Faroudja Native Rate Series User manual

Native Rate Series
Digital Cinema Source
Digital Video Processor
Installation and
Operations Manual
™

Menu Tree Summary
How to Access
Available Functions
DVD Default Transport Settings
Audio DRC:
Dolby Digital and DTS:
96KHz out:
MPEG out:
Virtual Surround:
TV Screen:
Background:
Setup Menu:
User Menu
Press the Up/Down buttons
Advanced Color System
Noise Reduction
Detail
Tint
Color
Contrast
Brightness
Off
On
96KHz
MPEG
Off
16:9
DVD Logo
Basic
System Menu
Press Setup then Enter
Screen Shape
Output Select
Save to All
Operating Mode
IR Receiver
RS232 Echo
DCDi Mode
Film Mode
LCD Timer
Red LED
Green LED
OSD V Pos.
OSD Timer
HDTV EXT Input
HDTV Comp Pass-Thru
Bottom Blank
Right Blank
Left Blank
Top Blank
Blanking Gray Level
V-Sync Polarity
H- Sync Polarity
Blue Y/C Delay
Red Y/C Delay
Green Y/C Delay
V- Position
H- Position
RGB Input Sync
Sync on Y
Composite sync on H
Sync on green
Output Format
Input Format
DVD Black Level
QUICK START OPERATION MENU
SETUP MINIMUM TO-DO LIST:
• When unit is first plugged in to Power it will go
through an initialization process. Do not send
any commands to the unit during this time.
Once initialized, the unit is instant On/Off
• Set the proper screen shape in the Setup Menu
(default is 4:3)
• Set the proper output type (default is RGBHV)
• Optimize the display device for image position,
size, Contrast, Brightness and gray scale. Use
a test pattern DVD or internal generator.
• The internal DVD player has already been setup and
optimized for the processor. Do not change any of the
audio or video setup options in the DVD setup menu.
REMOTES
Use eight button remote for controlling
processor functions
Use larger remote to control the DVD transport features.
TO PLAY A DVD
• Press Open/Close on the front panel or on
the larger remote and load the DVD
• Press Open/Close again – DVD will auto-start
to the DVD Menu
• Press Enter or Play on the DVD remote or on
the front panel. This will also switch the Input to
DVD and start the movie.
TO ACCESS DVD MENU
Use the larger remote to access the menu and
navigate through the options.
TO CHANGE ASPECT RATIOS
• Use the processor remote and press Menu
• Use the Function Keys to Select Aspect Ratio
• Use the Value keys to change Aspect Ratio
TO ADJUST PICTURE QUALITY
• Use the processor remote
• Press the Function keys to Select the Picture menu
• Use the Function keys to Select,
use the Value keys to adjust.
STORING A PRESET
• Select the Input menu
• Use the Function keys to select Store
• Use the Value keys to select a preset.
• Press Enter to store.
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INSTALLATION
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front Panel Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Firmware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Processor IR Remote and On-Screen-Display Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DVD Transport Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DVD IR Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting Audio and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Language Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DVD On-Screen-Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DVD Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
RS232 Programming Instructions and Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Infrared Programming and Learning Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Rev. 1:402

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
Remove the NRS-DCS unit from the shipping
container and examine it for any signs of shipping
damage or missing items (check inventory list
below). All shipping materials should be saved if
the unit is to be moved or returned for service.
INSTALLATION
The processor can be either placed on a table or
rack mounted. If the rack mounting installation kit
is used, the rack mount ears are mounted by
using 3 screws. It will be necessary to support
the rear of the unit if it will be shipped in the rack
by using rack support rails supplied by the rack
manufacturer.
VENTILLATION
The unit uses convection to cool. A fan is not
needed. As hot air raises out of the top vent, cool
air is drawn in from the bottom. These vents must
not be blocked. When rack mounted, a minimum
of 1.75" (1 rack unit height) of free space is
required above and below the unit to allow for
proper cooling. A forced air fan should be added
to the rack installation if power amps are located in
the same air space.
Inventory
1-NRS-DCS Unit 2-Remote + Batteries
1-Remote Order Form 1-Warrantee Card
1-Power Cord 1-Owner's Manual
REAR PANEL I/O
1. S-Video (4 Pin DIN) Input
2. Composite Video (BNC) Input
3. Interlaced or Progressive Component or RGBs
Video Input (BNC)
Note: do not use the progressive output
from DVD players
4. High Resolution HDTV/Computer Pass-
Through Input - RGBHV or YPrPb (D15M)
5. RGBH/CV or YPrPb Output(D15F)
6. RGBH/CV or YPrPb Output (BNC)
Note: Both analog video outputs can be
used simultaneously
7. Screen Trigger 12V, 3.5mm, 2 pin,Tip=+)
8. Remote IR sensor (5V-12V, 3.5mm, Tip=+)
9. RS232 Port (D9F)
10. AC Power
11. Digital Audio Outputs (Digital Audio from
internal DVD drive only) AES/EBU, Coaxial and
BNC, RCA.
12. Digital Video Interface Input and Output.

CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
Because of the high performance of the NRS-DCS
unit it is very important to use the highest quality
cables possible, for both input and output signals.
Both the RGB BNC and the D15 Monitor output
connections are active at all times and can run two
displays simultaneously.
To avoid AC ground loop problems, the source
equipment, NRS-DCS unit and projector should all
be running on the same grounded AC power line
(one rated for the power requirements).
1. S-Video input (Y/C) for sources such as DVDs,
Satellite systems, S-VHS tape decks (when
using S-VHS tapes only), Hi-8 tape decks.
2. Composite video input for sources such as
Laserdisc players, cable TV, VHS tape decks,
8mm tape decks.
Note: Due to the unstable nature of the VHS
format, the image may become unstable
during FFW, RW, and Pause modes -
depending on the player used.
3. Interlaced or Progressive Component (YPrPb) or
RGBs video input for sources such as DVDs or
high resolution YPrPb sources from HDTV satel-
lites. Input auto-detects input type: 480i/576i
sources are sent to the internal processor,
progressive sources are routed to the Pass-
Through. A readout of the signal detected will
be displayed on the front panel LCD.
4. High scan rate input for sources such as HDTV
signals or computers are passed-through to the
projector. YPrPb from HDTV sources can be
transcoded to RGBHV, as well.
5. D15F connector output for use with computer
monitors or to a second display device. Use
only short cable runs.
6. BNC connectors for main output to display
devices. Cable runs up to 100ft are okay if good
quality cables are used. For YPrPb outputs use:
Red = Pr Green = Y Blue = Pb
Note: If HDTV or Computer signals are to be
used, separate H & V sync cables must be
connected to the display.
7.12V trigger to activate automatic screen relays.
Voltage is constant when unit power is on.
8. IR receiver connection allows for use with
external IR receivers so unit can be installed
behind walls.
9. RS232 D9F connection for use with RS232
control systems
10. AC Power connection.
11. Digital Audio outputs from internal DVD drive:
Coaxial (RCA, BNC) and AES/EBU. Be sure
the audio decoder is compatible with the
output used. These outputs are always active.
12. Digital Video Interface (DVI)Input . DVI input is
for pass-though to the DVI output only. DVI to
RGB output is not available
13. DVI Output: Digital interface for compatible
displays. All analog and digital inputs are out-
put through this connection. Maximum cable
length is 15ft. For longer lengths a distribution
system or fiber optic system must be used
Note: Whether the DVI or analog RGBHV outputs
are used must be selected in the Setup
menu prior to use of the processor.
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FRONT PANEL CONTROL
FRONT PANEL CONTROL
1. Infrared Receiver / Flasher window
2. Firmware Reset: push a small paper clip into
this opening to reset the unit’s CPU.
3. Power/Standby: Press to turn the unit On
(LED turns Green) or to Standby (Red)
4. Input Selection
5. Aspect Ratio Selection: If an aspect ratio is not
available (LED is not activated), it cannot be
selected.
Note: The screen shape used in the installation
must be set in the Setup Menu during
installation for proper Aspect Ratio mapping.
Anamorphic Aspect Ratio with 4:3 screens and
the Wide-4:3 settings are not available on units
with scan rates 480p, 540p, 600p and Frame
Doubling. See Setup section for details.
Note: Do not leave a 4:3 image with a Wide Angle
screen on for long periods of time on a CRT
projector or plasma display. This can cause
permanent image burn-in. Image burn-in is
not covered by Faroudja’s warranty.
6. Menu: Accesses DVD Menu when the internal
DVD drive is selected and a DVD disc is playing.
Menu does not function with other inputs or
when there is not a DVD disc in the player.
7. Setup: Accesses the various Setup menus in
the processor: System Setup, DVD Setup, IR
Setup and Test Patterns. See each section in
this manual for details.
8. Return: Pressing this button from any location
in any menu returns the front panel controls to
the User menu.
9. Custom Presets: There are a total of four cus-
tom presets that store all image and setup para-
meters and includes the Input. In addition, when
changing inputs, the last used setting for each
input will be recalled even if the settings were
not stored in a Preset.
10. Factory Preset: Recalls all settings to Factory
levels. Pressing once while adjusting a setting
will recall that setting back to the factory
default. Pressing the Factory button twice
returns all image settings to the factory default.
STORING PRESETS
• Adjust the image and other parameters as
needed.
• Press the Enter button, the Preset LEDs turn
Red. (Press Enter again to cancel procedure)
• Press the Preset you want to use and the LED
on that Preset will turn green, storing the pre-
set.
11. Directional buttons and Enter: These buttons
have multiple uses. While viewing any input,
pressing the Up/Down buttons will select the
User Menu Functions ( Contrast, Brightness,
etc), pressing the Left/Right buttons will
change the Values of the Functions. When in
the different Setup menus (System Setup,
DVD, etc) the directional buttons will navigate
within those menu choices. Press the Enter
when prompted by the menu to select the
Function listed.
12. DVD Transport buttons: These will control the
internal DVD drive. Pressing the Play button
will switch the input of the processor to the
DVD input. See the DVD portion of the manual
for details.
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SYSTEM FIRMWARE SETUP
SYSTEM FIRMWARE SETUP
Now that all the sources and cables are
connected, the processor’s firmware needs to be
fine-tuned for the installation. The System Setup
menu is only accessible from the front panel.
RS232 commands can also be used.
Be sure to go through the Setup menu before
doing the final setup of the display.
To enter the System menu, press the Setup
button and then Enter
There are four sections to the System Setting.
Pressing the Enter key to open that set of
Functions:
• System Menu
• User Mode
• I/R Setup
• Test Patterns
Pressing the Up button will recall the available
Functions. Press the Left or Right keys to select or
change values. When no commands are entered
after a short period the front panel LCD will switch
to the main window. Just hit the Up or Down but-
tons to jump back to the control menu last used.
SYSTEM MENU FUNCTIONS
Screen Shape
4:3 / WideScreen / Wide 4:3
4:3 – Choose this when the projector is 4:3
and the screen is 4:3
Example:: using a 1024x768 digital projector on a
4:3 screen.
WideScreen-Choose this when the screen is
Widescreen and the projector will provide the
anamorphic vertical squeeze.
Example: A 16:9 plasma, a digital or CRT
projector set to Anamorphic using a wide angle
screen or when using a Panamorph lens.
Wide 4:3-choose this when the projector is
4:3 only and the screen is Widescreen.
(Not available on units scanning at rates
below 720p)
Example: A digital projector that is 4:3 only with a
wide angle screen.
Initial Storing of the main Screen Shape.
The NRS-DCS allows for storing different screen
shapes in the Custom Presets such as with instal-
lations where two different display types are used.
Step one is to set the main screen shape:
• Select an Input (not Pass-Through)
• Enter the System Setup Menu
• Select desired Screen Shape
• Use the Function keys to select
Save to All and press Enter
The screen shape is now stored for all
Inputs and Presets.
Storing a second screen shape in
the Custom Presets
A secondary screen shape or position setting or
blanking setting can be saved as a Custom Preset:
• Enter the System Menu and choose the new
settings
Note: Do NOT use the Save to All command)
• Press Return
• Press Enter, then press Preset 1-4
Output Select - Analog/Digital
This must be selected to determine if the Analog
((BNC/D15) or Digital (DVI) outputs are used.
Both outputs cannot be used at the same time.
When DVI is selected the following controls are not
available:
Output Format, Sync on Green and Sync on H.
Save to All – Press Enter
Saves System setup (screen shape, blanking,
image position) to all presets.
Be sure to do this when initial installation is
completed.
I/R Receiver – On/Off
Controls front panel IR receiver
RS232 Echo:
On(Default)/Off
Select if the RS232 commands returns a status
report to the control system.
DCDi Mode:
On (Default)/ Off
Should always be On
Film Mode:
On (Default)/Off
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SYSTEM FIRMWARE SETUP
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Should always be On
LCD Display Backlight Timer
5-255 seconds (Default 10)
Sets how long the front panel LCD stays on.
Red LED Brightness
0-15 (Default 8)
Front panel LED brightness
Green LED Brightness
0-15 (Default 8)
Front panel LED brightness
OSD Vertical Position
0-255(0=Top)
This sets the single line adjustment OSD position.
OSD Timer
4-255 seconds (10 Default)
HDTV Ext. Format
480p / 720p / 1080i
This option is accessible and only needs to be
set if the Transcode option is selected for the
pass-thru.
HDTV External Input (D15) (Pass-Through)
Pass-thru / YPrPb to RGB
HDTV Component External Input (BNCs)
Pass-thru / YPrPb to RGB
Note: When the component BNC inputs auto-
detect a HDTV signal then this command
is activated as the signal is sent to the
pass-though
Note: The HD Pass-through inputs can transcode
YPrPb HDTV signals to RGBHV. It cannot
transcode RGBHV signals to YPrPb. Sync
on Green is NOT available when using the
HD Pass-through input.
Note: Blanking and image position controls can be
returned to the Factory default setting by
pressing the Factory button when accessing
that control.
Bottom Blanking
This adjusts the bottom edge blanking
Right Blanking
Adjusts the right edge blanking
Left Blanking
Adjusts the left edge blanking
Top Blanking
Adjusts the top edge blanking
Blanking Gray Level
This adjusts the blanking from black to white. This
can be used to create a gray side bar for use with
4:3 aspect ratio sources on wideangle screens to
help prevent image burn-in.
Vertical Sync Polarity
Negative / Positive
Changes sync polarity which may be needed for
compatibility with some displays.
Horizontal Sync Polarity
Negative / Positive
Changes sync polarity which may be needed for
compatibility with some displays.
Y/C Delay Adjustments: The following commands
allow for aligning the RGB color timing to the
luminance timing. These adjustments should only
be done by a qualified technician. A Y/C delay test
pattern must be used for proper alignment, such
as the Y/C delay pattern in the AVIA test DVD. The
range of adjustment is 0-6, 3 is the default center
and the timing can be adjusted +-3 steps. Be sure
to adjust the Green position first.
Blue Y/C delay
0-6, 3 default
Red Y/C delay
0-6, 3 default
Green Y/C delay
0-6, 3 default
Sync on Green
On/Off(Default)
Vertical Position
0-64, 32 default
Moves image up from center
Horizontal Position
0-170, 85 default
Moves image left or right of center
Note: moving the image too far to the left or right
can cause the display to stop working. Use
positioning controls in the display first–
if available.
RGB Input Sync
Sync on Green / Ext. Sync High / Low
(Low sync is used with PAL sources where
composite video is applied as sync with RGB)
Sync on Y
Bi-level
Tri-level

OPERATING THE PROCESSOR
to either increase detail or to help clean up poor
quality video material. It is recommended that
adjustments be made in small increments until
the desired results are achieved and then store
these custom settings in the Presets. It is
important to not use too much Detail as the
image will start to look artificial.
Digital displays will need less detail than analog
displays. High quality software will need less
detail than poor quality ones. Reducing the
detail level can help to reduce the visibility of
MPEG artifacts on artifacts on DVDs, Satelite
and cable systems. The best results are by
adjusting the levels to the software being
viewed instead of using just test patterns.
Tint
0-255, Factory 128
Tint is not available with YPrPb sources
Color
0-255, Factory 128
Contrast
0-155, Factory 110
Brightness
0-170, Factory 128
Note: It is best to set Brightness and Contrast lev-
els using the controls of the display with the
proper test pattern and with the NRS-DCS in
the factory default setting. This means that
when the Factory preset button is pressed, the
system is back to the original optimum settings.
Note: When the HD/PC or YPrPb pass through is
selected, the OSD and image adjustment
controls are not functional.
IR REMOTE AND OSD OPERATION
There are two remotes that ship with the NRS-DCS
processor. The eight button remote is used to only
control the NRS-DCS processor operations.
The large remote only controls all the operations
for the DVD transport.
Note: This option is visible only on 540p and
720p units when the YPrPb output format
is selected.
Composite Sync on H
On/Off(Default)
Note: Comp. Sync on H and Sync on Green
Functions are only available if RGB output is
selected. Both should be set to off if HDTV
or computer signals will be used for the
pass-through input
Output Format
RGB(Default)/YCrCb/YPrPb
Input Format
Auto NTSC/PAL(Default), NTSC, PAL,
PAL N, PAL M
OPERATING THE PROCESSOR
User Menu
There are three ways to control the unit: from the
front panel, from the remote using the On-Screen-
Display and via RS232.
These are the image adjustment controls that are
used most often. To access the image controls,
press the Up or Down key on the directional key-
pad. Keep pressing to toggle through the available
Functions. Use the Left or Right keys to adjust.
Advanced Color System
Factory/DVD Animation
For some very high quality DVDs the Faroudja
patented chroma edge processing circuits can be
turned off (DVD Animation). For most sources, the
Factory setting should be selected. These settings
can be stored as a User Preset.
Noise Reduction
0-15, Factory 8
This sets the threshold for the Detail circuit and
interacts with the detail setting. For most sources
this setting should not be changed.
Detail
0-31, Factory 8
Note: The Detail circuit is a powerful tool for image
quality. The settings have been optimized for the
scan rate and resolution for most displays and
sources. However, the viewers tastes and the
types of software and display type require
making adjustments of these settings to fine
tune the image. These controls are very effective
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IR REMOTE AND OSD OPERATION
This section describes the operation of the NRS-
DCS processor and remote. See the DVD section
starting on page 11 for details on the operation of
the DVD transport and remote. The IR remote
teaching starts on page 42.
When the unit is first plugged in it will go through
an initializing procedure and display the output
resolution. Do not send any commands to the unit
during this initialization period. Once this initializa-
tion is completed the unit is instant-on.
The remote control allows for easy operation by
simple navigation through the On Screen Display
(OSD) menus. Repeated Pressing of a button tog-
gles through the available choices.
Power On/Off: Press Power
Select Presets: Press Preset
Select Input: Press Input Mode
Activate OSD: Press Menu
Select OSD Functions:
Press Function Up/Down
Change Value: Press Value Up/Down
On Screen Display
Control of many functions can be done using
the remote to interact with the OSD.
Accessing the OSD
• Press Menu button to bring up main Index.
• Use Function keys until the triangle at
the top of the OSD turns yellow.
• Use the Value keys to move the tringle
to select a different index and the available
control menu drops down.
• Press Function again to select an adjustment.
• Use Value to adjust. The main menu drops away
and a single line menu appears.
• Use the Function keys return to
the drop down menu.
• Press Menu again to cancel OSD
The OSD consists of four index tabs:
Input – Picture – Display – Patterns
Input OSD
FORMATS
Input Select:
DVD-Video-S-Video-YCrCb-RGB-Pass-thru
Aspect
4:3-Letterbox-Anamorphic
Presets-
Recall: Factory-1-2-3-4
Store: 1-2-3-4
TO STORE A PRESET:
• Make all required adjustments.
• Use the Function keys to select Store 1 2 3 4.
• Use the Value keys to select the desired preset
• Press Enter
*Aspect Ratio Selection
Press the Aspect Ratio button to toggle between
the different choices on the OSD. The aspect ratio
selected needs to match the aspect ratio of the
source.
Note: When using a Wide Angle screen a 4:3
source will have black bars on the left and right of
the image. If filling the entire screen is desired,
select Letterbox. The image will fill the screen but
the top and bottom 1/3 of the image will be cut off.
For 4:3 images on wideangle screens the side bars
of the image can be changed to gray using the
Blanking level control located in the System Setup
menu.
Note: Anamorphic on a 4:3 screen is not available
on units with scan rates below 720p.
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Picture OSD
Use these commands to fine tune the image
Display OSD
Use these commands to adjust the image position
and edge blanking. It is recommended to adjust
sizing and blanking in the display device first. This
should be done by a qualified technician.
Patterns OSD
These patterns are used to setup and align the
image. This should be done by a qualified
technician only.
Available Patterns:
PLUGE:
Set Brightness and Contrast
100IRE Window:
Check displays power supply
Active Borders:
Use for H&V positioning
10-step Gray Scale:
Check gray scale
Convergence:
Check convergence of display
100IRE Rev.
CB: color bars for decoder check
100IRE CB:
Color bars for decoder check
Blue Screen:
Check for defective pixels
Red Screen:
Check for defective pixels
Green Screen:
Check for defective pixels
Cr Ramp:
Check linearity of Cr channel
Cb Ramp:
Check linearity of Cb channel
Luma Ramp:
Check linearity of Luma channel
Use these patterns to adjust the image and
processor. Use the Function key on the remote to
the Select bar after activating the test patterns.
Use the Value key to select the test patterns.
Select the Picture menu to adjust the image. Store
the new settings in a preset. Then be sure to return
to the patterns menu to turn off the test patterns.
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IR REMOTE AND OSD OPERATION

Features of This Player
Compatible with DVD, Super VCD/
Video CD and CD formats
DVD, Super VCD/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.
The disc format logos shown above are found on disc
labels or on disc jackets.
• To prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.)
adaptor (for CDs).
• Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be
played on this unit.
• DVDs that have incompatible region numbers, DVD-
Audio, DVD-ROM, and DVD-RAM cannot be played on
this unit. The region number of the player can be
found on the rear panel.
*1Playing recordable CDs
This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in
CD Audio or Video CD format, or with MP3 audio files.
MP3 compatibility information
• The CD-ROM must be ISO 9660 compatible.
• Files should be MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format, 44.1 or
48kHz. Incompatible files will not play and
“UNPLAYABLE MP3 FORMAT” will be displayed.
• Not compatible with some variable bit-rate (VBR) files.
• VBR files may not show play times correctly.
• This player only plays tracks that are named with the
file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
• This player is not compatible with multi-session discs.
If you try and play a multi-session disc, only the first
session will be played.
• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording your MP3
files. The disc must be finalized in order to play.
• Audio encoded at 128Kbps should sound close to
regular audio CD quality. Although this player will play
lower bit-rate MP3 tracks, the sound quality becomes
noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.
• Only the first 8 characters of folder and track names
(excluding the “.mp3” extension) are displayed.
• This player can recognize a maximum of 250 folders
and 250 tracks. Discs containing more than 250
folders or tracks will play, but only the first 250
folders/tracks.
Caution!
• CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal
computer or a CD recorder may not play if the disc
is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or
condensation on the player’s lens.
• If you record a disc using a personal computer,
even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there
are cases in which it may not play because of the
settings of the application software used to create
the disc. (Check with the software publisher for
more detailed information.)
• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs can be played, but not
all time information (playing time, etc.) will be
displayed.
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
8 cm (3 in.)/
double-sided
DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO
Types of playable
discs and their marks
Diameter/Playable
sides Playback time
133 min.
242 min.
266 min.
484 min.
VIDEO CD
CD
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
12 cm (5 in.)/
single-sided
CD
12 cm (5 in.)/
single-sided
41 min.
75 min.
82 min.
150 min.
VIDEO CD single
CD single
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 74
minutes
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 20
minutes
Digital audio
Max. 74
minutes
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
Digital audio
Max. 20
minutes
Digital audio
(MPEG 1)
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
10 min.
Super VCD Super VCD
12 cm (5 in.)/
single-sided
Super VCD single
8 cm (3 in.)/
single-sided
Digital audio
(MPEG 1)
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
40 min.
12 cm (5 in.)/
single-sided
12 cm (5 in.)/
double-sided
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
*1
*1
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
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What is Super VCD?
(DV-533 and DV-533K only)
This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD standard.
Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers
superior picture quality, and allows two stereo soundtracks to
be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.
Compatible with a wide range of DVD
digital audio output formats
DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio
formats (as of October 1998). The digital audio output jacks
of this player output Dolby*
2
Digital, DTS*
3
, MPEG, and linear
PCM digital bitstreams.
TruSurround
TruSurround*
4
uses technology that simulates multichannel
surround sound using only two speakers. TruSurround works
in conjunction with 2 channel audio sources to create a
realistic surround sound.
MP3 compatibility
This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM
discs that contain MP3 audio tracks.
Easy setup and adjustment using
onscreen menus
Press SETUP on the remote control to open the Setup
screen and you’ll find setting up and adjusting the system
easy to do with on-screen menus conveniently organized and
arranged. Additionally, on-screen information (
i
) appears to
clarify the functions and explain the options available. Below
are just a few examples.
Select the type of TV screen you are
using and the preferred screen format
you’d like to use when watching DVDs
in the Video 1 menu ( pages 29 )
Answer a few questions and have all
the necessary audio, video, and on-
screen language adjustments set
automatically by the player using the
Setup Navigator ( pages 17, 18 ).
Wide range of DVD viewing options
Multi-Angle ( page 33 )
You can view scenes from different camera angles when
watching movies or other media with multiple angle playback
available.
Multiple Languages ( page 34)
You can select the language on when watching movies or
other media that have multiple language and/or audio
soundtracks recorded on them.
Multi-Language Subtitles ( page 36 )
You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off when
watching movies or other media with subtitles available.
This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs.
*2Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
*3“DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
*4TruSurround and the ®symbol are trademarks of SRS
Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
General
A2 V2 Language
Audio1 Video1
Exit
Move Select
Setup using the Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator Start
Auto Start Off
SETUP
ENTER
—
Audio1 Video1 Language General
A2 V2
Exit
Move
TV Screen 4:3(Letter Box)
4:3(Pan&Scan)
16:9(Wide
)
Select your display preference
SETUP
HELLO! HOLA!
Subtitle :1 English Subtitle :2 Spanish
Angle : 2/4 Angle : 3/4
Audio : 1 English Dolby Digital
5.1CH Audio : 2 Spanish
HELLO
HOLA
Dolby Digital
5.1CH
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Get familiar with the player.
Refer to the section
‘Before Using’
on to
confirm that all the accessories were included with the
player. If you are new to DVD, it might be beneficial for
you to go through the
‘Names and Functions’
section
starting on to get familiar with the parts and
buttons on the main unit and remote control as they
will be referred to throughout this manual.
There is also a list of terms that can be found on
if you are having trouble understanding some of the
terminology associated with DVD.
Make the necessary connections.
No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly
the same way. The
‘Making Connections’
section
starting on shows how video and audio
connections may be made to suit your home
entertainment system.
Set up the necessary player
menus.
Before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of the DVD
format, it is first necessary to set up the player to
output the video and audio information that
corresponds to your system. The section
‘Setting Up
the Player’
starting on explains how to use the
Setup Navigator, a function that automatically sets up
the player corresponding to the answers given in a
multiple-choice on-screen procedure. The Setup screen
menus, described in the section starting on ,
are also used in a number of other functions. Learning
the procedure for operating these menus will make
using this player much easier and more enjoyable.
Play a disc.
When all the connections and setups have been made,
you are ready to play a DVD, Super VCD/Video CD, CD,
or MP3 with the player. The section
‘Getting Started
Using Your DVD Player’
starting on outlines
the basic player operations.
Enjoy the many features available.
Once you are comfortable using the basic player
functions, you are ready to take advantage of the
various options DVD and this player have to offer. The
section
‘Advanced Functions’
starting on
describes how to use the features available on many
DVDs.
DVD
All discs are divided up into smaller, more manageable
sections so that you can find specific content more
easily.
DVD discs are divided into one or more titles. Each title
may be further divided into several chapters.
Occassionally, a chapter may contain index points,
effectively dividing the chapter up into several parts, too.
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 2
DVD
Chapter 1
Track 2 Track 3
Track 1 Track 2Track 1
Folder 1 Folder 2
MP3
Super VCD/Video CD/CD
Super VCD/Video CDs and CDs are divided into a
number of tracks. In rare cases, a track may contain a
number of index points, effectively dividing the track up
into several parts.
MP3
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file
format. Files are recognized by their file extension
“.mp3” or “.MP3”. Folders that contain mp3 files are
automatically numbered F_001, F_002, etc. Tracks within
folders are automatically numbered T_001, T_002, etc.
Super VCD/Video CD
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
CD
Track 2 Track 4Track 3Track 1 Track 5
How to Proceed in This
Manual
Differences in Disc
Composition
DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest
quality digital audio and video available today.
Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be
confusing at first, following the order below should
help you get through the important stages of getting
set up so you can start using your player as soon as
possible.
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(Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.)
LAST MEMORY button
You can resume DVD or Super VCD/Video CD
playback from the point you last watched even if the
disc is removed from the player. Press LAST
MEMORY during playback to set a Last Memory
point. When you want to resume playback of that
disc, press LAST MEMORY in the stop mode and
playback starts from the memorized point. Last
Memory locations can be stored for up to 5 DVDs
and 1 Super VCD/Video CD.
(standby/on) button
NOT ACTIVE.
AUDIO button
Press repeatedly to select one of the audio
languages programmed on a DVD.
For Video CD, CD and MP3, each press changes the
audio output as follows.
For Super VCD, each press changes the audio output
as follows.
SUBTITLE button
Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle
languages programmed on a DVD or to turn the
subtitles off.
SETUP button*
Press when the player is in either play or stop mode
to open and close the Setup screen.
MENU button*
Use to display or close the DVD menu or MP3
Navigator screen
DISPLAY button
Press during playback to display statistical disc
information. Press repeatedly to display different
information.
Cursor buttons ( F/G/P/H)*
Use to move through the options on menu screens
and to change settings.
ENTER button*
Use to implement settings selected with the cursor
buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu.
PREV llOO (previous) button
During playback, press PREV lOO to go back to a
previous chapter/track.
1 Stereo 1L 1R
2R 2L 2 Stereo
Remote Control
Stereo =1/L (Left) =2/R (Right)
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NEXT
PP
l
button
During playback, press NEXT
PP
l
to advance to the
next chapter/track.
PLAY
P
button
Press to start or resume playback (pages 20, 23).
PAUSE ll button
Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to
resume playback.
REV
OO
l
/ FWD l
PP
( fast reverse/forward )
buttons
During playback of DVD and Super VCD/Video CD,
press
FWD PP to perform fast forward scanning. Press
REV OO to perform fast reverse scanning of DVD
and Super VCD/Video CD. When a CD or MP3 is
loaded, audio scanning is performed.
CLEAR button
Works in conjunction with a number of player
functions. Use to cancel repeat and random
playback, and to edit programs.
SEARCH MODE button
Press to perform a title/folder, chapter/track or
elapsed time search.
Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables
playback to resume from a point shortly before the
location where it was stopped. Pressing twice
causes the disc to return to the beginning of the disc
when playback starts again.
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STEP/SLOW
OO
ll
/ ll
PP
buttons
Press STEP/SLOW OO
ll
or
ll
PP during playback to
view still frame. Press and hold STEP/SLOWOO
ll
or
ll
PP during playback to view slow playback. In still
frame, press STEP/SLOW
ll
PP to advance DVDs and
Video CDs frame by frame and STEP/SLOWOO
ll
to
back up a few frames at a time (DVD only).
Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)*
Use to perform direct title and chapter/track
searches, and to input numerical values.
RANDOM button
Press to play title and chapters/tracks in random
order (page 43).
PROGRAM button
You can program titles, chapters, or tracks to play
back in a desired order. Programs can be a
maximum of 24 steps. Additionally, DVD programs
for up to 24 discs can be stored in the player’s
memory for future use.
CONDITION MEMORY button
You can store in memory the settings for up to 15
DVDs. Press CONDITION MEMORY during DVD
playback to memorize the settings (page 49).
OPEN/CLOSE button
Press to open or close the disc tray.
ANGLE button
Some DVDs are recorded with various camera angle
playback options. Press ANGLE repeatedly to
display different camera angles.
REPEAT button
Use to set the repeat mode.
REPEAT A-B button
Press at the beginning and end of the section you
want to repeat or to mark a location you want to
return to.
TOP MENU button*
Press to call up the top menu programmed on the
DVD. Depending on the DVD, the top menu may be
identical to the DVD menu.
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.
STOP button
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1NOT ACTIVE
2Press OPEN/CLOSE (3
C
on the front panel).
The disc tray comes out.
3Load a disc.
Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the
disc tray guide to align the disc.
4Press PLAY P (P on the front panel).
• The disc tray closes, and playback begins.
• MP3 only: It may take a few seconds for the
player to locate the track on the disc, depending
on the complexity of the file structure. During this
time, “Please wait a moment” is displayed.
•Depending on the disc, a menu may be
displayed. If a menu is displayed, proceed to
step 5.
5Select the item you want to view.
•When a DVD is loaded:
Select the item with the cursor buttons (F/P/G/
H) or the number buttons then press ENTER.
•When a Super VCD/Video CD is loaded:
Use the number buttons to select the item.
Notes
• Noise is output if you make digital audio connections to a
receiver or amplifier that does not have a built-in decoder.
Check that the digital audio output format selected in the
Audio 1 menu corresponds to the audio components you
have made connections to ( ).
• The TV screen size is factory set to present the wide
screen format (16:9 aspect ratio). If you have a standard TV
screen (4:3 aspect ratio), this setting can be changed to
match your TV screen size in the Video 1 menu ( ).
When an operation is prohibited
There are times when you are using the player and attempt to
perform an operation, but for some reason it cannot be
performed. When this occurs, one of the two following icons
appears on the screen.
The operation is prohibited by the player.
The operation is prohibited by the programming on
the disc.
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. Having
made these settings, you are now ready to start using
the player to enjoy DVDs, Super VCDs/Video CDs, CDs
and MP3s.
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To navigate a menu screen
• Although individual DVD titles may differ, when a
menu screen is displayed, use the cursor buttons (F/
G/P /H) and ENTER on the remote control. The cursor
buttons are used to move around the options on the
screen and ENTER is used for selection.
• Occasionally, the number buttons may also be used
to make selections. If this is possible, using number
buttons serves to directly select an option on a menu
screen. Only number buttons are used to make
selections on Super VCD/Video CD menu screens.
• When the Super VCD/Video CD has more than one
menu, pages can be advanced to or returned to with
PREV lOO or NEXT PPl.
1 Highlight Clips
2 Chapter List
3 Commercial Header
4 Subtitles
5 Soundtrack
6 Start Main Feature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Don’tTekno for an Answer
Bad Whack Naff Riff
dubmyheadbassman
Gooey Love Jingle
Praise the Day
G3, Ba-san
Abstract Jazz Phunk
Rock the Love Jive
Bertie B.& the Goans
Hood in the Boyz
Sleek Machine
PhilipWilliam
Formerly an Artist
Pfeuti
JohnTorn
Hot Monkey Stick
STANDARD VOCAL BEST
When a Menu Screen is
Displayed– DVD/Super VCD/VideoCD
Example 1: When a DVD that has menu screens is loaded
Example 2: When a Super
VCD/Video CD that has Playback Control is loaded

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Advancing to the next chapter
(track)
Press NEXT PPl (PP PPl on the front panel).
• Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track).
• You can advance more than one chapter (track)
forward by pressing and holding NEXTPPland
releasing when the desired chapter (track) number
appears in the display.
Skipping back to the previous
chapter (track)
Press PREV lOO ( lOO OO on the front panel).
• Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter
(track) currently playing.
• Press twice to skip back to the start of the previous
chapter (track).
• You can skip back to previous chapters (tracks) by
pressing and holding PREVlOO and releasing when
the desired chapter (track) number appears in the
display.
Fast forward and reverse scanning
Press and hold FWD PP or REV OO ( PP PPl
or lOO OO on the front panel) during playback
to scan forwards or backwards.
While “PP 1 “ or “ 1OO “ is displayed on-screen
blinking, release the button to resume normal playback.
Variable speed scanning
1Press (but don’t hold) FWD PP or REV OO
during playback to start scanning.
“PP 1“ or “OO 1“ appears on screen.
2Depending on the type of disc playing, you
can increase the scanning speed by
pressing FWD PP or REV OO
The scan speed is shown on-screen.
DVD discs have three scanning speeds;
1, 2and 3.
CD and Video CDs have two scanning speeds;
1and 2.
MP3 have only one scanning speed.
3Press PLAY Pto resume normal playback.
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/
Skip Back – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD/MP3
Forward and Reverse
Scanning – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD/MP3
NEXTPPl
PREVlOO
mD or Super VCD/Video CD
Menu Screen
Although this differs depending on the disc, pressing
MENU, TOP MENU, or RETURN during DVD playback
or RETURN during Super VCD/Video CD playback
displays the menu screen. Refer to the DVD or Super
VCD/Video CD disc jacket and accompanying
documentation for more information
VCDs/Video CDs without
displaying menu screens
Super VCD/Video CDs with Playback Control (PBC)
display a menu screen when play is started. It is
possible, however, to play back Super VCDs/Video CDs
without displaying menu screens.
When a Super VCD/Video CD with PBC is loaded, press
STOP L, and then the number button of the track you
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Press STOP L( Lon the front panel).
Playback stops.
2
1
Press OPEN/CLOSE (3
C
on the front panel).
The disc tray comes out.
3Remove the disc.
4
The disc tray goes back in.
Press STOP Lonce.
The display shows “RESUME” and the stop position is
memorized.
• The resume position remains memorized as long as
the disc is in the player — even if you switch the
power off.
• Pressing STOP Ltwice causes the disc to return to
the beginning when PLAY P is pressed again. The
display shows the disc type (DVDs or Super VCDs/
Video CDs).
Press PLAY P.
Playback starts from the resume position.
Notes
• The actual restart position may be slightly before or after
the resume position.
• If you want to remove the disc, but still want to resume
playback from the last stopped position, use the LAST
MEMORY feature instead (page 48).
Resuming playback from
where you stopped
– DVD/Super VCD/Video CD
Stopping Playback and
Switching Power Off
– DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD/MP35
Use the resume feature to restart playback from the
point that the disc was stopped last time.
This features cannot be used with MP3s and CDs.
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. The procedure on this page provides a basic
outline for using the Setup screen menus.
When setting up for the first time
It is recommended to set up player using the Setup
Navigator (page 17 ). If you selected [Auto Start Off]
when the Setup Navigator appeared, you may still set up
the player using the Setup Navigator in the General menu
screen.
If you choose not to use the Setup Navigator, be sure to
make the necessary settings in the Setup screen
Audio 1,Audio 2,Video 1,Video 2 and Language
menus as described on the following pages.
Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in
the player. If a DVD has been loaded, be sure to press
STOP Kbefore proceeding.
1NOT ACTIVE
2Press SETUP.
The Setup screen appears.
Example
Adjusting Audio
and Video
Settings
V2Video1 General
A2 Language
Exit
Move
Audio DRC
Dolby Digital Out
DTS Out
96kHz PCM Out
MPEG Out
Audio1
—
—
—
—
—
Off
Dolby Digital
Off
96kHz 348kHz
MPEG 3PCM
Setup audio
Digital output format/tone adjust
SETUP
Press the Power button on the small
remote or the front panel
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