Pioneer DV-C503 Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display Language, Setting the TV screen size

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Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language)

The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers to the language that is used by the player in menus and on-screen messages. Additionally, the language that is established at this setting will also be used for the default audio and subtitle language.

Audio1 Audio2 Video LanguageGeneral

Setup Navigator

Language English

OSD Language français

Español

Select the On Screen Language

Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit

Settings: English*

français

Español

* Factory setting

Note

In addition to setting the [OSD Language], the audio and subtitle language are also set at this time. If you wish to change the audio or subtitle language to a different language, make changes in the Setup screen Language menu [Audio Language] and [Subtitle Language] as needed (pages 33, 35).

Setting the TV screen size

The [TV Type] screen establishes the size, or more appropriately the width to height ration of your television or monitor. The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio.

Audio1 Audio2 Video LanguageGeneral

Setup Navigator

TV Connection

TV Type Widescreen (16:9)

Standard (4:3)

Widescreen TV 16:9 aspect ratio

Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit

Settings: Widescreen (16:9)*

Standard (4:3)

* Factory setting

SETTING

 

Note

 

There are two screen formats that can be used to display

UP

wide-screen format DVDs: letter box and pan & scan. When

 

[Standard (4:3)] is selected in the Setup Navigator, the letter

THE

box screen format is automatically selected. To switch the

preference to the pan & scan format, make changes in the

PLAYER

Setup screen Video menu [TV Screen] setting (page 30).

 

 

 

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Contents DV-C503 Pour le modèle Canadien Important Notice For U.S. modelInformation to User For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Convenient 5-disc changer Features of This PlayerSmart CD mode for audio Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD formatsWide range of DVD viewing options Easy setup and adjustment using on-screen menusEnergy-saving design Differences in Disc Composition How to Proceed in This ManualTable of contents Inserting batteries into the remote control Before UsingChecking Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlNames Functions Before USING/NAMES and FunctionsFront Panel Display Window Names and Functions Rear PanelAudio button Setup button@ CD Mode button Last Memory buttonAngle button £ Search Mode button# Condition Memory button $ OPEN/CLOSE 0 buttonFinally, connect to a power outlet TV or monitor Connecting Your DVD PlayerConnection Guide Making Connections Audio ConnectionsDigital Audio Connections Analog Audio ConnectionTV or Video ConnectionsVideo OUT Component Video OUTPioneer component with ë mark About MOD. Modulation PALUsing the Setup Navigator Setting Up the PlayerSettings Widescreen Standard Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display LanguageSetting the TV screen size Settings EnglishTo change other player settings in the Setup screen menus Setting compatibility with 96 kHz outputConfirming the settings To exit the Setup screenCDs DVD/Video CD/CD Getting StartedPlayer Playing DVDs, Video CDsPress Exchange Changing discs DVD/Video CD/CDDisc tray goes back When a menu screen is displayed Forward and Reverse Chapter Track Skip ForwardStopping Playback Switching Power Off Resuming Playback from Where You Stopped DVD/Video CDDVD/Video CD/CD Use the cursor buttons 2/3 to select the menu you want Adjusting Audio Video SettingsUsing the Setup Screen Menus Use the cursor buttons 3 to enter the setting optionsSettings Expert Changing to the Setup Screen Expert Menu ModeAudio and Video Settings Setup screen closesDTS Out Settings Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 3 PCMSettings 96 kHz 3 48 kHz* 96 kHz Dolby Digital OutDVD/Video CD/CD Video SettingsMpeg Out Digital OutStandard 43 TV or monitor Settings 43 Letter Box Pan & Scan WideDifferences in screen sizes and DVD formats Widescreen 169 TV or monitorAdjusting Audio and Video Settings Switching the S-Video OutputSetting the position Content DVD/Video CDOff Expert Turning the angle indicator onPress Angle during playback To check whether or not a disc is recorded with anglesOSD language DVD/Video CD/CD Setting Language OptionsSetting the on-screen display Selecting an audio language preferencePress Audio repeatedly to select the desired language Changing Audio Type Video CD/CDSelecting a subtitle language preference Setting the Language OptionsPress Subtitle repeatedly during playback Press Enter to set the new language When Other is selectedLanguage code list can be found on Use the cursor buttons to select Other and press EnterOff Assist Subtitle Settings w/ Subtitle Language English French Spanish OtherSelecting a DVD menu language preference Expert Forcing subtitles to be displayed ExpertPress Enter to set the new password Setting the Parental Lock Level DVDWhen a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is loaded Entering the passwordAdvanced Functions Use the cursor buttons 5/ to select a color bar Use the cursor buttons 2/3 to adjust the level of the colorTurning the Screen Saver On Off Expert Changing the Background Color of the Screen ExpertRepeat and random play is possible in CD mode pages 44 Press CD ModeTo switch off CD mode Button lights when CD mode is onViewing slow playback Viewing a still frameFrame by frame advance playback Viewing one frame at a time +10 Press Search Mode repeatedly to select the type of searchWhen performing a time search Type of search changes which each press as followsReturn to a specified location on a disc Repeat play options for DVDRepeat play options for Video CD and CD Repeat play of a specified sectionRandom playback of all tracks on a disc Random playback of all tracks on all discsRandom playback of chapters within one title DVD Random playback of titles DVDPress Program Playback in a Desired OrderProgramming Program Play DVD/Video CD/CDTo change the contents of a program To confirm the contents of a programTo delete a step in a program Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to later Resuming playback from where Last Memory was pressedMemory DVD/Video CD Erasing the recorded contents When a disc that has memorized settings is loadedPress Condition Memory during playback Viewing Disc Information When you release the button, the information disappearsFunctions Resetting the Player to System SettingsVideo CD with PBC disabled CD and Video CD AdvancedDisc Care Additional InformationAdditional Information For Proper and Long Use of This UnitLanguage Code List Troubleshooting Audio is not output or is distorted Remote control operation is not possiblePCM TermsDTS MpegVideo Regional restriction codes region numberSampling Frequency SubtitleSpecifications EIA When moving the unit00E00ZF0J01

DV-C503 specifications

The Pioneer DV-C503 is a versatile and compact DVD player that made waves in the early 2000s with its impressive features and reliable performance. This model is particularly notable for its ability to play a wide range of disc formats, including standard DVD-Video, CD, and various CD-R/RW formats. This flexibility makes the DV-C503 an excellent choice for users who possess a diverse collection of media.

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