Contents

01 Before you start

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hints on installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Disc / content format playback compatibility

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02 Connecting up

Easy connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting using the S-video output . . . . 10 Connecting using the component video output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting to an AV receiver . . . . . . . . . . 12

03 Controls and displays

Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

04 Getting started

Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Using the on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting up the player for your TV. . . . . . . . 16 Setting the language of this player’s on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

05 Playing discs

Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Playing in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . 20 Viewing a JPEG slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Browsing video content with the Disc Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Browsing WMA, MP3 and JPEG files with the Disc Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Looping a section of a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Searching a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Switching subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Switching audio language/channels . . . . 26

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Zooming the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Displaying disc information . . . . . . . . . . . .27

06 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus

Audio Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Video Adjust menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

07 Initial Settings menu

Using the Initial Settings menu . . . . . . . . .30 Digital Audio Out settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Video Output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

08 Additional information

Taking care of your player and discs . . . . .34 Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . .35 Setting the TV system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Resetting the player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Power reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 DVD-Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Selecting languages using the language code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Country code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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DV-373-S, DV-270-S, DV-373-K specifications

Pioneer has long been known for its commitment to quality audio and video equipment, and the Pioneer DV-373-K, DV-270-S, and DV-373-S DVD players reflect this legacy through their advanced features and technologies. These models are designed to deliver exceptional playback quality, making them ideal choices for home entertainment enthusiasts.

The Pioneer DV-373-K is a versatile player that supports various disc formats, including DVD-Video, DVD-R, and CD, enhancing its flexibility for media playback. It incorporates advanced technologies such as progressive scan output, which provides improved image clarity and detail by reducing flicker and offering a smoother visual experience. Additionally, it features Dolby Digital and DTS audio decoding, ensuring that users enjoy high-quality sound that complements the high-definition video output. With its compact design, the DV-373-K blends easily into any entertainment setup, making it a practical choice for space-conscious users.

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