10Additional information

Screen sizes and disc formats

DVD-Video discs come in different screen aspects, ranging from TV programs, which are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen

movies1, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.

Televisions also come in different aspect ratios; ‘standard’ 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.2

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

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.

Using the language code list

Some of the language options (see Language settings on page 26) allow you to set your preferred language from any of the 136 languages listed in the Language code list.

1

Select ‘Other Language’.

2

Use

to select either a code letter or

a code number.

3

Use

to select a code letter or a code

number.

 

See the Language code list (next page) for a complete list of languages and codes.

Note

1Many widescreen discs override the system’s settings so that the disc is shown in letterbox format regardless of the setting.

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

•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.

•Some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16:9, so even with a widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a ‘letterbox’ style.

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XV-DV333, S-DV434ST, S-DV434, S-DV333, S-DV434SW specifications

The Pioneer XV-DV434, S-DV434ST, S-DV434SW, and XV-DV333 are noteworthy entries in the realm of home entertainment systems, reflecting Pioneer's commitment to quality audio and video performance. Each model showcases a blend of advanced technologies and features designed to enhance the user experience.

The Pioneer XV-DV434 is a versatile 5-disc DVD changer that not only plays DVDs but also supports CD and MP3 playback. Equipped with a sleek, user-friendly interface, it allows for easy navigation through media. One of its standout features is the Progressive Scan function, which significantly enhances video quality by reducing motion blurriness and improving overall sharpness. Additionally, it boasts Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoding, creating an immersive audio experience that complements the high-quality video output.

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