Pioneer DV-280-S, 285-S Getting started Playing discs, Press play to start playback

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04Getting started

Playing discs

The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, Video CD 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 23.

Important

•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/ONOPEN/CLOSE

1 2 3

4 5 6 ENTER

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ENTER

1If the player isn’t already on, press STANDBY/ON to switch it on.

If you’re playing a DVD files or Video CD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

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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).

4 Press (play) to start playback.

If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD, an on- screen menu may appear. See DVD-Video disc menus on page 20 and Video CD PBC menus on page 20 for more on how to navigate these.

•If you’re playing a containing MP3/WMA audio files, it may take a few seconds before playback starts, etc. This is normal.

•Please see Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 8 if you want to play a Dual Disc (DVD/CD hybrid disc).

Note

•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.

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Contents DV-280-S DV-285-S Wash hands after handling Grounding or Polarization POWER-CORD Caution To establish a safe levelContents Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter Hints on installation Before you start What’s in the boxPutting the batteries in the remote CD-R/RW compatibility DVD-R/RW compatibilityCompressed audio compatibility Jpeg file compatibility Before you startAbout WMA PC-created disc compatibilityConnecting up Connecting up ChapterEasy connections Connecting using the component video output Connecting upConnecting using the S-video output Plug into a power outletInterlace Plasma displayConnecting up Connecting to an AV receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Remote control Using the remote controlGetting started Switching onUsing the on-screen displays Getting started ChapterSetting up the player for your Setting the language of this player’s on-screen displaysGetting started Getting started Playing discs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a discPress play to start playback Basic playback controls Resume and Last MemoryNumbers TOP Menu DVD-Video disc menusVideo CD PBC menus EnterWhy won’t the disc I loaded play? Scanning discs Playing discsPlaying discs Chapter Playing in slow motionPlaying discs Viewing a Jpeg slideshow Browsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc NavigatorSelect a view option Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play TipUse the cursor buttons Enter to navigate To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Using repeat playLooping a section of a disc Select a repeat play optionSelect a random play option Playing discs Using random playCreating a program list Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program optionsClear Searching a discOther functions available from the program menu PlaySwitching subtitles Switching audio language/ channelsZooming the screen Switching camera angles During playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angleDisplaying disc information Audio Settings menu Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio DRCMake settings using Cursor buttons, and Enter Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusVideo Adjust menu DialogUsing the Initial Settings menu Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Digital Audio Out settingsLanguage settings Initial Settings menuVideo Output settings Mpeg PCMDisplay settings Parental LockSetting/changing the Parental Lock Registering a new passwordChanging your password Setting/changing the Country/Area codeAdditional information Additional information ChapterTaking care of your player and discs Additional information Screen sizes and disc formatsResetting the player Selecting languages using the language code listDVD-Video regions Additional information Language code list Country/Area code listCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Glossary Digital *1Additional information Specifications GeneralPioneer Europe NV Pioneer Electronics USA INCPioneer Electronics of CANADA, INC Pioneer Electronics DE Mexico S.A. DE C.V