DVD PLAYER DV-340 Operating Instructions
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WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick pile.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT. Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments. We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player. Thank you for your support. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
Compatible with a wide range of DVD digital audio output formats Wide range of DVD viewing options Multi-Angle (page 31) You can view scenes from different camera angles when watching movies or other media with multiple angle playback available. 1 DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio formats (as of October 1998). The digital audio output jacks of this player output Dolby Digital*2, DTS*3, MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams.
Differences in Disc Composition How to Proceed in This Manual DVD DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and titles are divided into chapters. A DVD which contains a movie may have only one title with many or no chapter divisions. Karaoke DVDs may have many titles, assigning a title to each song on the disc. Menu screens do not belong to any title. DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a disc or chapters within a selected title.
Table of contents Before Using ........................................ 8 Setting the Language Options ......... 32 Checking Accessories ..................................... 8 Preparing the Remote Control ......................... 8 Setting the On-screen Display (OSD) Language ....................................... 32 Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) ....................... 32 Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) ....................... 34 Names and Functions .
Before Using Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 While pushing the tab on the battery compartment cover toward the center of the remote, pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert batteries. Checking Accessories Please confirm that the following were received with the player. Audio cord Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus (–) polarity guides on the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment.
Names and Functions Front Panel 1 2 4 3 6 5 DVD PLAYER Î STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON button 6 Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (pages 21, 24). 2 7 Disc tray 0 (open/close) button Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it stopped. Pressing twice causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc if playback starts again (page 24).
Display Window 2 3 4 56 1 VCD GUI 7 8 CD TRK CHP # TOTAL VCD indicator TITLE indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed. 3 0 - = indicator ~ 3/8 indicator COND. indicator LAST indicator REMAIN indicator Indicates that the remaining playback time of a title or chapter/track is being displayed. ! indicator Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page 31).
Rear Panel 1 3 2 4 5 6 AV CONNECTOR AC IN VIDEO OUT L DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT CONTROL IN R S-VIDEO OUT 7 1 AUDIO OUT jacks 5 2 AV CONNECTOR jack Use a 21-pin SCART cable to connect to a TV or monitor compatible with this type of connection. Both audio and video signals are output from the AV CONNECTOR jack (page 17). 3 VIDEO OUT jack Connect to the video input on a TV or monitor or AV amplifier or receiver with video input capability. (pages 14, 16).
(Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.) Remote Control 1 CONDITION MEMORY AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU REPEAT A-B = ~ ¶ & * ( 2 (standby/on) button Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (pages 21, 24).
= STEP/SLOW e/E buttons Press STEP/SLOW E during playback to view slow playback. In pause mode, press STEP/SLOW E to advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by frame and STEP/SLOW e to back up a few frames at a time (page 39). ~ Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)* Use to perform direct title and chapter/track searches, and to input numerical values. ! _ Press to start disc playback (pages 21, 24). + ¡ You can program titles, chapters, or tracks to play back in a desired order.
Connection Guide Making Connections Connecting Your DVD Player Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a wide array of audio and video output options which allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio input to a home theater system with a TV or monitor and full surround sound capabilities. The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using the audio and video cords included with this player.
Analog Audio Connection Audio Connections This player features a digital (coaxial) output and also analog audio output formats. Digital Audio Connections You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD discs from the coaxial digital output jack. When a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG is loaded, noise will be output if you have made connections via the digital audio jacks to a receiver or amplifier that cannot decode a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG digital bitstream.
VIDEO OUT Video Connections This player features S-video and composite output possibilities. Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to determine the best possible connection for your system. In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size. You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen General to set whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 19).
AV CONNECTOR Connection Using a commercially available 21-pin SCART cable, connect the AV CONNECTOR jack on the player to a TV or monitor to achieve audio and video with a single connection. • SCART cables are available in a variety of configurations. Before making connections, be sure to check that the cable you are planning to use is appropriate for the TV or monitor you are making connections to. • AV CONNECTOR pin signal descriptions can be found in the ‘Specifications’ (page 56).
Setting Up the Player About MOD. (Modulation) PAL Setting the TV System The default setting of this player is AUTO, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO. If you experience picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or region’s system. Doing this, however, may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch. The table below shows what kinds of disc are compatible with each setting (AUTO, PAL and NTSC).
1 Press ( panel). 2 Press SETUP. STANDBY/ON on the front When SETUP is pressed for the first time, the following screen appears. Though the Setup Navigator may be used more than once, this screen only appears the first time SETUP is pressed. Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language) The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers to the language that is used by the player in menus and on-screen messages.
Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder The [Digital Jack] screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier, receiver, or external decoder. As there are numerous options available, please refer to the instructions supplied with the component the player is connected to determine what digital audio formats can be decoded. If you have made no digital connections, select [Not Connected].
Getting Started Using Your DVD Player 1 Press ( panel). 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE (0 on the front panel). STANDBY/ON on the front The disc tray comes out. 3 Load a disc. Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc.
When a menu screen is displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation.
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/ Skip Back – DVD/Video CD/CD Advancing to the next chapter (track) Press NEXT ¢ (¡ ¢ on the front panel). AUDIO OPEN/ CLOSE LAST MEMORY CONDITION MEMORY SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT TOP MENU REPEAT A-B MENU SETUP • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). • You can advance more than one chapter (track) forward by pressing and holding NEXT ¢ and releasing when the desired chapter (track) number appears in the display.
Resuming Playback from Where You Stopped – DVD/Video CD Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last time. Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off – DVD/Video CD/CD Press STOP 7 once. The display shows “RESUME” and the stop position is memorized. 4 • The resume position remains memorized as long as the disc is in the player — even if you switch the power off. • Pressing STOP 7 twice causes the disc to return to the beginning when PLAY 3 is pressed again.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings 1 Press ( panel). 2 Press SETUP. STANDBY/ON on the front The Setup screen appears. (Example) Audio1 Audio2 Video Language General Using the Setup Screen Menus Dolby Digital Out – Dolby Digital DTS Out – Off 96kHz PCM Out – 96kHz 3 48kHz MPEG Out – MPEG 3 PCM The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings.
IMPORTANT LAST MEMORY 9 AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU REPEAT A-B RETURN DISPLAY ¶ 5 ¶ ENTER 3 2 5 5 7, 8 OPEN/ CLOSE CONDITION MEMORY NEXT PREV ¢ 4 ∞ 5 ¶ PLAY 3 PAUSE 8 ¶ STOP 7 Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert” Menu Mode 7, 8 7 ¶ eSTEP/SLOWE 1REV FWD ¡ 1 2 3 CLEAR 4 5 6 +10 7 8 9 0 ¶ RANDOM PROGRAM SEARCH MODE Î The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, [Basic] and [Expert], to make this unit more convenient to operate for
Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Component – DVD This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, and signals with a sampling rate of 96 kHz. Make settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu to reflect the capabilities of the components that you have made digital connections to. DTS Out This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for DVDs recorded in DTS.
MPEG Out This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the [MPEG] setting. Otherwise, select [MPEG 3 PCM] to convert the digital signal to the PCM signal, the digital signal output from a CD.
Setting the TV Screen Size – DVD The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio. When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used. Make changes to the TV screen size in the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu.
Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate for Program Content – DVD/Video CD This lets you select the ideal picture quality for watching movies, animation and other video media. Make changes to the [Picture Quality] setting in the Setup screen Video menu. Selecting the Type of Paused Image to Display Expert This function lets you view a clear still-image when DVD playback is paused. Make changes in the [Still Picture] setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 26).
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) – DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option. Turning the angle indicator on and off Expert When a picture recorded in different angles is played back is displayed on the screen. This setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture is recorded in multiple angles or not. Turn the angle indicator on or off in the [Angle Indicator] setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 26).
Setting the Language Options Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) – DVD Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio. DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 different languages.
Changing Audio Type – Video CD/CD For enjoyment of karaoke or similar format Video CDs and CDs, it is possible to select stereo audio, or either right or left channel mono depending on the requirements of the source. Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to switch the audio type. Audio output changes from [1/L] (Left channel) to [2/R] (Right channel) to [Stereo].
Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) – DVD You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them.
When “Other” is selected If you select [Code], use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to input the numbers of the input code. When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when the following screen appears. Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to change the position of the cursor. You can also use the number buttons to enter the code. A language code list can be found on page 52.
Selecting a DVD menu language preference Expert Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles or no subtitles Expert In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD may also contain menu screens in different languages as well. Setting a DVD language preference, sets the selected language as a default when DVDs with menu information in that language are encountered. Selecting [w/ Subtitle Language] automatically assigns the language selected in the [Subtitle Language] setting.
Advanced Functions Entering the password When you select either [Level Change] or [Password Change], it is necessary to enter the password (4-digit code number). Use the following steps at any time you are asked to enter or confirm your password. 1 This player is compatible with DVD, Video CD, and CD disc formats. Users already familiar with Video CD or CD will already be familiar with some of the functions the player is capable of performing.
Setting the Parental Lock level Changing the password Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well. Because it is saved in memory, Parental Lock levels can be set for individual discs according to their content rather than a set level for all DVDs.
Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback – DVD/Video CD The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame. OPEN/ CLOSE LAST MEMORY CONDITION MEMORY AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU REPEAT A-B When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen Video menu [Still Picture] setting as described in the section on page 30.
Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc 1 The type of search changes which each press as follows. – DVD/Video CD/CD 3 Title This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Video CD, or CD. Using SEARCH MODE, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Video CD or CD, and even select the point in time to start playback.
Repeat Play – DVD/Video CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a part. LAST MEMORY OPEN/ CLOSE CONDITION MEMORY AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU REPEAT A-B RETURN DISPLAY ¶ 5 ¶ REPEAT REPEAT A-B Repeat play of a specified section Press REPEAT A–B at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat.
Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CD Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. AUDIO SETUP CONDITION MEMORY SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT TOP MENU REPEAT A-B MENU Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER or PLAY 3. OPEN/ CLOSE LAST MEMORY Random playback of chapters within one title – DVD “Random Chapter” appears on the screen, and chapters within the title will be played back in random order.
Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play) – DVD/Video CD/CD 4 The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged to play in the order you want. In the program window, use the number buttons to enter the numbers of the titles or chapters in the order you want to program them in. • To program DVD titles/chapters 9, 7, and 18 in order, press 9, 7, +10 and 8.
Programming Video CDs, CDs Additional programming options A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. – DVD/Video CD/CD OPEN/ CLOSE LAST MEMORY CONDITION MEMORY AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU REPEAT A-B To confirm the contents of a program: On a CD or Video CD track program, press PROGRAM to confirm. The program screen displays the current program.
To make a program of your favorite parts of a disc as it plays – DVD/Video CD/CD With this player, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to a CD. Press and hold PROGRAM for at least 2 seconds at any point during playback of a title, chapter, or track you want to program, and it will be made into or added to a program without displaying a Program screen.
Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory) Resuming playback from where LAST MEMORY was pressed 1 – DVD/Video CD The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before. Unlike the resume function, the Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is removed from the player (Last Memory locations saved for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains loaded in the player).
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) – DVD You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to standby. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, “COND.” appears in the display. When you start playing the disc, the memorized settings are automatically recalled.
Viewing Disc Information The display changes for each type of disc as follows each time the button is pressed. – DVD/Video CD/CD Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate. LAST MEMORY TITLE information: Play Title 2–1 –0.05/ 0.24 0.
CD Track Information: Play Track 1 –3.29/ 0.03 3.32 Top Row: current track number, track time Bottom Row: remaining time of current track, and total time of track Press DISPLAY during while a disc is stopped to display DVD title and chapter information or Video CD and CD track information. Press DISPLAY again to turn the display off. Information about the titles and chapters or tracks on a disc is displayed.
Additional Information For Proper and Long Use of This Unit DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc. Disc Care WHEN MOVING THE UNIT When changing places of installation or packing the unit for moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the disc table to its original position in the player. Then, press STANDBY/ON and switch the power to standby.
CONDENSATION CLEANING THE PLAYER Moisture may form in the operating section of the player if the player is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the player’s performance will be impaired. To prevent this, let the player stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.
Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 35).
Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. 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 even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Audio is not output or is distorted. The Setup screen Audio 1 menu [96 kHz PCM Out] setting is set to [96 kHz]. \ Either connect using the analog outputs, or set [96kHz PCM Out] in the Audio 1 menu to [96kHz 3 48 kHz] (pages 15, 27). The disc is dirty. \ Refer to ‘Disc Care’ (page 50). The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals or are not connected. \ Check that all connection plugs are firmly inserted. The connection plug or terminal is dirty.
Dynamic range Regional restriction codes (region number) Dynamic range refers to the difference between the maximum and minimum levels of the audio soundtrack as measured in decibels (dB). Compressing the dynamic range raises the minimum signal level and lowers the maximum signal level. This allows you to hear voices and other low level audio signals clearly while lowering strong audio signals like the sound of explosions.
Specifications General System ... DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Power requirements ................. AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption ................................................ 11 W Power consumption in standby mode ....... less than 1 W Weight ................................................................... 2.7 kg Dimensions .................. 420 (W) x 282 (D) x 95.5 (H) mm (Not including protruding cables, etc.) Operating temperature ............................
