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When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect
ratio, please refer to page 64.
ratio, please refer to page 64.
Notes
Do not connect a VCR, etc. between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR,
you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack,
connect the player to this jack.
you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack,
connect the player to this jack.
When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks, the TV s input source is set
to the player automatically when you start playback. In this case, press t (TV/video) on the remote to
return the input to the TV.
to the player automatically when you start playback. In this case, press t (TV/video) on the remote to
return the input to the TV.
When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video
signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear
on the PA L colour system televisions. In this case, open the tray and remove the disc.
signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear
on the PA L colour system televisions. In this case, open the tray and remove the disc.
VCR
CD/DVD player
TV
Connect
directly
directly
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
Select a connection
Select one of the following connections,
through
.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
**
and
are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Components to be connected
Connection
Your setup (example)
TV
Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 50),
TVS WIDE (page 50)
TVS WIDE (page 50)
(page 20)
Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers
Surround effects: TVS STANDAR D (page 50)
or
MD deck/DAT deck
MD deck/DAT deck
Surround effects: None
(page 21)
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby*
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
(page 71)
(page 71)
(page 22)
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks
having a Dolby Digital, DTS**, or MPEG audio
decoder and 6 speakers
having a Dolby Digital, DTS**, or MPEG audio
decoder and 6 speakers
Surround effects:
Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 71)
DTS (5.1ch) (page 71)
MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 71)
DTS (5.1ch) (page 71)
MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 71)
(page 23)
A
D
A
B
C
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D
DTS
DTS Digital Out
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Connecting toyour TV
This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord
in pattern B of
in pattern B of
3: Connecting the Video Cords (page 16), you do not have to connect
audio cords to your TV.
* The yellow plug is used for video signals
(page 16).
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Hint
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV s audio
input jack.
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV s audio
input jack.
A
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
CR
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
CB
LINE (RGB) -TV
A
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
TV
l
: Signal flow
CD/DVD player
(white)
(red)
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
cord (supplied)
to audio input
(yellow)
*
(white)
(red)
(yellow)
*
to LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO)
L/R (AUDIO)
Step
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Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to
an MD deck or DAT deck
If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use
. If the amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use
.
In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using
your stereo amplifier (receiver).
your stereo amplifier (receiver).
B
B-1
B-2
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
CR
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
CB
LINE (RGB) -TV
B-2
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBYDIGITAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
B-1
CD/DVD player
or
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
MD deck/DAT deck
Front (L)
Front (R)
[Speakers]
(white)
(red)
(red)
(white)
Coaxial digital
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to audio input
to coaxial or optical digital
input
input
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
or
l
: Signal flow
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICA
(COAXIAL or OPTICA
L)
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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use
. If your amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, use
.
Note
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural
rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers
and a subwoofer.
rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers
and a subwoofer.
C
C-1
C-2
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
CR
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
CB
LINE (RGB) -TV
C-2
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
C-1
CD/DVD player
or
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
l
: Signal flow
Rear (L)
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
Surround decoder
Centre
Rear (mono)
Stereo
audio cord (not
supplied)
audio cord (not
supplied)
[Speakers]
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
(red)
(white)
to coaxial or optical digital
input
input
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
[Speakers]
or
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICA
(COAXIAL or OPTICA
L)
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Hook
up
s
s
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having
a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakers
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function
of your AV amplifier (receiver).
of your AV amplifier (receiver).
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Hint
Use connection
when connecting to 7 or
more speakers (6.1 ch or more).
Note
After you have completed the connection, be sure to
set
set
to
and DTS to ON in Quick Setup (page 24). If
your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio
decoder function, set MPEG to MPEG
(page 67). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will
come from the speakers.
your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio
decoder function, set MPEG to MPEG
(page 67). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will
come from the speakers.
D
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
CR
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
CB
LINE (RGB) -TV
D
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
AV amplifier (receiver) having
a decoder
Subwoofer
Centre
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
[Speakers]
CD/DVD player
l
: Signal flow
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
to optical digital input
or
to coaxial digital input
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
D
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DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
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Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead
Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.
Step 6: Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
1
Turn on the TV.
2
Press [
/
1
.
3
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
message does not appear, select
under SETUP in the Control
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 63).
4
Press ENTER without inserting a
disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
The available languages differ depending
upon the player model.
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
The available languages differ depending
upon the player model.
5
Press X/x to select a language.
The player uses the language selected
here to display the menu and subtitles as
well.
here to display the menu and subtitles as
well.
6
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected
appears.
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected
appears.
7
Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
matches your TV type.
◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
¥ 16:9 (page 64)
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
¥ 16:9 (page 64)
ENTER
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ITALIANO
ESPA OL
NEDERLANDS
DANSK
SVENSKA
FRAN AIS
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
LINE:
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
QUICK
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◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
(page 64)
(page 64)
8
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of video signal output from the LINE
(RGB)-TV jack appears.
of video signal output from the LINE
(RGB)-TV jack appears.
9
Press X/x to select the type of
signal you want to output from the
LINE (RGB)-TV jack.
LINE (RGB)-TV jack.
If you set LINE to
the player
does not output component video signals
from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
◆ Video signals
from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
◆ Video signals
VIDEO (page 64)
◆ S video signals
S VIDEO (page 64)
◆ RGB signals
RGB (page 64)
10
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of jack used to connect your amplifier
(receiver) appears.
of jack used to connect your amplifier
(receiver) appears.
11
Press X/x to select the type of
jack (if any) you are using to
connect to an amplifier (receiver),
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 20 to
23 (
connection you selected on pages 20 to
23 (
through ).
If you connect just a TV and nothing
else, select NO. Quick Setup is
finished and connections are complete.
else, select NO. Quick Setup is
finished and connections are complete.
Select LINE OUTPUT L/R
(AUDIO). Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.
(AUDIO). Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.
Select DIGITAL OUTPUT. The
Setup Display for DOLBY DIGITAL
appears.
Setup Display for DOLBY DIGITAL
appears.
12
Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to
send to your amplifier (receiver).
send to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the signal that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 21 to
23 (
connection you selected on pages 21 to
23 (
through ).
D-PCM (page 67)
DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the
amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital
decoder) (page 67)
amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital
decoder) (page 67)
13
Press ENTER.
DTS is selected.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
LINE:
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
RGB
YES
NO
Is this player connected to an amplifier
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)
DIGITAL OUTPUT
A
D
A
B-1
C-1
B-2
C-2
D
B
D
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
MPEG:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
DTS:
DOLBY DIGITAL
D-PCM
B-2
C-2
D
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
MPEG:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
PCM
DTS:
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
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14
Press X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal
to your amplifier (receiver).
to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 21 to
23 (
connection you selected on pages 21 to
23 (
through
).
OFF (page 67)
ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has
a DTS decoder) (page 67)
a DTS decoder) (page 67)
15
Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder, set MPEG to
and setup operations are complete.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder, set MPEG to
MPEG (page 67).
Enjoying the surround sound
effects
effects
To enjoy the surround sound effects of this
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the
following items as described below for the
audio connection you selected on pages 21 to
23 (
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the
following items as described below for the
audio connection you selected on pages 21 to
23 (
through
). Each of these is the
default setting and does not need to be
adjusted when you first connect the player.
Refer to page 62 for using the Setup Display.
adjusted when you first connect the player.
Refer to page 62 for using the Setup Display.
Audio Connection (pages 20 to 23)
No additional settings are needed.
Set DOWNMIX to DOLBY
SURROUND (page 66)
If the sound distorts even when the volume
is turned down, set AUDIO AT T to ON
(page 66)
SURROUND (page 66)
If the sound distorts even when the volume
is turned down, set AUDIO AT T to ON
(page 66)
Set DOWNMIX to DOLBY
SURROUND (page 66)
Set DIGITAL OUT to ON (page 66)
SURROUND (page 66)
Set DIGITAL OUT to ON (page 66)
B
D
B-2
C-2
D
B
D
A
B-1
C-1
B-2
C-2
D
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Playing Discs
Playing Discs
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your disc.
with your disc.
1
Turn on your TV.
2
Press [/1.
The player turns on.
3
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
player appears on the TV screen.
◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
select the appropriate channel so that you
can hear sound from the player.
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
select the appropriate channel so that you
can hear sound from the player.
4
Press A on the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
5
Press H.
The disc tray closes, and the player starts
playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the amplifier
(receiver).
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen. For DVD
VIDEOs, see page 30. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 32.
playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the amplifier
(receiver).
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen. For DVD
VIDEOs, see page 30. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 32.
To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
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Hint
The player will turn off automatically whenever
you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes
(Auto Power Off function).
you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes
(Auto Power Off function).
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs,
excessive noise will be heard from the
analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible
damage to the audio system, the consumer
should take proper precautions when the
analog stereo jacks of the player are
connected to an amplification system. To
enjoy DTS Digital Surround
excessive noise will be heard from the
analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible
damage to the audio system, the consumer
should take proper precautions when the
analog stereo jacks of the player are
connected to an amplification system. To
enjoy DTS Digital Surround
playback, an
external 5.1-channel decoder system must
be connected to the digital jack of the
player.
Set the sound to STEREO using the
(audio) button when you play DTS sound
tracks on a CD (page 48).
Do not play DTS sound tracks without first
connecting the player to an audio
component having a built-in DTS decoder.
The player outputs the DTS signal via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack even if
be connected to the digital jack of the
player.
Set the sound to STEREO using the
(audio) button when you play DTS sound
tracks on a CD (page 48).
Do not play DTS sound tracks without first
connecting the player to an audio
component having a built-in DTS decoder.
The player outputs the DTS signal via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack even if
in
is
set to OFF in the Setup Display (page 67),
A
[
/
1
With the playback side facing down
,
continue
H/
Playback Dial
DTS
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and may affect your ears or cause your
speakers to be damaged.
speakers to be damaged.
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a
DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
DTS audio signals are output only through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack.
When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS
sound tracks, set DTS to ON in
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack.
When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS
sound tracks, set DTS to ON in
AUDIO SETUP (page 67).
If you connect the player to audio
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
set DTS to ON in AUDIO SETUP
(page 67). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
set DTS to ON in AUDIO SETUP
(page 67). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
Additional operations
*
For more details about the Playback Dial, see
page 40.
page 40.
** For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs only
*** For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs only
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Hints
The Instant Replay function is useful when you
want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.
The Instant Search function is useful when you
want to pass over a scene that you don t want to
watch.
want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.
The Instant Search function is useful when you
want to pass over a scene that you don t want to
watch.
Note
Yo u may not be able to use the Instant Replay or
Instant Search function with some scenes.
Instant Search function with some scenes.
Locking the disc tray (Child
Lock)
Lock)
Yo u can lock the disc tray to prevent children
from opening it.
from opening it.
When the player is in standby mode, press
O
O
RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the
remote.
The player turns on and LOCKED appears
on the front panel display. The Z button on
the player or the remote does not work while
the Child Lock is set.
on the front panel display. The Z button on
the player or the remote does not work while
the Child Lock is set.
To
Operation
Stop
Press x
Pause
Press X
Resume play after
pause
pause
Press X or H
Go to the next chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Press > or briefly
turn the Playback
Dial* on the player
clockwise
turn the Playback
Dial* on the player
clockwise
Go back to the
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Press .or briefly
turn the Playback
Dial* on the player
counterclockwise
turn the Playback
Dial* on the player
counterclockwise
Stop play and remove
the disc
the disc
Press Z
(instant replay)
(instant search)
Replay the previous
scene**
scene**
Press
(instant replay) during
playback
(instant replay) during
playback
Briefly fast forward
the current scene***
the current scene***
Press
(instant search) during
playback
(instant search) during
playback
To
Operation
ENTER
RETURN
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To unlock the disc tray
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
Note
Even if you select RESET under SETUP in the
Control Menu (page 63), the disc tray remains
locked.
Control Menu (page 63), the disc tray remains
locked.
Resuming Playback From
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
(Multi-disc
Resume)
The player stores the point where you stopped
the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. When you store a resume playback point
for the seventh disc, the resume playback
point for the first disc is deleted.
the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. When you store a resume playback point
for the seventh disc, the resume playback
point for the first disc is deleted.
1
While playing a disc, press x to
stop playback.
stop playback.
appears on the front panel
display.
2
Press H.
The player starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in step 1.
where you stopped the disc in step 1.
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Hints
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, and DATA
CDs, the player remembers the resume playback
point for the current disc unless the disc tray is
opened, the power cord (mains lead) is
disconnected, or only for DATA CDs, the player
enters standby mode.
twice, then press H.
For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, and DATA
CDs, the player remembers the resume playback
point for the current disc unless the disc tray is
opened, the power cord (mains lead) is
disconnected, or only for DATA CDs, the player
enters standby mode.
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Notes
MULTI-DISC RESUME in CUSTOM
SETUP must be set to ON (default) for this
function to work (page 65).
The resume playback point for the current disc is
cleared when:
you change the play mode.
you change the settings on the Setup Display.
This function may not work with some discs.
Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Programme Play.
If MULTI-DISC RESUME in CUSTOM
SETUP is set to ON and you playback a
recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may
playback other recorded discs from the same
resume point. To play from the beginning, press
x twice and then press H.
function to work (page 65).
The resume playback point for the current disc is
cleared when:
you change the play mode.
you change the settings on the Setup Display.
This function may not work with some discs.
Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Programme Play.
If MULTI-DISC RESUME in CUSTOM
SETUP is set to ON and you playback a
recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may
playback other recorded discs from the same
resume point. To play from the beginning, press
x twice and then press H.
Using the DVD’s Menu
A DVD is divided into long sections of a
picture or a music feature called titles.
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you want
using the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles
and the language for the sound, select these
items using the MENU button.
picture or a music feature called titles.
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you want
using the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles
and the language for the sound, select these
items using the MENU button.
1
Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The disc s menu appears on the TV
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
2
Press C/X/x/c or the number
buttons to select the item you want
buttons to select the item you want
to play or change.
If you press the number buttons, the
following display appears.
Press the number buttons to select the
item you want.
following display appears.
Press the number buttons to select the
item you want.
3
Press ENTER.
ENTER
TOP MENU
MENU
Number
buttons
buttons
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Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-
RW Disc
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-
RW Disc
Some DVD-RW discs in VR (Video
Recording) mode have two types of titles for
playback: originally recorded titles
(ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on
recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY
LIST). Yo u can select the type of titles to be
played.
Recording) mode have two types of titles for
playback: originally recorded titles
(ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on
recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY
LIST). Yo u can select the type of titles to be
played.
1
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The options for ORIGINAL/PLAY
LIST appear.
LIST appear.
3
Press X/x to select the setting.
PLAY LIST: plays the titles created
from ORIGINAL for editing.
ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.
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.
ENTER
DISPLAY
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DVD-RW
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
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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.
The menu for your selection appears.
2
Select the item number you want
by pressing X/x or the number
buttons.
3
Press ENTER.
4
Follow the instructions in the
menu for interactive operations.
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 O RETURN.
z
Hint
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
number buttons 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 x twice then
press H.
number buttons 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 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 H.
The PBC functions of Super VCDs do not work
with this player. Super VCDs are played in
continuous play mode only.
step 3 may appear as Press SELECT in the
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.
RETURN
ENTER
Number
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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 (MPEG 1
Audio Layer 3) format.
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG 1
Audio Layer 3) format.
1
Press Z and place a DATA CD on
the disc tray.
the disc tray.
2
Press H.
The disc tray closes, and the player starts
to play the first MP3 audio track in the
first album on the disc.
to play the first MP3 audio track in the
first album on the disc.
Notes
This player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in
the following sampling frequencies: 32kHz,
44.1kHz, 48kHz.
The playback order may be different from the
edited order. See The playback order of MP3
audio tracks on the next page for details.
the following sampling frequencies: 32kHz,
44.1kHz, 48kHz.
The playback order may be different from the
edited order. See The playback order of MP3
audio tracks on the next page for details.
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.
ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
appears.
3
Select a track using X/x and press
ENTER.
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 c or C.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
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 * .
ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
be used for album or track names. Anything else
is displayed as an * .
ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
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
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.
ENTER
RETURN
MENU
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