This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.
Safe way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment:
Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than
the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on
possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it
in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of
batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the productʼs enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book
case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
over heating. The openings shall be never be blocked by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction has been adhered to.
CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. To
ensure proper use of this product, please read this ownerʼs
manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Shall the
unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service
center.Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing)
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
• The ventilation shall not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with
items, such as newspapers, table-cloth, curtains etc.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
• Used batteries shall be disposed of safely and not incinerated. Attention shall
be shown to the environment aspects of battery disposal.
• Use the apparatus in tropical and moderate climates only.
• The excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.
• The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
• Do not remove the battery incorporated with product for your safety.
If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized LG
Electronics service point or dealer for assistance
Warning for replaceable lithium battery
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same type battery.
• Additional warning marking close to the battery if intended to be replaced by
users.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no
additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's
manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,
loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could
result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance,
and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue
use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement
part by an authorized service center. Protect the power cord from physical or
mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where
the cord exits the appliance.To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily
accessible.
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Types of Playable Discs ............................................................................. 3
format that can be purchased.
This unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that contains audio titles, DivX,
MP3, WMA and/or JPEG files. Some DVD±RW/DVD±R or CD-RW/CD-R cannot be played on this unit due to the recording quality or physical condition of
the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
"DVD Logo" is a trademark of DVD format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
About the Symbol Display
“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the
function explained in this ownerʼs manual is not available on that disc.
Regional Codes
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play
only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible
on the cover. This number must match your unitʼs regional code or the disc
cannot play.
• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from your player, the
message “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.
Copyrights
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in
public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features
the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures
of these discs picture noise will appear. This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Rechargeable battery
• Its internal rechargeable battery provides you with the freedom to pass it
around and play the files without the power cord.
• The internal rechargeable battery will start charging only when the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet.
• Operating time on battery: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The operating time on battery may vary depending on the battery status,
operational status and environment conditions and the maximum playing
time is approximately 3 hours.
• The battery indicator will turn red while charging. Once the charging is complete, the indicator will be turned off.
• When the remaining time of the battery power is under a few seconds,
“
Check Battery” will appear on the screen.
Charging Time on Battery
• Fast Battery Charge Mode (When the power switch
is located OFF): Less than 3 hours.
• Slow Battery Charge Mode (When the power
switch is located ON): More than 8 hours.
Power switch
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3
Main Unit
a LCD screen
b Function buttons
• DISPLAY
LCD ON/OFF: Accesses On-
Screen Display. To turn off the LCD
,press and hold DISPLAY for about
2 seconds and to turn on the LCD,
press DISPLAY again.
• SETUP: Accesses or exits the
setup menu.
• COLOR/BRIGHT*: Displays the
Brightness or Colour menu for LCD
display.
• MENU: Accesses the DVD menu.
* To adjust the colour or brightness
of the LCD display, press COLOR/
BRIGHT repeatedly on the main unit
to display the Brightness or Colour
menu then use b / B to adjust the
value. Press ENTER to confirm the
adjustment.
c Menu control buttons
• b B v V (left/right/up/down):
Selects an item in the menu.
• ENTER: Confirms menu selection.
dRemote sensor: Point the remote
control here. To control the unit using
the remote control, do not fold the
LCD panel down.
e Speakers
f Disc lid
g Battery charge and power indicator
• The indicator turns red in charging
and it will be turned off when the
charging is complete. (Refer to
page 3 for details.)
• The indicator turns green when the
unit is turned on.
hOPEN: Opens the disc lid using the
slide open switch.
i USB Port: Connect a USB Flash
Drive.
j Playback control buttons
• N (Play) / X (Pause): Starts
playback and pauses playback temporarily, press again to exit pause
mode.
• x (Stop): Stops playback.
• << (Skip): Searches backward* or
returns to the beginning of current
chapters/ tracks/ files or goes to the
previous chapters/ tracks/ files.
• >> (Skip): Searches forward* or
goes to next chapters/ tracks/ files.
* Press and hold button for about two
seconds.
(Power switch): Turn the unit ON
k1/q
or OFF.
Note: To operate this unit, the power
switch must be located ON.
lw VOL (Volume): Adjusts the vol-
ume level of the built-in speaker and
earphones.
m (Earphones): Connect earphones
here.
nAV OUT: Connect to a TV with video
and audio input.
o DC 9V IN: Connect the AC adapter or
automotive adapter.
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mM
Remote Control
Note: To operate this unit with remote control,
the power switch must be located ON. (Refer to 4
page)
a
b
c
d
l l l l l l lal l l l l l l
POWER (1): Switches the unit ON or OFF.
AUDIO (): Selects an audio language or audio
channel.
SUBTITLE (
): Selects a subtitle language.
ANGLE (
available.
SKIP (. / >): Goes to next or previous chap-
ter/track/file.
SCAN (
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SETUP: Accesses or exits the setup menu.
MENU: Accesses the DVD menu.vV bB: Navigates the menus.
ENTER (
RETURN (O): Press to move backwards in the
menu or exit the menu.
DISPLAY: Accesses or exits On-Screen Display.
l l l l l l lcl l l l l l l
PAUSE/STEP (X): Pauses playback temporarily/
press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.
PLAY (N): Starts playback.
STOP (x): Stops playback.
Numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in
a menu.
PROG.: Enters the program edit mode.
CLEAR: Removes a track number on the Program
List.
l l l l l l ldl l l l l l l
TITLE: Access the discʼs title menu.
REPEAT: Repeats a chapter, track, title or all.
A-B: Repeats a section.
ZOOM: Enlarges a video image.
MARKER : Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH : Displays [Marker Search] menu.
RANDOM: Plays tracks in random order.
VIRTUAL SURROUND: Press repeatedly to apply
the various sound effects. (Refer to 11 page)
): Selects a DVD camera angle, if
): Searches backward or forward.
): Confirms menu selection.
Put the battery into the Remote Control
Pinch the battery holder clip together then pull the
tab to remove the battery holder. Insert the battery
with the + facing in the same direction as the + on
the battery holder. Replace the battery holder with
battery into the Remote Control unit making sure
that it is fully inserted.
• Replace Remote Control unit battery with 3V
micro lithium cells such as CR. 2025 or its equivalent.
• Dispose of battery safety in accordance with
local laws. Do not dispose of in fire.
Warning : The battery used in this device may
present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat above 100 °C (212 °F).
Replace the battery with Matsushita Elec. Ind.
Co., Ltd. (Panasonic), part no. CR. 2025 only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion. Dispose of used batteries. Keep
batteries away from children. Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.
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Power connections
Connecting the AC Adapter
Connect the supplied AC Adapter from the unit to a power socket.
Right side of the unit
Plug into the carʼs
cigarette lighter
socket.
Right side of the unit
Plug into the
“DC 9V IN” jack.
Plug into a
power source.
Plug into the “DC 9V IN” jack.
* The actual set may differ from the drawing.
AC adapter
• This AC adapter operates on 100-240V~ 0.5A 50/60Hz.
• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable
AC plug adapter or AC cord set.
• Manufactured by I-MAG ELECTRONICS(DONG GUAN) CO., LTD
Connect the Automotive adapter
This unit and its automotive adapter are designed for use in vehicles that
have 8.5-15 volt, negative ground electrical systems. This is standard for most
vehicles. If your vehicle has a different type of electrical system, the DC power
system cannot be used.
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Automotive adapter
• This automotive adapter operates on DC 8.5-15V.
• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable
automotive adapter.
• Manufactured by GRAND POWER ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
(SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
Caution
• To prevent electrical shock and possible damage to your unit or vehicle,
always unplug the automotive adapter from the cigarette lighter socket
before you remove the plug from your unit.
• A 1.5 amp. 250V fuse for protection is installed in the automotive adapter.
• While the engine is being started, disconnect the automotive adapter from
the carʼs cigarette lighter socket.
• Do not operate your unit when the car battery is discharged.
Peak current from the car generator may cause the DC fuse to blow.
• If the vehicleʼs supply voltage drops below approximately 10 volts, your unit
may not work properly.
• Do not leave your unit in a place where the temperature exceeds 70°C
(158°F), or the pick-up device may be damaged.
Examples include:
- Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine.
- Near a heating appliance.
Hooking up the unit
Audio and Video Connections to your TV
Connect the AV OUT jack on the unit to the corresponding input jacks on your
TV as shown below.
TV
Audio/Video Cable
Right side of the unit
whiteyellow
Plug into the
“AV OUT” jack.
Audio/Video Adapter
(not supplied)
red
Revolving the LCD panel
You can revolve the LCD panel of the unit clockwise a maximum of 180
degrees for use. You can also operate the unit after revolving the LCD panel
180 degrees and folding it back down.
To revolve the LCD panel, place the unit on a stable and even surface such
as on a table. Push the LCD panel up and then lift it into a vertical position.
Revolve the LCD panel clockwise slowly 180 degrees. If you need, fold the
LCD panel after revolving it.
To revolve the LCD panel to its original position, open the LCD panel to a vertical position. Revolve the LCD panel counter clockwise slowly 180 degrees.
• When finished using the unit, return the LCD panel to its original position.
• Do not leave the LCD panel in the face-up position, or sudden shocks may
damage it.
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Adjust the settings
BUTTON
1 Display setup menu:SETUP
2 Select a desired option on the first level:
3 Move to second level:
4 Select a desired option on the second level:
5 Move to third level:
6 Change the setting:
Adjust the settings - more you can do
When you turn on for the first time (optional)
The menu for a language selection will appear when you turn on the unit for the
first time. You must select a language to use the unit. Use vV bB to select
a language then press ENTER and the confirm menu will appear. Use b B to
select [ENTER] then press ENTER.
Adjust the language settings
Menu Language – Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen dis-
play.
Disc Audio/Subtitle/Menu – Select a language for the Disc Audio/Subtitle/
Menu.
[Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
[Other]: To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to
enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list.
(see page 15) If you make a mistake while entering number, press CLEAR to
delete numbers then correct it.
[Off] (for Disc Subtitle): Turn off Subtitle.
v V
B
v V
B
v V / ENTER
Adjust the display settings
TV Aspect – Select which screen aspect to use based on the shape of your TV
screen.
[4:3]: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
[16:9]: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Display Mode – If you selected 4:3, youʼll need to define how you would like
widescreen programs and films to be displayed on your TV screen.
[Letterbox]: This displays a widescreen picture with black bands at the top
and bottom of the screen.
[Panscan]: This fills the entire 4:3 screen, cropping the picture as necessary.
Adjust the audio settings
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) – Make the sound clear when the volume is
turned down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [On] for this effect.
Vocal – Set to [On] only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. The
karaoke channels on the disc mix into normal stereo sound.
Adjust the lock settings
You must set the [Area Code] option to use the lock options. Select [Area Code]
option then press B. Enter a 4-digit password then press ENTER. Enter it again
then press ENTER to verify. If you make a mistake while entering number, press
CLEAR then correct it.
If you forget your password you can reset it. First, remove the disc in the unit.
Display setup menu then input the 6-digit number “210499” and the password
will be cleared.
Rating – Select a rating level. The lower the level, the stricter the rating. Select
[Unlock] to deactivate the rating.
Password – Sets or changes the password for lock settings.
[New]: Enter a new 4-digits password using the numerical buttons then press
ENTER. Enter the password again to confirm.
[Change]: Enter the new password twice after entering the current password.
Area Code – Select a code for a geographic area as the playback rating level.
This determ ines which areaʼs standards are used to rate DVDs controlled by the
parental lock. (See page 15)
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Adjust the others settings
REC Bit Rate – You can choose a bit rate for USB direct recording.
Higher bit rate gives the better sound quality but uses more space on the USB
Flash Drive. For USB direct recording, see page 13.
DivX(R) VOD – We provide you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) regis-
tration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD
service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.
Press ENTER when [Select] icon is highlighted and you can view the registration code of the unit.
All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only be played back on this
unit.
Game – You can play games with this unit using remote control. (See “Game”
on page 14)
[Select]: The game menu appears on the TV screen.
Displaying Disc Information
BUTTON
1Press DISPLAY during playback:DISPLAY
2Select an item:
3Adjust the Display menu settings:
4Exit the menu:DISPLAY
Displaying Disc Information - more you can do
You can select an item by pressing vV and change or select the setting by
pressing bB or using the numbered buttons (0-9).
Current title number/total number of titles
Current chapter number/total number of chapters
Elapsed playing time
Selected audio language or channel
Selected subtitle
Selected angle/total number of angles
Symbol Used in this Manual
A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to the
disc or file represented by the symbol.
ALL
DVD
DivX
All discs and files
DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW
DivX files
v V
b B / ENTER
ACD
MP3
WMA
Audio CDs
MP3 files
WMA files
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Playing a Disc
mor
mororM
BUTTON
1Open the disc lid: -
2Insert a disc:-
3Close the disc lid:-
4Start playback:
5Adjust the volume:VOLUME
6To stop playback:
Playing a Disc - more you can do
Stops the playback
Press STOP (x) to stop playback, the unit records the stopped point depending
on the disc. “ Xx ” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY ( N) to resume
playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc
(“ x ” appears on the screen), the unit will clear the stopped point.
(Xx =Resume Stop, x =Complete Stop) The resume point may be cleared
when a button is pressed. (for example: POWER, OPEN, etc)
Playing a DVD that has a menu
Most DVD now have menus which load first before the film begins to play. You
can navigate these menus using vV bB or number button to highlight an
option. Press ENTER to select.
Playing a DVD VR disc
This unit will play DVD-RW disc that is recorded using the Video Recording
(VR) format. When you insert a disc DVD VR disc, the menu will appear on the
screen. Use vV to select a title then press PLAY ( N). To display DVD-VR
menu, press MENU or TITLE.
Some DVD-VR disc are made with CPRM data by DVD RECORDER. The unit
does not support these kinds of discs.
Skip to the next/previous chapter/track/file
Press SKIP (>) to move to the next chapter/track/file.
Press SKIP (.) to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track/file.
Press SKIP (.) twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track/file.
Pause a playback
Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause playback. Press PLAY ( N) to continue
playback.
ALL
DVD
N PLAY
x STOP
ALL
DivX
ALL
DVD
DVD
DVD
DVD
DivX
DVD
DVD
SCAN
DivX
DVD
DivX
DivX
WMA
ACD
MP3
ACD
DivX
(M) to slow down forward play-
DivX
DVD
SCAN
M)
(M)
Frame-by-Frame playback
Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame playback.
Playing repeatedly
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. The current title,
chapter or track will be played back repeatedly. To return to normal playback,
press REPEAT repeatedly to select [Off].
Fast forward or fast reverse
Press SCAN (
You can change the various playback speed by pressing SCAN (
repeatedly. Press PLAY ( N) to continue play at normal speed.
- DVD, DivX: mmb P mm P mb P m / M p MB p MM p MMB
- ACD, WMA, MP3: mx8 P mx4 P mx2 / Mx2 p Mx4 p Mx8
or M) to play fast forward or fast reverse during playback.
Repeating a specific portion (A-B)
Press A-B at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat and again at the
end of the portion. Your selected portion will be repeated continually.
To return to normal playback, press A-B to select [Off].
Selecting a subtitle language
During playback, press SUBTITLE ( ) repeatedly to select a desired subtitle
language.
Watching from a different angle
If the angle indicator appears on the screen for a moment, you can select a different camera angle by pressing ANGLE ( ) repeatedly.
Hearing a different audio
During playback, press AUDIO ( )repeatedly to switch between the available
audio languages, channels or encoding methods.
Slow down the playing speed
While the playback is paused, press
back. You can change the various playback speed by pressing
repeatedly to play in slow motion. Press PLAY ( N) to continue play at normal
speed.
Watching an enlarged video image
During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM repeatedly to select zoom
mode. You can move through the zoomed picture using vVb B buttons. Press
CLEAR to exit. (100% p 200% p 300% p 400% p 100%)
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DVD
DVD
DVD
DVD
ACD
DivX
DVD
For example, to find a scene at 1
WMA
DivX
ACD
Press DISPLAY then select
MP3
Viewing the title menu
Press TITLE to display the disc's title menu, if available.
Viewing the DVD menu
Press MENU to display the disc menu, if available.
Starting play from selected time
Searches for the starting point of entered time code.
clock icon. Enter a time then press ENTER.
hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter "11020" and press ENTER. If you
enter the wrong number, press CLEAR to enter again.
Playing in random order
During playback or in stop mode, press RANDOM for playback in random order.
Press RANDOM again to return to normal playback.
Mark a scene on a disc
You can mark a position on a disc to return to at the place. Simply press
MARKER at the desired position. The marker icon will appear on-screen briefly.
Repeat to place up to nine markers.
Also you can recall or clear the positions. Press SEARCH and [Marker Search]
menu will appear. Use b or B to select a desired marker on the menu, then
press ENTER to recall it or CLEAR to clear it.
Last Scene Memory
This unit memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene
remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the
unit. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled.
Screen Saver
The screen saver appears when you leave the unit in Stop mode for about five
minutes. If the Screen Saver is displayed for five minutes, the unit automatically
turns itself off.
Virtual Surround
You can enjoy the surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programed sound field according to the program you want to listen to. Each time
you press VIRTUAL SURROUND, the sound mode is changed as follows.
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Mixed disc or USB Flash Drive – DivX, MP3/WMA and JPEG
When playing a disc or USB Flash Drive contained with DivX, MP3/WMA and
JPEG files together, you can select which menu of files you would like to play
by pressing TITLE.
Playing a DivX movie file
BUTTON
1Open the disc lid: -
2Insert a disc:-
3Close the disc lid:-
4Select a movie file from the menu:
To go directly to file and play, enter the file number using the numbered buttons (0-9).
5Start playback:
6To stop playback:
Playing a DivX movie file - more you can do
Changing the character set to display DivX® subtitle correctly
Press and hold SUBTITLE for 3 seconds during playback. The language code
will appear. Press b B to select another language code until the subtitle is displayed properly and then press ENTER.
DivX file requirement
DivX file compatibility with this player is limited as follows:
• Available resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixel.
• The file names of DivX and subtitle are limited to 45 characters.
• DivX file extensions: “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”
• Playable DivX subtitle: SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi),
SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub),
SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)