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DVD Player

DV-989AVi-G

Operating Instructions

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IMPORTANT

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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: 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.

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CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product, but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 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. Location: On the top of the player

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed. D3-4-2-1-7b_A_En
Before plugging in 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 or 120V) written on the rear panel. D3-4-2-1-4_A_En
If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En on vacation).
CAUTION The POWER switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when D3-4-2-2-2a_A_En on vacation).
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This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain D3-4-2-1-3_A_En or moisture.
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.

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When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instructions rules that apply in your country/area. D3-4-2-3-1_En

Folder A Track 1 Track 2 Track 3

Folder B Track 1

Folder C File 1 File 2
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Connecting up

Chapter 2

Rear panel

FRONT SURROUND CENTER

AUDIO OUT (2ch)

AUDIO OUT (5.1ch)

SUB WOOFER

COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI OUT

IN OUT

(AUDIO) S400

CONTROL

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

D1/D2 VIDEO OUT

When connecting this player up to your TV, AV receiver or other components, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged. 1 AUDIO OUT (2ch) Two channel analog audio outputs for connection to your TV, AV receiver or stereo system (page 13,17). 2 AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) Multichannel analog audio outputs for connection to an AV receiver with multichannel inputs (page 16). 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL / COAXIAL Digital audio outputs for connection to a PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEGcompatible AV receiver (page 16). 4 AC IN Connect the supplied power cord here, then plug into a power outlet.
5 (AUDIO) i.LINK connectors 4-pin, S400 i.LINK connectors for connection to i.LINK-equipped receivers and other components. Each i.LINK connector acts simultaneously as both input and output (page 18). 6 HDMI OUT HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video (page 20). 7 CONTROL IN / OUT For passing remote control signals to other Pioneer components (page 22). 8 VIDEO OUT (1&2) Standard video output(s) that you can connect to your TV or AV receiver using the supplied audio/video cable (page 13). 9 S-VIDEO OUT (1&2) S-Video output(s) that you can use instead of the VIDEO OUT jacks (page 14).
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10 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT High quality video output for connection to a TV, monitor or AV receiver that has component video inputs. Connect using a commercially available three-way component video cable. Be careful to match the colors of the jacks and cables for correct connection (page 15). 11 D1/D2 VIDEO OUT (Except Australian model)
Use to connect this player to a TV with a D video input (page 15).
You may find it useful to have the manuals supplied with your other components handy when connecting this player. If you come across any unfamiliar terms in this section of the manual, take a look at the Glossary on page 84.

Easy connections

A/V IN TV

To power outlet

The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player. In this setup, stereo audio is played through your TV.

fig. 1 i.LINK cable

You can connect several components together using i.LINK. See Creating an i.LINK network below. If you need to use an i.LINK cable other than the one supplied, please use 4-pin, S400 cables less than 3.5 meters long. Although longer ones are available, they may not work reliably.

About i.LINK

i.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a high-speed interface for digital audio, video and other data found on personal computers, digital camcorders, and other kinds of audio and audio/visual equipment. A single i.LINK connector can both send and receive data at the same time, so only one cable is required to connect components for two-way communication. i.LINK and the i.LINK logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

fig. 2

i.LINK cable
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The system will not work if the connected components form a loop. If a loop is detected, the message LOOP CONNECT shows in the display. Figs. 3 and 4 show connections that form a loop.

fig. 3 i.LINK cable

Connecting using HDMI
If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to this player using a commercially available HDMI cable. The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the player is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3. 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this player to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor.

HDMI-compatible display

fig. 4
Another consideration when connecting i.LINK devices is the speed of the interface. At present there are three speeds; S100 (slowest), S200 and S400 (fastest). This player uses the S400 type. Although you can use components with different speeds together, we recommend connecting slower speed components at the edge of the network if possible (shown by the shaded boxes in figs. 1 and 2). This will keep the network free of bottlenecks. When used within an i.LINK network, this player must be on for the i.LINK connection to be maintained. Other components in the network may or may not maintain the connection in standby (none will when the power is completely off)check the operating instructions supplied with individual components. Note that the audio may be momentarily interrupted if a component in the i.LINK network is switched on/off, or its i.LINK connection is switched on/off.

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Controlling this player from another Pioneer component
This player has SR jacks which allow you to use the remote sensor on one Pioneer component to control another. Use a mini-jack plug to connect the CONTROL OUT of one component to the CONTROL IN of another. In this way you can daisy-chain several components together.

CONTROL OUT

If you want stereo sound, connect this player to your amplifier or stereo system using a stereo audio cable. I connected the DVD player to my AV receiver, and although the sound is fine, theres no picture. What did I do wrong? Make sure that the type of video connection from the DVD player to your AV receiver is the same as that from the receiver to your TV. Most AV receivers wont convert from one kind of connection to another.

Pioneer AV receiver

CONTROL IN

Pioneer CD player, etc.

My TV doesnt have any inputs to connect the DVD player. How can I watch DVDs? Unfortunately, if your TV has no inputs you cant use this player with it. My VCR is already connected to my TV, so there arent any spare inputs. What should I do? If all your TVs inputs are already in use, you can buy a video input selector from an electronics store, which effectively gives you more inputs. My TV only has one input for the sound. What should I plug it into? If you dont mind mono sound, you can buy a stereo RCA-to-mono RCA cable from an electronics store. Connect the stereo end to this player and the mono end to your TV.
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Controls and displays

English

Chapter 3

Front panel
1 POWER switch Press to switch the player on (the power indicator lights blue when the power is on) or off. (The player can be put into standby using the remote control.) 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when in standby. 3 SACD SETUP button Press to select which part of an SACD disc you want to listen to stereo audio (2ch Area), multi-channel audio (Multi-ch Area) and, for hybrid SACDs, standard CD audio (CD Area). See SACD Playback on page 68 for more on this. 4 PROGRESSIVE button/indicator Press to switch the component video output mode between progressive and interlace. The indicator lights in progressive scan mode. See also Component Out on page 60.

Some DVD-Audio discs feature a bonus group. To access this group you have to input a password, which you can find on the discs packaging. See Bonus Group on page 66 for more information.
Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback control) menus. You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button or track skip button ( ) to select a track, rather than the (play) button.
SETUP TOP MENU MENU MULTI SPEED +

What it does

TOP MENU Displays the top menu of a DVD discthis varies with the disc.
What it does Displays the PBC menu.
Displays a DVD disc menuthis varies with the disc and may be the same as the top menu. Moves the cursor around the screen. Selects the current menu option. Returns to the previously displayed menu screen. On some DVD-Audio discs featuring browsable pictures, press to display the browser screen. Highlights a numbered menu option (some discs only). Press ENTER to select (or wait a few seconds).
Numbers Use to enter a numbered menu option. Press ENTER to select (or wait a few seconds). Displays the previous menu page (if there is one). Displays the next menu page (if there is one).

(Joystick) ENTER

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After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automatically after a few seconds! Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for your player. The region number should be printed on the disc; check it against the region number of the player (which you can find on the rear panel). See also DVD-Video regions on page 11. If the region number is OK, it may be that the disc is damaged or dirty. Clean the disc and look for signs of damage. See also Taking care of your player and discs on page 76. Check also that the disc is aligned properly in the disc tray and that its loaded label-side up. Why wont the disc I loaded play? First check that you loaded the disc the right way up (label side up), and that its clean and not damaged. See Taking care of your player and discs on page 76 for information on cleaning discs. If a disc loaded correctly wont play, its probably an incompatible format or disc type, such as DVD-ROM. See Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 9 for more on disc compatibility. Theres no picture! Check the front panel and make sure that the PURE AUDIO indicator isnt lit. If it is, press the PURE AUDIO button to switch the video and HDMI outputs back on. See also Front panel on page 23. Also make sure that if your TV isnt compatible with progressive scan video, that the PROGRESSIVE indicator isnt lit. If it is, press the PROGRESSIVE button to switch the video output back to interlace. See also Front panel on page 23.

Program Program Step 01. 001-003 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. Folder 1-6 001. ACP 002. Nth Degree 003. Pfeuti 004. Live 005. Glitch music 006. CodHead Track 1-10 001. Gravity deluxe 002. Tesla's patent 003. Border dispute 004. Delayed by rain 005. Accident incident 006. Pigeon post 007. Outernational 008. Vacuum tube
After pressing ENTER to select the title/group/ chapter/folder/track, the step number automatically moves down one. 4 Repeat step 3 to build up a program list. A program list can contain up to 24 titles/ chapters/groups/folders/tracks.
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To exit the program edit screen without starting playback, press PLAY MODE or HOME MENU. If you want to exit the program edit screen without saving the changes you made, press RETURN.
After saving a program list using the Program Memory feature, whenever you load that disc, the program list is automatically recalled and program play switched on. You can save program lists for up to 24 discs. After that, the oldest one is replaced with the new one saved.
Other functions available from the program menu
As well as creating and editing a program list, you can start and stop program play, erase the program list, and memorize a DVD program list from the Program menu. 1 Press PLAY MODE and select Program from the list of functions on the left.

Searching a disc

Using the search mode function from the Play Mode menu you can quickly jump to a particular part of the disc that youre watching or listening to. 1 Press PLAY MODE and select Search Mode from the list of functions on the left. The search options that appear depend on the kind of disc loaded. The screen below shows the DVD-Video search options.
Select a program play function. Create/Edit See Creating a program list on page 44 Playback Start Starts playback of a saved program list Playback Stop Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list Program Delete Erases the program list and turns off program play Program Memory (DVD-Video only) Select On to save the program list for the disc loaded. (Select Off to cancel the program memory for the disc loaded)
Title Search Chapter Search Time Search

Select a search mode.

Detail Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture. White Level Adjusts the intensity of white. Black Level Adjusts the intensity of black. Black Setup Setup to correct the floating black color for better 3-dimensional realism. Gamma Adjusts the brightness of darker images. Hue Adjusts the overall color balance between red and green. Chroma Level Adjusts how saturated colors appear. Chroma Delay Adjust to correct the gap between the Y and C components in the video signal. When the HDMI output is connected, the following options also appear: HDMI Detail Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the HDMI video signal. 4 Press ENTER to save the preset and exit the Video Adjust screen.
Use the joystick (up/down) to select a setting. Use the joystick (left/right) to adjust the current setting. Press DISPLAY to switch between full and single view. You can recall the preset number from the Recall Settings menu item. You can adjust any or all of the following picture quality settings: Prog. Motion Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when the player is set to progressive video output. This has no effect when set to ON. PureCinema When watching DVD movies, PureCinema optimizes the picture quality. The default setting is Auto1, but if the picture appears unnatural, then set to Auto2, ON or Off, as appropriate. YNR Adjusts the amount of noise reduction in the Y (brightness) part of the video signal. CNR Adjusts the amount of noise reduction in the C (color) part of the video signal. Sharpness High Adjusts the sharpness of the high-frequency (detailed) elements in the picture. Sharpness Mid Adjusts the sharpness of the mid-frequency (less detailed) elements in the picture.
Video on a DVD discs may be either video material (originally shot on video) or film material (originally shot on film). Video material has a frame rate of 30 frames/ sec.(NTSC), compared with 24 frames/ sec. for film. This player converts film material to 60 frames/sec. (in progressive scan mode). PureCinema adjusts the picture so that it matches more closely the picture quality of a cinema screen.

When set to 5.1 Channel, youll only get sound from all speakers when playing multichannel discs. When set to 5.1 Channel the AUDIO OUT (2ch) jacks output the front L/R channels of multichannel discs. When set to 5.1 Channel there is no optical/coaxial digital output when playing DVD-Audio discs. Some DVD-Audio discs dont allow downmixing of audio. These discs always output multi-channel audio regardless of the setting made here.
If youve selected DTS > PCM in DTS Out on page 59 and 5.1 Channel in Audio Output Mode below, the DTS Downmix setting will automatically be set to Stereo.

Speaker Installation

Set in Setup Navigator (default: L/R: Large | C: Large | LS/RS: Large| SW: On ) You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. This setting does not affect any digital audio output.

Speakers

Audio Output Mode
Set in Setup Navigator (Default: 2 Channel)
Audio Output Mode Speaker Installation Speaker Distance Channel Level

2 Channel 5.1 Channel

Audio Output Mode Channel Speaker Installation Speaker Distance Channel Level 3 Fix
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Use the Speaker Installation screen to tell the player what kinds of speakers you have connected. 1 Use the Joystick to move the cursor up/down to select a speaker. The L and R, and RS and LS speakers are paired; you cant set them differently.
Default setting: all speakers 3 m You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. These settings do not affect any digital audio output. To get the best surround sound from your system, you should set up the speaker distances from your listening position.

L C R RS LS SW

Large Large Large Large Large On
Initial Settings Audio Output Mode Channel Speaker Installation Speaker Distance Channel Level 3 Fix
2 Move the cursor right to modify the selected speaker. 3 Use the Joystick (up/down) to change the current setting. You can see the effect of your changes in the room graphic on the right of the screen. Except for the subwoofer, you can set speaker size to Large or Small. If the main speaker cone in the speaker is 12cm or more, set to Large, otherwise set to Small (or Off if you dont have that speaker). If you set the front L and R speakers to Small, the center and surround speakers are automatically set to Small and the subwoofer to On. The subwoofer can only be set to On or Off. 4 Move the cursor left to go back to the speaker list if you want to modify another speaker, or press ENTER to exit the Speaker Installation screen.
1 Use the Joystick to move the cursor up/down to select a speaker. The L and R speakers are paired; you cant set them differently.

DVD-Audio Out

Default setting: 5.1 Channel You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to other equipment using the i.LINK interface.

Off VSX-49TXi VSX-AX10i

Using this setting you can specify up to five receivers to automatically switch input function to this player when you start playback of a disc. Highlight a receiver from the list and press ENTER. The most recently selected component is marked with a orange box ( ). The i.LINK output when playing Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG discs will be as set for this component (see also Connections Setup above). Select Off to reset all the settings. When the i.LINK connections are changed, the following screen appears.
Set this to 5.1 Channel to enjoy surround sound when playing multichannel discs. To downmix a multichannel source when using the i.LINK connection, set to 2 Channel for stereo output.
Off Audio Out VSX-49TXi Connections Setup Connections were changed VSA-AX10 Auto Select Play and thus updated. DVD-Audio Out
When set to 5.1 Channel, youll only get sound from all speakers when playing multichannel discs. Some DVD-Audio discs dont allow downmixing of audio. These discs always output multi-channel audio regardless of the setting made here.
Press ENTER to return to the menu screen.
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Additional information

Chapter 9
Taking care of your player and discs

Handling discs

When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback performance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable. Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown in the diagram below.

Storing discs

Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and store discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return it to its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight). Dont glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharptipped writing instrument. These could all damage the disc.

Please note that many widescreen discs override the players settings so that the disc is shown in letter box format regardless of the setting.
Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a standard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3 settings with a widescreen TV, will result in a distorted picture.

Standard TV users

If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen setting (page 60) of this player should be set to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan), depending on which you prefer.

Resetting the player

Use this procedure to reset all the players settings to the factory default. 1 Switch the player into standby.
2 Using the front panel buttons, hold down the (stop) button and press POWER to switch the player back on. All the players settings are now reset, and you should see the Lets Get Started screen.
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About the audio output settings
The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Digital Audio Out and Audio Output Mode screens (see Digital Audio Out settings on page 58 and Audio Output Mode on page 71) affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5.1 channel analog outputs, and from the optical/coaxial digital outputs with various types of disc.
Disc audio format Dolby Digital Player setting 2 Ch 5.1 Ch Dolby Digital karaoke Linear PCM
Surround L/R Front L/R analog outputs*1 Center, LFE, outputs*1 2ch downmix Front L / R Left / Right Left / Right 2ch downmix Front L / R Left / Right 2ch downmix*4 Front L / R Left / Right*6 2ch downmix Front L / R Left / Right 2ch downmix Front L / R Left / Right Surround L/R, Center, LFE Surround L/R, Center, LFE Surround L/R, Center, LFE Surround L/R, Center, LFE Surround L/R, Center, LFE
Digital outputs PCM convert*2 2ch downmix Left / Right Left / Right 2ch downmix Left / Right 2ch downmix*5 Left / Right
Bitstream*3 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Left / Right DTS MPEG 2ch downmix*5 Dolby Digital MPEG or PCM Left / Right DTS Left / Right
2 Ch / 5.1 Ch 2 Ch / 5.1 Ch 2 Ch 5.1 Ch

MPEG DVD-Audio

2 Ch / 5.1 Ch 2 Ch 5.1 Ch

2 ch 2 ch 2 ch

Format 5.1 ch 5.1 ch*2*3
Speakers Audio Output Mode (p.71) Set to '5.1 Channel'
HDMI Ver. 1.1 (DVD-Audio and 5.1 channel compatible)*1 HDMI Ver. 1.1 (DVD-Audio and 2 channel compatible)*1 HDMI Ver. 1.1 (Incompatible with DVD-Audio) or only HDMI Ver. 1.0*1
Left/Right or 2 ch downmix*4 Set to '2 Channel' No sound*5

No sound*4

*1 This unit checks the specification of the connected component (such sample rate / multichannel limitations and CPPM compatibility) and outputs the signal accordingly. Note that DVD-Audio compatible indicates compatibility with CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media). *2 If the Speakers Audio Output Mode (page 71) is set to 2 channel, multichannel sources will be downmixed to stereo. (In cases where the source is downmix-prohibited, it is output as 5.1 channel audio.) *3 If the video output resolution is VGA, 480i, 576i, 480p or 576p, audio output may be limited to 2 channel (depending to the connected component). *4 If the Speakers Audio Output Mode (page 71) is set to 2 channel, multichannel sources will be downmixed to stereo. (In cases where the source is downmix-prohibited, only the front left/right channels are output.) *5 If CPPM shows in the front panel display, it means it is not possible to output CPPM copycontrolled DVD-Audio sources from the HDMI connection. Discs with no CPPM protection are limited to 2 channel output.
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About the i.LINK output settings
The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the SACD Playback, DVD-Audio Out and Connections Setup screens (see SACD Playback on page 68, DVD-Audio Out on page 75 and Connections Setup on page 74) affect the i.LINK audio output with various types of disc.
Disc audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (Karaoke) Linear PCM
Connections Setup Bitstream*1 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Left / Right DTS MPEG Left / Right Dolby Digital / MPEG DVD-Audio Out 2 Channel
Bitstream > PCM*ch downmix Left / Right Left / Right 2 ch downmix Left / Right Left / Right Left / Right 5.1 Channel Multi-channel
DTS MPEG DVD-RW (mono, dual mono, 2ch) DVD-RW (3ch or more)
DVD-Audio CD / MP3 DTS CD Video CD SACD Playback 2 ch Area Super Audio CD Left / Right

2 ch downmix

Left / Right DTS Left / Right Multi-ch Area Multi-channel*3 CD Area Left / Right*4
*1 Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG setting (see Connections Setup on page 74) *2 PCM setting (see Connections Setup on page 74) *3 Only applicable to discs that have a multichannel area. *4 Only applicable to discs that have a CD area.
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Language code list

Aspect ratio

The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high).
Bonus Group (DVD-Audio only)
An extra group on some DVD-Audio discs that requires a key number to access. DTS stands for Digital Theater Systems. DTS is a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular surround sound format for movies.
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Dynamic range

The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting lost in noise). Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a very wide dynamic range, delivering dramatic cinema-like effects.
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension.mp3 or.MP3.

MPEG audio

An audio format used on Video CD/Super VCDs and some DVD discs. This unit can convert MPEG audio to PCM format for wider compatibility with digital recorders and AV amplifiers. See also PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).

File extension

A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file. For example,.mp3 indicates an MP3 file.

i.LINK

i.LINK is a trademark name of IEEE1394, a high-speed digital interface capable of carrying audio, video and other types of data (this player only outputs audio).

MPEG video

The video format used for Video CD/Super VCDs and DVDs. Video CD/Super VCD uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses the newer and much better quality MPEG-2 standard.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high-speed digital interface which has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multichannel surround-sound audio on a single digital connection. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
Packed PCM (DVD-Audio only)

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DVD/CD/Video CD/Super VCD player
Problem The remote control doesn't seem to work. Remedy The CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is connected: Point the remote control at the connected component to control this player. The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide: Use the remote within its operating range (see Using the remote control on page 8). The batteries are exhausted: Put in new ones (see Putting the batteries in the remote control on page 8). Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. If it is, press the PURE AUDIO button (See also Front panel on page 23). Incorrect video connections: Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully. Also check the video cable for damage. TV/monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect: Check the instruction manual of the connected equipment. The video output is set to progressive but your TV/monitor is not compatible with progressive scan: Press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to set to interlace (the indicator above the button should not be lit) (see About progressive scan video on page 24). The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect. See TV Screen on page 60 for how to set it correctly for your TV/monitor. If your TV/monitor is connected using an S-video cable, try changing the S-Video Out setting (see S-Video Out on page 61). This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the picture depending on the TV. This is not a malfunction. Due to the players copy protection circuits, connection of this device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction. The TV system may be set inappropriately. See Setting the TV System on page 28.

No picture/No color.

Screen is stretched or aspect does not change.
Picture disturbance during playback or dark.
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Problem No audio, or audio is distorted.
Remedy No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning discs other than audio CDs Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier to the player's analog outputs. Check that the disc is free from dust and dirt, and that it is not damaged (Taking care of your player and discs on page 76). Check that all interconnects are firmly inserted. Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt, oxide, etc. and clean if necessary. Also check the cable for damage. Make sure the player's output is not connected to the amplifier's phono (turntable) inputs. Check your amplifier/receivers settings (volume, input function, speaker settings, etc.). Make sure that the Digital Out setting is set to On (see Digital Out on page 58). Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Out settings (see Digital Audio Out settings on page 58) are suitable for your amplifier/ receivercheck the instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver. SACDs and some DVD-Audio discs do not output digital audio. Listen through the players analog audio outputs. Check that the PURE AUDIO indicator is not lit. If it is, press the PURE AUDIO button (See also Front panel on page 23). This is due to differences in the audio format and is not a malfunction. Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel (see Audio Output Mode on page 71). Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Out settings (see Digital Audio Out settings on page 58) are suitable for your amplifier/ receivercheck the instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver. DVD-Audio and SACDs do not output multichannel digital audio. Listen through the players analog outputs. Check that the settings in the Speaker Installation on page 71 are correct. Check the audio options available from the disc menu. Make sure that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off (see Linear PCM Out on page 59). As a copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output 96kHz audio. In this case, even if set to Down Sample Off, the player automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not a malfunction.