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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. • This player is not suitable for commercial use.
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Features of This Player DIGITAL DVDs, Video CDs, CDs, and CD-Rs that display the Iogos shown below can be played back on Pioneer DVD players. For more information on discs compatible with this player, refer to the table below. Types of playable discs and their marks Diameter/ Rayable sides Playback time DVD VIDEO DVO VIDEO Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 2) o VIDEO CD 12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided 1 layer 2 layer 133 rain. 242 min. 12 cm (5 in.)/ double-slded 1 layer 2 layer 266 min.
It has never been easier to manage 300 discs than with this player's on-screen graphical control screens. Using the player's Sub Setup screen, you can input titles and artists for the discs loaded in the player, sort them according to number, disc type, title, or artist, organize them into groups, and keep the information updated even if you physically reorganize the discs (page 30). Organize all of the discs in the rack by inputting disc titles and artist names for easy search and reference.
Howto Proceedin This Manual Differences in Disc Composition 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 s title to each song on the DVD. Menu screens do not beleng to any title. Get familiar with the player.
Table of Contents Before Using ........................................ 8 Checking Accessories ..................................... 8 Prepadng the Remote Control ......................... 8 Names and Functions ......................... 9 Front Panel ...................................................... 9 Display Window ............................................. Remote Control ............................................. Rear Panel .....................................................
Preparing the Remote Control Inserting control batteries into the remote 1 Push down on the tab on the battery compartment cover, and pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 insert batteries. Checking Accessories Please confirm that the following were received with the ptayer.
FrontPanel ;£ (_) PLAY MODE button (_ Press repeatedly to select one of the player's play modes. You can select either single play, ALL play, or custom play (page 26). Number DISPLAY AUDIO/VIDEO (_) TEXT INPUT button Press to start text input(page33). _) UPDATE SEARCH button Press to search for a disc loaded in the rack by format, disc title, or artist (page 371. (_ Hood The hood can be opened and closed by pressing OPEN/CLOSE (page 23). button Use to update information rack (page 31).
_) _ _ (forward) button Press to advance to chapters/tracks. Press and hold to perform fast-forward scanning. When usingthe front panel to edit input text, use to move the pa_tion of the cursor (pages 27 and 33). CLEAR button Useto cance]repeatendrandomplayback,edit programs,andcleartext entries(pages33, 55, 56, 58, and62). (_. (pause) (_ OPENICLOSE button Pressto open andclosethe hood(pages23 and24). (_ SINGLE LOADER PLAY button Press to play the disc loaded in the single loader slot.
(_) TRK and CliP indicators Indicates a chapter or track number is being displayed, (_) REMAIN and TOTAL Indicators REMAIN indicates the remaining playback time of a title or chapter/track is being dLeplayed.TOTAL indicates the disc in the player is stopped and DISPLAY has been pressed (page 65). (_) Counter BEST indicator IndicatesBest play is beingperformed(page59). PREVIOUS SCAN indicator IndicatesPreviousscanis being performed (page 60).
Remote Control (_ DISPLAY button Press during playback to display statistical disc information. Press repeatedly to display different information (page 64). All of the command buttons on the remote control glow in the dark for easy control of the player even in the dark, Hold the unit under a light for optimal results. (_) SETUP button* Press to open and close the Setup screen (pages 20 and 39). ® MULTI DIAL In Select Disc Number Mode, use to select one of the discs in the rack.
(_ SUB SETUP button* Pressto open and closethe player'sSub Setup screen(pages30, 31, 32, 35. and36). (_) LAST MEMORY _) JOG MODE button Press LAST MEMORY during playback to set a Last Memory point (page 61). (_ HI-UTE PAUSE II button Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to continue playback (page 52). button Press to perform a highlight scan of all of the discs included in the current play mode (page 60).
Rear Panel (_ AUDIO OUT jacks Connect to the stereo audio inputs of a "iV or stereo AV component, if you are connecting to an AV component that has both digital and analog input jacks for DVD player connection, it may be beneficial to make beth connections (pages 15 and 17). (_ AUDIO IN jacks Connectto the analog audiooutputsof another DV-F727 or componentwith audiooutputcapability (page66).
Connection Guide The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using the audio and video cords included with this player. Use this illustration as a guide to setting up your home system. An explanation of each type of audio and video connection available can be found on pages 17 and 18. To determine the best audio and video connection setup for your system, refer to the manuals supplied with the components you are making connections to.
Home Theater Component Connections The connections on this page demonstrate the versatility of this player to conform to any number of home entertainment systems. Please note that the illustration shown on this page is meant as an example. Please refer to the manuals supplied with the components to which you are making connections to determine the best possible setup for your home system. An explanation of each type of audio and video connection available can be found on pages 17 and 18.
Audio Connections DIGITAL This player features two digital (opticst and coaxial) and also analog audio output connection possibilities. OUT (Coaxial) The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a coaxial cable. • Use a commercially available coaxial cable to connect the coaxial digital output on the player to the coaxial digital input on an AV component.
VideoConnections This player features S-video,composite,andcomponent video output possibilities. Checkthe manualsupplied with yourIV or monitor to determinethe best possible connectionforyour system. In additionto makingphysicalconnectionsto yourIV or monitor, it is also necessary to assignthe IV screensize. You canuse the ]SetupNavigator]in the Setupscreen General to set whether youare usinga wide screenor standardsizeTV or monitor (page21).
CD-Deck Synchro Connections SystemControl Connections If you have a P_oneer cassette deck that has the CD-Deck synchro function, connect the CD-DECK SYNCHRO jacks on this unit to the identical jack on the cassette deck using a commercially available cord with a mini plug (2.5 mm dis. with no resistance). Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug (3.5 mm dis.
2 Press SETUP. 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. Usingthe Setup Navigator The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform.
Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language) Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder The IOSD 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. Additionally. the language that is established at this setting will also be set as the audio and subtitle language.
Setting compatibility output with 96 kHz Confirming The [96 kHz PCM Audio] screen estabSshes whether or not the AV component the player is connected to is capable of processing an audio signal with a sampling rate of 96 kHz. This screen only appears if connections have been made to an external AV component as determined in the previous screen. _ / The [Exit Setup Navigator] Navigator.
3 Load discs in the rack, • The number I position is immediately of the single loader slot. to the left • Load discs with the label side facing to the right. (When loading double-sided DVDs, load the disc in the rack with the label denoting the contents you want to view facing the right.) • Do not place more than one disc in the same rack position as that may damage the disc and cause the player to malfunction.
To load a 3 Inch (8 cm) CD 3 inch (8 cm) discs cannot be inserted as they are. Be sure to attach all 3 inch (6 cm) CDs to a commercially available disc adapter before loading them in the player. • Do not load an adapter into the rack without a CD attached. Doing so may cause the player to malfunction. • 3 inch (8 cm) DVDs cannot be used with this player. To prevent malfunction, do not use 8 cm (3 in.) CD adaptem with 8 cm (3 in.) DVDs.
Notes • Noise is output if you make digital audio connections to a receiver c# amplifier that does nor have a built-in decoder. Check that the digital audio output format selected in the Audio I menu corresponds to the audio components you have made connections to (page 41), • The _/screerl size is factory Set to presen_ the wide screen format (16:9 aspect ratio).
Selecting a disc in the disc rack Selecting a play mode r_ CZ3 _ 0000 0000 oooo C3 CD-(ZI _ a (:DO J "Dial mode indicator (_ ,--_ _ --PLAY MODE 1 2 000 000_ OOoO =._ PLAY MODE Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select one of the play modes: u,,,,,,,,= , 1 , ,,,, ALL : All discs of the same format as the currently selected disc ere played back in the order they appear in the rack. SINGLE : One disc is played. Piaybeck stops after the disc has been played.
Chapter(Track) Skip Forward/ Skip Back-ovo/via,o CD/CD Advancing to the next chapter (track) Press NEXT _ ,.,Hnnnl (I,.t_ _H on the front panel). ,,,,,..i ,, Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). PREVIOUS t<4 NEXT • When a CD is playing, you can advance more than one track forward by pressing and holding NEXT _ and releasing when the desired track number appears in the display window.
Playing a Disc That Is Not Loadedin the Rack (Single LoaderPlay) By using the single loader slot, you can quickly load discs, such as rental DVDs, that you may not want to have loaded in the changer all of the time. With the touch of a single button, this disc can be called up and played at any time. 3 Press SINGLE LOADER PLAY on the front panel. • The hoodclosesautomaticsllyandplaybackof the disc in the singleloaderslotbegins. • The play modeis automatloal_y set to SINGLE.
Resuming playback from where you stopped -- DVD/Video CD StoppingPlayback and Switching Power Off With this player, it is possible to resume play of s DVD even when play has been stopped, - DVD/Video CD/CD 2- _ PressSTOP • once to enableplayto resume from a pointshortlybeforethe DVD was stopped when PLAY I_ is pressedagain. 0 • To begin playback of the disc that most recently been played from the beginning, press STOP • twice to turn off resume playback, and then start playback again.
3 This player makes it easy to manage all the discs in the player. The Sub Setup screen contains three menu screens that allow you to organize your disc library as you see fit, This section outlines the basic operation of the Sub Setup screen menus. 4 Press ENTER. Add. Update begins and the rack starts to rotate as each new disc is read by the player. It takes between 10 and 20 seconds for the player to read a single disc.
Toperforming Add,Updateusingcontrolson the front panel Press UPDATE on the front panelrepeatedly until"Add. Update" appears in the displaywindow, then press the enter burton. 3 Move the cursor control joystick down to select JAil Disc Update]. To proceed to the next disc without inputting text information for the current disc During Add. Update, if you do not want to input either title or artist information, use the cursor control joystick to move the cursor to "OK" and press ENTER.
When a disc already contain text information When text is already present on the disc in the form of CD TEXT or DVD text. the title and artist information appears automatically in the appropriate spaces. However, it is possible to change the information that appears for these discs. When you change the title or artist information, input a space ",_" at the beginning of the entry. The newly input information will be displayed for the disc in place of the information programmed on the disc.
Inputting characters using controls on the front panel 1,3 To add or insert text 1 Set the character input mode as described and 2 on this page. 2 Use the _ _ or _ _ in steps 1 to move the cursor to where you want to add or insert new text. 3 Turn the selection dial to select a character and press the enter button, 000 000 000 4 Press'nExT INPUT. o o o _=_Note rir_ F-- 2,6,8 1 Turn the selection want 2 CLEAR4 dial to select the disc you to input a title Press TEXT for. INPUT.
To use a connected keyboard for other player functions 2 Move the cursor to SUB SETUP in the menu bar and click the left button. When the mouse can be used to make a selection, the cursor arrow turns orange. 3 Click on the disc title or artist's name field that In addition to character input, the keyboard can be used in a number of other player operations. The table below shows the keys that can be used and their corresponding function.
Selecting a Disc On-Screen Searchingfor a Disc, Title, Chapter,Track, or Location on a Disc-ovo_zd. co/co This playeroffersdifferentways of accessingthe informationon a DVD, Video CD, or CD. UsingSEARCH MODE, youcan searchfor titles or chapterson a DVD, trackson aV'_eo CD or CD, andeven selectthe pointin time to startplayback. O 3- O O (:_ _---im _ C_ (3D-GOD 2- m 1 eeee 00_0 ODO0 OO0 1 Press SUBSETUP. Move the cursor control joystick down to enter the Sub Setup screen Text menu.
To perform search using a direct title the number or chapter/track buttons Press the number buttons while the disc is stopped to select a tibe number. Press the number buttons while the disc is playing to select a chapter or track, Searching for a disc by format, title, or artist name There are a number of ways to find a disc that you have loaded in the player. You can search for a disc by disc number, format, title, or artist. • To select number 3, press 3. • To select number 10, press +10 and 0.
5 Input _pe the appropriate of search search item for each as follows. • For a disc number search, move the cursor control joystick down to the nearest number to the disc lou want to access. To perform a disc search using controls on the front panel 1 PressTEXT SEARCH. The type of search changes which each press as follows. Type _ Tiee -- 2 Turn the selection dial to make a selection. 51.100 • Turning the selection dial during a Type search displays the disc types.
3 Move select the cursor control joystick one of the custom files. • Use PREVIOUS _ and NEXT _ different set of custom files. down to 8 • A check mark appears in the _) column when a disc has been successfully added. • To input a name for the custom file, refer to the section 'To input a name for the custom file' on this page.
2 Press SETUP. The Setup screen appears. {Example) O'tSOut- Off S41CtZ F_tl O_. I_Hz _ 41kHz k'PEG(_t - MPIEGI_ PCU Usingthe Setup Screen Menus 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. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual. The procedure on this page provides a basic outline for using the Setup screen menus.
Changingto the Setup Screen "Expert" Menu Mode The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, "Basic" and "Expert", to make this unit more convenient to operate for different levels of users. The "Basic" menu mode contains functions that may be considered necessary for the basic operations of this player and helpful on-screen information identified by the (D mark.
Setting the Digital Audio OutputTo Be Compatible with YourAV Component-orb 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. Notes • If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen operations, the settings on this pagehave a_readybeen set by the player.
Turningthe Digital OutputOn andOff Depending on your preferences and the type of connections made, you may opt not to have the digital audio signal output at all. When this setting is set to "Off" there is no signal output from the digital audio output jacks, Turning the on-screen or offr_ display on If you would rather not have the operation indicators ]Play, Stop, Resume, etc.
Setting the TV Screen Size When viewing a wide screen TV or monitor DVD screen size format 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.
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. 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. This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this player. L .
ChangingtheAudioLanguage (Multi-LanguageFunction)-.vo DolbyDigital,PCM, andother audiodatacan be recordedon DVDs in a numberof languages or audio tracks,lettingyou choosethe desiredlanguageor audio. Changing Audio Type -VideoCD/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. I ] AUDIO-- Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired language.
Setting Languageand Subtitle Preferences in the Setup Screen Menus The Setup screen Language menu contains a number of settings related to the audio and subtitle language preferences. Please note that changes to the settings in the Language menu in this section cannot be made when a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes.
When "Other" is selected If you select "Code", move the cursor control joystick up or down to input the numbers of the input code. Move the cursor control joystick right or left to change the position of the cursor. You can also use the number buttons to enter the 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. A language code list can be found on page 73, Code (0-2) 5 F Press ENTER to set the new language.
Setting Auto Language to control subtitle and audio language based on program content When the Auto Language function is used, foreign movies are shown with the original audio soundtrack and subtitles in the language selected in the [Subtitle Language] menu option. Domestic films are shown with the original audio soundtrack and no subtitles. Make changes to the [Auto Languagel setting in the Setup screen Language menu.
TruSurround and Virtual Dolby Digital TruSurround uses technology that simulates multichannel surround sound using only two speakers. Virtual Dolby Digital works in conjunction with Dolby Digital audio sources to create a realistic surround sound. Virtual Dolby Digital is selected automatically when Dolby Digital sources are loaded. This player is compatible with DVD, Video CD, and CD disc formats.
AdjustingtheVideoQuality (DigitalNoise Reduction) 3 the cursor control joystick to select one picture quality settings. Standard*: Preset that presents the source video as it is, with no special adjustments. - DVD/VideoCD Sports: Preset designed to be appropriate for sports and similar media. You caneither select a preprogrammedsettingdesigned to matchcertainprogramtypes or makeadjustmentsto matchyourown preferencesand savethem in the player'smemory.
Adjusting the picture quality settings DISPLAY-- 2,4,5,6(Cursor) i 5 6 ® Move the cursor control joystick right or left to adjust the settings. If a DVD or Video CD is playing,the changeswill be visibleon the screenas they are adjusted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make adjustments other settings. to If you would like to save the settings in the player's memory, be sure to select either "1 ", "2", or "3" in the [Memory} setting to establish which memory location to save the new settings in.
Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback-ovD =daoCD 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. Viewing slow playback With this function, DVDs can be viewed in both forward and reverse directions. Slow playback of Video CDs can only be viewed in the forward direction. Press and hold STEP/SLOW seconds during II1_ for about 2 playback. • Slow playback is engaged.
Scanning in Forward and Reverse Directions at Different Speeds-owNid.CO This player incorporatestechnology that enables playt_ck of DVDs esd Video CDs not on]'/at different speeds but abo in beth forward and reverse directions.VEleo CDs cannot be played slowly in the reverse direction. 2 During scanning, turn MULTI DIAL quickly in the opposite direction of the search to resume normal playback. Note PressingPLAY_ also endsslow or scan playbackand retumsto normalplayback of the disc.
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) - DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing the multi-angle option. DVDs with To check whether or not a disc is recorded with angles: The jacket of discs that are recorded with angles wiU be marked with [_:t, When locations on discs that are recorded with angles are played back. the _ indicator can be displayed, To cancel the angle mark, set [Angle Indicator] to "Off" in the Setup screen Video menu described in the section below.
Repeat Play-oVD/Videa CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a part. To cancel repeat play PressSTOP II. PressCLEARif you want to cancel repeat playbackandcontinuenormalplayback. Repeat i,,,,,,,,,,. you want /im--_ -- PLAY I_. 0000 0000 0000 --CLEAR REPEAT-- section ,, Press A-B STOP •- play of a specified at the beginning and end of the section to repeat.
RandomPlay- DVDNideo CD/C9 Play titles, chapters, tracks, or discs in random order depending on the play mode.. Random playback of CDs and Video CDs in ALL and custom play modes Press RANDOM repeatedly to select the random play mode you want, then press ENTER. The random playback mode changes each time RANDOM is pressed as follows. "Random 1 Disc" plays eli the tracks on the current Video CD or CD in random order.
Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play)- DVD/Video co/co The titles and chapters on a DVD and similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged to play in the order you want. You can create a program mixing titles, chapters, and tracks on all of the discs leaded in the disc tray. 3 Use the cursor control joystick right to select the Title/Track field. 4 Use the number buttons to enter the numbers of the title or tracks in the order you want to program them in.
To confirm the contents of a program 1 PressPROGRAM. 2 Use PREVIOUS _ or NEXT =,4Hbuttonsto jump to the next/previouspage of sixsteps (1<.<1/1_1 on the frontpanel cannotbe used to performthisoperation). 3 PressPROGRAM to exit the programscreen. To change the contents of a program 1 Press PROGRAM. 2 Jump to the page of steps with the contents you want to change using the _ buttons _ on the front panel cannot be used to perform this operation).
Tomakean ongoingprogramof yourfavoritetitles, chaptersand tracks(Bestplay)-0v v ,ocon With this player, it is possible to make an ongoing program of up to 50 of your favorite chapters or tracks while watching DVDs or Video CDs or while listening to CDs. To add a title, chapter, or track to the Best play program STOP I-PREVIOUS _ --NEXT -r'_ GD-GD r"l 0000 0000 0000 CD CD CD _ CD C3 aI--- To cancel Best play PressSTOP m.
ReviewingPreviouslyPlayed Discs(PreviousScan) - DVD/Video CD/CD This function plays a brief segment from up to 20 previously played discs in reverse chronological order from the most recently played disc. STOPs _ --P_AY _ Previewing Discs in the Current Play Mode (Hi-Lite Scan)-wd. =r.o In this function, the player plays a 10 second portion on each disc in the current play mode.
ContinuingPlayback from a Specified Location (Last Memory)-ovo Resuming playback from where LAST MEMORY was pressed The LastMemory functionis convenientwhen you want to continueviewinga discfrom the pointwhere you were watching before. Unlikethe resumefunction, the Last Memory function is effectiveeven if the DVD is removedfrom the player. STOP •-- Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to later 0000 0000 oooo _ _wJ 1 2 Press LAST MEMORY The LAST MEMORY Press LAST MEMORY.
Memorizing Settingsfor Often Viewed DVDs(Condition Memory)-ow 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 play a disc that has its settings memorized, "COND_MEMO" appears in the display window, and the memorized settings are automatically recalled. Notoa • Settings ate stored inmemoW for use any time. • You can store settings for up to 100 DVDs in memory.
Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings (Function Memory)-ovgNideo co/= Calling up the Function Memory oooo You can create a shortcut menu that contains settings that you frequently change and call up this menu whenever you need to change one of the stored settings. Settings remain in memory even if the player is turned off. Creating the Function Memory item list -2,3 IENTERI ICursor) item list -- _ooo OO {5E£]OD o C3D-QE] 0 -- CLEAR 000_ Press FUNCTION MEMORY.
Viewing Disc Information _. each type of disc as follows eachdisplay time thechanges button for is pressed. - DVD/Video CD/CD Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc currently playing. 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.
Video CD (with PBC turned off) l CD Title and artist information: Title and artist information: Top Row: disc number, dtle and chapter number, elapsed time of current title Top Row: disc number, title and chapter number, elapsed time of current title Bottom Row: disc title and artist name (When text is programmed on the disc, track text, and/or the disc title/artist name is displayed,) Bottom Row: disc title and artist name (When text is programmed on the disc, track text, and/or the disc tide/artis
Connectingto AnotherPlayer for Controlof 601Discs When you have two Pioneer DV-F727 players or decide to add a second Pioneer DV-F727 player to accommodate a growing disc collection, it is possible to make 2 Make audio connections from the Slave player to the AUDIO IN jacks or DIGITAL IN (coaxial) jack on this player corresponding to the type of audio connections made from the Master player to the TV or AV component.
3 Make video connections from the Slave player to either the VIDEO IN or S-VIDEO IN jacks corresponding to the type of video connections made from the Master player to the "IV or AV component. • This playerdoes notperformany processingof the video signals.Therefore,video signalsinput at the VIDEO IN jacksare notou_ut from the S-VIDEOOUT jacks,andvideo signalsinputst the S-VIDEO IN jacks are not outputfrom the VIDEO OUT jacks. • Componentvideo connectionfrom the Slave playeris not possible.
Utilizingthe Audio-VideoOutput of AnotherAV Component Selecting External Input When a component is connected to the video or audio input jacks on this unit as described on pages 17 and 18. it is possible to select the input from that unit. By doing this, you can combine the audio of the connected component with the video of this player or the video of the connected component with the audio of this player, or you can even select both the audio and video input from the connected component(s).
Setting the Parental Lock Level 2 This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock capable discs, you can block access to material you feel is inappropriate for your children. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and the accompanying documentation to see if a particular disc contains a parental lock level. Move the cursor control joystick right or left to move the cursor to a different position in the password.
Changing the password Change your password whenever you feel it is necessary. However. if you forget your existing password, you cannot enter this screen to change it. Changingthe Background Color of the Screen You can select a blue or black background when the player is in the stop mode. Selup MgtsuMode. Make changes to the {Background Colod setting in the Setup screen General menu in the "Expert" menu mode (page 40).
NEVER PLAY CRACKED OR WARPED DISCS The disc revolves in the player at high speed when it is played. Never play a cracked, scratched or warped disc. This may damage the player or cause it to malfunction. Disc Care DISC CAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS PLAYER • When changing or inserting discs, make sure that the rack is stopped. Do not attempt to load a disc into the player when the rack is moving. • Never insert more than one disc at a time into one slot. This can scratch or damage the discs.
For Proper and LongUse of This Unit DISC RACK CAUTION DO NOT BLOCK VENTS Do NOT usethe playeron top of a Iong-fiperedcarpet, bed or sofa,and do notcover it with a cloth,etc. This witlprevent heatradiationandcould resultin damage. AVOID HEAT Do NOT place the unit on equipment which generates heat, such as an amplifier.
Language Code Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 47).
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. Sottlngs are canceled.
Remote control operation is not possible, The rear panel control input jack on the player is being used. ,_ Point the remote control at the component that the player is connected to (page 19). The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide. =_ Be sure to operate the remote from a location within its operating range (page 9). The batteriesare exhausted. •e Replacethe exhaustedbatteries with eli new batteries (page8). Audio is not output or is distorted.
Terms Aspect Digital ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of s high-definition or wide TV is 16:9. The latter allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective. CD TEXT CD TEXT isa systemin whichtext information is stored on a CD. CD TEXT canbe usedto displaythe disc'stitle, the artist's came, andtracktitles as well as other information.
MASTER-SLAVE CON1ROL MASTER-SLAVEcontrolrefersto two identicalunits connectedtogetherfor joint control.The first player (Master) receivesremote controlsignalsfor both units andcontrolsthe discselection,audioandvideooutput, and informationdisplaysof the second player(Slave). MPEG Regional restriction codes (region number) Regionalrestrictioncodes are builtin to DVD players and DVD discsfor each salesregion.
Specifications Digital output General Coaxial digital input]output ................................ System .......................... Optical digital output ........................... File-typeDVD system and Compact DLscdigitalaudiosystem Power requirements ............................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption ................................................ Power consumption 21 W RCA jack Control Ks Controlinput/output................. Monauralminijack(3.5 e) MASTER-SLAVE............
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