DVD Player DV-575K-s Operating Instructions IMPORTANT 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. D3-4-2-1-1_En WARNING: The apparatus is not waterproofs, to prevent fire or shocks hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and do not put any water source near this apparatus, such as vase, flower pot, cosmetics container and medicine D3-4-2-1-3_En bottle etc. On the top of the player WARNING: BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V D3-4-2-1-4_En or 120V) written on the rear panel. WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, D3-4-2-1-7b_En sofa, or fabric having a thick pile. The STANDBY/ON switch is secondary connected and therefore, does not separate the unit from mains power in STANDBY position. Therefore install the unit suitable places easy to disconnect the MAINS plug in case of the accident. The MAINS plug of unit should be unplugged from the wall socket when left D3-4-2-2-2a_En unused for a long period of time. WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candle, should be placed on the apparatus. If naked flame sources accidentally fall down, fire spread over the apparatus then may cause fire. D3-4-2-1-7a_En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC ­ +35 ºC (+41 ºF ­ +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations · Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light · Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly D3-4-2-1-7c_En ventilated location TCUDORP RESAL 1 SSALC D3-4-2-1-8_En CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appears on your unit. POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. S002_En 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. When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country/area. D3-4-2-3-1_En This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period. K041_En Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What's in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disc/content format playback compatibility .................................. 5 5 6 7 Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Switching audio language/channels . . . . .28 Zooming the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Displaying disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 02 Connecting up Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting using the S-video output . . . . 10 Connecting using the component video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting to an AV receiver . . . . . . . . . . 12 06 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Video Adjust menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 07 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu . . . . . . . . . 32 Digital Audio Out settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Video Output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 03 Controls and displays Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 04 Getting started Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . Setting up the player for your TV. . . . . . . . Setting the language of this player's on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Singing Your Favorite Songs Along with Karaoke Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 15 16 16 16 19 22 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 08 Additional information Taking care of your player and discs . . . . .36 Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . . 37 Setting the TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Resetting the player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Power reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 DVD-Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Selecting languages using the language code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Country code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 05 Playing discs Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . Viewing a JPEG slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . Browsing video content with the Disc Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Browsing WMA, MP3 and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Looping a section of a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . Using repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Searching a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 En Before you start 01 Chapter 1 Before you start Features · 24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that this player is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail. · Surround sound entertainment with Dolby Digital and DTS software When connected to a suitable AV amplifier or receiver, this player gives great surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS discs. · PureCinema Progressive Scan video When connected to a progressive scancompatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie. · New Disc Navigator with moving pictures The new Disc Navigator enables you play the first few seconds of each title or chapter in a thumbnail image on screen. · DSP effects for enhanced playback See Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus on page 30. · Picture zoom See Zooming the screen on page 29. · MP3 and WMA compatibility See Compressed audio compatibility on page 7. · JPEG compatibility See JPEG file compatibility on page 8. · Energy saving design An auto power-off function switches the player into standby if not used for about 30 minutes. What's in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. · Remote control · AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2 · Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow plugs) · Power cable · Operating instructions x2 5 En 01 Before you start Putting the batteries in the remote · Open the battery compartment cover and insert the batteries as shown. Use two AA/R6P batteries and follow the indications ( , ) inside the compartment. Close the cover when you're finished. Don't... · Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances. · Place on a window sill or a place where the player will be exposed to direct sunlight. · Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment. · Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use. Important Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: · Don't mix new and old batteries together. · Don't use different kinds of battery together--although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages. · Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment. · Remove batteries from equipment that isn't going to be used for a month or more. · When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. · Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference--especially if the television uses an indoor antenna. · Use in a kitchen or other room where the player may be exposed to smoke or steam. · Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth--this may prevent proper cooling of the unit. · Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit's feet. Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this product for years to come, so please use the following guidelines when choosing a suitable location: Do... · Use in a well-ventilated room. · Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack. 6 En Before you start 01 Disc/content format playback compatibility This player is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an unplayable format--see below for further compatibility information. Please also note that recordable discs cannot be recorded using this player. CD-R/RW compatibility · Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player. · Multi-session playback: No · Unfinalized disc playback: No DVD-R/RW compatibility · Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video Recording (VR)* * Edit points may not play exactly as edited; screen may go momentarily blank at edited points. · Unfinalized playback: No · WMA/MP3/JPEG file playback on DVD-R/ RW: No DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW Audio CD Video CD CD-R CD-RW Compressed audio compatibility Fujicolor CD · Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) · Sampling rates: 32, 44.1 or 48kHz · Bit-rates: Any (128Kbps or higher recommended) · VBR (variable ...