Pioneer Comprehensive Guide to Operating the DV-F727 DVD Player

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Remote control operation is not possible.

The rear panel control input jack on the player is being used.

\Point the remote control at the component that the player is connected to (page 19).

The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide.

\Be sure to operate the remote from a location within its operating range (page 8).

The batteries are exhausted.

\Replace the exhausted batteries with all new batteries (page 8).

Audio is not output or is distorted.

The Setup screen Audio 1 menu [96 kHz PCM Out] setting is set to “96 kHz”.

\On DVDs that contain copy protection, it may not be possible to play back the audio at 96 kHz. When this type of disc is encountered, even if “96 kHz” is selected, the player automatically outputs the digital audio output at a compressed rate of 48 kHz. This is not a malfunction.

\The “4:3 (Letter Box)” screen setting is selected. Even if “96 kHz” is selected, the player automatically downsamples the audio to a compressed rate of 48 kHz. This is not a malfunction.

\Be sure to make analog audio connections as well as digital connections (page 17).

The disc is dirty.

\Refer to “Disc Care” (page 71).

The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals or are not connected.

\Check that all connection plugs are firmly inserted.

The connection plug or terminal is dirty.

\Check that the plugs and terminals are wiped clean of dirt, etc.

Audio cable connection is wrong.

\Check to make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly (page 17).

Connection is made to the stereo amplifier‘s PHONO input terminal.

\Change connection to any input terminal except

PHONO.

The pause mode is engaged.

\Press PLAY 3 or PAUSE 8 to exit the pause mode.

Stereo amplifier operation is incorrect.

\Check input (CD, AUX, etc.) selector to determine if it is selected for DVD playback.

External input settings are incorrect.

\Check that the power of the component to be used for external audio input has been turned on.

\Check that the Setup screen General menu “External Input” setting is correct (page 68).

The DTS audio soundtrack on a DVD has been selected.

\There is no audio output from the analog jacks during DTS audio playback. Select another soundtrack.

Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.

DVDs and CDs use different recording methods.

\This is not a malfunction.

There is no video and/or audio output from a SLAVE DV-F727 or other component connected to the input jacks on this unit.

Connections are incorrect.

\Check that connections are made firmly from the output jacks on the other component to the IN jacks on this unit (pages 66 and 67).

Menu settings are incorrect

\Check that the Setup screen Other menu [External Input] setting is set appropriately (page 68).

The SLAVE DV-F727 does not operate when connected

Connections are incorrect.

\Check that the control cable is connected to the MASTER jack on this unit and the SLAVE jack on the connected DV-F727 (page 66).

\When connections are not made correctly or transmission cannot be performed between the Master and Slave player, “CONNECT ERR” is displayed in the display window. If this message is displayed, connect the cord correctly (page 66).

Caution

Static electricity or other external influence may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplugging the power cord and then re-plugging it in will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest Pioneer service center.

Resetting the Player to System Settings

To reset the player, press and hold 7 (stop) on the front panel when pressing STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the unit from standby to on.

All input text data, program memory, saved settings ADDITIONAL from functions such as Function Memory and

Condition Memory are cleared, and all Setup screen menus are returned to factory settings.

INFORMATION

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Contents DV-F727 Important Safety Instructions For Canadian model Important NoticeFor U.S. and Canadian models Information to UserTruSurround and Virtual Dolby Digital Features of This PlayerState of the art digital audio and video Digital Noise Reduction Video Quality EnhancementConnection to another disc changer for increased capacity Easy setup and adjustment using on-screen menusNew graphical control and disc management Easy text inputDifferences in Disc Composition How to Proceed in This ManualTable of Contents Inserting batteries into the remote control Before UsingChecking Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlNames Functions Front PanelNames Display Window Names and Functions Multi Dial Remote ControlSearch Mode button # SUB Setup buttonDial mode indicator JOG Mode buttonRear Panel Connecting Your DVD Player Connecting two DV-F727 players?Connection Guide Home Theater Component Connections Audio OUT Audio ConnectionsDigital Audio Connections Analog Audio ConnectionsVideo Connections Video OUTComponent Video OUT Making Connections System Control ConnectionsUsing the Setup Navigator Setting Up the PlayerSetting the OSD Language On-Screen Display Language Setting the TV screen sizePCM To change other player settings in the Setup screen menus Setting compatibility with 96 kHz outputConfirming the settings To exit the Setup screenCDs into the Player- DVD/Video CD/CD Getting StartedPlayer Loading DVDs, Video CDsTo remove discs from the rack Playing DVDs, Video CDsTo play a disc To load a 3 inch 8 cm CDTurning PBC Playback Control on and off When a menu screen is displayedTo open or return to the DVD or Video CD menu screen To navigate a menu screenTo create and select one of the custom play modes Selecting a disc in the disc rack Selecting a play modePress Play Mode repeatedly to select one of the play modes Play ModeFast reverse scanning Advancing to the next chapter trackSkipping back to the previous chapter track Fast forward scanningPress Single Loader Access on the front panel Press Single Loader Play on the frontPanel You stopped -- DVD/Video CD Stopping Playback Switching Power OffGetting Started Using Your DVD Player Resuming playback from whereProceed to the next disc Press SUB SetupInput the title of the disc and the artist’s name Next ¢ ¡ ¢on the front panel toInputting and Changing Text Information To performing Add. Update using controls on the front panelTo cancel Add. Update To cancel All UpdateTo clear text that has been entered Inputting characters using the remote controlWhen a disc already contain text information Repeat steps 6 to 8 to complete the artist’s nameInputting characters using controls on the front panel Inputting characters using a PS/2* compatible keyboardClear Click on the characters you want to select Inputting characters using a PS/2* compatible mouseTo use a connected keyboard for other player functions Click both mouse buttons at the same timeDisc DVD/Video CD/CD Press Search Mode repeatedly duringSelecting a Disc On-Screen Searching for a Disc, Title, Chapter, Track, or Location onSearching for a disc by format, title, or artist name Press Search ModePress Text Search To perform a disc search using controls on the front panelCreating and Selecting Custom Files To create and select custom filesTo add the currently playing disc to a custom file To select a custom file using controls on the front panelTo remove a disc from the custom file To input a name for the custom fileMove the cursor control joystick down to enter the menu Video SettingsPress STANDBY/ON on the front panel Press Setup Options available for each setting appear toBasic Changing to the Setup Screen Expert Menu ModeSetup screen closes Settings ExpertKHz PCM Out Adjusting Audio and Video SettingsDolby Digital Out DTS OutTurning the Digital Output On and Off Expert Adjusting the OSD On-Screen DisplaySetting the on-screen display OSD language Setting the position of the on-screen display ExpertSetting the TV Screen Size Settings 43 Letter Box Pan & Scan WideDifferences in screen sizes and DVD formats Press Subtitle repeatedly during playback Setting Language OptionsSelecting a Subtitle Language Multi-Language Subtitles DVDPress Audio repeatedly to select the desired language Setting the Language OptionsChanging the Audio Language Multi-Language Function DVD Changing Audio Type Video CD/CDFrench Spanish Preferences in the Setup Screen MenusSelecting an audio language preference Selecting a subtitle language preferenceWhen Other is selected Selecting a DVD menu language preference ExpertMove the cursor control joystick to select Other Selected Subtitle Settings With AudioSelecting the language of forced subtitles Expert Off Assist SubtitleVDD/TruSurround Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack DVDSettings Large Advanced FunctionsPress DNR Adjusting the Video Quality Digital Noise ReductionSelecting a preprogrammed setting DVD/Video CDDisplay Adjusting the picture quality settingsRepeat steps 3 and 4 to make adjustments to other settings To display all of the settings at onceSelecting the type of paused image to display Expert Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback DVD/Video CDViewing slow playback Viewing a still frameScanning in Forward and Reverse Directions at Different Manual scanning using the JogMode DVD/Video CD Press JOG ModeAngle Turning the angle indicator onViewing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi-Angle Press Angle during playbackReturn to a specified location on a disc Repeat play of a chapter/trackRepeat play of a title/disc Repeat play of a specified sectionRandom playback in Single play mode Playback in a Desired Order ProgrammingProgram Play DVD/Video CD/CD To add to a program To confirm the contents of a programTo change the contents of a program To repeat the contents of a programTo perform Best play To cancel Best playTo add a title, chapter, or track to the Best play program To erase a step in the Best play programReviewing Previously Played Discs Previous Scan Previewing Discs Current Play Mode Hi-Lite Scan Video CD/CDPress Last Memory Resuming playback from where Last Memory was pressedMemorizing a Last Memory location to return to later Press Last Memory during playPress Condition Memory during playback When a disc that has memorized settings is playedClearing the memorized settings Following 6 settings are memorizedMemorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings Function DVD Viewing Disc InformationCD/Video CD Video CD with PBC turned offDigital audio connections Analog audio connectionsVideo connections Getting both players set upAudio and Video Selecting External Input ExpertAudio VideoWhen a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is played Entering the passwordSetting the Parental Lock level Changing the Background Color of the Screen Expert Changing the passwordEnter your current password Turning the Screen Saver On and Off ExpertDisc Care Additional InformationFor Proper and Long Use of This Unit Language Input-code Language Code ListTroubleshooting Information Resetting the Player to System SettingsRemote control operation is not possible Slave DV-F727 does not operate when connectedTerms CD TextDTS MASTER-SLAVE Control MpegPCM Specifications Listening EIA99K00ZF0G00 For U.S. and Canadian models only