About this owner’s manual
This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of
this DVD video player. Some DVD video discs are
produced in a manner that allows specific or limited
operation during playback. As such, the DVD video
player may not respond to all operating commands. This
is not a defect in the DVD video player. Refer to
instruction notes of discs.
“
” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
A “
” means that the operation is not permitted by the
DVD video player or the disc.
Notes on region numbers
The DVD video player is allotted one of region numbers,
which stand for their playable area. If the numbers are
printed on your DVD video disc, and are different from
that of the DVD video player, disc playback will not be
allowed by the player. (In this case, the DVD video player
displays the message.)
The region number of this DVD video player is printed
on the rear panel of the main unit and on the carton.
On VIDEO CDs
This DVD video player supports VIDEO CDs equipped
with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the
abbreviation of Playback Control.) You can enjoy two
playback variations depending on types of discs.
• VIDEO CD not equipped with PBC function
(Version 1.1)
Sound and movie can be played on this DVD video
player in the same way as an audio CD.
• VIDEO CD equipped with PBC function
(Version 2.0)
In addition to operation of a VIDEO CD not equipped
with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback of
interactive software with search function by using the
menu displayed on the TV screen (Menu Playback).
Some of the functions described in this owner’s
manual may not work with some discs.
Playable discs
This DVD video player can play the following discs.
• You cannot play discs other than those listed above.
• You cannot play DVD-RAM discs or
non-standardized discs, etc., even if they may be
labeled as above.
• This DVD video player uses the NTSC/PAL color
system, and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in
any other color system (SECAM, etc.).
Notes on Discs (continued)
DVD
video
discs
Disc Mark
Contents
Disc
Size
Maximum
playback time
VIDEO
CDs
Approx. 4 hours
(single sided disc)
Approx. 8 hours
(double sided disc)
Approx. 80 minutes
(single sided disc)
Approx. 160 minutes
(double sided disc)
Approx. 74 minutes
Approx. 20 minutes
8 cm
12 cm
8 cm
12 cm
Audio
+
video
(moving
pictures)
Audio
+
video
(moving
pictures)
Audio
CDs
Approx. 74 minutes
Approx. 20 minutes
8 cm
(CD
single)
12 cm
Audio
The following discs are also available.
DVD-R discs of DVD video format
CD-R/CD-RW discs of CD-DA or VIDEO CD format
Some of these discs may be incompatible.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...4
Precautions ...............................................8
Notes on Discs..........................................9
Notes on region numbers ............................... 10
Table of Contents....................................11
Identification of Controls .......................12
Front panel ..................................................... 12
Rear panel ...................................................... 12
DVD display.................................................... 13
Remote control ............................................... 14
Loading batteries ............................................ 15
Operating with the remote control .................. 15
Connections
Connecting to a TV .................................18
Connecting to a TV......................................... 18
Connecting to an audio system and TV
equipped with component video inputs ........ 19
Connecting to Optional Equipment ......20
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a
Dolby Digital decoder ................................... 21
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with
Dolby Pro Logic Surround ............................ 21
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a
DTS decoder ................................................ 22
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with an
MPEG2 audio decoder ................................. 22
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a
digital audio input ......................................... 23
Basic playback
Playing a Disc .........................................26
Basic playback ............................................... 26
Variable Speed Playback .......................28
Playing in fast reverse or fast forward
directions ...................................................... 28
Playing frame by frame .................................. 28
Playing in slow-motion.................................... 29
Resuming playback from the same location... 29
Locating a Desired Section ...................30
Locating a title using the top menu................. 30
Locating a desired section by entering the
corresponding number ................................. 31
Locating a specific chapter or track ................ 31
Playing an MP3 Encoded CD .................32
Playing an MP3 encoded CD ......................... 32
Advanced playback
Accessing a Specific Location Directly ...
34
Entering the time of the desired location ........ 34
Playing Repeatedly.................................35
Repeating a title, chapter, or track.................. 35
Repeating a specific segment ........................ 35
Playing in a Favorite Order ....................36
Setting titles, chapters, or tracks in a favorite
order ............................................................. 36
Playing in Random Order ......................37
Playing titles, chapters or tracks in random
order ............................................................. 37
Zooming a Picture ..................................38
Zooming a picture........................................... 38
Selecting the Picture Enhancement
(E.P.M.) .....................................................39
Selecting the picture enhancement ................ 39
Selecting the Sound Enhancement
(E.A.M.) ....................................................40
Selecting the sound enhancement ................. 40
Selecting the Camera Angle ..................41
Changing the camera angle ........................... 41
Selecting Subtitles .................................42
Selecting a subtitle language ......................... 42
Selecting a Language.............................43
Selecting a playback audio setting ................. 43
Operating in the On-screen Display Mode ...
44
Operating in the on-screen display mode....... 44
Function setup
Customizing the Function Settings ......48
Setting procedure ........................................... 48
Setting details ................................................. 50
Table of Languages ................................56
Others
Before Calling Service Personnel .........58
Specifications .........................................59
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