Pioneer DV-868AVi, DV-668AV operating instructions Connecting for multichannel surround sound

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02Connecting up

This connector can output standard (composite), S-video or RGB component video. The default setting is standard, which should work with all TVs. Consult the manual that came with your TV to see if you can use one of the higher quality settings. See AV Connector Out on page 63 for how to change the video output.

•Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV CONNECTOR 2 to an AV output on the VCR, set-top box etc.

		VCR or set-top box etc.						SCART
								SCART
AUDIO	AUDIO
OUT	OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO
(2ch)	(5.1ch)		OUT
L	FRONT SURROUND		COAXIAL
L	L	CENTER	COAXIAL
				AV CONNECTOR 1 (RGB)-TV/AV Receiver							AV CONNECTOR 2
R	R	SUB
R		WOOFER	OPTICAL
	S400	HDMI OUT		IN OUT	1	2	1	2	Y	PB	PR
		HDMI OUT		IN OUT	1	2			Y	PB	PR
	(AUDIO)			CONTROL	VIDEO		S-VIDEO		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
				CONTROL	OUT		OUT		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

The AV CONNECTOR 2 only outputs composite video.

Connecting using the component video output

You can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equipment).

•Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.

			COMPONENT
			VIDEO IN
		TV
AUDIO	AUDIO
OUT	OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO
(2ch)	(5.1ch)		OUT
L	FRONT SURROUND		COAXIAL
L	L	CENTER	COAXIAL

AV CONNECTOR 1 (RGB)-TV/AV Receiver

AV CONNECTOR 2

R

R

SUB

WOOFER

OPTICAL

S400

HDMI OUT

IN

OUT

1

2

1

2

Y

PB

PR

(AUDIO)

CONTROL

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

OUT

•SCART cables are available in several configurations. Make sure that the one you get will work with this player and your TV/monitor. You can find the pin assignments on page 96.

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•When the AV connector is set to output RGB video, the component video output is switched off. If you want to use the component video output, set the AV connector to Video or S-video.

Connecting for multichannel surround sound

To enjoy multichannel surround sound from DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and SACD discs, we recommend connecting this player to an AV receiver using the 5.1 channel analog outputs or (DV-868AVi only) the i.LINK connector.

The player also has optical and coaxial digital outputs should you want to use an external decoder or the decoder in your AV receiver. Note that multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD

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Contents DV-868AViDV-668AV For DV-668AV only For DV-868AVi only On the top of the playerOperating Environment Contents Video Settings menu Initial Settings menuVideo Adjust Creating your own presetsBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Virtual Dolby Digital using SRS TruSurround*8 Before you startSuper Fine Focus digital filter MP3 compatibilityUsing the remote control Putting the batteries in the remote controlBefore you start What’s in the box General disc compatibility CD-R/RW compatibilityDVD-R/RW compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityPC created disc compatibility Titles, chapters, groups and tracksCDs, SACDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are divided into tracks Before you start DVD-Video regions Connecting up Connecting up ChapterAV Connector 1 RGB-TV/AV Receiver Rear panelAudio i.LINK connectors DV-868AVi only Connecting upVideo OUT 1&2 Connecting up Easy connections To power outletConnecting using an S-Video output Connecting up Using other types of video outputConnecting using the AV connector output Connecting using the component video output Connecting for multichannel surround soundAV Connector 2 only outputs composite video Connecting using the multichannel analog outputs AV receiverOptical connection Use an optical cable Connecting using a digital audio outputNot supplied to connect the Optical Connecting using i.LINK Connector AV receiver InputAbout i.LINK Creating an i.LINK networkConnecting using Hdmi HdmiAbout Hdmi My TV only has one input for the sound Progressive button/indicator Pure Audio button/indicatorControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterControls and displays Controls and displays About progressive scan video Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs1CH GUI Graphical User Interface10 CHP Character displayEnter & Joystick Controls and displays Remote controlNumber buttons Multi dial Jog indicatorTruSurround Setting the TV system Switching onGetting Started Getting Started ChapterGetting Started Let’s Get StartedUsing the on-screen displays Press Enter again to finish setting upSetting up with the Setup Navigator Select ‘Setup Navigator’On-screen display OSD appears Select a DVD languageDid you connect this player to an AV receiver? Congratulations, setup is complete If the player isn’t already on, press Power to switch it on Getting Started Playing discsBasic playback controls Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a discWhen you eject the disc tray Way as their remote control equivalents.DVD disc menus Front panel controlsVideo CD/Super VCD PBC menus Displays the PBC menuWhy won’t the disc I loaded play? Disc may have been illegally copiedThere’s no picture from the Hdmi output Playing discs Chapter Playing discsIntroduction Scanning discs To resume normal playback, press playUsing the Multi dial Playing in slow motionDuring playback, press Pause Press and hold Until Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speedFrame advance/frame reverse Looping a section of a discUsing repeat play Using random playCreating a program list Select a random play optionRandom Title Random Chapter Random Off Random Group Random Track Random OffSelect ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program options Repeat to build up a program List Editing a program listTo play the program list, press play Other functions available from the program menu Searching a discSelect a program play function Switching subtitles Switching the DVD audio languagePress Enter to start playback Press Subtitle repeatedly to select a subtitle optionSwitching DVD-RW audio channels Switching camera anglesSwitching DVD-Audio audio channels Displaying disc informationDVD-RW displays Sacd displaysCD and Video CD displays During PBC playback onlyAudio Settings menu Audio Settings menu ChapterAudio DRC Legato PROAudio Settings menu There are four settings, plus OffHi-Bit Virtual SurroundChannel Level Speaker Distance Video Settings menu Video Settings menu ChapterVideo Adjust Creating your own presetsVideo Settings menu Adjust the picture quality settingsVideo Settings menu Initial Settings menu Initial Settings menu ChapterUsing the Initial Settings Digital Audio Out settings Menu Default setting OnInitial Settings menu Dolby Digital OutDTS Out Linear PCM OutVideo Output settings Mpeg OutTV Screen Component OutAV Connector Out Default setting VideoDefault setting S2 Video OutLanguage settings Still PictureAudio Language Subtitle LanguageAuto Language Default setting w/Subtitle LangDVD Menu Language Display settings Registering a new password Changing your passwordOptions Parental LockSetting/changing the Parental Lock level Setting/changing the Country CodeSelect ‘Country Code’ Bonus GroupSelect a Country Code DVD Playback Mode Default setting SingleDefault setting DVD-Audio Auto Disc MenuDefault setting 2ch Area Hdmi SettingsSacd Playback Resolution Video MemoryAspect Ratio AudioAudio Output Mode SpeakersCD Playback DTS DownmixSpeaker Installation Set in Setup Navigator default L/RDefault setting all speakers 3 m Speaker DistanceChannel Level Link Setup Audio OutConnections Setup Auto Select PlayDefault setting 5.1 Channel DVD-Audio OutAdditional information Chapter Additional informationTaking care of your player and discs Additional information Resetting the player Screen sizes and disc formatsWidescreen TV users Standard TV usersAdditional information About the audio output settings DTS CDAdditional information About the Hdmi output settings Additional information About the i.LINK output settings Additional information Language Code list Country Code listLanguage Language Code letter, Language Code Country, Country Code, Country Code letterGlossary Dynamic range File extensionMpeg audio LinkPqls Precision Quartz Lock System rate control Progressive scan videoRegions DVD-Video only S1 S-video outputGeneral Additional information TroubleshootingDisc won’t play or is automatically ejected after loading DVD/CD/Video CD/Super VCD player Clean if necessary. Also check the cable for damage Speaker settings, etcSwitch it off Check that all interconnects are firmly insertedCheck that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off Effectiveness of TruSurround varies with the discHdmi troubleshooting Link troubleshooting Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel see Audio Output Mode onYou’re trying to play for example, Sacd Check that your AV receiver is set to the correct inputLINK-related messages With this player Other componentAdditional information Specifications Digital output AccessoriesOther terminals Pioneer Corporation