Pioneer DV-440 manual

DV -533 DV -533K DV -440 Operating Instructions DVD PLA YER[...]

2 En 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. Please read through these operating instructions so yo[...]

3 En [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. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents[...]

4 En 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. The disc format logos shown above are found on disc labels or on[...]

5 En 1 What is Super VCD? (DV-533 and DV-533K only) This player supports the IEC ’ s Super VCD standard. Compared to the V ideo CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality , and allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size. Compatible with a wide range of DVD digital audio output formats DVD[...]

6 En 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 possibl[...]

7 En 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 En Before Using 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 i[...]

9 En 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 Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the player ( page 8 ). 4 Display window Displays system information ([...]

10 En Display Window 1 DTS indicator Indicates DTS audio playback. 2 GUI indicator Indicates an on-screen menu operation is being performed ( pages 17, 24 ). 3 indicator Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress ( page 33 ). 4 TITLE indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed. 5 indicator Indicates that TruSurround is selected ( page [...]

11 En AC IN Y P B P R VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CONTROL IN AUDIO OUT RL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL S 12 3 4 6 5 8 7 Rear Panel 1 CONTROL IN jack 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[...]

12 En (Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.) 1 LAST MEMORY button You can resume DVD or Super VCD/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 m[...]

13 En ) NEXT ¢ button During playback, press NEXT ¢ to advance to the next chapter/track ( page 22 ). _ 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 ). ¡ REV 1 /FWD ¡ (fast reverse/forward) buttons During playback of DVD and Super V[...]

14 En 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 5 to 16 . T o determine the best audio [...]

MAKING CONNECTIONS 15 En 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 DVD discs from both optical digital and coaxial digital output jacks. When making digital audio connections, do not make connections from both [...]

16 En 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 th[...]

17 En 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 [...]

18 En 1 Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front panel). If there ’ s already a disc loaded and it starts to play, press STOP 7 to stop it. 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 [...]

SETTING UP THE PLA YER 19 En 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 cha[...]

20 En Playing DVDs, Super VCDs/ V ideo CDs, CDs and MP3s – DVD/Super VCD/VideoCD/CD/MP3 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 t[...]

GETTING ST ARTED USING YOUR DVD PLA YER 21 En When a Menu Screen is Displayed – DVD/Super VCD/VideoCD Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Super VCDs/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 e[...]

22 En Forward and Reverse Scanning – DVD/ Super VCD/Video CD/CD/MP3 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 [...]

GETTING ST ARTED USING YOUR DVD PLA YER 23 En 1 Press STOP 7 ( 7 on the front panel). Playback stops. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE ( 0 on the front panel). The disc tray comes out. 3 Remove the disc. 4 Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front panel ). The disc tray goes back in. Resuming playback from where you stopped – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD Use the resume featur[...]

24 En 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.[...]

ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS 25 En 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 th[...]

26 En 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. Not[...]

ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS 27 En DTS Out This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for DVDs recorded in DTS. When this player is connected to an A V component that has a built-in DTS decoder , select [DTS] . If your system is not equipped to decode DTS, select [Off] . Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your audio[...]

28 En — Audio2 Video1 Language General A1 V2 Exit Move Virtual Surround Off T ruSurround Surround effect from 2 speakers SETUP Getting Surround Sound from Stereo Speakers – DVD/Video CD T ruSurround (stereo audio sources) to produce a surround sound effect from stereo speakers. This function works only when connections are made to the AUDIO OUT[...]

ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS 29 En Setting the TV Screen Size – DVD/Super VCD 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 [...]

30 En Selecting the T ype of Paused Image to Display Expert This function lets you view a clear still-image when DVD playback is paused. Make changes in the [Still Picture] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu in the [Expert] menu mode ( page 25 ). Settings: Field (Picture shake will be eliminated during a paused picture.) Frame (Select to obta[...]

ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS 31 En Adjusting the V ideo Quality – DVD/Super VCD/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 . Make changes to the [Video Adjust] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 me[...]

32 En Adjusting the picture quality settings To create your own setting (1) 1 Use the cursor button ( 3 ) to select [Start] then press ENTER. DISPLA Y ENTER Memory Move Select Off 1 2 3 Check Video Memory Select Video Setup 2 Use the cursor button ( ∞ ) to select [Video Setup] then press ENTER. 3 Use the cursor buttons ( 2 / 3 ) to select the set[...]

ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS 33 En 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. « » | Angle : 1/4 Angle : 2/4 Angle : 3/4 Angle : 4/4 Notes • You can use the Mu[...]

34 En 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, wh[...]

SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS 35 En Changing Audio Type – Super VCD/Video CD/CD/MP3 For enjoyment of karaoke or similar format Super VCDs/ Video CDs, CDs and MP3s, it is possible to select stereo audio, or either right or left channel mono depending on the requirements of the source. Video CD/CD/MP3 Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to switch[...]

36 En 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 rotates through the subti[...]

SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS 37 En 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 5 8 . 1 Use the cursor buttons to select [Other] and press ENTER. The language selection screen appears. 2 Use th[...]

38 En 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 [w/ Subtitle Language] aut[...]

39 En Viewing a still frame Press PAUSE 8 , STEP/SLOW e or E . When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen Video 1 menu [Still Picture] setting as described in the section on page 30 . To return to normal playback When viewing a still frame playback, pressing P AUSE 8 or PLA Y 3 restores normal p[...]

40 En Searching for a T itle, Folder , Chapter , T rack, or Location on a Disc – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD/MP3 This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Super VCD/Video CD, CD or MP3. Using SEARCH MODE , you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Super VCD/Video CD, CD or folders or tracks on a MP3 [...]

ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 41 En Using the MP3 Navigator – MP3 Use the MP3 Navigator to make searching for the track(s) you want to play easier . Y ou can also use it to add or clear tracks from the program list. 1 Load a CD-ROM containing MP3 tracks. 2 Press MENU to enter the MP3 Navigator screen. • The left side of the screen shows a list of folders[...]

42 En Repeat play of a chapter/track – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD/MP3 Press REPEAT once during playback of the chapter or track you want to repeat. Repeat play of a title/folder – DVD/MP3 Press REPEAT twice during playback of the title or folder you want to repeat. Repeat play of a disc – Super VCD/Video CD/CD/MP3 Super VCD/Video CD/CD Press R[...]

ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 43 En 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 ” appear[...]

44 En 1 Press PROGRAM. The Program screen appears. 2 Use the cursor buttons ( 2 / 3 ) to select either [Program Chapter] or [Program Title]. 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. Use the[...]

ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 45 En 1 Press PROGRAM. The program screen appears. When a Super VCD/ 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 order, press 9, 7, +10 and 8 . • To edit the progra[...]

46 En Programming MP3s A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. 1 Press PROGRAM to enter the [MP3 Program] screen. If you added tracks to the program list from the ‘ Using the MP3 navigator ’ on page 41 , the tracks are displayed here. From this screen you can enter folder and track numbers directly to build up a program list. 2 U[...]

ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 47 En To make a program of your favorite parts of a disc as it plays – DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3 With this player , it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to an MP3 or a CD . To add a title/chapter/track to a program, press and hold PROGRAM for about 2 seconds. The current title/chapter/tr[...]

48 En Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory) – DVD/Super VCD/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 location[...]

ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 49 En 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[...]

50 En STANDBY/ON 0 MIC VOLUME MIN — MAX MIN — MAX ECHO Singing Y our Favorite Songs Along with Karaoke Discs (DV -533K only) – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD/MP3 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[...]

ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 51 En Setting the Parental Lock Level – DVD 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 [...]

52 En General A2 V2 Language Audio1 Video1 Exit Return Move Select Parental Lock: Level Change Set Parental Lock Level SETUP ENTER RETURN 1 Level 234 6 7 8 5 Off Setting the Parental Lock Level Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use[...]

ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 53 En Changing the Background of the Screen Y ou can select a background to appear when the player is in the stop mode. Make changes to the [Background] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu. Settings: Pioneer Logo* Black *Factory setting T urning the Screen Saver On and Off Expert As a protective function against residual im[...]

54 En The display changes for each type of disc as follows each time the button is pressed. DVD V iewing Disc Information – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD/MP3 Use DISPLA Y to get current information about the disc currently loaded. Y ou can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Super VCD/Video CD or CD or folders and tr[...]

ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 55 En Press DISPLA Y during while a disc is stopped to display DVD title and chapter information or V ideo CD and CD track information or MP3 folder and track information. Press DISPLA Y again to turn the display off. Information about the titles and chapters or folders and tracks on a disc is displayed. When the information exc[...]

56 En 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 remo[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION 57 En 15 cm (6 in.) dia. or more Avoid heat Do NOT place the unit on equipment which generates heat, such as an amplifier . When installing the unit in a rack, place it on the lowest shelf possible (however , not where it is exposed to dust) and separated from the amplifier to avoid the heat generated by the amplifier or oth[...]

58 En Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences ( page 3 7 ). 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)[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION 59 En 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 [...]

60 En Some settings in the Setup Menu do not appear. The Setup Menu Mode is set to [Basic] ; set it to [Expert] ( page 25 ). Audio is not output or is distorted. The Setup screen Audio 1 menu [96 kHz PCM Out] setting is set to [96 kHz] . Either connect using the analog outputs, or set [96kHz PCM Out] in the Audio 1 menu to [96kHz 3 48 kHz] ( pa[...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION 61 En Te r m s 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 t[...]

62 En System control When you connect this player via a cord with a mini plug to another Pioneer component such as a receiver or an amplifier bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a system. T o control the player , point the player ’ s remote control at the component that the player is connected to, and [...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION 63 En Specifications General System ........... DVD, Super VCD, Video CD, CD and MP3 files Power requirements DV-533 / DV-533K (except for Taiwanese model) ......................................... AC 110-127/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz DV-533K (Taiwanese model only) .............. AC 110 V, 60 Hz DV-440 ............................[...]

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