Pioneer DV-626D User manual

DV-626D
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
DVD PLAYER
LECTEUR DE DVD

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CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1.
To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
The following caution label appear on your player.
ATTENTION
Ce produit renferme une diode à laser d’une catégorie
supérieure à 1. Pour garantir une sécurité constante, ne
pas retirer les couvercles ni essayer d’accéder à
l’intérieur de l’appareil.
Pour toute réparation, s’adresser à un personnel qualifié.
La note suivante se trouve sur votre lecteur.
Location: On the rear panel of the player
Sur le couvercle supérieur du lecteurOn the bonnet of the player
Emplacement: Sur le panneau arrière du lecteur
This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC), EMC Directives (8™9/336/EEC, 92/31/
EEC) and CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).
Ce produit est conforme à la directive relative aux
appareils basse tension (73/23/CEE), aux directives
relatives à la compatibilité électromagnétique (89/
336/CEE, 92/31/CEE) et à la directive CE relative aux
marquages (93/68/CEE).
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
ATTENTION: AFIN DE PREVENIR TOUS RISQUES DE
CHOC ELECTRIQUE OU DE DEBUT D'ENCENDIE, NE
PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA
PLUIE.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION :
VORSICHT :
ADVARSEL :
VARNING :
VARO! :
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN
ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÀLING.
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA
DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
AVATTAESSA ALTISTUT NÄKYVÄ JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSATEIL YLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN. VRW1699
CAUTION :
VORSICHT :
ADVARSEL :
VARNING :
VARO! :
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN
ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN!
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÀLING.
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA
DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
AVATTAESSA ALTISTUT NÄKYVÄ JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSATEIL YLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN. VRW1699
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
IMPORTANT
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code :
blue neutral
brown live
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your
socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and
a suitable plug fitted.
Thecut-offplugshouldbedisposedofandmustnotbe
inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in
electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution
panel should be provided with 5 amp fuse. As the
coloursofthewiresinthemainsleadofthisappliance
may not correspond with coloured markings identify-
ing the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows :
Thewire which iscolouredbluemust be connectedto
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
Thewire which is coloured brownmust be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of
a three pin plug.
NOTE
After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover
in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover
whichcorrespondstothecolouroftheinsertinthe
base of the plug or the word that is embossed on
thebaseoftheplug,andtheappliancemustnotbe
usedwithoutafusecover.Iflost,replacementfuse
covers can be obtained from your dealer.
This appliance is rated at 13 amps.
Only 5 amp fuses approved to B.S.
1362 A.S.T.A. should be used.
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Thelightningflashwitharrowheadsymbol,within
anequilateraltriangle,isintendedtoalerttheuser
tothepresenceofuninsulated"dangerousvoltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficientmagnitudetoconstituteariskofelectric
shock to persons.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
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.
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltriangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
importantoperating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF
THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT.
Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for
consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest
technological developments.
We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD
player.
Thank you for your support.
Please read through these operating instructions so
you will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put
them away in a safe place for future reference.
• This player is not suitable for commercial use.
FÉLICITATIONS POUR AVOIR ACHETÉ CET
EXCELLENT PRODUIT PIONEER.
Pioneer se situe à la pointe de la recherche en DVD pour
les produits de consommation et cet appareil intègre les
derniers développements technologiques. Nous
sommes sûrs que vous serez pleinement satisfaits avec
ce lecteur DVD.
Merci pour votre soutien.
Veuillez prendre le temps de lire ce mode d’emploi
de façon à utiliser l’appareil au mieux de ses
possibilités.Conservez soigneusement ce mode
d’emploi à portée de main pour être en mesure de
vous y référer chaque fois que cela sera
nécessaire.
• Cet appareil n’a pas été conçu pour un usage
commercial.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use 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.
Cet appareil fait appel à divers circuits et principes
destinés á interdire la piraterie des oeuvres protégées
par des droits d'auteurs, circuits et principes qui sont
couverts aux Etats-Unis soit par des brevets détenus
par Macrovision Corporation et d'autres sociétés, soit
par d'autres formes de propriété intellectuelle
appartenant également á Macrovision et à d'autres
sociétés. L'utilisation de la technologie visant à la
protection des droits dàuteur doit être autorisée par
Macrovision Corporation, et doit être limitée à des
fins domestiques, ou similaires, sauf accord préalable
de Macrovision Corporation. La rétro-technique et le
désassemblage sont proscrits.
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Features of This Player
Compatible with DVD, Video CD
and CD formats
DVDs, Video CDs and CDs 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.
12 cm/
single-sided
12 cm/
double-sided
8 cm/
single-sided
8 cm/
double-sided
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO
Types of playable
discs and their marks Diameter/ Playable sides Playback time
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
133 min.
242 min.
266 min.
484 min.
VIDEO CD
CD
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
DVD VIDEO*
VIDEO CD
CD
41 min.
75 min.
82 min.
150 min.
VIDEO CD single
CD single
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 74
minutes
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 20
minutes
Digital audio
Max. 74
minutes
12 cm/
single-sided
8 cm/
single-sided
12 cm/
single-sided
8 cm/
single-sided
Digital audio
Max. 20
minutes
The disc format logos shown above are found on disc
labels or on disc jackets.
• To prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm 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 CD-ROM cannot be played on
this unit. The region number of the player can be
found on the rear panel.
State of the art digital audio and
video
Compatible with a wide range of 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 can output Dolby Digital*, DTS**,
MPEG, and linear PCM digital bitstreams to AV
components with built in decoding capabilities.
This player also has a function that converts Dolby Digital
and MPEG audio formats into the linear PCM format.
This allows stereo playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby
Digital and MPEG without the need for a special
decoder.
Equipped with six channel discrete audio
output and an internal Dolby Digital and DTS
decoder
Enjoy the cinematic surround sound produced by Dolby
Digital and DTS audio soundtracks without the need for
an external decoder. This player features six channel
discrete audio output jacks so you can connect this
player directly to an amplifier or receiver with 6 channel
discrete input, and utilize the player’s built-in Dolby
Digital and DTS decoding capabilities.
Multiple video output formats that can be
selected to best suit your TV or monitor
This player features two composite, two S-video jacks,
and an AV CONNECTOR terminal. RGB signal output is
possible from the AV CONNECTOR terminal.
Digital Noise Reduction (Video Quality
Enhancement)
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) can be used to improve
the video image and remove digital noise. Select a
preprogrammed setting suited to the program’s subject
matter, or make manual adjustments to suit your needs
or preferences and save them in the player’s memory.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “AC–3” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-
1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Wide range of DVD viewing options
Multi-Language Subtitles (page 36)
You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off
when watching movies or other media with subtitles
available.
Multiple Languages (page 37)
You can select the language when watching movies or
other media that have multiple language and/or audio
soundtracks recorded on them.
Multi-Angle (page 47)
You can view scenes from different camera angles when
watching movies or other media with multiple angle
playback available.
Energy-saving design
This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when this
player is in standby mode. Regarding the amount of
power consumed in standby mode, refer to
‘Specifications’ on page 67.
This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain discs.
Audio : 1 English Dolby Digital
5.1CH Audio : 2 Spanish
HELLO
HOLA
Dolby Digital
5.1CH
HELLO! HOLA!
Subtitle :1 English Subtitle :2 Spanish
ANGLE : 3/4
ANGLE : 2/4
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
(page 21).
Setup Navigator
Audio1 GeneralLanguageVideo2
Move
Exit
SETUP
Select
ENTER
Setting up using the Setup Navigator
Setup Navigator
Not Used
Start
Set up the on-screen
speaker system to match
your home audio system in
the Audio 2 menu for ideal
presentation of multichannel
audio (page 33).
Easy setup and adjustment using
on-screen 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.
Speaker Setting
CenterOn
Audio2 GeneralLanguageVideo1
–/+
SETUP
Move
Exit
ENTER
Select
Speaker
Return
L R
SW
LS RS

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How to Proceed in This
Manual
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.
Get familiar with the player.
Refer to the section “Before Using” on page 8 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 page 9 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 page 65
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 page 15 shows how video and audio
connections may be made to suit your home
entertainment system.
Set up the player.
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
page 21 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 page 29, 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, Video CD, or CD with the
player. The section “Getting Started Using Your DVD
Player” starting on page 25 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 page 41 describes
how to use the features available on many DVDs.
Differences in Disc
Composition
DVD
DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and
titles are divided into chapters. A DVD which contains a
movie may have only one title with many or no chapter
divisions. Karaoke DVDs may have many titles, assigning
a title to each song on the DVD. Menu screens do not
belong to any title.
DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a DVD
or chapters within a selected title. The player functions
available may also vary from title to title, depending on
the DVD. When DVDs have a unique title division, it
should be noted that search and program functions may
be affected.
Video CD/CD
Video CDs and CDs are divided into units referred to as
tracks (Video CD tracks may also be referred to as
scenes). One song generally corresponds to one track.
Some tracks are further divided into units referred to as
indexes. Video CDs with PBC (Playback Control) also
contain menus recorded on the disc which enable easy
access to the contents of the disc.
When played back on a DVD player, both Video CDs and
CDs are considered to be a single title, regardless of the
number of tracks.
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 2
DVD
Chapter 1
Video CD
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
CD
Track 2 Track 4Track 3Track 1 Track 5

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Table of Contents
Before Using ........................................ 8
Checking Accessories .....................................8
Preparing the Remote Control.........................8
Names and Functions ......................... 9
Front Panel ......................................................9
Display Window.............................................11
Rear Panel .....................................................12
Remote Control .............................................13
Making Connections ......................... 15
Connecting Your DVD Player .........................15
Audio Connections ........................................17
Video Connections.........................................19
AV CONNECTOR Connection........................20
System Control Connections.........................20
Setting Up the Player ....................... 21
Using the Setup Navigator.............................21
Getting Started Using Your DVD
Player.................................................. 25
Playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs................25
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back ........27
Forward and Reverse Scanning.....................27
Stopping Playback and Switching
Power Off ................................................28
Adjusting Audio and Video
Settings.............................................. 29
Using the Setup Screen Menus ....................29
Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert”
Menu Mode .............................................30
Setting the Video Output Format for AV
CONNECTOR Connections......................30
Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be
Compatible with Your AV Component......31
Turning the Digital Output On and Off...........32
Setting Analog Audio Connections to an
AV Amplifier or Receiver ..........................32
Setting Your Speaker System for
Multichannel Audio Playback ...................33
Setting the TV Screen Size ............................34
Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen Display) ........35
Setting the Language Options......... 36
Selecting a Subtitle Language
(Multi-Language Subtitles) .......................36
Changing the Audio Language
(Multi-Language Function) .......................37
Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences
in the Setup Screen Menus ....................38
Advanced Functions ......................... 41
Getting Surround Sound from Stereo
Speakers ..................................................41
Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio
Soundtrack ...............................................42
Adjusting the Video Quality (Digital Noise
Reduction)................................................43
Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance
Playback ...................................................45
Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track,
or Location on a Disc ...............................46
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle
(Multi-Angle).............................................47
Repeat Play....................................................48
Random Play..................................................49
Playback in a Desired Order
(Program Play)..........................................50
Setting the Parental Lock Level.....................53
Continuing Playback from a Specified
Location (Last Memory) ...........................55
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed
DVDs (Condition Memory) .......................56
Viewing Disc Information ..............................57
Changing the Background Color
of the Screen ...........................................59
Turning the Screen Saver On and Off............59
Resetting the Player to System Settings.......59
Additional Information ..................... 60
Disc Care .......................................................60
For Proper and Long Use of This Unit ...........61
Language Code List.......................................62
Troubleshooting .............................................63
Terms.............................................................65
Specifications ................................................67

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Preparing the Remote Control
Inserting batteries into the remote
control
1While pushing the tab on the battery
compartment cover toward the center of the
remote, pull out in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
2Insert batteries.
Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus
(–) polarity guides on the batteries with the marks
inside the battery compartment.
3Close the cover.
Notes
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• When replacing batteries, use all new batteries.
• When not using the remote control for a long period of time
(over 1 month), remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery corrosion. If battery leakage occurs, wipe the
battery liquid from the battery component, then insert new
batteries.
Before Using
Checking Accessories
Please confirm that the following were received with the
player.
Audio cord
Video cord
Power cord (European model)
(UK model)
Remote control unit
AA/R6P batteries
Operating instructions (this manual)
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Remote control operation When operating the remote control, point it at the
remote sensor (Î) located on the player’s front panel.
The remote control can be used up to 7 m from the
player and within a 30° angle on each side of the sensor.
Notes
• Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong light
may cause faulty operation.
• If the CONTROL IN jack on the player’s rear panel is connected
to the CONTROL OUT jack of another component, point the
remote control at the other component to operate the player.
Operation will not be possible when pointed at this player
(page 20).

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Names and
Functions
1STANDBY indicator
Indicates that the player is in standby, using a
minimum amount of power to maintain system
settings (page 28).
2CENTER button
Press to turn the center speaker channel on and off
when listening to sources being output from the 5.1
channel discrete audio outputs (page 33).
3SURROUND button
Press to turn the surround (rear) speaker channels
on and off when listening to sources being output
from the 5.1 channel discrete audio outputs (page
33).
4SUB WOOFER button
Press to turn the sub-woofer (LFE) channel on and
off when listening to sources being output from the
5.1 channel discrete audio outputs (page 33).
55.1 CH MODE button
Press to switch the audio output between 5.1
channel audio and 2 channel audio. It is also possible
to set the default audio output in the Setup screen
Audio 2 menu (page 32).
6DNR indicator
Indicates that the digital noise reduction function is
on (page 43).
7VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL indicator
Indicates that the Virtual Dolby Digital function is on
(page 41).
8FL OFF indicator
Indicates that the player’s display window has been
turned off using FL DIMMER (page 10).
9Display window
Displays system information (page 11).
0Remote sensor
Point the remote control toward the remote sensor
to operate the player (page 8).
-0(open/close) button
Press to open and close the disc tray (pages 25 and
28).
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POWER
STANDBY
CENTER SURROUND
AUDIO
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VIRTUAL DOLBY
DIGITAL
VIRTUAL
DOLBY
DIGITAL
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=7(stop) button
Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables
playback to resume from a point shortly before the
location where it stopped. Pressing twice causes the
disc to return to the beginning of the disc if playback
starts again (page 28).
~8 (pause) button
Press during playback to pause. Press again to
resume playback (page 45).
!3(play) button
Press to start or resume playback (pages 25 and 28).
@¡¢(forward) button
Press to advance to chapters/tracks. Press and hold
to perform fast-forward scanning (page 27).
#41(reverse) button
Press to go back to previous chapters/tracks. Press
and hold to perform reverse playback scanning (page
27).
$Disc illumination
Lights when a DVD is loaded and when no disc is
loaded. Turns off when a disc format other than DVD
is loaded in the player.
%Disc tray
When loading a disc, place discs in the disc tray with
the label side facing up (pages 25 and 28).
^FL DIMMER button
Press to change the brightness of the FL display and
disc illumination in four steps: maximum brightness,
medium brightness, minimum brightness, and off.
When the FL display is turned off, the FL OFF
indicator lights.
&PICTURE CONTROL button
Press repeatedly to select one of the programmed
picture quality settings. The setting changes each
time the button is pressed (page 43).
*VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL button
Press to turn the Virtual Surround function on and off
(page 41).
(AUDIO button
Press repeatedly to select one of the audio
soundtracks available on a DVD (page 37).
)POWER switch
Press to switch the player on or off (pages 25, 28
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Display Window
196 kHz indicator
Indicates that the currently loaded disc contains an
audio signal with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.
2ANGLE indicator
Indicates Multi-Angle playback is in progress (page
47).
3TITLE indicator
Indicates a title number is being displayed.
4REPEAT indicator
Indicates that the Repeat function is on and that the
current title, chapter, or track is being repeated.
5TRK and CHP indicator
Indicates a chapter or track number is being
displayed.
6GUI indicator
Indicates an on-screen menu operation is being
performed (pages 21 and 29).
7LAST MEMORY indicator
Indicates the Last Memory location is recorded in
memory for the currently loaded DVD or Video CD
(page 55).
8COND. MEMORY indicator
Indicates that Condition Memory settings are
memorized for the currently loaded DVD (page 56).
9TOTAL indicator
Indicates that the disc in the player is stopped and
DISPLAY has been pressed (page 58).
0DTS indicator
Indicates DTS audio playback.
-DOLBY DIGITAL indicator
Indicates Dolby Digital audio playback.
=REMAIN indicator
Indicates that the remaining playback time of a title
or chapter/track is being displayed.
~Counter display
Displays the playback mode, type of disc, title and
chapter/track numbers, playback time, etc.
!LFE channel indicator
The LFE (low frequency effects) channel indicator
indicates 5.1 channel audio that contains a channel
for low frequency sounds that are used by the sub
woofer.
@Program Format indicators
During multichannel audio playback, indicate which
channels are present in the soundtrack.
L: Left front *1*2, C: Center *1, R: Right front *1*2,
LS : Left surround*1, S: Surround (mono) *2,
RS : Right surround*1
*1 : Indicates 5.1ch Dolby Digital or DTS playback.
*2 : Indicates Dolby Pro Logic playback.
#DOWNMIX indicator
During multichannel audio playback, indicates that
the output signal has been “downmixed” from the
original audio source. This is an automatic function
performed by the player in order to present the most
appropriate audio mix to the speakers present in
your system.
COND. MEMORY REPEAT DOLBY
DIGITAL
GUI
TITLE TRK
CHP TOTAL REMAIN
LAST MEMORY ANGLE
LCR
L
S SR S
LFE
DOWN MIX
96 kHz
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Rear Panel
1CONTROL jacks
Use to connect this player to another component
bearing the Pioneer Îmark. This lets you control
this unit as though it were a component in a system.
Player operations are then performed by pointing the
remote control at the component that the player is
connected to (page 20).
2AV CONNECTOR jack
Use a 21-pin SCART cable to connect to a TV or
monitor compatible with this type of connection.
Both audio (2 channel stereo) and video (Video,
S-video, and RGB) signals are output from the AV
CONNECTOR jack (page 20 and 30).
3VIDEO OUT jacks
Connect to the video input on a TV or monitor or AV
amplifier or receiver with video input capability (page
19).
4S-VIDEO OUT jacks
If your TV or monitor has an S-video input, clear
picture reproduction is possible by connecting the
player to your TV or monitor via the S-video jack
(page 19).
5AUDIO OUT (2 ch) jacks
Use to output two-channel audio (analog) to the
audio stereo inputs on a TV or stereo amplifier. If you
are connecting to a receiver that has both digital and
analog input jacks for DVD player connection, it may
be beneficial to make both connections (page 18).
6AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch) jacks
Use to output 6 discrete audio channels of decoded
digital audio to a receiver or amplifier with discrete
audio inputs (page 18).
7AC IN power cord connection terminal
Use to connect the power cord to the wall outlet
(pages 15 and 16).
8TV SYSTEM switch
Use to change the TV signal mode to either PAL or
NTSC according to the type of TV and disc to be
used. When the switch is in the AUTO position, the
player outputs the format on the disc as is (page 19).
9DIGITAL OUT jacks (coaxial, optical (OPT.))
Use to output the digital audio signal recorded on
discs. You can output the digital signal via either
coaxial or optical output jack to an AV amplifier or
receiver (page 17).
CONTROL OPT.
DIGITAL OUT
AUDIO OUT (2 ch) AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch)
AC IN
VIDEO OUT
NTSC
PAL AUTO
OUT IN
R
21
R
L
L
1
2
1
2
FRONT
SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
S-VIDEO
OUT
TV SYSTEM
AV CONNECTOR
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Remote Control
OPEN/CLOSE
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
TOP MENU RETURN
PREVIOUS NEXT
REV PLAY FWD
PAUSE
PROGRAM
REPEAT
A-B
LAST
MEMORY
CONDITION
MEMORY
SEARCH MODE RANDOM
STOP STEP/SLOW
ENTER
SETUP DISPLAY
CLEAR
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(Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.)
1(standby/on) button
Press to switch the player on or to put in standby
(page 28).
2AUDIO button
Press repeatedly to select one of the audio
languages and/or audio formats programmed on a
DVD (page 37).
For Video CD and CD, each press changes the audio
output as follows.
3SETUP button*
Press when the player is in either play or stop mode to
open and close the Setup screen (pages 21 and 29).
4MENU button*
Use to display or close the DVD menu screen (page 26).
5TOP 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 (page 26).
6PREVIOUS 4/NEXT ¢buttons
During playback, press PREVIOUS 4to go back to
a previous chapter/track and NEXT ¢to advance
to the next chapter/track (page 27).
7REV 1/FWD ¡(fast reverse/forward)
buttons
During playback of DVD and Video CD, press
FWD ¡to perform fast forward scanning. Press
REV 1to perform fast reverse scanning of DVD
and Video CD. When a CD is loaded, audio scanning
is performed (page 27).
8PAUSE 8button
Press to pause playback of a disc. Press again to
resume playback (page 45).
9STOP 7button
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 (page 28).
0Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)*
Use to perform direct title and chapter/track
searches, and to input numerical values (pages 26,
46, 50, and 53).
=Stereo =1/L (Left) =2/R (Right)
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-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 (page 50).
=SEARCH MODE button
Press to perform a title, chapter/track or elapsed
time search (page 46).
~REPEAT button
Press once to repeat playback of current chapter/
track. Press twice to repeat playback of current title
(page 48).
!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 (page 48).
@SUBTITLE button
Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle
languages programmed on a DVD or to turn the
subtitles off (page 36).
#ANGLE button
Some DVDs are recorded with various camera angle
playback options. Press ANGLE repeatedly to
display different camera angles (page 47).
$OPEN/CLOSE 0button
Press to open or close the disc tray (pages 25 and 28).
%VIDEO ADJUST button
Various attributes of the video presentation can be
adjusted to suit the program type or personal
preferences. Press VIDEO ADJUST to display the
on-screen options (page 43).
^DISPLAY button
Press during playback to display statistical disc
information. Press repeatedly to display different
information (page 57).
&RETURN button*
Use to go one menu back (current settings are
maintained). Use RETURN when you do not
want to change the option setting in a menu (pages
21, 26, 30, and 54).
*Cursor buttons (2/3/5/∞)*
Use to move through the options on menu screens
and to change settings (pages 21, 26, 29 and 53).
(ENTER button*
Use to implement settings selected with the cursor
buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu (pages
21, 26, 30 and 53).
)PLAY 3button
Press to start disc playback (pages 25 and 28).
_STEP/SLOW e/Ebuttons
Press STEP/SLOW Eduring playback to view slow
playback. In pause mode, press STEP/SLOW Eto
advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by frame and
STEP/SLOW eto back up a few frames at a time
(page 45).
+CLEAR button
Works in conjunction with a number of player
functions. Use to cancel repeat and random playback,
and to edit programs (pages 36, 48, 49 and 50).
¡RANDOM button
Press to play chapters/tracks in random order (page 49).
™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 56).
£LAST MEMORY button
You can resume DVD or 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 (or 4 DVDs and 1
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VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN
OPT.
DIGITAL OUT
AUDIO OUT (2 ch) AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch)
AC IN
VIDEO OUT
NTSC
PAL AUTO
R
21
R
L
L
1
2
1
2
FRONT
SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
S-VIDEO
OUT
TV SYSTEM
AV CONNECTOR
CONTROL
OUT IN
AUDIO IN
RL
Making
Connections
Connection Guide
The illustration on this page shows the basic setup using
the audio and video cords included with this player. Use
this illustration as a guide to setting up your home
system.
An explanation of each type of audio and video
connection available can be found on pages 17 to 20. To
determine the best audio and video connection setup for
your system, refer to the manuals supplied with the
components you are making connections to.
In addition to making physical connections to your TV or
monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV screen size.
You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the Setup screen
General menu to set whether you are using a wide
screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 22).
Additionally, you can use the [TV Screen] setting in the
Setup screen Video menu (page 34).
Notes
• When making connections to this unit or when changing
connections, check that the unit is off by pressing
POWER, and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
• The analog video output on this player uses copy protect
circuitry to prevent the video playback on DVDs from being
copied. If you connect the player to a TV via a VCR, or record
and play back the contents of a disc with a VCR, the playback
picture may not be normal.
Connecting Your DVD Player
Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a
wide array of audio and video output options which
allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system
configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio
input to a home theater system with a projection
monitor and full surround sound capabilities.
Audio cord
(Included)
Video cord
(Included)
Finally, connect to a
power outlet (220–240 V).
TV or monitor
Make video connections from the one of the
VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the VIDEO
IN jack on the TV or monitor using the video
cord included with the player.
Make audio connections from one of the
AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the
AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or monitor using
the stereo audio cord included with the
player. Be sure to match the color of the
plugs with the color of the jacks (red and
white).
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OPT.
DIGITAL OUT
AUDIO OUT (2 ch) AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch)
AC IN
VIDEO OUT
NTSC
PAL AUTO
R
21
R
L
L
1
2
1
2
FRONT
SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
S-VIDEO
OUT
TV SYSTEM
AV CONNECTOR
CONTROL
OUT IN
VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN
DIGITAL IN
5.1 CH INPUT
R
L
FRONT
SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
Coaxial cable
(Not included)
S-video cord
(Not included)
2 stereo audio
audio cords
(1 Included),
and 2 single
cords (or
another stereo
audio cord)
(not included)
TV or monitor
Front
Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Center Speaker Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Sub woofer
Finally, connect to a
power outlet
(220–240 V).
S-video connection produces a high quality
video image. If you have a TV or monitor that
features an S-video input, make video
connections from one of the S-VIDEO OUT
jacks on the player to the S-VIDEO IN jack on
the TV or monitor using an S-video cord (not
included) (page 19).
Make connections from the
AUDIO OUT (5.1 Ch) on the
player to an AV receiver or
amplifier with 6 channel
discrete input, often referred
to as “5.1 channel ready” or
“Dolby Digital ready”. This
allows you to use the high
quality Dolby Digital and DTS
decoding capabilities of the
player (page 18). When
making this kind of
connection, be sure to select
“5.1 Channel” in the Setup
Navigator [Analog Jacks]
screen (page 23).
Make connections from the DIGITAL
OUT (coaxial) on the player to the
digital coaxial input on an AV
receiver, amplifier or other
component with internal
multichannel decoding capabilities
(page 17).
AV amplifier or
receiver
Home Theater Component
Connections
The connections on this page demonstrate the versatility
of this player to conform to any number of home
entertainment systems.
Please note that the illustration shown on this page is
meant as an example. Please refer to the manuals
supplied with the components to which you are making
connections to determine the best possible setup for
your home system.
An explanation of each type of audio and video
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Audio Connections
This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and
also analog 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output
connection possibilities.
Digital Audio Connections:
You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD discs
from both optical digital and coaxial digital output jacks.
When making digital audio connections, do not
make connections from both the coaxial and optical
digital outputs to the same component.
When a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG is
loaded, noise will be output if you have made
connections via the digital audio jacks to a receiver or
amplifier that cannot decode a Dolby Digital, DTS, or
MPEG digital bitstream. In this case, be sure to set up
the Setup Navigator audio settings to best reflect the
type of system you are using (page 24). Additionally, the
digital audio settings can be adjusted manually in the
Setup screen Audio 1 menu (page 31).
DIGITAL OUT (Optical)
The digital signal is transmitted as light pulses through a
fiber-optic cable.
• Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder.
• Use a fiber-optic cable (not supplied) to connect the
digital optical output on the player to the digital optical
input on an AV amplifier or receiver.
DIGITAL OUT (Coaxial)
The digital signal is transmitted electronically through a
coaxial cable.
• Use to connect to an AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG decoder.
• Use a coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the
coaxial digital output on the player to the coaxial digital
input on an AV amplifier or receiver.
AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or
MPEG decoder
DIGITAL IN
OPT.
DIGITAL OUT
DV-626D
AV amplifier or receiver with
built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, or
MPEG decoder
DIGITAL IN
OPT.
DIGITAL OUT
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Analog Audio Connection:
After making physical connections to either the AUDIO
OUT (2 Ch) or AUDIO OUT (5.1 Ch) analog jacks, be sure
to identify which output you are going to be using in the
[Analog Jacks] screen of the Setup Navigator (page 23).
You can also manually set the output in the [Audio Out]
setting of the Setup screen Audio 2 menu (page 32).
Notes
• When “5.1 Channel” is selected, the front right (R) and left (L)
audio channels are output from the 2 channel jacks.
• The [Audio Out] setting creates an audio output default for the
player. If connections are made to both AUDIO OUT (2 Ch) and
AUDIO OUT (5.1 Ch) analog jacks to make different audio
connections for multichannel and stereo audio sources, it is
possible to switch between 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio
output by pressing 5.1 CH MODE on the front panel. However,
this button does not work when the GUI indicator is lit.
2 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
• Make analog audio connections to a stereo amplifier
or receiver.
• Analog audio connections can also be made to a TV or
monitor with stereo input jacks.
• Use the supplied audio cable to connect one of the
AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the audio input on
the stereo amplifier or receiver.
• When making analog audio connections, be sure to
match the color of the plugs with the color of the
jacks (red and white).
• When making this kind of connection, be sure to
select “2 Channel” in the Setup Navigator [Analog
Jacks] screen (page 23).
AUDIO IN
RL
AUDIO OUT (2 ch)
R
21
L
Stereo amplifier or receiver
DV-626D
5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
5.1 channel audio refers to the current industry surround
sound standard requiring two front speakers, a center
speaker, two surround (rear) speakers and a sub woofer.
Although in actuality there are 6 channels, because the
sub woofer channel, or LFE channel, makes up a mere
fraction of the total audio soundtrack, it has been
designated as the 0.1 of the 5.1 system.
By utilizing the player’s internal multichannel audio
decoder, the audio of Dolby Digital and DTS DVDs can
be output from the 5.1 channel discrete outputs to an AV
amplifier or receiver with 5.1 channel input capability.
• Use audio cables to make connections from the
player’s AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch) jacks to the equivalent
input jacks on the AV amplifier or receiver.
• When making 5.1 channel analog audio connections,
be sure to match the left and right channels on both
components, and also make sure that the jacks of all
the channels are connected correctly on both
components.
• Either 2 single audio cords or a stereo cord may be
used to connect the CENTER and SUB WOOFER
channels to the AV amplifier or receiver.
• When making this kind of connection, be sure to
select “5.1 Channel” in the Setup Navigator [Analog
Jacks] screen (page 23).
AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch)
R
L
FRONT
SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
5.1 CH INPUT
R
L
FRONT
SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
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Video Connections
This player features S-video and composite video
output possibilities. Check the manual supplied with
your TV or monitor to determine the best possible
connection for your system.
In addition to making physical connections to your TV
or monitor, it is also necessary to assign the TV
screen size. You can use the [Setup Navigator] in the
Setup screen General to set whether you are using a
wide screen or standard size TV or monitor (page 22).
Additionally, you can use the [TV Screen] setting in
the Setup screen Video menu (page 34).
S-VIDEO OUT
• Make S-video connections to a TV or monitor with
S-video input to produce a high quality video image.
• Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect one
of the S-VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to an
S-video input on the TV or monitor.
VIDEO OUT
• Make composite video connections to a standard TV
or monitor with a video input jack.
• Use the supplied video cable to connect one of the
VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the video input on
the TV or monitor.
• Be sure to match the color of the plug with the color
of the jack (yellow).
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
1
2
DV-626D
TV or monitor
MAKING CONNECTIONS
S-VIDEO IN
1
2
S-VIDEO
OUT
DV-626D
TV or monitor
TV SYSTEM switch
Video output changes as follows according to the
playback disc‘s recorded format.
NTSC =PAL, PAL =NTSC conversion is possible on
Video CDs. PAL =NTSC conversion is not possible on
DVDs. When the TV SYSTEM switch is set to the AUTO
position, the disc’s format will be output as is. When a
CD or disc is not loaded, the previous video output
format will be selected.
About MOD. (Modulation) PAL
• SHRINK
Most models of the newly developed countdown PAL
TV system detect 50 Hz (PAL)/60 Hz (NTSC) and
automatically switch vertical amplitude, resulting in a
display without vertical shrinkage.
• If your PAL TV does not have a V-Hold control, you
may not be able to view NTSC disc because the
picture may roll. If the TV has a V-Hold control, adjust
it until the picture stops rolling. On some TVs, the
picture may shrink vertically, leaving black bands at
the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a
malfunction; it is caused by the NTSC =PAL
conversion.
Type
DVD
Video CD
CD, No disc
Format
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
Disc Output format
Position of TV SYSTEM switch
NTSC PAL AUTO
NTSC MOD. PAL NTSC
PAL PAL
NTSC MOD. PAL NTSC
NTSC PAL PAL
NTSC PAL NTSC or PAL
NTSC
PAL AUTO
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AV CONNECTOR Connection
Using a commercially available 21-pin SCART cable,
connect the AV CONNECTOR jack on the player to a TV
or monitor to achieve audio and video with a single
connection.
• The video output signal of the AV CONNECTOR jack
contains composite video, S-video, and RGB
information. After making physical connections to your
TV or monitor, select the most appropriate video
format in the [Video Out] setting in the Setup screen
Video menu (page 30).
• SCART cables are available in a variety of
configurations. Before making connections, be sure to
check that the cable you are planning to use is
appropriate for the TV or monitor you are making
connections to.
• AV CONNECTOR pin signal descriptions can be found
in the ‘Specifications’ (page 67).
AV CONNECTOR
DV-626D
TV or monitor
System Control Connections
Using a commercially available cord with a mini plug
(3.5 mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’s
CONTROL IN jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another
PIONEER component bearing the Îmark, you can
control the player as though it were a component in a
system (system control).
• If you connect for system control, you cannot operate
the player directly. Point the remote control unit at the
component (AV amplifier, etc.) connected to the
CONTROL OUT jack to operate.
• When controlling as a system, be sure to make a
connection to the amplifier using an audio or video
cord, even when using only digital components.
• For details, refer to the operation manuals of the
connected components.
CONTROL
OUT IN
CONTROL
OUT
DV-626D
Pioneer component
with Îmark.