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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 (Search)
During playback, keep pressing C to
locate a point in the playback direction or
locate a point in the playback direction or
keep pressing c to locate a point in the
opposite direction. When you find the point
opposite direction. When you find the point
you want, release the button to return to
normal playback speed.
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
press
m or M
during scan, the
playback speed changes. Three speeds are
available. With each press the indication
changes as follows:
changes as follows:
Playback direction
Opposite direction
The “
×
2B”/“
×
2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed. The “FF2M”/
“FR2m” playback speed is faster than
“FF1M”/“FR1m.”
“FR2m” playback speed is faster than
“FF1M”/“FR1m.”
Watching frame by frame (Slow-
motion play)
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
SLOW2
y SLOW1
Opposite direction (DVD only)
SLOW2
y SLOW1
The “SLOW2 y”/“SLOW2 ”
playback
speed is slower than “SLOW1 y”/“SLOW1
.”
Playing one frame at a time
(Freeze Frame)
(Freeze Frame)
When the player is in the pause mode, press
C to go to the next frame. Press c to
go to the preceding frame (DVD only). If you
hold the button down, you can view the
frames in succession. To return to normal
playback, press H.
hold the button down, you can view the
frames in succession. To return to normal
playback, press H.
m
c / C
H
M
×
2
B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) t FF1M t FF2M
×
2
b (DVD VIDEO only) t FR1m t FR2m
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Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
(Multi-disc
Resume)
The player stores the point where you stopped
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. When you store a resume playback point
for the 41st disc, the resume playback point
for the first disc is deleted.
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. When you store a resume playback point
for the 41st disc, the resume playback point
for the first disc is deleted.
1
While playing a disc, press
x to
stop playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display.
display.
2
Press
H.
The player starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
z Hints
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
• For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, and DATA
CDs, the player remembers the resume playback
point for the current disc unless the disc tray is
opened, the power cord is disconnected, or only
for DATA CDs, the player enters standby mode.
point for the current disc unless the disc tray is
opened, the power cord is disconnected, or only
for DATA CDs, the player enters standby mode.
Notes
• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this
function to work (page 68).
function to work (page 68).
• The resume playback point for the current disc is
cleared when:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Program Play.
H
x
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Using the DVD’s Menu
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 TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles
and the language for the sound, select these
items using the MENU button.
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 TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles
and the language for the sound, select these
items using the MENU button.
1
Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
2
Press
C/X/x/c or the number
buttons to select the item you want
to play or change.
to play or change.
3
Press ENTER.
z Hint
The disc’s menu also appears when the TOP MENU
or MENU button on the player is pressed.
The disc’s menu also appears when the TOP MENU
or MENU button on the player is pressed.
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-
RW Disc
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-
RW Disc
Some DVD-RW discs in VR (Video
Recording) mode have two types of titles for
playback: originally recorded titles
(ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on
recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY
LIST). You can select the type of titles to be
played.
Recording) mode have two types of titles for
playback: originally recorded titles
(ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on
recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY
LIST). You can select the type of titles to be
played.
1
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press
ENTER.
The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY
LIST” appear.
LIST” appear.
Number
buttons
buttons
ENTER
MENU
TOP MENU
C/X/x/c
DISPLAY
X/x
ENTER
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
DVD-RW
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
STOP
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Press
X/x to select the setting.
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.
4
Press ENTER.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
Note
Repeat Play and A-B Repeat Play do not work
across “ORIGINAL” and “PLAY LIST” titles.
across “ORIGINAL” and “PLAY LIST” titles.
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions
PBC Functions
(PBC Playback)
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
2
Select the item number you want
by pressing
X/x or the number
buttons.
3
Press ENTER.
4
Follow the instructions in the
menu for interactive operations.
menu for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
Number
buttons
buttons
H
x
ENTER
O
RETURN
RETURN
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X/x
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To return to the menu
Press O RETURN.
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.
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.
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 back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer 3) format.
CD-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.
Notes
• The player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in
the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.
• The playback order may be different from the
edited order. See “The Playback order of MP3
audio tracks” below for details.
audio tracks” below for details.
Selecting an album and track
1
Press MENU.
The list of MP3 albums recorded on the
DATA CD appears.
DATA CD appears.
Z
H
ENTER
O RETURN
MENU
C/X/x/c
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Select an album using
X/x and press
ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
appears.
3
Select a track using
X/x and press
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, CD-Rs, or 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.
ROMs, CD-Rs, or 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/RW device
or recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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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When you insert a DATA CD and press H,
the numbered tracks are played sequentially,
from
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
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 34), the albums are
arranged in the following order: A t B t
albums appears (page 34), 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.
contain tracks (such as album E) do not
appear in the list.
z Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
• 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 999 albums and
tracks in the DATA CD.
tracks in the DATA CD.
• The player can recognize up to 499 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 499
albums. Of the first 499 albums, the player will
play no more than a combined total of 999 albums
and tracks.
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player
will not play any albums beyond the first 499
albums. Of the first 499 albums, the player will
play no more than a combined total of 999 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 36)
• Shuffle Play (page 38)
• Repeat Play (page 39)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 39)
• Program Play (page 36)
• Shuffle Play (page 38)
• Repeat Play (page 39)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 39)
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.
X/x/c
DISPLAY
ENTER
CLEAR
Number
buttons
buttons
H
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1
Press DISPLAY twice (when playing a
CD, press once).
CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
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 VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press X/x or the number buttons to select
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press X/x or the number buttons to select
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
Next, press X/x or the number buttons to
select “03” under “C,” then press
ENTER.
select “03” under “C,” then press
ENTER.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press X/x or the number buttons to select
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
For example, select track “02.”
Press X/x or the number buttons 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.
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
OFF
SET
ON
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
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
– –
7. TRACK
– –
0:15:30
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
T
Selected track
Total time of the programmed tracks
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To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
is turned off.
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.
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 39) or “Shuffle Play” (page 38).
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 39) or “Shuffle Play” (page 38).
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 DISPLAY twice during playback
(when playing a CD, press once).
(when playing a CD, press once).
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.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• 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.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
z Hints
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
• 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.
DISPLAY
ENTER
CLEAR
H
X/x
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
CHAPTER
TITLE
OFF
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
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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: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
• DISC: repeats all the titles of the
• DISC: repeats all the titles of the
selected type.
• 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
• 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).
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 twice during playback
(when playing a CD, press once).
(when playing a CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
REPEAT
CLEAR
H
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DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
CLEAR
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2
Press
X/x to select
(A-B
REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “A-B REPEAT”
appear.
The options for “A-B REPEAT”
appear.
3
Press
X/x to select “SET t,” then
press ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting display
appears.
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.
“A-B” appears on the front panel display
during A-B Repeat Play.
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, or 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.
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.
SET
OFF
OFF
OFF
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1 2 ( 2 7 )
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DVD VIDEO
PLAY
Set point A with
.
A-B REPEAT
ENTER
A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55
CHAPTER TIME
Set point B with .
ENTER
A-B REPEAT
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55
B: 18 – 1 : 34 : 30
B: 18 – 1 : 34 : 30
CHAPTER TIME
ON
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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/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 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.
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
◆ When playing a 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
want by pressing the number
buttons to select the digit.
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 “2:10:20.”
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.
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.
z Hints
• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters
• 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
42.
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see page
42.
• You can also select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,”
“TRACK,” “INDEX,” “SCENE,” “TIME/
TEXT,” or “ALBUM” from the Control Menu
(page 12).
TEXT,” or “ALBUM” from the Control Menu
(page 12).
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
• ANGLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
• ANGLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
ENTER
O RETURN
PICTURE
NAVI
NAVI
C/X/x/c
X
TITLE VIEWER
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Press ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press O RETURN.
z Hint
You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION”
from the Control Menu (page 12).
You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION”
from the Control Menu (page 12).
Notes
• 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.
z Hint
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.
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.
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/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.
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 **:**:**
RW
• 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
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
• **:**
functions)
• **:**
Playing time of the current scene
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
• T **:**
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
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• ****:**
• ****:**
Playing time of the current track
To check the DVD/CD text or track and
album names (MP3 audio)
album names (MP3 audio)
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in Step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD VIDEO/
CD/DATA 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 VIDEO/
CD/DATA 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.
For DATA CDs, the track and album names
of the MP3 audio track appears (page 47).
of the MP3 audio track appears (page 47).
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) or CD
functions) or CD
z Hints
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
• 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.
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
Playing time and number of the current
track and album
track and album
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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