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Playing Discs
Repeating a specific portion
(A-B Repeat Play)
(A-B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics,
etc.)
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics,
etc.)
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
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.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
4
During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
5
When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
Notes
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play
are cancelled.
are cancelled.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
titles.
• You may not set A-B Repeat Play for contents on
a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) that contains still
pictures.
pictures.
PLAY
SET
OFF
OFF
OFF
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
1
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
A 18 - 1:32:30
B
A 18 - 1:32:55
B 18 - 1:33:05
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a
Particular Point on a
Disc
Particular Point on a
Disc
(Search, Scan, Slow-motion
Play, 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.
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
some of the operations described.
• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you can search for
a particular point only on MP3 audio track or
DivX video file.
DivX video file.
Locating a point quickly using
the PREV (previous)/NEXT (next)
buttons (Search)
the PREV (previous)/NEXT (next)
buttons (Search)
You can search for the next or previous
chapter, track, or scene using
chapter, track, or scene using
./> on
the player.
During playback, press
During playback, press
> or . once
briefly to go to the next or previous chapter/
track/scene. Or, press and hold
track/scene. Or, press and hold
> or .
to search forward or backwards, and release
the button when you find the point you want
to return to normal playback. (Search)
the button when you find the point you want
to return to normal playback. (Search)
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward or
fast reverse (Scan)
playing a disc in fast forward or
fast reverse (Scan)
Press
m or M
while playing a
disc. When you find the point you want, press
H to return to normal speed. Each time you
press
H to return to normal speed. Each time you
press
m or M
during scan, the
scan speed changes. With each press the
indication changes as shown below. Actual
speeds may differ between discs.
indication changes as shown below. Actual
speeds may differ between discs.
Playback direction
Opposite direction
* DivX video only
The “
× 2B”/ “× 2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed.
The “3
The “3
M”/“3m” playback speed is faster
than “2
M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m”
playback speed is faster than “1
M”/
“1
m.”
(step)
(step)
× 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M
3
M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/VIDEO
CD/DATA CD*/DATA DVD* only)
× 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)
× 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m
3
m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/VIDEO
CD/DATA CD*/DATA DVD* only)
× 2b (DVD VIDEO only)
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Watching frame by frame
(Slow-motion Play)
(Slow-motion Play)
Press
m or M
when the player is
in pause mode. To return to normal speed,
press
press
H.
Each time you press
m or M
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 1
Opposite direction (DVD/DVD-VR mode
only)
only)
2
y 1
The “2
y”/“2
” playback speed is slower
than “1
y”/“1 .”
Note
For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works
only for DivX video files.
only for DivX video files.
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
(DVD/DVD-VR mode only). To return to
normal playback, press
normal playback, press
H.
Notes
• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-
RW/DVD-R in VR mode.
• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function
works only for DivX video files.
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/
DATA DVD by track, index, file, or scene.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc, you can select the
desired one by entering its number. You can
also search for a scene using the time code.
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/
DATA DVD by track, index, file, or scene.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc, you can select the
desired one by entering its number. You can
also search for a scene using the time code.
1
Press DISPLAY (When playing a
DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG
image files, press twice).
DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG
image files, press twice).
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select the search
method.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
mode disc
mode disc
DISC
TITLE
CHAPTER
TIME/TEXT
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting
point by inputting the time code.
point by inputting the time code.
ENTER
CLEAR
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
buttons
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◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
without PBC playback
without PBC playback
DISC
TRACK
INDEX
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
with PBC Playback
with PBC Playback
DISC
SCENE
◆ When playing a CD
DISC
TRACK
◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD
DISC
ALBUM
TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only)
FILE (JPEG image files only)
◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video
files)/DATA DVD (DivX video files)
files)/DATA DVD (DivX video files)
DISC
ALBUM
FILE
Example: when you select
CHAPTER
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes,
scenes, album or files.
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes,
scenes, album or files.
3
Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
4
Press the number buttons to select
the title, chapter, track, index,
scene, etc., number you want to
search.
scene, etc., 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 search for a scene using the time code
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)
1
In step 2, select
TIME/TEXT.
“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current
title) is selected.
title) is selected.
2
Press ENTER.
“T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”
“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.”
z Hints
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
mode), track (CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD), or
file (DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD
(DivX video)) by pressing the number buttons and
ENTER.
mode), track (CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD), or
file (DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD
(DivX video)) 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)” (page 35).
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” (page 35).
Notes
• The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/
DVD+R using the time code.
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
1
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Selected row
DVD VIDEO
( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
1
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
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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.
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select an item.
select an item.
• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO
only): displays the first scene of each
chapter.
chapter.
• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only):
displays the first scene of each title.
• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD/
Super VCD only): displays the first
scene of each track.
scene of each track.
3
Press ENTER.
The first scene of each chapter, title, or
track appears as follows.
track appears as follows.
4
Press
C/X/x/c to select a chapter,
title, or track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
To return to normal play during setting
Press
Press
O RETURN or DISPLAY.
z Hint
If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks,
If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks,
V
is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks,
select the bottom scenes and press
To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks,
select the bottom scenes and press
x. To return to
the previous scene, select the top scenes and press
X.
X.
Note
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.
some items.
DISPLAY
PICTURE
NAVI
NAVI
RETURN
ENTER
CHAPTER VIEWER
ENTER
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
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Enjoying Karaoke
Using Karaoke
You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a
disc) by setting this player to karaoke mode.
You can connect up to two microphones (not
supplied) to the player.
disc) by setting this player to karaoke mode.
You can connect up to two microphones (not
supplied) to the player.
Setting the player to karaoke
mode
mode
The player enters karaoke mode when a
microphone is plugged into the MIC 1 or 2
connector.
The player exits from karaoke mode when
you disconnect the microphones from both of
the MIC 1 and 2 connectors.
You may also turn the karaoke mode on and
off by selecting “KARAOKE MODE” in the
Control Menu display using
microphone is plugged into the MIC 1 or 2
connector.
The player exits from karaoke mode when
you disconnect the microphones from both of
the MIC 1 and 2 connectors.
You may also turn the karaoke mode on and
off by selecting “KARAOKE MODE” in the
Control Menu display using
X/x, and then
pressing ENTER. For details about the
Control Menu operations, see “Guide to the
Control Menu Display” on page 11.
Control Menu operations, see “Guide to the
Control Menu Display” on page 11.
When you turn the karaoke mode on with
DVDs or Super VCDs, karaoke play is
performed with the audio channel you
selected using the
DVDs or Super VCDs, karaoke play is
performed with the audio channel you
selected using the
(audio) button
(page 45). With CDs or VIDEO CDs, the
Audio setting automatically changes to “1/L”
so that only the accompaniment is played
when you turn the karaoke mode on. If the
Audio setting automatically changes to “1/L”
so that only the accompaniment is played
when you turn the karaoke mode on. If the
vocal audio is heard with some discs, select
the audio channel for karaoke play using the
the audio channel for karaoke play using the
(audio) button (page 45).
Note
When you set the player to the karaoke mode, you
cannot use the Fast Play or Slow Play function
(page 23).
cannot use the Fast Play or Slow Play function
(page 23).
Adjusting the microphone
1
Set the MIC 1/2 LEVEL control of the
MIC connector to MIN.
MIC connector to MIN.
2
Plug a microphone (not supplied) into
the MIC connector.
When a microphone is connected to the
MIC 1 or 2 connector, the player enters
karaoke mode.
the MIC connector.
When a microphone is connected to the
MIC 1 or 2 connector, the player enters
karaoke mode.
3
Set the ON/OFF switch on the
microphone to ON and turn the MIC
1/2 LEVEL control to adjust the
microphone volume.
ECHO is automatically set to ON when a
microphone is plugged in. To cancel the
echo, set ECHO to OFF in the Control
Menu display.
microphone to ON and turn the MIC
1/2 LEVEL control to adjust the
microphone volume.
ECHO is automatically set to ON when a
microphone is plugged in. To cancel the
echo, set ECHO to OFF in the Control
Menu display.
z Hint
If howling occurs:
– move the microphone away from the speakers.
– lower the MIC 1/2 LEVEL.
– lower the overall volume.
If howling occurs:
– move the microphone away from the speakers.
– lower the MIC 1/2 LEVEL.
– lower the overall volume.
Notes
• The sound input from the microphone is not
output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL and
COAXIAL) connectors.
COAXIAL) connectors.
• You can turn the karaoke mode off even when a
microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or 2
connectors by setting the “KARAOKE MODE”
to “OFF” in the Control Menu display.
connectors by setting the “KARAOKE MODE”
to “OFF” in the Control Menu display.
ENTER
DISPLAY
(audio)
MIC 1/2 connectors
MIC 1/2 LEVEL control
Microphones
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
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Dolby Digital Karaoke format
Dolby Digital format, which reproduces
surround sound using 5 channels, can also
contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format
which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby
Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody
and guide vocal tracks are recorded in
addition to the accompaniment. You can
select them when the player is in karaoke
mode.
surround sound using 5 channels, can also
contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format
which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby
Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody
and guide vocal tracks are recorded in
addition to the accompaniment. You can
select them when the player is in karaoke
mode.
Speaker output in normal Dolby Digital
format (5 channel surround)
format (5 channel surround)
Speaker output in Dolby Digital Karaoke
format
format
You can check the audio information using
(audio) button (page 45). When playing a
Dolby Digital Karaoke disc, “
9” appears at
the current audio format (page 46).
Example:
Example:
Changing the Key
(Key
Control)
You can change the key to suit your vocal
range.
While playing karaoke, press one of the KEY
CONTROL buttons repeatedly to find the key
that suits your vocal range.
range.
While playing karaoke, press one of the KEY
CONTROL buttons repeatedly to find the key
that suits your vocal range.
1
Press KEY CONTROL while playing
a disc in karaoke mode.
a disc in karaoke mode.
The following display appears.
2
Press KEY CONTROL repeatedly to
select the desired vocal range.
Front (L)
Centre
Front (R)
Rear (L)
Rear (R)
Accompaniment
(L)
(L)
Accompaniment
(R)
(R)
Guide melody
Guide vocal 1
Guide vocal 2
You can select any of these. These are
output from the front speakers (L, R).
output from the front speakers (L, R).
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2
2/0: Recorded only with
accompaniment.
3/0: Recorded with guide
melody.
3/1: Recorded with guide
melody and guide
vocal.
vocal.
3/2: Recorded with guide
melody and two kinds
of guide vocals.
of guide vocals.
To
Press
Raise the key
# (Sharp)
Lower the key
2 (Flat)
You can adjust the key in 15 half-tone
steps (7 steps higher, 7 steps lower and
the original or natural (
steps (7 steps higher, 7 steps lower and
the original or natural (
3) key).
KEY
CONTROL
CONTROL
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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z Hint
The key automatically returns to the original key
when:
– You turn off the power
– You remove the disc
– The title or track changes
The key automatically returns to the original key
when:
– You turn off the power
– You remove the disc
– The title or track changes
Note
Depending on the discs, you may not be able to do
the operations above.
the operations above.
Turning the Echo On and
Off (ECHO)
Off (ECHO)
When using the Karaoke mode, you can set
the player to produce echo sound effects.
the player to produce echo sound effects.
1
Press DISPLAY twice while
playing a disc in karaoke mode.
(When playing a DATA CD/DATA
playing a disc in karaoke mode.
(When playing a DATA CD/DATA
DVD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(ECHO), then press ENTER.
The options for “ECHO” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select the setting.
• ON: To turn on the echo.
• OFF: To cancel the echo.
• OFF: To cancel the echo.
4
Press ENTER.
ENTER
DISPLAY
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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Playing Karaoke with
Any Stereo Disc
Any Stereo Disc
(Karaoke
Pon)
You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded
disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by
reducing the sound of the vocals.
disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by
reducing the sound of the vocals.
Press KARAOKE PON while playing a
disc in karaoke mode
disc in karaoke mode
The following display appears.
To cancel the Karaoke Pon function
Press KARAOKE PON again.
Press KARAOKE PON again.
Notes
• This function may not work well in the following
cases:
– Only a few instruments are playing
– A duet is playing
– The vocals on the disc deviate from the centre
– Monaural-recorded discs (the accompaniment is
– A duet is playing
– The vocals on the disc deviate from the centre
– Monaural-recorded discs (the accompaniment is
also reduced)
– Multiplex
• During the Karaoke Pon mode, the stereo effect is
• During the Karaoke Pon mode, the stereo effect is
reduced.
Selecting the Vocals
(Vocal Select)
You can select different kinds of vocals
recorded in the disc.
recorded in the disc.
1
Press VOCAL SELECT while
playing a disc in karaoke mode.
playing a disc in karaoke mode.
The following display appears.
2
Press VOCAL SELECT repeatedly
to select the desired vocal
to select the desired vocal
channel.
The output channel changes as follows.
The default setting is underlined.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
The default setting is underlined.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
KARAOKE
PON
PON
ON
VOCAL SELECT
1+2
,
OFF
m
1+2 (Guide vocal 1+2)
m
1 (Guide vocal 1)
m
2 (Guide vocal 2)
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◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
◆ When playing a Super VCD
z Hints
• The channel returns to the default setting when:
– you turn off the power.
– you remove the disc.
• When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded only with
• The channel returns to the default setting when:
– you turn off the power.
– you remove the disc.
• When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded only with
one kind of guide vocal, select “1.”
Notes
• When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function works
only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format.
• Depending on the discs, you may not be able to do
the operations above.
• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out
when you select “2:L+R” or “2:STEREO.”
when you select “2:L+R” or “2:STEREO.”
Turning the Guide
Melody On and Off
Melody On and Off
(Guide
Melody)
You can listen to the guide melody, if
available.
available.
1
Press DISPLAY twice while
playing a disc in karaoke mode.
playing a disc in karaoke mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(GUIDE MELODY), then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The options for “GUIDE MELODY”
appear.
appear.
3
Press
X/x to select the setting.
• OFF: To cancel the guide melody.
• ON: To turn on the guide melody.
• ON: To turn on the guide melody.
4
Press ENTER.
Notes
• This function works only with the Dolby Digital
Karaoke format.
• If no guide melody is recorded on the disc, you
cannot hear the guide melody even if you turn it
on.
on.
OFF
m
L+R (same sound is output from
both speakers)
both speakers)
m
STEREO (The standard stereo
sound)
sound)
,
OFF
m
1:L+R
m
1:STEREO (The stereo sound of
the audio track 1)
the audio track 1)
m
2:L+R
m
2:STEREO (The stereo sound of
the audio track 2)
the audio track 2)
,
ENTER
DISPLAY
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
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Inserting the Applause
Effect
Effect
(Applause)
When using the Karaoke mode, you can insert
applause with cheers.
applause with cheers.
Press APPLAUSE while playing a disc
in karaoke mode
in karaoke mode
Applause with cheers will sound each time
you press the button.
you press the button.
Notes
• This effect may not work with some DVDs or
during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs/Super
VCDs.
VCDs.
• You will not be able to hear the applause effect
from DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack when:
jack when:
– you play a disc with DTS sound tracks.
– you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY
– you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL” or “MPEG” to “MPEG” after setting
“DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP.”
“DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP.”
APPLAUSE
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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), or file name
(DivX video) 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), or file name
(DivX video) recorded on the disc.
1
Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
change the time information.
The available time information depends
upon the type of disc you are playing.
upon the type of disc you are playing.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-VR
mode disc
• T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
mode disc
• T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current title
• T–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current title
• C *:*:*
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current chapter
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super
VCD (with PBC functions)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
VCD (with PBC functions)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current scene
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), or CD
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
PBC functions), or CD
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
• T–*:*
Remaining time of the current track
• D *:*
Playing time of the current disc
• D –*:*
Remaining time of the current disc
◆ When playing a Super VCD (without
PBC functions)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
PBC functions)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)/
DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video)/
DATA DVD (DivX video)
• *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
DATA DVD (DivX video)
• *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current file
TIME/TEXT
T 1:01:57
Time
information
information
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ewing Information
A
b
out the
Disc
Checking the play information of
the disc
the disc
To check the DVD/CD text
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD/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.
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD/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.
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD album
name, etc.
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks or DivX video files on a DATA
CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name
of the album/track, and the audio bit rate (the
amount of data per second of the current
audio track) on your TV screen.
name, etc.
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks or DivX video files on a DATA
CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name
of the album/track, and the audio bit rate (the
amount of data per second of the current
audio track) on your TV screen.
* Appears when:
– playing an MP3 audio track on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD.
– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3
audio on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
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-VR
mode disc
mode disc
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)/
DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
T
17:30
128k
JAZZ
RIVER SIDE
RIVER SIDE
Bit rate*
Album name
Track/file name
Playing time of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current chapter
Text
Current title and chapter number
(returns to top automatically)
Playing time and number of the
current track
current track
Track name
Current album and track number
(returns to top automatically)
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When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or
DATA DVD (DivX video)
DATA DVD (DivX video)
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions), or CD
functions), or CD
*
The current track and index number appear only
when playing a VIDEO CD.
when playing a VIDEO CD.
z Hints
• When playing a VIDEO CDs without PBC
• When playing a VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions, the track number and the index number
are displayed after text.
are displayed after text.
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number or the playing time are
displayed.
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 11).
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
DVD/CD text or track name may not be
displayed.
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 and DivX video
files may not be displayed correctly.
• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files
only, “NO AUDIO DATA” appears when
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO,”
“JPEG” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is
set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” in the front panel display.
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO,”
“JPEG” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is
set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” in the front panel display.
Playing time of the current file
The current file name
The current album and file number
(returns to top automatically)
Track playing time and current disc
track number
track number
Remaining time of the current track
Remaining time of the disc
Text
Playing time of the disc
Current disc, track*, and index number*
(returns to top automatically)
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Sound Adjustments
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO, DATA DVD
(DivX video files), or DATA CD (DivX
video files) 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/DATA DVD, or
VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from
either 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.
(DivX video files), or DATA CD (DivX
video files) 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/DATA DVD, or
VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from
either 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.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. See “Language
Code List” on page 80 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-VR mode disc
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3
audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: the standard stereo sound
• 1/L: the sound of the left channel
indicate a language code. See “Language
Code List” on page 80 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-VR mode disc
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3
audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: the standard stereo sound
• 1/L: the sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: the sound of the right channel
(monaural)
◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX
video), or DATA DVD (DivX video)
Select one of the displayed audio signal
formats.
If “No audio data” appears, the player
does not support the audio signal format
contained in the disc.
◆ When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: the stereo sound of the
video), or DATA DVD (DivX video)
Select one of the displayed audio signal
formats.
If “No audio data” appears, the player
does not support the audio signal format
contained in the disc.
◆ When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: the stereo sound of the
audio track 1
• 1:1/L: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 1:2/R: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 2:STEREO: the stereo sound of the
audio track 2
• 2:1/L: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
• 2:2/R: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
Notes
• 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.”
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
• When playing DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode: If
you connect to an AV amplifier (receiver) using
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack and want to switch between the sound tracks,
set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in
“AUDIO SETUP.”
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack and want to switch between the sound tracks,
set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in
“AUDIO SETUP.”
(audio)
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Checking the audio signal
format
format
You can check the audio signal format by
pressing
pressing
(audio) repeatedly during
playback. The format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
◆When playing a DVD VIDEO
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
◆When playing a DVD VIDEO
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Example:
Dolby Digital 3 ch
Dolby Digital 3 ch
◆When playing a DivX video file on a DATA
CD or a DATA DVD
CD or a DATA DVD
Example:
MP3 audio
MP3 audio
About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Centre
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Centre
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal.
Notes
• If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 73) the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
• MPEG audio signals with more than two channels
will appear as shown above (3/2.1, 2/1), but only
the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output
from your two front speakers.
the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output
from your two front speakers.
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Rear (L/R)
Front (L/R)
+ Centre
+ Centre
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
Effect)
2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1
Front (L/R)
Rear
(Monaural)
1: MP3 128k
Bit rate
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