Pioneer DVD-V5000 - Manual (Page 7)

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01 Before you start
Chapter 1
Before you start
Features
NTSC/PAL dual playback
DVD discs in either the NTSC format or the PAL
format can be played back.
Interface with external signals
(RS-232C, extend terminal)
The device is fitted with an RS-232C connection
so that commands can be given to support DVD,
Video CD and CD.
Other than the RS-232C interface connector, an
extend terminal is provided. By simply connect-
ing a switch to this terminal, operation is
possible for DVD-VIDEO menu selection calls as
well as operation of the remote control unit.
24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC
This player is fully compatible with high sam-
pling-rate discs, capable of delivering better-
than-CD sound quality in terms of dynamic
range, low-level resolution and high-frequency
detail.
Excellent audio performance
with Dolby
*1 Digital and DTS *2
software
Logos:
1
When connected to a suitable AV amplifier or
receiver, this player gives great surround sound
with Dolby Digital and DTS discs.
Virtual Dolby Digital using SRS
TruSurround
*3
Logo:
SRS TruSurround creates a realistic surround-
sound effect from any Dolby Digital source using
just two speakers. SRS TruSurround is a process
approved by Dolby Laboratories for Virtual Dolby
Digital sound. See Virtual Surround on page 37.
PureCinema progressive scan
When connected to a progressive scan-
compatible TV or monitor using the component
video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable,
flicker free images, with the same frame refresh
rate as the original movie.
Frame search function
When the frame search function is used,
searching is possible in units smaller than when
searching by chapter and time, and any point
can be found.
When frame segment playback is used, it is
possible to play back from any point to any point
in a video with still playback at the end.
• The frame search function cannot be used
with a multi PGC disc (time is not displayed
on the TV screen), with a VR format DVD-
RW or with a Video CD, etc. Frame segment
playback is possible with the DVD barcode,
RS-232C control and a Barcode/Command
stack.
Picture zoom
While a DVD or Video CD is playing, you can
zoom in on any part of the picture at up to 4x
magnification for a closer look. See Zooming the
screen on page 36.
*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
*3 TruSurround, SRS and symbol are
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround
technology is incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.