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You can play the contents of the discs in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
discs, titles, chapters, or tracks to create your
own program. You can program up to 99
titles, chapters, and tracks. By selecting ALL
DISCS mode, you can create a program for
all of the discs in the player.
order you want by arranging the order of the
discs, titles, chapters, or tracks to create your
own program. You can program up to 99
titles, chapters, and tracks. By selecting ALL
DISCS mode, you can create a program for
all of the discs in the player.
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu is displayed.
stop mode.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press
X/x to select
(PROGRAM)
and press ENTER.
3
Press
X/x to select “SETt” and press
ENTER.
The display for programming appears.
The display for programming appears.
4
Press
c.
It is ready to set the first disc for the
program.
program.
5
Select the disc you want to program
using the number buttons or
using the number buttons or
X/x, then
press ENTER.
The cursor moves to the title or track (in
this case, “01”).
The cursor moves to the title or track (in
this case, “01”).
Creating your own program (Program
Play)
Play)
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H
ENTER
DISPLAY
PROGRAM
CLEAR
X/x/c
Number
buttons
buttons
ENTER
SET
OFF
ON
OFF
PROGRAM
– : – – –
1. – – – –
ALL CLEAR
2. – – – –
3. – – – –
4. – – – –
5. – – – –
6. – – – –
3. – – – –
4. – – – –
5. – – – –
6. – – – –
T
ALL
PROGRAM
– : – – –
1. – – – –
ALL CLEAR
2. – – – –
3. – – – –
4. – – – –
5. – – – –
6. – – – –
3. – – – –
4. – – – –
5. – – – –
6. – – – –
T
ALL
PROGRAM
3 : DVD
1. – – – –
ALL CLEAR
2. – – – –
3. – – – –
4. – – – –
5. – – – –
6. – – – –
3. – – – –
4. – – – –
5. – – – –
6. – – – –
T
ALL
C
ALL
01
02
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05
02
03
04
05
01
02
03
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02
03
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05
06
06
Disc type
“?” appears when the player has not played
a disc.
a disc.
Chapters recorded on a disc
Track or titles recorded
on a disc
on a disc
continued
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6
Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to program.
want to program.
xWhen playing a DVD
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
X/x or the number buttons to
select “02” under “T,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press
For example, select track “02.”
Press
X/x or the number buttons to
select “02” under “T,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
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To program other discs, titles, chapters,
or tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 6.
The programmed discs, titles, chapters,
and tracks are displayed in the selected
order.
or tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 6.
The programmed discs, 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 the program
1
In Step 4, select the program number of
the disc, title, chapter, or track you want
to change using
the disc, title, chapter, or track you want
to change using
X/x or the number
buttons, and press
c.
2
Follow Step 5 for new programming.
To cancel the programmed order
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks in
the programmed order, press
the programmed order, press
X, and select
“ALL CLEAR” in Step 6. To cancel the
selected program, select the program using
X/x in Step 6, then press CLEAR.
z
selected program, select the program using
X/x in Step 6, then press CLEAR.
z
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed discs, titles, chapters, or tracks by
pressing REPEAT or SHUFFLE during Program Play.
pressing REPEAT or SHUFFLE during Program Play.
z
You can select “PROGRAM” directly by pressing
PROGRAM.
PROGRAM
3 : DVD
1. – – – –
ALL CLEAR
2. – – – –
3. – – – –
4. – – – –
5. – – – –
6. – – – –
3. – – – –
4. – – – –
5. – – – –
6. – – – –
T
ALL
C
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
01
02
03
04
02
03
04
06
05
06
PROGRAM
– : – – –
1. 3DVD-T02-C03
ALL CLEAR
2. – – – –
3. – – – –
4. – – – –
5. – – – –
6. – – – –
3. – – – –
4. – – – –
5. – – – –
6. – – – –
T
ALL
Next, press
X/x or the number
buttons to select “03” under “C,”
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
Selected disc, title and chapter
PROGRAM
– : – – –
1. 3DVD-T02-C03
ALL CLEAR
2. 2VCD-T02
3. – – – –
4. – – – –
5. – – – –
6. – – – –
3. – – – –
4. – – – –
5. – – – –
6. – – – –
T
ALL
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Selected disc and track
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The number of titles, chapters, or tracks displayed are
the same number of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded
on a disc.
the same number of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded
on a disc.
You can have the player “shuffle” discs,
titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in a
random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may
produce a different playing order. By
selecting ALL DISCS mode (page 38), you
can shuffle all of the discs in the player.
titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in a
random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may
produce a different playing order. By
selecting ALL DISCS mode (page 38), you
can shuffle all of the discs in the player.
1
Press SHUFFLE during playback.
The Control Bar is displayed.
The Control Bar is displayed.
2
Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the
item you want to set.
item you want to set.
xWhen playing a DVD (Program Play is
set to OFF)
set to OFF)
•
DISC
*
:
Shuffles discs and plays
them in random order.
•
TITLE:
Shuffles titles and plays them
in random order.
•
CHAPTER:
Shuffles chapters and
plays them in random order.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD
(Program Play is set to OFF)
(Program Play is set to OFF)
•
DISC
*: Shuffles discs and plays
them in random order.
•
TRACK:
Shuffles tracks and plays
them in random order.
*Appears only when you select ALL DISCS
mode.
mode.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DVD
(Program Play is set to ON)
(Program Play is set to ON)
•
ON:
Shuffles titles or tracks selected
in Program Play and plays them in
random order.
random order.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in Step 2.
z
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.
Up to 96 chapters in a disc can be played in random
order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
Note
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
Play)
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SHUFFLE
CLEAR
H
TITLE
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You can play all discs, or 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
Program Play modes. By selecting ALL
DISCS mode (page 38), you can repeat all of
the discs in the player.
tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or
track repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes. By selecting ALL
DISCS mode (page 38), you can repeat all of
the discs in the player.
1
Press REPEAT during playback.
The Control Bar appears.
The Control Bar appears.
2
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the
item you want to set.
item you want to set.
xWhen playing a DVD (Program Play
and Shuffle Play are set to OFF)
and Shuffle Play are set to OFF)
•
DISC:
Repeats all of the titles on the
disc when you select ONE DISC
mode, or all of the titles on all of the
discs when you select ALL DISCS.
mode, or all of the titles on all of the
discs when you select ALL DISCS.
•
TITLE:
Repeats the current title on a
disc.
•
CHAPTER:
Repeats the current
chapter.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD
(Program Play and Shuffle Play are set
to OFF)
(Program Play and Shuffle Play are set
to OFF)
•
DISC:
Repeats all of the tracks on a
disc when you select ONE DISC
mode, or all of the tracks on all of the
discs when you select ALL DISCS
mode.
mode, or all of the tracks on all of the
discs when you select ALL DISCS
mode.
•
TRACK:
Repeats the current track.
xWhen Program Play or Shuffle Play is
on
on
•
ON
: Repeats Program Play or
Shuffle Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in Step 2.
z
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.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
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2
5
8
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6
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CLEAR
REPEAT
H
CHAPTER
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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
During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press A-B.
The Control Bar appears.
The starting point (point A) is set.
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press A-B.
The Control Bar appears.
The starting point (point A) is set.
2
When you reach the ending point (point
B), press A-B 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 A-B 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.
• 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.
• You cannot set the start point (point A) on one disc
and ending point (point B) on other disc.
Repeating a specific portion (A-B
Repeat Play)
Repeat Play)
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
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A-B
CLEAR
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a Particular
Point on a Disc
Point on a Disc
(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.
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.
Press
or
y 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
y 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/CD only)
t 1
M
t 2
M
Opposite direction
x2
b (DVD only) t 1
m
t 2
m
The x2
B/x2b playback speed is about twice
the normal speed. The 2
M/2m playback
speed is faster than 1
M/1m.
You can use this function only for DVDs or
VIDEO CDs. Press
VIDEO CDs. Press
or
y when the
player is in pause mode. To return to the
normal speed, press
normal speed, press
H.
Each time you press
or
y 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
2
y y 1y
Opposite direction (DVD only)
2
y 1
The 2
y/2 playback speed is slower than
1
y/1 .
Note
Locating a point quickly by playing a
disc in fast forward or fast reverse
(Scan)
disc in fast forward or fast reverse
(Scan)
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7
5
8
0
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y
y
H
y
y
Watching frame by frame (Slow-
motion Play)
motion Play)
y
y
y
y
y
y
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Selecting a Chapter or
Track
Track
You can select a chapter or track directly by
inputting the chapter or track number.
inputting the chapter or track number.
1
Input the chapter or track number
using the number buttons during
playback.
using the number buttons during
playback.
For example, to select chapter 12, press 1,
then 2.
then 2.
xWhen playing a DVD
(CHAPTER)
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions)
PBC functions)
(TRACK)
xWhen playing a CD
(TRACK)
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then press a correct number.
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then press a correct number.
2
Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected chapter or track.
selected chapter or track.
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7
2
5
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Number
buttons
buttons
ENTER
ENTER
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Viewing Information About the Disc
Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining Time
on the Front Panel
Display
Time and Remaining Time
on the Front Panel
Display
You can check information about the disc,
such as the remaining time, total number of
titles of a DVD, or tracks of a CD or VIDEO
CD, using the front panel display (page 10).
such as the remaining time, total number of
titles of a DVD, or tracks of a CD or VIDEO
CD, using the front panel display (page 10).
Press TIME/TEXT.
Each time you press TIME/TEXT while
playing the disc, the display changes as
shown in the following chart.
playing the disc, the display changes as
shown in the following chart.
When playing a DVD
When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
z
When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number and the playing time are displayed.
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
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TIME/TEXT
Playing time and current disc, title and chapter
number
number
Playing time and
number of the current chapter
number of the current chapter
Text
Remaining time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time and current disc, track and
index number
index number
Remaining time of the current track
Remaining time of the disc
Text
Playing time of the disc
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Disc
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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.
Depending on the type of disc being played and the
playing mode, the above mentioned disc information
may not be displayed.
playing mode, the above mentioned disc information
may not be displayed.
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 total playing time or remaining
time of the disc. Also, you can check the
DVD/CD text recorded on the disc.
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track, and the total playing time or remaining
time of the disc. Also, you can check the
DVD/CD text recorded on the disc.
1
Press DISPLAY once during
playback.
playback.
The Status Bar is displayed.
Note
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7
2
5
8
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6
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TIME/TEXT
DISPLAY
3:DVD T41 – 8
T 1:01:57
Title or track number
Time information
Disc number
and type
and type
continued
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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.
xWhen playing a DVD
• T **:**:**
Playing time of the current title
• T–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current
chapter
chapter
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
functions)
• **:**
Playing time of the current scene
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
PBC functions) or CD
• T **:**
Playing time of the current track
• T–**:**
Remaining time of the current track
• D **:**
Playing time of the current disc
• D–**:**
Remaining time of the current disc
To turn off the Status Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Status
Bar is turned off.
Bar is turned off.
Checking the DVD/CD text
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in Step 2 to
display the text recorded on the DVD/CD.
display the text recorded on the DVD/CD.
z
If the DVD/CD text does not fit on a single line,
you can see the entire text by watching it scroll across
the front panel display.
the front panel display.
z
You can select the time and text directly by
pressing TIME/TEXT.
• Only letters of the alphabet can be displayed.
• This player can only display the first level of DVD/
• This player can only display the first level of DVD/
CD text, such as the disc’s name or title.
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
The DVD/
CD text
CD text
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
If the DVD is recorded with multilingual
tracks, you can select the language you want
while playing the DVD.
If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio
formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you
can select the audio format you want while
playing the DVD.
With stereo 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. (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.
tracks, you can select the language you want
while playing the DVD.
If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio
formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you
can select the audio format you want while
playing the DVD.
With stereo 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. (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 AUDIO during playback.
The Control Bar is displayed.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available audio signals.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available audio signals.
2
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the
desired audio signal.
desired audio signal.
xWhen playing a DVD
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
represent the language code. Refer to the
language code list on page 76 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
represent the language code. Refer to the
language code list on page 76 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD
The default setting is underlined.
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
• For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot
change the sound.
• While playing a DVD, the sound may change
automatically.
If you press DISPLAY twice during
playback, the format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
playback, the format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
Example
• Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
• Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
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5
8
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AUDIO
DISPLAY
1(4): ENGLISH
Notes
Checking the audio signal format
3 / 2 .1
DOLBY DIGITAL
Rear (L/R)
Front (L/R)
+ Centre
+ Centre
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
Effect)
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• Dolby Digital 3 ch
• PCM (Stereo)
About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Center
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Center
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP,” the
DTS track selection option will not appear on the
screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 68).
DTS track selection option will not appear on the
screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 68).
TV Virtual Surround Sound
Settings
Settings
(TVS)
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, TV Virtual Surround lets you enjoy
surround sound effects by using sound
imaging to create virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R:
right) without using actual rear speakers.
This function is designed to work with the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks. Note
that if you select one of the TVS settings
while playing a DVD, the player does not
output the Dolby Digital signals from the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack (when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” in
“AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM”) (page 68).
speakers, TV Virtual Surround lets you enjoy
surround sound effects by using sound
imaging to create virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R:
right) without using actual rear speakers.
This function is designed to work with the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks. Note
that if you select one of the TVS settings
while playing a DVD, the player does not
output the Dolby Digital signals from the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack (when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” in
“AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM”) (page 68).
1
Press SURROUND during playback.
The Control Bar is displayed.
2
Press SURROUND repeatedly to
select one of the TVS (TV Virtual
Surround) sounds.
select one of the TVS (TV Virtual
Surround) sounds.
Refer to the explanations given for each
item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
Note
DOLBY DIGITAL
2 / 1
Front (L/R) Rear
(monaural)
PCM 96kHz 24bit
Quantized bit rate
Sampling frequency
SURROUND
TVS DYNAMIC
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To reset the TVS setting
In Step 2, select “OFF.”
TVS (TV Virtual Surround) DYNAMIC
Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in
the illustration below. The sound imaging
effect is distinct and clearly reproduces each
aural element of the audio track.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in
the illustration below. The sound imaging
effect is distinct and clearly reproduces each
aural element of the audio track.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
TVS (TV Virtual Surround) WIDE
Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in
the illustration below. This gives the sound
an expanded effect that fills the area
surrounding the listener.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in
the illustration below. This gives the sound
an expanded effect that fills the area
surrounding the listener.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
TVS (TV Virtual Surround) NIGHT
The large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
don’t want to disturb other people but still
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of TVS WIDE.
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
don’t want to disturb other people but still
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of TVS WIDE.
TVS (TV Virtual Surround) STANDARD
Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in
the illustration below. Use this setting when
you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers
and retain the sound quality.
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in
the illustration below. Use this setting when
you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers
and retain the sound quality.
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If you select any TVS setting other than “OFF,”
the indicator on the player lights up.
• When you select an effect, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for
the rear speakers (page 49), the surround effects may
be difficult to hear.
be difficult to hear.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off the
surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier
(receiver).
(receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that
the speakers are located in similar surroundings.
Otherwise, the TVS effect may be hard to discern.
the speakers are located in similar surroundings.
Otherwise, the TVS effect may be hard to discern.
• TVS NIGHT only works with Dolby Digital discs.
However, not all discs will respond to the TVS
NIGHT function in the same way.
NIGHT function in the same way.
• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack, sound will come from your
speakers but it will not have the TVS effect.
speakers but it will not have the TVS effect.
TV
TV
L: Left front speaker
R: Right front speaker
R: Right front speaker
: Virtual speakers
Notes
L
R
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Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears
on the front panel display. This means that
you can change the viewing angle.
For example, while playing a scene of a train
in motion, you can display the view from
either the front of the train, the left window of
the train, or from the right window without
having the train’s movement interrupted.
are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears
on the front panel display. This means that
you can change the viewing angle.
For example, while playing a scene of a train
in motion, you can display the view from
either the front of the train, the left window of
the train, or from the right window without
having the train’s movement interrupted.
1
Press ANGLE during playback.
The Control Bar is displayed.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available angles.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available angles.
2
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select
the angle number.
the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on
the DVD.
change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on
the DVD.
Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can
turn the subtitles on and off whenever you
want while playing. If multilingual subtitles
are recorded on the disc, you can change the
subtitle language while playing, and turn it on
or off whenever you want. For example, you
can select the language you want to practice
and turn the subtitles on for better
understanding.
turn the subtitles on and off whenever you
want while playing. If multilingual subtitles
are recorded on the disc, you can change the
subtitle language while playing, and turn it on
or off whenever you want. For example, you
can select the language you want to practice
and turn the subtitles on for better
understanding.
1
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
The Control Bar is displayed.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available subtitles.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available subtitles.
2
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select
the language.
the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate the language code. Refer to the
language code list on page 76 to see
which language the code represents.
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate the language code. Refer to the
language code list on page 76 to see
which language the code represents.
Note
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ANGLE
1(7)
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1(8):ENGLISH
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To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are
recorded on it.
change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are
recorded on it.
Adjusting the Picture
Quality
Quality
(BNR)
The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function
adjusts the picture quality by reducing the
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
adjusts the picture quality by reducing the
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
1
Press BNR during playback.
The Control Bar is displayed.
2
Press BNR repeatedly to select a
level.
level.
As the value increases, the mosaic like
patterns on your TV screen will decrease.
• 1: reduces the “block noise.”
• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than
patterns on your TV screen will decrease.
• 1: reduces the “block noise.”
• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than
1.
• 3: reduces the “block noise” more than
2.
To reset the BNR setting
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
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You can also change the BNR value by pressing
BNR on the player. If you select any setting other than
“OFF,” the indicator on the player lights up.
“OFF,” the indicator on the player lights up.
• If the outlines of the images on your screen should
become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the
BNR effect may be hard to discern.
Note
Notes
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BNR
1
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Using Various Additional Functions
Locking Discs
(Custom Parental
Control, Parental Control)
You can set two kinds of playback
restrictions for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
restrictions for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set the playback restrictions so that
the player will not play inappropriate discs.
the player will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users.
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Control and Custom Parental Control.
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 50 discs. When
you set the fifty-first disc, the first disc is
canceled.
Control password for up to 50 discs. When
you set the fifty-first disc, the first disc is
canceled.
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press
If the disc is playing, press
x to stop
playback.
2
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu is displayed.
stop mode.
The Control Menu is displayed.
3
Press
X/x to select
(CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” is
selected.
ENTER.
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” is
selected.
4
Press
X/x to select “ON t,” then
press ENTER.
xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
xWhen you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
Custom Parental Control
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O
RETURN
ENTER
DISPLAY
C/X/x
x
Number
buttons
buttons
ENTER
ON
PASSWORD
PASSWORD
OFF
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
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