Pioneer DV-490V-K, DV-290-K operating instructions Why won’t the disc I loaded play?

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FAQ

•After I load a DVD disc, it ejects automatically after a few seconds!

Most 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 find on the rear panel). See also DVD-Video regions on page 42.

If the region number is OK, it may be that the 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 I 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 format or disc type, such as DVD-Audio or DVD-ROM. See Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 8 for more on disc compatibility.

•I have a widescreen TV so why are there black bars at the top and bottom of the screen when I 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.

•I have a standard (4:3) TV and set the player to show widescreen DVDs in pan & 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 & 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 I 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 HDMI. See HDMI Resolution on page 36 to change the HDMI resolution.

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Contents DV-290-KDV-393-SDV-490V-SDV-490V-K Wash hands after handling Grounding or Polarization We Want You Listening For a Lifetime POWER-CORD CautionContents HDMI*3 digital interface DV-490V only FeaturesBefore you start Before you start ChapterPutting the batteries in the remote Hints on installationBefore you start What’s in the boxAbout DualDisc playback Disc / content format playback compatibilityCD-R/RW compatibility About WMA DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibilityDVD-R/RW compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityDisplaying DivX subtitle files DivX video compatibilityJpeg file compatibility PC-created disc compatibilityEasy connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Plug into a power outlet Connecting upConnecting using the S-video output Connecting using the component video outputInterlace Connecting to an AV receiverHdmi Connecting using Hdmi DV- 490V only480P About HdmiSTANDBY/ON Disc tray TOP Menu Enter & cursor buttons Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelUsing the remote control Controls and displays Remote controlGetting started Chapter Switching onUsing the on-screen displays Getting startedGetting started Setting up the player for yourSetting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Press play to start playback Getting started Playing discsPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Numbers Basic playback controlsResume and Last Memory Enter DVD-Video disc menusVideo CD PBC menus TOP MenuWhy won’t the disc I loaded play? Playing in slow motion Playing discsPlaying discs Chapter Scanning discsDuring playback, press pause Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverseViewing a Jpeg slideshow Browsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc NavigatorUse the cursor buttons Enter to navigate Select a view optionSelect the thumbnail image for what you want to play TipTo resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Using repeat playLooping a section of a disc Select a random play option Using random playSelect a repeat play option Clear Creating a program listPlay Switching subtitlesSearching a disc Other functions available from the program menuDisplaying disc information Playing discs Switching audio language/ channelsSwitching camera angles Zooming the screenAudio DRC Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio Settings menuDialog Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusVideo Adjust menu Make settings using Cursor buttons, and EnterDigital Audio Out settings Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Using the Initial Settings menuMpeg PCM Initial Settings menuVideo Output settings DTSLanguage settings Options settings Initial Settings menu Display settingsSetting/changing the Parental Lock Initial Settings menu Parental LockRegistering a new password Changing your passwordSelect ‘Display’ About DivX VOD contentPlaying DivX VOD content Displaying your DivX VOD registration codeTaking care of your player and discs Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Screen sizes and disc formats Additional informationDVD-Video regions Resetting the playerSelecting languages using the language code list Problem Remedy Hdmi troubleshooting DV-490VDivX*1 GlossaryMP3 Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Additional information Specifications Pioneer Corporation