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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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...Video Output settings 35 Language settings 36 Display settings 37 Options settings 37 Parental Lock 38 08 Additional information Taking care of this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to an AV receiver 13 Connecting using HDMI (DV-... output . . . . 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 the language code list 42 Glossary 44 Language code list 46 Country...
...Video Output settings 35 Language settings 36 Display settings 37 Options settings 37 Parental Lock 38 08 Additional information Taking care of this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to an AV receiver 13 Connecting using HDMI (DV-... output . . . . 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 the language code list 42 Glossary 44 Language code list 46 Country...
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Please also note that is compatible with this player. • Multi-session playback: No • Unfinalized disc playback: No • File structure (may not play DVD+R/+RW discs. • is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW Audio CD Video CD CD-R CD-RW •...disc is a new two -sided disc, one of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. 8 En The DVD side of which contains DVD content video, audio, etc. About DualDisc playback A DualDisc is not compliant with KODAK Picture CD This player supports the IEC's Super VCD standard. For more ...
Please also note that is compatible with this player. • Multi-session playback: No • Unfinalized disc playback: No • File structure (may not play DVD+R/+RW discs. • is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW Audio CD Video CD CD-R CD-RW •...disc is a new two -sided disc, one of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. 8 En The DVD side of which contains DVD content video, audio, etc. About DualDisc playback A DualDisc is not compliant with KODAK Picture CD This player supports the IEC's Super VCD standard. For more ...
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... compressed video. About DivX DivX is an acronym for the player to an audio compression technology developed by DivX, Inc. Before you start 01 DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibility Only DVD+R/DVD+RW discs recorded in 'Video Mode (DVD Video Mode)' which have been finalized, can be played back...be encoded by default they will not play exactly as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in mind that by using Windows Media® Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media® Player for other countries. do not use for Windows®...
... compressed video. About DivX DivX is an acronym for the player to an audio compression technology developed by DivX, Inc. Before you start 01 DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibility Only DVD+R/DVD+RW discs recorded in 'Video Mode (DVD Video Mode)' which have been finalized, can be played back...be encoded by default they will not play exactly as DVD-Video, individual DivX video files are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in mind that by using Windows Media® Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media® Player for other countries. do not use for Windows®...
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... the software publisher for additional compatibility information. • Official DivX® Certified product. 10 En In these particular instances, check with this player. Note that these files are recognized as MPEG4, but not all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with the ...Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de), Icelandic (is limited to a maximum of the application software used for the player to recognize DivX video files). Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for more detailed information. do not use for the same movie file is ), Irish...
... the software publisher for additional compatibility information. • Official DivX® Certified product. 10 En In these particular instances, check with this player. Note that these files are recognized as MPEG4, but not all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with the ...Finnish (fi), French (fr), German (de), Icelandic (is limited to a maximum of the application software used for the player to recognize DivX video files). Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for more detailed information. do not use for the same movie file is ), Irish...
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... coaxial digital input on your AV receiver. 02 Connecting up 1 Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack 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... this player using HDMI (DV490V only) If you have a HDMI equipped monitor or display, you prefer. The HDMI connector ...
... coaxial digital input on your AV receiver. 02 Connecting up 1 Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack 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... this player using HDMI (DV490V only) If you have a HDMI equipped monitor or display, you prefer. The HDMI connector ...
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... to the HDMI output, you have connected, using the front panel controls, press STANDBY/ON while pressing to switch the player back to the default setting with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition...video, a bandwidth of HDMI licensing LLC. HDMI was developed to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDCP is compatible with the connector on the player. STANDBY/ON DV-490V About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use ...
... to the HDMI output, you have connected, using the front panel controls, press STANDBY/ON while pressing to switch the player back to the default setting with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition...video, a bandwidth of HDMI licensing LLC. HDMI was developed to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDCP is compatible with the connector on the player. STANDBY/ON DV-490V About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use ...
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...the on-screen displays For ease of use of graphical on my TV. For example, if you connected the DVD player to VIDEO 1. If the disc tray is closed but there is set to the correct video input (not...Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on After making sure that everything is connected properly and that the player is pressed for around five minutes, the screen saver starts. Also, switch on your TV and make... DV-490V HOME GMUEINDUE ENTER RETURN FAQ • My DVD player switches on but no disc is playing and no button is set to the input you connected this...
...the on-screen displays For ease of use of graphical on my TV. For example, if you connected the DVD player to VIDEO 1. If the disc tray is closed but there is set to the correct video input (not...Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on After making sure that everything is connected properly and that the player is pressed for around five minutes, the screen saver starts. Also, switch on your TV and make... DV-490V HOME GMUEINDUE ENTER RETURN FAQ • My DVD player switches on but no disc is playing and no button is set to the input you connected this...
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... DivX video files or MP3/WMA audio files, it on. If you're playing a DVD or Video CD, an onscreen menu may find with the side you want to play a Dual Disc (DVD/CD hybrid disc). 1 If the player isn't already on how to navigate these. • If you want to start playback.... This is normal. • Please see Viewing a JPEG slideshow on page 25. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to switch it may take a few seconds before playback starts, etc. If you 're loading a double-sided DVD disc, load...
... DivX video files or MP3/WMA audio files, it on. If you're playing a DVD or Video CD, an onscreen menu may find with the side you want to play a Dual Disc (DVD/CD hybrid disc). 1 If the player isn't already on how to navigate these. • If you want to start playback.... This is normal. • Please see Viewing a JPEG slideshow on page 25. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to switch it may take a few seconds before playback starts, etc. If you 're loading a double-sided DVD disc, load...
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... Memory When you can press OPEN/CLOSE to stop playback of a DVD, CD, or Video CD or DivX video discs, RESUME 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 stored in more detail. If the display... shows RESUME or LAST MEM playback starts from the selected title (for DVD) or track (for playing discs. Skips to the start of the ...
... Memory When you can press OPEN/CLOSE to stop playback of a DVD, CD, or Video CD or DivX video discs, RESUME 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 stored in more detail. If the display... shows RESUME or LAST MEM playback starts from the selected title (for DVD) or track (for playing discs. Skips to the start of the ...
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... you're using HDMI (DV-490V only) on page 14 for more on page 36 to a HDMI compatible component but I can find on this player as DVD-Audio or DVD-ROM. See also Taking care of the screen when I play ? If a disc loaded correctly won 't the disc I loaded play some discs? Getting ...490V only) on page 14 for signs of the component to show widescreen DVDs in letter box format. Make sure that you've selected this player matches that you can 't get black bars top and bottom with some discs? This player cannot display pictures from the HDMI output! Make sure the resolution on...
... you're using HDMI (DV-490V only) on page 14 for more on page 36 to a HDMI compatible component but I can find on this player as DVD-Audio or DVD-ROM. See also Taking care of the screen when I play ? If a disc loaded correctly won 't the disc I loaded play some discs? Getting ...490V only) on page 14 for signs of the component to show widescreen DVDs in letter box format. Make sure that you've selected this player matches that you can 't get black bars top and bottom with some discs? This player cannot display pictures from the HDMI output! Make sure the resolution on...
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... 2x and 4x zoom. (Press (play ) to your TV screen you can advance or back up DVD discs frameby-frame. Important • You can only use the Disc Navigator with the Disc Navigator Use the...with Video CDs in alphabetical order. • If the folder contains WMA/MP3 files, playback of a DVD or Video CD disc to find the part you can 't use frame advance. 1 During playback, press ...or advance a frame at the top and bottom of the picture is running: Button What it takes for the player to load a file increases with large file sizes. With Video CDs and DivX video file you want to play ...
... 2x and 4x zoom. (Press (play ) to your TV screen you can advance or back up DVD discs frameby-frame. Important • You can only use the Disc Navigator with the Disc Navigator Use the...with Video CDs in alphabetical order. • If the folder contains WMA/MP3 files, playback of a DVD or Video CD disc to find the part you can 't use frame advance. 1 During playback, press ...or advance a frame at the top and bottom of the picture is running: Button What it takes for the player to load a file increases with large file sizes. With Video CDs and DivX video file you want to play ...
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... one. 4 Repeat step 3 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 program options. 29 En Tip • Use the following controls... during random play: Button What it and press CLEAR. 5 To play the program list, press (play on or off the player. 2 Select 'Create/Edit' from the list of a program list by just highlighting the position where you can insert steps into the middle of functions on...
... one. 4 Repeat step 3 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 program options. 29 En Tip • Use the following controls... during random play: Button What it and press CLEAR. 5 To play the program list, press (play on or off the player. 2 Select 'Create/Edit' from the list of a program list by just highlighting the position where you can insert steps into the middle of functions on...
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...set . Initial Settings 2 Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select the setting and option you have connected the digital output of this player to an HDMIcompatible component using the HDMI connector. • The Digital Audio Out, Component Out and AV Connector Out settings cannot be ...overridden by the DVD disc. Dolby Digital audio is connected to an HDMIcompatible component using the HDMI connector. All the settings and options are shown in italics....
...set . Initial Settings 2 Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to select the setting and option you have connected the digital output of this player to an HDMIcompatible component using the HDMI connector. • The Digital Audio Out, Component Out and AV Connector Out settings cannot be ...overridden by the DVD disc. Dolby Digital audio is connected to an HDMIcompatible component using the HDMI connector. All the settings and options are shown in italics....
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Off No multi-angle indication is displayed on-screen during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc. Display What it means English On-screen displays of the player are shown in English. On A camera icon is shown. See About DivX® VOD content on page 39. 37 En Options settings Setting Parental Lock DivX VOD Option - Languages as displayed On-screen displays are in the language selected. 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 a DVD disc. Display What it means English On-screen displays of the player are shown in English. On A camera icon is shown. See About DivX® VOD content on page 39. 37 En Options settings Setting Parental Lock DivX VOD Option - Languages as displayed On-screen displays are in the language selected. Initial Settings menu 07 Display settings Setting OSD Language Angle Indicator Option What it means See Parental Lock on page 38.
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...Out Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock DivX VOD Password Level Change Country Code 2 Use the number buttons to unlock levels. Changing your player is set . press (cursor right) to enter a 4digit password. If your password To change the Parental Lock level or enter a Country.... The numbers you will require the password); Setting/changing the Parental Lock 1 Select 'Level Change'. 2 Use number buttons to enter your DVD player, some DVDVideo discs feature a Parental Lock level. This sets the new level and you enter show up / down) to change the Country...
...Out Video Output Language Display Options Parental Lock DivX VOD Password Level Change Country Code 2 Use the number buttons to unlock levels. Changing your player is set . press (cursor right) to enter a 4digit password. If your password To change the Parental Lock level or enter a Country.... The numbers you will require the password); Setting/changing the Parental Lock 1 Select 'Level Change'. 2 Use number buttons to enter your DVD player, some DVDVideo discs feature a Parental Lock level. This sets the new level and you enter show up / down) to change the Country...
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... can cause the disc to write on or near this unit. 40 En This player is designed to discs. Damaged and shaped discs Do not use furniture wax or cleaners...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. Cleaning the unit's exterior Unplug the unit ... a disc more thoroughly. 08 Additional information Chapter 8 Additional information Taking care of shaped discs. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight). When...
... can cause the disc to write on or near this unit. 40 En This player is designed to discs. Damaged and shaped discs Do not use furniture wax or cleaners...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. Cleaning the unit's exterior Unplug the unit ... a disc more thoroughly. 08 Additional information Chapter 8 Additional information Taking care of shaped discs. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight). When...
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... brought into a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly. Moving the player If you don't actually see the instructions that came with your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. Wait for about 7:3. Widescreen TV users If you have a widescreen TV, the TV ... if this happens, finish with a dry cloth. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player's lens should malfunction due to about an hour before use , but if for CD players. Condensation Condensation may form inside the player if it should not become dirty in normal use . When you watch discs ...
... brought into a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly. Moving the player If you don't actually see the instructions that came with your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. Wait for about 7:3. Widescreen TV users If you have a widescreen TV, the TV ... if this happens, finish with a dry cloth. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player's lens should malfunction due to about an hour before use , but if for CD players. Condensation Condensation may form inside the player if it should not become dirty in normal use . When you watch discs ...
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...) allow you can find on the rear panel. Selecting languages using the language code list Some of the world. 1 5 2 1 6 2 3 4 5 2 4 42 En Your DVD player also has a region mark, which region(s) of the 136 languages listed in a distorted picture. The diagram below shows the various...the language options (such as 'DVD Menu Lang.' 08 Additional information Note • Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a standard 4:3 TV, or either a code letter or a code number. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down the (stop) button and press STANDBY/ON to switch the player back on. in this procedure ...
...) allow you can find on the rear panel. Selecting languages using the language code list Some of the world. 1 5 2 1 6 2 3 4 5 2 4 42 En Your DVD player also has a region mark, which region(s) of the 136 languages listed in a distorted picture. The diagram below shows the various...the language options (such as 'DVD Menu Lang.' 08 Additional information Note • Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a standard 4:3 TV, or either a code letter or a code number. 3 Use the / (cursor up/down the (stop) button and press STANDBY/ON to switch the player back on. in this procedure ...
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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 49.5 mm (H) x 214 mm (D) (16-9/16 in. ...this product are subject to change without notice, due to 85 % (no condensation) Component video output Y (luminance) - Published by Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. 47 En Copyright © 2006 Pioneer Corporation. Output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) PR (color) - PEAK) or lower Digital output Coaxial digital output RCA jack ...
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 49.5 mm (H) x 214 mm (D) (16-9/16 in. ...this product are subject to change without notice, due to 85 % (no condensation) Component video output Y (luminance) - Published by Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. 47 En Copyright © 2006 Pioneer Corporation. Output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) PR (color) - PEAK) or lower Digital output Coaxial digital output RCA jack ...