DVD PLAYER DV-K102 DVD-V550 Operating Instructions
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.
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. CAUTION • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. • The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Features of This Player What is Super VCD ? Compatible with DVD, Super VCD, Video CD and CD formats DVD, Super VCD (IEC standard), Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on this DVD player. 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) 12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided 1 layer 2 layer 133 min.
Wide range of DVD viewing options Multi-Language Subtitles (page 37) You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off when watching movies or other media with subtitles available. Subtitle :1 English Subtitle :2 Spanish HELLO! HOLA! Multiple Languages (page 38) You can select the language on when watching movies or other media that have multiple language and/or audio soundtracks recorded on them. Audio :1 English Dolby Digital 5.1CH Audio :2 Spanish O HELL Dolby Digital 5.
Differences in Disc Composition How to Proceed in This Manual DVD DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest quality digital audio and video available today. 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 disc. Menu screens do not belong to any title.
Table of Contents Before Using ........................................ 8 Setting the Language Options ......... 37 Checking Accessories ..................................... 8 Preparing the Remote Control ......................... 8 Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) ....................... 37 Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) ....................... 38 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 Video cord Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus (–) polarity guides on the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment.
Remote control operation BEFORE USING 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. 30° 30° 23ft (7m) Notes • Exposing the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong light may cause faulty operation.
Names and Functions Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PLAYBACK CONTROL 1 DVD PLAYER 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KEY CONTROL HIGH MIC 1 MAX & MIN MAX MIC 2 MIN MC MIC 1 MIC 2 41 MAX ¡¢ ^ % $ # @ ! ~ 5 main unit] Press to switch the player on or to put in standby (page 22). 6 1 [Models having a POWER switch on the main unit] POWER switch Press to switch the player on or off (pages 22 and 25).
= STOP 7 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. Resume play is possible only in Normal mode (page 25). ¡ ¢ (forward) button Press to advance to chapters/tracks. Press and hold to perform fast-forward scanning (page 24). !/ 4 1 (reverse) button Press to go back to previous chapters/tracks.
Display Window 1 2 3 96 kHz GUI 4 5 6 7 8 9 ANGLE LAST MEMO CONDITION TITLE CHP/TRK REMAIN TOTAL 0 DOLBY DIGITAL 1 96 kHz indicator 7 Indicates play of a disc outputting an audio signal with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. 2 TITLE indicator Indicates that the remaining playback time of a title or chapter/track is being displayed. 8 Indicates a title number is being displayed.
Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OPT. R VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT CONTROL L 1 TV SYSTEM PAL AUTO IN ON OFF NTSC 2 ATTENUATOR 1 DIGITAL 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).
Remote Control (Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.) 1 1 OPEN/ CLOSE 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 = KARAOKE SETUP DISPLAY ENTER SETUP MENU TOP MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE STEP/SLOW RETURN SEARCH MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 0 REPEAT A-B PROGRAM VNR PLAYBACK CONTROL ~ ! @ 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.
8 SUBTITLE button * Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD or to turn the subtitles off (page 37). 9 3 (play) 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 23). ( - 8 (pause) 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 23, 27, and 48).
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 the following pages. 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.
Audio Connections DIGITAL OUT (Coaxial) This player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog 2 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.
Video Connections TV SYSTEM switch (except for DVD-V550) 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 20).
Setting Up the Player 1 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the player on. [Models having a POWER switch on the main unit] Press POWER on the front panel to turn the player on. Using the Setup Navigator 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.
Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language) (Chinese model only) 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 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, Super VCDs, Video CDs and CDs 1 • When the STANDBY indicator lights, you can power on with the remote control. 2 – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs, be sure that you have either performed the Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous section or made the necessary settings in the Setup screen menus as outlined in the next section to set up the player to correspond to your home system.
When a menu screen is displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Super VCDs/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/Super VCD/Video CD/CD Advancing to the next chapter (track) Press ¢ (¡ ¢ on the front panel). • Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). • When a CD is loaded, you can advance more than one track forward by pressing and holding ¢ and releasing when the desired track number appears in the display. Skipping back to the previous chapter (track) Press 4 (4 1 on the front panel).
Stopping Playback and Switching Power Off 1 Press STOP 7. Playback stops. 2 – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD Press OPEN/CLOSE 0. The disc tray comes out. 3 Remove the disc. 4 Press 2 4 1 on the remote control. The disc tray goes back in. 5 2 1 Resuming playback from where you stopped –– DVD/Video CD Resume paly is possible only in Normal mode. With this player, it is possible to resume play of a DVD or Video CD even when play has been stopped.
Adjusting Audio and Video Settings 2 The Setup screen appears. (Example) Audio1 2 Video Language General Dolby Digital Out – Dolby Digital DTS Out – Off 96kHz PCM Out – 96kHz 3 48kHz MPEG Out – MPEG 3 PCM Setup audio Digital output format/tone adjust SETUP Exit Move Using the Setup Screen Menus The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings.
IMPORTANT Changing the Setup Screen to “Expert” Menu Mode 9 7 7,8 8 7 The Setup screen menus are divided into two levels, “Basic” and “Expert”, to make this unit more convenient to operate for different levels of users. The “Basic” menu mode contains functions that may be considered necessary for the basic operations of this player and helpful on-screen information identified by the i mark.
Setting the Digital Audio Output To Be Compatible with Your AV Components – 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. Notes • If you have already completed the Setup Navigator screen operations, the settings on this page have already been set by the player.
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.
Adjusting the OSD (On-Screen Display) Setting the on-screen display (OSD) language (Chinese model only) This setting is used to establish the language that operation indicators and on-screen messages and operations display. Change this setting in the Setup screen Language menu [OSD Language] setting. Setting the position of the on-screen display Expert When watching conventional software on a wide screen TV, the operation display is at the very top of the screen, and may be difficult to see.
Karaoke Operation 2 Karaoke Entertainment 3 Set MIC 1 and MIC 2 volume level knobs to “MIN”. 4 Connect the mics, and switch on. 5 Press OPEN/CLOSE 0. Press KARAOKE MODE to switch the karaoke mode on. • Each time you press the button, the setting changes as follows: =Karaoke Normal+ When the KARAOKE MODE indicator lights, skip this step.
1 Display between songs Echo adjustment When in the KARAOKE MODE (when the KARAOKE MODE indicator on the front panel is lit), during pause or when a disc has stopped playing, karaoke bird characters are displayed. Adjust with the digital echo level knob. When no disc is loaded Note Depending on the room, there may be howling if the echo level is too high (page 31). Changing performance key Notes • With DVDs, some discs may have a Menu function.
One-Touch Karaoke 3 Press the number button(s) to select a song. Input the track number with CDs and Super VCDs/ Video CDs. Input the title or chapter number with DVDs. • To reserve number 16, press +10 and 6. – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD When you are playing a normal music disc, you can press this button and remove the singer’s voice so that it sounds just like a karaoke disc, allowing you to enjoy karaoke easily with your favorite music.
To erase program contents Depending on the type of disc that is being played back, the Karaoke Setup menus that might be displayed are listed below. Press CLEAR in the stop mode. During playback, press CLEAR if program input is not in progress. Notes • Program playback cannot be used with some DVD discs. • If you press PROGRAM when playing a Super VCD/video CD with PBC with Playback Control on, the disc stops playing and PBC operation switches off.
Changing the setting of vocals Notes You can eliminate the vocals on the disc by setting “Vocal” to “OFF”. Vocals are output when turned on. 2 1 • To adjust the Vocal Partner volume, make the adjustment under “Vocal Volume”. (Refer to “Adjusting the volume of the vocal”.) • On some discs, the volume of the singer may not be reduced by much even when you sing.
Changing the key of the music You can change the key of the music through the Karaoke Setup menu without using the KEY CONTROL button on the main unit or the remote control. 1 Use the cursor button (2 3) to select “Key Control” in the Karaoke Setup menu. 2 Use the cursor button (5 ∞) to select the desired key.
Setting the Language Options 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. This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this player. Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) – DVD You can select a desired subtitle language with DVDs that have subtitle data in multiple languages recorded on them.
Changing the Audio Language (Multi-Language Function) – DVD Super VCD (Nomal mode) Audio : 1 Stereo Audio :1L 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 :1 English Dolby Digital 5.1CH Audio :2 Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1CH O HELL HOLA Audio :2R Audio :1R Audio :2L Audio : 2 Stereo AUDIO Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired language.
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.
If you select “Code”, use the cursor buttons (5/∞) to input the numbers of the input code. Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to change the position of the cursor. You can also use the number buttons to enter the code. When “Other” is selected When you want to select one of the 136 languages as the main audio language, follow the steps below when the following screen appears. A language code list can be found on page 55.
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. Make changes to the [Auto Language] setting in the Setup screen Language menu.
Advanced Functions This player is compatible with DVD, Super VCD, Video CD, and CD disc formats. Users already familiar with Super VCD, Video CD or CD will already be familiar with some of the functions the player is capable of performing. With DVD, an even greater number of possibilities and functions are available. Adjusting the Dynamic Range of the Audio Soundtrack – DVD Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range Compression.
Viewing slow playback Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback Press and hold STEP E for about 2 seconds during playback. – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD The video images on DVD and Super VCD/Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame. • 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 e and E.
Searching for a Title, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD This player offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Super VCD, Video CD, or CD. Using SEARCH MODE, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Super VCD, Video CD and CD, and even select the point in time to start playback. Notes • For some discs, selection can be made using the top menu on the DVD.
Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) – DVD You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option. ANGLE : 1/4 ANGLE : 2/4 Turning the angle indicator on and off Expert When a picture recorded in different angles is played indicator is displayed on the screen. This back the setting lets you see clearly whether the playback picture is recorded in multiple angles or not.
Repeat Play – DVD/Super VCD/Video CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a part. Repeat play of a specified section Press A–B at the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat. • When A–B is pressed a second time, the disc returns to the location where A–B was pressed first and plays the selected section repeatedly. • You can only perform A–B repeat within the same title, chapter, or track. • This function is not possible with Super VCD.
Setting the Parental Lock Level 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. Entering the password When you select either “Level Change” or “Password Change”, it is necessary to enter the password (4-digit code number).
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 Resuming playback from where LAST MEMORY was pressed 2 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 (With Video CDs, the LAST MEMORY location is erased from memory when the disc is ejected.).
Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) – DVD When a disc that has memorized settings is loaded 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_MEM” 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/Super VCD/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 Super VCD/Video CD or CD. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate. DVD TITLE information: 37–1 0.04 –73.09/ 73.
CD Track Information: Play Track 1 –4.00/ 0.03 4.03 Top Row: current track number, track time Bottom Row: remaining time of current track, and total time of current track Press DISPLAY 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.
Additional Information NEVER PLAY CRACKED OR WARPED DISCS The disc revolves in the player at high speed when it is played. Never play a cracked, scratched or warped disc. This may damage the player or cause it to malfunction. Disc Care NEVER USE DISCS WITH SPECIAL SHAPES HOW TO HOLD DISCS When loading or removing discs, try not to touch their playing surfaces. CD’s with special shapes (heart-shaped CDs, octagonal CDs, etc.) cannot be played on this set. Attempting to do so may damage the set.
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 MOVING THE UNIT When changing places of installation or packing the unit for moving, be sure to remove the discs and return the disc table to its original position in the player. Then, press on the remote control to switch the power to standby.
Language Code List Language Japanese (ja) English (en) French (fr) German (de) Italian (it) Spanish (es) Dutch (nl) Russian (ru) Chinese (zh) Korean (ko) Greek (el) Afar (aa) Abkhazian (ab) Afrikaans (af) Amharic (am) Arabic (ar) Assamese (as) Aymara (ay) Azerbaijani (az) Bashkir (ba) Byelorussian (be) Bulgarian (bg) Bihari (bh) Bislama (bi) Bengali (bn) Tibetan (bo) Breton (br) Catalan (ca) Corsican (co) Czech (cs) Welsh (cy) Danish (da) Bhutani (dz) Esperanto (eo) Estonian (et) Basque (eu) Persian (fa) F
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.
The disc is dirty. \ Refer to “Disc Care” (page 53). The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals or are not connected. \ Check that all connection plugs are firmly inserted. The connection plug or terminal is dirty. \ Check that the plugs and terminals are wiped clean of dirt, etc. For Karaoke mode only Key control and Once more are not possible with a mic featuring controls. \ Connect the microphone to the MIC jack. The singer’s voice is not heard or always heard.
Terms 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.
Sampling Frequency Subtitles are language titles superimposed on movies, or other media. Up to 32 different subtitle languages can be recorded on a DVD disc. The subtitle function can be used to select the language of your choice. When a sound wave is converted to a digital signal, the sound is sampled and converted to data at a specific frequency rate. For example, a signal with a 96 kHz sampling rate indicates that in one second, the analog signal was sampled 96000 times to produce the digital signal.
Specifications General System ..................................... DVD system, Video CD system and Compact Disc digital audio system Power requirements DV-K102 ................. AC 110-127, 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz DVD-V550 .......................................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption ................................................ 14 W Power consumption in standby mode DV-K102 ............................................................. 0.9 W DVD-V550 ..........................................
