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4 FEATURES

• Advanced sophisticated 10-bit MPEG-2 video

decoding circuits.

• Direct RGB output via SCART (selectable) for

optimum video performance. SCART connector
also configurable for Video and S-Video out-
put.

• Second SCART connector for throughput of

VCR or other video source to TV with only one
SCART input.

• Test screen videos available for testing video

performance and setup.

• PAL 60 option for NTSC discs.

• Dual-layer compatibility for extended play

DVD.

• By connecting a DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

or a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high
quality 5.1 digital surround sound from DTS or
Dolby Digital discs.

• With linear PCM audio at 16-24 bits and 44-

96 kHz (also on digital output, see table page
14), audio quality exceeding that of CD
becomes possible.

• Optical and coaxial digital audio output.

• On-Screen Menu lcons for disc information or

player information and access to many major
functions of this unit.

• Subtitles may be displayed in one of numerous

languages*.

• The multi-angle function allows you to choose

the viewing angle of scenes which were shot
from a number of different angles (Limited to
DVD’s recorded with multiple camera angles.)

• Multiple options for dialog language and

soundtrack selection (limited to DVD’s record-
ed with multiple dialog languages or sound-
tracks).

• Programming of up to 9 scenes in memory

(markers).

• Parental lock settings to prevent play of discs

unsuitable for some audiences [DVD only].

• Intuitive menu operating system.

• Separate Buttons for convenient Fast

Forward/Fast Reverse Search and Track Skip.

• 2x/4x Zoom during play and pause, selection

movable over screen in all directions.

• Backlit, ergonomically designed remote con-

trol.

* The number of languages recorded depends

on the software.

• The DVD20 will play any conventional Audio

CD or recordable (CD-R) or erasable CD (CD-
RW), bearing the logos shown here, as any
VCD or DVD with the region code 0 or 2.

The unit can play discs bearing any of the fol-
lowing logos:

3"(8 cm) disc

3"(8 cm) disc

5"(12 cm) disc

5"(12 cm) disc

5"(12 cm) disc 3"(8 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) disc

5"(12 cm) disc 5"(12 cm) disc

NOTE: Due to differences in the format of 
certain discs, it is possible that some discs may
include a mix of features that are not compatible
with the DVD 20. Similarly, although the DVD 20
is capable of a wide range of features, not all
discs include every capability of the DVD system.
For example, although the DVD 20 is compatible
with multi-angle discs, that feature is only possi-
ble when the disc is specially encoded for multi-
ple-angle play. In addition, the DVD 20 is capa-
ble of playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS
soundtracks, but the number and types of tracks
available will vary from disc to disc. To make cer-
tain that a specific feature or soundtrack option
is available, please check the options noted on
the disc jacket.

■ Playback capability for CD-R and CD-RW

discs may vary due to variations in the quality
of the disc and the recorder used to create
the disc.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS  5

 Main Power On/Off: Press this switch to
apply power to the DVD 20. When the unit is
first turned on, the Status Indicator

B will

turn orange. Once the unit has been turned on
with this switch, it may be operated from either
the front panel or remote control. Press the
switch again to turn the unit completely off.

1 Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button
once to turn the DVD 20 on, press it again to
put the unit in the Standby mode. Note that in
order for this switch to operate, the Main
Power Switch

 must be pressed in so that it

is in the ON position.

2 Headphone Jack: Connect standard head-
phones to this jack for private listening.

3 Headphone Level Control: Turn this 
control to adjust the volume level to the head-
phones. Note that the use of this control will not
change the analog output levels at the rear
panel audio outputs.

4 Open/Close Button: Press this button to
open or close the Disc Tray.

5 TEST: Press this button to bring a test pic-
ture to the screen, that enables you to optimally
adjust all important parameters of colour videos
like brightness, contrast, colour intensitiy and
tint.

6 Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the
brightness of the Information Display by 50% or
to turn the display off completely in the follow-
ing order: FULL BRIGHTNESS 

➔ HALF BRIGHT-

NESS 

➔ OFF ➔ FULL BRIGHTNESS.

7 Stop: Press this button once to place the
disc in the Resume mode, which means that
playback will stop, but as long as the tray is not
opened or the disc changed, DVD playback will
continue from the same point on the disc when
the Play Button is pressed again. Resume will
also work if the unit was turned off. To stop a
disc and have play start from the beginning,
press the button twice.

8 Skip Preview/Next: Press this button to
move forward or backward through the music
tracks on a CD disc or the chapters on a DVD
disc.

9 Search Reverse/Forward: Press this but-
ton to move forward or backward through a CD
or DVD at one of four speeds. Each press and
release will increase the search speed, as indi-
cated in the on-screen display. Once you have
selected the desired speed, release the button
and the disc will continue to search at fast
speed. To resume normal playback speed, press
the play button.

A Play/Pause: Press this button to momentar-
ily pause playback. To resume playback, press
the button again. If a DVD is playing, action will
freeze and a still picture will be displayed when
the button is pressed.

B Status Indicator: When the DVD 20 is in
the On mode, this indicator will glow green.
When the unit has been placed in the Standby
mode by pressing the Power-Off button on the
remote, the indicator will glow orange, indicat-
ing that the unit is still connected to the AC
main supply and is ready to be turned on from
the remote control.

 Main Power On/Off

1 Power On/Off (Standby)

2 Phone Jack

3 Phone Level

4 Open/Close

5 TEST

6 Dimmer

7 Stop

8 Skip (Preview/Next)

9 Search (Reverse/Forward)

A Play/Pause

B Status Indicator

DVD 20

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STOP

DIMMER

TEST

SKIP

PLAY/PAUSE

SEARCH

6 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

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A Disc Type Indicators

B Play/Search Speed Indicator

C Title Indicators

D Chapter/Track Number Indicators

E Time Indicators

F VCD Playback Control Indicator

G Program Indicator

H Intro Indicators

I Repeat Indicator

J Random Indicator

K Resume Indicator

L Playback-Mode Indicators

M Parental Lock Indicator

N 96kHz/24-Bit Indicator

A Disc Type Indicators: The DVD, VCD or CD
indicator will illuminate to show the type of disc
currently being played.

B This indicator illuminates and spins during
playback, slow playback and search, varying the
spin speed corresponding to the play/search
speed.

C Title Indicators: These two positions in the
display will show the current title number when
a DVD disc is playing.

D Chapter/Track Number Indicators: When
a DVD disc is playing, these two positions in the
display will show the current chapter. When a
CD disc is playing they will show the current
track number.

E Time Indicators: These positions in the
indicator will show the running time of a DVD in
play. When a CD is playing, these indicators will
show the current track time, time remaining in
the current track, or the total remaining time on
the disc.

NOTE: The Indicators 

CD E will also display

text messages about the DVD 20’s status,
including Reading when a disc is loading,
STAND-BYE

when the unit is turned off,

and D i s c E r r o r when a disc not com-
patible with the DVD 20 is put into the play
position.

F VCD Playback Control Indicator: This
indicator lights when the playback control func-
tion is turned on with VCDs.

G Program Indicator: This indicator lights
when the programming functions are in use.

H Intro Indicator: This indicator lights when
the Intro Scan function is active.

I Repeat Indicators: These indicators light
when any of the Repeat functions are in use.

J Random Indicator: This indicator lights
when the unit is in the Random Play mode.

K Resume Indicator: This indicator lights
when the Stop button has been pressed once to
put the unit in the Resume mode.

L Playback-Mode Indicators: These indica-
tors light to show the current playback mode:

› Lights when a disc is playing in the normal
mode

H Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search
Forward mode. For DVD’s, when both triangles
glow steadily, the disc plays at 2x normal speed.
When the right triangle is flashing, the disc plays
at 4x normal speed. When the left triangle is
flashing, the disc plays at 8x normal speed.
When both triangles are flashing, the disc plays
at 16x normal speed. For CDs, only the first three
Fast Search modes are available.

N1 Lights when the disc is paused.

G Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search
Reverse mode. For DVDs, when both triangles
glow steadily, the disc plays at 2x normal speed.
When the left triangle is flashing, the disc plays
at 4x normal speed. When the right triangle is
flashing, the disc plays at 8x normal speed.
When both triangles are flashing, the disc plays
at 16x normal speed. For CDs, only the first three
Fast Search modes are available.

M Parental Lock Indicator: This indicator
lights when the parental-lock system is engaged
in order to prevent anyone from changing the
rating level without a code.

N 96kHz/24-Bit Indicator: 96kHz/24-Bit
Indicator: The 96kHz Indicator will light when a
disc recorded with 96kHz content is playing, the
24-Bit Indicator will light when a disc recorded
with 24-bit content is playing. Note that for a
correct digital output the "Linear PCM" setting
must be made appropriately, see page 21 for
more information.

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