Pioneer DV-626D manual

DV -626D Operating Instructions DVD PLA YER[...]

2 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to a[...]

3 CONGRA TULA TIONS 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. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE T[...]

4 Features of This Player Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD formats DVDs, Video CDs and CDs 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 (5 in.)/ single-sided 12 cm (5 in.)/ double-sided 8 cm (3 in.)/ single-sided 8 cm (3[...]

5 Wide range of DVD viewing options Multi-Language Subtitles (page 36) Y ou can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off when watching movies or other media with subtitles available. Multiple Languages (page 37) Y ou can select the language on when watching movies or other media that have multiple language and/or audio soundtracks recorded [...]

6 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. [...]

7 T able of Contents Before Using ........................................ 8 Checking Accessories ..................................... 8 Preparing the Remote Control ......................... 8 Names and Functions ......................... 9 Front Panel ...................................................... 9 Display Window .......................[...]

8 Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 Push down on the tab on the battery compartment cover, and 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 compartment. 3 Close the cove[...]

9 Names and Functions 1 STANDBY/ON button (U.S. and Canadian models only) Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (pages 25, 28, and 61). 2 CENTER button Press to turn the center speaker channel on and off when listening to sources being output from the 5.1 channel discrete audio outputs (page 33). 3 SURROUND button Press to turn the sur[...]

10 = 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 28). ~ 8 (pause) button Press during playback to pause. Press again to resume playback (page 45). ! 3 (p[...]

11 Display Window 1 96 kHz indicator Indicates that the currently loaded disc contains an audio signal with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. 2 ANGLE indicator Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page 48). 3 TITLE indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed. 4 REPEAT indicator Indicates that the Repeat function is on and that the[...]

12 Rear Panel 1 CONTROL jacks Use to connect this player to another component bearing the Pioneer Î 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 connected to (page 20). 2 DIGITAL OUT jacks (coaxial, optical (O[...]

13 Remote Control M U L T I D I A L OPEN/ CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE TOP MENU RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT REV PLA Y FWD P AUSE PROGRAM REPEA T A-B LAST MEMORY CONDITION MEMORY SEARCH MODE RANDOM STOP STEP/SLOW ENTER SETUP DISPLA Y V .ADJ FL F .MEM VIDEO ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE JOG FUNCTION MEMORY CLEAR MENU 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 0 9 8 7 + 1 0 6 5 4 C 3[...]

14 ~ 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 26, 30, and 55). ! STEP/SLOW e / E buttons Press STEP/SLOW E during playback to view slow playback. In pause mode, press STEP/SLOW E to advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by frame and STEP/SLOW e[...]

15 VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN CONTROL OPT. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT (2 ch) AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch) AC IN VIDEO OUT OUT IN R 2 1 R L L 2 1 2 1 FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y P B P R VIDEO OUT SELECT NTSC PAL AUTO TV SYSTEM AUDIO IN R L Making Connections Connection Guide The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using [...]

16 CONTROL OPT. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT (2 ch) AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch) AC IN VIDEO OUT OUT IN R 2 1 R L L 2 1 2 1 FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y P B P R VIDEO OUT SELECT NTSC PAL AUTO TV SYSTEM[...]

17 Audio Connections This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output connection possibilities. Digital Audio Connections: Y ou 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 [...]

18 Analog Audio Connection: After making physical connections to either the AUDIO OUT (2 Ch) or AUDIO OUT (5.1 Ch) analog jacks, be sure to identify which output you are going to be using in the [Analog Jacks] screen of the Setup Navigator (page 23). Y ou can also manually set the output in the [Audio Out] setting of the Setup screen Audio 2 menu ([...]

19 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. Y ou can use the [[...]

20 System Control Connections Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug (3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’ s CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a system (system control). • If you connect for system[...]

21 Setting Up the Player Using the Setup Navigator The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform. Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the audio, video, and language settings according to how the questions are answered. Once thi[...]

22 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 [...]

23 To coordinate your speaker system for 5.1 channel output When “5.1 Channel” is selected in the [Analog Jacks] screen, the following screens appear to determine the configuration of your speaker system. In all of the following screens, select “Present” if the speaker in question is present in your system, and “Not Present” if it is no[...]

24 Setup Navigator Audio1 General Language Video 2 Move Exit SETUP Select ENTER Confirm setup adjustments Exit Setup Navigator Redo Invalid V alid Note When a DVD is played back in the letter box format, Linear PCM digital audio playback is output is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz (when the original signal is 96 kHz). In order to hear audio at[...]

25 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 [...]

26 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 Cursor control joystick PREVIOUS 4 NEXT ¢ Number buttons MENU TOP MENU ENTER RETURN STOP 7 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 sometim[...]

27 Advancing to the next chapter (track) Press NEXT ¢ ( ¡ ¢ on the front panel). • 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 (tra[...]

28 1 Press STOP 7 ( 7 on the front panel). Playback stops. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 ( 0 on the front panel). The disc tray comes out. 3 Remove the disc. 4 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel ( on the remote control. (U.S. and Canadian models) 4 Press on the remote control. (Other models) The disc tray goes back in. 5 Press POWER on the front panel to t[...]

29 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[...]

30 IMPORT ANT 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 and help[...]

31 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 [...]

32 Setting Analog Audio Connections to an A V Amplifier or Receiver This player is capable of both 2 channel stereo and 5.1 multichannel surround sound audio output. Use this setting to select which analog outputs are connected to an A V component. Make adjustments in the [Audio Out] setting in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu. Settings: 2 Channel* 5.[...]

33 Setting Y our Speaker System for Multichannel Audio Playback This player player contains a built-in decoder for Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources as well as 5.1 channel discrete audio output. Ideally , a 5.1 channel system contains 6 speakers: 2 front speakers, 2 surround speakers, a center speaker , and a sub woofer . However , as this is not[...]

34 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 [...]

35 Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen Display) If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen operations, the settings on this page have already been set by the player . 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 thi[...]

36 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 . Please note tha[...]

37 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 [...]

38 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. Please note that changes to the settings in the Language menu in this section cannot be made when a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before attempting t[...]

39 ja: Japanese List of Languages When “Other” is selected 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 64. 1 Move the cursor control joystick to select “Other”. The language selection screen appears. 2 Press E[...]

40 Selecting the language of forced subtitles Expert Even when the subtitles are turned off, some DVDs will nevertheless display them on the screen. This setting allows you to select the language of the subtitles to be displayed with this type of DVD. Select “With Audio” to display the subtitles in the same language as the currently selected au[...]

41 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. In this section, you’ll be able to: • Turn on [...]

42 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”, th[...]

43 Adjusting the V ideo Quality (Digital Noise Reduction) – DVD/Video CD Y ou can either select a preprogrammed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match your own preferences and save them in the player’ s memory . Selecting a preprogrammed setting 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 1 3 (Cursor) 2,4 (ENTER) 1 Press VID[...]

44 Adjusting the picture quality settings 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 1 2,4,5,6 (Cursor) 3,7 (ENTER) DISPLA Y 1 Press VIDEO ADJUST (V.ADJ) . 2 Move the cursor control joystick down to select “Video Setup”. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Move the cursor control joystick up or down to select the setting to adjust. The settings rotate in the following order. DNR [...]

45 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. 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ 3 P AUSE 8 PLA Y 3 STEP/SLOW e E Viewing a still frame Press PAUSE 8 . When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the[...]

46 Scanning in Forward and Reverse Directions at Different Speeds – DVD/Video CD This player incorporates technology that enables smooth playback of DVDs and Video CDs not only at different speeds but also in both forward and reverse directions. Video CDs cannot be played slowly in the reverse direction. 1 Rotate the MULTI DIAL in the direction y[...]

47 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. 4 ¢ 1 8 7 e E ¡ [...]

48 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 different camera ang[...]

49 Repeat Play – DVD/Video CD/CD Y ou can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a part. 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[...]

50 Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CD Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order . 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 p[...]

51 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 A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. 1 Press PROGRAM . The Program screen appears. 2 Move the cursor control [...]

52 Programming Video CDs, CDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. 1 Press PROGRAM . The program screen appears. When a Video CD or CD is loaded, the cursor appears in the program window. 2 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 orde[...]

53 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[...]

54 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 pare[...]

55 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 Select “Password Change” in the [Parental Lock] setting and press ENTER . The screen changes to the password input screen as shown in the section ‘Entering the password?[...]

56 Resuming playback from where LAST MEMORY was pressed 1 Load a disc that has a Last Memory point memorized. Some DVDs will start playback automatically when loaded. In this case, press STOP 7 to stop playback. 2 Press LAST MEMORY while the disc is stopped. The disc begins playback at the memorized point. • Last Memory mode may not function for [...]

57 When a disc that has memorized settings is loaded “Condition Memory” will appear on the screen, and the previously memorized settings will be selected. Clearing the memorized settings Load a disc that has memorized settings, and press CLEAR while “Condition Memory” is being displayed. Settings memorized for that disc will be cleared. Not[...]

58 Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings (Function Memory) – DVD/Video CD/CD Y ou can create a shortcut menu that contains settings that you frequently change and call up this menu whenever you need to change one of the stored settings. Settings remain in memory regardless of the disc loaded in the player . Creating the Function Memory item lis[...]

59 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 [...]

60 Press DISPLA Y 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, move the cursor control joystick right or left (a[...]

61 Changing the Background Color of the Screen Expert Y ou 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 30). Settings: Black Blue* Other *Factory setting When “Other” is selected This player[...]

62 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. NEVER USE DISCS WITH SPECIAL SHAPES CD’ s with special shapes (heart-shaped CDs, octagonal CDs, etc.) cannot be played [...]

63 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 it[...]

64 Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 39). Japanese (ja) English (en) French (fr) German (de) Italian (it) Spanish (es) Dutch (nl) Russian (ru) Chinese (zh) Korean (ko) Greek (el) Afar (aa) Abkhazian (ab) Afrikaans (af) Amharic (am) Arabic (ar) Assamese (as) A ymara (ay) Azerbai[...]

65 T roubleshooting 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 exerci[...]

66 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 20). 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 [...]

67 T erms 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 [...]

68 Multi-Language Subtitle 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. Multiple Language The Multiple Language feature refers to the actual audio language that you hear while enjoyin[...]

69 Specifications General System .. DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Power requirements U.S. and Canadian models ................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz Other models ........ AC 110~127/220~240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption ................................................ 19 W Power consumption in standby mode .... less than 0.9 W Weight U[...]

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72 We Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want yo[...]