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See the instructions of the CD-R/CD-RW
device or recording software (not supplied)
for details on the recording format.
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 track,
recorded in 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.
an MP3 audio track is located in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio track,
recorded in 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.
The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO
format.
MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data
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
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 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks
contained within a currently selected album
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 33), 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 E) do not
appear in the list.
the numbered tracks are played sequentially,
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: C contains D so 4 is
played before 5.)
When you press MENU and the list of MP3
albums appears (page 33), 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 E) do not
appear in the list.
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Hints
If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the track file names, the tracks will be played in
that order.
Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create
albums of no more than two trees.
of the track file names, the tracks will be played in
that order.
Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create
albums of no more than two trees.
Notes
Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from
the illustration above.
The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than a total of 999 albums and
tracks in the DATA CD.
The player can recognize up to 499 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 499
albums. Of the first 499 albums, the player will
play no more than a combined total of 999 albums
and tracks.
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from
the illustration above.
The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than a total of 999 albums and
tracks in the DATA CD.
The player can recognize up to 499 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 499
albums. Of the first 499 albums, the player will
play no more than a combined total of 999 albums
and tracks.
ROOT
Tree 1
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree5
album
track
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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 35)
Shuffle Play (page 36)
Repeat Play (page 37)
A-B Repeat Play (page 38)
Shuffle Play (page 36)
Repeat Play (page 37)
A-B Repeat Play (page 38)
Note
The play mode is cancelled when:
you open the disc tray.
the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
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 titles, chapters, and tracks.
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 titles, chapters, and tracks.
1
Press DISPLAY twice (when playing a
CD, press once).
CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
The options for PROGRAM appear.
3
Press X/x to select “SET
t
,” then
press ENTER.
4
Press c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
T (in this case, 01 ).
5
Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to programme.
want to programme.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter 03 of title
02.
Press X/x or the number buttons to select
For example, select chapter 03 of title
02.
Press X/x or the number buttons to select
02 under T, then press ENTER.
CLEAR
ENTER
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
buttons
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
OFF
SET
ON
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PROGRAM
1. TITLE
ALL CLEAR
2. 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.
Titles or tracks
recorded on a disc
recorded on a disc
PROGRAM
1. TITLE
ALL CLEAR
2. 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
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Next, press X/x or the number buttons to
select 03 under C, then press
ENTER.
select 03 under C, then press
ENTER.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track 02.
Press X/x or the number buttons to select
For example, select track 02.
Press X/x or the number buttons to select
02 under T, then press ENTER.
6
To programme other titles, chapters,
or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
7
Press H to start Programme Play.
Programme Play begins.
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing H.
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing H.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select OFF in step 3. To
play the same programme again, select ON
in step 3 and press ENTER.
play the same programme again, select ON
in step 3 and press ENTER.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
is turned off.
To change or cancel a programme
1
Follow steps 1 through 3 of Creating
your own programme (Programme
Play).
your own programme (Programme
Play).
2
Select the programme number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using X/x or the number buttons,
and press c.
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using X/x or the number buttons,
and press c.
3
Follow step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a programme, select -- under
T, then press ENTER.
cancel a programme, select -- under
T, then press ENTER.
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks
in the programmed order
in the programmed order
1
Follow steps 1 through 3 of Creating
your own programme (Programme
Play).
your own programme (Programme
Play).
2
Press X and select ALL CLEAR.
3
Press ENTER.
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Hint
Yo u can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play
(page 37) or Shuffle Play (page 36).
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play
(page 37) or Shuffle Play (page 36).
Notes
When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the
programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs
with PBC playback.
programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs
with PBC playback.
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.
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
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
CLEAR
DISPLAY
ENTER
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1
Press DISPLAY twice during playback
(when playing a CD, press once).
(when playing a CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
The options for SHUFFLE appear.
3
Press X/x to select the item to be
shuffled.
shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
TITLE
CHAPTER
CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
TRACK
◆ When Programme Play is activated
ON
: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Programme Play.
4
Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
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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Hints
You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the
stopped. After selecting the
option,
press H. Shuffle Play starts.
Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when CHAPTER is selected.
Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when CHAPTER is selected.
Note
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with
PBC playback.
PBC playback.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
1
Press REPEAT during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the
item to be repeated.
item to be repeated.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
DISC
: repeats all of the titles.
TITLE
: repeats the current title on a
disc.
CHAPTER
: repeats the current
chapter.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
DISC
: repeats all the titles of the
selected type.
TITLE
: repeats the current title on a
disc.
CHAPTER
: repeats the current
chapter.
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
CHAPTER
TITLE
OFF
DVD VIDEO
CLEAR
REPEAT
DISC
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◆ 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
is activated
ON
: repeats Programme Play or
Shuffle Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select OFF in step 2.
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Hints
You can set Repeat Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the REPEAT option,
press H. Repeat Play starts.
You can also select REPEAT from the Control
Menu (page 12).
stopped. After selecting the REPEAT option,
press H. Repeat Play starts.
You can also select REPEAT from the Control
Menu (page 12).
Note
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with
PBC playback.
PBC playback.
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 twice during playback
(when playing a CD, press once).
(when playing a CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
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.
press ENTER.
The A-B REPEAT setting display
appears.
appears.
4
During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
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.
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
CLEAR
ENTER
DISPLAY
SET
OFF
OFF
OFF
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
Set point A with
.
A-B REPEAT
ENTER
CHAPTER TIME
Set point B with .
ENTER
A-B REPEAT
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
DVD VIDEO
CHAPTER TIME
ON
T 1 : 3 4 : 3 0
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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.
Notes
When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play
are cancelled.
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 across multiple
titles on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play
are cancelled.
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 across multiple
titles on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a
Particular Point on a
Disc
Particular Point on a
Disc
(Shuttle mode, Jog mode,
Search, Freeze Frame)
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
disc 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.
be able to do some of the operations described.
Using the click shuttle on the
remote (Shuttle mode)
remote (Shuttle mode)
Turn the click shuttle on the remote. The
playback speed changes depending on the
turning direction and degree of rotation as
shown below. Actual speeds may differ with
some discs.
playback speed changes depending on the
turning direction and degree of rotation as
shown below. Actual speeds may differ with
some discs.
During playback
3M Fast forward (faster than 2M)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD
only)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD
only)
Y
2M Fast forward (faster than 1M)
Y
1M Fast forward
Y
×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)
Y
N (normal speed)
Y
×2b (DVD VIDEO only)
Y
1m Fast reverse
Y
2m Fast reverse (faster than 1m)
Y
3m Fast reverse (faster than 2m)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD
only)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD
only)
The
twice the normal speed. If you turn the click
shuttle quickly, the playback speed goes to
2M or 2m at once.
twice the normal speed. If you turn the click
shuttle quickly, the playback speed goes to
2M or 2m at once.
During pause mode (DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW,
VIDEO CD only)
1
(playback direction)
Y
2
(playback direction —
slower than
1
)
Y
X
Y
2
(opposite direction — sl
ower than
1
) (DVD only)
Y
1
(opposite direction) (DVD only)
To return to normal play
Press H.
JOG
Click shuttle
(step)
(step)
Playback Dial
playback speed is about
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Playing a disc frame by frame
using the click shuttle (Jog
mode)
using the click shuttle (Jog
mode)
1
Press JOG.
The JOG indicator lights up.
2
Turn the click shuttle.
Depending on the turning speed,
playback goes to frame-by-frame
playback in the direction that the click
shuttle is turned. Turn the click shuttle
clockwise to go forward, and
counterclockwise to rewind (DVD only).
If you turn the click shuttle at a constant
speed for a while, the playback speed
goes to slow or normal.
playback goes to frame-by-frame
playback in the direction that the click
shuttle is turned. Turn the click shuttle
clockwise to go forward, and
counterclockwise to rewind (DVD only).
If you turn the click shuttle at a constant
speed for a while, the playback speed
goes to slow or normal.
To return to normal play
Press H.
To turn off the Jog mode
Press JOG again so that the indicator turns
off.
off.
To locate a point quickly using
the Playback Dial on the player
the Playback Dial on the player
You can search for a particular point on a disc
in various ways using the Playback Dial.
in various ways using the Playback Dial.
To go to the next chapter/track/scene
During playback, briefly turn the Playback
Dial clockwise to skip to the next chapter/
track/scene, or counterclockwise to skip to
the previous ones.
Dial clockwise to skip to the next chapter/
track/scene, or counterclockwise to skip to
the previous ones.
To locate a point quickly (Search)
During playback, turn and hold the Playback
Dial clockwise to locate a point in the
playback direction, or counterclockwise to
locate a point in the opposite direction. When
you find the point you want, release the dial to
return to normal playback speed.
Dial clockwise to locate a point in the
playback direction, or counterclockwise to
locate a point in the opposite direction. When
you find the point you want, release the dial to
return to normal playback speed.
Playing one frame at a time
(Freeze Frame)
(Freeze Frame)
When the player is in the pause mode, press
(step) to go to the next frame. Press
(step) to go to the preceding frame
(step) to go to the preceding frame
(DVD only). If you hold the button down, you
can view the frames in succession. To return
to normal playback, press H.
can view the frames in succession. To return
to normal playback, press H.
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
Yo u 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 DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select the search
method.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
TITLE
CHAPTER
TIME/TEXT
Select
to search for a starting
point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD without PBC
playback
playback
TRACK
INDEX
CLEAR
ENTER
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
buttons
,
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TIME/TEXT
1-10
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◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
Playback
Playback
SCENE
INDEX
◆ When playing a CD
TRACK
INDEX
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
ALBUM
TRACK
Example: when you select
CHAPTER
** (**) is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or
scenes.
** (**) is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or
scenes.
3
Press ENTER.
** (**) changes to
(**).
4
Press X/x or the number buttons
to select the title, chapter, track,
to select the title, chapter, track,
index, or scene number you want
to search.
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
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
1
In step 2, select
TIME/TEXT.
T **:**:** (playing time of the current
title) is selected.
2
Press ENTER.
T **:**:** changes to T --:--:--.
3
Input the time code using the number
buttons, 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.
buttons, 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.
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Hints
When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-
RW) or track (CD) by pressing the number
buttons and ENTER.
You can display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-
RW) or track (CD) by pressing the number
buttons and ENTER.
You can display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION) on the next page.
Notes
The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-
RW in VR mode.
You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW
using the time code.
same number recorded on the disc.
You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-
RW in VR mode.
You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW
using the time code.
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
DVD VIDEO
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Selected row
DVD VIDEO
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
( 3 4 )
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Searching by Scene
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and find the desired scene quickly.
and find the desired scene quickly.
1
Press PICTURE NAVI during
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select the item.
Refer to the explanations given for each
item in the following sections.
item in the following sections.
CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD
VIDEO only)
TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD
only)
VIDEO only)
TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD
only)
3
Press ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press O RETURN.
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Hint
Yo u can also select PICTURE NAVIGATION
from the Control Menu (page 12).
from the Control Menu (page 12).
Notes
The PICTURE NAVIGATION is not available
when playing Super VCDs.
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
select all functions.
The sound is muted when using this function.
when playing Super VCDs.
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
select all functions.
The sound is muted when using this function.
Scanning the title, chapter, or
track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER
VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER
VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks.
and display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks.
Yo u can also play back from the selected title,
chapter, or track. After performing step 3 of
chapter, or track. After performing step 3 of
Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION) above, select the scene
using C/X/x/c and press ENTER.
using C/X/x/c and press ENTER.
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Hint
If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V
is displayed at the bottom right.
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and
press x. To return to the previous scene, select the
top left scene (the position 1) and press X.
is displayed at the bottom right.
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and
press x. To return to the previous scene, select the
top left scene (the position 1) and press X.
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RETURN
ENTER
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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 TIME/TEXT during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
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.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
RW
*
:
*
:
*
(hours: minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current title
*
:
*
:
*
Remaining time of the current title
*
:
*
:
*
Playing time of the current chapter
*
:
*
:
*
Remaining time of the current chapter
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
functions)
*
:
*
(minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current scene
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
PBC functions) or CD
*
:
*
(minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
*
:
*
Remaining time of the current track
*
:
*
Playing time of the current disc
*
:
*
Remaining time of the current disc
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
*
:
*
(minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
◆ When playing a Super VCD
*
:
*
(minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
To check the DVD/CD text or track and
album names (MP3 audio)
album names (MP3 audio)
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD VIDEO/
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.
display text recorded on the DVD VIDEO/
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, the track and album names
of the MP3 audio track appears (page 47).
of the MP3 audio track appears (page 47).
TIME/TEXT
Time
information
information
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Checking the information on the
front panel display
front panel display
You can view the time information and text
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
panel display. The information on the front
panel display changes as follows when you
change the time information on your TV
screen.
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
panel display. The information on the front
panel display changes as follows when you
change the time information on your TV
screen.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions) or CD
functions) or CD
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When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the
scene number or the playing time are displayed.
Long text that does not fit in a single line will
scroll across the front panel display.
You can also check the time information and text
using the Control Menu (page 12).
scene number or the playing time are displayed.
Long text that does not fit in a single line will
scroll across the front panel display.
You can also check the time information and text
using the Control Menu (page 12).
Notes
Depending on the type of disc being played, the
DVD/CD 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.
DVD/CD 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.
Playing time of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current
chapter
chapter
Text
Current title and chapter number
(returns to top automatically)
Playing time and number of the
current track
current track
Track name
Playing time and number of the
current track
current track
Remaining time of the current
track
track
Remaining time of the disc
Text
Playing time of the disc
Current track and index number
(returns to top automatically)
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Checking the Play
Information
Information
You can check information such as the bit
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
Checking the play information of
a DVD (ADVANCED)
a DVD (ADVANCED)
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press X/x to select
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
The options for ADVAN CED appear.
3
Press X/x to select items.
For each item, please refer to Displays
of each item.
of each item.
BIT RAT E: displays the bit rate.
LAYER: displays the layer and the
pick-up point.
LAYER: displays the layer and the
pick-up point.
4
Press ENTER.
To turn off the ADVANCED window
Select
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
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can
display either
display either
or
whichever was selected in ADVANCED.
◆BIT RATE
◆BIT RATE
When playing MPEG audio sound tracks
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio
data per second in a disc. While playing a
disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback
picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per
second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per
second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the
amount of data. However, this does not
always mean that you can get higher quality
pictures or sounds.
◆LAYER
data per second in a disc. While playing a
disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback
picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per
second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per
second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the
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
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 71 (DVD
VIDEO).
VIDEO).
ENTER
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
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1 2 ( 2 7 )
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BIT RATE
DVD VIDEO
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
OFF
BIT RATE
LAYER
LAYER
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
Audio
Video
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
0
1000
Audio
Video
Appears when the DVD
has dual layers
has dual layers
OFF
BIT RATE
LAYER,
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Checking the play information of
a DATA CD
a DATA CD
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio).
audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio).
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RIVER SIDE
Bit rate
Album name
Track name
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO 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.
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO 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.
2
Press
(audio) repeatedly to
select the desired audio signal.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, 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 VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, 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 VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
: MAIN (main sound)
1: SUB (sub sound)
1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
TEREO: The standard stereo sound
1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
(monaural)
2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
◆ When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
The default setting is underlined.
: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)
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)
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Yo u can also select AUDIO from the Control
Menu (page 12).
Menu (page 12).
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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Displaying the audio information
of the disc
of the disc
Press DISPLAY during playback to display
the Control Menu. Select AUDIO using
X/x. The channels being played are displayed
on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1
channel signals can be recorded on a DVD
VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
number of the recorded channels may differ.
the Control Menu. Select AUDIO using
X/x. The channels being played are displayed
on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1
channel signals can be recorded on a DVD
VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
number of the recorded channels may differ.
*
PCM, MPEG,
DTS, or DOLBY
DIGITAL is displayed.
In the case of DOLBY DIGITAL, the
channels in the playing track are displayed
by numbers as follows:
In the case of DOLBY DIGITAL, the
channels in the playing track are displayed
by numbers as follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
**The letters in the programme format
display indicate the following sound
components:
components:
L:
Front (left)
R:
Front (right)
C:
Centre
LS:
Rear (left)
RS: Rear (right)
S:
S:
Rear (monaural): The rear
component of the Dolby
Surround processed signal and
the Dolby Digital signal
component of the Dolby
Surround processed signal and
the Dolby Digital signal
LFE: Low Frequency Effect signal
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For Dolby Digital and DTS,
is always
enclosed in a solid line regardless of the LFE signal
component being output.
component being output.
Note
If
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 (page
67).
screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page
67).
DVD VIDEO
1: ENGLISH
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
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L
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DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS
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Current audio format
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Currently playing programme format
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DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2
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Effect) component 1
Effect) component 1
Rear component 2
Front component 2+
Centre component 1
Centre component 1
DTS
LFE
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