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Pioneer DV-45A Elite User Manual

Pioneer DV-45A Elite
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DVD Player
DV-45A
Operating Instructions

Table of Contents

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Pioneer DV-45A Elite Specifications

General IconGeneral
Supported DiscsDVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Progressive ScanYes
Audio D/A Converter192 kHz/24-bit
Signal to Noise Ratio115dB
DVD TypeDVD-Video
Video Formats SupportedMPEG2
Audio Formats SupportedDolby Digital, DTS, PCM
Dynamic Range> 100 dB
OutputsComposite, S-Video, Component, Optical, Coaxial

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Guidelines

Covers reading instructions, cleaning, placement, and general precautions.

Electrical Safety and Grounding

Details on grounding, polarization, and avoiding shock hazards.

Specific Safety Warnings and Service Information

Operational and Environmental Hazards

Warnings on power cords, lightning, power lines, overloading, object entry, and heat.

Service and Maintenance Procedures

Covers when to seek service, replacement parts, and safety checks.

Compliance and User Information

FCC and Regulatory Compliance

Notes on FCC rules, Canadian compliance, and user modification warnings.

Product Usage Cautions

Warnings about radiation exposure and optical instrument use.

Safe Listening Practices

Understanding Sound Levels

Explains decibel levels and risks of prolonged exposure to loud noise.

Establishing a Safe Listening Level

Guidance on setting volume controls for safe listening.

Before You Start: Product Overview

Key Product Features

Highlights audio/video capabilities, compatibility, and design aspects.

Before You Start: Accessories and Setup

Package Contents

Lists all accessories included with the DVD player.

Remote Control Setup

Instructions for inserting batteries and using the remote.

Disc and Content Format Compatibility

General Disc Compatibility

Lists compatible disc types and logos.

CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW Compatibility

Details compatibility with recordable and rewritable discs.

Compressed Audio Compatibility

Explains compatibility with MP3 files and formats.

Disc Structure and Regional Playback

PC Created Disc Compatibility

Discusses compatibility issues with discs created on a PC.

Disc Structure: Titles, Chapters, Groups, Tracks

Explains how disc content is organized into titles, chapters, groups, and tracks.

DVD-Video Region Codes

Explains region codes and their impact on playback.

Connecting Up: Rear Panel Overview

Rear Panel Connections

Identifies and describes all ports on the rear panel of the player.

Connecting Up: Easy Setup

Basic Stereo Connections

Guides through connecting the player to a TV using supplied cables.

Important Connection Notes

Warnings about copy protection and power supply connections.

Connecting Up: Advanced Video Outputs

S-Video Output Connection

Instructions for connecting via the S-Video output.

Component Video Output Connection

Instructions for connecting via the component video output.

Connecting Up: Multichannel Audio

Multichannel Analog Output Setup

Guides connection for surround sound using analog outputs.

Connecting Up: Digital Audio

Digital Audio Output Connection

Instructions for connecting using optical or coaxial digital outputs.

Connecting Up: System Integration and FAQ

Pioneer Component Control

Explains how to control the player with other Pioneer components.

Connectivity Troubleshooting FAQ

Answers common questions about connection issues.

Controls and Displays: Front Panel

Front Panel Controls Overview

Identifies and describes buttons and indicators on the player's front panel.

Controls and Displays: Video Output Modes

Progressive Scan Video Explained

Details progressive scan video, its benefits, and compatibility.

Controls and Displays: Player Indicators

Display Indicators Explained

Describes the meaning of various illuminated indicators on the player's display.

Controls and Displays: Remote Control

Remote Control Buttons

Identifies and describes the functions of all remote control buttons.

Controls and Displays: Remote Control TV Setup

Programming Remote for TV Control

Steps to set up the remote to control a TV, including code lists.

Getting Started: Initial Power On

Powering On the Player and TV

Instructions for turning on the player and setting the TV input.

Getting Started: Initial Setup Wizard

The 'Let's Get Started' Menu

Guides through the initial setup for TV type and language.

Getting Started: Navigating Menus

Understanding On-Screen Displays (OSDs)

Explains how to navigate menus using the OSD interface.

Using the Setup Navigator

Details how to use the Setup Navigator for initial player configuration.

Getting Started: Audio/Video Configuration

Language and AV Receiver Setup

Configures DVD language, AV receiver, and speaker connections.

Digital Audio and Speaker Connections

Guides on connecting digital audio and setting up speaker configurations.

Getting Started: Advanced Audio Settings

Speaker Configuration and Compatibility Checks

Sets up subwoofer, and checks AV receiver compatibility for audio formats.

Digital Audio Format Compatibility

Verifies AV receiver compatibility with Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, and MPEG.

Playing Discs: Basic Playback

Introduction to Disc Playback

Covers basic playback of DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD, and MP3 discs.

Basic Playback Controls

Details the primary remote buttons for starting, stopping, and pausing playback.

Playing Discs: Controls and Menus

Front Panel Playback Controls

Explains the function of playback buttons on the player's front panel.

Navigating DVD Disc Menus

How to use menus on DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs.

Playing Discs: Advanced Menu Navigation

Video CD PBC Menu Navigation

Guides on using Playback Control (PBC) menus for Video CDs.

Playing Discs: Disc Navigation

Introduction to On-Screen Displays

Explains how to use on-screen displays for chapter/track selection.

Using the Disc Navigator

How to browse and select parts of a disc using the Disc Navigator.

Playing Discs: Disc Scanning and Control

Fast Scanning Discs

How to fast-scan discs forward or backward at different speeds.

Using the Multi Dial for Scanning

Details using the Multi Dial for scanning and frame advance.

Playing Discs: Slow Motion and Frame Control

Playing in Slow Motion

How to play discs in slow motion forward and reverse.

Frame Advance and Reverse

How to advance or reverse frames one by one.

Playing Discs: Looping Playback

A-B Repeat Function

How to set start and end points to loop a section of a disc.

Playing Discs: Repeat Playback Options

Repeat Play Modes

Explains different repeat options like Title, Chapter, Group, Disc, Folder repeats.

Playing Discs: Random Playback

Random Play Modes

Explains how to play titles, chapters, groups, or tracks in random order.

Playing Discs: Program Playback

Creating a Program List

Guides on creating a custom playback order of titles, chapters, groups, or tracks.

Playing Discs: Program List Management

Editing and Managing Program Lists

Explains adding, deleting, and saving program lists.

Playing Discs: Disc Search Functions

Using Search Mode

How to jump to specific parts of a disc using title, chapter, or time search.

Playing Discs: Language and Subtitle Options

Switching Subtitles

How to select subtitle languages during playback.

Switching Audio Languages

How to select audio languages for DVD-Video discs.

Playing Discs: Advanced Audio and Angle Selection

Audio Channel Switching

How to switch audio channels for DVD-RW, DVD-Audio, and CD/MP3 discs.

Switching Camera Angles

How to change camera angles during multi-angle playback.

Playing Discs: Disc Information Display

Viewing Disc Playback Information

How to display track, chapter, title, and video rate information.

Audio Settings Menu: Audio DRC

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Explains how to adjust dynamic range control for clearer dialogue.

Audio Settings Menu: Surround Sound

Virtual Surround Setup

How to enable virtual surround sound for stereo speakers.

Audio Settings Menu: Channel Level and Distance

Channel Level Adjustment

How to set channel levels to 'Fix' or 'Variable'.

Audio Settings Menu: Speaker Configuration

Setting Speaker Distances

Adjusts distances from listening position to each speaker.

Video Settings Menu: Picture Adjustment

Video Adjust Presets

How to select or create custom video picture presets.

Video Settings Menu: Progressive Output Presets

Custom Progressive Picture Settings

How to create custom picture settings for progressive output.

Initial Settings Menu: Basic Configuration

Initial Setup Overview

Guides through initial player settings like language and outputs.

Digital Audio Output Settings

Configures Digital Out and Dolby Digital Out settings.

Initial Settings Menu: Digital Audio Formats

DTS, PCM, and MPEG Output Settings

Configures DTS, PCM, and MPEG audio output formats.

Initial Settings Menu: Video Output Configuration

TV Screen Aspect Ratio

Sets the player's aspect ratio for the TV screen (16:9 or 4:3).

Auto Progressive and S-Video Settings

Configures auto progressive scan and S-Video output settings.

Initial Settings Menu: Picture and Language Setup

Still Picture Mode

Selects the mode for displaying still frames (Field, Frame, Auto).

Audio Language Selection

Sets the preferred audio language for DVD-Video discs.

Initial Settings Menu: Subtitle and Auto Language

Subtitle Language Selection

Sets the preferred subtitle language for DVD-Video discs.

Auto Language Feature

Explains the auto language feature for audio and subtitles.

Initial Settings Menu: Menu and Display Options

DVD Menu Language Settings

Sets the language for DVD disc menus.

Display and On-Screen Settings

Configures OSD language and whether on-screen displays are shown.

Initial Settings Menu: Screen Indicators and Background

Screen Indicators and Background

Configures angle indicator, background display, and screen saver.

Parental Lock Setup

Sets up parental lock levels and passwords.

Initial Settings Menu: Password Management

Registering and Changing Passwords

Guides on setting up and changing the player's password.

Initial Settings Menu: Parental and Region Control

Parental Lock Level Adjustment

How to set or change the parental lock level.

Country Code Settings

How to set or change the player's country code.

Initial Settings Menu: Disc Playback Features

Bonus Group Access

Instructions for accessing bonus groups on DVD-Audio discs.

Auto Disc Menu Setting

Configures automatic display of disc menus upon loading.

Initial Settings Menu: Disc Playback Modes

Group Playback and DVD Mode

Sets group playback mode and DVD playback mode for discs.

SACD Playback Area Selection

Selects the playback area (stereo, multi-channel, CD) for SACD discs.

Initial Settings Menu: Audio and Speaker Setup

CD Playback Modes

Configures playback for CD and DTS CD discs.

Audio Output Mode and Speaker Installation

Sets audio output mode and speaker configuration for surround sound.

Initial Settings Menu: Speaker Distance Calibration

Setting Speaker Distances

Adjusts distances from listening position to each speaker.

Initial Settings Menu: Speaker Channel Level Adjustment

Channel Level Settings

Adjusts individual channel levels for balanced surround sound.

Additional Information: Player and Disc Care

Handling and Storing Discs

Guidelines for proper handling, storage, and avoiding disc damage.

Discs to Avoid

Lists types of discs that should not be used in the player.

Additional Information: Maintenance and Installation

Pickup Lens Cleaning and Condensation

Advice on cleaning the lens and handling condensation issues.

Installation, Moving, and Power Cord Safety

Guidelines for installation, moving the player, and power cord safety.

Additional Information: Screen Formats and Resetting

Screen Sizes and Disc Formats

Explains aspect ratios (4:3, 16:9) and disc format compatibility.

Player Reset Procedure

Steps to reset all player settings to factory defaults.

Additional Information: Audio Output Settings Summary

Audio Output Settings Explained

Table detailing how player settings affect audio output for different disc types.

Additional Information: Language and Region Codes

Language Code Reference

Lists languages and their corresponding codes for player settings.

Country Code Reference

Lists countries and their corresponding codes for player settings.

Additional Information: Language Selection and Glossary

Selecting Languages via Code List

How to select languages using the provided code lists.

Glossary of Terms

Definitions of audio and video related terms used in the manual.

Troubleshooting Guide: Common Disc Playback Issues

Common Disc Playback Issues

Solves problems like discs not playing or stopping unexpectedly.

Remote Control and Settings Issues

Addresses problems with the remote control and settings cancellation.

Troubleshooting Guide: Picture and Audio Problems

Picture and Aspect Ratio Issues

Solves problems related to no picture, color, or incorrect aspect ratio.

Audio Output Problems

Addresses issues with no audio, distorted audio, or incorrect connections.

Troubleshooting Guide: Digital Audio and Format Issues

Digital Audio Signal and Volume Issues

Solves problems with digital audio signal, volume differences, and multi-channel audio.

High-Sampling Rate and DTS Audio Issues

Addresses issues with high-sampling rate audio and DTS output.

Troubleshooting Guide: Audio Mix and Special Features

Audio Mix and MP3 Playback Issues

Solves problems with audio mix and MP3 track playback.

TruSurround Effect Issues

Addresses problems with hearing the TruSurround effect.

Product Specifications

General and Digital Audio Specifications

Lists general player specs like power, dimensions, and digital audio characteristics.

Video, Audio Outputs, and Accessories

Details video/audio output levels, jacks, and included accessories.

Service and Support Information

Pioneer Service Contact Details

Provides contact information for service, parts, and support in the US and Canada.

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