Pioneer XV-DV505 manual Additional information Screen sizes and disc formats, Widescreen TV users

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Screen sizes and disc formats

DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.

Televisions also come in different aspect ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.

Widescreen TV users

If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 51) of this player should be set to 16:9 (Wide).

When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format, you can use the TV controls to select how the picture is presented. Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch options; see the instructions that came with your TV for details.

Please note that some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16:9, so even though you have a widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a ‘letterbox’ style with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

Standard TV users

If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen setting (page 52) of this player should be set to 4:3 (Letter Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan), depending on which you prefer.

Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs are shown with black bars top and bottom.

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Set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are shown with the left and right sides cropped. Although the picture looks larger, you don’t actually see the whole picture.

Please note that many widescreen discs override the player’s settings so that the disc is shown in letterbox format regardless of the setting.

•Using the 16:9 (Wide) setting with a standard 4:3 TV, or either of the 4:3 settings with a widescreen TV, will result in a distorted picture.

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Contents XV-DV505 European model only Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVentilation Before mountingContents Initial Settings menu Adjusting the soundUsing the timer Playing sourcesBefore you start Introduction to home theater General disc compatibilityCD-R/RW compatibility PC-created disc compatibility Before you startDVD-R/RW compatibility MP3 audio compatibilityTitles, chapters and tracks DVD Video regionsCDs and Video CDs are divided into tracks FM/AM Tuner Controls and displays Front panelDVD/CD STANDBY/ONControls and displays Remote control Controls and displays Display ATT PGMRDM PRO LogicGetting started Setting the unit to match your TV system Press Enter again to finish setting upPress Enter to move on to the next screen Press Timer SHIFT+6 Getting started Using the Quick Room SetupSetting the clock Press Enter Use the / buttons to set the hourChanging the clock format Setting up the remote to control your TVGetting started Use the / buttons to set the minute Press Enter to confirmGetting started Using the on-screen displays Playing discsPress 0 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Why won’t the disc I loaded play? Press 3 6 to start playbackBasic playback controls SHIFT+MP3 disc TOP Menu DVD-Video disc menusFront panel controls NumbersVideo CD PBC menus Automatic power on buttonsListening to auxiliary components ¢ Displays the next menu page if there is oneUsing the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Playing discs IntroductionTo resume normal playback, press Play Scanning discsPlaying in slow motion Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speedFrame advance/frame reverse Looping a section of a discPress Enter on ‘AStart Point’ to set the loop start point Using repeat play Using the OSDDuring DVD playback Using random playUsing the front panel display During CD/VCD/MP3 playbackChapter Random play Title Random Off Select ‘Program’ from the list of functions on the left Press DVD Setup and select ‘Play Mode’Playing discs Creating program lists Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program optionsChapter from the list Name from the list Editing program lists using the OSDPress Repeat to build up a program ListOther functions available from the OSD program menu Select a program play function Create/Edit See abovePlayback Start Starts playback of a saved program list Searching a disc Clearing a track from the program listClearing the program list Switching subtitles Switching DVD audio languagesZooming the screen Use the cursor buttons to change the zoomed area Switching camera anglesDisplaying disc information DVD displaysVideo CD displays except during PBC play CD and Video CD displaysMP3 disc displays CD displaysListening to the radio Choosing stations Press repeatedly to switch between AM and FMThere are three tuning modes-manual, auto, and high-speed Improving poor FM receptionListening to station presets Press Enter to save the station presetListening to the radio Memorizing stations Current affairs Listening to the radio An introduction to RDSNews General informationSearching for RDS programs Using the RDS displayListening to the radio FrequencyCenter speaker distance setting Setting up for surround soundFront speaker distance setting Surround speaker distance settingCenter speaker distance setting Surround speaker distance settingFront speaker distance setting Dynamic range control settingSetting the relative volume level of each channel Dual mono settingLFE attenuator setting Volume Surround modes Playing sources Using the multi-channel sound modesAuto Advanced Surround modesPlaying sources Listening to multi-channel playbackStereo Auto Stereo Listening to a stereo sourceAuto Stereo Dolby Digital/DTS Music MovieVirtual Playing sources Using Advanced SurroundUsing the headphones with Advanced Surround Surround SurroundBoosting the bass level Adjusting the sound Adjusting the bass and trebleAdjusting the effect level OFFAdjusting the sound Using Midnight and Quiet listening Reducing the TV and line signal levelsMuting the sound Front panel to select the radio as your Using the timer Setting the wake-up timerSet the switch-off time Source Prepare the sourceTurning the wake-up timer on/off Using the timerSetting the sleep timer Press EnterDefault 43 Letterbox Initial Settings menu Using the Initial Settings menuVideo settings TV ScreenVideo Out Initial Settings menuLanguage settings Audio LanguageSubtitle Display Display settingsDVD Menu Language OSD LanguageOptions Angle IndicatorRegistering a new password Parental LockChanging your password Setting/changing the Parental Lock levelSelect ‘Country Code’ Setting/changing the Country CodeYou may also want to refer to the Country code list on Select a country codeResetting the unit Additional information Switching off the demoSetting the TV format Dimming the displayAdditional information Child Lock Storing discs Additional information Using discs with this unitHandling discs Discs to avoidProblems with condensation Hints on installationCleaning the pickup lens Moving the unitAdditional information Additional connections Connecting auxiliary componentsConnecting external antennas External AM antennaAdditional information Connect the speakers properly refer to the Setup Guide Additional information TroubleshootingAdjust the Master Volume English GeneralDVD/CD/Video CD player STANDBY/ON buttonChild Lock Error MessagesTuner CAN’T USEAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats Widescreen TV usersStandard TV users Language Language code letter, Language code Additional information Language code listCountry code list Country, Country code, Country code letterPreset Code List CordesMagnavox Additional information Glossary MP3Regions DVD-Video only Sampling frequencyAdditional information Specifications Surround speakers Power cord cautionAccessories Speaker system SubwooferAdditional information Additional information Pioneer Europe NV Pioneer Electronics USA INCPioneer Electronics of CANADA, INC Pioneer Electronics DE Mexico S.A. 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