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qa
Press ENTER.
DTS is selected.
Press X/x to select the item.
Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in page 21 to 23 (
through ).
qd
Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.
Note
You can directly start Quick Setup only when you run it for the first time.
To run Quick Setup a second time, select “QUICK” under SETUP in the Control Menu (page 54).
To run Quick Setup a second time, select “QUICK” under SETUP in the Control Menu (page 54).
To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), the following
items must be set as described below for the audio connection you selected in page 21 to 23
(
items must be set as described below for the audio connection you selected in page 21 to 23
(
through
). Each of these are the default settings and do not need to be adjusted when
you first connect the player. Refer to page 56 for using the Setup Display.
Audio Cord Connection Type
You select
Page
D-PCM
59
DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the
amplifier/receiver has a Dolby
Digital decoder)
amplifier/receiver has a Dolby
Digital decoder)
59
Audio Cord Connection Type
You select
Page
OFF
59
ON (only if the amplifier/receiver
has a DTS decoder)
has a DTS decoder)
59
Enjoying the surround sound effects
B-2
C-2
D
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
B
A
D
B-2
C-2
A
D
B
A
D
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Audio Connection (page 19 to 23)
No additional settings are needed.
•
If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT ” to “ON” (page 58).
Item
Yo u select
Page
DOWNMIX
DOLBY SURROUND
58
Item
Yo u select
Page
DOWNMIX
DOLBY SURROUND
58
DIGITAL OUT
ON
59
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
Switch the input selector on the TV
to the player.
to the player.
When using an amplifier (receiver)
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
select the appropriate channel.
select the appropriate channel.
3
Press POWER on the player.
The player enters standby mode and the
power indicator lights up in red.
power indicator lights up in red.
4
Press A on the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
disc on the disc tray.
The player automatically turns on and
the power indicator lights up in green.
the power indicator lights up in green.
5
Press H.
The disc tray closes, and the player
starts playback (continuous play).
Adjust the volume on the TV or the
amplifier (receiver).
starts playback (continuous play).
Adjust the volume on the TV or the
amplifier (receiver).
After following Step 5
Depending on the disc, a menu may appear
on the TV screen. You can play the disc
interactively by following the instructions on
the menu. DVD (page 31), VIDEO CD (page
32).
on the TV screen. You can play the disc
interactively by following the instructions on
the menu. DVD (page 31), VIDEO CD (page
32).
To turn on the player
Press the POWER switch on the player. The
player enters standby mode and the power
indicator lights up in red. Press [/1 on the
remote. The player turns on and the power
indicator lights up in green. In standby mode,
the player also turns on by pressing A on the
player or by pressing H.
player enters standby mode and the power
indicator lights up in red. Press [/1 on the
remote. The player turns on and the power
indicator lights up in green. In standby mode,
the player also turns on by pressing A on the
player or by pressing H.
To turn off the player
Press [/1 on the remote. The player enters
standby mode and the power indicator lights
up in red. To turn off the player completely,
press POWER on the player. While playing
a disc, do no turn off the player by pressing
POWER. Doing so may cancel the menu
settings. When you turn off the player, first
press x to stop playback and then press [/1
on the remote
standby mode and the power indicator lights
up in red. To turn off the player completely,
press POWER on the player. While playing
a disc, do no turn off the player by pressing
POWER. Doing so may cancel the menu
settings. When you turn off the player, first
press x to stop playback and then press [/1
on the remote
POWER
A
H
Power indicator
[
/
1
H
x
AUDIO
x
With the playback side facing down
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Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on
a CD
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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™ playback, an
external 5.1-channel decoder system must
be connected to the digital jacks of the
player.
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 jacks of the
player.
•
Set the sound to “STEREO” using the
AUDIO button when you play DTS sound
tracks on a CD (page 42).
AUDIO button when you play DTS sound
tracks on a CD (page 42).
•
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 (OPTICAL and
COAXIAL) jacks even if “DTS” in
“AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF” in the
Setup Display (page 60), and may affect
your ears or cause your speakers to be
damaged.
connecting the player to an audio
component having a built-in DTS decoder.
The player outputs the DTS signal via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL and
COAXIAL) jacks even if “DTS” in
“AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF” in the
Setup Display (page 60), and may affect
your ears or cause your speakers to be
damaged.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS
sound track
•
DTS audio signals are output only through
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL and
COAXIAL) jacks.
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL and
COAXIAL) jacks.
•
If you connect the player to audio
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 59). 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 59). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
•
When you play a DVD with DTS sound
tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO
SETUP” (page 59).
tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO
SETUP” (page 59).
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The Instant Replay function is useful when you
want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.
Note
You may not be able to use the Instant Replay function
with some scenes.
with some scenes.
Additional operations
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 >
Go back to the
preceding chapter,
track or scene in
continuous play mode
preceding chapter,
track or scene in
continuous play mode
Press .
Stop play and remove
the disc
the disc
Press Z
Replay a previous
scene (DVD only)
scene (DVD only)
Press INSTANT
REPLAY
REPLAY
.
/
>
X
Z
x
INSTANT
REPLAY
REPLAY
H
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Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play)
When you stop the disc, the player
remembers the point where you pressed x
and “RESUME” appears on the front panel
display. As long as you do not open the disc
tray, Resume Play works even if the player
enters standby mode by pressing [/1 on the
remote.
remembers the point where you pressed x
and “RESUME” appears on the front panel
display. As long as you do not open the disc
tray, Resume Play works even if the player
enters standby mode by pressing [/1 on the
remote.
1
While playing a disc, press x to
stop playback.
stop playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display and you can restart the disc
from the point where you stopped the
disc.
If “RESUME” does not appear,
Resume Play is not available.
display and you can restart the disc
from the point where you stopped the
disc.
If “RESUME” does not appear,
Resume Play is not available.
2
Press H.
The player starts playback from the
point where you stopped the disc in
Step 1.
point where you stopped the disc in
Step 1.
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To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
Notes
•
Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
•
The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
— you turn the power off by pressing the POWER
when:
— you turn the power off by pressing the POWER
switch on the player.
— you change the play mode.
— you change the settings on the Setup Display.
— you change the settings on the Setup Display.
H
x
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Using the DVD’s Menu
Some discs have a “title menu” or a “DVD
menu.” On some DVDs, this may simply be
called a “menu” or “title.”
menu.” On some DVDs, this may simply be
called a “menu” or “title.”
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 title menu.
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 title menu.
1
Press TITLE.
The title menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
The title menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
2
Press C/X/x/c to select the title you
want to play.
want to play.
3
Press ENTER.
The player starts playing the selected
title.
The player starts playing the selected
title.
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You can also display the title menu by pressing
TITLE on the player.
Some DVDs allow you to select the disc
contents using a menu. When you play these
DVDs, you can select items such as the
language for the subtitles and the language
for the sound using the DVD menu.
contents using a menu. When you play these
DVDs, you can select items such as the
language for the subtitles and the language
for the sound using the DVD menu.
1
Press DVD MENU.
The DVD menu appears on the TV
screen. The contents of the menu vary
from disc to disc.
The DVD menu appears on the TV
screen. The contents of the menu vary
from disc to disc.
2
Press C/X/x/c to select the item you
want to change.
want to change.
3
To change other items, repeat Step 2.
4
Press ENTER.
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You can also display the DVD menu by pressing
DVD MENU on the player.
Using the title menu
TITLE
ENTER
C
/
X
/
x
/
c
Using the DVD menu
DVD MENU
ENTER
C
/
X
/
x
/
c
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Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions
PBC Functions
(PBC Playback)
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you
can enjoy simple interactive operations,
search functions, and other such operations.
PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO
CDs interactively by following the menu on
the TV screen.
can enjoy simple interactive operations,
search functions, and other such operations.
PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO
CDs interactively by following the menu on
the TV screen.
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
2
Select the item number you want
by pressing X/x.
by pressing X/x.
3
Press ENTER.
4
Follow the instructions in the menu
for interactive operations.
for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with
the disc, as the operating procedure may
differ according to the VIDEO CD.
the disc, as the operating procedure may
differ according to the VIDEO CD.
To go back to the menu
Press O RETURN.
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To play without using PBC, press ./> 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.
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.
Note
Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press
H.
Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press
H.
O
RETURN
X
/
x
./>
H
x
ENTER
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Various Play Mode
Functions
Functions
(Program Play, Shuffle
Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)
You can set the following play modes:
•
Program Play (page 33)
•
Shuffle Play (page 35)
•
Repeat Play (page 35)
•
A- B Repeat Play (page 36)
Notes
•
The play mode is cancelled when:
— you open the disc tray.
— the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1
— you open the disc tray.
— the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1
on the remote.
— you turn the power off by pressing POWER on
the player.
•
If you are playing a VIDEO CD with PBC, you must
first cancel PBC playback before you can set a play
mode (except when you want to set A-B Repeat Play
for moving pictures).
first cancel PBC playback before you can set a play
mode (except when you want to set A-B Repeat Play
for moving pictures).
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters or tracks on the disc to create
your own program. Yo u can program up to
99 titles, chapters, and tracks.
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters or tracks on the disc to create
your own program. Yo u can program up to
99 titles, chapters, and tracks.
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 “SET t” and press
ENTER.
The display for programming appears.
ENTER.
The display for programming appears.
4
Press c.
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)
H
ENTER
DISPLAY
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
CLEAR
X
/
x
/
c
SET
OFF
ON
OFF
PROGRAM
1. TITLE
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
Tracks or titles recorded on a disc.
“TRACK” is displayed when you play a
VIDEO CD or a CD
VIDEO CD or a CD
PROGRAM
1. TITLE – –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
T
C
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
06
02
03
04
05
06
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
Chapter recorded on a disc
continued
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5
Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to program.
want to program.
x
When playing a DVD
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02”.
Press X
“02”.
Press X
/
x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,”
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
x
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For exmple, select track “02.”
Press X
Press X
/
x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
6
To program other titles, chapters, or
tracks, repeat Steps 4 and 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
tracks, repeat Steps 4 and 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
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Press H to start Program Play.
Program Play begins.
When the program ends, you can restart
the same program again by pressing H.
Program Play begins.
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 H.
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 title, chapter, or track you want to
change using X/x, and press c.
the title, chapter, or track you want to
change using X/x, 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 X, and select
“ALL CLEAR” in Step 4. To cancel the
selected program, select the program using
X/x in Step 4, then press CLEAR, or select
“--” in Step 5, then press ENTER.
the programmed order, press X, and select
“ALL CLEAR” in Step 4. To cancel the
selected program, select the program using
X/x in Step 4, then press CLEAR, or select
“--” in Step 5, then press ENTER.
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Yo u can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks by pressing
REPEAT or SHUFFLE during Program Play.
REPEAT or SHUFFLE during Program Play.
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Yo u can select “PROGRAM” directly by pressing
PROGRAM.
Note
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.
PROGRAM
1. TITLE – –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
C
ALL
02
03
04
05
06
03
04
05
06
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
01
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
PROGRAM
1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
Selected title and chapter
PROGRAM
1. TRACK 0 2
ALL CLEAR
2. TRACK – –
3. TRACK – –
4. TRACK – –
5. TRACK – –
6. TRACK – –
7. TRACK – –
3. TRACK – –
4. TRACK – –
5. TRACK – –
6. TRACK – –
7. TRACK – –
0:15:30
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
T
Total time of the programmed tracks
Selected track
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You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks and play them in a random
order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce
a different playing order.
chapters, or tracks and play them in a random
order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce
a different playing order.
1
Press 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.
x
When playing a DVD (Program
Play is set to OFF)
•
TITLE:
Shuffles titles and plays them
in random order.
•
CHAPTER:
Shuffles chapters and
plays them in random order.
x
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
(Program Play is set to OFF)
•
TRACK:
Shuffles tracks and plays
them in random order.
x
When playing a VIDEO CD, CD,
or DVD (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.
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Yo u can set the player to “shuffle” in stop mode as
well. After pressing SHUFFLE to select the item you
want to set, press H. Shuffle Play starts.
want to set, press H. Shuffle Play starts.
Note
Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random
order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc
or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly.
Yo u can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly.
Yo u can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
1
Press REPEAT during playback.
The Control Bar appears.
The Control Bar appears.
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
Play)
SHUFFLE
CLEAR
H
TITLE
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
REPEAT
CLEAR
H
CHAPTER
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2
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the
item you want to set.
item you want to set.
x
When playing a DVD (Program
Play and Shuffle Play are set to
OFF)
OFF)
•
DISC:
Repeats all of the titles.
•
TITLE:
Repeats the current title on a
disc.
•
CHAPTER:
Repeats the current
chapter.
x
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
(Program Play and Shuffle Play are
set to OFF)
set to OFF)
•
DISC:
Repeats all of the tracks on a
disc.
•
TRACK:
Repeats the current track.
x
When Program Play or Shuffle
Play is on
•
ON:
Repeats Program Play or
Shuffle Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in Step 2.
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Yo u can set the player to “repeat” in stop mode as
well. After pressing REPEAT to select the item you
want to set, press H. Repeat Play starts.
want to set, press H. Repeat Play starts.
Yo u 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.
Notes
•
Yo u can set A-B Repeat Play for only one specific
section.
section.
•
When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are
cancelled.
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are
cancelled.
Repeating a specific portion (A-B
Repeat Play)
Repeat Play)
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)
Yo u can locate a particular point on a disc
quickly by monitoring the picture or playing
back slowly.
quickly by monitoring the picture or playing
back slowly.
Note
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be
able to do some of the operations described.
able to do some of the operations described.
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 the
to return to normal speed. Each time you
press the
or
y button during scan
the playback speed changes. Three speeds are
available. With each press the indication
changes as follows:
available. With each press the indication
changes as follows:
Playback direction
Opposite direction
The x2B/x2b playback speed is about twice
the normal speed. The 2M/2m playback
speed is faster than 1M/1m.
the normal speed. The 2M/2m playback
speed is faster than 1M/1m.
You can use this function only for DVDs or
VIDEO CDs. Press
VIDEO CDs. Press
or
y when the
player is in the pause mode. To return to the
normal speed, press H.
Each time you press the
normal speed, press H.
Each time you press the
or
y button
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
2y y 1y
Opposite direction (DVD only)
2
y 1
The 2y/2
playback speed is slower than
1y/1
.
Locating a point quickly by playing a
disc in fast forward or fast reverse
(Scan)
disc in fast forward or fast reverse
(Scan)
/
y
y
H
y
y
x2B (DVD/CD only) t 1M t 2M
x2b (DVD only) t 1m t 2m
Watching frame by frame (Slow-
motion play)
motion play)
y
y
y
y
y
y
1-9
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Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
(Search mode)
You can search a DVD disc by title or
chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD or
CD by track, index, or scene.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc, you can select the
desired one by entering its number. Or, you
can search for a scene using the time code.
chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD or
CD by track, index, or scene.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc, you can select the
desired one by entering its number. Or, you
can search for a scene using the time code.
1
Press SEARCH MODE during
playback.
playback.
The Control Bar appears.
“
“
–
–
(
**
)” appears next to the icon on
the Control Bar (
**
refers to a
number). The number in parentheses
indicates the total number of titles,
tracks, scenes, etc. of the disc.
indicates the total number of titles,
tracks, scenes, etc. of the disc.
2
Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to
select the search method.
select the search method.
x
When playing a DVD
(TITLE),
(CHAPTER),
(TIME/TEXT), or
(NUMBER INPUT)
Select “TIME/TEXT” to seach for a
starting point by inputting the time
code.
Select “TIME/TEXT” to seach for a
starting point by inputting the time
code.
x
When playing a VIDEO
(TRACK) or
(INDEX)
x
When playing a VIDEO CD with
PBC Playback
(SCENE)
x
When playing a CD
(TRACK) or
(INDEX)
3
Select the number of the title,
track, scene, time code, etc., you
want by pressing X/x to select the
digit, followed by c to move the
cursor.
track, scene, time code, etc., you
want by pressing X/x to select the
digit, followed by c to move the
cursor.
For example, to find the scene at 2
hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after
the beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” in
Step 2 and enter “2:10:20.”
hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after
the beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” in
Step 2 and enter “2:10:20.”
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing
CLEAR, then select another number.
CLEAR, then select another number.
4
Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
selected number.
z
If you are playing a disc and it is necessary to enter
a number, select “NUMBER INPUT” in Step 2.
SEARCH
MODE
MODE
ENTER
X
/
x
/
c
CLEAR
-(10)
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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 9).
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 9).
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
z
When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number and the playing time are displayed.
TIME/TEXT
CHAP
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
CHAP
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
CHAP
HOUR
MIN
SEC
CHAP
HOUR
MIN
SEC
Playing time and number of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time and number of the current
chapter
chapter
Remaining time of the current chapter
Te xt
TRACK
INDEX
MIN
SEC
MIN
SEC
MIN
SEC
TRACK
INDEX
MIN
SEC
Playing time and current track number
Remaining time of the current track
Remaining time of the disc
Text
Playing time of the
disc
continued
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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.
Note
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.
TIME/TEXT
DISPLAY
DVD T41 – 8
T 1:01:57
Title or track number
Time information
Disc type
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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.
you can change depend on the disc you
are playing.
x
When 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
x
When playing a VIDEO CD (with
PBC functions)
•
**
:
**
Playing time of the current scene
x
When playing a VIDEO CD
(without 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.
Notes
•
Only letters of the alphabet can be displayed.
•
This player can only display the first level of DVD/
CD text, such as the disc’s name or title.
CD text, such as the disc’s name or title.
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
The DVD/
CD text
CD text
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