Pioneer DV-868AVi, DV-668AV Getting Started Playing discs, Basic playback controls

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04Getting Started

Playing discs

The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD/Super VCD and MP3 discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter.

Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD- R/RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.

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TV CONTROL

1If the player isn’t already on, press POWER to switch it on.

If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

3 Load a disc.

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc.

Never load more than one disc at a time.

4 Press (play) to start playback.

If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, a menu may appear. See DVD disc menus on page 37 and Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus on page 38 for how to navigate these.

If you’re playing an MP3 disc, it may take a few seconds before playback starts, depending on the complexity of the file structure on the disc.

Basic playback controls

The table below shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs. The following chapter covers more playback features in more detail.

Button

What it does

 

Starts playback.

 

DVD and Video CD/Super VCD: if

 

the display shows RESUME,

 

playback starts from the resume

 

point.

 

 

 

Pauses a disc that’s playing, or

 

restarts a paused disc.

 

 

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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 presetsFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Virtual Dolby Digital using SRS TruSurround*8 Before you startSuper Fine Focus digital filter MP3 compatibilityPutting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlBefore you start What’s in the box General disc compatibility CD-R/RW 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 Connecting up ChapterAV Connector 1 RGB-TV/AV Receiver Rear panelConnecting up Audio i.LINK connectors DV-868AVi onlyVideo OUT 1&2 Connecting up Easy connections To power outletConnecting up Using other types of video output Connecting using an S-Video outputConnecting using the AV connector output Connecting for multichannel surround sound Connecting using the component video outputAV Connector 2 only outputs composite video Connecting using the multichannel analog outputs AV receiverConnecting using a digital audio output Optical connection Use an optical cableNot 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 displayControls and displays Remote control Enter & JoystickNumber buttons Jog indicator Multi dialTruSurround 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 Playing discs ChapterIntroduction 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 Editing a program list Repeat to build up a program ListTo play the program list, press play Searching a disc Other functions available from the program menuSelect 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 LanguageDefault setting w/Subtitle Lang Auto LanguageDVD Menu Language Display settings Registering a new password Changing your passwordOptions Parental LockSetting/changing the Parental Lock level Setting/changing the Country CodeBonus Group Select ‘Country Code’Select a Country Code DVD Playback Mode Default setting SingleDefault setting DVD-Audio Auto Disc MenuHdmi Settings Default setting 2ch AreaSacd 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 Additional information ChapterTaking 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 outputAdditional information Troubleshooting GeneralDisc 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 Accessories Digital outputOther terminals Pioneer Corporation