround technology from SRS, produces a deep, realistic 3D soundspace from a pair of stereo speakers. 1 Press SETUP and select ‘Audio Set- tings ’ from the on-scr een display . Video Adjust Audio Settings Play Mode Setup Navigator Disc Navigator Initial Settings 2 Highlight T ruSurr ound, then use the / buttons (cursor left/right) to change to ‘ 2V/T ruSurr ound ’ or ‘Off ’ , as re- quired. Audio Settings 1/ 1 Audio DRC Virtual Surround Channel Level Off Off Fix 3 Press ENTER to make the setting and exit the Audio Settings screen. • Y ou can also use the SURROUND button on the remote control to switch Virtual Surround on ( 2 V/ T r uSurr ound )/Off . • Virtual Surround does not work with CD, MP3, DVD-Audio or SACD discs, or 96kHz Linear PCM soundtracks. • The Virtual Surround effect is output only through the analog AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks. • Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel ( page 62 ). • How good the surround effect is varies with the disc.
The Audio Settings Menu 06 48 En Channel Level • Default setting: Fix This setting allows you to set the level of each channel sent to the 5.1 channel analog outputs. 1 Press SETUP and select ‘Audio Set- tings ’ fr om the on-screen display . Video Adjust Audio Settings Play Mode Setup Navigator Disc Navigator Initial Settings 2 Highlight Channel Level, then use the / buttons (cursor left/right) to change to ‘Fix ’ or ‘V ariable ’ , as requir ed. Audio Settings 1/ 1 Audio DRC Virtual Surround Channel Level Off Off Fix • Fix – Channel levels are fixed • V ariable – Y ou can specify variable channel levels 3 If you chose V ariable, press (cursor down) to proceed to the next scr een. Audio Settings 1/ 2 Audio DRC Virtual Surround Channel Level Off Off V ariable 4 V ariable setting only: Set the channel levels for each speaker . Audio Settings 2/ 2 Channel Level L Channel Level C Channel Level R Channel Level RS Channel Level LS Channel Level SW 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB • Use the / buttons (cursor up/down) to select a speaker . • Use the / buttons (cursor left/right) to adjust the channel level for that speaker . Channel levels can be set from –6 dB to 6 dB. in 0.5 dB increments. 5 Press ENTER to make the settings and exit the audio settings screen. • Y ou can’t adjust the channel level for any speakers that are set to Of f in the Speaker Installation menu screen ( page 62). • The Fix setting is equivalent to setting all the channel levels to 6 dB. There- fore, the V ariable setting will usually sound quieter than the Fix setting.
The Video Settings Menu 07 49 En 1 Select one of the Memory pr esets (see above). 2 Press (cursor down) to select ‘Detailed Settings’ then press ENTER. I.Memory1 Detailed Settings Video Adjust 3 Adjust the picture quality settings. Recall Settings Fine Focus Contrast Sharpness Chroma Level Hue I.Memory1 On Interlace Memory 1 (I. Memory 1) min max soft fine min max green red • Use the / buttons (cursor up/down) to select a setting. • Use the / buttons (cursor left/right) to adjust the current setting. • P ress DISPLA Y to switch between full and single view . • Y ou can change the preset number from the Recall Settings menu item. Y ou can adjust any or all of the following picture quality settings: • Fine Focus – Switch On to reveal greater detail (high resolution) in the picture. • Contrast – Adjusts the contrast between light and dark elements in the picture. • Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness of the mid-frequency (less detailed) elements in the picture. (This setting is only effective when Fine Focus is On .) • Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated colours appear . • Hue – Adjusts the overall colour balance between red and green . (This is only effective when the player is connected using the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT jacks.) Video Adjust • Default setting: Standard F rom the Video Adjust screen you can select the standard video presentation or define presets of your own. 1 Press SETUP and select ‘ Video Adjust ’ from the on-scr een display . Audio Settings Play Mode Setup Navigator Disc Navigator Initial Settings Video Adjust 2 Use the / buttons (cursor left/ right) to select a pr eset. Standard Video Adjust • Standard – Normal • I. Memory1 – 2 / P . Memory1 – 2 – Use for making your own interlaced / progressive presets (see below) 3 Press ENTER to make the setting and exit the Video Adjust screen. • Depending on the disc and the TV/ monitor , you may not see the effect clearly . Cr eating your own interlace output presets These presets are available when the video output is set to interlace. (Use the front panel PROGRESSIVE button to switch between interlace and progressive video output. See also page 18)
The V ideo Settings Menu 07 50 En Y ou can adjust any or all of the following picture quality settings: • Pur eCinema – When watching DVD movies, P ureCinema optimizes the picture quality . The default setting is Auto , but if the picture appears unnatural, then set to On or Of f , as appropriate. • Sharpness – Adjusts the sharpness of the mid-frequency (less detailed) elements in the picture. • Contrast – Adjusts the contrast between light and dark elements in the picture. • Brightness – Adjusts the overall brightness of the picture. • Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated colours appear . • Hue – Adjusts the overall colour balance between red and green . 3 Press ENTER to save the pr eset and exit the Video Adjust screen. • V ideo on a DVD discs may be either video material (originally shot on video) or film material (originally shot on film). V ideo material has a frame rate of 30 frames/sec.(NTSC), compared with 24 frames/sec. for film. This player converts film material to 60 frames/sec. (in progressive scan mode). P ureCinema adjusts the picture so that it matches more closely the picture quality of a cinema screen . Y ou can see whether video on a DVD disc is film or video material by display- ing the video transmission rate (see page 45 ). If a hash mark (#) appears next to the transmission rate display , it is film material. 4 Press ENTER to save the pr eset and exit the Video Adjust screen. Cr eating your own progr essive output pr esets These presets are available when the video output is set to progressive. (Use the front panel PROGRESSIVE button to switch between interlace and progressive video output. See also page 18 ) 1 Select one of the Memory pr esets (see above). 2 Press (cursor down) to select ‘ Detailed Settings’ then pr ess ENTER. P . Memory1 Detailed Settings Video Adjust 3 Ajust the picture quality settings. Recall Settings PureCinema Sharpness Contrast Brughtness Chroma Level Hue soft fine soft fine off max min max green red Progressive Memory 1 (P . Memory 1) Auto P .Memory1 • Use the / buttons (cursor up/down) to select a setting. • Use the / buttons (cursor left/right) to adjust the current setting. • P ress DISPLA Y to switch between full and single view . • Y ou can change the preset number from the Recall Settings menu item.
The Initial Settings Menu 08 51 En Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out Linear PCM Out MPEG Out On Off Initial Settings If at any time you need to switch off the digital audio output, set this to Off, other - wise leave it On . • Y ou can’t switch on/off the optical and coaxial outputs individually . • There is no digital output when playing SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs regardless of this setting. Dolby Digital Out • Default setting: Dolby Digital Y ou only need to make this setting if you connected this system to an A V r eceiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out Linear PCM Out MPEG Out Dolby Digital Dolby Digital > PCM Initial Settings If your A V receiver (or other connected component) is Dolby Digital compatible, set to Dolby Digital , other wise set to Dolby Digital > PCM . Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu is where you can set preferences for language, audio and video output, and so on . If a menu option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time. This is usually because a disc is playing. Stop the disc, then change the setting. 1 Press SETUP and select ‘Initial Set- tings’ from the on-scr een display . Audio Settings Play Mode Setup Navigator Disc Navigator Video Adjust Initial Settings 2 Select the setup category from the list on the left, then select an item from the menu list to the right. 3 Make the setting you want. • The language options shown in the on- screen display illustrations on the following pages may not correspond to those available in your countr y or region . Digital Audio Out settings Digital Out • Default setting: On Y ou only need to make this setting if you connected this system to an A V r eceiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs.
The Initial Settings Menu 08 52 En Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out Linear PCM Out MPEG Out Down Sample On Down Sample Off Initial Settings If your A V receiver (or other connected component) is compatible with high sampling rates (96 kHz), set this to Down Sample Off , otherwise set it to Down Sample On (96 kHz audio is converted to a more compatible 48 kHz). Check the manual that came with the other component if you’re unsure whether it is 96 kHz compatible. • Even when set to Down Sample Off , some discs will still output down- sampled audio through the digital outputs (you only get full sampling rate audio through the analog outputs). • High sampling rate DVD-Audio discs (192kHz or 176.2kHz) automatically output down-sampled audio through the digital outputs. MPEG Out • Default setting: MPEG > PCM Y ou only need to make this setting if you connected this system to an A V r eceiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out Linear PCM Out MPEG Out MPEG MPEG > PCM Initial Settings DTS Out • Default setting: DTS > PCM Y ou only need to make this setting if you connected this system to an A V r eceiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Digital Out Dolby Digital Out DTS Out Linear PCM Out MPEG Out DTS DTS > PCM Initial Settings If your A V receiver (or other connected component) has a built-in DTS decoder , set this to DTS, otherwise set to DTS > PCM (DTS audio is converted to more compatible PCM audio). Check the manual that came with the other component if you’re unsure whether it is DTS compatible. • If you set to DTS with a non-DTS compatible amplifier , noise will be output when you play a DTS disc. • This setting applies only to DTS audio on DVDs. DTS-CD always output DTS digital audio as-is regardless of this setting. Linear PCM Out • Default setting: Down Sample On Y ou only need to make this setting if you connected this system to an A V r eceiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs.
The Initial Settings Menu 08 53 En Auto Pr ogressive (DV -656A only) • Default setting: Off Y ou only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your TV using the component video outputs. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers TV Screen Auto Pr ogressive S-Video Out Still Picture On Off Initial Settings When set to On, discs in 16:9 format are output as progressive video, while 4:3 format discs are output as interlaced video. This corrects a problem with some TVs that display 4:3 material stretched when fed a progressive scan signal. If you do not experience this problem you can leave this setting as Off . S-Video Out • Default setting: S2 Y ou only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your TV using an S-V ideo cord. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers TV Screen Auto Pr ogressive S-Video Out Still Picture S1 S2 Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) If you find that the picture is stretched or distorted on the default S2 setting, tr y changing it to S1 . (See also S1 and S2 in the Glossar y on page 71.) If your A V receiver (or other connected component) is compatible with MPEG audio, set this to MPEG, other wise set it to MPEG > PCM (MPEG audio is converted to more compatible PCM audio). Check the manual that came with the other component if you’re unsure whether it is MPEG audio compat- ible. Video Output settings TV Screen • Default setting: 16:9 (Wide) Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers TV Screen Auto Pr ogressive S-Video Out Still Picture 4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan&Scan) 16:9 (Wide) Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) If you have a widescreen TV , select the 16:9 (Wide) setting—widescreen DVD software is then shown using the full screen area. When playing software recorded in conventional (4:3) format, the settings on your TV will determine how the material is presented— see the manual that came with your TV for details on what options are available. If you have a conventional TV , select either 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan) . In Letter Box mode, widescreen sof tware is shown with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. P an & Scan chops the sides off widescreen material to make it fit the 4:3 screen (so even though the image looks larger on the screen, you’re actually seeing less of the picture). See also page 67 .
The Initial Settings Menu 08 54 En Audio Language • Default setting: English (excpet T aiwan model: T raditional Chinese) Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Men u Lang. Subtitle Display English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Other Language Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) This setting is your preferred audio language for DVD-V ideo discs. If the language you specify here is recorded on a disc, the system automatically plays the disc in that language. The DVD-V ideo format recognizes 136 different languages. Select Other Language if you want to specify a language other than those listed. See also Selecting languages using the language code list on page 70. • Y ou can switch between the languages recorded on a DVD disc during playback using the AUDIO button . (This does not affect this setting.) See page 43 . • Some DVD discs set the audio language automatically when loaded, overriding the audio language you set in the Initial Settings menu. • Discs with two or more audio languages usually allow you to select the audio language from the disc menu. P ress TOP MENU to access the disc menu. Still Picture • Default setting: Auto Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers TV Screen Auto Pr ogressive S-Video Out Still Picture Field Frame Aut o Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) This player uses one of two processes when displaying a still frame from a DVD disc. The default Auto setting automatically chooses the best setting each time. • Field – produces a stable, generally shake-free image • Frame – produces a sharper image, but more prone to shake than field stills Language settings • The language options shown in the on- screen display illustrations on the following pages may not correspond to those available in your countr y or region .
The Initial Settings Menu 08 55 En Auto Language • Default setting: On Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Men u Lang. Subtitle Display On Off Initial Settings When set to On, the player always selects the default audio language on a DVD- Video disc (F rench dialog for a F rench movie, for example), and displays subtitles in your preferred subtitle language only if that is set to something different. In other words, movies in your native language won’t have any subtitles, while foreign language movies will be shown with subtitles. Set to Off to have the player play discs strictly according to your Audio Language and Subtitle Language settings. F or Auto Language to work, the Audio Language and Subtitle Language settings must be the same (see also pages 54–55 ). • Y ou can still switch audio and subtitle language on playback using the AUDIO and SUBTITLE buttons. Subtitle Language • Default setting: English (excpet T aiwan model: T raditional Chinese) Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Men u Lang. Subtitle Display English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Other Language Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) This setting is your preferred subtitle language for DVD - Video discs. If the lan- guage you specify here is recorded on a disc, the system automatically plays the disc with those subtitles. The DVD-V ideo format recognizes 136 different languages. Select Other Language if you want to specify a language other than those listed. See also Selecting languages using the language code list on page 70. • Y ou can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD disc during playback using the SUBTITLE button . (This does not affect this setting.) See page 42. • Some DVD discs set the subtitle language automatically when loaded, overriding the subtitle language you set in the Initial Settings menu. • Discs with two or more subtitle languages usually allow you to select the subtitle language from the disc menu. P ress TOP MENU to access the disc menu.
The Initial Settings Menu 08 56 En DVD Menu Language • Default setting: w/Subtitle Lang. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Men u Lang. Subtitle Display w/Subtitle Lang. Other Language Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) Some multilingual discs have disc menus in several languages. This setting specifies in which language the disc menus should appear . Leave on the default setting for menus to appear in the same language as your Subtitle Language—see page 55 . The DVD-V ideo format recognizes 136 different languages. Select Other Language if you want to specify a language other than those listed. See also Selecting languages using the language code list on page 70. Subtitle Display • Default setting: On Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Audio Language Subtitle Language Auto Language DVD Men u Lang. Subtitle Display On Off Assist Subtitle Initial Settings When set to On, the player displays subtitles according to the Subtitle Language and Auto Language settings. Set to Assist Subtitle to have the player display the extra assistive subtitles recorded on to some DVD discs. Set to Off to switch subtitles off altogether . Display settings OSD Language • Default setting: English (excpet T aiwan model: T raditional Chinese) Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers OSD Language On Screen Display Angle Indicator Background Screen Saver English français Deutsch Italiano Español Nederlands Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) This sets the language of this player ’s on- screen displays. On Screen Display • Default setting: On Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers OSD Language On Screen Display Angle Indicator Background Screen Saver On Off Initial Settings This sets whether operation displays are shown on-screen ( Play , Resume , Scan and so on.)
The Initial Settings Menu 08 57 En Angle Indicator • Default setting: On Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers OSD Language On Screen Display Angle Indicator Background Screen Saver On Off Initial Settings If you prefer not to see the camera icon on- screen during multi-angle scenes on DVD discs, change this setting to Off . Backgr ound • Default setting: Pioneer Logo Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers OSD Language On Screen Display Angle Indicator Background Screen Saver Pioneer Logo Black Initial Settings This specifies what is displayed on-screen when the player is stopped. Scr een Saver • Default setting: On Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers OSD Language On Screen Display Angle Indicator Background Screen Saver On Off Initial Settings If a constant image is displayed on a conventional CRT -type TV , it can ‘burn in’ leaving a ghost image on the screen. Switch to On to make sure that a constant image is not displayed for a dangerously long time. Options Parental Lock • Default level: Off • Default password: none • Default countr y code: us (2119) Some DVD V ideo discs feature a P arental Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc won’t play . This gives you some control about what your children watch on your DVD player . Some discs also support the Countr y Code feature. The player does not play certain scenes on these discs, depending on the countr y code you set. Before you can set the P arental Lock level or the Countr y Code you must register a password. As the password owner , you can change the P arental Lock level or Countr y Code whenever you like. Y ou can also change the password. • Not all discs that you may consider inappropriate for your children use the P arental Lock feature. These discs will always play without requiring the password first. • If you forget your password, you’ll need to reset the player to it’s factor y settings ( page 67 ), then register a new pass- word.
The Initial Settings Menu 08 58 En Registering a new password Y ou must register a password before you can change the P arental Lock level or enter a Countr y Code. 1 Select ‘Passwor d’. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playbac k DVD Pla yback Mode CD Playback Pass word Level Change Country Code Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) 2 Use the number buttons to enter a 4- digit passwor d. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k: Register Code Number Initial Settings 1 2 3 4 The numbers you enter show up as asterisks (*) on-screen. 3 Press ENTER to r egister the password and return to the Options menu scr een. If you forget your password, you can reset the system then register a new one. See page 67 for how to reset the player . Changing your password T o change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one. 1 Select ‘Passwor d Change’. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playbac k DVD Pla yback Mode CD Playback Pass word Change Level Change Country Code Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) 2 Use the number buttons to enter your existing passwor d, then press ENTER. • The numbers appear as asterisks as you enter them. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k : P assword Change Initial Settings 1 ** * Passwo rd New P asswor d 3 Enter a new password. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k : P assword Change Initial Settings 2 3 4 5 ** ** Passwo rd New P asswor d 4 Press ENTER to r egister the new password and r etur n to the Options menu screen.
The Initial Settings Menu 08 59 En Setting/changing the Parental Lock level 1 Select ‘Level Change’. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playbac k DVD Pla yback Mode CD Playback Pass word Change Level Change Country Code Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) 2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then pr ess ENTER. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Initial Settings Parental Loc k : Le vel Change 1 ** * Pass word 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 off 3 Select a new level. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k : Le vel Change Initial Settings ** * * Pass word 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 off P ress (cursor left) repeatedly to lock more levels (more discs will require the password); press (cursor right) to unlock levels. Y ou can’t lock level 1. 4 Press ENTER to set the new level and return to the Options menu screen. Setting/changing the Country Code Y ou may also want to refer to the Countr y code list on page 69 . 1 Select ‘Country Code’. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playbac k DVD Pla yback Mode CD Playback Pass word Change Level Change Country Code Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) 2 Use number buttons to enter your password, then pr ess ENTER. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Initial Settings Country Code List Code us 2 1 1 9 Parental Loc k : Change Country Code 1 ** * Pas swo rd 3 Select a country code. There are two ways you can do this. • Select by code letter: Use / (cursor up/down) to change the countr y code. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Initial Settings Country Code List Code us 2 1 1 9 Parental Loc k : Change Country Code ** * * Pas swo rd •S e le ct by code number: P ress (cursor right) then use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit countr y code (you can find the countr y code list on page 69 ).
The Initial Settings Menu 08 60 En Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Initial Settings Country Code List Code us 2 1 1 9 Parental Loc k : Change Country Code ** * * Passwo rd 4 Press ENTER to set the new Countr y Code and return to the Options menu screen. • Changing the countr y code does not take effect until the next disc is loaded (or the current disc is reloaded). Bonus Gr oup Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playbac k DVD Pla yback Mode CD Playback Initial Settings Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the key number . When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically . Select Bonus Group to access the same screen. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Bonus Group : Key Number Input Initial Settings 2 * * * • If you eject the disc, switch the power off , or unplug the player , you will need to re-enter the key number . Auto Disc Menu • Default setting: On Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playbac k DVD Pla yback Mode CD Playback On Off Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) This specifies whether the menu (T op menu) is automatically displayed af ter loading a disc. Set to On if you want the menu displayed automatically , or Off if you don ’t want it displayed. • Some DVD discs display a menu automatically regardless of this setting. If you press 3 while a disc is loading, this setting is ignored.
The Initial Settings Menu 08 61 En Group Playback • Default setting: Single Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playbac k DVD Pla yback Mode CD Playback All Single Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) DVD -Audio discs can have up to 9 groups of tracks. When set to Single, the selected group plays and then the disc stops, or returns to the menu screen. Use Group Search ( page 41) to select the group to play . (Y ou cannot use the track skip 4 / ¢ or scan buttons 1 / ¡ in this mode.) Set to All if you want to play all the groups on a disc consecutively . • Even if the players is set to All but you select a group to play from the disc menu, only that group will play . If you stop playback, all groups will play again when you restart playback. DVD Playback Mode • Default setting: DVD-Audio Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playbac k DVD Pla yback Mode CD Playback DVD-A udio DVD-Video Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD - Video content in addition to the DVD-Audio. Set to DVD-Video to play a DVD -Audio disc as if it were a DVD - Video disc. Note that in this case only the DVD- Video part of the disc will play . SACD Playback (DV -655A only) • Default setting: 2ch Area Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playbac k DVD Pla yback Mode SACD Pla yback CD Playback 2ch Area Multi-ch Area CD Area Initial Settings SACD discs can be divided up into several different areas — stereo audio ( 2ch Ar ea ), multi-channel audio ( Multi-ch Area) and, for hybrid SACDs, standard CD audio ( CD Area ). Select which you want to listen to . • If you select an area that isn’t on the disc loaded, a different area will play . F or example, if you choose standard CD audio but the disc loaded is not a hybrid SACD, the stereo SACD area will play .
The Initial Settings Menu 08 62 En CD Playback • Default setting: PCM Playback Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Parental Loc k Bonus Group Auto Disc Menu Group Playbac k DVD Pla yback Mode CD Playback PCM Playback DTS CD Playback Initial Settings (DV -656A screen) When set to PCM Playback, playback is optimized for standard audio CDs. Y ou can also play DTS CDs, however you may notice some noise when a DTS CD starts playing. This is not a malfunction. When set to DTS CD Playback, playback is optimized for DTS CDs. In this mode you cannot play standard audio CDs through the analog outputs. Change the setting back to PCM Playback to play standard CDs. Speakers Audio Output Mode • Set in Setup Navigator (Default: 2 Channel ) Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Audio Output Mode Speaker Installation Channel Level 2 Channel 5.1 Channel Initial Settings If you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs (front, surround, center and subwoofer outs), set this to 5.1 Channel; if you connected only the stereo outs, set to 2 Channel . • Even if you set Audio Output Mode to 5.1 Channel , you’ll only get sound from all speakers when playing a multi- channel DVD-Audio disc, or Dolby Digital or DTS encoded DVD disc. • 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). • When set to 5.1 Channel there is no digital output when playing DVD-Audio. • If you set to 2 Channel, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio is mixed down to two channels so you still hear all the audio recorded on the disc. • Some DVD-Audio discs don’t allow down-mixing of audio. These discs always output multi-channel audio regardless of the setting made here. Speaker Installation • Set in Setup Navigator (default: L/R: Large | C: Large | LS/RS: Large| SW: On ) Y ou only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. This setting does not affect digital audio output. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Audio Output Mode ‰ 5.1 Channel Speaker Installation Channel Level ‰ Fix Initial Settings
The Initial Settings Menu 08 63 En Use the Speaker Installation screen to tell the player what kinds of speakers you have connected. 1 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a speaker • The L and R , and RS and LS speakers are paired; you can ’t set them differ- ently . Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers L C R RS LS SW Large Large Large Large Large On Initial Settings 2 Press (cursor right) to modify the selected speaker . 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to change the current setting. • Y ou can see the effect of your changes in the room graphic on the right of the screen. • Except for the subwoofer , you can set speaker size to Large or Small. If the main speaker cone in the speaker is 12cm or more, set to Large, other wise set to Small (or Of f if you don’t have that speaker). • If you set the front L and R speakers to Small , the center and surround speak- ers are automatically set to Small and the subwoofer to On . • The subwoofer can only be set to On or Off . 4 Press (cursor left) to go back to the speaker list if you want to modify another speaker , or pr ess ENTER to exit the Speaker Installation screen. • When listening to a DVD-Audio source, the C, LS , and RS speakers will auto- matically be set to the Large size setting. However , the sound will not be affected by the change. Listening to another source will return the speakers to their original settings. • F or DVD -Audio only , if the C , LS, or RS speakers is set to Off , the audio is automatically downmixed to stereo. Channel Level • Default setting: Fix Y ou only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. This setting does not affect digital audio output. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers Audio Output Mode Speaker Installation Channel Level Fix V ariable Initial Settings When set to Fix, the level of each of the 5.1 channel analog outputs is fixed. Choose V ariable if you want to adjust the relative levels to balance the surround sound better for your listening room.
The Initial Settings Menu 08 64 En Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speaker L C R RS LS SW Aut o 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB Initial Settings Y ou can set the individual channel levels between –6dB and 6dB using the test tone output as a guide to set the correct levels. Adjust the levels until the output level from all channels sounds the same from your usual listening position. A utomatic : Select Auto to start the test tone output. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speakers L C R RS LS SW Aut o 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB Initial Settings As the test tone plays through each speaker in turn , it is highlighted on-screen. Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the channel output level of the current speaker . P ress (cursor left) to exit the test tone sequence, or ENTER to save the settings and exit the channel level setting screen. Manual: Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a speaker . Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speaker L C R RS LS SW Aut o 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB Initial Settings P ress (cursor right) then use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to set the channel output level. Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speaker L C R RS LS SW Aut o 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB Initial Settings T o turn the test tone on/off for an individual speaker , press (cursor right). The test tone continues playing even when you select a different speaker . Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speaker L C R RS LS SW Aut o 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB Initial Settings P ress ENTER to save the settings and exit the channel level setting screen .
Additional Information 09 65 En Storing discs Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and store discs correctly . When you're not using a disc, return it to its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environ- ments (including under direct sunlight). Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could all damage the disc. F or more detailed care information see the instructions that come with discs. Do not load more than one disc into the player at a time. Discs to avoid Discs spin at high speed inside the player . If you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk using it in your player—you could end up damaging the unit. This unit is designed for use with conven- tional, fully circular discs only . Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. P ioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. T aking care of your player and discs Handling discs When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc sur face. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback per formance. T ake care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable. Should a disc become marked with finger- prints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dr y cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown in the diagram below . Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using straight strok es. Don ’t wipe the disc sur face using circular str okes. If necessar y , 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.
Additional Information 09 66 En ✗ 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. Moving the player If you need to move the player , first press ST ANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the player off . W ait for --OFF-- to disappear from the display , then unplug the power cord. Never lift or move the unit during playback—discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged. Power cord caution Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way . Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest P ioneer authorized ser vice center or your dealer for a replacement. 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 P ioneer-authorized ser vice center . Although lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available, we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens. Problems with condensation Condensation may form inside the player if it is brought into a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly . Although the condensation won ’t damage the player , it may temporarily impair its per formance. F or this reason you should leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on and using. Hints on installation W e want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it: Do... ✓ Use in a well-ventilated room. ✓ Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack. Don’t... ✗ Use in a place exposed to high tempera- tures or humidity , including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances. ✗ Place on a window sill or other place where the player will be exposed to direct sunlight. ✗ Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.
Additional Information 09 67 En Screen sizes and disc for mats 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. T elevisions, too , come in different aspect ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9. Widescr een TV users If you have a widescreen TV , the TV Screen setting ( page 53) of this player should be set to 16:9(Wide). When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format, you can use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented. Y our TV may offer various zoom and stretch options; see the instructions that came with your TV for details. Please note that some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16:9, so even though you have a widescreen TV , these discs will still play in a ‘letterbox’ style with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. Standard TV users If you have a standard TV , the TV Screen setting ( page 53) of this player should be set to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan), depending on which you prefer . Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs are shown with black bars top and bottom. Set to 4:3(Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are shown with the lef t and right sides cropped. Although the picture looks larger , you don’t actually see the whole picture. Please note that many widescreen discs override the player ’s settings so that the disc is shown in letterbox format regardless of the setting. • Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a standard 4:3 TV , or either of the 4:3 settings with a widescreen TV , will result in a distorted picture. Resetting the player Use this procedure to reset all the player ’s settings to the factor y default. 1 Switch the player into standby . 2 Using the fr ont panel buttons, hold down the 7 (stop) button and press ST ANDBY/ON to switch the player back on. All the player ’s settings are now reset, and you should see the ‘Let’s Get Started’ screen.
Additional Information 09 68 En Disc audio format Player setting 2 Ch Front L / R – – – – –– –– – – – – – – Surround L/R, Center , LFE Surround L/R, Center , LFE Surround L/R, Center , LFE Surround L/R, Center , LFE Surround L/R, Center , LFE – Front L / R Front L / R Front L / R Left / Right Left / Right Left / Right Left / Right Left / Right *6 Left / Right Left / Right Left / Right Left / Right 2ch downmix 2ch downmix *4 2ch downmix 2ch downmix Front L / R 2ch downmix 5.1 Ch Front L/R analog outputs *1 Surround L/R Center , LFE, outputs *1 Digital outputs PCM convert *2 Bitstream *3 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital karaoke 2 Ch / 5.1 Ch 2 Ch / 5.1 Ch 2 Ch / 5.1 Ch 2 Ch / 5.1 Ch 2 Ch / 5.1 Ch 2 Ch / 5.1 Ch Linear PCM 2 Ch 5.1 Ch DTS MPEG 2 Ch 5.1 Ch DVD-Audio 2 Ch 5.1 Ch Super Audio CD 2 Ch 5.1 Ch DTS CD CD Video CD / Super VCD DVD-RW DVD 2ch downmix Dolby Digital 2ch downmix 2ch downmix 2ch downmix *5 DTS DTS DTS Dolby Digital Left / Right Left / Right Left / Right Left / Right Left / Right Left / Right Dolby Digital MPEG or PCM MPEG About the audio output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Settings menu ( pages 51 – 52, 62 ) affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5.1 channel analog outputs, and from the digital outputs with various types of disc. * 1 When Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel , the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) FRONT L / R jacks act as a second pair of stereo audio outputs. * 2 Dolby Digital > PCM, MPEG > PCM or DTS > PCM setting ( pages 51 – 52) * 3 Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS setting ( pages 51 – 52) * 4 Discs that prohibit downmixing will be output as 5.1 channel even if 2 Channel is selected as the Audio Output Mode setting (see page 62 ) * 5 Discs that prohibit downmixing also mute the digital output * 6 If the sound is mono, the Left and Right channels will be the same
Additional Information 09 69 En Argentina, 0118, ar Australia, 0121, au Austria, 0120, at Belgium, 0205, be Brazil, 0218, br Canada, 0301, ca Chile, 0312, cl China, 0314, cn Denmark, 0411, dk Finland, 0609, fi F rance, 0618, fr Germany , 0405, de Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 F rench (fr), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Chinese (zh), 2608 Dutch (nl), 1412 P ortuguese (pt), 1620 Swedish (sv), 1922 Russian (ru), 1821 Korean (k o), 1115 Greek (el), 0512 Afar (aa), 0101 Abkhazian (ab), 0102 Afrikaans (af), 0106 Amharic (am), 0113 Arabic (ar), 0118 Assamese (as), 0119 Aymara (ay), 0125 Azerbaijani (az), 0126 Bashkir (ba), 0201 Byelorussian (be), 0205 Bulgarian (bg), 0207 Bihari (bh), 0208 Bislama (bi), 0209 Bengali (bn), 0214 Tibetan (bo), 0215 Breton (br), 0218 Catalan (ca), 0301 Corsican (co), 0315 Czech (cs), 0319 W elsh (cy), 0325 Danish (da), 0401 Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Bhutani (dz), 0426 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Estonian (et), 0520 Basque (eu), 0521 P ersian (fa), 0601 Finnish (fi), 0609 Fiji (fj), 0610 F aroese (fo), 0615 F risian (fy), 0625 Irish (ga), 0701 Scots-Gaelic (gd), 0704 Galician (gl), 0712 Guarani (gn), 0714 Gujarati (gu), 0721 Hausa (ha), 0801 Hindi (hi), 0809 Croatian (hr), 0818 Hungarian (hu), 0821 Armenian (hy), 0825 Interlingua (ia), 0901 Interlingue (ie), 0905 Inupiak (ik), 0911 Indonesian (in), 0914 Icelandic (is), 0919 Hebrew (iw), 0923 Yiddish (ji), 1009 Javanese (jw), 1023 Georgian (ka), 1101 Kazakh (kk), 1111 Greenlandic (kl), 1112 Cambodian (km), 1113 Kannada (kn), 1114 Kashmiri (ks), 1119 Kurdish (ku), 1121 Kirghiz (ky), 1125 Latin (la), 1201 Lingala (ln), 1214 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 Nepali (ne), 1405 Nor wegian (no), 1415 Occitan (oc), 1503 Oromo (om), 1513 Oriya (or), 1518 P anjabi (pa), 1601 P olish (pl), 1612 P ashto, Pushto (ps), 1619 Quechua (qu), 1721 Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813 Kirundi (rn), 1814 Romanian (ro), 1815 Kinyar wanda (rw), 1823 Sanskrit (sa), 1901 Sindhi (sd), 1904 Sangho (sg), 1907 Serbo- Croatian (sh), 1908 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 T amil (ta), 2001 T elugu (te), 2005 T ajik (tg), 2007 Thai (th), 2008 T igrinya (ti), 2009 T urkmen (tk), 2011 T agalog (tl), 2012 Setswana (tn), 2014 T onga (to), 2015 T urkish (tr), 2018 T songa (ts), 2019 T atar (tt), 2020 T wi (tw), 2023 Ukrainian (uk), 2111 Urdu (ur), 2118 Uzbek (uz), 2126 Vietnamese (vi), 2209 V olapük (vo), 2215 W olof (wo), 2315 Xhosa (xh), 2408 Y oruba (yo), 2515 Zulu (zu), 2621 Hong Kong, 0811 , hk India, 0914, in Indonesia, 0904, id Italy , 0920, it Japan, 1016, jp K orea, Republic of , 1118 , kr Malaysia, 1325, my Mexico , 1324, mx Netherlands, 1412, nl New Zealand, 1426 , nz Norway, 1415 , no P akistan, 1611 , pk Philippines, 1608, ph P ortugal, 1620, pt Russian F ederation, 1821 , ru Singapore, 1907, sg Spain, 0519, es Sweden, 1905, se Switzerland, 0308, ch T aiwan, 2023, tw Thailand, 2008, th United Kingdom, 0702 , gb United States of America, 2119 , us Country code list Countr y , Country code, Country code letter
Additional Information 09 70 En Dolby Digital 1 Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio, this high quality surround system is used in many of the finer movie theaters around the world. The on-screen display shows which channels are active, for example showing 3/2.1. The 3 being the two front channels and the center channel; the 2 being the surround channels, and the .1 being the LFE channel. DTS R DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular surround sound format for movies. Dynamic range The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting lost in noise). Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a ver y wide dynamic range, delivering dramatic cinema-like effects. File extension A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file. F or example, “.mp3” indicates an MP3 file. See also page 10 . Interlaced video A method of displaying a picture in which odd-numbered lines are updated in one pass, then even-numbered lines updated in the next. See also P rogr essive scan video . MP3 MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. See also pages 10 – 11. Selecting languages using the language code list Some of the language options (such as ‘DVD Language’ in the Setup Navigator) allow you to set your prefered language from any of the 136 languages listed in the language code list on the previous page. 1 Select ‘ Other Language ’. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select either a code letter or a code number . 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a code letter or a code number . See the language code list on the previous page for a complete list of langauges and codes. Glossary Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio . Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high). See also page 53 . Bonus Group (DVD-Audio only) An ‘extra’ group on some DVD-Audio discs that requires a key number to access. See also Group . See also page 60 . Browsable pictur es (DVD-Audio only) A feature of some DVD -Audio discs in which the user can browse still pictures recorded on the disc as the audio is played. See also Slideshow .
Additional Information 09 71 En Regions (DVD-Video only) These associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. Y ou can find the region code of your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or all regions). See also page 11 . S1 S-video output This S-video signal format includes aspect ratio information (4:3 or 16:9) within the video signal. TVs which are compatible with S1 S-video automatically switch aspect ratio according to the signal. See also page 53 . S2 S-video output S2 is an enhanced version of S-video which, in addition to aspect ratio information, contains letterbox / pan & scan information. W idescreen TVs which are compatible with S2 S-video automatically switch aspect ratio according to the signal. See also page 53 . Sampling fr equency The rate at which sound is measured to be turned into digital audio data. The higher the rate, the better the sound quality , but the more digital information is generated. Standard CD audio has a sampling fre- quency of 44.1kHz, which means 44,100 samples (measurements) per second. See also Digital audio. Slidshow (DVD, Video CD/Super VCD) A feature of some DVD discs in which still pictures recorded on the disc cycle automati- cally as the audio is played. See also Br owsable P icture . Super Audio CD (SACD) Super Audio CD is a high quality audio disc format that can accomodate high sampling rate stereo and multi-channel audio, as well as conventional CD audio all on the same disc. MPEG audio An audio format used on V ideo CDs/Super VCDs and some DVD discs. This unit can convert MPEG audio to PCM format for wider compatibility with digital recorders and A V amplifiers. See also PCM . MPEG video The video format used for Video CDs/Super VCDs and DVDs. Video CD/Super VCD uses the older MPEG -1 standard, while DVD uses the newer and much better quality MPEG -2 standard. Packed PCM (DVD-Audio only) A lossless compression system that enables more PCM audio to be stored on a DVD- Audio disc than would otherwise be possi- ble. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) The most common system of encoding digital audio , found on CDs and DA T . Excellent quality , but requires a lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital and MPEG audio. F or compatibility with digital audio recorders (CD, MD and DA T) and A V amplifiers with digital inputs, this unit can convert Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio to PCM. See also Digital audio . PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD/Super VCD only) A system of navigating a V ideo CD/Super VCD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc. Especially good for discs that you would normally not watch from begin- ning to end all at once—karaoke discs, for example. Progr essive scan video Also called non-interlaced video, this method of displaying a picture updates all the lines in one pass, resulting in a more stable, flicker-free image than interlaced video (for a given scanning rate). See also Interlaced video . See also page 19 .
Additional Information 09 72 En T aiwan model only: Changing the on-scr een dis- play language to English 1 Press SETUP . The on-screen display (OSD) appears. 2 Use the / // (cursor up/down/ left/right) buttons to select ‘ ’ from the on-scr een display , then pr ess ENTER. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘ ’ from the list on the left, then press ENTER. 4 Press ENTER. English 5 Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘English ’ from the list on the right, then press ENTER. English 6 Press SETUP . Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Speaker OSD Language On Screen Display Angle Indicator Background Screen Saver English Initial Settings
Additional Information 09 73 En Setting the TV System (Except DV -656A and DV -655A T aiwan model) The default setting of this player is AUTO , and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO. If you experi- ence picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your countr y or region’s system. Doing this, however , may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch. The table below shows what kinds of disc are compatible with each setting ( AUTO , PA L and NTSC). 1 If the player is on, pr ess ST ANDBY/ ON to switch it to standby . 2 Using the fr ont panel controls, hold down ¡ ¢ then press ST ANDBY/ON to switch the TV system. The TV system changes as follows: AUTO = NTSC NTSC = PA L P AL = AUTO The player ’s display shows the new setting. • Y ou have to switch the player into standby (press ST ANDBY/ON ) before each change. W atching NTSC on a P AL TV Most models of the newly developed countdown P AL TV system detect 50 Hz (P AL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and automatically switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a display without vertical shrinkage. If your P AL TV does not have a V -Hold control, you may not be able to watch NTSC discs because of picture roll. If the TV has a V -Hold control, adjust it until the picture stops rolling. On some TVs, the picture may shrink vertically , leaving black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunc- tion; it is caused by the NTSC to P AL conversion. Disc Player setting T ype DVD/Super VCD Video CD CD / no disc Format NTSC PA L NTSC PA L –– NTSC NTSC –– NTSC NTSC NTSC PA L MOD.P AL PA L MOD.P AL PA L PA L AUTO NTSC PA L NTSC PA L NTSC or P AL
Additional Information 09 74 En T roubleshooting 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 P ioneer authorized ser vice center or your dealer to carr y out repair work. Pr oblem The disc won ’ t play or is automatically ejected after loading. DVD-Audio playback stops. Picture playback stops and the operation buttons cannot be used. New settings made in the Setup screen menus while a disc is playing are inef fective. Settings are canceled. The remote contr ol doesn't seem to work. Cause / Remedy • Make sure the disc is free from dirt and dust and is not damaged ( page 65 ). • Make sure the disc is loaded with the label side face-up and aligned properly in the disc tray guide. • Incompatible region number: If the region number on a DVD- Video disc does not match the number on the player , the disc cannot be used ( page 11 ). • Condensation inside the player : Allow time for condensation to evaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit. • Disc is loaded upside down: R eload the disc with the label side face up. • A Super VCD that does not conform with the IEC standards might not play normally . • The disc may have been illegally copied. • P ress 7 , then start playback again ( 3). • Switch the power off once, unplug from the wall socket, then plug back in and switch on again using the front panel ST ANDBY/ON button. • Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing, but are not effective until the disc is stopped then restarted: P ress 7, then start playback again ( 3 ). • When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging the power cord, settings will be canceled: P ress ST ANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the player off . W ait for --OFF-- to disappear from the display , then unplug the power cord. • The CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is connected: P oint the remote control at the connected component to control this player . • The remote control is too far from the player , or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide: Use the remote within its operating range ( page 9 ). • The batteries are exhausted: P ut in new ones ( page 9).
Additional Information 09 75 En Problem No picture/No color . Scr een is stretched or aspect does not change. Picture disturbance during playback or the picture is dark. No audio, or audio is dis- torted. Cause / Remedy • Check that the VIDEO OFF indicator is not lit. If it is, press the VIDEO OFF button (page 18 ). • Incorrect video connections: Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully . Also check the video cable for damage. • TV/monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect: Check the instruction manual of the connected equipment. • The video ouput is set to progressive but your TV/monitor is not compatible with progressive scan: P ress the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to set to interlace (the indicator above the button should not be lit) ( page 18 ). • When set to progressive video output, there is no video output from the composite or S-video outputs. • The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect. See page 67 for how to set it correctly for your TV/monitor . • If your TV/monitor is connected using an S-video cable, tr y changing the S-Video Out setting ( page 53 ). • This player is compatible with Macro-V ision System copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the picture depending on the TV . This is not a malfunction. • Due to the player ’ s copy protection circuits, connection of this device through a VCR or an A V selector may prevent recording or cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction . • The TV system may be set inappropriately . See Setting the TV System on page 73 . • No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning discs other than audio CDs • Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier to the player's analog outputs. • Check that the disc is free from dust and dirt, and that it is not damaged ( page 65 ). • Check that all interconnects are firmly inserted. • Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt, oxide, etc. and clean if necessar y . 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.).
Additional Information 09 76 En Pr oblem The analog audio is OK, but ther e appears to be no digital audio signal. Noticeable differ ence in DVD and CD volume. Cannot play multi-channel audio Cannot listen to high-sampling rate audio through the digital output. Cannot output 192kHz or 176.4kHz digital audio. Cannot output 96kHz or 88.2kHz digital audio. No DTS audio output. Audio mix does not sound right or sounds incomplete (for example, inaudible dialog). Cause / Remedy • Make sure that the Digital Out setting is set to On ( page 51). • Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG out settings ( pages 51-52 ) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver — check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver . • SACDs and some DVD -Audio discs do not output digital audio. Listen through the player ’s analog audio outputs. • This is due to differences in the audio format and is not a malfunction. • Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel ( page 62). • Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Out settings ( pages 51-52 ) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver — check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver . • DVD -Audio and SACDs do not output multichannel digital audio. Listen through the player ’s analog outputs. • Check that the settings in the Speaker Installation screen are correct ( page 62 ). • Check the audio options available from the disc menu. • Make sure that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off ( page 52). • As a copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output 96kHz audio. In this case, even if set to Down Sample Off , the player automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not a malfunction. • The player does not output digital audio at these sampling rates. The digital output is automatically downsampled. • Check that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off ( page 52). • Some discs are digital copy protected and do not output high sampling rate digital audio . In this case the output is automati- cally downsampled. • If this unit is connected to a non-DTS compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, set DTS Out to DTS 3 PCM. If you do not do this, noise will be output when you play a DTS disc. • If this unit is connected to a DTS-compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, check the amplifier settings, and that the cable is properly connected. • Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel if you've connected to the stereo inputs on your amplifier or TV ( page 62).
Additional Information 09 77 En Problem Disc containing the MP3 tracks won ’ t play . The audio r ecorded on a Super VCD disc is not output properly . Can ’ t hear ef fect of T ruSurr ound Cause / Remedy • This player is compatible with multi-session discs, but only plays sessions that are closed. • If the message UNPLA Y ABLE MP3 FORMA T is displayed when you tr y to play a disc/track, check the audio file formats. F or more information see pages 10-11. • If the audio is switched to [2] when playing a Super VCD that contains only one stereo soundtrack, there may be no sound at all. P ress AUDIO to change the soundtrack. • T ruSurround does not work with CD, MP3, DVD-Audio, SACD or 96kHz linear PCM DVD. • The T ruSurround effect is only output through the AUDIO OUT (2ch) analog audio outputs. • Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel ( page 62). • The effectiveness of T ruSurround varies with the disc. • Static electricity or other external influences may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplug the power cord and then plug back in. This will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest P ioneer ser vice center .
Additional Information 09 78 En General System .............................................. DVD Player P ower requirements DV -656A ..................................... AC 120 V , 60 Hz DV -655A T aiwan model ................... 110 V , 60 Hz Other models ...... 110 – 127/220– 240 V , 50/60 Hz P ower consumption DV -656A ...................................................... 12 W DV -655A ...................................................... 13 W P ower consumption (standby) ....................... 0.3 W W eight ....................................... 2.6 kg (5lb 12oz) Dimensions ....... 420 (W) x 69 (H) x 278 (D) mm (16 9 / 16 (W) x 2 3 / 4 (H) x 11 (D) in .) Operating temperature .............. 5 ° C to 35 ° C ( 36 ° F to 96 °F) Operating humidity ............................ 5% to 85% (no condensation) Component Video output (Y , P B , P R ) Output level ............................. Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω ) P B , P R : 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω ) Jacks ................................................... RCA jacks D1/D2 Video output (DV -655A T aiwan model only) Output level ............................. Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω ) P B , P R : 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω ) Jack ..................................................... D terminal S-V ideo output Y (luminance) - Output level .......... 1 Vp-p (75 Ω ) C (color) - Output level ........... 286 mVp-p (75 Ω ) Jack .................................................. S- Video jack V ideo output Output level .................................... 1 Vp-p (75 Ω ) Jack ....................................................... RCA jack Audio output (1 ster eo pair) Output level ....................... During audio output 200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB) Number of channels .......................................... 2 Jacks ..................................................... RCA jack Audio output (multi-channel / L, R, C, SW , LS, RS) Output level ....................... During audio output 200 mVrms (1 kHz, –20 dB) Number of channels .......................................... 6 Jacks ..................................................... RCA jack Digital audio characteristics F requency response ........................... 4 Hz to 44 kHz(DVD fs: 96 kHz) ............. 4 Hz to 88 kHz (DVD -Audio fs: 192 kHz) S/N ratio .................................................... 118 dB Dynamic range ......................................... 108 dB T otal harmonic distortion ....................... 0.001 % W ow and flutter .............. Limit of measurement (0.001% W . PEAK) or lower Digital output Optical digital output ........... Optical digital jack Coaxial digital output ........................... RCA jack Other terminals Control in .................................... Minijack (3.5 ø) Control out .................................. Minijack (3.5 ø ) Accessories Stereo audio cable ............................................. 1 V ideo cable ......................................................... 1 P ower cable ........................................................ 1 Remote control ................................................... 1 AA/R6P dr y cell batteries .................................. 2 Operating Instructions .................. 1 (DV-656A)* 2 (DV -655A)** W arranty card (DV-656A only)* ......................... 1 * And DV -655A px model ** Except DV -655A px model • The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvement. Specifications
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