Pioneer DV-600AV Mod by Smash the Mac (StM)
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1. Version History
2. Instructions
   2.1 How to burn and install the firmware
   2.2 How to set Subtitles to your Language
3. Terms of Use 
   3.1 Disclaimers
   3.2 Warning
4. Extra Info
   4.1 Thanks to......
   4.2 Send stuff to...and Donations to ......


WARNING YOU ARE USING THIS ON YOUR OWN RISK


1. Version History:
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Based on YGC8827A

V3.2 (2009-07-12)
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- Load all subtitles, All, one or auto. Eject the disc for changes to take place.
- New file breowser.

V3.1
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- Fixed problem with playing normal DVD movies! (I hope)

V3.0
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- Based on new original firmware, YGC8827A
- Change font colour in DivX subttiles.
- Change background colour in DivX subttiles
- Change outline in DivX subttiles.
- Won't hear first audio in HDMI connection.
- Incorrect remaining time displayed on FL when playing SACD.
- Unintended track skipping happens when playing SACD.
- Video becomes half as large again as original one when scanning doubled size of video.
- Subtitles are flashed in certain DVD title "11th Hour".
- Horizontal line noize when playing high-speed picture
- Chroma delay error on RGB scart output only
- Improvement of OSD when title repeat
- Noise when playing DVD-audio disc which is recorded on 48KHz/24bit
- Cannot play DVD-R which condition is the following
  1) DVD-R has dual layer
  2) This disc is recorded in VR mode
  3) This disc is recorded only 1st layer
- Noise when connecting ONKYO's amplifier by HDMI and when opening the tray

Based on version YGC7C12A

V2.2 (10-09-2008)
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- Fixed problem with that Contrast under Video Adjust resets it self.
- Changed background pictures.

V2.1 (02-05-2008)
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- Added Equalizer thats in DV-400, please read manual!
- Dimmer function under 0, hold longer to get Full,  and Off.

V2.0 (04-04-2008)
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- DVD Fast Start, turned on causes that DVD-Video movies will be played without showing the FBI screens, ads, menus, etc. Player will jump directly to the main movie. But this feature can cause problems on some DVD-Video discs, in this case you should turn it off. If ads/menu should start, press STOP x 2 then play and movie should start direct!
- New items in Audio Settings:
  Bass Boost
  Super Bass
  Treble Boost
- TV-Type NTSC, PAL or Multi, [restart your player to accept the new settings]
- Moved some OSD items
- Renamde Display to DivX in OSD menus
- Word wrapping for DivX subtitles.
- Moved OSD language to Languages in OSD menu.
- Moved Subtitle display to DivX menu.
- Blacker Then Black (BTB) activated. Default is On. [restart your player to accept the new settings]Does not work via HDMI!!
- Light grey text on grey transparent background for subtitles in DivX
- Move subtitles for DivX/Xvid, you find it under initial settings/DivX!
- DivX subtitles are aligned bottom.

Based on Official YGc7509D version
V1.1 (01-12-2007)
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- Fixed SRT timing bug
- Shows ALL chars everywhere now, as for now only CP1252.
- UOP disabled, partial!
- Display extensions in file browser
- Support for Greek (CP1253).
- New icons made by Dinderi.
- Supports bigger subtiles in DivX/Xvid for CP1252 as default.
- Filbrowser names centerd
- A new font for file browser.
- Changed subtitle window.
- White subtitles outlined with black, Grey background.
- The pointer stays as it was in File browser and is not reseted any more
- Playe Mode with MP3 activated!(via Home Menu)
- Multiregional when Enter is pushed until the player turns off. 
- Original region setting restorde when Clear is pushed until player turns off.
- Show all caracters in filename, foldername and when Display button is pushed instead of "_"*
- Bigger font for Subtitles in MPEG4* (CP1250,1251,1252,1253,1254,1255);
- Support for 50 chars in File Browser (Choose correct file for your language);
- New File Browser image to support longer names.
- JPEG Preview disabled.
- Shuffle function for MP3 under "Surround" button. For V.Surround hold button longer!
- Replaced Screensaver

* Only work for CP1252 (Western European languages)

2. Instructions:
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2.1. How to burn and install the firmware:
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BURNING CD:
1. Launch Nero.
2. In the "New Compilation" pannel:
	- top left part, choose "CD" in the drop-down list
	- bottom left part, choose "CD-ROM (ISO)" in the icon list
   In tabs, choose following options:
	"Multisession" tab
              - "No Multisession" must be selected
        "ISO" tab
	      - File name length: "Max of 11 = 8 +3 chars (ISO level 1)"
              - Format: "Mode 1"
              - Character set: "ISO 9660"
              - "Joliet": this option should be unchecked
        "Label" tab
              - Volume label - ISO 9660: "PIONEER" (without quotes)
        "Burn" tab
              - "Write" must be checked
              - "Finalize CD" MUST BE checked!!
              - Write Speed: "please do not select the maximum speed but rather an other less fast if possible"!
              - Write Method: "Disk-at-once"
3. Click on button "New".
4. In the right window, choose the file corresponding to firmware (ex: "Y1B01160.BIN") and drag&drop it in the window most to the left. 
5. Choose the menu "Recorder\Burn Compilation..."
6. Launch burning using the "Burn" button.
7. When the burning is launched, please check the box "Verify written data", to be sure of the date written during this session.
UPGRADING: 
1. Turn on the player, and open the disc tray. 
2. Put the Firmware Update Disc on the tray, and close the tray.
3. A screen will be displayed inviting you to push the "play" button to start the update.
4. The player will load the data, and the tray will open again. Remove the Firmware Update Disc from the tray now. Leave the tray open. The update process will complete in few minutes. 
5. Wait until the update process finishes and the DVD logo is shown on the screen.

Attention: DO NOT unplug the power cable or turn off the player during the update process.


2.2. How to set Subtitles to your Language: 
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Just use the code for your language.
Firmware is for users of CP1250, Cp1251, CP1252, CP1253, CP1254 and CP1255
deafult language is CP1252

3. Terms of Use
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3.1 Disclaimer
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These firmwares are prepared and provided "AS IS" and on an "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for particular purposes. In no event shall owner of PioneerFAQ.info be liable for any damages, including without limitation, special, indirect or consequential damages, or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tortuous action, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of these firmwares.

These firmwares may contain technical inaccuracies, typographical errors and the colours of the depicted products may deviate slightly from reality.

Changes may be periodically made to these firmwares; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the firmwares. Specifications and design of the fimrwares described or illustrated in these pages are subject to possible changes without prior notice.

Your warranty at Pioneer may be cancled by using firmwares found at pioneerfaq.info.

3.2 Warning
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WARNING:
These firmware, even if it have already been tested by several users, are published "as-is", without any kind of guarantee. 
If a problem happen during update, the guarantee of your player could be simply canceled! 
If you do not agree with this, then JUST DON'T USE THIS FIRMWARE.
Note: You can always (if your player is not out of order) go back to an official firmware if you don't like 
this one. 


4. Extra Info
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4.1 Special thanks to:
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MAB, New_Age, GufiaK, MTZ, cHiEsA, Seb@stian, Dinderi and many others

4.2 Send Post cards, Money, stocks, Dvd movies etc etc to:
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PioneerFAQ
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S-439 54 Asa
Sweden

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