Pioneer DV-588A-S operating instructions Additional information, Screen sizes and disc formats

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08Additional information

If you use a chemical-impregnated cleaning cloth, read the instructions carefully before use. These cloths may leave smear marks on half-mirror finish surfaces; if this happens, finish with a dry cloth.

Cleaning the pickup lens

The DVD player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. We do not recommend using commercially available lens cleaners for CD players.

Condensation

Condensation may form inside the player if it is brought into a warm room from outside, or if the temperature of the room rises quickly. Although the condensation won’t damage the player, it may temporarily impair its performance. Leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour before switching on.

Widescreen TV users

If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 36) 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 ‘letter box’ 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 36) 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.

Moving the player

If you need to move the player, first press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the

player off. Wait for -OFF-to disappear from the display, then unplug the power cable. Never lift or move the unit during playback—discs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.

Screen sizes and disc formats

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

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

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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 letter box format regardless of the setting.

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Contents DV-588A-s Wash hands after handling Grounding or Polarization We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Contents Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Before you start What’s in the box Hints on installationPutting the batteries in the remote CD-R/RW compatibility DVD-R/RW compatibilityAbout WMA Before you startCompressed audio compatibility About DivXJpeg file compatibility DivX video compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility Connecting up Chapter Connecting upEasy connections Connecting using the S-video output Connecting upConnecting using the component video output Interlace Plasma displayConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connecting up Connecting to an AV receiverTip Connecting the digital output Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Controls and displays Remote control Using the remote controlGetting started Switching onUsing the on-screen displays Getting started ChapterSetting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Setting up the player for yourGetting started Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Getting started Playing discsPress play to start playback Resume and Last Memory Basic playback controlsNumbers DVD disc menus Video CD PBC menusMy DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops Scanning discs Playing discsPlaying discs Chapter Playing in slow motionViewing a Jpeg slideshow Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverseBrowsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc Navigator Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play Use the cursor buttons Enter to navigateLooping a section of a disc To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menuUsing random play Playing discs Using repeat playSelect a repeat play option Creating a program list Select a random play optionSearching a disc Select a search modeOther functions available from the program menu Switching audio language/ channels Switching subtitlesZooming the screen During playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angle Playing discs Switching camera anglesDisplaying disc information Audio Settings menu Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio DRCMake settings using Cursor buttons, and Enter Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusVideo Adjust menu DialogUsing the Initial Settings menu Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Digital Audio Out settingsVideo Output settings Initial Settings menuLanguage settings Display settings Options settingsChanging your password Registering a new passwordParental Lock About DivX VOD content Setting/changing the Parental LockSetting/changing the Country/Area code DTS DownmixDisplaying your DivX VOD registration code Playing DivX VOD contentSelect ‘Display’ Initial Settings menu Speakers settings Audio Output ModeAbout the audio output settings DTS CDSpeaker distance for the highlighted Speaker DistanceUse Speaker Use Cursor up/down to Change the distanceTo change the current setting Speaker InstallationDefault settings L/R Large C Large SL SR LargeSW On Use the cursor up/down buttons to select a speakerAdditional information Chapter Additional informationTaking care of your player and discs Additional information Screen sizes and disc formatsSelecting languages using the language code list Resetting the playerDVD-Video regions Country/Area code list Additional information Language code listCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Troubleshooting Screen is stretched or DVD and CD volume MalfunctionNo picture/No color Aspect does not changeCan’t hear effect OutputVirtual Surround Glossary DivXWMA Additional information Specifications GeneralPioneer Corporation