Pioneer CLD-79 User manual

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e This player is not suitable for commercial use.
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.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power
outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory
drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit
is the same.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For U.S. and Canadian models]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel.
Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and
keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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DECOUVERT.
CAUTION:
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables
and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equip-
ment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric
appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables
and connectors for connections.
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BASIC OPERATION
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VARIOUS OPERATION
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SPECIFICATIONS
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The Art of Entertainment

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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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this video
product near water — for example, near a bathtub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
video product. Any mounting of the appliance should
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
CART — An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn
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VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the video product and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. They should never be blocked by placing
the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This video product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This video
product should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have
been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES — This video product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company. For video
products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the appliance.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
POLARIZATION — This video product is equipped with
a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this video
product receiver during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the video product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of
any kind into this video product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this video
product yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel
GROUND
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the video product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged. s
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change
in performance — this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
having the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the video product is in proper operating
condition.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside
antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges
In the U.S.A. section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
See Fig. A.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810 — 20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810 — 21)
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ELECTRODE SYSTEM
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
= Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
e The use optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation.
[Pour le modèle Canadien]
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and
enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until
it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Dear C ustomer 2 Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to
z excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ ve just purchased is Decibel
only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you Revel. Rxanple
can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This aie
manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer 30 Quiet library, soft whispers
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
sensitive hearing. 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to at two feet.
higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a CONSTANT EXPOSURE
safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
To establish a safe level: 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
© Start your volume control at a low setting. 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
è Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
clearly, and without distortion. 180 Rocket launching pad
Infi tion tesy of the Deafi R h Foundation.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level: Se eae Tee eT ee ORT
@ Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss
in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
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ACCESSORIES
m~ When unpacking the player, first check to make sure that all of the accessories listed below are supplied:
e Remote control unit e Video cord
e Size “AAA” (IEC R03) (Pin plug +> Pin plug)
dry cell battery x 2 Use to connect the player
to a color monitor, etc.
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INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT
1] Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote
control unit. Press the knob and open the cover in the direction of
the arrow.
[2] Take out the two accessory size “AAA” (IEC R03) dry cell batteries,
and insert them into the battery compartment in accordance with
the display (®, ©) inside the compartment.
[3] Close the cover of the battery case.
Incorrect use of batteries may lead to leakage or rupture. Always
be sure to follow these guidelines:
A. Always insert batteries into the battery compartment, correctly
matching the positive ® and negative © polarities, as indicated
inside the compartment.
B. Never mix new and used batteries.
C. Batteries of the same size may have different voltages,
"depending on their type. Do not mix different types of batteries.
Range of remote control operation
When operating the remote control unit, point the unit's infrared
signal transmitter at the remote control unit receiver on the front
panel of the player. The remote control unit can be used within a range
of about 7 meters (23feet) from the remote sensor, and within angles
of up to about 30 degrees.
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e S-VIDEO cable
(Mini DIN «+ Mini DIN)
e Audio cord
(Pin plug x 2 +» Pin plug x 2)
Use to connect the player to
a stereo amplifier, etc.
e Operating instructions
e Warranty card
NOTES FOR USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
e /faplug is connected to the CONTROL IN terminal at the rear of
the player, remdte control operations cannot be done with the
remote control unit aimed at the player's remote control sensor.
Aim the remote control unit at the AV amplifier or the component
display’s sensor instead.
e /f there is any obstacle between the remote control unit and the
player, or if the unit is held at too large an angle relative to the front
panel of the player, the signal from the remote control unit will fail
to reach the remote sensor.
e /fthe player is operating in the vicinity of other appliances generating
infrared rays, or if other remote control devices using infrared rays
are used near the player, the player may operate improperly.
Conversely, if the player's remote control unit is operated in the
vicinity of other appliances which use an infrared remote control
device, the other appliance may operate improperly. If this should
happen, change the place of installation so that improper operation
does not occur.
e /f the range of operation of the remote control unit becomes too
short, replace the batteries.
e When the unit is not to be used for a long period of time (more than
one month), remove the batteries to prevent them from leaking
inside the compartment. If leakage occurs, wipe up the liquid
inside the compartment and replace the batteries with new ones.
e Do not place books or other objects on the remote control unit,
since they might depress the buttons and run down the batteries.
e /f the remote control sensor window is in a position where it
receives strong light such as sunlight or fluorescent light, control
may not be possible.

PRECAUTIONS
If it becomes necessary to transport or ship this unit in the
future, be sure to first remove the disc (if loaded), retract the
disc table to its closed position and turn the power off. After
the “OFF” display goes out on the display, disconnect the
power cord.
INSTALLING THE PLAYER
e Place the player on a stable platform next to the television and
stereo system to be used with the player.
e@ When using the player with a stereo system, your speakers should
be placed away from your television (or TV monitor).
e Do not place heavy objects such as a television or TV monitor on
top of the player.
e Do not place the player on top of your TV set or TV monitor. Also,
keep the player away from devices such as cassette decks which
are sensitive to magnetic fields.
When FM or AM stations are being received, signal noise may be
generated if the player is turned on. Turn off the player when not in
use. Also, if there is a signal noise when receiving radio stations with
an indoor antenna, adjust the position or direction of the antenna.
INSTALL THE PLAYER IN A WELL VENTILATED PLACE
AWAY FROM HEAT AND HUMIDITY
Do not install the player in a location subject to direct sunlight, or near
a stove or radiator, etc. This could adversely affect the cabinet and
internal components. Also avoid installing the player in a humid or
dusty location. This could result in a malfunction or accident. Do not
install near a cookstove where the player could be affected by smoke,
steam, or heat.
AVOID SOURCES OF HEAT
Do not put the player on sources of heat, such as an amplifier. When
installing with audio components on a rack, avoid components that
generate heat, by placing the player below such components where
there is adequate ventilation and not much dust.Avoid placing the
player on surfaces such as shaggy carpets, beds, and sofas which
may block ventilation under the player and cause damage.
CAUTIONS FOR AUTOMATIC LOADING
OPERATIONS
Since
this
player
has
an
automatic
loading
construction,
use
the
button
on
the
player
or
the
remote
control
unit
for
opening
and
closing
of
the
disc
table.
To
avoid
damage,
be
careful
not
to
apply
any force to the moving disc table.
Even
when
the
player
is
in
the
pause
mode,
the
disc-drive
motor
is
still
revolving.
Since
leaving
the
player
in
this
condition
can
shorten
the
lifetime
of
the
motor,
do
not
leave
the
player
in
the
pause
mode
for
a
long
period
of
time.
Also,
to
prevent
the
damage
to
the
screen,
do
not
use
the
unit
for
a
long
period
of
time
under
conditions
in
which
the
screen
display
(monitor)
has
been
displayed
characters (for example, power-ON mode, CD PLAY, PAUSE).
CAUTION
WHEN
INSTALLING
IN
A
RACK
HAVING
A
GLASS
DOOR
Be
careful
to
install
so
that
when
the
disc
table
is
opened
by
remote
control
it
does
not
hit
the
glass
door.
Strong
force
against
movement
of
the
disc
table
may
cause
breakdown.
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Take the following precautions to avoid accidents!
Be careful not to catch your finger in the disc table section
while the disc table is being retracted into the unit. Also, be
careful that children do not put their hands inside the unit
while the disc table is open. This may cause injury.
STRIPE PATTERNS APPEARING ON A TV PROGRAM
Stripe patterns may appear during a TV program if the player unit is
turned on, depending on the quality of reception of the TV station. This
is neither a malfunction of the television nor the player. If stripes
appear while watching TV, or when watching TV for a long period of
time, turn the player off.
CONDENSATION
Moisture will form in the operating section of the player if the
player is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if
the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens,
player’s performance will be impaired.
To prevent this, let the player stand in its new surroundings for
about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room
temperature rises gradually.
The same symptoms of condensation may be caused during summer,
if the player is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such
cases, change the location of the player.
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging
the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet
as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the
unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord.
Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power
cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on.
A damaged power cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock.
Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask
your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a
replacement.
CLEANING CARE
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in
a solution of household detergent diluted using one part detergent to
five or six parts water; wring well first and wipe. Use a dry cloth to
wipe it dry. Do not use any volatile agents such as benzine or paint
thinner, as they may damage the surface of the player.
Abnormal
functioning
of
this
unit
may
be
caused
by
static
electricity,
or
other
external
interference.
To
restore
normal
operation,
turn
the
power
off and
then
on
again,
or
unplug
the
AC
power
cord
and
then
plug
it
in
again.
Only one disc can be loaded at any one time. Loading a LaserVison
Disc, a Compact Disc, an 8-cm Compact Disc or a Compact Disc with
Video on top of one another may result in breakdown, or in scratching
of the discs.
Please only load one disc at a time.
This player is to be used exclusively with the NTSC color system.
Please use NTSC LaserVision Disc or NTSC Compact Disc with Video
only. PAL and SECAM system discs cannot be used with this player.
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FEATURES
AND
FUNCTIONS
OF
THE
PLAYER
Gamma-Turn
System
-
Two-Side
Continuous
Playback
With
this
function,
both
sides
of
a
two-sided
LD
can
be
played
consecutively,
eliminating
the
need
to
turn
the
disc
over
when
the
first
side
is
completed.
A
Side
<>
B
Side
Continuous
Playback
Programs
Through
the
use
of
the
Gamma-Turn
system,
programs
which
go
from
side
A
to
side
B
or
from
side
B
to
side
A
can
be
freely
created.
Full Digital Processing System
Virtual
elimination
of
analog
processing
assures
high
picture
quality
with
minimal
distortion.
Thanks
to
the
field
correlation
digital
video
processor,
the
picture
is
dimensionally
balanced
with
high
resolution
and
high
S/N.
Digital TBC system
A
digital
TBC
system
is
used
for
correcting
jitter
in
the
picture
processing
circuitry,
featuring
a
wide
correction
range,
minimal
signal
degradation
and
high-quality
picture
reproduction.
3-Line
Digital
Y/C
Separation
Circuitry
Video
signals
pass
through
the
Y/C
circuitry
prior
to
being
output
through
the
S
output
terminal,
thereby
reducing
cross
color
inter
ference
and
dot
noise
that
appear
on
the
color
border
of
the
picture.
This
realizes
a
high
quality
picture
for
you
to
enjoy.
1-Bit DLC D/A Converters
D/A
converters
are
devices
for
transforming
digital
signals
into
analog
signals.
The
D/A
converter
used
in
this
player
employs
an
advanced
1-bit
conversion
system.
Compared
to
conventional
converters,
this
system has the following advantages:
e
Theoretically
no
zero
cross
distortion
is
generated.
e
The
system
is
free
of
non-linear
distortion
throughout
the
frequency
range.
e
High-precision
operation
can
be
obtained
without
adjustments.
With
this
type
of
conversion,
there
is
no
loss
of
music
quality
even
at
minute
signal
levels.
Moreover,
the
noise
shaping
function
necessary
for
1-bit
conversion
is
implemented
using
a
double-step
noise
shaping
system.
This
system
carries
out
noise
shaping
once
in
the
preliminary
digital
filter
stage
and
then
again
in
the
D/A
converter
section,
thus
minimizing
quantization
noise
and
providing
extremely
high-precision.
Furthermore,
this
D/A
converter
is
used
independently
for
the
left
and
right
channels,
realizing
a
high
signal-to-noise
ratio
and
excellent
separation.
Legato Link Conversion
This
unit
is
equipped
with
Legato
Link
Conversion
which
makes
possible
reproduction
that
exceeds
the
conventional
limits
of
the
digital
recording
format.
Legato
Link
Conversion
achieves
music
reproduction
closer
to
the
original
sound
by
deducing
the
original
signal
based
on
the
recorded
signal.
Picture Stop Cancel (PSC) function
Digital output terminals
This
unit
is
equipped
with
both
optical
output
and
coaxial
digital
output
terminais.
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Digital NR
LDs
contain
inherent
noise
such
as
color
smearing.
To
effectively
reduce
this
kind
of
noise,
this
unit
features
Digital
NR.
You
can
also
independently
adjust
brightness
and
color.
Naturally,
since
processing
is
digital,
there's
no
loss
in
picture
quality.
Film Mode
When
Film
Mode
is
ON,
the
front
panel
display
window
and
screen
display
are
turned
off
during
playback,
and
the
screen
goes
black
when
changing
disc
sides.
Play
starting
time
and
the
time
required
to
change
disc
sides
is
shorter
than
during
normal
playback
of
movie
discs.
Program Playback
Up
to
24
chapters
can
be
programmed
for
playback
in
any
desired
sequence.
Repeat Playback
Eight
repeat
modes
-
Memory
Repeat,
A-B
Repeat,
1-chapter/track
Repeat,
One-side
Repeat,
All
side
Repeat
(for
two-side
LDs
only),
Program
Repeat,
and
Random
Repeat
-
are
available.
(With
discs
having
no
TOC,
Random
Repeat
cannot
be
carried
out.)
Special Play Functions
Thanks
to
the
video
circuitry’s
8-bit
digital
memory,
you
can
enjoy
a
high
quality
picture
and
a
range
of
different
play
modes
even
with
a
long-playing
disc
(CLV).
Random
Playback
(For
LDs,
this
function
is
only
available
with
discs
containing
TOC.)
All
chapters
of
one
side
of
a
disc
can
be
played
in
random
order.
Hi-Lite/Intro Scan Playback
Hi-Lite Scan - CD, CDV-audio part
Playback
starts
from
a
point
1
minute
after
the
beginning
of
the
track,
and
each
track
is
played
for
about
8
seconds.
Also,
Hi-Lite
Scan
playback
can
be
started
from
the
desired
minute
and
second
on each track.
Intro Scan - LD, CDV-video part
The
beginning
of
each
chapter/track
is
played
for
about
8
seconds.
Direct CD Function
Pressing
DIRECT
CD
on
the
front
panel
instructs
the
unit
to
use
the
CD
disc
table,
which
reduces
the
play
starting
time.
In
addition,
since
the
picture
circuit
does
not
function,
the
player
eliminates
the
interference
between
signals
and
reproduces
more
pure
sound.
Last Memory Function
This
lets
you
watch
a
LD
part
way
through,
and
then
resume
watching
it later from where you left off.
Compatibility
with
Many
Disc
Types
and
Sizes
In
addition
to
conventional
LDs
(12
inch,
8
inch),
CDs
(5
inch),
and
CDV
discs
(5
inch),
the
player
can
play
thin-type
8
inch
LDs
and
3
inch
CD
singles
without
an
adapter.

TYPES OF DISCS THAT CAN BE PLAYED WITH THIS UNIT
This unit is a CD VIDEO SYSTEM compatible player which can play
CDs, CDV discs, and LDs.
e The marks shown in the right column are printed on the labels and
jackets of the corresponding discs.
This player can play the following seven types of discs without using
an adapter:
CD Single (one-side recording)
Digital audio
8 cm ©
(3
a
©
compact
(max. 20 min.)
CD (one-side recording) DIGITAL AUDIO
12 cm ©)
(5 in.)
CDV (one-side recording)
Digital audio
(max. 74 min.)
Digital audio
(max. 20 min.)
(Audio part) <a ig
12 cm Digital audio + ED
(5 in.) Video
(max. 5 min.)
(Video part)
VSD (Video Single Disc)
(one-side recording)
Digital audio +
Video VIDEO
12 ele (max. 5 min.) SINGLE
(5 in.) DISC
e In the operating instructions in this manual, the VSD
is treated as a kind of CDV.
LD Single (one-side recording)
Digital/analog
audio + Video
(CAV: max. 14
min.
CLV: max. 20
min.)
LD (two-side or one-side recording)
Digital/analog m
audio + Video yf
(CAV: max. 14 L’
min. per side
CLV: max. 20
min. per side)
LD (two-side or one-side recording)
E N
f \ **
Digital/analo
d . FD Lo
audio + Video
(CAV: max. 30 | CD VIDEO
min. per side
CLV: max. 60
min. per side)
Discs other than those noted above cannot be played back with this
player.(i.e., Video CD, CD-ROM, LD-ROM, Hi-Vision LD, etc.)
HOW TO PLACE A DISC
Place the disc in the correct position by using the appropriate disc
guide groove. CD single : 8 cm
LD disc table:
CD, CDV: 12cm
LD, LD single:
20cm
LD.: 30cm
CD disc table:
LD GLOSSARY
Chapter number
Chapter numbers are used to indicate the boundaries of the sections
on a disc. If chapter numbers are recorded on a disc, it is also indicated
CD single : 8 cm
)
CD, CDV: 12cm
on the jacket of the disc, etc.
Frame number
Frame numbers are the numbers assigned to each picture frame on
a CAV disc.
Time number
Time numbers indicate the time elapsed from the beginning of a CLV
disc.
CDV/CD GLOSSARY
Track number
Track numbers indicate the boundaries of the sections, or “tracks”,
on a disc. Track numbers are assigned consistently throughout the
audio part and video part of a CDV disc.
TOC
The TOC (Table of Contents) section is just like the table of contents
of a book, and contains information on the contents (number of tracks,
playing time, etc.) of the disc.
e Some LD discs are not provided with a TOC section.
* This is the unified symbol mark of LASERDISC (LaserVision
videodisc).
LaserDisc players and discs which bear this symbol and use the
same television system, are mutually compatible. '
* *
A Digital Audio with Multi Audio Disc (CD VIDEO LD) and a CDV
(CD Video CDV) are referred to as CD Video discs. CD Videodiscs
are recorded with subcodes, which are the non-audio recordings
of TOC (Table of Contents) data such as track numbers, index
numbers, etc. However, there are some discs without these
marks.
CD VIDEO SYSTEM
e There are some discs marked with the „4 mark instead of the
EFS mark.
e There are some disc without the EZ -° mark.
COMPACT
Video CDs elise or
DIGITAL VIDEO!
cannot be played.
VIDEO CD
(Video CD is a digital audio/video recording in MPEG format, up to
74 minutes long.)
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TYPES
OF
DISCS
THAT
CAN
BE
PLAYED
WITH
THIS UNIT
CD VIDEO SYSTEM
The
CD
VIDEO
SYSTEM
is
the
standard
name
for
the
“optical
video
disc
with
digital
audio”
system
that
encompasses
both
LDs
and
CDV
discs.
The
following
mark
is
the
standard
mark
for
the
CD
VIDEO
SYSTEM
and
is
found
on
all
players
and
discs
which
conform
to
the
CD
VIDEO
SYSTEM
format.
The
following
systems
are
included
in
the
CD
VIDEO
SYSTEM:
CD VIDEO
e CDV (CD VIDEO CDV) discs
e
LaserVision
Discs
(CD
VIDEO
LDs)
containing
digital
audio
with
sub
codes.
e
Compatible
players
which
can
play
CDs
and
CDV
discs.
e
Compatible
players
which
can
play
CDs,
CDV
discs,
and
LDs.
CD VIDEO LDs
ACD
VIDEO
LD
is
an
LD
with
digital
audio
which
is
encoded
with
sub
codes
(data
such
as
TOC
and
track
number
data,
excluding
audio
and
video
signals).
LDs (LASERDISCS)
Two
types
of
standard
LaserDisc
are
available
—
standard
play
(CAV)
disc
and
extended
play
(CLV)
discs
—
which
differ
with
respect
to
their
signal
recording
systems.
CAV DISCS
The
jackets
and
labels
of
these
discs
are
marked
with
a
“
Standard
Play Disc CAV" or “Standard Play” indication.
CLV DISCS
The
jackets
and
labels
of
these
discs
are
marked
with
”
Extended
Play
Disc CLV” or Extended Play” indication.
LASERVISION DISCS WITH DIGITAL AUDIO
The
jackets
and
labels
of
these
discs
bear
the
following
mark.
ici digital
digital = SOUND
These
are
LaserDiscs
which
contain
digital
audio
signals
in
addition
to
conventional
analog
audio
signals.
This
feature
allows
the
high
image
quality
of
LaserDiscs
to
be
enjoyed
together
with
the
superior
quality
of
digital
audio.
LASERVISION
MULTI
AUDIO
DISCS
WITH
DIGITAL
AUDIO
The
jackets
and
labels
of
these
discs
bear
the
following
mark.
igi TADO
digital and MULTI AUDIO or iig MULTI AUDIO
These
are
LaserDiscs
in
which
the
recorded
digital
and
analog
audio
signals
differ
in
content.
This
allows
the
user
to
enjoy
two
different
audio
soundtracks
by
switching
between
the
digital
and
analog
audio.
CDV
(COMPACT
DISC
WITH
VIDEO)
DISCS
These
are
compact
discs
which
also
contain
video
signals.
Of
the
total
25-minute
playback
time
of
a
CDV
disc,
20
minutes
are
encoded
with
conventional
CD
digital
audio
signals
(the
“audio
part”).
The
remaining
5
minutes
are
encoded
with
both
video
and
digital
audio
signals
(the
“video
part”).
In
normal
playback
mode,
the
unit
plays
the
audio
part
after
the
video
part
is
played
back.
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CARE OF DISCS
How to hold discs
When
loading
or
removing
discs,
try
not
to
touch
their
playing
surfaces.
Cleaning
Fingerprints
or
other
dirt
on
the
disc
may
affect
sound
and
picture
quality.
To
clean
your
discs,
use
a
soft
clean
cloth
to
wipe
them.
If
necessary,
moisten
a
soft
cloth
with
diluted
neutral
detergent
to
remove
heavy
dirt
or
fingerprints.
LY
CES
Do
not
wipe
in
a
circular
Gently
wipe
from
the
inside
direction.
toward
the
outer
edge.
(Concentric
scratches
in
the
disc
groove tend to cause noise.)
Discs
must
not
be
cleaned
with
record
cleaning
sprays,
or
static
prevention
sprays,
etc.
Also,
do
not
use
volatile
liquids
such
as
benzine,
or
thinner,
etc.
NEVER
PLAY
CRACKED
OR
WARPED
DISCS
m
The
disc
revolves
in
the
player
at
a
high
speed
when
it
is
played.
Never
play
a
cracked,
scratched
or
warped
disc.
This
may
damage
the
player
or
cause
it
to
malfunction.
After using discs, store them upright
After
playing
a
disc,
always
remove
it
from
the
player
and
return
it
to
its
jacket.
Then
store
it
standing
upright
away
from
heat
and
humidity.
e
Store
discs
carefully.
If
you
store
discs
at
an
angle,
or
stacked
on
top
of
each
other,
discs
may
become
warped
even
when
in
their
jackets.
e
Donot
leave
discs
in
locations
such
as
the
seat
of
car,
which
may
become
excessively
hot.
EERE
CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC
All rights reserved.
Unauthorized
public
performance,
broadcasting
or
copying
isa
violation
of
applicable
laws.

CONNECTIONS
BASIC CONNECTIONS
e Use an AV TV with video/audio inputs (or a monitor TV).
1
Connect the supplied video cord.
If the TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, connect the supplied S-VIDEO cable.
This unit features 3-line digital Y/C separation circuitry so it is recommended you
connect an S-VIDEO cable to obtain superior picture quality.
UHF antenna VHF antenna
S VIDEO Align the plug =
correctly and push ©
into the S-VIDEO jack. /
Ae
If you use an S-VIDEO cable, refer to your TV's operation
manual.
C= AC-3 RF OUT
R
Connect to the stereo amp’s CD, LD, VDP, or other input
jack with the supplied audio cord. (Do not connect to the
PHONO jack.)
Finally, connect the power cord
to the wall socket.
Once the power cord is connected, even if you switch
power OFF, power is still supplied to the player's
built-in memory (Resume play function etc.). For this
reason, make sure the unit is connected to the wall
socket. If you connect to the amplifier standby power
You can connect to the TV's audio input jack, but it is SWITCHED OUTLET socket or other socket, functions
recommended
you
connect
to
the
stereo
amplifier
to
such
as
Resume
play
will
not
operate.
obtain superior audio playback quality.
. . AC-3 RF OUT terminal:
These connections are also possible This terminal is intended for use with Dolby AC-3* components
è |f you have a stereo amplifier with optical or coaxial inputs, refer (*1) planned for future release. With this terminal, you will be able
to page 10. Connection to this unit's digital output (optical or to connect an AC-3 RF input of amplifiers and surround processors,
coaxial) is possible. and playback LDs formatted with Dolby AC-3 (*2).
e |f you have a Pioneer projection monitor, refer to page 11. You can (*1) Indicated with DQ [petsvsusnous] (For hardware)
connect to this unit’s control jack for system remote control. (*2) Indicated with DO [pemr sonnou] (For software)
if; H i 7,)|| “30 IGIIT t
A -a an AV amplifier bearing the Pioneer Wi mark, refer to You cannot playback currently available LDs, LD players, AV
y 4 f n . amplifiers, etc., with this terminal.
ou can connect to this unit’s control jack for system remote : ; E $
centred, Do not connect this terminals to the audio input terminal of a
normal stereo or AV amplifiers.
“Dolby”, “AC-3"and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING
TO
THE
DIGITAL
JACKS
The
optical
fiber
cable
and
coaxial
cable
are
not
supplied
with
this
unit.
Use
a
separately
sold
optical
fiber
cable
or
coaxial
cable
for
the
digital
jack
connections.
Connecting
to
the
optical
digital
jack
e
This
unit
can
be
connected
to
an
amplifier
equipped
with
an
optical
digital
jack.
Stereo amplifier
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
Finally, connect to the
wall socket.
Optical fiber cable
m
When
using
the
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
jack:
NOTES:
1.
Remove
the
protective
dust
cap
from
this
unit's
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
e
When
making
optical
digital
connections,
this
player
can
only
be
OUT
jack.
connected
to
an
amplifier
which
uses
the
same
type
of
optical
2.
Use
an
optical
fiber
cable
to
connect
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
jack
transmissions/reception
module.
of
this
unit
to
the
optical
digital
input
jack
of
the
amplifier.
Fully
insert
the
optical
fiber
cable
plugs
all
the
way
into
the
jacks.
e
Align
the
plug
of
the
optical
fiber
cable
with
the
optical
digital
e
Be
careful
not
to
fold
or
crimp
the
cable.
When
coiling
an
optical
jack
and
fully
insert
the
plug
to
make
a
secure
connection.
fiber
cable
for
storage,
make
sure
the
diameter
of
the
coilis
15cm
(6 inches) or larger.
e
Use
an
optical
fiber
cable
with
a
length
of
3
m
(10
feet)
or
less.
Protect
the
optical
fiber
cable
plugs
from
scratches
and
dust.
e
When
the
unit
is
not
connected
using
an
optical
fiber
cable,
be
sure
to
keep
the
protective
dust
cap
plugged
into
the
optical
digital
output
jack
at
all
time.
Connecting
to
the
coaxial
digital
jack
e
This
unit
can
be
connected
to
an
amplifier
equipped
with
a
coaxial
digital
jack.
Stereo amplifier
COAXIAL
DIGITAL IN
Finally, connect to the
Coaxial
cable
wall
socket.
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