Pioneer DVH-P5050MP User manual

Operation Manual
Multi-CD control high power DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3
player with FM/AM tuner
DVH-P5050MP
English

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
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.
Be sure to read this
!Playable discs 6
!DVD video disc region numbers 6
!When an operation is prohibited 8
Precautions
To ensure safe driving 5
Before You Start
Playable discs 6
DVD video disc region numbers 6
About this manual 6
Precautions 7
Features 7
Condition memory 8
What the marks on DVDs indicate 8
se and care of the remote control 8
Whats What
Head unit 10
Remote control 11
Basic Operations
Switching the remote control operation mode
switch 13
Turning the unit on 13
Selecting a source 13
Loading a disc 14
Adjusting the volume 14
Turning the unit off 14
Protecting your unit from theft 15
Tuner
Listening to the radio 16
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 17
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 17
Tuning in strong signals 17
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 18
Playin DVD video discs
Watching a DVD video 19
Basic operation of DVD video 19
Specifying title 20
Specifying chapter 20
Frame-by-frame playback 20
Pausing DVD video playback 20
Slow motion playback 21
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 21
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 21
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 22
Operating from the information displays 23
Operating from the function display 25
Playin Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 27
Basic operation of Video CD 27
Specifying track 28
Pausing Video CD playback 28
Slow motion playback 28
Operating from the information display 29
Operating from the function display 30
Playin CDs
Listening a CD 32
Basic operation of CD 32
Operating from the information display 33
Operating from the function display 35
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Playin MP3
Listening MP3 38
Basic operation of MP3 38
Operating from the information display 39
Operating from the function display 41
Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 44
50-disc multi-CD player 44
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 45
Repeating play 45
Playing tracks in a random order 45
Scanning CDs and tracks 46
Pausing CD playback 46
sing ITS playlists 46
sing disc title functions 48
sing CD TEXT functions 49
sing compression and bass emphasis 49
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 50
Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-
EX) 51
Setting the sound focus equalizer
(SFEQ) 51
sing balance adjustment 51
sing the equalizer 52
Adjusting bass and treble 53
Adjusting loudness 54
sing subwoofer output 54
sing non fading output 55
sing the high pass filter 55
Adjusting source levels 56
Di ital Si nal Processor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 57
sing the sound field control 58
sing the position selector 58
sing balance adjustment 59
Adjusting source levels 59
sing the dynamic range control 59
sing the dual mono mode 60
sing the direct control 60
sing the Dolby Pro Logic 60
Setting the speaker setting 61
Selecting a cut-off frequency 62
Adjusting the speaker output levels 62
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 62
Adjusting the time alignment 63
sing the equalizer 64
Settin up the DVD player
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 66
Returning to the previous display 66
Setting the subtitle language 66
Setting the audio language 67
Setting the menu language 67
Setting assist subtitles on or off 68
Setting angle icon display 68
Setting the aspect ratio 68
Setting the parental lock 69
Setting remote control code type 70
Initial Settin s
Adjusting initial settings 71
Setting the clock 71
Setting the FM tuning step 71
Setting the AM tuning step 72
Switching the warning tone 72
Switching the auxiliary setting 72
Switching the dimmer setting 72
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 72
Switching the telephone muting/
attenuation 73
Switching the automatic disc playback 73
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Correcting distorted sound 74
Other Functions
Turning the clock display on or off 75
Setting the level indicator 75
sing the A X source 75
Introduction of DVD operation 76
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 77
Error messages 79
DVD player and care 80
DVD discs 80
CD-R/CD-RW discs 80
MP3 files 81
About folders and MP3 files 82
Language code chart for DVD 83
Terms 84
Specifications 87
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To ensure safe driving
WARNING
!To avoid the risk of accident and the potential
violation of applicable laws, this unit is not for
use with a video screen that is visible to the
driver.
!In some countries or states the viewing of
images on a display inside a vehicle even by
persons other than the driver may be illegal.
Where such regulations apply, they must be
obeyed.
This unit detects whether your cars parking
brake is engaged or not, and prevents you
from watching a DVD or Video CD on the dis-
play connected to FRONT VIDEO OUTPUT
while driving. When you attempt to watch a
DVD/Video CD, the screen will turn black.
When you park your car in a safe place and
apply the parking brake, the picture appears
on the screen.
When using a display connected
to DVD REAR MONITOR OUTPUT
This unitsDVD REAR MONITOR OUTPUT is
for connection of a display to enable passen-
gers in the rear seats to watch the DVD or
Video CD.
WARNING
NEVER install the display in a location that en-
ables the driver to watch the DVD or Video CD
while driving.
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Precautions

Playable discs
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the
logos shown below can be played back on this
player.
DVD video
Video CD
CD
Note
It is not possible to play back DVD audio disc.
This player can only playback discs bearing the
marks shown above.
DVD video disc region
numbers
DVD video discs that have incompatible region
numbers cannot be played on this player. The
region number of the player can be found on
the bottom of this unit.
The illustration below shows the regions and
corresponding region numbers.
About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and op-
eration. All the functions have been designed
for the easiest possible use, but many are not
self-explanatory. This operation manual will
help you benefit fully from this productspo-
tential and to maximize your listening enjoy-
ment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself
with the functions and their operation by read-
ing through the manual before you begin
using this unit. It is especially important that
you read and observe precautions on the next
page and in other sections.
This manual mainly explains remote control
operation. However, in addition to those func-
tions related with DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3 op-
eration that can only be operated by the
remote control, there are also functions that
can be operated similarly by the head unit and
functions that can only be operated by the but-
tons provided for the head unit.
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Precautions
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTRO OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESU T IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICA INSTRUMENTS
WITH THIS PRODUCT WI INCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
!Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and precautions.
!Always keep the volume low enough so you
can hear sounds outside of the car.
!Protect this product from moisture.
!If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, the preset memory will be erased
and must be reprogrammed.
!Should this product fail to operate properly,
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.
Features
DVD video playbac
It is possible to play back DVD video, DVD-R
(video mode) and DVD-RW (video mode).
Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility
It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control).
CD playbac
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playbac
It is possible to play back MP3 files recorded
on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2 standard recordings).
!Supply of this product only conveys a li-
cense for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a license nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial
(i.e. revenue-generating) real time broad-
casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
any other media), broadcasting/streaming
via internet, intranets and/or other net-
works or in other electronic content distri-
bution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An inde-
pendent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
NTSC/PAL compatibility
This unit is NTSC/PAL system compatible.
When connecting other components to this
unit, be sure components are compatible with
the same video system or else images will not
be correctly reproduced.
Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility
When using this unit with a Pioneer multi-
channel processor, you can enjoy the atmo-
sphere and excitement provided by DVD movie
and music software featuring 5.1channel re-
cordings.
!Manufactured under license from Dolby La-
boratories. Dolbyand the double-D sym-
bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
!DTSis a registered trademark of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
Multi-aspect
Switching between wide screen, letter box and
panscan display is possible.
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Multi-audio
You can switch between multiple audio sys-
tems recorded on a DVD as desired.
Multi-subtitle
You can switch between multiple subtitle lan-
guages recorded on a DVD as desired.
Multi-angle
You can switch between multiple viewing an-
gles of a scene recorded on a DVD as desired.
Note
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain .S. patents and other intellectual prop-
erty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. se of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Condition memory
This function memorizes audio language, sub-
title language, angle number, audio output (L,
R) and aspect ratio made during disc playback
for up to 30 discs. Without any special opera-
tions, the final setting details during playback
of a disc are memorized. The next time a disc
is played, the previous settings are automati-
cally applied.
!With some discs, audio language and sub-
title language are automatically specified,
in which case condition memory does not
function.
!When the number of discs exceeds 30, set-
tings for the latest disc replace those for
the least recent disc.
What the mar s on DVDs
indicate
The marks below may be found on DVD disc
labels and packages. They indicate the type of
images and audio recorded on the disc, and
the functions you can use.
Mark Meanin
2Indicates the number of audio sys-
tems.
2Indicates the number of subtitle lan-
guages.
3Indicates the number of viewing an-
gles.
16 : 9 LB Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio:
screen width-to-height ratio) type.
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Indicates the number of the region
where playback is possible.
When an operation is prohibited
When you are watching a DVD and attempt to
perform an operation, it may not be performed
by the programming on the disc. When this
happens, this unit indicates the icon on the
screen.
!The icon may not appear in certain dis-
cs.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray out on the back of the remote
control and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus () poles pointing in the proper di-
rection.
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!When using for the first time, pull out the
film protruding from the tray.
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
!se only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
!Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
!Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose
of the battery in fire.
!Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
!Do not store the battery with metallic materi-
als.
!In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-
mote control completely clean and install a
new battery.
!When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or en-
vironmental public institutions rules that
apply in your country/area.
!Always check carefully that you are loading
the battery with its plus (+) and minus ()
poles facing in the proper directions.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
!The remote control may not function prop-
erly in direct sunlight.
Important
!Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
!Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
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Head unit
1CLOCK button
This button is only available on the head
unit.
Press to change to the clock display.
2VOLUME
When you press VOLUME, it extends out-
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. To re-
tract VOLUME, press it again. Rotate to
increase or decrease the volume.
3A (audio) button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
4a/b/c/dbuttons
When controlling sources
!These buttons can perform the same op-
eration as m/n/o/p/r/qbut-
tons on the remote control. Press to do
manual seek tuning, fast forward, re-
verse, track search and folder select con-
trols.
When controlling functions
!These buttons can perform the same op-
eration as r/q/m/nbuttons on
the remote control.
5OPEN button
This button is only available on the head
unit.
Press to open the front panel.
6BAND button
Press to select among three FM and one
AM bands and cancel the control mode of
functions.
7E -EX button
This button is only available on the head
unit.
Press and hold to switch between EQ-EX
and SFEQ functions. Press to operate each
function.
8F (function) button
Press to select functions.
916 buttons
These buttons can perform the same opera-
tion as NUMBER (16) buttons on the re-
mote control. Press for preset tuning and
disc number search when using a multi-CD/
DVD player.
aDISPLAY button
This button is only available on the head
unit.
Press to select different displays.
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