Disc types

Any disc carrying one of the following logos (either on the disc or its packaging) should play in this player. Other types of disc, including DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio and CD-ROM, cannot be played.

DVD video

DVD-RW (rewriteable)*

Video CD

CD (audio)

CD-R (recordable)**

CD-RW (rewriteable)**

Note: This player can play 8cm discs without an adapter. Do not use an adapter when playing 8cm discs.

01 Before You Start

* Playing DVD-RW discs

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• Only US and Canadian models are

 

DVD-RW compatible.

 

• You may not be able to play non-

 

finalized DVD-RW discs.

 

• Copyrighted content originally provided

 

with the permission of one generation

 

and recorded on DVD discs cannot be

 

played on this player.

 

• When playing a DVD-RW disc that was

 

edited on a DVD recorder, the screen

 

may go momentarily black at the edited

 

point (Play List edit, A-B erase, etc.).

 

• When playing a DVD-RW disc that was

 

edited on a DVD recorder, you may see

 

scenes from just before the edited point.

 

This is not a malfunction.

 

• Up to 20 characters of a title name can

 

be displayed.

 

** Playing recordable CDs

 

• Note that this unit cannot record onto

 

recordable discs.

 

• This unit can play music-use CD-R and

 

CD-RW discs. However, depending on

 

the condition of the CD recorder and

 

the disc, you may find that not all discs

 

will play successfully. (For example, if

 

the disc is scratched or dirty, or if the

 

player’s pickup lens is dirty.)

 

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Pioneer PDV-LC20, PDV-20 operating instructions Disc types, Playing DVD-RW discs, Playing recordable CDs

PDV-20, PDV-LC20 specifications

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The PDV-LC20 is an advanced model that boasts a 7-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 480 x 234 pixels. Its versatile design allows for flexible viewing angles, thanks to a 180-degree swivel screen. This feature not only enhances comfort but also ensures that users can enjoy their favorite content from various positions. The PDV-20, while slightly different in design, also features a robust 7-inch display, allowing it to deliver crisp images and vibrant colors.

Both models incorporate a progressive scan feature, which significantly improves video quality by presenting images in a smoother manner. This technology minimizes the flickering and enhances the overall viewing experience, making them ideal for watching movies, TV shows, and other video content.

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