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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
(Search mode)
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio
CD/CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and
tracks are assigned unique numbers on the
disc, you can select the desired one by
entering its number. Or, you can search for a
scene using the time code.
you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio
CD/CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and
tracks are assigned unique numbers on the
disc, you can select the desired one by
entering its number. Or, you can search for a
scene using the time code.
1
Press SEARCH MODE.
The following display appears.
“-- (**)” appears next to the icon (**
“-- (**)” appears next to the icon (**
refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, tracks, indexes,
scenes, etc., of the disc.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, tracks, indexes,
scenes, etc., of the disc.
2
Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly
to select the search method.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
TITLE
CHAPTER
TIME/TEXT
TIME/MEMO
CHAPTER
TIME/TEXT
TIME/MEMO
Select “TIME/TEXT” or
“TIME/MEMO” to search for a starting
point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD
“TIME/MEMO” to search for a starting
point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD
TRACK
INDEX
INDEX
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
Playback
Playback
SCENE
INDEX
INDEX
◆ When playing a Super Audio CD/CD
TRACK
INDEX
INDEX
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
ALBUM
TRACK
TRACK
3
Select the number of the title,
track, scene, time code, etc. you
track, scene, time code, etc. you
want by pressing the number
buttons to select the digit.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” or
“TIME/MEMO” in step 2 and enter
“21020.”
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” or
“TIME/MEMO” in step 2 and enter
“21020.”
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
then select another number.
4
Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
selected number.
To turn off the display
Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the
display is turned off.
display is turned off.
Number
buttons
buttons
ENTER
SEARCH
MODE
MODE
CLEAR
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• You can display the first scenes 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. See “Searching by
Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” below.
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. See “Searching by
Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” below.
• You can also select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,”
“TRACK,” “INDEX,” “SCENE,” “TIME/
TEXT” (“TIME/MEMO”), or “ALBUM” from
the Control Menu (page 14).
TEXT” (“TIME/MEMO”), or “ALBUM” from
the Control Menu (page 14).
• You can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/
DVD-RW) or track (Super Audio CD/CD) by
pressing the number buttons and ENTER.
pressing the number buttons and ENTER.
Note
You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW
in VR mode.
in VR mode.
Searching by Scene
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and find a desired scene quickly.
and find a desired scene quickly.
1
Press PICTURE NAVI during
playback.
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select the item.
Refer to the explanations given for each
item in the following sections.
• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only)
• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO
item in the following sections.
• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only)
• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO
only)
• BOOKMARK (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO
CD only)
• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only)
• STROBE PLAYBACK (DVD VIDEO/
• STROBE PLAYBACK (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
• ANGLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only)
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CLEAR
PICTURE
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NAVI
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Press ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press O RETURN.
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You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION”
from the Control Menu (page 14).
from the Control Menu (page 14).
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
select all functions.
• The sound is muted when using this function.
Scanning the title, chapter, or
track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER
VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER
VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and display the first scenes of titles, chapters,
or tracks.
and display the first scenes of titles, chapters,
or tracks.
You can also play back from the selected title,
chapter, or track. After performing step 3 of
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” above, select the scene
using C/X/x/c, and press ENTER.
chapter, or track. After performing step 3 of
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” above, select the scene
using C/X/x/c, and press ENTER.
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If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V
is displayed at the bottom right.
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and
press x. To return to the previous scene, select the
top left scene (the position 1) and press X.
is displayed at the bottom right.
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and
press x. To return to the previous scene, select the
top left scene (the position 1) and press X.
Setting and selecting a favorite
scene (Bookmark)
scene (Bookmark)
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 300 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 300 discs can be stored in memory.
You can play back from the bookmarked
scene. After performing step 3 of “Searching
by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)”
above, select the bookmark using C/X/x/c,
then press ENTER.
scene. After performing step 3 of “Searching
by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)”
above, select the bookmark using C/X/x/c,
then press ENTER.
To set a bookmark
During playback, press BOOKMARK when
you find a scene to be bookmarked.
you find a scene to be bookmarked.
To reset the bookmark
After displaying the bookmarks with the
PICTURE NAVIGATION function, select
the bookmark you want to reset using C/X/x/
c, then press CLEAR.
PICTURE NAVIGATION function, select
the bookmark you want to reset using 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 80).
“CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display
(page 80).
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The number of the bookmark you selected is
displayed on the front panel display.
displayed on the front panel display.
Note
The player can store the bookmarks of up to 300
discs in memory. When you have the player store
over 300 discs in memory, bookmarks of the oldest
disc are erased.
discs in memory. When you have the player store
over 300 discs in memory, bookmarks of the oldest
disc are erased.
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Dividing a scene into 9 sections
(STROBE PLAYBACK)
(STROBE PLAYBACK)
You can display 9 consecutive moving
pictures on the screen.
pictures on the screen.
When you press X after performing step 3 of
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” above, the moving pictures
pause.
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” above, the moving pictures
pause.
Displaying different angles
simultaneously (ANGLE VIEWER)
simultaneously (ANGLE VIEWER)
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can
display all of the angles recorded on the disc
on the screen divided into 9 sections.
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can
display all of the angles recorded on the disc
on the screen divided into 9 sections.
You can also play back from the selected
angle. After performing step 3 of “Searching
by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)”
above, select the angle using C/X/x/c, and
press ENTER.
angle. After performing step 3 of “Searching
by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)”
above, select the angle using C/X/x/c, and
press ENTER.
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Viewing Information About the
Disc
Disc
Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining
Time
Time and Remaining
Time
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the Disc Memo,
DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text, or track/
album name (MP3 audio) recorded on the
disc.
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the Disc Memo,
DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text, or track/
album name (MP3 audio) recorded on the
disc.
1
Toggle the scroll key up or down
during playback to display “TIME/
TEXT” in the LCD screen.
TEXT” in the LCD screen.
2
Point the remote at the player and
press down on the scroll key so
that
appears in the LCD
screen.
The following display appears.
3
Press down on the scroll key
repeatedly to change the time
repeatedly to change the time
information.
The display and the kind of time
information that you can check depend
on the disc you are playing.
information that you can check depend
on the disc you are playing.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
• T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
RW
• T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current title
• T–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current title
• C *:*:*
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current chapter
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
functions)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current scene
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
• T–*:*
Remaining time of the current track
• D *:*
Playing time of the current disc
• D –*:*
Remaining time of the current disc
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
To check the Disc Memo, DVD/Super
Audio CD/CD text, or track/album names
(MP3 audio)
Audio CD/CD text, or track/album names
(MP3 audio)
Press down on the scroll key repeatedly in
step 3 to display the Disc Memo or text
recorded on the DVD/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.
In this case, you can label the disc. To label
the disc, see page 66.
step 3 to display the Disc Memo or text
recorded on the DVD/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.
In this case, you can label the disc. To label
the disc, see page 66.
For DATA CDs, the track/album names of
the MP3 audio track appears (page 56).
the MP3 audio track appears (page 56).
Scroll key
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Checking the information on the
front panel display
front panel display
You can view the time information and text
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
panel display. The information on the front
panel display changes as follows when you
change the time information on your TV
screen.
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
panel display. The information on the front
panel display changes as follows when you
change the time information on your TV
screen.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions), Super Audio CD, or CD
functions), Super Audio CD, or CD
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
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• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number and the playing time are
displayed.
displayed.
• Long text that does not fit in a single line will
scroll across the front panel display.
• You can check the time information and text
using the Control Menu (page 14).
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
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
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
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Information
Information
You can check information such as the bit
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
Checking the play information of
a DVD (ADVANCED)
a DVD (ADVANCED)
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press X/x to select
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.
3
Press X/x to select items.
For each item, see “Display of each item”
below.
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the
below.
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the
pick-up point.
4
Press ENTER.
To turn off the ADVANCED display
Select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
Display of each item
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
◆BIT RATE
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
◆BIT RATE
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio
data per second in a disc. While playing a
disc, the approximate bit rate of the playback
picture is displayed as Mbps (megabits per
second) and the audio as kbps (kilobits per
second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the
amount of data. However, this does not
always mean that you can get higher quality
pictures or sounds.
◆LAYER
data per second in a disc. While playing a
disc, the approximate bit rate of the playback
picture is displayed as Mbps (megabits per
second) and the audio as kbps (kilobits 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 88 (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 88 (DVD
VIDEO).
ENTER
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DISPLAY
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DVD VIDEO
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
OFF
BIT RATE
LAYER
LAYER
PLAY
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
Audio
Video
Appears when the DVD
has dual layers
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Checking the play information of
a DATA CD
a DATA CD
You can display the audio bit rate (the amount
of data per second of the current audio) on the
TV screen.
of data per second of the current audio) on the
TV screen.
1
While playing MP3 audio tracks on a
DATA CD, toggle the scroll key up or
down to display “TIME/TEXT” in the
LCD screen.
DATA CD, toggle the scroll key up or
down to display “TIME/TEXT” in the
LCD screen.
2
Point the remote at the player and
press down on the scroll key so that
press down on the scroll key so that
appears in the LCD screen.
The audio bit rate appears on the TV
screen.
screen.
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Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
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,
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
Toggle the scroll key up or down
during playback to display
during playback to display
“AUDIO” in the LCD screen.
2
Point the remote at the player and
press down on the scroll key so
that
that
appears in the LCD
screen.
The following display appears.
3
Press down on the scroll key
repeatedly to select one of the
repeatedly to select one of the
audio options.
◆ 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 92 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 92 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
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You can also select “AUDIO” from the Control
Menu (page 14).
Menu (page 14).
Note
You cannot change the sound for Super Audio CDs.
Scroll key
DISPLAY
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/x
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Displaying the audio information
of the disc
of the disc
Press DISPLAY during playback to display
the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/
x. The channels being played are displayed
on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1
channel signals can be recorded on a DVD
VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
number of the recorded channels may differ.
the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/
x. The channels being played are displayed
on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1
channel signals can be recorded on a DVD
VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
number of the recorded channels may differ.
*“PCM,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is
displayed.
In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the
channels in the playing track are displayed
by numbers as follows:
In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the
channels in the playing track are displayed
by numbers as follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
**The letters in the program format display
indicate the following sound components:
L:
L:
Front (left)
R:
Front (right)
C:
Center
LS:
Rear (left)
RS: Rear (right)
S:
S:
Rear (monaural): The rear
component of the Dolby Surround
processed signal and the Dolby
Digital signal
component of the Dolby Surround
processed signal and the Dolby
Digital signal
LFE: Low Frequency Effect signal
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When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sound tracks,
“LFE” is enclosed in a dotted line when the LFE
signal is not being output.
“LFE” is enclosed in a dotted line when the LFE
signal is not being output.
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LS
RS
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Current audio format
*
Currently playing program format
**
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2
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Effect) component 1
Rear component 2
Front component 2+
Center component 1
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SURROUND Mode
Settings
Settings
You can enjoy surround sound while playing
discs recorded in the Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) format.
This function is available when you connect 4
or more speakers and set “REAR” in “SIZE”
of “SPEAKER SETUP” to any setting other
than “NONE.”
discs recorded in the Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) format.
This function is available when you connect 4
or more speakers and set “REAR” in “SIZE”
of “SPEAKER SETUP” to any setting other
than “NONE.”
1
Toggle the scroll key up or down
during playback to display
“SURROUND” in the LCD screen.
2
Point the remote at the player and
press down on the scroll key so
press down on the scroll key so
that
appears in the LCD
screen.
The following display appears.
3
Press down on the scroll key
repeatedly to select one of the
repeatedly to select one of the
surround modes.
• NORMAL SURROUND
Discs with 2 channel audio signals are
decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder to create surround effects.
The rear speakers will emit identical
monaural sounds. If you are using a
center speaker, the appropriate sounds for
the center speaker will be delivered.
Discs with 2 channel audio signals are
decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder to create surround effects.
The rear speakers will emit identical
monaural sounds. If you are using a
center speaker, the appropriate sounds for
the center speaker will be delivered.
• ENHANCED SURROUND
Provides a greater sense of presence from
a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) source
with a monaural rear channel signal.
Produces a stereo like effect in the rear
channels.
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.
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
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You can also select “SURROUND” from the
Control Menu (page 14).
Control Menu (page 14).
Notes
• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” and “DTS” to “DTS” in
“AUDIO SETUP,” sound will come from your
speakers but it will not have the surround effect.
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” and “DTS” to “DTS” 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 surround effect will not be heard when you
play a CD.
the surround effect will not be heard when you
play a CD.
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NORMAL SURROUND
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
LS: Rear speaker (left)
RS: Rear speaker (right)
R: Front speaker (right)
LS: Rear speaker (left)
RS: Rear speaker (right)
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Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE”
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE”
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
1
Toggle the scroll key up or down
during playback to display
“ANGLE” in the LCD screen.
2
Point the remote at the player and
press down on the scroll key so
press down on the scroll key so
that
appears in the LCD
screen.
The following display appears.
3
Press down on the scroll key
repeatedly to select an angle.
repeatedly to select an angle.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
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• You can display all the angles on a screen divided
into 9 sections and start playback directly from
the chosen angle. (page 52).
the chosen angle. (page 52).
• You can also select “ANGLE” from the Control
Menu (page 14).
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the disc.
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the disc.
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Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1
Toggle the scroll key up or down
during playback to display
“SUBTITLE” in the LCD screen.
2
Point the remote at the player and
press down on the scroll key so
press down on the scroll key so
that
appears in the LCD
screen.
The following display appears.
3
Press down on the scroll key
repeatedly to select a setting.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 92 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 92 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in step 3.
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You can also select “SUBTITLE” from the Control
Menu (page 14).
Menu (page 14).
Note
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.
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
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Adjusting the Picture
(VIDEO CONTROL)
You can adjust the video signal of DVD or
VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the
picture quality you want.
Choose the preset Video Control setting that
best suits the program you are watching, or
select “MEMORY” to adjust individual
picture items, such as color, brightness, etc.,
creating a fixed set of picture item
adjustments for the disc in either case.
As long as “PLAYBACK MEMORY” in
“CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” (default),
the Video Control settings for up to 300 discs
remain in the player’s memory, and will be
automatically applied whenever you play the
same disc. When you store a Video Control
setting for the 301st disc, the setting for the
1st disc is canceled.
VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the
picture quality you want.
Choose the preset Video Control setting that
best suits the program you are watching, or
select “MEMORY” to adjust individual
picture items, such as color, brightness, etc.,
creating a fixed set of picture item
adjustments for the disc in either case.
As long as “PLAYBACK MEMORY” in
“CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” (default),
the Video Control settings for up to 300 discs
remain in the player’s memory, and will be
automatically applied whenever you play the
same disc. When you store a Video Control
setting for the 301st disc, the setting for the
1st disc is canceled.
1
Press VIDEO CONTROL during
playback.
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press VIDEO CONTROL repeatedly
to select the setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: Displays a standard
• STANDARD: Displays a standard
picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: Produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the color intensity.
picture contrast and the color intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: Produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
further increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
• CINEMA 1: Enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: White colors become
brighter and black colors become
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
• MEMORY: Adjusts the picture in
greater detail.
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• When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
• You can also select “VIDEO CONTROL” from
the Control Menu (page 14).
Note
Video Control settings for DVD-RWs in VR mode
will be canceled when you open the disc tray or
when the player enters standby mode.
will be canceled when you open the disc tray or
when the player enters standby mode.
Adjusting the picture items in
“MEMORY”
“MEMORY”
You can adjust each element of the picture
qualities individually.
• DVE (digital video enhancer):
qualities individually.
• DVE (digital video enhancer):
Sharpens or softens the outlines of the
images. “SOFT” is available only for
DVDs.
images. “SOFT” is available only for
DVDs.
• BNR (block noise reduction):
Reduces “block noise” or mosaic like
patterns in the picture.
patterns in the picture.
• Y NR (luminance noise reduction):
Reduces noise contained in the luminance
element of the video signal.
element of the video signal.
• C NR (chroma noise reduction):
Reduces noise contained in the color
element of the video signal.
element of the video signal.
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• CHROMA DELAY:
Adjusts colors that appear to have shifted
horizontally.
horizontally.
• AV ALIGNMENT:
Adjusts delay between the picture and
sound.
sound.
• PROGRESSIVE 1:
Sets a threshold at which the player
determines the progressive conversion
method.
When “COMPONENT OUT” in “SCREEN
SETUP” is set to “PROGRESSIVE,” the
player automatically detects whether the
software is video based or film based, and
converts the video signals in the
corresponding progressive conversion
method. When the set point is closer to
“VIDEO,” the video based software
conversion is more likely to be selected;
when closer to “FILM,” the film based
conversion is the likely choice. When set
specifically to “VIDEO,” the video based
software conversion will be always applied
regardless of the software type.
See “Glossary” for details about the video
based software and film based software
(page 88).
determines the progressive conversion
method.
When “COMPONENT OUT” in “SCREEN
SETUP” is set to “PROGRESSIVE,” the
player automatically detects whether the
software is video based or film based, and
converts the video signals in the
corresponding progressive conversion
method. When the set point is closer to
“VIDEO,” the video based software
conversion is more likely to be selected;
when closer to “FILM,” the film based
conversion is the likely choice. When set
specifically to “VIDEO,” the video based
software conversion will be always applied
regardless of the software type.
See “Glossary” for details about the video
based software and film based software
(page 88).
• PROGRESSIVE 2:
Adjusts the progressive video signals
processed under the video based software
conversion. Set closer to “STILL” for
software containing static pictures such as
scenery. Or, set closer to “MOVE” for
software containing dynamic moving
pictures such as a car chase.
processed under the video based software
conversion. Set closer to “STILL” for
software containing static pictures such as
scenery. Or, set closer to “MOVE” for
software containing dynamic moving
pictures such as a car chase.
• PICTURE:
Changes the contrast.
• BRIGHTNESS:
Changes the overall brightness.
• COLOR:
Makes the colors deeper or lighter.
• HUE:
Changes the color balance.
• GAMMA:
Adjusts the brightness of selected areas. See
“Adjusting the brightness of selected areas
(Gamma Correction)” for details (page 64).
“Adjusting the brightness of selected areas
(Gamma Correction)” for details (page 64).
1
Press VIDEO CONTROL repeatedly to
select “MEMORY,” then press ENTER.
select “MEMORY,” then press ENTER.
The “DVE” adjustment bar appears.
2
Press C/c to adjust the outline, then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
The adjustment is saved, and the “BNR”
adjustment bar appears.
adjustment bar appears.
3
Repeat step 2 to adjust “BNR” and the
other items such as “Y NR,” and “C
NR.”
other items such as “Y NR,” and “C
NR.”
4
When you reach the “GAMMA”
adjustment bar, press x.
adjustment bar, press x.
Video Control display 1 appears. To go to
Video Control display 2, press x again.
You can check all the adjustments other
than “GAMMA.”
Video Control display 2, press x again.
You can check all the adjustments other
than “GAMMA.”
Video Control display 1
Video Control display 2
To turn off the display
Press O RETURN.
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C NR
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BNR
DVE
AV ALIGNMENT
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COLOR
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
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MOVE
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• To reset the picture items to the default values,
press c after step 4 to select “RESET” in Video
Control display 2 and press ENTER.
Control display 2 and press ENTER.
• You can skip the adjustment without saving by
pressing X/x in step 2.
• Video based software, such as TV drama,
animation, and live music software are more
adequately processed under the video based
conversion. Film based software such as movies
are better processed under the film based
conversion.
adequately processed under the video based
conversion. Film based software such as movies
are better processed under the film based
conversion.
Notes
• 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,
the “BNR,” “Y NR,” or “C NR” effect may be
hard to discern.
hard to discern.
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
noise found in the disc may become more
apparent. If this happens, it is recommended that
you use the BNR function with the DVE function.
If the condition still does not improve, reduce the
DVE level, or select “SOFT” (DVD only).
apparent. If this happens, it is recommended that
you use the BNR function with the DVE function.
If the condition still does not improve, reduce the
DVE level, or select “SOFT” (DVD only).
• Some DVDs contain both video based and film
based sections. For example, a DVD may contain
a movie taken on film, and a “Making of”
sequence taken on video.
a movie taken on film, and a “Making of”
sequence taken on video.
• If the progressive format image becomes unclear
or unnatural when “MEMORY” is set to
“PROGRESSIVE 1” or “PROGRESSIVE 2,” try
viewing with “PROGRESSIVE 1” set to
“VIDEO.” If this does not improve the picture,
view the images in Interlace format through the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 78), or
switch to another jack.
“PROGRESSIVE 1” or “PROGRESSIVE 2,” try
viewing with “PROGRESSIVE 1” set to
“VIDEO.” If this does not improve the picture,
view the images in Interlace format through the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 78), or
switch to another jack.
Adjusting the brightness of
selected areas (Gamma
Correction)
selected areas (Gamma
Correction)
Depending on your TV or viewing
environment, images on the screen may lose
definition when a certain area of the image is
so light that it appears washed out, or so dark
that it blends into the surrounding dark areas.
By correcting the Gamma value, you can
adjust the brightness of selected areas to get a
clearer image. While the “BRIGHTNESS”
adjustment controls the brightness of the
entire image, the “GAMMA” adjustment is
useful when only some portions of the image
need adjusting.
environment, images on the screen may lose
definition when a certain area of the image is
so light that it appears washed out, or so dark
that it blends into the surrounding dark areas.
By correcting the Gamma value, you can
adjust the brightness of selected areas to get a
clearer image. While the “BRIGHTNESS”
adjustment controls the brightness of the
entire image, the “GAMMA” adjustment is
useful when only some portions of the image
need adjusting.
Example: You are watching a movie that is
rich in shadows and you want to see the
hidden details of the scenery.
If you use the “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment,
the entire image will become brighter, losing
definition in the areas that were initially
bright. The “GAMMA” adjustment enables
you to select the dark part and gradually
increase its brightness without sacrificing the
overall definition.
rich in shadows and you want to see the
hidden details of the scenery.
If you use the “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment,
the entire image will become brighter, losing
definition in the areas that were initially
bright. The “GAMMA” adjustment enables
you to select the dark part and gradually
increase its brightness without sacrificing the
overall definition.
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After step 3 of “Adjusting the picture
items in MEMORY,” press X/x to
display the “GAMMA,” adjustment
bar, and press ENTER or c.
items in MEMORY,” press X/x to
display the “GAMMA,” adjustment
bar, and press ENTER or c.
The “GAMMA” adjustment display
appears.
appears.
2
Press X/x to select areas of an image.
The upper region adjusts the dark areas
and the lower region adjusts the light
areas.
and the lower region adjusts the light
areas.
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2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
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2: FRENCH
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RESET
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Current Gamma setup value
OFF
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2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
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Selected areas
of an image
of an image
Dark areas
Light areas
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