Pioneer DV-280-S, 285-S operating instructions Before you start Chapter, Features

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Before you start

Features

•24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC

The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that this player is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.

•Surround sound entertainment with Dolby Digital*1 and DTS*2 software

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When connected to a suitable AV amplifier or receiver, this player gives great surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS discs.

•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.

•New Disc Navigator with moving pictures

The new Disc Navigator enables you play the first few seconds of each title or chapter in a thumbnail image on screen.

•DSP effects for enhanced playback See Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus on page 30.

•Picture zoom

See Zooming the screen on page 28.

•MP3 and WMA compatibility

See Compressed audio compatibility on page 8.

•JPEG compatibility

See JPEG file compatibility on page 9.

•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.

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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