DV-343
Operating Instructions
Istruzioni per l'uso
DVD PLAYER
LETTORE PER DVD
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WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are pro-
vided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from overheating, to
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the appara-
tus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a
thick pile.
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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
÷ Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artifi-
cial light
÷ Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly venti-
lated location
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On the bonnet of the player
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Sul coperchio dell'apparecchio
AVVERTENZA: Feritoie ed aperture nella struttura sono
previste solo per la ventilazione e, in modo da assicurare
il buon funzionamento del prodotto, proteggerlo dal
surriscaldamento, dai rischi d'incendio, le aperture non
devono mai essere ostruite o ricoperte da oggetti come
giornali, tovaglie, tende, ecc... Inoltre, non posizionare
l'apparecchio su tappetti spessi, letti, divani o mobili
aventi una spessa imbottitura.
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Condizioni ambientali di funzionamento
Umidità e temperatura di funzionamento:
+5ºC +35ºC (+41ºF +95ºF); inferiore a 85%RH (feritoie
di raffreddamento non ostruite)
Non posizionare nei seguenti luoghi:
÷ luoghi esposti alla luce diretta del sole o a forti
sorgenti di luce artificiale
÷ luoghi esposti a condizioni di alta umidità o scarsa
ventilazione
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Features of This Player
Compatible with DVD, Video CD
and CD formats
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos
shown below can be played back on PIONEER DVD
players. For more information on discs compatible with
this player, refer to the table below.
The disc format logos shown above are found on disc
labels or on disc jackets.
· To prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm adaptor
(for CDs).
· Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be
played on this unit.
· DVDs that have incompatible region numbers, DVD-
Audio, DVD-ROM, and CD-ROM cannot be played on
this unit. The region number of the player can be
found on the rear panel.
*1 Playing recordable CDs
· Note that this unit cannot record onto recordable
discs.
· This unit can play music-use CD-R and CD-RW
discs. However, depending on the condition of
the CD recorder and the disc, you may find that
not all discs will play successfully. (For example,
if the disc is scratched or dirty, or if the player's
pickup lens is dirty.)
12 cm/
single-sided
12 cm/
double-sided
8 cm/
single-sided
8 cm/
double-sided
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
1 layer
2 layer
DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
Types of playable
discs and their marks
Diameter/
Playable sides
Playback time
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
133 min.
242 min.
266 min.
484 min.
VIDEO CD
CD
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 2)
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
CD
41 min.
75 min.
82 min.
150 min.
VIDEO CD single
CD single
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 74
minutes
Digital audio
Digital video
(MPEG 1)
Max. 20
minutes
Digital audio
Max. 74
minutes
12 cm/
single-sided
8 cm
/single-sided
12 cm
/single-sided
8 cm
/single-sided
Digital audio
Max. 20
minutes
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT.
Pioneer is on the leading edge of DVD research for consumer products and this unit incorporates the latest technological
developments.
We are sure you will be fully satisfied with the DVD player.
Thank you for your support.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you
have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
· This player is not suitable for commercial use.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be Authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Wide range of DVD viewing options
Multi-Angle (page 29)
You can view scenes from different camera angles when
watching movies or other media with multiple angle
playback available.
Multiple Languages (page 30)
You can select the language on when watching movies
or other media that have multiple language and/or audio
soundtracks recorded on them.
Multi-Language Subtitles (page 32)
You can select a subtitle language or turn subtitles off
when watching movies or other media with subtitles
available.
This mark indicates this may not be possible with certain
discs.
Energy-saving design
This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy
when this player is in standby mode.
Audio
: 1
English
Dolby Digital
5.1CH
Audio
: 2
Spanish
HELLO
HOLA
Dolby Digital
5.1CH
HELLO!
HOLA!
Subtitle
:1 English
Subtitle
:2 Spanish
ANGLE
: 3/4
ANGLE
: 2/4
Compatible with a wide range of
DVD digital audio output formats
DVDs are recorded in one of four types of digital audio
formats (as of October 1998). The digital audio output
jack of this player output Dolby Digital
*2, DTS*3, MPEG,
and linear PCM digital bitstreams.
This player has a function that converts Dolby Digital and
MPEG audio formats into the linear PCM format. This
allows playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital and
MPEG without the need for a decoder.
Easy setup and adjustment using
on-screen menus
Press SETUP on the remote control to open the Setup
screen and you'll find setting up and adjusting the
system easy to do with on-screen menus conveniently
organized and arranged. Additionally, on-screen
information ( i ) appears to clarify the functions and
explain the options available. Below are just a few
examples.
Select the type of TV screen
you are using and the
preferred screen format
you'd like to use when
watching DVDs in the Video
menu (page 27).
*2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
*3 "DTS" is trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Audio1 Audio2
General
Language
Video
Picture Quality --
TV Screen
Move
Exit
16:9(Wide)
4:3(Pan&Scan)
4:3(Letter Box)
SETUP
Select your display preference
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Answer a few questions and
have all the necessary audio,
video, and on-screen
language adjustments set
automatically by the player
using the Setup Navigator
(pages 16, 17).
Audio1 Audio2
General
Language
Video
Setup Navigator
Move
Exit
SETUP
Select
ENTER
Setup Navigator
Auto Start Off
Start
The on-screen information ( i ) only appears if you
chose [English] as the [OSD Language] (pages 17,
30).
While using the Setup Navigator, no on-screen
information ( i ) is displayed.