DVD Player DV-420V-S DV-420V-K DV-320-S DV-320-K Operating Instructions
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English NOTE: 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.
Contents Before you start What’s in the box............................................... 5 Loading the batteries in the remote control.......... 5 Playable discs.................................................... 6 Playable files...................................................... 7 Part Names and Functions Front Panel........................................................ 9 Remote control................................................ 10 Front Panel Display.........................................
Section Before you start Remote Control Audio/video cable Power cable (Central American, South American and Taiwanese model x2) AA batteries (R6) x 2 Operating instructions (this document) Front panel button names sticker (Taiwanese model only) – Chinese language button names for the front panel controls.
Section Before you start 01 Playable discs Commercially available DVD‑Video discs DVD-R/-RW/-R DL and DVD+R/ +RW/+R DL discs recorded in the Video mode and finalized Notes DVD-R/-RW/-R DL discs recorded in the VR mode Video CDs (including Super VCDs) Commercially available audio CDs CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs containing music recorded in the CD-DA format JPEG files recorded on DVD-R/-RW/ -R DL discs, CD-R/-RW/-ROM discs or USB devices DivX video files recorded on DVD-R/ -RW/-R DL discs, CD-R/-R
Section Before you start This player is designed to conform to the specifications of the audio CD format. This player does not support the playback or function of discs that do not conform to these specifications. Supported video file formats Windows Media™ Video (WMV) About playing DualDiscs A DualDisc is a new two-sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content — video, audio, etc. — while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material.
Section Before you start 01 Group 1 Afrikaans (af), Basque (eu), Catalan (ca), Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Faroese (fo), Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de), Icelandic (is), Irish (ga), Italian (it), Norwegian (no), Portuguese (pt), Rhaeto-Romanic (rm), Scottish (gd), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv) Group 2 Albanian (sq), Croatian (hr), Czech (cs), Hungarian (hu), Polish (pl), Romanian (ro), Slovak (sk), Slovenian (sl) Group 3 Bulgarian (bg), Byelorussian (be), Macedonian (mk), Russian (ru)
Section Part Names and Functions 02 English Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DV-420V 17 1 STANDBY/ON (page 16) 2 HDMI (page 12) (DV-420V only) This lights when the device connected to the HDMI terminal is recognized. 16 15 14 13 12 11 9 /// Use these to select items, change settings and move the cursor. ENTER Use this to implement the selected item or enter a setting that you have changed.
Section 02 Part Names and Functions Remote control STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 14 AUDIO 3 SUBTITLE ANGLE 2 15 DVD/ 4 1 2 3 USB 16 4 5 6 CLEAR 17 7 8 9 0 7 HOME MENU Press to display/hide the Home Menu.
Section Part Names and Functions 02 English Front Panel Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Lights when playback is paused. Lights during playback. 2 CHP Lights when the chapter number is displayed. 3 TITLE Lights when the title number is displayed. 4 (page 19) Lights when switched to a different angle (DVD‑Video only). 5 PRGSVE (page 30) Lights when Component Out is set to Progressive. 6 (page 23) Lights when in the Repeat Play mode.
Section Connections 03 Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Connect the player’s video output directly to the TV. This player supports analog copy protection technology.
Section Connections HDMI, the HDMI Logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Connecting to an AV receiver or amplifier Player’s rear panel (DV-420V) VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PB AUDIO OUT L COAXIAL Notes English 03 This player’s interface is designed based on the High-Definition Multimedia Interface specification. When an HDMI-compatible device is connected, the resolution is displayed on the front panel display.
Section Connections 03 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Use High Speed HDMI™ cables when using the KURO LINK function. The KURO LINK function may not operate properly if other HDMI cables are used. For some models, the KURO LINK function may be referred to as “HDMI Control”. The KURO LINK function does not work with devices of other brands, even if connected using an HDMI cable.
Section Connections 03 Connecting using a digital audio cable Player’s rear panel (DV-420V) VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PB COAXIAL HDMI OUT PR Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R S-VIDEO OUT English Connecting using a component video cable OPTICAL Audio/video cable (included) Connect an AV receiver or amplifier, etc., compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS audio to one of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) terminals.
Section Playback 04 Playing discs or files If the menu screen appears For some discs, the menu screen appears automatically when playback starts. The contents of the menu screen and how the screen is operated differ from disc to disc. Before starting, turn the TV’s power on and switch the TV’s input. The player’s screen display language can be changed (OSD Language on page 31). 1 Turn the power on. Press STANDBY/ON. 2 Open the disc tray and load the disc. Press OPEN/CLOSE.
Section Playback 04 English Various playback functions It may not be possible to use some of these functions, depending on the type of disc or file. Starting playback from where it was stopped (Resume Play) Storing the stop point for ejected discs (Last Memory) Forward and reverse scanning Frame-by-frame forward/ frame-by-frame reverse play When STOP is pressed during playback, the point at which playback was stopped is stored in the memory.
Section 04 Playback Playing in slow motion Skipping content Playing specific titles, chapters or tracks Switching the audio stream/ channel 18 En While playback is paused, press and hold in / / or / /. Press and hold the button until Slow is displayed on the TV screen. The speed changes each time the button is pressed. The speed steps differ according to the disc or file. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Section Playback 04 Switching the subtitle Changing the angle (MultiAngle) Zooming on the image Rotating (inverting) the image On DVD‑Video or DivX discs containing subtitles in multiple languages, the subtitle can be switched during playback. During playback, press SUBTITLE. The subtitle switches each time the button is pressed. The recorded subtitles depend on the disc or file. –/– is displayed if the disc or file does not contain any subtitles.
Section 04 Playback Viewing the disc’s or file’s information Playing Video CDs from their menu screen (PBC playback) During playback, press DISPLAY. The elapsed time, amount remaining, etc., is displayed. For some discs and files, the contents displayed switch each time the button is pressed. To turn the information off, press DISPLAY again until it turns off. Some information is not displayed during PBC playback of Video CDs.
Section Playback 04 Recording audio CD tracks on USB devices The player may not recognize the USB device, may not play files or may not supply power to the USB device. For details, see When a USB device is connected on page 40. Pioneer does not support that all files recorded on all USB devices will play or that power will be supplied to the USB device. Also note that Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for loss of files on USB devices caused by connection to this player.
Section Playback 04 CD –> USB Rec Track 1–13 Select Track Individual Track01 01:43 Bitrate Select All Track02 03:17 All Clear Track03 04:18 Track04 04:59 Track05 04:20 Track06 04:38 00 Track07 04:40 000:00 Track08 04:11 Start Selected Track Total Time 4 Select Select Track Individual the track(s) you want to record. Use /// to select. Individual: Select 1 track at a time. Select All: Select all the tracks. All Clear: Deselect all the tracks.
Section Playback Press to return to the previous screen. (It is also possible to return to the previous screen by selecting -- then pressing ENTER.) Press HOME MENU to exit the Disc Navigator. Note When a disc contains both audio files and JPEG files, they can be played simultaneously. To do so, first select the audio file, then select the JPEG file. Playing using the Play Mode function The Play Mode function may not work for some discs or files. Display the Play Mode screen.
Section Playback 04 3 Select the type of Random play. Use / to select, then press ENTER or . Random play starts. To cancel random play, select Random Off, then press ENTER. (Random play is canceled automatically when playback is stopped.) The types of random play available depend on the disc and file. 5 Starts playback. Press PLAY. Note The same title, chapter or track may be played twice during random play.
Section Playback For some DVD‑Videos, the number or time can be specified using a menu screen. For video files, only the time can be specified (only Time Search (time searching) is possible). Time searching (Time Search) is not possible on DVD+R/+RW discs. Adjusting the audio 1 Display the Home Menu. Press HOME MENU. 2 Select Audio Settings. Use /// to select, then press ENTER.
Section Playback 04 Adjusting the picture quality Video Adjust parameters Parameters (settings) 1 Display the Home Menu. Press HOME MENU. Sharpness (Fine/Standard/ Adjusts the picture’s sharpness. Soft) 2 Select Video Adjust. Use /// to select, then press ENTER. Brightness (-20 to +20) Adjusts the picture’s brightness. Contrast (-16 to +16) Adjusts the ratio of the brightness of the brightest and darkest portions of the picture.
Section Changing the Settings (Initial Settings) 05 Restoring all the settings to the defaults Initial Settings cannot be selected during playback. Stop the disc first. 1 Turn the player’s power off. Press STANDBY/ON. 1 Display the Home Menu. Press HOME MENU. 2 Press STANDBY/ON while pressing . Use the buttons on the player’s front panel. English Operating the Initial Settings menu 2 Select Initial Settings. Use /// to select, then press ENTER. 3 Select the item and change the setting.
Section Changing the Settings (Initial Settings) 05 Digital Audio Out settings Options settings HDMI Out (DV-420V only) Settings LPCM (2CH) Multichannel audio signals are converted to 2-channel linear PCM audio signals for output. This can be selected when the connected HDMI-compatible device does not support multichannel audio. Auto Audio signals supported by the connected HDMI-compatible device (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG and linear PCM) are output.
Section Changing the Settings (Initial Settings) 05 English About the HDMI Out setting and the type of audio signal that is output (DV-420V only) HDMI Out settings Audio format LPCM (2CH) Auto 2ch downmix Dolby Digital1 Dolby Digital Karaoke Left/right Dolby Digital1 Linear PCM Left/right Left/right Not output DTS2 Left/right MPEG1 Left/right Left/right Not output DTS2 Left/right Left/right Dolby Digital DTS MPEG DTS-CD 1 2 When the connected HDMI-compatible device is not compati
Section Changing the Settings (Initial Settings) 05 Options settings Settings Progressive Select this when a TV or projector supporting progressive video signals is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals. PRGSVE appears on the front panel display. Interlace Select this when a TV or projector that does not support progressive video signals is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals. Component Out When Progressive is selected and ENTER is pressed, a confirmation message appears.
Section Changing the Settings (Initial Settings) Settings English Select this to listen to the sound of a DVD‑Video disc in English. available languages Choose a language from the listed languages to set the default audio language for DVD‑Video playback. Other Language Select one of 136 languages. See Language Code Table on page 42 when performing this operation. If a language not included on the DVD‑Video disc is selected, the language is set to one of the languages on the disc.
Section Changing the Settings (Initial Settings) 05 Options settings Options settings KURO LINK (DV-420V only) Parental Lock DivX VOD Settings On Select this to operate the player using the remote control of the AV device connected using an HDMI cable. For details, see About KURO LINK function on page 14. Off Select this when you do not want to control the player with the remote control of the AV device connected using an HDMI cable.
Section Changing the Settings (Initial Settings) Some DVD‑Video discs have Parental Lock levels (check the disc’s jacket, etc.). Viewing of such discs can be restricted by setting the player’s level to a level lower than the disc. 1 Select Password. Use / to select, then press ENTER. 2 Input the password. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to input the password, then press ENTER. To change the password, first input the registered password, then input the new password.
Appendix Additional information 06 Troubleshooting Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. 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 after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Appendix Additional information 06 Check Remedy Is Auto Power Off set to On? If Auto Power Off is set to On, the player’s power turns off automatically if no operation is performed for over 30 minutes (page 32). Power turns on or off automati- Is KURO LINK set to On? cally. (DV-420V only) The player’s power may turn on together with the power of the TV connected to the HDMI OUT terminal.
Appendix 06 Additional information Problem Check Remedy Sound is not produced or is distorted. Is the pause, frame-by-frame forward or reverse, or slow play mode set? No sound is output during pause, frameby-frame forward/reverse or slow motion playback. Are the connected devices (AV receiver or amplifier, etc.) properly set? Refer to the TV’s operating instructions and check the settings (volume, input, speaker settings, etc.). Is the disc scratched? Scratched discs may not play.
Appendix Additional information 06 Check Remedy Are connections proper? Properly connect the AV receiver or amplifier, etc., to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) terminals. Does the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., support DTS audio signals? If the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc., does not support DTS audio signals, set DTS Out to Off (page 28). Is the audio output properly set on the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc.? If the connected AV receiver or amplifier, etc.
Appendix 06 Additional information Problem Check Remedy Picture is not displayed. Is the resolution properly set? Set HDMI Resolution properly for the connected device (page 30). Restore HDMI Resolution to the default setting (720x480p/720x576p) (page 30). 38 Is the HDMI cable properly connected? Connect the cable securely (all the way in). Is the HDMI cable damaged? If the cable is damaged, replace it with a new cable.
Appendix Additional information 06 Check Remedy Is the HDMI cable you are using a High Speed HDMI cable? Use a High Speed HDMI cable. The KURO LINK function may not work properly if HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI™ cable is used. Is KURO LINK set to On on the player? Set KURO LINK to On on the player (page 32). Does the connected device support the KURO LINK function? The KURO LINK function does not work with devices of other brands, even if connected using an HDMI cable.
Appendix 06 Additional information When a USB device is connected Problem Check Remedy USB device is not recognized. Is the USB device properly connected? Connect the device securely (all the way in). Is the USB device connected via a USB hub? This player does not support USB hubs. Connect the USB device directly. This player only supports USB mass storage class devices. This player supports portable flash memory and digital audio playback devices.
Appendix Additional information 06 Check Remedy Is there enough free space on the USB device? Recording is not possible if there is not enough free space left on the USB device. In this case, Available USB space is low is displayed. Are there 300 or more folders on the USB device? Recording is not possible if the USB device contains 300 or more folders. English Problem Audio CD tracks cannot be recorded on a USB device.
Appendix 06 Additional information Language Code Table and Country/Area Code Table Language Code Table Language names (codes) and input codes Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Chinese (zh), 2608 Dutch (nl), 1412 Portuguese (pt), 1620 Swedish (sv), 1922 Russian (ru), 1821 Korean (ko), 1115 Greek (el), 0512 Afar (aa), 0101 Abkhazian (ab), 0102 Afrikaans (af), 0106 Amharic (am), 0113 Arabic (ar), 0118 Assamese (as), 0119 Aymara (
Appendix Additional information 06 Cautions on use If the picture of the disc being played is distorted, switch the TV system to the one used in your country or region. When the TV system is switched, the types of discs that can be played are limited. The factory default setting is AUTO. 1 Turn the player’s power off. Press STANDBY/ON. 2 Press STANDBY/ON while pressing . Use the buttons on the player’s front panel. The power turns on and the TV system switches as shown below.
Appendix Additional information 06 Turn off the player’s power when not using it. Depending on signal conditions, striped patterns may appear on a TV screen and noise may enter the sound of radio broadcasts when the player’s power is on. If this happens, turn the player’s power off. About condensation If the player is moved suddenly from a cold place into a warm room (in winter, for example) or if the temperature in the room in which the player is installed rises suddenly due to a heater, etc.
Appendix Additional information 06 About condensation on discs Discs may not play if there are fingerprints or dust on them. In this case, use a cleaning cloth, etc., to gently wipe the disc from the inside towards the outside. Do not use dirty cleaning cloths. Water droplets (condensation) may form on the surface of discs if they are moved from a cold place (particularly in winter) into a warm room. Discs may not play normally if there is condensation on them.
Appendix Additional information 06 Specifications Power requirements........ AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption....................................................11 W Power consumption (standby) DV-420V.....................................................................0.7 W DV-320.......................................................................0.5 W Weight....................................................................... 1.7 kg External dimensions ...........................
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