DVD PLAYER DV-533 DV-533K DV-440 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. Thank you for your support. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. · This player is not suitable for commercial use. 2 En WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [For U.S. model] IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn The serial number for this equipment is located in 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. On the bonnet of the unit. 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. En 3 Features of This Player Compatible with DVD, Super VCD/ Video CD and CD formats DVD, Super VCD/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 Diameter/Playable discs and their marks sides DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO Playback time Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 2) 1 layer 133 min. 2 layer 242 min. 1 layer 266 min. 2 layer 484 min. Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 2) 1 layer 41 min. 2 layer 75 min. 1 layer 82 min. 2 layer 150 min. Digital audio (MPEG 1) Digital video (MPEG 2) 40 min. Digital audio (MPEG 1) Digital video (MPEG 2) 10 min. Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 1) Max. 74 minutes Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 1) Max. 20 minutes Digital audio Max. 74 minutes Digital audio Max. 20 minutes The disc format logos shown above are found on disc labels or on disc jackets. · 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 DVD-RAM cannot be played on this unit. The region number of the player can be found on the rear panel. *1 Playing recordable CDs This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD format, or with MP3 audio files. 12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided 12 cm (5 in.)/ double-sided DVD VIDEO MP3 compatibility information · The CD-ROM must be ISO 9660 compatible. · Files should be MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format, 44.1 or 48kHz. Incompatible files will not play and "UNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT" will be displayed. · Not compatible with some variable bit-rate (VBR) files. · VBR files may not show play times correctly. · This player only plays tracks that are named with the file extension ".mp3" or ".MP3". · This player is not compatible with multi-session discs. If you try and play a multi-session disc, only the first session will be played. · Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your MP3 files. The disc must be finalized in order to play. · Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to regular audio CD quality. Although this player will play lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates. · Only the first 8 characters of folder and track names (excluding the ".mp3" extension) are displayed. · This player can recognize a maximum of 250 folders and 250 tracks. Discs containing more than 250 folders or tracks will play, but only the first 250 folders/tracks. 8 cm (3 in.)/ single-sided 8 cm (3 in.)/ double-sided Super VCD Super VCD 12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided Super VCD single 8 cm (3 in.)/ single-sided VIDEO CD VIDEO CD 12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided VIDEO CD single 8 cm (3 in.)/ single-sided CD CD 12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided *1 Caution! · CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a CD recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player's lens. · If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.) · Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs can be played, but not all time information (playing time, etc.) will be displayed. · For more information on using CD-R/RW discs, see `Disc care' starting on page 56. CD single 8 cm (3 in.)/ single-sided *1 4 En What is Super VCD? (DV-533 and DV-533K only) Wide range of DVD viewing options Multi-Angle (page 33) You can view scenes from different camera angles when watching movies or other media with multiple angle playback available. This player supports the IEC's Super VCD standard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size. Angle : 2/4 Angle : 3/4 Compatible with a wide range of DVD digital audio output formats Multiple Languages (page 34) 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 Dolby Digital 5.1CH 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*2 Digital, DTS*3, 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. HELL O HOLA Multi-Language Subtitles (page 36) You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off when watching movies or other media with subtitles available. Subtitle :1 English Subtitle :2 Spanish TruSurround HELLO! HOLA! TruSurround*4 uses technology that simulates multichannel surround sound using only two speakers. TruSurround works in conjunction with 2 channel audio sources to create a realistic surround sound. This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs. MP3 compatibility This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks. 24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC delivers higher-than-CD quality audio. The DAC used to convert digital audio to analog in this player is fully 24-bit/192kHz compatible. Video adjust function [Fine Focus], [Contrast], [Sharpness], [Chroma level] and [Hue] picture quality adjustment settings are available. You can memorize up to three sets of picture quality settings (pages 31, 32). Karaoke microphone input and mixing controls (DV-533K only) With this player, it is possible to sing along with karaoke discs or your favorite CD. You can also control the vocal mix using the volume and digital echo effect controls. Easy setup and adjustment using onscreen menus Press SETUP on the remote control to open the Setup screen and you'll find setting up and adjusting the system easy to do with on-screen menus conveniently organized and arranged. Additionally, on-screen information ( i ) appears to clarify the functions and explain the options available. Below are just a few examples. Audio1 A2 Video1 V2 Language General Setup Navigator Setup Navigator Start Auto Start Off Energy-saving design This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when this player is in standby mode. Setup using the Setup Navigator Move ENTER Answer a few questions and have all the necessary audio, video, and onscreen language adjustments set automatically by the player using the Setup Navigator (pages 17, 18). Exit *2 Select SETUP *3 Select the type of TV screen you are using and the preferred screen format you'd like to use when watching DVDs in the Video 1 menu (page 29). Audio1 A2 Video1 V2 Language General TV Screen -- 4:3(Letter Box) 4:3(Pan&Scan) 16:9(Wide) *4 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. "DTS" is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ® TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Select your display preference Move SETUP 5 Exit En Differences in Disc Composition DVD All discs are divided up into smaller, more manageable sections so that you can find specific content more easily. DVD discs are divided into one or more titles. Each title may be further divided into several chapters. Occassionally, a chapter may contain index points, effectively dividing the chapter up into several parts, too. Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 How to Proceed in This Manual DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest quality digital audio and video available today. 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 9 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 61 if you are having trouble understanding some of the terminology associated with DVD. DVD Super VCD/Video CD/CD Super VCD/Video CDs and CDs are divided into a number of tracks. In rare cases, a track may contain a number of index points, effectively dividing the track up into several parts. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Make the necessary connections. No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly the same way. The `Making Connections' section starting on page 14 shows how video and audio connections may be made to suit your home entertainment system. Set up the necessary player menus. Before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of the DVD format, it is first necessary to 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 17 explains how to use the Setup Navigator, a function that automatically sets up the player corresponding to the answers given in a multiple-choice on-screen procedure. The Setup screen menus, described in the section starting on page 24, are also used in a number of other functions. Learning the procedure for operating these menus will make using this player much easier and more enjoyable. Super VCD/Video CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 CD MP3 MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension ".mp3" or ".MP3". Folders that contain mp3 files are automatically numbered F_001, F_002, etc. Tracks within folders are automatically numbered T_001, T_002, etc. Folder 1 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Folder 2 Track 1 Track 2 Play a disc. When all the connections and setups have been made, you are ready to play a DVD, Super VCD/Video CD, CD, or MP3 with the player. The section `Getting Started Using Your DVD Player' starting on page 20 outlines the basic player operations. Enjoy the many features available. 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 39 describes how to use the features available on many DVDs. MP3 6 En Table of contents Before Using ........................................ 8 Checking Accessories ..................................... 8 Preparing the Remote Control ......................... 8 Setting the Language Options ......... 34 Setting the On-screen Display (OSD) Language ....................................... 34 Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) ....................... 34 Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) ....................... 36 Names and Functions ......................... 9 Front Panel ...................................................... 9 Display Window ...