DV-747A Silver ENG corr 03-12-2001 09:20 Page 1 DV-747A DVD-Audio/Video Player DV-747A Silver ENG corr 03-12-2001 09:21 Page 2 Soar with the highs. Swing with the lows. And mellow out on everything in between. All you need is one consummate player – Pioneer DV-747A. Play your favourites in just about every format – DVD-Audio, SACD, DVD-Video, CD, CD-R, and more. Then immerse yourself in limitless pleasure. Match your moods. All of them. Get passionate over the pure ultra-high fidelity of Pioneer DVD-Audio. The spectacular images of Pioneer DVD-Video. And behind-the-scene extras only DVD-Audio and -Video discs can offer. If you want it all – and who doesn’t? – go for the only one that does it all. From the one who’s been doing it longer than anyone. DV-747A DVD-Audio/Video Player Sound so pure it spoils you. You’ll believe it when you see it. You’ve never heard audio of such crystalline Here’s a capacity for DVD-Video that’s eye- clarity. Or with such amazing fullness. With opening to say the least. You’ll catch your breath DV-747A, not only do you enjoy best-ever at the brilliantly pure colours. Super-crisp 2 channel stereo, you can also immerse yourself pictures. And clearly polished performance. But in 6 channel surround sound – even fine-tune it it’s what you don’t see that makes the dramatic to your taste. Thanks to 3 high quality 2 channel difference. Images come up hyper-real, free of D/A converters this true Pioneer accepts both visual artefacts thanks to the new VQE7 High PCM for DVD-Audio and DSD for SACD playback. Quality Video IC. For cleaner, smoother images, You catch every high-pitched note, even fast- Mosquito Noise and Block Noise Reduction paced passages, because of its super-high reduce information loss and visible noise. A sampling frequency and resolution. And you’ll powerful 108 MHz/12-bit video D/A converter really admire how you can adjust the sound to further fine-tunes signal processing. And hi-tech match your taste, with Pioneer’s exclusive Legato Component Frame DNR PRO, Progressive Scan Link Conversion PRO. Combined with Hi-bit circuits and a Super Fine Focus Digital Filter Conversion for greater naturalism, these cutting- make video as spellbinding as the silver screen. edge technologies bring vibrant new realism to Now you see what the filmmaker intended. your audio experience. Note: Actual DVD-Audio options will depend on the DVD discs’ contents. DV-747A Silver ENG corr 03-12-2001 09:22 Page 3 AUDIO FEATURES: • 3 high quality 2 channel D/A converters accepting both PCM for DVD-Audio and DSD for SACD playback •Built-in DVD-Audio, SACD, MP3, Dolby Digital and DTS decoders • TruSurround by SRS • Legato Link Conversion PRO (4 settings) • Hi-bit Conversion (16-bit to 24-bit) for more natural audio sound • Local regulator for analogue audio • Digital Signal Processor for DVD-Audio to reduce high-frequency noise • Power supply for analogue audio circuit to reduce interference •Digital output: Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG Audio* *Digital output DVD-Audio is restricetd to 48 kHz/16 bit/2 channel depending on DVD-Audio disc content VIDEO FEATURES: • New VQE7 High Quality Video IC • 108 MHz/12-bit video signal D/A converter • PureCinema Progressive Scan (for NTSC) • Block Noise Reduction • Mosquito Noise Reduction • Component Frame DNR PRO • Super Fine Focus Digital Filter • Y/C Timing Adjuster • 16 video adjustment parameters CONSTRUCTION DETAILS: • Double layered chassis • Acoustic damper tray •Separate layout of audio and video circuit boards CONVENIENCES: • Playback of a wide range of optical discs: DVD-Audio, SACD, DVD-Video, CD, CD-R*, CD-RW*, VCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW (“Video” mode and “DVD Video Recording” mode), and MP3 files on CD-R/CD-RW •TrickPlay Processor for Step and Slow Reverse playback • RGB- through support: 2 SCART terminals •Component Video output • Advanced GUI with Basic/Expert modes and Set-up Navigator • Jog & Joystick remote control unit *Note: CD-R and CD-RW discs may be read on the condition that they comply to the applicable Orange Book standards, and have been recorded with data that adhere to the applicable Red Book (CD-DA) or White Book (Video CD; version 2.0) formats. Both CD-R and CD-RW discs which are recorded by music CD format can be reproduced. Disc may not be reproduced because of WP b/ad following reasons: recording characteristics of recorder/characteristics of disc/ scratch and dust on disc/dust and condensation on pickup lens. Unfinalised discs can be reproduced (however because the TOC (table-of- contents) information is lacking, time display may not be shown). Compatibility you’ll welcome. Even the design works for you. ® fPL˙ New formats are fine, but what about your Wherever you look, you find meticulous Pioneer collection? Relax. You’ve found the multi-skilled touches that add to superior performance and player that pays attention to your every need. amplify your pleasure. Consider these design With the DV-747A, you can access virtually every advantages. For superb sound clarity, the 12 cm optical disc on the market – and expand chassis is double-layered, giving it strength and your realm of entertainment possibilities. Move stability to suppress resonance and vibrations. up to the fabulous sound purity of DVD-Audio, To shut out mechanical noise and ensure stable even SACD, and the excitement of home cinema disc readout, the Acoustic Damper Tray is with DVD-Video discs. How about the others? No cushioned and insulated from the loading door. problem to play DVD-RW and DVD-R discs, And so you can bask in greater audio and video recorded in either “Video” or “DVD Video purity – that means a higher signal-to-noise ratio Recording” mode. Not to mention CD, Video CD, and without interference – the audio and video CD-R and CD-RW discs, even MP3 files recorded circuit boards are kept separate and distinct on CD-R and CD-RW. So rejoice. You won’t miss a from each other. Inside and out, it’s obvious: the trick with the virtuoso DV-747A. It’s the most more you demand of a DVD player, the more format-friendly player around. you’ll be impressed by the DV-747A. 'Video Recording (VR) format' recording: The use of the VR format for recording on DVD-RW discs is referred to as recording in "VR Mode" on Pioneer's DVD Recorders. DVD-RW discs recorded in the VR format can be played back on Pioneer's and other companies' players that feature the "RW Compatible" indication. DV-747A Silver ENG cor3 12-12-2001 10:52 Page 4 DV-747A Features Technical Features Video Features Still/Step Play Playback Discs: DVD-VIDEO/VCD/CD/CD-R*/CD-RW*/DVD-AUDIO/SACD VQE7 (Forward/Reverse, except VCD reverse) Disc Capacity: 1 PureCinema Progressive Scan (for NTSC) Slow Play (except VCD reverse) DVD-RW recorded in Video Recording Mode Video Adjust Random Play DVD-R/DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode Component Frame DNR PRO Scan/Search Functions MP3 files on CD-R/CD-RW Mosquito Noise Reduction 10-Key Direct Search and Play (Chapter/Track) Twin-Wave Laser Pickup Block Noise Reduction Title Search Dual System (PAL/NTSC) (Video output) Y/C Timing Adjuster Track/Time search Frame Search Constructions Gamma Correction Sharpness (Mid/High) Speaker Setting (Centre, Rear, Subwoofer) Double Layered Chassis User Video Memory Modes (3 modes) Size (not applicable for DVD-Audio) Acoustic Damper Tray Digital Progressive Scan Output Channel delay (not applicable for SACD) Audio/Video Circuit Block Separate Construction 108 MHz/12-bit Video Signal D/A Converter Channel level Audio Features Super Fine Focus Digital Filter Other Special Functions DVD-Audio Compatibility Trick Play Jog & Joystick Remote Control Unit FL Dimmer/Off DVD-Audio Digital Signal Processor Conveniences 3 high quality 2 channel D/A converters accepting both PCM for DVD-Audio Screen Saver and DSD for SACD playback Advanced GUI (Graphical User Interface) Accurate Digital Servo with Built-in Dolby Digital Decoder (5.1 channel) Basic/Expert Mode Selection Automatic Jitter Adjustment (DVD) Built-in DTS Decoder Guide Indication Viter-bi RF Decoding Process (DVD) Built-in SACD Decoder Set-Up Navigator Quick Start On-Screen Information Hi-bit Conversion Terminals Legato Link Conversion PRO On-Screen Bit Rate Meter Component Video Output: 1 TruSurround by SRS On-Screen Contents Calendar Euro-SCART: 2 (In/Out) Digital Output* Special Play Functions S-Video Output: 2 Dolby Digital Programme Memory (Title or Chapter) Video Output: 2 DTS (DVD) Resume Function (Stop Key) 5.1-Channel Audio Output: 1 MPEG Audio Condition Memory (DVD, 15 discs) Audio Output: 2 Linear PCM** Continue Play Memory (Last Memory) (5 DVD's, 1 VCD) Coaxial Digital Output: 1 Local regulator for Analogue Audio Repeat Mode (All, Title/Chapter, A-B, group) Optical Digital Output: 1 Digital Out On/Off Programme Play (CD/Track, Video/Chapter, A+B, group) Still Play (Field/Frame) DV-747A Specifications Video Characteristics *Note: CD-R and CD-RW discs may be read on the condition that they comply to the applicable Orange Book Horizontal Resolution (DVD) 540 Lines standards, and have been recorded with data that adhere to the applicable Red Book (CD-DA) or White Book (Video CD; version 2.0) formats. Both CD-R and CD-RW discs which are recorded by music CD format can be reproduced. Disc Digital Audio Characteristics may not be reproduced because of following reasons: recording characteristics of recorder/characteristics of disc/ Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0010 % scratch and dust on disc/dust and condensation on pickup lens.