Pioneer DV-434 Owner's Manual

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  • Pioneer DV-434 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    DVD PLAYER DV-434 Operating Instructions
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    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. Thank you for your support Part 15 instructions . [For Canadian model] CAUTION: TO owners
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    COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
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    Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since 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
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    free image. (Check your TV/monitor for compatibility with this feature.) For the very highest picture quality, try watching a movie on DVD-Video on a progressive-scan compatible TV. The DV-434 to use less than 1 W of energy when this player is in standby mode. Select the type of TV screen you
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    familiar with the parts and buttons on the main unit and remote control as they will be referred to throughout this manual. There is also a list of terms that can be found on page 55 if you are having trouble understanding some of the terminology associated with DVD. Make the necessary connections
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    Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory 47 Viewing Disc Information 48 Resetting the Player to System Settings ....... 49 Additional Information 50 Disc Care 50 For Proper and Long Use of This Unit 51 Language Code List 52 Troubleshooting 53 Terms 55 Specifications 57 7
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    Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity guides on the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment. Power cord 3 Close the cover. Remote control unit 5 AA/R6P dry cell batteries Operating instructions (this manual) 8 Î TV TV FUNC CHANNEL VOLUME REPEAT REPEAT SEARCH
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    Panel 1 2 STANDBY/ON DVD PLAYER FL DIMMER FL OFF 3 45 6 0 41 ¡¢ 7 8 3 Î =- 0 1 STANDBY/ON button Press to switch the player on or to put in scanning (pages 22). 9 Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the player (page 8). 0 Display window
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    performed (page 17). 0 CONDITION indicator Indicates that Condition Memory settings are memorized for the currently loaded DVD (page 47). - TOTAL indicator Indicates that the disc in the player is stopped and DISPLAY has been pressed (page 49). = indicator Indicates that the Repeat function is
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    to a receiver that has both digital and analog input jacks for DVD player connection, it may be beneficial to make both connections (pages 14, 15). 5 CONTROL IN jack Use to connect this player to another component bearing the Pioneer Î mark. This lets you control this unit as though it were
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    Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = ~ LAST CONDITION MEMORY MEMORY OPEN/ CLOSE 0 AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY SETUP MENU . Programs can be a maximum of 24 steps. Additionally, DVD programs for up to 24 discs can be stored in the player's memory for future use (page 43-45). ~ RANDOM button
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    DVD and Video CD. When a CD is loaded, audio scanning is performed (page 22). + CLEAR button Works in conjunction with a number of player have a Pioneer TV, press and hold CLEAR, then press 0, 0 on the remote control. 2. Confirm that the TV is responding to the programmed code. On the remote, press
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    DVD Player Unlike any other audiovisual media format, DVD offers a wide array of audio and video output options which allows playback to be enjoyed in any number of system configurations from a standard TV with stereo audio input to a home theater system with a TV or monitor and full surround sound
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    player features two digital (optical and coaxial) and also analog audio output formats. Digital Audio Connections: You can enjoy the digital audio recorded on DVD using (page 19) Additionally, the digital audio settings can be adjusted manually in the Setup screen Audio 1 menu (page 26-27). DIGITAL
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    to the CONTROL OUT jack of another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark, you can control the player as though it were a component in a system (system control). • If you connect for system control, you cannot operate the player directly. Point the remote control unit at the component (AV amplifier
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    /ON STANDBY/ON DVD PLAYER FL DIMMER FL OFF 0 41 ¡¢ 7 8 3 Î 1 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel ( on the remote control). 2 Press time. The Setup Navigator function may still be used at a later time in manual Setup screen menu operation (page 24). 4 Press ENTER. The selection is entered
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    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 are two screen formats that can be used to display wide-screen format DVDs: letter box and pan & scan. When "Standard (4:3)" is selected in
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    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 determine what digital audio formats can be decoded. If you have made no digital connections, select "Not
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    STANDBY/ON DVD PLAYER FL DIMMER guide to align the disc. 3 8 7 ¡¢ 1 4 0 4 Press PLAY 3 (3 on the front panel). • The disc tray closes, and playback begins. • Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed. If a menu is displayed, proceed to step 5. 5 Select the item you want to view. • When a DVD
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    STARTED USING YOUR DVD PLAYER 5 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
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    8 FWD ¡ CLEAR C 4 5 6 +10 7 8 9 0 PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT REPEAT SEARCH MODE A-B TV CONTROL VOLUME CHANNEL TV FUNC TV Î PLAY 3 FWD ¡ STANDBY/ON DVD PLAYER FL DIMMER FL OFF 22 3 0 41 ¡¢ 7 8 3 Î 41 ¡¢ Advancing to the next chapter (track) Press NEXT ¢ (¡ ¢ on the front panel
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    GETTING STARTED USING YOUR DVD PLAYER 5 Resuming Playback from Where You Stopped - DVD/Video CD Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last time. Press STOP 7 once. The display shows "RESUME" and the stop position is
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    settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual. The procedure on this page provides a basic outline for using CONTROL STANDBY/ON DVD PLAYER FL DIMMER FL OFF 0 41 ¡¢ 7 8 3 Î 24 1 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel ( on the remote control) 2 Press
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    loaded disc. The setting will be effective the next time a DVD is loaded. ADJUSTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SETTINGS 5 IMPORTANT Changing to menu mode additional functions of the player that can be adjusted to further personalize performance of the player. In this manual, functions that are contained in
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    capable of outputting DTS digital audio for DVDs recorded in DTS. When this player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in DTS decoder, select [DTS]. If your system is not equipped to decode DTS, select [Off]. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your audio components if you
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    is capable of outputting the MPEG digital bitstream. When the player is connected to an AV component that has a built-in Soundtrack - DVD Audio DRC stands for Audio Dynamic Range Compression. When Audio DRC is on, soft sounds such as dialog can be heard more clearly without making loud sounds even
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    stretched effect) If you are viewing a standard screen format DVD on a wide screen TV, the picture may appear 'stretched' on the screen. To remedy this condition, change your wide screen TV to display a standard (4:3) screen. Refer to the instructions supplied with your wide screen TV or monitor for
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    PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE "STANDARD DEFINITION" OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGRADING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.' "525P DVD PLAYER is compatible withe the following Pioneer
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    video with no effect added. * Factory setting Selecting the type of paused image to display Expert This function lets you view a clear still-image when DVD playback is paused. Make changes in the [Still Picture] setting in the Setup screen Video menu in the [Expert] menu mode (page 25). Setting
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    the indicator in the display panel of the player lights during multi-angle playback. Therefore, it is the Multi-Angle function only with discs featuring recordings of images shot from different camera can be made using the DVD menu. In this case, press MENU to display the DVD menu screen and then
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    information in as many as 32 different languages. This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this player. Notes • DVDs differ in content and do not all contain multiple language or subtitle information. Therefore making settings in this section may have
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    desired language. Pressing AUDIO once displays the currently selected language. Subsequent presses rotates through the audio languages available on the DVD. Audio Dolby Digital : 1 English 5.1CH HELLO Audio Dolby Digital : 2 Spanish 5.1CH HOLA Audio : Stereo Note With karaoke and other
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    . Pressing SUBTITLE once displays the currently selected subtitle language. Subsequent presses rotates through the subtitle languages available on the DVD. Subtitle :1 English Subtitle :2 Spanish Selecting a subtitle language preference The subtitle language that you will normally display can be
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    language, follow the steps below when the following screen appears. A language code list can be found on page 52. Audio1 Audio2 Video Language General 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
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    subtitles can be turned off by pressing SUBTITLE and then CLEAR. Forcing subtitles to be displayed Expert Even when the subtitles are turned off, some DVDs will nevertheless display them on the screen. This setting allows you to select the language of the subtitles to be displayed with this type of
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    have no effect on some DVDs. Setting the Parental Lock Level - DVD This player lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level Change" or "Password Change", it is necessary to enter the password (4-digit code number). Use the following steps at any time you are asked to enter
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    a higher or lower level according to the settings printed on the DVD disc jacket or accompanying documentation. If you use the Condition Memory 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
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    each time the button is pressed. STEP/SLOW e: The picture backs up a DVD a few frames each time the button is pressed. To return to normal playback pressing PLAY 3 restores normal playback operation. Notes • There is no sound when viewing still frames or slow playback, or when advancing one frame at
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    DVD/Video CD/CD 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 button(s) of the desired title, chapter or track or of the specific time where you would like to begin playback. • To select
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 5 Repeat Play - DVD/Video CD/CD You can repeat an entire title, chapter or track, or just a part. REPEAT LAST CONDITION MEMORY MEMORY OPEN/ CLOSE 0 AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY SETUP MENU 5 TOP MENU RETURN 5 ENTER 5 PREV 4 STOP PLAY 7 3 STEP/SLOW eE REV 1 1 2
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    a track number button while in the stop mode, and then press RANDOM. • Random play of programmed chapters/tracks is not possible. • In the case of DVDs, random playback may not be possible with some discs. • Repeat playback of random playback is not possible. In these cases, the mark will appear on
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    Notes • When programming chapters, chapters not programmed may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. • Programming may not be possible with certain DVD discs. On these types of discs, the mark will appear on the screen when programming is attempted. • Only chapters within the same title
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    When a Video CD or CD is loaded, the cursor appears in the program window. Program Track Current: Track Total Time 1(/10) 0.00 Additional programming options - DVD/Video CD/CD After you have made a program, it is then possible to confirm, add, or clear the contents of the program. To confirm the
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    can be held in memory is exceeded. To prevent the player from erasing older programs that you may still use regularly, or when you don't want to use a program anymore, it is possible to manually erase programs stored in memory. 1 Load a DVD that has a program stored in memory. 2 Press PROGRAM. The
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    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
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    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 5 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
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    used, not all screens may be displayed. The display changes for each type of disc as follows each time the button is pressed. DVD Play Title 2-1 0.24 -0.05/ 0.29 « Play Chapter 1-1 1.19 1.19/ 2.18 « Play 1-1 1.19 Chapter -0.59/ 2.18 « Play Tr. Rate : 1-1 1.32 8.9 « Display off TITLE
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    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 of each track on the disc is displayed. Resetting the Player to System Settings To reset the player, press and hold 7 (stop) on the front panel
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    playing surfaces. Cleaning Fingerprints or other dirt on the disc may affect sound and picture quality. To clean your discs, use a soft clean cloth discs, store them upright After playing a disc, always remove it from the player and return it to its jacket. Then store it standing upright away from
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    the glass doors when opening the disc table using the remote control. If the disc table opens against strong resistance, such as player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling, contact your nearest PIONEER authorized service
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    ) Burmese (my) Nauru (na) Nepali (ne) Norwegian (no) Occitan (oc) Oromo (om) Oriya (or) Panjabi (pa) Polish (pl) Pashto, Pushto (ps) Quechua (qu) Input-code Language Input-code 0721 0801 0809 0818 0821 0825 0901 0905 0911 0914 0919 0923 1009 1023 1101 1111 1112 1113 1114 1119 1121 1125 1201 1214
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    . If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your guide to align the disc (page 20). Region number does not conform with this unit. \ If the region number on the disc does not match the number on the player,
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    is too far from the player, or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide. \ Be sure to operate the remote from a location within its operating range (page 8). The batteries are exhausted. \ Replace the exhausted batteries with all new batteries (page 8). No sound from the DIGITAL OUT (optical
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    ) of this player needs to be connected to an AV amplifier or receiver or to a DTS decoder to be able to enjoy the surround sound of DTS audio This is an international standard for compression of moving images. On some DVDs, digital audio has been compressed and recorded in this format. Multi-angle
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    a more stable, flicker-free image than interlaced video (for a given scanning rate). See also Interlaced video. Regional restriction codes (region 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
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    Jacks RCA jacks Digital audio characteristics Frequency response ..... 4 Hz to 44 kHz (DVD fs: 96 kHz) S/N ratio 115 dB Dynamic range 102 dB Total harmonic Power cord 1 Remote control unit 1 AA (R6P) dry cell batteries 2 Operating Instructions 1 Note The specifications and design of
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    [EUROPE] N.V. Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: [03] 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. San Lorenzo Num 1009 3er piso Desp. 302 Col. Del
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DV-434
Operating Instructions
DVD PLAYER