PIONEER DV-LX50/TPWXZT - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Operating Instructions

DVD Player

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.

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"dangerous voltage" within the product's

enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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CAUTION

This product is a class 1 laser product, but this

product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1.

To ensure continued safety, do not remove any

covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the

product.

Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

The following caution label appears on your unit.

Location: inside of the unit

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

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Singapore and Taiwanese model only

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire

or shock hazard, do not place any container filled

with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or

flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain

or moisture.

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WARNING

The voltage of the available power supply differs

according to country or region. Be sure that the

power supply voltage of the area where this unit

will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V

or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH

(cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in

locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or

strong artificial light)

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked

flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the

equipment.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave

space around the unit for ventilation to improve

heat radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at

rear, and 10 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

product, and to protect it from overheating. To

prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be

blocked or covered with items (such as

newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by

operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the

unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and

televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate

the equipment.

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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.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC

outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed

and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and

mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of

this unit should be performed only by qualified

service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the

cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make

sure it is properly disposed of after removal.

The equipment should be disconnected by removing

the mains plug from the wall socket when left

unused for a long period of time (for example, when

on vacation).

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CAUTION

The

STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not

completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect

device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from

the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,

make sure the unit has been installed so that the

power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC

outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,

the power cord should also be unplugged from the

AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time

(for example, when on vacation).

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This product is for general household purposes. Any

failure due to use for other than household purposes

(such as long-term use for business purposes in a

restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which

requires repair will be charged for even during the

warranty period.

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the

plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power

cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a

short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a

piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the

cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other

cords. The power cords should be routed such that they

are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord

can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check

the power cord once in a while. When you find it

damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized

service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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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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NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered

trademark of NEC Corporation.

For Australia Model

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Contents

01 Before you start

Features

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What's in the box

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Hints on installation

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Disc/content format playback compatibility

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02 Connections

Rear panel

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Easy connections

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Connecting using the S-Video output

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Connecting using the component video output

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Connecting to an AV receiver

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Controlling this player via another Pioneer component

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Connecting using HDMI

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Changing the output resolution

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03 Controls and displays

Front panel

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Display

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Remote control

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Setting up the remote to control your TV

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04 Getting started

Switching on and setting up

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Using the on-screen displays

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Setting up the player for your TV

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Setting the language of this player's on-screen displays

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Playing discs

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05 Playing discs

Scanning discs

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Playing in slow motion

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Frame advance/frame reverse

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Viewing a JPEG slideshow

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Browsing DVD or Video CD/Super VCD disc with

the Disc Navigator

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Browsing WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, DivX video, WMV and JPEG

files with the Disc Navigator

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Looping a section of a disc

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Using repeat play

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Using random play

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Creating a program list

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Searching a disc

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Switching subtitles

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Switching audio language/channels

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Zooming the screen

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Switching camera angles

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Displaying disc information

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06 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus

Audio Settings menu

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Video Adjust menu

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07 Initial Settings menu

Using the Initial Settings menu

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Digital Audio Out settings

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Video Output settings

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Language settings

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Display settings

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Options settings

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Speakers settings

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Parental Lock

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DTS Downmix

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About DivX® VOD content

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Audio Output Mode

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Speaker Distance

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Speaker Installation

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08 Additional information

Taking care of your player and discs

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Screen sizes and disc formats

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Setting the TV system

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Resetting the player

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DVD-Video regions

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Selecting languages using the language code list

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Troubleshooting

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Glossary

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Language code list

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Country/Area code list

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Specifications

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Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

HDMI digital interface

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) interconnect

provides high quality digital audio and video, all from a single user-

friendly connector. HDMI is the first consumer electronics interface

to support uncompressed standard, enhanced, or high-definition

video plus standard to multi-channel surround sound audio, all

using one interface. You can easily connect to a HDMI-equipped AV

receiver or audiovisual device for high quality audio and video, and

communication between the video source and (DTV) players, set-top

boxes, and other audiovisual devices is also supported.

· HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface

are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

HDMI Control

By connecting this unit to a Pioneer plasma television or AV system

(amplifier or AV receiver etc.) with an HDMI cable, you can control

this unit from the connected plasma television, as well as have the

connected plasma television or AV system automatically change

inputs in response to this unit starting playback or having the GUI

screen (ex. Disc Navigator) displayed (known as the Auto-select

function). The connected plasma television can thereby have its

power turned from off to on by this function.

You can also have this unit turn on automatically when you control

this unit from a connected plasma television that is turned on

(Simultaneous power function).

Additionally, when the language information from a connected

plasma television is received, you can have this unit's on-screen

display language change automatically to that of the plasma

television (only when playback is stopped and GUI screen is not

displayed).

Refer to your plasma television's operating manual for more

information regarding how your plasma television transmits

language information.

For more information about which operations can be carried out by

connecting via HDMI cable, refer to the operating manual for your

plasma television or AV system.

DVD-Audio and SACD compatible

Experience the super high-quality audio performance of DVD-Audio

and Super Audio CD (SACD).

The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that this player is fully

compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering

exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level

resolution and high frequency detail.

In addition, with SACD playback, you can select which part of the

disc you want to hear (stereo audio, multi-channel audio and, for

hybrid SACDs, standard CD audio) with the simple press of a button

on the front panel.

Built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding with multichannel

outputs

This player features multichannel analog outputs for connection to

an AV amplifier to give you stunning surround sound from Dolby

Digital, DTS and multichannel DVD-Audio discs.

· Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby",

"Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

· "DTS" is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and "DTS 96/24" is a

trademark of DTS, Inc.

Pure Audio listening

The Pure Audio feature allows you to listen to analog audio sources

with the video and digital outputs disabled, and the front panel

display switched off. This is particularly useful when listening to

high-quality audio formats such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD.

PureCinema Progressive Scan video

When connected to a progressive scan-compatible TV or monitor

using the component video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable,

flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original

movie.

Analog video signal output capability in HD (High

Definition)

The analog video signals output from the

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT can be output as HD signals. JPEG files are output in JPEG HD

format. DivX video/WMV signals in SD (Standard Definition) are

converted into HD for output.

·DivX® video compatibility

See DivX video compatibility on page 8.

· DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of

DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

MP3, WMA and MPEG-4 AAC compatibility

See Compressed audio compatibility on page 7.

JPEG compatibility

See JPEG file compatibility on page 8.

WMV compatibility

See CD-R/-RW compatibility on page 7 or About WMV on page 8.

Energy saving design

An auto power-off function switches the player into standby if not

used for about 30 minutes.

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