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Press X/x to select the item.
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO
(Program Play is set to “OFF”)
(Program Play is set to “OFF”)
•
TITLE
: shuffles titles and plays them
in random order.
•
CHAPTER
: shuffles chapters and
plays them in random order.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD/
SACD/CD (Program Play is set to
“
SACD/CD (Program Play is set to
“
OFF”)
•
TRACK
: shuffles tracks and plays
them in random order.
xWhen Program Play is set to
“
“
ON”
•
ON
: shuffles titles or tracks selected
in Program Play and plays them in
random order.
random order.
4
Press ENTER.
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.
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You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press
H. Shuffle Play starts.
H. Shuffle Play starts.
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You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote
to select Shuffle Play. Toggle the scroll key up or
down so that “SHUFFLE” appears in the LCD screen.
Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select
an option.
down so that “SHUFFLE” appears in the LCD screen.
Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select
an option.
Note
Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random
order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
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 DISPLAY twice during playback
(when playing an SACD/CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
(when playing an SACD/CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
2
Select
(REPEAT) using X/x,
then press ENTER.
The options for “REPEAT” appear.
The options for “REPEAT” appear.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
H
ENTER
X
/
x
DISPLAY
Scroll key
CLEAR
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CHAPTER
DISC
OFF
TITLE
OFF
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
P
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3
Press X/x to select the item.
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO
(Program Play and Shuffle Play are
set to “OFF”)
(Program Play and Shuffle Play are
set to “OFF”)
•
DISC
: repeats all of the titles.
•
TITLE
: repeats the current title on a
disc.
•
CHAPTER
: repeats the current
chapter.
xWhen playing a DVD-RW
•
DISC
: repeats all the titles of the
selected type.
•
TITLE
: repeats the current title on a
disc.
•
CHAPTER
: repeats the current
chapter.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD/
SACD/CD (Program Play and
Shuffle Play are set to “OFF”)
SACD/CD (Program Play and
Shuffle Play are set to “OFF”)
•
DISC
: repeats all of the tracks.
•
TRACK
: repeats the current track.
xWhen Program Play is set to
“
“
ON” or Shuffle Play is activated
•
ON
: repeats Program Play or Shuffle
Play.
4
Press ENTER.
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
You can set Repeat Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press
H. Repeat Play starts.
H. Repeat Play starts.
z
You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote
to select Repeat Play. Toggle the scroll key up or down
so that “REPEAT” appears in the LCD screen. Then
press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select an
option.
so that “REPEAT” appears in the LCD screen. Then
press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select an
option.
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 an SACD/CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
(when playing an SACD/CD, press once).
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.
Repeating a specific portion (A-B
Repeat Play)
Repeat Play)
ENTER
X
/
x
DISPLAY
CLEAR
Scroll key
SET
OFF
OFF
OFF
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1 2 ( 2 7 )
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PLAY
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3
Press X/x to select “SET t,” then
press ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting display
appears.
press ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting display
appears.
4
During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
5
When you reach the ending point (point
B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
“
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.
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.
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You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote
to select A-B Repeat. Toggle the scroll key up or down
so that “A-B” appears in the LCD screen. Then press
down on the scroll key once to set point A. Press it
again to set point B.
so that “A-B” appears in the LCD screen. Then press
down on the scroll key once to set point A. Press it
again to set point B.
Notes
•
You can set A-B Repeat Play for only one specific
section.
section.
•
When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are
canceled.
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are
canceled.
•
A-B Repeat Play does not work for titles containing
still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
Set point A with
.
A-B REPEAT
ENTER
A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55
CHAPTER TIME
Set point B with .
ENTER
A-B REPEAT
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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 Particular
Point on a Disc
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.
able to do some of the operations described.
During playback, keep pressing
to locate
a point in the playback direction or keep
pressing
pressing
to locate a point in the opposite
direction. When you find the point you want,
release the button to return to normal
playback speed.
release the button to return to normal
playback speed.
Turn the click shuttle. The playback speed
changes depending on the turning direction
and degree of rotation as follows:
changes depending on the turning direction
and degree of rotation as follows:
During playback
FF2
M Fast forward (faster than
FF1
M)
Y
FF1
M Fast forward
Y
×
2
B (DVD VIDEO/SACD/CD only)
Y
PLAY
N (normal speed)
Y
×
2
b (DVD VIDEO only)
Y
FR1
m Fast rewind
Y
FR2
m Fast rewind (faster than
FR1
m)
If you turn the click shuttle quickly, the
playback speed goes to “FF2
playback speed goes to “FF2
M” or
“
FR2
m” at once.
During pause mode (DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW
only)
only)
SLOW1
y Slow (playback direction)
Y
SLOW2
y Slow (playback direction –
slower than SLOW1
y)
Y
PAUSE
X Pause
Y
SLOW2
Slow (opposite direction –
slower than SLOW1
) (DVD VIDEO
only)
Y
SLOW1
Slow (opposite direction)
(DVD VIDEO only)
Locating a point quickly (Search)
H
/
JOG
Click
shuttle
shuttle
JOG
Click
shuttle
shuttle
Using the Click shuttle (Shuttle
mode)
mode)
y
y
y
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During pause mode (VIDEO CD only)
SLOW1
y Slow (playback direction)
Y
SLOW2
y Slow (playback direction –
slower than SLOW1
y)
Y
PAUSE
X Pause
To return to Continuous Play
Press
H.
1
Press JOG.
“
“
JOG” appears in the LCD screen on the
remote. The picture on the screen pauses
if you press JOG on the player.
if you press JOG on the player.
2
Turn the click shuttle.
Depending on the turning speed,
playback goes to frame-by-frame
playback in the direction that the click
shuttle is turned. Turn the click shuttle
clockwise to go forward, and
counterclockwise to rewind (DVD
VIDEO only).
Depending on the turning speed,
playback goes to frame-by-frame
playback in the direction that the click
shuttle is turned. Turn the click shuttle
clockwise to go forward, and
counterclockwise to rewind (DVD
VIDEO only).
If you turn the click
shuttle at a constant speed for a while, the
playback speed goes to slow or normal.
playback speed goes to slow or normal.
To return to Continuous Play
Press
H.
To turn off the Jog mode
Press JOG again so that “JOG” disappears
from the LCD screen. If you press JOG on the
player, the indicator turns off.
from the LCD screen. If you press JOG on the
player, the indicator turns off.
Notes
•
The “JOG” indicator in the LCD on the remote
shows the current state of the click shuttle. For
example, even if the JOG indicator on the player is
lit, the click shuttle on the remote returns to Shuttle
mode when “JOG” disappears from the LCD screen.
shows the current state of the click shuttle. For
example, even if the JOG indicator on the player is
lit, the click shuttle on the remote returns to Shuttle
mode when “JOG” disappears from the LCD screen.
•
If you do not operate the click shuttle for about 20
seconds after pressing JOG, it returns to shuttle
mode on the remote. On the player, it stays in jog
mode.
seconds after pressing JOG, it returns to shuttle
mode on the remote. On the player, it stays in jog
mode.
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
You can search a DVD by title or chapter,
and you can search a VIDEO CD/SACD/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 (Time search).
and you can search a VIDEO CD/SACD/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 (Time search).
1
Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select the search
method.
method.
Playing a disc frame by frame (Jog
mode)
mode)
X
/
x
DISPLAY
ENTER
SEARCH
MODE
MODE
Number
buttons
buttons
CLEAR
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xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO/
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
(TITLE),
(CHAPTER),
(TIME/TEXT), or
(TIME/
MEMO)
Select “TIME/TEXT” or “TIME/
MEMO” for “Time search” (see
below).
MEMO” for “Time search” (see
below).
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD
(TRACK) or
(INDEX)
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD with
PBC Playback
PBC Playback
(SCENE)
xWhen playing an SACD/CD
(TRACK) or
(INDEX)
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 X/x or the number buttons to
select the title, chapter, track,
index, or scene number you want to
search.
select the title, chapter, track,
index, or scene number you want to
search.
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing
CLEAR, then select another number.
CLEAR, then select another number.
5
Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
selected number.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
To search for a scene using the time
code (Time search) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-
RW only)
code (Time search) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-
RW only)
1
In Step 2, select
(TIME/
TEXT) or
(TIME/MEMO).
“
T **:**:**” (playing time of the
current title) is selected.
2
Press ENTER.
“
“
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
You can select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,”
“
TRACK,” “INDEX,” “SCENE,” or “TIME/TEXT”
directly by pressing SEARCH MODE repeatedly.
z
When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW) or
track (SACD/CD) by pressing the number buttons and
ENTER.
track (SACD/CD) by pressing the number buttons and
ENTER.
z
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 below.
9 sections. You can start playback directly by selecting
one of the scenes. For details, see below.
Notes
•
The title, chapter or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
same number recorded on the disc.
•
You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW
in VR mode.
in VR mode.
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
Selected row
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
– – ( 3 4 )
PLAY
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Searching by Scene
(VIEWER)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and find the desired scene quickly.
and find the desired scene quickly.
1
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(VIEWER), then press ENTER.
The options for “VIEWER” appear.
3
Press X/x to select the item.
Refer to the explanations given for each
item in the following sections.
item in the following sections.
•
TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
only)
•
CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD
VIDEO only)
VIDEO only)
•
BOOKMARK
•
TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD
only)
only)
•
STROBE PLAYBACK
•
ANGLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
only)
4
Press ENTER.
To start playback from the selected
scene or angle
Select the scene using C/X/x/c and press
ENTER. The playback starts from the
selected scene or angle.
ENTER. The playback starts from the
selected scene or angle.
To return to normal play
Press
O RETURN.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
Notes
•
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
all functions.
all functions.
•
The sound is muted when using this function.
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks. You can also play back from the
selected title, chapter, or track.
and display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks. You can also play back from the
selected title, chapter, or track.
Select the item you want in Step 3, then press
ENTER in Step 4.
ENTER in Step 4.
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO
Select “TITLE VIEWER” or “CHAPTER
VIEWER”.
Select “TITLE VIEWER” or “CHAPTER
VIEWER”.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD
Select “TRACK VIEWER”.
Select “TRACK VIEWER”.
The initial scenes of titles, chapters, or tracks
appear.
appear.
ENTER
C/X/x/c
O
RETURN
DISPLAY
X
BOOKMARK
CLEAR
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1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
TITLE VIEWER
ANGLE VIEWER
CHAPTER VIEWER
TITLE VIEWER
BOOKMARK
STROBE PLAYBACK
STROBE PLAYBACK
PLAY
Scanning the title, chapter, or track
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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.
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.
You can have the player store specific
portions of the disc in memory and play them
immediately whenever you want
(Bookmark). Up to 9 bookmarks per disc for
a total of 200 discs can be stored in memory.
portions of the disc in memory and play them
immediately whenever you want
(Bookmark). Up to 9 bookmarks per disc for
a total of 200 discs can be stored in memory.
Select “BOOKMARK” in Step 3, then press
ENTER in Step 4.
The bookmarked scenes are displayed on a
screen divided into 9 sections.
ENTER in Step 4.
The bookmarked scenes are displayed on a
screen divided into 9 sections.
To set a bookmark
During playback, press BOOKMARK when
you find a scene to be bookmarked.
you find a scene to be bookmarked.
To start playback from the
bookmarked scene
Select the bookmark using C/X/x/c, then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
To reset the bookmark
Select the bookmark you want to reset using
C/X/x/c, then press CLEAR.
C/X/x/c, then press CLEAR.
To reset all the bookmarks for the
player
Select “BOOKMARK RESET t” of
“
“
CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display
(page 86).
z
The number of the bookmark you selected is
displayed on the front panel display.
Notes
•
The player can store the bookmarks of up to 200
discs in memory. When you have the player store
over 200 discs in memory, bookmarks of the oldest
disc are erased.
discs in memory. When you have the player store
over 200 discs in memory, bookmarks of the oldest
disc are erased.
•
Do not turn off the player by pressing POWER
during playback. Doing so may erase the bookmarks
previously stored in memory.
during playback. Doing so may erase the bookmarks
previously stored in memory.
You can display 9 consecutive moving
pictures on the screen. When you press
pictures on the screen. When you press
X,
the moving pictures pause.
Select “STROBE PLAYBACK” in Step 3,
then press ENTER in Step 4.
then press ENTER in Step 4.
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 same screen. The angles are displayed
on a screen divided into 9 sections.
recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can
display all of the angles recorded on the disc
on the same screen. The angles are displayed
on a screen divided into 9 sections.
Select “ANGLE VIEWER” in Step 3, then
press ENTER in Step 4.
press ENTER in Step 4.
Setting and selecting a favorite
scene (Bookmark)
scene (Bookmark)
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Dividing a scene into 9 sections
(STROBE PLAYBACK)
(STROBE PLAYBACK)
Displaying different angles
simultaneously
simultaneously
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Viewing Information About the Disc
Viewing the Playing Time
and Remaining Time on
the Front Panel Display
and Remaining Time on
the Front Panel Display
You can check information about the disc,
such as the remaining time, current title
number, or track using the front panel display
(page 9).
such as the remaining time, current title
number, or track using the front panel display
(page 9).
1
Toggle the scroll key up or down so
that “TIME/TEXT” appears in the
LCD screen.
that “TIME/TEXT” appears in the
LCD screen.
2
Press down on the scroll key
repeatedly.
repeatedly.
Each time you press down on the scroll
key, the display changes as shown in
the following charts.
key, the display changes as shown in
the following charts.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), SACD, or CD
Scroll key
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
chapter number
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time and number of the current
chapter
chapter
Remaining time of the current chapter
Text/Disc Memo
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
index number
Remaining time of the current track
Remaining time of the disc
Text/Disc Memo
Playing time of the disc
V
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When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number and the playing time are displayed.
z
The playing time and remaining time of the current
chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on
your TV screen. See the following section “Checking
the Playing Time and Remaining Time” for
instructions on how to read this information.
your TV screen. See the following section “Checking
the Playing Time and Remaining Time” for
instructions on how to read this information.
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The DVD/SACD/CD text or Disc Memo may also
appear on your TV screen. See “Labeling the disc”
(page 71) for more information.
(page 71) for more information.
Note
Depending on the type of disc being played and the
playing mode, the above mentioned disc information
may not be displayed.
playing mode, the above mentioned disc information
may not be displayed.
Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining Time
Time and Remaining Time
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track, in addition to the playing time and
remaining time of the disc. Also, you can
check the Disc Memo or DVD/SACD/CD
text recorded on the disc.
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track, in addition to the playing time and
remaining time of the disc. Also, you can
check the Disc Memo or DVD/SACD/CD
text recorded on the disc.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Toggle the scroll key up or down so
that “TIME/TEXT” appears in the
LCD screen.
that “TIME/TEXT” appears in the
LCD screen.
Scroll key
DISPLAY
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PLAY
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3
Press down on the scroll key
repeatedly to change the time
information.
repeatedly to change the time
information.
The display and the kinds of time that
you can change depend on the disc you
are playing.
you can change depend on the disc you
are playing.
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
•
T **:**:**
Playing time of the current title
Playing time of the current title
•
T–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
•
C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter
Playing time of the current chapter
•
C–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current chapter
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (with
PBC functions)
PBC functions)
•
**:**
Playing time of the current scene
Playing time of the current scene
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD
(without PBC functions), SACD,
or CD
(without PBC functions), SACD,
or CD
•
T **:**
Playing time of the current track
Playing time of the current track
•
T–**:**
Remaining time of the current track
Remaining time of the current track
•
D **:**
Playing time of the current disc
Playing time of the current disc
•
D –**:**
Remaining time of the current disc
Remaining time of the current disc
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
To check the Disc Memo or text
Press down on the scroll key repeatedly in
Step 3 to display the Disc Memo or text
recorded on the DVD/SACD/CD. The DVD/
SACD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. If the disc does not
contain text, “NO TEXT” appears. In this
case, you can label the disc. To label the disc,
see page 71.
Step 3 to display the Disc Memo or text
recorded on the DVD/SACD/CD. The DVD/
SACD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. If the disc does not
contain text, “NO TEXT” appears. In this
case, you can label the disc. To label the disc,
see page 71.
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You can see the entire DVD/SACD/CD text or
Disc Memo by watching it scroll across the front panel
display.
display.
Notes
•
The player can only display the first level of the
DVD/SACD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
DVD/SACD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
•
Depending upon the disc, the text may not be
displayed.
displayed.
TIME/MEMO
BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO – 4
Disc Memo or DVD/SACD/CD text
V
iewing Info
rm
ation About t
h
e
Disc
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Checking the Play
Information
Information
(ADVANCED)
You can check information such as the bit
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate
of the playback picture is always displayed as
Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as
kbps (kilo bit per second).
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate
of the playback picture is always displayed as
Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as
kbps (kilo bit per second).
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press X/x to select
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
The options for “ADVANCED”
appear.
appear.
3
Press X/x to select items.
For each item, please refer to “Displays
of each item.”
of each item.”
•
BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
•
LAYER: displays the layer and the
pick-up point.
pick-up point.
4
Press ENTER.
To close 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.
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
BIT RATE
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio
data per second in a disc. The higher the bit
rate, the larger the amount of data. When the
bit rate level is high, there is a large amount
of data. However, this does not always mean
that you can get higher quality pictures or
sounds.
data per second in a disc. The higher the bit
rate, the larger the amount of data. When the
bit rate level is high, there is a large 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
“
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 97 (DVD
VIDEO).
VIDEO).
ENTER
X
/
x
DISPLAY
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
BIT RATE
DVD VIDEO
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
OFF
BIT RATE
LAYER
LAYER
PLAY
Displays of each item
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
Audio
Video
Appears when the DVD
has dual layers
has dual layers
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with
multilingual tracks, you can select the
language you want while playing the DVD
VIDEO.
When the DVD VIDEO is recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
or DTS), you can select the audio format
while playing the DVD VIDEO.
With 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. (In this case, the
sound loses its stereo effect.) 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.
multilingual tracks, you can select the
language you want while playing the DVD
VIDEO.
When the DVD VIDEO is recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
or DTS), you can select the audio format
while playing the DVD VIDEO.
With 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. (In this case, the
sound loses its stereo effect.) 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 DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press X/x to select
(AUDIO), then ENTER.
The options for “AUDIO” appear.
3
Press X/x to select the desired
audio signal.
audio signal.
xWhen 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
“
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 102 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 the same language is displayed
two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
xWhen playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
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)
sound)
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD or
CD
The default setting is underlined.
CD
The default setting is underlined.
•
STEREO: The standard stereo
sound
sound
•
1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
(monaural)
•
2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
(monaural)
4
Press ENTER.
ENTER
X
/
x
DISPLAY
Scroll key
DVD VIDEO
2: ENGLISH
3:
3:
FRENCH
1: ENGLISH
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
L
R
C
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS
RS
1: ENGLISH
PLAY
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To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
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You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote
to select an audio format. Toggle the scroll key up or
down so that “AUDIO” appears in the LCD screen.
Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select
one of the audio options.
down so that “AUDIO” appears in the LCD screen.
Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select
one of the audio options.
Notes
•
While playing a DVD, the sound may change
automatically.
automatically.
•
You cannot change the sound for SACDs.
When you select “AUDIO,” 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. Depending on the DVD, the number of
the recorded channels may differ.
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. Depending on the DVD, the number of
the recorded channels may differ.
* “PCM,” “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
mean the following sound component:
L:
Front (left)
R:
Front (right)
C:
Center
LS: Rear (left)
RS: Rear (right)
S:
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
Displaying the audio information of
the disc
the disc
DVD VIDEO
1: ENGLISH
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
L
R
C
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS
RS
PLAY
Current audio format
*
Currently playing program format
**
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2
.
1
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) component 1
Effect) component 1
Rear component 2
Front component 2+
Center component 1
Center component 1
continued
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The display examples are as follows:
•
PCM (stereo)
•
Dolby Surround
•
Dolby Digital 5.1ch
When an LFE signal component is output,
“
When an LFE signal component is output,
“
LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an
LFE signal component is not output, “LFE”
is enclosed in a broken line.
is enclosed in a broken line.
•
DTS
When an LFE signal component is output,
“
When an LFE signal component is output,
“
LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an
LFE signal component is not output, “LFE”
is enclosed in a broken line.
is enclosed in a broken line.
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When the signal contains rear signal components
such as “LS”, “RS”, or “S”, the surround effect is
enhanced (page 60).
enhanced (page 60).
SURROUND Mode Settings
You can enjoy surround sounds while
playing discs including Dolby Digital and
DTS DVDs, even if you have only 2 or 4
speakers. Select the surround mode that best
suits your speaker setup.
playing discs including Dolby Digital and
DTS DVDs, even if you have only 2 or 4
speakers. Select the surround mode that best
suits your speaker setup.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(SURROUND), then press ENTER.
The options for “SURROUND” appear.
PCM 96kHz 24bit
PROGRAM FORMAT
L
R
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0
L
R
C
S
PROGRAM FORMAT
L
R
C
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS
RS
L
R
C
DTS 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS
RS
ENTER
X
/
x
DISPLAY
Scroll key
OFF
TVS DYNAMIC
TVS WIDE
TVS WIDE
OFF
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
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3
Press X/x to select one of the
surround modes.
surround modes.
Refer to the following explanations
given for each item.
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
91), you cannot select these modes.)
•
NORMAL SURROUND
•
ENHANCED SURROUND
•
VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
•
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
•
VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
4
Press ENTER.
To cancel the setting
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.
When you connect only 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.
Select one of the following modes:
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.
Select one of the following modes:
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
“
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will be
heard only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and
“
DTS” are set to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO
SETUP”(page 89).
TVS DYNAMIC
Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown
below). The sound imaging effect is distinct and
clearly reproduces each aural element of the
audio track.
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.
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown
below). The sound imaging effect is distinct and
clearly reproduces each aural element of the
audio track.
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
Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in
the illustration below. This gives the sound
an expanded effect that fills the area
surrounding the listener.
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.
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in
the illustration below. This gives the sound
an expanded effect that fills the area
surrounding the listener.
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 NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
compressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
don’t want to disturb other people but still want
to hear the dialog and enjoy the surround sound
effects of “TVS WIDE.”
compressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
don’t want to disturb other people but still want
to hear the dialog and enjoy the surround sound
effects of “TVS WIDE.”
For 2 speaker setups
TV
TV
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