Pioneer DVD DV525 PDF

DVD PLAYER
DV-525
Operating Instructions
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF

THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT.
Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for
consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest
technological developments.
We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD
player.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
Thank you for your support.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For U.S. and Canadian models]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the
rear panel. Please write this serial number on your
enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This
is for your security.
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when
shielded cables and connectors are used to connect
the unit to other equipment. To prevent
electromagnetic interference with electric appliances
such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables
and connectors for connections.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's
right to operate the equipment.
[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
[Pour le modle Canadien]

Cet appareil numrique de la Classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel
brouilleur du Canada.
THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED

AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT
FROM MAINS POWER IN THE STANDBY POSITION.
[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE
DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT,
SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A
FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.
This player is not suitable for commercial use.
ENGLISH
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you
have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and
use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. The product should be
cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry
cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine,
insecticides or other volatile liquids since they
may corrode the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this
product near water for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage
to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturers instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
CART A product and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
VENTILATION Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturers instructions have been
adhered to.
POWER SOURCES This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local
power company.
LOCATION The appliance should be installed in
a stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
If this product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other), it will fit into the
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
If this product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an
outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See Figure A.
LIGHTNING For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push

objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
SERVICING Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product
to its normal operation.
If the product has been dropped or damaged
in any way.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for
service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Features of This Player
Compatible with a wide range of

DVD digital audio output formats
Compatible with DVD, Video CD

and CD formats
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos
shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD
players. For more information on discs compatible with
this player, refer to the table below.
Types of playable
discs and their marks
Diameter/
Playable sides
DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
Playback time
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
1 layer
2 layer
133 min.
242 min.
12 cm (5in.)/ 1 layer
double-sided 2 layer
266 min.
484 min.
12 cm (5in.)/
single-sided
DVD VIDEO*
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
1 layer
2 layer
8 cm (3 in.)/
1 layer
double-sided 2 layer
VIDEO CD
VIDEO CD
12 cm (5 in.)/
single-sided
VIDEO CD single
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
1
DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio
formats (as of October 1998). The digital audio output
jacks of this player output Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG,
and linear PCM digital bitstreams.
This player has a function that converts Dolby Digital and
MPEG audio formats into the linear PCM format. This
allows playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital and
MPEG without the need for a decoder.
Easy setup and adjustment using

on-screen menus
Press SETUP on the remote control to open the Setup
screen and youll find setting up the system easy to do
with on-screen menus conveniently organized and
arranged. Below are just a few examples.
41 min.
75 min.
Audio1 2 Video Language General

Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital
DTS Out Off
96kHz PCM Out 96kHz 3 48kHz
MPEG Out MPEG 3 PCM
82 min.
150 min.
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 74
minutes
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 20
minutes
Move
SETUP
Select the digital output

formats compatible with
your system in the Audio 1
menu (page 21).
Exit
Select the type of TV screen

you are using and the
preferred screen format
youd like to use when
watching DVDs in the Video
menu (page 22).

TV Screen 4:3(Letter Box)
Picture Quality - 4:3(Pan&Scan)
16:9(Wide)
Move
CD
CD
Digital audio
12 cm (5 in.)/
single-sided
Max. 74
minutes

Parental Lock: Level Change
CD single
Digital audio
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
Max. 20
minutes
Level 1
To prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.)

adaptor (for CDs).
Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be
played on this unit.
DVDs that have incompatible region numbers, DVDAudio, DVD-ROM, and CD-ROM cannot be played on
this unit. The region number of the player can be
found on the rear panel.
RETURN Return
Move
The disc format logos shown above are found on disc

labels or on disc jackets.
ENTER
Select
SETUP
SETUP
Exit
Select a parental lock level

(user restriction level) to
prevent children from
viewing undesirable material
in the General menu (page
42).
Exit
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby, AC3 and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works, 19921997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
** DTS and DTS Digital are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs.
Wide range of DVD viewing options

Multiple Languages (page 29)
You can select the language on when watching movies
or other media that have multiple language and/or audio
soundtracks recorded on them.
Audio
:1
English
Dolby Digital
5.1CH
Audio
:2
Spanish
HELL
HOLA
Energy-saving design
This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when this
player is in standby mode. Regarding the amount of
power consumed in standby mode, refer to
Specifications on page 57.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is

protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Multi-Language Subtitles (page 28)

You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off
when watching movies or other media with subtitles
available.
Subtitle
:1 English
HELLO!
Subtitle
:2 Spanish
HOLA!
Multi-Angle (page 36)

You can view scenes from different camera angles when
watching movies or other media with multiple angle
playback available.
ANGLE @ @: 2/4
ANGLE @ @: 3/4
This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs.
Differences in Disc
Composition
How to Proceed in This

Manual
DVD
DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and
titles are divided into chapters. A DVD which contains a
movie may have only one title with many or no chapter
divisions. Karaoke DVDs may have many titles, assigning
a title to each song on the disc. Menu screens do not
belong to any title.
DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a disc or
chapters within a selected title. The player functions
available may also vary from title to title, depending on
the disc. When discs have a unique title division, it
should be noted that search and program functions may
be affected.
Chapter 1
Title 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 1
Title 2
Chapter 2
DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest

quality digital audio and video available today. The
amount of information that can be recorded onto a DVD
disc is remarkable, allowing it to offer numerous
functions and features available with no other format.
Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be
confusing at first, following the order below should help
you get through the important stages of getting set up
so you can start using your player as soon as possible.
Get familiar with the player.

Refer to the section Before Using on page 8 to
confirm that all the accessories were included with the
player. If you are new to DVD, it might be beneficial for
you to go through the Names and Functions section
starting on page 10 to get familiar with the parts and
buttons on the main unit and remote control as they will
be referred to throughout this manual.
There is also a list of terms that can be found on page 54
if you are having trouble understanding some of the
terminology associated with DVD.
Make the necessary connections.
DVD
No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly

the same way. The Making Connections section
starting on page 15 shows how video and audio
connections may be made to suit your home
entertainment system.
Video CD/CD
Video CDs and CDs are divided into units referred to as
tracks (Video CD tracks may also be referred to as
scenes). One song generally corresponds to one track.
Some tracks are further divided into units referred to as
indexes. Video CDs with PBC (Playback Control) also
contain menus recorded on the disc which enable easy
access to the contents of the disc.
When played back on a DVD player, both Video CDs and
CDs are considered to be a single title, regardless of the
number of tracks.
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Set up the necessary player

menus.
Before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of the DVD
format, you should set up the player to output the video
and audio information that corresponds to your system.
The section Setting Up the Player starting on page 19
explains how to use the Setup screen menus as well as
how to make the necessary initial adjustments. The
Setup screen menus are used in a number of functions.
Learning the procedure for operating the menus will
make using this player much easier and more enjoyable.
Play a disc.
Video CD
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
When all the connections and setups have been made,

you are ready to play a DVD, Video CD, or CD with the
player. The section Getting Started Using Your DVD
Player starting on page 24 outlines the basic player
operations.
Enjoy the many features available.

CD
Once you are comfortable using the basic player

functions, you are ready to take advantage of the various
options DVD and this player have to offer. The section
Advanced Functions starting on page 33 describes
how to use the features available on many DVDs.
Table of Contents
Before Using ........................................ 8
Advanced Functions ......................... 33
Checking Accessories ..................................... 8

Preparing the Remote Control ......................... 8
Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the

Audio Soundtrack ..................................... 33
Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate for
Program Content ...................................... 33
Still Frame/Slow Play/
Frame Advance Playback ......................... 34
Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track,
or Location on a Disc ............................... 35
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle
(Multi-Angle) ............................................. 36
Repeat Play .................................................... 37
Random Play .................................................. 38
Playback in a Desired Order
(Program Play) .......................................... 39
Setting the Parental Lock Level ..................... 42
Continuing Playback from a
Specified Location (Last Memory) ........... 44
Memorizing Settings for Often
Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) .......... 45
Viewing Disc Information .............................. 46
Changing the Background Color
of the Screen ........................................... 48
Resetting the Player to System Settings ....... 48
Names and Functions ....................... 10

Front Panel .................................................... 10
Display Window ............................................. 11
Rear Panel ..................................................... 12
Remote Control ............................................. 13
Making Connections ......................... 15

Connecting Your DVD Player ......................... 15
Audio Connections ........................................ 16
Video Connections ......................................... 17
System Control Connections ......................... 18
Setting Up the Player ....................... 19

Using the Setup Screen Menus .................... 19
Changing the Setup Screen Menu Mode ...... 20
Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be
Compatible with Your AV Components .... 21
Setting the TV Screen Size ............................ 22
Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen Display) ........ 23
Getting Started Using Your DVD

Player .................................................. 24
Playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs ................ 24
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back ........ 26
Forward and Reverse Scanning ..................... 26
Stopping Playback and Switching
Power Off ................................................ 27
Additional Information ..................... 49

Disc Care ....................................................... 49
For Proper and Long Use of This Unit ........... 50
Language Code List ....................................... 51
Troubleshooting ............................................. 53
Terms ............................................................. 55
Specifications ................................................ 57
Setting the Language Options ......... 28

Selecting a Subtitle Language
(Multi-Language Subtitles) ....................... 28
Changing the Audio Language
(Multi-Language Function) ....................... 29
Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences
in the Setup Screen Menus ..................... 30
Before Using
Preparing the Remote Control

Inserting batteries into the remote
control
While pushing the tab on the battery

compartment cover toward the center of the
remote, pull out in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
Insert batteries.
Checking Accessories
Please confirm that the following were received with the
player.
Audio cord
Video cord
Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus

() polarity guides on the batteries with the marks
inside the battery compartment.
Power cord (except for U.S. and Canadian models)
Remote control unit
Close the cover.
AA/R6P batteries
Notes
Operating instructions (this manual)
Do not mix old and new batteries.

When replacing batteries, use all new batteries.
When not using the remote control for a long period of time
(over 1 month), remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery corrosion. If battery leakage occurs, wipe the
battery liquid from the battery component, then insert new
batteries.
Remote control operation

BEFORE USING
When operating the remote control, point it at the

remote sensor () located on the players front panel.
The remote control can be used up to 23 feet (7 m) from
the player and within a 30 angle on each side of the
sensor.
30
30
8
3
23ft (7m)
Notes
Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong light
may cause faulty operation.
If the CONTROL IN jack on the players rear panel is connected
to the CONTROL OUT jack of another component, point the
remote control at the other component to operate the player.
Operation will not be possible when pointed at this player
(page 18).
Names and
Functions
Front Panel
2
DVD PLAYER
5 6
N.<.

0
4 1
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON switch
Display window
Remote sensor
0 (open/close) button
7 (stop) button
Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables
playback to resume from a point shortly before the
location where it stopped. Pressing twice causes the
disc to return to the beginning of the disc if playback
starts again (page 27).
10
3 (play) button
(forward) button
Press to advance to chapters/tracks. Press and hold
to perform fast-forward scanning (page 26).
Press to open and close the disc tray (pages 24 and

27).
8 (pause) button
Press to start or resume playback (pages 24 and 27).
Point the remote control toward the remote sensor

to operate the player (page 9).
Press during playback to pause. Press again to

resume playback (page 34).
Displays system information (page 11).
9 8
Press to switch the player on or to put in standby

(pages 24 and 27).
4 1 (reverse) button
Press to go back to previous chapters/tracks. Press
and hold to perform reverse playback scanning (page
26).
Disc tray
When loading a disc, place discs in the disc tray with
the label side facing up (pages 24 and 27).
Display Window
1
GUI
TITLE
5 6
ANGLE LAST MEMO CONDITION

CHP/TRK
REMAIN TOTAL
DOLBY
DIGITAL
TITLE indicator
Indicates a title number is being displayed.
CONDITION indicator
Indicates that Condition Memory settings are
memorized for the currently loaded DVD (page 45).
GUI indicator
Indicates an on-screen menu operation is being
performed (page 19).
LAST MEMO indicator

Indicates the Last Memory location is recorded in
memory for the currently loaded DVD or Video CD
(page 44).
96 kHz indicator
Indicates play of a disc outputting an audio signal
with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
96 kHz
3 4
DOLBY DIGITAL indicator

Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback.
CHP/TRK indicator
Indicates a chapter or track number is being
displayed.
TOTAL indicator
Indicates that the disc in the player is stopped and
DISPLAY has been pressed (page 47).
ANGLE indicator
Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page
36).
Counter display
Displays the playback mode, type of disc, title and
chapter/track numbers, playback time, etc.
REMAIN indicator
Indicates that the remaining playback time of a title
or chapter/track is being displayed.
11
Rear Panel
3 4 5 6
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AC IN
Y
DIGITAL OUT
OPT.
VIDEO OUT
CONTROL
TV SYSTEM
IN
NTSC
PAL
AUTO
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
PB
AUDIO OUT
R
L
PR
(The TV SYSTEM switch and AC IN power cord connection

terminal are not present on U.S. and Canadian models)
DIGITAL OUT jacks (coaxial, optical (OPT.))
Use to output the digital audio signal recorded on

discs. You can output the digital signal via either
coaxial or optical output jack to an AV amplifier or
receiver (page 16).
CONTROL IN jack
Use to connect this player to another component
bearing the Pioneer mark. This lets you control
this unit as though it were a component in a system.
Player operations are then performed by pointing the
remote control at the component that the player is
connect to (page 18).
VIDEO OUT jack

Connect to the video input on a TV or monitor or AV
amplifier or receiver with video input capability.
When using this output, be sure to set VIDEO OUT
SELECT to the left position (pages 15 and 17).
12
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

If your projection monitor, projector or similar
component has component video inputs, you can
produce a higher quality picture on your projection
monitor or projector by connecting to the component
video outputs on this unit. When using these jacks,
be sure to set VIDEO OUT SELECT to the right
position (page 17).
AUDIO OUT jacks

Use to output two-channel audio (analog) to the
audio stereo inputs on a TV or stereo amplifier. If you
are connecting to a receiver that has both digital and
analog input jacks for DVD player connection, it may
be beneficial to make both connections (pages 15
and 16).
VIDEO OUT SELECT switch

Use to set which output is used to output the video
signals. Select either video/S-video or component
video signal output depending on the connections
you make (page 17).
If your TV or monitor has an S-video input, clear

picture reproduction is possible by connecting the
player to your TV or monitor via the S-Video jack.
When using this output, be sure to set VIDEO OUT
SELECT to the left position (page 17).
TV SYSTEM switch
Use to change the TV signal mode to either PAL or
NTSC according to the type of TV and disc to be
used. When the switch is in the AUTO position, the
player outputs the format on the disc as is (page 18).
(The TV SYSTEM switch is not present on U.S. and
Canadian models.)
S-VIDEO OUT jack
AC IN power cord connection terminal

Use to connect the power cord to the wall outlet
(page 15). (The AC power cord of the U.S. and
Canadian models is built into the player.)
Remote Control
(Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.)
(standby/on) button
Press to switch the player on or to put in standby
(pages 24 and 27).
OPEN/CLOSE
Press repeatedly to select one of the audio

languages and/or audio formats programmed on a
DVD (page 29).
For Video CD and CD, each press changes the audio
output as follows.
@
#
0
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
SETUP
DISPLAY
MENU
TOP MENU
RETURN
2
3
4
5
AUDIO
ENTER
PREVIOUS
=
~
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6
7
8
9
0
NEXT
4
REV
PLAY
FWD
PAUSE
STOP
STEP/SLOW
$
%
^
&
*
(
= Stereo = 1/L (Left) = 2/R (Right)
Press when the player is in either play or stop mode

to open and close the Setup screen (page 19).
+10
PROGRAM SEARCH MODE RANDOM

LAST
CONDITION
MEMORY MEMORY
REPEAT
A-B
MENU button*
Use to display or close the DVD menu screen (page
25).
CLEAR
SETUP button*
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
AUDIO button
_
5
+

TOP MENU button*

Press to call up the top menu programmed on the
DVD. Depending on the DVD, the top menu may be
identical to the DVD menu (page 25).
PREVIOUS 4/NEXT
During playback, press PREVIOUS 4 to go back to
a previous chapter/track and NEXT to advance
to the next chapter/track (page 26).
REV 1/FWD (fast reverse/forward)

buttons
During playback of DVD and Video CD, press
FWD to perform fast forward scanning. Press
REV 1 to perform fast reverse scanning of DVD
and Video CD. When a CD is loaded, audio scanning
is performed (page 26).
PAUSE 8 button
Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to
resume playback (page 34).
STOP 7 button
Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables
playback to resume from a point shortly before the
location where it was stopped. Pressing twice
causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc
when playback starts again (page 27).
Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)*

Use to perform direct title and chapter/track
searches, and to input numerical values (pages 25,
35, and 39).
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PROGRAM button
You can program titles, chapters, or tracks to play
back in a desired order. Programs can be a
maximum of 24 steps. Additionally, DVD programs
for up to 24 discs can be stored in the players
memory for future use (page 39).
(
)
REPEAT button
_
A-B button
OPEN/CLOSE 0 button
SUBTITLE button
ANGLE button
Some DVDs are recorded with various camera angle
playback options. Press ANGLE repeatedly to
display different camera angles (page 36).
DISPLAY button
Press during playback to display statistical disc
information. Press repeatedly to display different
information (page 46).
RETURN
button*
Use to go one menu back (current settings are

maintained). Use RETURN
when you do not
want to change the option setting in a menu (pages
19, 25, and 42).
&
Cursor buttons (2/3/5/)*

Use to move through the options on menu screens
and to change settings (pages 19, 25, 39 and 42).
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RANDOM button
Press to play chapters/tracks in random order (page
38).
Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle

languages programmed on a DVD or to turn the
subtitles off (page 28).
CLEAR button
Works in conjunction with a number of player
functions. Use to cancel repeat and random
playback, and to edit programs (pages 37, 38 and
39).
Press to open or close the disc tray (pages 24 and

27).
STEP e/E buttons

Press STEP E during playback to view slow
playback. In pause mode, press STEP E to
advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by frame and
STEP e to back up a few frames at a time (page
34).
Press at the beginning and end of the section you

want to repeat or to mark a location you want to
return to (page 37).
PLAY 3 button
Press to start disc playback (pages 24 and 27).
Press once to repeat playback of current chapter/

track. Press twice to repeat playback of current title
(page 37).
ENTER button*
Use to implement settings selected with the cursor
buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu (pages
19 and 25).
SEARCH MODE button

Press to perform a title, chapter/track or elapsed
time search (page 35).
CONDITION MEMORY button

You can store in memory the settings for up to 15
DVDs. Press CONDITION MEMORY during DVD
playback to memorize the settings (page 45).
LAST MEMORY button

You can resume DVD or Video CD playback from the
point you last watched even if the disc is removed
from the player. Press LAST MEMORY during
playback to set a Last Memory point. When you
want to resume playback of that disc, press LAST
MEMORY in the stop mode and playback starts
from the memorized point. Last Memory locations
can be stored for up to 5 DVDs (or 4 DVDs and 1
Video CD)(page 44).
Making
Connections
Connection Guide
The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using
the audio and video cords included with this player. Use
this illustration as a guide to setting up your home
system.
Connecting Your DVD Player

Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a
wide array of audio and video output options which
allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system
configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio
input to a home theater system with a projection
monitor and full surround sound capabilities.
In addition to making physical connections to your TV or

monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size
in the Setup screen Video menu corresponding to
whether you are using a wide screen or standard size TV
or monitor (page 22).
Notes
When making connections to this unit or when changing
connections, check that the unit is in standby by pressing
STANDBY/ON, and unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.
The analog video output on this player uses copy protect
circuitry to prevent the video playback on DVDs from being
copied. If you connect the player to a TV via a VCR, or record
and play back the contents of a disc with a VCR, the playback
picture may not be normal.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS / MAKING CONNECTIONS
An explanation of each type of audio and video

connection available can be found on the following
pages. To determine the best audio and video
connection setup for your system, refer to the manuals
supplied with the components you are making
connections to.
(U.S. and Canadian models)

Finally, connect to a power
outlet (120 V).
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AC IN
Y
DIGITAL OUT
OPT.
VIDEO OUT
CONTROL
TV SYSTEM
IN
NTSC
PAL
AUTO
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
PB
AUDIO OUT
R
L
PR
Video cord
(Included)
Audio cord
(Included)
(Besides U.S. and

Canadian models) Finally,
connect to a power outlet
(110127 V, 220240 V).
TV or monitor
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
Make video connections from the VIDEO

OUT jack on the player to the VIDEO IN jack
on the TV or monitor using the video cord
included with the player. Set the VIDEO OUT
SELECT to the left position.
L
R
AUDIO IN
Make audio connections from the AUDIO

OUT jacks on the player to the AUDIO IN
jacks on the TV or monitor using the stereo
audio cord included with the player. Be sure
to match the color of the plugs with the
color of the jacks (red and white).
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Audio Connections
DIGITAL OUT (Coaxial)
This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and

also analog audio output formats.
Digital Audio Connections:
The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a

coaxial cable.
Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder.
Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the
coaxial digital output on the player to the coaxial digital
input on an AV amplifier or receiver.
You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD discs

from both optical digital and coaxial digital output jacks.
When making digital audio connections, do not
make connections from both the coaxial and optical
digital outputs to the same component.
AV amplifier or receiver with

built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or
MPEG decoder
DV-525

When a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG is

loaded, noise will be output if you have made
connections via the digital audio jacks to a receiver or
amplifier that cannot decode a Dolby Digital, DTS, or
MPEG digital bitstream. In this case, be sure to set the
Dolby Digital and MPEG output setting to PCM and
set DTS output to Off in the Audio 1 menu on the
Setup screen. Use the Audio 1 menu to select the type
of digital output most appropriate for the system you are
using (page 21).
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
OPT.
Analog Audio Connection:

DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT
The digital signal is transmitted as light pulses through a
fiber-optic cable.
Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS, or MPEG decoder.
Use a fiber-optic cable (not supplied) to connect the
digital optical output on the player to the digital optical
input on an AV amplifier or receiver.
AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3),
DTS, or MPEG decoder
DV-525
AUDIO OUT
Make analog audio connections to a stereo amplifier
or receiver.
Analog audio connections can also be made to a TV or
monitor with stereo input jacks.
Use the supplied audio cable to connect the AUDIO
OUT on the player to the audio input on the stereo
amplifier or receiver.
When making analog audio connections, be sure to
match the color of the plugs with the color of the
jacks (red and white).
Stereo amplifier or receiver
DV-525

DIGITAL OUT
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO OUT
OPT.
AUDIO IN
TV or monitor
DV-525

AUDIO OUT
R
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AUDIO IN
R
Video Connections
VIDEO OUT
This player features S-video, composite video, and

component video output possibilities. Check the
manual supplied with your TV or monitor to
determine the best possible connection for your
system.
In addition to making physical connections to your TV
or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV
screen size in the Setup screen Video menu
corresponding to whether you are using a wide
screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 22).
TV or monitor
DV-525
Make S-video connections to a TV or monitor with

S-video input to produce a high quality video image.
Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the
output on the player to S-video input on the TV or
monitor.
When making S-video connections, be sure to set
the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel
of the player to the left to assign S-video output.
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
MAKING CONNECTIONS
S-VIDEO OUT
Make composite video connections to a standard TV

or monitor with a video input jack.
Use the supplied video cable to connect the video
output jack on the player to the video input on the TV
or monitor.
Be sure to match the color of the plug with the color
of the jack (yellow).
When making video connections, make sure to set
the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel of
the player to the left to assign composite video
output.
TV or monitor
DV-525
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
S-VIDEO IN
Make component video connections to a projection

monitor, projector or TV with component inputs to
produce a higher quality video image.
Use component video cables or 3 video cords (not
supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks on the player to the component jacks on the
monitor.
When making component video connections, make
sure to set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the
rear panel of the player to the right to assign
component video output.
Projection monitor,
projector or TV
VIDEO
OUT
SELECT
DV-525

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
PB
PR
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
PB
PR
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TV SYSTEM switch (except for U.S. and

Canadian models)
System Control Connections
Video output changes as follows according to the

playback discs recorded format.
Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug (3.5

mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this players
CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another
PIONEER component bearing the mark, you can
control the player as though it were a component in a
system (system control).
NTSC = PAL, PAL = NTSC conversion is possible on

Video CDs. PAL = NTSC conversion is not possible on
DVDs. When the TV SYSTEM switch is set to the AUTO
position, the discs format will be output as is. When a
CD or disc is not loaded, the previous video output
format will be selected.
Disc
Type
DVD
Output format
Format
NTSC
Position of TV SYSTEM switch

NTSC
PAL
AUTO
NTSC
MOD. PAL
NTSC
PAL
PAL
NTSC
PAL
Video CD
CD, No disc
NTSC
NTSC
MOD. PAL
PAL
NTSC
PAL
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC or PAL
About MOD. (Modulation) PAL

SHRINK
Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL
TV system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and
automatically switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a
display without vertical shrinkage.
If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you
may not be able to view NTSC disc because the
picture may roll. If the TV has a V-Hold control, adjust
it until the picture stops rolling. On some TVs, the
picture may shrink vertically, leaving black bands at
the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a
malfunction; it is caused by the NTSC = PAL
conversion.
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If you connect for system control, you cannot operate

the player directly. Point the remote control unit at the
component (AV amplifier, etc.) connected to the
CONTROL OUT jack to operate.
When controlling as a system, be sure to make a
connection to the amplifier using an audio or video
cord, even when using only digital components.
For details, refer to the operation manuals of the
connected components.
Pioneer component
with mark.
DV-525

CONTROL
CONTROL
IN
OUT
Setting Up the
Player
Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select the

menu you want.
As each menu is selected with the cursor, the
settings appear below the menu heading.
Press the cursor button () to enter the

menu.
The top item within the menu becomes highlighted.
(Example)
Using the Setup Screen Menus
When setting up for the first time

Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in
the player. It is therefore recommended to set the
Audio 1 menu options (if digital audio connections have
been made) and Video menu options before loading a
DVD for the first time. If a DVD has been loaded, be sure
to press STOP 7 before proceeding.
Move
Exit
Use the cursor buttons (5/) to select the

setting you want to change.
The options available for each setting appear to the
right when the setting is selected. The current
setting appears with the setting indicator lit.
6
1
2
4,5
SETUP
Press the cursor button (3) to enter the

setting options.
(Example)
3,6

DTS Out - Dolby Digital 3 PCM
MPEG Out MPEG 3 PCM
Move
Press
Press SETUP.
MAKING CONNECTIONS / SETTING UP THE PLAYER

MPEG Out MPEG 3 PCM
The procedure on this page describes how to operate

the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used
to set and adjust a number of system settings. The
various functions that can be adjusted are covered
throughout this manual. The procedure on this page
provides a basic outline for using the Setup screen
menus.
to turn the player on.
SETUP
Exit
Not all menu options can be changed while a disc

is playing. In these cases, the options appear
grayed out on the screen and cannot be adjusted.
To change these settings, press STOP 7 first
before pressing SETUP.
Operating the menu after pressing STOP 7 may
cancel the resume function.
Some menu options are not immediately
effective if set while a disc is playing. To make
these settings effective, stop playback and then
start again, or change the settings while the disc
is stopped.
continued
The Setup screen appears.

(Example)
DTS Out Off
MPEG Out MPEG 3 PCM
Move
SETUP
Exit
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5
5
9
7
8
7
7,8
Changing to the Setup Screen

Expert Menu Mode
The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels,
Basic and Expert, to make this unit more
convenient to operate for different levels of users. The
Basic menu mode contains functions that may be
considered necessary for the basic operations of this
player. The Expert menu mode adds to the Basic
menu mode additional functions of the player that can
be adjusted to further personalize performance of the
player. Though it doesnt require an expert to use the
Expert menu mode, selecting the Basic menu
mode may make setting up easier to do.
In this manual, functions that are contained in the
Expert menu mode are identified by the Expert icon.
Make changes to the [Setup Menu Mode] setting in the
Setup screen General menu.
8
9
Press RETURN
or the cursor button (2) to
go back to the main menu bar to select
another menu.
Press SETUP to close the Setup screen.
The Setup screen closes.
How to interpret the setting indicator colors in

the Setup screen menus
When setting up the system, or when making
adjustments, it is convenient to know what settings are
applicable to the different disc formats. When the
settings appear for each menu option, the currently
selected setting appears with the setting indicator
highlighted in one of three colors: blue, green or yellow.
These colors correspond to what formats the menu
option effects as shown in the table below.
Color of indicator
Disc format(s)
Blue
DVD only
Yellow
DVD / Video CD
Green
All compatible formats
Note
If a setting applicable only to DVDs is changed while a Video CD
or CD is loaded, a blue DVD icon appears in the upper right hand
corner of the screen to indicate that the setting is not applicable
to the currently loaded disc. The setting will be effective the next
time a DVD is loaded.
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Setup Menu Mode Expert

Parental Lock - Basic
Use the cursor buttons (5/) to select a new

setting and press ENTER to set the new
setting in memory. Press RETURN or the
cursor button (2) to exit the options without
making any changes.
Move
SETUP
Exit
Settings: Expert
Basic*
* Factory setting
Setting the Digital Audio

Output To Be Compatible with
Your AV Components DVD
This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby
Digital, DTS, MPEG, and signals with a sampling rate of
96 kHZ. Make settings in the Setup screen Audio 1
menu to reflect the capabilities of the components that
you have made digital connections to.
Note
If you have made only stereo line connections (analog) using the
supplied audio cord, it is not necessary to make any changes in
this menu.
Dolby Digital Out

MPEG Out MPEG 3 PCM
If you have made digital audio connections to component(s)

not equipped to decode the DTS digital bitstream, be sure to
select Off. If a DTS signal is output to an AV component
without decoding capabilities, the output is digital noise that
could potentially cause damage to your speakers.
The digital output of DTS CDs is not affected even when Off
is selected. If the digital signal of a DTS CD is output to an AV
component without decoding capabilities, the output is digital
noise that could potentially cause damage to your speakers.
96 kHz PCM Out

This player is capable of outputting digital signals with a
sampling frequency of 96 kHz. If you have made
connections to a component capable of processing this
signal rate, select 96 kHz for the signal to be output as
is. As some components are incapable of processing
digital signal input with sampling rates of
96 kHz, selecting 96 kHz 3 48 kHz compresses the
signal to a standard signal with a sampling rate of 48 kHz.
SETTING UP THE PLAYER
This player is capable of outputting the Dolby Digital

surround sound audio signal. When the player is
connected to an AV component that has a built-in Dolby
Digital decoder, select Dolby Digital. This player can
also convert the Dolby Digital signal to a digital Linear
PCM signal, the same digital signal output from a CD.
Select Dolby Digital 3 PCM when you have made
connections to an amplifier or receiver with a Dolby Pro
Logic decoder or a Digital Analog Converter (DAC).
Notes

DTS Out Off
MPEG Out - PCM
96kHz
Move
SETUP
Exit
Settings: 96 kHz 3 48 kHz*

96 kHz
* Factory Setting
Move
SETUP
Exit
MPEG Out
Settings: Dolby Digital*
Dolby Digital 3 PCM
*Factory setting
DTS Out
This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for
DVDs recorded in DTS. When this player is connected to
an AV component that has a built-in DTS decoder, select
DTS. If your system is not equipped to decode DTS,
select Off. Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your audio components if you are unsure about
compatibility with DTS.
This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital

bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV
component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the
MPEG setting. Otherwise, select MPEG 3 PCM to
convert the digital signal to the PCM signal, the digital
signal output from a CD.

DTS Out Off
MPEG Out MPEG
MPEG 3 PCM
Move
DTS Out Off
DTS
96kHz PCM Out - 96kHz>48kHz
MPEG Out MPEG 3 PCM
SETUP
Exit
Settings: MPEG
MPEG 3 PCM*
* Factory Setting
Move
SETUP
Exit
Settings: Off*
DTS
* Factory Setting
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Setting the TV Screen Size

The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3,
while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and
high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is
called the aspect ratio.
When viewing software recorded in different aspect
ratios, the images height to width ratio can be switched
to match the TV or monitor being used.
Make changes to the TV screen size in the [TV Screen]
setting in the Setup screen Video menu.

TV Screen 4:3(Letter Box)
Picture Quality - 4:3(Pan&Scan)
16:9(Wide)
Move
SETUP
Exit
Settings: 4:3 (Letter Box)

4:3 (Pan & Scan)
16:9 (Wide)*
* Factory Setting
Notes
Whether the aspect can be switched or not depends on the
disc. Please refer to the information written on the disc jacket,
etc.
Some discs may not include the screen format selected in the
[TV screen] setting. When this occurs, the standard TV screen
format available on the disc is automatically selected.
Differences in screen sizes and DVD formats

The number of screen size formats currently available
can be somewhat confusing. If set incorrectly, the video
presentation may not appear as it should. The following
diagrams and descriptions are intended to help you set
your TV screen size in a way that will allow you to fully
enjoy the digital video of DVD.
The settings in the [TV Screen] setting are perhaps most
applicable when the DVD you are watching is
programmed in the wide screen format. If you have a
standard TV, select either 4:3 Letter Box or 4:3 Pan &
Scan based on your personal preference. If you have a
wide screen TV, select Wide.
When viewing a wide screen TV or monitor

DVD screen size format
Setting and Appearance
Wide screen format DVD

Please note that there are some
wide screen letter box formats
that place black bars at the top
and bottom of the screen. This is
not a malfunction.
Wide setting
Standard screen format DVD
When viewing a standard screen
format DVD on a wide screen
TV, black bars may be
automatically placed at the side
of the screen to adjust to the
DVD format.

(unnatural stretched effect)
If you are viewing a standard
screen format DVD on a wide
screen TV, the picture may
appear stretched on the
screen. To remedy this
condition, change your wide
screen TV to display a standard
(4:3) screen. Refer to the
instructions supplied with your
wide screen TV or monitor for
more information.
Wide setting
Wide setting
When viewing a standard size TV or monitor

DVD screen size format
The Letter box presentation
places black bars at the top and
bottom portions of the screen to
provide the full wide screen
presentation of a movie on a
standard TV (4:3 aspect ratio).
Setting and Appearance
Letter Box setting

The Pan & Scan presentation
crops both sides of the wide
screen presentation to use the
full standard TV screen.
Pan & Scan setting
If you have a standard TV, the
standard screen format will be
presented regardless of the
setting.
Any setting
(unnatural squeezed effect)
If you are viewing a wide screen
format DVD on a standard TV
and the [TV Screen] setting is
set to Wide, the picture may
appear squeezed on the
screen. To remedy this
condition, select either Letter
Box or Pan & Scan.
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Wide setting
Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen

Display)
Setting the on-screen display
(OSD) language
Turning the on-screen display on

or off Expert
If you would rather not have the operation indicators
(Play, Stop, Resume, etc.) and other messages displayed
on the screen, it is possible to turn them off in the [On
Screen Display] setting in the Setup screen Video menu
in the Expert menu mode (page 20).
This setting is used to establish the language that

operation indicators and on-screen messages and
operations display. Change this setting in the Setup
screen Language menu [OSD Language] setting.

TV Screen 16:9(Wide)
Picture Quality Standard
Still Picture Field
On Screen Display On
OSD Position - Normal
Off
Angle Indicator On

OSD Language English
English
Audio Language - English
Franais
Subtitle Language - Japanese
Espaol
Auto Language On
Move
SETUP
Move
SETUP
Exit
Settings: On*
Exit
Off
* Factory Setting
Notes
The languages that can be selected may be different from
those shown above.
The [OSD Language] setting is factory set to English. If you
want English to be displayed, it is not necessary to adjust this
setting.
SETTING UP THE PLAYER
* Factory Setting
Settings: English*
Franais
Espaol
Setting the position of the

on-screen display Expert
When watching conventional software on a wide screen
TV, the operation display is at the very top of the screen,
and may be difficult to see. When this occurs, selecting
Wide changes the position of the display and lets you
see operation indicators clearly even on a wide screen
TV. Otherwise, select Normal.
Make changes in the [OSD Position] in the Setup screen
Video menu in the Expert menu mode (page 20).

Still Picture Field
OSD Position Wide
Angle Indicator- Normal
Move
SETUP
Exit
Settings: Wide
Normal*
* Factory Setting
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Getting Started
Using Your DVD
Player
Press (
panel).
Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 (0 on the front panel).

The disc tray comes out.
Load a disc.
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the
disc tray guide to align the disc.
Playing DVDs, Video CDs and

CDs DVD/Video CD/CD
Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video
on DVDs, be sure that you have made the necessary
settings in the Setup screen menus outlined in the
previous section to correspond to your home system.
Having made these settings, you are now ready to start
using the player to enjoy DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs.
5
5
1
8
3
7
Press PLAY 3 (3 on the front panel).
Select the item you want to view.

When a DVD is loaded:
Select the item with the cursor buttons 2/3/5/
or the number buttons then press ENTER.
When a Video CD is loaded:
Use the number buttons to select the item.
The disc tray closes, and playback begins.

Depending on the disc, a menu may be
displayed. If a menu is displayed, proceed to
step 5.
STANDBY/ON on the front
Notes
Noise is output if you make digital audio connections to a

receiver or amplifier that does not have a built-in decoder.
Check that the digital audio output format selected in the
Audio 1 menu corresponds to the audio components you have
made connections to (page 21).
The TV screen size is factory set to present the wide screen
format (16:9 aspect ratio). If you have a standard TV screen
(4:3 aspect ratio), this setting can be changed to match your TV
screen size in the Video menu (page 22).
When an operation is prohibited

0
STANDBY/ON
4 1
There are times when you are using the player and attempt to
perform an operation, but for some reason it cannot be
performed. When this occurs, one of the two following icons
appears on the screen.
The operation is prohibited by the player.
The operation is prohibited by the programming on
the disc.
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When a menu screen is displayed

Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu
screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control
(PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can be
accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes
navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching
the feature presentation.
To open or return to the DVD or Video CD

menu screen
Although this differs depending on the disc, pressing
during DVD
MENU, TOP MENU, or RETURN
playback or RETURN
during Video CD playback
displays the menu screen. Refer to the DVD or Video CD
disc jacket and accompanying documentation for more
information.
To navigate a menu screen

MENU
TOP MENU
RETURN
Cursor buttons
STOP 7
PREVIOUS 4
NEXT
Number buttons
Although individual DVD titles may differ, when a

menu screen is displayed, use the cursor buttons (2/
3/5/) and ENTER on the remote control. The cursor
buttons are used to move around the options on the
screen and ENTER is used for selection.
Occasionally, the number buttons may also be used to
make selections. If this is possible, using number
buttons serves to directly select an option on a menu
screen. Only number buttons are used to make
selections on Video CD menu screens.
When the Video CD has more than one menu, pages
can be advanced to or returned to with
PREVIOUS 4 or NEXT .
Video CDs with Playback Control (PBC) display a menu

screen when play is started. It is possible, however, to
play back Video CDs without displaying menu screens.
Example: When a DVD that has menu screens is loaded
TITLE MENU
1
POP
2
JAZZ
COUNTRY
R&B
CLASSICAL
Example: When a Video CD that has Playback Control is

loaded
1
POP
JAZZ
COUNTRY
R&B
CLASSICAL
When a Video CD with PBC is loaded, press STOP 7,

and then the number button of the track you want to
play.
GETTING STARTED USING YOUR DVD PLAYER
To play Video CDs without displaying menu

screens
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Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/

Skip Back DVD/Video CD/CD
Advancing to the next chapter

(track)
Press NEXT ( on the front panel).
PREVIOUS 4
NEXT
Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track).

When a CD is loaded, you can advance more than one
track forward by pressing and holding NEXT and
releasing when the desired track number appears in
the display.
Skipping back to the previous

chapter (track)
Press PREVIOUS 4 (4 1 on the front
panel).
0
4 1
STANDBY/ON
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Forward and Reverse Scanning

DVD/Video CD/CD
Fast forward scanning

Press and hold FWD ( on the front
panel) during playback.
REV 1
Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter

(track) currently playing.
Press twice to skip back to the start of the previous
chapter (track).
When a CD is loaded, you can skip back to the track
you want to hear by pressing and holding PREVIOUS
4 and releasing when the desired track number
appears in the display.
FWD
PLAY 3
Release FWD when you reach the desired

location. Normal playback resumes.
When the Scan indicator on the screen changes
from flashing to lit, fast forward scanning will continue
even if the button is released. When the desired
location has been reached, press PLAY 3.
Fast reverse scanning

Press and hold REV 1 (4 1 on the front
panel) during playback.
0
4 1
STANDBY/ON
41
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Release REV 1 when you reach the desired

location. Normal playback resumes.
When the Scan indicator on the screen changes
from flashing to lit, fast reverse scanning will continue
even if the button is released. When the desired
location has been reached, press PLAY 3.
Stopping Playback and

Switching Power Off
Press STOP 7 (7 on the front panel).

Playback stops.
DVD/Video CD/CD
Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 (0 on the front panel).

The disc tray comes out.
Remove the disc.
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1
Press
( STANDBY/ON on the front panel).
The disc tray goes back in.
With this player, it is possible to resume play of a DVD

even when play has been stopped.
Press STOP 7 once to enable play to resume

from a point shortly before the DVD was stopped
when PLAY 3 is pressed again.
Pressing STOP 7 twice to causes the disc to return to

the beginning when PLAY 3 is pressed again.
When STOP 7 is pressed, RESUME appears in the
display for as long as resume playback is possible. If
the function is canceled, RESUME disappears and
the disc format appears in the display.
2
0
STANDBY/ON
4 1
GETTING STARTED USING YOUR DVD PLAYER
Resuming playback from where

you stopped DVD/Video CD
Note
Resume play is only possible when the disc is loaded and
STOP 7 has not be pressed twice in succession (RESUME
appears in the display). If you want to continue viewing a DVD at
a later time or date, it is recommended to use the Last Memory
function described on page 44.
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Setting the
Language
Options
DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio
information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8
different language tracks and subtitle information in as
many as 32 different languages. This section outlines
the variety of audio language and subtitle options
available with this player.
Selecting a Subtitle Language

(Multi-Language Subtitles)
DVD
You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs
that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on
them.
Subtitle
:1 English
Subtitle
HELLO!
:2 Spanish
HOLA!
In this section, youll be able to:

Select one of the subtitle languages programmed
on a DVD or turn the subtitles off using the remote
control (this page).
SUBTITLE
Select one of the languages programmed on a DVD

using the remote control (page 29).
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Change the audio output type when using Video

CDs and CDs (page 29).
Set preferences for audio and subtitle language

(page 30).
Set preferences for the language to be displayed by
the DVD menu (page 31).
Set Auto Language to display subtitles only for
foreign films (page 32).
Select whether to have the subtitles turned on or
off, and even opt to select assist subtitles for
viewers who are hard of hearing (page 32).
Select to have subtitles forced to be displayed
(page 32).
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback.

Note
DVDs differ in content and do not all contain multiple language or
subtitle information. Therefore making settings in this section
may have no effect on some DVDs.
Pressing SUBTITLE once displays the currently selected

subtitle language. Subsequent presses rotates through
the subtitle languages available on the DVD.
Notes
The subtitle language cannot be switched if the subtitle
language is not recorded, or if only one language is recorded.
Switching the subtitle language may not be possible with
some discs. In this case, the
mark will be displayed.
To clear subtitles during playback, press SUBTITLE and then
press CLEAR, or press SUBTITLE until Off appears.
For some discs, subtitle language selection can be made using
the menu on the DVD. In this case, press MENU to display the
DVD menu screen and then make your selection.
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Changing the Audio Language

(Multi-Language Function) DVD
Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be
recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio
tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio.
Changing Audio Type Video CD/CD

For enjoyment of karaoke or similar format Video CDs
and CDs, it is possible to select stereo audio, or either
right or left channel mono depending on the
requirements of the source.
Audio
Audio
:1
English
Dolby Digital
5.1CH
Audio
:2
HELL
: 1/L
Spanish
HOLA
Audio
: 2/R
AUDIO
Audio
: Stereo
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired

language.
Pressing AUDIO once displays the currently selected
language. Subsequent presses rotates through the audio
languages available on the DVD.
Audio output changes from 1/L (Left channel) to

2/R (Right channel) to Stereo.
Note
With karaoke and other discs, set the appropriate audio type for
singing and accompaniment after referring to information on the
disc jacket or accompanying material.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to

switch the audio type.
Notes
You cannot switch languages if there is only one language
recorded on the disc.
Switching the audio language may not be possible with some
titles. In this case, the
mark is displayed.
For some titles, selection can be made using the DVD menu.
In these cases, press MENU to display the DVD menu screen
and then make your selection.
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Setting Language and Subtitle

Preferences in the Setup
Screen Menus
The Setup screen Language menu contains a number of
settings related to the audio and subtitle language
preferences.
Selecting an audio language

preference
Selecting a subtitle language

preference
The subtitle language that you will normally display can
be selected from the subtitles programmed on a disc.
Even when the subtitle language is changed during
playback by pressing SUBTITLE, the language selected
at this setting will be selected when the disc is changed.
Make changes to the [Subtitle Language] setting in the
Setup screen Language menu.
The audio language that you normally listen to can be

selected from the various audio languages on a DVD.
Even when the audio language is changed during
playback by pressing AUDIO, the language selected at
this setting will be selected as the default when the DVD
is changed.
Make changes to the [Audio Language] setting in the

Audio Language English
English
Subtitle Language Japanese
Auto Language - English
French
Spanish
Other
Move
SETUP
Exit
Settings: English*
French
Spanish

Audio Language - English
English
French
Auto Language - Japanese
Spanish
Other
Move
SETUP
Other (For details on how to select

other languages, see When Other
is selected on the following page.)
*Factory setting
Exit
Note
The menu settings may be different from those shown above.
Settings: English*
French
Spanish
Other (For details on how to select
other languages, see When Other
is selected on the following page.)
*Factory setting
Note
The menu settings may be different from those shown above.
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When Other is selected
If you select Code, use the cursor buttons

(5/) to input the numbers of the input code.
Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to change the
position of the cursor. You can also use the
number buttons to enter the code.
When you want to select one of the 136 languages as

the main audio language, follow the steps below when
the following screen appears.
A language code list can be found on page 51.
Code (0~2)
English
French
Spanish
Auto Language - English
Other
Move
Select
ENTER
Exit
SETUP
1,2,3
1,4
Press ENTER to set the new language.

To exit the screen without making any
changes, press RETURN .
Selecting a DVD menu language

preference Expert
In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD
may also contain menu screens in different languages as
well. Setting a DVD language preference, sets the
selected language as a default when DVDs with menu
information in that language are encountered.
Selecting w/ Subtitle Language automatically assigns

the language selected in the [Subtitle Language] setting.
Make changes to the [DVD Language] setting in the
Setup screen Language menu in the Expert menu
mode (page 20).
SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS

Subtitle Language Japanese
w/ Subtitle Language
Auto Language - On
English
DVD Language English
French
Subtitle Display - On
Spanish
Subtitle Off - Selected
Other Subtitle
SETUP Exit
Move
Use the cursor buttons to select Other and

press ENTER.
The language selection screen appears.
Setting:
w/ Subtitle Language*
Audio Language
List of Languages
Code (0~2)
English
ja: Japanese
French
Spanish
Move
+/
RETURN Return
ENTER
Select
SETUP
Other
Exit
* Factory setting
Notes
Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select either

List of Languages or Code.
If you select List of Languages, use the

cursor buttons (5/) to select the language.
The menu settings may look different from the one shown
above.
If this function is not effective, the languages that can be
selected may also be selected in the DVD menu. Press MENU
to open the DVD menu and make your selection accordingly.
List of Languages
ja: Japanese
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Setting Auto Language to control

subtitle and audio language based
on program content
When the Auto Language function is used, foreign
movies are shown with the original audio soundtrack and
subtitles in the language selected in the [Subtitle
Language] menu option. Domestic films are shown with
the original audio soundtrack and no subtitles.
Make changes to the [Auto Language] setting in the
Forcing subtitles to be displayed
Expert
This setting allows you to force subtitles to be displayed

with DVDs that do not automatically display them on the
screen.
Select With Audio to display the subtitles in the same
language as the currently selected audio language.
Select Selected Subtitle to display the subtitles in the
language set in the [Subtitle Language] setting.
Make changes to the [Subtitles Off] setting in the Setup
screen Language menu in the Expert menu mode
(page 20).


Subtitle Language Spanish
Auto Language On
On
Off
Move
SETUP

Auto Language On
DVD Language English
With Audio
Subtitle Display - On
Subtitle Off Selected
Subtitle
Selected Subtitle
SETUP Exit
Move
Exit
Settings: On*
Off
Settings: With Audio

* Factory setting
Note
* Factory setting
The Auto Language function operates only when this function is

set to On, and the language set for the [Audio Language] and
[Subtitle Language] settings is the same.
Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles

or no subtitles Expert
Use this function to turn the subtitles on or off.
Additionally, some DVDs provide assist subtitles that
provide additional explanations of scenes in addition to
the standard subtitles for viewers who are hard of
hearing. Select Assist Subtitle to display these
subtitles on DVDs where this function is offered.
Make changes to the [Subtitle Display] setting in the
Setup screen Language menu in the Expert menu
mode (page 20).
Auto Language On
DVD Language - English
On
Off
Subtitle Display On
Assist Subtitle
Subtitle Off - Selected
Subtitle
Move ENTER Enter SETUP Exit
Settings: On*
Off
Assist Subtitle
* Factory setting
Notes
If there is no subtitle information recorded on the DVD, no
subtitles are displayed even if this function is set to On.
This setting serves as a default as whether or not to display
subtitles. Even if this option is set to Off, subtitles can be
displayed by pressing SUBTITLE. Similarly, if this option is set
to On, the subtitles can be turned off by pressing SUBTITLE
and then CLEAR.
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Selected Subtitle*
Advanced
Functions
This player is compatible with DVD, Video CD, and CD
disc formats. Users already familiar with Video CD or CD
will already be familiar with some of the functions the
player is capable of performing. With DVD, an even
greater number of possibilities and functions are
available.
Adjusting the Dynamic Range

of the Audio Soundtrack DVD
Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range
Compression. When Audio DRC is on, soft sounds such
as dialog can be heard more clearly without making loud
sounds even louder. Select from three levels of
compression depending on how much effect you want.
When Audio DRC is set to Off, there is no effect on
the audio source.
Make changes to the [Audio DRC] setting in the Setup
screen Audio 2 menu.
1 Audio2 Video Language General
Audio DRC
In this section, youll be able to:

Adjust the dynamic range of the audio soundtrack
so that quiet sounds can be heard better (this
page).
Adjust the picture quality to better match program
content (this page).
Pause DVD or Video CD playback, play at extremely
slow speeds or view frame by frame (page 34).
Move
Small
(very little compression of audio source)
Set the parental lock level to prevent children from

having access to inappropriate material (page 42).
Continue watching a DVD from where you left off
using the Last Memory function (page 44).
Save the system settings for up to 15 DVDs with
the Condition Memory function (page 45).
View playing time and other disc information (page
46).
Change the background color (page 48).
Reset the system (page 48).
Off*
*Factory setting
Note
Audio DRC is not effective with DTS audio sources.
Selecting Picture Quality

Appropriate for Program
Content Expert DVD/Video CD
This lets you select the ideal picture quality for watching
movies, animation and other video media.
Make changes to the [Picture Quality] setting in the
Setup screen Video menu in the Expert menu mode
(page 20).
Picture Quality Cinema
Still Picture - Animation
On Screen Display - Standard
OSD Position Normal
Angle Indicator On
Move
SETUP
Exit
Note
DVDs differ in content and do not all contain the same
information. Therefore some functions in this section may not
work or have no effect on some DVDs.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE SETTINGS / ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Program DVD titles or chapters, or Video CD/CD

tracks to play back in a specified order (page 39).
Exit
Medium
(moderate compression of audio source)
Change the angle of playback when viewing DVDs

with multi-angle programming (page 36).
Play DVD titles or chapters, or Video CD/CD tracks

in random order (page 38).
SETUP
Settings: Large
(maximum compression of audio source)
Search for titles, chapters, tracks or locations on a

disc (page 35).
Repeat an entire title, chapter, or track, or just a

specified part (page 37).
Large
Medium
Small
Off
Settings: Cinema
Provides a sharp, clear black picture for
images with high contrast.
Animation
Provides images with bright clear colors.
Standard*
Presents the video with no effect added.
* Factory setting
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Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame

Advance Playback DVD/Video CD
The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed
as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even
advanced frame by frame.
Viewing slow playback

Press and hold STEP E during playback.
Slow playback is engaged.
During slow playback, the speed of playback can be
adjusted from 1/2 normal playback speed to 1/16
normal playback speed in four steps using
STEP e and E.
1/16 1/8 1/4 1/2
PLAY 3
Press and hold STEP e during DVD playback.

Slow playback in the reverse direction is engaged.
In the reverse direction, the playback speed cannot be
adjusted.
To return to normal playback

When viewing still frames or slow playback, pressing
PLAY 3 restores normal playback operation.
Frame by frame advance playback:

Viewing one frame at a time
Viewing a still frame

Press PAUSE 8.
When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes,
select the Field setting in the Setup screen Video
menu [Still Picture] setting as described in the section
below.
Press PAUSE 8.
Press STEP e or E.
STEP E: The picture advances one frame each time

the button is pressed.
STEP e: The picture backs up a DVD a few frames
each time the button is pressed.
When viewing a still frame playback, pressing PAUSE 8

or PLAY 3 restores normal playback operation.
Selecting the type of paused image

to display Expert
This function lets you view a clear still-image when DVD
playback is paused.
Make changes in the [Still Picture] setting in the Setup
screen Video menu in the Expert menu mode (page
20).
Picture Quality - Standard
Still Picture Field
On Screen Display - Frame
OSD Position - Normal
Auto
Angle Indicator On
Move
SETUP
Exit
Settings: Field (Picture shake will be eliminated during a

paused picture.)
Frame (Select to obtain higher picture quality.)
Auto* (Selects field or frame automatically
according to the disc.)
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* Factory setting
When viewing frame by frame playback, pressing

PLAY 3 restores normal playback operation.
Notes
There is no sound when viewing still frames or slow playback,
or when advancing one frame at a time.
Still frame, slow play, or frame advance playback may not be
possible with certain titles. In this case, the
mark is
displayed.
Searching for a Title, Chapter,

Track, or Location on a Disc
DVD/Video CD/CD
This player offers different ways of accessing the
information on a DVD, Video CD, or CD. Using SEARCH
MODE, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD,
tracks on a Video CD or CD, and even select the point in
time to start playback.
Notes
For some discs, selection can be made using the top menu on
the DVD. In this case, press TOP MENU to display the menu
screen and then make your selection.
With some DVDs, the search operation may not be possible
and may stop shortly after being performed. In this case, the
mark is displayed.
Time search is not possible with CDs.
When performing DVD time search, playback may start from a
slightly different time than that specified.
Time search is not possible during when the disc is stopped.
Search using time search is not possible during PBC playback
of Video CDs.
To perform a direct title or chapter/track

search using the number buttons
Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select

the type of search.
3 Title
Off 2
3 Chapter/Track
Time 2
Press the number button(s) of the desired

title, chapter or track or of the specific time
where you would like to begin playback.
To select number 3, press 3.
To select number 10, press 1 and 0
To select number 87, press 8 and 7.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
The type of search changes which each press as

follows.
Note
Direct search cannot be performed for title, chapter, or track
numbers 20 or higher. To search for titles, chapters, or tracks
with numbers 20 or higher, use the title or chapter/track search
procedures using SEARCH MODE as described on this page.
Press the number buttons while the disc is stopped to

select a title number.
Press the number buttons while the disc is playing to
select a chapter or track.
When performing a time search:

To select 21 minutes, 43 seconds, press
2, 1, 4, and 3.
To select 1 hour, 14 minutes, press 7, 4, 0,
and 0.
Press Play 3.
Playback of the selected title, chapter or track
starts. When a time search is performed, playback
begins at the appointed time.
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Viewing from a Desired

Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)
DVD
You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with
the multi-angle option.
ANGLE @ @: 2/4
ANGLE @ @: 1/4
The jacket of discs that are recorded with angles will be marked
with
. When locations on discs that are recorded with angles
are played back, the
indicator can be displayed.
To cancel the angle mark, set [Angle Indicator] to Off in the
Setup screen Video menu described in the section below.
Turning the angle indicator on and

off Expert
When a picture recorded in different angles is played
is displayed on the screen. This setting lets you
back
see clearly whether the playback picture is recorded in
multiple angles or not.
ANGLE @ @: 4/4
To check whether or not a disc is recorded with

angles:
Turn the angle indicator on or off in the [Angle Indicator]

setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the Expert
menu mode (page 20).
ANGLE @ @: 3/4

Still Picture Field
OSD Position Normal
Angle Indicator On
Off
SETUP Exit
Move
Settings: On* (
ANGLE
* Factory setting
Note
Press ANGLE during playback.

The camera angle changes each time you press the
button.
Notes
You can use the Multi-Angle function only with discs featuring
recordings of images shot from different camera angles.
During Multi-Angle playback, the ANGLE indicator in the
display lights.
For some discs, selection can be made using the DVD menu.
In this case, press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and
then make your selection.
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is displayed)
Off (Not Displayed)
Even when the [Angle Indicator] setting is set to Off, the

ANGLE indicator in the display panel of the player lights during
multi-angle playback. Therefore, it is possible to know when the
multi-angle function can be used without having to display the
icon on the screen.
Repeat Play DVD/Video CD/CD

You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a
part.
Press AB at the beginning and end of the section

you want to repeat.
When AB is pressed a second time, the disc returns
to the location where AB was pressed first and plays
the selected section repeatedly.
You can only perform AB repeat within the same
title, chapter, or track.
Repeat play of a specified section
To cancel AB repeat play

Press CLEAR. Playback continues, but the repeat
function is canceled.
REPEAT
AB
Repeat play of a chapter/track

Press REPEAT once during playback of the
chapter or track you want to repeat.
Return to a specified location on a

disc
Press AB at the desired location.
When you want to return to the specified

location, press PLAY 3.
To clear the specified location

Press CLEAR to cancel repeat play or to clear the
specified location that was set using AB.
Repeat play of a title

Notes
With DVDs, the title continues playing until the end,

and then playback starts once more from the
beginning of that title.
With CDs and Video CDs, a disc is considered a single
title, so the entire disc is repeated.
With some DVD discs, there may be times when repeat

playback is not possible. In these cases, the
mark will
appear on the screen.
With Video CDs, repeat play is not possible when the menu is
displayed (PBC playback). To perform repeat play, start
playback without displaying a menu by pressing the track
number to be repeated when the disc is stopped, and then
press REPEAT.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Press REPEAT twice during playback of the title

you want to repeat.
To repeat a program
Press REPEAT once during program playback to repeat
the program.
To cancel repeat play

Press CLEAR. Playback continues, but the repeat
function is canceled.
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Random Play DVD/Video CD/CD
To change titles, chapters, or tracks during

random play
Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order.
Press NEXT and the next randomly selected track

starts playing.
Press PREVIOUS 4 and playback of the current
track starts again from the beginning.
To stop random play

Press CLEAR. This returns you to normal playback of
chapters/tracks in order from the chapter/track currently
playing.
5
Notes
RANDOM
Random playback of chapters

within one title DVD
Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER.
Random Chapter appears on the screen, and chapters
within the title will be played back in random order.
Random playback of titles

Press RANDOM twice, then press ENTER.
Random Title appears on the screen, and titles will be
played back in random order.
Random playback of tracks

Video CD/CD
Press RANDOM.
Random appears on the screen, and random playback
begins.
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With Video CDs, random play is not possible during playback

when the menu is displayed (PBC playback). To perform
random play, start playback without displaying a menu by
pressing a track number button while in the stop mode, and
then press RANDOM.
Random play of programmed chapters/tracks is not possible.
In the case of DVDs, random playback may not be possible
with some discs.
Repeat playback of random playback is not possible. In these
cases, the
mark will appear on the screen.
Playback in a Desired Order

(Program Play) DVD/Video CD/CD
The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and

similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged
to play in the order you want.
Programming DVDs
In the program window, use the number

buttons to enter the numbers of the titles or
chapters in the order you want to program
them in.
To program DVD titles/chapters 9, 7, and 18 in
order, press 9, 7, +10 and 8.
Current:
Title
5
5
2,3
Title
7 Chapter 1
1 (Chapter 1~ 18)
09 07 18

Program Memory Off
Move
Program Chapter Program Title
A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be

memorized.
ENTER
Play
PROGRAM
Exit
Current:
2(/20)
Title
09 07 18

Program Memory Off
Move
ENTER
Play
PROGRAM
Exit
Press ENTER.
Playback starts in the set order.
Press PROGRAM to return to the previous
display. The program will not begin until PLAY 3
is pressed.
4
1
To program a pause in a program

Press PAUSE 8 instead of a number button.
8 appears on the screen and the pause can be
programmed.
A pause cannot be programmed as the first or last
position in a program, and two or more pauses cannot
be programmed in succession.
Press PROGRAM.
To delete a number:
The Program screen appears.
Use the cursor buttons (5//2/3) to highlight the

incorrect number and then press CLEAR.
Current:
Title
Title
7 Chapter 1
1 (Chapter 1~ 18)

Program Memory Off
Move
ENTER
Play
PROGRAM
Exit
Current:
Title
2(/20)

Program Memory Off
Move
ENTER
Play
PROGRAM
Exit
Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select either

Chapter or Title program.
Once the program type is selected. Use the

cursor button () to enter the program
window.
When Program Chapter is selected, you must
also select what title the chapters to be
programmed are in. Use the cursor button (5) to
highlight Title and then use the number buttons
to enter the title number to be used.
The number is deleted. If the number was before

another number, the later numbers are reordered
automatically.
To insert a number:
Use the cursor buttons (5//2/3) to highlight the
number to be placed after the new number and then
press the number button(s) of the number to be
inserted.
The new number is inserted before the previously
selected number.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
To stop program play

Press STOP 7.
Notes
When programming chapters, chapters not programmed may
appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
Programming may not be possible with certain DVD discs. On
these types of discs, the
mark will appear on the screen
when programming is attempted.
Only chapters within the same title can be programmed during
chapter programming.
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Programming Video CDs, CDs
Additional programming options
A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be

memorized.
DVD/Video CD/CD
After you have made a program, it is then possible to
confirm, add, or clear the contents of the program.
To confirm the contents of a program:

On a CD or Video CD track program, press PROGRAM
to confirm. The program screen displays the current
program.
5
5
3
4
On a DVD, select the program type (title or chapter) with

the cursor buttons (2/3). The current DVD title or
chapter program can then be confirmed on the
appropriate program screen.
2
1
To add to a program:
1 Press PROGRAM.
2 Press a number button to add a new title, chapter, or
track at the end of the program.
3 Press PROGRAM to exit the program screen.
To delete a program:
1 Press PROGRAM.
Press PROGRAM.
The program screen appears. When a Video CD or
CD is loaded, the cursor appears in the program
window.
Program Track
1(/10)
Current: Track
Total Time
0.00

Move
ENTER
Play
PROGRAM
Exit
Use the number buttons to enter the numbers

of the tracks in the order you want to program
them in.
To program tracks 9, 7, and 18 in order, press 9,
7, +10 and 8.
To edit the program, refer to the procedures on
this page.
Press ENTER.
Playback starts in the specified track order.
To stop the program play, press STOP 7.
Notes
To program a pause, or to add or delete a number, refer to the
procedures for programming DVDs on page 39.
You cannot program when playing a Video CD using menu
selections (during PBC).
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2 Select the program with the cursor buttons (2/3),

then press CLEAR.
3 Press PROGRAM to exit the program screen.
Notes
The complete program will be deleted even if the disc tray is
open.
Pressing CLEAR when the disc is stopped will clear all
programs.
To make a program of your favorite parts of a

disc as it plays DVD/Video CD/CD
With this player, it is possible to make a program as you
watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to a CD.
Press and hold PROGRAM for at least 2 seconds

at any point during playback of a title, chapter, or
track you want to program, and it will be made
into or added to a program without displaying a
Program screen. When a title, chapter, or track is
successfully added to the program, it is shown
momentarily in the display as well as its position in
the program.
Chapter
07 3 Program 03
To erase a program saved in memory DVD

The player erases programs in chronological order when
the maximum number of programs that can be held in
memory is exceeded. To prevent the player from erasing
older programs that you may still use regularly, or when
you dont want to use a program anymore, it is possible
to manually erase programs stored in memory.
Load a DVD that has a program stored in

memory.
Press PROGRAM.
The program screen appears.
Use the cursor button () to highlight

[Program Memory] and use the cursor buttons
(3/) to select Off.
Press ENTER.
The program is cleared from memory.
To confirm the contents of a program:

Press PROGRAM.
Notes
When using this function to program DVDs, the program being
created corresponds to the Program screen (chapter or title)
that appears when PROGRAM is pressed. Be sure to check
that the appropriate program type is selected.
You cannot make a program containing chapters in different
titles.
To save a program in memory DVD
Use the cursor button () to highlight

[Program Memory] and use the cursor button
(3) to select On.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
This player can memorize the programs on up to 24

DVDs. By turning the Program Memory to On, the
player will save your program and recall it the next time
you use the same DVD. When the program memory
exceeds 24, programs will be erased in chronological
order from the oldest program in memory.

Current:
Title
Title
1
09 07 18

Program Memory
Move
7 Chapter 1
(Chapter 1 ~ 49)

On
Off
PROGRAM
Exit
Press ENTER.
The program is saved in memory.
Note
When a DVD with a program stored in memory is loaded,
program playback may start automatically.
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Setting the Parental Lock Level

This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has
a parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock
capable discs, you can block access to material you feel
is inappropriate for your children. Refer to the DVD disc
jacket and the accompanying documentation to see if a
particular disc contains a parental lock level.
Entering the password

When you select either Level Change or Password
Change, it is necessary to enter the password (4-digit
code number). Use the following steps at any time you
are asked to enter or confirm your password.
Make changes to the [Parental Lock] setting in the Setup

screen General menu. Please note that changes to the
Parental Lock level can only be made when the player is
stopped.
Use the cursor buttons (5/) or the number

buttons to select a number between 0 and 9.
You can also use the number buttons to enter the
numbers directly. When entering your password for
the first time, or changing it, you will be asked to
reenter your password. When using the number
buttons to confirm the password, the numbers
appear as asterisks, and the cursor advances
automatically to the next position.

Setup Menu Mode Basic
Parental Lock Level Change
Password Change

Parental Lock: Register Code Number
Move
SETUP
Exit
Settings: Level Change (For information, refer to

Setting the Parental Lock level on the
following page.)
Password Change (For information, refer to
Changing the Password on the following
page.)
Move
+/
RETURN Return
SETUP
Exit
Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to move the

cursor to a different position in the password.
When all four numbers of the passoword have been
entered, ENTER appears on the screen.
When a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is

loaded
Playback cannot be started until the code number has been

correctly input by using the cursor buttons (2/3/5/) or the
number buttons, and ENTER has been pressed.
Parental Lock: Register Code Number

1
Move
+/
RETURN Return
ENTER
SETUP
Exit
Press ENTER to set the new password.

The password is entered.
Note
Be sure not to forget your password. If you should forget it,
reset the system, and enter a new password. To reset the
system, see Resetting the Player to System Settings (page 48).
Please note that this procedure resets the system, and clears all
saved settings, not just the password.
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Setting the Parental Lock level
Changing the password
Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level

according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket
or accompanying documentation. If you use the
Condition Memory function to save the settings for a
particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well.
Because it is saved in memory, Parental Lock levels can
be set for individual discs according to their content
rather than a set level for all DVDs.
Change your password whenever you feel it is

necessary. However, if you forget your existing
password, you cannot enter this screen to change it.

Setup Menu Mode Basic
Parental Lock Level Change
Password Change

Parental Lock: Level Change
Level 1
Move
6
ENTER
Select
SETUP
Exit
RETURN Return
Move
ENTER
Select
SETUP
Exit
Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to adjust the

Parental Lock level.
The lock icons appear unlocked up to the
selected level to indicate that access is available.
Press ENTER to set the new level.
Use the cursor buttons (2/3/5/) or the

number buttons to enter the new password.
When the new password has been entered,

press ENTER.
The new password is set and the screen returns to
the General menu screen. To go back to the
General menu screen without making any changes,
press RETURN .
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
The new Parental Lock level is set and the screen

returns to the General menu screen. To go back to
the General menu screen without making any
changes, press RETURN .
Select Password Change in the [Parental

Lock] setting.
The screen changes to the password input screen.
To enter the password, refer to Entering the
password on the previous page.
If you have not yet set a password, you cannot
select this setting. Establish a password by
selecting Level Change first.
Select Level Change in the [Parental Lock]

setting.
The screen changes to the password input screen.
If you have not yet set a password, you will be
asked to do so at this time. To enter the password,
refer to Entering the password on this page.
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Resuming playback from where

LAST MEMORY was pressed
The Last Memory function is convenient when you want

to continue viewing a disc from the point where you
were watching before. Unlike the resume function, the
Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is
removed from the player (Last Memory locations saved
for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains
loaded in the player).
Continuing Playback from a

Specified Location (Last
Memory) DVD/Video CD
Memorizing a Last Memory

location to return to later
Some DVDs will start playback automatically when

loaded. In this case, press STOP 7 to stop
playback.
1
2
Press LAST MEMORY during play.

The LAST MEMO indicator lights on the player.
Press to turn the power to standby, or stop

playback with STOP 7.
Once memorized, the memorized point will be
recalled even if the power is turned off, or if the
disc is ejected. Points on up to 5 discs can be
memorized, and those points are recalled the next
time any of the discs are played back.
A Last Memory point can be memorized for only
one Video CD at a time as the function is only
effective until the Video CD is removed from the
player.
Load a disc that has a Last Memory point

memorized.
Press LAST MEMORY while in the stop

mode.
The disc begins playback at the memorized point.
Last Memory mode may not function for some
DVDs.
If you register more than five DVDs, details of the
latest disc are memorized, while details of the
least recent disc (the disc you registered first) is
erased.
Even with a disc you have memorized with Last
Memory, playback begins at the start of the disc
if you press PLAY 3.
This function is for playback of DVDs only. You
cannot use it with Video CDs or CDs.
To clear the Last Memory location

Call up the Last Memory location by pressing LAST
MEMORY. Then press CLEAR while Last Memory is
still being displayed on the screen.
The LAST MEMO indicator disappears from the display.
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Memorizing Settings for Often

Viewed DVDs (Condition
Memory) DVD
When a disc that has memorized settings is

loaded
You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often

watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove
the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to
standby. If you load a disc that has its settings
memorized, COND_MEMO appears in the display.
When you start playing the disc, the memorized settings
are automatically recalled.
Erasing the recorded contents
Condition Memory will appear on the screen, and the

previously memorized settings will be selected.
Load a disc that has memorized settings, and press

CLEAR while Condition Memory is being displayed.
The discs recorded data will be erased.
Notes
Settings are stored in memory for use any time.
You can store settings for up to 15 DVDs in memory.
If you memorize settings for more than 15 DVDs,
previously memorized settings are erased in
chronological order from the least recently
memorized. Subsequently, if you load a disc with
erased settings, the settings of the most recently
played disc are used.
If you make changes to any of the settings memorized
in Condition Memory, press CONDITION MEMORY
during playback to memorize new settings.
Switching of the multi-language mode etc., is
automatic on some discs.
CONDITION
MEMORY
Settings are memorized for the disc currently playing.
The following seven settings are memorized:

TV Screen (page 22)
OSD Position (page 23)
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Press CONDITION MEMORY during playback.
Multi-Language subtitles (page 28)

Multi-language (page 29)
Picture Quality (page 33)
Multi-Angle (page 36)
Parental Lock Level (page 42)
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Viewing Disc Information
The display changes for each type of disc as follows

each time the button is pressed.
Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc

currently loaded. You can get information about the titles
and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD.
When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital
bitstream transmission rate.
DVD
TITLE information:
Play
Title
21
0.05/
0.24
0.29
Top Row: title and chapter

number, elapsed time of
current title
Bottom Row: remaining
time in title, total time of
title
DISPLAY
CHAPTER information:
Play
Chapter
11
1.19/
1.19
2.18
Top Row: title and

chapter number, elapsed
time of current title
Bottom Row: time in
current chapter, total
time of chapter
CHAPTER information:
Play
Chapter
11
0.59/
1.19
2.18
Press DISPLAY during while a disc is playing.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the
information being displayed.

time in current chapter,
total time of chapter
The disc information is displayed superimposed over the

video image on the screen.
Play
Tr. Rate :
11
1.32
8.9
Data transmission rate

information:
Top Row: title and
chapter number, total
elapsed time of DVD
Note
Depending on the format and type of disc being used, not all
screens may be displayed.
Bottom Row: bitstream

transmission rate level
Display off
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Top Row: title and

chapter number, elapsed
time of current title
CD
Track Information:
Play
Track
1
3.29/
0.03
3.32
Top Row: current track

number, track time
time of current track, and
total time of track
Press DISPLAY during while a disc is stopped to

display DVD title and chapter information or Video
CD and CD track information. Press DISPLAY again to
turn the display off.
Information about the titles and chapters or tracks on a
disc is displayed. When the information exceeds the
space on the screen, use the cursor buttons
(2/3) to move to other screens.
DVD
DVD information
Disc information:
Play
All
1/2
6.15/
0.15
6.32
Information: DVD
Title

number, total number of
tracks on CD, total elapsed
time of CD
01
02
03
04
05
Chapter
1~ 1
1~ 1
1~ 1
1~ 1
1~ 1
Title
06
07
08
09
1/1
Chapter
1~ 1
1~ 1
1~ 1
1~ 4
DISPLAY
When a DVD is loaded,

each title and the number
of chapters within each
title is displayed.
Exit
Bottom Row: remaining time

of CD, total time of CD
CD and Video CD
Display off
Total Time
Track
Time
Video CD (with PBC disabled)

Disc information:
Play
All
5/10
2.38/
20.19
22.57
CD and Video CD
information
Information: Compact Disc
01
02
6.30
3.32
2.58
1/1
DISPLAY
Exit
When a CD or Video CD is
loaded, the total time of
the disc and the time of
each track on the disc is
displayed.

number, total number of
tracks, total elapsed time of
Video CD
of Video CD, total time of
Video CD
Track information:
Play
Track
5
2.38/
20.19
4.40

number, total elapsed time of
Video CD
Bottom Row: track time,
total time of track
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Track information:
Play
Track
5
2.02/
20.19
4.40

number, total elapsed time of
Video CD
of track, total time of track
Display off
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Changing the Background

Color of the Screen Expert
You can select a blue or black background to appear
when the player is in the stop mode.
Make changes to the [Background Color] setting in the
Setup screen General menu in the Expert menu
mode (page 20).
Setup Menu Mode Expert
Parental Lock Level 8
Background Color Blue
Black
Blue
Move
SETUP
Exit
Settings: Black
Blue*
*Factory setting
Resetting the Player to System

Settings
To reset the player, press and hold 7 (stop) on the front
panel when pressing STANDBY/ON to turn the unit
from standby to on .
All program memory, saved settings from functions such
as Last Memory and Condition Memory are cleared, and
all Setup screen menus are returned to factory settings.
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Additional
Information
NEVER PLAY CRACKED OR WARPED DISCS

The disc revolves in the player at high speed when it is
played. Never play a cracked, scratched or warped disc.
This may damage the player or cause it to malfunction.
Disc Care
NEVER USE DISCS WITH SPECIAL SHAPES
HOW TO HOLD DISCS

When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their
playing surfaces.
CDs with special shapes (heart-shaped CDs, octagonal

CDs, etc.) cannot be played on this set.
Attempting to do so may damage the set. Do not use
such CDs.
CLEANING
Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may affect sound
and picture quality.
AFTER USING DISCS, STORE THEM UPRIGHT
To clean your discs, use a soft clean cloth to wipe them.

If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral
detergent to remove heavy dirt or fingerprints.
After playing a disc, always remove it from the player

and return it to its jacket. Then store it standing upright
away from heat and humidity.
Store discs carefully. If you store discs at an angle, or
stacked on top of each other, discs may become
warped even when in their jackets.
Do not leave discs in locations such as the seat of a
car, which may become excessively hot.
Do not wipe in a circular

direction (Concentric
scratches in the disc groove
tend to cause noise.)
Gently wipe from the

inside toward the outer
edge.
Discs must not be cleaned with record cleaning sprays,

or static prevention sprays, etc. Also do not use volatile
liquids such as benzine, or thinner, etc.
CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC

All rights reserved.
Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting or
copying is a violation of applicable laws.
Notes on using optical cables

The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in
normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction
due to soiling, contact your nearest PIONEER authorized
service center. Lens cleaners are commercially available,
but special care should be exercised in their use since
some may cause damage to the lens.
Do not route cords around sharp angles. When

storing, wind the cords so that they have a diameter
of at least 15 cm (6 in.).
When connecting, push all the way into the terminal.
Do not use cords with a length of over 3 m.
If moisture or dust has collected on the plug, wipe it
with a soft cloth before connecting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LENS CLEANER
15 cm (6 in.) dia.
or more
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For Proper and Long Use of

This Unit
DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT
lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may
damage the disc.
WHEN MOVING THE UNIT

When changing places of installation or packing the unit
for moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the
disc table to its original position in the player. Then,
press STANDBY/ON and switch the power to
standby. Check that the OFF indication on the
display goes off, then disconnect the power cord.
Moving this unit with the disc loaded may result in
damage to this unit.
CONDENSATION
Moisture may form in the operating section of the player
if the player is brought from cool surroundings into a
warm room or if the temperature of the room rises
suddenly. When this happens, the players performance
will be impaired.
To prevent this, let the player stand in its new
surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or
make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.
Condensation may also form during the summer if the
player is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner.
In such cases, change the location of the player.
INSTALLATION
Select a stable place to the side of a TV set or stereo
system to be connected to the unit.
When using the unit with a stereo system, install the
speakers a little bit away from the TV.
Do NOT install the unit on top of a TV or color monitor.
Install the unit away from equipment that may be
affected by magnetism, such as a cassette deck.
Do NOT place objects on top of the unit.
SWITCH POWER TO STANDBY WHEN NOT

USING THE UNIT
Depending on the strength of the TV or radio broadcast
signal, having the TV or radio on while power to the unit
is on may result in stripes on the TV screen or noise.
However, this is not a malfunction of this unit or the TV
or radio. In such a case, switch the power of the unit to
standby.
AVOID INSTALLING IN A PLACE THAT IS:
Exposed to direct sunlight

Exposed to humidity or where ventilation is poor
Extremely hot or cold
Exposed to vibration
Exposed to dust
Exposed to oily smoke, steam or heat (for example, a
kitchen)
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Do NOT use the player on top of a long-fibered carpet,

bed or sofa, and do not cover it with a cloth, etc. This
will prevent heat radiation and could result in damage.
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 in such a way 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.
AVOID HEAT
Do NOT place the unit on equipment which generates
heat, such as an amplifier.
When installing the unit in a rack, place it on the lowest
shelf possible (however, not where it is exposed to dust)
and separated from the amplifier to avoid the heat
generated by the amplifier or other audio equipment.
CAUTION: WHEN PLACING THE UNIT IN A

STEREO RACK WITH GLASS DOORS
Be sure there is ample space between the unit and
the glass doors when opening the disc table using
the remote control. If the disc table opens against
strong resistance, such as a closed glass door,
damage to the unit may result.
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Language Code List

Language codes are used when setting the audio and
subtitle language preferences. (See page 30)
Language
Input-code
Language
Languagecode
ja
en
fr
de
it
es
nl
ru
zh
ko
el
aa
ab
af
am
ar
as
ay
az
ba
be
bg
bh
bi
bn
bo
br
ca
co
cs
cy
da
dz
eo
et
eu
fa
fi
fj
fo
fy
ga
gd
gl
gn
gu
ha
1001
0514
0618
0405
0920
0519
1412
1821
2608
1115
0512
0101
0102
0106
0113
0118
0119
0125
0126
0201
0205
0207
0208
0209
0214
0215
0218
0301
0315
0319
0325
0401
0426
0515
0520
0521
0601
0609
0610
0615
0625
0701
0704
0712
0714
0721
0801
Hindi
Croatian
Hungarian
Armenian
Interlingua
Interlingue
Inupiak
Indonesian
Icelandic
Hebrew
Yiddish
Javanese
Georgian
Kazakh
Greenlandic
Cambodian
Kannada
Kashmiri
Kurdish
Kirghiz
Latin
Lingala
Laothian
Lithuanian
Latvian
Malagasy
Maori
Macedonian
Malayalam
Mongolian
Moldavian
Marathi
Malay
Maltese
Burmese
Nauru
Nepali
Norwegian
Occitan
Oromo
Oriya
Panjabi
Polish
Pashto, Pushto
Portuguese
Quechua
Rhaeto-Romance
hi
hr
hu
hy
ia
ie
ik
in
is
iw
ji
jw
ka
kk
kl
km
kn
ks
ku
ky
la
ln
lo
lt
lv
mg
mi
mk
ml
mn
mo
mr
ms
mt
my
na
ne
no
oc
om
or
pa
pl
ps
pt
qu
rm
Input-code
0809
0818
0821
0825
0901
0905
0911
0914
0919
0923
1009
1023
1101
1111
1112
1113
1114
1119
1121
1125
1201
1214
1215
1220
1222
1307
1309
1311
1312
1314
1315
1318
1319
1320
1325
1401
1405
1415
1503
1513
1518
1601
1612
1619
1620
1721
1813
Japanese
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Russian
Chinese
Korean
Greek
Afar
Abkhazian
Afrikaans
Ameharic
Arabic
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Byelorussian
Bulgarian
Bihari
Bislama
Bengali
Tibetan
Breton
Catalan
Corsican
Czech
Welsh
Danish
Bhutani
Esperanto
Estonian
Basque
Persian
Finnish
Fiji
Faroese
Frisian
Irish
Scots-Gaelic
Galician
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Languagecode
continued
51
Language
Kirundi
Romanian
Kinyarwanda
Sanskrit
Sindhi
Sangho
Serbo-Croatian
Singhalese
Slovak
Slovenian
Samoan
Shona
Somali
Albanian
Serbian
Siswati
Sesotho
Sundanese
Swedish
Swahili
Tamil
Telugu
Tajik
Thai
Tigrinya
Turkmen
Tagalog
Setswana
Tonga
Turkish
Tsonga
Tatar
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Volapuk
Wolof
Xhosa
Yoruba
Zulu
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Languagecode
rn
ro
rw
sa
sd
sg
sh
si
sk
sl
sm
sn
so
sq
sr
ss
st
su
sv
sw
ta
te
tg
th
ti
tk
tl
tn
to
tr
ts
tt
tw
uk
ur
uz
vi
vo
wo
xh
yo
zu
Input-code
1814
1815
1823
1901
1904
1907
1908
1909
1911
1912
1913
1914
1915
1917
1918
1919
1920
1921
1922
1923
2001
2005
2007
2008
2009
2011
2012
2014
2015
2018
2019
2020
2023
2111
2118
2126
2209
2215
2315
2408
2515
2621
Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and
malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong
with this component, check the points below.
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component.
Inspect the other components and electrical appliances
being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after
exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest
PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to
carry out repair work.
The disc table comes back out automatically, shortly

after the disc table is closed.
The disc is dirty or warped.
\ Refer to Disc Care (page 49).
The disc is not placed properly on the disc table.
\ Use the disc table guide to align the disc (page 24).
Region number does not conform with this unit.
\ If the region number on the disc does not match
the number on the player, the disc cannot be used
(page 56).
There is condensation on the operating section of the
player.
\ Allow time for condensation to evaporate. If player
is near an air conditioning unit, you should move
the player (page 50).
Playback is not possible.
The disc has been loaded upside down.
\ Check that the disc has been loaded with the label
side facing up.
mark appears on screen.
The selected function does not operate for that disc.
mark appears on screen.
The operation is prohibited by the player.
New settings made in the Setup screen menus while

a disc is playing are ineffective.
Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing,
but are not effective. This is not a malfunction.
\ Make the same setting when the player is
stopped.
\ Stop disc playback (press STOP 7), then start
playback again. When playback is resumed, the
new settings should be in effect. Please note that
making settings in the Setup screen menus may
cancel the resume function.
No picture.
The rear panels VIDEO OUT SELECT switch setting is
not correct.
\ Check that the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch is set
to the correct position for the monitor connection
you are using (page 17).
Connection is incorrect.
\ Check that cord connections are correct and that
plugs are firmly connected.
Operation (settings) of TV or AV amplifier is not
appropriate.
\ Be sure that your TV, receiver, or amplifier is set
up to view DVD playback.
The screen is stretched or aspect does not change.
The multi aspect setting is not appropriate.
\ Change the aspect setting in the [TV Screen]
setting in the Setup screen Video menu to the
screen type most appropriate to the TV or monitor
you are using (page 22).
Picture disturbance during playback or dark.
This is not a malfunction.
\ 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.
When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV
selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture.
This is not a malfunction.
\ Due to the players copy protection circuits,
connection of this device through a VCR or an AV
selector may prevent recording or cause picture
problems.
Remote control operation is not possible.
The rear panel control input jack on the player is being
used.
\ Point the remote control at the component that
the player is connected to (page 18).
The remote control is too far from the player, or the
angle with the remote sensor is too wide.
\ Be sure to operate the remote from a location
within its operating range (page 9).
The batteries are exhausted.
\ Replace the exhausted batteries with all new
batteries (page 8).
Picture playback stops and the operation buttons

cannot be used.
Player malfunctions.
\ Stop disc playback (press STOP 7), then start
playback again.
Settings are canceled.

When the power is turned off by power failure or by
unplugging the power cord, settings will be canceled.
\ Before unplugging the power cord, press
STANDBY/ON and check that --OFF--
disappears in the display.
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Audio is not output or is distorted.

The Setup screen Audio 1 menu [96 kHz PCM Out]
setting is set to 96 kHz. Digital output is prohibited
on some discs.
\ Be sure to make analog audio connections as well
as digital connections (pages 15 and 16).
The disc is dirty.
\ Refer to Disc Care (page 49).
The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the
terminals or are not connected.
\ Check that all connection plugs are firmly inserted.
The connection plug or terminal is dirty.
\ Check that the plugs and terminals are wiped
clean of dirt, etc.
Audio cable connection is wrong.
\ Check to make sure that the audio cables are
connected correctly (page 16).
Connection is made to the stereo amplifiers PHONO
input terminal.
\ Change connection to any input terminal except
PHONO.
The pause mode is engaged.
\ Press PLAY 3 or PAUSE 8 to exit the pause
mode.
Stereo amplifier operation is incorrect.
\ Check input (CD, AUX, etc.) selector to determine
if it is selected for DVD playback.
The DVD or CD is recorded in DTS audio.
\ DTS audio is only output from the digital output
jacks. Connect the digital output on the player to
the digital input on a receiver or amplifier with a
built in DTS decoder to hear DTS audio.
Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.
DVDs and CDs use different recording methods.
\ This is not a malfunction.
Caution
Static electricity or other external influence may cause
malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplugging
the power cord and then re-plugging it in will usually
reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not
correct the problem, please consult your nearest
PIONEER service center.
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Terms
Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV
screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio
of a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9. The latter allows
you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective.
Chapter number
Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections
of a title on the disc, similar to chapters in a book. If the
disc includes chapter numbers, you can locate the
section you want very quickly using search and other
functions.
Component (color difference) video output

The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance
(Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then
output. In this way mutual interference of each signal is
avoided. On a TV with component input jacks, these
signals are synthesized to produce the picture.
Dolby Digital
The maximum 5.1 channels of audio used in the
surround system (Surround Digital) for movie theaters is
digital data compressed by the third generation algorithm
encoder, AC-3.
1
In order to enjoy Dolby Digital discs, this units digital
output jack (either coaxial or optical) must be connected
to the digital input jack of an AV amplifier or Dolby Digital
decoder to enjoy the sound of Dolby Digital soundtracks.
DTS
DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a
surround system different from Dolby Digital that has
become a popular surround sound format for movies, as
well as CDs. In order to enjoy the benefits of DTS
encoded discs, the digital output jack (either coaxial or
optical) of this player needs to be connected to an AV
amplifier or receiver or to a DTS decoder to be able to
enjoy the surround sound of DTS audio. DTS audio is not
output from the analog audio outputs.
Dynamic range
Condition memory
Condition refers to the various mode settings, etc. On
this player, various conditions, such as those set during
playback, can be memorized. This function allows you to
play back the same disc at any time without having to
redo your preferred settings.
Digital bitstream
The bitstream does not refer to the audio signal, but
rather to the digital data that, once converted, becomes
the audio signal. The player outputs digital bitstreams via
the digital optical or digital coaxial output. If the
bitstream cannot be decoded by the connected AV
amplifier etc., digital noise is produced. Digital bitstream
formats compatible with different entertainment
systems can be selected in the Setup screen Audio 1
menu.
Output of the digital audio signal is transmitted

electronically using a coaxial cable. Because the signal
being transmitted is digital, connection must be made to
the coaxial digital input of another component. Noise will
be output if connected to the analog audio inputs as the
digital signal cannot be decoded.
Compressing the dynamic range raises the minimum

signal level and lowers the maximum signal level. This
allows you to hear voices and other low level audio
signals clearly while lowering strong audio signals like
the sound of explosions.
MPEG
Short for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is an
international standard for compression of moving
images. On some DVDs, digital audio has been
compressed and recorded in this format.
Multi-angle
When you watch a TV program, you are watching the
image filmed through the TV camera. Because of this,
the picture is displayed on your TV from the viewpoint of
the TV cameras position. In a TV studio, the image is
filmed by many cameras at the same time, and one of
those images is selected by the program director and
transmitted to your TV. If all the filmed images were
transmitted to your TV you would be able to select the
camera image you want. Some DVD discs are recorded
with the angles of more than one camera used for
filming, and these can be selected using this player.
These types of discs are called multi-angle discs.
Digital output (Coaxial)
Dynamic range refers to the difference between the

maximum and minimum levels of the audio soundtrack
as measured in decibels (dB).
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Optical digital output
Subtitle
Normally, audio is converted to an electric signal and

transmitted through an electric wire from the player to
the amplifier, etc. Changing this signal to a digital signal
and transmitting it through an fiber-optic cable is called
optical digital output. Similarly, optical digital input
receives digital signals from external units such as an AV
amplifier or receiver.
Subtitles are language titles superimposed on movies, or

other media. Up to 32 different subtitle languages can
be recorded on a DVD disc. The subtitle function can be
used to select the language of your choice.
Parental lock level

This function was suggested by parents concerned
about what type of media their children were able to
watch. Parental lock restrictions are restrictions
incorporated into titles which include scenes that
parents may not wish their children to view.
S-video
Connecting the S-video output on the player to a TV or
monitor with S-video input via an S-video cable produces
clearer picture reproduction by sending separate signals
for the luminance and the color. These signals are then
combined by the television to produce a better quality
picture.
System control
PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digital
audio. The digital audio of CDs is PCM. This player also
has a function that converts Dolby Digital and MPEG
digital bitstreams into PCM to enable you to listen to
quality digital sound even without a special decoder.
When you connect this player via a cord with a mini plug
to another Pioneer component such as a receiver or an
amplifier bearing the () mark, you can control the
player as though it were a component in a system. To
control the player, point the players remote control at
the component that the player is connected to, and not
the player itself.
Playback Control (PBC)
Time number
This refers to signals recorded on a Video CD (Version

2.0) enabling playback control.
The time number corresponds to the elapsed playback

time of a disc from its beginning. When using the time
search function, use the time number to locate scenes
that occur at the time selected.
PCM
You can use menus recorded on discs with PBC for

easy, interactive search for desired scenes, and
playback.
You can also enjoy viewing high-resolution/standard
resolution still images.
Regional restriction codes (region number)

Regional restriction codes are built in to DVD players and
DVD discs for each sales region. If the regional code of
the DVD player does not match one of the regional
codes of the DVD disc, playback is not possible.
The region number can be found on the rear panel of the
DVD player. The illustration below shows the regions
and corresponding region numbers.
Sampling Frequency
When a sound wave is converted to a digital signal, the
sound is sampled and converted to data at a specific
frequency rate. For example, a signal with a 96 kHz
sampling rate indicates that in one second, the analog
signal was sampled 96000 times to produce the digital
signal.
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Title number
DVD discs are divided into units referred to as titles, and
titles are divided into chapters. Menu screens do not
belong to any title. A disc which contains a movie may
have only one title with many or no chapter divisions.
Karaoke discs may have many titles, assigning a title to
each song on the disc.
TOC
TOC (Table Of Contents) information is data other than
audio signal data, recorded at the beginning of a disc. As
the name implies, its like the list of contents in a book,
with information such as the number of songs and
playback time.
Specifications
General
System ... DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system
Power requirements
U.S. and Canadian models ................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Other model ........... AC 110-127, 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
U.S. and Canadian models .................................. 13 W
Other models ...................................................... 13 W
Power consumption in standby mode
U.S. and Canadian models ................................. 0.7 W
Other models ..................................................... 0.9 W
Weight .................................................. 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz)
Dimensions ................... 420 (W) x 285 (D) x 104 (H) mm
(16 9/16 (W) x 11 1/4 (D) x 4 (H) in.)
(Not including protruding cables, etc.)
Operating temperature +5C to +35C (+36F to +96F)
Operating humidity .......... 5% to 85% (no condensation)
Other terminals
CONTROL IN .......................................... Minijack (3.5 )
Accessories
Remote control unit ....................................................... 1
AA (R6P) dry cell batteries ............................................. 2
Audio cord ...................................................................... 1
Video cord ...................................................................... 1
Power cord (except for U.S. and Canadian models) ...... 1
Operating Instructions ................................................... 1
Note
The specifications and design of this product are subject to
change without notice, due to improvement.
S-Video output
Y (luminance) - Output level ........................ 1 Vp-p (75 )
C (color) - Output level ........................ 286 mVp-p (75 )
Jacks .......................................................... S-VIDEO jack
Video output
Output level ................................................ 1 Vp-p (75 )
Jacks ................................................................. RCA jack
Component video output
(Y, PB, PR)
Output level ......................................... Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 )
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 )
Jacks ............................................................... RCA jacks
Digital audio characteristics

Frequency response ..... 4 Hz to 44 kHz (DVD fs: 96 kHz)
S/N ratio ............................................................... 115 dB
Dynamic range ..................................................... 102 dB
Total harmonic distortion .................................... 0.002%
Wow and flutter ............................ Limit of measurement
(0.001% W. PEAK) or lower
Audio output
Output level
During audio output ............. 200 mVrms (1 kHz, 20 dB)
Number of channels ....................................................... 2
Jacks ............................................................... RCA jacks
Digital output
Optical digital output ........................... Optical digital jack
Coaxial digital output ......................................... RCA jack
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We Want You Listening For A

Lifetime
NI C I ND
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We
Want You
LISTENING
For A Lifetime
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit youve just

purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now
its time to consider how you can maximize the fun and
excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and
the Electronic Industries Associations Consumer Electronics
Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by
playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through
loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and,
most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing comfort
level adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds
normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level
BEFORE your hearing adapts.
Decibel
Level
30
40
50
60
70
80
Example
Quiet library, soft whispers
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE

DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90
100
120
140
180
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

Set the dial and leave it there.
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

NI C I ND
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EST 1924
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Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
Gunshot blast, jet plane
Rocket launching pad
To establish a safe level:

Start your volume control at a low setting.
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably
and clearly, and without distortion.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing

damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening
for a lifetime.
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Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a

lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from
loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this
manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associations
Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged
exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is
included for your protection.
IO
We
Want You
LISTENING
For A Lifetime
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Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation.

Copyright 1999 Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
All rights reserved.
PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION
4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153, Japan
PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada
PIONEER ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V. Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: 03-9586-6300
PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. San Lorenzo Num 1009 3er piso Desp. 302 Col. Del Valle, Mexico D.F. C.P. 03100
TEL: 5-688-52-90
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Thank you for your support.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

[For Canadian model]

[Pour le modle Canadien]

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED

[For Canadian model]

This player is not suitable for commercial use.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

VENTILATION Slots and openings in the

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push

Features of This Player

Compatible with a wide range of

Compatible with DVD, Video CD

Easy setup and adjustment using

Audio1 2 Video Language General

Select the digital output

Select the type of TV screen

Audio1 2 Video Language General

Audio1 2 Video Language General

To prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.)

The disc format logos shown above are found on disc

Select a parental lock level

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Wide range of DVD viewing options

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is

Multi-Language Subtitles (page 28)

Multi-Angle (page 36)

How to Proceed in This

DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest

Get familiar with the player.

Make the necessary connections.

No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly

Set up the necessary player

When all the connections and setups have been made,

Enjoy the many features available.

Once you are comfortable using the basic player

Advanced Functions ......................... 33

Checking Accessories ..................................... 8

Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the

Names and Functions ....................... 10

Making Connections ......................... 15

Setting Up the Player ....................... 19

Getting Started Using Your DVD

Additional Information ..................... 49

Setting the Language Options ......... 28

Preparing the Remote Control

While pushing the tab on the battery

Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus

Power cord (except for U.S. and Canadian models)

Remote control unit

Close the cover.

Operating instructions (this manual)

Do not mix old and new batteries.

Remote control operation

When operating the remote control, point it at the