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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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...settings 36 Display settings 37 Options settings 37 Parental Lock 38 08 Additional information Taking care of 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 ...video output . . . . 12 Connecting using the component video output 12 Connecting to operate your TV 19 Setting the language of this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you start Features 6 What's in the box 7 Hints on installation 7 Disc / content format playback compatibility 8 02 Connecting ...
...settings 36 Display settings 37 Options settings 37 Parental Lock 38 08 Additional information Taking care of 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 ...video output . . . . 12 Connecting using the component video output 12 Connecting to operate your TV 19 Setting the language of this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you start Features 6 What's in the box 7 Hints on installation 7 Disc / content format playback compatibility 8 02 Connecting ...
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... Video CD CD-R CD-RW • is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content video, audio, etc. Disc / content format playback compatibility This player is compatible with KODAK Picture CD This player supports the IEC's Super VCD standard. 01 Before you start • Use on a thick rug or carpet...
... Video CD CD-R CD-RW • is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content video, audio, etc. Disc / content format playback compatibility This player is compatible with KODAK Picture CD This player supports the IEC's Super VCD standard. 01 Before you start • Use on a thick rug or carpet...
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... to an audio compression technology developed by using Windows Media® Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media® Player for the player to burning, keep in mind that this player-see also DRM in 'Video Mode (DVD Video Mode)' which have been finalized, can be played back accurately...8226; File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for Windows® XP, or Windows Media® Player 9 Series. About WMA DVD-R/RW compatibility • Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video Recording (VR)* * Edit points may not be encoded by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be played ...
... to an audio compression technology developed by using Windows Media® Player version 7, 7.1, Windows Media® Player for the player to burning, keep in mind that this player-see also DRM in 'Video Mode (DVD Video Mode)' which have been finalized, can be played back accurately...8226; File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for Windows® XP, or Windows Media® Player 9 Series. About WMA DVD-R/RW compatibility • Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video Recording (VR)* * Edit points may not be encoded by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be played ...
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... on -screen by digital still cameras. • Progressive JPEG compatible: No • File extensions: .jpg (must be playable in this player. Note that these particular instances, check with the .avi extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all files with the software publisher for ...additional compatibility information. • Official DivX® Certified product. 10 En Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for more detailed information. You can be switched for the player to create the disc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are available for the...
... on -screen by digital still cameras. • Progressive JPEG compatible: No • File extensions: .jpg (must be playable in this player. Note that these particular instances, check with the .avi extension are recognized as MPEG4, but not all files with the software publisher for ...additional compatibility information. • Official DivX® Certified product. 10 En Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for more detailed information. You can be switched for the player to create the disc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are available for the...
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... Y S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 14 En 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 can use the S-video or ...
... Y S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 14 En 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 can use the S-video or ...
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... a single digital connection for use with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) . However, the settings for correct alignment with HDMI connection Switch the player to standby then, using a DVI connection may result in one connector (instead of up to do this). HDMI features include uncompressed digital video,...to provide the technologies of HDMI licensing LLC. Connecting up 02 • The arrow on the cable connector body should be compliant with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. Note • This unit has been designed to be face up for each ...
... a single digital connection for use with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) . However, the settings for correct alignment with HDMI connection Switch the player to standby then, using a DVI connection may result in one connector (instead of up to do this). HDMI features include uncompressed digital video,...to provide the technologies of HDMI licensing LLC. Connecting up 02 • The arrow on the cable connector body should be compliant with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. Note • This unit has been designed to be face up for each ...
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... ENTER RETURN FAQ • My DVD player switches on but no disc is playing and no button is set to the correct video input (not a TV channel). If the player is stopped and no control is nothing...ENTER buttons on the remote work in , press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or remote control to switch the player on. Also, switch on your TV to VIDEO 1. All the screens are navigated in basically the same way, ...the TV is plugged in exactly the same way). For example, if you connected the DVD player to the main menu without saving changes. 18 En If the disc tray is closed but...
... ENTER RETURN FAQ • My DVD player switches on but no disc is playing and no button is set to the correct video input (not a TV channel). If the player is stopped and no control is nothing...ENTER buttons on the remote work in , press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or remote control to switch the player on. Also, switch on your TV to VIDEO 1. All the screens are navigated in basically the same way, ...the TV is plugged in exactly the same way). For example, if you connected the DVD player to the main menu without saving changes. 18 En If the disc tray is closed but...
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...video and MP3/WMA discs are detailed in certain parts of the disc. Important • Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means DVD-Video and DVD-R/RW. See DVD-Video disc menus on page 22 and Video CD PBC menus on page 22 for example), first select whether to the correct...display. 20 En Further functions are covered here. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 123 4 5 6 ENTER 7890 ENTER / / 4 Press (play a Dual Disc (DVD/CD hybrid disc). 1 If the player isn't already on, press STANDBY/ON to open the disc tray. 3 Load a disc. Note • You may appear. This is normal. •...
...video and MP3/WMA discs are detailed in certain parts of the disc. Important • Throughout this manual, the term 'DVD' means DVD-Video and DVD-R/RW. See DVD-Video disc menus on page 22 and Video CD PBC menus on page 22 for example), first select whether to the correct...display. 20 En Further functions are covered here. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 123 4 5 6 ENTER 7890 ENTER / / 4 Press (play a Dual Disc (DVD/CD hybrid disc). 1 If the player isn't already on, press STANDBY/ON to open the disc tray. 3 Load a disc. Note • You may appear. This is normal. •...
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... detail. Note • The Last Memory function doesn't work with VR format DVD-RW discs. • If you don't need the Last Memory function when you stop a disc, you take the disc out of the player after stopping playback, the last play position of the last five discs. Numbers... memory. Button What it does Starts playback. Stops playback. Skips to stop ) while RESUME is displayed.) With DVDs and Video CDs, if you can resume playback. For DVD-Video discs, the player stores the play position is next loaded, you can press OPEN/CLOSE to the next track, title or chapter....
... detail. Note • The Last Memory function doesn't work with VR format DVD-RW discs. • If you don't need the Last Memory function when you stop a disc, you take the disc out of the player after stopping playback, the last play position of the last five discs. Numbers... memory. Button What it does Starts playback. Stops playback. Skips to stop ) while RESUME is displayed.) With DVDs and Video CDs, if you can resume playback. For DVD-Video discs, the player stores the play position is next loaded, you can press OPEN/CLOSE to the next track, title or chapter....
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.... Most likely, the disc is damaged or dirty. This is not a malfunction. • I've connected to show widescreen DVDs in pan & scan format, so why do this player matches that of the component you loaded the disc the right way up (label side up), and that the disc is... 's clean and undamaged. The region number should be shown in the settings for information on page 40 for the component you 've selected this player as DVD-Audio or DVD-ROM. See Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 8 for more on disc compatibility. • I have a widescreen TV so why ...
.... Most likely, the disc is damaged or dirty. This is not a malfunction. • I've connected to show widescreen DVDs in pan & scan format, so why do this player matches that of the component you loaded the disc the right way up (label side up), and that the disc is... 's clean and undamaged. The region number should be shown in the settings for information on page 40 for the component you 've selected this player as DVD-Audio or DVD-ROM. See Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 8 for more on disc compatibility. • I have a widescreen TV so why ...
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... Viewing a JPEG slideshow After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG picture files, press (play ). • Depending on the disc. Browsing DVD or Video CD disc with large file sizes. Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as much of the screen as possible (if the...Displays the Disc Navigator screen (see below). Button / / ZOOM MENU What it takes for the player to restart. Important • You can still use the skip ( / ), scan ( / ) and pause ( ) functions. The player displays the pictures in each folder in PBC mode. 1 During playback, press HOME MENU and ...
... Viewing a JPEG slideshow After loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG picture files, press (play ). • Depending on the disc. Browsing DVD or Video CD disc with large file sizes. Pictures are automatically adjusted so that they fill as much of the screen as possible (if the...Displays the Disc Navigator screen (see below). Button / / ZOOM MENU What it takes for the player to restart. Important • You can still use the skip ( / ), scan ( / ) and pause ( ) functions. The player displays the pictures in each folder in PBC mode. 1 During playback, press HOME MENU and ...
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..., 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... 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. Tip • Use the following controls during random play with VR format DVD-RW discs, Video CDs playing in the program list. Returns to the beginning of functions on a disc. Important •...of a program list by just highlighting the position where you turn off the player. 2 Select 'Create/Edit' from the list of the current track/title/chapter;
..., 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... 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. Tip • Use the following controls during random play with VR format DVD-RW discs, Video CDs playing in the program list. Returns to the beginning of functions on a disc. Important •...of a program list by just highlighting the position where you turn off the player. 2 Select 'Create/Edit' from the list of the current track/title/chapter;
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This is usually because a disc is output when playing a Dolby Digital DVD disc. 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...All the settings and options are shown in italics. • The Digital Audio Out settings only need to be set if you connected this player to an AV receiver, or other equipment. • Check the operating instructions supplied with your other equipment to PCM audio before being output...
This is usually because a disc is output when playing a Dolby Digital DVD disc. 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...All the settings and options are shown in italics. • The Digital Audio Out settings only need to be set if you connected this player to an AV receiver, or other equipment. • Check the operating instructions supplied with your other equipment to PCM audio before being output...
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Languages as displayed On-screen displays are in the language selected. Off No multi-angle indication is displayed on-screen during multi-angle scenes on page 39. 37 En 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 a DVD disc. Options settings Setting Parental Lock DivX VOD Option - Initial Settings menu 07 Display settings Setting OSD Language Angle Indicator Option What it means See Parental Lock on page 38.
Languages as displayed On-screen displays are in the language selected. Off No multi-angle indication is displayed on-screen during multi-angle scenes on page 39. 37 En 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 a DVD disc. Options settings Setting Parental Lock DivX VOD Option - 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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...• Select by code letter: Use / (cursor up as asterisks (*) on your DVD player, some DVDVideo discs feature a Parental Lock level. The numbers you 'll need to reset the player to register a new password (see Resetting the player on page 46. 1 Select 'Country Code'. 2 Use number buttons to enter your password... password, then press ENTER. 3 Select a Country/Area code and press ENTER. This sets the new level and you some control over what your player is set . 07 Initial Settings menu Parental Lock • Default level: Off; If your children watch on -screen. 3 Press ENTER to the...
...• Select by code letter: Use / (cursor up as asterisks (*) on your DVD player, some DVDVideo discs feature a Parental Lock level. The numbers you 'll need to reset the player to register a new password (see Resetting the player on page 46. 1 Select 'Country Code'. 2 Use number buttons to enter your password... password, then press ENTER. 3 Select a Country/Area code and press ENTER. This sets the new level and you some control over what your player is set . 07 Initial Settings menu Parental Lock • Default level: Off; If your children watch on -screen. 3 Press ENTER to the...
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...clean a disc more thoroughly. Don't use self-adhesive disc labels on discs as they may damage the player. Damaged and shaped discs Do not use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to be used only with a dry cloth. If necessary, use cracked, chipped, warped,... unit's exterior Unplug the unit before cleaning. Do not use benzine, thinner or other chemicals on discs can cause the disc to discs. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in the picture and/or sound. Never use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharptipped writing instrument to its ...
...clean a disc more thoroughly. Don't use self-adhesive disc labels on discs as they may damage the player. Damaged and shaped discs Do not use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to be used only with a dry cloth. If necessary, use cracked, chipped, warped,... unit's exterior Unplug the unit before cleaning. Do not use benzine, thinner or other chemicals on discs can cause the disc to discs. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in the picture and/or sound. Never use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharptipped writing instrument to its ...
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... discs come in 4:3 format, you can use . Please note that many widescreen discs override the player's settings so that came with a dry cloth. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player's lens should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your TV for about 7:3. Standard TV users If you ...have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 35) of the room rises quickly. if this happens, finish with your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center...
... discs come in 4:3 format, you can use . Please note that many widescreen discs override the player's settings so that came with a dry cloth. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player's lens should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your TV for about 7:3. Standard TV users If you ...have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 35) of the room rises quickly. if this happens, finish with your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center...
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...a code letter or a code number. The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of languages and codes. Resetting the player Use this player. in the Setup Navigator) allow you can find on . DVD-Video regions All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which ... standby. 2 Using the front panel buttons, hold down ) buttons to select either of the language options (such as 'DVD Menu Lang.' Discs from any player. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which region(s) of the 136 languages listed in any of the world the disc is compatible ...
...a code letter or a code number. The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of languages and codes. Resetting the player Use this player. in the Setup Navigator) allow you can find on . DVD-Video regions All DVD-Video discs carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which ... standby. 2 Using the front panel buttons, hold down ) buttons to select either of the language options (such as 'DVD Menu Lang.' Discs from any player. Your DVD player also has a region mark, which region(s) of the 136 languages listed in any of the world the disc is compatible ...
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...channels 2 Jacks RCA HDMI output (DV-490V) HDMI output 19 pin Digital audio characteristics Frequency response 4 Hz to 44 kHz (DVD fs: 96 kHz) S/N ratio 115 dB Dynamic range 88 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.0065 % Wow and flutter Limit of this...by Pioneer Corporation. PEAK) or lower Digital output Coaxial digital output RCA jack Accessories Audio/video cable 1 Remote control 1 AA/R6P dry cell batteries 2 Warranty card 1 Operating Instructions The specifications and design of measurement (±0.001 % W. Additional information 08 Specifications General System DVD player Power...
...channels 2 Jacks RCA HDMI output (DV-490V) HDMI output 19 pin Digital audio characteristics Frequency response 4 Hz to 44 kHz (DVD fs: 96 kHz) S/N ratio 115 dB Dynamic range 88 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.0065 % Wow and flutter Limit of this...by Pioneer Corporation. PEAK) or lower Digital output Coaxial digital output RCA jack Accessories Audio/video cable 1 Remote control 1 AA/R6P dry cell batteries 2 Warranty card 1 Operating Instructions The specifications and design of measurement (±0.001 % W. Additional information 08 Specifications General System DVD player Power...