Panasonic DVD-A350A User Manual

Panasonic

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD Player

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Safety information

CAUTION;

DVDAilDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS A CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS DVD/VIDEO
CD/CD PLAYER USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM
WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIA
TION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO
OPERATE THE DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER
CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

WHEN THIS DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS

PLUGGED TO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT
PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING
OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO

LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS PLAYER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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{Inside of product)

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS
OPERATION!

{Back of product)

Dear Customers

May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this

Panasonic DVDA/IDEO/CD player.
We strongly recommend that you carefully study the Operat
ing Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that
you note the listed precautions.

Features

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■ DVD: a completely new dimension in video

entertainment

•Subtitles may be displayed in one of a maximum of 32 lan

guages*.

•The audio soundtrack can be heard in up to 8 languages®.

•The multi-angle function allows you to choose the viewing
angle of scenes which were shot from a number of different
angles. (Limited to DVD recorded with multiple camera an
gles.)

*The number of the languages recorded is dependent on the

software.

■ High quality digital audio

•TTie Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG 2 audio/Linear PCM decod
er is built into the player which makes it possible to enjoy

Multi-Channel Surround sound.

•With the linear PCM sound of a 48 kHz/16 bit through
96 kHz/24 bit, audio quality exceeding that of CDs becomes
possible.

■ Many convenient features

•GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens for showing the disc
information or player information and providing access to
many major functions of this unit

•Reproducing a virtual surround effect even when only a
2-channe! stereo system is connected. [Dolby Digital (AC-3)

5.1 ch DVD only]

•Programming of up to 5 scenes in memory (markers)

•Parental lock settings to prevent play of discs unsuitable for
some audiences [DVD only]

•The remote control unit supplied has an easy-to-use joy
stick, and it can control the TV as well.

■ Compatible with PAL DVD (Video CD) and

NTSC DVD (Video CD)

•This player can play discs recorded in either PAL or NTSC

format.
However, the player must be connected to a PAL TV which
is capable of receiving PAL 525/60 system to play both PAL
DVD (Video CD) and NTSC DVD (Video CD).

■ Compatible with Video CD and CD as well as

DVD

■ Disc formats supported by this player

The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following

marks:

noOMMCr

lo]0§®

non«. AUDIO

CD

[8 cm disc/
12 cm disc]

DVD

[8 cm disc/
12 cm disc]

iMOITALWffiOl

Video CD

[8 cm disc/
12 cm disc]

DVD-A350A Contents

Please check and identify the
supplied accessories.

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I I AC mains lead

'—' (Parts No. VJA0754)

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(Parts No. VEQ2084)

Batteries

for remote control unit
[size “AA” (R6P)]

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Video/audio
cord

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(Parts No. VJA0788-D)

I I S-video cord

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I I Operating instructions
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(Parts No. VQT7410)

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Table of contents

Getting Started:

Safety information

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Features................................................................ 3

DVD-A350A Contents

Precautions

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Control reference guide

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6

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Front panel display.............................................. 9

Basic connection
Optional video connections
Optional audio connections

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Remote control preparation...............................14

Connecting headphones

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Before enjoying DVD/Video CD/CD....................15

Basie Operatlpfn:

Basic play

•Basic play................................................................................15

•Stopping play.......................................................................... 17

•Skipping ahead or back...........................................................17

Rapid advance (Rapid reverse)
Still picture (Pause)
Frame advance [DVOA/ideo cd]

SlOW-motion play [DVO/Video CD]

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Enjoying Video CDs with playback control

without using menus [video cd only]

Operation Usfhg out $creens:

General Information about GUI screens

•Common procedures...............................................................20

Detailed descriptions of each GUI icon

•Screen for disc information.....................................................21

•Screen for player information

•Screen for slow-motion play and rapid advance

(reverse).................................................................................22

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A0ahced

Program play [video cd/cd]

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Random play [Video cd/cd]....................................24

Repeat play

• Repeat viewing (listening) ................................................25

• Repeating sections between two specific points

(A-B repeat)....................................................................26

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Storing markers in memory to be viewed

(listened) again

•storing a marker in the memory..........................................27

•Recalling/clearing a marker................................................27

Changing subtitle language [Dvd only]

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Changing audio soundtrack language

[DVD only].................................................................. 29

Switching vocals ON or OFF for Karaoke

discs [DVD/Vtdeo CD]....................................... 29

Viewing from another angle [dvd only]...... 30

Reproducing a virtual surround effect

[Dolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1 ch DVD only]

Using a title menu [dvd only]

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Using a DVD menu [dvd only]..............................31

Initiai Settings:

Initial settings

•Common procedures of initial settings

•Selecting disc languages [DVD only]

•Selecting rating level [DVD only]

•Selecting language of On-Screen Display menu....................35

•Switching the On-Screen Display ON or OFF

•Selecting the display brightness.............................................36

•Selecting TV screen type

•Selecting digital output

•Speaker setting.......................................................................39

•Other settings.........................................................................41

For Your Reterence:

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Operating the TV set by the remote control

unit...................................................................42

Disc handling and maintenance

Troubleshooting

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Self-diagnosis display function
Definition of terms

Specifications ....

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Language code list........................................... 47

Region Management

information

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Back cover

Precautions

Please read these precautions before operating this unit.

■ Mains lead protection

To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against
electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the fol

lowing.

•Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting

the AC mains lead to this unit.

•Do not connect or disconnect the AC mains lead when

your hands are wet.

•Keep the AC mains lead away from heating appliances.

•Never put any heavy object on the AC mains lead.

•Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC mains

lead in any way.

•Remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug at regular intervals.

•If the unit has been dropped or otherwise damaged,

turn off the power and disconnect the AC mains lead.

•if smoke, malodors or noises are emitted from the unit,

turn off the power and disconnect the AC mains lead.

■ Placement

Avoid placing the unit in areas of:

•direct sunlight or heating radiators, or closed automobiles

•high temperature (over SS^C) or high humidity (over 90%)

•excessive dust

•vibration, impact or where the surface is tilted
As the internal parts may be seriously damaged.

■ Non-use Periods

When the unit is not being used, switch the unit to the stand

by mode.

When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be

unplugged from the household AC outlet.

■ No fingers or other objects inside

•Touching internal parts of this unit is dangerous, and may
cause serious damage to the unit. Do not attempt to disas
semble the unit.

•Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.

■ Keep away from water and magnets.

•Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If liq
uids are spilled into the unit, serious damage could occur.

•Never bring magnetic objects such as speakers near to this

unit.

■ Stacking

•Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place any

thing heavy on it.

•Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which
may become hot.

■ Condensation

Moisture may form on the lens in the following conditions...

•immediately after a heater has been turned on.

•in a steamy or very humid room.

•when the unit is moved from a cold environment to a warm
one.

If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly,
in this case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for

the moisture to evaporate.

■ If there is noise Interference on the TV while a

broadcast is being received

Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference
may appear on the TV screen while you are watching a TV
broadcast and the unit is left on. This is not a malfunction of

or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, switch this unit

3iy

mode.

Control reference guide

Main unit

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Page

O POWER, <bn button......................................................15

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small
amount of power.

O VIRTUAL SURROUND SOUND button/indicator .... 30

O Remote control signal sensor

O Display window................................................................... 9

0 ANGLE indicator..................................................................30

0 FL SCROLL button

Press to show the audio information for the disc currently
being played on the unit’s display.

O OPEN/CLOSE button..........................................................15

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©SKIP buttons

0 Shuttle dial (SEARCH)..................................................18,19

0 PHONES jack.......................................................................14

© PHONES LEVEL control

0 Disc tray...............................................................................15

0 STANDBY indicator

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this
indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the

unit is turned on.

0 STOP button

0 STILUPAUSE button...........................................................18

0 PLAY button

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Control reference guide

Remote control unit

om POWER button

O ES|AV button

O POWER 6/1 button

(for DVDA/IDEO CD/CD player).

O DISPLAY button..............................

0 TITLE button

0 MARKER button

o SUBTITLE button
O AUDIO button
0 SKIP buttons

0 STOP button...................................

0 STILUPAUSE button

0 Numeric buttons

•To select a 2>diglt number
Example: To select track 23
Press “2" and then “3”.

0 CLEAR button

0 SETUP button

0 V.S.S. button
0 IQ CH. buttons
0 IQ VOL. buttons.

0 OPEN/CLOSE button.....................

0 MENU button

0 JoystIck/SELECT button .....

0 RETURN button

0 ANGLE button................................

0 SLOW/SEARCH buttons

0 PLAY button..............

0 PLAY MODE button

0 A-B REPEAT button

0 REPEAT MODE button

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Front panel display

Rotates during play.
Rotates fast clockwise or counterclockwise
during rapid advance (reverse). (See page 18.)
Rotates slowly clockwise or counterclockwise
during slow-motion play.

[DVDA/ideo CD] (See page 19.)

Illuminates in the stop mode.

Illuminates during playback.

O

Flashes when the RESUME function is ON.

(See page 17.)
Illuminates during repeat play, (See page 25.)

O

Illuminates in the pause mode. [CD] (See page 18.)

o

Indicates the chapter number. [DVD]

0

indicates the track number. [Video CD/CD]
Indicates the total playing time when the disc tray Is

©

closed. [Video CD/CD]
Indicates the elapsed playing time from the start of the
title/track during play.

O Indicates the current audio channel information re

corded in the disc (e.g. 2ch or 5.1 ch).
O Illuminates when a DVD is loaded.
0 Illuminates In the still picture mode.

[DVD/Video CD] (See page 18.)

0 Illuminates during program play. [Video CD/CD]

(See pages 23 and 24.)

0 illuminates when Linear PCM of 96 kHz sampling is

being played.

0 Illuminates when Linear PCM of 24 bit is being played,
0 Illuminates when the disc tray is open.
0 Illuminates when the disc tray Is being closed (re

tracted).

0 Illuminates during play of a DVD.

0 Illuminates during play of an interactive DVD.
0 Illuminates during play of a Karaoke DVD.
0 Illuminates during play of an interactive Karaoke DVD.
0 Illuminates during play of a Video CD.
0 Illuminates during play of a Video CD with playback

control.
0 Illuminates during play of a CD.
0 Illuminates when playback Is Impossible.

•DVDs for which playback is prohibited by the setup “Rat
ings”. (See page 34.)

•DVDs with Region No. other than “4" or “ALL”.
(See page 43.)

0 Illuminates when no disc is loaded.

Basic connection

•Ensure that the power switch of this unit and other equipment to be connected is set to off before commencing connection.

•Do not block ventilation holes of any of the equipments and arrange them so that air can circulate freely.

•Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment.

•Ensure that you observe the colour coding when connecting audio and video cords.

Connecting to a TV set and an audio equipment

TV set (optional)

To mains supply
(AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz)

Mains lead

Video/audio cord

(supplied)

S-video cord
(supplied)

(supplied)

DVD/VIDEO CD/
CD player

(optional)

To audio input connectors
(red, white)

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•When playing some DVD discs, TV;

::voiume:

; som® other sources, ac^ust the TV

volume to your desired level. ;v % f

•If the player Is connected to the TV ■
through a videp cassette

: the picture may not be played back

normally with some DVDs. If this is

the case, do not connect the player

■ ’ via the VCR. ;•!

Audio equipment (optional)

Optional video connections

Cònnéctthg tP à TV set w^h VidP<^sMdlP

■cord":^

If the TV set is stereo

S-video output connector

The S (separate) video output connector separates the color
(C) and luminance (Y) signals before transmitting them to the
TV set in order to achieve a sharper picture.
Use the S-video cord (optional) when connecting the player
to a TV set equipped with an S-video input connector for the
best possible picture quality.

If the TV set is monaural

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Optional audio connections

CoiHiecting to an AV amplifier with S.ich input connectors supporting Dolby Digital

This player contains a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder or MPEG 2 decoder. This enables the playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby
Digital, MPEG 1/2 audio or Linear PCM without the need for an external decoder with Dolby Digital, MPEG 1/2 audio or Linear PCM
processing. When the player is connected to an AV amplifier with 5,1ch input connectors, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your
home when playing discs recorded in Dolby Digital, MPEG 1/2 audio or Linear PCM.

AV Amplifier with
S.ich input connectors

(All sold separately.)

Front speaker (Left)

Subwoofer (Left)

---------

Surround speaker (Left) —

Notes:

•After connection is made, set the “Speaker setting" (such as
Yes/No and Large/Smatl) according to your speaker sys
tem. (See page 39.)

•if the type of the speakers connected does not satisfy the

channels recorded in an MPEG 2 or Linear PCM disc, the
disc will not be played in all the channels but only in 2 chan

nels. (For example, even if the front speakers and the cen
ter speaker are connected, a disc recorded in 5 channels
will be played back only in 2 channels.)

•DVDs recorded in Linear PCM/96 kHz sampling in which
“Center Speaker” is contained will also be played back only

in 2ch.

Center speaker

— Front speaker (Right)

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Subwoofer (Right)

Surround speaker (Right)

• If the surround speakers or the center speaker can’t be In
stalled at an equal distance to (or further away from) the
front speakers from the listening position, then change the
delay time setting at the “Speaker setting" on page 39, to
compensate.

•Set VIRTUAL SURROUND SOUND (V.S.S.) to “VSS OFF
(Cancel) when using speakers other than the front speakers

[UR). If it is set to “VSS 1” (Natural effect) or “VSS 2" (Em

phasized effect), sound will be delivered only through the
front speakers (UR).

Optional audio connections

Connoting to a decbder with Dolby
Digital

■prefc^^ing''"" ^ "■ ■■

When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio are played,

Dolby Digital bitstream or MPEG audio bitstream is output from the

piayer’s OPTICAL digital audio output connector or COAXIAL digital
audio output connector. When the player is connected to a Dolby Dig
ital decoder or MPEG audio decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality

audio in your home. [An optical digital cable or coaxial audio cable

(both optional) is required when an optional Dolby Digital decoder or

MPEG audio decoder is used.]

Notes when connecting the optical digital cable (optional)

•Remove the dust protection cap from the connector and connect the
cable firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the
connector match (B).

•Keep the dust protection cap and always reattach the cap when not

using the connector to protect against dust.

Concerning the audio output from the unit’s optlcal/coax­lal digital audio output connector

Disc

DVD Dolby Digital

Video
CD

CD

*'The type of audio output from the connector can be selected by the

initial settings. (See page 3€.)

*=Sound having 96 kHz sampling is converted into 48 kHz sampling

when it is output from the unit’s optical/coaxial digital audio output
connector.

For your reference;

•Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital sound compression technique de
veloped by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well as stereo (2-chan­nei) sound, this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to

be efficiently recorded on a disc.

•Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. While CDs
are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit

up to 96 kHz/24 bit.

• If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the
full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full

5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the
Dolby Surround mark.

Sound
recording
format

(AC-3)

Linear PCM
(48/96 kHz
16/20/24 bit)

MPEG 1/MPEG 2 MPEG audio bitstream or

MPEG 1 PCM (44.1 kHz sampling)

Linear PCM

Optical/coaxial digital audio
output from connector

Dolby Digital bitstream
(2-5.1 ch) or PCM (2ch)
(48 kHz/16 bit)*’

Linear PCM (2ch)
(48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*®
or no output*’

PCM(2ch) (16 bit)*’

Linear PCM

(44.1 kHz sampling)

DVD/VIDEO CD/
CD player

Coaxial audio­cable (optional)

Decoder or
Amplifier with

Dolby Digital
(AC-3)/MPEG
processing
(optional)

TV set (optional)

— Video/audio cord (supplied)

S-video cord (supplied)

(See page 11.)

or

To coaxial digital audio input
connector

Optical digital

cable (optional)

To optical digital audio input
connector

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the Dolby Digital (AC^) or MPEG audio decoder.

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♦Video CDs and CDs can be played as they would nor-:

ma(ty..be:ptayed.x

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato-

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labora
tories Licensing Corporation. Copyright 1992 Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. Ail rights reserved.

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Remote control preparation

Battery installation El

Insert the batteries while observing the correct {+) and {-)
polarities as illustrated at right.

Service life of batteries

•The batteries normally last for about one year although this
depends on how often and for what operations the remote
control is used.

•If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is oper
ated near the player, replace the batteries.

•Use size "AA", R6P batteries.

Notes:

•Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

•Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassem
ble, heat or throw the batteries into the fire.

•Do not drop, step on or otherwise impact the remote
control unit. This may damage the parts or lead to
malfunction.

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

•If the remote control unit is not going to be used for a
long time, remove the batteries. Otherwise, electrolyte
may teak which may lead not only to malfunctioning
but also to burns if contact is made with the electro

lyte.

•Wipe away any electrolyte leaking inside the remote
control unit, and install new batteries.

•If any electrolyte should come into contact with parts
of your body, wash it off thoroughly with water.

Remòte control operation rari^ É

Point the remote control unit no more than about 7 m from the
remote control sensor and within about 60° of the front of the
unit.

•The operating distance may vary according to the bright
ness of the room.

Notes:

•Do not point bright lights at the remote control sensor.

•Do not place objects between the remote control unit and

the remote control sensor.

•Do not use this remote control unit while simultaneously op
erating the remote control unit of any other equipment.

Connecting headphones a

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7 Connect the headphones.

•Headphones with a stereo plug (M6) can be connected.

2 Adjust the volume.

Caution:

Avoid listening to sound at levels which may be harmful to
your ears.

i^efdre dnjoying DVDA^iddo Cp/CO

the On-Screen menu language of your player has

, been factory pre-set to English. .

iif you wputil like to Change the menu language to
f rench,: Spanish, German or Italian^ please refer to
“Selecting language of On-Screen Display menu” bn

If the expianatioris given belovy it is assumed that: En
glish has been selected as the menu language. :

Basic play

Preparations

•Switch the TV ON and select “Video" as the TV input.

•Switch on the stereo system's power if the player has been
connected to a stereo system.

Basic play

1 Press Power to switch on the power.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to

open the disc tray.

3 Place a disc onto the disc tray.

Hold the disc without touching either of its surfaces, posi
tion it with the printed title side facing up, align it with the
guides, and place it in its proper position.
© 8 cm disc
(D 12 cm disc

4 Press PLAY.

: C 1 bsei iRead i nal

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The disc tray is automatically closed and play begins.

•When the disc tray is closed by pressing OPEN/CLOSE,
press PLAY to commence play.

•When a menu screen appears on the TV monitor

In case of DVDs with menu or Video CDs with playback
control, a menu screen appears on the TV monitor. Perform
step 5 on page 16 to commence play.

TITLE MENU"

Castles

Lovers

Birds

(Continued on the next page)

(Example of DVD)

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