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- Page 1 DVD/CD Receiver XV-DV323 XV-DV424 Speaker System S-DV323 S-DV424 Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 Location: underside of the unit IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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Page 3: Operating Environment
CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The following caution label appears on your unit. CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference. Contents 01 Before you start Features. - Page 5 Zooming the screen ....36 Switching camera angles... . . 36 Displaying disc information ... 36 OSD disc information .
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Page 6: Before You Start
Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features • 24-bit/96kHz compatible DAC This system is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail. • Surround sound entertainment with Dolby Digital and DTS software The built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders let you enjoy great surround sound with Dolby... -
Page 7: Cd-R/Rw Compatibility
Before you start CD-R/RW compatibility • Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player. -
Page 8: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 2 Controls and displays Front panel Operation indicator OPEN/CLOSE Press to open/close the disc tray. DVD/CD Press to switch to the DVD/CD function. Also press to start/pause/resume playback. Press to stop playback. FM/AM Press to switch to the tuner function, then to toggle between the FM and AM bands. -
Page 9: Display
Controls and displays Display MIDNIGHT QUIET Tuner indicators European model only Lights when in one of the RDS display or search modes. Lights when a broadcast is being received. Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. Lights when FM mono reception is selected. -
Page 10: Remote Control
Controls and displays 13 Speaker indicators These show which speakers are being used to output the current source (they are not placement diagrams). The illustrations below show some example displays. 5.1 channel surround sound Stereo (2.1 channel) sound 3.1 channel sound with Dialogue enhancement on the center channel 5.1 channel surround sound with... - Page 11 Controls and displays FRONT SURROUND Use to select a Front Surround listening mode (page 25). Disc playback controls Press to start or resume playback. Use for reverse slow motion playback, frame reverse and reverse scanning. Use for forward slow motion playback, frame advance and forward scanning.
- Page 12 Controls and displays BASS MODE Use to select a Bass Mode (page 28). DIALOGUE Use to select a Dialogue mode (page 27). CH LEVEL Use to adjust the speaker level (page 46). 16 DVD/CD buttons AUDIO Press to select an audio channel or language (page 35).
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Page 13: Getting Started
Getting started Chapter 3 Getting started Switching on and setting up After making sure everything is connected up properly, you’re ready to switch on. The first thing to do is to tell the system what kind of TV you’re using, standard or widescreen. After that you can set up the surround sound for your room, and set the clock so that you can use the timer features. -
Page 14: Setting The Clock
Getting started Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select either ‘Wide screen (16:9)’ or ‘Standard size screen (4:3)’ according to the kind of TV you have, then press ENTER. See also Screen sizes and disc formats on page 68 if you’re not sure which one to choose. Let's Get Started Menu Let's Get Started Menu What kind of TV do you have? -
Page 15: Home Theater Sound Setup
Getting started Home theater sound setup Depending on the size and characteristics of your room, you can choose to place your speakers in one of two ways using this system: • Standard surround 5-spot setup – This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theatre sound. -
Page 16: Setting Up The Remote To Control Your Tv
Getting started Setting up the remote to control your TV You can set up the supplied remote to control your TV using the TV CONTROL buttons. Switch on your TV. Find the name of the manufacturer of your TV in the Preset code list on page 70. Next to each manufacturer is one or more three digit codes. -
Page 17: Playing Discs
Getting started Button What it does ENTER Selects the highlighted menu ENTER item (both in exactly the same way) RETURN Returns to the main menu without saving changes • The button guide at the bottom of every OSD screen shows you which buttons you’ll need to use for that screen. -
Page 18: Resume And Last Memory
Getting started Button What it does Starts playback. DVD and Video CD: If the display shows Resume or Last Mem playback starts from the resume or last memory point (see also Resume and Last Memory below.) Pauses a disc that’s playing, or restarts a paused disc. -
Page 19: Dvd-Video Disc Menus
Getting started Note • When a Video CD is loaded, the Resume point is lost if the system is switched off, or switched to a function other than DVD (CD). • For the Last Memory function to work, you must press (stop) to stop playback before opening the disc tray. -
Page 20: Video Cd/Super Vcd Pbc Menus
Getting started Button What it does TOP MENU Displays the ‘top menu’ of a DVD disc—this varies with the disc. Displays a DVD disc menu—this varies with the disc and may be MENU the same as the ‘top menu’. Moves the cursor around the screen. -
Page 21: Improving Poor Fm Reception
Getting started Press TUNER to switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to select the AM or FM band. The display shows the tuner band and frequency. • If you’re using the front panel controls, the TUNER button switches between FM, AM and station presets (see Memorizing stations below). -
Page 22: Listening To Station Presets
Getting started Note • If the system is unplugged from the power supply completely, saved stations will remain for several days, after which you’ll have to save them again. Listening to station presets Make sure the TUNER function is selected. Use the ST +/–... -
Page 23: Listening To Your System
Listening to your system Chapter 4 Listening to your system About the listening modes As explained in Home theater sound setup on page 15, there are two basic surround speaker setup options available. Of course you can select any of the listening modes regardless of how you place your speakers, but you will achieve the best surround effect by using the listening modes in conjunction with your... -
Page 24: Listening In Surround Sound
Listening to your system Listening in surround sound You can listen to any source—stereo or multichannel, analog or digital—in surround sound. Surround sound is generated from stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic decoding modes. BASS MODE DIALOGUE DIALOGUE SURROUND ADVANCED... -
Page 25: Using The Advanced Surround Effects
Listening to your system Using the Advanced Surround effects The Advanced Surround effects can be used with any multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional surround sound effects.The 5-spot setup described in Home theater sound setup on page 15 should be used with these effects. -
Page 26: Adjusting The Advanced And Front Surround Effect Level
Listening to your system If you have selected Frt. Movie or Frt. Music, you will achieve best results by turning each surround speaker about 50º towards the closest wall. With ExtraPower, orient the surround speakers in the same direction as the front speakers (towards the listening position). -
Page 27: Enhancing Dialogue
Listening to your system Enhancing dialogue • Default setting: Dialog Off (European model) / Dialog Mid (All other models) The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Bass And Treble
Listening to your system The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you’re listening. BASS MODE DIALOGUE SURROUND ADVANCED PROGRAM REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE ZOOM... -
Page 29: Playing Discs
Playing discs Chapter 5 Playing discs Note • Some DVDs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example) in some or all parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction. • When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some of the functions are not available during PBC playback. -
Page 30: Using The Disc Navigator To Browse The Contents Of A Disc
Playing discs During playback, press Press advance a frame at a time. To resume normal playback, press (play). • Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached. Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a disc to find the part you want to play. -
Page 31: Looping A Section Of A Disc
Playing discs • Another way to find a particular place on a disc is to use one of the search modes. See Searching a disc on page 34. Looping a section of a disc The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track (CD and Video CD) or title (DVD) that form a loop which is played over and over. -
Page 32: Using Random Play
Playing discs • You can also use the REPEAT button on the remote to select a repeat play option. The repeat mode is indicated in the front panel display and on-screen. The repeat modes available are the same as when choosing from the Play Mode menu. -
Page 33: Creating A Program List
Playing discs Creating a program list This feature lets you program the play order of titles/chapters/folders/tracks on a disc. • You can’t use Program play with VR format DVD-RW discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. Using the OSD During playback, press HOME MENU and select ‘Play Mode’. -
Page 34: Using The Front Panel Display
Playing discs • Playback Start – Starts playback of a saved program list • Playback Stop – Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list • Program Delete – Erases the program list and turns off program play •... -
Page 35: Switching Subtitles
Playing discs Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play Mode’. Select ‘Search Mode’ from the list of functions on the left. The search options that appear depend on the kind of disc loaded. The screen below shows the DVD search options. Play Mode A-B Repeat Title Search... -
Page 36: Switching Vr Format Dvd-Rw Audio
Playing discs Switching VR format DVD-RW audio channel When playing a VR format DVD-RW disc recorded with dual-mono audio, you can switch between the main, sub, and mixed channels during playback. Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio channel option. Audio Switching the Video CD/Super VCD audio channel... -
Page 37: Front Panel Display Information
Playing discs Front panel display information Limited disc information also appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY to change the displayed information. • DVD / DVD-RW displays Title no. 8 4 9 Chapter no. Elapsed title time Title no. 2 TTL 1 0 7 0 0 Remaining title time Title no. -
Page 38: Viewing Jpeg Discs
Viewing JPEG discs Chapter 6 Viewing JPEG discs Playing a JPEG slideshow After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG pictures, press to start a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc. The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabet- ical order. -
Page 39: Zooming The Screen
Viewing JPEG discs Use the cursor buttons ( navigate. When a file is highlighted, a thumbnail image is displayed. • When a folder is highlighted you can press ENTER to open the Photo Browser screen for that folder. See below for more on using the Photo Browser. -
Page 40: More Tuner Features: Rds
More tuner features: RDS Chapter 7: More tuner features: RDS European model only An introduction to RDS Radio Data System, or RDS as it’s usually known, is a system used by FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example. -
Page 41: Displaying Rds Information
More tuner features: RDS In addition, there are three other program types, TEST, Alarm!, and None. Alarm! and TEST are used for emergency announcements. You can’t search for these, but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal. None appears when a program type cannot be found. -
Page 42: Using The Timer
Using the timer Chapter 8 Using the timer Setting the wake-up timer Use the wake-up timer to set the system to switch on at any time and start playing whatever source you want. Important • The clock must be set to the correct time for the wake-up timer to work properly (see Setting the clock on page 14). -
Page 43: Setting The Sleep Timer
Using the timer Press TIMER/CLOCK twice to reach the timer menu. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Wake-Up?’ then press ENTER. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Timer On?’ or ‘Timer Off?’. • You must have the timer set (see above) to select ON. -
Page 44: Surround Sound And Other Settings
Surround sound and other settings Chapter 9 Surround sound and other settings Using the System Setup menu All the available settings in the setup menu are listed in Surround and sound setup options and SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays below. -
Page 45: Sr+ Control Options For Pioneer Plasma Displays
Surround sound and other settings • DRC Off – No dynamic range adjustment (use when listening at higher volume) • DRC Mid – Mid setting • DRC High – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased) Note •... -
Page 46: Setting The Channel Levels
Surround sound and other settings Function setting for TV input • TV -> OFF/PDP1–5/PDPTV – Matches the TV function of this unit with a numbered video input on the plasma display. For example, TV -> PDP1 matches the TV input with video input 1 on the plasma display. - Page 47 Surround sound and other settings Use the MASTER VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level. Turn down the volume to 40 or less to ensure you have adequate headroom. Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the speaker levels in turn. You should hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position.
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Page 48: Video Adjust Menu
Video Adjust menu Chapter 10 Video Adjust menu Video Adjust • Default setting: Standard From the Video Adjust screen you can select the standard video presentation or define presets of your own. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video Adjust’ from the on-screen display. Video Adjust Use the (cursor left/right) buttons... -
Page 49: Initial Settings Menu Using The Initial Settings Menu
Initial Settings menu Chapter 11 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time. -
Page 50: Language Settings
Initial Settings menu Setting Option Component Out Interlace Not applicable to the Progressive European model (See also Connecting using the component video output on page 55.) S-Video Out Not applicable to the European model (See also Connecting using the S-video output on page 55.) Language settings Setting... -
Page 51: Display Settings
Initial Settings menu Display settings Setting Option OSD Language English Languages as displayed On Screen Display Angle Indicator Options Setting Option Parental Lock See below Photo Viewer Setting does not take effect until the next disc is loaded (or the current disc is reloaded). - Page 52 Initial Settings menu Use the number buttons to enter a 4- digit password. The numbers you enter show up as asterisks (*) on-screen. Press ENTER to register the password. You will return to the Options menu screen. Changing your password To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one.
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Page 53: Other Connections
Other connections Chapter 12 Other connections Connecting external antennas External AM antenna Use 5–6 meters of vinyl-insulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AM loop antenna connected. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) 5–6m External FM antenna Use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM antenna. -
Page 54: Recording Mode
Other connections Tape deck, etc. AUDIO OUTPUT XV-DV323/424 FRONT CENTER SURROUND EAKERS AUDIO LINE 1 WOOFER • Connect the LINE 1 (IN) jacks to the analog outputs of an external playback component. These include components such as a VCR or cassette deck. -
Page 55: Connecting Using The S-Video Output
Other connections • When Recording mode is off, the audio from the analog output may be interrupted, depending on the operation. • The Recording mode automatically switches off if you change the input function (DVD/CD, TUNER, etc.) or switch the power off. Connecting using the S-video output Not applicable to the European model... -
Page 56: Using The Scart Av Output
Other connections Important • If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch the system to progressive, you will not be able to see any picture at all. In this case, press STANDBY/ON to put the system in standby, then press and hold the front panel (stop) button for about 8 seconds... -
Page 57: Switching The Tv Audio Input From Scart To Rca
Other connections Switching the TV audio input from SCART to RCA You can set the TV audio input to RCA or SCART. Press TV. Press SYSTEM SETUP. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘TV Audio?’. Press ENTER. Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select SCART or RCA. -
Page 58: Using The Sr+ Mode With A Pioneer Plasma Display
Other connections • Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this unit through a media receiver to the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma display. Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to make a few settings in the unit. -
Page 59: Additional Information
Additional information Chapter 13 Additional information Optional system settings These settings are accessed by using the System Setup menu while in standby. FRONT SURROUND OPEN CLOSE BASS MODE DIALOGUE SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB ¡ PROGRAM AUDIO SUBTITLE ZOOM TOP MENU DVD MENU RETURN SYSTEM... -
Page 60: Watching Ntsc On A Pal Tv (Mod. Pal)
Additional information Frequency step setting Not applicable to the European model If you find that you can’t tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region. • FM50. AM9 • FM100. AM10 TV format setting The default setting of this system is AUTO, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it... -
Page 61: Using And Taking Care Of Discs
Additional information Using and taking care of discs Titles, chapters and tracks DVD discs are generally divided into one or more titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters. Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are divided into tracks. -
Page 62: Storing Discs
Additional information If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning vinyl records. Storing discs Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and store discs correctly. -
Page 63: Cleaning The Pickup Lens
Additional information Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit’s feet. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center. -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate 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. -
Page 65: Dvd/Cd/Video Cd Player
Additional information Problem Remedy Sound Demo shows in • Press and hold the display and the unit tray ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled. can’t be controlled. Timer indicator is • Unplug the unit, then plug back in. Wait for one minute then switch on. blinking and the •... -
Page 66: Wma/Mp3/Jpeg Discs
Additional information Problem Remedy CD won’t play • Set the PhotoViewer menu option in the Initial Settings menu to Off to be able to play some copy-protected CDs. See Options on page 51. Picture disturbance • This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some during playback or discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of disc is played dark. -
Page 67: Error Messages
Additional information Problem Remedy Considerable noise in • Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on radio broadcasts page 53). (continued). • Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to the Setup Guide and Connecting external antennas on page 53). •... -
Page 68: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats
Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3. Televisions also come in different aspect ratios;... -
Page 69: Language Code List
Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Estonian (et), 0520 English (en), 0514 Basque (eu), 0521 French (fr), 0618 Persian (fa), 0601 German (de), 0405 Finnish (fi), 0609 Italian (it), 0920 Fiji (fj), 0610 Spanish (es), 0519 Faroese (fo), 0615 Dutch (nl), 1412... -
Page 70: Preset Code List
REDIFFUSION 632, 642 M-ELECTRONIC 631, 644, 645, REX 631, 646 ROADSTAR 641, 644, 646 654, 655, 656, 607, 636, 651 MAGNADYNE 632, 649 SABA 631, 636, 642, 651 MAGNAFON 649 SAISHO 639, 644, 646 MAGNAVOX 607, 610, 603, 612, SALORA 631, 632, 642, 643... -
Page 71: Glossary
Additional information Glossary Analog Direct representation of sound by an audio electrical signal. See also Digital audio. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3; widescreen models are 16:9. Digital Indirect representation of sound using audio numbers. -
Page 72: Specifications
European, Australian and New Zealand models only) ..... 1 Speaker System (S-DV323/424) (Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speaker x1, subwoofer x1) Front speakers (S-DV323) Enclosure . - Page 73 Surround speaker bases ....2 S-DV323 only: Wall mounts ......2 Note •...
- Page 74 PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: (905) 479-4411 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE.