Pioneer DV-400-S operating instructions Before You Start, PC Created Disc Compatibility

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PC Created Disc Compatibility

If you record a disc using a Personal Computer, even if it is recorded in a “compatible format” as listed above, there will be cases in which the disc may not be playable in this machine due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular incidences, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW software disc boxes also have additional compatibility information.

Compressed Audio Compatibility

This unit will play compressed audio files formatted in the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 format (MP3) with a 32, 44.1 or 48kHz fixed bit rate. Incompatible files will not play and “UNPLAYABLE” will be displayed on the unit.

Variable Bit-Rate (VBR) files are playable, but playing time may not be shown correctly.

The CD-ROM used to compile your MP3 files must be ISO 9660 Level 2 compli- ant.

CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1.

This player only plays tracks that are named with the file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

This player is not compatible with multi- session discs. If you try and play a multi- session disc, only the first session will be played.

Use CD-R or CD-RW media for record- ing your MP3 files. The disc must be finalized in order to play in this unit.

This player can recognize a maximum of 250 folders or 250 tracks. Discs contain- ing more than 250 folders or 250 tracks will play, but only the first 250 folders / tracks.

Folder and track names (excluding the “.mp3” extension) are displayed.

There are many different recording bit- rates available to encode your MP3 files. This unit was designed to be compatible with all of them. Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to regular CD Audio quality. This player will play lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, but please note that the sound quality becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.

JPEG file Compatibility

This player is compatible with FUJICOLOR CD and Kodak Picture CD formats, as well as CD-R/RW/ROMs containing JPEG files (up to 999 files).

Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.1* still image files up to 8 mega-pixels are supported (maximum vertical and horizontal resolution is 5120 pixels). *File format used by digital still cameras

The CD-R/RW/ROM containing the JPEG files must be ISO 9660 Level 2 compliant.

CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1.

This player only displays pictures that are named with the file extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.

Use CD-R or CD-RW media for record- ing your JPEG files. The disc must be finalized in order to play in this unit.

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Contents DV-400-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open On the top of the playerH017BEn Thank you for buying this Pioneer product ContentsSetting/changing the Country Code Setting the TV system Except Taiwanese24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC Before You Start FeaturesPutting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlBefore You Start What’s in the box DVD-ROM, CD-ROM DVD-Audio, SACD, DVD-RAMPC Created Disc Compatibility Before You StartConnecting Up Rear panel connections Connecting Up Easy connections Using other types of video output Connecting UpConnecting using an S-Video output Connecting using the component video outputTaiwanese model only Connecting using the D1 video output Connecting to an AV receiverAudio Controls and Displays Front panel STANDBY/ONOPEN/CLOSE Controls and Displays Setup Controls and Displays Remote controlAudio SubtitleSurround Play Mode14 0 OPEN/CLOSE AngleLet’s Get Started Getting Started Switching onGetting Started Press Enter again to finish setting upPress Enter to move on to the next ScreenGetting Started Using the on-screen displays Setting up with the Setup NavigatorSelect ‘Setup Navigator’ Select a DVD language Congratulations, setup is complete Playing discsPress 0 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Press 3 play to start playback Load a discFront panel controls Basic playback controlsDVD-Video disc menus Stops playbackNumbers Video CD/Super VCD PBC menusPlaying Discs Introduction Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discPlaying in slow motion Scanning discsTo resume normal playback, press Play Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speedLooping a section of a disc Playing Discs Frame advance/frame reversePress Enter on ‘AStart Point’ to set the loop start point Press Enter on ‘BEnd Point’ to set the loop end pointFor CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select Playing Discs Using repeat playDisc Repeat or Track Repeat or Repeat Off Select a repeat play optionPlaying Discs Using random play Creating a program listSelect a random play option To add a title, select the title Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program optionsOther functions available from the program menu Editing a program listRepeat to build up a program List To play the program list, press PlaySearching a disc Select a program play function Create/Edit See abovePress Enter to start playback Switching DVD audio language Switching subtitlesSwitching audio channel when playing a Video CD/ Super VCD Zooming the screenDuring playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angle Switching camera anglesDisplaying disc information Use the cursor buttons to change the zoomed areaVirtual Surround Audio Settings Menu Audio DRCAudio Settings Menu Digital Audio Out settings Initial Settings Menu Using the Initial Settings menuDigital Out Dolby Digital OutDTS Out Initial Settings Menu96kHz PCM Out Mpeg OutDefault setting 43 Letter Box Initial Settings Menu Video Output settingsDefault setting S2 TV ScreenDefault setting English Initial Settings Menu Language settingsAudio Language Subtitle LanguageDVD Menu Language Display settingsSubtitle Display OSD LanguageSelect ‘Password’ Angle IndicatorUse the number buttons to enter a 4- digit password OptionsEnter a new password Select ‘Password Change’Use number buttons to enter your password, then press Enter Numbers appear as asterisks as you enter themSelect a new level Select a country code You may also want to refer to the Country code list onThere are two ways you can do this Select ‘Country Code’PhotoViewer Photo Viewer Using the Jpeg Photo Browser Viewing Jpeg Discs Playing Jpeg discsPress Menu to display the Photo Browser screen Use the cursor buttons / / / to change the zoomed area Viewing Jpeg Discs Zooming the screenYou can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely To resume the slideshow, press PlayAdditional Information Taking care of your player and discs Cleaning the unit’s exteriorHandling discs Storing discsAdditional Information Additional Information Screen sizes and disc formats Resetting the playerWidescreen TV users Standard TV usersAdditional Information Titles, chapters and tracks DVD-Video regionsCDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are divided into tracks Country code list Additional Information Language code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country, Country code, Country code letterAnalog audio GlossaryAspect ratio Digital audioMP3 JpegWatching Ntsc on a PAL TV MOD. PAL Additional Information Setting the TV systemAuto = Ntsc Ntsc = PAL PAL = Auto MOD.PALAdditional Information Taiwanese model only Changing the on-screen dis Play language to EnglishPress Enter General Additional Information SpecificationsTFJZZ/02I00001 Printed Pioneer Corporation

DV-400-S specifications

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