Operation Manual DVD RECEIVER DVH-3250UB English
Contents Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product. To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.
Contents – – – – – – Setting the aspect ratio 23 Setting the slide show interval 24 Setting parental lock 24 Setting the DivX subtitle file 25 Setting for digital output 25 Displaying the DivXâ VOD registration code 25 – Setting the down sampling output 26 Initial Settings 26 Using AUX1 and AUX2 source 27 – About AUX1 and AUX2 27 – AUX1 source: 27 – AUX2 source: 27 Using an AUX source 28 Turning the clock display on or off 28 Using the PGM button 28 Additional Information Troubleshooting 29 Error messages
Section 01 Before You Start To ensure safe driving WARNING ! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, the front DVD or TV (sold separately) feature should never be used while the vehicle is being driven. Also, rear displays should not be in a location where they are visibly distracting to the driver. ! In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal.
Section Operating this unit 02 Head unit Operating this unit Part Part 8 Detach button SRC/OFF 9 AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack) 3 MULTI-CONTROL (M.C.) a USB port 4 Disc loading slot b (list) 5 1 to 6 ! 1/S.
Section 02 Operating this unit Remote control 6 Button names DVH mode 1 SOURCE Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source off. DVD and S-DVD mode 2 ATT Press to quickly lower the volume level by about 90%. Press once more to return to the original volume level. 3 VOLUME Press to increase or decrease volume. AUDIO Press to change the audio language/audio system during DVD playback.
Section Operating this unit 02 DVH mode DVD and S-DVD mode 10 DIRECT Press to select channels directly. Not used. 11 A.MENU Press to select various sound quality controls. 12 FUNC Press to select functions. 13 0 to 10, CLEAR Press 0 to 9 to input numbers. Buttons 1 to 6 can operate the preset tuning for the tuner. Press CLEAR to clear the input numbers. Press to select a menu item on a video CD featuring PBC (playback control).
Section 02 Operating this unit DVD mode operation If you switch the mode to DVD, the thumb pad and 0 to 10 operations are changed for the DVD player. % When you want to operate the following functions, switch the mode to DVD: ! When operating the DVD menu by using the thumb pad. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 15.) ! When operating the PBC menu by using 0 to 10. (Refer to PBC playback on page 12.) ! When specifying title or track by using 0 to 10.
Section Operating this unit Basic Operations of this unit ! Handle gently when removing or attaching the front panel. ! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shock. ! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures. ! To avoid damage to the device or vehicle interior, remove any cables and devices attached to the front panel before detaching it. Removing the front panel to protect your unit from theft 1 Press the detach button to release the front panel.
Section 02 Operating this unit Important ! Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight. ! The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight. ! Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal. WARNING ! Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
Section Operating this unit # You can also recall stored radio stations by pressing a or b during the frequency display. Function settings 1 Press M.C. to display the main menu. 2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option and press to select FUNCTION. 3 Turn M.C. to select the function. After selecting, perform the following procedures to set the function. BSM (best stations memory) BSM (best stations memory) automatically stores the six strongest stations in the order of their signal strength. 1 Press M.C.
Section 02 Operating this unit ! If the bookmark function is on, DVD playback resumes from the selected point. For more details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 15. ! When you are watching a DVD and attempt to perform an operation, it may not be performed due to the programming on the disc. When this happens, the unit indicates the button on the screen. Switching the media file type Basic playback controls PBC playback The table below shows the basic controls for playing discs.
Section Operating this unit Playing DivXâ VOD content Important ! In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit with your DivX VOD content provider. About your registration code, refer to page 25. ! DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. This restricts playback of content to specific, registered devices. CM skip/CM back This function skips a reproduced image for a specified time.
Section 02 Operating this unit Frame-by-frame playback This lets you move ahead one frame at a time during playback. ! This function is available for DVD, DivX disc and Video CD. 1 Press r during playback. Each time you press r, you move ahead one frame. To return to normal playback, press f. Images during frame-by-frame playback may be unclear for some discs. Slow motion playback This lets you slow down playback speed. ! This function is available for DVD, DivX disc and Video CD.
Section Operating this unit 1 Press to switch to the title/file name/track title list mode. 2 Use M.C. to select the desired file name (or folder name). Changing title, file or folder name 1 Turn M.C. Playing 1 When a file or track is selected, press M.C. Viewing a list of the files (or folders) in the selected folder 1 When a folder is selected, press M.C. Playing a song in the selected folder 1 When a folder is selected, press and hold M.C.
Section 02 Operating this unit ! You can also switch between languages/audio systems using DVD setup menu. For details, refer to Setting the audio language on page 22. ! Only digital output of DTS audio is possible. If the unit’s optical digital outputs are not connected, select an audio setting other than DTS. ! Display indications such as Dolby D and Mch indicate the audio system recorded on the DVD. Depending on the setting, playback may not be with the same audio system as that indicated.
Section Operating this unit Enhancing compressed audio and restoring rich sound (sound retriever) Function settings 1 Press M.C. to display the main menu. 2 Turn M.C. to change the menu option and press to select FUNCTION. 3 Turn M.C. to select the function. After selecting, perform the following procedures to set the function. REPEAT (repeat play) 1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode. 2 Turn M.C. to select a repeat play range.
Section 02 Operating this unit ! When playing a disc containing various data format, MIXED appear on it. S.RTRV (sound retriever) Automatically enhances compressed audio and restores rich sound. ! This function is available for CDs and compressed audio files. 1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode. 2 Turn M.C. to select the desired setting. Refer to Enhancing compressed audio and restoring rich sound (sound retriever) on the previous page 3 Press M.C. to confirm the selection.
Section Operating this unit Notes ! Text information on the Title display does not scroll. ! When a Video CD featuring the PBC (playback control) function starts playing, PLAYBACK CONTROL ON will be displayed instead of track number indicator and play time indicator. USB portable audio player/ USB memory You can play compressed audio files and JPEG image files stored in a USB storage device. ! For details about compatibility, refer to Compressed audio compatibility (disc, USB) on page 34.
Section Operating this unit 02 Selecting a file directly in the current folder The operation is the same as that of the built-in DVD player. Refer to Searching for the part you want to play on page 13. Displaying text information The operation is the same as that of the compressed audio on the built-in DVD player. Refer to Displaying text information on page 14. 2 Turn M.C. to select the function. After selecting, perform the following procedures to set the function.
Section Operating this unit FAD/BAL (fader/balance adjustment) You can change the fader/balance setting. 1 Press M.C. to display the setting mode. 2 Press M.C. to cycle between fader and balance. 3 Turn M.C. to adjust speaker balance. Adjustment range (front/rear): F 15 to R 15 Adjustment range (left/right): L 15 to R 15 Select FR 0 when only using two speakers.
Section 02 Operating this unit Setting up the DVD player Introduction of DVD setup adjustments You can use this menu to change audio, subtitle, parental lock and other DVD settings. ! To perform this function, set the remote control to DVD mode. 1 Select DVD as the source and then press g. 2 Press MENU when the disc is stopped. The DVD setup menu is displayed. 3 Move the thumb pad left or right to switch the DVD setup menu categories. LANG. (language)—PICT. (picture)—GEN.
Section Operating this unit Setting the character set You can set the preferred character set for DivX subtitle file, information display and list display. 1 Move the thumb pad up or down to select CHARACTER SET in LANG. 2 Click the thumb pad. A character set setting menu is displayed. 3 Move the thumb pad up or down to select the desired character set. 4 Click the thumb pad. The character set is set. Setting the menu language 1 Move the thumb pad up or down to select MENU LANG. in LANG.
Section 02 Operating this unit Notes ! When playing discs that do not specify PANSCAN, the disc is played back in LETTER BOX display even if you select the PANSCAN setting. Confirm whether the disc package bears the 16 : 9 LB mark. ! The TV aspect ratio cannot be changed for some discs. For details, refer to the disc’s instructions. Setting the slide show interval JPEG files can be viewed as a slide show on this unit. In this setting, the interval between each image can be set.
Section Operating this unit Changing the level If you forget your code number Please see the following section, and press CLEAR 10 times in the parental lock setting menu. Refer to Changing the level on this page. The registered code number is canceled, letting you register a new one. Setting the DivX subtitle file You can select whether or not to display DivX external subtitles. ! The DivX subtitles will be displayed even when Custom is selected if no DivX external subtitle files exist.
Section 02 Operating this unit Setting the down sampling output If the sampling frequency of the audio is more than 96 kHz, the audio outputted from the digital output of this unit can be reduced to 48 kHz. Normally, set the down sampling output to on. If this unit’s digital output is not used, there is no need to change settings. 1 Move the thumb pad up or down to select SAMPLING OUTPUT in GEN. 2 Click the thumb pad. Each time you click the thumb pad the selected setting switches on or off.
Section Operating this unit and assigned to AUX1 or AUX2. The relationship between AUX1 and AUX2 sources is explained below. About AUX1 and AUX2 There are two methods to connect auxiliary devices to this unit. V.OUT (display connection) You can use this unit with or without the display. When using this unit connected to the display, you can turn the display connection setting on or off. If you turn this function on, the detailed text information of the DVD and USB appears on the display. 1 Press M.C.
Section 02 Operating this unit Note AUX cannot be selected unless the auxiliary setting is turned on. For more details, refer to AUX (auxiliary input) on page 26. Using an AUX source For South American, Oceanian, Middle East Asian, South African models 1 Insert the stereo mini plug into the AUX input jack. For more details, refer to Head unit on page 5. 2 Press SRC/OFF to select AUX as the source. Note AUX cannot be selected unless the auxiliary setting is turned on.
Appendix Additional Information Troubleshooting Common Cause The power will not turn on. The unit will not operate. Confirm once more Leads and connectors are incor- that all connecrectly connected. tions are correct. The fuse is blown. Action (Reference page) Rectify the cause and then replace the fuse. Be sure to install a fuse with the same rating. Turn the unit off Noise and/or other factors are and then on. (Page causing the built- 9) in microprocessor to operate incorrectly.
Appendix Additional Information DVD Symptom Cause Action (Reference page) Playback is not The loaded disc possible. has a different region number from this unit. Replace the disc with one featuring the same region number as this unit. A parental lock Parental lock is message is dis- activated. played and playback is not possible. Turn parental lock off or change the level. (Page 24) Symptom Cause Action (Reference page) The viewing angle cannot be switched.
Appendix Additional Information DVD Message Cause Action Replace the DVD with one bearing the correct region number. ERROR-02-XX The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. The disc is scratched. Replace the disc. The disc is loaded upside down. Check that the disc is loaded correctly. There is an elec- Press RESET. trical or mechanical error. Cause Action This unit’s DivX registration code has not been authorized by the DivX VOD contents provider. Register this unit to the DivX VOD contents provider.
Appendix Additional Information Message Cause Action CHECK USB The USB connector or USB cable has shortcircuited. Check that the USB connector or USB cable is not caught in something or damaged. The connected USB portable audio player/ USB memory consumes more than 500 mA (maximum allowable current). Disconnect the USB portable audio player/USB memory and do not use it. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, then to ACC or ON and then connect a compliant USB portable audio player/USB memory.
Appendix Additional Information Road shocks may interrupt disc playback. Read the precautions for discs before using them. Certain functions may not be available for some DVD video discs. It is not possible to play back DVD-ROM/DVD-RAM discs. DVD-R/-RW discs which have been recorded with the Video Recording format (VR mode) can be played back. However, unfinalized disc may not be played back. Unplayable disc should be finalized. In addition, finalized DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) disc cannot be recorded/edited.
Appendix Additional Information DivX video files MP3 Depending on the composition of the file information, such as the number of audio streams, there may be a slight delay when playing back discs. File extension: .mp3 Some special operations may be prohibited due to the composition of the DivX files. Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 48 kHz (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz for emphasis) Only DivX files downloaded from a DivX partner site are guarantee for proper operation.
Appendix Additional Information Supplemental information Sequence of audio files The user cannot assign folder numbers and specify playback sequences with this unit. This unit may not operate correctly depending on the application used to encode WMA files. Example of a hierarchy There may be a slight delay when starting playback of audio files embedded with image data. 01 02 Disc 03 Playable folder hierarchy: up to eight tiers (A practical hierarchy is less than two tiers.
Appendix Additional Information Copyright and trademark 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.
Appendix Additional Information DivX Additional Information DivXâ is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under license.
Appendix Additional Information Language code chart for DVD Language (code), input code Japanese (ja), 1001 Dzongkha (dz), 0426 English (en), 0514 Ewe (ee), 0505 French (fr), 0618 Esperanto (eo), 0515 Spanish (es), 0519 Estonian (et), 0520 German (de), 0405 Basque (eu), 0521 Italian (it), 0920 Persian (fa), 0601 Chinese (zh), 2608 Fulah (ff), 0606 Dutch, Flemish (nl), 1412 Finnish (fi), 0609 Portuguese (pt), 1620 Fijian (fj), 0610 Swedish (sv), 1922 Faroese (fo), 0615 Russian (ru), 1821 Western Frisian (fy
Appendix Additional Information Specifications General Audio Maximum power output ....... 50 W × 4 Continuous power output ... 22 W × 4 (50 Hz to 15 000 Hz, 5 % THD, 4 W load, both channels driven) Load impedance ...................... 4 W (4 W to 8 W allowable) Preout maximum output level ..................................................... 2.0 V Tone controls: Bass Frequency ................ 100 Hz Gain ............................ ±12 dB Mid Frequency ................ 1 kHz Gain ......................
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