Pioneer DV-588A-S operating instructions Before you start Chapter, Features

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Before you start

Features

•DVD-Audio and SACD compatible Experience the super high-quality audio perfor- mance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD (SACD).

•24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC

The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that this player is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.

•Built-in Dolby*1 Digital and DTS*2 decoding with multichannel outputs

This player features multichannel analog outputs for connection to an AV amplifier to give you stunning surround sound from Dolby Digital, DTS and multichannel DVD-Audio discs.

•PureCinema Progressive Scan video 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.

•New Disc Navigator with moving pictures

The new Disc Navigator enables you play the first few seconds of each title or chapter in a thumbnail image on screen.

•DSP effects for enhanced playback See Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus on page 33.

•Picture zoom

See Zooming the screen on page 31.

•MP3 and WMA compatibility

See Compressed audio compatibility on page 8.

•JPEG compatibility

See JPEG file compatibility on page 10.

•DivX video compatibility

See DivX video compatibility on page 10.

•Energy saving design

An auto power-off function switches the player into standby if not used for about 30 minutes.

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

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

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Contents DV-588A-s Wash hands after handling Grounding or Polarization We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Contents Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter Hints on installation Before you start What’s in the boxPutting the batteries in the remote CD-R/RW compatibility DVD-R/RW compatibilityAbout WMA Before you startCompressed audio compatibility About DivXDivX video compatibility Jpeg file compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility Connecting up Connecting up ChapterEasy connections Connecting up Connecting using the S-video outputConnecting using the component video output Interlace Plasma displayConnecting up Connecting to an AV receiver Connecting the multichannel analog outputsTip Connecting the digital output Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Remote control Using the remote controlGetting started Switching onUsing the on-screen displays Getting started ChapterSetting up the player for your Setting the language of this player’s on-screen displaysGetting started Getting started Playing discs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a discPress play to start playback Basic playback controls Resume and Last MemoryNumbers DVD disc menus Video CD PBC menusMy DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops Scanning discs Playing discsPlaying discs Chapter Playing in slow motionPlaying discs Frame advance/frame reverse Viewing a Jpeg slideshowBrowsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc Navigator Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play Use the cursor buttons Enter to navigateLooping a section of a disc To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menuPlaying discs Using repeat play Using random playSelect a repeat play option Creating a program list Select a random play optionSelect a search mode Searching a discOther functions available from the program menu Switching subtitles Switching audio language/ channelsZooming the screen Playing discs Switching camera angles During playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angleDisplaying disc information Audio Settings menu Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio DRCMake settings using Cursor buttons, and Enter Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusVideo Adjust menu DialogUsing the Initial Settings menu Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Digital Audio Out settingsInitial Settings menu Video Output settingsLanguage settings Display settings Options settingsRegistering a new password Changing your passwordParental Lock About DivX VOD content Setting/changing the Parental LockSetting/changing the Country/Area code DTS DownmixPlaying DivX VOD content Displaying your DivX VOD registration codeSelect ‘Display’ Initial Settings menu Speakers settings Audio Output ModeAbout the audio output settings DTS CDSpeaker distance for the highlighted Speaker DistanceUse Speaker Use Cursor up/down to Change the distanceTo change the current setting Speaker InstallationDefault settings L/R Large C Large SL SR LargeSW On Use the cursor up/down buttons to select a speakerAdditional information Additional information ChapterTaking care of your player and discs Additional information Screen sizes and disc formatsResetting the player Selecting languages using the language code listDVD-Video regions Additional information Language code list Country/Area code listCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Troubleshooting Screen is stretched or DVD and CD volume MalfunctionNo picture/No color Aspect does not changeOutput Can’t hear effectVirtual Surround Glossary DivXWMA Additional information Specifications GeneralPioneer Corporation