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Pioneer Elite DV-37 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD PLAYER DV-37 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT. Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological developments. We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. • This player is not suitable for commercial use. IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user...

  • Page 4: Features Of This Player

    CD formats For A Lifetime DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD players. For more information on discs compatible with this player, refer to the table below.

  • Page 5: Compatible With A Wide Range Of Dvd Digital Audio Output Formats

    For the very highest picture quality, try watching a movie on DVD-Video on a progressive-scan compatible TV. The DV-37 offers complete flexibility and compatibility with all types of AV equipment with composite video and S-Video outputs, as well as component video outs.

  • Page 6: Differences In Disc Composition

    Differences in Disc Composition DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and titles are divided into chapters. A DVD which contains a movie may have only one title with many or no chapter divisions. Karaoke DVDs may have many titles, assigning a title to each song on the disc.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Features of This Player ... 4 Differences in Disc Composition ... 6 How to Proceed in This Manual ... 6 Before Using ... 8 Checking Accessories ... 8 Preparing the Remote Control ... 8 Names and Functions ... 9 Front Panel ...

  • Page 8: Before Using

    Before Using Checking Accessories Please confirm that the following were received with the player. Audio cord Video cord Power cord Remote control unit AA/R6P dry cell batteries • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

  • Page 9: Names And Functions

    Names and Functions Front Panel STANDBY/ON button Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (pages 22, 25). STANDBY indicator Lights when the player is in standby, using a minimum amount of power to maintain system settings (pages 22, 25). Disc tray When loading a disc, place discs in the disc tray with the label side facing up (pages 22, 25).

  • Page 10: Display Window

    Display Window 96 kHz ANGLE 96 kHz indicator Indicates a DVD disc containing high-sampling rate (96 kHz) audio is playing. ANGLE indicator Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page 34). TITLE indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed. REPEAT indicator Indicates that the Repeat function is on and that the current title, chapter, or track is being repeated (page 48).

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    (page 15). CONTROL IN/OUT jacks Use to connect this player to another component bearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control this unit as though it were a component in a system. Player operations are then performed by pointing the remote control at the component that the player is connect to (page 18).

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote Control STANDBY DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE DISP MENU SET UP ENTER FUNCTION VIDEO MEMORY ADJUST DIMMER F.MEM V.ADJ STOP PLAY PREVIOUS NEXT ¢ RETURN STEP / SLOW RANDOM REPEAT LAST TV CONTROL MEMORY LAST Vol + CONDITION VOLUME CHANNEL MEMORY Vol –...
  • Page 13 RETURN button* Use to go one menu back (current settings are maintained). Use RETURN when you do not want to change the option setting in a menu (pages 19, 23, 27). STEP/SLOW e/E buttons Press STEP/SLOW E during playback to view slow playback.
  • Page 14 While holiding down the CLEAR button, input the two digit code from the table below that corresponds to the make of your TV. For example, If you have a Pioneer TV, press and hold CLEAR, then press 0, 0 on the remote control.

  • Page 15: Making Connections

    Making Connections Connecting Your DVD Player Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a wide array of audio and video output options which allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio input to a home theater system with a TV or monitor and full surround sound capabilities.

  • Page 16: Audio Connections

    Audio Connections This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog audio output formats. Digital Audio Connections: You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on discs from both optical digital and coaxial digital output jacks. When making digital audio connections, do not make connections from both the coaxial and optical digital outputs to the same component.

  • Page 17: Video Connections

    Video Connections This player features S-video, composite, and component video output possibilities. Check the manual supplied with your TV or monitor to determine the best possible connection for your system. In addition to making physical connections to your TV or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size.

  • Page 18: System Control Connections

    (3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’s CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a system (system control).

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Player

    Setting Up the Player Using the Setup Navigator The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform. Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the audio, video, and language settings according to how the questions are answered.

  • Page 20: Setting The Osd Language

    Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language) The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers to the language that is used by the player in menus and on-screen messages. Additionally, the language that is established at this setting will also be used for the default audio and subtitle language.
  • Page 21 Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder The [Digital Jack] screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier, receiver, or external decoder. As there are numerous options available, please refer to the instructions supplied with the component the player is connected to determine what digital audio formats can be decoded.

  • Page 22: Getting Started Using Your Dvd Player

    Getting Started Using Your DVD Player Playing DVDs, Video CDs and – DVD/Video CD/CD Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs, be sure that you have either performed the Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous section or made the necessary settings in the Setup screen menus as outlined in the next section to set up the player to correspond to your home system.

  • Page 23: When A Menu Screen Is Displayed

    When a menu screen is displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation.

  • Page 24: Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back

    Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/ Skip Back – DVD/Video CD/CD STANDBY OPEN / CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE DISP MENU SET UP ENTER FUNCTION VIDEO MEMORY ADJUST DIMMER F.MEM V.ADJ STOP PLAY PREVIOUS PREVIOUS NEXT ¢ RETURN STEP / SLOW RANDOM REPEAT LAST TV CONTROL MEMORY...

  • Page 25: Resuming Playback From Where You Stopped

    Resuming playback from where you stopped – DVD/Video CD Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last time. Press STOP 7 once. The display shows “RESUME” and the stop position is memorized. •...

  • Page 26: Adjusting Audio And Video Settings

    Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Using the Setup Screen Menus The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual.

  • Page 27: Changing To The Setup Menu Mode

    STANDBY OPEN / CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISP MENU SET UP MENU ENTER FUNCTION VIDEO MEMORY ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE F.MEM V.ADJ STOP PLAY PAUSE PREVIOUS NEXT ¢ ¡ 7, 8 RETURN STEP / SLOW SEARCH MODE CLEAR + 10 RANDOM REPEAT PROGRAM...

  • Page 28: Setting The Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible With Your Av Component

    Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Component This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, and signals with a sampling rate of 96 kHz. Make settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu to reflect the capabilities of the components that you have made digital connections to.

  • Page 29: Mpeg Out

    MPEG Out This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the [MPEG] setting. Otherwise, select [MPEG 3 PCM] to convert the digital signal to the PCM signal, the digital signal output from a CD.

  • Page 30: Getting Surround Sound From Stereo Speakers

    Getting Surround Sound from Stereo Speakers Depending on the audio source, this player is capable of switching between Virtual Dolby Digital (multichannel audio sources) and TruSurround (stereo audio sources) to produce a surround sound effect from stereo speakers. Audio1 Audio2 Video Language Virtual Surround...

  • Page 31: Setting The Tv Screen Size

    Setting the TV Screen Size The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio. When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used.

  • Page 32: Line Digital Progressive Scan Compatible Video Output

    “STANDARD DEFINITION” OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGRADING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.‘ “525P DVD PLAYER is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors.” PLASMA DISPLAY •PDP-505HD PROJECTION MONITOR RECEIVER General •Pro-700HD •Pro-510HD...

  • Page 33: Switching The S-Video Output

    Switching the S-Video Output Expert – DVD You can Switch the kind of S-Video signal output from the S-Video outputs. If you connected your TV with an S- Video cord, in rare cases the TV picture may appear stretched. In this case switch the output from [S2] to [S1].

  • Page 34: Viewing From A Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle)

    Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) – DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option. STANDBY OPEN / CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISP MENU SET UP MENU ENTER Press ANGLE during playback. The camera angle changes each time you press the button.

  • Page 35: Setting The Language Options

    Setting the Language Options DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 different languages. This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this player.

  • Page 36: Changing The Audio Language (Multi-Language Function)

    Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio. AUDIO STANDBY OPEN / CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE DISP...

  • Page 37: Selecting A Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles)

    Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) – DVD You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them. STANDBY OPEN / CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISP MENU SET UP MENU ENTER FUNCTION VIDEO...
  • Page 38 When “Other” is selected When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when the following screen appears. A language code list can be found on page 58. Audio1 Audio2 Video Language OSD Language –...
  • Page 39 Selecting a DVD menu language preference Expert In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD may also contain menu screens in different languages as well. Setting a DVD language preference, sets the selected language as a default when DVDs with menu information in that language are encountered.

  • Page 40: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions This player is compatible with DVD, Video CD, and CD disc formats. Users already familiar with Video CD or CD will already be familiar with some of the functions the player is capable of performing. With DVD, an even greater number of possibilities and functions are available.
  • Page 41 Setting the Parental Lock level Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well.

  • Page 42: Turning The Screen Saver On And Off

    Turning the Screen Saver On and Off Expert As a protective function against residual images on the TV screen or monitor, a phenomenon referred to as “screen burn”, the screen saver appears when the same screen has been displayed for a length of time. By default, the screen saver is turned off.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Video Quality (Digital Noise Reduction)

    Adjusting the Video Quality (Digital Noise Reduction) – DVD/Video CD You can either select a preprogrammed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match your own preferences and save them in the player’s memory. Selecting a preprogrammed setting STANDBY OPEN / CLOSE...
  • Page 44 To create your own setting (1): You can adjust any or all of the following picture quality factors: Prog. Motion – When using progressive scan, this adjusts the motion and still picture quality. PureCinema – When watching DVD movies, PureCinema optimizes the picture quality. The default setting is Auto, but if the picture appears unnatural, then set to On or Off as desired and adjust the Prog.

  • Page 45: Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback

    Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback – DVD/Video CD The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame. STANDBY OPEN / CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISP...

  • Page 46: Scanning In Forward And Reverse Directions At Different Speeds

    Scanning in Forward and Reverse Directions at Different Speeds This player incorporates technology that enables smooth playback of DVDs and Video CDs not only at different speeds but also in both forward and reverse directions. Video CDs cannot be played slowly in the reverse direction.

  • Page 47: Searching For A Title, Chapter, Track, Or Location On A Disc

    Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc – DVD/Video CD/CD This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Video CD, or CD. Using SEARCH MODE, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Video CD or CD, and even select the point in time to start playback.

  • Page 48: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play – DVD/Video CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a part. STANDBY OPEN / CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE DISP MENU SET UP ENTER FUNCTION VIDEO MEMORY ADJUST DIMMER F.MEM V.ADJ STOP PLAY PREVIOUS NEXT ¢...

  • Page 49: Random Play

    Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CD Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. STANDBY OPEN / CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISP MENU SET UP MENU ENTER ENTER VIDEO FUNCTION MEMORY ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE F.MEM V.ADJ STOP PLAY PAUSE...

  • Page 50: Playback In A Desired Order (Program Play)

    Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play) – DVD/Video CD/CD The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged to play in the order you want. Programming DVDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized.
  • Page 51 Programming Video CDs, CDs A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. STANDBY OPEN / CLOSE DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISP MENU SET UP MENU Cursor ENTER control joystick FUNCTION VIDEO ADJUST DIMMER JOG MODE MEMORY F.MEM V.ADJ STOP PLAY...
  • Page 52 To make a program of your favorite parts of a disc as it plays – DVD/Video CD/CD With this player, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to a CD. Press and hold PROGRAM for at least 2 seconds at any point during playback of a title, chapter, or track you want to program, and it...

  • Page 53: Continuing Playback From A Specified Location (Last Memory)

    Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory) – DVD/Video CD The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before. Unlike the resume function, the Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is removed from the player (Last Memory locations saved for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains loaded in the player).

  • Page 54: Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings (Function Memory)

    Memorizing Regularly Used Menu Settings (Function Memory) – DVD/Video CD/CD You can create a shortcut menu that contains settings that you frequently change and call up this menu whenever you need to change one of the stored settings. Settings remain in memory regardless of the disc loaded in the player.

  • Page 55: Memorizing Settings For Often Viewed Dvds (Condition Memory)

    Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) – DVD You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to standby.

  • Page 56: Viewing Disc Information

    Viewing Disc Information – DVD/Video CD/CD Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate.

  • Page 57: Resetting The Player To System Settings

    Track Information: 0.03 Play 3.32 –3.29/ Top Row: current track Track number, track time Bottom Row: remaining time of current track, and total time of track « Disc information: 0.15 Play Top Row: current track –6.15/ 6.32 number, total number of tracks on CD, total elapsed time of CD Bottom Row: remaining time...

  • Page 58: Language Code List

    Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 38). Language Input-code Japanese (ja) 1001 English (en) 0514 French (fr) 0618 German (de) 0405 Italian (it) 0920 Spanish (es) 0519 Chinese (zh) 2608 Dutch (nl) 1412 Portuguese (pt)

  • Page 59: Additional Information

    The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling, contact your nearest PIONEER authorized service center. Lens cleaners are commercially available, but special care should be exercised in their use since...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. The disc table comes back out automatically, shortly after the disc table is closed.
  • Page 61 Static electricity or other external influence may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplugging the power cord and then re-plugging it in will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest PIONEER service center.

  • Page 62: Terms

    Terms Aspect ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9. The latter allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective. Chapter number Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections of a title on the disc, similar to chapters in a book.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Regional restriction codes (region number) Regional restriction codes are built in to DVD players and DVD discs for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD disc, playback is not possible.
  • Page 64 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. <00G00ZF0D01> 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A.

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