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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 X/x or the number buttons,
and press c.
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using X/x or the number buttons,
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.
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks
in the programmed order
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.
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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 46) or “Shuffle Play” (page 45).
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Program Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”
(page 46) or “Shuffle Play” (page 45).
Note
When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the
programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.
programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
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 SHUFFLE during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select
the item to be shuffled.
the item to be shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
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TITLE
•
CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
•
Audio CD, or CD
•
TRACK
◆ When Program Play is activated
•
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ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Program Play.
selected in Program Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.
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• 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.
• You can also select “SHUFFLE” from the Control
Menu (page 13).
CLEAR
H
SHUFFLE
TITLE
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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 VIDEO
•
•
DISC: repeats all of the titles.
•
TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
disc.
•
CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
chapter.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
•
•
DISC: repeats all the titles of the
selected type.
selected type.
•
TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
disc.
•
CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
chapter.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
•
Audio 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
•
activated
•
ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle
Play.
Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.
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• 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 13).
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
During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press A-B.
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press A-B.
The starting point (point A) is set.
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When you reach the ending point
(point B), press A-B again.
(point B), press A-B 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.
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You can also select “A-B REPEAT” from the
Control Menu (page 13).
Control Menu (page 13).
Notes
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are
canceled.
canceled.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work for titles
containing still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR
mode.
mode.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
titles on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55
CHAPTER TIME
Set point B with .
ENTER
A-B REPEAT
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
(Search mode)
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio
CD/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/Super Audio
CD/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.
The following display appears.
“-- (**)” appears next to the icon (**
“-- (**)” appears next to the icon (**
refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, tracks, indexes,
scenes, etc., of the disc.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, tracks, indexes,
scenes, etc., of the disc.
2
Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly
to select the search method.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
TITLE
CHAPTER
TIME/TEXT
CHAPTER
TIME/TEXT
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a
starting point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD
starting point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD
TRACK
INDEX
INDEX
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
Playback
Playback
SCENE
INDEX
INDEX
◆ When playing a Super Audio CD/CD
TRACK
INDEX
INDEX
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
ALBUM
TRACK
TRACK
3
Select the number of the title,
track, scene, time code, etc. you
track, scene, time code, etc. you
want by pressing the number
buttons to select the digit.
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 “21020.”
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” in step
2 and enter “21020.”
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
then select another number.
4
Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
selected number.
To turn off the display
Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the
display is turned off.
display is turned off.
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• 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 page
49.
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see page
49.
• You can also select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,”
“TRACK,” “INDEX,” “SCENE,” “TIME/
TEXT,” or “ALBUM” from the Control Menu
(page 13).
TEXT,” or “ALBUM” from the Control Menu
(page 13).
Number
buttons
buttons
ENTER
SEARCH
MODE
MODE
CLEAR
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Note
You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW
in VR mode.
in VR mode.
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.
The following display appears.
2
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select the item.
select the item.
Refer to the explanations given for each
item in the following sections.
• TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
item in the following sections.
• TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
• CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD
VIDEO only)
• TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD
only)
• STROBE PLAYBACK (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
• ANGLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
ENTER
O RETURN
PICTURE
NAVI
NAVI
C/X/x/c
X
TITLE VIEWER
ENTER
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Press ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press O RETURN.
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You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION”
from the Control Menu (page 13).
from the Control Menu (page 13).
Notes
• The “PICTURE NAVIGATION” is not available
when playing Super VCDs.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
select all functions.
• The sound is muted when using this function.
Scanning the title, chapter, or
track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER
VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER
VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks.
and display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks.
You can also play back from the selected title,
chapter, or track. After performing step 3 of
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” above, select the scene
using C/X/x/c and press ENTER.
chapter, or track. After performing step 3 of
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” above, select the scene
using C/X/x/c and press ENTER.
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If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V
is displayed at the bottom right.
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and
press x. To return to the previous scene, select the
top left scene (the position 1) and press X.
is displayed at the bottom right.
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and
press x. To return to the previous scene, select the
top left scene (the position 1) and press X.
Dividing a scene into 9 sections
(STROBE PLAYBACK)
(STROBE PLAYBACK)
You can display 9 consecutive moving
pictures on the screen.
pictures on the screen.
When you press X after performing step 3 of
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” above, the moving pictures
pause.
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” above, the moving pictures
pause.
Displaying different angles
simultaneously (ANGLE VIEWER)
simultaneously (ANGLE VIEWER)
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can
display all of the angles recorded on the disc
on the screen divided into 9 sections.
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can
display all of the angles recorded on the disc
on the screen divided into 9 sections.
You can also play back from the selected
angle. After performing step 3 of “Searching
by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)”
above, select the angle using C/X/x/c and
press ENTER.
angle. After performing step 3 of “Searching
by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)”
above, select the angle using C/X/x/c and
press ENTER.
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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/Super
Audio CD/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/Super
Audio CD/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.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can change depend on the disc you are
playing.
can change depend on the disc you are
playing.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
• T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
RW
• 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 (with PBC
functions)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
functions)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current scene
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
PBC functions), Super Audio CD, 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)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
◆ When playing a Super VCD
• T–*:* (minutes: seconds)
• T–*:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
To check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text
or track and album names (MP3 audio)
or track and album names (MP3 audio)
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD VIDEO/
Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD.
The DVD/Super Audio CD/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 VIDEO/
Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD.
The DVD/Super Audio CD/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.
For DATA CDs, the track and album names
of the MP3 audio track appears (page 54).
of the MP3 audio track appears (page 54).
TIME/TEXT
PLAY
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Time
information
information
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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-RW
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions), Super Audio CD, or CD
functions), Super Audio CD, or CD
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• 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 13).
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
disc’s text or track name may not be displayed.
• The player can only display the first level of the
disc’s text, such as the disc name or title.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
Title playing time and the current title
and chapter number
and chapter number
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time and number of the
current chapter
current chapter
Remaining time of the current
chapter
chapter
Text
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
Track name
Track playing time and the current track
and album number
and album number
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
Track playing time and the current
track and index number
track and index number
Remaining time of the current track
Remaining time of the disc
Text
Playing time of the disc
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Checking the play information of
a DATA CD
a DATA CD
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio).
audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio).
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Bit rate
Album name
Track name
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Checking the Play
Information
Information
You can check information such as the bit
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
Checking the play information of
a DVD (ADVANCED)
a DVD (ADVANCED)
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press X/x to select
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.
3
Press X/x to select items.
For each item, please refer to “Displays
of each item.”
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the
of each item.”
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the
pick-up point.
4
Press ENTER.
To turn off the ADVANCED window
Select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
Display of each item
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
◆BIT RATE
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
◆BIT RATE
When playing MPEG audio sound tracks
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio
data per second in a disc. While playing a
disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback
picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per
second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per
second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the
amount of data. However, this does not
always mean that you can get higher quality
pictures or sounds.
◆LAYER
data per second in a disc. While playing a
disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback
picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per
second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per
second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the
amount of data. However, this does not
always mean that you can get higher quality
pictures or sounds.
◆LAYER
Indicates the approximate point where the
disc is playing.
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates
which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or
“Layer 1”).
For details on the layers, see page 87 (DVD
VIDEO).
disc is playing.
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates
which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or
“Layer 1”).
For details on the layers, see page 87 (DVD
VIDEO).
ENTER
X/x
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
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1 2 ( 2 7 )
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BIT RATE
DVD VIDEO
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
OFF
BIT RATE
LAYER
LAYER
PLAY
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
Audio
Video
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
0
1000
Audio
Video
Appears when the DVD
has dual layers
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO 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, 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.
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, 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 VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 91 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-RW
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)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 91 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-RW
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)
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)
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You can also select “AUDIO” from the Control
Menu (page 13).
Menu (page 13).
AUDIO
DISPLAY
X/x
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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.”
• You cannot change the sound for Super Audio
CDs.
Displaying the audio information
of the disc
of the disc
Press DISPLAY during playback to display
the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/
x. The channels being played are displayed
on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1
channel signals can be recorded on a DVD
VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
number of the recorded channels may differ.
the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/
x. The channels being played are displayed
on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1
channel signals can be recorded on a DVD
VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
number of the recorded channels may differ.
*“PCM,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY
DIGITAL” is displayed.
In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the
channels in the playing track are displayed
by numbers as follows:
In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the
channels in the playing track are displayed
by numbers as follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
**The letters in the program format display
indicate the following sound components:
L:
Front (left)
R:
Front (right)
C:
Center
LS:
Rear (left)
RS: Rear (right)
S:
Rear (monaural): The rear
component of the Dolby
Surround processed signal and
the Dolby Digital signal
component of the Dolby
Surround processed signal and
the Dolby Digital signal
LFE: Low Frequency Effect signal
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When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sound tracks,
“LFE” is enclosed in a dotted line when the LFE
signal is not being output.
“LFE” is enclosed in a dotted line when the LFE
signal is not being output.
DVD VIDEO
1: ENGLISH
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
L
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DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS
RS
PLAY
Current audio format*
Currently playing program format**
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2
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LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) component 1
Effect) component 1
Rear component 2
Front component 2+
Center component 1
Center component 1
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Settings
Settings
You can enjoy surround sounds while playing
discs including Dolby Digital, DTS, and
MPEG audio DVDs, even if you have only 2
or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that
best suits your speaker setup.
discs including Dolby Digital, DTS, and
MPEG audio DVDs, even if you have only 2
or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that
best suits your speaker setup.
1
Press SUR during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the surround modes.
Refer to the following explanations given
for each item.
◆ For 2 speaker setups
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
◆ For 4 to 6 speaker setups
(If you select “NONE” in the setting of
“REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP”(page
81), you cannot select these modes.)
• NORMAL SURROUND
• ENHANCED SURROUND
• VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
• VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
• VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
for each item.
◆ For 2 speaker setups
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
◆ For 4 to 6 speaker setups
(If you select “NONE” in the setting of
“REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP”(page
81), you cannot select these modes.)
• NORMAL SURROUND
• ENHANCED SURROUND
• VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
• VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
• VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in step 2.
For 2 speaker setups
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
If the player is set up to output the signal from
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will be
heard only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and
“DTS” are set to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” is
set to “PCM” (DVP-NS915V only) in
“AUDIO SETUP”(page 79).
◆TVS DYNAMIC
Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R)
as shown below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will be
heard only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and
“DTS” are set to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” is
set to “PCM” (DVP-NS915V only) in
“AUDIO SETUP”(page 79).
◆TVS DYNAMIC
Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R)
as shown below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
◆TVS WIDE
Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R)
as shown below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R)
as shown below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
SUR
TVS DYNAMIC
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◆TVS NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the actual front speakers
(L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective
when you use 2 separate front speakers.
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the actual front speakers
(L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective
when you use 2 separate front speakers.
For 4 to 6 speaker setups
You can enjoy the following surround effects
by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rear
speakers.
Connect the player to the amplifier (receiver)
with the
by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rear
speakers.
Connect the player to the amplifier (receiver)
with the
connection (page 27).
You can experience Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS). DCS uses sound imaging to shift the
sound of the rear speakers away from the
actual speaker position or create entire sets of
virtual rear speakers from one set of actual
rear speakers. “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,”
“VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and
“VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” make
use of this technology.
Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS). DCS uses sound imaging to shift the
sound of the rear speakers away from the
actual speaker position or create entire sets of
virtual rear speakers from one set of actual
rear speakers. “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,”
“VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and
“VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” make
use of this technology.
◆NORMAL SURROUND
Software with 2 channel audio signals is
decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
decoder to create surround effects. The rear
speakers will emit identical monaural sounds.
If you are using a center speaker, the
appropriate sounds for the center speaker will
be delivered.
Software with 2 channel audio signals is
decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
decoder to create surround effects. The rear
speakers will emit identical monaural sounds.
If you are using a center speaker, the
appropriate sounds for the center speaker will
be delivered.
◆ENHANCED SURROUND
Provides a greater sense of presence from a
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) source with a
monaural rear channel signal. Produces a
stereo like effect in the rear channels.
◆VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
Shifts the sound of the rear speakers away
from the actual speaker position.
The shift position differs according to
“REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear
speakers (page 81).
Provides a greater sense of presence from a
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) source with a
monaural rear channel signal. Produces a
stereo like effect in the rear channels.
◆VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
Shifts the sound of the rear speakers away
from the actual speaker position.
The shift position differs according to
“REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear
speakers (page 81).
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
R: Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
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Creates an array of virtual rear speakers from
a single set of actual rear speakers.
The position of the virtual rear speakers
differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE”
setting of the rear speakers (page 81).
Creates an array of virtual rear speakers from
a single set of actual rear speakers.
The position of the virtual rear speakers
differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE”
setting of the rear speakers (page 81).
◆VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
Creates an array of virtual rear speaker
positions higher than the listener from a
single set of actual rear speakers.
This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener at approximately a
30
Creates an array of virtual rear speaker
positions higher than the listener from a
single set of actual rear speakers.
This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener at approximately a
30
°
angle of elevation. The effect differs
according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of
the rear speakers (page 81).
the rear speakers (page 81).
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• You can select “SURROUND” by pressing the
SURROUND button on the player.
• You can also select “SURROUND” from the
Control Menu (page 13).
Notes
• To enjoy the multichannel audio through the
5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker
position and distance (page 81).
position and distance (page 81).
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal
for the rear speakers, it may be difficult to hear the
surround effect.
surround effect.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, the
player does not output the sound of center
speaker.
speaker.
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn
off the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
amplifier (receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
• “TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital
discs. However, not all discs will respond to the
“TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.
“TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.
• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS” to “DTS,” and
“MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP”,
sound will come from your speakers but it will not
have the SURROUND effect.
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS” to “DTS,” and
“MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP”,
sound will come from your speakers but it will not
have the SURROUND effect.
• If the player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack,
the TVS effect will not be heard when you play a
CD.
the TVS effect will not be heard when you play a
CD.
L
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RS
R
L
R
LS
RS
REAR
SIDE
LS
RS
L
R
L
R
LS
RS
REAR
SIDE
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
LS: Rear speaker (left)
RS: Rear speaker (right)
R: Front speaker (right)
LS: Rear speaker (left)
RS: Rear speaker (right)
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Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE”
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE”
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
1
Press ANGLE during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the
display.
display.
2
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select
the angle number.
the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
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• You can display all the angles recorded on the
disc on the same screen, and start playback
directly from the chosen angle. The angles are
displayed on a screen divided into 9 sections
(page 50).
directly from the chosen angle. The angles are
displayed on a screen divided into 9 sections
(page 50).
• You can also select “ANGLE” from the Control
Menu (page 13).
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to
select the setting.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 91 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 91 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in step 2.
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You can also select “SUBTITLE” from the Control
Menu (page 13).
Menu (page 13).
ANGLE
2
SUBTITLE
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