We have any now entered into a age of High Definition Video. Almost all new TVs are High Definition Ready, (HD Ready or HD compatible). Although most of us have purchased these new TVs, many of us have not upgraded our DVD players. This is really a shame because those of us are not utilizing our TVs to their full potential.  Buying a DVD player that is High Definition will allow you to receive Video in High Definition outputs such as 720P, 768P, & 1080i. These output offer a much much clearer, sharper image, with less artifacts.  If you don't already have a HD ready TV, then your next TV will probably be HD or HD ready. In my opinion, using a regular progressive scan dvd player with a HD TV is like putting regular fuel into a Race car! It just doesn't make sense. So, to watch your dvd movies with the best picture quality on your TV, we recommend to go with a Hi Definition player that up-converts the signal to 720p, 768p, or 1080i.

The DV-490v's digital HDMI video connection helps keep signals pure, giving you better image quality especially with today's popular plasma, LCD, and DLP televisions.

• Model: Pioneer DV-490v Code Free Version
• Plays any region PAL or NTSC DVD from regions 0-6 including RCE/REA movies
• Plays DVD, DiVX, MP3, DVD-RW (compatible with CPRM), VCD, Super VCD, DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD/CD-RW/CD-R/CD/Video CD Playback Capability
• Digital PhotoViewer: JPEG, Konica®, Fuji® Photo, Kodak® Photo CD
• This player works on any TV, multi-system or not.
• This player does not need a multi-system TV or a external video converter: High power built-in 16MB video converter allows playback of PAL movies on a NTSC TV or NTSC movies on a PAL TV. Basically this DVD player will play any region DVD movie on any TV in the world!
• Lifetime warranty on our modifications: We totally stand behind the DVD players we sell. We guarantee that your code free player will play any region DVD from any country in the World. If your DVD player ever becomes defective we will fix it for free! (See Full Details)
• Guaranteed to play all old, current and future DVD movies including DVDs that are RCE/REA coded.
• Auto sensing region code selection
• 540 Lines of resolution
• HIGH DEFINITION DVD PLAYER with HDMI output
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface): The unit's HDMI simplifies A/V connections by carrying uncompressed SD or HD digital video and up to 8 channels of digital audio all in one cable. This unit features HDCP copyright protection technology, and must be connected to an HDCP-compliant device. The output resolution can be set to match the capability of the monitor or projector. HDMI connection is compatible with DVD-Video.
• The video output signal format can be set to 480p, 720p or 1080i.
• 720p, 768p, and 1080i up conversion from conventional DVD-Video images (for use with high-definition and HD-ready TVs)
• 480p Component Output
• Digital Cinema Progressive Scan (3:2 Pulldown)
• Video Adjust Menu (Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Hue, Chroma Level)
• Colorstream Pro
• Video Black Level Expansion and PLUGE
• 3D-DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
• Dolby® Digital and dts® Digital Outputs
• 12-Bit, 108 mhz Video D/A Converter
• 96 kHz/24-bit D/A Converter PCM Audio Compatibility
• Zoom 4x-Power Picture
• Parental Lock 
• Dynamic Range Control 
• Multi-Camera Angle Select 
• Multi-Language Select
• Multi-Subtitle Select
• Wide screen, Letterbox and Normal Picture Set-up
• 16X Power Picture Zoom
• Bit Rate Meter
• With a Bit Rate Meter display, featured on all Pioneer DVD players, videophiles can monitor picture quality.
• Icon-Based On-Screen Display 
• Easy to navigate, colorful on-screen menus allow for easy operation.
• Parallel Audio/Video Outputs 
• Parallel Video Outputs that let you connect your Pioneer DVD player via Composite, S-Video or Component Video outputs and view simultaneous images from each connected monitor. This feature is ideal for multi-room applications. For added ease of connectivity all models feature Parallel Audio Output of analogue and digital audio signals.
• Standard Remote Control
• Pioneer has consistently won the praise of reviewers for superior and intuitive remote control design. Ergonomically designed with critically placed fingertip controls make for quick and easy learning and operation. A convenient 4-way compass cursor pad at the center of the remote allows you simple navigation through even the most extensive DVD menu. 
• 100-240 volt 5-60 Hz Automatic switching!

Connections:

• HDMI
• S-Video Output
• Component Video (Y, Cr, Cb) Output
• Coaxial Digital Audio Output
• Optical Digital Audio Output
• Analog Audio Output

DIMENSIONS:

• Width: 17"
• Height: 2.5"
• Depth: 9.7"

Included:

• Wireless remote control
• RCA Audio Video Cables
• Instruction Manual