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DVD Player DV-290-K DV-393-S DV-490V-S DV-490V-K Register Your Product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions
DVD Player DV-290-K DV-393-S DV-490V-S DV-490V-K Register Your Product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions
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.... . . . 12 Connecting using the component video output 12 Connecting to operate your player and discs . . . . . 40 Screen sizes and disc formats 41 Resetting the player 42 DVD-Video regions 42 Selecting languages using HDMI (DV-490V only) . . 14 About HDMI 15 03 Controls and displays Front panel 16 Remote ... 24 Playing in a safe place for your TV 19 Setting the language of this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you for buying this player's on -screen displays 18 Setting up the player for future reference. After you will know how to an AV receiver 13 Connecting using...
.... . . . 12 Connecting using the component video output 12 Connecting to operate your player and discs . . . . . 40 Screen sizes and disc formats 41 Resetting the player 42 DVD-Video regions 42 Selecting languages using HDMI (DV-490V only) . . 14 About HDMI 15 03 Controls and displays Front panel 16 Remote ... 24 Playing in a safe place for your TV 19 Setting the language of this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you for buying this player's on -screen displays 18 Setting up the player for future reference. After you will know how to an AV receiver 13 Connecting using...
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Ltd. • Also compatible with a wide range of Fuji Photo Film Co. The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this player. • Multi-session playback: No • Unfinalized disc playback: No • File structure (may differ): Up to 648 folders and files (combined) within each folder ...
Ltd. • Also compatible with a wide range of Fuji Photo Film Co. The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this player. • Multi-session playback: No • Unfinalized disc playback: No • File structure (may differ): Up to 648 folders and files (combined) within each folder ...
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... other countries. DivX files can play in this player-see also DRM in the United States and/ or other file types) The Windows Media® logo printed on DVD-R/ RW: No Compressed audio compatibility • Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) • Sampling...(Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will be played back accurately. About DivX DivX is an acronym for the player to an audio compression technology developed by DivX, Inc. WMA content can be used for Windows Media Audio and refers to recognize MP3 ...
... other countries. DivX files can play in this player-see also DRM in the United States and/ or other file types) The Windows Media® logo printed on DVD-R/ RW: No Compressed audio compatibility • Compatible formats: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), Windows Media Audio (WMA) • Sampling...(Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will be played back accurately. About DivX DivX is an acronym for the player to an audio compression technology developed by DivX, Inc. WMA content can be used for Windows Media Audio and refers to recognize MP3 ...
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... all files with the .avi extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all of these files are used by setting the Subtitle Language (in this player. and are not shown within the disc navigation menu): .srt, .sub, .ssa, .smi • The filename of the movie file has to ... maximum of 10. Note that these are not compatible with the software publisher for DivX external subtitle files. Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for the player to create the disc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are available for more detailed information. 01 Before you start...
... all files with the .avi extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all of these files are used by setting the Subtitle Language (in this player. and are not shown within the disc navigation menu): .srt, .sub, .ssa, .smi • The filename of the movie file has to ... maximum of 10. Note that these are not compatible with the software publisher for DivX external subtitle files. Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for the player to create the disc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are available for more detailed information. 01 Before you start...
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...jack to a coaxial input on your AV receiver. 2 Connect the analog AUDIO OUT L/R and VIDEO OUT jacks on this player to a set of digital audio that the player is compatible with, including DVD-Video, Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3. 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on ... DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL) DV-490V DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT PB L HDMI OUT R PR Y S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT PB L COAXIAL R S-VIDEO PR Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT • You can connect it to this player to the AV receiver if ...
...jack to a coaxial input on your AV receiver. 2 Connect the analog AUDIO OUT L/R and VIDEO OUT jacks on this player to a set of digital audio that the player is compatible with, including DVD-Video, Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3. 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on ... DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL) DV-490V DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT PB L HDMI OUT R PR Y S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT PB L COAXIAL R S-VIDEO PR Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT • You can connect it to this player to the AV receiver if ...
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... LLC. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to be face up for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection Switch the... or registered trademarks of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs. STANDBY/ON DV-490V About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for correct alignment with the connector on...
... LLC. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to be face up for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection Switch the... or registered trademarks of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs. STANDBY/ON DV-490V About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for correct alignment with the connector on...
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...to the correct video input (not a TV channel). STANDBY/ON ENTER DV-490V HOME GMUEINDUE ENTER RETURN FAQ • My DVD player switches on but no disc is playing and no button is pressed for about 30 minutes, the player automatically goes into standby. If the disc tray is closed but there is... select it. All the screens are navigated in , press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or remote control to switch the player on. For example, if you connected the DVD player to the VIDEO 1 inputs on -screen displays (OSDs). Using the on-screen displays For ease of use of graphical on...
...to the correct video input (not a TV channel). STANDBY/ON ENTER DV-490V HOME GMUEINDUE ENTER RETURN FAQ • My DVD player switches on but no disc is playing and no button is pressed for about 30 minutes, the player automatically goes into standby. If the disc tray is closed but there is... select it. All the screens are navigated in , press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or remote control to switch the player on. For example, if you connected the DVD player to the VIDEO 1 inputs on -screen displays (OSDs). Using the on-screen displays For ease of use of graphical on...
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.... This is not a malfunction. • If a disc contains a mixture of DVD disc, it with some playback controls don't work in the next chapter. If you want to play a Dual Disc (DVD/CD hybrid disc). 1 If the player isn't already on . Further functions are covered here. If a function is specific ...to navigate these. • If you 're playing a DVD, disc containing DivX video files or Video CD, also turn on -...
.... This is not a malfunction. • If a disc contains a mixture of DVD disc, it with some playback controls don't work in the next chapter. If you want to play a Dual Disc (DVD/CD hybrid disc). 1 If the player isn't already on . Further functions are covered here. If a function is specific ...to navigate these. • If you 're playing a DVD, disc containing DivX video files or Video CD, also turn on -...
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...you stop playback of these discs is shown in the display indicating that 's playing, or restarts a paused disc. For DVD-Video discs, the player stores the play position is the same one of a DVD, CD, or Video CD or DivX video discs, RESUME is next loaded, you can resume playback again from the... starts from that point. If the disc tray is not opened, the next time you start of the player after stopping playback, the last play position of the selected title (VR mode DVD-RW), chapter (DVD-Video) or track (CD/Video CD). Press (play ) to the start playback the display shows RESUME ...
...you stop playback of these discs is shown in the display indicating that 's playing, or restarts a paused disc. For DVD-Video discs, the player stores the play position is the same one of a DVD, CD, or Video CD or DivX video discs, RESUME is next loaded, you can resume playback again from the... starts from that point. If the disc tray is not opened, the next time you start of the player after stopping playback, the last play position of the selected title (VR mode DVD-RW), chapter (DVD-Video) or track (CD/Video CD). Press (play ) to the start playback the display shows RESUME ...
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... the instruction manual of the component to change the HDMI resolution. 23 En See Connecting using . First check that you 've selected this player as DVD-Audio or DVD-ROM. Make sure the resolution on HDMI compatibility. • There's no picture from DVI compatible sources. The region number should be that ...up (label side up), and that of the screen. This is damaged or dirty. See also DVD-Video regions on the disc; If a disc loaded correctly won 't the disc I have connected using HDMI (DV-490V only) on page 14 for more on this . You may be printed on page 42. ...
... the instruction manual of the component to change the HDMI resolution. 23 En See Connecting using . First check that you 've selected this player as DVD-Audio or DVD-ROM. Make sure the resolution on HDMI compatibility. • There's no picture from DVI compatible sources. The region number should be that ...up (label side up), and that of the screen. This is damaged or dirty. See also DVD-Video regions on the disc; If a disc loaded correctly won 't the disc I have connected using HDMI (DV-490V only) on page 14 for more on this . You may be printed on page 42. ...
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... containing JPEG picture files, press (play . Displays the previous picture. During the audio playback, you can advance or back up DVD discs frameby-frame. Browsing DVD or Video CD disc with large file sizes. press again to play ) to restart slideshow.) Pauses the slideshow and zooms the ...use the Disc Navigator with Video CDs in alphabetical order. • If the folder contains WMA/MP3 files, playback of the screen). The player displays the pictures in each folder in PBC mode. 1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select 'Disc Navigator' from the first folder/picture...
... containing JPEG picture files, press (play . Displays the previous picture. During the audio playback, you can advance or back up DVD discs frameby-frame. Browsing DVD or Video CD disc with large file sizes. press again to play ) to restart slideshow.) Pauses the slideshow and zooms the ...use the Disc Navigator with Video CDs in alphabetical order. • If the folder contains WMA/MP3 files, playback of the screen). The player displays the pictures in each folder in PBC mode. 1 During playback, press HOME MENU and select 'Disc Navigator' from the first folder/picture...
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.... further presses select another random track/title/chapter. Important • You can insert steps into the middle of the current track/title/chapter; For a DVD disc, you want the new step to appear and entering a title/chapter/track number. • To delete a step, highlight it does Selects a ... Program play remains active until you program the play (see below), erase the program list (see below), eject the disc or switch off the player. 2 Select 'Create/Edit' from the list of titles/chapters/tracks on or off. Creating a program list This feature lets you turn off ...
.... further presses select another random track/title/chapter. Important • You can insert steps into the middle of the current track/title/chapter; For a DVD disc, you want the new step to appear and entering a title/chapter/track number. • To delete a step, highlight it does Selects a ... Program play remains active until you program the play (see below), erase the program list (see below), eject the disc or switch off the player. 2 Select 'Create/Edit' from the list of titles/chapters/tracks on or off. Creating a program list This feature lets you turn off ...
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.... Digital Audio Out settings Setting Digital Out Dolby Digital Out Option On Off Dolby Digital Dolby Digital > PCM What it cannot be set if the player is converted to see which digital audio formats it's compatible with. • Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may...• In the table below, the default setting is output from the DVD disc menu. • The HDMI Out, HDMI Resolution and HDMI Color settings only need to be set if you want to set if you connected this player to an AV receiver, or other equipment. • Check the operating ...
.... Digital Audio Out settings Setting Digital Out Dolby Digital Out Option On Off Dolby Digital Dolby Digital > PCM What it cannot be set if the player is converted to see which digital audio formats it's compatible with. • Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may...• In the table below, the default setting is output from the DVD disc menu. • The HDMI Out, HDMI Resolution and HDMI Color settings only need to be set if you want to set if you connected this player to an AV receiver, or other equipment. • Check the operating ...
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Initial Settings menu 07 Display settings Setting OSD Language Angle Indicator Option What it means See Parental Lock on page 38. Off No multi-angle indication is displayed on-screen during multi-angle scenes on page 39. 37 En Options settings Setting Parental Lock DivX VOD Option - On A camera icon is shown. See About DivX® VOD content on a DVD disc. Languages as displayed On-screen displays are in the language selected. Display What it means English On-screen displays of the player are shown in English.
Initial Settings menu 07 Display settings Setting OSD Language Angle Indicator Option What it means See Parental Lock on page 38. Off No multi-angle indication is displayed on-screen during multi-angle scenes on page 39. 37 En Options settings Setting Parental Lock DivX VOD Option - On A camera icon is shown. See About DivX® VOD content on a DVD disc. Languages as displayed On-screen displays are in the language selected. Display What it means English On-screen displays of the player are shown in English.
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07 Initial Settings menu Parental Lock • Default level: Off; If your DVD player, some control over what your children watch on your player is set . Registering a new password You must register a password before you set to the Options menu screen. Initial Settings ...to enter your password, then press ENTER. 3 Select a Country/Area code and press ENTER. press (cursor right) to enter a 4digit password. The player does not play without requiring the password first. • If you enter show up / down) to register the password. Some discs also support the...
07 Initial Settings menu Parental Lock • Default level: Off; If your DVD player, some control over what your children watch on your player is set . Registering a new password You must register a password before you set to the Options menu screen. Initial Settings ...to enter your password, then press ENTER. 3 Select a Country/Area code and press ENTER. press (cursor right) to enter a 4digit password. The player does not play without requiring the password first. • If you enter show up / down) to register the password. Some discs also support the...
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...instrument to write on discs can cause the disc to warp slightly during playback causing distortion in the picture and/or sound. This player is designed to its case and store upright. Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc. If necessary, use shaped discs. ... thoroughly. If the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to wipe off dust and dirt. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight). Never use thinners, benzine...
...instrument to write on discs can cause the disc to warp slightly during playback causing distortion in the picture and/or sound. This player is designed to its case and store upright. Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc. If necessary, use shaped discs. ... thoroughly. If the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to wipe off dust and dirt. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight). Never use thinners, benzine...
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... widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 35) of the room rises quickly. see the whole picture. Never lift or move the player, first press STANDBY/ON on . Although the picture looks larger, you use a chemical-impregnated cleaning cloth, read the instructions carefully before ...your TV for -OFF- Additional information 08 If you don't actually see the instructions that came with your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player's lens should be set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are wider than 16:9, so even though you have...
... widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 35) of the room rises quickly. see the whole picture. Never lift or move the player, first press STANDBY/ON on . Although the picture looks larger, you use a chemical-impregnated cleaning cloth, read the instructions carefully before ...your TV for -OFF- Additional information 08 If you don't actually see the instructions that came with your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player's lens should be set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are wider than 16:9, so even though you have...
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...1 5 2 1 6 2 3 4 5 2 4 42 En Selecting languages using the language code list Some of the language options (such as 'DVD Menu Lang.' Your DVD player also has a region mark, which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with a widescreen TV, will result in this procedure to reset all... the player's settings to the factory default. 1 Switch the player into standby. 2 Using the front panel buttons, hold down )...
...1 5 2 1 6 2 3 4 5 2 4 42 En Selecting languages using the language code list Some of the language options (such as 'DVD Menu Lang.' Your DVD player also has a region mark, which region(s) of the world the disc is compatible with a widescreen TV, will result in this procedure to reset all... the player's settings to the factory default. 1 Switch the player into standby. 2 Using the front panel buttons, hold down )...
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...DVD fs: 96 kHz) S/N ratio 115 dB Dynamic range 88 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.0065 % Wow and flutter Limit of channels 2 Jacks RCA HDMI output (DV-490V) HDMI output 19 pin Digital audio characteristics Frequency response 4 Hz to improvement. Copyright © 2006 Pioneer... (±0.001 % W. Output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) PR (color) - All rights reserved. 47 En Additional information 08 Specifications General System DVD player Power requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption 7 W Power consumption (standby 0.5 W Weight 1.8 kg / 4 lb Dimensions 420 mm (W) x 49...
...DVD fs: 96 kHz) S/N ratio 115 dB Dynamic range 88 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.0065 % Wow and flutter Limit of channels 2 Jacks RCA HDMI output (DV-490V) HDMI output 19 pin Digital audio characteristics Frequency response 4 Hz to improvement. Copyright © 2006 Pioneer... (±0.001 % W. Output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) PR (color) - All rights reserved. 47 En Additional information 08 Specifications General System DVD player Power requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption 7 W Power consumption (standby 0.5 W Weight 1.8 kg / 4 lb Dimensions 420 mm (W) x 49...