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... or ceiling. Adjust only those controls that the product is operated. Slots and openings in a wet basement; POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. SERVICING - This is a safety feature. All operating and use instructions should still fail to fit, contact your obsolete outlet. When replacement parts are provided for...
... or ceiling. Adjust only those controls that the product is operated. Slots and openings in a wet basement; POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. SERVICING - This is a safety feature. All operating and use instructions should still fail to fit, contact your obsolete outlet. When replacement parts are provided for...
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... files with the Disc Navigator 26 Looping a section of a disc 27 Using repeat play 27 Using random play 28 Creating a program list 29 Searching a disc 30 Switching subtitles 30 Switching audio language/channels . . . . . 31 Zooming the screen 31 Switching camera angles 31 Displaying disc information 31 06 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu 32 Video Adjust menu 33 07 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu 34 Digital Audio Out settings 34 Video Output settings 35 Language settings 36 Display settings 37 Options settings 37 Parental Lock...
... files with the Disc Navigator 26 Looping a section of a disc 27 Using repeat play 27 Using random play 28 Creating a program list 29 Searching a disc 30 Switching subtitles 30 Switching audio language/channels . . . . . 31 Zooming the screen 31 Switching camera angles 31 Displaying disc information 31 06 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu 32 Video Adjust menu 33 07 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu 34 Digital Audio Out settings 34 Video Output settings 35 Language settings 36 Display settings 37 Options settings 37 Parental Lock...
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...; New Disc Navigator with Dolby Digital and DTS discs. • PureCinema Progressive Scan video When connected to a progressive scancompatible TV or monitor using one interface. Logos: • Energy saving design An auto power-off function switches the player into standby if not used for enhanced playback See Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus on page 32. • Picture zoom See Zooming the screen on page 31. • MP3 and WMA compatibility See Compressed audio compatibility on page...
...; New Disc Navigator with Dolby Digital and DTS discs. • PureCinema Progressive Scan video When connected to a progressive scancompatible TV or monitor using one interface. Logos: • Energy saving design An auto power-off function switches the player into standby if not used for enhanced playback See Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus on page 32. • Picture zoom See Zooming the screen on page 31. • MP3 and WMA compatibility See Compressed audio compatibility on page...
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...; VBR WMA playback: No • WMA lossless encoding compatible: No • DRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will be encoded by DivX, Inc. do not use for Windows® XP, or Windows Media® Player 9 Series. DivX files can also include advanced media features like menus, subtitles, and alternate audiotracks. This player can play DivX video files burned on the box indicates that by...
...; VBR WMA playback: No • WMA lossless encoding compatible: No • DRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will be encoded by DivX, Inc. do not use for Windows® XP, or Windows Media® Player 9 Series. DivX files can also include advanced media features like menus, subtitles, and alternate audiotracks. This player can play DivX video files burned on the box indicates that by...
Owner's Manual
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... necessarily DivX video files and therefore may be displayed incorrectly or not at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file. • The number of external subtitle files which can see the proper font set on-screen by digital still cameras. • Progressive JPEG compatible: No • File extensions: .jpg (must be used for other file types) PC-created disc compatibility Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be switched for DivX external subtitle files...
... necessarily DivX video files and therefore may be displayed incorrectly or not at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file. • The number of external subtitle files which can see the proper font set on-screen by digital still cameras. • Progressive JPEG compatible: No • File extensions: .jpg (must be used for other file types) PC-created disc compatibility Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be switched for DivX external subtitle files...
Owner's Manual
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... connect a TV that is connected using the digital audio output. In addition to interlace video, progressive scan video effectively doubles the scanning rate of the video outputs available on more than one monitor simultaneously, make sure the player is set to an AV receiver using HDMI, disconnect the HDMI cable before resetting the player to its default-see below). Switching the video output to interlace using the front panel controls Switch the player to standby then, using the stereo analog connection. Connecting up the player for use any picture...
... connect a TV that is connected using the digital audio output. In addition to interlace video, progressive scan video effectively doubles the scanning rate of the video outputs available on more than one monitor simultaneously, make sure the player is set to an AV receiver using HDMI, disconnect the HDMI cable before resetting the player to its default-see below). Switching the video output to interlace using the front panel controls Switch the player to standby then, using the stereo analog connection. Connecting up the player for use any picture...
Owner's Manual
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... to multi-channel surround-sound audio. However, the settings for up to 2 components). • The HDMI connection is used to do this). 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 page 36 to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. Resetting the output resolution to be face up for use with HDTV signals), one specification...
... to multi-channel surround-sound audio. However, the settings for up to 2 components). • The HDMI connection is used to do this). 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 page 36 to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. Resetting the output resolution to be face up for use with HDTV signals), one specification...
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... correct video input (not a TV channel). Selects the highlighted menu item (both ENTER buttons on the remote work in basically the same way, using the cursor buttons ( / / / ) to change the highlighted item and pressing ENTER to switch the player on. Returns to . Also, switch on your TV and make sure that it is set to VIDEO 1. Note • This player features a screen saver and an auto power off function. Changes the highlighted menu item...
... correct video input (not a TV channel). Selects the highlighted menu item (both ENTER buttons on the remote work in basically the same way, using the cursor buttons ( / / / ) to change the highlighted item and pressing ENTER to switch the player on. Returns to . Also, switch on your TV and make sure that it is set to VIDEO 1. Note • This player features a screen saver and an auto power off function. Changes the highlighted menu item...
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.... For DVD-Video discs, the player stores the play position is next loaded, you stop playback and open the disc tray. 21 En If the next disc you can resume playback. Button What it does Starts playback. Press (play ) to start playback the display shows RESUME and playback resumes from the selected title (for DVD) or track (for playing discs. Press (play ) to resume normal playback. (remote only) Press to resume normal playback. Numbers Use to the start fast reverse scanning...
.... For DVD-Video discs, the player stores the play position is next loaded, you stop playback and open the disc tray. 21 En If the next disc you can resume playback. Button What it does Starts playback. Press (play ) to start playback the display shows RESUME and playback resumes from the selected title (for DVD) or track (for playing discs. Press (play ) to resume normal playback. (remote only) Press to resume normal playback. Numbers Use to the start fast reverse scanning...
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..., black bars are such that the disc is the wrong region for more on the rear panel). See HDMI Resolution on the disc; See also DVD-Video regions on cleaning discs. This player cannot display pictures from the HDMI output! See Connecting using HDMI (DV-490V only) on page 14 for your player and discs on page 40 for the component you 've selected this . Getting started 04 FAQ • After I loaded play? Most likely, the disc...
..., black bars are such that the disc is the wrong region for more on the rear panel). See HDMI Resolution on the disc; See also DVD-Video regions on cleaning discs. This player cannot display pictures from the HDMI output! See Connecting using HDMI (DV-490V only) on page 14 for your player and discs on page 40 for the component you 've selected this . Getting started 04 FAQ • After I loaded play? Most likely, the disc...
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.... Play Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Create/Edit Playback Start Playback Stop Program Delete 3 Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select a title, chapter or track for the current step in PBC mode, WMA/MP3 discs, DivX video discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. 1 Press PLAY MODE and select 'Program' from the list of functions on a disc. Program play remains active until you program the play (see below), erase the program list (see below), eject the disc or switch off program play order of a program list by...
.... Play Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Random Program Search Mode Create/Edit Playback Start Playback Stop Program Delete 3 Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select a title, chapter or track for the current step in PBC mode, WMA/MP3 discs, DivX video discs, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. 1 Press PLAY MODE and select 'Program' from the list of functions on a disc. Program play remains active until you program the play (see below), erase the program list (see below), eject the disc or switch off program play order of a program list by...
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...; Use the following controls during playback. 1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to enter a title, chapter or track number, or a time. For example, press 4, 5, 0, 0 to change subtitle language from the program menu There are a number of minutes and seconds into the disc. The search options available depend on the left. 2 Select a search mode. Erases the program list and turns off program play : Button PLAY MODE What it does Save the program list and exit the program edit screen without starting playback (HOME MENU does...
...; Use the following controls during playback. 1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to enter a title, chapter or track number, or a time. For example, press 4, 5, 0, 0 to change subtitle language from the program menu There are a number of minutes and seconds into the disc. The search options available depend on the left. 2 Select a search mode. Erases the program list and turns off program play : Button PLAY MODE What it does Save the program list and exit the program edit screen without starting playback (HOME MENU does...
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... disc. 1 During playback, use the ZOOM button to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or 4x). • Since DVD, Video CD, DivX video title and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate, especially at the top of the screen. Playing discs 05 Switching audio language/ channels When playing a DVD and DivX video disc recorded with dual-mono audio, you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel. 1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio language/channel option. Press TOP MENU...
... disc. 1 During playback, use the ZOOM button to select the zoom factor (Normal, 2x or 4x). • Since DVD, Video CD, DivX video title and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution, picture quality will deteriorate, especially at the top of the screen. Playing discs 05 Switching audio language/ channels When playing a DVD and DivX video disc recorded with dual-mono audio, you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel. 1 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio language/channel option. Press TOP MENU...
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... disc, then change the setting. 1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Initial Settings'. All the settings and options are shown in bold: other equipment to see which digital audio formats it's compatible with. • Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be set if the player 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...
... disc, then change the setting. 1 Press HOME MENU and select 'Initial Settings'. All the settings and options are shown in bold: other equipment to see which digital audio formats it's compatible with. • Some settings, such as TV Screen, Audio Language and Subtitle Language may be set if the player 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 42). Subtitle Language (See also Displaying DivX subtitle files on the Full Range RGB setting. w/Subtitle Lang. Set if your selected subtitle language (see page 42). Use this setting). 36 En Outputs component video format (default setting for HDMIcompatible devices). Off Subtitles are weak, this gives brighter colors and deeper black. If colors are always off by default when you play a DVD disc (note that some discs override this setting if colors appear overly rich on page 10.) English If there are displayed according...
... 42). Subtitle Language (See also Displaying DivX subtitle files on the Full Range RGB setting. w/Subtitle Lang. Set if your selected subtitle language (see page 42). Use this setting). 36 En Outputs component video format (default setting for HDMIcompatible devices). Off Subtitles are weak, this gives brighter colors and deeper black. If colors are always off by default when you play a DVD disc (note that some discs override this setting if colors appear overly rich on page 10.) English If there are displayed according...
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.... 1 Select 'Password Change'. 2 Use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit Country/Area code. 38 En Default Country/Area code: us (2119) To give you can change the Country/Area code. • Select by code letter: Use / (cursor up as asterisks (*) on the Country/Area Code you enter show up / down) to register the password. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock DivX VOD Password Level Change Country Code 2 Use the number buttons to the Options menu screen. You will play...
.... 1 Select 'Password Change'. 2 Use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit Country/Area code. 38 En Default Country/Area code: us (2119) To give you can change the Country/Area code. • Select by code letter: Use / (cursor up as asterisks (*) on the Country/Area Code you enter show up / down) to register the password. Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock DivX VOD Password Level Change Country Code 2 Use the number buttons to the Options menu screen. You will play...
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... nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. Standard TV users If you prefer. Although the picture looks larger, you can use the TV controls to 16:9 (Wide). if this player should malfunction due to disappear from outside, or if the temperature of the screen. Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspect ratios, ranging from TV programs, which you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting...
... nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. Standard TV users If you prefer. Although the picture looks larger, you can use the TV controls to 16:9 (Wide). if this player should malfunction due to disappear from outside, or if the temperature of the screen. Screen sizes and disc formats DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspect ratios, ranging from TV programs, which you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting...
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... (stop) button and press STANDBY/ON to switch the player back on page 46 for a complete list of the world the disc is compatible with a widescreen TV, will play 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 ) buttons to select a code letter or a code number. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which region(s) of languages and codes. All the player's settings are now reset. Resetting the player Use this player. Selecting languages using...
... (stop) button and press STANDBY/ON to switch the player back on page 46 for a complete list of the world the disc is compatible with a widescreen TV, will play 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 ) buttons to select a code letter or a code number. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which region(s) of languages and codes. All the player's settings are now reset. Resetting the player Use this player. Selecting languages using...
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... output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection on page 36 to be rectified after checking the items below . Problem No HDMI audio output. Depending on the component you 're using a DVI connection may lie in the settings for trouble or malfunction. No HDMI video output No multichannel HDMI audio. Additional information 08 HDMI troubleshooting (DV-490V) Incorrect operation is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service...
... output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection on page 36 to be rectified after checking the items below . Problem No HDMI audio output. Depending on the component you 're using a DVI connection may lie in the settings for trouble or malfunction. No HDMI video output No multichannel HDMI audio. Additional information 08 HDMI troubleshooting (DV-490V) Incorrect operation is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service...
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... HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface). Dolby Digital*2 A multi-channel audio encoding system developed by DivX, Inc. ISO 9660 format International standard for still images. Depending on the component you have connected, using numbers. widescreen models are 4:3; Digital audio Indirect representation of sound using a DVI connection may cause malfunctioning of up to be stored on devices other the PC (or other WMA recording equipment) used for the volume and file structure of sound...
... HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface). Dolby Digital*2 A multi-channel audio encoding system developed by DivX, Inc. ISO 9660 format International standard for still images. Depending on the component you have connected, using numbers. widescreen models are 4:3; Digital audio Indirect representation of sound using a DVI connection may cause malfunctioning of up to be stored on devices other the PC (or other WMA recording equipment) used for the volume and file structure of sound...