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Playing Discs
• You can also select “SHUFFLE” from the Control
Menu (page 12).
Note
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with
PBC playback.
PBC playback.
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
Programme Play modes.
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
1
Press REPEAT during playback.
The following display appears.
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
• 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
selected type.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
◆
When playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
• 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.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆
When Programme Play or Shuffle Play
is activated
• ON: repeats Programme Play or
• ON: repeats Programme Play or
Shuffle Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.
z
Hints
• You can set Repeat Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option,
press H. Repeat Play starts.
press H. Repeat Play starts.
• You can also select “REPEAT” from the Control
Menu (page 12).
Note
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with
PBC playback.
PBC playback.
Repeating a specific portion (A-
B Repeat Play)
B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)
REPEAT
CLEAR
H
DISC
CLEAR
A-B
ENTER
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1
During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press A-B.
The starting point (point A) is set.
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press A-B.
The starting point (point A) is set.
2
When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER or A-B again.
The player starts repeating this specific
portion.
(point B), press ENTER or A-B again.
The player starts repeating this specific
portion.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR.
Press CLEAR.
z
Hint
You can select “A-B REPEAT” from the Control
Menu (page 12)
Menu (page 12)
Notes
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play
are cancelled.
are cancelled.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work for titles
containing still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR
mode.
mode.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
titles on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55
CHAPTER TIME
Set point B with .
ENTER
A-B REPEAT
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a Scene
Searching for a
Particular Point on a
Disc
Particular Point on a
Disc
(Search, Scan, Slow-motion
Play, Freeze Frame)
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
Note
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not
be able to do some of the operations described.
be able to do some of the operations described.
Locating a point quickly (Search)
During playback, press and hold down
C to locate a point in the playback
direction or press and hold down c
to
locate a point in the opposite direction.
When you find the point you want, release
the button to return to normal playback
speed.
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
H to return to normal speed. Each time you
press
m or M
during scan, the
playback speed changes. With each press the
indication changes as shown below. Actual
speeds may differ with some discs.
indication changes as shown below. Actual
speeds may differ with some discs.
Playback direction
Opposite direction
The “
×
2B”/“
×
2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed. The “3M”/“3m”
playback speed is faster than “2M”/“2m”
and the “2M”/“2m” playback speed is
faster than “1M”/“1m.”
playback speed is faster than “2M”/“2m”
and the “2M”/“2m” playback speed is
faster than “1M”/“1m.”
Watching frame by frame (Slow-
motion Play)
motion Play)
Press
m or M
when the player is
in pause mode. To return to the normal speed,
press H.
Each time you press
press H.
Each time you press
m or M
during Slow-motion play, the playback speed
changes. Two speeds are available. With each
press the indication changes as follows:
changes. Two speeds are available. With each
press the indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
2
y 1
Opposite direction (DVD only)
2
y 1
The “2
”/“2
” playback speed is slower
than “1
”/“1 .”
m
c
/
C
H
M
×
2B
t 1M t 2M t 3M
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD
only)
only)
×
2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only)
×
2b
t 1m t 2m t 3m
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO
CD only)
CD only)
×
2b (DVD VIDEO only)
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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.
Using the click shuttle on the
player (Shuttle mode)
player (Shuttle mode)
Turn the click shuttle on the player. The
playback speed changes depending on the
turning direction and degree of rotation
shown below. Actual speeds may differ with
some discs.
playback speed changes depending on the
turning direction and degree of rotation
shown below. Actual speeds may differ with
some discs.
◆
During playback
3M Fast forward (faster than 2M)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD
only)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD
only)
Y
2M Fast forward (faster than 1M)
Y
1M Fast forward
Y
×
2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD
only)
Y
N Play (normal speed)
Y
×
2b (DVD VIDEO only)
Y
1m Fast rewind
Y
2m Fast rewind (faster than 1m)
Y
3m Fast rewind (faster than 2m)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD
only)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD
only)
If you turn the click shuttle quickly, the
playback speed goes to “3M” or “3m” at
once.
playback speed goes to “3M” or “3m” at
once.
◆
During pause mode (DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW,
VIDEO CD only)
1
Slow (playback direction)
Y
2
Slow (playback direction – slower
than 1
)
Y
X Pause
Y
2
Slow (opposite direction – slower
than 1
) (DVD only)
Y
1
Slow (opposite direction) (DVD
only)
To return to normal play
Press H.
Press H.
Playing a disc frame by frame
using the click shuttle
(Jog mode)
using the click shuttle
(Jog mode)
1
Press JOG.
The indicator lights up and the player
enters pause mode.
The indicator lights up and the player
enters pause mode.
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 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 only).
If you turn the click shuttle at a constant
speed for a while, the playback speed
goes to slow or normal.
speed for a while, the playback speed
goes to slow or normal.
To return to normal play
Press H.
Press H.
To turn off the Jog mode
Press JOG again so that the indicator turns
off.
Press JOG again so that the indicator turns
off.
JOG
Click shuttle
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
(Search mode)
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio
CD/CD/DATA CD by track, index, or scene.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc, you can select the
desired one by entering its number. Or, you
can search for a scene using the time code.
you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio
CD/CD/DATA CD by track, index, or scene.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc, you can select the
desired one by entering its number. Or, you
can search for a scene using the time code.
1
Press 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.
starting point by inputting the time code.
◆
When playing a VIDEO CD without PBC
playback
TRACK
INDEX
INDEX
◆
When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
Playback
SCENE
INDEX
INDEX
◆
When playing a Super Audio CD/CD
TRACK
INDEX
INDEX
◆
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
ALBUM
TRACK
TRACK
3
Select the number of the title,
track, scene, time code, etc. you
want by pressing the number
buttons to select the digit.
track, scene, time code, etc. you
want by pressing the number
buttons to select the digit.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” in step
2 and enter “21020.”
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” in step
2 and enter “21020.”
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
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.
Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the
display is turned off.
Number
buttons
buttons
ENTER
SEARCH
MODE
MODE
CLEAR
– –(10)
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Searching for a Scene
Notes
• The “PICTURE NAVIGATION” is not available
when playing Super VCDs.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
select all functions.
• The sound is muted when using this function.
Scanning the chapter, title, or
track ( CHAPTER VIEWER, TITLE
VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
track ( CHAPTER VIEWER, TITLE
VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and display the first scene of chapters, titles,
or tracks.
and display the first scene of chapters, titles,
or tracks.
You can also play back from the selected
chapter, title, or track. After performing step
3 of “Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” above, select the scene
using
chapter, title, or track. After performing step
3 of “Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” above, select the scene
using
C/X/x/c and press ENTER.
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Hint
If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V
is displayed at the bottom right.
To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks,
select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and
press
is displayed at the bottom right.
To display the additional chapters, titles, 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.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
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Viewing Information About the
Disc
Disc
Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining
Time
Time and Remaining
Time
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/Super
Audio CD/CD text or track name (MP3
audio) recorded on the disc.
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/Super
Audio CD/CD text or track name (MP3
audio) recorded on the disc.
1
Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
change the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can change depend on the disc you are
playing.
can change depend on the disc you are
playing.
◆
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
• T *:*:* (hours:minutes:seconds)
• T *:*:* (hours:minutes:seconds)
Playing time of the current title
• T–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current title
• C *:*:*
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current chapter
◆
When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
• *:* (minutes:seconds)
• *:* (minutes:seconds)
Playing time of the current scene
◆
When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD
• T *:* (minutes:seconds)
• T *:* (minutes:seconds)
Playing time of the current track
• T–*:*
Remaining time of the current track
• D *:*
Playing time of the current disc
• D–*:*
Remaining time of the current disc
◆
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• *:* (minutes:seconds)
Playing time of the current track
◆
When playing a Super VCD
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
To check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text
or track and album names (MP3 audio)
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD VIDEO/
Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD.
The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears
only when text is recorded in the disc. You
cannot change the text. If the disc does not
contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.
or track and album names (MP3 audio)
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD VIDEO/
Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD.
The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears
only when text is recorded in the disc. You
cannot change the text. If the disc does not
contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.
For DATA CDs, the track and album names
of the MP3 audio track appears (page 51).
of the MP3 audio track appears (page 51).
TIME/TEXT
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Time information
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Viewing Information About the Disc
Checking the information on the
front panel display
front panel display
You can view the time information and text
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
panel display. The information on the front
panel display changes as follows when you
change the time information on your TV
screen.
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
panel display. The information on the front
panel display changes as follows when you
change the time information on your TV
screen.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions), Super Audio CD, or CD
functions), Super Audio CD, or CD
z
Hints
• 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
disc’s text or track name may not be displayed.
• The player can only display the first level of the
disc’s text, such as the disc name or title.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
Title playing time and the current title
and chapter number
and chapter number
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time and number of the
current chapter
current chapter
Remaining time of the current
chapter
chapter
Text
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
Track name
Track playing time and the current track
and album number
and album number
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
NTSC
HOUR
MIN
SEC
Track playing time and the current
track and index number
track and index number
Remaining time of the current track
Remaining time of the disc
Text
Playing time of the disc
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Checking the Play
Information
Information
You can check information such as the bit
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
Checking the play information of
a DVD (ADVANCED)
a DVD (ADVANCED)
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press X/x to select
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.
3
Press X/x to select items.
For each item, refer to “Display of each
item.”
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the
For each item, refer to “Display of each
item.”
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the
pick-up point.
4
Press ENTER.
To turn off the ADVANCED window
Select “OFF” in step 3.
Select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Display of each item
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
◆
BIT RATE
When playing MPEG audio sound tracks
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio
data per second in a disc. While playing a
disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback
picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per
second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per
second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the
amount of data. However, this does not
always mean that you can get higher quality
pictures or sounds.
data per second in a disc. While playing a
disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback
picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per
second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per
second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the
amount of data. However, this does not
always mean that you can get higher quality
pictures or sounds.
◆
LAYER
Indicates the approximate point where the
disc is playing.
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates
which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or
“Layer 1”).
For details on the layers, see page 82 (DVD
VIDEO).
disc is playing.
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates
which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or
“Layer 1”).
For details on the layers, see page 82 (DVD
VIDEO).
ENTER
X/x
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
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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
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
Audio
Video
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
0
1000
Audio
Video
Appears when the DVD
has dual layers
has dual layers
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Viewing Information About the Disc
Checking the play information of
a DATA CD
a DATA CD
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio).
audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio).
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Bit rate
Album name
Track name
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded
with multilingual tracks, you can also change
the language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded
with multilingual tracks, you can also change
the language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
1
Press
(audio) during
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press
(audio) repeatedly to
select the desired audio signal.
◆
When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 86 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.
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 86 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
◆
When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
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When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
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When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
• 1:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
audio track 1
• 1:1/L: The sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 1:2/R: The sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 2:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
audio track 2
• 2:1/L: The sound of the left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
• 2:2/R: The sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
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Hint
You can also select “AUDIO” from the Control
Menu (page 12).
Menu (page 12).
(audio)
DISPLAY
X/x
1:ENGLISH
1-13
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SURROUND Mode
Settings
Settings
You can enjoy surround sounds while playing
discs including Dolby Digital, DTS and
MPEG audio DVDs, even if you have only 2
or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that
best suits your speaker setup.
discs including Dolby Digital, DTS and
MPEG audio DVDs, even if you have only 2
or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that
best suits your speaker setup.
1
Press SUR during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the surround modes.
one of the surround modes.
Refer to the following explanations given
for each item.
for each item.
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For 2 speaker setups
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
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For 4 to 6 speaker setups
(If you select “NONE” in the setting of
“REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP”(page
76), you cannot select these modes.)
• NORMAL SURROUND
• ENHANCED SURROUND
• VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
• VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
• VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
“REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP”(page
76), you cannot select these modes.)
• NORMAL SURROUND
• ENHANCED SURROUND
• VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
• VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
• VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in step 2.
Select “OFF” in step 2.
For 2 speaker setups
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
If the player is set up to output the signal from
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will be
heard only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and
“DTS” are set to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” is
set to “PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP”(page 75).
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will be
heard only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and
“DTS” are set to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” is
set to “PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP”(page 75).
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TVS DYNAMIC
Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R)
as shown below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R)
as shown below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
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TVS WIDE
Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R)
as shown below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R)
as shown below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
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Sound Adjustments
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TVS NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
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TVS STANDARD
Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the actual front speakers
(L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective
when you use 2 separate front speakers.
from the sound of the actual front speakers
(L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective
when you use 2 separate front speakers.
For 4 to 6 speaker setups
You can enjoy the following surround effects
by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rear
speakers.
Connect the player to the amplifier (receiver)
with the
by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rear
speakers.
Connect the player to the amplifier (receiver)
with the
connection (page 24).
You can experience Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS). DCS uses sound imaging to shift the
sound of the rear speakers away from the
actual speaker position or create entire sets of
virtual rear speakers from one set of actual
rear speakers. “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,”
“VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and
“VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” make
use of this technology.
Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS). DCS uses sound imaging to shift the
sound of the rear speakers away from the
actual speaker position or create entire sets of
virtual rear speakers from one set of actual
rear speakers. “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,”
“VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and
“VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” make
use of this technology.
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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.
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.
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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.
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) source with a
monaural rear channel signal. Produces a
stereo like effect in the rear channels.
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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 76).
from the actual speaker position.
The shift position differs according to
“REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear
speakers (page 76).
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
R: Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
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R
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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 76).
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 76).
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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
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 76).
the rear speakers (page 76).
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Hints
• You can select “SURROUND” by pressing the
SURROUND button on the player.
• You can also select “SURROUND” from the
Control Menu (page 12).
Notes
• To enjoy the multichannel audio through the
5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker
position and distance (page 76).
position and distance (page 76).
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal
for the rear speakers, it may be difficult to hear the
sound effects.
sound effects.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, the
player does not output the sound of centre
speaker.
speaker.
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn
off the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
amplifier (receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
• “TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital
discs. However, not all discs will respond to the
“TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.
“TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.
• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS” to “DTS”, and
“MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP,”
sound will come from your speakers but it will not
have the SURROUND effect.
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS” to “DTS”, and
“MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP,”
sound will come from your speakers but it will not
have the SURROUND effect.
• If the player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack,
the TVS effect will not be heard when you play a
CD.
the TVS effect will not be heard when you play a
CD.
L
R
LS
RS
L
LS
RS
R
REAR
SIDE
LS
RS
L
R
L
R
LS
RS
REAR
SIDE
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
LS: Rear speaker (left)
RS: Rear speaker (right)
R: Front speaker (right)
LS: Rear speaker (left)
RS: Rear speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
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