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Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions
PBC Functions
(PBC Playback)
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
2
Select the item number and track
you want using
X/x or the number
buttons.
3
Press ENTER.
4
Follow the instructions in the
menu for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
To return to the menu
Press
Press
O RETURN.
z Hint
To play without using PBC, press
To play without using PBC, press
./> while
the player is stopped to select a track, then press
H
or ENTER.
“Play without PBC.” appears on the TV screen and
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press
“Play without PBC.” appears on the TV screen and
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press
x twice then
press
H.
Notes
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,
press
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,
press
H.
• The PBC functions of Super VCDs do not work
with this player. Super VCDs are played in
continuous play mode only.
continuous play mode only.
Number
buttons
buttons
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Playing an MP3 Audio
Track
Track
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer 3) format.
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer 3) format.
1
Insert a DATA CD in the player.
2
Press
H.
The player starts to play the first MP3
audio track in the first album on the disc.
audio track in the first album on the disc.
Notes
• The playback order may be different from the
edited order. See “The playback order of MP3
audio tracks” (page 38) for details.
audio tracks” (page 38) for details.
• This player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in
the following sampling frequencies:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.
Selecting an album and track
1
Press MENU.
The list of MP3 albums recorded on the
DATA CD appears.
DATA CD appears.
2
Select an album using
X/x and
press ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
appears.
3
Select a track using
X/x and press
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing.
When a track or album is being played, its
title is shaded.
When a track or album is being played, its
title is shaded.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
Press
c or C.
To return to the previous display
Press
Press
O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
Press MENU.
Notes
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can
be used for album or track names. Anything else
is displayed as an asterisk (*).
is displayed as an asterisk (*).
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
1 ( 3 0 )
R O C K B E S T H I T
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
J A Z Z
1 ( 90 )
1 ( 90 )
0 1 S H E I S S P E C I A L
0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S . . .
0 3 S P I C Y L I F E
0 4 H A P P Y H O U R
0 5 R I V E R S I D E
0 6 5
0 7 T A K E T I M E , T A K E T I M E
0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S . . .
0 3 S P I C Y L I F E
0 4 H A P P Y H O U R
0 5 R I V E R S I D E
0 6 5
0 7 T A K E T I M E , T A K E T I M E
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About MP3 audio tracks
You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-
ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the
discs must be recorded according to ISO9660
level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player
to recognize the tracks.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device
or recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the
discs must be recorded according to ISO9660
level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player
to recognize the tracks.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device
or recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
To play a Multi Session CD
This player can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is located in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks,
recorded in the later sessions, can also be
played back.
When audio tracks and images in music CD
format or video CD format are recorded in the
first session, only the first session will be
played back.
This player can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is located in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks,
recorded in the later sessions, can also be
played back.
When audio tracks and images in music CD
format or video CD format are recorded in the
first session, only the first session will be
played back.
Notes
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in
MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data
properly and will generate a loud noise which
could damage your speaker system.
properly and will generate a loud noise which
could damage your speaker system.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO
format.
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks
The playback order of albums and tracks
recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.
◆Structure of disc contents
The playback order of albums and tracks
recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.
◆Structure of disc contents
When you insert a DATA CD and press
H,
the numbered tracks are played sequentially,
from
from
1
through
7
. Any sub-albums/tracks
contained within a currently selected album
take priority over the next album in the same
tree. (Example:
take priority over the next album in the same
tree. (Example:
C contains D so
4
is played
before
5
.)
When you press MENU and the list of MP3
albums appears (page 37), the albums are
arranged in the following order:
albums appears (page 37), the albums are
arranged in the following order:
A t B t
C t D t F t G. Albums that do not
contain tracks (such as album
contain tracks (such as album
E) do not
appear in the list.
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• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the track names, the tracks will be played in
that order.
that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, place your albums within the first two
trees.
trees.
ROOT
Tree 1
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
album
track
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Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from
the illustration above.
the illustration above.
• The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than a total of 200 albums and
tracks in the DATA CD.
tracks in the DATA CD.
• The player can recognize up to 100 albums (the
player will count just albums, including albums
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player
will not play any albums beyond the first 100
albums. Of the first 100 albums, the player will
play no more than a combined total of 200 albums
and tracks.
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player
will not play any albums beyond the first 100
albums. Of the first 100 albums, the player will
play no more than a combined total of 200 albums
and tracks.
Various Play Mode
Functions
Functions
(Programme Play,
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat
Play)
You can set the following play modes:
• Programme Play (page 39)
• Shuffle Play (page 41)
• Repeat Play (page 42)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 43)
• Programme Play (page 39)
• Shuffle Play (page 41)
• Repeat Play (page 42)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 43)
Note
The play mode is canceled when:
– the player enters standby mode by pressing
– the player enters standby mode by pressing
[/1.
– you eject the disc.
Creating your own programme
(Programme Play)
(Programme Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create
your own programme.
You can programme up to 99 items.
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create
your own programme.
You can programme up to 99 items.
1
Press DISPLAY twice while the player
is in stop mode.
The following Control Bar appears.
is in stop mode.
The following Control Bar appears.
Number
buttons
buttons
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2
Press
C/c to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
3
Press
c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
“T” (in this case, “01”).
4
Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to programme.
◆ When playing a DVD
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
want to programme.
◆ When playing a DVD
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
X/x or the number buttons to select
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
Next, press
X/x or the number buttons to
select “03” under “C,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press
For example, select track “02.”
Press
X/x or the number buttons to select
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
5
To programme other titles, chapters,
or tracks, repeat Steps 3 to 4.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
or tracks, repeat Steps 3 to 4.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
6
Press
H to start Programme Play.
Programme Play begins.
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing
H.
To stop Programme Play
Press CLEAR.
Press CLEAR.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
To cancel or change a programme
1
Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your
own programme (Programme Play).”
own programme (Programme Play).”
2
Select the programme number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to cancel or
chapter, or track you want to cancel or
PROGRAM
1. TITLE
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
“TRACK” is displayed when you
play a VIDEO CD or CD.
play a VIDEO CD or CD.
Titles or tracks recorded on a
disc
disc
PROGRAM
1. TITLE – –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
T
C
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
06
02
03
04
05
06
– –
02
03
04
05
03
04
05
01
Chapters recorded on a disc
PROGRAM
1. TITLE – –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
C
ALL
03
04
05
06
04
05
06
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
02
01
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
PROGRAM
1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
Selected title and chapter
PROGRAM
1. TRACK 0 2
ALL CLEAR
2. TRACK – –
3. TRACK – –
4. TRACK – –
5. TRACK – –
6. TRACK – –
3. TRACK – –
4. TRACK – –
5. TRACK – –
6. TRACK – –
7. TRACK – –
0:15:30
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
T
Selected track
Total time of the programmed
tracks
tracks
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change using
X/x or the number buttons,
and press
c.
3
Follow Step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a program, select “--” under “T,”
then press ENTER.
cancel a program, select “--” under “T,”
then press ENTER.
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks
in the programme
in the programme
1
Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your
own programme (Programme Play).”
own programme (Programme Play).”
2
Press
X and select “ALL CLEAR.”
3
Press ENTER.
z Hint
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”
(page 42) or “Shuffle Play” (page 41).
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”
(page 42) or “Shuffle Play” (page 41).
Note
When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the
programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.
programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
The following Control Bar appears.
2
Press
C/c to select
(SHUFFLE),
then press ENTER repeatedly to select
the item to be shuffled.
the item to be shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Programme Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Programme Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Programme Play.
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To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 2.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 2.
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
z Hints
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,
press
press
H. Shuffle Play starts.
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play all of the titles, albums or tracks
on a disc or a single title, chapter, album, or
track repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
on a disc or a single title, chapter, album, or
track repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
1
Press REPEAT during playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
The following Control Bar appears.
2
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the
item you want to set.
◆ When playing a DVD
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
item you want to set.
◆ When playing a DVD
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• DISC: repeats all of the albums.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play
is activated
• ON: repeats Programme Play or
• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• DISC: repeats all of the albums.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play
is activated
• ON: repeats Programme Play or
Shuffle Play.
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To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 2.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 2.
z Hint
You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped.
After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press
You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped.
After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press
H.
Repeat Play starts.
Repeating a specific portion (A-
B Repeat Play)
B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
The following Control Bar appears.
2
Press
C/c to select
(A-B
REPEAT).
3
During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
4
When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
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To return to normal play
Press CLEAR.
Press CLEAR.
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
Note
When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are
canceled.
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are
canceled.
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
(Search mode)
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD
by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks
are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you
can select the desired one by entering its
number. Or, you can search for a scene using
the time code.
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD
by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks
are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you
can select the desired one by entering its
number. Or, you can search for a scene using
the time code.
1
Press SEARCH MODE.
The following display appears.
“-- (**)” appears next to the icon (**
“-- (**)” appears next to the icon (**
refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, tracks, indexes,
scenes, etc. of the disc.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, tracks, indexes,
scenes, etc. of the disc.
2
Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly
to select the search method.
to select the search method.
◆ When playing a DVD
(TITLE)
(CHAPTER)
(TIME/TEXT)
(NUMBER INPUT)
(CHAPTER)
(TIME/TEXT)
(NUMBER INPUT)
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a
starting point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD
starting point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD
(TRACK)
(INDEX)
(INDEX)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
Playback
Playback
(SCENE)
(INDEX)
(INDEX)
◆ When playing a CD
(TRACK)
(INDEX)
(INDEX)
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
(ALBUM)
(TRACK)
(TRACK)
3
Select the number of the title,
track, scene, time code, etc. you
want using the number buttons.
want using the number buttons.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” in Step
2 and enter “2:10:20.”
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” in Step
2 and enter “2:10:20.”
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
4
Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
selected number.
z Hint
If you are playing a disc and it is necessary to enter
a number, select “NUMBER INPUT” in Step 2.
If you are playing a disc and it is necessary to enter
a number, select “NUMBER INPUT” in Step 2.
Number
buttons
buttons
– –(10)
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Viewing Information About the
Disc
Disc
Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining
Time
Time and Remaining
Time
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text
or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the
disc.
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text
or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the
disc.
1
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during
playback until
playback until
(TIME/TEXT)
appears.
2
Press ENTER repeatedly to change
the time information.
the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can change depend on the disc you are
playing.
can change depend on the disc you are
playing.
◆ When playing a DVD
• T *:*:* (hours:minutes:seconds)
• T *:*:* (hours:minutes:seconds)
Playing time of the current title
• T–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current title
• C *:*:*
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current chapter
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
• *:* (minutes:seconds)
functions)
• *:* (minutes:seconds)
Playing time of the current scene
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
• T *:* (minutes:seconds)
PBC functions) or CD
• T *:* (minutes:seconds)
Playing time of the current track
• T–*:*
Remaining time of the current track
• D *:*
Playing time of the current disc
• D –*:*
Remaining time of the current disc
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• *:* (minutes:seconds)
• *:* (minutes:seconds)
Playing time of the current track
◆ When playing a Super VCD
• T *:* (minutes:seconds)
• T *:* (minutes:seconds)
Playing time of the current track
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
To check the DVD/CD text or track name
(MP3 audio)
Press ENTER repeatedly in Step 2 to display
text recorded on the DVD/CD/DATA CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
For DATA CDs, only the track name of the
MP3 audio track appears.
(MP3 audio)
Press ENTER repeatedly in Step 2 to display
text recorded on the DVD/CD/DATA CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
For DATA CDs, only the track name of the
MP3 audio track appears.
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Time
information
information
Title, track (CD/
VIDEO CD), scene, or
album number
VIDEO CD), scene, or
album number
Chapter, index, or
track (DATA CD)
track (DATA CD)
Disc type
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
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• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number and the playing time are
displayed.
displayed.
• You can also check the time information and text
by pressing TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
disc’s text or track name may not be displayed.
• The player can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD recorded in multiple
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG
audio, or DTS), you can change the audio
format. If the DVD is recorded with
multilingual tracks, you can also change the
language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG
audio, or DTS), you can change the audio
format. If the DVD is recorded with
multilingual tracks, you can also change the
language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
1
Press AUDIO during playback.
The following display appears.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available audio signals.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available audio signals.
2
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
the desired audio signal.
◆ When playing a DVD
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 74 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 74 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
◆ When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
audio track 1
• 1:1/L: The sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 1:2/R: The sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 2:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
audio track 2
• 2:1/L: The sound of the left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
• 2:2/R: The sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
Note
While playing a Super VCD on which the audio
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L” or “2:2/R.”
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L” or “2:2/R.”
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Checking the audio signal
format
format
If you press DISPLAY repeatedly during
playback, the format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS,
PCM, etc.) appears as shown below.
playback, the format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS,
PCM, etc.) appears as shown below.
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Centre
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Centre
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
Note
If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP,” the
DTS track selection option will not appear on the
screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (
DTS track selection option will not appear on the
screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (
page
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TV Virtual Surround
Settings
Settings
(TVS)
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
1
Press SUR during playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
2
Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the TVS sounds.
Refer to the following explanations given
for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
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Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
◆TVS WIDE
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
◆TVS NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below. Use this setting when you want to use
TVS with 2 separate speakers.
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below. Use this setting when you want to use
TVS with 2 separate speakers.
Notes
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal
for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be
difficult to hear.
difficult to hear.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off
the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
amplifier (receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
• “TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital
discs. However, not all discs will respond to the
“TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.
“TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.
• When you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
jack to listen to MPEG audio signals and set
“MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP,” no
sound will come from your speakers if you select
one of the TVS modes.
“MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP,” no
sound will come from your speakers if you select
one of the TVS modes.
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R : Front speaker (right)
R : Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
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Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD, the
are recorded on the DVD, the
indicator
on the Control Bar lights up in blue. This
means that you can change the viewing angle.
means that you can change the viewing angle.
1
Press ANGLE during playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of angles.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of angles.
2
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select
the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD.
change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD.
Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
The following display appears.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available subtitles.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available subtitles.
2
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to
select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 74 to see
which language the code represents.
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 74 to see
which language the code represents.
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