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Press
X/x to select the setting.
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.
4
Press ENTER.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
Note
This setting is canceled when you switch the player to
MS mode.
MS mode.
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions
PBC Functions
(PBC Playback)
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you
can enjoy simple interactive operations,
search functions, and other operations.
PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO
CDs interactively by following the menu on
the TV screen.
can enjoy simple interactive operations,
search functions, and other operations.
PBC playback allows you to play 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 you want by
pressing
pressing
X/x.
3
Press ENTER.
4
Follow the instructions in the menu
for interactive operations.
for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with
the disc, as the operating procedure may
differ according to the VIDEO CD.
the disc, as the operating procedure may
differ according to the VIDEO CD.
To go back to the menu
Press
ORETURN.
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To play without using PBC, press
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while the player is stopped to select a track, then press
H
or ENTER.
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X/x
x
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RETURN
ENTER
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“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
player starts continuous play. You cannot play still
pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press
x
twice then press
H
.
Note
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
Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press
H
.
Various Play Mode
Functions
Functions
(Program Play, Shuffle
Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)
You can set the following play modes:
• Program Play (page 44)
• Shuffle Play (page 46)
• Repeat Play (page 46)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 47)
• Program Play (page 44)
• Shuffle Play (page 46)
• Repeat Play (page 46)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 47)
Note
The play mode is canceled when:
– you eject the disc.
– the player enters standby mode by pressing
?/1
.
– you press MS.
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Creating your own program (Program
Play)
Play)
You can play the contents of the discs in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters, or tracks to create your own
program. You can program up to 99 titles,
chapters, and tracks.
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters, or tracks to create your own
program. You can program up to 99 titles,
chapters, and tracks.
1
Press DISPLAY twice (once for CD).
The Control Menu is displayed.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press
X/x to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select “SETt,” then
press ENTER.
The display for programming appears.
The display for programming appears.
4
Press
c.
The cursor moves to the title or track (in
this case, “01”).
this case, “01”).
5
Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to program.
want to program.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
CLEAR
PROGRAM
H
ENTER
X/x/c
DISPLAY
REPEAT
SHUFFLE
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
OFF
SET
ON
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
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
Tracks or titles recorded on a disc
“TRACK” is displayed when you
play a VIDEO CD or a CD
play a VIDEO CD or a CD
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
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
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
02
03
04
05
06
03
04
05
06
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
01
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Next, press
X/x to select “03” under
“C,” then press ENTER.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press
For example, select track “02.”
Press
X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
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To program other titles, chapters, or
tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
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Press
H to start Program Play.
Program Play begins.
When the program ends, you can restart
the same program again by pressing
When the program ends, you can restart
the same program again by pressing
H.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 3.
To play the same program again, select “ON”
in Step 3 and press
To play the same program again, select “ON”
in Step 3 and press
H.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
To change or cancel a program
1
Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own program (Program Play).”
your own program (Program Play).”
2
In Step 4, select the program number of
the title, chapter, or track you want to
change or cancel using
the title, chapter, or track you want to
change or cancel using
X/x, 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 programmed order
1
Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own program (Program Play).”
your own program (Program Play).”
2
Press
X and select “ALL CLEAR.”
3
Press ENTER.
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You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks by pressing
REPEAT or SHUFFLE during Program Play. Or
activate “REPEAT” or “SHUFFLE” on the Control
Menu during Program Play.
REPEAT or SHUFFLE during Program Play. Or
activate “REPEAT” or “SHUFFLE” on the Control
Menu during Program Play.
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You can select “PROGRAM” directly by pressing
PROGRAM.
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 – –
7. TRACK – –
3. TRACK – –
4. TRACK – –
5. TRACK – –
6. TRACK – –
7. TRACK – –
0:15:30
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
T
Total time of the programmed
tracks
tracks
Selected track
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Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks and play them in a random
order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a
different playing order.
chapters, or tracks and play them in a random
order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a
different playing order.
1
Press DISPLAY twice (once for CD)
during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press
X/x to select
(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select the item.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE: Shuffles titles and plays
them in random order.
• CHAPTER: Shuffles chapters and
plays them in random order.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK: Shuffles tracks and plays
them in random order.
x During Program Play
• ON: Shuffles titles or tracks selected
in Program Play and plays them in
random order.
random order.
4
Press ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
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You can set the player to “shuffle” in stop mode as
well. After pressing SHUFFLE to select the item you
want to set, press
want to set, press
H
. Shuffle Play starts.
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You can select “SHUFFLE” directly by pressing
SHUFFLE. Each time you press the button the item
changes.
changes.
Note
Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random
order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc or “MG Memory Stick,” or a single title,
chapter, album, or track repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
disc or “MG Memory Stick,” or a single title,
chapter, album, or track repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
CLEAR
SHUFFLE
H
ENTER
X/x
DISPLAY
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1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
CHAPTER
TITLE
OFF
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
CLEAR
REPEAT
H
ENTER
X/x
DISPLAY
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Press DISPLAY twice (once for CD/DATA-
CD/ “MG Memory Stick”) during
playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
CD/ “MG Memory Stick”) during
playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press
X/x to select
(REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “REPEAT” appear.
The options for “REPEAT” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select the item.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO
• DISC: Repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: Repeats the current title on a
• TITLE: Repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: Repeats the current
chapter.
x When playing a DVD-RW
• DISC: Repeats all of the titles in the
selected type of titles (ORIGINAL/
PLAY LIST). (page 41)
PLAY LIST). (page 41)
• TITLE: Repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: Repeats the current
chapter.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• DISC: Repeats all of the tracks on a
disc.
• TRACK: Repeats the current track.
x When playing MP3 audio on a DATA-
CD
CD
• DISC: Repeats all of the albums on
a disc.
• ALBUM: Repeats the current album.
• TRACK: Repeats the current track.
• TRACK: Repeats the current track.
x When playing ATRAC3 audio tracks
on an “MG Memory Stick”
on an “MG Memory Stick”
• ALL: Repeats all of the tracks.
• TRACK: Repeats the current track.
x During Program Play or Shuffle Play
• ON: Repeats Program Play or
Shuffle Play.
4
Press ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
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You can set the player to “repeat” in stop mode as
well. After pressing REPEAT to select the item you
want to set, press
want to set, press
H
. Repeat Play starts.
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You can select “REPEAT” directly by pressing
REPEAT.
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You cannot repeat JPEG image files.
Repeating a specific portion (A-B
Repeat Play)
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 twice (once for CD).
The Control Menu is displayed.
The Control Menu is displayed.
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
CHAPTER
DISC
OFF
TITLE
OFF
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
CLEAR
A-B
ENTER
DISPLAY
X/x
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2
Press
X/x to select
(A-B
REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.
The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select “SET t,” then
press ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting display
appears.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting display
appears.
4
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.
5
When you reach the ending point (point
B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
“A-B” appears on the front panel display
during A-B Repeat Play.
B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
“A-B” appears on the front panel display
during A-B Repeat Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
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You can select “A-B REPEAT” directly by
pressing A-B. Press the button once to set the point A,
and press it again to set the point B.
and press it again to set the point B.
Notes
• You can set A-B Repeat Play for only one specific
section.
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are
canceled.
canceled.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work for titles containing
still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work crossing different
titles (“ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST”) on a DVD-
RW in VR mode.
RW in VR mode.
SET
OFF
OFF
OFF
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
Set point A with
.
A-B REPEAT
ENTER
A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55
CHAPTER TIME
Set point B with .
ENTER
A-B REPEAT
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55
B: 18 – 1 : 34 : 30
B: 18 – 1 : 34 : 30
CHAPTER TIME
ON
T 1 : 3 4 : 3 0
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a Particular
Point on a Disc or a “MG
Memory Stick”
Point on a Disc or a “MG
Memory Stick”
(Scan, Slow-
motion Play)
You can locate a particular point on a disc
quickly by monitoring the picture or playing
back slowly.
quickly by monitoring the picture or playing
back slowly.
Note
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be
able to do some of the operations described.
able to do some of the operations described.
Locating a point quickly by playing a
disc in fast forward or fast reverse
(Scan)
disc in fast forward or fast reverse
(Scan)
Press
or
while playing a disc.
When you find the point you want, press
H
to return to normal speed.
Each time you press
Each time you press
or
during
scan, the playback speed changes. Three
speeds are available. With each press the
indication changes as follows:
speeds are available. With each press the
indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
x2
B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)
r
FF1
M
r
FF2
M
Opposite direction
x2
b (DVD VIDEO only)
r
FR1
m
r
FR2
m
The “x2
B”/ “x2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed.
The “FF2
The “FF2
M”/ “FR2m” playback speed is
faster than “FF1
M”/ “FR1m.”
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You cannot view JPEG image files in fast forward
or fast reverse.
Watching frame by frame (Slow-
motion Play)
motion Play)
Press
or
when the player is in
pause mode. To return to the normal speed,
press
press
H.
Each time you press
or
during
Slow-motion Play, the playback speed
changes. Two speeds are available. With
each press the indication changes as follows:
changes. Two speeds are available. With
each press the indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
SLOW2
y y SLOW1y
Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only)
SLOW2
y SLOW1
The “SLOW2
y”/ “SLOW2 ” playback
speed is slower than “SLOW1
y”/
“SLOW1
.”
H
/
y
y
y
y
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Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene, etc.
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene, etc.
(Search mode)
You can search a DVD disc by title or
chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD or
CD by track, index, or scene. You can search
an audio track or image on a DATA-CD or
“Memory Stick” by album, track, or file.
As title and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc or “Memory Stick,” you
can select the desired one by entering its
number. Or, you can search for a scene using
the time code.
chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD or
CD by track, index, or scene. You can search
an audio track or image on a DATA-CD or
“Memory Stick” by album, track, or file.
As title and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc or “Memory Stick,” you
can select the desired one by entering its
number. Or, you can search for a scene using
the time code.
1
Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select the search
method.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
(TITLE),
(CHAPTER), or
(TIME/TEXT)
Select “TIME/TEXT” for “Time search”
(see below).
x When playing a VIDEO CD
(TRACK) or
(INDEX)
(INDEX)
x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
Playback
Playback
(SCENE)
x When playing a CD
(TRACK) or
(INDEX)
(INDEX)
x When playing an audio on a DATA-CD
(MP3 audio track) or “MG Memory
Stick” (ATRAC3 audio track)
(MP3 audio track) or “MG Memory
Stick” (ATRAC3 audio track)
(ALBUM) (DATA-CD only)
or
(TRACK)
x When viewing a JPEG image file on a
DATA-CD or “Memory Stick”
DATA-CD or “Memory Stick”
(ALBUM) or
(FILE)
(FILE)
Example: when you select
(CHAPTER)
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a
number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,
indexes, scenes, albums or files.
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a
number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,
indexes, scenes, albums or files.
SEARCH
MODE
MODE
CLEAR
X/x/c
ENTER
DISPLAY
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1 2 ( 2 7 )
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DVD VIDEO
PLAY
Selected item
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Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
4
Select the number of the title, track,
scene, etc., you want by pressing
X/x to select the digit, following by
scene, etc., you want by pressing
X/x to select the digit, following by
c to move the cursor.
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.
5
Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
selected number.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
To search for a scene using the time
code (Time search) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-
RW only)
1
In Step 2, select
(TIME/
TEXT).
“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current
title) is selected.
“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current
title) is selected.
2
Press ENTER.
“T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”
“T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”
3
Input the time code using
X/x/c, then
press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
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When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
can search for a chapter, or track, etc. by pressing
SEARCH MODE followed by
SEARCH MODE followed by
X/x/c and ENTER.
Notes
• When you search a DATA-CD or “Memory Stick,”
the number you should input is different from the
numbers included in the album, track or file name.
Input the album, track or file number indicating the
recording order on the DATA-CD or “Memory
Stick.”
numbers included in the album, track or file name.
Input the album, track or file number indicating the
recording order on the DATA-CD or “Memory
Stick.”
• You cannot search for a still image on a DVD-RW
in VR mode.
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
– – ( 3 4 )
PLAY
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Viewing Information About the Disc
Viewing the Playing Time
and Remaining Time on
the Front Panel Display
and Remaining Time on
the Front Panel Display
You can check information about the disc,
such as the remaining time, current number
of title of a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW, or track
of a CD or VIDEO CD, using the front panel
display (page 11).
such as the remaining time, current number
of title of a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW, or track
of a CD or VIDEO CD, using the front panel
display (page 11).
Press TIME/TEXT.
Each time you press TIME/TEXT while
playing the disc, the display changes as
shown in the following charts.
playing the disc, the display changes as
shown in the following charts.
When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
TIME/TEXT
Playing time of the current title
Remaining time of the
current title
current title
Playing time of the
current chapter
current chapter
Text
Remaining time of the
current chapter
current chapter
Current title and
chapter number
chapter number
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When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
When playing a DATA-CD (MP3 audio
track) or “MG Memory Stick”
(ATRAC3 audio track)
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When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number or the playing time is displayed.
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The playing time and remaining time of the current
chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on
your TV screen. See the following section “Checking
the Playing Time and Remaining Time” for
instructions on how to read this information.
your TV screen. See the following section “Checking
the Playing Time and Remaining Time” for
instructions on how to read this information.
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played and the
playing mode, the above mentioned disc information
may not be displayed.
may not be displayed.
• Playing time of MP3 audio track may not be
displayed correctly.
Track playing time and the current track
number
number
Remaining time of the
current track
current track
Playing time of the
disc
disc
Remaining time of
the disc
the disc
Text
Current track and
index number
index number
Automatically
Name of the current
track
track
Current track number and playing time
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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, and the playing time or remaining time
of the disc, etc. Also, you can check the title
of music or image recorded on a disc or
“Memory Stick” such as DVD/CD texts.
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track, and the playing time or remaining time
of the disc, etc. Also, you can check the title
of music or image recorded on a disc or
“Memory Stick” such as DVD/CD texts.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
change 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.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
• T
**
:
**
:
**
Playing time of the current title
(hour:minute:second)
(hour:minute:second)
• T–
**
:
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current title
• C
**
:
**
:
**
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–
**
:
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current
chapter
chapter
x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
functions)
•
**
:
**
Playing time of the current scene
(minute:second)
(minute:second)
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
PBC functions) or CD
• T
**
:
**
Playing time of the current track
(minute:second)
(minute:second)
• T–
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current track
• D
**
:
**
Playing time of the current disc
• D–
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current disc
x When playing a DATA-CD (MP3
audio) or “MG Memory Stick” (ATRAC3
audio track)
audio) or “MG Memory Stick” (ATRAC3
audio track)
•
****
:
**
Playing time of the current track
(minute:second)
(minute:second)
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
z
When viewing a JPEG image file on a DATA-CD
or “Memory Stick,” recorded date will be displayed.
Checking the DVD/CD text
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in Step 2. If a
text (title of music or image on a disc or
“Memory Stick”) is recorded, the text
appears on the front panel display or TV
screen. If no text is recorded, “NO TEXT”
appears.
text (title of music or image on a disc or
“Memory Stick”) is recorded, the text
appears on the front panel display or TV
screen. If no text is recorded, “NO TEXT”
appears.
TIME/
TEXT
TEXT
DISPLAY
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
Playing time of title or
track, etc.
track, etc.
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isc
z
If the text does not fit on a single line, you can see
the entire text by watching it scroll across the front
panel display.
panel display.
z
You can select the time and text directly by
pressing TIME/TEXT.
Notes
• Only letters of the alphabet can be displayed.
• This player can only display the first level of text,
• This player can only display the first level of text,
such as the title.
Checking the Play
Information
Information
You can check information such as the bit
rate or the DVD layer that is being played.
While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate
of the playback picture is always displayed as
Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as
kbps (kilo bit per second).
rate or the DVD layer that is being played.
While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate
of the playback picture is always displayed as
Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as
kbps (kilo bit per second).
Checking the play information of
DVD (ADVANCED)
DVD (ADVANCED)
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press
X/x to select
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.
TIME/TEXT
BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO – 4
Text (The track or file name is displayed
when playing a DATA-CD or “Memory
Stick.”)
when playing a DATA-CD or “Memory
Stick.”)
ENTER
X/x
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
BIT RATE
DVD VIDEO
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
OFF
BIT RATE
LAYER
LAYER
PLAY
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3
Press
X/x to select items.
For each item, please refer to “Displays
of each item.”
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the
of each item.”
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the
pick-up point.
4
Press ENTER.
To close the ADVANCED window
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
Display of each item (DVD)
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
BIT RATE
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio
data per second in a disc. The higher the bit
rate, the larger the amount of data. When the
bit rate level is high, there is a large amount
of data. However, this does not always mean
that you can get higher quality pictures or
sounds.
data per second in a disc. The higher the bit
rate, the larger the amount of data. When the
bit rate level is high, there is a large amount
of data. However, this does not always mean
that you can get higher quality pictures or
sounds.
LAYER
Indicates the approximate point where the
disc is playing.
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates
which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or
“Layer 1”).
For details on the layers, see page 97 (DVD
VIDEO).
disc is playing.
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates
which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or
“Layer 1”).
For details on the layers, see page 97 (DVD
VIDEO).
Checking the play information of
DATA-CD or “MG Memory Stick”
DATA-CD or “MG Memory Stick”
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio track on a DATA-CD or ATRAC3
audio track on an “MG Memory Stick” you
can display the audio bit rate (the amount of
data per second of the current audio).
audio track on a DATA-CD or ATRAC3
audio track on an “MG Memory Stick” you
can display the audio bit rate (the amount of
data per second of the current audio).
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
Audio
Video
Appears when the DVD
has dual layers
has dual layers
T 1 7 : 3 0 1 2 8 k PLAY
KARAOKE
RIVER SIDE
RIVER SIDE
Bit rate
Album name
Track/file name
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S
ound Adjustments
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with
multilingual tracks, you can select the
language you want while playing the disc.
If the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS),
you can select the audio format you want
while playing the disc.
With stereo CDs, DATA-CDs, VIDEO CDs
or “MG Memory Stick,” 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. (In this case,
the sound loses its stereo effect.) 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
select the left channel and hear the
instruments from both speakers.
multilingual tracks, you can select the
language you want while playing the disc.
If the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS),
you can select the audio format you want
while playing the disc.
With stereo CDs, DATA-CDs, VIDEO CDs
or “MG Memory Stick,” 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. (In this case,
the sound loses its stereo effect.) 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
select the left channel and hear the
instruments from both speakers.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press
X/x to select
(AUDIO), then press ENTER.
The options for “AUDIO” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select the desired
audio signal.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
represent the language code. Refer to the
language code list on page 101 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the disc is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
represent the language code. Refer to the
language code list on page 101 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the disc is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
x When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub
sound)
x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA-
CD (MP3 audio) or “MG Memory Stick”
(ATRAC3 audio track)
The default setting is underlined.
CD (MP3 audio) or “MG Memory Stick”
(ATRAC3 audio track)
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)
AUDIO
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
DVD VIDEO
2: ENGLISH
3:
3:
FRENCH
1: ENGLISH
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
L
R
C
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS
RS
1: ENGLISH
PLAY
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