XV-EV61 XV-EV31 S-EV61V S-EV31V: Stereo DVD Cassette Deck Receiver

XV-EV51.
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Stereo DVD Cassette Deck Receiver
XV-EV61
XV-EV31
Speaker System
S-EV61V
S-EV31V
Operating Instructions
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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.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead CAUTION: The exclamation point within an
symbol, within an equilateral TO PREVENT THE RISK OF equilateral triangle is intended to
triangle, is intended to alert the user ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT alert the user to the presence of
to the presence of uninsulated REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO important operating and main-
“dangerous voltage” within the USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. tenance (servicing) instructions in
product's enclosure that may be of REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED the literature accompanying the
sufficient magnitude to constitute a SERVICE PERSONNEL. appliance.
risk of electric shock to persons. H002_En
WARNING: THE APPARATUS IS NOT CAUTION

WATERPROOFS, TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK This product contains a laser diode of higher class
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARUTUS TO than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove
RAIN OR MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside
WATER SOURCE NEAR THIS APPARATUS, SUCH of the product.
AS VASE, FLOWER POT, COSMETICS CONTAINER Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC. H001A_En
The following caution label appears on your unit.

Recording equipment and copyright: Recording
equipment should be used only for lawful copying
and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful Location: rear of the unit
copying in the country in which you are making a
copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or
music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal
exception or consented to by the rightowners.
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WARNING: BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT

FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING
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SECTION CAREFULLY. THE VOLTAGE OF THE
AVAILABLE POWER SUPPLY DIFFERS On the bonnet of the unit:
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., 230V OR 120V)
WRITTEN ON THE REAR PANEL.
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WARNING: NO NAKED FLAME SOURCES,

SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLE, SHOULD BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. IF NAKED FLAME
SOURCES ACCIDENTALLY FALL DOWN, FIRE
SPREAD OVER THE APPARATUS THEN MAY
CAUSE FIRE.
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Operating Environment H045_En
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
÷ artificial light
÷ Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly
ventilated location
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found heat radiation (at least 30 cm at top, 15 cm at
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital rear, and 15 cm at each side).
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
WARNING:
residential installation. This equipment generates, Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
if not installed and used in accordance with the of the product and to protect it from
instructions, may cause harmful interference to overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings
radio communications. However, there is no should never be blocked and covered with
guarantee that interference will not occur in a items, such as newspapers, table-cloths,
particular installation. If this equipment does curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus on
cause harmful interference to radio or television the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a
reception, which can be determined by turning thick pile. H040 En
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of Energy-saving design
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. This system is designed to use 0.5W of
– Increase the separation between the equipment electricity when power is switched to standby.
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. H010_En
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
user's right to operate the equipment. H011_En
CAUTION: VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

The line voltage selector switch is located on the
This product satisfies FCC regulations when
rear panel. Check that it is set properly before
shielded cables and connectors are used to
plugging the power cord into the outlet. If the
connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent
voltage is not properly set, or if you move to an area
electromagnetic interference with electric
where the voltage requirements differ, adjust the
appliances such as radios and televisions, use
selector switch as follows:
shielded cables and connectors for connections.
H012_En 1. Make sure the power cord is disconnected.
2. Insert a small-sized screwdriver into the
groove on the voltage selector, and adjust the
CAUTION: VOLTAGE SELECTOR.
• Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
• The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
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CAUTION: THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON IS

SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE
DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
CAUTION 220-230 V
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. therefore install Power source voltage is factory adjusted at
the unit suitable places easy to disconnect the 220-230 volts. If your area is different, change
MAINS plug in case of the accident. The MAINS the voltage selector’s setting. H039En
plug of unit should be unplugged from the wall
socket when left unused for a long period of
time.
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VENTILATION:
When installing this unit, make sure to leave
space around the unit for ventilation to improve
Contents
01 Before you start 05 Setting up for surround sound
What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 (EV61DVD model only)
Putting the batteries in the remote Choosing your surround sound settings . .29
control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 System Setup menu options . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Subwoofer setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
General disc compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setting the relative volume level of each
channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
02 Connecting up
Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 06 Playing discs
Hints on speaker placement . . . . . . . . . 10 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Overhead view of speakers . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Disc Navigator to browse the
Attaching the surround speakers to the contents of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
speaker stands (EV61DVD only) . . . . . . . 11 Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting the radio antennas . . . . . . . . 12 Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . 13 Looping a section of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting auxiliary components . . . . . . 14 Using repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connecting the optional surround Using the front panel display. . . . . . . . . . 36
speakers (EV31DVD model only) . . . . . . 14 Using random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connecting the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Using the front panel display. . . . . . . . . . 37
Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
03 Controls and displays Editing a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Other functions available from the
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 program menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the front panel display. . . . . . . . . . 39
Clearing the program list . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Searching a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
04 Getting started
Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Switching on and setting up. . . . . . . . . . . 21
Switching the DVD audio language . . . . . .41
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Switching VR format DVD-RW audio
Changing the clock format . . . . . . . . . . 22
channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting up the remote to control
Switching audio channels when
your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
playing a Video CD/Super VCD . . . . . . . . . 42
Switching off the demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Zooming the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Displaying disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
OSD disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Resume and Last Memory . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Front panel display information. . . . . . . . 44
DVD-Video disc menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus . . . . . 28
Listening to auxiliary components . . . . . . 28
Automatic power on buttons . . . . . . . . . . 28
07 Listening to the radio 12 Adjusting the sound

Finding a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Adjusting the bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . 61
Improving poor FM reception . . . . . . . . . 45 Boosting the bass level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Memorizing station presets . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Muting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Manually saving station presets . . . . . . . 46 Adjusting the balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Automatically saving station presets . . . 46 Creating wider stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . 46 Saving your sound preferences . . . . . . . . . 62
Changing tuner displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Using the Sound Field Control . . . . . . . . . . 62
08 Using the tape deck 13 Using the timer

Playing cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Setting the wake-up timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Resetting the tape counter . . . . . . . . . . 48 Turning the wake-up timer on/off . . . . . . 64
Changing tape displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Making tape recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Setting the record timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Automatically recording CDs (ASES) . . . . 50 Turning the record timer on/off . . . . . . . . 66
Improving AM tape recordings . . . . . . . 50 Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Reducing the source signal level . . . . . . 51
14 Audio Settings menu
09 Viewing JPEG discs (EV31DVD model only)
Playing a JPEG slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Audio DRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Using the JPEG Disc Navigator and Virtual Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Photo Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Zooming the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 15 Video Adjust menu
Video Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
10 Singing karaoke Creating your own presets . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Singing karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Changing the vocal mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 16 Initial Settings menu
Changing the backing track . . . . . . . . . . 55 Using the Initial Settings menu . . . . . . . . . 71
Video Output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
11 Home theater sound TV Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
(EV61DVD model only) S-Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Auto listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . 56 Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings . . . . . . 57 Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 DVD Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Listening with headphones . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Subtitle Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Using the Advanced Surround effects . . . 58 Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Adjusting the Advanced Surround OSD Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
effect level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 On Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Enhancing dialogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Angle Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Listening with a virtual surround back Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Recording mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 PhotoViewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
17 Additional information Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Changing the frequency step . . . . . . . . . . 77 Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Setting the TV format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Problems with condensation . . . . . . . . . . 82
Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Moving the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Disc Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Power cord caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
CD-R/RW compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
DVD-R/RW compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
PC-created disc compatibility . . . . . . . . 78 DVD/CD/Video CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
About WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 WMA/MP3/JPEG discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Compressed audio compatibility . . . . . . 78 Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
JPEG file compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Tape deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Titles, chapters and tracks . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
DVD Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . . 89
Using discs with this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Widescreen TV users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Handling discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Standard TV users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Selecting languages using the
Discs to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Using cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Tapes you should avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Country code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Protecting your recordings . . . . . . . . . . 82 Preset Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Proper installation and maintenance Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
of this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Before you start 01
Chapter 1
Before you start
What’s in the box 3 Close the cover.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please confirm that the following accessories
are in the box when you open it.
• Remote control
• Power cord:
x 2 (South American model only)
x1 (all other models)
• Power plug adapter (Central and South
America, Taiwan, Philippines) Incorrect use of batteries can result in
• Video cord hazards such as leakage and bursting.
• Surround speaker stands x2 (S-EV61V only) Please observe the following:
• Non-slip pads x8 (S-EV61V only) • Don’t mix new and old batteries together.
• AM loop antenna • Don’t use different kinds of battery
• FM antenna together—although they may look similar,
• Dry cell batteries (AA/R6) x2 different batteries may have different
• These operating instructions voltages.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends
of each battery match the indications in
Putting the batteries in the the battery compartment.
remote control • Remove batteries from equipment that
isn’t going to be used for a month or
1 Open the battery compartment cover more.
on the back of the remote control. • When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public instruction’s rules
that apply in your country or area.
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2 Insert two AA/R6 batteries into the Using the remote control
battery compartment following the Keep in mind the following when using the
indications (, ) inside the remote control:
compartment. • Make sure that there are no obstacles
between the remote and the remote
sensor on the unit.
• The remote has a range of about 7 meters
(23ft.)
• Remote operation may become unreliable
if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is
shining on the unit’s remote sensor.
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01 Before you start
• Remote controllers for different devices DVD-Audio / SACD / DVD-RAM

can interfere with each other. Avoid using DVD-ROM / CD-ROM*
remotes for other equipment located * Except those that contain MP3, WMA or
close to this unit.
JPEG. See also Compressed audio
• Replace the batteries when you notice a
compatibility on page 78 and JPEG file
fall off in the operating range of the
remote. compatibility on page 79.
DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs (Audio CDs
and Video CD/Super VCDs) recorded using a
General disc compatibility DVD recorder, CD recorder or personal
This system was designed and engineered to computer may not be playable on this system.
be compatible with software bearing one or This may be caused by a number of
more of the following logos: possibilities, including but not limited to: the
type of disc used; the type of recording;
damage, dirt or condensation on either the
disc or the player’s pick-up lens. See Disc
DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW Compatibility on page 78 for notes about
particular software and formats.
Audio CD Video CD CD-R CD-RW
Fujicolor CD
• KODAK Picture CD
• is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co.
Ltd.
This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD
standard. Compared to the Video CD stan-
dard, Super VCD offers superior picture
quality, and allows two stereo soundtracks to
be recorded. Super VCD also supports the
widescreen size.
VIDEO
CD
Super Video CD (Super VCD)
Other formats, including but not limited to the

following, are not playable in this system:
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Connecting up 02
Chapter 2
Connecting up
Connecting the speakers
To get the best sound from the system, it’s
• Before making or changing any rear panel important that you connect the speaker cords
connections, make sure that all the attached to each speaker to the correct
components are switched off and speaker terminals on the unit. The terminals
unplugged from the power supply. and cords are color-coded to help you match
them up.
EV61DVD model only
Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker cable. Match them to the colored labels
above the speaker terminals (see illustration below).
Surround right Surround left
SPEAKERS
EV61DVD
Gray + + Blue
– –
SURROUND CENTER SUB FRONT

R L WOOFER R L
Subwoofer
Green
Front right Front left
Center
Purple
Red White
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02 Connecting up
3 Connect the subwoofer terminals on

the rear of the unit to the rear of the
subwoofer in the same way.
• Do not connect any of the supplied
speakers to any other amplifier. This may
result in malfunction or fire.
• Make sure that the bare speaker wires
cannot touch each other, or come into
contact with other metal parts once the
unit is switched on.
1 Twist and pull off the protective
shields on each wire. Hints on speaker placement
The following guidelines will help you to get
the best performance from your speaker
system.
• Place the front left and right speakers at
equal distances from the TV.
2 Connect to the speaker terminals on EV61 DVD model only
the rear of the unit. • Place the center speaker above or below
Match the colored wire with the color-coded the TV so that the sound of the center
label (above the tabs), then insert the colored channel is localized at the TV screen.
wire into the red (+) tab and the other wire
with the black (–) tab.
Note that the (white) colored wire from the
front left speaker has a gray line to indicate
• If you choose to install the center speaker
that it should be inserted into the red (+) tab.
on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with
putty, or by other suitable means, to
reduce the risk of damage or injury
resulting from the speaker falling from the
TV in the event of external shocks such as
earthquakes.
• If possible, place the surround speakers
slightly above ear level.
• Try not to place the surround speakers
further away from the listening position
than the front and center speakers. Doing
so can weaken the surround sound effect.
• To achieve the best possible surround
sound, install your speakers as shown
below. Be sure all speakers are installed
securely to prevent accidents and
improve sound quality.
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Connecting up 02
Extra power mode sound setup

EV61DVD model only
• These speakers are magnetically See Using the Advanced Surround effects on
shielded. However, depending on the page 58 for more details on this setting.
installation location, color distortion may
occur if the speaker system is installed
extremely close to the screen of a Front left Front right
(bottom) Center (bottom)
television set. If this happens, turn off the
television set, and then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes. If the problem persists, Subwoofer
move the speaker system away from the Surround
Surround
television set. left (top) right (top)
Overhead view of speakers

Listening position
Basic surround sound setup (EV31DVD)
Front Front
left right Attaching the surround speakers to
the speaker stands (EV61DVD only)
Subwoofer
If you have set up your system using the basic
surround setup (see above), you can use the
supplied speaker stands to stabilize your
surround speakers. Attach each speaker as
shown in the steps below.
Listening position 1 Line up the spurs on the speaker stand
with the holes on the back of the
surround speaker and press into place.
Basic surround sound setup (EV61DVD) 2 With the spurs fixed in place, pull the
speaker downward to secure it on the
stand.
Front Front
left Center right
1 2
Subwoofer
Surround Surround
left right
Listening position
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02 Connecting up
3 Slip the speaker wire underneath the 2 Optionally: Use a stereo audio cable to
tab on the base of the speaker, then connect the audio outs of your TV (or VCR)
gently tug the end of the wire to remove to the LINE IN jacks on the rear of this unit.
any slack between the speaker and the This will enable you to hear the TV (or VCR)
tab. sound through this system.
Connecting the radio

3 antennas
Connecting the supplied antennas will allow
you to listen to both AM and FM radio
broadcasts. If you find that reception quality is
poor, an outdoor antenna should give you
better sound quality—see Connecting external
antennas on page 13 for more on how to do
this.
• If you choose not to use the speaker

fig. a fig. b fig. c
stands, please use the supplied non-slip
pads to secure the speakers in place.
Connecting to your TV ANTENNA

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1 Use the supplied yellow video cable to
AM FM
connect the VIDEO OUT jack to a video 4 LOOP UNBAL

ANTENNA 75Ω
input on your TV.
1 3
For a better image, you can also use a

commercially available S-Video cable to 2
connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack to an S-Video
input on your TV.
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Connecting up 02
• Before making or changing antenna • The signal ground () is designed to

connections, make sure that the power is reduce noise that occurs when an
switched off and the unit disconnected antenna is connected. It is not an
from the wall power outlet. electrical safety ground.
1 Pull off the protective shields of both
AM antenna wires. Connecting external antennas
2 Push open the tabs, then insert one
wire fully into each terminal. External AM antenna
Use 5–6 meters of vinyl-insulated wire and set
3 Release the tabs to secure the AM up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AM
antenna wires. loop antenna connected.
4 Fix the AM loop antenna to the
Outdoor antenna
attached stand.
To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the
direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then
Indoor
clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b). antenna
(vinyl-coated
wire)
H
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA 5–6m (15–18 ft.)
• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a

wall or other surface, secure the stand External FM antenna
with screws (fig. c) before clipping the Use 75Ω coaxial cable to hook up an external
loop to the stand. Make sure the reception FM antenna.
is clear.
5 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface
and point in the direction giving the best
reception.
Don’t let it come into contact with metal FM antenna
objects and avoid placing near computers,
television sets or other electrical appliances. 75Ω coaxial cable
6 Connect the FM wire antenna in the

same way as the AM loop antenna.
For best results, extend the FM antenna fully
and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape
loosely or leave coiled up.
H
FM
UNBAL
The supplied FM antenna is a simple means 75Ω
of receiving FM stations; using a dedicated,

outdoor FM antenna will usually give you
better reception and sound quality. See
Connecting external antennas on page 13 for
connection details.
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02 Connecting up
Connecting auxiliary • Connect the surround speakers to the

SURROUND jacks on the rear of the unit
components using RCA speaker cables.
This system has both stereo analog inputs
and outputs. Use these to connect external
components, such as a VCR, MD, CD-R or
DAT recorder.
• Connect the LINE IN jacks on the rear

panel to an auxiliary playback
Connecting the power
component. After making sure that everything is
These include components such as a VCR, connected properly, plug in the power cord to
DAT, or your TV. Connect using RCA pin-plug the AC inlet, and the other end to a mains
stereo cables. power outlet.
• Connect the LINE OUT jacks on the rear

panel to a recording component.
These include components such as a
cassette deck, VCR, MD recorder, or another • If your model has a voltage selector
recorder with analog inputs. Connect using switch (located at the bottom of the AC
RCA pin-plug stereo cables. inlet), make sure it is set to match the
voltage of your country or region (see
page 3 for more on this).
EV31 DVD model only

• DTS sources cannot be heard through the
LINE OUT jacks.
Connecting the optional surround

speakers (EV31DVD model only)
You can connect surround speakers to the left
Congratulations! You’re done setting up.
and right SURROUND speaker jacks on the
rear panel to hear additional surround sound
from this unit.
• Use speakers with a nominal impedance

of at least 16Ω.
• Make sure you connect both surround
speakers or you won’t be able to hear
anything from the surround jacks.
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Chapter 3
Controls and displays
Front panel 1 TIMER indicator
Lights in standby when the timer has been set
The front panel controls for the EV61DVD model
are shown in the illustrations below. 2 STANDBY/ON
Switches the player on or into standby
1
3 SOUND MODE
TIMER
2 STANDBY/ON TIMER/CLOCK ADJ

10
3 SOUND MODE
PGM RDM RPT– 1
ADV.SURR. SFC
LINE
MONO STEREO
RDS TUNED
96kHz SYSTEM DISPLAY
11 Adjusts the tone. Also use to adjust the balance
REC
(EV31DVD model only) and DSP controls

4 ADVANCED
SURROUND SUB Wf ST. MEMORY
12 (EV61DVD model only) (page 61)
5 SURROUND ENTER
13
4 ADVANCED SURROUND
PRO LOGIC
NR B.CUT REC
DIGITAL
ECHO KEY KARAOKE L R WAKE– UP

ASES
REC
VOLUME
(EV61DVD model)
Selects an advanced listening mode
14 (page 58)
DVD/CD TAPE TUNER LINE
6 15
OPEN/CLOSE
VIRTUAL SURROUND (EV31DVD model)
Switches the Virtual Surround effect on or
off (page 67)
3/8
7 KARAOKE
41
TUNING –
¡¢
TUNING +
5 SURROUND (EV61DVD model)
8 DOLBY NR
(DEMO)
7
REVERSE
MODE 16 Selects a surround listening mode (page 56)
9 ASES REC/STOP
17
STEREO DVD CASSETTE
DECK RECEIVER
EV61 DVD
18 SFC (EV31DVD model)
Selects sound modes or custom settings
PUSH OPEN 19
from the Sound Field Control (page 62)
6 Function select buttons
Selects the source you want to listen to
7 KARAOKE
Selects audio channels for karaoke (page 54)
FULL LOGIC AUTO REVERSE
8 DOLBY NR (DEMO)
STEREO CASSETTE DECK
MIC VOL
Switches Dolby Noise Reduction on or off
20
MIN MAX
(page 47)
MAIN MIC SUB
21 9 ASES
PHONES
22 Press for CD-to-tape synchro recording
(page 50)
10 TIMER/CLOCK ADJ.
Use for setting the clock (page 22), as well as for
setting and checking the timers (page 63)
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03 Controls and displays
11 SYSTEM DISPLAY Remote control

Switches between information and clock The remote control for the EV61DVD model is
displays (page 22, page 43) shown in the illustration below.
12 ST. MEMORY
Use for saving and listening to station presets
(page 46)
STANDBY/ON
13 ENTER 1
Select an option or execute a command 2 DVD/CD TAPE FM/AM LINE
14 VOLUME +/–
DVD
Adjusts the volume level AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
3
DSP DVD DISP
SURROUND ADVANCED MONO SYSTEM DISP
15 OPEN/CLOSE 4 13
Opens/closes the disc tray I — KEYCON — i
KARAOKE ECHO TIMER MUTE 14
5 15
CLOCK ADJ.
16
16 REVERSE MODE 6 VOLUME
Selects the playback mode for tapes (page 47) SYSTEM SETUP TOP MENU
7 TUNE +
17
17 REC/STOP HOME
MENU
DVD MENU
ST – ST +
Starts/stops recording on the tape deck 8 ENTER
(page 49) SOUND

MODE RETURN
TUNE –
9 18
18 TUNING and playback control buttons /e 33 E/
The tuning/scan/skip buttons are used for 10 1 3 ¡
tuning into stations, skipping or scanning tracks FOLDER – FOLDER +
on discs or tapes. The playback control button is 4 8 7 ¢

used for playing, pausing and stopping PROGRAM REPEAT RANDOM
11 1 2 3 CLEAR
playback. TEST TONE CH LEVEL SLEEP
4 5 6 ENTER
19 PUSH OPEN indicator
Pressing down on this side on the cassette door 7 8 9 0
TV CONTROL
will open the tape deck
SHIFT INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME 19
20 MIC VOL 12
5.1ch DVD SURROUND SYSTEM XXD3060
Controls the volume of the karaoke mics
21 MIC input jacks
22 PHONES jack
Headphone jack
1 STANDBY/ON ()
Switches the player on or into standby
2 Function select buttons
Selects the source you want to listen to
3 DVD control buttons
AUDIO
Selects the audio channel or language
(page 41 and page 42)
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SUBTITLE 8 ENTER, TUNE & cursor control buttons

Selects a subtitle display (page 41) Navigates on-screen displays and menus.
ENTER selects an option or executes a
ANGLE command.
Changes the camera angle during DVD
multi-angle scene playback (page 43) 9 SOUND MODE
Adjusts the tone. Also use to adjust the balance
ZOOM (EV31DVD model only) and DSP controls
Changes the zoom level (page 42) (EV61DVD model only) (page 61)
4 DSP buttons (EV61DVD model) 10 Playback controls
SURROUND
Use to select a surround mode (page 56) Starts/resumes playback
and /
ADVANCED
Use for reverse slow motion playback, frame
Use to select an Advanced surround mode reverse and reverse scanning
(page 58)
and
/
Sound Field buttons (EV31DVD model) Use for forward slow motion playback, frame
advance and forward scanning
SFC
Selects sound modes or custom settings
from the Sound Field Control (page 62) Jumps to the next chapter or track

VIRTL. SURR.
Jumps to the beginning of the current
Switches the Virtual Surround effect on or
chapter or track, then to previous chapters/
off (page 67)
tracks
5 KARAOKE buttons
KARAOKE Pauses playback; press again to restart
Selects audio channels for karaoke
(page 54) Stops playback
ECHO 11 Number buttons and SHIFT functions
Changes the echo level on the karaoke mics The number buttons can be used for selecting
(page 55) tracks directly, the functions above the buttons
are accessed by pressing SHIFT at the same
KEYCON (SHIFT+KARAOKE/ECHO) time as the button.
Lowers/raises the pitch of the backing track
(page 55) PROGRAM (SHIFT+1)
Use to program/play a program list (page 37)
6 VOLUME
Adjusts the volume level REPEAT (SHIFT+2)
Selects a repeat play mode (page 35)
7 HOME MENU
Press to display (or exit) the on-screen menu RANDOM (SHIFT+3)
for Initial Settings, Play Mode functions, etc. Selects a random play mode (page 36)
SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT+HOME MENU) TEST TONE (SHIFT+4)
(EV61DVD model) (EV61DVD model only)
Use to make various system and surround Press to output the test tone for speaker
sound settings setup (page 31)
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CH LEVEL (SHIFT+5) INPUT

(EV61DVD model only) Switches the TV input
Use to adjust the speaker level (page 31)
CHANNEL +/–
SLEEP (SHIFT+6) Selects channels
Switches the sleep timer on or off (page 64)
VOLUME +/–
CLEAR Adjusts the volume on the TV
Clears an entry
ENTER
Selects menu options, etc. (works exactly
the same as the ENTER button in 8 above) • Refer to Setting up the remote to control your
TV on page 22 to use these controls with your
12 SHIFT TV.
Press to access the functions/commands
written in green on the remote
13 SYSTEM DISP
Switches between information and clock
displays (page 22, page 43)
DVD DISP (SHIFT+SYSTEM DISP)
Changes the information shown in the
display (page 43)
14 MONO
Press to listen to a stereo FM broadcast in
mono (sound quality is usually improved)
(page 45)
15 MUTE
Mutes the volume (page 61)
16 TIMER/CLOCK ADJ.
Use for setting the clock (page 22), as well as for
setting and checking the timers (page 63)
17 DVD MENU
Displays the DVD menu (for CDs, Video CD/
Super VCDs, and WMA/MP3 discs, the Disc
Navigator screen appears)
TOP MENU (SHIFT+DVD MENU)
Displays the top menu of a DVD disc
18 RETURN
Press to return to a previous menu screen
19 TV CONTROL

Switches the TV on or into standby
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Display 5 LINE REC (EV61DVD model only)

Lights when the line recording mode is switched
The front panel display for the EV61DVD model is
on (see Recording mode on page 60).
shown in the illustration below.
6 RPT-1
RPT lights during repeat play (RPT-1 lights
1 during repeat one-track play)
2
PGM RDM RPT – 1 MONO STEREO 14 7 SFC (EV31DVD model only)
3
ADV.SURR. SFC RDS TUNED 13 Lights when one of the Sound Field Control
4
LINE 96kHz listening modes is selected
5 REC
12
8 Format indicator (EV61DVD model only)
These indicators will light according to which
6 7 8 9 10 11
channels are encoded on the Dolby Digital or
DTS multichannel disc currently in the player.
LFE lights when the disc has an LFE channel.
19 9 MONO
SUB Wf Lights when FM mono reception is selected
10
Lights during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc
11 (EV31DVD model only)
15
Lights when Virtual Surround is switched on
12 96 kHz
Lights when a 96kHz source is detected
PRO LOGIC DIGITAL 18 (may not light correctly if the source is copy–
16 17 protected)
13 TUNED
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Lights when a broadcast is being received
2 NR B.CUT REC ASES
ECHO KEY KARAOKE L R WAKE– UP REC 14 STEREO
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being
32 31 30 29 28 27 received in auto stereo mode
1 Character display 15 Level meter
Shows the sound levels of the source selected
2 RDM
Lights during random playback 16 2 PRO LOGIC II (EV61DVD model only)
Lights during Dolby Pro Logic decoding
3 PGM
Lights during program play 17 2 DIGITAL
Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital signal
4 ADV. SURR. (EV61DVD model only)
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround 18 DTS (EV61DVD model only)
listening modes is selected Lights during playback of a DTS source
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19 Speaker and playback indicators • – Continuous playback (up to 16

The playback indicator () lights during complete plays)
playback, and the speaker indicators show
25 ASES
which speakers are being used to output the Lights during ASES recording
current source. The illustrations below show
some example displays. 26
Lights when the sleep timer is active
5.1 channel surround sound
SUB Wf with Extra Power mode or Extra 27 REC
Power Surround mode active Lights when the record timer is set and flashes
(EV61DVD model only) when the timer starts recording
5.1 channel surround sound 28
SUB Wf (EV61DVD model only) Lights when either timer is set and flashes when
they activate
Stereo (2 channel) sound
29 WAKE-UP
(EV61DVD model only)
Lights when the wake-up timer is set and flashes
Stereo (2.1 channel) sound (with when the wake-up timer activates
SUB Wf subwoofer)
30 KARAOKE L R
Lights when one of the Karaoke modes is
5.1 channel surround sound
selected:
SUB Wf with Dialogue enhancement
• KARAOKE (Vocal cancel) – Vocals in the
and the Virtual Surround Back
backing track are partially eliminated using
mode active (EV61DVD model EQ.
only)
• L – Left channel only. Use for tracks that
have a vocal recorded in the right channel.
(When headphones are connected, none of
the speaker indicators are lit.) • R – Right channel only. Use for tracks that
have a vocal recorded in the left channel.
20 2 NR • L R – Use to put a single-channel vocal track
Lights when Dolby Noise Reduction is on into the center of the mix.
21 B.CUT 31 KEY
Lights when the beat cut mode has been Lights when the Karaoke pitch control is
switched to B.CUT 2 selected
22 REC 32 ECHO
Lights when recording to the tape deck Lights when the Karaoke ECHO effect is selected
23
Indicates the direction of tape playback
24
Indicates the reverse mode:
• – Single side playback
• – Auto-reverse playback: stops after
finishing playback in the ‘reverse’ ()
direction
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Chapter 4
Getting started
Switching on and setting up 2 After you’re finished reading the
welcome screen, press ENTER to move on.
After making sure everything is connected up
properly, you’re ready to switch on. The first 3 Use the / (cursor left/right)
thing to do is to tell the system what kind of TV buttons to select either ‘Wide screen
you’re using, standard or widescreen. (16:9)’ or ‘Standard size screen (4:3)’
according to the kind of TV you have, then
After that you can set up the surround sound press ENTER.
for your room, and set the clock so that you See also Screen sizes and disc formats on
can use the timer features. page 89 if you’re not sure which one to
choose.
STANDBY/ON
Let's Get Started Menu
DVD/CD TAPE FM/AM LINE
What kind of TV do you have?

DVD Use the / cursor buttons
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
to choose, then press ENTER
DSP DVD DISP
I — KEYCON — i
KARAOKE ECHO TIMER MUTE
CLOCK ADJ.
VOLUME Wide screen (16:9) Standard size screen (4:3)

SYSTEM SETUP TOP MENU
TUNE +
HOME DVD MENU
MENU
ST – ST +
SOUND
ENTER
4 Press ENTER again to finish setting up.
MODE RETURN
TUNE –
/e 33 E/
Let's Get Started Menu
1 Press STANDBY/ON (on the remote

or on the front panel) to switch the Setup complete
system on. If you're finished setting up,

choose [Complete],
Also make sure that your TV is switched on to start again choose [Back]
and that the video input is set to this system.

You should see the welcome screen displayed.
Complete Back
Welcome to Pioneer DVD!
• Use the (cursor right) button to select

Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DVD player.
Before using, please take a little time

to setup your DVD player
BACK then press ENTER if you want to go
Put the batteries into the remote control
back and change the setting you just
Next, press the ENTER button on the remote control
and start the Let's Get Started Menu made.
Next
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04 Getting started
Setting the clock Changing the clock format

Setting the clock allows you to use the timer • Default setting: 12 HR
features. You can choose to display the clock in either
12 or 24 hour formats.
DVD
DSP DVD DISP

1 Switch the system into standby.
I — KEYCON — i
KARAOKE ECHO TIMER MUTE 2 Press ENTER.
CLOCK ADJ.
VOLUME 3 Use the / (cursor left/right)

TUNE +
buttons to select 12/24 HR.
HOME
MENU
ST – ST +
DVD MENU
On the front panel use and
.
ENTER
SOUND
MODE RETURN
TUNE –
/e 33 E/
4 Press ENTER.
The current clock format is shown in the
1 Press TIMER/CLOCK ADJ. display.
2 If CLK ADJ isn’t already selected, use 5 Use the / (cursor up/down)
the / (cursor left/right) buttons to buttons to select either 12 or 24 hour clock
select it. format.
On the front panel use and On the front panel use and
. .
3 Press ENTER. 6 Press ENTER to confirm.
4 Use the / (cursor up/down)
buttons to set the hour. Setting up the remote to
control your TV
.
You can set up the supplied remote to control
5 Press ENTER. your TV using the TV CONTROL buttons.
6 Use the / (cursor up/down) 1 Switch on your TV.
buttons to set the minute.
2 Find the name of the manufacturer of
your TV in the Preset Code List on page 91.
. Next to each manufacturer is one or more
7 Press ENTER to confirm. three digit codes. These tell the remote what
kind of TV you have.
If the name of the manufacturer of your TV
does not appear in the table, you won’t be
able to set up this remote to control your TV.
• Press SYSTEM DISPLAY (SYSTEM DISP Note that there are also cases where the
on the remote) anytime to cycle through preset codes listed for a manufacturer in the
display options to show the current time. table may not work for your TV.
See Displaying disc information on
page 43 for more on this.
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3 Point the remote at your TV, hold 1 Make sure the demo mode is active.
down the CLEAR button, then enter the It should come on the first time you switch on
three digit code for your TV. the unit. If you press any system buttons, the
The remote transmits an on/off signal to the demo mode switches off temporarily, so it is
TV. If you’ve entered the correct code, your TV best to perform the next step after first
should switch off. switching on.
If your TV doesn’t turn off, repeat the 2 Press DOLBY NR (DEMO) for about
procedure using the next code in the list until three seconds to switch the demo mode
your TV switches off successfully. Once set, off.
you can then use the individual TV controls
shown below.
7 8 9 0
TV CONTROL
SHIFT INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME

• If the demo mode has previously been
switched off, you can switch it on by
switching the system into standby then
following step 2.
Using the on-screen displays

Button What it does
For ease of use, this player makes extensive
Switches your TV on or into use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs).
standby. You should get used to the way these work as
you’ll need to use them when setting up the
CHANNEL +/– Changes the TV channel. player, using some of the playback features,
such as program play, and when making
VOLUME +/– Adjusts the volume. more advanced settings for audio and video.
INPUT Switches the TV’s input All the screens are navigated in basically the
between the built in TV tuner same way, using the cursor buttons (, ,
and an external video source. , ) to change the highlighted item and
pressing ENTER to select it.
I — KEYCON — i
CLOCK ADJ.
VOLUME
• The default setting is for a Pioneer TV. TUNE +
HOME DVD MENU
MENU
ST – ST +
ENTER
Switching off the demo SOUND

MODE
TUNE –
RETURN
This unit has an automatic demo feature that, /e 33 E/
1 3 ¡
when switched on, starts when the unit is FOLDER – FOLDER +
plugged in. Here’s how to turn it off: 4 8 7 ¢
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04 Getting started
Button What it does 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc

tray.
HOME MENU Display/exit the on-screen
display 3 Load a disc.
Load a disc with the label side facing up,
Changes the highlighted using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if
menu item you’re loading a double-sided DVD disc, load
it with the side you want to play face down).
ENTER Selects the highlighted menu
item (both ENTER buttons
work in exactly the same way)
RETURN Returns to the main menu

without saving changes
• Throughout this manual, ‘Select’ means

use the cursor buttons to highlight an
item on-screen, then press ENTER.
4 Press (play) to start playback.

If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super
• The button guide at the bottom of every VCD, a menu may appear. See DVD-Video disc
OSD screen shows you which buttons menus on page 27 and Video CD/Super VCD
you’ll need to use for that screen. PBC menus on page 28 for how to navigate
these.
If you’re playing an WMA/MP3 disc, it may
Playing discs take a few seconds before playback starts,
The basic playback controls for playing DVD, depending on the complexity of the file
CD, Video CD/Super VCD and WMA/MP3 structure on the disc.
discs are covered here. Further functions are If you loaded a CD/CD-R/RW containing
detailed in chapter 6. JPEGs, a slideshow will start. See Viewing
1 If the player isn’t already on, press JPEG discs on page 52 for more on playing
STANDBY/ON () to switch it on. these discs.
If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super • See also PhotoViewer on page 76 if the
VCD, also turn on your TV and make sure that disc contains both WMA/MP3 audio files
it is set to the correct video input. and JPEG picture files.
5 Use the VOLUME – / + button to adjust
the volume.
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Getting started 04
Basic playback controls Button What it does

The table below shows the basic controls on
the remote for playing discs. You can find Starts playback.
other playback features in chapter 6. DVD and Video CD: If the
display shows RESUME or
LAST MEM playback starts
from the resume or last
STANDBY/ON
memory point (see also
Resume and Last Memory
below.)
DVD
DSP DVD DISP

Pauses a disc that’s playing, or
I — KEYCON — i
restarts a paused disc.

CLOCK ADJ.
VOLUME
Stops playback.
SYSTEM SETUP TOP MENU DVD and Video CD: The display
HOME
TUNE +
DVD MENU shows RESUME. Press again
MENU
ST –
ENTER
ST +
if you want to cancel the
SOUND
MODE
TUNE –
RETURN resume function. (See also
/e 33 E/
Resume and Last Memory
1 3 ¡ below.)
FOLDER – FOLDER +
4 8 7 ¢
PROGRAM REPEAT RANDOM
Press to start fast reverse
1 2 3 CLEAR scanning. Press (play) to
TEST TONE CH LEVEL SLEEP
4 5 6 ENTER resume normal playback.

7 8 9 0
TV CONTROL Press to start fast forward
SHIFT INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME scanning. Press (play) to
resume normal playback.
Skips to the start of the current

track or chapter, then to
previous tracks/chapters.
Skips to the next track or

chapter.
FOLDER +/– Skips to the next/previous

(SHIFT+ / folder when listening to an
) WMA/MP3 disc.
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Button What it does • Track skip and number buttons for track
selection do not work with unfinalized CD-
Numbers • If the disc is stopped, R/RW discs.
playback starts from the
selected title (for DVD) or track
number (for CD/Video CD/ Resume and Last Memory
Super VCD/WMA/MP3) after a When you stop playback of a DVD or Video CD
few seconds (or after pressing disc, RESUME shows in the display indicating
ENTER). that you can resume playback from that point.
• If the disc is playing, If the disc tray is not opened, the next time you
playback jumps to the start of start playback the display shows RESUME
the selected chapter or track and playback resumes from the resume point.
after a few seconds (or after For DVD discs only: If you take the disc out of
the player, the play position is stored in
pressing ENTER).
memory. When you load the disc next time,
the display shows LAST MEM and you can
Front panel controls resume playback (this works for up to five
The (play/pause) and (stop) buttons on discs).
the front panel work in exactly the same way If you want to clear the resume/last memory
as their remote control equivalents. point, press (stop) while RESUME or LAST
The combined scan/skip buttons on the front MEM is displayed.
panel ( and ) work slightly
differently from the remote buttons. Press
and hold for fast scan; press for track/chapter
skip.
• When a Video CD is loaded, the Resume
point is lost if the system is switched off,
or switched to a function other than DVD/
CD.
OPEN/CLOSE
• For the Last Memory function to work, you

must press (stop) to stop playback
before opening the disc tray.
3/8
KARAOKE
41
TUNING –
¡¢
TUNING +
• The Last Memory function doesn’t work
DOLBY NR
(DEMO)
7
REVERSE
MODE
with VR format DVD-RW discs.
ASES REC/STOP
STEREO DVD TUNER DECK

EV61DVD
• After I load a DVD disc, it ejects

automatically after a few seconds!
• You may find with some DVD discs that Most likely, the disc is the wrong region
some playback controls don’t work for for your player. The region number should
certain parts of the disc. This is not a be printed on the disc or disc packaging;
malfunction. check it against the region number of the
player (which you can find on the rear
panel). See also DVD Video regions on
page 80.
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If the region number is OK, it may be that Sometimes DVD-Video menus are displayed
the disc is damaged or dirty. Clean the automatically when you start playback; others
disc and look for signs of damage. See only appear when you press DVD MENU or
also Using discs with this unit on page 80. TOP MENU.
• Why won’t the disc I loaded play? CLOCK ADJ.
VOLUME
First check that you loaded the disc the SYSTEM SETUP TOP MENU
right way up (label side up), and that it’s TUNE +
HOME DVD MENU
clean and not damaged. See also Using MENU
ST – ST +
ENTER
discs with this unit on page 80. SOUND
RETURN
MODE
If a disc loaded correctly won’t play, it’s TUNE –
/e 33 E/
probably an incompatible format or disc 1 3 ¡
type, such as DVD-Audio or DVD-ROM. FOLDER – FOLDER +
4 8 7 ¢
See also General disc compatibility on PROGRAM REPEAT RANDOM
page 8. 1 2 3 CLEAR
• I have a widescreen TV so why are there 4 5 6 ENTER
black bars at the top and bottom of the 7 8 9 0

screen when I play some discs? TV CONTROL
Some movie formats are such that even

when played on a widescreen TV, black
bars are necessary at the top and bottom
of the screen. This is not a malfunction.
• I have a standard (4:3) TV and set the player Button What it does
to show widescreen DVDs in pan & scan TOP MENU Displays the ‘top menu’ of a
format, so why do I still get black bars top (SHIFT+ DVD DVD disc—this varies with
and bottom with some discs? the disc.
MENU)
Some discs override the display
preferences of the player, so even if you DVD MENU Displays a DVD disc menu—
have 4:3 (Pan & Scan) selected, those this varies with the disc and
discs will still be shown in letterbox may be the same as the ‘top
format. This is not a malfunction. menu’.
Moves the cursor around the

DVD-Video disc menus screen.
Many DVD-Video discs contain menus from
which you can select what you want to watch. ENTER Selects the current menu
They may give access to additional features, option.
such as subtitle and audio language RETURN Returns to the previously
selection, or special features such as displayed menu screen.
slideshows. See the disc packaging for
details. Numbers Highlights a numbered menu
option (some discs only).
Press ENTER to select.
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Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus Listening to auxiliary

Some Video CD/Super VCDs have menus
from which you can choose what you want to
components
watch. These are called PBC (Playback After you have connected a source to the LINE
control) menus. IN jacks on the rear of the unit, you can listen
You can play a PBC Video CD/Super VCD to the auxiliary component(s) by pressing the
without having to navigate the PBC menu by LINE button.
stopping the disc, then starting playback
using the number (or track skip) buttons to
select a track, rather than the (play) or STANDBY/ON
(on the front panel) button.

CLOCK ADJ.
VOLUME
DVD
SYSTEM SETUP TOP MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
TUNE + DSP DVD DISP

DVD MENU SURROUND ADVANCED MONO SYSTEM DISP
HOME
MENU
ST – ST + I — KEYCON — i
ENTER KARAOKE ECHO TIMER MUTE
SOUND CLOCK ADJ.

MODE RETURN
TUNE –
VOLUME
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1 3 ¡
FOLDER – FOLDER + • Press the LINE button to listen to an
4 8 7 ¢ auxiliary source.
1 2 3 CLEAR
4 5 6 ENTER
7 8 9 0
TV CONTROL
• If you find that the sound from the line

input is distorting, or unusually loud, see
Reducing the source signal level on
page 51.
Button What it does
RETURN Displays the PBC menu.
Automatic power on buttons
Numbers Selects a numbered menu There are a number of buttons other than
option. STANDBY/ON () which will switch the
system on. DVD/CD, TAPE, FM/AM(TUNER),
Displays the previous menu and LINE switch the unit on directly into that
page (if there is one). function. (In the case of DVD/CD and TAPE, if
Displays the next menu page
there is a disc or tape loaded it will start
playing.) The OPEN/CLOSE button switches
(if there is one).
the power on and opens the disc tray, and the
ENTER Press to select highlighted (front panel) and (remote) buttons
menu option. switch the unit on into the last function
selected and start playback.
Press to stop the disc and
cancel PBC mode (you must
start playback using the
number/track skip buttons).
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Chapter 5
Setting up for surround sound
EV61DVD model only
Choosing your surround 1 Press SYSTEM SETUP (SHIFT+HOME

MENU).
sound settings
To get the best possible surround sound from 2 Use the / (cursor left/right)
your system, make the settings below. This is buttons to choose the setting you want to
particularly important when using Dolby adjust.
surround. You should only need to make The current setting is shown for each option
these settings once (unless you change the as you cycle through the display. See below
placement of your speakers or wish to change for a full list and description of each.
one of the settings for a particular disc). Refer
to the following pages for details on each of 3 Use the / (cursor up/down)
the settings. buttons to adjust the setting.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make other
settings.
STANDBY/ON
5 When you’re done, press ENTER to

DVD/CD TAPE FM/AM LINE leave the System Setup menu.
DVD
DSP DVD DISP

I — KEYCON — i
CLOCK ADJ.
• The setting display is automatically exited
VOLUME after 20 seconds of inactivity.
TUNE +
HOME DVD MENU
MENU
ST –
ENTER
ST + System Setup menu options
SOUND
MODE
TUNE –
RETURN Below are all the available settings in the
/e 33 E/
setup menu. The first setting in each section
1 3 ¡ is the default. See also the notes in each
FOLDER – FOLDER +
4 8 7 ¢
section for additional information about the
PROGRAM REPEAT RANDOM settings.
1 2 3 CLEAR
4 5 6 ENTER
Front speakers distance setting
7 8 9 0
TV CONTROL Specifies the distance from your listening
SHIFT INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME position to the front speakers:
5.1ch DVD SURROUND SYSTEM XXD3060 • FRT 0.3 M ~ FRT 9.0 M – Distance can be
set in increments of 0.3 m. The default is
3.0 M.
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Center speaker distance setting

Specifies the distance from your listening
position to the center speaker: • On the CH1 MONO and CH2 MONO
• CNT 0.3 M ~ CNT 9.0 M – Distance can settings the sound comes only from the
be set in increments of 0.3 m. The default center speaker (or from the front speakers
is 3.0 M. if listening in STEREO mode).
• This setting works only with dual mono
Surround speakers distance setting encoded Dolby Digital or DTS
Specifies the distance from your listening soundtracks. See the disc packaging for
position to the surround speakers: channel information.
• SURR 0.3 M ~ SURR 9.0 M – Distance
can be set in increments of 0.3 m. The LFE attenuator setting
default is 3.0 M. Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include
ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator to
Dynamic Range Control change the subwoofer output as needed to
Specifies the amount of dynamic range prevent the ultra-low bass from distorting the
adjustment to Dolby Digital or DTS sound.
soundtracks: • LFE ATT 0 – The LFE channel is played
• DRC OFF – No dynamic range adjustment with no attenuation
(use when listening at higher volume) • LFE ATT 10 – LFE channel is attenuated
• DRC MID – Mid setting by 10dB
• DRC HIGH – Dynamic range is reduced • LFE OFF – LFE channel is not played
(loud sounds are reduced in volume while
quieter sounds are increased) Subwoofer setting
• Default setting: SW PLUS
You can switch between subwoofer settings
to provide extra bass or to hear the subwoofer
• This setting works only with Dolby Digital channel ‘as is’.
and some DTS soundtracks. • SW PLUS – This provides extra bass when
listening to an audio source
Dual mono setting • SW AUTO – The subwoofer channel is
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby heard without any additional processing.
Digital or DTS soundtracks should be played.
You can also use this setting to switch the
audio channel on DVD-RW discs recorded
with two separate soundtracks.
• LCH1RCH2 – Both channels are played
through the front speakers
• CH1 MONO – Only channel 1 is played
• CH2 MONO – Only channel 2 is played
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Setting the relative volume

level of each channel STANDBY/ON
• Default setting: 0 dB
You can set the relative channels from your
main listening for each listening mode, AUDIO
DVD
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
including all the Surround and Advanced DSP

SURROUND ADVANCED MONO
DVD DISP
SYSTEM DISP
Surround modes. I — KEYCON — i

CLOCK ADJ.
1 Press SURROUND or ADVANCED VOLUME
repeatedly to select a multichannel SYSTEM SETUP TOP MENU
listening mode. HOME DVD MENU

MENU
ENTER
2 Press TEST TONE (SHIFT+4) to hear the SOUND
RETURN
MODE
test tone.
33 E/
The test tone is output in the following order 1
/e
3 ¡
(depending on the speakers active in the FOLDER – FOLDER +
current listening mode): 4 8 7 ¢

• L – Front left speaker 1 2 3 CLEAR

• C – Center speaker 4 5 6 ENTER
7 8 9 0
• R – Front right speaker TV CONTROL
• RS – Right surround speaker SHIFT INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME
• LS – Left surround speaker 5.1ch DVD SURROUND SYSTEM XXD3060
• SW – Subwoofer
3 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume to an appropriate level.
buttons to adjust the speaker levels in
turn. • The speaker volume can be adjusted
You should hear the test tone at the same while listening to any sound source you
volume from each speaker when seated in want by pressing CH LEVEL (SHIFT+5)
your main listening position. The channel and then using the / (cursor up/
level range is ± 10 dB. down) buttons to adjust the channel
levels. After you’re finished with one
5 When you’re done, press ENTER to channel, use the / (cursor left/right)
turn off the test tone. buttons to move to the next.
• Since the subwoofer produces ultra-low

frequencies its sound may seem quieter
than it actually is.
• The test tone can’t be heard with the
headphones plugged in.
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Chapter 6
Playing discs
Introduction 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc
Most of the features described in this chapter Navigator’ from the on-screen display.
make use of on-screen displays. For an expla- Alternatively, if a VR format DVD-RW, CD,
nation of how to navigate these, see Using the Video CD/Super VCD or WMA/MP3/JPEG disc
on-screen displays on page 23. is loaded, you can press DVD MENU, which
takes you straight to the Disc Navigator
Many of the functions covered in this chapter screen.
apply to DVD discs, Video CD/Super VCDs,
CDs and WMA/MP3/JPEG discs, although
HOME MENU
the exact operation of some varies slightly DVD
with the kind of disc loaded.
Play Mode Video Adjust
Some DVD discs restrict the use of some
functions (random or repeat, for example). Initial Settings Disc Navigator
This is not a malfunction.

When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some of
the functions are not available during PBC
playback. If you want to use them, stop the • OSD shown is for the EV61DVD model
disc and start playback using a number
button to select a track. 2 Select what you want to play.
Depending on the type of disc you have
loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly
Using the Disc Navigator to different.
browse the contents of a disc The screen for DVD discs shows the titles on
Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the the left and the chapters on the right. Select a
contents of a disc to find the part you want to title, or a chapter within a title.
play. You can use the Disc Navigator when a
Disc Navigator
disc is playing or stopped. Title 1-10 Chapter 1-3
DVD Title 01 Chapter 001

Title 02 Chapter 002
Title 03 Chapter 003
Title 04
Title 05
Title 06
• You can’t use the Disc Navigator with Title 07
Title 08
Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode or
unfinalized CD-R/RW discs.
For a VR (Video Recording) mode DVD-RW
disc select between the Playlist and Original
areas of the disc, or a title. Press (cursor
right) to preview the title.
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• It’s not possible to switch between Orig-

inal and Playlist during playback.
• Not all VR format DVD-RW discs have a • The Disc Navigator is not available unless
Playlist. there is a disc loaded.
Disc Navigator
• Another way to find a particular place on
DVD-RW Title(1-03)
a disc is to use one of the search modes.
Original 01. 3/31 FIRST LEAGUE See Searching a disc on page 40.
Play List 02. 4/28 SECOND LEAGUE
03. 4/29 FINAL ROUND
Scanning discs
You can fast-scan discs forward or backward
at various different speeds.
The screen for CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs 1 During playback, press or to
shows a list of tracks. start scanning.
Disc Navigator 2 Press repeatedly to increase the scan-
Track 1-10
ning speed.
CD Track 01
Track 02
• WMA/MP3 tracks can only be scanned at
Track 03
Track 04
one speed.
Track 05
Track 06 • The scanning speed is shown on-screen.
Track 07
Track 08
3 To resume normal playback, press
(play).
The screen for an WMA/MP3 disc shows the
folder names on the left and the track names
on the right (note that if there are more than
16 folders or names that contain accented or • Sound can be heard while scanning audio
non-roman characters, tracks and folders CDs and MP3 discs.
may show up with generic names – F_033,
T_035, etc.). • When scanning a Video CD/Super VCD or
WMA/MP3 track, playback automatically
Select a folder, or a track within a folder. resumes at the end or beginning of the
track.
Disc Navigator
Folder 1-17 Track 1-10 • There is no sound while scanning DVDs,
WMA/MP3 001. ACP 001. Gravity deluxe Video CD/Super VCDs and WMA discs,
002. Nth Degree 002. Tesla's patent
003. Pfeuti 003. Border dispute and no subtitles while scanning DVDs.
004. Live 004. Delayed by rain
005. Glitch music
006. CodHead
005. Accident incident
006. Pigeon post
• Depending on the disc, normal playback
007. Thermo
008. Missing Man
007. Outernational
008. Vacuum tube
may automatically resume when a new
chapter is reached on a DVD disc.
Playback starts after you press ENTER.
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Playing in slow motion 1 During playback, press (pause).

You can play DVDs and Video CD/Super VCDs 2 Press / or
/ to reverse or
at four different forward slow motion speeds. advance a frame at a time.
DVD-Video discs can also be played at two
reverse speeds. (With Video CD/Super VCDs 3 To resume normal playback, press
and VR format DVD-RWs, you can only use (play).
forward slow motion playback.)
1 During playback, press (pause).
2 Press and hold / or
/ until • The picture quality when using frame
slow motion playback starts. reverse is not as good as frame advance.
• The slow motion speed is shown on- • Depending on the disc, normal playback
screen. may automatically resume when a new
• There is no sound during slow motion chapter is reached.
playback. • When changing direction with a DVD
3 Press repeatedly to change the slow disc, the picture may ‘move’ in an unex-
motion speed. pected way. This is not a malfunction.
• The slow motion speed is displayed on-
screen. Looping a section of a disc
4 To resume normal playback, press The A-B Repeat function allows you to specify
(play). two points (A and B) within a track (CD and
Video CD) or title (DVD) that form a loop
which is played over and over.
• The picture quality during slow motion

playback is not as good as during normal
playback. • You can’t use A-B Repeat with WMA/MP3
• Depending on the disc, normal playback discs, Super VCDs, Video CDs in PBC
may automatically resume when a new mode, or unfinalized CD-R/RW discs.
chapter is reached. 1 During playback, press HOME MENU
and select ‘Play Mode’.
Frame advance/frame reverse 2 Select ‘A-B Repeat’ from the list of
You can advance or back up a DVD disc functions on the left.
frame-by-frame. With Video CD/Super VCDs
and VR format DVD-RWs, you can only use Play Mode
frame advance.
A-B Repeat A(Start Point)
Repeat B(End Point)
Random Off
Program
Search Mode
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3 Press ENTER on ‘A(Start Point)’ to set 1 During playback, press HOME MENU
the loop start point. and select ‘Play Mode’.
Play Mode
2 Select ‘Repeat’ from the list of func-
tions on the left.
A-B Repeat A(Start Point)
Repeat B(End Point)
Play Mode
Random Off
Program
Search Mode A-B Repeat Title Repeat
Repeat Chapter Repeat
Random Repeat Off
Program
Search Mode
4 Press ENTER on ‘B(End Point)’ to set
the loop end point.
Play Mode
3 Select a repeat play option.
If program play is active, select Program
A-B Repeat A(Start Point) Repeat to repeat the program list, or Repeat
Repeat B(End Point)
Random Off
Off to cancel.
Program
Search Mode
For DVD discs, select Title Repeat or
Chapter Repeat (or Repeat Off).
Play Mode
After pressing ENTER, playback jumps back
A-B Repeat Title Repeat
to the start point and plays the loop. Repeat Chapter Repeat
• The minimum loop time is 2 seconds. Random Repeat Off

Program
Search Mode
5 To resume normal playback, select
‘Off’ from the menu.
You can also press CLEAR on the remote
control. For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select
Disc Repeat or Track Repeat (or Repeat
Off).
Using repeat play
There are various repeat play options, Play Mode
depending on the kind of disc loaded. It’s also

A-B Repeat Disc Repeat
possible to use repeat play together with Repeat Track Repeat
program play to repeat the tracks/chapters in Random Repeat Off
Program
the program list (see Creating a program list Search Mode
on page 37).
• You can’t use Repeat play with Video CD/

Super VCDs in PBC mode, or unfinalized
CD-R/RW discs.
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For WMA/MP3 discs, select Disc Repeat,

Folder Repeat or Track Repeat (or Repeat
Off). • You can’t use random play with VR format
DVD-RW discs, Video CD/Super VCDs
Play Mode
playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc
A-B Repeat Disc Repeat menu is being displayed.
Repeat Folder Repeat
Random Track Repeat 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play
Program Repeat Off
Search Mode
Mode’.
2 Select ‘Random’ from the list of func-
tions on the left.
Using the front panel display Play Mode
• During playback, press REPEAT A-B Repeat

Repeat
Random Title
Random Chapter
(SHIFT+2) to select a repeat play option. Random Random Off
Press repeatedly until the repeat play option Program

Search Mode
you want is shown in the display.
The repeat options are the same as those
available from the OSD (see above).
3 Select a random play option.
For DVD discs, select Random Title or
Random Chapter, (or Random Off).
• If you’ve created a program list, Program Play Mode
Repeat is also available. A-B Repeat Random Title
• During playback, you can cancel repeat Repeat

Random
Random Chapter
Random Off
play by pressing CLEAR. Program
Search Mode
• You can’t use repeat and random play at For CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs, select On
the same time. or Off to switch random play on or off.
• If you switch camera angle during repeat
Play Mode
play, repeat play is canceled.
A-B Repeat On
Repeat Off
Using random play Random
Program
Use the random play function to play titles or Search Mode
chapters (DVD-Video) or tracks (CD, Video

CD/Super VCD and WMA/MP3 discs) in a
random order.
You can set the random play option when a
disc is playing or stopped.
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For WMA/MP3 discs, select Random All (all Creating a program list
folders) or Random Track (current folder This feature lets you program the play order of
only), (or Random Off). titles/chapters/folders/tracks on a disc.
Play Mode
A-B Repeat Random All

Repeat Random Track
Random Random Off • You can’t use Program play with VR
Program
Search Mode
format DVD-RW discs, Video CD/Super
VCDs playing in PBC mode, or while a
DVD disc menu is being displayed.
1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play
Using the front panel display Mode’.
• Press RANDOM (SHIFT+3) to select a 2 Select ‘Program’ from the list of func-
random play option, then press ENTER. tions on the left.
The random mode is indicated in the front
Play Mode
panel display and on-screen.
The random modes available are the same as A-B Repeat Create/Edit
those available from the OSD (see above). Repeat

Random
Playback Start
Playback Stop
Program Program Delete
Search Mode Program Memory Off
• To stop the disc and cancel random play-

back, press (stop). 3 Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of
program options.
• To cancel random playback without stop-
ping playback, press CLEAR. The disc will Play Mode
play to the end, then stop.
• During random play, the and A-B Repeat
Repeat
Create/Edit
Playback Start
buttons function a little differently to Random Playback Stop
normal: returns to the beginning of Program

Search Mode
Program Delete
Program Memory Off
the current track/chapter. You can't go
back further than this. selects
another track/chapter at random from
those remaining. The Program edit screen that appears
depends on the kind of disc loaded.
On the left side is the program list, then to the
right is a list of titles (if a DVD disc is loaded),
• You can't use random play together with tracks (for CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs), or
program or repeat play. folder names (for WMA/MP3 discs). On the
far right is a list of chapters (for DVD) or track
names (for WMA/MP3).
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4 Select a title, chapter, folder or track • To add a folder, select the folder.
for the current step in the program list.
For a DVD disc, you can add a whole title, or a Program
Program Step Folder 1-6 Track 1-10
chapter within a title to the program list.
01. 001 001. ACP 001. Gravity deluxe
• To add a title, select the title. 02. 002. Nth Degree 002. Tesla's patent
03. 003. Pfeuti 003. Border dispute
04. 004. Live 004. Delayed by rain
Program 05. 005. Glitch music 005. Accident incident
06. 006. CodHead 006. Pigeon post
Program Step Title 1~38 Chapter 1~4
07. 007. Outernational
01. 01 Title 01 Chapter 001 08. 008. Vacuum tube
02. Title 02 Chapter 002
05.
06.
Title 05
Title 06
• To add a track, first find the folder, then
07. Title 07 press (cursor right) and select a track
08. Title 08
name from the list.
Program
• To add a chapter, first highlight the title, Program Step Folder 1-6 Track 1-10
then press (cursor right) and select a 01. 001-003 001. ACP 001. Gravity deluxe
chapter from the list. 02. 002. Nth Degree 002. Tesla's patent
03. 003. Pfeuti 003. Border dispute
04. 004. Live 004. Delayed by rain
Program 05. 005. Glitch music 005. Accident incident
06. 006. CodHead 006. Pigeon post
Program Step Title 1-38 Chapter 1-4
07. 007. Outernational
01. 01-003 Title 01 Chapter 001 08. 008. Vacuum tube
05.
06.
Title 05
Title 06
After pressing ENTER to select the title/
07. Title 07 chapter/folder/track, the step number auto-
08. Title 08
matically moves down one.
5 Repeat step 4 to build up a program
For a CD or Video CD/Super VCD, select a list.
track to add to the program list. A program list can contain up to 24 titles/
chapters/folders/tracks.
Program
Program Step Track 1~12 6 To play the program list, press
01. 04 Track 01
02. Track 02
(play).
03. Track 03 Program play remains active until you turn off
04. Track 04
05. Track 05 program play (see below), erase the program
06. Track 06 list (see below), eject the disc or switch off the
07. Track 07
08. Track 08 player.
For an WMA/MP3 disc, you can add a whole

folder, or a track within a folder to the
program list. • To save your program list and exit the
program edit screen without starting play-
back, press HOME MENU. (Don’t press
RETURN – your program list won’t be
saved.)
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• During program play, press to skip to Other functions available from the
the next program step. program menu
• Press CLEAR during playback to switch As well as creating and editing a program list,
off program play. Press while stopped to you can start program play, cancel program
erase the program list. play, erase the program list, and memorize a
program list from the Play Mode menu.
Editing a program list 1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play
After creating a program list, you can add, Mode’.
delete and change steps.
2 Select ‘Program’ from the list of func-
1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play tions on the left.
Mode’.
Play Mode
2 Select ‘Program’ from the list of func-
tions on the left. A-B Repeat Create/Edit
Repeat Playback Start
3 Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of Random Playback Stop

Program Program Delete
program options. Search Mode Program Memory Off
4 To clear a step, highlight the step

number and press CLEAR.
3 Select a program play function.
5 To insert a step in the middle of the
• Create/Edit – See above
program list, highlight the step where you
want the new step to appear, then select • Playback Start – Starts playback of a
a title/chapter/folder/track to add. saved program list
After pressing ENTER, the new step is • Playback Stop – Turns off program play,
inserted into the list. but does not erase the program list
6 To add a step to the end of the • Program Delete – Erases the program
program list, highlight the next free step list and turns off program play
then select a title/chapter/folder/track to • Program Memory (DVD only) – Select
add. On to save the program list for the disc
loaded. (Select Off to cancel the program
memory for the disc loaded)
• To save your program list and exit the Using the front panel display
program edit screen without starting play- Even though the OSD is available for CDs and
back, press HOME MENU. WMA/MP3 discs, the front panel display
• If you want to exit the program edit screen provides enough information to make a
without saving the changes you made, program list easily.
press RETURN.
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1 Make sure the disc is stopped, then • Press CLEAR while the disc is stopped.
press PROGRAM (SHIFT+1).
The program indicator lights and you’re
prompted to enter the first track in the
program list. • Program lists are saved for the DVD disc
loaded. When you load a disc with a saved
POO O 'O O " program list, program play is automati-
cally turned on.
• The total time for the program list is not • You can save program lists for up to 24
shown with WMA/MP3s. discs. After that, the oldest one is
replaced with the new one saved.
2 Use the number buttons to select a
folder/track for the current step in the
program list then press ENTER. Searching a disc
• For WMA/MP3 discs only: To select an indi- You can search DVD discs by title or chapter
vidual track within a folder, use the number, or by time. CDs and Super VCDs can
number buttons to select the folder, then be searched by track number, and Video CDs
press , then use the number buttons by track number or time. WMA/MP3 discs
again to select a track. Press ENTER. can be searched by folder or track number.
PO1 3
Wait for the display to prompt you after • Search functions are not available with
completing each selection. If you make a Video CD/Super VCDs in PBC mode, or
mistake, press CLEAR to delete the last (most unfinalized CD-R/RW discs.
recently) programmed track. • Video CDs and Super VCDs should be
3 Repeat step 2 to build up a program playing with the PBC menu switched off.
list. See Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus on
A program list can contain up to 24 steps. page 28 if you’re unsure how to do this.
4 To play the program list, press 1 During playback, press HOME MENU
(play). and select ‘Play Mode’.
Program play remains active until you press 2 Select ‘Search Mode’ from the list of
(stop), clear the playlist (see below), eject functions on the left.
the disc or switch off the player. The search options that appear depend on the
kind of disc loaded. The screen below shows
Clearing the program list the DVD search options.
You must clear the program list to program a
Play Mode
new one.
A-B Repeat Title Search
Repeat Chapter Search
Random Time Search
Program
Search Mode
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3 Select a search mode.

4 Use the number buttons to enter a
title, chapter, folder or track number, or a • Some discs only allow you to change
time. subtitle language from the disc menu.
Press TOP MENU to access.
Play Mode • To set subtitle preferences, see Subtitle
Language on page 72.
A-B Repeat Title Search
Input Chapter
Repeat Chapter Search
Random Time Search 0 0 1
Program
Search Mode
Switching the DVD audio
language
When playing a DVD disc recorded with
dialogue in two or more languages, you can
• For a time search, enter the number of
switch audio language during playback.
minutes and seconds into the currently
playing title (DVD) or track (Video CD) you • Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an
want playback to resume from. For audio language option.
example, press 4, 5, 0, 0 to have playback
start from 45 minutes into the title or Current /Total
Audio 1/ 2 French Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH
track. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30
seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0.
5 Press ENTER to start playback.
• Some discs only allow you to change
audio language from the disc menu.
Press TOP MENU to access.
• The disc must be playing in order to use
• To set audio language preferences, see
time search.
Audio Language on page 72.
Switching subtitles Switching VR format DVD-RW

Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or
more languages; the disc box will usually tell audio channels
you which subtitle languages are available. EV31DVD model only
You can switch subtitle language during play- When playing a VR format DVD-RW disc
back. recorded with dual-mono audio, you can
• Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a switch between the main, sub, and mixed
subtitle option. channels during playback.
• Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an
Current / Total
Subtitle 1/2 English audio channel option.
Audio 1L Dolby Digital 1+1CH
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06 Playing discs
Zooming the screen

Using the zoom feature you can magnify a
EV61DVD model only part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while
• To switch between VR format DVD-RW watching a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD.
audio channels, see Dual mono setting on 1 During playback (or when paused),
page 30. use the ZOOM button to select the zoom
factor.
Switching audio channels • Normal
when playing a Video CD/ • 2x
• 4x
Super VCD
When playing a Video CD/Super VCD, you can Normal
switch between stereo, just the left channel or
just the right channel.
Some Super VCDs have two soundtracks.
With these discs you can switch between the
two soundtracks as well as individual chan-
Zoom 2x Zoom 2x
nels in each.
• Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an
audio channel option.
Audio Stereo Zoom 4x Zoom 4x
• Since DVD and Video CD/Super VCD have

a fixed resolution, picture quality will dete-
riorate, especially at 4x zoom. This is not a
malfunction.
2 Use the cursor buttons to change the
zoomed area.
You can change the zoom factor and the
zoomed area freely during playback.
• If the navigation square at the top of the
screen disappears, press ZOOM again to
display it.
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• DVD displays
Play DVD
• We do not recommend using DVD disc Current / Total Elapsed Remain Total
Title 11/38 2.05 4.57 7.02
menus when the screen is zoomed as 1. French 1. English 1
menu options will not be highlighted. Audio Dolby Digital 3/2.1CH Subtitle Angle
• If you are displaying subtitles, these will

Play DVD
disappear when the screen is zoomed. Current / Total Elapsed Remain Total
They will reappear when you return the Chapter 11/38 2.05 4.57 7.02
Tr. Rate 8.6Mbps
screen to normal.
• VR format DVD-RW displays
Switching camera angles Play DVD-RW Original
Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from Current / Total Elapsed Remain Total
Title 1/32 0.08 30.22 30.30
two or more angles—check the disc box for 1 --
details. Audio Dolby Digital 2/0CH Subtitle
When a multi-angle scene is playing, a Play DVD-RW Original

icon appears on screen to let you know that Current / Total
Chapter 1/1
other angles are available (this can be Tr. Rate 4.3Mbps
switched off if you prefer—see Angle Indicator
on page 73). • CD and Video CD displays
• During playback (or when paused), Play CD
press ANGLE to switch angle. Track

Current / Total
2/16
Elapsed
1.07
Remain
4.40
Total
5.47

Displaying disc information Play CD
Elapsed Remain Total
Various track, chapter and title information, Disc 28.00 30.20 58.20
as well as the video transmission rate for DVD

discs, can be displayed on-screen while a disc • Super VCD displays
is playing. Play CD
Current / Total Elapsed
Track 2/16 1.07
OSD disc information
• WMA/MP3 disc displays
• To show/switch the information
displayed, press DVD DISP Play MP3
Current / Total Elapsed Remain Total
(SHIFT+SYSTEM DISP). Track 1/17 0.18 12.42 13.00
When a disc is playing, the information Track Name Outernational
appears at the top of the screen. Keep

pressing DVD DISP (SHIFT+SYSTEM DISP) Play MP3
Current / Total
to change the displayed information. Folder 2/7
Folder Name ACP
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06 Playing discs
• JPEG disc displays • CD and Video CD displays

Play JPEG
Track no.
Current / Total 4 3 20
File 1/40 Remaining track time
File Name FL000001
Remaining disc time

DSC 53 15
Play JPEG
Current / Total
Folder 1/40
Folder Name Holiday • Super VCD displays
4 1 16 Track no.
Elapsed track time
• Video CDs and Super VCDs should be

playing with the PBC menu switched off. • WMA / MP3 disc displays
See Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus on Track no.
page 28 if you’re unsure how to do this. 2 0 35
Elapsed track time
• You can see disc information (number of
Track name
titles/chapters, tracks, folders and so on) E V E R Y B OD
from the Disc Navigator screen. See
Using the Disc Navigator to browse the B E S T _O F _ Folder name
contents of a disc on page 32.
• JPEG disc displays

Front panel display information
File name
Limited disc information also appears in the T I G E R_ 0 1
front panel display.
Folder name
• Press DVD DISP to change the Z OO _ T R I P
displayed information.
• DVD / DVD-RW displays

Chapter no.
2 8 49
Elapsed title time
Remaining title time

TTL 1 0 7 0 0
Chapter no.
2 0 42
Remaining chapter
time
• CD and Video CD displays

Track no.
4 1 16
Elapsed track time
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Listening to the radio 07
Chapter 7
Listening to the radio
Finding a station Automatic tuning
The following steps show you how to tune in To search for stations in the currently
to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the selected band, press and hold either the
automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning TUNE +/– buttons for about a second. The
functions. Once you are tuned to a station you receiver will start searching for the next
can memorize the frequency for recall later— station, stopping when it has found one.
see Memorizing station presets on page 46 for Repeat this step to search for other
more on how to do this. stations.
Manual tuning
To change the frequency one step at a
STANDBY/ON time, press the TUNE +/– buttons.
DVD/CD TAPE FM/AM LINE High speed tuning
Press and hold the TUNE +/– buttons for
DVD
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM high speed tuning, releasing the button
DSP
DVD DISP
SYSTEM DISP once the desired frequency is reached.
I — KEYCON — i
CLOCK ADJ.
VOLUME Improving poor FM reception

TUNE +
If you’re listening to an FM station in stereo
HOME
MENU
ST – ST +
DVD MENU
but the reception is weak, you can improve
SOUND
ENTER
the sound quality by switching to mono.
MODE RETURN
TUNE –
/e 33 E/
• Press MONO on the remote.
1 3 ¡ The MONO indicator lights when the tuner is
in mono reception mode.
1 Press FM/AM (remote) or TUNER (front Press again to switch back to auto-stereo
panel) to switch to the tuner and select mode (the STEREO indicator lights when
the AM or FM band. receiving a stereo broadcast).
Each press switches the band between FM
and AM. TUNER (front panel) switches
between FM, AM and station recall (this last
option is covered in Memorizing station
presets on page 46). • To reduce noise while recording an AM
broadcast, see Improving AM tape
2 Tune to a station using the TUNE +/– recordings on page 50.
buttons.
When using the front panel, use TUNING +/–.
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07 Listening to the radio
Memorizing station presets Automatically saving station

You can save up to 30 station presets so that presets
you always have easy access to your favorite
stations without having to tune in manually 1 Press and hold ST.MEMORY for about
each time. Use the front panel controls to do three seconds.
this. Auto tuning starts in the FM band, stopping
when a strong signal is received.
ADVANCE
SUB Wf ST. MEMORY
2 When auto tuning stops at a station,

SURROUND
press ENTER to save the station as a

SURROUND ENTER
preset, or press or to
PRO LOGIC DIGITAL VOLUME
NR B.CUT REC
ECHO KEY KARAOKE L R WAKE– UP
ASES
REC continue without saving.
Auto tuning resumes. After the FM band is
finished, auto tuning continues in the AM
OPEN/CLOSE
band. Press (stop) anytime to exit.
Auto tuning stops automatically after the AM
band is finished, or after the limit of 30 presets
has been reached. When this happens, the
KARAOKE
41
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tuner automatically switches to preset ST-1.
TUNING – TUNING +
DOLBY NR REVERSE
(DEMO) MODE
7
ASES REC/STOP Listening to station presets

1 Press TUNER (front panel) repeatedly
to select the station preset mode.
The display shows ST.
• If the unit is unplugged from the power
supply completely, saved stations will 2 Use and to select a
remain for several days, after which you’ll memorized station.
have to save them again. On the remote, use and or the
number buttons to select the preset you want.
Press ENTER to listen to the station preset
Manually saving station presets immediately.
1 Tune to an AM or FM radio station.
For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo Changing tuner displays
reception as necessary. This setting is saved
along with the preset. • Press SYSTEM DISP (remote) or
SYSTEM DISPLAY (front panel) repeatedly
2 Press ST.MEMORY.
to switch the tuner display:
The first unused station preset number starts
blinking. Frequency
3 If necessary, use and
to select the station preset you want. Tape
There are 30 preset locations; each can store Clock Counter*
one station preset.
* Only shown while recording using the
4 Press ENTER to save the station preset. tape deck
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Using the tape deck 08
Chapter 8
Using the tape deck
Playing cassette tapes
This unit has a tape deck that can be used for STANDBY/ON
both recording and playback. Other features

include auto-reverse and Dolby B Noise DVD/CD TAPE FM/AM LINE
Reduction.
DVD
• Auto-reverse lets you play or record a tape AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
DSP DVD DISP

without physically taking it out and SURROUND ADVANCED MONO SYSTEM DISP
I — KEYCON — i
turning it over. KARAOKE ECHO TIMER MUTE
CLOCK ADJ.
• Dolby B NR reduces hiss on tapes VOLUME
recorded using Dolby B NR (which SYSTEM SETUP TOP MENU
includes almost all commercially HOME

TUNE +
DVD MENU
MENU
recorded tapes). ST –
ENTER
ST +
SOUND
MODE RETURN
TUNE –
/e 33 E/
1 3 ¡
OPEN/CLOSE FOLDER – FOLDER +
4 8 7 ¢
1 Push down on the cassette door where

3/8
KARAOKE
41 ¡¢
indicated to open it and insert a tape.
TUNING – TUNING +
DOLBY NR REVERSE
(DEMO)
7
MODE
2 Close the cassette door.
ASES REC/STOP

EV61DVD 3 Press the DOLBY NR button (front
panel only) to switch Dolby B NR on or off
as required.
PUSH OPEN
4 Press REVERSE MODE (front panel

only) to select the reverse mode.
Press repeatedly to choose between:
• – Single side playback
• – Auto-reverse playback: stops after
FULL LOGIC AUTO REVERSE
STEREO CASSETTE DECK finishing playback in the ‘reverse’ ()
MIC VOL direction
MIN MAX
• – Continuous playback (up to 16
complete plays)
MAIN MIC SUB
PHONES
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08 Using the tape deck
5 Press TAPE to start playback. • If the recording contains frequent

You can also press (remote) or (front silences, such as a language study tape.
panel) to start playback when TAPE is • If the recording contains sections of very
selected. quiet material, such as some classical
The side of the tape you’ll hear is whichever is music recordings.
face up when you load it. This is the ‘forward’
8 To pause playback, press (remote
() direction, while the other side is ‘reverse’
(). The direction indicator is shown in the only).
display. Press TAPE () to resume playback.
6 To play the other side of the tape, 9 To stop playback, press .

press TAPE or (remote only). 10 To fast wind the tape, press or
Each time you press TAPE () during .
playback, the other side of the tape starts On the front panel, press or
playing. Pressing TAPE () when the tape is (the tape should be stopped when you do
stopped starts playback on the side it was this).
playing previously.
rewinds the tape, regardless of the tape
The current tape direction is indicated in the direction at the time. always forward-
display. winds the tape.
7 To skip back or forward a track on the
tape, press or . Resetting the tape counter
On the front panel, press or The tape counter display indicates the current
(the tape should be playing when you do this). location of the tape. The tape counter returns
searches for the next blank space to zero automatically when you eject a tape.
between tracks on the side currently playing To reset it manually:
(in other words, to the start of the next track),
then resumes playback. • Press while the tape is stopped.
searches for the previous blank space The counter returns to 0000.
between tracks on the side currently playing
(in other words, to the start of the current Changing tape displays
track), then resumes playback.
By pressing or more than once, the • Press SYSTEM DISP (remote) or
tape will skip several tracks at once (up to a SYSTEM DISPLAY (front panel) repeatedly
maximum of 15). For example, press to switch between the tape displays:
twice to skip forward two tracks.
Tape Counter
Clock
Track search is unlikely to work reliably in
the following cases:
• If the space between tracks is less than
about 4 seconds.
• If the recording is particularly noisy so the
spaces are not recognized.
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Making tape recordings 1 Press TAPE then load a cassette into

You can make tape recordings from the radio, the tape deck.
CDs, or from an external component In order to follow these instructions more
connected to the auxiliary inputs. If you're easily, load the cassette with side A facing up,
recording from CD it’s convenient to use the then use the front panel controls.
ASES mode—see Automatically recording 2 Check the recording direction.
CDs (ASES) on page 50. If you start recording in the direction, both
Once recording has started, you can’t switch sides of the tape can be recorded (unless the
to another listening mode or function until erase protect tab for side B is missing). If you
recording has stopped. So, for example, you switch sides and start recording in the
can’t switch over to the tuner while you’re direction, then recording will start from side B
recording a CD. and stop when the end of the tape is reached.
Unlike some tape decks, there’s no need to If you need to change the direction, press
set recording levels; the deck sets the level () twice, then (stop).
automatically. When recording, the volume
has no effect on the recording. This means 3 Turn Dolby NR on or off as required.
that you can record something with the Using Dolby NR improves the sound quality of
volume turned right down if you want. tape recordings that are going to be played on
Dolby NR equipped players. If the tape is not
Before recording, check that the cassette
going to be played on a tape deck with Dolby
erase-protect tabs have not been broken, and
NR (or if you’re not sure), you should leave
that the tape is Type I (normal position). You
Dolby NR off.
can’t record on Type II (high/CrO2) or IV
(metal) tapes using this deck. Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
If you’re recording from the start of a tape, it’s
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
a good idea to wind the tape on a little so that
you don’t accidently start recording over the 4 Set the reverse mode (page 47).
leader tape. You can either do this by hand, or • (record one side only)
load the tape into the deck and play the tape • or (record both sides if recording
for 5–6 seconds. starts in the (forward) direction, or one
side if recording starts in the (reverse)
direction)
OPEN/CLOSE
5 Select the source you want to record.
For example, press TUNER (FM/AM on the
remote) to record from the radio. If you’ve
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TUNING +
You can’t record while TAPE is selected.
DOLBY NR REVERSE
(DEMO) MODE
7
6 Prepare the source for recording.
ASES REC/STOP

EV61DVD
For example, tune in the radio station.
PUSH OPEN
7 Press REC/STOP (front panel only).
The REC indicator lights in the display and the
deck starts recording.
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08 Using the tape deck
8 Start the source playing (if necessary). 5 If you want to stop recording before
the end of the CD, press (stop).
9 When you’re ready to stop recording,
press REC/STOP again.
Automatically recording CDs • ASES may not work correctly if the first
(ASES) side of the tape finishes at the same time
as a track ends. If this happens, stop the
Auto Synchro Editing System (ASES for short)
recording then resume on the other side
makes recording CDs (including those with
without ASES.
WMA/MP3 audio files) automatic. It also
makes sure that a CD track isn’t spread over • You can’t make ASES tape recordings of
two sides of a tape. Video CD/Super VCDs or DVD-Video
discs.
If the tape runs out midway through a CD
track, the same track is automatically
recorded from the beginning again on the Improving AM tape recordings
other side. • Default setting: B.CUT 1
1 Prepare the tape deck for recording. Recording AM broadcasts on cassette tape
Load a blank cassette and switch Dolby NR on can result in noisy recordings. If you
or off as required. Recording starts in the experience this, change the beat cut mode.
(forward) direction, so take care which way 1 Switch the system into standby.
you load the tape.
2 Press ENTER.
2 Load the CD you want to record.
3 Use the / (cursor left/right)
3 Press the DVD/CD button, then press
buttons to select BEAT CUT.
(stop).
On the front panel use and .
The CD should now be selected, but not
playing. 4 Press ENTER.
If you want to record the tracks in a different The current setting is shown in the display.
order, or record only one track, use the
program play feature—see page 37 for how to
make a program list. Make sure playback is buttons to select B.CUT 1 or B.CUT 2.
stopped before going to the next step. On the front panel use and .
4 Press ASES to start recording. 6 Press ENTER to confirm.

The ASES indicator lights, followed by a 4 B.CUT lights in the display when B.CUT 2 is
second pause while the tape winds past the selected.
leader, then recording starts.
Recording finishes automatically when the
end of the disc is reached, or the tape ends
(whichever comes first).
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Reducing the source signal level

• Default setting: ATT 6DB
Some auxiliary sources may produce a high
signal level which may produce unpleasant
distortion if recorded on the built-in tape
recorder. In such cases, you may need to
reduce the signal level of the line source by
switching on the attenuator.
1 Switch the system into standby.
2 Press ENTER.
buttons to select the attenuation (LINE
ATT) display.
4 Press ENTER.
The current setting is shown in the display.
buttons to select a setting.
• ATT 6DB – Lowers source signal by 6dB
• ATT 10DB – Lowers source signal by
10dB (EV61 DVD model only)
• ATT OFF – Switches attenuation off
6 Press ENTER to confirm.
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09 Viewing JPEG discs
Chapter 9
Viewing JPEG discs
Playing a JPEG slideshow
After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing
JPEG pictures, press to start a slideshow • The , ANGLE and ZOOM buttons do not
from the first folder/picture on the disc. The work while the display shows LOADING.
player displays the pictures in each folder in • The time it takes for the player to load a file
alphabetical order. increases with large file sizes.
Pictures are automatically adjusted so that • Up to 999 files are viewable on a disc. If
they fill as much of the screen as possible (if there are more files than this on a disc,
the aspect ratio of the picture is different to only the first 999 files are viewable.
your TV screen you may notice black bars at
• If you want to play the MP3 or WMA tracks
the sides, or at the top and bottom of the
on a disc that also contains JPEG picture
screen).
files, you should first set the
While the slideshow is running: Photoviewer option to Off. See
PhotoViewer on page 76.
Button What it does
Pauses the slideshow; press
again to restart. Using the JPEG Disc Navigator
Displays the previous picture.
and Photo Browser
Use the JPEG Disc Navigator to find a
Displays the next picture. particular folder or picture by filename on the
disc in the play position; use the Photo
ANGLE Pauses the slideshow and Browser to find a picture within a folder by
rotates the currently displayed thumbnail image.
picture 90º clockwise. Press
(play) to restart slideshow). 1 Press DVD MENU to display the Disc
Navigator screen.
ZOOM Pauses the slideshow and zooms
the screen (see below). Press Disc Navigator
(play) to restart slideshow). Folder 1-2 File 1-40
001. FL000001
JPEG 001. F_001 002. FL000002
DVD Displays the Disc Navigator 002. F_002 003. FL000003
004. FL000004
MENU screen (see below). 005. FL000005
006. FL000006
007. FL000007
FOLDER +/ Skips to the next/previous folder 008. FL000008
FOLDER – when playing a JPEG disc.

(SHIFT+
The left column shows the folders on the disc,
/ )
the right column shows the files in a folder.
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Viewing JPEG discs 09
2 Use the cursor buttons (///) to Zooming the screen

navigate. Using the zoom feature you can magnify a
When a file is highlighted, a thumbnail image part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4, while
is displayed. viewing pictures from a JPEG disc.
• When a folder is highlighted you can
press ENTER to open the Photo Browser 1 During slideshow playback, use the
screen for that folder. See below for more ZOOM button to select the zoom factor.
on using the Photo Browser. • Normal
• 2x
3 To resume the slideshow from the
highlighted file, press ENTER. • 4x
Normal
Using the Photo Browser
The Photo Browser displays nine thumbnail
images at a time from the current folder.
1 From the Disc Navigator screen,
highlight a folder to display then press Zoom 2x
ENTER.
The Photo Browser screen opens with the first
nine pictures displayed as thumbnails.
Photo Browser 2 / 40 Live at Soft

Zoom 4x
• The slideshow is paused when the screen

is zoomed.
2 Use the cursor buttons (///) to
highlight a thumbnail picture. • Since JPEG pictures have a fixed
• Use the track skip buttons ( and ) resolution, picture quality may
to see the previous / next page of deteriorate, especially at 4x zoom. This is
thumbnails. Keep the button pressed if not a malfunction.
you want to skip several pages; release 2 Use the cursor buttons (///) to
when you reach the page you want. change the zoomed area.
• To return to the Disc Navigator screen, You can change the zoom factor and the
press RETURN. zoomed area freely.
3 Press ENTER to display the selected 3 To resume the slideshow, press
thumbnail full size on screen. (play).
The slideshow resumes from the selected
picture.
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10 Singing karaoke
Chapter 10
Singing karaoke
Singing karaoke 3 Load a karaoke backing disc or tape.
Using the karaoke features you can plug in a You can also use the radio or a component
microphone and mix the sound of your own connected to the auxiliary inputs as source
voice with a backing track. The backing track material for a backing track.
can be anything you like, from a song on the • If you want to play from a track other than
radio, to a dedicated DVD karaoke disc. the first, select the track now.
Adjust the microphone level relative to the 4 To change the mix, press KARAOKE.
backing track. Pressing repeatedly switches between these
options:
• KARAOKE (Vocal cancel) – Vocals in the
backing track are partially eliminated
using EQ.
• L CH – Left channel only. Use for tracks
that have a vocal recorded in the right
channel.
• R CH – Right channel only. Use for tracks
MIC VOL that have a vocal recorded in the left
channel.
MIN MAX • L+R CH – Use to put a single-channel
vocal track into the center of the mix.
• STEREO (Off) – Switches the Karaoke
MAIN MIC SUB
mode off.
For the EV61DVD model only
1 Set the MIC VOL knob (front panel) to
• Multichannel sources are downmixed to
minimum.
stereo when KARAOKE is selected.
2 Plug in the microphone(s).
5 Play the backing track.
The mic jacks are located below the MIC VOL
knob. 6 Adjust the MIC VOL knob to get the
• If the microphone has an on/off switch, sound you want.
make sure it’s on. To avoid unpleasant feedback, make sure you
• If you’re only using one mic, plug it into don’t point the microphone(s) at the
the MIC (MAIN) jack. The MIC (SUB) jack speakers.
can be used only if MIC (MAIN) is also 7 Sing!
connected.
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• With Video CD/Super VCDs, make sure • KEY CONTROL mode is reset (return to
the STEREO audio channel option (also initial mode) after press OPEN/CLOSE or
see Switching audio channels when STANDBY ON button.
playing a Video CD/Super VCD on page 42)
is selected so that you can use the
karaoke features.
• Depending on the microphone level, the
sound of the disc may distort. If this
happens, turn down the volume.
• KARAOKE mode is reset (return to initial
mode) after press OPEN/CLOSE or
STANDBY ON button.
• For best results, turn off Virtual Surround
when using the karaoke feature.
Changing the vocal mix

Adding some effects to the microphone mix
can sometimes improve the overall sound.
You can choose between three echo levels.
• To add effects to the microphone mix,
press ECHO.
Pressing repeatedly switches between echo
levels 1 to 3 and off.
Changing the backing track

Sometimes you may want to lower or raise the
pitch of the backing track to match your vocal
range.
• Press KEY CONTROL (SHIFT +
KARAOKE) or (SHIFT+ECHO) to lower or
raise the pitch of the backing track.
• Multichannel sources are downmixed to
stereo when adjust KEY CONTROL.
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11 Home theater sound
Chapter 11
Home theater sound
EV61DVD model only
Using this system you can enjoy listening to Listening in surround sound
sources, analog or digital, in either stereo or You can listen to any source—stereo or
surround sound. multichannel, analog or digital—in surround
sound. Surround sound is generated from
Auto listening mode stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro
The Auto listening mode is the simplest way Logic decoding modes.
to listen to any source as it was mastered: the
output from the speakers mirrors the
channels in the source material. STANDBY/ON
DVD
STANDBY/ON AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
DSP DVD DISP


I — KEYCON — i
CLOCK ADJ.
DVD
AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM VOLUME
DSP DVD DISP
I — KEYCON — i
KARAOKE ECHO TIMER MUTE • Press SURROUND repeatedly to select
CLOCK ADJ.
a listening mode (or press SURROUND
VOLUME
then use the / (cursor up/down)
• Press SURROUND to select the AUTO buttons).
listening mode. The listening mode choices that appear in the
If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the display will vary according to the type of
2 DIGITAL or dts indicator on the front source that’s playing.
panel lights. • AUTO – Auto listening mode (see above)
• DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS – Dolby Digital or
DTS decoding (depending on the source).
For a multichannel source, this will be the
• Any previously active Dolby Pro Logic or same as AUTO.
Advanced Surround mode is canceled • PROLOGIC – Pro Logic II 4.1 channel
when Auto listening mode is selected. surround sound for use with any two-
channel source
• MOVIE – Pro Logic II 5.1 channel
surround sound, especially suited to
movie sources, for use with any two-
channel source
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Home theater sound 11
• MUSIC – Pro Logic II 5.1 channel 1 With the Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC
surround sound, especially suited to mode active, press SOUND MODE
music sources, for use with any two- repeatedly to select C WIDTH, DIMEN. or
channel source (see also Dolby Pro Logic PNRM.
II Music settings below) You can also use the / (cursor left/right)
• STEREO – See Listening in stereo below buttons on the remote to select a menu item
after you’ve pressed SOUND MODE.
• C WIDTH (Center Width) – Makes the
center channel wider (higher settings) or
narrower (lower settings)
• See also Using the Advanced Surround
effects below, for further stereo and • DIMEN. (Dimension) – Makes the sound
surround playback options. more distant (minus settings), or more
forward (positive settings)
• PNRM. (Panorama) – Creates more
spacious surround sound
• You can’t use the Surround modes with 2 Use the / (cursor up/down)
high sampling rate 96 kHz sources. buttons to adjust the setting.
• When listening in DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS You can also use and on
mode, two-channel material will the front panel.
automatically be played in surround Center Width is adjustable between 0 and 7;
sound using Dolby Pro Logic decoding. Dimension between –3 and +3. Panorama is
• Dolby Digital / DTS sources that use only ON or OFF.
the center channel cannot be played back
in surround sound.
• You can’t use the Surround modes and
the karaoke features at the same time. Listening in stereo
• When the headphones are connected, You can listen to any source—stereo or
you can only use the STEREO listening multichannel, analog or digital—in stereo.
mode. When playing a multichannel source, stereo
sound is created by downmixing all channels
to the front left/right speakers and the
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings subwoofer.
When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music
mode, there are three further parameters you
can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and
STANDBY/ON
Panorama.
Default Settings: DVD/CD TAPE FM/AM LINE
C WIDTH: 3 AUDIO
DVD
SUBTITLE ANGLE ZOOM
DIMEN.: 0 DSP
DVD DISP
SYSTEM DISP
PNRM.: OFF I — KEYCON — i

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VOLUME
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• Press SURROUND repeatedly until • EXTRA POWER / EX PWR SURROUND –

STEREO shows in the display. Gives additional energy and depth to a
Any active Advanced Surround mode is stereo source by using the surround
canceled. speakers in addition to the front speakers
(see the diagram on page 11 for the Extra
Power mode sound setup).
• MUSIC – Gives a concert hall-type sound
• See also Using the Advanced Surround • MOVIE – Gives a movie theater-type
effects below, for further stereo and sound
surround playback options. • EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide
stereo field
Listening with headphones • GAME – Creates surround sound from
When you connect a pair of headphones, the video game sources
listening mode automatically changes to • TV SURR. (TV Surround) – Designed for
STEREO. When you disconnect them it mono or stereo TV broadcasts and other
reverts to the previous mode. sources
• SPORTS – Designed for sports and other
Using the Advanced Surround programs based on commentary
effects
Advanced Surround effects can be used with
multichannel or stereo sources for a variety of • You can’t use the Advanced Surround
additional surround sound effects. modes with high sampling rate 96 kHz
sources.
• You can use any of the above Advanced
STANDBY/ON
Surround modes with any type of source.
The descriptions are given only as a guide.
DVD
• You can’t use the Advanced Surround
modes and the karaoke features at the
DSP DVD DISP
same time.
I — KEYCON — i
CLOCK ADJ.
VOLUME
• Press ADVANCED to select an

Advanced Surround mode (or press
ADVANCED then use the / (cursor up/
down) buttons).
Press repeatedly to select from:
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Home theater sound 11
Adjusting the Advanced Surround Enhancing dialogue

effect level • Default setting: DIA. OFF
You can emphasize or reduce the effect of the The Dialogue Enhancement feature is
Advanced Surround modes as you like. For designed to make the dialogue stand out from
each Advanced Surround mode you can set other background sounds in a TV or movie
the effect level independently. soundtrack.
1 With one of the Advanced Surround 1 Press SOUND MODE repeatedly to
modes active, press SOUND MODE select DIALOGUE then press ENTER.
repeatedly to select EFFECT. You can also use the / (cursor left/right)
You can also use the / (cursor left/right) buttons on the remote to select a menu item
buttons on the remote to select a menu item after you’ve pressed SOUND MODE.
2 Use / (cursor up/down) to select a
2 Use the / (cursor up/down) setting.
buttons to adjust the effect level. You can also use and on
You can also use and on the front panel.
the front panel. Press repeatedly to select from:
The effect level can be adjusted from 10 (min) • DIA. OFF – No dialogue enhancement
to 90 (max).
• DIA. MID – Moderate dialogue
3 Press ENTER to confirm. enhancement
• DIA. MAX – Strong dialogue
enhancement
• You can’t use Dialogue Enhancement

with high sampling rate 96 kHz sources.
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Listening with a virtual Recording mode

surround back speaker • Default setting: MODE OFF
• Default setting: VSB OFF The Recording mode allows you to make
The Virtual Surround Back feature can be analog recordings from the LINE OUT jacks.
used when listening in surround sound to When Recording mode is on, most sound-
simulate an added surround back channel. In related functions (including SURROUND,
a real theater the surround back speaker ADVANCED SURROUND, AUTO, SYSTEM
would be directly behind you, creating more SETUP) become inactive. The display will
cohesive and realistic surround sound. briefly blink REC MODE if you try and use a
prohibited function while Recording mode is
1 Press SOUND MODE repeatedly to on.
select VIRTL SB then press ENTER.
You can also use the / (cursor left/right) When Recording mode is off, the audio from
buttons on the remote to select a menu item the analog output may be interrupted,
after you’ve pressed SOUND MODE. depending on the operation.
2 Use / (cursor up/down) to select 1 Press SOUND MODE repeatedly to

VSB ON or VSB OFF. select LINE REC then press ENTER.
You can also use and on You can also use the / (cursor left/right)
the front panel. buttons on the remote to select a menu item
2 Use / (cursor up/down) to select L
REC ON (or L REC OFF).
You can also use and on
the front panel.
• Placing the right and left surround
speakers slightly behind the listening 3 Press ENTER to confirm.
position will increase the Virtual Surround
Back effect.
• You can’t use Virtual Surround Back

when listening in the AUTO (non
multichannel source) or STEREO
listening modes.
• If there is no surround channel, Virtual
Surround Back has no effect.
• You can’t use the Virtual Surround
Back effect with high sampling rate 96
kHz sources, or with headphones.
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Adjusting the sound 12
Chapter 12
Adjusting the sound
Adjusting the bass and treble 3 Press ENTER.
To help you get the sound you want you can
increase or reduce the bass and treble. Muting the sound
• Default setting: Use the mute button if you need to
BASS+1 / TREBLE 0 (EV61DVD) momentarily turn off any sound coming out of
BASS+2 / TREBLE+1 (EV31DVD) the speakers.
1 Press SOUND MODE repeatedly to • Press MUTE to switch off the volume.
select BASS or TREBLE. To switch the sound back on, adjust the
You can also use the / (cursor left/right) volume or press MUTE again.
buttons on the remote to select a menu item
2 Use / (cursor up/down) to adjust
Adjusting the balance
the sound. EV31DVD model only
You can also use and on To help you get the sound you want you can
the front panel. change the left/right balance.
The bass and treble can be adjusted from –4 1 Press SOUND MODE repeatedly to
to +4. select the balance display (CENTER, LEFT
3 Press ENTER. or RIGHT will be shown).
You can also use the / (cursor left/right)
buttons on the remote to select the balance
Boosting the bass level display after you’ve pressed SOUND MODE.
• Default setting: BOOST 0 (EV61DVD) 2 Use / (cursor up/down) to adjust
BOOST 1 (EV31DVD) the balance.
If you want to bring up the low end for certain You can also use and on
kinds of music or sound sources, you can use the front panel.
the bass boost to do so. The balance can be adjusted from LEFT 10 to
1 Press SOUND MODE repeatedly to RIGHT 10.
select the BOOST display. 3 Press ENTER.
You can also use the / (cursor left/right)
buttons on the remote to select a menu item
after you’ve pressed SOUND MODE. Creating wider stereo sound
2 Use / (cursor up/down) to select EV31DVD model only
either BOOST 1 or BOOST 2. The Stereo Wide feature makes the stereo
You can also use and on spread appear wider than it really is—useful
the front panel. when the speakers are close together.
• EV61DVD only: Select BOOST 0 to switch
off the bass boost.
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1 Press SOUND MODE repeatedly to • DRAMA – Good for movies with lots of
select the ST-W display. dialogue
You can also use the / (cursor left/right) • KARAOKE – Reduces the level of vocal
buttons on the remote to select a menu item tracks on pre-recorded music
after you’ve pressed SOUND MODE. • USER 1 – Custom settings 1 (see Saving
2 Use / (cursor up/down) to select your sound preferences on page 62)
ST-W ON or OFF. • USER 2 – Custom settings 2 (see Saving
You can also use and on your sound preferences on page 62)
the front panel.
3 Press ENTER.
Saving your sound

preferences
EV31DVD model only
If you have certain preferences for the bass,
treble and stereo-wide controls, you can store
these as a preset for easy recall.
1 Make sure the stereo-wide and tone
controls are the way you want them, then
press and hold ENTER for three seconds.
USER 1 or USER 2 will blink in the display.
2 Use / (cursor up/down) to select
USER 1 or USER 2.
You can also use and on
the front panel.
3 Press ENTER.
Using the Sound Field Control

EV31DVD model only
Depending on the source you’re listening to,
you may want to use the Sound Field Control
to match the source you’re listening to.
• Press SFC repeatedly to select a sound
mode.
The options are as follows:
• SFC OFF – (SFC indicator disappears)
• ACTION – Good for action movies or
movies with lots of sound effects
• DOME – Can be used with music to give a
‘live’ feel to the sound source
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Using the timer 13
Chapter 13
Using the timer
Setting the wake-up timer 3 Set the volume.
Use the wake-up timer to set the system to 4 Press TIMER/CLOCK ADJ.
switch on at any time and start playing
whatever source you want. 5 Use the / (cursor left/right)
buttons to select WAKE-UP.
STANDBY/ON
6 Press ENTER.
DVD/CD TAPE FM/AM LINE 7 Use the / (cursor left/right)
DVD
buttons to select EDIT.
DSP DVD DISP
I — KEYCON — i
8 Press ENTER.
CLOCK ADJ.
VOLUME 9 Set the switch-on time.

SYSTEM SETUP TOP MENU Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons (
HOME
MENU
TUNE +
DVD MENU and on the front panel) to set the
ST –
ENTER
ST +
hour, then press ENTER. Set the minute in the
SOUND
MODE
TUNE –
RETURN same way, pressing ENTER when you’re
/ 33 E/
done.
10 Set the switch-off time.
Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons (
and on the front panel) to set the
• The clock must be set to the correct time hour, then press ENTER. Set the minute in the
for the wake-up timer to work properly same way, pressing ENTER when you’re
(Setting the clock on page 22). done.
1 Select the source you want played. After pressing ENTER this last time, the
switch-on and switch-off times are confirmed
For example, press FM/AM (TUNER on the
in the display, then WAKE-UP and the timer
front panel) to select the radio as your source.
indicator ( ) show in the display.
2 Prepare the source.
For example, tune in the radio station you 11 Switch the system into standby mode.
want to wake up to. The timer indicator (front panel) lights to
If you’ve selected a CD or tape, make sure that confirm that it’s set.
it’s stopped. • The wake-up timer will not work if the
system is left on!
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13 Using the timer
Setting the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches off the system after
• You can check the timer settings in a specified time so you can fall asleep without
standby by pressing TIMER /CLOCK ADJ. worrying about it.
If you’ve already set the record timer,
those settings will be shown first, followed
by the wake-up timer settings.
• If you set the sleep timer while either the
Turning the wake-up timer on/off wake-up or record timer is active, the
earlier switch off time takes priority.
If the wake-up timer is active, it will switch on
everyday at the time you have set. Here’s how 1 Press SLEEP (SHIFT+6) to select a
to turn it on or off: switch-off time.
1 Press TIMER/CLOCK ADJ. Press repeatedly to switch between:
• AUTO – System switches off 1 minute
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) after the current source has finished
buttons to select WAKE-UP. playing. You can only set this during CD,
On the front panel use and . WMA/MP3 or tape playback. CD/WMA/
MP3 repeat play and endless play (for
3 Press ENTER. tapes) does not work with the automatic
4 Use the / (cursor left/right) sleep timer.
buttons to select ON or OFF. • SLEEP 90 – system switches off after 90
On the front panel use and . minutes
• You must have the timer set (see previous • SLEEP 60 – system switches off after an
page) to select ON. The wake-up timer hour
switches on and off according to your • SLEEP 30 – system switches off after 30
previous settings. minutes
• WAKE-UP and the timer indicator ( ) • OFF – cancels the sleep timer
show in the display when you select ON. When the sleep timer is on, shows in the
display.
5 Press ENTER.
If you select ON, the timer indicator (front 2 To check how much time is left, press
panel) lights when in standby to confirm that SLEEP (SHIFT+6).
it’s set. The remaining time is displayed momentarily.
Don’t press SLEEP (SHIFT+6) again while the
time is displayed or you might switch the
sleep timer off!
• The wake-up timer will automatically be
canceled if the clock is reset.
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Using the timer 13
Setting the record timer 2 Select the source you want to record.
You can set the timer to record from the LINE Press FM/AM (TUNER on the front panel) to
IN source, or something off the radio. For select the tuner or LINE to select the LINE IN
example, you might want to record a program source. If you select the tuner, tune in the
that is broadcast while you're at work. During station you want to record (see Finding a
the actual recording, the volume is station on page 45 for more detailed
automatically set to minimum. After the instructions on tuning).
recording has finished, the record timer is 3 Press TIMER/CLOCK ADJ.
canceled.
buttons to select REC.
STANDBY/ON
5 Press ENTER.
DVD
buttons to select EDIT.
DSP
DVD DISP
SYSTEM DISP
I — KEYCON — i
CLOCK ADJ. 7 Press ENTER.

VOLUME
SYSTEM SETUP TOP MENU 8 Set the switch-on time.
HOME
MENU
TUNE +
DVD MENU Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons
ST –
ENTER
ST +
( and on the front panel) to
SOUND
MODE
TUNE –
RETURN set the hour, then press ENTER. Set the
/ 33 E/
minute in the same way, pressing ENTER
when you’re done.
9 Set the switch-off time.
Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons
• The clock must be set to the correct time ( and on the front panel) to
for the record timer to work properly. set the hour, then press ENTER. Set the
(Setting the clock on page 22) minute in the same way, pressing ENTER
• You cannot have the record timer and the when you’re done.
wake-up timer set at the same time. After pressing ENTER this last time, the
switch-on and switch-off times are confirmed
1 Set up the tape deck. in the display.
Load a cassette tape, wind on past the leader
tape, switch on/off Dolby NR as required and REC and the timer indicator ( ) show in the
set the reverse mode (see Making tape display to confirm that it’s set.
recordings on page 49 for more on recording
10 Switch the system into standby mode.
cassette tapes).
In standby, the front panel timer LED lights to
indicate the timer is set.
• The record timer will not work if the
system is left on!
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13 Using the timer
Child Lock
This system has a child lock feature that
• You can check the timer settings in makes the front panel buttons and controls
standby by pressing TIMER/CLOCK ADJ. inoperative. This is useful when you have set
the timer and don’t want the recorder
accidently turned on before the timer
Turning the record timer on/off recording has started.
1 Press TIMER/CLOCK ADJ. 1 Switch the system into standby then
press ENTER.
buttons to select REC. 2 Use the / (cursor left/right)
On the front panel use and . buttons to select the KEY LOCK display.
3 Press ENTER.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Use the / (cursor left/right) The current setting is shown in the display.
buttons to select ON or OFF.
On the front panel use and . 4 Use the / (cursor up/down)
• You must have the timer set (see previous buttons to select LOCK ON or LOCK OFF.
page) to select ON. The record timer On the front panel use and .
switches on and off according to your 5 Press ENTER to confirm.
previous settings.
5 Press ENTER.
REC and the timer indicator ( ) show in the
display when you select ON. • You will have to use the remote control to
switch child lock off.
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Audio Settings menu 14
Chapter 14
Audio Settings menu
EV31DVD model only
Audio DRC 3 Press ENTER to make the setting and

• Default setting: Off exit the Audio Settings screen.
When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low
volume, it’s easy to lose the quieter sounds
completely—including some of the dialogue.
Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic Range • Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby
Control) to On can help by bringing up the Digital audio sources.
quieter sounds, while controlling loud peaks.
How much of a difference you hear depends Virtual Surround
on the material you’re listening to. If the mate- • Default setting: Off
rial doesn’t have wide variations in volume, Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy surround
you may not notice much change. sound effects from just two speakers.
1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio When you play a Dolby Digital soundtrack,
Settings’ from the on-screen display. Virtual Surround, which uses TruSurround
technology from SRS, produces a deep, real-
HOME MENU istic 3D soundspace from a pair of stereo
DVD
speakers.
Audio Settings Video Adjust
Play Mode Disc Navigator
Initial Settings
2 Highlight Audio DRC, then use the

/ (cursor left/right) buttons to change
to ‘Off’, ‘Medium’ or ‘High’, as required.
Audio Settings
Audio DRC Off
Virtual Surround Off
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1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio TruSurround, SRS and symbol are trade-
Settings’ from the on-screen display. marks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround tech-
nology is incorporated under license from SRS
HOME MENU Labs, Inc.
DVD
Audio Settings Video Adjust
Play Mode Disc Navigator
Initial Settings
2 Highlight Virtual Surround, then use

the / (cursor left/right) buttons to
change to ‘Virtual Surround’ or ‘Off’, as
required.
Audio Settings
Audio DRC Off

Virtual Surround Off
3 Press ENTER to make the setting and

exit the Audio Settings screen.
• You can also use the VIRTL. SURR. button

on the remote control or VIRTUAL
SURROUND button on the front panel to
switch Virtual Surround on (Virtual
Surround) /Off.
• Virtual Surround doesn’t work with DTS or

96kHz linear PCM audio through either
the analog or digital outputs.
• If the player is outputting Dolby Digital or
MPEG bitstream audio (in other words, no
conversion to PCM).
• How good the surround effect is varies
with the disc.
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Video Adjust menu 15
Chapter 15
Video Adjust menu
Video Adjust Creating your own presets
• Default setting: Standard You can create up to two presets of your own.
From the Video Adjust screen you can select 1 Select one of the Memory presets (see
the standard video presentation or define above).
presets of your own.
2 Press (cursor down) to select
1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Video ‘Detailed Settings’ then press ENTER.
Adjust’ from the on-screen display.
Video Adjust
HOME MENU Memory1

DVD
Detailed Settings
Play Mode Video Adjust
3 Adjust the picture quality settings.

Initial Settings Disc Navigator
Memory1
Recall Settings Memory1

Contrast min max
Brightness min max
• OSD shown is for the EV61DVD model Chroma Level min max

buttons to select a preset.
Video Adjust • Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to

Standard
select a setting.
• Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons
to adjust the current setting.
• Standard – Normal • Press DVD DISP (SHIFT+SYSTEM DISP)
• Memory1–2 – Use for saving your own to switch between full and single view.
presets (see below) • You can change the preset number from
the Recall Settings menu item.
3 Press ENTER to make the setting and
exit the Video Adjust screen.
• Depending on the disc and the TV/

monitor, you may not see the effect
clearly.
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You can adjust any or all of the following

picture quality settings:
• Contrast – Adjusts the contrast between
light and dark.
• Brightness – Adjusts the overall bright-
ness.
• Chroma Level – Adjusts how saturated
colors appear.
4 Press ENTER to save the preset and
exit the Video Adjust screen.
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Initial Settings menu 16
Chapter 16
Initial Settings menu
Using the Initial Settings Video Output settings
menu
The Initial Settings menu gives you complete TV Screen
control in setting up your DVD player, • Default setting: 4:3 (Letter Box)
including audio, and video output settings,
audience limitation settings, among others. Initial Settings
If an option is grayed out it means that it 4:3 (Letter Box)

Video Output TV Screen
cannot be changed at the current time. This is Language S-Video Out 4:3 (Pan&Scan)
usually because a disc is playing. Stop the Display 16:9 (Wide)

Options
disc, then change the setting.
1 Press HOME MENU and select ‘Initial
Settings’ from the on-screen display.
If you have a widescreen TV, select the 16:9
HOME MENU
(Wide) setting—widescreen DVD software is
DVD then shown using the full screen area. When
Play Mode Video Adjust playing software recorded in conventional
(4:3) format, the settings on your TV will deter-
Initial Settings Disc Navigator mine how the material is presented—see the
manual that came with your TV for details on
what options are available.
If you have a conventional TV, select either 4:3
• OSD shown is for the EV61DVD model (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan & Scan). In Letter
Box mode, widescreen software is shown with
2 Select the setup category from the list black bars at the top and bottom of the
on the left, then select an item from the screen. Pan & Scan chops the sides off wide-
menu list to the right. screen material to make it fit the 4:3 screen
3 Make the setting you want. (so even though the image looks larger on the
screen, you’re actually seeing less of the
picture). See also Screen sizes and disc
formats on page 89.
• The language options shown in the on-
screen display illustrations on the S-Video Out
following pages may not correspond to You only need to make this setting if you
those available in your country or region. connected this player to your TV using an S-
video cable.
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• Default setting: S2 • Some DVD discs set the audio language

automatically when loaded, overriding the
Initial Settings Audio Language setting.
Video Output TV Screen S1
• Discs with two or more audio languages
Language S-Video Out S2 usually allow you to select the audio
Display
Options
language from the disc menu. Press DVD
MENU to access the disc menu.
Subtitle Language
If you find that the picture is stretched or • Default setting: English
distorted on the default S2 setting, try
changing it to S1. Initial Settings
Video Output Audio Language English
Language settings Language

Display
Subtitle Language
DVD Menu Lang.
French
Spanish
Options Subtitle Display Chinese
Other Language
Audio Language
• Default setting: English
This setting is your preferred subtitle
Initial Settings
language for DVD discs. If the language you
Video Output Audio Language English specify here is recorded on a disc, the player
Language Subtitle Language French
Display DVD Menu Lang. Spanish
automatically plays the disc with those subti-
Options Subtitle Display Chinese tles.
Other Language
The DVD format recognizes 136 different
languages. Select Other Language if you
want to specify a language other than those
This setting is your preferred audio language listed. See also Selecting languages using the
for DVD discs. If the language you specify language code list on page 89.
here is recorded on a disc, the player auto-
matically plays the disc in that language.
The DVD format recognizes 136 different
languages. Select Other Language if you • You can change or switch off the subtitles
want to specify a language other than those on a DVD disc during playback using the
listed. See also Selecting languages using the SUBTITLE button. (This does not affect
language code list on page 89. this setting.) See Switching subtitles on
page 41.
• Some DVD discs set the subtitle language
automatically when loaded, overriding the
• You can switch between the languages Subtitle Language setting.
recorded on a DVD disc during playback
using the AUDIO button. (This does not
affect this setting.) See Switching the DVD
audio language on page 41.
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• Discs with two or more subtitle Display settings

languages usually allow you to select the
subtitle language from the disc menu.
Press DVD MENU to access the disc OSD Language
menu. • Default setting: English
Initial Settings
DVD Menu Language
• Default setting: w/Subtitle Lang. Video Output OSD Language English
Language On Screen Display Français
Display Angle Indicator Español
Initial Settings Options
Video Output Audio Language w/Subtitle Lang.

Language Subtitle Language English
Display DVD Menu Lang. French
Options Subtitle Display Spanish
Chinese This sets the language of this player’s on-
Other Language screen displays.
Some multilingual discs have disc menus in On Screen Display

several languages. This setting specifies in • Default setting: On
which language the disc menus should
Initial Settings
appear. Leave on the default setting for
menus to appear in the same language as Video Output OSD Language On
your Subtitle Language—see above. Language On Screen Display Off
Display Angle Indicator
The DVD format recognizes 136 different Options
languages. Select Other Language if you

want to specify a language other than those
listed. See also Selecting languages using the
language code list on page 89. This sets whether operation displays are
shown on-screen (Play, Resume, Scan and so
Subtitle Display on.)
• Default setting: On
Angle Indicator
Initial Settings • Default setting: On
Video Output Audio Language On
Language Subtitle Language Off Initial Settings
Display DVD Menu Lang.
Options Subtitle Display Video Output OSD Language On
Language On Screen Display Off
Display Angle Indicator
Options
When set to On, the player displays subtitles

according to the Subtitle Language setting.
Set to Off to switch subtitles off altogether.
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If you prefer not to see the camera icon on- 1 Select ‘Password’.
screen during multi-angle scenes on DVD
discs, change this setting to Off. Initial Settings
Video Output Parental Lock Password
Options Language
Display
Photoviewer Level Change
Country Code
Options
Parental Lock
• Default level: Off
• Default password: none 2 Use the number buttons to enter a 4-
• Default Country code: us (2119) digit password.
Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Initial Settings
Lock level. If your player is set to a lower level
than the disc, the disc won’t play. This gives Video Output Parental Lock : Register Code Number
Language
you some control about what your children Display
watch on your DVD player. Options * * * *
Some discs also support the Country code

feature. The player does not play certain
scenes on these discs, depending on the
Country code you set. The numbers you enter show up as asterisks
(*) on-screen.
Before you can set the Parental Lock level or
the Country code you must register a pass- 3 Press ENTER to register the password
word. As the password owner, you can and return to the Options menu screen.
change the Parental Lock level or Country If you forget your password, you can reset the
code whenever you like. You can also change player then register a new one. See Resetting
the password. the unit on page 77 for how to reset the player.
Changing your password

• Not all discs that you may consider inap- To change your password, confirm your
propriate for your children use the existing password then enter a new one.
Parental Lock feature. These discs will
always play without requiring the pass- 1 Select ‘Password Change’.
word first.
Initial Settings
• If you forget your password, you’ll need to
reset the player to its factory settings (see Video Output Parental Lock Password Change
Resetting the unit on page 77), then Language

Display
Photoviewer Level Change
Country Code
register a new password. Options
Registering a new password

You must register a password before you can
change the Parental Lock level or enter a
Country code.
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2 Use the number buttons to enter your 2 Use number buttons to enter your
existing password, then press ENTER. password, then press ENTER.
The numbers appear as asterisks as you enter
them. Initial Settings
Parental Lock : Level Change

Video Output
Initial Settings
Language Password * * * *
Display
Video Output Parental Lock : Password Change Options
Language
Password * * * *
Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 off
Options New Password
3 Select a new level.
3 Enter a new password. Initial Settings
Parental Lock : Level Change

Video Output
Initial Settings
Display
Video Output Parental Lock : Password Change Options
Language
Password * * * *
Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 off
Options New Password * * * *
Press (cursor left) repeatedly to lock more

levels (more discs will require the password);
4 Press ENTER to register the new pass- press (cursor right) to unlock levels. You
word and return to the Options menu can’t lock level 1.
screen.
4 Press ENTER to set the new level and
return to the Options menu screen.
Setting/changing the Parental Lock level
1 Select ‘Level Change’. Setting/changing the Country code
You may also want to refer to the Country code
Initial Settings list on page 90.
Video Output Parental Lock Password Change 1 Select ‘Country Code’.
Language Photoviewer Level Change
Display Country Code
Options Initial Settings
Video Output Parental Lock Password Change

Language Photoviewer Level Change
Display Country Code
Options
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2 Use number buttons to enter your PhotoViewer

password, then press ENTER. • Default setting: On
Initial Settings
Initial Settings
Parental Lock: Country Code
Video Output
Video Output Parental Lock On
Language PhotoViewer Off
Display
Display
Options Country Code List Code
Options
us 2 1 1 9
3 Select a Country code. This setting is important if you load a disc that
There are two ways you can do this. contains both WMA/MP3 audio files and
• Select by code letter: Use / (cursor JPEG picture files.
up/down) to change the Country code. The default On setting allows you to view only
the JPEG files on this kind of disc. Set to Off
Initial Settings
to be able to play the WMA/MP3 audio files.
Video Output
Display
us 2 1 1 9 • Changing the PhotoViewer setting does

not take effect until the next disc is loaded
(or the current disc is reloaded).
• Select by code number: Press (cursor
right) then use the number buttons to
enter the 4-digit Country code (you can
find the Country code list on page 90.)
Initial Settings

Video Output
Display
us 2 1 1 9
4 Press ENTER to set the new Country

code and return to the Options menu
screen.
• Changing the Country code does not take

effect until the next disc is loaded (or the
current disc is reloaded).
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Additional information 17
Chapter 17
Additional information
Changing the frequency step Setting the TV format
If you find that you can’t tune into stations The default setting of this unit is AUTO, and
successfully, the frequency step may not be unless you notice that the picture is distorted
suitable for your country/region. Here’s how when playing some discs, you should leave it
to switch the setting: set to AUTO.
If you experience picture distortion with some
1 Switch the system into standby then discs, set the TV system to match your
press ENTER. country or region.
2 Use the / (cursor left/right) 1 Switch the system into standby then
buttons to select AM9k/10k. press ENTER.
3 Press ENTER. buttons to select TV SYS.
The current setting is shown in the display. On the front panel use and .
4 Use the / (cursor up/down) 3 Press ENTER.
buttons to select AM 9k or AM 10k (AM The current setting is shown in the display.
9k/FM 50kHz or AM10k/FM 100kHz).
On the front panel use and . 4 Use the / (cursor up/down)
buttons to select AUTO, NTSC, or PAL.
5 Press ENTER to confirm. On the front panel use and .
Resetting the unit

Use this procedure to reset all the system
settings to the factory default.
1 Switch the player into standby.
2 Hold down the (stop) button on the
front panel and switch the player back on.
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17 Additional information
Disc Compatibility setting of the application software used to

create the disc. In these particular
instances, check with the software
CD-R/RW compatibility publisher for more detailed information.
• This system will play CD-R and CD-RW • Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW
discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD/ software disc boxes for additional
Super VCD format, or as a CD-ROM compatibility information.
containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files.
However, any other content may cause
the disc not to play, or create noise/ About WMA
distortion in the output.
• This system cannot record CD-R or CD-
RW discs.
• Unfinalized CD-R/RW discs recorded as
CD Audio can be played, but the full Table
of Contents (playing time, etc.) will not be
displayed.
DVD-R/RW compatibility
• This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs
recorded using the DVD-Video format that
have been finalized using a DVD-recorder.
• This unit will play DVD-RW discs recorded The Windows Media™ logo printed on the box
using the Video Recording (VR) format. indicates that this player can playback WMA
• DVD-RW shows in the display when a VR data.
format DVD-RW disc is loading. WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and
• When playing a VR format DVD-RW discs refers to an audio compression technology
that was edited on a DVD recorder, the developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA
screen may go momentarily black at data can be encoded by using Windows
edited points and/or you may see scenes Media Player version 8 (or less) or Windows
from immediately before the edited point. Media Player for Windows XP.
• This unit cannot record DVD-R/RW discs. Windows Media, and the Windows logo are
• Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be trademarks, or registered trademarks of
played in this player. Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
PC-created disc compatibility

• If you record a disc using a personal Compressed audio compatibility
computer, even if it is recorded in a • This unit will play CD-ROM, CD-R, and
“compatible format” as listed above, there CD-RW discs containing files saved in the
will be cases in which the disc may not be MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) or Windows
playable in this machine due to the Media Audio (WMA) format with a
sampling rate of 32, 44.1 or 48kHz (except
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32 kHz WMA files encoded at 20 kbps and • When naming MP3 and WMA files, add
44.1 kHz WMA stereo source files the corresponding file name extension
encoded at 32 kbps). Incompatible files (.mp3 or .wma). Files are played
will not play and the message Can’t play according to the file extension. To prevent
this format will be displayed (NO PLAY noise and malfunctions, do not use these
in the front panel display). extensions for other kinds of files.
• Fixed bit-rate files are recommended. • This player can recognize up to 999 files
Variable bit-rate (VBR) MP3 files are (WMA/MP3/JPEG) and up to 499 folders.
playable, but playing time may not be If a disc exceeds these limits, only files
shown correctly. and folders up to these limits will be
• This player is compatible with WMA data playable. Files and folders are read/
encoded using Windows Media Player displayed in alphabetical order. Note that
version 8 (or less) or Windows Media if the file structure is very complex, you
Player for Windows XP. may not be able to read/play all files on
the disc.
• This player is not compatible with
lossless-encoding or variable bit-rate • Folder and track names (excluding the file
(VBR) WMA files. extension) are displayed.
• WMA files encoded with DRM (Digital • There are many different recording bit-
Rights Management) copy protection will rates available to encode MP3 files. This
not play and the message Can’t play this unit was designed to be compatible with
format will be displayed (NO PLAY in the all of them. Audio encoded at 128Kbps
front panel display). should sound close to regular CD Audio
quality. This player will play lower bit-rate
• The CD-ROM used to compile your MP3,
files, but please note that the sound
WMA must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2
quality becomes noticeably worse at
compliant. CD physical format: Mode1,
lower bit-rates.
Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file
systems are both compatible with this
player. JPEG file compatibility
• Use CD-R or CD-RW media for recording • Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.1* still image
your files. The disc must be finalized (i.e. files up to 8 mega-pixels are supported
the session must be closed) in order to (maximum vertical and horizontal
play in this unit. This player is not resolution is 5120 pixels). (*File format
compatible with multi-session discs. Only used by digital still cameras)
the first session of a multi-session disc • The CD-ROM used to compile your JPEG
will be recognized. files must be ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2
• This player only plays tracks that are compliant. CD physical format: Mode1,
named with the file extension .mp3, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file
.MP3, .wma, or .WMA. systems are both compatible with this
player.
• This player only displays files that are
named with the file extension .jpg or
.JPG.
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Titles, chapters and tracks The diagram below shows the various DVD
DVD discs are generally divided into one or regions of the world.
more titles. Titles may be further subdivided
into chapters.
Title 1 Title 2 Title 3
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs are divided

into tracks.
Using discs with this unit
Handling discs
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 When holding discs of any type, take care not
to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the
CD-ROMs containing MP3 files are divided disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by
into folders and tracks. Folders may also the center hole and edge.
contain further subfolders. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback
performance. Take care also not to scratch
the label side of the disc. Although not as
mp3
mp3
mp3
mp3
mp3
mp3
Folder A Folder B Folder C

fragile as the recorded side, scratches can
still result in a disc becoming unusable.
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 1 Track 1 Track 2 Should a disc become marked with
fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry
cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center
DVD Video regions to the outside edge as shown in the diagram
All DVD Video discs carry a region mark on below.
the case somewhere that indicates which
region(s) of the world the disc is compatible
with. Your DVD player also has a region mark,
which you can find on the rear panel. Discs
from incompatible regions will not play in this
player. Discs marked ALL will play in any
player. Wipe lightly from the center of the disc
using straight strokes.
Don’t wipe the disc surface using circular

strokes.
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If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or This unit is designed for use with
a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit conventional, fully circular discs only. Never
to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use use shaped discs with this unit. Pioneer
benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents, disclaims all liability arising in connection
including products designed for cleaning with the use of shaped discs.
vinyl records.
Storing discs Using cassette tapes

Although CDs and DVD discs are more The tape of a cassette is quite easily damaged
durable than vinyl records, you should still and loose tape can jam in the tape deck
take care to handle and store discs correctly. mechanism. If the tape has become
When you're not using a disc, return it to its unwound, use a pen or pencil to wind it back
case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in on to the spool.
excessively cold, humid, or hot environments
(including under direct sunlight).
Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc,
or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-
tipped writing instrument. These could all
damage the disc.
When not using cassettes, always store in the

For more detailed care information see the case. Store cassettes away from magnetic
instructions that come with discs. fields, excessive heat, humidity, dust or oil.
Do not load more than one disc into the player Before recording on a tape, wind the tape on
at a time. past the leader tape (about the first 3 or 4
seconds of each side).
Discs to avoid
Discs spin at high speed inside the player. If Tapes you should avoid
you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped, Since tapes longer than 90 minutes are so
warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk thin, they are more susceptible to jamming in
using it in your player—you could end up the tape deck mechanism and other trouble
damaging the unit. such as irregular winding. Avoid using
cassette tapes longer than 90 minutes.
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Protecting your recordings Place directly on top of an amplifier, or

You can protect an important recording other component in your stereo system
against accidental erasure by breaking the that becomes hot in use.
erase-protect tab(s) with a small screwdriver. Use near a television or monitor as you
may experience interference—especially
Erase-protect tab (For side A) if the television uses an indoor antenna.
Use in a kitchen or other room where the
player may be exposed to smoke or steam.
Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with
Erase-protect tab (For side B) cloth—this may prevent proper cooling of
the unit.
If you want to re-record on an erase-protected
cassette, cover the space left by the broken Place on an unstable surface, or one that
tab with self-adhesive tape. is not large enough to support all four of
the unit’s feet.
Cleaning the pickup lens

The DVD player’s lens should not become
dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it
should malfunction due to dust or dirt,
consult your nearest Pioneer-authorized
Proper installation and service center. Although lens cleaners for CD
players are commercially available, we do not
maintenance of this unit recommend using them since some may
damage the lens.
Hints on installation
We want you to enjoy using this unit for years Problems with condensation
to come, so please bear in mind the following Condensation may form inside the player if it
points when choosing a suitable location for is brought into a warm room from outside, or
it: if the temperature of the room rises quickly.
Although the condensation won’t damage the
Do... player, it may temporarily impair its
Use in a well-ventilated room. performance. For this reason you should
Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature
as a table, shelf or stereo rack. for about an hour before switching on and
using.
Don’t...
Use in a place exposed to high
temperatures or humidity, including near
radiators and other heat-generating
appliances.
Place on a window sill or other place
where the player will be exposed to direct
sunlight.
Use in an excessively dusty or damp
environment.
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Moving the unit

If you need to move the unit, first press
STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn
the player off. Wait for GOOD BYE to
disappear from the display, then unplug the
power cord. Never lift or move the unit during
playback—discs rotate at a high speed and
may be damaged.
• Unplugging the unit before GOOD BYE

completely disappears from the display
may cause the system to return to the
factory settings.
Power cord caution

Handle the power cord by the plug part. 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, or other object on the power cord
or pinch the cord in any other way. Never
make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
cords. The power cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be stepped on. A
damaged power cord can cause a fire or give
you an electric shock. Check the power cord
once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask
your nearest Pioneer authorized service
center or your dealer for a replacement.
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Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is
something wrong with this component, check the points below. 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.
• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity
disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating
conditions.
General
Problem Remedy
The power does not turn on. • Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
• Make sure the power source is the right voltage for the AC
inlet.
The power suddenly switches off • If the speaker cables aren’t connected properly, the system has
automatically and won’t switch a safety feature that shuts the power off automatically. Check the
back on for a minute or so. Also, speaker wires to make sure they’re connected properly. If there
the timer indicator is blinking. appears to be nothing wrong, try switching the power back on
after the timer indicator has been blinking for a minute or so.
• Make sure the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear of the unit is
set correctly for your area. If it needs to be reset, switch to the
correct setting then wait for one minute (with the timer indicator
blinking), then switch the unit back on.
• If you can’t seem to switch the power back on after the timer
indicator has been blinking for over a minute, the unit may be
malfunctioning. Take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized
service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
No sound is output when a • If you’re using the line input, make sure the component is
function is selected. connected correctly (see Connecting auxiliary components on
page 14).
• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.
• Adjust the MASTER VOLUME.
No image is output when • Make sure the TV is connected correctly (see Connecting to
watching discs. your TV on page 12).
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Problem Remedy
No sound from surround or • Refer to Setting the relative volume level of each channel on
center speakers. page 31 to check the speaker levels.
• Check that you haven’t selected the STEREO surround mode
(see Listening in stereo on page 57).
• Connect the speakers properly (see Connecting the speakers on
page 9).
Settings are canceled. • When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging
the power cord for several days, settings will be canceled.
System does not output digital • As a copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output
audio at 96kHz. 96kHz audio. In this case, even if 96 kHz is selected, the player
automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not a
malfunction.
System does not output DTS • EVA31DVD only: This is not a malfunction. This unit does not
audio. support DTS audio. Please choose a compatible format.
The 96kHz display doesn’t light • If the 96kHz source is copy-protected the 96kHz display will not
when playing a 96kHz source. light.
Can’t operate the remote control. • Replace the batteries (see Putting the batteries in the remote
control on page 7).
• Operate within 23 feet (7 m), 30° of the remote sensor on the
front panel (see Using the remote control on page 7).
• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct
light.
The microphone can’t be heard. • You are only using one microphone and it’s plugged into the
MIC (SUB) jack. The MIC (SUB) jack can only be used if there is
also a microphone plugged into the MIC (MAIN) jack.
• Adjust the MIC VOL.
Feedback noise when mic is • The mic is pointing toward the speakers. Keep the mic pointed
switched on. away from the speakers.
• The microphone level is set too high. Turn down the mic control
level.
DVD/CD/Video CD player
Problem Remedy
The disc is ejected automatically • Clean the disc.
after loading. • Align the disc properly in the disc guide.
• If the region number on a DVD-video disc does not match the
number on the player, the disc cannot be used (see DVD Video
regions on page 80).
• Allow time for any condensation inside the player to evaporate.
Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit.
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Problem Remedy
Playback is not possible. • Disc may be loaded upside down. Reload the disc with the
label side face up.
Picture playback stops and the • Press , then start playback again ().
operation buttons cannot be • Switch the power off once, then on again using the front panel
used. STANDBY/ON button.
No picture/No color. • Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted
fully.
• Check the instruction manual of the TV/monitor to make sure
the TV/monitor settings are incorrect.
Screen is stretched or aspect • The TV Screen setting is incorrect. Set the TV Screen option to
does not change. match the TV/monitor you're using (see TV Screen on page 71).
When recorded on a VCR or • Due to the player’s copy protection circuits, connection of this
passed through an AV selector, device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or
there is disturbance in the cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction.
playback picture.
CD won’t play • Set the PhotoViewer menu option in the Initial Settings menu
to Off to be able to play some copy-protected CDs. See also
PhotoViewer on page 76.
Picture disturbance during • This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy
playback or dark. guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when
this type of disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some
sections of the picture depending on the TV. This is not a
malfunction.
• Discs respond differently to particular player functions. This
may result in the screen becoming black for a brief instant or
shaking slightly when the function is executed. These problems
are largely due to differences between discs and disc content
and are not malfunctions of this player.
Noticeable difference in DVD • DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. This is not a
and CD volume. malfunction.
WMA/MP3/JPEG discs
Problem Remedy
CD-ROM disc is not • Make sure that the CD-ROM was recorded using the ISO 9660 disc
recognized by the format. See Disc Compatibility on page 78 for other disc compatibility
system. information.
Files don’t show up in • The files on the disc must be named with the correct file extension: .mp3
the Disc Navigator/ for MP3 files; .wma for WMA files; .jpg for JPEG files (upper or lower-case
Photo Browser. is OK). See Disc Compatibility on page 78 for other disc compatibility
information.
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Problem Remedy
Can play JPEG files, • Set the PhotoViewer menu option in the Initial Settings menu to Off to
but not WMA/MP3 be able to access the WMA/MP3 files. Set to On to be able to play the JPEG
files on the same disc files. See PhotoViewer on page 76.
(or vice versa).
Tuner
Problem Remedy
Considerable noise in radio • Connect the antenna (see Connecting the radio antennas on
broadcasts. page 12).
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception,
and secure to a wall.
• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external
antennas on page 13).
• Adjust the direction and position for best reception.
• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (see
Connecting the radio antennas on page 12).
• Turn off any other equipment that may be causing the noise or
move it away from the unit.
• Place the antenna farther away from any other equipment that
may be causing the noise.
• The tuning interval is incorrect for your country or region. Try
switching the tuning interval (see Changing the frequency step on
page 77).
Auto tuning does not pick up • The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio
some stations. stations with a good signal. For more sensitive tuning, connect
an outdoor antenna.
Sound is mono only. • Check that the tuner is not set to FM mono (see Improving poor
FM reception on page 45).
Tape deck
Problem Remedy
Cannot record. • Check that the cassette still has its erase-protect tabs intact, or
that they are covered with self-adhesive tape ( Using cassette
tapes on page 81).
Sound is muffled or previous • The tape heads may be dirty. Clean the tape heads using a
recording is still audible head-cleaning cassette or cleaning kit.
underneath the new one. • Check that you’re using a Type I (normal) tape. Do not use Type
II (high/CrO2) or Type IV (metal) tapes.
• If the recording was made with Dolby NR switched off, check
that Dolby NR is also switched off during playback.
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Problem Remedy
Sound is unnaturally bright • If the recording was made with Dolby NR switched on, check
that Dolby NR is also switched on during playback.
Music search does not work • The spaces between songs may be too short for music search
to work.
• Make sure that the tape is playing when using music search—
it will not work if the tape is stopped.
Recording made from the LINE • Set the line attenuator on or off as necessary (see Reducing the
input are distorted or very quiet. source signal level on page 51).
Error Messages
Message Description
KEY LOCK • This message appears when the front panel buttons are
pressed when the child lock feature is active. See Child Lock on
page 66 for more on switching on/off the child lock.
REC MODE • Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited
because the line recording mode is on (see Recording mode on
page 60), or when recording to the tape deck.
PHONES IN • Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited
because headphones are connected.
96KHZ • Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited
because the source is digital 96kHz PCM.
MUTING • Blinks rapidly for 2 seconds when an operation is prohibited
because the sound is muted (see Muting the sound on page 61).
EXIT • Appears briefly when a menu is automatically exited after a set
period of inactivity.
• Some of the error messages in the list above may only appear with the EV61DVD model.
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Screen sizes and disc formats Set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are
shown with the left and right sides cropped.
DVD-Video discs come in several different
Although the picture looks larger, you don’t
screen aspects, ranging from TV programs,
actually see the whole picture.
which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope
widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up
to about 7:3.
Televisions, too, come in different aspect
ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.
Widescreen TV users
Please note that many widescreen discs
If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen override the player’s settings so that the disc
setting (page 71) of this player should be set is shown in letterbox format regardless of the
to 16:9 (Wide). setting.
When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format,
you can use the TV controls to select how the
picture is presented. Your TV may offer
various zoom and stretch options; see the
instructions that came with your TV for • Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a
details. standard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3
Please note that some movie aspect ratios are settings with a widescreen TV, will result
wider than 16:9, so even though you have a in a distorted picture.
widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a
‘letterbox’ style with black bars at the top and Selecting languages using the
bottom of the screen.
language code list
Some of the language options (such as ‘DVD
Standard TV users
Language’ in the Setup Navigator) allow you
If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen
to set your preferred language from any of the
setting (page 71) of this player should be set
136 languages listed in the language code list
to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan),
depending on which you prefer. on page 90.
Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs are 1 Select ‘Other Language’.
shown with black bars top and bottom.
buttons to select either a code letter or a
code number.
buttons to select a code letter or a code
number.
See Glossary on page 93 for a complete list of
languages and codes.
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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 Finnish (fi), 0609 Latvian (lv), 1222 Shona (sn), 1914
Italian (it), 0920 Fiji (fj), 0610 Malagasy (mg), 1307 Somali (so), 1915
Spanish (es), 0519 Faroese (fo), 0615 Maori (mi), 1309 Albanian (sq), 1917
Dutch (nl), 1412 Frisian (fy), 0625 Macedonian (mk), 1311 Serbian (sr), 1918
Russian (ru), 1821 Irish (ga), 0701 Malayalam (ml), 1312 Siswati (ss), 1919
Chinese (zh), 2608 Scots-Gaelic (gd), 0704 Mongolian (mn), 1314 Sesotho (st), 1920
Korean (ko), 1115 Galician (gl), 0712 Moldavian (mo), 1315 Sundanese (su), 1921
Greek (el), 0512 Guarani (gn), 0714 Marathi (mr), 1318 Swedish (sv), 1922
Afar (aa), 0101 Gujarati (gu), 0721 Malay (ms), 1319 Swahili (sw), 1923
Abkhazian (ab), 0102 Hausa (ha), 0801 Maltese (mt), 1320 Tamil (ta), 2001
Afrikaans (af), 0106 Hindi (hi), 0809 Burmese (my), 1325 Telugu (te), 2005
Amharic (am), 0113 Croatian (hr), 0818 Nauru (na), 1401 Tajik (tg), 2007
Arabic (ar), 0118 Hungarian (hu), 0821 Nepali (ne), 1405 Thai (th), 2008
Assamese (as), 0119 Armenian (hy), 0825 Norwegian (no), 1415 Tigrinya (ti), 2009
Aymara (ay), 0125 Interlingua (ia), 0901 Occitan (oc), 1503 Turkmen (tk), 2011
Azerbaijani (az), 0126 Interlingue (ie), 0905 Oromo (om), 1513 Tagalog (tl), 2012
Bashkir (ba), 0201 Inupiak (ik), 0911 Oriya (or), 1518 Setswana (tn), 2014
Byelorussian (be), 0205 Indonesian (in), 0914 Panjabi (pa), 1601 Tonga (to), 2015
Bulgarian (bg), 0207 Icelandic (is), 0919 Polish (pl), 1612 Turkish (tr), 2018
Bihari (bh), 0208 Hebrew (iw), 0923 Pashto, Pushto (ps), 1619 Tsonga (ts), 2019
Bislama (bi), 0209 Yiddish (ji), 1009 Portuguese (pt), 1620 Tatar (tt), 2020
Bengali (bn), 0214 Javanese (jw), 1023 Quechua (qu), 1721 Twi (tw), 2023
Tibetan (bo), 0215 Georgian (ka), 1101 Rhaeto-Romance (rm), 1813 Ukrainian (uk), 2111
Breton (br), 0218 Kazakh (kk), 1111 Kirundi (rn), 1814 Urdu (ur), 2118
Catalan (ca), 0301 Greenlandic (kl), 1112 Romanian (ro), 1815 Uzbek (uz), 2126
Corsican (co), 0315 Cambodian (km), 1113 Kinyarwanda (rw), 1823 Vietnamese (vi), 2209
Czech (cs), 0319 Kannada (kn), 1114 Sanskrit (sa), 1901 Volapük (vo), 2215
Welsh (cy), 0325 Kashmiri (ks), 1119 Sindhi (sd), 1904 Wolof (wo), 2315
Danish (da), 0401 Kurdish (ku), 1121 Sangho (sg), 1907 Xhosa (xh), 2408
Bhutani (dz), 0426 Kirghiz (ky), 1125 Serbo-Croatian (sh), 1908 Yoruba (yo), 2515
Esperanto (eo), 0515 Latin (la), 1201 Sinhalese (si), 1909 Zulu (zu), 2621
Country code list

Country, Country code, Country code letter
Argentina, 0118, ar Hong Kong, 0811, hk Philippines, 1608, ph
Australia, 0121, au India, 0914, in Portugal, 1620, pt
Austria, 0120, at Indonesia, 0904, id Russian Federation, 1821, ru
Belgium, 0205, be Italy, 0920, it Singapore, 1907, sg
Brazil, 0218, br Japan, 1016, jp Spain, 0519, es
Canada, 0301, ca Korea, Republic of, 1118, kr Switzerland, 0308, ch
Chile, 0312, cl Malaysia, 1325, my Sweden, 1905, se
China, 0314, cn Mexico, 1324, mx Taiwan, 2023, tw
Denmark, 0411, dk Netherlands, 1412, nl Thailand, 2008, th
Finland, 0609, fi New Zealand, 1426, nz United Kingdom, 0702, gb
France, 0618, fr Norway, 1415, no United States of America, 2119, us
Germany, 0405, de Pakistan, 1611, pk
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Preset Code List Manufacturer

FIRSTLINE
Code(s)
640, 644
Manufacturer Code(s) FISHER 632, 635, 638, 645
ACURA 644 FORMENTI 632, 607, 642
ADMIRAL 631 FRONTECH 631, 642, 646
AIWA 660 FRONTECH 632
AKAI 632, 635, 642 /PROTECH
AKURA 641 FUJITSU 648, 629
ALBA 607, 639, 641, 644 FUNAI 640, 646, 658
AMSTRAD 642, 644, 647 GBC 632, 642
ANITECH 644 GE 601, 608, 607, 610, 617, 602, 628,
ASA 645 618
ASUKA 641 GEC 607, 634, 648
AUDIOGONIC 607, 636 GELOSO 632, 644
BASIC LINE 641, 644 GENEXXA 631, 641
GOLDSTAR 610, 623, 621, 602, 607, 650
BAUR 631, 607, 642
GOODMANS 607, 639, 647, 648, 656
BEKO 638 GORENJE 638
BEON 607 GPM 641
BLAUPUNKT 631 GRAETZ 631, 642
BLUE SKY 641 GRANADA 607, 635, 642, 643, 648
BLUE STAR 618 GRADIENTE 630, 657
BPL 618 GRANDIN 618
BRANDT 636 GRUNDIG 631, 653
BTC 641 HANSEATIC 607, 642
BUSH 607, 641, 642, 644, 647, 656 HCM 618, 644
CASCADE 644 HINARI 607, 641, 644
CATHAY 607 HISAWA 618
CENTURION 607 HITACHI 631, 633, 634, 636, 642, 643, 654,
CGB 642 606, 610, 624, 625, 618
CIMLINE 644 HUANYU 656
CLARIVOX 607 HYPSON 607, 618, 646
ICE 646, 647
CLATRONIC 638
IMPERIAL 638, 642
CONDOR 638 INDIANA 607
CONTEC 644 INGELEN 631
CROSLEY 632 INTERFUNK 631, 632, 607, 642
CROWN 638, 644 INTERVISION 646, 649
CRYSTAL 642 ISUKAI 641
CYBERTRON 641 ITC 642
DAEWOO 607, 644, 656 ITT 631, 632, 642
DAINICH 641 JEC 605
DANSAI 607 JVC 613, 623
DAYTON 644 KAISUI 618, 641, 644
DECCA 607, 648 KAPSCH 631
DIXI 607, 644 KENDO 642
DUMONT 653 KENNEDY 632, 642
ELIN 607 KORPEL 607
ELITE 641 KOYODA 644
LEYCO 607, 640, 646, 648
ELTA 644
LIESENK&TTER 607
EMERSON 642 LOEWE 607
ERRES 607 LUXOR 632, 642, 643
FERGUSON 607, 636, 651 M-ELECTRONIC 631, 644, 645, 654, 655, 656, 607,
FINLANDIA 635, 643, 655 636, 651
FINLUX 632, 607, 645, 648, 653, 654, 655 MAGNADYNE 632, 649
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Manufacturer Code(s) Manufacturer Code(s)

MAGNAFON 649 SCHNEIDER 607, 641, 647
MAGNAVOX 607, 610, 603, 612, 629 SEG 642, 646
MANESTH 639, 646 SEI 632, 640, 649
MARANTZ 607 SELECO 631, 642
MARK 607 SHARP 602, 619, 627
MATSUI 607, 639, 640, 642, 644, 647, 648 SIAREM 632, 649
MCMICHAEL 634 SIEMENS 631
MEDIATOR 607 SINUDYNE 632, 639, 640, 649
MEMOREX 644 SKANTIC 643
METZ 631 SOLAVOX 631
MINERVA 631, 653 SONOKO 607, 644
MITSUBISHI 609, 610, 602, 621, 631 SONOLOR 631, 635
MULTITECH 644, 649 SONTEC 607
NEC 659 SONY 604
NECKERMANN 631, 607 SOUNDWAVE 607
NEI 607, 642 STANDARD 641, 644
NIKKAI 605, 607, 641, 646, 648 STERN 631
NOBLIKO 649 SUSUMU 641
NOKIA 632, 642, 652 SYSLINE 607
NORDMENDE 632, 636, 651, 652 TANDY 631, 641, 648
OCEANIC 631, 632, 642 TASHIKO 634
ORION 632, 607, 639, 640 TATUNG 607, 648
OSAKI 641, 646, 648 TEC 642
OSO 641 TELEAVIA 636
OSUME 648 TELEFUNKEN 636, 637, 652
OTTO VERSAND 631, 632, 607, 642 TELETECH 644
PALLADIUM 638 TENSAI 640, 641
PANAMA 646 THOMSON 636, 651, 652, 663
PANASONIC 631, 607, 608,642, 622 THORN 631, 607, 642, 645, 648
PATHO CINEMA 642 TOMASHI 618
PAUSA 644 TOSHIBA 605, 602, 626, 621, 653
PHILCO 632, 642 TOWADA 642
PHILIPS 631, 607, 634, 656 ULTRAVOX 632, 642, 649
PHOENIX 632 UNIVERSUM 631, 607, 638, 642, 645, 646, 654,
PHONOLA 607 655
PROFEX 642, 644 VESTEL 607
PROTECH 607, 642, 644, 646, 649 VICTOR 613
QUELLE 631, 632, 607, 642, 645, 653 VOXSON 631
R-LINE 607 WALTHAM 643
RADIOLA 607 WATSON 607
RADIOSHACK 610, 623, 621, 602 WATT RADIO 632, 642, 649
RBM 653 WHITE
RCA 601, 610, 615, 616, 617, 618, 661, WESTINGHOUSE 607
662, 609 YOKO 607, 642, 646
REDIFFUSION 632, 642 ZENITH 603, 620
REX 631, 646 PIONEER 600, 631, 632, 607, 636, 642, 651
ROADSTAR 641, 644, 646
SABA 631, 636, 642, 651
SAISHO 639, 644, 646
SALORA 631, 632, 642, 643
SAMBERS 649 • Please note that there are cases where
SAMSUNG 607, 638, 644, 646
SANYO 635, 645, 648, 621, 614 the codes for the manufacturer in the list
SBR 607, 634 will not work for the model that you are
SCHAUB LORENZ 642 using.
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Glossary Dolby Pro Logic / Pro Logic II
Analog audio
An electrical signal that directly represents
sound. Compare this to digital audio which A matrix decoding system that extracts 4.1
can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect (Dolby Pro Logic) or 5.1 (Dolby Pro Logic II)
representation of sound. See also Digital channel surround sound from a two channel
audio. source.
Aspect ratio DRM

The width of a TV screen relative to its height. DRM (digital rights management) is a type of
Conventional (standard) TVs are 4:3 (in other server software developed to enable secure
words, the screen is almost square); distribution of paid content over the web,
widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is recently incorporated by WMA (Windows
almost twice as wide as it is high). Media Audio).
Digital audio DTS

An indirect representation of sound by
numbers. During recording, the sound is
measured at discrete intervals (44,100 times a
second for CD audio) by an analog-to-digital DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is
converter, generating a stream of numbers. a surround system different from Dolby
On playback, a digital-to-analog converter Digital that has become a popular surround
generates an analog signal based on these sound format for movies.
numbers. See also Sampling frequency and
Analog audio.
Dynamic range
The difference between the quietest and
Dolby Digital loudest sounds possible in an audio signal
1 (without distorting or getting lost in noise).
Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio, Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are
this high quality surround system is used in capable of a very wide dynamic range,
many of the finer movie theaters around the delivering dramatic cinema-like effects.
world.
The on-screen display shows which channels EXIF (Exchangeable Image File)
are active, for example showing 3/2.1. The 3 A file format developed by Fuji Photo Film for
being the two front channels and the center digital still cameras. Digital cameras from
channel; the 2 being the surround channels, various manufacturers use this compressed
and the .1 being the LFE channel. file format which carries date, time and
thumbnail information, as well as the picture
data.
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File extension PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD/Super

A tag added to the end of a filename to indi- VCD only)
cate the type of file. For example, “.mp3” indi- A system of navigating a Video CD/Super VCD
cates an MP3 file. through on-screen menus recorded onto the
disc. Especially good for discs that you would
Interlaced video normally not watch from beginning to end all
A method of displaying a picture in which at once—karaoke discs, for example.
odd-numbered lines are updated in one pass,
then even-numbered lines are updated in the PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
next. See also Progressive scan video. The most common system of encoding digital
audio, found on CDs and DAT. Excellent
ISO 9660 format quality, but requires a lot of data compared to
International standard for the volume and file formats such as Dolby Digital and MPEG
structure of CD-ROM discs. audio. See also Digital audio.
Regions (DVD-Video only)

JPEG
These associate discs and players with
A file format used for still images, such as
particular areas of the world. This unit will
photographs and illustrations. JPEG files are
only play discs that have compatible region
identified by the file extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. codes. You can find the region code of your
Most digital cameras use this format. unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs
are compatible with more than one region (or
MP3 all regions).
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed
audio file format. Files are recognized by their S1 S-video output
file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. This S-video signal format includes aspect
ratio information (4:3 or 16:9) within the video
MPEG audio signal.
An audio format used on Video CDs and some
DVD discs. This unit can convert MPEG audio S2 S-video output
to PCM format for wider compatibility with S2 is an enhanced version of S-video which, in
digital recorders and AV amplifiers. See also addition to aspect ratio information, contains
PCM. letterbox / pan & scan information.
Widescreen TVs which are compatible with
MPEG video S2 S-video automatically switch to the
The video format used for Video CDs and appropriate mode according to the signal.
DVDs. Video CD uses the older MPEG-1
standard, while DVD uses the newer and Sampling frequency
much better quality MPEG-2 standard. The rate at which sound is measured to be
turned into digital audio data. The higher the
rate, the better the sound quality, but the
more digital information is generated.
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Standard CD audio has a sampling frequency

of 44.1kHz, which means 44,100 samples
(measurements) per second. See also Digital
audio.
WMA
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and
refers to an audio compression technology
developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA
data can be encoded by using Windows
Media Player version 8 or Windows Media
Player for Windows XP. Files are recognized
by their file extension “.wma” or “.WMA”.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered

trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Specifications Miscellaneous
Power requirements . . . . . .AC 110-127/220-230/
240 V (switchable), 50/60 Hz
Amplifier Section Power consumption
X-EV61DVD model
X-EV61DVD model
Continuous power output: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 W
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 W per channel
X-EV31DVD model
(1kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 W
Center . . . . . . . . . 75 W (1kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
Power consumption in standby mode . . . 0.5 W
Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 W per channel
Dimensions:
(1kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
DVD Tuner Deck Receiver
Subwoofer . . . . . 75 W (100Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 (W) x 350.5 (H) x 335 (D) mm
X-EV31DVD model
Weight:
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 W + 75W
DVD Tuner Deck Receiver
(1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
XV-EV61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3 kg
Subwoofer . . . . 100 W (100Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω)
XV-EV31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2 kg
Disc section
Accessories (Stereo DVD Cassette Deck
Digital audio
characteristics . . . . . . . . . DVD fs: 96 kHz, 24-bit
Receiver)
Type .DVD system, Video CD/Super VCD system Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
and Compact Disc digital audio system Power cord
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hz to 44 kHz South American model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
S/N ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 dB All other models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Dynamic range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 dB Power plug adapter (Central and South
Total harmonic distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.005 % America, Taiwan, Philippines). . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Wow and Flutter . . . . . . . .Limit of measurement Video cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
(±0.001 % W.PEAK) or less (JEITA) AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FM antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Dry cell batteries (AA/R6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cassette deck section These operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 track, 2-channel stereo
Heads. . . . . . . . . . . Recording/playback head x 1
Erasing head x 1
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DC servo motor x 1
Tape types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type I (Normal)
FM tuner section
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 – 108MHz
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω, unbalanced
AM tuner section
Frequency range
With 9 kHz step. . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz
With 10 kHz step. . . . . . . 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna
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Speaker System Subwoofer (S-EV61V/S-EV31V)

Front speakers (S-EV61V/S-EV31V) Enclosure . . . . . . . . .Bass-reflex bookshelf type
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . Bass-reflex bookshelf type (magnetically shielded)
(magnetically shielded) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 cm 1-way system
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm 2-way system Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 cm cone type
Speakers: Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω
Woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 cm cone type Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Hz to 2 kHz
Tweeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 cm come type Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω Dimensions
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Hz to 20 kHz . . . . . . . . . . 170 (W) x 350.5 (H) x 321.5 (D) mm
Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 W Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 kg
Dimensions
. . . . . . . . . . . 200 (W) x 350.5 (H) x 252.5 (D) mm Surround speaker stands (S-EV61V only)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9 kg Dimensions
. . . . . . . . . . . . 110 (W) x 279.5 (H) x 120 (D) mm
Center speaker (S-EV61V only) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2 kg
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type
(magnetically shielded) Accessories (Speaker System)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.7 cm 1-way system Surround speaker stands (S-EV61V only) . . . . . 2
Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.7 cm cone type Non-slip pads (S-EV61V only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω Speaker cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 W
Dimensions . . . . 328 (W) x 100 (H) x 84 (D) mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 kg
• Specifications and design subject to
possible modification without notice, due
Surround speakers (S-EV61V only) to improvements.
Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . Closed-box bookshelf type
(magnetically shielded)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.7 cm 1-way system
Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.7 cm cone type
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ω
Frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum input power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 W
Dimensions . . . . 188 (W) x 100 (H) x 84 (D) mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9 kg
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This product is for general household Please read through these operating
purposes. Any failure due to use for other instructions so you will know how to operate
than household purposes (such as long- your model properly. After you have finished
term use for business purposes in a reading the instructions, put them away in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which safe place for future reference.
requires repair will be charged for even
during the warranty period.
This product incorporates copyright

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Stereo DVD Cassette Deck Receiver

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS FINE PIONEER PRODUCT.

WARNING: THE APPARATUS IS NOT CAUTION

The following caution label appears on your unit.

WARNING: BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT

WARNING: NO NAKED FLAME SOURCES,

CAUTION: VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

CAUTION: THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON IS

07 Listening to the radio 12 Adjusting the sound

08 Using the tape deck 13 Using the timer

17 Additional information Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Before you start 01

01 Before you start

• Remote controllers for different devices DVD-Audio / SACD / DVD-RAM

Audio CD Video CD CD-R CD-RW

Other formats, including but not limited to the

Surround right Surround left

SURROUND CENTER SUB FRONT

3 Connect the subwoofer terminals on

Extra power mode sound setup

Overhead view of speakers

Connecting the radio

• If you choose not to use the speaker

Connecting to your TV ANTENNA

connect the VIDEO OUT jack to a video 4 LOOP UNBAL

input on your TV.

For a better image, you can also use a

• Before making or changing antenna • The signal ground () is designed to

• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a

6 Connect the FM wire antenna in the

of receiving FM stations; using a dedicated,

Connecting auxiliary • Connect the surround speakers to the

• Connect the LINE IN jacks on the rear

• Connect the LINE OUT jacks on the rear

EV31 DVD model only

Connecting the optional surround

• Use speakers with a nominal impedance

Controls and displays 03

2 STANDBY/ON TIMER/CLOCK ADJ

(EV31DVD model only) and DSP controls

ECHO KEY KARAOKE L R WAKE– UP

03 Controls and displays

11 SYSTEM DISPLAY Remote control

(page 49) SOUND

on discs or tapes. The playback control button is 4 8 7 ¢

Controls and displays 03

SUBTITLE 8 ENTER, TUNE & cursor control buttons

03 Controls and displays

CH LEVEL (SHIFT+5) INPUT

Controls and displays 03

Display 5 LINE REC (EV61DVD model only)

03 Controls and displays

19 Speaker and playback indicators • – Continuous playback (up to 16

DVD/CD TAPE FM/AM LINE

What kind of TV do you have?

VOLUME Wide screen (16:9) Standard size screen (4:3)

1 Press STANDBY/ON (on the remote

system on. If you're finished setting up,

and that the video input is set to this system.

Welcome to Pioneer DVD!

• Use the (cursor right) button to select

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4 Press (play) to start playback.

Playing in slow motion 1 During playback, press (pause).