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Pioneer DV-393-S User's Manual

1. 0 i e You can use the SCART AV connector or the S video or component video jacks to connect to the AV receiver if you prefer Connecting using HDMI DV 490V only If you have a HDMI equipped monitor or display you can connect it to this player using acommercially available HDMI cable The HDMI connector outputs uncompressed digital video as well as almost every kind 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 to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI compatible monitor Connecting up CH e The arrow on the cable connector body should be face up for correct alignment with the connector on the player Note e This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Depending on the component you have connected using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers e When you change the component connected to the HDMI output you will also need to change the HDMI settings to match the new component see HDM Out on page 35 HDMI Resolution on page 36 and HDMI Color on page 36 to do this However the settings for each component are then stored in memory for up to 2 components e The HDMI connection is compatible with 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 16 bit 20 bit 24 bit 2 channel linear PCM signals as well as
2. DV 490V g XSRSSP DV 393 1 STANDBY ON page 18 10 gt page 21 2 Disc tray 11 H page 21 3 TOP MENU page 22 12 E page 21 4 ENTER amp cursor buttons page 18 13 I lt and PP page 21 5 MENU page 22 14 HDMI indicator DV 490V only 6 RETURN oan 22 eee ee 7 HOME MENU page 18 component 8 Display 15 RW Compatible page 9 9 4 OPEN CLOSE page 20 En Controls and displays Remote control STANDBY ON OPEN CLOSE TOP MENU MENU gop STANDBY ON page 18 AUDIO page 31 SUBTITLE page 30 Number buttons page 21 TOP MENU page 22 ENTER amp cursor buttons page 18 HOME MENU page 18 lt a and lt i lt dil page 21 24 ow O N OUN A WN gt page 21 10 I lt page 21 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 II page 21 PLAY MODE page 27 SURROUND page 32 4 OPEN CLOSE page 20 ANGLE page 31 CLEAR page 29 ENTER page 18 MENU page 22 RETURN page 18 gt gt and I II page 21 24 PPI page 21 E page 21 DISPLAY page 31 ZOOM page 31 Using the remote control Keep in mind the following when using the remote control Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit The remote has a range of about 7 m Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on th
3. gt z COMPATIBLE FUJICOLOR CD COMPATIBLE Fujicolor CD e This unit will play DVD R RW discs En compliant with the CD Audio specification and therefore may not play The DVD side of a DualDisc plays in this product For more detailed information on the DualDisc specification please refer to the disc manufacturer or disc retailer CD R RW compatibility e Compatible formats CD Audio Video CD Super VCD ISO 9660 CD ROM containing MP3 WMA JPEG or DivX video files ISO 9660 Level 7 or 2 compliant CD physical format Mode1 Mode XA Form Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player e Multi session playback No e Unfinalized disc playback No Before you start e File structure may differ Up to 299 folders on a disc up to 648 folders and files combined within each folder 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 However some editing made during the recording may not be played back accurately DVD R RW compatibility e Compatible formats DVD Video Video Recording VR Edit points may not play exactly as edited screen may go momentarily blank at edited points e Unfinalized playback No e WMA MP3 JPEG file playback on DVD R RW No Compressed audio compatibility e Compatible formats MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 MP3 Windows Media Audio WMA e Sam
4. ka 1101 azakh kk 1111 Greenlandic kl 1112 Cambodian km 1113 annada kn 1114 ashmiri ks 1119 urdish ku 1121 Country Area code list Country Area Country Area code Country Area code letter Argentina 0118 ar Australia 0121 au Austria 0120 at Belgium 0205 be Brazil 0218 br Canada 0301 ca Chile 0312 cl China 0314 cn Denmark 0411 dk Finland 0609 fi France 0618 fr Germany 0405 de Hong Kong 0811 hk ndia 0914 in ndonesia 0904 id taly 0920 it Japan 1016 jp orea Republic of 1118 kr irghiz ky 1125 Latin la 1201 Lingala In 1214 Laothian lo 1215 Lithuanian It 1220 Latvian lv 1222 alagasy mg 1307 ori mi 1309 cedonian mk 1311 ayalam ml 1312 ngolian mn 1314 davian mo 1315 rathi mr 1318 ay ms 1319 tese mt 1320 Burmese my 1325 auru na 1401 epali ne 1405 orwegian no 1415 Occitan oc 1503 Oromo om 1513 Oriya or 1518 Panjabi pa 1601 Polish pl 1612 o9mpoonwrn a o Quechua qu 1721 irundi rn 1814 Romanian ro 1815 inyarwanda rw 1823 Sanskrit sa 1901 Sindhi sd 1904 Sangho sg 1907 Serbo Croatian sh 1908 Malaysia 1325 my Mexico 1324 mx Netherlands 1412 nl New Zealand 1426 nz Norway 1415 no Pakistan 1611 pk Philippines 1608 ph Portugal 1620 pt Russian Federation 1821 ru Pashto Pushto ps 1619 Rhaeto Romance rm
5. 1813 Sinhalese si 1909 Slovak sk 1911 Slovenian sl 1912 Samoan sm 1913 Shona sn 1914 Somali so 1915 Albanian sq 1917 Serbian sr 1918 Siswati ss 1919 Sesotho st 1920 Sundanese su 1921 Swahili sw 1923 Tamil ta 2001 Telugu te 2005 Tajik tg 2007 Thai th 2008 Tigrinya ti 2009 Turkmen tk 2011 Tagalog tl 2012 Setswana tn 2014 Tonga to 2015 Turkish tr 2018 Tsonga ts 2019 Tatar tt 2020 Twi tw 2023 Ukrainian uk 2111 Urdu ur 2118 Uzbek uz 2126 Vietnamese vi 2209 Volap k vo 2215 Wolof wo 2315 Xhosa xh 2408 Yoruba yo 2515 Zulu zu 2621 Singapore 1907 sg Spain 0519 es Sweden 1905 se Switzerland 0308 ch Taiwan 2023 tw Thailand 2008 th United Kingdom 0702 gb USA 2119 us Additional information Specifications General SYSE p sired bee E E Gace aes ape DVD player Power requirements er ree AC 220 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption DMS II e sect ce men oad apse PNET 7W DVA OOV io sdb acnattadte T aaa e o 7W Power consumption standby ESOS ascot sid e EA E debug arine AET 0 7 W DVA GOV ns varie EE OE eigen Peas 0 9 W WEINE sandra aneia aana a ET 1 7kg Dimensions 420 mm W x 49 5 mm H x 214 mm D Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity 5 to 85 no condensation AV connector output AV Connector 21 pin connector assig
6. Doldy Digital DTS and MPEG audio bitstream About HDMI DMI High Definition Multimedia Interface upports both video and audio on a single igital connection for use with DVD players TV set top boxes and other AV devices DMI was developed to provide the echnologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP as well as Digital Visual Interface DVI in one specification DCP is used to protect digital content ransmitted and received by DVI compliant displays DMI has the capability to support standard enhanced or high definition video plus standard to multi channel surround sound audio HDMI features include uncompressed gital video a bandwidth of up to 2 2 gigabytes per second with HDTV signals one connector instead of several cables and connectors and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DIVs HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC oan 2 Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection Switch the player to standby then using the front panel controls press STANDBY ON while pressing lt 4 to switch the player back to 576P 480P STANDBY ON DV 490V aa BED Controls and displays Chapter 3 Controls and displays Front panel
7. Inc 4 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC KO Additional information Language code list Language Language code letter Language code Japanese ja 1001 English en 0514 French fr 0618 German de 0405 talian it 0920 Spanish es 0519 Chinese zh 2608 Dutch nl 1412 Portuguese pt 1620 Swedish sv 1922 Russian ru 1821 orean ko 1115 Greek el 0512 Afar aa 0101 Abkhazian ab 0102 Afrikaans af 0106 Amharic am 0113 Arabic ar 0118 Assamese as 0119 Aymara ay 0125 Azerbaijani az 0126 Bashkir ba 0201 Byelorussian be 0205 Bulgarian bg 0207 Bihari bh 0208 Bislama bi 0209 Bengali bn 0214 Tibetan bo 0215 Breton br 0218 Catalan ca 0301 Corsican co 0315 Czech cs 0319 Welsh cy 0325 Danish da 0401 Bhutani dz 0426 Esperanto eo 0515 Estonian et 0520 Basque eu 0521 Persian fa 0601 Finnish fi 0609 Fiji fj 0610 Faroese fo 0615 Frisian fy 0625 rish ga 0701 Scots Gaelic gd 0704 Galician gl 0712 Guarani gn 0714 Gujarati gu 0721 Hausa ha 0801 Hindi hi 0809 Croatian hr 0818 Hungarian hu 0821 Armenian hy 0825 nterlingua ia 0901 nterlingue ie 0905 nupiak ik 0911 ndonesian in 0914 celandic is 0919 Hebrew iw 0923 Yiddish ji 1009 Javanese jw 1023 Georgian
8. Standard TV Users 2 eee eee eee ee 41 Setting the TV system eee eee eee 42 Resetting the player 2 cece eee eae 42 DVD Video regionS 2 eee eee eee 42 Selecting languages using the language GODS Stee aye S aE aae Suerte 43 HDMI troubleshooting DV 490V 43 Glossa N xia mannm e eanga aoa bolas 44 Language code liSt 2 eee ee eee 46 Country Area code list 2 eee eee 46 SPECIICATIONS so sisted enadevee kat aiaes Bontes 47 BES Before you start Chapter 1 Before you start Features e 24 bit 96 kHz compatible DAC The integrated 24 bit 96 kHz DAC means that this player is compatible with high sampling rate discs capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range low level resolution and high frequency detail e Excellent audio performance surround sound entertainment with Dolby Digital and DTS software e dts DIGITAL OUT Logos parT When connected to a suitable AV amplifier or receiver this player gives great surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS discs e PureCinema Progressive Scan video When connected to a progressive scan compatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs you can enjoy extremely stable flicker free images with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie e New Disc Navigator with moving pictures The new Disc Navigator enables you play the first few seconds of each title or c
9. Super VCD through on screen menus Control recorded onto the disc PCM Digital audio encoding system found on Pulse Code CDs Good quality but requires a lot of Modulation data compared to Dolby Digital DTS and MPEG encoded audio See also Digital audio Progressive All the lines that make up a video scan video picture are updated in one pass compared to interlace which takes two passes to update the whole picture Regions These associate DVD Video discs and players with particular areas of the world See DVD Video regions on page 42 for more information Sampling The rate at which sound is measured to frequency be turned into digital audio data The higher the rate the better the sound quality CD is 44 1 kHz DVD can be up o 96 kHz See also Digital audio WMA WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression echnology developed by Microsoft Corporation Files are recognized by heir file extension wma icrosoft Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 1 DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under license i Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 3 DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems
10. Video CD Super VCDs and DivX video can be played at four different forward slow motion speeds 1 During playback press II pause 2 Press and hold 1 411 or 1 gt 1 gt until slow motion playback starts e The slow motion speed is shown on screen e There is no sound during slow motion playback 3 Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed 4 Toresume normal playback press gt play e Depending on the disc normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached Playing discs 2 C Frame advance frame reverse You can advance or back up DVD discs frame by frame With Video CD Super VCDs and DivX video file you can only use frame advance 1 During playback press II pause 2 Press lt I lt dil or I gt I gt to reverse or advance a frame at a time 3 To resume normal playback press gt play e Depending on the disc normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached Viewing a JPEG slideshow After loading a CD CD R RW containing JPEG picture files press gt play to start a slideshow from the first folder picture on the disc The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order e If the folder contains WMA MPS3 files playback of the slideshow and WMA MP3 files repeats During the audio playback you can still use the skip lt P1 scan lt gt and pause I functions Pictures are automatically adjusted so tha
11. Wow and flutter Limit of measurement 0 001 W PEAK or lower Digital output Coaxial digital output 05 RCA jack Accessories Audio video Cable i eee 1 Powercable terroni cine Hoa SSR ls 1 Remote CONMOl inca sadeaalnd meei e a pads 1 AAVRG6P dry cell batteries 04 2 Warranty aideso reei cine read eae 1 Operating Instructions The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice due to improvement Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 2006 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved CH on TF www pioneer eur com i o D www pioneer co uk WAIT AT Published by Pioneer Corporation J2180601A SH 06 02 U Copyright 2006 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90810 1540 U S A TEL 800 421 1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L8R OP2 Canada TEL 1 877 283 5901 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 B 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE LTD 253 Alexandra Road 04 01 Singapore 159936 TEL 65 6472 7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 178 184 Boundary Road Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia TEL 03 9586 6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S A DE C V B
12. are a number of other options in the program menu in addition to Create Edit e Playback Start Starts playback of a saved program list e Playback Stop Turns off program play but does not erase the program list Program Delete Erases the program list and turns off program play Searching a disc You can search DVD discs by title or chapter number or by time CDs and Video CD Super VCDs by track number or time DivX video discs by time A Important e Search functions are not available with Video CD Super VCDs in PBC mode or with WMA MP3 discs 1 Press PLAY MODE and select Search Mode from the list of functions on the left 2 Select a search mode The search options available depend on the kind of disc loaded e The disc must be playing in order to use time search 3 Use the number buttons to enter a title chapter or track number or a time Play Mode A B Repeat Title Search Repeat Chapter Search Random Time Search ojo 1 Program Search Mode Input Chapter e For atime search enter the number of minutes and seconds into the currently playing title DVD DivX video or track CD Video CD Super VCD you want playback to resume from For example press 4 5 0 0 to have playback start from 45 minutes into the disc For 1 hour 20 minutes and 30 seconds press 8 0 3 0 4 Press ENTER to start playback Switching subtitles Some DVD and DivX video discs have subtitle
13. be used meets the required voltage e g 230 V or 120 V written on the rear panel D3 4 2 1 4_A_En When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules that apply in your country area D3 4 2 3 1_En WARNING This equipment is not waterproof To prevent a fire or shock hazard do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment such as a vase or flower pot or expose it to dripping splashing rain or moisture D3 4 2 1 3_A_En WARNING To prevent a fire hazard do not place any naked flame sources such as a lighted candle on the equipment D3 4 2 1 7a_A_En This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC EMC Directives 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC D3 4 2 1 9a_En CAUTION The OSTANDBY ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power Therefore make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident To avoid fire hazard the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 2a A_En If the AC plug of this unit does not
14. cursor buttons and ENTER to select a title chapter or track for the current step in the program list Fora DVD disc you can add atitle or a chapter to the program list Program Program Step Title 1 38 Chapter 1 004 01 01 Title 01 Chapter 001 02 Title 02 Chapter 002 03 Title 03 Chapter 003 04 Title 04 Chapter 004 05 Title 05 06 Title 06 07 Title 07 08 Title 08 e For a CD or Video CD Super VCD select a track to add to the program list After pressing ENTER to select the title chapter track the step number automatically moves down one 4 Repeat step 3 to build up a program list A program list can contain up to 24 titles chapters tracks e You can insert steps into the middle of a program list by just highlighting the position where you want the new step to appear and entering a title chapter track number e To delete a step highlight it and press CLEAR 5 To play the program list press gt play Program play remains active until you turn off program play see below erase the program list see below eject the disc or switch off the player 2 C BED Playing discs Oe e Use the following controls during program play Button What it does PLAY Save the program list and exit MODE the program edit screen without starting playback HOME MENU does the same gt P Skip to the next step in the program list Other functions available from the program menu There
15. password To change your password confirm your existing password then enter a new one 1 Select Password Change 2 Use the number buttons to enter your existing password then press ENTER 3 Enter anew password and press ENTER This registers the new password and you will return to the Options menu screen Setting changing the Parental Lock 1 Select Level Change 2 Use number buttons to enter your password then press ENTER 3 Select a new level and press ENTER e Press cursor left repeatedly to lock more levels more discs will require the password press cursor right to unlock levels You can t lock level 1 This sets the new level and you will return to the Options menu screen Setting changing the Country Area code You can find the Country Area code list on page 46 1 Select Country Code 2 Use number buttons to enter your password then press ENTER 3 Select a Country Area code and press ENTER There are two ways you can do this e Select by code letter Use cursor up down to change the Country Area code e Select by code number Press cursor right then use the number buttons to enter the 4 digit Country Area code Initial Settings menu CE The new Country Area code is set and you will return to the Options menu screen Note that the new Country Area code doesn t take effect until the next disc is loaded or the current disc is reloaded About Div
16. use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place such as inside a car or near a heater This can cause batteries to leak overheat explode or catch fire It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries Hints on installation We want you to enjoy using this product for years to come so please use the following guidelines when choosing a suitable location Do Use in a well ventilated room Place on a solid flat level surface such as a table shelf or stereo rack Don t Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity including near radiators and other heat generating appliances ace on a window sill or a place where the ayer will be exposed to direct sunlight se in an excessively dusty or damp nvironment lace directly on top of an amplifier or her component in your stereo system hat becomes hot in use Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interference especially if the television uses an indoor antenna ov CUD En BEX Before you start e Use in a kitchen or other room where the player may be exposed to smoke or steam e Use on a thick rug or carpet or cover with cloth this may prevent proper cooling of the unit e BVP js a trademark of DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation e isa trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd e Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD This player supports the IEC s Super VCD stand
17. using the HDMI interface are switched on and HD compatible KO Additional information Problem Remedy No HDMI video output e Make sure that you ve selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you re using You may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this e Check that the HDMI cable is connected properly and that the cable isn t damaged e Check that components connected using the HDMI interface are switched on and HDMI compatible e This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Depending on the component you have connected using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers e Make sure the resolution on this player matches that of the component you have connected using HDMI See HDMI Resolution on page 36 to change the HDMI resolution See Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection on page 15 if you want to reset the output resolution No multichannel HDMI e Make sure the HDMI OUT setting is set to Auto see HDMI Out on audio page 35 to do this A connected DVI e This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI High component with HDCP Definition Multimedia Interface Depending on the component you doesn t work with this have connected using a DVI connection may result in unreliable player signal transfers Note e Static electrici
18. 8_En Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified IMPORTANT THE MOULDED PLUG Blue Neutral Brown Live your plug proceed as follows letter N or coloured BLACK letter L or coloured RED his appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the use need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark D or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse f the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket f a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician MPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured marki
19. D Playing discs e You can t use repeat and random play at the same time 1 During playback press PLAY MODE and select Repeat from the list of functions on the left Play Mode A B Repeat Title Repeat Repeat Chapter Repeat Random Repeat Off Program Search Mode 2 Select a repeat play option If program play is active select Program Repeat to repeat the program list or Repeat Off to cancel The repeat options available depend on the kind of disc loaded For example for DVD discs you can select Title Repeat or Chapter Repeat or Repeat Off Play Mode A B Repeat Title Repeat Repeat Chapter Repeat Random Repeat Off Program Search Mode e For CDs and Video CD Super VCDs select Disc Repeat or Track Repeat or Repeat Off e For Divx video discs select Title Repeat or Repeat Off Using random play Use the random play function to play titles or chapters DVD Video or tracks CD Video CD Super VCD at random Note that the same track title chapter may play more than once You can set the random play option when a disc is playing or stopped A Important e Random play remains in effect until you select Random Off from the random play menu options e You can t use random play with VR format DVD RW discs Video CD Super VCDs playing in PBC mode WMA MP3 discs DivX video discs or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed e You can t use random play together with program or rep
20. If there is the language selected on the disc then it will be played Other Language Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed see page 43 Subtitle Language English If there are English subtitles on the disc then they will be See also Displaying DivX subtitle files on page 9 displayed Languages as displayed Ift be ere is the subtitle language selected on the disc then it will displayed Other Language Se ect to choose a language other than the ones displayed see page 43 Initial Settings menu GE Setting Option What it means DVD Menu w Subtitle Lang DVD disc menus will be displayed in the same language as Language your selected subtitle language if possible Languages as displayed DVD disc menus will be displayed in the selected language if possible Other Language Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed see page 43 Subtitle Display On Subtitles are displayed according to your selected subtitle language see above Off Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc note that some discs override this setting Display settings Setting Option What it means OSD Language English On screen displays of the player are in English Languages as displayed On screen displays are shown in the language selected Angle Indicator On A camera icon is displayed on screen during multi angle scenes on a DVD disc Off No multi an
21. MI See HDMI Resolution on page 36 to change the HDMI resolution D CH BED Playing discs Chapter 5 Playing discs Note e Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs Video CDs Super VCDs CDs DivX video and WMA P3 JPEG discs although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the ind of disc loaded e Some DVDs restrict the use of some unctions random or repeat for example in some or all parts of the disc This is nota malfunction When playing Video CD Super VCDs some of the functions are not available during PBC playback If you want to use them start the disc playing using a number button to select a track Scanning discs You can fast scan discs forward or backward at four different speeds DivX video only one speed 1 During playback press lt lt or gt gt to start scanning e There is no sound while scanning DVDs DivX video and Video CD Super VCDs 2 Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed e The scanning speed is shown on screen 3 To resume normal playback press gt play e When scanning a Video CD Super VCD playing in PBC mode ora WMA MP3 track playback automatically resumes at the end or beginning of the track e Depending on the disc normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc Playing in slow motion You can play DVDs at four different slow motion speeds forwards and backwards
22. ON WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENNABDECKUNG GE FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN SYNLIG 0G USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED BNING UNDG UDS TTELSE FOR STRALING SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING N R DENNA DEL R PPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN AVATTAESSA ALTISTUT NAKYVA JA NAKYMATTOMALLE LASERSATEIL YLLE L KATSO S TEESEN RADIACI N LASER VISIBLE E INVISIBLE AL ESTAR ABIERTO EVITAR EXPOSICI N AL RAYO 7260000356 SH VARNING VARO CUIDADO D3 4 2 1 8_A_En WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating To prevent fire hazard the openings should never be blocked or covered with items such as newspapers table cloths curtains or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed D3 4 2 1 7b_A_En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F less than 85 RH cooling vents not blocked Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight or strong artificial light D3 4 2 1 7c_A_En WARNING Before plugging in for the first time read the following section carefully The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will
23. Pioneer sound vision soul DV 39 3 S DVD Player DV 490V s Discover the benefits of registering your product online at www pioneer co uk www pioneer eur com Operating Instructions VIDEO COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO ak COMPACT Su l COMPATIBLE IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance D3 4 2 1 1_En A CAUTION This product is a class 1 laser product but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1 To ensure continued safety do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product Refer all servicing to qualified personnel The following caution label appears on your unit CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Location inside of the unit CAUTION VORSICHT ADVARSEL VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATI
24. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture Fine Standard default Soft e Brightness Adjusts the overall brightness 20 to 20 e Contrast Adjusts the contrast between ight and dark 16 to 16 e Gamma Adjusts the warmth of the picture High Medium Low Off default e Hue Adjusts the red green balance Green 9 to Red 9 e Chroma Level Adjusts how saturated colors appear 9 to 9 Adjust the Brightness Contrast Hue and Chroma Level settings using the cursor left right buttons Brightness min PIHTI 3 Press ENTER to return to the Video Adjust screen or HOME MENU to exit By initial Settings menu En Chapter 7 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu The Initial Settings menu provides audio and e The Digital Audio Out settings only need to video output settings parental lock settings be set if you have connected the digital and display settings among others output of this player to an AV receiver or If an option is grayed out it means that it other equipment cannot be changed at the current time This is e Check the operating instructions supplied usually because a disc is playing Stop the with your other equipment to see which disc then change the setting digital audio formats it s compatible with 1 Press HOME MENU and select Initial Some settings such as TV Screen Audio Settings Language and Subtitle Language m
25. X VOD content In order to play DivX VOD video on demand content on this player you first need to register the player with your DivX VOD content provider You do this by generating a DivX VOD registration code which you submit to your provider A Important e DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM Digital Rights Management system This restricts playback of content to specific registered devices If you load a disc that contains DivX VOD content not authorized for your player the message Authorization Error is displayed and the content will not play Resetting the player as described in Resetting the player on page 42 will not cause you to lose your registration code Displaying your DivX VOD registration code 1 Press HOME MENU and select Initial Settings 2 Select Options then DivX VOD Q Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Parental Lock Display Video Output DivX VOD Language Display Options 3 Select Display Your 8 digit registration code is displayed Q Initial Settings Digital Audio Out DivX R Video On Demand Video Output Language Your registration code is 01234567 Display To learn more visit www divix com vod Options Done Make a note of the code as you will need it when you register with a DivX VOD provider Playing DivX VOD content Some DivX VOD content may only be playable a fixed number of times When you load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD con
26. abetical order Displaying DivX subtitle files The font sets listed below are available for DivX external subtitle files You can see the proper font set on screen by setting the Subtitle Language in Language settings on page 36 to match the subtitle file D CH En BEX Before you start En This player supports the following language groups Group 1 Albanian sq Basque eu Catalan ca Danish da Dutch nl English en Faroese fo Finnish fi French fr German de Icelandic is Irish ga Italian it Norwegian no Portuguese pt Rhaeto Romanic rm Scottish gd Spanish es Swedish sv Group 2 Albanian sq Croatian hr Czech cs Hungarian hu Polish pl Romanian ro Slovak sk Slovenian sl Group 3 Bulgarian bg Byelorussian be Macedonian mk Russian ru Serbian sr Ukrainian uk Group 4 Hebrew iw Yiddish ji Group 5 Turkish tr e Some external subtitle files may be displayed incorrectly or not at all e For external subtitle files the following subtitle format filename extensions are supported please note that these files are not shown within the disc navigation menu srt sub ssa smi e The filename of the movie file has to be repeated at the beginning of the filename for the external subtitle file e The number of external subtitle files which can be switched for the same movie file is limited to a maximum
27. and Last Memory below l Pauses a disc that s playing or restarts a paused disc E Stops playback See also Resume and Last Memory below lt lt Press to start fast reverse scanning remote Press play to resume normal only playback gt gt Press to start fast forward scanning remote Press gt play to resume normal only playback lt lt Skips to the start of the current rack title or chapter then to previous tracks titles chapters PP Skips to the next track title or chapter Numbers Use to enter a title chapter track remote number Press ENTER to select only e If the disc is stopped playback starts from the selected title for DVD or track for CD Video CD Super VCD e If the disc is playing playback jumps to the start of the selected title VR mode DVD RW chapter DVD Video or track CD Video CD Super VCD Resume and Last Memory When you stop playback of a DVD CD Video CD Super VCD or DivX video discs RESUME is shown in the display indicating that you can resume playback again from that point If the disc tray is not opened the next time you start playback the display shows RESUME and playback resumes from the resume point If you want to clear the resume point press W stop while RESUME is displayed With DVDs and Video CD Super VCDs if you take the disc out of the player after stopping playback the last play position is stored in memor
28. ant to use a component or S video cable for the video connection 2 Connect the supplied AC power cable to the AC IN inlet then plug into a power outlet Note e Before unplugging the player from the power outlet make sure you first switch it into standby using either the front panel STANDBY ON button or the remote control and wait of the OFF message to disappear from the player s display e For the above reasons do not plug this player into a switched power supply found on some amplifiers and AV receivers Connecting using a SCART AV cable A SCART type AV connector is provided for connection to a TV or AV receiver The video output is switchable between ordinary composite and RGB See AV Connector Out on page 36 for how to set it The SCART AV connector also outputs analog audio so there is no need to also connect the AUDIO OUT L R jacks i CONNECTOR RGB TV AV Receiver 1 Use a SCART cable not supplied to connect the AV CONNECTOR RGB output to a SCART AV input on your TV or AV receiver Connecting up Connecting using the component video output You can use the component video output instead of the standard video out jack to connect this player to your TV or other equipment This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available e Use a component video cable not supplied to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a compo
29. ard Compared to the Video CD standard Super VCD offers superior picture quality and allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded Super VCD also supports the widescreen size such as inside a car or near a heater This can cause batteries to leak overheat Z dist explode or catch fire It can also reduce the CD life or performance of batteries Super VCD e Place on an unstable surface or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit s feet Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place Disc content format playback compatibility About DualDisc playback A DualDisc is a new two sided disc one side This player is compatible with a wide range of disc types media and formats Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and or disc packaging Note of which contains etc while the othe content such as di The non DVD audi DVD content video audio r side contains non DVD gital audio material o side of the disc is not however that some disc types such as recordable CD and DVD may be in an unplayable format see below for further compatibility information Please also note that recordable discs cannot be recorded using this player VIDEO R O Rw DVD Video DVD R DVD RW ose SOMPACT COMPACT COMPACT CEG diee dee disc DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO ReWritable AudioCD Video CD CD R CD RW E Ee FUJICOLOR CD
30. ay be overridden by the DVD disc Often these ae Societe settings can also be made from the DVD disc menu 2 Use the cursor buttons and ENTER to e The HDMI Out HDMI Resolution and select the setting and option you want to HDMI Color settings only need to be set if set you connected this player to an HDMI All the settings and options are explained on compatible component using the HDMI the following pages connector e The Digital Audio Out Component Out Z and AV Connector Out settings cannot be More set if the player is connected to an HDMI e In the table below the default setting is compatible component using the HDMI shown in bold other settings are shown in connector italics Digital Audio Out settings Setting Option What it means Digital Out On Digital audio is output from the digital outputs Off No digital audio output Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital Dolby Digital encoded digital audio is output when playing a Dolby Digital DVD disc Dolby Digital gt PCM Dolby Digital audio is converted to PCM audio before being output Initial Settings menu GE Setting Option What it means DTS Out DTS DTS encoded digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc Noise will be output if your amplifier receiver is not compatible with DTS audio Off No digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc 96 kHz PCM Out 96kHz gt 48kHz 96 kHz digital audio is converted to 48 kHz for dig
31. cursor left right buttons to select either a code letter or a code number 3 Use the f cursor up down buttons to select a code letter or a code number See Language code list on page 46 for a complete list of languages and codes Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction If you think that there is something wrong with this component check the points below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work Problem Remedy No HDMI audio output e This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI High Definition Multimedia e If the front panel HD You won t hear any sound from the H component is only DVI HDCP compatible indicator is unlit then e If the front panel HD Make sure that you v settings for the compo instruction manual of Check that the HD isn t damaged e selected this p nterface Depending on the component you have connected unreliable signal transfers may result indicator is lit DMI output if the source ayer as the HDMI input in the nent you re using You may need to refer to the he component to do this cable is connec ed properly and that the cable Check that components connected
32. demarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC Before you start D CH 4 It is not possible to output SACD or DVD Audio sources from the HDMI connection of this player 8 DivX DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under license What s in the box Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it e Remote control e AA REP dry cell batteries x 2 e Audio video cable red white yellow plugs e Power cable e Operating instructions e Warranty card Putting the batteries in the remote e Open the battery compartment cover and insert the batteries as shown Use two AAVR6P batteries and follow the indications inside the compartment Close the cover when you re finished A Important Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting Please observe the following e Don t mix new and old batteries together e Don t use different kinds of battery together although they may look similar different batteries may have different voltages Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment Remove batteries from equipment that isn t going to be used for a month or more When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules that apply in your country or area Do not
33. disc tray 3 Load a disc Load a disc with the label side facing up using the disc tray guide to align the disc if you re loading a double sided DVD disc load it with the side you want to play face down AA SEE 4 Press gt play to start playback lf you re playing a DVD or Video CD Super VCD an on screen menu may appear See DVD Video disc menus on page 22 and Video CD Super VCD PBC menus on page 22 for more on how to navigate these e If you re playing a containing DivX video files or MP3 WMA audio files it may take a few seconds before playback starts etc This is normal e Please see Disc content format playback compatibility on page 8 if you want to playa Dual Disc DVD CD hybrid disc Note e You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don t work in certain parts of the disc This is not a malfunction e If adisc contains a mixture of DivX video and other media file types MP3 for example first select whether to play the DivX video files DivX or the other media file types MP3 WMA JPEG from the on screen display Getting started D CH Basic playback controls The table below shows the basic controls on the remote for playing discs The following chapter covers other playback features in more detail Button What it does gt Starts playback If the display shows RESUME or LAST MEM playback starts from the resume or last memory point see also Resume
34. e unit s remote sensor Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close o this unit Replace the batteries when you notice a all off in the operating range of the remote BEY Getting started Chapter 4 Getting started Switching on Using the on screen displays After making sure that everything is connected For ease of use this player makes extensive properly and that the player is plugged in use of graphical on screen displays OSDs press O STANDBY ON on the front panel or All the screens are navigated in basically the remote control to switch the player on same way using the cursor buttons Also switch on your TV and make sure that it is to change the highlighted item and set to the input you connected the DVD player pressing ENTER to select it to ogogo STANDBY ON OO0C 8 OOOO gg od ee OCO Vv FAQ fee a ia e My DVD player switches on but there is 5 nothing displayed on my TV DV 490V Make sure that the TV is set to the correct video input not a TV channe For example if you connected this player to the HOME Display exit the on screen display VIDEO 1 inputs on your TV switch your TV MENU to VIDEO 1 t Changes the highlighted menu item Note C E l a ENTER Selects the highlighted menu e T
35. e0es Displaying disc information 06 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings MENU eee eee eee 32 AUGIO DRG a0 c cc eee esees edad esd 32 Virtual Surround oes eee ee nee 32 Dialog easeicieocaene eee neds dees 33 gual sccisevs cx anduays Stee Seeatbe bE KDN 33 Video Adjust menu 2 ee eee eens 33 07 Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menu 34 Digital Audio Out settings 5 34 Video Output SettingS eeeeeeeee 35 Language settings eee ee eee 36 Display S tliNGS esc eee ee eee ees 37 Options Settings lt sis eee ce es eee 37 Parental Lockes drae dese dvtaw die sree 38 Registering anew password 38 Changing your password 2eeee 38 Setting changing the Parental Lock 38 Setting changing the Country Area code 4 he var eh eects bo beg exe 38 About DivX VOD content s s s 39 Displaying your DivX VOD registration COJE zanai agian Hales ted EEN as 39 Playing DivX VOD content 39 08 Additional information Taking care of your player and discs 40 Ganera eguan raa E E NN 40 Damaged and shaped discs 40 Cleaning diSGSis ccc screens das 40 Cleaning the unit s exterior 40 Cleaning the pickup lens 0 41 Condensation a 2 6 ae doveoariee x dnd oo 41 oving the player sassari ee eee eee 41 Screen sizes and disc formats 41 Widescreen TV USErS 2 eee eee eee 41
36. eat play 1 Press PLAY MODE and select Random from the list of functions on the left Play Mode A B Repeat Random Title Repeat Random Chapter Random Random Off Program Search Mode 2 Select a random play option The random play options available depend on the kind of disc loaded For example for DVD discs you can select Random Title or Random Chapter or Random Off D Play Mode A B Repeat Random Title Repeat Random Chapter Random Random Off Program Search Mode Playing discs e For CDs and Video CD Super VCDs select On or Off to switch random play on or off OF tip e Use the following controls during random play Button What it does PP Selects a new track title chapter at random aa Returns to the beginning of the current track title chapter further presses select another random track title chapter Creating a program list This feature lets you program the play order of titles chapters tracks on a disc A Important e You can t use Program play with VR format DVD RW discs Video CD Super VCDs playing 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 the left Play Mode A B Repeat Create Edit Repeat Playback Start Random Playback Stop Program Program Delete Search Mode 2 Select Create Edit from the list of program options 3 Use the
37. enus Some Video CD Super VCDs have menus from which you can choose what you want to watch These are called PBC Playback control menus You can play a PBC Video CD Super VCD without having to navigate the PBC menu by starting playback using a number button to select a track rather than the gt play button 000900 0O 000 0000 DeE Ge aah 000 Button What it does RETURN Displays the PBC menu Numbers Use to enter a numbered menu remote option Press ENTER to select only Haa Displays the previous menu page if there is one gt l Displays the next menu page if here is one Getting started Y Faq e After I load a DVD disc it ejects automatically after a few seconds ost likely the disc is the wrong region for your player The region number should be printed on the disc check it against the region number of the player which you can ind on the rear panel See also DVD Video regions on page 42 f the region number is OK it may be that he disc is damaged or dirty Clean the disc and look for signs of damage See also Taking care of your player and discs on page 40 Why won t the disc loaded play First check that you loaded the disc the right way up label side up and that it s clean and undamaged See Taking care of your player and discs on page 40 for information on cleaning discs If a disc loaded correctly won t play it s probably an incompatible fo
38. g HDMI disconnect the HDMI cable before resetting the player to interlace output If left connected the HDMI output resolution will be reset to its default see Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection on page 15 STANDBY ON XODSSP DV 490V 2 CH BE Connecting up Connecting to an AV receiver To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this player to an AV receiver using the digital audio output In addition to a digital connection we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection You ll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV receiver You can use any of the video outputs available on this player the illustration shows a standard composite connection 1 Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack on this player to a coaxial digital input on your AV receiver i 000 DIGITAL IN COAXIAL AV receiver oS 2eoe Use a coaxial cable similar to the supplied video cable to connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 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 analog audio and video inputs on your AV receiver ef Leo Ok 1 AV receiver AUDIO VIDEO IN
39. gle indication is shown Options settings Setting Option What it means Parental Lock See Parental Lock on page 38 DivX VOD Display See About DivX VOD content on page 39 IID initial Settings menu Parental Lock e Default level Off Default password none Default Country Area code us 2119 To give you some control over what your children watch on your DVD player some DVD Video discs feature a Parental Lock level If your player is set to a lower level than the disc the disc won t play Some discs also support the Country Area Code feature The player does not play certain scenes on these discs depending on the Country Area Code you set Note e Not all discs use Parental Lock and will play without requiring the password first e f you forget your password you ll need to reset the player to register a new password see Resetting the player on page 42 Registering a new password You must register a password before you can change the Parental Lock level or enter a Country code 1 Select Options then 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 enter a 4 digit password The numbers you enter show up as asterisks on screen 3 Press ENTER to register the password You will return to the Options menu screen Changing your
40. hapter in a thumbnail image on screen HDMI digital interface DV 490V only The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface interconnect provides high quality digital audio and video all from a single user friendly connector HDMI is the first consumer electronics interface to support uncompressed standard enhanced or high definition video plus standard to multi channel surround sound audio all using one interface You can easily connect to a HDMI equipped AV receiver or audiovisual device for high quality audio and video and communication between the video source and DTV players set top boxes and other audiovisual devices is also supported e DSP effects for enhanced playback See Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus on page 32 e Picture zoom See Zooming the screen on page 31 e MP3 and WMA compatibility See Compressed audio compatibility on page 9 e JPEG compatibility See JPEG file compatibility on page 10 e Divx gt video compatibility See DivX video compatibility on page 10 Logos e Energy saving design An auto power off function switches the player into standby if not used for about 30 minutes 1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 2 DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 3 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are tra
41. hat enables far more audio to be stored on a disc than PCM encoding See also PCM Pulse Code Modulation EXIF Exchangeable Image File A file format developed by Fuji Photo Film for digital still cameras Digital cameras from various manufacturers use this compressed file format which carries date time and thumbnail information as well as the picture data File extension A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file For example mp3 indicates an MP3 file HDMI DV 490V only HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a high speed digital interface which has the capability to support standard enhanced or high definition video plus standard to multi channel surround sound audio on a single digital connection HDMI features include uncompressed digital video a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs ISO 9660 format International standard for the volume and file structure of CD ROM discs JPEG A standard file format used for still images JPEG files are identified by the file extension jpg MP3 MP3 MPEG1 audio layer 3 is a compressed stereo audio file format Files are recognized by their file extension mp3 MPEG audio An audio format used on Video CD Super VCDs and some DVD discs PBC A system of navigating a Video CD PlayBack
42. hat there is no output from the composite jacks when this setting is selected IID initial Settings menu En ot Setting Option What it means AV Connector Out Video Ordinary composite video output compatible with all TVs RGB If your TV is compatible this setting gives the best picture quality Note that there is no output from the component jacks when this setting selected HDMI Resolution 7920x7080 Set if your TV supports 1920 x 1080 pixel interlace video Default changes 1280x720 Set if your TV rts 1280 x 720 pixel i id with TV format PAL x720p et if your TV supports x pixel progressive scan video NTSC 720x480p NTSC Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 pixel NTSC 720 x 576 pixel DV 490V only 720x576p PAL PAL progressive scan video 720x480i NTSC 720x576i PAL Set i PAL interlace video your TV supports 720 x 480 pixel NTSC 720 x 576 pixel HDMI Color Default changes depending on device connected DV 490V only Full range RGB If colors are weak this gives brighter colors and deeper black RGB Use this setting if colors appear overly rich on the Full Range RGB setting Component Outputs component video format default setting for HDMI compatible devices Language settings Setting Option What it means Audio Language English If there is an English soundtrack on the disc then it will be played Languages as displayed
43. his player features a screen saver and an auto power off function If the player is stopped and no button is pressed for item both ENTER buttons on the remote work in exactly the same around five minutes the screen saver way starts If the disc tray is closed but no disc RETURN Returns to the main menu is playing and no control is pressed for without saving changes about 30 minutes the player automatically goes into standby En Getting started D CH Note e From here on in this manual the word select generally means use the cursor buttons to highlight an item on screen then press ENTER Setting up the player for your TV If you have a widescreen 16 9 TV you should setup the player so that the picture will be presented correctly If you have a conventional 4 3 TV you can leave the player on the default setting and move on to the next section 1 Press HOME MENU and select Initial Settings Initial Settings 2 Select TV Screen from the Video Output settings Initial Settings Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options TV Screen Component Out AV Connector Out 14 3 Letter Box 4 3 Pan amp Scan 16 9 Wide 3 If you have a widescreen 16 9 TV select 16 9 Wide If you have a conventional 4 3 TV you can change the setting from 4 3 Letter Box to 4 3 Pan amp Scan if you prefer See Video Output settings on
44. ital output 96kHz 96 kHz digital audio is output as is at 96 kHz MPEG Out MPEG gt PCM MPEG encoded digital audio is converted to PCM audio for digital output MPEG MPEG encoded digital audio is output as is HDMI Out LPCM 2 ch Set if your monitor or device only accepts stereo input On this DV 490V only setting multichannel audio is downmixed to 2 channels for stereo linear PCM output Auto Dolby Digital DTS and MPEG sources are processed according to how they were encoded and linear PCM sources are heard as is Off No digital audio output Video Output settings Setting Option What it means TV Screen 4 3 Letter Box Set if you have a conventional 4 3 TV Widescreen movies are This setting effective for shown with black bars top and bottom analog and HDMI video output See also Screen 4 3 Pan amp Scan Set if you have a conventional 4 3 TV Widescreen movies are sizes and disc formats on shown with the sides cropped so that the image fills the screen 41 pageti 16 9 Wide Set if you have a widescreen TV Component Out Interlace Set if your TV is not compatible with progressive scan video Progressive Set if your TV is compatible with progressive scan video see your TV s instruction manual for details See also Switching the video output to interlace using the front panel controls on page 13 Note that progressive scan video is only output from the component video jacks and t
45. lename Note that if there are other types of files on the same disc these will not be displayed in the Disc Navigator 1 Press HOME MENU and select Disc Navigator from the on screen menu 00 00 00 00 Okbps a CE Wy Foldert Folder2 Folder3 By Folder4 2 Use the cursor buttons f 4 and ENTER to navigate Use the cursor up down buttons to move up and down the folder file list Use the cursor left button to return to the parent folder Use ENTER or cursor right to open a highlighted folder e You can also return to the parent folder by going to the top of the list to the folder then pressing ENTER Playing discs 2 C e When a JPEG file is highlighted a thumbnail image is displayed on the right 00 00 00 00 Okbps 1 Folder2 JPEG Filet JPEG File2 Ess JPEG Files a JPEG Filed JPEG Files 3 To play the highlighted track or DivX video file or display the highlighted JPEG file press ENTER e When a WMA MP3 or DivX video file is selected playback begins starting with the selected file and continues until the end of the folder e When a JPEG file is selected a slideshow begins starting with that file and continues to the end of the folder OF tip e You can also play a JPEG slideshow while listening to WMA MP3 playback Simply select the audio file you want to listen to followed by the JPEG from which yo
46. liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on discs can affect playback performance Clean using a soft dry cloth wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown below If necessary use a cloth soaked in alcohol ora commercially available CD DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly Never use benzine thinner or other cleaning agents including products designed for cleaning vinyl records Cleaning the unit s exterior Unplug the unit before cleaning Use a dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt If the surfaces are very dirty wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water and wrung out well then wipe again with a dry cloth Do not use furniture wax or cleaners Never use thinners benzine or insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit Additional information CH If you use a chemical impregnated cleaning cloth read the instructions carefully before use These cloths may leave smear marks on half mirror finish surfaces if this happens finish with a dry cloth Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD player s lens should not become dirty in normal use but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service center We do not recommend using commercially available lens cleaners for CD players Condensation C
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48. match the AC outlet you want to use the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel If connected to an AC outlet the cut off plug can cause severe electrical shock Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 1a_A_En This product is for general household purposes Any failure due to use for other than household purposes such as long term use for business purposes in a res taurant or use in a car or ship and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period K041_En POWER CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or you
49. nent video input on your TV monitor or AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO IN Watching progressive scan video from the component video outputs This player can output progressive scan video from the component video output Compared to interlace video progressive scan video effectively doubles the scanning rate of the picture resulting in a very stable flicker free image To set up the player for use with a progressive scan TV see Video Output settings on page 35 When the player is set to output progressive scan video the PRGSVE indicator lights in the front panel display A Important e When Component Out page 35 is set to Progressive there is no video output from he VIDEO OUT composite jack e If you want to display video on more than one monitor simultaneously make sure he player is set to Interlace e If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch he player to progressive you will not be able to see any picture at all In this case switch everything off and reconnect using he supplied video cable see Easy connections on page 11 then switch back o Interlace see below Switching the video output to interlace using the front panel controls Switch the player to standby then using the front panel controls press STANDBY ON while pressing k to switch the player back to Interlace e DV 490V only If the player is connected usin
50. nging any connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cable from the AC outlet e The setup described here is a basic setup that allows you to play discs using just the cables supplied with the player In this setup stereo audio is played through the speakers in your TV e The following illustrations show the DV 490V but connections for the DV 393 are the same except where indicated White Red an ane C ACIN t A Les X AV CONNECTOR RGB TV AV Receiver Yellow To power outlet A Important e This player is equipped with copy protection technology Do not connect this player to your TV via a VCR using audio video or S video cables as the picture from this player will not appear properly on your TV This player may also not be compatible with some combination TV VCRs for the same reason refer to the manufacturer for more information e When connecting to your TV as shown above do not set the Component Out setting See Video Output settings on page 35 to Progressive BE Connecting up En 1 Connect the VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L R jacks to a set of A V inputs on your TV Use the supplied audio video cable connecting the red and white plugs to the audio outputs and the yellow plug to the video output Make sure you match up the left and right audio outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct stereo sound See below if you w
51. ngs identifying the terminals in The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse D3 4 2 1 2 2_B_En En Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them in a safe place for future reference Contents 01 Before you start PEAUUIGS uae catgut ke sieve a Sa AE E Gears 6 What s inthe DOX 2 eee eee eee eee 7 Putting the batteries in the remote 7 Hints on installationiesid ccs ternene pani 7 Disc content format playback compatibility skcieewe nirisan ernes 8 CD R RW compatibility ee ee 8 DVD R DVD RW compatibility 9 DVD R RW compatibility 5 9 Compressed audio compatibility 9 About MA ese seeveceesieannted erea 9 ADOUE DIVA ei hags oin e a E s 9 DivX video compatibility 5 10 JPEG file compatibility 0000 10 PC created disc compatibility 10 02 Connecting up Easy CONNECtIONS ess ee eee eee eee eee 11 Connecting using a SCART AV cable 12 Connecting using the component video OUTPUT gcc sedcnead eau ee Ke danger ered 13 Watching progressive scan video f
52. nment AV connector output 21 pin connector This connector provides the video and audio signals for connection to a compatible colour TV or monitor 2 715131197531 f EEEEE CEEE 2018 16141210 8 6 42 PIN no CEEA EE AEE E Audio 2 R ou EEEE EA E EAN E A Audio 1 L ou Ae Se ith EEE E T GND EE ERE EEEE EEE E IE EE B ou S E EEE EE E E E E EN Status EEEE EELE EEN EEA G ou EE AEE E EE E EE R ou n EEE EEA E E E GND CREE E EAE RO Video ou EEOAE E EEEE EE ee a eae eee GND Component video output Y luminance Output level 1 Vp p 75 Q Pg color Output level 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Pr color Output level 0 7 Vp p 75 Q UAC Kiss stein east oia eet take eve in uni RCA Video output Output level 0 0 eee eee 1 Vp p 75 Q UAC Kiss ted evtoct a ia desea cere iiia iana naaa N etn RCA Audio output 1 stereo pair Output level 00 During audio output 200 mVrms 1 kHz 20 dB Number of channels 000 c cece 2 JACKS Sa Faan irate a ikaw tats ale Sean Meda inducer Bene RCA HDMI output DV 490V ADMLOUT DUE isi peen cts Gare ieee sare on 19 pin Digital audio characteristics Frequency response 4 Hz to 44 kHz DVD fs 96 kHz S N FAT Ob 5 5 ides Ga aieiaa aa 115 dB Dynamic TANGE sobar tie adahe a pte es 88 dB Total harmonic distortion 0 0065
53. nu offers features for adjusting the way discs sound 1 Press HOME MENU and select Audio Settings from the on screen display g Audio Settings 2 Select and change settings using the t cursor buttons and ENTER J Audio Settings Equalizer On Virtual Surround Off Audio DRC Dialog Audio DRC e Settings High Medium Low Off default When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volume it s easy to lose the quieter sounds completely including some of the dialog Switching Audio DRC Dynamic Range Control to on can help by bringing up the quieter sounds while controlling loud peaks How much of a difference you hear depends on the material you re listening to If the material doesn t have wide variations in volume you may not notice much change Note e Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources e Audio DRC is only effective through the digital output when Digital Out is set to On and Dolby Digital Out is set to Dolby Digital gt PCM see Digital Audio Out settings on page 34 e The effect of Audio DRC also depends on your speakers and AV receiver settings Virtual Surround e Settings On Off default Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy realistic surround sound effects from just two speakers tip e You can also use the SURROUND button on the remote control to switch Virtual Surround on Note e Virtual Surround doesn t work with DTS
54. o CD Super VCD or playing a JPEG disc 1 During playback use the ZOOM button to select the zoom factor Normal 2x or 4x e Since DVD Video CD Super VCD DivX video title and JPEG pictures have a fixed resolution picture quality will deteriorate especially at 4x zoom This is not a malfunction 2 Use the cursor buttons to change the zoomed area You can change the zoom factor and the zoomed area freely during playback e If the navigation square at the top of the screen disappears press ZOOM again to display it Switching camera angles Some DVD discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles check the disc box for details When a multi angle scene is playing a icon appears on screen to let you know that other angles are available this can be switched off if you prefer see Display settings on page 37 1 During playback or when paused press ANGLE to switch angle Displaying disc information Various track chapter and title information such as the elapsed and remaining playing time can be displayed on screen while a disc is playing 1 To show switch hide the information displayed press DISPLAY repeatedly e When a disc is playing the information appears at the top of the screen Keep pressing DISPLAY to change the displayed information 2 C KO Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter 6 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings menu The Audio Settings me
55. of 10 DivX video compatibility e Official DivX Certified product e Plays all versions of DivX video including DivX 6 with standard playback of Divx media files e File extensions avi and divx these must be used for the player to recognize DivX video files Note that all files with the avi extension are recognized as MPEG4 but not all of these are necessarily DivX video files and therefore may not be playable on this player Divx DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Divx Inc and are used under license JPEG file compatibility e Compatible formats Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2 2 still image files up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048 File format used by digital still cameras e Progressive JPEG compatible No e File extensions jpg must be used for the player to recognize JPEG files do not use or other file types PC created disc compatibility Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc In these particular instances check with the software publisher for more detailed information Discs recorded in packet write mode UDF format are not compatible with this player Check the DVD R RW or CD R RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information Connecting up gt Chapter 2 i Connecting up Easy connections e Before making or cha
56. ondensation may form inside the player if it is brought into a warm room from outside or if the temperature of the room rises quickly Although the condensation won t damage the player it may temporarily impair its performance Leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on Moving the player If you need to move the player first press STANDBY ON on the front panel to turn the player off Wait for OFF to disappear from the display then unplug the power cable Never lift or move the unit during playback discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged Screen sizes and disc formats DVD Video discs come in several different screen aspect ratios ranging from TV programs which are generally 4 3 to CinemaScope widescreen movies with an aspect ratio of up to about 7 3 Televisions too come in different aspect ratios standard 4 3 and widescreen 16 9 Widescreen TV users If you have a widescreen TV the TV Screen setting page 35 of this player should be set to 16 9 Wide When you watch discs recorded in 4 3 format you can use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch options see the instructions that came with your TV for details Please note that some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16 9 so even though you have a widescreen TV these discs will still play in a letter box style with black bars at the
57. or Title Chapter The options available depend on the kind of disc loaded and whether the disc is playing or not but include e Title Titles from a DVD Video disc e Chapter Chapters from the current title of a DVD Video disc e Track Tracks from a Video CD Super VCD disc Time Thumbnails from a Video CD Super VCD disc at 10 minute intervals Original Title Original titles from a VR mode DVD RW disc Playlist Title Playlist titles from a VR mode DVD RW disc Original Time Thumbnails from the Original content at 10 minute intervals Playlist Time Thumbnails from the Playlist at 10 minute intervals The screen shows up to six moving thumbnail images displayed one after another To display the previous next six thumbnails press lt gt ei you don t have to wait for all the thumbnails to finish playing to display the previous next page 3 Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play Disc Navigator Title 01 49 amp You can use either the cursor buttons and ENTER to select a thumbnail or the number buttons To select using the number buttons enter a two digit number then press ENTER tip e Another way to find a particular place ona disc is to use one of the search modes See Searching a disc on page 30 Browsing WMA MP3 DivX video and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator Use the Disc Navigator to find a particular file or folder by fi
58. page 35 for more details 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu screen Setting the language of this player s on screen displays This sets the language of the player s on screen displays 1 Press HOME MENU and select Initial Settings Q initial Settings 2 Select OSD Language from the Display settings Q initial Settings Digital Audio Out OSD Language English Video Output Angle Indicator fran ais Language Deutsch Display Italiano Options Espa ol PYCCKU 3 Select a language The on screen language will change according to your selection 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu screen BEY Getting started Playing discs The basic playback controls for playing DVD CD Video CD Super VCD DivX video and MP3 WMA discs are covered here Further functions are detailed in the next chapter For details on playing JPEG picture discs see Viewing a JPEG slideshow on page 25 A Important e Throughout this manual the term DVD means DVD Video and DVD R RW If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc it is specified STANDBY ON 000900 0000 0000 Pioneer 1 If the player isn t already on press STANDBY ON to switch it on If you re playing a DVD disc containing DivX video files or Video CD Super VCD also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input 2 Press amp OPEN CLOSE to open the
59. pling rates 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz Bit rates Any 128 Kbps or higher recommended VBR variable bit rate MP3 playback No e VBR WMA playback No e WMA lossless encoding compatible No e DRM Digital Rights Management compatible Yes DRM protected audio files will not play in this player see also DRM in the Glossary on page 44 File extensions mp3 wma these must be used for the player to recognize MP3 and WMA files do not use for other file types About WMA Plays A PH Windows m Media The Windows Media logo printed on the box indicates that this player can playback Windows Media Audio content WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7 7 1 Windows Media Player for Windows XP or Windows Media Player 9 Series Microsoft Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries About DivX DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX video codec from DivX nc This player can play DivX video files burned on CD R RW ROM discs Keeping the same erminology as DVD Video individual DivX video files are called Titles When naming iles titles on a CD R RW disc prior to burning eep in mind that by default they will be played in alph
60. r dealer for a replacement s002_En This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited This product includes FontAvenue fonts licenced by NEC corporation FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation If you want to dispose this product do not mix it with general household waste There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling Private households in the 25 member states of the EU in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer if you purchase a similar new one For countries not mentioned above please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health service personnel K05
61. rmat or disc type such as DVD Audio or DVD ROM See Disc content format playback compatibility on page 8 for more on disc compatibility have a widescreen TV so why are there black bars at the top and bottom of the screen when play some discs Some movie formats are such that even when played on a widescreen TV black bars are necessary at the top and bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction have a standard 4 3 TV and set the player to show widescreen DVDs in pan amp scan format so why do I still get black bars top and bottom with some discs Some discs override the display preferences of the player so even if you have 4 3 Pan amp Scan selected those discs will still be shown in letter box format This is not a malfunction I ve connected to a HDMI compatible component but can t get any signal and the front panel HDMI indicator won t light Make sure that you ve selected this player as the HDMI input in the settings for the component you re using You may need to refer to the instruction manual of the component to do this See Connecting using HDMI DV 490V only on page 14 for more on HDMI compatibility There s no picture from the HDMI output This player cannot display pictures from DVI compatible sources See Connecting using HDMI DV 490V only on page 14 for more on HDMI compatibility Make sure the resolution on this player matches that of the component you have connected using HD
62. rom the component video outputs 13 Connecting to an AV receiver s s s 14 Connecting using HDMI DV 490V only 14 About ADMI rerea nret ea 15 03 Controls and displays ROME PANG lerine innne ee 16 RREMIOLS COMBO resiisiasesesneietinses 17 Using the remote control 055 17 04 Getting started SWITCHING OM ss as eeepc wice Eana eae Using the on screen displayS 5 Setting up the player for your TV Setting the language of this player s on screen displayS eee eee eee eee Playing diS ia sem rrome deat ee Ras Basic playback controlS 0 eeeee Resume and Last Memory 05 DVD Video disc MENUS 2 eee ee eee Video CD Super VCD PBC menus 05 Playing discs SCANNING GiSCS ereere stiai ee cena Playing in slow motion 00eeee eee Frame advance frame reverse 2 eee Viewing a JPEG slideshow 005 Browsing DVD or Video CD Super VCD disc with the Disc Navigator Browsing WMA MP3 DivX video and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator Looping a section ofadisc Using repeat play ese e cece eee eee Using random play eee eee eee eee Creating a program list 002000 Other functions available from the program Menu 2 2 2 ee eee eee eee DEAN CHING aA GISE ec viaie Siva sine war eee ties Switching subtitles sss sessed siera Switching audio language channels Zooming the Screen 2 eee cece eens Switching camera angles 0 e
63. s in one or more languages the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available You can switch subtitle language during playback 1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option Current Total Subtitle 1 2 English kA Note e Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu Press TOP MENU or MENU to access e To set subtitle preferences see Subtitle Language on page 36 e See Displaying DivX subtitle files on page 9 for more on DivX subtitles Playing discs Switching audio language channels When playing a DVD and DivX video disc recorded with dialog in two or more languages you can switch audio language during playback When playing a VR format DVD RW disc recorded with dual mono audio you can switch between the main sub and mixed channels during playback When playing a Video CD Super VCD 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 The language channel information is shown on screen bA Note e Some DVD discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu Press TOP MENU or MENU to access e To set DVD audio language preferences see Language settings on page 36 Zooming the screen Using the zoom feature you can magnify a part of the screen by a factor of 2 or 4 while watching a DVD DivX video title or Vide
64. t they fill as much of the screen as possible if the aspect ratio of the picture is different to your TV screen you may notice black bars at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen While the slideshow is running Button What it does ll Pauses the slideshow press again to restart aa Displays the previous picture PP Displays the next picture Button What it does e Pauses the slideshow and rotates the isplayed picture 90 counter ockwise Press play to restart slideshow oa t t Pauses the slideshow and flips the displayed picture horizontally or vertically Press play to restart slideshow ZOOM Pauses the slideshow and zooms the picture Press again to toggle between 1x 2x and 4x zoom Press gt play to restart slideshow MENU Displays the Disc Navigator screen see below Note e The time it takes for the player to load a file increases with large file sizes Browsing DVD or Video CD Super VCD disc with the Disc Navigator Use the Disc Navigator to browse through the contents of a DVD or Video CD Super VCD disc to find the part you want to play A Important e You can t use the Disc Navigator with Video CD Super VCDs in PBC mode 1 During playback press HOME MENU and select Disc Navigator from the on screen menu R9 Disc Navigator BED Playing discs 2 Select a view option Disc Navigat
65. tem changes as follows e AUTO gt NTSC e NTSC gt PAL e PAL gt AUTO Note e You have to switch the player into standby press STANDBY ON before each change Disc Player setting Type Format NTSC PAL AUTO DVD Super NTSC NTSC PAL NTSC VCD Video CD DivX Video PAL NTSC PAL PAL CD MP3 WMA JPEG ntsc pat NTSC i or PAL no disc Resetting the player Use 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 the E stop button and press STANDBY ON to switch the player back on All the player s settings are now reset DVD Video regions All DVD Video discs carry a region mark on the case somewhere that indicates which region s of the world the disc is compatible with Your DVD player also has a region mark which you can find on the rear panel Discs from incompatible regions will not play in this player Discs marked ALL will play in any player The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of the world D Additional information CH Selecting languages using the language code list Some of the language options such as DVD Language in the Setup Navigator allow you to set your preferred language from any of the 136 languages listed in the language code list on page 46 HDMI troubleshooting DV 490V 1 Select Other Language 2 Usethe
66. tent the remaining number of plays is shown on screen and you then have the option of playing the isc thereby using up one of the remaining ays or stopping If you load a disc that ontains expired DivX VOD content for xample content that has zero remaining ays the message Rental Expired is splayed f your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited umber of plays then you may load the disc into your player and play the content as often as you like and no message will be displayed on Tc Oo KO Additional information Eri Chapter 8 Additional information Taking care of your player and discs General Hold discs by the edge or by the center hole and edge When you re not using a disc return it to its case and store upright Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold humid or hot environments including under direct sunlight Don t glue paper or put stickers on to discs Do not use a pencil ball point pen or other sharp tipped writing instrument to write on the disc SD Don t use self adhesive disc labels on discs as these can cause the disc to warp slightly during playback causing distortion in the picture and or sound Damaged and shaped discs Do not use cracked chipped warped or otherwise damaged discs as they may damage the player This player is designed to be used only with conventional fully circular discs Do not use shaped discs Pioneer disclaims all
67. through either the analog or digital outputs e 96 kHz linear PCM audio is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz if Virtual Surround is switched on Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus CH lf the player is outputting Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG bitstream audio in other words no conversion to PCM Virtual Surround has no effect on the audio from the digital output See Digital Audio Out settings on page 34 for how to set up the digital output formats How good the surround effect is varies with the disc Dialog e Settings High Medium Low Off default The Dialog feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in the soundtrack Equalizer e Settings Rock Pop Live Dance Techno Classic Soft Off default The various preset EQ curves are designed to suit various styles of music Note e 96 kHz linear PCM audio is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz if the Equalizer is switched on Video Adjust menu From the Video Adjust screen you can adjust various settings that affect how the picture is presented 1 Press HOME MENU and select Video Adjust from the on screen display amp Video adjust 2 Make settings using the t 4 cursor buttons and ENTER G Video adjust Sharpness gt Standard Brightness gt 0 Contrast gt 0 Gamma gt Off Hue gt o Chroma Level gt 0 You can adjust the following picture quality settings e
68. top and bottom of the screen Standard TV users If you have a standard TV the TV Screen setting page 35 of this player should be set to 4 3 Letter Box or 4 3 Pan amp Scan depending on which you prefer Set to 4 3 Letter Box widescreen discs are shown with black bars top and bottom Set to 4 3 Pan amp Scan widescreen discs are shown with the left and right sides cropped Although the picture looks larger you don t actually see the whole picture Please note that many widescreen discs override the player s settings so that the disc is shown in letter box format regardless of the setting En KO Additional information Note e Using the 16 9 Wide setting with a standard 4 3 TV or either of the 4 3 settings with a widescreen TV will result in a distorted picture Setting the TV system The default setting of this player is AUTO and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs you should leave it set to AUTO If you experience picture distor tion with some discs set the TV system to match your country or region s system Doing this however may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch The table below shows what kinds of disc are compatible with each setting AUTO PAL and NTSC 1 If the player is on press STANDBY ON to switch it to standby 2 Using the front panel controls hold down PPI then press STANDBY ON to switch the TV system The TV sys
69. ty or other external influences may cause malfunctioning of this unit In this case unplug the power cord and then plug back in This will usually reset the unit for proper operation If this does not correct the problem please consult your nearest Pioneer service center Glossary DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the Divx video Analog audio Direct representation of sound by an codec from DivX Inc electrical signal See also Digital audio Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its Dolby A multi channel audio encoding system height Conventional TVs are 4 3 Digital developed by Dolby Laboratories that widescreen models are 16 9 enables far more audio to be stored ona disc than PCM encoding See also PCM Digital audio Indirect representation of sound using OM pote Pulse Code Modulation numbers See also Sampling frequency and Analog audio En Additional information D CH DRM DRM Digital Rights Management copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback etc of material on devices other the PC or other WMA recording equipment used to record it For detailed information please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC or other WMA recording equipment and or software DTS dtsi A multi channel audio encoding system developed by Digital Theater Systems t
70. u want the slideshow to start Playback of both the slideshow and the audio files repeats Playback controls are effective for the JPEG slideshow only e To play the contents of the whole disc rather than just the current folder exit the Disc Navigator and start playback using the gt play button Looping a section of a disc The A B Repeat function allows you to specify two points A and B within a track CD Video CD Super VCD or title DVD that form a loop which is played over and over e You can t use A B Repeat with Video CD Super VCDs in PBC mode or WMA MP3 DivX video files 1 During playback press PLAY MODE and select A B Repeat from the list of functions on the left Play Mode A B Repeat A Start Point Repeat B End Point Random Off Program Search Mode 2 Press ENTER on A Start Point to set the loop start point 3 Press ENTER on B End Point to set the loop end point After pressing ENTER playback jumps back to the start point and plays the loop 4 Toresume normal playback select Off from the menu Using repeat play There are various repeat play options depending on the kind of disc loaded It s also possible to use repeat play together with program play to repeat the tracks chapters in the program list see Creating a program list on page 29 A Important e You can t use Repeat play with Video CD Super VCDs in PBC mode or with WMA MP3 discs BE
71. y If the next disc you load is the same one the display shows LAST MEM and playback will resume For DVD Video discs the player stores the play position of the last five discs When one of these discs is next loaded you can resume playback Note e The Last Memory function doesn t work with VR format DVD RW discs e Ifyou don t need the Last Memory function when you stop a disc you can press amp OPEN CLOSE to stop playback and open the disc tray BEY Getting started En DVD Video disc menus Many DVD Video discs feature menus from which you can select what you want to watch They may also give access to additional features such as subtitle and audio language selection or special features such as slideshows See the disc packaging for details Sometimes DVD Video menus are displayed automatically when you start playback others only appear when you press MENU or TOP MENU 0000 0000 re S Oo CO 3 Button What it does TOP MENU Displays the top menu of a DVD disc this varies with the disc MENU Displays a DVD disc menu this varies with the disc and may be the same as the top menu t 4 Moves the cursor around the screen ENTER Selects the current menu option RETURN Returns to the previously dis played menu screen Numbers Highlights a numbered menu remote option some discs only Press only ENTER to select Video CD Super VCD PBC m

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