Pioneer DV-696AV Mod by StM
--------------------------------------

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...Donations

WARNING YOU ARE USING THIS ON YOUR OWN RISK


1. Version History:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Based on official version YDC7B16A
V7.0 (30-4-2008)
-------------------
- Based on new firmware version!
- WordWrap for DivX subtiles


Based on Official YDC7410A version
V6.0 (7-7-2007)
--------------------
- Now shows 'all' chars in filename and in file browser.
- Fixed bug with .SRT and .IDX/SUB Subtitles timing.
- New bigger font for DivX Subtitles.
- show specific extension in filebrowser
- UOP Messages disable -- still not complete!
- Pan&Scan activated.

V5.0 (16-03-2007)
---------------------
- Support for Greek (CP1253) in firmware now.
- New icons made by Dinderi.
- Based on new original firmware, YDB6C18A.
- Some modifications was not made in this firmware as it was not possible to do them, they are:
  Pan&SCan, UOP Messages disable, .SRT timing bug, show specific extension in filebrowser.

V3.01 (27-01-2007)
---------------------
- Supports bigger subtiles in DivX/Xvid for CP1252 as default --thanx to Robert7

V3.0 (26-01-2007) Some functions may not work!
---------------------
- Dont play new file on FF or FR, it's hard to explain, just play some file, press FF key move selection bar to other file, press 'play' or 'enter' and check results
- Filbrowser names centerd
- A new font for file browser
- Changed subtitle window.
- White subtitles with black background
- Fixed bug with .SRT and .IDX/SUB Subtitles timing.
- Dimmer function under 0 key. Hold longer to obtain: On, -light and Off.
- White subtitles outlined with black.
- Second Function for < and > keys: Pressing and holding keys < and > faster and slower playback.
- Second Function for 1 and 4 keys : Pressing and holding key 1 increases volume and key 4 decreases volume, just by little
- Subtitles aligned at bottom and are centerd.

v2.2 (12-01-2007)
----------------------
- 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, the one with in the numpad, 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 (CP1252);
- White MPEG4 Subtitles outlined with black;
- Removed grey background in MPEG4 Subtitles;
- New File Browser image to support longer names;
- JPEG Preview disabled;
- Shuffle function for MP3 under "Surround" button. For V.Surround hold buton longer!
- Fonts for subtitles in DivX made by MTZ
- Replaced Screensaver

* Might only work for CP1252 (Western European languages)

2. Instructions:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


2.1. How to burn and install the firmware:
-----------------------------------------

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: 
-----------------------------------------
Just use the code for your language.
Firmware is for users of CP1250, Cp1251, CP1252, CP1253, CP1254 and CP 1255
deafult language is CP1252


3. Terms of Use
--------------------------------------------

3.1 Disclaimer
--------------------------------------------
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
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

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
-------------------------------------------------

4.1 Special thanks to:
-------------------------------------------------
MAB, New_Age, GufiaK, MTZ, cHiEsA and many others

4.2 Send Post cards, Money, stocks, Dvd movies etc etc to:
----------------------------------------------------


H.Wassberg
Bollvagen 92
S-439 54 Asa
Sweden

I like to recive postcards!
