Pioneer DV-C503 Differences in screen sizes and DVD formats, Widescreen 169 TV or monitor

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Setting the TV Screen Size – DVD

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.

When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used.

Make changes to the TV screen size in the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu. Please note that changes to the [TV Screen] setting cannot be made when a disc is playing. Stop playback of the disc before attempting to make any changes.

Audio1 Audio2Video Language General

TV Screen 4:3(Letter Box)

Picture Ouality –4:3(Pan&Scan) 16:9(Wide)

Select your display preference

Move

SETUP

Exit

Settings: 4:3 (Letter Box)

4:3 (Pan & Scan)

16:9 (Wide)*

* Factory setting

Notes

•If [Standard (4:3)] is selected in the Setup Navigator screen, [4:3 (Letter Box)] is selected on this screen. If you prefer the pan&scan format, change the settings on this screen.

•Whether the aspect can be switched or not depends on the disc. Please refer to the information written on the disc jacket, etc.

•Some discs may not include the screen format selected in the [TV Screen] setting. When this occurs, the standard TV screen format available on the disc is automatically selected.

Differences in screen sizes and DVD formats

The number of screen size formats currently available can be somewhat confusing. If set incorrectly, the video presentation may not appear as it should. The following diagrams and descriptions are intended to help you set your TV screen size in a way that will allow you to fully enjoy the digital video of DVD.

The settings in the [TV Screen] setting are perhaps most applicable when the DVD you are watching is programmed in the wide screen format. If you have a standard TV, select either [4:3 (Letter Box)] or [4:3 (Pan

&Scan)] based on your personal preference. If you have a wide screen TV, select [16:9 (Wide)].

Widescreen (16:9) TV or monitor

DVD screen size format

Setting and Appearance

Wide screen format DVD

 

Please note that there are some

 

wide screen letter box formats

 

that place black bars at the top

 

and bottom of the screen. This is

 

not a malfunction.

“Wide” setting

 

Standard screen format DVD

 

When viewing a standard screen

 

format DVD on a wide screen

 

TV, black bars may be

 

automatically placed at the side

 

of the screen to adjust to the

 

DVD format.

“Wide” setting

 

Standard screen format DVD

 

(unnatural stretched effect)

 

If you are viewing a standard

 

screen format DVD on a wide

 

screen TV, the picture may

 

appear ‘stretched’ on the

 

screen. To remedy this

 

condition, change your wide

 

screen TV to display a standard

“Wide” setting

(4:3) screen. Refer to the

instructions supplied with your

 

wide screen TV or monitor for

 

more information.

 

Standard (4:3) TV or monitor

DVD screen size format

Setting and Appearance

Wide screen format DVD

 

The Letter box presentation

 

places black bars at the top and

 

bottom portions of the screen to

 

provide the full wide screen

 

presentation of a movie on a

“Letter Box” setting

standard TV (4:3 aspect ratio).

Wide screen format DVD

 

The Pan & Scan presentation

 

crops both sides of the wide

 

screen presentation to use the

 

full standard TV screen.

 

 

“Pan & Scan” setting

Standard screen format DVD If you have a standard TV, the standard screen format will be presented regardless of the setting.

 

Any setting

Wide screen format DVD

 

(unnatural squeezed effect)

 

If you are viewing a wide screen

 

format DVD on a standard TV and

 

the [TV Screen] setting is set to

 

[16:9 (Wide)], the picture may

 

appear ‘squeezed’ on the screen.

 

To remedy this condition, select

 

either [4:3 (Letter Box)] or [4:3

“Wide” setting

(Pan & Scan)].

 

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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 changerEasy setup and adjustment using on-screen menus Wide range of DVD viewing optionsEnergy-saving design How to Proceed in This Manual Differences in Disc CompositionTable of contents Preparing the Remote Control Before UsingChecking Accessories Inserting batteries into the remote controlBefore USING/NAMES and Functions Names FunctionsFront Panel 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 buttonConnecting Your DVD Player Finally, connect to a power outlet TV or monitorConnection Guide 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/CDChanging discs DVD/Video CD/CD Press ExchangeDisc tray goes back When a menu screen is displayed Chapter Track Skip Forward Forward and ReverseResuming Playback from Where You Stopped DVD/Video CD Stopping Playback Switching Power OffDVD/Video CD/CD 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 languageSetting the Language Options Selecting a subtitle language preferencePress Subtitle repeatedly during playback 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 44Viewing a still frame Viewing slow playbackFrame by frame advance playback Viewing one frame at a time 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 confirm the contents of a program To change the contents of a programTo delete a step in a program Resuming playback from where Last Memory was pressed Memorizing a Last Memory location to return to laterMemory DVD/Video CD When a disc that has memorized settings is loaded Erasing the recorded contentsPress Condition Memory during playback 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 When moving the unit EIA00E00ZF0J01

DV-C503 specifications

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