Pioneer DV-F727 Features of This Player, State of the art digital audio and video

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Features of This Player

301 capacity disc changer compatible with DVD Video, Video CD, CD, and CD-R* formats

DVDs, Video CDs, CDs, and CD-Rs that display the logos shown below can be played back on Pioneer DVD players. For more information on discs compatible with this player, refer to the table below.

Types of playable

Diameter/

 

Playback time

discs and their marks

Playable sides

 

 

DVD VIDEO

DVD VIDEO

 

Digital audio

 

 

 

Digital video

 

 

 

(MPEG 2)

 

12 cm (5 in.)/

1 layer

133 min.

 

single-sided

2 layer

242 min.

 

12 cm (5 in.)/

1 layer

266 min.

 

double-sided

2 layer

484 min.

VIDEO CD

VIDEO CD

 

Digital audio

 

 

 

Digital video

 

12 cm (5 in.)/

 

(MPEG 1)

 

single-sided

 

Max. 74

 

 

 

minutes

 

VIDEO CD single

Digital audio

 

8 cm (3 in.)/

 

Digital video

 

 

(MPEG 1)

 

single-sided

 

Max. 20

 

 

 

minutes

CD, CD TEXT, CD-R

CD

 

Digital audio

 

12 cm (5 in.)/

 

Max. 74

 

single-sided

 

minutes

 

CD single

 

Digital audio

*

8 cm (3 in.)/

 

Max. 20

 

single-sided

 

minutes

The disc format logos shown above are found on disc labels or on disc jackets.

To prevent malfunction, be sure to use an adapter when loading 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the player.

To prevent malfunction, do not use 8 cm (3 in.) CD adapters with 8 cm (3 in.) DVDs.

Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be played on this unit.

DVDs that have incompatible region numbers cannot be played on this unit. The region number of the player can be found on the rear panel.

*This unit is capable of playing prerecorded audio CD-R discs.

Due to variances in recording processes and disc types as well as minor scratches, dust, fingerprints, or condensation on the disc or pickup lens, playback may not be possible with some discs.

If a CD-R disc has not undergone a process called finalization, playback is possible, however other functions such as fast forward and reverse scanning, and track search cannot be performed.

Be sure to read the guidelines for using an audio CD-R disc

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in the documentation supplied with the CD-R disc.

 

State of the art digital audio and video

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Compatible with a wide range of digital audio output formats

The digital audio output jacks of this player can output Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams to AV components with built-in decoding capabilities.

Multiple video output formats that can be selected to best suit your TV or monitor

This player features composite, S-video, and component jacks to offer ideal connection possibilities to nearly every type and level of commercially available TV or monitor on the market today.

Digital Noise Reduction (Video Quality Enhancement)

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) can be used to improve the video image and remove digital noise. Select a preprogrammed setting suited to the program’s subject matter, or make manual adjustments to suit your needs or preferences and save them in the player’s memory.

TruSurround and Virtual Dolby Digital

TruSurround*** uses technology that simulates multichannel surround sound using only two speakers. Virtual Dolby Digital works in conjunction with Dolby Digital audio sources to create a realistic surround sound. Virtual Dolby Digital is selected automatically when Dolby Digital sources are played.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

**“DTS” is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

***TruSurround and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the United States and selected foreign countries. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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Contents DV-F727 Important Safety Instructions Important Notice For U.S. and Canadian modelsInformation to User For Canadian modelFeatures of This Player State of the art digital audio and videoDigital Noise Reduction Video Quality Enhancement TruSurround and Virtual Dolby DigitalEasy setup and adjustment using on-screen menus New graphical control and disc managementEasy text input Connection to another disc changer for increased capacityHow to Proceed in This Manual Differences in Disc CompositionTable of Contents Before Using Checking AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote controlFront Panel Names FunctionsNames Display Window Names and Functions Remote Control Multi Dial# SUB Setup button Dial mode indicatorJOG Mode button Search Mode buttonRear Panel Connecting two DV-F727 players? Connecting Your DVD PlayerConnection Guide Home Theater Component Connections Audio Connections Digital Audio ConnectionsAnalog Audio Connections Audio OUTVideo OUT Video ConnectionsComponent Video OUT System Control Connections Making ConnectionsSetting Up the Player Using the Setup NavigatorSetting the TV screen size Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display LanguagePCM Setting compatibility with 96 kHz output Confirming the settingsTo exit the Setup screen To change other player settings in the Setup screen menusGetting Started PlayerLoading DVDs, Video CDs CDs into the Player- DVD/Video CD/CDPlaying DVDs, Video CDs To play a discTo load a 3 inch 8 cm CD To remove discs from the rackWhen a menu screen is displayed To open or return to the DVD or Video CD menu screenTo navigate a menu screen Turning PBC Playback Control on and offSelecting a disc in the disc rack Selecting a play mode Press Play Mode repeatedly to select one of the play modesPlay Mode To create and select one of the custom play modesAdvancing to the next chapter track Skipping back to the previous chapter trackFast forward scanning Fast reverse scanningPress Single Loader Play on the front Press Single Loader Access on the front panelPanel Stopping Playback Switching Power Off Getting Started Using Your DVD PlayerResuming playback from where You stopped -- DVD/Video CDPress SUB Setup Input the title of the disc and the artist’s nameNext ¢ ¡ ¢on the front panel to Proceed to the next discTo performing Add. Update using controls on the front panel To cancel Add. UpdateTo cancel All Update Inputting and Changing Text InformationInputting characters using the remote control When a disc already contain text informationRepeat steps 6 to 8 to complete the artist’s name To clear text that has been enteredInputting characters using a PS/2* compatible keyboard Inputting characters using controls on the front panelClear Inputting characters using a PS/2* compatible mouse To use a connected keyboard for other player functionsClick both mouse buttons at the same time Click on the characters you want to selectPress Search Mode repeatedly during Selecting a Disc On-ScreenSearching for a Disc, Title, Chapter, Track, or Location on Disc DVD/Video CD/CDPress Search Mode Searching for a disc by format, title, or artist nameTo perform a disc search using controls on the front panel Creating and Selecting Custom FilesTo create and select custom files Press Text SearchTo select a custom file using controls on the front panel To remove a disc from the custom fileTo input a name for the custom file To add the currently playing disc to a custom fileVideo Settings Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel Press SetupOptions available for each setting appear to Move the cursor control joystick down to enter the menuChanging to the Setup Screen Expert Menu Mode Setup screen closesSettings Expert BasicAdjusting Audio and Video Settings Dolby Digital OutDTS Out KHz PCM OutAdjusting the OSD On-Screen Display Setting the on-screen display OSD languageSetting the position of the on-screen display Expert Turning the Digital Output On and Off ExpertSettings 43 Letter Box Pan & Scan Wide Setting the TV Screen SizeDifferences in screen sizes and DVD formats Setting Language Options Selecting a Subtitle Language Multi-Language SubtitlesDVD Press Subtitle repeatedly during playbackSetting the Language Options Changing the Audio Language Multi-Language Function DVDChanging Audio Type Video CD/CD Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired languagePreferences in the Setup Screen Menus Selecting an audio language preferenceSelecting a subtitle language preference French SpanishSelecting a DVD menu language preference Expert When Other is selectedMove the cursor control joystick to select Other Settings With Audio Selecting the language of forced subtitles ExpertOff Assist Subtitle Selected SubtitleAdjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack DVD Settings LargeAdvanced Functions VDD/TruSurroundAdjusting the Video Quality Digital Noise Reduction Selecting a preprogrammed settingDVD/Video CD Press DNRAdjusting the picture quality settings Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make adjustments to other settingsTo display all of the settings at once DisplayStill Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback DVD/Video CD Viewing slow playbackViewing a still frame Selecting the type of paused image to display ExpertManual scanning using the Jog Mode DVD/Video CDPress JOG Mode Scanning in Forward and Reverse Directions at DifferentTurning the angle indicator on Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi-AnglePress Angle during playback AngleRepeat play of a chapter/track Repeat play of a title/discRepeat play of a specified section Return to a specified location on a discRandom playback in Single play mode Programming Playback in a Desired OrderProgram Play DVD/Video CD/CD To confirm the contents of a program To change the contents of a programTo repeat the contents of a program To add to a programTo cancel Best play To add a title, chapter, or track to the Best play programTo erase a step in the Best play program To perform Best playPreviewing Discs Current Play Mode Hi-Lite Scan Video CD/CD Reviewing Previously Played Discs Previous ScanResuming playback from where Last Memory was pressed Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to laterPress Last Memory during play Press Last MemoryWhen a disc that has memorized settings is played Clearing the memorized settingsFollowing 6 settings are memorized Press Condition Memory during playbackMemorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings Function Viewing Disc Information DVDVideo CD with PBC turned off CD/Video CDAnalog audio connections Digital audio connectionsGetting both players set up Video connectionsSelecting External Input Expert AudioVideo Audio and VideoEntering the password When a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is playedSetting the Parental Lock level Changing the password Enter your current passwordTurning the Screen Saver On and Off Expert Changing the Background Color of the Screen ExpertAdditional Information Disc CareFor Proper and Long Use of This Unit Language Code List Language Input-codeTroubleshooting Resetting the Player to System Settings Remote control operation is not possibleSlave DV-F727 does not operate when connected InformationCD Text TermsDTS Mpeg MASTER-SLAVE ControlPCM Specifications EIA ListeningFor U.S. and Canadian models only 99K00ZF0G00