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Pioneer DCS-353 User's Manual

1. 37 About WMA caeno aet oe mate t 37 Using and taking care of discs 37 DVD Videoregions cece eee 38 Installation and maintenance 38 Hints on installation IA eee 38 Cleaning the pickup lens 38 Problems with condensation 38 Moving the system Unit 38 Screen sizes and disc formats 38 TV system Setting 4a sms eani 39 Frequency step setting lesse 39 Switching off the demo Lus 39 Tiro ublesmooting xs cas bete nS 40 Generales cc s uri nh hera shes 40 DVD CD Video CD player 41 TUNE ye rarau strini inie TT 42 USB cornection ss iuum soniai don adi 42 HDMI connection U K model only 42 Error MessageS isses ahhh nn 43 Resetting the system 43 Setting the Key Lock sexe crm mrt 43 Using the language code list 43 Language code list ase e rmn 44 Country Area code list 44 Specifications exsssris mer ra cane ee 45 For U K Model H If you want to dispose this product do not mix it with general household waste There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling Private households in the 25 member states of the EU in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection
2. 23 06 More tuner features RDS An introduction to RDS llus 24 Displaying RDS information 24 Searching for RDS programs 24 07 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings MUA 25 Audio DRG iii nex 25 Video Adjust menu 25 08 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu 26 Video Output settings eee ee eee 26 Language settings II e eee 27 Display settings resse tasser crror esisi 28 Options settings ss psoriasi eo rnt 28 Speakers settings eller 28 Parental LOCK zs sns ina norme neenon 28 About DivX VOD content 29 Speaker Distance wami niara 30 09 Other connections Connecting external antennas 31 Connecting auxiliary audio components 31 Connecting the S video output 31 Connecting using the component video output RUBORE EREDRLRUR SUR E E 32 About progressive scan video 32 Using the SCART AV output 32 Recording mode lesser 33 Connecting using HDMI 33 Switching the HDMI audio setting 34 Resetting the HDMI connection 34 About HDMI sisse i ns 34 10 Additional information Disc content format playback corripatibililty iias iss Ia 35 Disc compatibility table 35 About DVD R DVD RW compatibility 36 About DIVX ses esekcko rrr mtn nmn 36 About MPEG 4 AAC
3. About DualDisc playback A DualDisc is a new two sided disc one side of which contains DVD content video audio etc while the other side contains non DVD content such as digital audio material therefore may not The DVD side of a product DVD Audi For more detailed i specification plea manufacturer or d The non DVD audi compliant with the CD Audio specification and o side of the disc is not play DualDisc plays in this o content will not play nformation on the DualDisc se refer to the disc isc retailer Disc compatibility table Media Compatible formats CD R RW CD Audio Video CD Super VCD ISO 9660 CD ROM SO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant CD physical format Mode1 Mode XA Form are bot Multi Romeo and Joliet file systems h compatible i session playback No Unfinalized disc playback No DVD R RW DVD Video Video mode Video Recording VR UDF Bridge DVD ROM Edit points may not play exactly as edited screen may go momentarily blank at edited points Multi i Border playback No Unfinalized playback No PC created gt Discs recorded using a PC may not disc be playable due to the setting of the softwa thesei re used to create the disc In nstances check the DVD R RW or CD R RW software manual or disc boxes for more on compatibility Discs recorded in packet write mode are not compatible En KO
4. USB connection Problem Remedy USB mass storage device is not recognized by the system Make sure you have completely inserted the USB connector to this unit e Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32 USB devices with an internal USB hub are not supported Files don t show up in he Navigator Photo The files must have the correct file extension mp3 for MP3 files wma for WMA files m4a for MPEG 4 AAC files jpg for JPEG files upper or lower case is OK Browser Make sure the file permission hasn t been restricted through a password etc Can t play WMA or The files were recorded using DRM digital rights management or FairPlay copy PEG 4 AAC files protection This is not a malfunction HDMI connection U K model only Problem No DMI audio output Remedy See Switching the HDMI audio setting on page 34 to make sure that AUDIO ON is selected No DMI video output Make sure that you ve selected this player as the the component you re using refer to the component s instruction manual Check Check that compone and HDMI compatible Bandwidth Digital Con that the HDM cable is connected properly nts connected using the HD ent Protection HDCP This unit has been designed to be compliant with on the component you unreliab Make sure the resolu e signal trans connected using HDM e f the screen goes blank after changing the res
5. Usually talk based material such as quiz shows or interviews POP M Pop music ROCK M Rock music EASY M Easy listening LIGHT M Light classical music CLASSICS Serious classical music OTHER M Music not fitting above categories WEATHER Weather reports TRAVEL Holiday type travel rather than traffic announcements LEISURE Leisure interests and hobbies JAZZ Jazz COUNTRY Country music NATION M Popular music in a language other than English OLDIES Popular music from the 50s and 60s FOLK M Folk music DOCUMENT Documentary Note Displaying RDS information Use the DISPLAY button to display the different types of RDS information available e Press DISPLAY for RDS information Each press changes the display as follows Radio Text RT Messages sent by the radio station For example a talk radio station may provide a phone number as RT Program Service Name PS The name of the radio station Program Type PTY This indicates the kind of program currently being broadcast SEARCH PTY search see below Current tuner frequency Searching for RDS programs You can search for a program type listed above 1 Press the TUNER button for the FM band 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until SEARCH appears in the display 3 Use m to select the program type you want to hear 4 Press ENTER to start the search The system searches the station presets for a match If
6. depending on device Component Outputs 8 bit component video format default setting for connected HDMI compatible devices Component Out Interlace Set if your TV is not compatible with progressive scan video Australian model only See also Connecting using the component video output on page 32 Progressive Set if your TV is compatible with progressive scan video see your TV s instruction manual for details Press ENTER once more to confirm or RETURN to cancel Note that progressive scan video is only output from the component video jacks Language settings Setting Option Whatit means Audio Language English If there is an English soundtrack on the disc it is played Languages as displayed If there is a language selected on the disc it is played Other Language Selecttochoosea language other than the ones displayed see Using the language code list on page 43 Subtitle Language English If there are English subtitles on the disc they are displayed Languages as displayed The subtitle language selected on the disc is displayed Other Language Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed see Using the language code list on page 43 DVD Menu w Subtitle Lang DVD disc menus are displayed in the same language as your Language selected subtitle language if possible Languages as displayed DVD menus are displayed in the selected language if possible Other Language Select to c
7. Program play remains active until you turn off program play see below erase the program list see below eject the disc or switch off OF tip Use the following controls during program play Button What it does HOME Save the program list and exit MENU without starting playback gt gt Skip to the next step in the program list Other functions available from the program menu There are a number of other options in the program menu in addition to Create Edit e Playback Start Starts playback of a saved program list Playback Stop Turns off program play but does not erase the program list Program Delete Erases the program list and turns off program play Searching a disc You can search DVD discs by title or chapter number or by time CDs and Video CD Super VCDs bytrack number ortime DivX video discs by time 1 Press HOME MENU and select Play Mode 2 Select Search Mode The search options that appear depend on the kind of disc loaded Note 3 Select a search mode The disc must be playing in order to use time search 4 Use the number buttons to enter a title chapter or track number or a time e For atime search enter the number of minutes and seconds into the currently playing title DVD DivX video or track CD Video CD Super VCD you want playback to resume from For example press 4 5 0 0 to have playback start from 45 minutes into the disc For 1 hour 20 min
8. play position this may be the same as pressing MENU page 11 5 Cursor buttons ENTER and tuning buttons Cursor buttons Use the cursor buttons 4 to navigate on screen displays and menus ENTER Selects an option or executes a command TUNE Tunes the radio ST Selects station presets when listening to the radio 6 HOME MENU Displays or exits the on screen menu for Initial Settings Play Mode functions etc 7 Setup and other sound controls SETUP Use to make various system and surround sound settings page 9 12 14 34 and 39 TEST TONE Outputs the test tone for speaker setup page 9 SURROUND Selects a Surround mode page 14 or switches to stereo playback page 15 SOUND Accesses the sound menu to adjust the SFC Mode bass and treble etc page 15 and 33 on page 22 for an explanation of these controls 9 TV CONTROL buttons These control Pioneer plasma displays 10 MUTE Mutes the sound press again to cancel 11 4 OPEN CLOSE Opens closes the disc tray 12 DVD controls AUDIO Selects audio channel language page 20 SUBTITLE Displays changes the subtitles page 20 ANGLE Changes camera angle during DVD multi angle scene playback page 21 ZOOM Changes the screen zoom level page 21 13 MENU Press to display a DVD disc or USB menu or the Navigator page 17 and 23 14 RETURN Returns to a previous menu screen 15 SLEEP Press to set the sleep
9. 13 Dimming the display esee 13 03 Listening to your system Auto listening mode lees 14 Listening in surround sound 14 Using Front Surround IIIA 14 Listening instereo lese 15 Listening with headphones 15 Using the SFC modes lesse 15 Adjusting the bass and treble 15 Boosting the bass level 15 04 Disc playback features SCANNING GISCS sss verre hr nm 16 Playing in slow motion 16 Frame advance frame reverse 16 Playing a JPEG slideshow eee 16 Browsing DVD or Video CD Super VCD discs with the Disc Navigator 17 Browsing WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC DivX video and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator 18 Looping a sectionofadisc 18 Using repeat play lesser 18 Using random play sese 19 Creating a program AAA 19 Other functions available from the program MENU ginesten dr redire Rat hand Ros 20 Searching a dise iia 20 Switching subtitles llle 20 Switching language audio channels 20 Zooming the screen wesc eee eee ee eee 21 Switching camera angles 21 Displaying disc information 21 En 05 USB playback Using the USB interface 22 Basic playback controls 22 Scanning files suus mmn nm rmm 23 Playing a JPEG slideshow 23 Browsing files with the Navigator
10. 4 When you re done press ENTER to exit 4 If the player isn t already on switch it on test tone setup If you re playing a disc with video also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input Using the on screen displays For ease of use this system makes extensive 2 Press OPEN CLOSE to load a disc use of graphical on screen displays OSDs Load a disc with the label side facing up using the disc tray guide to align the disc if you re loading a double sided DVD disc load it with the side you want to play face down All the screens are navigated in basically the same way using ft to change the highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select it A Important Throughout this manual Select means use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on screen then press ENTER 3 Press gt play to start playback If you re playing a DVD or Video CD Super VCD a menu may appear See DVD Video disc HOME Displays exits the on screen display menus and Video CD Super VCD PBC menus on MENU page 11 to navigate these If you loaded a disc containing JPEGs a slideshow will start See P aying a JPEG t L1 Changes the highlighted menu item ENTER Selects the highlighted menu item slideshow on page 16 for more on this RETURN Returns to the main menu without e f a disc contains a mixture of DivX video saving changes and other media file types MP3 for example first select w
11. Additional information Media Compatible formats Compressed MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 MP3 audio Windows Media Audio WMA MPEG 4 AAC Sampling rates 32 48 kHz Bit rates Any 128 Kbps or higher recommended e VBR variable bit rate MPS WMA PEG 4 AAC playback No WMA lossless encoding No DRM Digital Rights Management compatible Yes DRM protected audio files will not play in this player File extensions mp3 wma m4a these must be used for the player to recognize MP3 WMA MPEG 4 AAC files File structure may differ Up to 299 ders on a disc up to 648 folders and es combined within each folder Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2 2 still image files up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048 File format for digital still cameras Progressive JPEG compatible No File extensions jpg must be used for the player to recognize JPEG files Hz 44 1 kHz 25 JPEG file File structure may differ Up to 299 folders on a disc up to 648 folders and files combined within each folder About DVD R DVD RW compatibility Only DVD R DVD RW discs recorded in Video Mode DVD Video Mode which have been finalized can be played back However some editing made during the recording may not be played back accurately Note 1 Playback of avi video files larger than 4GB is not possible About DivX DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX video codec from DivXNe
12. BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse D3 4 2 1 2 2 B En VENTILATION CAUTION WARNING When installing this unit make sure to leave space BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST around the unit for ventilation to improve heat TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY radiation at least 10 cm at top 10 cm at rear and The voltage of the available power supply differs 10 cm at each side 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 D3 4 2 1 4 En WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating To prevent fire hazard the openings should never be blocked or covered with items such as newspapers table cloths curtains or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed D3 4 2 1 7b A En For Australia Model C67 7 3 En CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1 To ensure continued safety do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to
13. Earn ewe 1 1 cm cone type ominal impedance isses esses 6Q Frequency range 90 Hz to 20 kHz aximum input POWer 60W Dimensions 115 W mm x 105 H mm x 114 D mm Weight ssi Po ehe cut aet GE ae 0 6 kg e Surround speakers Enclosure Closed box bookshelf type magnetically shielded SYSIEM wee coxa coke tA nes 7 7 cm 1 way system Speakers iia 1 1 cm cone type ominalimpedance 6Q Frequency range 100 Hz to 20 kHz aximum input POWer 60W Dimensions 105 W mm x 118 H mm x 114 D mm Weights ses ses tbe En hd 0 63 kg Subwoofer Enclosure Bass reflex floor type Syste Me tei tbe add 16 cm 1 way system Speaker 16 cm cone type ominal impedance 0 eee eee 6Q Frequency range 30 Hz to 2 0 kHz akimumlinputPower 60 W Dimensions 190 W mm x 360 H mm x 317 D mm WIG IIE aet reete Ebrei s 4 2 kg e Accessories on skid pads Small 0 000000 eee 12 on skid pads large 4 ounting bracketS 0 eese 4 Screws for mounting brackets 4 En S DV360 T SW S DV1T S DV252SW Speaker system e Front surround speakers T Enclosure Closed box floorstanding type magneticallyshielded SYSTERN usi cem etm etr emen 2 way system Speakers Woofer 7 7 cm cone typex2 Tweeter 2 6 cm semi dome type
14. VR mode DVD RW disc Original Time Thumbnails from the Original content at 10 minute intervals The options available depend on the kind of disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or B Playlist Time Thumbnails from the Playlist at 10 minute intervals The screen shows up to six moving thumbnail images displayed one after another To display the previous next six thumbnails press H Pl 3 Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play Disc Navigator Title 9T You can use either and ENTER to select a thumbnail or the number buttons To select using the number buttons enter a two digit number then press ENTER BEY Disc playback features Browsing WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC DivX video and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file or folder by filename 1 Press HOME MENU and select Disc Navigator from the on screen menu 00 00 00 00 Okbps g CE Oy Folderi Wy Folder2 Wy Folders Wy Folder 2 Use 4 2 and ENTER to navigate Use f to move up and down the folder file list Use to return to the parent folder Use ENTER or to open a highlighted folder When a JPEG file is highlighted a thumbnail image is displayed on the right 00 00 00 00 Okbps g Wy Folder2 e JPEG Filet JPEG File2 EE JPEG File3 JPEG Filed JPEG Files 3 To p
15. a USB device to the USB terminal see USB playback on page 22 LINE 1 Make sure that the external source TV satellite receiver etc is switched on 2 Press LINE to select the source U K model only Each press switches between LINE1 and LINE2 3 If necessary start playback of the source Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer switches off the system after about an hour so you can fall asleep without worrying about it e Press SLEEP repeatedly to select an option then press ENTER Choose between the following options e SLP ON Switches off after about an hour SLP OFF Cancels the sleep timer After selecting SLP ON you can press SLEEP again to check how much time is left Each line indicates approximately 12 minutes remaining SIDE Note 1 The display dims when the sleep timer is set You can dim the display if you find it too bright Dimming the display 1 Press SETUP and use to choose DIMMER then press ENTER This is shown in the front panel display 2 Use f 4 to select LIGHT or DARK then press ENTER ETE Listening to your system En Chapter 3 Listening to your system Auto listening mode The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to any source as it was mastered the output from the speakers mirrors the channels in the source material e Press SURROUND to select the AUTO listening mode Listening in surround sound You can listen to stereo
16. digit Some discs also support the Country Area password then press ENTER Code feature The player does not play certain scenes on these discs depending on the Changing your password Country Area Code you set To change your password confirm your existing password then enter a new one Registering a new password Register a password to change the Parental 1 Select Password Change input your Lock level or enter a Country Area code existing password then press ENTER 2 Enter a new password and press ENTER Note 1 Not all discs use Parental Lock and will play without requiring the password first e If you forget your password you ll need to reset the player to register a new password see Error Messages on page 43 Initial Settings menu Setting changing the Parental Lock 1 Select Level Change 2 Use number buttons to enter your password then press ENTER 3 Select a new level and press ENTER Press repeatedly to lock more levels more discs will require the password press to unlock levels You can t lock level 1 Setting changing the Country Area code You can find the Country Area code list on page 44 1 Select Country Code input your password then press ENTER 2 Select a Country Area code then press ENTER There are two ways you can do this Select by code letter Use 4 to change the Country Area code e Select by code number Press then use the number butto
17. facilities or to a retailer if you purchase a similar new one For countries not mentioned above please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health K058_En En EX Controls and displays Chapter 1 Controls and displays Front panel 1 4 OPEN CLOSE Opens closes the disc tray 2 H DVD CD Selects the DVD CD function and starts pauses resumes playback 3 mM Stops playback 4 H USB Selects the USB function and starts pauses playback 5 VOLUME buttons 6 STANDBY ON Switches the system on or into standby 7 USB interface Connect a USB device for playback see USB playback on page 22 8 PHONES jack Connect headphones 9 Display See Display below Remote control oo Cei B r i oom 1 STANDBY ON Switches the system on or into standby 2 Function select buttons Selects the source you want to listen to DVD CD TUNER USB LINE 3 Number buttons CLEAR DISPLAY CLEAR Clears an entry Controls and displays 2 DISPLAY Displays changes disc information shown on screen page 21 or to display RDS information page 24 4 TOP MENU Displays the top menu of a DVD disc in the
18. it finds one searching stops for 5 sec 5 If you want to keep listening to the station press ENTER within the 5 seconds If you don t press ENTER searching resumes 1 In addition there are three other program types TEST ALARM and NONE ALARM and TEST are used for emergency an nouncements You can t search for these but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal NONE appears when a program type cannot be found 2 e f any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll some characters may be displayed incorrectly If you see NO RADIO TEXT DATA in the RT display it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station The display will automatically switch to the PS data display if no PS data the frequency is displayed In the PTY display NO DATA or NONE may be shown In this case the PS display is shown after a few seconds 3 RDS is only possible in the FM band En Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus E Chapter 7 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu The Audio Settings menu offers features for adjusting the way discs sound 1 Press HOME MENU and select Audio Settings from the on screen display amp Audio Settings 2 Select and change settings using f amp and ENTER GJ Audio Settings Audio DRC High Medium Low Audio DRC e Settings High Medium Low Off default When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volu
19. languages and codes D CH KO Additional information Language code list Language Language code letter Language code Japanese ja 1001 English en 0514 French fr 0618 German de 0405 Italian it 0920 Spanish es 0519 Dutch nl 1412 Russian ru 1821 Chinese zh 2608 Korean ko 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 Welsh cy 0325 Danish da 0401 Bhutani dz 0426 Esperanto eo 0515 Estonian et 0520 Basque eu 0521 Persian fa 0601 Finnish fi 0609 Fiji fj 0610 Faroese fo 0615 Frisian fy 0625 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 nterlingua ia 0901 nterlingue ie 0905 nupiak ik 0911 ndonesian in 0914 celandic is 0919 Hebrew iw 0923 Yiddish ji 1009 Javanese jw 1023 Georgian ka 1101 azakh kk 1111 Greenlandic kl 1112 Cambodian km 1113 annada kn 1114 ashmiri ks 1119 urdish ku 1121 irghiz ky 1
20. left right L R speaker distances can be set from 30 cm to 9 m in 30 cm incre ments The center speaker C can be set from 2 1 m to 0 m relative to the front left right speakers Surround left right SL SR speakers can be set from 6 0 m to 0 m relative to the front left right speakers Note 1 The Land R speakers are paired you can t set them differently 2 XV DV353 151 only Make sure to set them the same distance when using Front Surround page 14 En Other connections Chapter 9 Other connections Connecting external antennas For an external AM antenna use 5 m to 6 m of vinyl insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors Leave the loop antenna connected Outdoor antenna 5mto6m Indoor antenna vinyl coated wire m lL AM LOOP For an external FM antenna use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM antenna ANTENNA H as 7 PAL connector Le Connecting auxiliary audio components Using the stereo analog inputs you can connect an external component such as a tape deck or MD player for playback through this system Tape deck etc res 4 OUTPUT XV DV353 360 e Connect the AUDIO IN jacks to the analog outputs of an external playback component Connect using RCA pin plug stereo cables XV DV353 360 model These jacks are labeled LINE 2 on the rear panel e XV DV151 252 m
21. or multichannel sources in surround sound Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes e Press SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode The choices that appear in the display will vary according to the type of source that s playing AUTO Auto listening mode see above DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic 4 1 channel surround sound use with any two channel Source e MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Pro Logic Il 5 1 channel surround sound especially suited to movie sources use with any two channel source Note e MUSIC Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Pro Logic Il 5 1 channel surround sound especially suited to music sources use with any two channel source STEREO See Listening in stereo below Using Front Surround XV DV353 151 only The Front Surround mode is effective when DVD CD or USB is selected asthe input source and you are using the Front surround 3 spot speaker setup as described in Home theater sound setup on page 9 and the Speaker Setup Guide e XV DV353 only The surround speakers should be placed beside the front speakers and oriented towards the walls e XV DV151 only The surround speakers should be placed on top of the front speakers and oriented towards the walls et 1 Press SETUP and use to choose F SURR then press ENTER 2 Use f to select MODE ON or MODE OFF then press ENTER After selecting MO
22. recording the 201816141210 8 642 2 Use to select REC MODE then press Pin No Assignment Pin No Assignment 1 Audio R OUT 2 No connection same downmix is heard through the front speakers and the subwoofer 2 Audio R IN 3 GND video MODE OFF For regular multichannel 3 Audio L OUT 4 GND video playback through your speaker system 4 GND audio 5 R or C OUT only the front left and right channels are output from the AV CONNECTOR output 5 GND video 6 BLANK OUT 6 Audio L IN 1 GND video Connecting using HDMI 7 B OUT 8 GND video U K model only 8 Status 9 Video or Y OUT f you have a HDMI or DVI with HDCP A GND video T Reconnection equipped monitor or display you can connect tto this player using a commercially available 10 No connection 21 GND video DMI cable for high quality digital video 11 G OUT See About HDMI below for more about the DMI connection Recording mode e Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI The Recording mode allows you to make OUT interconnect on this player to an HDMI surround compatible analog recordings from interconnect on a HDMI compatible monitor the AV CONNECTOR output Dolby multichannel sources will be downmixed to stereo for improved playback with systems that can provide matrix decoding like Dolby Pro Logic 1 Press SOUND A N
23. s also possible to use repeat play together with program play see Creating a program list on page 19 Note 1 You can also do this by going to the folder at the top then pressing ENTER Disc playback features 1 During playback press HOME MENU and select Play Mode 2 Select Repeat then select a repeat play option If program play is active select Program Repeat to repeat the program list or Repeat Off to cancel For DVD discs select Title Repeat or Chapter Repeat For CDs and Video CD Super VCDs select Disc Repeat or Track Repeat For DivX video discs select Repeat Title or Repeat Off Using random play Use this function to play titles or chapters DVD Video or tracks CD and Video CD Super VCD in a random order 1 During playback press HOME MENU and select Play Mode 2 Select Random then select an option For DVD discs select Random Title or Random Chapter For CDs and Video CD Super VCDs select On or Off to switch random play on or off O rip Use the following controls during random play Button What it does gt gt Selects a new track title chapter at random Note 1 You can t use repeat play with WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC discs Button What it does Returns to the beginning of the current track title chapter further presses select another random track title chapter Random play remains in effect until you select Random O
24. setting is incorrect Set the TV Screen option to match the TV aspect doesn t change monitor you re using see Video Output settings on page 26 When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector there is disturbance in the playback picture This system uses copy protection technology which may prevent recording or cause picture problems when connected through a VCR or AV selector This is not a malfunction Picture disturbance during playback or dark This player is compatible with Macro Vision 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 nota malfunction Discs respond differently to particular player functions This may result in the screen becoming black for a brief instant or shaking slightly when the function is executed These problems are largely due to differences between discs and disc content and are not malfunctions of this player oticeable difference in DVD and CD volume DVDs and CDs use different recording methods This is not a malfunction CD ROM disc is not Make sure that the CD ROM was recorded using the ISO 9660 disc format See recognized Disc compatibility table on page 35 for more on disc compatibility DVD ROM disc is not Make sure that the DVD ROM was recorded using the UDF bridge format See recognized Disc compatib
25. the display after seeing WELCOME Player setting Format NTSC PAL AUTO NTSC PAL NTSC NTSC PAL PAL Media Type DVD Super VCD Video CD DivX Video NTSC PAL Player setting Format NTSC PAL NTSC PAL PAL Media Type CD MP3 WMA MPEG 4 AAC JPEG no disc NTSC or Frequency step setting Australian model only If you find that you can t tune into stations successfully the frequency step may not be suitable for your country region 1 Switch the unit into standby then press SETUP 2 Use to choose AM 9K 10K then press ENTER 3 Use 4 to select AM 9K or AM 10K then press ENTER Switching off the demo Follow the steps below to switch the automatic demo feature off this starts when you plug in for the first time 1 With the unit in standby press SETUP 2 Use to choose DEMO then press ENTER 3 Use f to select DEMO OFF and press ENTER Note 3 Using the 16 9 Wide setting with a standard 4 3 TV or one of the 4 3 settings with a widescreen TV will result in distortion When you watch discs recorded in 4 3 format you can use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch options see the instructions that came with your TV for details Some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16 9 so even with a widescreen TV these discs will still play in a letterbox style 1 Most models of the newly d
26. the PBC menu Numbers Selects numbered menu options Press ENTER to select 1 You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don t work in certain parts of the disc 2 The Last Memory function may not work with some discs For DVD Video discs except VR mode DVD R RW the player stores the play position of the last five discs BEY Getting started Button What it does Haa Displays the previous menu page if there is one gt gt Displays the next menu page if there is one Listening to the radio The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don t have to manually tune in every time you want to listen e U K model only See also More tuner features RDS on page 4 1 Press TUNER to switch to the tuner then press repeatedly to select the AM or FM band The display shows the band and frequency 2 Tune to a frequency There are three tuning modes manual auto and high speed e Manual tuning Press TUNE repeatedly to change the displayed frequency Auto tuning Press and hold TUNE until the frequency display starts to move then release The tuner will stop on the next station it finds Repeat to keep searching High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE until the frequency display starts to move rapidly Keep the button held down until you reach the frequency you want If necessary fine tun
27. the inside of the product Refer all servicing to qualified personnel The following caution label appears on your unit Location top of the unit r CAUTION CUS5 58 saco m RADION WEN OFEN NOD BIPOSURE TO TIE I ATTENTION RO ADVARSEL VARNING VORSICHT n ITBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 3B s von SETZEN PRECAUCI N INVISIBLE EVITE LA E SER VARO AVATTAESSA OLET ALITINA N KYV LLE JAN KYM TT M LLE LUOKAN 3B LASERSATELYLLE ALA KATSO SATEESEEN VRIZSTA CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT D3 4 2 1 8 B En POWER CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement S002 En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity 5 9C 35 C 41 F 95 F less than 85 RH cooling vents not blocked Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area or in locations exposed to hig
28. timer page 13 16 VOLUME Adjusts the volume 8 Playback controls See Basic playback controls on page 11 Disc playback features on page 16 and USB playback ES controls and displays Display p Tee DTS F SURR 1 DTS Lights during playback of a DTS source page 14 2 PRGSVE Australian model only Lights when progressive scan video output is selected page 32 3 SOUND Lights when the SFC Modes or the tone controls treble bass or bass boost are active page 15 4 F SURR XV DV353 151 model only Lights when the Front Surround listening mode is selected page 14 5 RPT and RPT 1 RPT lights during repeat play RPT 1 lights during repeat one track play page 18 6 REC MODE U K model only Lights when Rec Mode is on page 33 7 PGM Lights during program play page 19 8 Tuner indicators Yo Lights when a broadcast is being received CD Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode Q Lights when FM mono reception is selected A U K model only Lights when in one of the RDS display or search modes En E ae has RPT 1 iira O RDM A 9 RDM Lights during random play page 19 10 kHz MHz Indicates the frequency unit shown in the character display kHz for AM MHz for FM 11 Character display 12 4 Lights when sleep timer is active page 13 13 gt Lights during playback 14 DO PL II Lights during Do
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31. 75 9 unbalanced AM tuner section Frequency range With 9kHz step 531 kHz to 1602 kHz With 10kHz step Not applicable to the U K model 530 kHz to 1700 kHz Antenna esr sartor e a arden rove qan Loop antenna e Miscellaneous Power requirements U K model AC 220V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Australian model AC 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 44 W Power consumption in standby 0 36 W Dimensions 420 W mm x60 H mm x 330 D mm MVS IGE cx ia Basin dla eene tape on fabas 3 1 kg e Accessories DVD CD receiver Remiote GOntrol 4 333 ve bie RR s SETA 1 AA R6 dry cell batteries to confirm system operation 2 Video cable yellow plugs 1 AM loop antenna 0 cece eene 1 EMI antena 2 acc does a dues ds dated 1 PoWer COFd iid ae onte c cante eC te S 1 Waranty card nis oue ck rit etx 1 Setup Guide These operating instructions S DV353 Speaker system e Front surround speakers Enclosure Closed box bookshelf type magnetically shielded SVSSM Gi da cut xt Re oss 7 7 cm 1 way system Speakers 7 7 cm cone type ominal impedance IAA 42 Frequency range 80 Hz to 20 kHz aximum input POWer 6 eee 60 W Dimensions 100 W mm x 136 H mm x 80 D mm Weight zia zo Sarra tees 0 55 kg Center speaker Enclosure Closed box bookshelf type magnetically shielded SY SL
32. DE ON you can use the surround listening modes with Front Surround 1 If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS the corresponding indicator lights in the front panel display 2 Note that the input source must be switched to DVD CD or USB for multichannel playback e If you re planning on recording a multichannel source refer to Recording mode on page 33 3 Note that the F SURR option does not appear when headphones are connected or if the Recording Mode is switched on 4 When set to MODE ON make sure to follow the Setup Guide for best surround sound Listening to your system Listening in stereo You can listen to any source stereo or multichannel in stereo When playing a multichannel source all channels are downmixed to the front left right speakers and the subwoofer e Press SURROUND repeatedly until STEREO shows in the display Listening with headphones When headphones are connected only the STEREO mode is available Using the SFC modes The SFC Sound Field Control modes can be used with any multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional surround sound effects CED o1 e SOUND 1 Press SOUND 2 Use to select SFC MODE then press ENTER 3 Press 4 then ENTER to select an SFC Sound Mode Select between OFF ACTION DRAMA ROCK POP HALL or LIVE Adjusting the bass and treble Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone 1 Press SOUND 2 Use t
33. Nominal impedance 4Q Frequency range 70 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum input power 60W Dimensions 260 W mm x 1095 H mm x 260 D mm Weight 4 2 kg Center speaker T Enclosure Closed box bookshelf type magnetically shielded SYSTEM a saaan inaa ans 7 7 cm 1 way system Speakers 7 7 cm cone type ominal impedance cece eee 4Q Frequency range 75 Hz to 20 kHz aximum input power 60W Dimensions 270 W mm x 96 H mm x 90 D mm Weg suu ok oda edm e t 0 78 kg Subwoofer SW Enclosure Bass reflex floorstanding type Syste M s a ca e p td 16 cm 1 way system Speake s soap EYE PPS 16 cm cone type ominal impedance Ia 4Q Frequency range 30 Hz to 2 5 kHz akimuminputPower 60 W Dimensions 190 W mm x 360 H mm x 320 D mm Weight vtaceddadut tated amanda d 4 0 kg e Accessories Speaker cables S DV360N 5 Speaker cables S DV360SW 1 Small non skid pads for center speaker 4 Large non skid pads 20 SA Note Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice due to improvements Additional information This product includes FontAvenue fonts licenced by NEC corporation FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation This product incorporates copyright protection t
34. O MMs a AI o aan ies 7 7 cm 1 way system Speakers 7 7 cm cone type ominalimpedance 42 Frequency range 75 Hz to 20 kHz akimuminputPOWeTr 60 W Dimensions 270 W mm x 96 H mm x 90 D mm VV CIC RR Er 0 78 kg e Subwoofer Enclosure Bass reflex floorstanding type SySlemu i ee etus 16 cm 1 way system Speaker erepta yai cese eg 16 cm cone type ominalimpedance 42 Frequency range 30 Hz to 2 5 kHz akimuminputPower 60 W Dimensions 190 W mm x 360 H mm x 320 D mm WA eter E CR die reuwas 4 0 kg e Accessories Speakercables 6 Speaker stands for surround speakers 2 screws Or starmds ririri r hiti r EREI 2 Non skid pads small 20 Non skid pads large 4 KO Additional information S DV151 Speaker system e Front speakers Enclosure Closed box bookshelf type magnetically shielded Systems cest eed ae Ra 7 1 cm 1 way system Speakers 7 7 cm cone type ominal impedance 0 0 eee eee 6Q Frequency range 90 Hz to 20 kHz aximum input POWer 60 W Dimensions 105 W mm x 115 H mm x 114 D mm WNG PE 0 6 kg Center speaker Enclosure Closed box bookshelf type magnetically shielded SYSIEM ses coss t ern 7 7 cm 1 way system Opeak8lS s crees
35. Pioneer sound vision Soul DCS 353 XV DV 353 DVD CD Receiver S DV353 Speaker System DCS 360 XV DV360 S DV3GOT Speaker system S DV360SW HTZ151DVD XV DV 151 DVD CD Receiver S DV151 Speaker System HTZ252DVD XV DV252 S DVIT speaker System S DV252SW Discover the benefits of registering your product online at www pioneer co uk www pioneer eur com Operating Instructions RW 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 Location rear of the unit IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral within an equilateral triangle is intended to TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the alert the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR presence of important operating and dangerous voltage within the product s BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS maintenance servicing instructions in the enclosure that may be of sufficient INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED literature accompanying the appliance magnitude to constitute a risk of electric SERVICE PERSONNEL shock to persons D3 4 2 1 1 En A For U K model Replacemen
36. and start playback using the gt play button 1 With WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC tracks playback automatically resumes at the end or beginning of the track 2 The time it takes for the player to load a file increases with large file sizes USB devices can contain up to 299 folders and up to 648 folders and files combined 3 Filenames may be displayed incorrectly with some digital audio players 4 You can also do this by going to the folder at the top then pressing ENTER ENT More tuner features RDS Chapter 6 More tuner features RDS U K model only An introduction to RDS Radio Data System RDS is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information the name of the station and the kind of show they re broadcasting for example One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program For example you can search for a station that s broadcasting a show with the program type JAZZ You can search the following program types NEWS News FINANCE Stock market AFFAIRS Current Affairs reports commerce INFO General Information trading etc SPORT Sport CHILDREN Programs for EDUCATE Educational children DRAMA Radio plays etc SOCIAL Social affairs CULTURE National or RELIGION Programs regional culture theater concerning religion etc PHONE IN Public SCIENCE Science and expressing their views by technology phone VARIED
37. ble flash memory particularly keydrives and digital audio players MP3 players of format FAT16 32 It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility operation and or bus power with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this unit With large amounts of data it may take longer for the system to read the contents of a USB device En USB playback e Scanning files You can fast scan forward or backward at various different speeds e During playback press lt lt or gt gt to start scanning Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed shown on screen e To resume playback press gt gt play Playing a JPEG slideshow Press gt gt to start a slideshow from the first folder picture The pictures in each folder are displayed in order f the device contains WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC files playback starts with the first file and the slideshow repeats until all the audio files on the device have played back Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as much of the screen as possible While the slideshow is running Button What it does ll Pauses the slideshow or audio press again to restart lt lt Jumps to the previous picture or audio file with audio playback gt gt Jumps to the next picture or audio file with audio playbac
38. de letter Argentina 0118 ar Australia 0121 au Austria 0120 at Belgium 0205 be Brazil 0218 br Canada 0301 ca Chile 0312 cl China 0314 cn Denmark 0411 dk Finland 0609 fi France 0618 fr Germany 0405 de Hong Kong 0811 hk ndia 0914 in ndonesia 0904 id taly 0920 it Japan 1016 jp orea Republic of 1118 kr alaysia 1325 my exico 1324 mx etherlands 1412 nl ew Zealand 1426 nz orway 1415 no Pakistan 1611 pk Philippines 1608 ph Portugal 1620 pt Russian Federation 1821 ru Singapore 1907 sg Spain 0519 es Switzerland 0308 ch Sweden 1905 se Taiwan 2023 tw Thailand 2008 th United Kingdom 0702 gb United States of America 2119 us Additional information Specifications Amplifier section RMS Power Output Front Center Surround 60 W per channel 1 kHz 10 96 T H D 4 Q 50 W per channel 1 kHz 10 96 T H D 6 Q Subwoofer 60 W 100 Hz 10 96 T H D 4 Q 50 W 100 Hz 10 96 T H D 6 Q e Disc section Digital audio characteristics DVD fs 96 kHz 24 bit Type DVD system Video CD Super VCD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Frequency response 4 Hz to 44 kHz 96kHz sampling 4 Hz to 22 kHz 48kHz sampling Wow and Flutter Limit of measurement 0 001 96 W PEAK or less JEITA e FM tuner section Frequency range 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Antena issues ka Res
39. e Press and hold amp eject on the front panel for about eight seconds Then the tray display and the tray can t can be opened closed using amp eject be ejected SND DEMO shows in e Press and hold W stop on the front panel for about five seconds The disc tray the display and the unit ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled can t be controlled Additional information DVD CD Video CD player Problem The disc is ejected automatically after loading Remedy Clean the disc and align the disc properly in the disc guide e If the region number on a DVD video disc does not match the number on the player the disc cannot be used see DVD Video regions on page 38 Allow time for any condensation inside the player to evaporate Avoid using the player near an air conditioning unit Playback not possible f the disc is loaded upside down reload the disc with label side face up Picture playback stops and buttons cannot be used e Press W stop then gt play to start playback again Switch the power off once then on again using the front panel STANDBY ON button Settings are canceled When the power is cut settings will be canceled No picture No color Screen is stretched or Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully Check the manual of the TV monitor to make sure the settings are correct The TV Screen
40. e the frequency using the manual tuning method Improving poor FM reception If you re listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono 1 Tune to an FM radio station then press SETUP 2 Use to choose FM MODE then press ENTER 3 Use f 4 to select FM MONO then press ENTER The mono indicator o lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode Select FM AUTO above to switch back to auto stereo mode the stereo indicator qp lights when receiving a stereo broadcast Memorizing stations You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time 1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station For the FM band select mono or auto stereo reception as necessary This setting is saved along with the preset 2 Press SETUP and use to choose ST MEM then press ENTER 3 Use f 4 to select the station preset you want then press ENTER Listening to station presets 1 Make sure the TUNER function is selected 2 Usethe ST buttons to select a station preset Youcan also use the number buttons to do this Getting started Listening to other sources You can connect auxiliary sources TV satellite receiver etc to this unit for playback through the speaker system See Connecting auxiliary audio components on page 31 for more on this To connect
41. echnology 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 uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited DRM digital rights management copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback etc of material on devices other than the PC or other WMA recording equipment used to record it For detailed information please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC and or software Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DIS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc o D wwW pioneer co uk c e 5 www pioneer eur com Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 2006 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90810 1540 U S A TEL 800 421 1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 Canada TEL 1 877
42. el only 1230x720p See Connecting using Set if your TV supports 1920 x 1080 pixel interlace video Set if your TV supports 1280 x 720 pixel progressive scan video HDMI on page 33 Default changes with 720x480p NTSC 720x576p PAL Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 NTSC 720 x 576 PAL pixel progressive scan video TV format PAL NTSC PAL 720x480i NTSC 720x576i Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 NTSC 720 x 576 PAL pixel interlace video Note 1 In the table the default setting is shown in bold other settings are shown in italics e Some settings such as TV Screen Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be overridden by the DVD disc Often these settings can also be made from the DVD disc menu U K model only The AV Connector Out setting only needs to be set if you have connected this player to your TV using a SCART cable U K model only The HDMI Resolution and HDMI Color settings only need to be set if you connected this player to an HDMI compatible component using the HDMI connector En Initial Settings menu CN Setting Option What it means HDMI Color Full range RGB If colors are weak this gives brighter colors and deeper black U K model only default setting for HDMI compatible DVI devices See Connecting using MS 5 HDMI on page 33 RGB Use this setting if colors appear overly rich on the Full Range Default changes RGB setting
43. en or HOME MENU to exit EE initial settings menu Chapter 8 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings parental lock settings and display settings among others If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time This is usually because a disc is playing Stop the disc then change the setting Video Output settings Setting TV Screen See also Screen sizes Option 4 3 Letter Box 1 Press DVD CD 2 With playback stopped press HOME MENU and select Initial Settings S Initial Settings 3 Use 4 gt and ENTER to select the setting and option you want to set All the settings and options are explained on the following pages What it means Set if you have a conventional 4 3 TV Widescreen movies are shown with black bars top and bottom and disc formats on page 38 4 3 Pan amp Scan Set if you have a conventional 4 3 TV Widescreen movies are i shown with the sides cropped so that the image fills the screen 16 9 Wide Set if you have a widescreen TV AV Connector Out Video Standard video compatible with all TVs U K model only S Video Higher quality but check your TV for compatibility See Connecting auxil iary audio components RGB Best quality but check your TV for compatibility on page 31 HDMI Resolution 1920x1080i U K mod
44. etup Setting the channel levels Set the relative channel levels from your main listening position 1 Press TEST TONE The test tone is output in the following order from the speakers active in the current listening mode L Front left speaker C Center speaker R Front right speaker SR Right surround speaker SL Left surround speaker e SW Subwoofer 2 Use the VOLUME button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level 1 When using this setup make sure the front surround mode is switched on page 14 before selecting any surround mode 2 e This is only available when DVD CD is selected and playback is stopped Also make sure headphones are unplugged e To adjust the overall balance while listening to any sound source you want press SETUP use m to select CH LEVEL then press ENTER Use to move channel to channel and to adjust the channel levels Press ENTER when you re finished 3 Since the subwoofer produces ultra low frequencies its sound may seem quieter than it actually is En BEY Getting started gt 3 Use f 4 to adjust the speaker levels in turn Playing discs You should hear the test tone at the same The basic playback controls for playing DVD volume from each speaker when seated in the CD Video CD Super VCD DivX video and main listening position The channel level WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC discs are covered range is 10 dB here Further functions are detailed in chapter 4
45. eveloped countdown PAL TV system detect 50 Hz PAL 60 Hz NTSC and automatically switch vertical amplitude resulting in a display without vertical shrinkage However in some cases the image may appear without col or If your PAL 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 2 You have to switch the player into standby press STANDBY ON before each change KO Additional information Eri 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 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 f the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions General Problem Remedy The power does not turn Wait for one minute before switching back on on or switches off ake sure there are no loose strands of wire touc
46. evision uses an indoor antenna X Usein a kitchen or other room where the system may be exposed to smoke or steam X Use on a thick rug or carpet or cover with cloth this may prevent proper cooling of the System unit X Place on an unstable surface or one that is not arge enough to support all four of the system unit s feet D Note Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player s lens should not become dirty in normal use but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center Although lens cleaners 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 performance Leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on Moving the system unit If you need to move the main unit first remove a disc if there s one in the player then press STANDBY ON on the front panel to turn the system off Wait for GOOD BYE to disappear from the display then unplug the power cord Never lift or move the unit during playback discs rotate at high speeds and may damage Screen sizes and disc formats DVD Video discs come in different screen aspects ranging from TV
47. fast forward scanning he same as the top menu lt lt Skips to the start of the current track or etl oves the cursor around the chapter then previous tracks chapters screen gt gt Skips to the next track or chapter ENTER Selects the current menu option Numbers Use to enter a title chapter track RETURN Returns to the previously number Press ENTER to select displayed menu screen e If the disc is stopped playback starts Numbers Highlights a numbered menu from the selected title for DVD or option some discs only Press track for CD Video CD Super VCD ENTER to select e f the disc is playing playback jumps to the start of the selected title VR mode DVD RW chapter DVD Video Video CD Super VCD PBC menus or track CD Video CD Super VCD Resume and Last Memory When you stop playback of a disc RESUME shows in the display indicating that you can resume playback from that point With DVDs and Video CD Super VCDs even if ejected the play position is stored in memory The next time you load the disc the display shows LAST MEM and you can resume play back Note Some Video CD Super VCDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch These are PBC Playback control menus You can play a PBC Video CD Super VCD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button to select a track rather than the gt play button Button What it does RETURN Displays
48. ff from the random play menu options Creating a program list This feature lets you program the play order of titles chapters tracks on a disc 1 During playback press HOME MENU and select Play Mode 2 Select Program then select Create Edit from the list of program options 3 Use and ENTER to select a title chapter or track for the current step in the program list For a DVD disc you can add a title or a chapter For a CD or Video CD Super VCD select a track to add to the program list After pressing ENTER to select the title chapter 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 steps You can insert steps by just highlighting the position where you want the new step to appear and entering atitle chapter track number To delete a step highlight it and press CLEAR 2 You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped However you can t use random play together with program play e You can t use random play with VR format DVD R RW discs WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC discs DivX video discs or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed 3 You can t use Program play with VR format DVD R RW discs WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC discs DivX video discs or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed D CH Eri BEY Disc playback features 5 To play the program list press gt play
49. h humidity or direct sunlight or strong artificial light D3 4 2 1 7c A En WARNING This equipment is not waterproof To prevent a fire or shock hazard do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment such as a vase or flower pot or expose it to dripping splashing rain or moisture D3 4 2 1 3 A En For U K model This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC EMC Directives 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC D3 4 2 1 9a En CAUTION The STANDBY ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power Therefore make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident To avoid fire hazard the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 2a A En If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel If connected to an AC outlet the cut off plug can cause severe electrical shock Make sure it is p
50. hether to play the DivX video files DivX or the other media Tip file types MP3 WMA JPEG MPEG 4 The button guide at the bottom of every AAC from the on screen display OSD screen shows you which buttons 4 Adjust the volume you ll need to use for that screen Use the VOLUME cortrol Note 1 The screen saver will appear after five minutes of inactivity En Getting started Basic playback controls The following table shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs You can find other playback features in the chapter 4 Button What it does Starts resumes normal playback e If the display shows RESUME or LAST MEM playback starts from the resume or last memory point see Resume and Last Memory below If you want to clear the resume point press W stop while RESUME is displayed DVD Video disc menus Many DVD Video discs contain menus from which you can select what you want to watch Sometimes DVD Video menus are displayed automatically when you start playback others only appear when you press MENU or TOP MENU Button Whatit does I Pauses unpauses a disc TOP MENU Displays the top menu of a DVD Stops playback or cancels the resume disc this varies withthe dise function if the display shows RESUME MENU Displays a DVD disc menu this 44 Press to start fast reverse scanning varies with the disc and may be gt Press to start
51. hing the unit This could cause suddenly an error the system to shut off automatically message may be Check that the speakers are connected correctly displayed at startup Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model Try reducing the volume level f the problem persists take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing No sound is output e f you re using the line input make sure the component is connected correctly when a function is see Connecting auxiliary audio components on page 31 selected Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off No sound from surround Refer to Setting the channel levels on page 9 to check the speaker levels or center speakers When TUNER or LINE is selected you can only hear the source in stereo Switch the input source to DVD CD or USB for multichannel sound Check that the Recording mode hasn t been switched on see Recording mode on page 33 Check that you haven t selected the STEREO mode see Listening in surround sound on page 14 Connect the speakers properly refer to the Setup Guide Can t operate the remote Replace the batteries refer to the Setup Guide control Operate within 7 m 30 of the remote sensor refer to the Setup Guide Remove any obstacles or operate from another position Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light TRAYLOCK showsinth
52. hoose a language other than the ones displayed see Using the language code list on page 43 Subtitle Display On Subtitles are displayed in your selected subtitle language Off Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc EE initial settings menu En Display settings Setting Option What it means OSD Language English On screen displays of the player are in English Languages as displayed On screen displays are shown in the language selected Angle Indicator On A camera icon is displayed on screen during multi angle scenes on a DVD disc Off No multi angle indication is shown Options settings Setting Option What it means Parental Lock See Parental Lock below DivX R VOD Display See About DivX VOD content below Speakers settings Setting Option What it means Speaker Distance Specify the distance of your speakers from your listening position see Speaker Distance on page 30 Parental Lock 1 Select Password Default level Off Default password none Default Country Area code us 2119 To give you some control over what your children watch on your DVD player some DVD Video discs feature a Parental Lock level If your player is set to a lower level than the disc the disc won t play Q Initial Settings Video Output Language Parental Lock DivX R VOD Password Speakers 2 Use the number buttons to input a 4
53. ice is incompatible Try the following storage device as shown below Switch the player off then on again Reconnecting the USB device with the player switched off 1 With the player switched on press USB Make sure your TV is on and set to the correct video input Selecting to another input source like 2 Connect your USB device DVD CD then back to USB The USB terminal is located on the front panel Using a dedicated AC adapter supplied with the device for USB power If this doesn t remedy the problem it is likely your USB device is incompatible Basic playback controls Thefollowing table shows the basic controls on the remote for USB playback SB mee s gt Starts normal playback L Pauses unpauses playback a Stops playback 3 Press play to start playback aa Press to start fast reverse scanning i eM E WAKI ne G gt gt Press to start fast forward scanning slideshow on page 23 for more on this Haa Skips to the start of the current file Make sure USB DATA is showing in the then previous files front panel display or the system is in gt gt Skips to the next file standby when disconnecting PA Note ar includes playback of WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC files except files with copy protection or restricted playback It is not pos sible to play DivX files through the USB terminal 2 Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives porta
54. id Discs spin at high speed inside the player If a disc is cracked chipped warped or otherwise damaged dont risk using it in your player you could end up damaging the unit This unit is designed for use with conventional fully circular discs only Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs KO Additional information DVD Video regions All DVD Video discs carry a region mark that indicates which region s of the world the disc is compatible with Your DVD system also has a region mark on the rear panel Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player Discs marked ALL play in any player Installation and maintenance Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this system for years to come so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a location Do V Use in a well ventilated room V Place on a solid flat level surface such as a able shelf or stereo rack Don t X Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity including near radiators and other heat generating appliances X Place on a window sill or other place where the system will be exposed to direct sunlight X Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment X Place directly on top of an amplifier or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use X Use near a television or monitor as you may xperience interference especially if the el
55. ility table on page 35 for more on disc compatibility Files don t show up in he Disc Navigator Photo Browser The files on the disc must be named with the correct file extension mp3 for MP3 files wma for WMA files m4a for MPEG 4 AAC files jpg for JPEG files upper or lower case is OK See Disc compatibility table on page 35 Can t play WMA or PEG 4 AAC files The files were recorded using DR malfunction digital rights management This is not a KO Additional information Eri Tuner Problem Remedy Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Connect the AM antenna refer to the Setup Guide and adjust the direction and position for best reception You may also connect an additional internal or external AM antenna refer to Connecting auxiliary audio components on page 31 Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall You may also connect an outdoor FM antenna see Connecting external antennas on page 31 Turn off other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it further away Australian model only The tuning interval is incorrect for your country or region See Frequency step setting on page 39 to switch the tuning interval Auto tuning does not pick up some stations The radio signal is weak Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal For more sensitive tuning connect an outdoor antenna
56. indicates that this player can playback Windows Media Audio content WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7 7 1 Windows Media Player for Windows XP or Windows Media Player 9 Series Microsoft Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Using and taking care of discs Handling discs Hold the disc by its edges when handling so as not to leave fingerprints dirt or scratches on either side of the disc Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback performance If a disc becomes marked with fingerprints dust etc clean using a soft dry cloth Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using straight strokes Don t wipe the disc surface with circular strokes If necessary use a cloth soaked in alcohol or a commercially available CD DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly Never use benzine thinner or other cleaning agents such as those designed for cleaning vinyl records Storing discs Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold humid or hot environments 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 Discs to avo
57. k w t MK Pauses the slideshow and rotates flips the current picture Press gt to restart slideshow ZOOM Pauses the slideshow and zooms the picture Press again to toggle between 1x 2x and 4x zoom Press gt gt to restart slideshow Z Note Button What it does MENU Displays the Navigator screen see below Browsing files with the Navigator Use the Navigator to find WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC and JPEG files or folders by name 1 Press MENU 2 Use 4 2 and ENTER to navigate Use f 4 to move up down the folder file list Use to return to the parent folder Use ENTER or to open a highlighted folder When a JPEG file is highlighted a thumbnail image is displayed on the right 3 To play the highlighted track or display the highlighted JPEG file press ENTER When a WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC file is selected playback begins from that file and continues until the end of the folder When a JPEG file is selected a slideshow begins starting with that file and continues to the end of the folder Qu You can also play a JPEG slideshow while listening to WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC playback Simply select the audio file you want to listen to followed by the JPEG from which you want the slideshow to start The slideshow repeats until all the audio files up to the end of the folder finish playback To play all of the contents rather than just the current folder exit the Navigator
58. lay the highlighted track or DivX video file or display the highlighted JPEG file press ENTER e When a WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC or DivX video file is selected playback begins from that file and continues until the end of the folder When a JPEG file is selected a slideshow begins starting with that file and continues to the end of the folder Q n You can also play a JPEG slideshow while listening to WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC playback Simply select the audio file you want to listen to followed by the JPEG from which you want the slideshow to start The slideshow repeats until all the audio files up to the end of the folder finish playback To play the contents of the whole disc rather than just the current folder exit the Disc Navigator and start playback using the gt play button Looping a section of a disc The A B Repeat function allows you to specify two points A and B within a track CD Video CD Super Video CD or title DVD that form a loop which is played over and over 1 During playback press HOME MENU and select Play Mode amp Play Mode 2 Select A B Repeat 3 Press ENTER on A Start Point to set the loop start point 4 Press ENTER on B End Point to set the loop end point After pressing ENTER playback jumps back to the start point and plays the loop 5 To resume normal playback select Off Using repeat play In addition to various repeat play options it
59. lby Pro Logic Il decoding page 14 5 wD 1 Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source page 14 Getting started Chapter 2 Getting started Home theater sound setup Place your speakers as shown below for optimal surround sound see the Speaker Setup Guide for more placement tips Standard surround 5 spot setup This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5 1 channel home theater sound Frontleft Center Front right Subwoofer Listening position Surround Surround left m XV DV353 151 only Depending on the size and characteristics of your room you can choose to use the following setup option Frontsurround 3 spot setup This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker placement isn t possible or you want to avoid running long speaker cables in your listening area Use this setup together with the Front Surround modes to take advantage of wall and ceiling reflections for a very realistic surround effect XV DV353 model speaker setup Frontleft Center Front right 4H I EP Subwoofer Surround Surround left right Listening position Note XV DV151 model speaker setup Center Front Front left m right Subwoofer Surround Surround left right Listening position After placing your speakers complete Setting the channel levels below then refer to Speakers settings on page 28 to complete your surround sound s
60. me it s easy to lose the quieter sounds completely including some of the dialog Switching Audio DRC Dynamic Range Control to on can help by bringing up the quieter sounds while controlling loud peaks 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 Video Adjust menu From the Video Adjust screen you can adjust settings that affect picture presentation Note 1 Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources 1 Press HOME MENU and select Video Adjust from the on screen display amp video Adjust 2 Make settings using f and ENTER G Video Adjust Sharpness Brightness Standard Contrast Gamma Hue Chroma Level 0 Ott 0 0 You can adjust the following settings e Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture Fine Standard Soft Brightness Adjusts the overall brightness 20 to 20 Contrast Adjusts the contrast between light and dark 16 to 16 Gamma Adjusts the warmth of the picture High Medium Low Off Hue Adjusts the red green balance Green 9 to Red 9 e Chroma Level Adjusts how saturated colors appear 9 to 9 Adjust the Brightness Contrast Hue and Chroma Level settings using min AII aasarin max O Brightness 3 Press ENTER to return to the Video Adjust scre
61. nect make sure you ve specified the HDMI audio output setting 1 Switch the system into standby 2 Press SETUP and use 2 to choose HDMI OUT then press ENTER 3 Use f 4 to choose the setting you want then press ENTER AUDIO ON Audio signals are output through the HDMI interconnect AUDIO OFF Switches off HDMI audio Resetting the HDMI connection If you get an error message the display shows HDMI ERR or if the screen goes blank for example after changing the resolution check the troubleshooting guide on page 42 If this doesn t solve the problem follow the steps below to reset the HDMI connection 1 Switch the system into standby 2 Press SETUP and use to choose HDMI INI then press ENTER The system will restart and the HDMI settings are automatically reset to the factory defaults See Video Output settings on page 26 for more on these settings About HDMI HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players DTV set top boxes and other AV devices HD was developed to provide the technologies o High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP as well as Digital Visual Interface DVI in one specification HDCP is used to protec digital content transmitted and received by DVI compliant displays HDMI has the capability to support standard enhanced or high definition video plus standard to multichannel surround sound audi
62. nly The SCART output should give you better picture quality than the standard composite video output The SCART AV connector functions as both a video and audio output e Use a commercially available SCART cable to connect the LINE 1 AV CONNECTOR to your TV SCART INPUT XV DV353 360 SCART pin assignment The diagram below shows the SCART 21 pin connector assignment This connector provides the video and audio signals for connection to a compatible color TV monitor 1 The component video output is switchable between interlaced and progressive formats See Video Output settings on page 26 2 Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause arti facts to be displayed in the picture In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the standard definition output Interlace If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model please contact our customer service center 3 SCART cables are available in several configurations Make sure that the one you get will work with this system and your TV monitor see SCART pin assignment above Other connections J y EE ENTER E N EBBEEEH 3 Use t to select MODE ON or MODE 21191715131197 531 OFF then press ENTER to confirm MODE ON Multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo for
63. ns to enter the 4 digit Country Area code The new Country Area code takes effect after ejecting the disc once About DivX VOD content In order to play DivX VOD video on demand content on this player you first need to register the player with your DivX VOD content provider You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code which you submit to your provider A Important DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM Digital Rights Management system This restricts playback of content to specific registered devices Note f you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not authorized for your player the message Authorization Error is displayed and the content will not play Displaying your DivX VOD registration code 1 Press HOME MENU and select Initial Settings 2 Select Options then DivX R VOD Q Initial Settings Video Output Parental Lock Display Language DivX R VOD Display Options Speakers 3 Select Display Your 8 digit registration code is displayed Make a note of the code as you will need it when you register with a DivX VOD provider Playing DivX VOD content Some DivX VOD content may only be playable a fixed number of times When you load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD content the remaining number of plays is shown on screen and you then have the option of playing the disc thereby using up one of the remaining ays or stopping If you load a disc that on
64. o HDMI features include uncompressed digital video a bandwidth of up to 2 2 gigabytes per second with HDTV signals one connector instead of several cables and connectors and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC Additional information Chapter 10 Disc content format playback compatibility This player is compatible with a wide range of disc types media and formats Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and or disc packaging Note however that some disc types such as recordable CD and DVD may be in an unplayable format See the Disc compatibility table below for more information DVD Video DVD R DVD RW COMPACT COMPACT aa MSE dist al MIGG Se dist QE Cerar voeo ReWritable Audio CD Video CD CD R CD RW 4 FUJICOLOR CD X COMPATIBLE gt Nimes CD COMPATIBLE Fujicolor CD e This unit will play DVD R RW discs isatrademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd DVD is a trademark of DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD This player supports the IEC s Super VCD stan dard for superior picture quality dual soundtracks and widescreen support COMPACT Z wee cD Super Video CD Super VCD cu Additional information
65. o select BASS or TREBLE then press ENTER 3 Use f 4 to adjust the sound then press ENTER to confirm Boosting the bass level There are two bass modes you can use to enhance the bass in a source 1 Press SOUND 2 Use to select BASSMODE then press ENTER 3 Use f 4 to adjust the sound then press ENTER to confirm Select between OFF MUSIC or CINEMA BEY Disc playback features Chapter 4 Disc playback features A Important Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs Video CDs Super VCDs CDs DivX video and WMA P3 MPEG 4 AAC JPEG discs although he exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded e Some DVDs restrict the use of some unctions random or repeat for example in some or all parts of the disc This is nota malfunction When playing Video CD Super VCDs 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 Scanning discs You can fast scan discs forward or backward at various different speeds e During playback press lt lt or gt gt to start scanning Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed shown on screen To resume playback press gt play Playing in slow motion You can play DVDs Video CD Super VCDs and DivX video at four different forward slow motion speeds DVD discs can also be played in reverse sl
66. odel These jacks are labeled LINE on the rear panel Connecting the S video output Australian model only If your TV has an S video input you can use this instead of the standard video output for a better quality picture e Use an S video cable to connect the S VIDEO OUT to an S video input on your TV Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same mark on the plug before plugging in S VIDEO INPUT XV DV151 252 KO Other connections Connecting using the component video output Australian model only 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 e Use a component video cable to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to a set of component inputs on your TV COMPONENT INPUT TV Tw 9 arp XV DV151 252 About progressive scan video Compared to interlace video progressive scan video effectively doubles the scanning rate of the picture resulting in a very stable flicker free image Progressive scan video is available only from the component video output Note Compatibility of this player with progressive scan and high definition TVs This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard Using the SCART AV output U K model o
67. olution it means the you selected a resolu on page 34 to reset to t have connected using a DV ers HDMI input in the settings for and isn t damaged interface are switched on components must be compatible with both DVI and High HDMI Version 1 1 Depending connection may result in ion on this player matches t see Video Output settings o at of the component you have n page 26 ion incompatible with your monitor See Resetting the HDMI connection e factory defaults Additional information Problem Remedy Color problems occur with your monitor after changing the HDMI Color setting page 26 setting Depending on the connected equipment some HDMI Color settings may cause the picture to be displayed incorrectly In this case use the TV s own video input settings to select RGB if possible Alternatively revert to the previous HDMI Color Error Messages Message Description REC MODE U K model An operation is prohibited because the Recording Mode is on page 33 SND DEMO The sound demo is on See General in Troubleshooting on page 40 CANNOT An operation is prohibited because DVD CD isn t selected headphones are connected or TEST TONE is pressed during disc playback MUTING An operation is prohibited because the sound is muted press MUTE STEREO An operation is prohibited because the DVD CD or USB function isn t selected TRAYLOCK The t
68. ote a When Recording mode is on most sound features cannot be used The display will briefly blink REC MODE if you try and use a prohibited function while Recording mode is on The Recording mode switches off if you change the input function DVD CD TUNER etc or switch the power off 2 An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP If you choose to connect to a DVI connector you will need a separate adaptor DVI HDMI to do So A DVI connection however does not support audio signals Consult your local audio dealer for more information This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Version 1 1 Depending on the component you have connected using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers When you change the component connected to the HDMI output you will also need to change the HDMI settings to match the new component see V deo Output settings on page 26 to do this En KO Other connections HDMI compatible display XV DV353 360 he arrow on the cable connector body should be face up for correct alignment with the connector on the player You can also adjust the HDMI settings for resolution and color For more on these settings see Video Output settings on page 26 Switching the HDMI audio setting To listen to audio from the HDMI intercon
69. ow motion Note 1 Only one speed is available for DivX video discs 1 During playback press II pause 2 Press and hold I 4Il or II I until slow motion playback starts Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed shown on screen e To resume playback press gt play Frame advance frame reverse You can advance or back up DVD discs frame by frame With Video CD Super VCDs and DivX video you can only use frame advance 1 During playback press II pause 2 Press 4ll or II I to reverse or advance a frame at a time e To resume playback press gt gt play Playing a JPEG slideshow After loading a disc containing JPEG pictures press gt gt to start a slideshow from the first folder picture on the disc The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order e f the disc contains WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC files playback starts with the first file and the slideshow repeats until all the audio files on the disc have played back Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as much of the screen as possible 2 Depending on the disc normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc With Video CD Super VCDs in PBC mode or a WMA MP3 MPEG 4 AAC track playback automatically resumes at the end or beginning of the track 3 The time it takes for the player to load a file increases with large file sizes Discs can contain up
70. 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 standard 4 3 and widescreen 16 9 Set to 4 3 Letter Box widescreen discs are shown with black bars top and bottom 1 Unplugging the unit before GOOD BYE disappears from the display may cause the system to return to the factory settings 2 Many widescreen discs override the system s settings so that the disc is shown in letterbox format regardless of the setting Additional information Set to 4 3 Pan amp Scan widescreen discs are shown with the left and right sides cropped Although the picture 4 looks larger you don t actually see the whole picture TV system setting The default setting of this system is AUTO and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs you should leave it set to AUTO If you find picture distortion with some discs set the TV system to match your country or region s system However this may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch See the table for the kinds of discs compatible with each setting AUTO PAL and NTSO 1 Switch the unit into standby then press SETUP 2 Use to choose TV SYS then press ENTER The TV system changes as follows AUTO gt NTSC NTSC gt PAL PAL gt AUTO The system automatically switches on and you ll see the new TV system setting in
71. r Normal 2x or 4x 2 Use t to change the zoomed area You can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely during playback 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 this can be switched off if you prefer see Display settings on page 29 e During playback or when paused press ANGLE to switch angle Displaying disc information Various track chapter and title information can be displayed on screen during playback e To show switch hide the information displayed press DISPLAY repeatedly Limited disc information also appears in the front panel display Press DISPLAY to change the displayed information Note 1 Since DVD Video CD Super VCD DivX video title and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution picture quality will deteriorate especially at 4x zoom This is not a malfunction f the navigation square at the top of the screen disappears press ZOOM again to display it En MD usb playback gt Chapter 5 USB playback Using the USB interface A important Itis possible to listen to two channel audio If a USB ERR message lights in the display it and watch JPEG files using the USB interface maymsan that the poner reguirements of the on the front of this unit Connect a USB mass USB device are too high for this player or that Peer the dev
72. ray lock is on See General in Troubleshooting on page 40 USB ERR e See mportant in Using the USB interface on page 22 for more on this HDMI ERR U K model See HDMI connection U K model only above for troubleshooting tips See also Resetting the HDMI connection on page 34 if the problem persists EEP ERR Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing EXIT Appears when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity 2 Use f to select LOCK ON or LOCK OFF Resetting the system then press ENTER Use this procedure to reset all system settings to the factory default e With the system on press STANDBY ON while holding down II USB front panel The next time you switch on all the system settings should be reset Setting the Key Lock You can disable the front panel buttons by switching the Key Lock feature on 1 With the system in standby press SETUP and use to choose KEYLOCK then press ENTER This is shown in the front panel display Using the language code list Some of the language options see Language settings on page 27 allow you to set your preferred language from any of the 136 languages in the Language code list below 1 Select Other Language 2 Use to select either a code letter or a code number 3 Use f 4 to select a code letter or a code number See the Language code list next page for a complete list of
73. roperly disposed of after removal The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 1a A 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 WARNING To prevent a fire hazard do not place any naked flame sources such as a lighted candle on the equipment D3 4 2 1 7a A En Contents 01 Controls and displays Front panels aasa a mmn WA m eon xm Roe 6 Remote control 22sec cece eee eee eee 6 Display s iiia ix inna hendre hsa cen ee doe aa 8 02 Getting started Home theater sound setup 9 Setting the channel levels 9 Using the on screen displays 10 PlayifigdiSCS amp axeskessirearaka sus es 10 Basic playback controls 11 Resume and Last Memory 11 DVD Video disc MeNUS 11 Video CD Super VCD PBC menus 11 Listening to the radio eee eee eee eee 12 Improving poor FM reception 12 emorizing stations eese 12 Listening to station presets 12 Listening to other sources 13 Setting the sleeptimer
74. t and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel IMPORTANT THE MOULDED PLUG his appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the use need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark amp or the BSI mark y on the body of the fuse f the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket f a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician MPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured
75. tains expired DivX VOD content for xample content that has zero remaining ays the message Rental Expired is splayed f your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited umber of plays then you may load the disc into your player and play the content as often as you like and no message will be displayed Oo sd za 1 Resetting the player as described in Error Messages on page 43 will not cause you to lose your registration code EE initial settings menu gt Speaker Distance The subwoofer SW can be set from 2 1 m Default setting 3 0 m to 0 m relative to the front left right To get the best surround sound from your speakers system you should set up the speakers equal 6 Press to go back to the speaker list if distances from your listening position you want to modify another speaker or press 1 Press HOME MENU and select Initial ENTER to exit the Speaker Distance screen Settings 2 Select Options then Speaker Distance Q Initial Settings Video Output Speaker Distance Language Display Options e 3 Use f 4 to select a speaker Q Initial Settings Video Output Language Display Options 4 Press to change the speaker distance for the highlighted speaker 5 Use f 4 to change the distance When you change the distance settings of the front left L or front right R speakers all the other speaker distances change relative to it Front
76. the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported please note that these files are not shown within the disc navigation menu srt sub ssa smi e Some external subtitle files may be displayed incorrectly or not at all The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for the same movie file is limited to a maximum of 10 Additional information 2 Group 3 Bulgarian bg Byelorussian be Macedonian mk Russian ru Serbian sr Ukrainian uk Group 4 Hebrew iw Yiddish ji Group 5 Turkish tr DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under license About MPEG 4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding AAC is at the core of the MPEG 4 AAC standard which incorporates MPEG 2 AAC forming the basis of the MPEG 4 audio compression technology The file format and extension used depend on the application used to encode the AAC file This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes bearing the extension m4a DRM protected files will not play and files encoded with some versions of iTunes may not play orfilenames may display incorrectly Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries About WMA Ay Plays A Windows m Media The Windows Media logo printed on the box
77. to 299 folders and up to 648 folders and files combined Disc playback features While the slideshow is running Button What it does ll Pauses the slideshow or audio press again to restart lt lt Jumps to the previous picture or audio file with audio playback gt gt Jumps to the next picture or audio file with audio playback w t MK Pauses the slideshow and rotates flips the displayed picture press gt play to restart slideshow ZOOM Pauses the slideshow and zooms the picture Press again to toggle between 1x 2x and 4x zoom press gt gt play to restart slideshow MENU Displays the Disc Navigator screen see below Browsing DVD or Video CD Super VCD discs with the Disc Navigator Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a DVD or Video CD Super VCD disc to find the part you want to play 1 During playback press HOME MENU and select Disc Navigator from the on screen menu amp Disc Navigator 2 Select a view option E Disc Navigator Title Chapter not but include Title Titles from a DVD Video dis Chapter Chapters from the current title of a DVD Video disc Track Tracks from a Video CD Super VCD disc Time Thumbnails from a Video CD Super VCD disc at 10 minute intervals Original Title Original titles from a VR mode DVD RW disc Playlist Title Playlist titles from a
78. tworks Inc This player can play DivX video files burned on CD R RW and DVD R RW ROM discs Keeping the same erminology as DVD Video individual DivX video files are called Titles When naming iles titles on a CD R RW or DVD R RW disc prior to burning keep in mind that by default hey will play in alphabetical order DivX video compatibility e Official DivX Certified product e Plays all versions of DivX video including Divx 6 with standard playback of Divx media files File extensions avi and divx these must be used for the player to recognize DivX video files Note that all files with the avi extension are recognized as MPEG4 but not all of these are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may not be playable on this player Displaying DivX subtitle files The font sets listed below are available for DivX external subtitle files You can see the proper ont set on screen by setting the Subtitle Language in Language settings on page 27 o match the subtitle file Group 1 Albanian sq Basque eu Catalan ca Danish da Dutch nl English en Faroese fo Finnish fi French fr German de Icelandic is Irish ga Italian it Norwegian no Portuguese pt Rhaeto Romanic rm Scottish gd Spanish es Swedish sv Group 2 Albanian sq Croatian hr Czech cs Hungarian hu Polish pl Romanian ro Slovak sk Slovenian sl 2 Forexternal subtitle files
79. utes and 30 seconds press 8 0 3 0 5 Press ENTER to start playback Switching subtitles Some DVD discs and DivX video discs have subtitles in one or more languages the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available You can switch subtitle language during playback e Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option To set subtitle preferences see Language settings on page 27 See Displaying DivX subtitle files on page 36 for more on DivX subtitles Switching language audio channels When playing discs recorded with dialog in two or more languages or with dual mono audio you can switch these during playback e Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio language option To set audio language preferences see Language settings on page 27 1 Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu Press TOP MENU or MENU to access 2 Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks With these discs you can switch between the two soundtracks as well as individual channels in each 3 Some discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu Press TOP MENU or MENU to access Disc playback features E Zooming the screen Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4 while watching a DVD DivX video title or Video CD Super VCD or playing a JPEG disc 1 During playback use the ZOOM button to select the zoom facto

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