DV-490V-S

An advanced DVD player featuring HDMI, progressive scan, DivX video playback, WMA compatibility, and JPEG/MP3 simultaneous playback for slideshow with music
Audio Features 24-bit/96kHz Audio DAC WMA (Windows Media Audio)/MP3 Compatible DTS (Digital Theater System) Output Dolby Digital Output Dialogue Enhancer Virtual Surround Convenience Features JPEG/MP3 Simultaneous Playback for Slideshow with Music Advanced GUI Disc Navigator for Easy Browsing Last (Position) Memory: 5 (DVD)/1 (VCD) Resume Function Screen Saver Auto Power Off Terminals 1 HDMI Terminal 1 Coaxial Digital Output 1 S-Video Output 1 Audio/1 Video Outputs Component Video Output (DVD, Video CD) Specifications Power Requirements: AC 120V/60Hz Standby Power Consumption: 0.5W Dimensions (W x H x D): 16-9/16 x 1-15/16 x 8-7/16 inches/ 420 x 49.5 x 213.8mm Weight: 3 lbs. 15 oz./1.8kg
Video Features DVD-RW (compatible with CPRM)/DVD-R/ DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD/CD-RW/CD-R/CD/ Video CD Playback Capability HDMI Terminal for Digital Audio/Video Out (with DVD sources) HDMI Conversion (to 720p/1080i) Official DivX Certified Product Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media files 12-bit/108MHz Video DAC PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan JPEG PhotoViewer (FUJICOLOR CD/ Kodak Picture CD Compatible) Video Adjust Menu (Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Hue, Chroma Level) Zoom Function
* Specifications and design subject to modification without notice. * Unfinalized discs cannot be played. * CPRM copy protection technology with scramble system allows recording of copy-once broadcast programs, but not copying of such recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs in VR mode, and can only be played on CPRM-compatible players. * Can play CD-R and CD-RW music discs in music CD and Video CD format, even if the discs are not finalized (with some non-finalized discs, time indication is not shown since they contain no TOC information). However, the pickup may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs, depending on the condition of discs and pickup. * Compatible with MPEG1 Audio Layer3 32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48kHz formats. Recording format should be in accordance with ISO9660 CD-ROM file system. MP3 file name requires MP3 or mp3 as an extension. Chinese characters cannot be displayed, although files featuring them can be played. 299 tracks/folders can be played per disc. Can play with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), but playing time may not be shown correctly. This unit may not be able to play back discs that have been recorded on other units due to the recording conditions, mode, surface dirt or scratches.
This label indicates playback compatibility with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format). However, for discs recorded with a record-only-once encrypted program, playback can only be achieved using the CPRM compatible device. * DVD players and DVD discs have Regional Code classifications that determine their market area and compatibility. Discs and players must have matching codes in order to be played. All DVD players featured in this catalog are classed as Regional Code 1. * Microsoft, Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7, 7.1, or Windows Media Player for Windows XP, or Windows Media Player 9 Series. Compatible with sampling rate of 44.1 or 48 kHz. Not compatible with lossless-encoding or variable bit-rate (VBR) WMA files. WMA files encoded with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection** will not play. Up to 99 folders and 999 files (MP3 and WMA) in total can be played. [** DRM copy protection: DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of material on devices other than 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.]

* JPEG PhotoViewer (FUJICOLOR CD/Kodak Picture CD Compatible): This player is compatible with FUJICOLOR CD and Kodak Picture CD formats, as well as CD-R/RW/ROMs containing JPEG files (up to 648 files). Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2 still image files up to 6 megapixels are supported. File format used by digital still cameras. The CD-R/RW/ROM containing the JPEG files must be ISO 9660 Level 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode 1, Mode 2 XA Form 1. * PIONEER and the Pioneer logo are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation. * ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR certification mark are registered U.S. marks. * DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. * HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. * FUJICOLOR and the FUJICOLOR logo are trademarks of FUJI PHOTO FILM Co., Ltd. * Kodak is a registered trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. * DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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DVD Player

DV-290-K DV-393-S DV-490V-S DV-490V-K

Register Your Product at

www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada)

Operating Instructions

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead, 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.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND D1-4-2-6-1_En KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. D8-10-1-2_En
CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

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Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the users right to operate the equipment. D8-10-2_En
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE D2-4-4-1_EF A DECOUVVERT.
WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling D36-P4_En
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics K057_En Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.
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READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. D8-10-3a_En

Use in a well-ventilated room. Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.
Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heat-generating appliances. Place on a window sill or a place where the player will be exposed to direct sunlight.
Important Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: Dont mix new and old batteries together. Dont use different kinds of battery togetheralthough 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.
Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment. Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use. Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interferenceespecially if the television uses an indoor antenna. Use in a kitchen or other room where the player may be exposed to smoke or steam.
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Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloththis may prevent proper cooling of the unit. Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the units feet. Do not 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.
is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.
Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD This player supports the IECs Super VCD standard. 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.

About DualDisc playback

A DualDisc is a new two -sided disc, one side of which contains DVD content video, audio, etc. while the other side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio material. The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not 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.

Disc / content format playback compatibility
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 however that some disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an unplayable formatsee below for further compatibility information. Please also note that recordable discs cannot be recorded using this player.

CD-R/RW compatibility

Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX video files * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player. Multi-session playback: No Unfinalized disc playback: No File structure (may differ): Up to 299 folders on a disc; up to 648 folders and files (combined) within each folder

DVD-Video

DVD-RW

Audio CD

Video CD

Fujicolor CD

This unit will play DVD+R/+RW discs. is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
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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.

About WMA

DVD-R/RW compatibility
Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video Recording (VR)* * Edit points may not play exactly as edited; screen may go momentarily blank at edited points. Unfinalized playback: No WMA/MP3/JPEG file playback on DVD-R/ RW: No 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.

S-VIDEO IN

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. Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a component video input on your TV, monitor or AV receiver.
Connecting using the S-video output
If your TV (or other equipment) has an S-video (S1) input, you can use the S-video output on this player instead of the standard (composite) output for a better quality picture. Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-video input on your TV (or monitor or AV receiver). Line up the small triangle above the jack with the same mark on the plug before plugging in.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN TV

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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. Important When Component Out (page 35) is set to Progressive, there is no video output from the VIDEO OUT (composite) and S (Svideo) jacks. If you want to display video on more than one monitor simultaneously, make sure the player is set to Interlace. If you connect a TV that is not compatible with a progressive scan signal and switch the player to progressive, you will not be able to see any picture at all. In this case, switch everything off and reconnect using the supplied video cable (see Easy connections on page 11), then switch back to Interlace (see below).
resolution will be reset to its defaultsee Resetting the output resolution to the default setting with HDMI connection on page 15.)

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Getting started

Chapter 4

Switching on

After making sure that everything is connected properly and that the player is plugged in, press STANDBY/ON on the front panel or remote control to switch the player on. Also, switch on your TV and make sure that it is set to the input you connected the DVD player to.
Using the on-screen displays
For ease of use, this player makes extensive use of graphical on-screen displays (OSDs). All the screens are navigated in basically the same way, using the cursor buttons ( / / / ) to change the highlighted item and pressing ENTER to select it.
ENTER HOME MENU GUIDE RETURN
FAQ My DVD player switches on but there is nothing displayed on my TV. Make sure that the TV is set to the correct video input (not a TV channel). For example, if you connected this player to the VIDEO 1 inputs on your TV, switch your TV to VIDEO 1. Note This player features a screen saver and an auto power off function. If the player is stopped and no button is pressed for around five minutes, the screen saver starts. If the disc tray is closed but no disc is playing and no control is pressed for about 30 minutes, the player automatically goes into standby.

Button HOME MENU / / /

What it does Display/exit the on-screen display. Changes the highlighted menu item. Selects the highlighted menu item (both ENTER buttons on the remote work in exactly the same way). Returns to the main menu without saving changes.
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Note 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 the language of this players on-screen displays
This sets the language of the players onscreen displays. 1 Press HOME MENU and select Initial Settings.

Initial Settings

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.
2 Select OSD Language from the Display settings.
Digital Audio Out Video Output Language Display Options
OSD Language Angle Indicator
English franais Deutsch Italiano Espaol
2 Select TV Screen from the Video Output settings.
3 Select a language. The on-screen language will change according to your selection. 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu screen.

TV Screen Component Out

4:3 (Letter Box) 4:3 (Pan&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 & Scan) if you prefer. See Video Output settings on page 35 for more details. 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu screen.

Note Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD discs, Video CDs, CDs, DivX video and WMA/MP3 JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded. Some DVDs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example) in some or all parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction. When playing Video CDs, 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. 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. Video CDs and DivX video can be played at four different forward slow motion speeds. 1 During playback, press (pause).
or / until 2 Press and hold / slow motion playback starts. The slow motion speed is shown onscreen. There is no sound during slow motion playback. 3 Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed. 4 To resume normal playback, press (play). Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.

Scanning discs

You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at four different speeds (DivX video only one speed). 1 During playback, press or to start scanning. There is no sound while scanning DVDs, DivX video and Video CDs. 2 Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed. The scanning speed is shown on-screen. 3 To resume normal playback, press (play). When scanning a Video CD playing in PBC mode or a WMA/MP3 track, playback automatically resumes at the end or beginning of the track.
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Frame advance/frame reverse
You can advance or back up DVD discs frameby-frame. With Video CDs and DivX video file you can only use frame advance. 1 During playback, press (pause).
What it does Pauses the slideshow and rotates the displayed picture 90 (counter) clockwise. (Press (play) to restart slideshow.) Pauses the slideshow and ips the displayed picture horizontally or vertically. (Press (play) to restart slideshow.) Pauses the slideshow and zooms the picture. Press again to toggle between 1x, 2x and 4x zoom. (Press (play) to restart slideshow.) Displays the Disc Navigator screen (see below).

Program Program Step 01. 01 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. Title 1~38 Title 01 Title 02 Title 03 Title 04 Title 05 Title 06 Title 07 Title 08 Chapter 1~004 Chapter 001 Chapter 002 Chapter 003 Chapter 004
For a CD or Video CD, 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. 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. To delete a step, highlight it and press CLEAR. 5 To play the program list, press (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.

Creating a program list

This feature lets you program the play order of titles/chapters/tracks on a disc. Important You cant use Program play with VR format DVD-RW discs, Video CDs 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.
Create/Edit Playback Start Playback Stop Program Delete
2 Select Create/Edit from the list of program options.
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Tip Use the following controls during program play:
Button PLAY MODE What it does Save the program list and exit the program edit screen without starting playback (HOME MENU does the same). Skip to the next step in the program list.
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.
Title Search Chapter Search Time Search

Input Chapter 1

Other functions available from the program menu
There are a number of other options in the program menu in addition to Create/Edit. Playback Start Starts playback of a saved program list Playback Stop Turns off program play, but does not erase the program list Program Delete Erases the program list and turns off program play 4

Audio DRC

Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off (default) When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volume, its easy to lose the quieter sounds completelyincluding 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 youre listening to. If the material doesnt have wide variations in volume, you may not notice much change.
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If 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.
Make settings using the / / / (cursor) buttons, and ENTER.
Video Adjust Sharpness Brightness Contrast Gamma Hue Chroma Level Standard Off 0 0

Dialog

Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off (default) The Dialog feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in the soundtrack.
You can adjust the following picture quality settings: Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the picture (Fine, Standard (default), Soft). Brightness Adjusts the overall brightness (20 to +20). Contrast Adjusts the contrast between light and dark (16 to +16). Gamma Adjusts the warmth of the picture (High, Medium, Low, Off (default)). Hue Adjusts the red/green balance (Green 9 to Red 9). 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 max

Equalizer
Settings: Rock, Pop, Live, Dance, Techno, Classic, Soft, Off (default) The various preset EQ curves are designed to suit various styles of music. Note 96 kHz linear PCM audio is automatically downsampled to 48 kHz if the Equalizer is switched on.

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Setting DTS Out

Option DTS

What it means

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.) No digital audio is output when playing a DTS disc. 96 kHz digital audio is converted to 48 kHz for digital output. 96 kHz digital audio is output as is at 96 kHz. MPEG encoded digital audio is converted to PCM audio for digital output. MPEG encoded digital audio is output as is. Set if your monitor or device only accepts stereo input. On this setting multichannel audio is downmixed to 2 channels for stereo linear PCM output. (In case of DTS source, the HDMI audio output is turned off.) Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG sources are processed according to how they were encoded, but if your amplifire/ monitor is not compatible with DTS audio, DTS audio output from HDMI is turned off. Linear PCM sources are heard as is. No digital audio output.
Off 96 kHz PCM Out 96kHz > 48kHz 96kHz MPEG Out MPEG > PCM MPEG HDMI Out* * DV-490V only. LPCM (2 ch)

Video Output settings

Setting Option What it means
Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are shown with black bars top and bottom. Set if you have a conventional 4:3 TV. Widescreen movies are shown with the sides cropped so that the image fills the screen. Set if you have a widescreen TV. Set if your TV is not compatible with progressive scan video. Set if your TV is compatible with progressive scan video (see your TVs 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 that there is no output from the composite and S-video jacks when this setting is selected. TV Screen 4:3 (Letter Box) (This setting effective for analog and HDMI video output. See also Screen 4:3 (Pan & Scan) sizes and disc formats on page 41.)

16:9 (Wide)

Component Out

Interlace Progressive

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Setting HDMI Resolution* * DV-490V only.
Option 1920x1080i 1280x720p 720x480p 720x480i
Set if your TV supports 1920 x 1080 pixel interlace video. Set if your TV supports 1280 x 720 pixel progressive-scan video. Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 pixel. Set if your TV supports 720 x 480 pixel. If colors are weak, this gives brighter colors and deeper black. Use this setting if colors appear overly rich on the Full Range RGB setting. Outputs component video format (default setting for HDMIcompatible devices).

HDMI Color* (Default changes depending on device connected.) * DV-490V only.
Full range RGB RGB Component

Language settings

Setting Audio Language Option English What it means
If there is an English soundtrack on the disc then it will be played. played.
Languages as displayed If there is the language selected on the disc, then it will be Other Language Subtitle Language
(See also Displaying DivX subtitle files on page 10.) Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see page 42). If there are English subtitles on the disc then they will be displayed. be displayed.

English

Languages as displayed If there is the subtitle language selected on the disc, then it will Other Language
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see page 42). DVD disc menus will be displayed in the same language as your selected subtitle language, if possible. possible.

DVD Menu Lang.

w/Subtitle Lang.
Languages as displayed DVD disc menus will be displayed in the selected language, if Other Language Subtitle Display On Off
Select to choose a language other than the ones displayed (see page 42). Subtitles are displayed according to your selected subtitle language (see above). Subtitles are always off by default when you play a DVD disc (note that some discs override this setting).
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Display settings

Setting OSD Language Option English What it means
On-screen displays of the player are in English.
Languages as displayed On-screen displays are shown in the language selected. Angle Indicator On Off
A camera icon is displayed on-screen during multi-angle scenes on a DVD disc. No multi-angle indication is shown.

Options settings

Setting Parental Lock DivX VOD Option Display What it means
See Parental Lock on page 38. See About DivX VOD content on page 39.
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Parental Lock

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.
Dont 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.
If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a 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.

Damaged and shaped discs

Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they may damage the player.
Cleaning the units 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.
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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.

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 top and bottom of the screen.

Cleaning the pickup lens

The DVD players 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.