Location: Rear of the unit IMPORTANT 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.
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CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appears on your unit. This product is for general household purposes.
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The channel, frequency, output power, and other features and functions of the equipment shall not be changed after approval. The equipment shall safely use only a channel frequency that is legally approved and shall not cause interference on other channels. If the equipment fails to meet these requirements, use of the equipment will be prohibited until compliance can be attained.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference.
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Surround and sound setup options..65 SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays......66 Setting the channel levels .
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Wireless speaker system maintenance and precautions ..... 78 Cleaning the exterior ....78 Moving the wireless speaker .
Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features • 24-bit / 96kHz compatible DAC This system 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. •...
Before you start Putting the batteries in the remote control • Open the battery compartment cover and insert the batteries as shown. Use two AA/R6P batteries and follow the indications ( , ) inside the compartment. Close the cover when you’re finished. Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting.
Before you start This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD stan- dard for superior picture quality, dual soundtracks, and widescreen support. VIDEO Super Video CD (Super VCD) CD-R/RW compatibility • This system will play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD/ Super VCD format, or as a CD-ROM containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files.
Before you start JPEG file compatibility • Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.1* still image files up to 8 mega- pixels are supported (maximum resolution is 5120 x 5120 pixels). *File format used by digital still cameras • File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the player to recognize JPEG files –...
Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Connecting the speakers and wireless speaker system Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker cable. Match them to the colored labels above the speaker terminals. Note that surround speaker are not provided, but if you want, you can connect speakers with a nominal impedence of 6Ω–16Ω.
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Connecting up • These speaker terminals can be under HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. When you connect or disconnect the speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the power cord. • Do not connect any of the supplied speakers to any other amplifier.
Connecting up When you’re finished connecting everything, plug the supplied power cord into the wireless speaker AC IN inlet, then plug the other end into a household power outlet. Placing the speakers After setting up your front speakers as shown below, refer to Using the wireless speaker system on page 42 for more wireless speaker placement options.
Wood screw Protrusion: 5-7mm • If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the walls, consult a professional for advice. • Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or damage that result from improper installation. 5 mm 10 mm...
Connecting up Connecting to your TV This system has three different kinds of video output that you can use to connect up your TV. Check the available inputs on your TV to see which you can use. • Do not connect a VCR between this system and your TV as DVD playback will be affected.
Connecting up Connecting using the component video output If your TV has component video inputs, you can use these instead of the standard video output to connect this system to your TV. This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available.
‘standard definition’ output (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center. This system is compatible with the Pioneer PDP-503HDG, PDP-504HDG, PDP-433HDG and PDP-434HDG displays. Listening to TV audio through this system...
Connecting up Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a Pioneer plasma display (models PDP-504HDG and PDP-434HDG), you can use an SR+ cable (see note below) to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various...
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Connecting up • The automatic volume muting feature is enabled separately; see SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays on page 66. (You can also use the System Setup menu to switch the SR+ mode of this unit.) • If you disconnect the SR+ cable or switch the plasma display off while SR+ is on, the setting automatically reverts to SR+ OFF.
Connecting up Connecting the supplied antennas The supplied antennas provide a simple way to listen to AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality—see Connecting external antennas on page 81 for more on how to do this. AUDIO COAXIAL IN LINE 2...
Connecting up • It’s also possible to fix the AM antenna to a wall using two screws (see illustration below). Before fixing, make sure that the reception is satisfactory. FM wire antenna • Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75Ω...
Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel DIRECT PLAY STANDBY/ON PHONES STANDBY/ON (page 31) Press to switch the system on or into standby. DIRECT PLAY buttons (page 35) Press to start playback of any disc in the player.
13 VOLUME control Use to adjust the volume. 14 Timer indicator (page 62) Lights when the timer is set. This mark indicates compatibility with DVD- RW discs recorded on a DVD recorder in Video Recording (VR) mode. Display MIDNIGHT QUIET WIRELESS...
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Controls and displays Lights to indicate random or repeat play of all discs loaded. PGM (page 54) Lights when a program list has been programmed. RPT and RPT-1 (page 52) RPT lights during repeat play. RPT-1 lights during repeat one-track play. RDM (page 53) Lights during random play.
Controls and displays Remote control STANDBY/ON FM/AM DVD/CD TUNER DIALOGUE VIR.SR SOUND SURROUND ADVANCED MODE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 CD MODE DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC SKIP VOLUME SYSTEM SETUP TUNE + HOME MENU ST – ENTER QUIET/ MIDNIGHT...
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Controls and displays ANGLE (page 59) Press to change camera angle during DVD multi-angle scene playback. ZOOM (page 58) Press to change the screen zoom level. ROOM SETUP (page 32) Press to start Room Setup. WIRELESS (SHIFT+ROOM SETUP) Press to switch between surround modes with the wireless speaker system (see Using the wireless speaker system on page 42).
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Controls and displays / FOLDER – Press to jump to the beginning of the current chapter/track, then to previous chapters/tracks. Press SHIFT + to jump to the beginning of the previous folder / FOLDER + Press to jump to the next chapter/track (or folder by pressing SHIFT + Press to pause playback;...
Controls and displays Transmitter Wireless speaker STEREO MODE WIRELESS VOLUME POWER MODE W.STEREO W.SURROUND POWER TUNED CHANNEL indicators Light to indicate the selected channel. CHANNEL In case of poor reception due to interference from other electrical devices, you can improve reception by selecting another channel.
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Controls and displays Wireless speaker antenna Receives signals from the transmitter. POWER Press to switch the unit on or off. WIRELESS MODE switch Slide to select either W.SURROUND or W.STEREO mode. See Using the wireless speaker system on page 42 for more on these modes.
You should see the welcome screen displayed. Welcome to Pioneer DVD! Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DVD player. Before using, please take a little time to setup your DVD player...
Getting started Press ENTER again to finish setting up. Let's Get Started Menu Setup complete If you're finished setting up, choose [Complete], to start again choose [Back] Complete • Use the (cursor right) button to select Back then press ENTER if you want to go back and change the setting you just made.
Switches your TV on or into standby. CHANNEL +/– Changes the TV channel. VOLUME +/– Adjusts the volume. INPUT Switches the TV’s input between the built in TV tuner and an external video source. • The default setting is for a Pioneer TV.
Getting started Using the on-screen displays For ease of use, this system makes extensive use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs). You should get used to the way these work as you’ll need to use them when setting up the system, using some of the playback features, such as program play, and when making more advanced settings for audio and video.
Getting started Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. Load a disc. Load a disc with the label side facing up in the front-most disc space, using the disc tray guide to align the disc. (If you’re loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down.) Disc number If you want to load more discs, press DISC SKIP...
Getting started Button What it does Starts playback. Video CD DVD and shows Resume or Last Mem playback starts from the resume or last memory point (see also Resume and Last Memory below.) Pauses a disc that’s playing, or restarts a paused disc. Stops playback.
Getting started For DVD discs only: If you change discs using the DISC SKIP, DISC or DIRECT PLAY buttons, or take the disc out of the player, the play posi- tion is stored in memory. When you load the disc next time, the display shows Last Mem and you can resume playback (this works for up to five discs).
Getting started Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for your system. The region number should be printed on the disc; check it against the region number of the system (which you can find on the rear panel). See also DVD Video regions on page 76.
Getting started Button What it does ENTER Selects the current menu option. RETURN Returns to the previously displayed menu screen. Numbers Highlights a numbered menu option (some discs only). Press ENTER to select. Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch.
Getting started If the system isn’t already on, press STANDBY/ON to switch on. Press TUNER to switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the AM or FM band. The display indicates the tuner band and the frequency. • If you’re using the front panel controls, the TUNER button switches between FM, AM and station presets (see Memorizing stations on page 40).
Getting started Listening to station presets Make sure the TUNER function is selected. Use ST +/– or the number buttons to select a station preset. • If you are using the front panel controls, press TUNER FM/AM/ST. until you’re in station preset mode, then use the buttons to select a station preset.
Getting started Using the wireless speaker system The wireless speaker supplied with your system can be used for multichannel sound with your main setup, or as a second stereo speaker system. STANDBY/ON WIRELESS SYSTEM SETUP ENTER WIRELESS POWER MODE W.SURROUND W.STEREO Switch the wireless speaker off and the main unit into standby.
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Getting started • Wide (default) – Use to create enveloping surround sound with the wireless speaker placed behind the listening position (see illustration for Normal above). • Left Side – Use for surround sound with the wireless speaker placed to the left of the listening position.
Listening to your system Chapter 5 Listening to your system About the listening modes As explained in Placing the speakers on page 14 and Using the wireless speaker system on page 42, there are several setup options available. However, unless you have connected an extra pair of surround speakers, you should use the Standard (Listening in surround sound on page 45) and Advanced (Using the...
Listening to your system Listening in surround sound You can listen to any source—stereo or multichannel, analog or digital—in surround sound. Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes. SURROUND • Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode (or press SURROUND then use the (cursor up/down) buttons).
Listening to your system Using the Advanced Surround effects Advanced Surround effects can be used with multichannel or stereo sources for a variety of additional surround sound effects. The 5-spot setup described in should be used with these effects. For more options, see Adjusting the Advanced and Front Surround effect level below.
Press FRONT SURROUND to select an mode emphasizes directionality, giving you a realistic movie theater-type sound. mode provides greater breadth and depth to music sources, enveloping you with a concert hall-type sound. additional energy and depth to a stereo source by using the surround speakers in addition to the front speakers.
Listening to your system Enhancing dialogue • Default setting: Dialog Off The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. DIALOGUE • Press DIALOGUE (SHIFT + SURROUND) to select the amount dialog enhancement.
Listening to your system Adjusting the bass and treble Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone. SOUND MODE ENTER Press SOUND MODE. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Bass’ or ‘Treble’. Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the sound.
Playing discs Chapter 6 Playing discs • Some DVD discs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example). This is not a malfunction. • When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some of the functions are not available during PBC playback.
Playing discs • Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc. Playing in slow motion You can play DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs at four different forward slow motion speeds. DVD discs can also be played at two reverse speeds.
Playing discs • Not all VR format DVD-RW discs have a Playlist. Disc Navigator DVD-RW Title(1-03) 01. 3/31 FIRST LEAGUE Original 02. 4/28 SECOND LEAGUE Play List 03. 4/29 FINAL ROUND The screen for CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs shows a list of tracks. Disc Navigator Track 1-10 Track 01...
Playing discs Select ‘Repeat’ from the list of functions on the left. Play Mode A-B Repeat Title Repeat Repeat Chapter Repeat Random Repeat Off Program Search Mode Select a repeat play option. If program play is active, select Program Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat Off to cancel.
Playing discs • The Random All function ignores DVDs loaded in the player. • Use the following controls during random play: Button What it does Stop and cancel random play. Selects another track/chapter at random from those remaining. Returns to the beginning of the current track/chapter.
Playing discs • When this screen first appears, the first title on the disc is highlighted. From here you can select a title, or a chapter within a title. • Some titles and/or chapters of DVD discs may be grayed out, depending on the disc. Grayed out titles/chapters can’t be added to the program list.
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Playing discs Select a folder or track for the first/next step in the program list. Program Program Step Disc Folder 1-6 . WMA/MP3 001. Electro A-M . CD 002. Electro N-Z 003. Rock 1 004. Rock 2 . ??? - - - 005.
Playing discs Button What it does CLEAR Switch off program play. Press while stopped to erase the program list. RETURN Exit the program edit screen without saving any changes. • The current playlist is erased if you change the type of disc in the play position (DVD or non-DVD) or select Program Delete from the Play Mode menu.
Playing discs Switching subtitles Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback. • Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option.
Playing discs • If you are displaying subtitles, these will disappear when the screen is zoomed. They will reappear when you return the screen to normal. Switching camera angles Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles—check the disc box for details. When a multi-angle scene is playing, a icon appears on screen and in the front panel display to let you know that other angles are...
Viewing JPEG discs Chapter 7 Viewing JPEG discs Playing a JPEG slideshow After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG pictures, press (play) to start a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc. The pictures in each folder are displayed in alphabetical order.
Viewing JPEG discs Use the cursor buttons ( navigate. When a file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed. • When a folder is highlighted you can press ENTER to open the Photo Browser screen for that folder. See below for more on using the Photo Browser.
Using the timer Chapter 8 Using the timer Setting the wake-up timer Use the wake-up timer to set the system to switch on at any time and start playing whatever source you want. • The clock must be set to the correct time for the wake-up timer to work properly (see Setting the clock on page 32).
Using the timer • You can check the timer settings in standby by pressing TIMER (SHIFT + 6) twice. (Press TIMER (SHIFT + 6) once to display the current time.) Turning the wake-up timer on/off If the wake-up timer is on, it will switch on the system everyday at the time you have set.
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Using the timer Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select a switch-off time then press ENTER. Choose between the following options: • Sleep Auto – Available only in CD mode; the system switches off automatically after the currently playing disc has finished (not possible during repeat play).
Using the System Setup menu All the available settings in the setup menu are listed in Surround and sound setup options and SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays below. See the notes in each section for additional information about the settings.
SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this unit using an SR+ cable (not supplied). Note that in the function settings below, the number of video inputs may change depending on your display.
Surround sound and other settings • Vol C.On – When this unit is switched to an input that used the plasma display (DVD, for example), the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from this unit is heard. Function setting for DVD input •...
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Surround sound and other settings • RS – Right surround speaker • LS – Left surround speaker • SW – Subwoofer Use the VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level. Turn down the volume to 40 or less to ensure you have adequate headroom.
Video Adjust menu Chapter 10 Video Adjust menu Video Adjust • Default setting: Standard From the Video Adjust screen you can select the standard video presentation or define presets of your own. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video Adjust’ from the on-screen display. Video Adjust Use the (cursor left/right) buttons...
Initial Settings menu Chapter 11 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu gives you complete control in setting up your DVD system, including video output settings and parental lock settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time.
Initial Settings menu Setting Option S-Video Out (See also Connecting using the S-video output on page 16.) Language settings Setting Option Audio Language English Languages as displayed Other Language Subtitle Language English Languages as displayed Other Language DVD Menu Lan- w/Subtitle Lang.
Initial Settings menu Setting Option On Screen Display Angle Indicator Options Setting Option Parental Lock See below Photo Viewer Setting does not take effect until the next disc is loaded (or the current disc is reloaded). Parental Lock • Default level: Off; Default password: none; Default Country code: us (2119) To give you some control over what your children watch on your DVD player, some DVD-...
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Initial Settings menu Changing your password To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one. Select ‘Password Change’. Use the number buttons to enter your existing password, then press ENTER. Enter a new password and press ENTER. This registers the new password and you will return to the Options menu screen.
Additional information Chapter 12 Additional information Optional system settings These settings are accessed by using the System Setup menu while in standby. SYSTEM SETUP ENTER SHIFT Switch the system into standby. Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT + HOME MENU). Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to choose the setting you want to adjust then press ENTER.
Additional information Line attenuator setting If the source connected to the LINE analog input is distorting, the attenuator can reduce the signal level. • ATT 6dB – Reduces the signal level by 6dB. • ATT 10dB – Reduces the signal level by 10dB.
Additional information Press the front panel All the system’s settings are now reset, and you should see the ‘Let’s Get Started’ screen. Using and taking care of discs Titles, chapters and tracks DVD discs are generally divided into one or more titles.
This system is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. Proper installation and maintenance of this system...
Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. Wireless speaker system maintenance and precautions •...
Additional information AC adapter and power cord caution • Do not leave the power cord near heating equipment. The coating of the cord may melt, which could lead to fire and/or electrocution. • Make sure to grasp the body of the AC adaptor when removing it from the power outlet.
In this case, unplugging the power cord and then re- plugging it in will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest Pioneer service center.
Additional information Connecting external antennas External AM antenna Use 5–6 meters of vinyl-insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AM loop antenna connected. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna AM LOOP (vinyl-coated ANTENNA wire) 5–6m External FM antenna Use 75Ω...
Additional information These include digital components such as an MD player, digital satellite, or a game system. Connect using a coaxial digital cable (not supplied). • If you find that the LINE 1 audio is distorting when played through this system, you can set the input attenuator to reduce the input signal level.
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
• Check that the speakers are connected correctly. • Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model. • If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. Remedy •...
Additional information Problem Remedy When recorded on a VCR • This system uses copy-protection technology which may prevent or passed through an AV recording or cause picture problems when connected through a VCR or AV selector, there is selector. This is not a malfunction. disturbance in the playback picture.
Additional information Problem Sound is mono only. Considerable noise in radio broadcasts. Wireless speaker system Problem Audio cannot be received. Audio is interrupted. Audio is suddenly interrupted. Remedy • The tuner may be set to FM mono (see Improving poor FM reception on page 40).
The POWER indicator • It is likely that the system is malfunctioning. Ask your nearest Pioneer goes out when the switch authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. is on or the system is in operation.
Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3. Televisions also come in different aspect ratios;...
Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Estonian (et), 0520 English (en), 0514 Basque (eu), 0521 French (fr), 0618 Persian (fa), 0601 German (de), 0405 Finnish (fi), 0609 Italian (it), 0920 Fiji (fj), 0610 Spanish (es), 0519 Faroese (fo), 0615 Dutch (nl), 1412...
Additional information Glossary Analog Direct representation of sound by an audio electrical signal. See also Digital audio. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3; widescreen models are 16:9. Digital audio Indirect representation of sound using numbers.
These operating instructions ....1 Warranty Card (Australian model only) ..1 Speaker System (S-DV9) (Front speakers x2, center speaker x1, subwoofer Front speakers Enclosure .
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Additional information Digital Wireless Speaker System (XW- DV1WS) General Digital Wireless Speaker System (Transmitter / Wireless speaker) Transmitter AC adapter: Power requirements: Australian/New Zealand models ..AC 240V, 50/60 Hz Taiwanese model... . AC 110V, 60 Hz All other models .
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