Pioneer DV-45A operating instructions Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT

CAU T I O N

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead

CAUTION:

 

The exclamation point within an

symbol, within an equilateral

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

equilateral triangle is intended to

triangle, is intended to alert the

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

alert the user to the presence of

user to the presence of uninsulated

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

important

operating and

“dangerous voltage” within the

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

maintenance

(servicing)

product's enclosure that may be of

TO

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

instructions

in the literature

sufficient magnitude to constitute

PERSONNEL.

 

accompanying the appliance.

a risk of electric shock to persons.

 

 

 

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

•If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

•If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

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Contents DV-45A Important Safety Instructions For U.S. model Important NoticeFor Canadian model Page Connecting using the multichannel analog ContentsConnecting for multichannel surround CD-R/RW CompatibilitySetting/changing the CountryCode Creating your own progressive outputBefore You Start Features DVD-Audio and Sacd compatibleBefore You Start What’s in the box Putting the batteries in the remote controlUsing the remote control Photo CD / DVD-RAM / DVD-ROM CD-ROMBefore You Start CDs, SACDs and Video CD are divided into tracksDigital Audio OUT Optical / Coaxial Connecting Up Rear panelControl in / OUT Video OUTConnecting Up Easy connections Connecting using the component video output Connecting Up Using other types of video outputConnecting using an S-Video output Connecting Up Connecting for multichannel surround soundConnecting using a digital output Controlling this player from another Pioneer component OPEN/CLOSE Controls and Displays Front panelSTANDBY/ON Controls and Displays About progressive scan videoGRP TRK PartPrgsve RemainControls and Displays Remote control Preset code list Setting up the Remote Control toGetting Started Switching on Let’s Get Started Press Enter again to finish setting upGetting Started Press Enter to move on to the next screenSelect ‘Setup Navigator’ Getting Started Using the on-screen displaysSetting up with the Setup Navigator JoystickSelect a DVD language Did you connect this player to an AV receiver?Congratulations, setup is complete Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Getting Started Playing discsBasic playback controls Press 3 play to start playbackStops playback Front panel controlsDVD disc menus ¢ Skips to the next track or chapterVideo CD PBC menus NumbersWhy won’t the disc I loaded play? Some MP3 tracks don’t show up. Where are they? Disc may have been illegally copiedUsing the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Playing Discs IntroductionFor CDs and Video CDs select a track MP3To resume normal playback, press Play Using the Multi DialPlaying Discs Scanning discs Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed Playing Discs Playing in slow motionFrame advance/frame reverse Slow motion speed is displayed on- screenPress Enter on ‘AStart Point’ to set the loop start point Playing Discs Looping a section of a discPress Enter on ‘BEnd Point’ to set the loop end point Playing Discs Using repeat play Random Title Random Chapter Random Off Playing Discs Using random playSelect a random play option Random Group Random Track Random OffPlaying Discs Creating a program list Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program optionsTo play the program list, press Program list can contain up to 24 titlesChapters/groups/folders/tracks Select a program play function Editing a program listOther functions available from the program menu Playing Discs Searching a disc Press Enter to start playbackPress Subtitle repeatedly to select a subtitle option Playing Discs Switching subtitlesSwitching DVD-Video audio language Press Audio repeatedly to select an audio language optionSwitching CD/MP3/Video CD audio channel Playing Discs Switching DVD-RW audio channelSwitching DVD-Audio audio channel Switching camera anglesPlaying Discs Displaying disc information During PBC playback onlyAudio Settings Menu Audio DRC Audio Settings Menu Virtual Surround TruSurround’ or ‘Off’, as requiredAudio Settings Menu Channel Level Default setting Fix / all speakers 10 ftAudio Settings Menu Fix and Variable settings Set the distance for each speakerUse the joystick left/right to select a preset Video Settings Menu Video AdjustCreating your own interlace output presets Adjust the picture quality settingsAjust the picture quality settings Video Settings MenuCreating your own progressive output presets Digital Out Initial Settings Menu Using the Initial Settings menuDigital Audio Out settings Dolby Digital OutMpeg Out Initial Settings MenuDefault setting Mpeg PCM DTS PCMAuto Progressive Video Output settingsTV Screen Video OutDefault setting English Language settingsDefault setting Auto Still PictureDefault setting English Default setting On Subtitle Language Auto LanguageSubtitle Display Display settingsDVD Menu Language OSD LanguageBackground Angle IndicatorOptions Screen SaverSelect ‘Password Change’ Select ‘Password’Use the number buttons to enter a 4- digit password Enter a new passwordSelect ‘Country Code’ Use number buttons to enter your password, then press EnterSelect ‘Level Change’ Select a new levelBonus Group Auto Disc MenuDefault setting 2ch Area Group Playback DVD Playback ModeDefault setting Single Default setting DVD-Audio Sacd PlaybackSpeaker Installation Initial Settings Menu CD PlaybackAudio Output Mode SpeakersL and R speakers are paired you can’t set them differently Default setting all speakers 10 ftSpeaker Distance Front left/right speakers Use the joystick up/down to changeDistance Move the cursor left to go back toManual Move the cursor up/down to select a speaker Storing discs Additional Information Taking care of your player and discsHandling discs Discs to avoidAdditional Information Widescreen TV users Resetting the playerAdditional Information Screen sizes and disc formats Standard TV usersAdditional Information About the audio output settings Bitstream*3Language Language code letter, Language code Additional Information Language code listCountry code list Country, Country code, Country code letterMP3 GlossaryDTS Packed PCM DVD-Audio only Mpeg audioMpeg video PCM Pulse Code ModulationRemote control doesnt Additional Information TroubleshootingSettings are canceled Disc won’t play or is automatically ejected after loadingNo audio, or audio is dis- torted Video OFF buttonScreen is stretched or aspect does not change Cannot output 192kHz or CD volumeOutput 176.4kHz digital audioTruSurround Disc containing the MP3 tracks won’t playCan’t hear effect 96kHz linear PCM DVDOther terminals Additional Information SpecificationsGeneral TPTZW/02E00001 Printed

DV-45A specifications

The Pioneer DV-45A is a multi-format DVD player that gained a reputation for its versatility and performance in the early 2000s. Engineered with cutting-edge technology, it offered consumers an all-in-one solution for their video and audio entertainment needs.

One of the standout features of the DV-45A is its support for various disc formats, which included DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. This made it a highly flexible player that could handle a wide range of media types, catering to both movie enthusiasts and audiophiles alike. The device seamlessly played both DVD video discs and audio CDs, and it offered playback compatibility for MP3 and WMA files, which were gaining popularity at that time.

The DV-45A utilized a high-quality video processing technology known as Progressive Scan, which ensured that images were rendered with exceptional clarity. This feature minimized flicker and enhanced the overall viewing experience by providing smoother images, especially when watching films and high-definition content. Additionally, the player supported Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound formats, providing rich audio experiences that could fill a room, making it a great option for home theater setups.

In terms of build quality, the DV-45A was designed with a sturdy chassis, which helped reduce vibration and noise during playback, contributing to a more immersive audio and video experience. The front interface was user-friendly, with easily accessible buttons and an intuitive remote control, allowing users to navigate through their media with ease.

The DV-45A also boasted a range of connection options, including Component Video, S-Video, and Composite Video outputs. This versatility allowed it to connect to various television sets and video projectors, ensuring compatibility with existing home entertainment systems. The digital audio outputs made it simple to connect to a surround sound receiver, further enhancing the cinematic experience.

Overall, the Pioneer DV-45A was a well-rounded and capable multi-format player, appealing to a broad audience looking for quality performance in both video and audio playback. Its combination of cutting-edge technologies, including Progressive Scan, robust audio support, and multi-format compatibility, made it an exemplary choice during its time, solidifying Pioneer’s reputation in the home entertainment industry.
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