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Off: The primary vocal is not output.
On: The primary vocal is output when it is recorded
on the disc.
Notes
• The vocal output feature is used during playback of
Dolby Digital (multi-channel) recorded DVD KARAOKE
discs. This feature allows you to turn off vocal audio
tracks, or restore them for background
accompaniment.
• When playing KARAOKE, connect appropriate audio
equipment such as an amplifier to the DVD video
player.
On-Screen Language
English: To view on-screen displays in English.
: To view on-screen displays in Chinese.
Disc Menu Language
English: To display disc menus in English.
Chinese: To display disc menus in Chinese.
Others: To make a further choice.
After pressing the ENTER button, follow
steps 1) - 4) below.
1) Obtain the abbreviation of the preferred
language from the list
.
2) Select the first character by pressing the
/
buttons.
3) Press the
/ buttons to shift and select the
second character by pressing the
/ buttons.
4) Press the ENTER button.
Note
Some DVD video discs may not include your pre-
selected language. In this case, the DVD video player
automatically displays disc menus consistent with the
disc’s initial language setting.
Language
Disc Menu Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
On-Screen Language
ENG
ENG
ENG
– – –
A
B
C
Language
Disc Menu Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
On-Screen Language
ENG English
Chinese
Others
Code
E
S
ENG
ENG
– – –
A
B
C
4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is
connected.
Displays theatrical images with
masking bars above and below the
picture.
4:3 Normal: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is
connected.
Displays pictures cropped to fill
your TV screen. Either or both
sides of the picture are cut off.
16:9 Widescreen: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is
connected.
Notes
• The displayable picture size is preset on the DVD video
disc. Therefore, the playback picture of some DVD
video discs may not conform to the picture size you
select.
• When you play DVD video discs recorded in the 4:3
picture size only, the playback picture always appears
in the 4:3 picture size regardless of the TV shape
setting.
• If you select “16:9 Widescreen” and you own a 4:3 TV
set, the DVD playback picture will be horizontally
distorted during playback. Images will appear to be
horizontally compressed. Always be sure that your TV
shape conforms to the actual TV in use.
PAL/Auto
PAL: To play a PAL disc. Connect a PAL TV to view a
picture.
Auto: The DVD video player automatically identifies
PAL or NTSC video system of a disc. Connect
a multisystem TV (PAL/NTSC compatible) to
view a picture.
A playback picture may be distorted when
detected a signal change between PAL and
NTSC on the disc.
Setting details
Customizing the Function Settings (continued)
Audio Out Select
Select the output sound format corresponding to your
system connection.
For details of sound recording systems, see
.
Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier
equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS,
MPEG1 or MPEG2 decoder.
The DVD video player outputs digital
audio information in the bitstream
format when you play a DVD video disc
recorded on the Dolby Digital, DTS,
MPEG1 or MPEG2 recording system.
Analog 2ch: Select when connected to a TV, or
Dolby Pro Logic or stereo system via
the analog audio jacks.
PCM: Select when connected to a 2 channel
digital stereo amplifier.
The DVD video player outputs sounds
in the PCM 2ch format when you play a
DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby
Digital, MPEG1 or MPEG2 recording
system.
Dynamic Range Control
Off: Full dynamic range is maintained.
On: Dynamic range is reduced.
Notes
• This function works only during playback of Dolby
Digital recorded discs.
• The level of Dynamic Range Reduction may differ
depending on the DVD video disc.
Picture
TV Shape
4:3 LB
A
B
C
PAL/Auto
Auto
Audio
Dynamic Range Control
Karaoke Vocal
Audio Out Select
Bitstream
On
Off
A
B
C