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- Page 1 DVD/CD Receiver XV-DV440 XV-DV740 Speaker System S-DV440 S-DV740 Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The lightning flash with arrowhead, within The exclamation point within an equilateral an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operating and...
- Page 3 READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push operating instructions should be read before the • If this product is equipped with a polarized objects of any kind into this product through product is operated.
- Page 4 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference. - Page 6 Switching camera angles ... . .37 Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma Displaying disc information ... .37 display......55 OSD disc information .
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Page 7: Before You Start
Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features Disc / content format playback compatibility • 24-bit/96kHz compatible DAC This player is compatible with a wide range of This system is fully compatible with high disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering will generally feature one of the following logos exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic... -
Page 8: Cd-R/Rw Compatibility
Before you start CD-R/RW compatibility • VBR WMA playback: No • Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ • WMA lossless encoding compatible: No Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing • DRM (Digital Rights Management) MP3, WMA or JPEG files compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. -
Page 9: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 2 Controls and displays Front panel 0 OPEN/CLOSE 6 DVD/CD FM/AM – DOWN VOL. UP + STANDBY/ON PHONES Operation indicator 10 Display See Display on page 10 for detailed OPEN/CLOSE information. Press to open/close the disc tray. 11 Remote sensor DVD/CD Press to switch to the DVD/CD function. -
Page 10: Display
Controls and displays Display 9 10 MIDNIGHT QUIET RPT - 1 REC MODE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL ADV.SURR. PRGSVE 15 14 Tuner indicators Lights when the input attenuator is active for the currently selected analog input (page 57). Lights when a broadcast is being received. REC MODE Lights when the Rec Mode is on (page 53). -
Page 11: Remote Control
Controls and displays Remote control 13 Speaker indicators These show which speakers are being used to output the current source (they are not placement diagrams). The illustrations below STANDBY/ON show some example displays. FM/AM L1/L2 TUNER LINE FRONT 5.1 channel surround sound SURROUND OPEN/CLOSE ¡... - Page 12 Controls and displays FRONT SURROUND ST +/– Use to select a Front Surround listening mode Use to select station presets when (page 26). listening to the radio. Disc playback controls MUTE Press to mute all sound from the speakers and headphones (press again to cancel). Press to start or resume playback.
- Page 13 Controls and displays BASS MODE TEST TONE Use to select a Bass Mode (page 29). Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup) (page 45). DIALOGUE QUIET/MIDNIGHT Use to select a Dialogue mode (page 28). Use to select the Quiet and Midnight CH LEVEL modes (page 28).
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Page 14: Getting Started
The first Welcome to Pioneer DVD! thing to do is to tell the system what kind of TV Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DVD player. you’re using, standard or widescreen. Before using, please take a little time... -
Page 15: Setting The Clock
Getting started Press ENTER again to finish setting up. Setting the clock Setting the clock allows you to use the timer features. Let's Get Started Menu RETURN BASS MODE DIALOGUE DIALOGUE VIRTUAL SB CH LEVEL DVD MENU SURROUND SURROUND ADVANCED VIRTUAL SB ADVANCED Setup complete... -
Page 16: Home Theater Sound Setup
Getting started Home theater sound setup For a more detailed surround sound setup, see Using the System Setup menu on page 43. Depending on the size and characteristics of your room, you can choose to place your If the system isn’t already on, press speakers in one of two ways using this system: STANDBY/ON to switch it on. -
Page 17: Setting Up The Remote To Control Your
Getting started Setting up the remote to Note control your TV • The default setting is for a Pioneer TV. You can set up the supplied remote to control your TV using the TV CONTROL buttons. Using the on-screen displays Switch on your TV. -
Page 18: Playing Discs
Getting started Press (play) to start playback. Button What it does If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, ENTER Selects the highlighted menu a menu may appear. See DVD-Video disc ENTER item (both buttons work menus on page 20 and Video CD/Super VCD in exactly the same way) PBC menus on page 21 for how to navigate these. -
Page 19: Resume And Last Memory
Getting started Button What it does Button What it does Numbers Starts playback. • If the disc is stopped, playback DVD and Video CD: If the display starts from the selected title (for shows Resume or Last Mem DVD) or track number (for CD/ playback starts from the resume WMA/ Video CD/Super VCD/... -
Page 20: Dvd-Video Disc Menus
Getting started Some movie formats are such that even Note when played on a widescreen TV, black bars are necessary at the top and bottom of • When a Video CD is loaded, the Resume the screen. This is not a malfunction. point is lost if the system is switched off, or switched to a function other than DVD •... -
Page 21: Video Cd/Super Vcd Pbc Menus
Getting started Button What it does Button What it does TOP MENU RETURN Displays the ‘top menu’ of a DVD Displays the PBC menu. disc—this varies with the disc. Numbers Selects a numbered menu option. Displays a DVD disc menu—this MENU varies with the disc and may be Displays the previous menu page... -
Page 22: Improving Poor Fm Reception
Getting started Memorizing stations • If you’re using the front panel controls, the TUNER button switches between FM, AM You can save up to 30 station presets so that and station presets (see Memorizing you always have easy access to your favorite stations below). -
Page 23: Listening To Station Presets
Getting started Listening to station presets Make sure the TUNER function is selected. Use the ST +/– buttons to select a station preset. Listening to other sources You can connect up to three external sources (TV, satellite receiver, etc.) to this system, including one digital source. -
Page 24: Listening To Your System
Listening to your system Chapter 4 Listening to your system About the listening modes Auto listening mode As explained in Home theater sound setup on The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to page 16, there are two basic surround speaker listen to any source as it was mastered: the setup options available. -
Page 25: Listening In Surround Sound
Listening to your system Listening in surround sound Note You can listen to any source—stereo or • When listening in Dolby Digital / DTS multichannel, analog or digital—in surround mode, two-channel material will sound. Surround sound is generated from automatically be played in surround sound stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro using Dolby Pro Logic II decoding. -
Page 26: Using The Advanced Surround Effects
Listening to your system Using the Advanced Surround Using Front Surround effects The Front Surround modes are effective when you are using the Front surround 3-spot The Advanced Surround effects can be used speaker setup as described in Home theater with any multichannel or stereo source for a sound setup on page 16. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Advanced And Front Surround Effect Level
Listening to your system Listening in stereo If you have selected Frt. Movie or Frt. Music, you will achieve best results by turning each You can listen to any source—stereo or surround speaker about 50º towards the multichannel, analog or digital—in stereo. closest wall. -
Page 28: Enhancing Dialogue
Listening to your system Enhancing dialogue surround back channel. In a real theater the surround back speaker would be directly • Default setting: Dialog Off behind you, creating more cohesive and The Dialogue Enhancement feature is realistic surround sound. designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie BASS MODE DIALOGUE VIRTUAL SB... -
Page 29: Adjusting The Bass And Treble
Listening to your system The Midnight listening feature allows you to Press ENTER to confirm. hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts Boosting the bass level according to the volume at which you’re There are three bass modes you can use to listening. -
Page 30: Playing Discs
Playing discs Chapter 5 Playing discs • Depending on the disc, normal playback Note may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc. • Some DVDs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example) in some or all parts of the disc. -
Page 31: Using The Disc Navigator To Browse The Contents Of A Disc
Playing discs During playback, press (pause). • It’s not possible to switch between Orig- inal and Playlist during playback. Press to reverse or • Not all VR format DVD-RW discs have a advance a frame at a time. Playlist. To resume normal playback, press (play). -
Page 32: Looping A Section Of A Disc
Playing discs Using repeat play There are various repeat play options, • Another way to find a particular place on a depending on the kind of disc loaded. It’s also disc is to use one of the search modes. See possible to use repeat play together with Searching a disc on page 35. -
Page 33: Using Random Play
Playing discs Select a random play option. • For DVD discs, select Random Title or Random Chapter, (or Random Off). • You can also use the REPEAT button on the remote to select a repeat play option. The Play Mode repeat mode is indicated in the front panel display and on-screen. -
Page 34: Creating A Program List
Playing discs Creating a program list After pressing ENTER to select the title/ chapter/folder/track, the step number This feature lets you program the play order of automatically moves down one. titles/chapters/folders/tracks on a disc. Repeat step 4 to build up a program list. •... -
Page 35: Using The Front Panel Display
Playing discs • Playback Start – Starts playback of a To play the program list, press (play). saved program list Program play remains active until you press (stop), clear the playlist (see below), eject the • Playback Stop – Turns off program play, disc or switch off the player. -
Page 36: Switching Subtitles
Playing discs Switching subtitles Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play Mode’. Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you Select ‘Search Mode’ from the list of which subtitle languages are available. You functions on the left. -
Page 37: Switching The Video Cd/Super Vcd Audio Channel
Playing discs Switching the Video CD/Super Switching camera angles VCD audio channel Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles—check the disc box for details. When playing a Video CD/Super VCD, you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or When a multi-angle scene is playing, a just the right channel. -
Page 38: Front Panel Display Information
Playing discs Front panel display information Limited disc information also appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY to change the displayed information. • DVD / DVD-RW displays Title no. 8 4 9 Chapter no. Elapsed title time Title no. 1 TTL 1 0 7 0 0 Remaining title time Title no. -
Page 39: Viewing Jpeg Discs
Viewing JPEG discs Chapter 6 Viewing JPEG discs Playing a JPEG slideshow Note After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG • The , ANGLE and ZOOM buttons do not pictures, press to start a slideshow from the work while the display shows LOADING. first folder/picture on the disc. -
Page 40: Zooming The Screen
Viewing JPEG discs Zooming the screen Use the cursor buttons ( ) to navigate. Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part When a file is highlighted, a thumbnail image of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while viewing is displayed. -
Page 41: Using The Timer
Using the timer Chapter 7 Using the timer Setting the wake-up timer Set the volume. Use the wake-up timer to set the system to Press TIMER/CLOCK twice to reach the switch on at any time and start playing timer menu. whatever source you want. -
Page 42: Setting The Sleep Timer
Using the timer Press TIMER/CLOCK twice to reach the Press TIMER/CLOCK twice to reach the timer menu. timer menu. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘Wake-Up?’ then press ENTER. to select ‘Sleep?’ then press ENTER. Use the (cursor left/right) buttons Use the... -
Page 43: Surround Sound And Other Settings
All the available settings in the setup menu are (page 53) switched on. listed in Surround and sound setup options and SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays below. See the notes in each section for Surround and sound setup options additional information about the settings. -
Page 44: Sr+ Control Options For Pioneer Plasma
• This setting works only with Dolby Digital You only need to make the following settings if and some DTS soundtracks. For other you have connected a Pioneer plasma display sources, you can create a similar effect to this unit using an SR+ cable (not supplied). -
Page 45: Setting The Channel Levels
Surround sound and other settings Function setting for DVD input Setting the channel levels • DVD -> OFF/PDP1–5/PDPTV – Matches You can set the relative channel levels from the DVD function of this unit with a your main listening position for all of the numbered video input on the plasma listening modes independently. - Page 46 Surround sound and other settings Use the MASTER VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level. Turn down the volume to 40 or less to ensure you have adequate headroom. Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to adjust the speaker levels in turn. You should hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position.
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Page 47: Video Adjust Menu
Video Adjust menu Chapter 9 Video Adjust menu Video Adjust Press (cursor down) to select ‘Detailed Settings’ then press ENTER. • Default setting: Standard From the Video Adjust screen you can select Video Adjust the standard video presentation or define Memory1 presets of your own. -
Page 48: Initial Settings Menu
Initial Settings menu Chapter 10 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select the setting and option you want to video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others. -
Page 49: Language Settings
Initial Settings menu Setting Option What it means S-Video Out Standard setting. (See also Connecting If you find that the picture is stretched or distorted on the using the S-video output default S2 setting, try changing it to this setting. on page 54.) Language settings Setting... -
Page 50: Display Settings
Initial Settings menu Display settings Setting Option What it means OSD Language English On-screen displays of the player are in English. Languages as displayed On-screen displays are shown in the language selected. On Screen Display Operation displays (Play, Resume, Scan, and so on) are shown on-screen. - Page 51 Initial Settings menu Use the number buttons to enter a 4- • Select by code number: Press (cursor digit password. right) then use the number buttons to enter The numbers you enter show up as asterisks the 4-digit Country code. (*) on-screen.
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Page 52: Other Connections
Other connections Chapter 11 Other connections Connecting external antennas Connecting auxiliary components External AM antenna This system has both stereo analog inputs and Use 15–18 ft. (5–6 meters) of vinyl-insulated outputs, as well as a optical digital input. Use wire and set up either indoors or outdoors. these to connect external components, such Leave the AM loop antenna connected. -
Page 53: Recording Mode
Other connections Tape deck, etc. • If you’re playing a high signal level source AUDIO AUDIO which is producing unpleasant distortion OUTPUT INPUT from the speakers, you can reduce the signal level of the auxiliary source (connected to the TV or LINE 1 analog inputs) by switching on the attenuator. -
Page 54: Connecting Using The S-Video Output
Other connections Connecting using the • When Recording mode is off, the audio from the analog output may be interrupted, component video output depending on the operation. If your TV has component video inputs, you can • The Recording mode automatically use these instead of the standard video output switches off if you change the input to connect this system to your TV. -
Page 55: Using This Unit With A Pioneer Plasma
Important plasma display • If you connect a TV that is not compatible If you have a Pioneer plasma display (models with a progressive scan signal and switch PRO-1110HD, PRO-910HD, PDP-5040HD and the system to progressive, you will not be PDP-4340HD), you can use an SR+ cable (see able to see any picture at all. -
Page 56: Using The Sr+ Mode With A Pioneer Plasma Display
SR+ cable. See Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display above for more on connecting these components. To switch SR+ mode on/off, press SR+ (SHIFT + 7). -
Page 57: Additional Information
Additional information Chapter 12 Additional information Optional system settings Child lock setting The Child Lock feature is useful when you’ve These settings are accessed by using the set the wake-up timer and don’t want the System Setup menu while in standby. system switched on before it activates. -
Page 58: Resetting The System
Additional information Frequency step setting Using and taking care of discs If you find that you can’t tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be Titles, chapters and tracks suitable for your country/region. DVD discs are generally divided into one or •... -
Page 59: Handling Discs
Additional information The diagram below shows the various DVD If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a regions of the world. commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning vinyl records. -
Page 60: Proper Installation And Maintenance Of
Place on an unstable surface, or one that is fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not large enough to support all four of the not recommended for this product. Pioneer unit’s feet. disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. -
Page 61: Power Cord Caution
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. -
Page 62: Troubleshooting
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate 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. -
Page 63: Dvd/Cd/Video Cd Player
• Check that the speakers are connected correctly. • Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model. • If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. -
Page 64: Wma/Mp3/Jpeg Discs
Additional information Problem Remedy • Set the PhotoViewer menu option in the Initial Settings menu to Off to be CD won’t play able to play some copy-protected CDs. See Options on page 50. Picture disturbance • This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some during playback or discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of disc is played dark. -
Page 65: Error Messages
Additional information Problem Remedy Considerable noise in • Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on radio broadcasts page 52). (continued). • Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to the Setup Guide and Connecting external antennas on page 52). •... -
Page 66: Screen Sizes And Disc Formats
Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats Set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are shown with the left and right sides cropped. DVD-Video discs come in several different Although the picture looks larger, you don’t screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, actually see the whole picture. -
Page 67: Language Code List
Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Estonian (et), 0520 Lingala (ln), 1214 Slovak (sk), 1911 English (en), 0514 Basque (eu), 0521 Laothian (lo), 1215 Slovenian (sl), 1912 French (fr), 0618 Persian (fa), 0601 Lithuanian (lt), 1220 Samoan (sm), 1913 German (de), 0405... -
Page 68: Preset Code List
ROADSTAR 641, 644, 646 ZENITH 603, 620 FIRSTLINE 640, 644 MAGNADYNE 632, 649 SABA 631, 636, 642, 651 PIONEER 600, 631, 632, 607, FISHER 632, 635, 638, 645 MAGNAFON 649 SAISHO 639, 644, 646 636, 642, 651 FORMENTI 632, 607, 642... -
Page 69: Glossary
Additional information Glossary JPEG A standard file format used for still images. JPEG files are identified by the file extension “.jpg”. Analog Direct representation of sound by an audio electrical signal. See also Digital audio. MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed stereo audio file format. -
Page 70: Specifications
Warranty Card ......1 (1 kHz, 1 % T.H.D., 6 Ω) Subwoofer ..75 W (100 Hz, 1 % T.H.D., 6 Ω) Speaker System (S-DV440/740) (Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center Disc section... - Page 71 Surround speaker bases ....2 S-DV440 only: Wall mounts......2...
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Page 72: Wall-Mounting The Front (S-Dv440 Only)
• Pioneer is not responsible for any Standard surround 5-spot setup accidents or damage that result from improper installation. Front speaker (S-DV440 only) - Page 73 Additional information...
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