DVD PLAYER DV-636D Operating Instructions
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State of the art digital audio and video Features of This Player Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD formats DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD players. For more information on discs compatible with this player, refer to the table below. Types of playable discs and their marks Diameter/ Playable sides DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO Playback time Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 2) 1 layer 2 layer 133 min. 242 min.
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.
Differences in Disc Composition How to Proceed in This Manual 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.
Table of contents Before Using ........................................ 8 Setting the Language Options ......... 36 Checking Accessories ..................................... 8 Preparing the Remote Control ......................... 8 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 .....................
Before Using Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote control 1 While pushing the tab on the battery compartment cover toward the center of the remote, pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Insert batteries. Checking Accessories Please confirm that the following were received with the player. Audio cord Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus (–) polarity guides on the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment.
Names and Functions Front Panel 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 1 0 - = ~ ! DVD PLAYER 5.1CH STANDBY POWER CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER Î FL OFF VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL 0 5.1CH MODE 41 ¡¢ 7 DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS DECODER 8 3 ACOUSTIC DAMPER MECHANISM – OFF - ON 1 AUDIO SUBTITLE FL DIMMER ( * & ^ % STANDBY indicator (except for Taiwanese model) Indicates that the player is in standby, using a minimum amount of power to maintain system settings (page 28). 2 3 5.1CH indicator Indicates that the 5.
Taiwanese model 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 0 - = ~ ! DVD PLAYER 5.1CH STANDBY/ON CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER Î FL OFF VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL 0 5.1CH MODE 41 ¡¢ 7 DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS DECODER 8 3 ACOUSTIC DAMPER MECHANISM VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL _ = AUDIO SUBTITLE FL DIMMER ( * & ^ % 7 (stop) button # @ $ ^ Press to stop playback. Pressing once enables playback to resume from a point shortly before the location where it stopped.
Display Window 1 2 96 kHz ANGLE 3 4 5 6 7 8 REPEAT DOWN MIX L LS # 1 R LFE RS C S TITLE @ ! 96 kHz indicator GUI TRK CHP 0 TOTAL = DOLBY DIGITAL REMAIN DTS indicator - 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. TITLE indicator Indicates a title number is being displayed.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT CONTROL OUT DIGITAL OUT OPT. AUDIO OUT (2CH) 1 1 PB 2 2 PR TV SYSTEM IN PAL AUTO NTSC AC IN S-VIDEO OUT Y VIDEO OUT SELECT CENTER L L R R 1 0* 9 8 7 AUDIO OUT (5.1CH) 2 FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER 6 (*The TV SYSTEM switch is not present on Taiwanese model.) 1 CONTROL jacks Use to connect this player to another component bearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control this unit as though it were a component in a system.
(Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.) Remote Control 1 CONDITION MEMORY AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU REPEAT A-B = ~ & * ( 2 3 2 5 (standby/on) button Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (page 28). ENTER NEXT PREV ¢ 4 ∞ ¶ PLAY 3 PAUSE 8 ¶ STOP 7 ¶ eSTEP/SLOWE 1REV FWD ¡ 1 2 3 CLEAR 4 5 6 +10 7 8 9 0 ) _ + 3 AUDIO button Press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages programmed on a DVD (page 37).
= STEP/SLOW e/E buttons Press STEP/SLOW E during playback to view slow playback. In pause mode, press STEP/SLOW E to advance DVDs and Video CDs frame by frame and STEP/SLOW e to back up a few frames at a time (page 42). ~ Number buttons (1-9, 0, +10)* Use to perform direct title and chapter/track searches, and to input numerical values. ! _ Press to start or resume playback. + ¡ You can program titles, chapters, or tracks to play back in a desired order. Programs can be a maximum of 24 steps.
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.
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 connection available can be found on pages 17-19.
DIGITAL OUT (Coaxial) 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: 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.
Analog Audio Connection: 5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT 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). 5.
VIDEO OUT Video Connections This player features S-video and composite, and component 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).
TV SYSTEM switch (The TV SYSTEM switch is not present on Taiwanese model) 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.
Setting Up the Player 1 1 Press POWER on the front panel. 2 Press SETUP. When SETUP is pressed for the first time, the following screen appears. Though the Setup Navigator may be used more than once, this screen only appears the first time SETUP is pressed. Using the Setup Navigator The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD player ready to perform.
Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language) The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers to the language that is used by the player in menus and on-screen messages. Additionally, the language that is established at this setting will also be used for the default audio and subtitle language. Setting the TV screen size The [TV Type] screen establishes the size, or more appropriately the width to height ration of your television or monitor.
Setting analog audio connections to an AV amplifier or receiver The [Analog Jacks] screen establishes whether analog connections have been made to an AV amplifier or receiver, and if connections are made, whether the connections made are for 2 channel stereo or for 5.1 channel surround sound. To coordinate your speaker system for 5.1 channel output When [5.1 Channel] is selected in the [Analog Jacks] screen, the following screens appear to determine the configuration of your speaker system.
Setting digital audio connections to an AV amplifier or decoder The [Digital Jack] screen establishes whether digital connections have been made to an AV amplifier, receiver, or external decoder. As there are numerous options available, please refer to the instructions supplied with the component the player is connected to to determine what digital audio formats can be decoded. If you have made no digital connections, select [Not Connected].
Getting Started Using Your DVD Player Playing DVDs, Video CDs and CDs – DVD/Video CD/CD 1 Press POWER on the front panel to turn on the player. 1 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel ( on the remote control). (Taiwanese model) 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE (0 on the front panel). The disc tray comes out. 3 Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc.
When a menu screen is displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation.
Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/ Skip Back – DVD/Video CD/CD Advancing to the next chapter (track) Press NEXT ¢ (¡ ¢ on the front panel). OPEN/ CLOSE CONDITION MEMORY LAST MEMORY AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU REPEAT A-B • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). • You can advance more than one chapter (track) forward by pressing and holding NEXT ¢ and releasing when the desired track number appears in the display.
Resuming Playback from Where You Stopped – DVD/Video CD Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off – DVD/Video CD/CD Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last time. 4, 4 Press STOP 7 once. AUDIO The display shows “RESUME” and the stop position is memorized.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings 1 1 Press POWER on the front panel. 2 Press SETUP. Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel ( on the remote control). (Taiwanese model) The Setup screen appears. Using the Setup Screen Menus (Example) Audio1 Audio2 Video Language General Dolby Digital Out – Dolby Digital DTS Out – Off 96kHz PCM Out – 96kHz 3 48kHz MPEG Out – MPEG 3 PCM The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen.
IMPORTANT LAST MEMORY 9 AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU REPEAT A-B RETURN DISPLAY ¶ 5 ¶ ENTER 3 2 5 5 7, 8 OPEN/ CLOSE CONDITION MEMORY NEXT PREV ¢ 4 ∞ 5 ¶ PLAY 3 PAUSE 8 ¶ STOP 7 Changing to the Setup Screen “Expert” Menu Mode 8 7 ¶ eSTEP/SLOWE 1REV FWD ¡ 1 2 3 CLEAR 4 5 6 +10 7 8 9 0 ¶ RANDOM PROGRAM SEARCH MODE Î The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, [Basic] and [Expert], to make this unit more convenient to operate for dif
Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Component – DVD This player is capable of digital audio output for Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, and signals with a sampling rate of 96 kHz. Make settings in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu to reflect the capabilities of the components that you have made digital connections to. DTS Out This player is capable of outputting DTS digital audio for DVDs recorded in DTS.
MPEG Out This player is capable of outputting the MPEG digital bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in MPEG decoder, select the [MPEG] setting. Otherwise, select [MPEG 3 PCM] to convert the digital signal to the PCM signal, the digital signal output from a CD.
Setting Your Speaker System for Multichannel Audio Playback 2 This player contains a built-in decoder for Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources as well as 5.1 channel discrete audio output. Ideally, a 5.1 channel system contains 6 speakers: 2 front speakers, 2 surround speakers, a center speaker, and a sub woofer.
Setting the TV Screen Size The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio. When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used. Make changes to the TV screen size in the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu.
Switching the S-Video Output Setting the position of the on-screen display Expert Expert You can Switch the kind of S-Video signal output from the S-Video outputs. If you connected your TV with an SVideo cord, in rare cases the TV picture may appear stretched. In this case switch the output from [S2] to [S1]. Make changes in the [S-Video Out] in the Setup screen Video menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 30).
You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them. LAST MEMORY SUBTITLE OPEN/ CLOSE CONDITION MEMORY AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU REPEAT A-B RETURN DISPLAY ¶ 5 ¶ ENTER 3 2 5 5 DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 different languages.
Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) – DVD Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio. AUDIO AUDIO SETUP CONDITION MEMORY SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT TOP MENU REPEAT A-B MENU For enjoyment of karaoke or similar format Video CDs and CDs, it is possible to select stereo audio, or either right or left channel mono depending on the requirements of the source.
Setting Language and Subtitle Preferences in the Setup Screen Menus The Setup screen Language menu contains a number of settings related to the audio and subtitle language preferences. Please note that changes to the settings in the Language menu in this section cannot be made when a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes. Selecting an audio language preference The audio language that you normally listen to can be selected from the various audio languages on a DVD.
When “Other” is selected If you select [Code], use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to input the numbers of the input code. When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when the following screen appears. Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to change the position of the cursor. You can also use the number buttons to enter the code. A language code list can be found on page 59.
Setting Auto Language to control subtitle and audio language based on program content When the Auto Language function is used, foreign movies are shown with the original audio soundtrack and subtitles in the language selected in the [Subtitle Language] menu option. Domestic films are shown with the original audio soundtrack and no subtitles. (This setting may not be effective with all DVD discs.) Make changes to the [Auto Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu.
Advanced Functions TruSurround and Virtual Dolby Digital TruSurround uses technology that simulates multichannel surround sound using only two speakers. Virtual Dolby Digital works in conjunction with Dolby Digital audio sources to create a realistic surround sound. Virtual Dolby Digital is selected automatically when Dolby Digital sources are loaded. This player is compatible with DVD, Video CD, and CD disc formats.
Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback – DVD/Video CD The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame. SETUP A-B TOP MENU MENU RETURN DISPLAY ¶ 5 ¶ ENTER 5 5 NEXT PREV • Slow playback is engaged. • During slow playback, the speed of playback can be adjusted from 1/2 normal playback speed to 1/16 normal playback speed in four steps using STEP/SLOW e and E.
Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc 1 The type of search changes which each press as follows. – DVD/Video CD/CD 3 Title This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Video CD, or CD. Using SEARCH MODE, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Video CD or CD, and even select the point in time to start playback.
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) – DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option. OPEN/ CLOSE LAST MEMORY CONDITION MEMORY SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT TOP MENU REPEAT A-B ANGLE AUDIO SETUP MENU When a picture recorded in different angles is played back is displayed on the screen. This setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture is recorded in multiple angles or not.
Repeat Play – DVD/Video CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a part. LAST MEMORY OPEN/ CLOSE CONDITION MEMORY AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU REPEAT A-B RETURN DISPLAY ¶ 5 ¶ REPEAT REPEAT A-B Repeat play of a specified section Press REPEAT A–B at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat.
Random Play – DVD/Video CD/CD Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. AUDIO SETUP CONDITION MEMORY SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT TOP MENU REPEAT A-B MENU Press RANDOM once, then press ENTER or PLAY 3. OPEN/ CLOSE LAST MEMORY Random playback of chapters within one title – DVD “Random Chapter” appears on the screen, and chapters within the title will be played back in random order.
Playback in a Desired Order (Program Play) – DVD/Video CD/CD 4 The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly the tracks on a Video CD or CD can be arranged to play in the order you want. In the program window, use the number buttons to enter the numbers of the titles or chapters in the order you want to program them in. • To program DVD titles/chapters 9, 7, and 18 in order, press 9, 7, +10 and 8.
Programming Video CDs, CDs Additional programming options A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. – DVD/Video CD/CD OPEN/ CLOSE LAST MEMORY CONDITION MEMORY AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REPEAT SETUP MENU TOP MENU REPEAT A-B To confirm the contents of a program: On a Video CD or CD track program, press PROGRAM to confirm. The program screen displays the current program.
To make a program of your favorite parts of a disc as it plays – DVD/Video CD/CD With this player, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to a CD. Press and hold PROGRAM for at least 2 seconds at any point during playback of a title, chapter, or track you want to program, and it will be made into or added to a program without displaying a Program screen.
Setting the Parental Lock Level – DVD This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock capable discs, you can block access to material you feel is inappropriate for your children. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and the accompanying documentation to see if a particular disc contains a parental lock level.
Setting the Parental Lock level Changing the password Change the Parental Lock level to a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use the Condition Memory function to save the settings for a particular disc, the Parental Lock level is saved as well. Because it is saved in memory, Parental Lock levels can be set for individual discs according to their content rather than a set level for all DVDs.
Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory) – DVD/Video CD The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before. Unlike the resume function, the Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is removed from the player (Last Memory locations saved for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains loaded in the player).
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) – DVD You can store in memory settings for DVDs you often watch. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player, or switch power to the player to standby. If you load a disc that has its settings memorized, “COND. MEMORY” appears in the display. When you start playing the disc, the memorized settings are automatically recalled.
Viewing Disc Information The display changes for each type of disc as follows each time the button is pressed. – DVD/Video CD/CD Use DISPLAY to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate. LAST MEMORY TITLE information: Play Title 2–1 –0.05/ 0.24 0.
CD Track Information: Play Track 1 –3.29/ 0.03 3.32 Top Row: current track number, track time Bottom Row: remaining time of current track, and total time of track Press DISPLAY during while a disc is stopped to display DVD title and chapter information or Video CD and CD track information. Press DISPLAY again to turn the display off. Information about the titles and chapters or tracks on a disc is displayed.
Changing the Background Color of the Screen Expert You can select a blue or black background to appear when the player is in the stop mode. Make changes to the [Background Color] setting in the Setup screen General menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 30).
Additional Information Disc Care How to hold discs After using discs, store them upright When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing surfaces. 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. • 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.
For Proper and Long Use of This Unit Do not move the unit during playback During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc. When moving the unit When changing places of installation or packing the unit for moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the disc table to its original position in the player. Turn off the player and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet in a manner appropriate for your player model as follows.
Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle language preferences (page 39).
Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Audio is output from the analog output jacks but not from the digital output jacks. Player settings are incorrect. \ In the Audio 1 menu, check that the appropriate digital audio output formats are selected, and that the [Digital Out] setting is not set to [Off] (page 32). \ When the “VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL” indicator is lit during playback, there is no audio signal output from the digital output jacks. When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture.
Terms DTS Aspect ratio Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9. The latter allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective. Chapter number Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections of a title on the disc, similar to chapters in a book. If the disc includes chapter numbers, you can locate the section you want very quickly using search and other functions.
Regional restriction codes (region number) Time number Regional restriction codes are built in to DVD players and DVD discs for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD disc, playback is not possible. The region number can be found on the rear panel of the DVD player. The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers. The time number corresponds to the elapsed playback time of a disc from its beginning.
Specifications General System .. DVD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Power requirements Except for Taiwanese model ................................ AC 110-127/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz Taiwanese model .............................. AC 110 V, 60 Hz Power consumption ................................................ 20 W Power consumption in standby mode ... less than 0.9 W Weight Except for Taiwanese model .............................. 3.0 kg Taiwanese model ...........................................
