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- Page 1 DVD Player DV-49AV Register Your Product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca Operating Instructions (US) (Canada)
- Page 2 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. 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.
- Page 3 READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
- Page 4 POWER-CORD CAUTION Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents 01 Before you start Features......6 What’s in the box..... 6 Hints on installation . -
Page 6: Before You Start
Chapter 1 Before you start Features • PureCinema Progressive Scan video When connected to a progressive scan-compatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie. •... -
Page 7: Hints On Installation
Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this product for years to come, so please use the following guidelines when choosing a suitable location: Do... • Use in a well-ventilated room. • Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack. -
Page 8: Compressed Audio Compatibility
About DualDisc playback 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. The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not compliant with the CD audio specification and therefore may not play. - Page 9 About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of the MPEG-4 audio compression technology. The file format and extension used depend on the application used to encode the AAC file. This unit plays back AAC files encoded by ®...
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Page 10: Jpeg File Compatibility
• For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported (please note that these files are not shown within the disc navigation menu): .srt, .sub, .ssa, .smi • The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file. -
Page 11: Connections
Chapter 2 Connections Easy connections Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet. • The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player. -
Page 12: Connecting Using The S-Video Output
Connecting using the S-Video output If your TV (or other equipment) has an S-Video (S1) input, you can use the S-Video output on this player instead of the standard (composite) output for a better quality picture. • Use an S-Video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-Video input on your TV (or monitor or AV receiver). -
Page 13: Connecting To An Av Receiver
You can also use the S-Video or component video jacks to connect to the AV receiver if you prefer. • You usually have to connect the same kind of video cable between your DVD player and AV receiver, and between your AV receiver and TV. -
Page 14: Analog Outputs
Connecting the multichannel analog outputs If your AV receiver has 5.1 channel analog inputs, we recommend connecting this player to it using the multichannel analog outputs. Doing this will ensure that you can enjoy all kinds of disc, including Dolby Digital and DTS DVD-Video discs, as well as high sampling rate and multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs. -
Page 15: Connecting Using Hdmi
Connecting using HDMI If you have a HDMI equipped monitor or display, you can connect it to this player using a commercially available HDMI cable. The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the player is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Video CD, CD, WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video and WMV. -
Page 16: About Hdmi
About HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. -
Page 17: Controls And Displays
Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON (page 20) Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE (page 22) Display TOP MENU (page 24) ENTER & cursor buttons (page 20) MENU (page 24) RETURN (page 20) HOME MENU (page 20) 10 USB port (Type A) (page 34) 11 DVD/USB (page 34) 12 ... -
Page 18: Remote Control
Remote control • All buttons glow slightly in the dark for ease of use. STANDBY/ON DIMMER CLEAR ENTER AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE TOP MENU ENTER HOME MENU PLAY MODE SURROUND ZOOM PLAY PREV PAUSE STOP TV CONTROL INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME SELECT... -
Page 19: Setting Up The Remote To Control
Goldstar 10, 23 Grandiente Hitachi 06, 24, 25, 32 Magnavox 12, 29 Mitsubishi Panasonic 08, 22, 41 Philips Pioneer 00, 35, 40, 44 01, 15, 16, 17, 18 Samsung 73, 75 Sanyo 14, 21 Sharp 02, 19, 27 Sony Toshiba... -
Page 20: Getting Started
DVD player to. STANDBY/ON • My DVD player switches on but there is nothing displayed on my TV. Make sure that the TV is set to the correct video input (not a TV channel). For... -
Page 21: Setting Up The Player For Your Tv
Setting up the player for your TV If you have a widescreen (16:9) TV, you should setup the player so that the picture will be presented correctly. If you have a conventional (4:3) TV, you can leave the player on the default setting and move on to the next section. -
Page 22: Playing Discs
Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing DVD, SACD, CD, Video CD, DivX video/WMV and MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter. For details on playing JPEG picture discs, see Viewing a JPEG slideshow on page 26. Important •... -
Page 23: Basic Playback Controls
Basic playback controls The table below shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs. The following chapter covers other playback features in more detail. Button What it does PLAY Starts playback. If the display shows RESUME or LAST MEM playback starts from the resume or last memory point (see also Resume and Last Memory... -
Page 24: Video Cd Pbc Menus
DVD and DivX disc menus Some DivX media files and many DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs feature menus from which you can select what you want to watch. They may also give access to additional features, such as subtitle and audio language selection, or special features such as slideshows. -
Page 25: Playing Discs
Chapter 5 Playing discs Note • Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD, SACD, Video CDs, CDs, DivX video/WMV and MP3/WMA/ MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. •... -
Page 26: Frame Advance/Frame Reverse
Frame advance/frame reverse You can advance or back up DVD-Video and DVD-R/-RW discs frame-by-frame. With Video CDs and DivX video/WMV file you can only use frame advance. During playback, press PAUSE. Press / or / to reverse or advance a frame at a time. To resume normal playback, press ... -
Page 27: Browsing Discs With The Disc Navigator
Browsing Discs with the Disc Navigator Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a DVD-Video, VR mode DVD-R/-RW or Video CD disc to find the part you want to play. Important • You can’t use the Disc Navigator with Video CDs in PBC mode. -
Page 28: Browsing Files With The Disc Navigator
Browsing Files with the Disc Navigator The Disc Navigator can be used to play MP3, WMA, MEPG-4 AAC, DivX video, WMV and JPEG files. Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file or folder by filename. Note that if there are other types of files on the same disc, these will not be displayed in the Disc Navigator. -
Page 29: Looping A Section Of A Disc
Looping a section of a disc The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track (CD, Video CD) or title (DVD-Video and DVD-RW) that form a loop which is played over and over. •... -
Page 30: Using Random Play
Using random play Use the random play function to play titles or chapters (DVD-Video), groups (DVD-Audio), or tracks (DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, Video CD) at random. (Note that the same track/title/ chapter may play more than once.) You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped. -
Page 31: Creating A Program List
Creating a program list This feature lets you program the play order of titles/chapters/groups/tracks on a disc. Important • You can’t use Program play with VR format DVD-R/-RW discs, Video CDs playing in PBC mode, JPEG, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. -
Page 32: Searching A Disc
Searching a disc You can search DVD-Video discs by title or chapter number, or by time; DVD-Audio discs can be searched by group or track number; SACDs by track number, CDs and Video CDs by track number or time; DivX video/WMV discs by time, and some DivX media files by chapter number. -
Page 33: Switching Audio Language/Channels
Switching audio language/ channels When playing a DVD-Video and DivX video disc recorded with dialog in two or more languages, you can switch audio language during playback. When playing a VR format DVD-R/-RW disc recorded with dual-mono audio, you can switch between the main, sub, and mixed channels during playback. -
Page 34: Usb Playback
FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this unit. -
Page 35: Recording The Tracks Of A Music Cd On A Usb Device
Recording the tracks of a music CD on a USB device The tracks of a music CD loaded in this unit can be recorded on a USB connected to the USB port. Recording specific tracks Load the music CD. • Press STOP to stop playback. Press HOME MENU and select ‘CD ->... - Page 36 “PIONEER” is created automatically on the USB device. The recorded tracks are stored in this folder. • Up to 99 “PIONEER” folders can be created. • Recording is not possible if the USB device contains 300 folders or more.
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Page 37: Audio Settings And Video Adjust Menus
Chapter 7 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu The Audio Settings menu offers features for adjusting the way discs sound. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-screen display. Audio Settings Select and change settings using the / //... - Page 38 Make settings using the /// (cursor) buttons, and ENTER. Video Adjust Sharpness Standard Brightness Contrast Gamma Chroma Level You can adjust the following picture quality settings: • — Adjusts the sharpness of Sharpness edges in the picture ( (default), Soft...
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Page 39: Initial Settings Menu Using The Initial Settings Menu
Chapter 8 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time. This is usually because a disc is playing. -
Page 40: Digital Audio Out Settings
Digital Audio Out settings Setting Option HDMI Out LPCM (2CH) LPCM (5.1CH) Auto Auto (DSD) Digital Out Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital Dolby Digital > PCM DTS Out DTS > PCM Linear PCM Out Down Sample On Down Sample Off MPEG Out MPEG MPEG >... -
Page 41: Video Output Settings
Video Output settings Setting Option TV Screen 4:3 (Letter Box) (This setting effective for analog and HDMI 4:3 (Pan & Scan) video output. See also Screen sizes and disc formats on page 53.) 16:9 (Wide) 16:9 (Compressed) Component Out Progressive Interlace HDMI Resolution 1920x1080p... -
Page 42: Language Settings
Language settings Setting Option Audio Language English Languages as displayed If there is the language selected on the disc, then it Other Language Subtitle Language English (See also Displaying external subtitle files on Languages as displayed If there is the subtitle language selected on the page 9.) Other Language DVD Menu Lang. -
Page 43: Display Settings
Display settings Setting Option OSD Language English Languages as displayed On-screen displays are shown in the language Angle Indicator Options settings Setting Option Parental Lock – DVD Playback Mode DVD-Audio DVD-Video SACD Playback 2ch Area Multi-ch Area CD Area DTS Downmix STEREO Lt/Rt DivX VOD... -
Page 44: Parental Lock
; Default password: none; Default Country/Area code: To give you some control over what your children watch on your DVD player, some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc won’t play. -
Page 45: Dts Downmix
DTS Downmix • Default setting: STEREO Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Parental Lock STEREO Video Output DVD Playback Mode Lt/Rt Language SACD Playback Display DTS Downmix Options DivX VOD Speakers If you’ve selected in DTS Out on DTS > PCM page 40 or in Audio Output Mode on 2 Channel... -
Page 46: Speakers Settings
Speakers settings Setting Option Audio Output 2 Channel Mode 5.1 Channel Speaker Distance – Speaker – Installation Audio Output Mode • Default setting: 2 Channel Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Audio Output Mode Video Output Speaker Distance Language Speaker Installation Display Options Speakers... -
Page 47: About The Audio Output Settings
About the audio output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the Initial Settings menu (see page 39) affect the output from the 2 channel and the 5.1 channel analog outputs, and from the digital outputs with various types of disc. Disc audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital... -
Page 48: About The Hdmi Audio Output Settings
About the HDMI audio output settings The table below shows how the audio settings you make in the page 40) and Audio Output Mode output with various types of disc. Disc audio format Linear PCM MPEG Dolby Digital (karaoke) Dolby Digital DVD-Audio (with CPPM) DVD-Audio (without CPPM) CD/MP3/WMA/... -
Page 49: Sources
HDMI output with DVD-Audio and SACD sources The way audio sources are output from the HDMI terminal depends on the specification of the connected component. Components specification Component SACD, DVD-Audio /output and 5.1 channel compatible on HDMI DVD-Audio and 5.1 channel compatible on HDMI DVD-Audio and... -
Page 50: Speaker Distance
Speaker Distance • Default settings: all speakers You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. These settings do not affect any digital audio output. To get the best surround sound from your system, you should set up the speaker distances from your listening position. -
Page 51: Speaker Installation
Speaker Installation • Default settings: L/R: Large SR: Large SW: On You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your amplifier using the 5.1 channel analog outputs. This setting does not affect digital audio output. Initial Settings ... -
Page 52: Additional Information Taking Care Of Your Player And Discs
This player is designed to be used only with conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use shaped discs. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on discs can affect playback performance. -
Page 53: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats
The DVD player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. We do not recommend using commercially available lens cleaners for CD players. -
Page 54: Resetting The Player
, depending case somewhere that indicates which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
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. - Page 56 Problem No picture/No color. Screen is stretched or aspect does not change. Picture disturbance during playback or the picture is dark. No audio, or audio is distorted. The analog audio is OK, but there appears to be no digital audio signal. Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.
- Page 57 Problem Cannot play multi-channel audio. Cannot listen to high-sampling rate audio through the digital output. Cannot output 192 kHz or 176.4 kHz digital audio. Cannot output 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz digital audio. No DTS audio output. Audio mix does not sound right or sounds incomplete (for example, inaudible dialog).
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Page 58: Hdmi Troubleshooting
HDMI troubleshooting Problem No HDMI audio output. No HDMI video output. No multichannel HDMI audio. No sound is output from the AUDIO OUT (5.1ch) jack when connected via HDMI. Component Out cannot be set to Interlace. Remedy • Check whether or not HDMI Out is set to Off (page 40). •... -
Page 59: Glossary
• Static electricity or other external influences may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplug the power cord and then plug back in. This will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest Pioneer service center. - Page 60 EXIF A file format developed by (Exchangeable FUJIFILM for digital still Image File) cameras. Digital cameras from various manufacturers use this compressed file format which carries date, time and thumbnail information, as well as the picture data. HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high-speed digital interface which has the capability to...
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Page 61: Language Code List
Language code list Language (Language code letter), Japanese (ja), 1001 Bhutani (dz), 0426 English (en), 0514 Esperanto (eo), 0515 French (fr), 0618 Estonian (et), 0520 German (de), 0405 Basque (eu), 0521 Italian (it), 0920 Persian (fa), 0601 Spanish (es), 0519 Finnish (fi), 0609 Chinese (zh), 2608 Fiji (fj), 0610... -
Page 62: Specifications
Specifications General Power requirements....AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption ......12 W Power consumption (standby) . - Page 63 Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.