Pioneer DV-S969AVi, DV-59AVI operating instructions Before you start

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Virtual Dolby Digital using SRS TruSurround*8

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SRS TruSurround creates a realistic surround-sound effect from any Dolby Digital or Pro Logic encoded source using just two speakers. SRS TruSurround is a process certified by Dolby Laboratories for Virtual Dolby Digital sound. See Virtual Surround on page 57.

PureCinema progressive scan

When connected to a progressive scan- compatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie (see page 28, 60).

Super Fine Focus digital filter

This improves the quality of the video output by reducing video noise and increasing the horizontal resolution to 540 lines.

*1 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

*2 It is not possible to output SACD or copy- controlled DVD-Audio CPPM sources from the HDMI connection.

*3 “i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

*4 These features may not be compatible with all i.LINK-equipped receivers.

*5 Noise Shaped Video is a trademark of Analog Devices Inc.

*6 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*7 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

*8 TruSurround, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround tech- nology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

MP3 compatibility

This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks. See also Compressed Audio Compatibility on page 11.

Graphical on-screen displays

Setting up and using your DVD player is made very easy using the graphical on-screen displays.

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Contents DV-59AVi DV-S969AVi Important Safety Instructions Important Notice For U.S. modelFor Canadian model On the bonnet of the unit For Australian modelFor U.S. and Australian model Contents Initial Settings menu Video Settings menuVideo Adjust Additional informationFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Before you start Using the remote control Putting the batteries in the remote controlWarranty card DV-59AVi only Before you start What’s in the boxCD-R/RW compatibility General disc compatibilityDVD-R/RW Compatibility Compressed Audio CompatibilityTitles, chapters, groups and tracks PC Created Disc CompatibilityCDs, SACDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are divided into tracks Before you start DVD-Video regions Connecting up Chapter Connecting upRear panel Audio OUT 2chConnecting up Video OUT 1&2DV-S969AVi except Australian model only To power outlet Connecting up Easy connectionsConnecting using an S-Video output Connecting up Using other types of video outputConnecting using the D1/D2 video output Connecting using the component video outputConnecting using the multichannel analog outputs Connecting up Connecting for multichannel surround soundAV receiver Connecting using a digital audio outputConnector AV receiver Connecting using i.LINKCreating an i.LINK network About i.LINKLink cable About Hdmi Connecting up Connecting using HdmiControlling this player from another Pioneer component Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Controls and displays About progressive scan video Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVsDV-S969AVi PDP-504HDG, PDP- 434HDG GUI Graphical User Interface 1CHGRP 10 CHPPress to switch the player on or into standby Controls and displays Remote controlPress to display or exit the on-screen display Enter & JoystickNumber buttons Jog indicatorTV Control buttons DV-59AVi only TV DV-59AVi onlyPreset code list Setting up the remote to control your TVSwitching on Getting StartedGetting Started Chapter Press Enter again to finish setting up Using the on-screen displaysGetting Started Let’s Get Started Press Enter to move on to the next screenSelect ‘Setup Navigator’ Setting up with the Setup NavigatorGetting Started Menu playSelect a DVD language DV-59AVi screenDid you connect this player to an AV receiver? DTS Congratulations, setup is complete Basic playback controls Getting Started Playing discsPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Press play to start playbackFront panel controls DVD disc menusDisplays the PBC menu Video CD/Super VCD PBC menusSome MP3 tracks don’t show up. Where are they? Why won’t the disc I loaded play?There’s no picture My DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stopsThere’s no picture from the Hdmi output What’s wrong?Playing discs Playing discs ChapterIntroduction To resume normal playback, press play Scanning discsPlaying in slow motion Playing discs Using the Multi DialDuring playback, press Pause Press and hold Until Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speedLooping a section of a disc Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverseUsing random play Playing discs Using repeat playSelect a random play option Creating a program listRandom Title Random Chapter Random Off Random Group Random Track Random OffSelect ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program options Editing a program list Repeat to build up a program ListTo play the program list, press play Other functions available from the program menu Searching a discSelect a program play function Create/Edit See Creating a program list onSwitching the DVD audio language Switching subtitlesPress Enter to start playback Press Subtitle repeatedly to select a subtitle optionSwitching DVD-Audio audio channels Switching DVD-RW audio channelsSwitching camera angles Displaying disc informationSacd displays DVD-RW displaysDuring multichannel playback only CD and Video CDAudio Settings menu Chapter Audio Settings menuDefault setting Off Audio DRCThere are four settings, plus Off Audio Settings menuHi-Bit Virtual SurroundChannel Level DV-S969AVi screen Speaker DistanceVideo Settings menu Chapter Video Settings menuVideo Adjust Creating your own presetsAdjust the picture quality settings Video Settings menuVideo signal. This setting only affects Progressive video outputVideo Settings menu Initial Settings menu Chapter Initial Settings menuUsing the Initial Settings Digital Audio Out settings Menu Default setting OnDolby Digital Out Initial Settings menuDTS Out Linear PCM OutMpeg Out Video Output settingsTV Screen Component OutVideo Out Language settingsStill Picture Audio LanguageAuto Language Subtitle LanguageDisplay settings Options Registering a new passwordBackground Screen SaverSetting/changing the Parental Lock level Changing your passwordSelect ‘Password Change’ Use number buttons to enter your password, then press EnterBonus Group Setting/changing the Country codeSelect a new level Select ‘Country Code’Default setting Single Auto Disc MenuGroup Playback Hdmi Settings DVD Playback ModeDefault setting DVD-Audio Default setting 2ch AreaResolution Aspect RatioVideo Memory Speakers Audio Output ModeCD Playback DTS DownmixSpeaker Installation Set in Setup Navigator default L/RLarge C Large LS/RS Large SW On Channel Level Speaker DistanceAuto Connections Setup Initial Settings menu Link SetupAudio Out Auto Select PlayDVD-Audio Out Default setting 5.1 ChannelAdditional information Additional information ChapterTaking care of your player and discs Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats Resetting the playerWidescreen TV users Standard TV usersDTS CD Additional information About the audio output settingsAdditional information About the Hdmi output settings Additional information About the i.LINK output settings Watching Ntsc on a PAL TV Additional information Setting the TV SystemDV-S969AVi only TV system changes as followsCountry code list Additional information Language code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country, Country code, Country code letterGlossary File extension Dynamic rangeMpeg audio LinkProgressive scan video Pqls Precision Quartz Lock System rate controlSampling frequency Slideshow DVD, Video CD/Super VCDAdditional information Troubleshooting GeneralDisc won’t play or is automatically ejected after loading Batteries in the remote control on See Using the remote control onSetting the TV System on DVD/CD/Video CD/Super VCD playerAudio Output Mode on Output Mode on Check that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample OffCompatibility on Hdmi troubleshooting Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel see Audio Output Mode on Link troubleshootingLink Check LINK-related messagesAdditional information Specifications Pioneer Corporation