Pioneer DV-525 Instructions d'exploitation

DV-525Operating InstructionsDVD PLAYER

10Names andFunctions1 STANDBY/ON switchPress to switch the player on or to put in standby(pages 24 and 27).2 Display windowDisplays system informatio

11Display Window1 TITLE indicatorIndicates a title number is being displayed.2 96 kHz indicatorIndicates play of a disc outputting an audio signalwith

12Rear PanelCONTROLVIDEOOUTSELECTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTOPT.DIGITAL OUTAUDIO OUTAC INVIDEO OUTINRLS-VIDEO OUTYPBPRTV SYSTEMAUTOPALNTSC12 43 567 8 91DIGITAL

13(Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.)1 (standby/on) buttonPress to switch the player on or to put in standby(pages 24 and 27).2

14- PROGRAM buttonYou can program titles, chapters, or tracks to playback in a desired order. Programs can be amaximum of 24 steps. Additionally, DVD

15MakingConnectionsConnection GuideThe illustration on this page shows the basic setup usingthe audio and video cords included with this player. Useth

16Audio ConnectionsThis player features two digital (optical and coaxial) andalso analog audio output formats.Digital Audio Connections:You can enjoy

17Video ConnectionsThis player features S-video, composite video, andcomponent video output possibilities. Check themanual supplied with your TV or mo

18System Control ConnectionsUsing a commercially available cord with a mini plug (3.5mm dia. with no resistance) to connect this player’sCONTROL IN ja

1955554¢187eE¡33,624,51Using the Setup Screen MenusThe procedure on this page describes how to operatethe menus on the Setup screen. These menus are

2CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OFTHIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT.Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research forconsumer products and this unit incorp

20Parental Lock - Setup Menu Mode Audio1 GeneralLanguageVideo2MoveExitExpertBasicSETUPChanging to the Setup Screen“Expert” Menu ModeThe Setup screen m

21Setting the Digital AudioOutput To Be Compatible withYour AV Components – DVDThis player is capable of digital audio output for DolbyDigital, DTS, M

22Setting the TV Screen SizeThe width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3,while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen andhigh-definition TVs

23Adjusting the OSD (On-ScreenDisplay)Setting the on-screen display(OSD) languageThis setting is used to establish the language thatoperation indicato

24Playing DVDs, Video CDs andCDs – DVD/Video CD/CDBefore you can start to enjoy the digital audio and videoon DVDs, be sure that you have made the nec

2555554¢18 7 e E¡3NEXT ¢PREVIOUS 4STOP 7TOP MENURETURN Cursor buttonsNumber buttonsMENUWhen a menu screen is displayedMenu screens are displayed fo

26Advancing to the next chapter(track)Press NEXT ¢ (¡ ¢ on the front panel).• Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track).• When a CD is loaded,

271 Press STOP 7 (7 on the front panel).Playback stops.2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 (0 on the front panel).The disc tray comes out.3 Remove the disc.4 Press

28Setting theLanguageOptionsDVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audioinformation, which includes the ability to hold up to 8different la

29SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONSChanging the Audio Language(Multi-Language Function) – DVDDolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can berecorded on DVD

3Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After youhave finished reading the instructions

30Setting Language and SubtitlePreferences in the SetupScreen MenusThe Setup screen Language menu contains a number ofsettings related to the audio an

31SETTING THE LANGUAGE OPTIONSja: JapaneseList of LanguagesWhen “Other” is selectedWhen you want to select one of the 136 languages asthe main audio l

32Forcing subtitles to be displayed ExpertThis setting allows you to force subtitles to be displayedwith DVDs that do not automatically display them o

33AdvancedFunctionsThis player is compatible with DVD, Video CD, and CDdisc formats. Users already familiar with Video CD or CDwill already be familia

34Still Frame/Slow Play/FrameAdvance Playback – DVD/Video CDThe video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewedas a still frame, played back at slow sp

35Searching for a Title, Chapter,Track, or Location on a Disc– DVD/Video CD/CDThis player offers different ways of accessing theinformation on a DVD,

36Viewing from a DesiredCamera Angle (Multi-Angle)– DVDYou can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs withthe multi-angle option.Press ANGLE during p

37Repeat Play – DVD/Video CD/CDYou can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just apart.Repeat play of a chapter/trackPress REPEAT once during

38Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CDPlay titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order.Random playback of chapterswithin one title – DVDPress RANDO

39Playback in a Desired Order(Program Play) – DVD/Video CD/CDThe titles and chapters within a title on a DVD andsimilarly the tracks on a Video CD or

4Compatible with a wide range ofDVD digital audio output formatsDVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audioformats (as of October 1998). T

4055554¢18 7 e E¡3132Programming Video CDs, CDsA program with a maximum of 24 steps can bememorized.1 Press PROGRAM.The program screen appears. When

41ADVANCED FUNCTIONSTo make a program of your favorite parts of adisc as it plays – DVD/Video CD/CDWith this player, it is possible to make a program

42Setting the Parental Lock LevelThis player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD hasa parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lockcapa

43ADVANCED FUNCTIONSChanging the passwordChange your password whenever you feel it isnecessary. However, if you forget your existingpassword, you can

44Resuming playback from whereLAST MEMORY was pressed1 Load a disc that has a Last Memory pointmemorized.Some DVDs will start playback automatically w

45ADVANCED FUNCTIONSWhen a disc that has memorized settings isloaded“Condition Memory” will appear on the screen, and thepreviously memorized settings

46The display changes for each type of disc as followseach time the button is pressed.DVDTITLE information:Top Row: title and chapternumber, elapsed t

47Press DISPLAY during while a disc is stopped todisplay DVD title and chapter information or VideoCD and CD track information. Press DISPLAY again to

48Changing the BackgroundColor of the Screen ExpertYou can select a blue or black background to appearwhen the player is in the stop mode.Make changes

49AdditionalInformationNEVER PLAY CRACKED OR WARPED DISCSThe disc revolves in the player at high speed when it isplayed. Never play a cracked, scratch

5Energy-saving designThis unit is designed to use minimal electricity when thisplayer is in standby mode. Regarding the amount ofpower consumed in sta

50For Proper and Long Use ofThis UnitDO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACKDuring playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOTlift or move the unit

51Language Code ListLanguage codes are used when setting the audio andsubtitle language preferences. (See page 30)JapaneseEnglishFrenchGermanItalianSp

52KirundiRomanianKinyarwandaSanskritSindhiSanghoSerbo-CroatianSinghaleseSlovakSlovenianSamoanShonaSomaliAlbanianSerbianSiswatiSesothoSundaneseSwedishS

53TroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble andmalfunctions. If you think that there is something wrongwith this component, c

54Audio is not output or is distorted.The Setup screen Audio 1 menu [96 kHz PCM Out]setting is set to “96 kHz”. Digital output is prohibitedon some d

55TermsAspect ratioAspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TVscreens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratioof a high-definit

56Optical digital outputNormally, audio is converted to an electric signal andtransmitted through an electric wire from the player tothe amplifier, et

57SpecificationsGeneralSystem ... DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio systemPower requirementsU.S. and Canadian models ... AC 120 V

58WeWant YouLISTENINGFor A LifetimeSelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve justpurchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. N

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6How to Proceed in ThisManualDVD is an incredible format that presents the highestquality digital audio and video available today. Theamount of inform

60Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation.Copyright © 1999 Pioneer Electronic Corporation.All rights reserved.PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 4-1,

7Table of ContentsBefore Using ... 8Checking Accessories ...8Preparing the Remo

8Preparing the Remote ControlInserting batteries into the remotecontrol1 While pushing the tab on the batterycompartment cover toward the center of th

930°30°23ft (7m)0783Remote control operationWhen operating the remote control, point it at theremote sensor (Î) located on the player’s front panel.Th