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Playing
Discs
z
Hint
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
number buttons while the player is stopped to select
a track, then press H or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice then
press H.
number buttons while the player is stopped to select
a track, then press H or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice then
press H.
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.
Playing an MP3 Audio
Track
Track
You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer 3) format.
Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer 3) format.
1
Press Z and place a DATA CD on
the disc tray.
2
Press H.
The disc tray closes, and the player starts
to play the first MP3 audio track in the
first album on the disc.
to play the first MP3 audio track in the
first album on the disc.
Selecting an album and track
1
Press MENU.
The list of MP3 albums recorded on the
DATA CD appears.
DATA CD appears.
ENTER
MENU
RETURN
1 ( 3 0 )
R O C K B E S T H I T
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
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2
Select an album using X/x and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
appears.
3
Select a track using X/x and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing.
When a track or album is being played, its
title is shaded.
When a track or album is being played, its
title is shaded.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
c or C.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
Notes
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can
be used for album or track names. Anything else
is displayed as “
is displayed as “
*
”.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
About MP3 audio tracks
You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs. However, the discs must
be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1,
level 2, or Joliet format for the player to
recognize the tracks.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/CD-RW
device or recording software (not supplied)
for details on the recording format.
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs. However, the discs must
be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1,
level 2, or Joliet format for the player to
recognize the tracks.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/CD-RW
device or recording software (not supplied)
for details on the recording format.
To play a Multi Session CD
This player can play Multi Session CDs when an
MP3 audio track is located in the first session.
Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in
the later sessions, can also be played back.
When audio tracks and images in music CD
format or video CD format are recorded in the
first session, only the first session will be
played back.
MP3 audio track is located in the first session.
Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in
the later sessions, can also be played back.
When audio tracks and images in music CD
format or video CD format are recorded in the
first session, only the first session will be
played back.
Notes
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in
MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data
properly and will generate a loud noise which
could damage your speaker system.
properly and will generate a loud noise which
could damage your speaker system.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO
format.
The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks
The playback order of albums and tracks
recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.
◆Structure of disc contents
recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.
◆Structure of disc contents
J A Z Z
1 ( 9 0 )
1 ( 9 0 )
0 1 S H E I S S P E C I A L
0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S . . .
0 3 S P I C Y L I F E
0 4 H A P P Y H O U R
0 5 R I V E R S I D E
0 6 5
0 7 T A K E T I M E , T A K E T I M E
0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S . . .
0 3 S P I C Y L I F E
0 4 H A P P Y H O U R
0 5 R I V E R S I D E
0 6 5
0 7 T A K E T I M E , T A K E T I M E
ROOT
Tree 1
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
album
track
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Playing
Discs
When you insert a DATA CD and press H,
the numbered tracks are played sequentially,
from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks
contained within a currently selected album
take priority over the next album in the same
tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is
played before 5.)
When you press MENU and the list of MP3
albums appears (page 29), the albums are
arranged in the following order: A
the numbered tracks are played sequentially,
from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks
contained within a currently selected album
take priority over the next album in the same
tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is
played before 5.)
When you press MENU and the list of MP3
albums appears (page 29), the albums are
arranged in the following order: A
t B t
C
t D t F t G. Albums that do not
contain tracks (such as album E) do not
appear in the list.
appear in the list.
z
Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the track file names, the tracks will be played in
that order.
that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create
albums of no more than two trees.
albums of no more than two trees.
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from
the illustration above.
the illustration above.
• The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than a total of 200 albums and
tracks in the DATA CD.
tracks in the DATA CD.
• The player can recognize up to 100 albums (the
player will count just albums, including albums
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player
will not play any albums beyond the first 100
albums. Of the first 100 albums, the player will
play no more than a combined total of 200 albums
and tracks.
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player
will not play any albums beyond the first 100
albums. Of the first 100 albums, the player will
play no more than a combined total of 200 albums
and tracks.
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 31)
• Shuffle Play (page 33)
• Repeat Play (page 34)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 34)
• Program Play (page 31)
• Shuffle Play (page 33)
• Repeat Play (page 34)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 34)
Note
The play mode is canceled 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.
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
(Program Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create
your own program. You 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. You can program up to 99
titles, chapters, and tracks.
1
Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
DISPLAY
ENTER
CLEAR
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3
Press X/x to select “SET
t
,” then
press ENTER.
4
Press c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
“T” (in this case, “01”).
5
Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to program.
want to program.
◆ When playing a DVD
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
X/
x
to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
Next, press
X/x to select “03” under “C,”
then press ENTER.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press
For example, select track “02.”
Press
X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
6
To program other titles, chapters, or
tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.
tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
7
Press H to start Program Play.
Program Play begins.
When the program ends, you can restart
the same program again by pressing H.
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 ENTER.
play the same program again, select “ON” in
Step 3 and press ENTER.
To change or cancel a program
1
Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own program (Program Play).”
your own program (Program Play).”
2
Select the program number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using
X/x, and press c.
3
Follow Step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a program, select “--” under “T,”
then press ENTER.
cancel a program, select “--” under “T,”
then press ENTER.
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
OFF
SET
ON
PLAY
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PROGRAM
1. TITLE
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
“TRACK” is displayed when you play
a VIDEO CD or CD.
a VIDEO CD or CD.
Titles or tracks
recorded on a disc
recorded on a disc
PROGRAM
1. TITLE – –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
T
C
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
06
02
03
04
05
06
– –
02
03
04
05
03
04
05
01
Chapters recorded on a disc
PROGRAM
1. TITLE – –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
C
ALL
03
04
05
06
04
05
06
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
02
01
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 – –
3. TRACK – –
4. TRACK – –
5. TRACK – –
6. TRACK – –
7. TRACK – –
0:15:30
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
T
Selected track
Total time of the
programmed tracks
programmed tracks
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Playing
Discs
To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or
tracks in the programmed order
tracks in the programmed order
1
Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own program (Program Play).”
your own program (Program Play).”
2
Press
X and select “ALL CLEAR.”
3
Press ENTER.
z
Hint
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Program Play, follow the Steps of “Repeat Play”
(page 34) or “Shuffle Play” (page 33).
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Program Play, follow the Steps of “Repeat Play”
(page 34) or “Shuffle Play” (page 33).
Note
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCD with PBC playback.
Super VCD with PBC playback.
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
(Shuffle Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
3
Press X/x to select the item to be
shuffled.
shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Program Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Program Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Program Play.
4
Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 3.
z
Hints
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,
press H. Shuffle Play starts.
press H. Shuffle Play starts.
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
Note
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with
PBC playback.
PBC playback.
ENTER
CLEAR
DISPLAY
PLAY
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
CHAPTER
TITLE
OFF
DVD VIDEO
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Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
1
Press REPEAT during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the
item to be repeated.
item to be repeated.
◆ When playing a DVD
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• DISC: repeats all of the albums.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When Program Play or Shuffle Play is
activated
• ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle
• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• DISC: repeats all of the albums.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When Program Play or Shuffle Play is
activated
• ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle
Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 2.
z
Hints
• You can set Repeat Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option,
press H. Repeat Play starts.
press H. Repeat Play starts.
• You can also select “REPEAT” from the Control
Menu (page 12).
Note
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with
PBC playback.
PBC playback.
Repeating a specific portion (A-
B Repeat Play)
B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
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.
CLEAR
REPEAT
DISC
CLEAR
ENTER
DISPLAY
PLAY
SET
OFF
OFF
OFF
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
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Playing
Discs
3
Press X/x to select “SET t,” then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
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.
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
5
When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER again.
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 3.
Note
When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are
canceled.
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are
canceled.
A 18 - 1:32:30
B
A 18 - 1:32:55
B 18 - 1:33:05
A 18 - 1:32:55
B 18 - 1:34:30
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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.
Note
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not
be able to do some of the operations described.
be able to do some of the operations described.
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
playback speed changes. With each press the
indication changes as shown below. Actual
speeds may differ with some discs.
speeds may differ with some discs.
Playback direction
Opposite direction
The “
× 2B”/ “× 2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed.
The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster
than “2M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m”
playback speed is faster than “1M”/
“1m.”
The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster
than “2M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m”
playback speed is faster than “1M”/
“1m.”
Watching frame by frame
(Slow-motion play)
(Slow-motion play)
Press
m or M
when the player is
in pause mode. To return to the normal speed,
press H.
Each time you 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 only)
2
y 1
The “2 y”/“2
” playback speed is slower
than “1 y”/“1 .”
Using the Playback Dial on the
player
player
You can search for a particular point on a disc
in various ways using the Playback Dial.
in various ways using the Playback Dial.
To go to the next chapter/track/scene
During playback, briefly turn the Playback
Dial clockwise to skip to the next chapter/
track/scene, or counterclockwise to skip to
the previous ones.
Dial clockwise to skip to the next chapter/
track/scene, or counterclockwise to skip to
the previous ones.
STEP
STEP
H/Playback Dial
× 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M
3M (DVD/VIDEO CD only)
× 2B (DVD/CD only)
× 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m
3m (DVD/VIDEO CD only)
× 2b (DVD only)
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fo
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r a
Scen
e
To locate a point quickly (Search)
During playback, turn and hold the Playback
Dial clockwise to locate a point in the
playback direction, or counterclockwise to
locate a point in the opposite direction. When
you find the point you want, release the dial to
return to normal playback speed.
Dial clockwise to locate a point in the
playback direction, or counterclockwise to
locate a point in the opposite direction. When
you find the point you want, release the dial to
return to normal playback speed.
Playing one frame at a time
(Freeze Frame)
(Freeze Frame)
When the player is in the pause mode, press
STEP to go to the next frame. Press
STEP to go to the preceding frame
(DVD only). To return to normal playback,
press H.
press H.
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
by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks
are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you
can select the desired one by entering its
number. Or, you can search for a scene using
the time code.
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD
by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks
are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you
can select the desired one by entering its
number. Or, you can search for a scene using
the time code.
1
Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select the search
method.
method.
◆ When playing a DVD
TITLE
CHAPTER
TIME/TEXT
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting
point by inputting the time code.
point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
without PBC Playback
without PBC Playback
TRACK
INDEX
CLEAR
ENTER
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
buttons
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◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
with PBC Playback
with PBC Playback
SCENE
INDEX
◆ When playing a CD
TRACK
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
ALBUM
TRACK
Example: when you select
CHAPTER
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or
scenes.
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or
scenes.
3
Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
4
Press the number buttons to select
the title, chapter, track, index, or
scene number you want to search.
scene number you want to search.
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
5
Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
selected number.
To search for a scene using the time code
(DVD only)
(DVD 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
can search for a chapter (DVD) or track (CD) by
pressing the number buttons and ENTER.
pressing the number buttons and ENTER.
• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” on the next page.
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” on the next page.
Notes
• The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW
using the time code.
PLAY
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
DVD VIDEO
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Selected row
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
( 3 4 )
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Scen
e
Searching by Scene
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and quickly find the desired scene.
and quickly find the desired scene.
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)
• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only)
• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only)
• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only)
3
Press ENTER.
The following display appears.
4
Press C/X/x/c to select a title,
chapter, or track, and press
ENTER.
chapter, or track, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts.
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Hint
If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V
is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. To
display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom scene and press
is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. To
display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom scene and press
x. To return to the
previous scene, select the top scene and press
X.
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
select some items.
• The sound is muted when using this function.
X
RETURN
PICTURE
NAVI
NAVI
ENTER
CHAPTER VIEWER
ENTER
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
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Viewing Information About the
Disc
Disc
Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining
Time
Time and Remaining
Time
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text
or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the
disc.
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text
or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the
disc.
1
Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
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
• T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
• 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, Super VCD
(without PBC functions) or CD
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
(without 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 DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
Checking the play information of
the Disk
the Disk
To check 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.
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.
TIME/TEXT
T 1:01:57
Time
information
information
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
1-10
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Viewing Information About the Dis
c
To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) text
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD, the track name
and album name appear. You can also display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio) on your TV
screen.
audio tracks on a DATA CD, the track name
and album name appear. You can also display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio) on your TV
screen.
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
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
T
17:30
128k
JAZZ
RIVER SIDE
RIVER SIDE
Bit rate
Album name
Track 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
chapter
Text
Current title and chapter number
(returns to top automatically)
Playing time and number of the
current track
current track
Track name
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When playing a VIDEO CD, Super VCD
(without PBC functions) or CD
(without PBC functions) or CD
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Hints
• When playing a VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions, track number and index number are
displayed after text.
displayed after text.
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number and 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 12).
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 may not be
displayed correctly.
Playing time and number of the
current track
current track
Remaining time of the current
track
track
Remaining time of the disc
Text
Playing time of the disc
(returns to top automatically)
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Soun
d Adjustme
nts
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD recorded in multiple
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS),
you can change the audio format. If the DVD
is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can
also change the language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS),
you can change the audio format. If the DVD
is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can
also change the language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
1
Press AUDIO during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
the desired audio signal.
◆ When playing a DVD
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 65 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.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 65 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.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (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 Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
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)
Note
While playing a Super VCD on which the audio
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or
“2:2/R.”
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or
“2:2/R.”
DISPLAY
AUDIO
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
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Checking the audio signal
format
format
If you press AUDIO repeatedly 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
Example:
Dolby Digital 3 ch
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
Note
If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 58) the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
(page 58) the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
Surround Mode Settings
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, you can 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.
If the player is set up to output the signal from
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, the
surround effect will only be heard when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” in
“AUDIO SETUP”
(page 58).
speakers, you can 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.
If the player is set up to output the signal from
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, the
surround effect will only be heard when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” in
“AUDIO SETUP”
(page 58).
1
Press SUR during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the surround modes.
one of the surround modes.
Refer to the following explanations given
for each item.
• DYNAMIC
• WIDE
• NIGHT
• STANDARD
for each item.
• DYNAMIC
• WIDE
• NIGHT
• STANDARD
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1
Rear (L/R)
Front (L/R)
+ Center
+ Center
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
Effect)
2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1
Front (L/R)
Rear
(Monoral)
SUR
DYNAMIC
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