DV-F07
FILE-TYPE DVD PLAYER
Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This player is not suitable for commercial use
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT NOTICE For U.S. and Canadian models
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT
Information to User
For Canadian model
State of the art digital audio and video
Features of This Player
Compatible with a wide range of digital audio output formats
Hi-bit Legato Link Conversion
New graphical control and disc management
Easy setup and adjustment using on-screen menus
Easy text input
Connection to another disc changer for increased capacity
Set up the player
How to Proceed in This Manual
Enjoy the other features available
Differences in Disc Composition
Table of Contents
Checking Accessories
Before Using
Preparing the Remote Control
Inserting batteries into the remote control
Front Panel
Names and Functions
USING
8 UPDATE button
SINGLE LOADER ACCESS button
Display Window
STANDBY indicator
3 DISC indicator
6 REMAIN and TOTAL indicators
5 TRK and CHP indicators
8 GUI indicator
9 Custom file indicator
Remote Control
Á Dial mode indicator
# SUB SETUP button
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
$ LAST MEMORY button
5 VIDEO SELECT switch
Rear Panel
INTERFACE CONNECTOR jack
AUDIO OUT jacks
Connecting two DV-F07 players?
Connecting Your DVD Player
Making Connections
Connection Guide
4 After all connections have been made, connect to a power outlet
Home Theater Component Connections
1 S-video connection to a TV or monitor with S-video inputs page
3 DIGITAL IN
Digital Audio Connections
Audio Connections
Analog Audio Connections
DIGITAL OUT Coaxial
S-VIDEO OUT
Video Connections
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
System Control Connections
CD-Deck Synchro Connections
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Using the Setup Navigator
Setting Up the Player
When setting up for the first time
2 Press SETUP
Setting the TV screen size
Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display Language
Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder
Settings Dolby Digital
Confirming the settings
Setting compatibility with 96 kHz output
To exit the Setup screen
To change other player settings in the Setup screen menus
Getting Started
Using Your DVD
Player
Loading DVDs, Video CDs and
To play a disc
Playing DVDs, Video CDs and
To load a 3 inch 8 cm CD
To remove discs from the rack
When an operation is prohibited
When a menu screen is displayed
USING
To open or return to the DVD or Video CD menu screen
Selecting a play mode
Selecting a disc in the disc rack
Dial mode indicator
2 Press ENTER
Forward and Reverse Scanning
Chapter Track Skip Forward
Advancing to the next chapter track
Skipping back to the previous chapter track
1 Press SINGLE LOADER ACCESS on the front panel
Playing a Disc That Is Not Loaded in the Rack Single Loader Play
3 Press SINGLE LOADER PLAY on the front
panel
Resuming playback from where
Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off
GETTING STARTED USING YOUR DVD PLAYER
DVD/Video CD/CD
3 Move the cursor control joystick down to select Add Disc Update
Disc Management
1 Press SUB SETUP
30 select the Auto Update menu
Inputting and Changing Text Information
Keeping the Disc Order and Information Updated
To performing Add. Update using controls on the front panel
To cancel Add. Update
2,3,4
Inputting characters using the remote control
6,8,10
1,13
Inputting characters using a PS/2* compatible keyboard
Inputting characters using controls on the front panel
2,6,8
CLEAR
7 When you are finished with input, click on “SUB SETUP”
Inputting characters using a PS/2* compatible mouse
To use a connected keyboard for other player functions
1 Click both mouse buttons at the same time
Searching for a Disc, Title, Chapter, Track, or Location on
Selecting a Disc On-Screen
1 Press SUB SETUP
a Disc - DVD/Video CD/CD
Searching for a disc by format, title, or artist name
2,3,5
1 Press SUB SETUP
2 Move the cursor control joystick down to enter the Text menu
4,6,8
Creating and Selecting Custom Files
To perform a disc search using controls on the front panel
1 Press SUB SETUP
To select a custom file using controls on the front panel
9 When you are finished, press SUB SETUP
To input a name for the custom file using controls on the front panel
6 Press ENTER to sort the discs according to the column selected
Adjusting Audio
and Video Settings
Using the Setup Screen Menus
3,4,5,6
Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert” Menu Mode
DTS Out
Dolby Digital Out
96 kHz PCM Out
MPEG Out
Setting the on-screen display OSD language
Adjusting the OSD On-Screen Display
Setting the position of the on-screen display Expert
Turning the Digital Output On and Off Expert
Setting the TV Screen Size
Settings 43 Letter Box 43 Pan & Scan 169 Wide
Differences in screen sizes and DVD formats
Selecting a Subtitle Language Multi-Language Subtitles
Setting the Language Options
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback
SUBTITLE
Changing Audio Type - Video CD/CD
Changing the Audio Language Multi-Language Function - DVD
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to switch the audio type
SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Setting Language and Subtitle
Preferences in the Setup Screen Menus
Selecting an audio language preference
Selecting a subtitle language preference
Selecting a DVD menu language preference Expert
1,3,4
When “Other” is selected
Code 0~2 1 0 0
Selecting the language of forced subtitles Expert
Selecting subtitles, assist subtitles or no subtitles Expert
Play dialog, etc. in original language Display subtitles when needed
Off Assist Subtitle
Advanced Functions
Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack - DVD
Getting Surround Sound from Stereo Speakers - DVD/Video CD
Settings Large
Selecting a preprogrammed setting
Adjusting the Video Quality Digital Noise Reduction
DVD/Video CD
1 Press DNR
Adjusting the picture quality settings
2,4,5,6 3,7
6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make adjustments to other settings
2 Move the cursor control joystick down to select “Video Setup”
Viewing a still frame
Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback - DVD/Video CD
Viewing slow playback
Selecting the type of paused image to display Expert
Scanning in Forward and Reverse Directions at Different
Manual scanning using the Jog
Speeds - DVD/Video CD
Mode - DVD/Video CD
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle Multi-Angle
Turning the angle indicator on and
\ È Ç
Press ANGLE during playback
Repeat play of a title/disc
Repeat play of a chapter/track
Repeat play of a specified section
Return to a specified location on a disc
Random playback of CDs and Video CDs in ALL and custom play modes
Random playback in Single play mode
Random Play - DVD/Video CD/CD
Random playback of DVDs
2,4,6
Playback in a Desired Order
Programming
Program Play - DVD/Video CD/CD
To change the contents of a program
To confirm the contents of a program
To repeat the contents of a program
To add to a program
To add a title, chapter, or track to the Best play program
To cancel Best play
To erase a step in the Best play program
To perform Best play
Reviewing Previously Played Discs Previous Scan
Previewing Discs in the Current Play Mode Hi-Lite Scan - Video CD/CD
To cancel Previous Scan
To cancel to Hi-Lite scanning
Continuing Playback from a Specified Location Last Memory - DVD
Resuming playback from where LAST MEMORY was pressed
Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to later
2 Press STOP 7 to stop playback, or to put the power in standby
When a disc that has memorized settings is played
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs Condition Memory - DVD
Clearing the memorized settings
The following 6 settings are memorized
Memory - DVD/Video CD/CD
Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings Function
Creating the Function Memory item list
3 Press FUNCTION MEMORY
DVD/Video CD/CD
Viewing Disc Information
DISPLAY
Title and artist information
Video CD with PBC turned off
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
CD/Video CD
Title and artist information
Connecting to Another Player for Control of 601 Discs
Analog audio connections
Digital audio connections
FUNCTIONS
Getting both players set up
Video connections
S-video connections
Utilizing the Audio-Video Output of Another AV Component
Selecting External Input Expert
Audio
Video
When a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is played
Setting the Parental Lock Level
Entering the password
3 Press ENTER to set the password
Changing the Background Color of the Screen Expert
Turning the Screen Saver On and Off Expert
Changing the password
2 Enter your current password
Disc Care
Additional Information
DISC CAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS PLAYER
HOW TO HOLD DISCS
DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT WHEN DISCS ARE LOADED IN THE RACK
For Proper and Long Use of This Unit
WHEN MOVING THE UNIT
INSTALLATION
Language
Language Code List
Input-code
Language
When making changes in the Setup screen menus, is displayed
Troubleshooting
Settings are canceled
The screen is suddenly squeezed when the Setup screen is opened
Remote control operation is not possible
Resetting the Player to System Settings
Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume
The SLAVE DV-F07 does not operate when connected
Aspect ratio
Terms
Digital output Optical
CD TEXT
MPEG
MASTER-SLAVE CONTROL
Multi-angle
Multi-Language Subtitle
Digital audio characteristics
Specifications
Accessories
General
To establish a safe level
Once you have established a comfortable sound level
Decibel Level Example
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