Before you start, About WMA | Pioneer 285-S, DV-280-S guide

Before you start

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•DRM (Digital Rights Management) compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play in this player—see also DRM in the Glossary on page 40)

•File extensions: .mp3, .wma (these must be used for the player to recognize MP3 and WMA files – do not use for other file types)

About WMA

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.

JPEG file compatibility

•Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files up to a resolution of 3072 x 2048.

*File format used by digital still cameras

•Progressive JPEG compatible: No

•File extensions: .jpg (must be used for the player to recognize JPEG files – do not use for other file types)

PC-created disc compatibility

Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information.

Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible with this player.

Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

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Pioneer 285-S, DV-280-S Before you start, About WMA, Jpeg file compatibility, PC-created disc compatibility

Contents

DV-280-S DV-285-S Wash hands after handling Grounding or Polarization To establish a safe level POWER-CORD Caution Contents 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 About WMA Before you startJpeg file compatibility PC-created disc compatibility Connecting up Connecting up ChapterEasy connections Connecting using the S-video output Connecting upConnecting using the component video output Plug into a power outlet Plasma display Interlace Connecting up Connecting to an AV receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Using the remote control Controls and displays Remote control Using the on-screen displays Switching onGetting started Getting started Chapter Setting 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 Video CD PBC menus DVD-Video disc menusTOP Menu Enter Why won’t the disc I loaded play? Playing discs Chapter Playing discsScanning discs Playing in slow motion Playing 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 Looping a section of a disc Using repeat playTo resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Select a repeat play option Creating a program list Playing discs Using random playSelect a random play option Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program options Other functions available from the program menu Searching a discClear Play Switching subtitles Switching audio language/ channelsZooming the screen Switching camera angles During playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angleDisplaying disc information Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings menu Audio DRC Video Adjust menu Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusMake settings using Cursor buttons, and Enter Dialog Initial Settings menu Chapter Initial Settings menuUsing the Initial Settings menu Digital Audio Out settings Video Output settings Initial Settings menuLanguage settings Mpeg PCM Parental Lock Display settings Changing your password Registering a new passwordSetting/changing the Parental Lock Setting/changing the Country/Area code Additional information Additional information ChapterTaking care of your player and discs Screen sizes and disc formats Additional information Resetting 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 Digital *1 Additional information Glossary General Additional information Specifications Pioneer Electronics of CANADA, INC Pioneer Electronics USA INCPioneer Europe NV Pioneer Electronics DE Mexico S.A. DE C.V