Operating Instructions
DV-333
DVD PLAYER
IMPORTANT NOTICE For U.S. model
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT
Information to User
For Canadian model
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This player is not suitable for commercial use
To establish a safe level
Features of This Player
Once you have established a comfortable sound level
Decibel Level Example
Compatible with a wide range of
Easy setup and adjustment using on-screen menus
DVD digital audio output formats
Energy-saving design
Set up the necessary player menus
How to Proceed in This Manual
Enjoy the many features available
Differences in Disc Composition
Setting Up the Player
Table of contents
Getting Started Using Your DVD
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings
Checking Accessories
Before Using
Preparing the Remote Control
Inserting batteries into the remote control
Names and Functions
BEFORE USING/NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Front Panel
1 STANDBY/ON switch
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - =
Display Window
1 VCD indicator
9 CONDITION indicator
3 VIDEO OUT SELECT switch
Rear Panel
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
5 SETUP button
Remote Control
1 LAST MEMORY button
standby/on button
£ SEARCH MODE button
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
= e STEP/SLOW E buttons
~ Number buttons 1-9, 0, +10
Making Connections
Connecting Your DVD Player
Connection Guide
Digital Audio Connections
Audio Connections
Analog Audio Connection
DIGITAL OUT Optical
System Control Connections
Video Connections
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Using the Setup Navigator
Setting Up the Player
When setting up for the first time
1 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel on the remote control
Setting the TV screen size
Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display Language
Settings Widescreen Standard
français Español
Setting compatibility with 96 kHz output
Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder
Confirming the settings
To exit the Setup screen
Player
Getting Started
Playing DVDs, Video CDs and
CDs - DVD/Video CD/CD
To open or return to the DVD or Video CD menu screen
When a menu screen is displayed
To navigate a menu screen
To play Video CDs without displaying menu
Advancing to the next chapter track
Forward and Reverse
Skipping back to the previous chapter track
Fast forward scanning
Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off
Resuming playback from where you stopped - DVD/Video CD
Press STOP 7 once
Press PLAY
Using the Setup Screen Menus
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings
5 Use the cursor buttons 5/ to select the setting you want to change
6 Use the cursor buttons 3 to enter the setting options
AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS
Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert” Menu Mode
9 Press SETUP to close the Setup screen
DTS Out
Dolby Digital Out
96 kHz PCM Out
Settings Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 3 PCM
VIDEO SETTINGS
Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack - DVD
MPEG Out
Digital Out Expert
Settings 43 Letter Box 43 Pan & Scan 169 Wide
Setting the TV Screen Size
Differences in screen sizes and DVD formats
Content - DVD/Video CD
Setting the position of the on-screen display Expert
Selecting Picture Quality Appropriate for Program
Selecting the type of paused image to display Expert
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi-Angle
Turning the angle indicator on and
Press ANGLE during playback
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Setting the on-screen display OSD language
Setting the Language Options
Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in the Setup Screen Menus
Selecting an audio language preference
Changing the Audio Language Multi-Language Function - DVD
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to switch the audio type
Changing Audio Type - Video CD/CD
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired language
Selecting a Subtitle Language Multi-Language Subtitles
SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Selecting a subtitle language preference
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback
1, 2
When “Other” is selected
1 Use the cursor buttons to select “Other” and press ENTER
4 Press ENTER to set the new language
Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles or no subtitles Expert
Selecting a DVD menu language preference Expert
Forcing subtitles to be displayed Expert
Settings w/ Subtitle Language English French Spanish Other
When a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is loaded
Setting the Parental Lock Level
Entering the password
3 Press ENTER to set the new password
1 Select Level Change in the Parental Lock setting
Setting the Parental Lock level
2 Use the cursor buttons 2/3 to adjust the Parental Lock level
Changing the password
Viewing a still frame
Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback - DVD/Video CD
Viewing slow playback
Frame by frame advance playback Viewing one frame at a time
search using the number buttons
1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the type of search
Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc
3 Press PLAY
To cancel A-B repeat play
To cancel repeat play
2 When you want to return to the specified location, press PLAY
Repeat play of a chapter/track
Random playback of titles
Random playback of chapters within one title - DVD
Random playback of tracks
Random Play - DVD/Video CD/CD
Programming DVDs
Playback in a Desired Order
Program Play - DVD/Video CD/CD
1 Press PROGRAM
Programming Video CDs, CDs
To confirm the contents of a program
Additional programming options
3 Press ENTER or PLAY
disc as it plays - DVD/Video CD/CD
To make a program of your favorite parts of a
To save a program in memory - DVD
2 Press ENTER
2 Press to turn the power to standby, or stop playback with STOP
Resuming playback from where LAST MEMORY was pressed
2 Press LAST MEMORY while in the stop mode
Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to later
When a disc that has memorized settings is loaded
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs Condition Memory - DVD
Erasing the recorded contents
Press CONDITION MEMORY during playback
Press and hold DISPLAY to display the time remaining on the disc
Viewing Disc Information
FUNCTIONS
DVD/Video CD/CD
CD and Video CD
Resetting the Player to System Settings
Video CD with PBC disabled
Cleaning
How to hold discs
Lens cleaner
After using discs, store them upright
Installation
When moving the unit
Avoid installing in a place that is
CAUTION WHEN PLACING THE UNIT IN A STEREO RACK WITH GLASS DOORS
Language
Language Code List
Input-code
Language
When making changes in the Setup screen menus, is displayed
Troubleshooting
Settings are canceled
Remote control operation is not possible
Audio is not output or is distorted
Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Aspect ratio
Terms
Chapter number
Component color difference video output
Regional restriction codes region number
Specifications
Sampling Frequency
Subtitle
VRB1244-A
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