Pioneer CLD-D604 CD, CDV & LD Player Owner's Manual

CD CDV LD PLAYER

CLD D604

INTSC

DIGITAL AUDIO

L A SER DISC

• This product is not designed for professional use It cannot play CDROM or LDROM discs

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your unit properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep them in a safe place for future reference.

In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings.

However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.

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WARNING

" TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-

TURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

[For U.S. and Canadian models]

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION

: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

USE THiS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION

CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE

BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE

EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION

: POUR PREVENIR

LES CHOCS ELEC-

TRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE

AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT

OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES

LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAIS-

SER AUCUNE PARITIE A DECOUVERT.

CAUTION :

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment.

To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

PIONE ER+

The Art of Entertainment

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

The lightning flash with a[_uwhead, withi_ ar__:qulLa[e_al triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated enclosure

"dangerous that voltage' may be of within sufficient the product's magnitude constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

to

LAU 1ION:

TO PREVENT 1 HE RISK OF ELEC I RIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE 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 appliance,

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS

instructions is operated.

- All the safety and operating should be read before the appliance

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

instructions should

- The safety be retained and operating for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions hered to.

should be ad-

FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed

CLEANING

- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Use a clamp cloth for cleaning,

ATTACHMENTS

- Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE

product near water-

- Do not use this video for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

ACCESSORIES

- Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product.

Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer,

CART - An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care, Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION

- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect

it

from overheating, These openings must not be blocked or covered.

They should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

POWER

SOURCES - This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance

dealer

or local power company.

For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions,

POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

Pay particular

atten-

tion to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

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POLARIZATION

-This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the

plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

LIGHTNING - For added protection for this video product receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

This will prevent damage to the video product ning and power-line surges.

due to light-

POWER

LINES - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

When installing

an

outside

antenna

system, ex-

treme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING

- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of

fire or electric shock.

OBJECT

AND LIQUID

ENTRY - Never push objects

of any kind into this video product through open- ings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could

result in a fire or

electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the

video product.

SERVICING

- Do not attempt

to service this video

product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose

you to dangerous

voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service per-

sonnel.

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DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified

service

personnel

under the following

conditions: a.

When

the power-supply

cord or plug is dam-

aged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed

to rain or water.

d. If the video product does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions, Adjust

only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions.

Improper adjustment

of other con-

trois may result in damage and will often

require extensive work

by a qualified

technician

to re-

store the video product to its normal operation. e.

If the video product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f.

When

the video product exhibits a distinct

change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

- When replacement

parts are required,

be sure the service

technician has

used replacement

parts specified

by the manufacturer or having the same

characteristics

as

the original part. Unauthorized substitutions

result in a fire, electric shock or other hazards. may

SAFETY

CHECK - Upon completion

of any service or

repairs to this video product, ask the service tech-

nician to perform safety checks

to determine that

the video product is in proper operating condition.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

- If an outside

antenna

is connected to the antenna terminal, be sure the antenna system is grounded provide some protection against voltage so as to surges and builtup static charges.

In the U.S.A., section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,

grounding

of the lead-

in wire to an antenna grounding conductors, charge unit, connection

and requirements

See Fig, A.

discharge location to grounding unit, size of antenna-diselectrodes, for the grounding electrode of

_ GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810 - 21)

ANTENNA

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE

GROUNDING

ELECTRODE

SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

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_[his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency against energy and, harmful interference if not installed ina residential and used installation.

in accordance with

This the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

determined by turning

If this equipment the equipment does cause harmful off and on, the user is encouraged interference to radio or television to try to correct the interference reception, which can be by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase

Connect

Consult the separation the equipment the dealer between the equipment into an outlet or an experienced on a circuit radio/TV and receiver.

different technician from that to which for help.

the receiver is connected.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

• The use optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

[For Canadian model]

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

IJSTENING

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. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive heating.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.

Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your ,_o\ume control at alow setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established

a comfortable

sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

30

40

50

60

70

80

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment.

Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries

Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel

Level

Example

Quiet library, soft whispers

Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic

Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine

Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING

CONSTANT

NOISES

EXPOSURE

90

100

120

140

180

CAN

BE DANGEROUS

Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap

Gunshot blast, jet

plane

Rocket launching pad

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Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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j PRECAUTIONS

If it becomes necessary to transport Or ship this unit in the future, be sure to first remove the disc (if loaded), and retract the disc table to its closed position.

Then turn the power off, and, after the 'OFF" display stops blinking on the display, disconnect the power cord.

INSTALLING

THE PLAYER

•

Place the player on a stable platform next to the television and stereo system to be used with the player.

• Do not place heavy objects such as a television or TV monitor on top of the player.

• Do not place the player on top of your TV set or TV monitor.

Also, keep the player away from devices such as cassette decks which are sensitive to magnetic fields.

DO NOT INSTALL

LOCATIONS

THE

PLAYER IN THE FOLLOWING

• In a place subject to direct sunlight.

• In humid or poorly ventilated places.

• In extremely hot or cold places.

• In a place subject to vibrations.

• In a dusty place.

• In a place subject to soot, steam or heat (in a kitchen, etc.)

AVOID SOURCES OF HEAT

Do not put the player on sources of heat, such as an amplifier.

When installing with audio components that generate heat, by placing the player below such components where there is adequate ventilation and not much dust. Avoid placing the player on surfaces such as shaggy carpets, beds, and sofas which may block ventilation under the player and cause damage.

CAUTION

Even when the player is in the pause mode, the disc-drive motor is still revolving.

Since leaving the player in this condition can shorten the lifetime of the motor, do not leave the player in the pause mode for long periods of time.

Also, to prevent damage to the screen, do not use the unit for long periods of time under conditions in which the screen display (monitor) is displaying characters

(for example, power-ON mode, CD PLAYER, PAUSE) With an LD disc, if playback is paused for about 20 minutes, the player will automatically enter stop mode.

STRIPE PATTERNS APPEARING ON A TV PROGRAM

Stripe patterns may appear during a TV program if the player unit is turned on, depending on the quality of reception of the TV station.

This is neither a malfunction of the television nor the player.

If stripes appear while watching the TV, or whin watching the -IV for long periods of time, turn the player off.

When FM or AM stations are being received, signal noise may be generated if the player is turned on. Turn off the player when not in use. Also, if there is signal noise when receiving radio stations with an indoor antenna, adjust the position or direction of the antenna.

CONDENSATION

Moisture will form in the operating section of the player if the player is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly.

When this happens, player's performance will be impaired.

To prevent this, let the player stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually.

Condensation may also form during the summer if the player is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner.

In such cases, change the location of the player.

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed in such a way that they are not likely to be stepped on. 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.

I CLEANING CARE I

Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.

For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution; wring well first and wipe.

Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any volatile agents such as benzine or paint thinner, as they may damage the surface of the player.

Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static

electricity

or other external interference.

To restore normal operation, unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again.

Only one disc can be loaded at any one time.

Loading a Laser-

Disc, a Compact Disc, a 3-inch (8-cm) Compact Disc or a Compact Disc with Video on top of one another may result in a breakdown, or in scratching of the discs. Please only load one disc at a time.

This player is to be used exclusively with the NTSC color system.

Please use an NTSC LaserDisc only. PAL and SECAM system discs cannot be used with this player.

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CUNTENTS

PRECAUIION5

ACCESSORIES ..........................................................................

TYPES OF DISCS WHICH CAN BE PLAYED

WITH THIS UNIT .......................................................................

GLOSSARY ...............................................................................

CONNECTIONS .........................................................................

NAMES OF PARTS

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Front panel .........................................................................

Display window ..................................................................

Remote control unit ...........................................................

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10

11

BASIC OPERATION (PLAYBACK OF A DISC) ........................

12

MOVIE DISC ENTERTAINMENT .............................................

14

SINGING ALONG WITH KARAOKE ENTERTAIN M ENT .......... 15

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7

8

APPLIED OPERATIONS ..........................................................

QUICK SCANNING OF DISC CONTENTS ...............................

RANDOM PLAYBACK (PLAYBACK IN ORDER

SELECTED BY THE PLAYER) .................................................

TO SEARCH FOR A DESIRED FRAME ...................................

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20

20

21

PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK (PLAYING CHAPTER /

TRACKS BY CHANGING THEIR ORDER AS REQUIRED) ....... 22

REPEAT PLAYBACK ................................................................

23

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................

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ACCESSORIES

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When unpacking the player, first check to make sure that all of the accessories listed below are supplied.

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• Remote control unit

• Size 'AAA" (IEC R03) dry cell batteries x 2

• Video cord (RCA plug _ RCA plug)

Use to connect the player to a TV etc.

Audio cord

(RCA plug x 2 _ RCA plug x 2)

Use to connect the player to a -rv etc.

- c%1_

Microphone • Operating instructions

• Warranty card

INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT

[] Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control unit.

Press the knob and open the cover in the direction of the arrow.

[] Take out the two accessory size "AAA" (IEC R03) dry cell batteries, and insert them into the battery compartment in accordance with the display ((_, _)) inside the compartment.

[] Close the cover of the battery compartment.

In correct use of batteries may cause leakage or rupture.

Always be sure to follow these guidelines:

A. Always insert batteries into the battery compartment correctly matching the positive (_) an negative (_ polarities, as shown by the disp(ay inside the compartment.

B. Never mix new and used batteries.

C. Batteries of the same size may have different voltages, depending on brand. Do not mix different brands of batteries.

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TYPES OF DISCS WHICH CAN BE PLAYED WITH THIS UNIT

This unit is a CD/CDV/LD compatible laserdisc player.

• The marks shown in the following table are found on the label or jacket of each disc.

This player is capable of playing the 7 types of discs listed below without using an adapter.

• To prevent a malfunction, do not use an 8-cm (3 in.) adapter (for

CD) or a 20-cm (8 in.) adapter (for LD).

Types of playable

discs and their marks

Diameter/Playable

sides

CD

CD

CDV

DIGITAL AUDIO

..

12 cm (5 in.)/

single-side

CD single

8 cm (3 in,)/

single-side

CDV

{k_

Max. playback time

74 minutes

20 minutes

Digital audio 20 rain.

Digital audio

+ Video 5 rain.

VSD

OD

VIDEO

12cm (5 in.)/ single-side

VSD

12 cm (5 in.) /

single-side

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Digital

+ Video

audio

5 rain,

LASER DISC

CAV 1 hour

I ASER DISC

30 cm

(12 in.)/ \

double-side_

LD

J

CLV 2 hours

CAV 28 rain.

20cm(8in.)/( double-side

@ /

CLV 40 rain.

LaserVIslon

CD

VIDEO

LD single

20 cm (8 in,)/ ( @ )

single-side

CAV

CLV

14 min,

20 min.

How to hold a disc

Holding with two hands

Hold by two opposite edges of the disc.

Holding with one hand

Hold by hooking two

fingers

across the center hole and edge,

Do not attach paper.

Do not touch the disc surfaces.

LD

CD, CDV

Never use a cracked or warped

disc.

To avoid danger, never attempt to play a cracked or deformed disc, or a disc which has been mended using an adhesive agent, etc.

Also do not use an analog record spray or static prevention agent for these will crack the laserdisc surface.

Care of disc

To maintain high video and audio quality, clean the disc if it gets dirty clean by wiping the disc surface with a soft cloth.

When wiping, be sure to move the cloth in straight directions from the center of the disc toward the outer edge. Do not wipe in a circular direction like you do with analog records.

Wipe along the radii.

• Do not use an analog record cleaner, benzine, thinner or static prevention agent.

• There are some discs marked with the _L_ mark instead of the mark.

• There are some discs without the _,_o _° mark.

This is the unified symbol mark of LASERDISC (LaserVision videodisc).

LaserDisc players and discs which bear this symbol and use the same television system, are mutually compatible.

** A Digital Audio with Multi Audio Disc (CD VIDEO LD) and a CDV

(CD Video CDV) are referred to as CD Video discs. CD Videodiscs are recorded with subcodes, which are the non-audio recordings of TOC (Table of Contents) data such as track numbers, index numbers, etc. However, there are some discs without these marks.

Storage

After playback, be sure to take out the disc from the player, put the disc in the jacket or case and store it vertically.

To prevent the discs from warping, do not store jackets or cases at an angle or stack them horizontally.

Also do not store them in a place subject to direct sunlight or under high temperature and humidity.

• If a LaserDisc is deformed, place it in the inner bag, put the bag between two flat boards, place a weight of 4 to 5 kg (10 Ibs) on the boards and leave them for about a day. This maysometimes reduce the warp or other deformation.

Heavy books (4to 5 kg (10 Ibs)) board bag

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_Flat

LaserDisc

"_[_lnner

Flat board

I GLOSSARY

LD terms

Chapter number

Just like the numbers assigned to chapters of a book, the

LD disc is divided into several chapters and each of them is assigned a chapter number.

If the chapter numbers are recorded on the disc, it is possible to perform operations such as the chapter search which quickly searches the desired chapter.

•

Some LD discs do not contain recorded chapter numbers.

Frame number

A frame number is assigned to every frame on a CAV disc.

This makes possible

operations such as the frame search which searches desired images based on their frame numbers.

Time number

This refers to the elapsed playing time from the beginning of the disc that is recorded on CLV discs as well as on CAV discs with a TOC*I.

This allows operations such as the time number search which searches desired images based on their time numbers.

CDVICD terms

Track number

The CDV or CD disc is divided into several tracks and each of them is assigned a track number. With the CDV disc, the track numbers are recorded across the audio and video parts. This allows operations such as the track search which quickly searches the desired track.

TOC ('1)

CD and CDV discs contain non-audio information called TOC the (Table Of Contents) at the beginning of the disc. As this name implies, the TOC contains information on the number of tracks and their playing time just like the table of contents of a book.

•

Some LD discs are not provided with a TOC section.

• The LD with TOC and the CDV belong to the same category of "optical video disc systems with digital audio".

CD video system

The CD video system is the unified name given to "optical video disc systems with digital audio".

The systems belonging to this category include;

•

CDV disc (CD VIDEO, CDV)

•

LD with subcode and digital audio

•

CD/CDV compatible player

•

CD/CDV/LD compatible player

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LD (LaserDisc)

LaserDiscs include a standard play disc (CAV) and an extended play disc (CLV) depending on the signal recording formats.

CAV

[Standard PlaylCAV] or simply ]Standard Play] is indicated on the jacket or label of the disc.

CLV

[Extended Play/CLV] or simply [Extended Play] is indicated on the jacket or label of the disc.

LaserDisc with digital audio

This type of disc contains the recording of a digital audio signal in addition to an analog audio signal, It allows you to enjoy the high-quality video of an LD and digital sound at the same time,

rJir,

or

dieital

i=lu,-,la

BOUND

Multi-audio disc with digital audio

This type of disc contains different audio information in digital audio and analog audio.

di6itut

and MULTI AUDIO

dioital

or 80uxDMULTIAUDIO

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The digital and analog audio can be switched over to enjoy different audio information.

CDV (Compact Disc with

Video)

•

This CD contains the video part. Among the 25-minute playing time of the CDV, 20 minutes contain a similar digita_ audio to an ordinary CO (audio part) and the re- maining 5 minutes contain a video plus digital audio (vid- eo part).

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CONNECTIONS

Connection with

a

TV set

equipped

with Video/Audio inputs

Connection method (Be sure to plug the cords securely deep into the connectors.)

Connect the VIDEO OUTjack of the player to the video input

jack of an A/V

TV (or a TV monitor).

•

If the TVset has an S VIDEO input jack, connect

it using an S VIDEO cable which is available in audio/video

stores.

For use of the S VIDEO cable, also read the operating instructions of the T_,

Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the audio input jacks of the A/V TV.

Finafly plug the power cord into a household power outlet (which should permanently

•

Also read the instruction

manual of the TV.

be supplied

with

power).

• ATTENUATOR

switch

Usually, set this switch to the OFF position.

Set to ON when the audio is distorted during karaoke singing.

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Usually OFF

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the S VIDEO

S VIDEO plug

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S VIDEO cable

Commercially-available _

Provided Video cord

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S VIDEO input jack

Provided Audio cord

AUDIO input jack (mono TV)

_, , VIDEO input

jack

AUDIO

input jacks (AN

TV)

AC-3 RF OUT terminal:

This terminal is intended for use with Dolby AC-3 components (.1) planned for future release. With this terminal, you will be able to connect an AC-3 RF input of amplifiers

and surround processors, and playback laser discs formatted with Dolby AC-3 (*2),

(.1) Indicated with .1_,_ (For hardware)

(*2) Indicated with .1_,_ (For software)

•

You cannot playback currently available laser discs, laser disc players, AV amplifiers, etc., with this terminal.

• Do not connect this terminals to the audio input terml- nal of a normal stereo or AV amplifiers.

Plug into a wall

outlet after

completing

all

connections.

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CONNECTIONS

Connection of

an

additional stereo amplifier

This connection scheme shows how to connect the audio output to a stereo amplifier while the video output is connected to a TV using the scheme shown on page 8.To reproduce the audio of a Compact Disc or an LaserDisc with improved quafity, it is recommended to connect the player to a stereo amplifier.

Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks to the input jacks labeled LD, CD or AUX, etc.

(Never connect to the PHONO input jacks.)

•

Also read the operating instructions of your stereo amplifier.

Plug into a outlet after completing connections.

all

Commerciallyavailable audio

cord

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.immmi

Commercially-available

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Commercially-available '_ mini-plug cord (without load)

CONTROL OUT jack

(PIONEER stereo amp)

•,. optical

cable

Stereo amplifier

• Combination

with a PIONEER component

with the _

mark

When the player is combined with a component capable of centralized control of PIONEER products carrying the _ mark (optional AV surround amplifier, etc.), it is possible to control the entire system.

Using a resistorless cord with mini-plugs (without load) on both ends that is available in audio stores, connect the CONTROL IN jack of the player to the CONTROL OUT jack of the component.

• For the connection and operation methods, read the operating instructions of the component to be connected.

• Once the system remote control connection is made, the remote control sensor of the player will not accept the remote control.

The remote control unit should be pointed at the remote control sensor of the connected component.

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NAMES OF PARTS

Front Panel

LD disc table

_lO_

OPEN/CLOSE button -n: STOP button

P._

explained.

indicates the page where the control is

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LD)

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OPEN/CLOSE button

t<l<lmm: Skip buttons [_

<1411H_:Fast forward/reverse

(A CD)

@

buttons

@

CD disc table DISC SIDE A/B

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@

-=,-: PLAY button

STOP

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POWER button/STANDBY indicator

KEY CONTROL buttons

--Remote

control sensor @

--

THEATER BASS button

DISPLAY OFF button

QUICK TURN button

ECHO controls

MIC jacks

I

ONE-TOUCH

KARAOKE button

MIC VOL controls @

LAST MEMORY button

_

I Display window

/

-Displays the remaining play time.

Displays

Displays the total playing time of one side.

the track number.

chapter number or--

_T

audio output(s).

Lights when ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE

Displays the channells) with is activated.

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Displays the frame number or elapsed time.

•

Displays the functions being operated, etc.

Disc table being opened i-'li

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Double-side repeat playback

Single-side repeat playback

.+....

...,.+ :-=....

L, i ; '", i-': Disc table being closed

Program repeat playback i-!

' Start of playback

' End of LD

Random repeat playback i

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: Highlight Scan

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• 1-chapter playback playback

(1-track) repeal

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Switching power OFF

LaserDisc

Compact Disc

Compact Disc with Video

Disc not present

NAMES OF PARTS

J

I

Remote Control Unit /

AUDIO D/A

(Digital/Analog) button-

POWER button

KEY CONTROL buttons

D_';PLAY button

PGM(Program}

CHP/TM(Chapter/Time) button button

LAST MEMORY button

HILITE/INTRO

RANDOM

<1<: SCAN(Fast button button button reverse}

MODE

--U

JOG MODE indicator

_ --

F

DISC SIDE A/B buttons

i

__

[--

•

CLEAR button

repeat mode, program mode or random playback or to correct a mistake made with the numeric buttons.

-----I_1_:

q__

Numeric buttons s _P,P,_

STEP buttons

MULTI-SPEED buttons

SKIP buttons

PLAY button

IH_: SCAN(Fast forward)

--I1: button button

I1: STOP button

JOG dial

•

With some of the PIQNEER preset remote control units, the Ill/--& button in the LD control section cannot be used to open/close the disc table.

f

Operation of the remote control unit

Point the remote control unit toward the remote control sensor on the front panel.

The distance between the player and remote control unit should be less than 7 meters (23feet) and the operating angle should be within 30 degrees to the _eft and right with respect to the remote control sensor.

-to p_event a malfunction, avoid the entry of strong light, such as direct sunlight and fluorescent light, into the remote control sensor.

tf the CONTROL [N jack on the rear panel is connected to another component, point the remote control unit at the remote contro_ sensor of that component, it is not

possible

to operate the player if the remote control unit is pointed the plaver. (Refer to page 9.) at

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I BASIC OPERATION

a For the connections,

refer to pages 8 and 9.

3 2 4

l

Disc placing position

The CD/CDV or single-sided LD should be placed with the label side facing up and the double-sided LD should be placed so that the label of the side to be played faces up. Place any disc correctly along the guide groove provided for each size.

LD disc table :

CD, CDV, video single:12 cm (5 in.)

LD, LD single:20 cm (8 in.)

The buttons

with the same name on the front panel and remote control unit have the same functions.

•

The STANDBY indicator is lit while the power is OFF.

1. Press POWER.

Set the TV to the function (input) to which the player is connected.

POWE R

Front Panel

POWER

2. Press appropriate OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc table.

To play an LD

To play a CD

_" OPEN

_

/CLOSE

Front Panel

Front Panel

After using a CD, the CD tray opens when you press OPEN/

CLOSE on the remote control unit. To playback an LD, use

OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel.

3. Place a disc on the disc table.

To place an LD To place a CD

• Place only one disc, LD or CD, at a time.

4. Press ..

• Playback of the CDV starts with the video part.

STOP

Front Panel

_ PLAY

PAUSE

Operations control unit.

marked with [ _ ] are made from the remote

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CO disc table :

CD, CDV, video single:12 cm (5 in.)

CD single:8 cm (3 in.)

Be careful not to deviate a disc from the guide groove on the

--Caution in placing a disc

and could cause a malfunction such as disc damage.

For safety,

•

Be careful not to catch your finger in the disc table when it draws in. Also take care to prevent a small child from opening the disc table cover and inserting their hand inside the player to pre vent injury.

•

Do not place an object other than a disc on the disc table.

Convenient feature (Auto power-ON function)

• When the power is OFF, pressing OPEN/CLOSE turns on the power automatically and opens the disc table.

•

When you have turned the power OFF with a disc left inside the player, simply press • on the front panel; the power turns

ON automatically and playback of the disc starts.

•

The above features cannot be operated with the remote control unit.

Playback by specifying side A or B

In this description, side A refers to the surface facing up when the disc is placed on the disc table, and side B refers to the other side.

Note that they are not always the same as disc sides A and B as recorded on the disc.

It is recommended to place

a disc so that

the side labeled

"SIDE A" faces upward.

To play side A only: When the disc with the side labeled "SIDE

A" is facing

up, press DISC SIDE A without pressing •.

The player will stop after having played side A.

To play side B only; Press DISC SIDE B without pressing •.

The player will stop after having played side B.

If the disc has been placed with the recorded "SIDE B" facing up,

DISC SIDE A plays side B and DISC SIDE B plays side A.

Display when the disc side is switched

•

Turning from side A to side B

•

Turning from side B to side A

B

,

I

A

To stop playback and take out the disc

1. Press OPEN/CLOSE.

With LD

With CD

Front Panel

2. Take out the disc.

With LD

/CLOSE

OPEN

With CD

Front Panel

BASIC OPERATION ,PLAYBACK OF A DISc)1

STOP

_ _ .

-,

STOP PAUSE

-.jJ

'Y "i

A

PAUSE

To stop playback (I)

Press m.

To pause playback temporarily (11)

Press II. The audio and video disappear and the II indicator lights on the display. Pressing II again resumes playback from the position where it was paused.

• A still image is displayed during pause with a LD.

• Leaving the player in pause mode for a long period of time may shorten the life of the motor.

Therefore, the player automatically enters stop mode when pause mode has lasted for about 20 minutes. (Pause timer)

3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc table.

With LD

With CD

Front Panel

i_

/CLOSE

OPEN

Front Panel

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MOVIE DISC ENTERTAINMENT

....................

The on-screen display can be defeated to enhance the ambience of movie entertainment.

In addition, the Quick-Turn function which allows to reduce the time required before starting playback or changing disc side and the Theater Bass function which allows to select the audio matching the ambience of each movie are also provided.

To turn off the display

1

Press DISPLAY OFF.

DISPLAY

OFF

O The indicator lights.

To select the audio that matches the ambience of the movie (THEATER BASS)

The indicator lights when the theater bass function is on.

THEATER

BASS

O

Press repeatedly

The bass sound can be enhanced every time THEATER BASS is pressed.

Set the button to the desired position according to the atmosphere of the movie you watch.

a

The display window as well as the on-screen display turns off.

However, when a button on the player or remote control unit is pressed, the operation mode is displayed for about ! .5 seconds.

• The TV screen color while the disc is turned or stopped changes from a blue background to a black background.

NO TE:

When DISPLAY

OFF is pressed,

the display window

turns off

even while the power

is ON. The display OFF state is held in memory even after the power is switched off so the display window is off when the power is switched on later. To turn on

the display window,

press DISPLAY OFF again.

To reduce the playback start time and turn time (QUICK-TURN)

The indicator lights when the quick-turn function is on.

QUICK

TURN

O

Press QUICK TURN to turn this function off.

When the quick-turn is on, the TOC recorded on the disc is not read so the time required before starting playback or turning the disc can be reduced.

As a result, even when the LD being played contains TOC information,

the random playback, total time display, remaining time display and the elapsed time display of CAV (standard play) disc will not function.

NOTES :

•

When the AC cord is plu_l_led into a power

outlet and the power of the player is switched on, the quick-turn

is auto-

matically

turned on and the indicator lights.

•

The quick-turn is turned off automatically

when a CD is in-

side the player. If an LD is placed in it, the previous state is recalled from the memory and the quick-turn is turned on

again.

•

The quick-turn

on or off state is held in memory even after

the power is switched off so the same state is recalled when the power is switched on later.

Off : Original audio

Once LEVEL-l: Bass is enhanced

Twice LEVEL-2: Bass is enhanced more

_[ than LEVEL-1

Three times LEVEL-3: Bass is enhanced more than LEVEL-2

The level is displayed on the top right of the screen.

BASS

LEVEL-1

__J

_NoTES: a Turning on Theater Bass may distort the dialog portion of a sound track when used with certain discs or system configurations.

If this occurs, either turn down the Theater Bass level or turn Theater Bass off.

•

The theater bass is turned off automatically when a CD inside the player. If an LD placed in it, the previous state is recalled prom the memory and the theater bass is turned on

again.

• The theater bass on or off state is held in memory even after

the power is switched off so the same state is recalled when the power is switched on later.

•

The Theater Bass function is switched off automatically when the microphone is plugged in. The Theater Bass is switched back to on as soon as the microphone is unplugged.

• The Theater Bass function is switched

off automatically

when

One-Touch Karaoke is switched on. In this case, return to the Theater Bass does not occur.

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SINGING ALONG WITH KARAOKE ENTERTAINMENT

®:To set a desired pitch (Key control function)

I

-®

3 ®-

4

-2

KEYCONTROL

It

_ KEY CONTROL

®

1. Insert the microphone plug(s) into the MIC jack(s).

•

The KARAOKE indicator lights on the display.

__I_I_Z3=-

2, Select music with the numeric buttons on the remote control unit.

_,_Ji_ ,_ _

To select No. 10 or beyond:

Use the +10 and [] buttons.

(Examples) 17:1+T0], []

20: I¥_-i,1¥_}, []

3. Adjust the microphone volume with the MIC

VOL control(s).

Also adjust the listening level of the TV set.

MIC 1 VOL

@

MIC 2 VOL

@

4, Adjust the echo with the ECHO control.

ECHO

®

+

Now start singingt

When the selected music has been played, the player enters pause mode.

To continue karaoke singing, select another song with the numeric buttons.

# : Pitch is heightened each time this button is pressed (up to 5 steps from normal).

b : Pitch is lowered each time this button is pressed (down to 5 steps from normal).

• The current pitch position is shown by the lit indicator.

• The key control is possible only while a microphone is plugged in.

The karaoke audio varies as shown below according to the type of disc.

CD, CDV

Multiplexed audio disc

Stereo audio disc

The volume of the singer's voice (vocal) is reduced.

The karaoke music recorded in the L

(Left) channel is played. (This is monaural audio.)

When an ordinary stereo disc is played, the singer's voice (vocal) is reduced.

LD

Digital multi.

plexed audio disc

" Digital audio :

Stereo

Analog audio :

Multiplexed

The karaoke music is played in stereo.

(However, if the analog audio is selected with AUDIO D/A, the effect becomes the same as the multiplexed audio disc described above.)

NOTES :

•

In case the audio is distorted, set the ATTENUATOR switch

on the rear panel to ON. _]

•

In case playback is started with

_,

the player does not pause after having played the music.

•

If you do not want the player to pause, press and hold • on

the front panel for more than 2 seconds until the KARAOKE indicator turns off.

•

The pause after playback also occurs after programmed play-

back _] and random playback _].

If you do not want

the player to pause after programmed or random playback, press

and hold t_ for more

than 2 seconds during programmed or random playback.

•

During the operation of the ONE TOUCH KARAOKE function, it is not possible to switch

the L (Left) and R (Right)

channels with AUDIO D/A.

• The voice(s) of the singer(s)

may not be reduced

with cer-

tain discs, even if you press ONE TOUCH KARAOKE.

_:To mute the voice(s) of the singer(s) from

a disc :

Press ONE TOUCH KARAOKE.

ONE

•

3"he ONE TOUCH KARAOKE indicator will light on the display.

TOUCH

KARAOKE

(( _

Stereo audio disc :

•

The voice(s) of the singer(s) is late reduced so that you can practice karaoke singing.

Multiplexed audio disc :

• Karaoke play starts.

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15

APPLIED OPERATIONS

rqrara¢4

_ED raOOra

I

o play an LD from the position where

If • or POWER is pressed during playback, and playback has not

reached

the middle of the disc, it is possible to restart playback from the position where it was stopped.

When playback of an LD is stopped by pressing • or POWER, the address where the playback is stopped is stored in memory and, provided that the disc is left in the LD disc table, the stored address is held in memory even after the power is switched off.

When you switch the power on and press LAST MEMORY, playback starts from the position where it was last stopped,

LAST

MEMORY

_ LAST

MEMORY

To start playback directly from the position where it was stopped:

Position slightly before Position where playback was stopped

Press LAST MEMORY once, Playback starts from the position slightly before the position where it was last stopped.

To start playback after reviewing the plot from the beginning to the position where it was last stopped:

[f - -%

Press LAST MEMORY consecutively twice.

A short period of playback and fast forward operations are repeated from the beginning of the disc until slightly before the position where playback was last stopped, and normal playback starts from there.

By pressing

LAST MEMORY again during the fast forward operation, playback can be started directly from slightly before the position where it was last stopped.

16

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................

NOTES :

•

The last memory

playback function

is available only with

LDs. It is not available with CD and CDV discs.

• If playback was last stopped in the middle

of side B of a

double-sided disc, the last-memory playback starts from side

B.

•

When

m, is pressed

to start playback after it has been stopped

with •, playback starts

from the beginning of the disc.

• Be sure to leave the disc inside the player. The last-memory playback is not possible once the disc has been taken out of the player.

•

Be sure to plug the AC power cord into a power outlet to which power is supplied permanently,

Audio switching

Every time AUDIO D/A is pressed during playback, the played audio is switched.

This makes it possible to;

• listen to the analog audio of a disc with digital audio;

• listen to only one of the two channels of a stereo disc;

• select the audio to be played from multiplexed audio disc.

LD with digital audio

It is possible to switch between the digital and analog audio and between the L (Left) and R (Right) channels of stereo audio.

AUDIO

D/A

2---/

Digital audio

_ Analog audio__ Analog

audio

r

stereo)

L

Digital audio

R CH

_

(stereo)

L CH q

_

Digital audio <_ Analog audio_.J

4,L CH R CH

•

In a case of a disc recorded with Dolby AC-3 signal, only the left channel signal is heard in monaural mode when an analog audio is selected.

LD with analog audio

• Disc containing CX auto ON (OFF) switching codes

AUDIO

D/A

FStere°audi° _

LCH

_

RCH

-_

• Disc without CX auto ON (OFF) switching codes

_

AUDIO I-_

D/A

L

CX OFF

(stereo) _

CX OFF

(R OH)

CX ON

(stereo) _"

CX OFF

(L OH)

CX ON

(L OH) -'---I

_J

CX ON

(R CH)

AUDIO

and

--_,R CH

q

_ _ r stereO

audiO

L cH

LD with

E_I_

mark

D_4 functions on the analog audio of LD.

With an LD carrying the D_ mark, audio can be played with reduced noise using the CX noise reduction system.

for automatic ON/OFF switching of the CX system.

With such discs, turn CX ON by pressing AUDIO D/A on the remote control unit.

• E>_ is a trademark of CBS, This player conforms to the extended specifications of CX,

APPLIED OPERATIONS I

Scan (Manual Search)--Search using fast forward or fast reverse

SCAN

STOP

SCAN

Front Panel

or

\,

PAUSE

Press and hold _ or _ during playback to start a slow scan of the image. The scan speed increases to high speed if the button is held depressed for more than 4 seconds after starting the scan.

However, the high speed scan does not function during playback of a CDV (video part).

Rotate the SHUTTLE ring on the remote control unit clockwise during playback fast forward the video. Rotating the ring counterclockwise to fast reverses the video. Normal-speed playback resumes when the ring is released.

•

The speed varies depending on the angle the SHUTTLE ring is rotated.

From stow speed in the beginning to higher speeds when the ring is rotated further, the speed varies in 4 steps.[_]

I

Searching the beginning of a chapter/track

STOP

SKIP

Front Panel

To skip to the beginning of a chapter/track,

_1 : Press to advance to the next chapter or track.

: Press to return to the beginning of the chapter or track being played.

• Press repeatedly to move further to other chapters/tracks.

I

Searching the desired scene directly

Specify the chapter number or track number.

Example: Playing an LD from the beginning of chapter No. 3

<Direct search>

Press numeric button "3".

To select chapter No. 10 or beyond:

Use the +10 and 0 buttons.

(Examples) 17 : _

30: IZ ,

, []

_

[]

(_

<Normal search>

It is also possible to specify a chapter or track number with CHP/

TM as shown below.

PLAY

(Examples)

CHP/'r M

CHPffM

PLAY

CHP/TM CHP/TM

To stop search in the middle:

Press CLEAR during search.

NOTE :

Some discs do not contain the chapter numbers.

Direct search and normal search are not available with these discs.

When a disc is scanned until the beginning:

Normal playback will start.

When a disc is scanned until the end:

With an LD, the player will pause at the end of the disc.

With the video part of a CDV, the audio part will be searched.

During fast forward

or fast reverse, the audio is:

Not heard.

NOTES:

Note on CA V (standard play disc):

During scanning, noise may appear on the screen.

This is not a

malfunction.

Note on CL V (extended

play disc):

•

The scan speed

is different

between inner chapters and outer chapters depending on the positions they are recorded on the disc.

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17

I APPLIED

OPERATIONS

...........

Still image/frame advance

(LD and CDV video parts only)

Freezing an image - Still image

Press either 411 or II1_ to display a still image,

• A still image can also be displayed with II.

Displaying

image frame by frame - Frame advance

While a still image is displayed, press either <11 or II1_.

Each press reverses

one frame.

I STEP

[ -.. I I ',.-}

Each press forwards one frame.

I

Press and hold for continuous frame advance.

Multi-speed playback by varying the playback speed and direction (LD and CDV video parts only)

Forreverse

_'{ playback

MULTI-SPEED

"

I I " _I Forforward playback _

D

The first press of either MULTI SPEED 4 or _ changes the playback speed to 1/8 the normal speed, Further pressing of the same button changes the playback speed as shown below.

Display

1/8

1/2

x2

1/2

1/8

1/30

Speed

1/8 the normal speed

Half the normal speed

Twice the normal speed

Half the normal speed

1/8 the normal speed

1/30 the normal speed

NOTES :

Press _ to return

to normal playback,

The audio is not heard during still image, frame advance and

multi-speed playback.

In case a still image appears automatically during playback:

Some discs contain special recorded signals called picture codes.

When playing such a disc, you can continue out displaying still images on the positions where playback picture stop withstop codes are recorded by pressing for more than 2 seconds and to activate holding the

_ picture on the stop front cancel panel function.

On-screen display "PSC ON" is displayed for a few seconds when this function is activated.

hold I_ for more than 2 seconds

To cancel this function, press and until "PSC OFF" is displayed on the screen for a few seconds.

18

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1

Searching a scene using special playback which can vary the playback speed and direction with one-touch operation

(LD and CDV video parts only)

Use the SHUTILE ring and JOG dial.

Press JOG MODE. The JOG MODE indicator speed and x2-speed playback in both forward lights.

Frameadvance, 1/2-speed, normaland reverse directions are possible according to the direction and angle in which the JOG dial is rotated.

_

JOG

MO_E

JOG MODE button

JOG MODE indicator

APPLIED OPERATIONS

_6b_ r_r-_r_

-JOG dial

-SHUTTLE ring

" Faster _ Fast

SHU'FtLE ring: x2-speed, x5-speed, xl0-speed and fast forward/reverse (scan) in both forward and reverse directions are possible according to the direction and angle in which the SHUFILE ring is rotated.

SHUTTLEring

/

Audio is not output during special playback using the JOG dial or

SHUTTLE ring. (Audio is not output even at normal speed.)

W|th specie| p|ayback

of the video part of s CDV using the

SHUTTLE ring:

Up to xl0-speed playback is possible, Fast forwarding or fast reversing at a with higher speed are not possible.

To return to normal playback after JOG dial operation:

Press I_.

Set JOG MODE on the remote control unit to off when the

JOG dial is not used:

JOG MODE turns off automatical1y in about 5 minutes after the

JOG

dial

is last

operated

(JOG MODE indicator also goes off).

However, to save the batteries in the remote control unit, it is recommended to press JOG MODE to off after completing JOG dial operation.

When a disc has been scanned until the end:

A still image is displayed.

When the video part of a CDV has been scanned until the end, its audio part starts to be searched.

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19

QUICK SCANNING OF DISC

CONTENTS

RANDOM PLAYBACK

"

(PLAYBACK IN ORDER

SELECTED BY THE PLAYER)

rm

Intro Scan (Available on LD and CDV video

parts)

--HILITE

/INTRO

When the button is pressed during playback or in stop mode:

The first 8 seconds of every chapter will be played in order. When

=,- is pressed, normal playback starts from that position.

When the disc has been scanned until the last chapter, normal playback starts from chapter No. 1.

Highlight Scan (Available on CD and CDV audio parts)

HILITE

/INTRO

I

I

I

I

I

When the button is pressed in stop mode:

Highlight Scan starts, with which on 8-second section starting 1 minute after the beginning of every track, will be played in order.

When the button is pressed during playback:

Assuming that the time elapsed from the beginning of the track being played until the position where the button is pressed is called the Highlight Scan starting period, the 8-second section will be played after this starting period, on every track beginning with track No.l.

NOTES :

•

With a CDV, the operation begins with

Intro Scan of the

video part and continues

to Highlight

Scan of the audio part.

•

Intro Scan is not available with

discs which do not contain

recorded chapter numbers.

•

When a track is shorter than 1 minute or than the set starting period, Highlight Scan of that track starts at the beginning and lasts for 8 seconds. In case a track is shorter than 8

seconds, it will be played entirely from the beginning.

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I

andom playback (CD, CDV and LD with

RANDOM

Press RANDOM.

With an LD, first press QUICK TURN to turn the quick-turn off, then press I_ and finally press RANDOM.

All chapters/tracks in the disc are played in a random order selected by the player. Random playback stops after all of the chapters/ tracks on the disc have been played.

During random playback:

•

Pressing _ plays the next selected track.

•

Pressing 14< replays the track being played from the beginning.

• Pressing CLEAR cancels random playback and starts normal playback.

• Pressing RANDOM again restarts random playback with a newly selected order of tracks.

To stop random playback:

Press i.

NOTES :

•

Chapter 0 is not included in random playback.

•

Random playback of programmed

chapters/tracks

is not pos-

sible.

• Random playback is not possible with an LD without

a

TOC.

._

"

"

os

•

While the quick-turn

is on, random playback

is not p

-

sible even with an LD containing a TOC.

In this case, stop playback and turn off the quick-turn

function before starting random playback.

i

TO SEARCH FOR A DESIRED FRAME

................................

This function is available on LDs only.

With a CAV (standard play) disc, the desired image can be searched by specifying the frame number (refer to page 7 for definitions).

(Example) To search the image at frame No.

1234:

1. Press CHP/TM during playback.

CHP/TM

This function is available on LDs only.

With a CLV (extended play) disc, a desired image can be searched by specifying the time number (refer to page 7 for definitions).

(Example) To search the image at 12 min, 34 sec.:

1. Press CHP/TM during playback.

CHP/TM

D%

2. Press numeric buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4.

2. Press numeric buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4.

3. Press _.

PLAY

The specified frame is searched and a still image is displayed.

• Press • again to restart normal playback.

3. Press =.-.

PLAY

Still image of the specified time is displayed.

• Press I_ again to restart normal p_ayback.

•

With

a disc which does not contain time information in seconds, specify the time

in minutes

(2 digits),

• If the time number

NOTES :

or frame

number specified is greater

than the

last

number

on the disc, the player pauses at the

1

end

of the disc,

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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK (PLAYING CHAPTER/TRACKS BY

CHANGING THEIR ORDER AS REQUIRED)

Desired chapters (LD) or tracks (CDV/CD) can be programmed to be played in a desired programmed at a time.

order.

Up to 24 chapters/tracks can be

• Programming operation can be made easier by observing the on-screen display or display window during operation.

3. Press )-.

PLAY

1 r

Programmed grammed playback track/chapter.

starts after searching

In the examples the first above, prothe programmed chapter/track playback starts from chapter/track

Nos.

9, 7, and then 18 have

No. 9. When been played, the player enters stop mode.

1. Press PGM.

2. Select the chapters or tracks to be programmed.

<With a double-sided LD>

Example ' Programming chapter 9 on side B, chapter 7 on side A and then chapter 18 on side B

(_) Select side A or B.

@

PGM

Specify the chapter number.

0

• Program the next chapter by repeating steps (_) and

@ above.

^

<With a single-sided LD, CD or CDV>

Example ' Programming CD tracks 9, 7, and then 18

•

Press numeric buttons 9, 7, +10, and then 8.

J Programming of pause J

Programming pauses together with chapter/track numbers is very convenient for recording the programmed playback.

• In case of recording the programmed playback on two sides of an audio tape, it is recommended to program a pause after the last chapter/track to be recorded on the first side of the tape.

This makes it possible to flip the tape while playback is paused and avoid making a recording mistake.

• While programmed playback is paused, it is possible to record a narration or create a non-recorded blank. Pressing II in pause mode resumes programmed playback so that recording can be restarted.

• It is not possible to record a pause as the final step of the program.

I

Indication of programmed pause

"11" appears on the TV screen and "PA" appears on the display window,

J

[

To check the programmed contents

When PGM is pressed during or after programmed playback, the programmed contents can be displayed on the TV screen.

Pressing PGM again turns off the display of the programmed contents.

I

[

To modify programmed content

To delete a programmed chapter number, track number or pause :

1. Press PGM.

2.

Press either _ or _ to move _ (the cursor) to the chap-

ter number, track number or pause to be modified.

3,

If you want to replace that content, press the numeric button.

If you want to program a pause, press II.

If you want to clear content, press CLEAR.

Press PGM to complete.

If you press I_ in place of PGM, programmed playback starts from the first programmed chapter or track.

It is not possible to replace or clear the chapter or track being played.

]

I

To clear the entire program

• Open the disc table.

• Press CLEAR in stop mode.

• When CLEAR is pressed during playback, the programmed playback is canceled and normal playback starts.

Pressing CLEAR

I

again also clears the programmed contents.

If you press a wrong numeric button :

Press CLEAR, then press the correct numeric button{s).

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REPEAT PLAYBACK

To return to the specified position

PLAY

T T

PLAY

During playback, press

REPEAT A-B at the desired position.

To return to the specified position, press _,-.

Press CLEAR if you want to cancel the command.

e

F

To repeat a chapter/track being played

Press REPEAT once during playback of the chapter or track to be repeated.

1

RE PEAT

,..+onc.,

To repeat programmed playback

It is possible to play programmed chapters or tracks repeatedly in the order they were programmed.

Press REPEAT once during programmed playback.

I

• For programming, refer to [_.

To repeat random playback

It is possible to play tracks in a randomly selected order repeatedly.

Press REPEAT once during random playback.

/

]

• For random playback, refer to [J_.

m To

repeat the entire side of a disc

Press REPEAT twice.

• When one side of the disc has played back, the same side is repeated from the beginning.

I_ _-_ REPEAT [ Press

twice

]

To repeat the desired section repeatedly

REPEAT

T

_ REPEAT

T

P LAY

Press REPEAT A-B at the beginning of the section to be repeated,

Press REPEAT

A-B at

the end of the section to be repeated.

• The repeat playback above is not possible if the section extends over both the audio and video parts of a CDV.

Repeat playback extending over sides A and B of a double-sided LD is also impossible.

I

o repeat both sides of a disc (double-sided

Press REPEAT 3 times.

•

Playback starts with side A and continues on side B.

When both sides of the disc have played back, both sides are repeated alternately.

(_

REPEAT

[ Press

3 times

I

To stop repeat playback

:

Press CLEAR, or press

REPEAT

so that the REPEAT indica tot turns off.

The repeat mode is canceled but playback continues as normal playback.

With an LD which does not contain chapter numbers :

It is not possible to repeat a chapter.

With such a disc, press REPEAT once for one-side repeat playback.

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Selected sound

The actual on-screen display is a shown below.

Chapter/track number ime or frame number

REMAIN TIME

ALL 28.12

I- DIGITAL

LSTEREOu

-PLAY indication

TOTAL TIME :

Total playing time

REMAIN TIME :

Remaining time

DISC TIME :

Elapsed time from the beginning of disc

ALL ' Indicates total

(remaining time).

TRK " Indicates track.

1

If the on-screen display is left for a long period (about 80 minutes), it turns off automatically.

The on-screen display re-appears when any button is pressed.

Use DISPLAY on the remote control unit to display information such as the current playback mode, track/chapter number and playing time on the TV screen.

Each press of DISPLAY changes the displayed information as follows:

CDV or CD

LD with TOC

(CAV standard play disc)

(_

I Elapsed time of track being played. I

I

I

*

Frame number being played.

,L

DISC TIME

r

REMAIN TIME TRK

_2_

/ Remaining time of the track

[ played.

LD with TOC

(CLV extended play disc)

* [

Remaining time from the position being played until the end of the disc.

* r--

REMAIN TIME ALL --

/

Remaining time from the position bein£ played untilthe end of the disc.

* --

TOTAL TIME

--I

I

(_)

--

Remaining time from the position being played until the endof the disc.

On-screen display disappears.

* --

TOTAL TIME

I

I

@ Total playing time from the beginning to the end of the disc.

On-screen display disappears.

On-screen display disappears.

LD without TOC :

Only the frame number (CAV standard play disc) or the elapsed time from the beginning of the disc (CLV extended play disc) is displayed on the IV screen.

The DISC TIME, REMAIN TIME ALL, TOTAL TIME, and elapsed time displays, cannot be displayed

NOTE :

LD has TOC.

_] when

using quick turn on,

To display the information, stop

playback, turn off the quick-turn function and restart playback.

1

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<VRB1148>

IT.OOBLES"OOT'"G

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,

Common for LD and CD

Operation

Remote control

Audio

Symptom

1. The disc table closes and then re-opens.

2. Remote ble.

control is not possi-

3. The TV, etc., functions improperly.

Possible Causes Ref. Page

• The disc is extremely dirty,

• The disc is not placed properly on the disc table,

• Dew is condensed inside the player, p. 6 p. 12 p. 4

•

•

The CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel is in use.

The remote control unit is too far from the player or it is operated at too great an angle with respect to the remote control sensor.

The batteries are run out.

Some TV sets incorporating the wireless remote control function may function improperly due to the remote control unit of the player.

p. 9 p. 11 p. 5

4. Audio is not output or audio is distorted.

• Connection plugs are inserted insufficiently or disconnected.

• Connection plugs or jacks are dirty.

• The player is in pause mode.

• The connection with the stereo amplifier is erroneous.

• The stereo amplifier is operated improperly.

(Refer to the amplifier's instruction manual.)

•

•

The player is connected to the PHONO input jacks of the stereo amplifier.

ONE TOUCH KARAOKE is turned on.

p. 9 p. 15

LD

Video, picture quality

Audio (LD)

Skip, search

Symptom

5.

Video is not displayed.

Possible Causes

• The TV power is off.

6. Video is not displayed or the displayed video is of a lowquality or is noisy.

A part of the still image is shaking.

• The disc is extremely deformed (warped, etc.).

• The connection plug is not fully inserted or is disconnected.

• Even with the standard disc, a part of the still image may shake in the case it is a scene containing quick action.

8. Audio is vibrating.

9. Audio is not heard.

• A disc without the D,,_4mark is being played with the CX system turned on.

• Audio is not output during multi-speed playback, still image and frame advance playback.

_.6

Ref. Page

p. 16 p. 18

10.Skip, programming are not possible.

and search

11.Search

takes a long time

(more than 40 seconds).

12.The time taken to start playback _ssometimes _ong.

13.Other

image than specified is p_ayed back.

• The disc being played does not contain recorded chapter numbers. (The functions utilizing the chapter numbers do not work on discs which do not contain chapter numbers.)

• Some discs need a longer time to read data.

• Error in data readout does occur sometimes.

ma_unction ._

•

Error {n data readout does occur sometimes.

malfunction.)

(This is not a

(This is not a p. 17 p. 22

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<VRB1148>

TROUBLESHOOTING

CD

Symptom

Operation (CD) 14. Playback stops immediately after it has been started.

Possible Causes

•

The disc is extremely dirty.

• The disc is placed upside down.

•

The disc is not placed properly on the disc table,

ONE TOUCH KARAOKE

Symptom

15.The voice of the singer is not muted even when ONE

TOUCH KARAOKE is pressed.

16.Playback

will not stop when one chapter or track is finished.

Possible Causes

• The voice of the singer is not muted unless it is located on the center of the acoustic image.

• Chapters or tracks are not selected with the numeric buttons.

Ref. Page

p. 6 p. 12 p. 12

Ref. Page

p, 15

Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity, or other external interference.

To restore normal operation, unplug the

I

AUTION :

When troubles occur :

When some trouble occurs during use of the player, the following display (service number) appears on the display window of the player and the

TV screen. If you experience this kind of trouble, follow the "Remedy" below.

TV screen

Display window of the player

Service number --

Service number

Ul

U2

i i

I.I

i

I

Service

number

I

Remedy Condition of the player

The disc is not loaded properly on the disc table. Or, the disc is dirty.

•

Reload the disc along the disc guide groove on the disc table.

• Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.

Open the disc table and press I_ again.

F5

P2

L3

E4

•

Two discs are loaded on the disc table.

Or, the disc is dirty.

• Load only one disc on the disc table.

•

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.

(The displayed number after P, F, L and E differs depending on the condition of the player.)

•

The player is in abnormal condition.

•

Open the disc table and press t,- again.

•

If the same service number is displayed, the player is in abnormal condition.

• When requesting servicing, please mention the disp_aved number on the display window or on the TV screen (for exampte.

of the player

'service number

E4').

• When requesting servicing, please mention the displayed number on the display window of the player or on the-IV screen (for example, 'sewice number H1 ').

t_

26

<VRB1148>

H0

H1

H2

I

SPECIFICATIONS

General

System ...............................................

LaserVision Disc system and

Compact Disc digital audio system

Laser ...............................

Semiconductor laser wavelength 780 nm

Power requirement ................................................

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption .................................................................

37 W

Weight .......................................................................

6.8 kg (15 Ibs)

Dimensions ....................................

420 (W) x 404 (D) x 132 (H) mm

16-9/16 (W) x !5-15/16 (D) x 5-3/16 (H)in

Operating temperature ..............................................

+5°C - +35 °C

(41OF~ 95°F)

Operating humidity .........................................................

5% ~ 85%

(There should be no condensation of moisture.)

Video characteristics (2 pairs)

Format ..............................................................

NTSC specifications

Video output

Level ..........................

1 Vp-p nominal,sync.negative,terminated

Impedance .......................................................

Jacks ...........................................................................

75 £ unbalanced

RCA jacks

S VIDEO output (2 pairs)

Y output level ...............................................................

C output level ........................................................

Jacks .........................................................................

1 Vp-p (75_)

286 mVp-p (75_)

S VIDEO jacks

Audio characteristics (2 pairs)

Output level

During analog audio output ......................................

200 mVrms

(1 kHz, 40%)

During digital audio output .......................................

200 mVrms

(1 khz, -20 dB)

Jacks .......................................................................

Both RCA jacks

Number of channels .........................................................

2 (Stereo)

Digital Audio Characteristics

Frequency response

SN ratio

Dynamic range

Total harmonic distortion

Wow and flutter

4 Hz - 20 kHz

115 dB (EIAJ)

96 dB (EIAJ)

Below 0.0035%

Below measurable limit (+ 0.001%

W.PEAK) (EIAJ)

LD is in compliance with EIAJ.

Other terminals

Control input/output .........................................

Optical digital output ............................................

Both miniature .lacks

Optical digital jack

AC-3 RF OUT ....................................................................

RCA jack

Accessories

Remote control unit ........................................................................

Size "AAA" (IEC R03) dry cell batteries ...........................................

Microphone ....................................................................................

Video cord ......................................................................................

Audio cord ......................................................................................

Operating instructions ....................................................................

Warranty card ................................................................................

NOTE :

The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice, due to improvement.

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

<VRB1148>

27

CORRECTION

INCORRECT

fAt-3 RF OUT terminal

This terminal is intended

for

use with

Dolby AC-3 components (.1) planned for future release.

With this terminal, you will be able to connect an AC-3 RF input of amplifiers and surround processors, and playback laser discs formatted with Dotby AC-3 (.2).

(.1) Indicated with _ (For hardware)

(*2) Indicated with _,._,, (For software)

• You cannot playback currently available laser discs, laser disc players, AV amplifiers, etc., with this terminal.

• Do not connect this terminals to the audio input terminal of a normal stereo or AV

amplifiers.

Terminal

j

-"

CORRECT

_AC-3 RF OUT terminal

This terminal components is intended for use with Dolby AC-3

(.1) planned for future release.

With this terminal, you will be able to connect an AC-3 RF input of amplifiers and surround processors, and playback laser

discs formatted with Dolby AC-3 (.2).

(*1)Indicated with .._,,_._

(For hardware)

(*2) Indicated with _,, (For software)

• You cannot playback currently available laser discs, laser disc players, AV amplifiers, etc., with this terminal.

• Do not connect this terminals to the audio input terminal of a normal stereo or AV amplifiers.

Ac-3R_out

/ermlnaf .j

"Dolby', "AC-3" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

<VRX1008-A>

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