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Pioneer DV-566K-s Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DVD Player DV-566K-s Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 3 On the bonnet of the unit [Except and Taiwanese model] [For Taiwanese model] Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5ºC – +35ºC (+41ºF – +95ºF); less than 85%RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations ÷...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 01 Before you start Features ......6 What’s in the box ....7 Putting the batteries in the remote control .
  • Page 5 08 Video Adjust menu Video Adjust..... . . 49 Creating your own presets ... 49 09 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu .

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks. See also Compressed audio compati- bility on page 9. Graphical on-screen displays Setting up and using your DVD player is made very easy using the graphical on-screen displays. Energy saving design This player features an auto power-off func- tion.

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    Before you start What’s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. • Remote control • AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2 • Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow plugs) • Power cable • Operating instructions •...

  • Page 8: Using The Remote Control

    Before you start Using the remote control Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit. • The remote has a range of about 7m. •...

  • Page 9: Cd-R/Rw Compatibility

    Before you start disc used; the type of recording; damage, dirt or condensation on either the disc or the player’s pick-up lens. See below for notes about particular software and formats. CD-R/RW compatibility • This unit will play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD/Super VCD format, or as a CD-ROM containing MP3 or JPEG files.

  • Page 10: Jpeg File Compatibility

    Before you start • When naming MP3 files, add the corre- sponding file name extension (.mp3). Files are played according to the file extension. To prevent noise and malfunc- tions, do not use these extensions for other kinds of files. •...

  • Page 11: Connecting Up Rear Panel Connections

    Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Rear panel connections 3 3 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL D1/D2 VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT • When connecting this player up to your TV, AV receiver or other components, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged.

  • Page 12: Easy Connections

    Connecting up Easy connections The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player. In this setup, stereo audio is played through the speakers in your DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 13: Using Other Types Of Video Output

    Connecting up • Before unplugging the player from the power outlet, make sure you first switch it into standby using either the front panel STANDBY/ON button, or the remote control, and wait of the -OFF- message to disappear from the player’s display. •...

  • Page 14: Taiwanese Model Only: Connecting Using The D1/D2 Video Output

    Connecting up Connecting using the component video output You can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV (or other equip- ment). This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available.

  • Page 15: Connecting To An Av Receiver

    Connecting up Connecting to an AV receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this player to an AV receiver using a digital output. This player has both coaxial and optical digital jacks; use which- ever is convenient. In addition to a digital connection, we recom- mend also connecting using the stereo analog connection.
  • Page 16 If you want stereo sound, connect this player to your amplifier or stereo system using a stereo audio cable. • I connected the DVD player to my AV receiver, and although the sound is fine, there’s no picture. What did I do wrong? Make sure that the correct video input is selected on your TV.

  • Page 17: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel MIC 1 MIC 2 VOLUME ECHO STANDBY/ON MIN-MAX MIN-MAX STANDBY/ON Press to switch the player on or into standby. This mark indicates compatibility with DVD-RW discs recorded on a DVD recorder in Video Recording mode.

  • Page 18: Display

    Controls and displays 17 Karaoke controls MIC input jacks Use to connect a microphone(s) (not supplied) to the player to use the karaoke function. The karaoke function is active when a microphone(s) is connected (page 30). Display 11 10 14 14 PRGSVE Lights when the player is set to output progressive scan video (see Component Out...

  • Page 19: Remote Control

    Controls and displays Remote control STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE CLEAR ENTER TOP MENU MENU ENTER HOME RETURN MENU KEY CONTROL ZOOM DISPLAY STANDBY/ON Press to switch the player on or into standby. AUDIO Press to select the audio channel or language (see Switching DVD-Video audio language on page 42).
  • Page 20 Controls and displays OPEN/CLOSE Press to open or close the disc tray. 15 ANGLE Press to change the camera angle during DVD multi-angle scene playback (see Switching camera angles on page 43). 16 CLEAR Press to clear a numeric entry. 17 ENTER Use to select menu options, etc.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    After you’re finished reading the welcome screen, press ENTER to move on. Welcome to Pioneer DVD! Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DVD player. Before using, please take a little time to setup your DVD player Put the batteries into the remote control...

  • Page 22: Using The On-Screen Displays

    Getting started Taiwanese model only Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select either ‘Wide screen (16:9)’ or ‘Standard size screen (4:3)’ according to the kind of TV you have, then press ENTER. Let's Get Started Menu What kind of TV do you have? Use the cursor buttons to choose, then press ENTER...

  • Page 23: Setting Up With The Setup Navigator

    Getting started • Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ means use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on-screen, then press ENTER. ENTER ENTER HOME GUIDE MENU RETURN RETURN Button What it does HOME Display/exit the on-screen dis- MENU play. Changes the highlighted menu item.
  • Page 24 Getting started Select a DVD language. Some DVD discs feature on-screen menus, soundtracks and subtitles in several languages. Set your preferred language here. Setup Navigator Language Settings DVD Language Audio Out Settings AV Receiver Func. Taiwanese model only • Note that the language you choose here may not be available on all discs.
  • Page 25 Getting started Is your AV receiver MPEG compatible? Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don’t Know. Setup Navigator Language Settings Dolby Digital Compatible Not Compatible Audio Out Settings Don't Know AV Receiver Func. MPEG 10 Is your AV receiver compatible with 96kHz Linear PCM audio? Select Compatible, Not Compatible or Don’t Know.

  • Page 26: Playing Discs

    Getting started Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, Video CD/Super VCD and MP3 discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter. • Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means DVD-Video, and DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.
  • Page 27 Getting started • After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automati- cally after a few seconds! Most likely, the disc is the wrong region for your player. The region number should be printed on the disc; check it against the region number of the player (which you can find on the rear panel).

  • Page 28: Basic Playback Controls

    Getting started Basic playback controls The table below shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs. The following chapter covers more playback features in more detail. Button What it does Starts playback. DVD and Video CD: If the display shows RESUME or LAST MEM playback starts from the resume or last memory point (see also...

  • Page 29: Dvd Disc Menus

    Getting started • When a Video CD is loaded, the Resume point is lost if the player is switched off. • For the Last Memory function to work, you must press (stop) to stop playback before opening the disc tray. •...

  • Page 30: Video Cd/Super Vcd Pbc Menus

    Getting started Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch. These are called PBC (Playback control) menus. You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button to select a track, rather than the ENTER...
  • Page 31 Getting started Connect (a) microphone(s) (not supplied) to the MIC input jack. The karaoke function is active whenever (a) microphone(s) is/are connected to the player. Make sure that the plug is inserted firmly and completely into the jack to use the karaoke function.

  • Page 32: Playing Discs

    Playing discs Chapter 5 Playing discs Introduction Most of the features described in this chapter make use of on-screen displays. For an expla- nation of how to navigate these, see Using the on-screen displays on page 22. Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD and Video CDs/Super VCDs, CDs and MP3/JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind...
  • Page 33 Playing discs • Not all VR format DVD-RW discs have a Playlist. Disc Navigator Title(1-03) DVD-RW 01. 3/31 FIRST LEAGUE Original 02. 4/28 SECOND LEAGUE Play List 03. 4/29 FINAL ROUND The screen for CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs shows a list of tracks. (The screen below shows a CD loaded.) Disc Navigator Track 1-10...

  • Page 34: Scanning Discs

    Playing discs Scanning discs You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at various different speeds. During playback, press start scanning. Press repeatedly to increase the scan- ning speed. • MP3 tracks can only be scanned at one speed. • The scanning speed is shown on-screen. To resume normal playback, press (play).

  • Page 35: Looping A Section Of A Disc

    Playing discs • When changing direction with a DVD- Video disc, the picture may ‘move’ in an unexpected way. This is not a malfunc- tion. Looping a section of a disc The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify two points (A and B) within a track ( CD, and Video CD) or title (DVD-Video and DVD-RW) that form a loop which is played over and over.
  • Page 36 Playing discs During playback, press HOME MENU and select ‘Play Mode’ from the on-screen display. HOME MENU Audio Settings Play Mode Initial Settings During playback, select ‘Repeat’ from the list of functions on the left. Play Mode A-B Repeat Title Repeat Repeat Chapter Repeat Random...

  • Page 37: Using Random Play

    Playing discs Using random play Use the random play function to play titles or chapters (DVD-Video) or tracks (CD, Video CD/Super VCD and MP3 discs) in a random order. You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped. •...

  • Page 38: Creating A Program List

    Playing discs • You can't use random play together with program or repeat play. Creating a program list This feature lets you program the play order of titles/groups/chapters/folders/tracks on a disc. • You can’t use Program play with VR format DVD-RW discs, Video CDs/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.
  • Page 39 Playing discs • To add a chapter, first highlight the title, then press (cursor right) and select a chapter from the list. Program Program Step Title 1-38 Chapter 1-4 01. 01-003 Title 01 Chapter 001 Title 02 Chapter 002 Title 03 Chapter 003 Title 04 Chapter 004...

  • Page 40: Editing A Program List

    Playing discs Editing a program list After creating a program list, you can add, delete and change steps. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play Mode’ from the on-screen display. Select ‘Program’ from the list of func- tions on the left. Select ‘Create/Edit’...

  • Page 41: Searching A Disc

    Playing discs Searching a disc You can search DVD-Video discs by title or chapter number, or by time. CDs and Super VCDs can be searched by track number, and Video CDs by track number or time. MP3 discs can be searched by folder or track number.

  • Page 42: Switching Dvd-Video Audio Language

    Playing discs Switching DVD-Video audio language When playing a DVD-Video disc recorded with dialog in two or more languages, you can switch audio language during playback. Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio language option. Current /Total Audio 1 /2 French •...

  • Page 43: Switching Camera Angles

    Playing discs Use the cursor buttons to change the zoomed area. You can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely during playback. • If the navigation square at the top of the screen disappears, press ZOOM again to display it.
  • Page 44 Playing discs • MP3 disc displays Play Current / Total Elapsed Track 1/17 0.18 Track Name Outernational Play Current / Total Folder 2 / 7 Folder Name • JPEG disc displays Play JPEG Current / Total File 1/40 File Name FL000001 Play JPEG...

  • Page 45: Viewing Jpeg Discs

    Viewing JPEG discs Chapter 6 Viewing JPEG discs Viewing JPEG discs After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG pictures, press to start a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc. The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order. Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as much of the screen as possible (if the aspect ratio of the picture is different to...

  • Page 46: Zooming The Screen

    Viewing JPEG discs To resume the slideshow from the highlighted file, press ENTER. Using the Photo Browser The Photo Browser displays nine thumbnail images at a time from the current folder. From the Disc Navigator screen, high- light a folder to display then press ENTER. The Photo Browser screen opens with the first nine pictures displayed as thumbnails.

  • Page 47: Audio Settings Menu

    Audio Settings menu Chapter 7 Audio Settings menu Audio DRC • Default setting: Off When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volume, it’s easy to lose the quieter sounds completely—including some of the dialog. Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) to On can help by bringing up the quieter sounds, while controlling loud peaks.
  • Page 48 Audio Settings menu Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-screen display. HOME MENU Audio Settings Play Mode Initial Settings Highlight Virtual Surround, then use (cursor left/right) buttons to change to ‘2V/SRS TruSurround’ or ‘Off’, as required. Audio Settings Audio DRC Virtual Surround Press ENTER to make the setting and...

  • Page 49: Video Adjust Menu

    Video Adjust menu Chapter 8 Video Adjust menu Video Adjust • Default setting: Standard From the Video Adjust screen you can select the standard video presentation or define presets of your own. Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video Adjust’ from the on-screen display. HOME MENU Audio Settings Video Adjust...
  • Page 50 Video Adjust menu You can adjust any or all of the following picture quality settings: • Contrast – Adjusts the contrast between light and dark. • Brightness – Adjusts the overall bright- ness. • Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated colors appear.

  • Page 51: Initial Settings Menu

    Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu gives you complete control in setting up your DVD player, including audio, and video output settings, audience limitation settings, among others. If an option is grayed out it means that it cannot be changed at the current time.

  • Page 52: Dolby Digital Out

    Initial Settings menu Dolby Digital Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to an AV receiver (or other component) using one of the digital outputs. • Default setting: Dolby Digital Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Digital Out Video Output Dolby Digital Out...

  • Page 53: Video Output Settings

    Initial Settings menu Video Output settings TV Screen • Default setting: 4:3 (Letter Box) Initial Settings Digital Audio Out TV Screen 4:3 (Letter Box) Video Output 4:3 (Pan&Scan) Component Out Language S-Video Out 16:9 (Wide) Display Options If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9 (Wide) setting—widescreen DVD software is then shown using the full screen area.

  • Page 54: S-Video Out

    OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. • This player is compatible with the following Pioneer displays and monitors: PDP-503HDG, PDP-433HDG progressive scan-compatible TVs. S-Video Out You only need to make this setting if you connected this player to your TV using an S- video cable.

  • Page 55: Language Settings

    Initial Settings menu Language settings • The language options shown in the on- screen display illustrations on the following pages may not correspond to those available in your country or region. Audio Language • Default setting: English Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Audio Language English Video Output...

  • Page 56: Dvd Menu Language

    Initial Settings menu The DVD-Video format recognizes 136 different languages. Select Other Language if you want to specify a language other than those listed. See also Selecting languages using the language code list on page 65. • You can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD disc during playback using the SUBTITLE button.

  • Page 57: Display Settings

    Initial Settings menu Display settings OSD Language • Default setting: English Initial Settings Digital Audio Out OSD Language English Video Output On Screen Display français Language Angle Indicator Deutsch Display Italiano Options Español Taiwanese model only: English This sets the language of this player’s on- screen displays.

  • Page 58: Options

    Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level than the disc, the disc won’t play. This gives you some control about what your children watch on your DVD player. Some discs also support the Country code feature. The player does not play certain scenes on these discs, depending on the Country code you set.

  • Page 59: Changing Your Password

    Initial Settings menu Changing your password To change your password, confirm your existing password then enter a new one. Select ‘Password Change’. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Parental Lock Password Change Video Output PhotoViewer Level Change Language Country Code Display Options Use the number buttons to enter your existing password, then press ENTER.

  • Page 60: Photoviewer

    Initial Settings menu Setting/changing the Country code You may also want to refer to the Country code list on page 66. Select ‘Country Code’. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Parental Lock Video Output PhotoViewer Language Display Options Use number buttons to enter your password, then press ENTER.

  • Page 61: Additional Information

    Additional information Chapter 10 Additional information Taking care of your player and discs Handling discs When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge.

  • Page 62: Discs To Avoid

    This player is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. Cleaning the unit’s exterior • Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

  • Page 63: Moving The Player

    A damaged power cable can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cable once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. Screen sizes and disc formats...

  • Page 64: Resetting The Player

    Additional information Set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are shown with the left and right sides cropped. Although the picture looks larger, you don’t actually see the whole picture. Please note that many widescreen discs override the player’s settings so that the disc is shown in letter box format regardless of the setting.

  • Page 65: Dvd-Video Regions

    Your DVD player also has a region mark, which you can find on the rear panel. Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player.

  • Page 66: Language Code List

    Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 English (en), 0514 French (fr), 0618 German (de), 0405 Italian (it), 0920 Spanish (es), 0519 Chinese (zh), 2608 Dutch (nl), 1412 Portuguese (pt), 1620 Swedish (sv), 1922 Russian (ru), 1821 Korean (ko), 1115 Greek (el), 0512...

  • Page 67: Glossary

    Additional information Glossary Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square);...
  • Page 68 Additional information File extension A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file. For example, “.mp3” indicates an MP3 file. Interlaced video A method of displaying a picture in which odd-numbered lines are updated in one pass, then even-numbered lines updated in the next.
  • Page 69 Additional information S2 S-video output S2 is an enhanced version of S-video which, in addition to aspect ratio information, contains letterbox / pan & scan information. Widescreen TVs which are compatible with S2 S-video automatically switch aspect ratio according to the signal. See also S-Video Out on page 54.

  • Page 70: Taiwanese Model Only

    Additional information Taiwanese model only : Changing the on-screen display language to English Press HOME MENU. The on-screen display (OSD) appears. HOME MENU Use the left/right) buttons to select ‘ from the on-screen display, then press ENTER. HOME MENU Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘...

  • Page 71: Setting The Tv System

    Additional information Setting the TV System (Except Taiwanese model) The default setting of this player is AUTO, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO. If you experience picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or region’s system.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
  • Page 73 Additional information Problem Remedy Screen is stretched or • The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect. See aspect does not change. page 63 for how to set it correctly for your TV/monitor. • If your TV/monitor is connected using an S-video cable, try changing the S-Video Out setting (page 54).
  • Page 74 This will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest Pioneer service center. Remedy • Check that 96kHz PCM Out is set to 96kHz (page 52).

  • Page 75: Specifications

    Specifications General System ......DVD player Power requirements Taiwanese model ... . .AC 110 V, 60 Hz Other models .
  • Page 76 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 656-472-1111 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002E <TPTZZ/03C00001>...

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