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EV5DVD
Stereo DVD Cassette Deck Receiver

XV-EV5

Speaker System

S-EV5V

EV7DVD

XV-EV7

S-EV7V

EV9DVD

XV-EV9

S-EV9V

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: bonnet of the unit Taiwan model

All other models

CAUTION : CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
Location: rear of the unit

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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WARNING
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.
Recording equipment and copyright: Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rightowners.

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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., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel. D3-4-2-1-4_A_En

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 30 cm at top, 15 cm at rear, and 15 cm at each side).
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 D3-4-2-1-7b_A_En equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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Try not to place the surround speakers further away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. Make sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Do not attach these speakers to the wall or ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.
Important Use speakers with a nominal impedance of at least 16. Make sure you connect both surround speakers or you wont be able to hear anything from the surround jacks.
Attaching the surround speakers to the speaker stands
EV7DVD model only If you have set up your system using the Front surround 3-spot setup (as explained in Home theater sound setup on page 21), it is necessary to use the speaker stands provided. Using the speaker stands for the Standard surround 5spot setup is optional. Attach each speaker as shown in the steps below.

R L SUR ROU ND

Connecting the radio antennas
Connecting the supplied antennas will allow you to listen to both AM and FM radio broadcasts. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound qualitysee Connecting external antennas below for more on how to do this.

fig. a fig. b fig. c

1 Line up the spurs on the speaker stand with the holes on the back of the surround speaker and press into place. 2 With the spurs fixed in place, pull the speaker downward to secure it on the stand.

ANTENNA AM LOOP ANTENNA

Optional surround speaker connections
EV5DVD model only Using RCA speaker cables, you can connect surround speakers to the left and right SURROUND speaker jacks on the rear panel for multichannel sound from this system. For the best surround effect, place the surround speakers slightly above ear level and at the same distance from the listening position as the front speakers.

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1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires. 2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires. 3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the stand. To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).
If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

External FM antenna

Use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM antenna.

English

Deutsch

PAL connector

Connecting to your TV
This system offers three types of video connections. If your TV has component video inputs, see Connecting using the component video output below.

About progressive scan video
Compared to interlace video, progressive scan video effectively doubles the scanning rate of the picture, resulting in a very stable, flickerfree image. Progressive scan video is available only from the component video output.
Compatibility of this player with progressive-scan and high-definition TVs.
This player is compatible with progressive video Macro Vision System Copy Guard.1
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
Connecting auxiliary components
This system has stereo analog inputs which you can use to connect external components, such as a VCR, MD player, or your TV. Connect the LINE IN jacks on the rear panel to an auxiliary playback component. Connect using RCA pin-plug stereo cables.
1 Consumers should note that not all high-definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the standard definition output (Interlace). If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center.

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Controls and displays

Chapter 3

Front panel
Tape cassette controls ASES Press for CD-to-tape synchro recording (page 35). REC/STOP Starts/stops recording on the tape deck (page 35).
6 X.BOOM button Switches on the bass boost (page 39). 7 PHONES jack Headphone jack. 8 Display See Display below. 9 Tuning/playback controls / Volume dial / X.BOOM LED The tuning/scan/skip buttons are used for tuning into stations, skipping or scanning tracks on discs or tapes. The playback control buttons are used for playing, pausing and stopping playback. The volume dial adjusts the volume level. The X.BOOM LED lights to show the current bass boost setting (page 39). 10 FUNCTION Selects the source you want to listen to. 11 PLAY LIST buttons Adds tracks to (during playback), or selects the playlist (while stopped) (page 29). 12 DVD OPEN/CLOSE Opens / closes the disc tray. 13 PUSH OPEN Pressing down on this side on the cassette door will open the tape deck. 14 Disc tray 15 MIC VOL and MIC input jacks Controls the volume of the karaoke mics (MAIN and SUB) (page 38). 16 USB interface Connect a USB device for playback (see USB playback on page 32).

Button What it does Displays/exits the on-screen display Changes the highlighted menu item
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if youre loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).

HOME MENU ENTER

3 Press (play) to start playback. If youre playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, a menu may appear. See DVD-Video disc menus on page 19 and Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus on page 19 to navigate these.
If you loaded a disc containing JPEGs, a slideshow will start. See Playing a JPEG slideshow on page 25 for more on this. If a disc contains a mixture of DivX video and other media file types (MP3, for example), first select whether to play the DivX video files (DivX) or the other media file types (MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC / JPEG) from the on-screen display.
Selects the highlighted menu item saving changes
RETURN Returns to the main menu without
Tip The button guide at the bottom of every OSD screen shows you which buttons youll need to use for that screen.

Playing discs

The basic playback controls for DVD, CD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX video and WMA/MP3/ MPEG-4 AAC discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in chapter 7.
4 Adjust the volume. Use the VOLUME +/ control.

Basic playback controls

The following table shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs2. You can find other playback features in the chapter 7.
Button What it does Starts/resumes normal playback. If the display shows RESUME or LAST MEM playback starts from the resume or last memory point (see Resume and Last Memory below). Pauses/unpauses a disc.
1 If the player isnt already on, switch it on. If youre playing a disc with video, also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input. 2 Press DVD OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel to load a disc.
1 The screen saver will appear after five minutes of inactivity. 2 You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls dont work in certain parts of the disc.

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Listening to the radio
The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and lets you memorize your favorite stations so you dont have to manually tune in every time you want to listen (see More tuner features on page 37 for more on this).
Listening to other sources
You can connect an external source for playback through this systems speakers. See Connecting auxiliary components on page 12 for more on this. To connect a USB device to the USB terminal, see USB playback on page 32.
1 Press TUNER (FM/AM) to switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the AM or FM band. The display shows the band and frequency. 2 Tune to a frequency. There are three tuning modesmanual, auto, and high-speed:
Manual tuning: Press TUNE +/ repeatedly to change the displayed frequency. Auto tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/ until the frequency display starts to move, then release. The tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to keep searching. High-speed tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/ until the frequency display starts to move rapidly. Keep the button held down until you reach the frequency you want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the manual tuning method.
1 Make sure that the external source (TV, MD player, etc.) is switched on. 2 Press LINE to select the source connected to the rear panel LINE input. 3 If necessary, start playback of the source.

Dimming the display

You can choose one of two brightness settings for the front panel display.
1 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT+HOME MENU) and use / to choose DIMMER then press ENTER. 2 Use / to choose LIGHT or DARK then press ENTER to confirm and exit. The DARK setting also switches off the front panel X.BOOM LED.
Improving FM stereo sound
If youre listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono.
Press MONO (SHIFT+6) to choose FM MONO? then press ENTER. The MONO indicator lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode.
Select FM AUTO? above to switch back to autostereo mode (the STEREO indicator lights when receiving a stereo broadcast).

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Setting up for surround sound

Chapter 5

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Home theater sound setup

Depending on the size and characteristics of your room, you can place your speakers in one of two ways using this system:1 Standard surround 5-spot setup This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound.
Front left Center Front right
EV9DVD model speaker configuration:

Subwoofer Surround left

Subwoofer Surround right

Listening position

Subwoofer
After placing your speakers, complete Setting the channel levels then refer to Speaker Distance on page 47 to complete your surround sound setup.
Setting the channel levels

Surround right

Set the relative channel levels from your main listening position.2
Front surround 3-spot setup This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker placement isn't possible or you want to avoid running long speaker cables in your listening area. Use this setup together with the Front Surround modes to take advantage of wall and ceiling reflections for a very realistic surround effect. EV7DVD model speaker configuration:
Center Front left Subwoofer Surround left Surround right Front right
Switch to the DVD/CD or USB input source.
2 Press TEST TONE (SHIFT+SOUND MODE). The test tone is output in the following order (from the speakers active in the current listening mode):
L Front left speaker C Center speaker R Front right speaker SR Surround right speaker SL Surround left speaker SW Subwoofer3
1 See About the listening modes on page 23 for more on using the different listening modes with each speaker setup. 2 Make sure headphones are unplugged. The channel balance can be adjusted (independently for each listening mode) while listening to any sound source you want: Press CH LEVEL (SHIFT+RETURN) then use / to select channels and / to adjust the level. Press ENTER when youre finished. 3 Since the subwoofer produces ultra-low frequencies its sound may seem quieter than it actually is.

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3 Use the VOLUME +/ button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level. You can also use the front panel volume dial. 4 Use the / buttons to adjust the speaker levels in turn. You should hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position. The channel level range is 10 dB. 5 When youre done, press TEST TONE to exit test tone setup.

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Home theater sound

Chapter 6

About the listening modes
As explained in Home theater sound setup on page 21, there are two basic surround speaker setup options available. Of course you can select any of the listening modes regardless of how you place your speakers, but you will achieve the best surround effect by using the listening modes in conjunction with your speaker setup: Standard surround 5-spot setup Use the Standard (Listening in surround sound on page 23) surround listening modes with this setup. Front surround 3-spot setup See Using Front Surround on page 24 for the options available with this speaker setup. Make sure you have completed Setting the channel levels on page 21.

Tip Use the following controls during random play:
Button What it does Selects a new track/title/chapter at random. Returns to the beginning of the current track/title/chapter; further presses select another random track/title/chapter.
You can also use the RDM (SHIFT+3) button on the remote to select a random play mode. The random modes available are the same as when choosing from the Play Mode menu. Press ENTER to start random play. Random play remains in effect until you select Random Off from the random play menu options.

Using random play

Use this function to play titles or chapters (DVD-Video) or tracks (CD and Video CD/Super VCD) in a random order.2
1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select Play Mode. 2 Select Random then select an option. For DVD discs, select Random Title or Random Chapter.
For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select On or Off to switch random play on or off.

Creating a program list

This feature lets you program the play order of titles/chapters/tracks on a disc.3

Using the OSD

1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select Play Mode. 2 Select Program then select Create/Edit from the list of program options. 3 Use / / / and ENTER to select a title, chapter or track for the current step in the program list. For a DVD disc, you can add a title or a chapter.
1 You cant use repeat play with WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC discs. 2 You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped. However, you can't use random play together with program play. You cant use random play with VR format DVD-R/RW discs, WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC discs, DivX video discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. 3 You cant use Program play with VR format DVD-R/RW discs, WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC discs, DivX video discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

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For a CD or Video CD/Super VCD, select a track to add to the program list. After pressing ENTER to select the title/ chapter/track, the step number automatically moves down one.
Using the front panel display
Even though the OSD is available for CDs, the front panel display provides information to make a program list easily. If a disc is playing, stop it first.
4 Repeat step 3 to build up a program list. A program list can contain up to 24 steps.
You can insert steps by just highlighting the position where you want the new step to appear and entering a title/chapter/track number. To delete a step, highlight it and press CLEAR.
1 Press PGM (SHIFT+1). Youre prompted to enter a track for the first step in the program list. 2 Use the number buttons to select a track, then press ENTER. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last (most recently) programmed track. 3 Repeat step 2 to build up a program list. A program list can contain up to 24 steps. 4 To play the program list, press (play). Program play remains active until you press (stop), clear the playlist (see tip above), eject the disc or switch off the player.

5 To play the program list, press (play). Program play remains active until you turn off program play (see below), erase the program list (see below), eject the disc or switch off.
Tip Use the following controls during program play:
Button HOME MENU What it does Save the program list and exit without starting playback. Skip to the next step in the program list.

Using Playlists

With this feature, you can make up to three playlists of 30 files each for discs containing WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC and JPEG files. Since this unit will remember all playlists for the last ten discs you have loaded, this is useful for if you have a large number of files that you want to organize quickly and easily.1
Other functions available from the program menu
There are a number of other options in the program menu in addition to Create/Edit. 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

Programming playlists

1 With the disc stopped, press HOME MENU and select Disc Navigator from the on-screen menu.
2 Select the file you want to add to the playlist. See Browsing WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator on page 27 if you dont know how to do this.
1 The disc must be loaded for the files in your playlist to play back.

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3 Press PLAY LIST 1, 2 or 3. The file is added to the playlist you select. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until youre done.
Tip To add files without the on-screen display, simply press PLAY LIST 1, 2 or 3 during normal playback of the file you want (except when a JPEG slideshow is playing at the same time as audio).
2 Select Search Mode. The search options that appear depend on the kind of disc loaded. 3 Select a search mode. The disc must be playing in order to use time search.

Listening to playlists

With playback stopped, press PLAY LIST 1, 2 or 3. During playback, PGM lights in the front panel display.

Language settings

Audio Language

English Languages as displayed Other Language
If there is an English soundtrack on the disc, it is played. If there is a language selected on the disc, it is played. Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see Using the language code list on page 58).
1 In the table, the default setting is shown in bold: other settings are shown in italics. Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be overridden by the DVD disc. Often these settings can also be made from the DVD disc menu. The Component Out setting only needs to be set if you have connected this player to your TV using component video.

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Subtitle Language
If there are English subtitles on the disc they are displayed. The subtitle language selected on the disc is displayed. Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see Using the language code list on page 58). DVD disc menus are displayed in the same language as your selected subtitle language, if possible. DVD menus are displayed in the selected language, if possible. Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see Using the language code list on page 58). Subtitles are displayed in your selected subtitle language. Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc.

DVD Menu Language

w/Subtitle Lang. Languages as displayed Other Language

Subtitle Display

On Off

Display settings

OSD Language
English Languages as displayed
On-screen displays of the player are in English. On-screen displays are shown in the language selected. A camera icon is displayed on-screen during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc. No multi-angle indication is shown.

Angle Indicator

Options settings
Parental Lock DivX(R) VOD

Display

See Parental Lock below. See About DivX VOD content below.

Front left/right (L/R) speaker distances can be set from 30 cm to 9 m in 30 cm increments.1 The center speaker (C) can be set from 2.1 m to 0 m relative to the front left/right speakers. Surround left/right (SL/SR) speakers can be set from 6.0 m to 0 m relative to the front left/right speakers.2 The subwoofer (SW) can be set from 2.1 m to 0 m relative to the front left/right speakers.

Speaker Distance

EV7DVD/EV9DVD model only Default setting: 3.0m To get the best surround sound from your system, you should set up the speakers equal distances from your listening position. 1 Press HOME MENU and select Initial Settings.
2 Select Speakers, then Speaker Distance.
6 Press to go back to the speaker list if you want to modify another speaker, or press ENTER to exit the Speaker Distance screen.
1 The L and R speakers are paired; you cant set them differently. 2 Make sure to set them the same distance when using Front Surround ( Using Front Surround on page 24).

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Additional information

Chapter 16

Optional system settings
These settings are accessed by using the System Setup menu while in standby. LOCK ON Makes the front panel buttons and controls inoperative. LOCK OFF Restores regular use of the front panel buttons and controls.
Switch the system into standby.
2 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT+HOME MENU). 3 Use / to choose the setting then press ENTER. The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display. See below for a full list and description of each. 4 Use / to adjust the setting then press ENTER to confirm. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make other settings.

Clock format setting

Specifies how the clock is displayed: 12-HOUR Display shows 12-hour format. 24-HOUR Display shows 24-hour format.
Tape deck beat cut setting
Recording AM broadcasts on cassette tape can result in noisy recordings. If you experience this, change the beat cut mode. B.CUT 1 B.CUT 2

Frequency step setting

System Setup menu options in standby
Below are all the available settings in the setup menu. The first setting in each is the default.
If you find that you cant tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region. AM 9K AM 9 kHz / FM 50 Hz AM 10K AM 10 kHz / FM 100 Hz

System demo setting

Switches the automatic demo feature on or off1 (this starts when you plug in for the first time): DEMO ON Switches the demo feature on.2 DEMO OFF Switches the demo feature off.

TV system setting

The default setting of this system is AUTO, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO. If you find picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or regions system. However, this may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch.

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About DualDisc playback
A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content video, audio, etc. while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material. The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compliant with the CD Audio specification and therefore may not play. The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product. DVD-Audio content will not play. For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer.

Compatible formats

Disc compatibility table

CD-R/RW

CD-Audio, Video CD/Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible. Multi-session playback: No Unfinalized disc playback: No DVD-Video (Video mode), Video Recording (VR)*, UDF Bridge DVD-ROM * Edit points may not play exactly as edited; screen may go momentarily blank at edited points. Multi Border playback: No Unnalized playback: No Discs recorded using a PC may not be playable due to the setting of the software used to create the disc. In these instances, check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software manual or disc boxes for more on compatibility. Discs recorded in packet write mode are not compatible.
Compressed MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA), MPEGaudio 4 AAC Sampling rates: 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz Bit-rates: Any (128 kbps or higher recommended) VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/ MPEG-4 AAC playback: No WMA lossless encoding: No DRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio les will not play in this player). File extensions:.mp3,.wma,.m4a (these must be used for the player to recognize MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC les) File structure (may differ): Up to 299 folders on a disc; up to 648 folders and les (combined) within each folder JPEG file

DVD-R/RW

Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048. *File format for digital still cameras Progressive JPEG compatible: No File extensions:.jpg (must be used for the player to recognize JPEG files) File structure (may differ): Up to 299 folders on a disc; up to 648 folders and files (combined) within each folder

PC-created disc

About DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibility
Only DVD+R/DVD+RW discs recorded in Video Mode (DVD Video Mode) which have been finalized, can be played back. However, some editing made during the recording may not be played back accurately.

The Windows Media logo printed on the box indicates that this player can playback Windows Media Audio content. WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media Player for Windows XP, or Windows Media Player 9 Series. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
1 Playback of.avi video files larger than 4 GB is not possible. 2 For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported (please note that these files are not shown within the disc navigation menu):.srt,.sub,.ssa,.smi Some external subtitle files may be displayed incorrectly or not at all. The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file. The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for the same movie file is limited to a maximum of 10.

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Using and taking care of discs

DVD Video regions

All DVD Video discs carry a region mark that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Your DVD system also has a region mark (on the rear panel). Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player. Discs marked ALL play in any player.
This unit is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.

Using cassette tapes

The tape of a cassette is quite easily damaged and loose tape can jam in the tape deck mechanism. If the tape has become unwound, use a pen or pencil to wind it back on to the spool.

Handling discs

Hold the disc by its edges when handling so as not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on either side of the disc. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback performance. If a disc becomes marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth.
Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using straight strokes. Dont wipe the disc surface with circular strokes. If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents such as those designed for cleaning vinyl records.
When not using cassettes, always store in the case. Store cassettes away from magnetic fields, excessive heat, humidity, dust or oil. Before recording on a tape, wind the tape on past the leader tape (about the first 3 or 4 seconds of each side).

General

Problem
The power does not turn on.

Remedy

Connect the power plug to the wall outlet. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again. Make sure the power source is the right voltage for the AC inlet. If the speaker cables arent connected properly, the system has a safety feature that shuts the power off automatically. Check the speaker wires to make sure theyre connected properly. If there appears to be nothing wrong, try switching the power back on after the timer indicator has been blinking for a minute or so. If you cant seem to switch the power back on after the timer indicator has been blinking for over a minute, the unit may be malfunctioning. Take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. If youre using the LINE input, make sure the component is connected correctly (see Connecting auxiliary components on page 12). Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off. Adjust the volume. Make sure the TV is connected correctly (see Connecting to your TV on page 11). Replace the batteries (see Loading the batteries on page 6). Operate within 23 feet (7 m), 30 of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Range of the remote control unit on page 6). Remove the obstacle or operate from another position. Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.
The power suddenly switches off automatically and wont switch back on for a minute or so. Also, the timer indicator is blinking.
No sound is output when a function is selected.
No image is output when watching discs. Cant operate the remote control.
The microphone cant be heard. Stop the disc, then restart playback. You are only using one microphone and its plugged into the MIC (SUB) jack. The MIC (SUB) jack can only be used if there is also a microphone plugged into the MIC (MAIN) jack. Adjust the MIC VOL. Feedback noise when mic is switched on. The mic is pointing toward the speakers. Keep the mic pointed away from the speakers. The microphone level is set too high. Turn down the mic control level.

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SND. DEMO shows in the display and the unit cant be controlled.
Press and hold (stop) on the front panel for about ve seconds. The disc tray ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled.
TRAYLOCK shows in the display Press and hold DVD OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel for about eight and the tray cant be ejected. seconds. Then the tray can be opened/closed using DVD OPEN/CLOSE.

DVD/CD/Video CD player

The disc is ejected automatically after loading.
Clean the disc and align the disc properly in the disc guide. If the region number on a DVD-video disc does not match the number on the player, the disc cannot be used (see DVD Video regions on page 52). In this case, the message Incompatible disc region number / Cant play disc. appears on-screen. Allow time for any condensation inside the player to evaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit. Disc may be loaded upside down. Reload the disc with the label side face up.