Pioneer DV-535K manual

DV -535 DV -535K Operating Instructions DVD PLA YER[...]

2 THE ST ANDBY/ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEP ARA TE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN ST ANDBY POSITION. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipm[...]

3 Features of This Player 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 . 12 cm (5in.)/ single-sided 12 cm (5in.)/ double-sided 8 cm (3 in.)/ single-sided 8 cm ([...]

4 Wide range of DVD viewing options Multi-Angle ( page 30 ) Y ou can view scenes from different camera angles when watching movies or other media with multiple angle playback available. Multiple Languages ( page 32 ) Y ou can select the language on when watching movies or other media that have multiple language and/or audio soundtracks recorded on [...]

5 T able of contents Before Using ........................................ 7 Checking Accessories ..................................... 7 Preparing the Remote Control ......................... 7 Names and Functions ......................... 8 Front Panel ...................................................... 8 Display Window .......................[...]

6 How to Proceed in This Manual 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 confus[...]

7 Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 While pushing the tab on the battery compartment cover toward the center of the remote, pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert batteries. Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus (–) polarity guides on the batteries with the marks inside the battery [...]

8 Names and Functions 1 STANDBY/ON button Press to switch the player on or to put in standby ( pages 20, 23 ). 2 Disc tray When loading a disc, place discs in the disc tray with the label side facing up ( pages 20, 23 ). 3 0 (open/close) button Press to open and close the disc tray ( pages 20, 23 ). 4 7 (stop) button Press to stop playback. Pressin[...]

9 Display Window 1 VCD indicator VCD lights when a Video CD is loaded. CD lights when an audio CD is loaded. 2 DVD indicator Lights when a DVD is loaded. 3 indicator Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress ( page 30 ). 4 TITLE indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed. 5 TRK indicator Indicates a track number is being displayed. 6[...]

10 Rear Panel 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks If your TV or monitor has component video inputs, you can produce a higher quality picture on your TV or monitor 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 15 ). 2 DIGITAL OUT jack (coaxial) Use to output th[...]

11 (Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.) 1 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 playb[...]

12 _ PLAY 3 button Press to start or resume playback ( pages 20, 23 ). + PAUSE 8 button Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to resume playback ( page 39 ). ¡ 1 REV/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 [...]

13 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. An explanation of each type of audio and video connection available can be found on pages 1 3 to 15 . T o determine the best audio and[...]

14 Audio Connections This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog audio output formats. Digital Audio Connections: Y ou can enjoy the digital audio recorded on 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 d[...]

15 MAKING CONNECTIONS V ideo Connections This player features S-video, composite, 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.[...]

16 TV SYSTEM switch (except for DV-535K Taiwan model) Video output changes as follows according to the playback disc‘s recorded format. NTSC = P AL, P AL = NTSC conversion is possible on Video CDs. P AL = NTSC conversion is not possible on DVDs. When the TV SYSTEM switch is set to the AUTO position, the disc’ s format will be output as is. When[...]

17 Setting Up the Player 1 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel ( on the remote control). 2 Press SETUP. When SETUP is pressed for the first time, the following screen appears. Though the Setup Navigator may be used more than once, this screen only appears the first time SETUP is pressed. 3 Use the cursor buttons ( 5 / ∞ ) to make a selection. •[...]

18 Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language) The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers to the language that is used by the player in menus and on-screen messages. Additionally , the language that is established at this setting will also be used for the default audio and subtitle [...]

19 SETTING UP THE PLA YER Confirming the settings The [Exit Setup Navigator] is the final screen in the Setup Navigator . Settings: Save Changes* Select to have the player make all of the necessary audio, video and language settings according to your responses in the Setup Navigator . Delete Changes Select to exit the Setup Navigator without changi[...]

20 Playing DVDs, V ideo 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 either performed the Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous section or made the necessary settings in the Setup screen menus as outlined in the next section to set up the player to correspond [...]

21 GETTING ST ARTED USING YOUR DVD PLA YER 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 present[...]

22 Forward and Reverse Scanning – DVD/Video CD/CD Advancing to the next chapter (track) Press NEXT ¢ ( ¡ ¢ on the front panel). • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). • You can advance more than one chapter (track) forward by pressing and holding NEXT ¢ and releasing when the desired chapter (track) number appears in the dis[...]

23 GETTING ST ARTED USING YOUR DVD PLA YER Resuming playback from where you stopped – DVD/Video CD Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last time. Press STOP 7 once. The display shows “RESUME” and the stop position is memorized. • The resume position remains memorized as long as the disc is in [...]

24 Using the Setup Screen Menus The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual. The procedure on this page provides a basic outline for using the Setup screen menus. Wh[...]

25 ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS 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 pl[...]

26 Setting the Digital Audio Output T o Be Compatible with Y our A V Component – 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. Notes [...]

27 ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS 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. Whe[...]

28 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 image’ s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or [...]

29 ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate for Program Content – 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. Settings: Cinema Provides a sharp, clear black picture for[...]

30 ANGLE : 2/4 V iewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) – DVD Y ou can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option. 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 differen[...]

31 Setting the on-screen display (OSD) language 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. Setting the Language Options DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which[...]

32 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. Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired language. Pressing AUDIO once displays the currently selected language. Subsequent [...]

33 SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) – DVD Y ou can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback. Pressing SUBTITLE once displays the currently selected subtitle language. Subsequent presses[...]

34 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 (Thi[...]

35 SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS 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 [...]

36 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. Note DVDs differ in content and do not all contain[...]

37 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Audio1 Audio2 General Language Video Parental Loc k – Level 8 Setup Navigator Background Color Move Exit Blue Black SETUP Setup Menu Mode – Expert Changing the password Change your password whenever you feel it is necessary . However , if you forget your existing password, you cannot enter this screen to change it. 1 Sele[...]

38 Singing Y our Favorite Songs Along with Karaoke Discs – DVD/Video CD/CD (DV-535K only) This player has a karaoke feature that lets you sing along with your favorite songs, featuring a microphone jack conveniently located on the front panel as well as controls for mixing the vocal level and amount of digital echo effect. For this function, Anal[...]

39 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 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 a still frame Press PAUSE 8 . When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen [...]

40 Searching for a T itle, Chapter , T rack, 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. 1 Press SEARCH MODE repe[...]

41 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Repeat play of a chapter/track Press REPEAT once during playback of the chapter or track you want to repeat. Repeat play of a title Press REPEAT twice during playback of the title you want to repeat. • With DVDs, the title continues playing until the end, and then playback starts once more from the beginning of that title. [...]

42 Random playback of chapters within one title – DVD Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER or PLAY 3 . “Random Chapter” appears on the screen, and chapters within the title will be played back in random order. Random playback of titles – DVD Press RANDOM twice, then press ENTER or PLAY 3 . “Random Title” appears on the screen, and titles[...]

43 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 1 Press PROGRAM. The Program screen appears. 2 Use the cursor buttons ( 2 / 3 ) to select either Chapter or Title program. 3 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. Us[...]

44 Program T rack Current: T rack T otal Time 0.00 1(/10) PROGRAM Exit ENTER Play Move Additional programming options – 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 pro[...]

45 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 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 [...]

46 Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory) – DVD/Video CD 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 V[...]

47 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS When a disc that has memorized settings is loaded “Condition Memory” will appear on the screen, and the previously memorized settings will be selected. Erasing the recorded contents Load a disc that has memorized settings, and press CLEAR while “Condition Memory” is being displayed. The disc’ s recorded data will be[...]

48 The display changes for each type of disc as follows each time the button is pressed. DVD TITLE information: Top Row: title and chapter number, elapsed time of current title Bottom Row: remaining time in title, total time of title CHAPTER information: Top Row: title and chapter number, elapsed time of current title Bottom Row: remaining time in [...]

49 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Press DISPLA Y during while a disc is stopped to display DVD title and chapter information or Video CD and CD track information. Press DISPLA Y 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[...]

50 Additional Information Disc Care How to hold discs When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing surfaces. Cleaning Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may affect sound and picture quality . T o clean your discs, use a soft clean cloth to wipe them. If necessary , moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral detergent to remove [...]

51 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION 15 cm (6 in.) dia. or more 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 player’ s performance will be impaired. T o prevent this, let the player stand in its[...]

52 Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences ( page 3 4 ). Japanese (ja) English (en) French (fr) German (de) Italian (it) Spanish (es) Chinese (zh) Dutch (nl) Portuguese (pt) Swedish (sv) Russian (ru) Korean (ko) Greek (el) Afar (aa) Abkhazian (ab) Afrikaans (af) Amharic (am) Arabic (ar) As[...]

53 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION T r oubleshooting 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 re[...]

54 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 ( page 14 ). The disc is dirty. Refer to ‘Disc Care’ ( page 50 ). The connection plugs are not inserted fully [...]

55 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION 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 playe[...]

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