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CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD. D6-8-2-1_En NOTE: This 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.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference.
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09 Using the tape deck 16 Additional information Playing cassette tapes....34 Optional system settings ....48 Basic playback controls .
Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Important Checking what’s in the box Incorrect use of batteries may result in such Please check that you've received the following hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the supplied accessories: following precautions: •...
Before you start Removing the speaker grilles Attaching the non-skid pads If necessary, remove the front and (EV9DVD EV7DVD/EV9DVD model only only) surround speaker grilles as described below. Use the self-adhesive non-skid pads to provide a stable base for the speakers. Attach four to Gently ease the grille loose by gripping each speaker or stand as shown below.
Connecting up Chapter 2 Connecting up Important Twist and pull off the protective shields • Before making or changing any on each wire. connections, switch off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. • When making cable connections, make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit.
Connecting up Multichannel speaker connections EV7DVD/EV9DVD model only Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker cable. Match them to the colored labels above the speaker terminals (see illustration below). • EV9DVD model only – Since there is only one terminal to connect the two subwoofers, you will need to use the supplied Y-cable for the connection.
Connecting up • Try not to place the surround speakers Important further away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing • Use speakers with a nominal impedance of so can weaken the surround sound effect. at least 16 Ω. •...
Connecting up Pull off the protective shields of both AM External FM antenna antenna wires. Use a PAL connector to hook up an external FM antenna. Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.
Check the Compatibility of this player with power cord once in a while. When you find it progressive-scan and high-definition TVs. damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER This player is compatible with progressive authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Tape cassette controls Front panel ASES – Press for CD-to-tape synchro recording (page 35). REC/STOP – Starts/stops recording on the tape deck (page 35). X.BOOM button Switches on the bass boost (page 39). PHONES jack STANDBY/ON FUNCTION...
Controls and displays Display Indicates the direction of tape playback. Karaoke indicators ECHO – Lights when the Karaoke ECHO effect is selected. PRO LOGIC DIGITAL KEY – Lights when the Karaoke pitch control is selected. KARAOKE (Vocal cancel) – Vocals in the KEY KARAOKE L R WAKE –...
Controls and displays 12 96 kHz Input source function select Lights when a 96 kHz source is detected (may Selects the source you want to listen to. not light if the source is copy–protected). Number buttons and SHIFT functions 13 Cassette deck indicators The number buttons can be used for selecting REC MODE (EV7DVD/EV9DVD only) –...
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Controls and displays SOUND MODE 11 X.BOOM Accesses settings in the Sound menu, Switches the bass boost on or off (page 39). such as the tone controls (page 39). 12 PLAY LIST buttons TEST TONE (SHIFT+SOUND MODE) Adds tracks to (during playback), or selects the (EV7DVD/EV9DVD only) –...
1 The default setting is 12-hour format. See Optional system settings on page 48 to change it. 2 • The default setting is for a Pioneer TV. • Note that there are also cases where the codes listed for a manufacturer in the Preset Code List may not work for your TV.
Getting started All the screens are navigated in basically the Load a disc with the label side facing up, using same way, using the cursor buttons ( , the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you’re ) to change the highlighted item and loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).
Getting started Sometimes DVD-Video menus are displayed Button What it does automatically when you start playback; others Stops playback or cancels the resume only appear when you press MENU or TOP function (if the display shows RESUME ). MENU (SHIFT+MENU). Press to start fast reverse scanning.
Getting started Listening to the radio Listening to other sources The tuner can receive both FM and AM You can connect an external source for broadcasts, and lets you memorize your playback through this system’s speakers. See favorite stations so you don’t have to manually Connecting auxiliary components on page 12 tune in every time you want to listen (see More for more on this.
Setting up for surround sound Chapter 5 Setting up for surround sound EV7DVD/EV9DVD model only EV9DVD model speaker configuration: Home theater sound setup Front left Center Front right Depending on the size and characteristics of your room, you can place your speakers in one Subwoofer Subwoofer of two ways using this system:...
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Setting up for surround sound Use the VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level. You can also use the front panel volume dial. Use the buttons to adjust the speaker levels in turn. You should hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position.
Home theater sound Chapter 6 Home theater sound EV7DVD/EV9DVD model only About the listening modes Listening in surround sound As explained in Home theater sound setup on You can listen to stereo or multichannel page 21, there are two basic surround speaker sources in surround sound.
Home theater sound Using the Extra Power mode Using Front Surround The Extra Power mode uses the Front surround The Front Surround mode is effective when you 3-spot speaker setup as described above, but are using the Front surround 3-spot speaker the surround speakers should be pointed in the setup as described in Home theater sound same direction as the front speakers (towards...
Disc playback features Chapter 7 Disc playback features During playback, press (pause). Important Press and hold until slow • Many of the functions covered in this motion playback starts. chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs/ Press repeatedly to change the slow motion Super VCDs, CDs, DivX video and WMA/ speed (shown on-screen).
Disc playback features While the slideshow is running: The options available depend on the kind of disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or Button What it does not, but include: Pauses the slideshow (or audio); • Title – Titles from a DVD-Video disc. press again to restart.
Disc playback features Browsing WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video and JPEG files • You can also play a JPEG slideshow while listening to WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC with the Disc Navigator playback. Simply select the audio file you Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file want to listen to followed by the JPEG from or folder by filename.
Disc playback features Select ‘Repeat’ then select a repeat play option. If program play is active, select Program • Use the following controls during random Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat play: Off to cancel. Button What it does •...
Disc playback features Using the front panel display • For a CD or Video CD/Super VCD, select a track to add to the program list. Even though the OSD is available for CDs, the front panel display provides information to After pressing ENTER to select the title/ make a program list easily.
Disc playback features Press PLAY LIST 1, 2 or 3. Select ‘Search Mode’. The file is added to the playlist you select. The search options that appear depend on the kind of disc loaded. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you’re done. Select a search mode.
Disc playback features Switching language / audio Switching camera angles channels Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles—check the disc box for details. When playing discs recorded with dialog in two When a multi-angle scene is playing, a or more languages, or with dual-mono audio icon appears on screen (this can be switched you can switch these during playback.
(MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this unit.
USB playback Button What it does Scanning files MENU Displays the Navigator screen You can fast-scan forward or backward at (see below). various different speeds. • During playback, press Browsing files with the Press repeatedly to increase the scanning Navigator speed (shown on-screen).
Using the tape deck Chapter 9 Using the tape deck Basic playback controls Playing cassette tapes The following table shows the basic controls on This unit has a tape deck that can be used for the remote for playing discs. both recording and playback.
Using the tape deck Select the source you want to record. Making tape recordings For example, press TUNER (FM/AM) to record from the radio. If you’ve selected a CD, make You can make tape recordings from the radio, sure that it’s stopped. You can’t record while CDs, or from an external component TAPE is selected.
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Using the tape deck If you want to record the tracks in a different order, or record only one track, use the program play feature—see page 28 for how to make a program list. Make sure playback is stopped, then press PGM (SHIFT+1) before going to the next step.
More tuner features Chapter 10 More tuner features Listening to station presets Memorizing stations Press TUNER ( FM/AM ) repeatedly to You can save up to 30 station presets so that select the station preset mode. you always have easy access to your favorite The display shows ST.
Singing karaoke Chapter 11 Singing karaoke • KARAOKE (Vocal cancel) – Backing track Singing karaoke vocals are partially eliminated using EQ. Using the karaoke features you can plug in a • L CH – Left channel only. Use for tracks microphone and mix the sound of your own that have a vocal recorded in the right channel.
Adjusting the sound Chapter 12 Adjusting the sound Using the Sound menu Using the Sound Field Control There are several optional sound settings you Depending on the source you’re listening to, can make from the sound menu. you may want to use the Sound Field Control to match the source you’re listening to.
Using the timer Chapter 13 Using the timer Switch the system into standby mode. Important The wake-up timer will not work if the system is • The clock must be set for the timers to work left on! properly (see Setting the clock on page 17). •...
Using the timer Setting the record timer You can set the timer to record from the LINE source, or something off the radio. For example, you might want to record a program that is broadcast while you're at work. Set up the tape deck. Load a cassette tape, wind on past the leader tape and set the reverse mode (see Making tape recordings on page 35 for more on this).
Audio Settings and Video Adjust menu Chapter 14 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menu Virtual Surround Audio Settings menu EV5DVD only The Audio Settings menu offers features for • Settings: On, Off (default) adjusting the way discs sound. Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy realistic Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio surround sound effects from just two Settings’...
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Audio Settings and Video Adjust menu • Contrast – Adjusts the contrast between light and dark (–16 to +16) • Gamma – Adjusts the ‘warmth’ of the picture (High, Medium, Low, Off) • Hue – Adjusts the red/green balance (Green 9 to Red 9) •...
Initial Settings menu Chapter 15 Initial Settings menu Press DVD/CD . Using the Initial Settings menu With playback stopped, press HOME The Initial Settings menu provides audio and MENU and select ‘Initial Settings’. video output settings, parental lock settings, and display settings, among others. Initial Settings If an option is grayed out it means that it and ENTER to select the...
Initial Settings menu Setting Option What it means Subtitle Language English If there are English subtitles on the disc they are displayed. Languages as displayed The subtitle language selected on the disc is displayed. Other Language Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see Using the language code list on page 58).
Initial Settings menu Select ‘Password’. • Select by code letter: Use to change the Country/Area code. Initial Settings • Select by code number: Press then use Video Output Parental Lock Password the number buttons to enter the 4-digit Language DivX (R) VOD Level Change Display Country Code...
Initial Settings menu to select a speaker. Make a note of the code as you will need it when you register with a DivX VOD provider. Initial Settings Video Output ® 3.0m Playing DivX VOD content Language 3.0m Display 3.0m Options Some DivX VOD content may only be playable 3.0m...
Additional information Chapter 16 Additional information • LOCK ON – Makes the front panel buttons Optional system settings and controls inoperative. These settings are accessed by using the • LOCK OFF – Restores regular use of the System Setup menu while in standby. front panel buttons and controls.
Additional information See the table for the kinds of discs compatible Disc / content format playback with each setting (AUTO, PAL and NTSC). compatibility • After selecting TV SYS in step 3 above, This player is compatible with a wide range of press ENTER to change the TV system.
Additional information About DualDisc playback Media Compatible formats A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side Compressed • MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), of which contains DVD content video, audio, audio Windows Media Audio (WMA), MPEG- etc. while the other side contains non-DVD 4 AAC content such as digital audio material.
Additional information About MPEG-4 AAC individual DivX video files are called ‘Titles’. When naming files/titles on a CD-R/RW or Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of DVD-R/RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates that by default they will play in alphabetical MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of the MPEG-4 order.
Additional information This unit is designed for use with conventional, Using and taking care of discs fully circular discs only. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of DVD Video regions shaped discs. All DVD Video discs carry a region mark that...
Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in different screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies , with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3. Televisions also come in different aspect ratios;...
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Additional information Problem Remedy SND. DEMO shows in the • Press and hold (stop) on the front panel for about five seconds. The display and the unit can’t be disc tray ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is controlled.
Additional information Problem Remedy Noticeable difference in DVD • DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. This is not a and CD volume. malfunction. WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discs Problem Remedy CD-ROM disc is not • Make sure that the CD-ROM was recorded using the ISO 9660 disc format. See recognized by the Disc compatibility table on page 50 for other disc compatibility information.
Additional information Problem Remedy Files don’t show up in • The files must have the correct file extension: .mp3 for MP3 files; .wma for WMA the Navigator/Photo files; .m4a for MPEG-4 AAC files; .jpg for JPEG files (upper or lower-case is OK). Browser.
Additional information Language code list Language (Language code letter), Language code Japanese (ja), 1001 Estonian (et), 0520 Lingala (ln), 1214 Slovak (sk), 1911 English (en), 0514 Basque (eu), 0521 Laothian (lo), 1215 Slovenian (sl), 1912 French (fr), 0618 Persian (fa), 0601 Lithuanian (lt), 1220 Samoan (sm), 1913 German (de), 0405...
GE 611, 628 MITSUBISHI 609 SANYO 645, 621, 614 ZENITH 603, 620 GENERAL 629 NEC 659 SEI 649 PIONEER 600, 651, 999 Specifications • Amplifier section • FM tuner section EV7DVD/EV9DVD model Frequency range ..87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Antenna .
Additional information • Surround speakers (S-EV9V only) Video cord ......1 AM loop antenna .
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Additional information Note • Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice, due to improvements. This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licenced by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
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