Pioneer DV-C302D manual

DV -C302D 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 State of the art digital audio and video Compatible with a wide range of digital audio output formats DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio formats. The digital audio output jacks of this player can output Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams to A V components with built in decoding capabilities. This p[...]

5 Wide range of DVD viewing options Multi-Language Subtitles (page 35) Y ou can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off when watching movies or other media with subtitles available. Multiple Languages (page 36) 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 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 [...]

9 Names and Functions SPEAKER SETTING ST ANDBY/ON SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD PLA YER ÛN¿ Ω≤?<Û Î 4 1 ¢ ¡ 7 8 3 5.1CH MODE SEARCH MODE 0 OPEN/CLOSE DISC CHANGE 13 24 5 6 7 8 9 0 + 10 1 2 3 DISC 1 0 2 6 3 8 4 5 7 9 ~ = ! @ # $ % ^ - Front Panel BEFORE USING/NAMES AND F ANCTIONS 1 STANDBY/ON button Press to switch the player on or to [...]

10 ~ 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 Displays system information (page 11). # Remote sensor Point the remote control toward [...]

11 Display Window COND. MEMORY REPEA T DOLBY DIGIT AL GUI TITLE TRK CHP TOT AL REMAIN LAST MEMORY ANGLE LC R L S SR S LFE DOWN MIX 96 kHz ~ ! @ 1 7 5 6 4 3 28 - 9 0 = NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 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 p[...]

12 Rear Panel OPT. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT ( 2CH ) R 12 L SUB WOOFER CENTER AUDIO OUT ( 5.1CH ) R FRONT L SURROUND VIDEO OUT Y P B P R S-VIDEO OUT CONTROL IN AC IN VIDEO OUT SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 1 2 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 1 CONTROL IN jack Use to connect this player to another component bearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control this unit as tho[...]

13 Remote Control OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE CONDITION MEMORY LAST MEMORY ANGLE DISPLA Y RETURN PREVIOUS NEXT REV PLA Y FWD PROGRAM RANDOM A - B REPEA T SEARCH MODE STOP STEP/SLOW ENTER SETUP MENU TOP MENU CLEAR 5 5 5 5 4 0 ¢ 1 87 eE ¡ 3 12 3 4 5 6 7 89 0 + 10 C Î DISC & _ + % ^ 1 2 8 7 3 - 4 ! = ~ 6 5 9  0 @ # ( $ ) * ¡ ™?[...]

14 0 Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)* Use to perform direct title and chapter/track searches, and to input numerical values (pages 25, 42 and 46). - PROGRAM button You can program discs, titles, chapters or tracks to play back in a desired order. Programs can be a maximum of 24 steps (page 46). = REPEAT button During playback of a DVD, press once to r[...]

15 MAKING CONNECTIONS VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN OPT. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT ( 2CH ) R 12 L SUB WOOFER CENTER AUDIO OUT ( 5.1CH ) R FRONT L SURROUND VIDEO OUT Y P B P R S-VIDEO OUT CONTROL IN AC IN VIDEO OUT SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN R L Making Connections Connection Guide The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using the audio and vi[...]

16 OPT. DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT ( 2CH ) R 12 L SUB WOOFER CENTER AUDIO OUT ( 5.1CH ) R FRONT L SURROUND VIDEO OUT Y P B P R S-VIDEO OUT CONTROL IN AC IN VIDEO OUT SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN DIGITAL IN 5.1 CH INPUT R L FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER CENTER Coaxial cord (Not included) S-video cord (Not included) 2 stereo audio audio cord[...]

17 MAKING CONNECTIONS 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 connec[...]

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 22). Y ou can also manually set the output in the [Audio Out] setting of the Setup screen Audio 2 menu ([...]

19 MAKING CONNECTIONS V ideo Connections 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 [...]

20 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 this[...]

21 MAKING CONNECTIONS 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[...]

22 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[...]

23 MAKING CONNECTIONS Setup Navigator Audio1 General Language Video 2 Move Exit SETUP Select ENTER Confirm setup adjustments Exit Setup Navigator Redo Inv alid V alid Confirming the settings The [Exit Setup Navigator] is the final screen in the Setup Navigator . Settings: V alid* Select to have the player make all of the necessary audio, video, and[...]

24 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 [...]

25 5 5 5 5 4 ¢ 1 87 eE ¡ 3 MENU Number buttons T OP MENU ST OP 7 RETURN Cursor b uttons NEXT ¢ PREVIOUS 4 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 mak[...]

26 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[...]

27 1 Press STOP 7 ( 7 on the front panel). Playback stops. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 ( 0 on the front panel). • The disc table comes out. • The tray rotates and the disc that was playing is located towards the front on the left side of the table. 3 Remove the discs. 4 Press the DISC CHANGE to remove all discs. 5 Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front panel[...]

28 Using the Setup Screen Menus The procedure on page 28 and 29 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 menu[...]

29 ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS IMPORT ANT Changing the Setup Screen to “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[...]

30 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 [...]

31 ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS 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 Au[...]

32 About source audio output When the source input mode has been switched between the 5.1 CH and 2 CH mode settings using the [Audio Out] setting in the Setup screen Audio 2 menu or by pressing 5.1 CH MODE on the front panel, audio output for each source will be as shown on the following table. Setting Y our Speaker System for Multichannel Audio Pl[...]

33 ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS 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 [...]

34 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[...]

35 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[...]

36 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 [...]

37 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[...]

38 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 57. 1 Use the cursor buttons to select “Other” and press ENTER . The language selection screen appears. 2 [...]

39 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[...]

40 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: • Set the [...]

41 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. 5 5 5 5 4 ¢ 1 87 eE ¡ 3 2 (STEP/SLO W e˜E ) 1 (P A USE 8 ) PLA Y 3 Viewing a still frame Press PAUSE 8 . When viewing a DVD, if the [...]

42 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. 5 5 5 5 4 ¢ 1 87 eE ¡ [...]

43 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 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 [...]

44 5 5 5 5 4 ¢ 1 87 eE ¡ 3 1 (A – B) REPEA T CLEAR 2 To repeat a program Press REPEA T once during program playback to repeat the program (page 47). To cancel repeat play Press CLEAR . Playback continues, but the repeat function is canceled. Repeat play of a specified section Press A–B at the beginning and end of the section you want to repea[...]

45 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CD Y ou can play in random order chapters or titles on DVDs, or tracks, 1 disc, or all discs (ALL) with CDs and Video CDs. 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 pl[...]

46 Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play) – DVD/Video CD/CD The titles and chapters on a DVD and similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged to play in the order you want. Y ou can create a program mixing titles, chapters, and tracks on all of the discs loaded in the disc tray . Programming A program with a maximum of 24 steps ca[...]

47 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS To confirm the contents of a program 1 Press PROGRAM . 2 Use the 4 / ¢ buttons to jump to the next/previous page of six steps ( 4 / ¢ on the front panel cannot be used to perform this operation). 3 Press PROGRAM to exit the program screen. To change the contents of a program 1 Press PROGRAM . 2 Jump to the page of steps wit[...]

48 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[...]

49 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 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 ‘En[...]

50 Resuming playback from where LAST MEMORY was pressed 1 Load the DVD that has a Last Memory point memorized. Some DVDs will start playback automatically when loaded. In this case, press STOP 7 to stop playback. • When a Last Memory location is registered for a Video CD, the location is cleared when the disc is changed or ejected. 2 Press LAST M[...]

51 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 memorized settings Press CONDITION MEMORY , then CLEAR while “Condition Memory” is still being displayed on the screen. The CONDITION MEMORY indicator disa[...]

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

53 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Press DISPLA Y during while a disc is stopped to display DVD title and chapter information or V ideo 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 button[...]

54 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 29). Settings: Black Blue* *Factory setting Screen Saver – On Parental Lock – Le vel 8[...]

55 En 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 play[...]

56 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[...]

57 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences. (See page 38) 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) Assame[...]

58 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[...]

59 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Audio is not output or is distorted. The Setup screen Audio 1 menu [96kHz 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 17 and 18). The disc is dirty. Refer to “Disc Care” (page 55). The connection[...]

60 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 [...]

61 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION 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 . PCM PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digit[...]

62 Specifications General System ... DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Power requirements ............................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption ................................................ 14 W Power consumption in standby mode ................... 0.7 W Weight .................................................. 4.5 kg (9[...]

63 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company , or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below . 8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship yo[...]

64 Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 1999 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan <VRB1234-A> <99G00ZF0D00> 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 maxi[...]