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◆TVS WIDE
Creates five sets of  virtual rear speakers from 
the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without 
using actual rear speakers (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 NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are 
suppressed, but quieter sounds are 
unaffected. This feature is useful when you 
want to hear the dialogue 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 front speakers (L, R) 
without using actual rear speakers (shown 
below). Use this setting when you want to use 
TVS with 2 separate speakers.

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 

 connection (page 21). 

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.
◆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 centre speaker, the 
appropriate sounds for the centre 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.

L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

TV

L

R

L

R

RS

LS

◆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 80).

◆VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
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 80).

◆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

° angle of elevation. The effect differs 

according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of 
the rear speakers (page 80).

LS

RS

L

R

L

LS

RS

R

REAR

SIDE

L

LS

RS

R

L

R

LS

RS

REAR

SIDE

L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
LS: Rear speaker (left)
RS: Rear speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

LS

RS

L

R

L

R

LS

RS

REAR

SIDE

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• When you select one of the surround modes, turn 

off the surround setting of the connected TV or 
amplifier (receiver).

• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” 

function in the same way.

• To enjoy the multichannel audio through the 

5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker 
position and distance (page 21, 80).

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal 

for the rear speakers, you cannot hear the TVS 
effect.

• When you select one of the TVS modes, the 

player does not output the sound of center 
speaker.

• 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.

• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or 

COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack and set “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” to 
“MPEG,” and “DTS” to “DTS,” in “AUDIO 
SETUP”, sound will come from your speakers but 
it will not have the SURROUND effect.

• The surround effects do not work when using the 

Fast Play or Slow Play functions, even though you 
can change the surround modes.

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene 
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “

”  

appears in the front panel display. This means 
that you can change the viewing angle.

The number of the angle appears on the 
display.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be 
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are 
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can 
change the subtitles or turn them on and off 
whenever you want while playing the disc.

The following display appears.

◆ 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. See “Language 
Code List” on page 91 to see which 
language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc
Select “ON.”

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◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX 
video), or DATA DVD (DivX video)
Select the displayed language. If “OFF” 
appears, the player does not support the 
subtitle signal format contained in the 
disc.

Select “OFF” in step 2.

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be 

able to change the subtitles even if multilingual 
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be 
able to turn them off.

• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video 

file has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and 
contains subtitle information within the same file.

• While playing a disc with subtitles, the subtitle 

may disappear when you press FAST PLAY or 
SLOW PLAY button.

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, 
VIDEO CD, DATA CD/DATA DVD in 
JPEG format, or DATA CD/DATA DVD 
containing DivX video files from the player 
to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose 
the setting that best suits the programme you 
are watching. When you select “MEMORY,” 
you can make further adjustments to each 
element of the picture (colour, brightness, 
etc.).

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “CUSTOM PICTURE 
MODE” appear.

DISPLAY

RETURN

ENTER

DVD VIDEO

DYNAMIC 1
DYNAMIC 2

CINEMA 1
CINEMA 2
MEMORY

STANDARD
STANDARD

X/x to select the setting you 

The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard 

picture.

• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold 

dynamic picture by increasing the 
picture contrast and the colour 
intensity.

• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more 

dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by 
further increasing the picture contrast 
and colour intensity.

• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark 

areas by increasing the black level.

• CINEMA 2: white colours become 

brighter and black colours become 
richer, and the colour contrast is 
increased.

• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in 

greater detail.

The selected setting takes effect.

z Hint
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or 
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.

You can adjust each element of the picture 
individually.
• PICTURE: changes the contrast
• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall 

brightness

• COLOR: makes the colours deeper or 

lighter

• HUE: changes the colour balance

The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

C/c to adjust the picture 

To go the next or previous picture item 
without saving the current setting, press 
X/x.

The adjustment is saved, and 
“BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar 
appears.

Press 

O RETURN , or DISPLAY.

The “BRIGHTNESS” setting is not effective if you 
connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO), S 
VIDEO OUT, or LINE (RGB)-TV jack, and select 
“PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE 
VIDEO” by using the PROGRESSIVE button on 
the front panel.

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C

0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PICTURE

0

Cancel :

Select :

ENTER

RETURN

You can enhance the outlines of images to 
produce a sharper picture.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.

X/x to select a level.

• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.

The selected setting takes effect.

Select “OFF” in step 3.

This setting is not effective if you connect the player 
via the LINE OUT (VIDEO), S VIDEO OUT, or 
LINE (RGB)-TV jack, and select “PROGRESSIVE 
AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

DISPLAY

ENTER

DVD VIDEO

1
2

OFF
OFF

You can adjust the picture quality by “BNR” 
(Block Noise Reduction) or “MNR” 
(Mosquito Noise Reduction)

The “BNR” function adjusts the picture 
quality by reducing the “block noise” or 
mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV 
screen.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “BNR” appear.

X/x to select the setting.

• OFF: To cancel the “BNR” effect.
• ON: To turn on the “BNR” effect.

The disc plays with the setting you 
selected.

Select “OFF” in step 3.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control 
Menu is turned off.

• If the outlines of the images on your screen should 

become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, 

there may be no “BNR” effect, or it may be hard 
to discern.

The “MNR” function adjusts the picture 
quality by reducing the faint noise appearing 
around the outlines of the images. 
The noise reduction effects are automatically 
adjusted within each setting range according 
to the video bit rate and other factors.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “MNR” appear.

X/x to select the setting.

• OFF: To cancel the “MNR” effect.
• ON: To turn on the “MNR” effect.

The disc plays with the setting you 
selected.

DISPLAY

ENTER

OFF
ON

DVD VIDEO

OFF

OFF
ON

DVD VIDEO

OFF

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Select “OFF” in step 3.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control 
Menu is turned off.

• If the outlines of the images on your screen should 

become blurred, set “MNR” to “OFF.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, 

there may be no “MNR” effect, or it may be hard 
to discern.

When the sound does not match the pictures 
on the screen, you can adjust the delay 
between the picture and sound.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The following display appears.

x to select “SET c”, then 

The “AV SYNC” adjustment bar 
appears.

DISPLAY

ENTER

CLEAR

0 ms

STOP
DVD VIDEO

SET

c repeatedly to adjust the 

Each time you press 

C/c, the delay is 

adjusted by 10 milliseconds.

The selected setting takes effect.

Press CLEAR in step 4.

• This function is not effective if you use the 

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, 
and set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “DTS” 
in AUDIO SETUP to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” 
“MPEG” or “DTS” respectively (page 78).

• This function is not effective if you connect a 

Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant device via the 
HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” 
“MPEG” or “DTS” in AUDIO SETUP to 
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “DTS” 
respectively (page 78).

• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function 

works only for DivX video files.

AV SYNC

0ms

MP3 is audio compression technology that 
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. 
JPEG is image compression technology.
You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVD that 
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image 
files.

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-
ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio 
Layer III) and JPEG format. However, the 
discs must be recorded according to ISO 9660 
Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA 
DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for 
the player to recognize the tracks (or files).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the 
CD-R/CD-RW drives and the recording 
software (not supplied) for details on the 
recording format.

The player may not be able to play some DATA 
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write 
format.

The player can play the following tracks and 
files:
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension 

“.MP3.”

– JPEG image files with the extension 

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* 

image file format.

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image 

standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA 
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association).

• The player will play any data with the extension 

“.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG,” even if they are not 
in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may 
generate a loud noise which could damage your 
speaker system.

• The player does not conform to audio tracks in 

mp3PRO format.

• Some JPEG files cannot be played.
• You cannot play MP3 audio tracks/JPEG image 

files in DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain 
DivX video files.

Albums play in the following order:
◆Structure of disc contents

ROOT

Tree 1

Tree 2

Tree 3

Tree 4

Tree 5

Album

Track (MP3 audio) or 
file (JPEG image)

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD 
and press 

H, the numbered tracks (or files) 

are played sequentially, from 

1 through 7.

Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained 
within a currently selected album take 
priority over the next album in the same tree. 
(Example: 

C contains D so 4 is played 

before 

5.)

When you press MENU and the list of album 
names appears (page 60), the album names 
are arranged in the following order:
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums 
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as 
album

E) do not appear in the list.

z Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front 

of the track/file names when you store the tracks 
(or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be 
played in that order.

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start 

playback, it is recommended that you create 
albums with no more than two trees.

• Depending on the software you use to create the 

DATA CD/DATA DVD, the playback order may 
differ from the above illustration.

• The playback order above may not be applicable 

if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/
files in each album.

• The player can recognize up to 200 albums (the 

player will count just albums, including albums 
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG 
image files). The player will not play any albums 
beyond the 200th album.

• Proceeding to the next or another album may take 

some time.

You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG 
image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

z Hint
You can view the disc information while playing 
MP3 audio tracks (page 41).

• DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD 

format automatically start playing when inserted.

• If no MP3 audio track or JPEG image file is 

recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, “No 
audio data” or “No image data” appears on the 
screen.

PICTURE
NAVI

RETURN

ENTER

CLEAR

ZOOM

MENU

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The list of albums on the disc appears.
When an album is being played, its title is 
shaded.

X/x to select the album you 

H.

Playback starts from the selected album.
To select MP3 audio tracks, see 
“Selecting an MP3 audio track” 
(page 60). 
To select JPEG image files, see 
“Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 61).

Press

x.

Press

c or C.

Press MENU repeatedly.

z Hint
Of the selected album, you can select to play only 
the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or both, by 
setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 62).

The list of tracks in the album appears.

X/x to select a track, and press 

Playback starts from the selected track.

Press

x.

Press

c or C.

Press

O RETURN.

Press

> or . during playback. You can 

select the first track of the next album by 
pressing

> during playback of the last 

track of the current album.
Note that you cannot return to the previous 
album by using 

., and that you need to 

select the previous album from the album list.

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R & B
J A Z Z
C L A S S I C
S A L S A   O F   C U B A
B O S S A   N O V A

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M I L E S   T O N E S
M Y   F U N N Y   V A L E N T I N E
A U T U M   L E A V E S
A L L   B L U E S
S O M E D A Y   M Y   P R I N C E   W ...

The image files in the album appear in 16 
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on 
the right.

To display the additional image, select 
the bottom images and press 

x. To return 

to the previous image, select the top 
images and press 

X.

C/X/x/c to select the image you 

The selected image appears.
Example

Press 

C or c during playback. You can select 

the first file of the next album by pressing 

c 

during playback of the last file of the current 
album.
Note that you cannot return to the previous 
album by using 

C, and that you need to select 

the previous album from the album list.

Press 

X/x while viewing the image. Each 

time you press 

X, the image rotates 

counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
To return to normal view, press CLEAR. 
Note that the view also returns to normal if 
you press 

C/c to go to the next or previous 

image.
Example: when 

X is pressed once.

Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You 
can enlarge the image up to four times the 
original size, and scroll using 

C/X/x/c.

To return to normal view, press CLEAR.
◆When pressed once (x2)
The image enlarges twice the original size.
◆When pressed twice (x4)
The image enlarges four times the original 
size.

Press 

x.

z Hints
• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set 

options such as “INTERVAL” (page 63), 
“EFFECT” (page 63), and “SHARPNESS” 
(page 54).

• You can view JPEG images files without MP3 

audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to 
“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 62).

• The date the picture was taken is displayed beside 

“DATE” in the Control Menu (page 13). Note that 
no date may appear depending on the digital 
camera.

PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)” 
is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 62).

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

13

14

15

16

9

10

11

12

Rotating direction

You can play JPEG image files on a DATA 
CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide 
show.

The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.

X/x to select an album.

H.

The JPEG images in the selected album 
start playing as a slide show.

Press

x.

• The slide show stops when 

X/x or ZOOM is 

pressed. To resume the slide show, press 

H.

• This function does not work if “MODE (MP3, 

JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 62).

When JPEG image files and MP3 audio 
tracks are placed in the same album, you can 
enjoy a slide show with sound.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” 
appear.

X/x to select “AUTO” (default), 

• AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files 

and MP3 audio tracks in the same 
album as a slide show.

• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio 

tracks continuously.

• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG 

image files continuously.

The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.

X/x to select the album that 

H.

A slide show starts with sound.

ENTER

MENU

DISPLAY

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R & B
J A Z Z
C L A S S I C
S A L S A   O F   C U B A
B O S S A   N O V A

DATA CD

MP3

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1 2 ( 2 7 )

T

      3 2 : 5 5

IMAGE (JPEG)

AUDIO (MP3)

AUTO

AUTO

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z Hints
• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image 

files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio 
track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set 
to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat 
Play)” (page 35) to repeat the track or album.

• The player recognizes a maximum of 200 albums 

regardless of the selected mode. Of each album, 
the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks 
and 300 JPEG image files when “AUTO” is 
selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO 
(MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when 
“IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected.

• This function does not work if the MP3 audio 

tracks and JPEG image files are not placed in the 
same album.

• If playing time of JPEG image or MP3 audio is 

longer than the other, the longer one continues 
without sound or image.

• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image 

data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is 
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound 
still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.

You can set the time the slides are displayed 
on the screen.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “INTERVAL” appear.

X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL: sets the duration to between 

6 to 9 seconds.

• FAST: sets a duration shorter than 

NORMAL.

• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than 

NORMAL.

• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than 

SLOW 1.

Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG files 
or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take 
longer to display than others, which may make the 
duration seem longer than the setting you selected.

You can select the way the slides are 
displayed during a slide show.

X/x to select 

The options for “EFFECT” appear.

X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.
• MODE  1: the image sweeps in from top 

to bottom.

• MODE 2: the image sweeps in from left 

to right.

• MODE 3: the image stretches out from 

the centre of the screen.

• MODE 4: the images randomly cycle 

through the effects.

• MODE 5: the next image slides over the 

previous image.

• OFF: turns off this function.

2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 5

1(

NORMAL

DATA CD 

JPEG

NORMAL

INTERVAL

FAST
SLOW 1
SLOW 2

4)

3 (

12)

2 3 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 5

1(

MODE 1

DATA CD 

JPEG

MODE 1

EFFECT

MODE 2
MODE 3
MODE 4
MODE 5
OFF

4)

3 (

12)