Pioneer DV-C503 Adjusting Audio Video Settings, Using the Setup Screen Menus

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Adjusting Audio

and Video

Settings

Using the Setup Screen

Menus

The procedure on pages 26 and 27 describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual. The procedure on this page provides a basic outline for using the Setup screen menus.

When setting up for the first time

It is recommended to set up player using the Setup Navigator (page 18). If you selected [Auto Start Off] when the Setup Navigator appeared, you may still set up the player using the Setup Navigator in the General menu screen.

If you choose not to use the Setup Navigator, be sure to make the necessary settings in the Setup screen Audio 1, Audio 2, Video, and Language menus as described on the following pages.

Some DVDs start playing automatically when loaded in the player. If a DVD has been loaded, be sure to press STOP 7 before proceeding.

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1 Press ( STANDBY/ON on the front panel)

2 Press SETUP.

The Setup screen appears.

(Example)

Audio1 Audio2 Video Language General

Dolby Digital Out – Dolby Digital

DTS Out – Off

96kHz PCM Out – 96kHz 3 48kHz MPEG Out – MPEG 3 PCM

Setup audio

Digital output format/tone adjust

Move

SETUP

Exit

3 Use the cursor buttons (2/3) to select the menu you want.

As each menu is selected with the cursor, the settings appear below the menu heading.

4 Use the cursor buttons (°) to enter the menu.

The top item within the menu becomes highlighted.

(Example)

Audio1 Audio2 Video Language General

Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital

DTS Out - Dolby Digital 3PCM

96kHz PCM Out – 96kHz 348kHz MPEG Out – MPEG 3PCM

Change Dolby Digital output mode

Move

SETUP

Exit

5 Use the cursor buttons (5/°) to select the setting you want to change.

The options available for each setting appear to the right when the setting is selected. The current setting appears with the setting indicator lit.

6 Use the cursor buttons (3) to enter the setting options.

(Example)

Audio1 Audio2 Video Language General

Dolby Digital Out Dolby Digital

DTS Out - Dolby Digital 3PCM

96kHz PCM Out – 96kHz 348kHz MPEG Out – MPEG 3PCM

Output Dolby Digital

Move ENTER Select SETUP Exit

Not all menu options can be changed while a disc is playing. In these cases, the options appear grayed out on the screen and cannot be adjusted. To change these settings, press STOP 7 first before pressing SETUP.

Operating the menu after pressing STOP 7 may cancel the resume function.

Some menu options are not immediately effective if set while a disc is playing. To make these settings effective, stop playback and then start again, or change the settings while the disc is stopped.

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Contents DV-C503 For Canadian model Important Notice For U.S. modelInformation to User Pour le modèle CanadienImportant Safety Instructions Compatible with DVD, Video CD and CD formats Features of This PlayerSmart CD mode for audio Convenient 5-disc changerEnergy-saving design Easy setup and adjustment using on-screen menusWide range of DVD viewing options How to Proceed in This Manual Differences in Disc CompositionTable of contents Preparing the Remote Control Before UsingChecking Accessories Inserting batteries into the remote controlFront Panel Before USING/NAMES and FunctionsNames Functions Display Window Rear Panel Names and FunctionsLast Memory button Setup button@ CD Mode button Audio button$ OPEN/CLOSE 0 button £ Search Mode button# Condition Memory button Angle buttonConnection Guide Connecting Your DVD PlayerFinally, connect to a power outlet TV or monitor Analog Audio Connection Audio ConnectionsDigital Audio Connections Making ConnectionsComponent Video OUT Video ConnectionsVideo OUT TV orAbout MOD. Modulation PAL Pioneer component with ë markSetting Up the Player Using the Setup NavigatorSettings English Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display LanguageSetting the TV screen size Settings Widescreen StandardTo exit the Setup screen Setting compatibility with 96 kHz outputConfirming the settings To change other player settings in the Setup screen menusPlaying DVDs, Video CDs Getting StartedPlayer CDs DVD/Video CD/CDDisc tray goes back Changing discs DVD/Video CD/CDPress Exchange When a menu screen is displayed Chapter Track Skip Forward Forward and ReverseDVD/Video CD/CD Resuming Playback from Where You Stopped DVD/Video CDStopping Playback Switching Power Off Use the cursor buttons 3 to enter the setting options Adjusting Audio Video SettingsUsing the Setup Screen Menus Use the cursor buttons 2/3 to select the menu you wantSetup screen closes Changing to the Setup Screen Expert Menu ModeAudio and Video Settings Settings ExpertDolby Digital Out Settings Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 3 PCMSettings 96 kHz 3 48 kHz* 96 kHz DTS OutDigital Out Video SettingsMpeg Out DVD/Video CD/CDWidescreen 169 TV or monitor Settings 43 Letter Box Pan & Scan WideDifferences in screen sizes and DVD formats Standard 43 TV or monitorContent DVD/Video CD Switching the S-Video OutputSetting the position Adjusting Audio and Video SettingsTo check whether or not a disc is recorded with angles Turning the angle indicator onPress Angle during playback Off ExpertSelecting an audio language preference Setting Language OptionsSetting the on-screen display OSD language DVD/Video CD/CDChanging Audio Type Video CD/CD Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired languagePress Subtitle repeatedly during playback Setting the Language OptionsSelecting a subtitle language preference Use the cursor buttons to select Other and press Enter When Other is selectedLanguage code list can be found on Press Enter to set the new languageForcing subtitles to be displayed Expert Settings w/ Subtitle Language English French Spanish OtherSelecting a DVD menu language preference Expert Off Assist SubtitleEntering the password Setting the Parental Lock Level DVDWhen a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is loaded Press Enter to set the new passwordAdvanced Functions Changing the Background Color of the Screen Expert Use the cursor buttons 2/3 to adjust the level of the colorTurning the Screen Saver On Off Expert Use the cursor buttons 5/ to select a color barButton lights when CD mode is on Press CD ModeTo switch off CD mode Repeat and random play is possible in CD mode pages 44Frame by frame advance playback Viewing one frame at a time Viewing a still frameViewing slow playback Type of search changes which each press as follows Press Search Mode repeatedly to select the type of searchWhen performing a time search +10Repeat play of a specified section Repeat play options for DVDRepeat play options for Video CD and CD Return to a specified location on a discRandom playback of titles DVD Random playback of all tracks on all discsRandom playback of chapters within one title DVD Random playback of all tracks on a discProgram Play DVD/Video CD/CD Playback in a Desired OrderProgramming Press ProgramTo delete a step in a program To confirm the contents of a programTo change the contents of a program Memory DVD/Video CD Resuming playback from where Last Memory was pressedMemorizing a Last Memory location to return to later Press Condition Memory during playback When a disc that has memorized settings is loadedErasing the recorded contents When you release the button, the information disappears Viewing Disc InformationAdvanced Resetting the Player to System SettingsVideo CD with PBC disabled CD and Video CD FunctionsAdditional Information Disc CareFor Proper and Long Use of This Unit Additional InformationLanguage Code List Troubleshooting Remote control operation is not possible Audio is not output or is distortedMpeg TermsDTS PCMSubtitle Regional restriction codes region numberSampling Frequency VideoSpecifications 00E00ZF0J01 When moving the unitEIA

DV-C503 specifications

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