Operation Manual
DVD RECEIVER
DVH-P5950MP
English
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Be sure to read this
! Playable discs 4
! DVD video disc region numbers 4
! When an operation is prohibited 7
Precautions
Precautions
3
Before You Start
About this unit
4
About this manual
5
Visit our website
5
Features
5
What the marks on DVDs indicate
7
Protecting your unit from theft
7
Use and care of the remote control
8
Operating this unit
What
's What 9
Basic Operations
13
Tuner
14
Playing DVD video discs
16
Playing Video CDs
24
Playing DivX files
28
Playing CDs
33
Audio Adjustments
39
Setting up the DVD player
43
Initial Settings
48
Other Functions
52
Available accessories
Playing songs on iPod
55
Playing songs on USB portable audio player/
USB memory
57
Multi-CD Player
59
TV tuner
63
Bluetooth adapter
65
Introduction of DVD operation
65
Digital Signal Processor
66
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
79
Error messages
81
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages
82
Understanding messages
83
Handling guideline of discs and player
84
DVD discs
84
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs
84
AVCHD recorded discs
85
CD-R/CD-RW discs
85
Dual Discs
85
Compressed audio files on the disc
85
DivX video files
86
Language code chart for DVD
88
Terms
89
Specifications
92
Contents
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Precautions
To ensure safe driving
WARNING
! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential
violation of applicable laws, the front DVD or
TV (sold separately) feature should never be
used while the vehicle is being driven. Also,
rear displays should not be in a location
where it is a visible distraction to the driver.
! In some countries or states the viewing of
images on a display inside a vehicle even by
persons other than the driver may be illegal.
Where such regulations apply, they must be
obeyed and this unit
's DVD features should
not be used.
! NEVER install the display in a location that
enables the driver to watch the DVD or Video
CD while driving.
When you park your car in a safe place and
apply the parking brake, the picture appears
on the screen.
Precautions
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Prec
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About this unit
CAUTION
! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, this unit damage, smoke, and overheat
could result from contact with liquids.
! "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT"
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do
not remove any covers or attempt to gain ac-
cess to the inside of the product. Refer all ser-
vicing to qualified personnel.
! Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-
erating procedures and precautions.
! Always keep the volume low enough so that
you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.
! Protect this unit from moisture.
! If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the preset memory will be erased and must be
reprogrammed.
! If this unit does not operate properly, contact
your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Ser-
vice Station.
Playable discs
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the
logos shown below can be played back on this
player.
DVD video
Video CD
CD
Notes
!
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.
! This player can only play back discs bearing
the marks shown above.
DVD video disc region numbers
DVD video discs that have incompatible region
numbers cannot be played on this player. The
region number of the player can be found on
the bottom of this unit.
The illustration below shows the regions and
corresponding region numbers.
Before You Start
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About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and op-
eration. All the functions have been designed
for the easiest possible use, but many are not
self-explanatory. This operation manual will
help you benefit fully from this unit
's potential
and to maximize your listening enjoyment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself
with the functions and their operation by read-
ing through the manual before you begin
using this unit. It is especially important that
you read and observe WARNINGs and CAU-
TIONs in this manual.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
! We offer the latest information about
Pioneer Corporation on our website.
Features
DVD-R/RW compatibility
It is possible to play back DVD-R/RW discs re-
corded with the video format and Video Re-
cording format. (Refer to DVD-R/DVD-RW discs
on page 84.)
Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility
It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control).
WMA, MP3 and AAC compatibility
Refer to Compressed audio compatibility on
page 86.
DivX® video compatibility
Refer to DivX compatibility on page 87.
Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility
When using this unit with a Pioneer multi-
channel processor, you can enjoy the atmo-
sphere and excitement provided by DVD movie
and music software featuring 5.1 channel re-
cordings.
! Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
! "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are registered
trademarks of DTS, Inc.
iPod® compatibility
When you use this unit with an interface adap-
ter for iPod (CD-IB100
B) (sold separately), you
can control an iPod with Dock Connector.
! iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun-
tries.
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