Pioneer DVD-V555 User Manual

DVD PLAYER

DVD-V555

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet

before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product

near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated

only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

 If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

 If this product is equipped with a three-wire

grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside

antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should

not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

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 appliance.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of

any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product

from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

 When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

 If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

 If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

way.

 When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts

are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should

not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

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NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Important

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. ¶ This player is not suitable for commercial use.

WARNING:

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

CAUTION:

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear

televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

÷

 Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation

exposure.

÷

 The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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S

MENU ENTER

PARENTAL

CURRENT LEVE • LEVEL8 CODE 0000 ENTER CODE NUMBER TO CHANGE THE LEVEL.

Dolby Digital*

Connect to a Digital Surround Amplifier and Surround Processor for 5.1ch Dolby Digital Surround entertainment.

PBC Video CD Compatibility

Ready to play Video CDs (Version 2.0) with PBC (Play Back Control). Two types of playback possible depending on the disc.

GUI Operation

While viewing Pioneer’ s original GUI on-screen displays, you can perform operations by remote control. Even if there is no menu recorded on a disc, you can still perform GUI operation with the menu provided by the player.

TITLE MENU

MENU ENTER

1 TITLE1 2 TITLE2 3 TITLE3 4 TITLE4 5 TITLE5

1/5

Last Memory Play*

If you stop watching a video part way through, this lets you continue watching from the same place later.

Reserving a Desired Song*

Lets you play back selected titles and chapters in any desired order.

1-1 5.41

SUBTITLE OFF AUDIO 1 ENGLI LINEAR PCM

Multi-Aspect*

You can select between Regular, Wide, and Letter Box display formats.

Cinema Mode & Animation Mode

Lets you select the ideal picture quality for watching movies and animation movies.

MODE

CINEMA ANIMATION STANDARD

*

Condition Memory*

The following settings of DVDs that you often watch can be recorded, and recalled automatically.

•Multi Aspect

•Cinema Mode/Animation Mode

•Multi-Language Subtitles

•Multi-Language

• Position

Still Frame*

You can view still frames.

Repeat Play*

Wide range of Repeat Play possibilities.

Parental Level*

Lets you select a “parental level” (user restriction level) to prevent children viewing undesirable material.

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Multilingual Subtitles*

You can select a desired subtitle language when watching movies and other videos.

Multi-Angle*

Lets you view scenes from different camera angles.

Multiple Languages*

With discs that have multiple language soundtracks recorded on them, you can select the desired language.

HELLO

HOLA

AUDIO: 1 AUDIO: 2

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

*

Indicates this feature may not be possible with certain discs.

Disc Types Compatible with This Unit

GRAPHICS

This player is DVD, CD, Video CD, and CD-G compatible. The marks shown on the right are found on disc labels or on disc jackets. ÷ This player can play all discs bearing the marks on the right

without the need for an adaptor.

÷ T o prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.) adaptor (for

CDs).

This unit is compatible with the NTSC TV system (U.S. and Canadian TV system).

You cannot use discs other than those shown on the right. * During DVD playback, data transfer is at 4.7 MBit per second.

Handling the discs

Holding with both hands

Holding with one hand

Types of playable

discs and their marks

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

CD

Diameter/Playable

sides

DVD VIDEO*

12 cm (5in.)/ single-sided

12 cm (5in.)/ double-sided

DVD VIDEO*

8 cm (3 in.)/ single-sided

8 cm (3 in.)/ double-sided

VIDEO CD 12 cm (5 in.)/single-sided

VIDEO CD single 8 cm (3 in.)/single-sided

CD

1 layer 2 layer

Playback time

Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 2)

133 min. (4.7 GB) 242 min. (8.5 GB)

266 min. (9.4 GB) 484 min. (17GB)

Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 2)

41 min. 75 min.

82 min. 150 min.

Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 1) Max. 74 minutes

Digital audio Digital video (MPEG 1) Max. 20 minutes

Digital audio

Disc Table

DVD Single, CD Single, Video CD Single

DVD, CD, CD-G Video CD

Note

◆ You cannot play DVDs that do not bear the Region No. (refer to “Terms” on page 69) indicated on the player’s rear panel.

Max. 74 minutes

12 cm (5 in.)/ single-sided

CD single

8 cm (3 in.)/ single-sided

Digital audio Max. 20 minutes

Discs other than the ones indicated above can not be played on this unit.

To avoid damage etc., do not play any discs other than those indicated above. Ex: DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD with special shape etc...

Disc Types Compatible with This Unit

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Applicable discs

Contents

Basic Operation

Detailed Operation

Karaoke Operation

DVD CD

Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs with No PBC 10 ¶¶¶ Playing Video CDs (with PBC ) 11 ¶ Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back 13 ¶¶¶ Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF 14 ¶¶¶ Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped 15 ¶¶

Playback by Menu Selection 18 ¶¶ Playing Back CD Graphics 19 ¶ Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track 20 ¶¶¶ Repeat Play 22 ¶¶¶ Still Frame 23 ¶¶

Karaoke Entertainment 26 ¶¶¶ Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound 29 ¶¶¶

Echo adjustment 29 ¶¶ Changing performance key 29 ¶¶

Operation is possible with the mic 29 ¶¶¶ Convenient Function for Practicing Karaoke 30 ¶¶¶ Reserving a Desired Song 32 ¶¶¶ Sing With Professional Karaoke (GUIDE MELODY) 33 ¶¶¶

VIDEO CD

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Set-Up

Other Information

Multi-Aspect Setting for Wide Screen TV Software 36 ¶ Changing Picture, Sound Quality and Graphics Setting 38 ¶¶¶ Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) 42 ¶ Selecting Languages (Multi-Language) 43 ¶ Changing Audio Type 43 ¶¶ Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) 44 ¶ Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) 44 ¶ Viewing Disc Information 45 ¶¶¶ Outline of GUI (Graphical User Interface) Operation 46 ¶¶¶ Changing Settings 52 ¶¶¶ How to Set Basic Audio and Subtitles 55 ¶

Connecting the Player Connection example 1. To a TV with video input 58

Connection example 2. AV receiver with digital input for Dolby Digital (AC-3) Connection example 3. AV amplifier 60

Names and Functions Remote Control 61

Front Panel 62 Rear Panel 62 Display Window 63

Troubleshooting 64 For Proper and Long Use 66 Terms 68 Specifications 69

59

Setting

Set -Up

Information

Other

6

* will not operate with some modes of disc.

ContentsContents

7

Applicable discs

Contents

Basic Operation

Detailed Operation

Karaoke Operation

DVD CD

Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs with No PBC 10 ¶¶¶ Playing Video CDs (with PBC ) 11 ¶ Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back 13 ¶¶¶ Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF 14 ¶¶¶ Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped 15 ¶¶

Playback by Menu Selection 18 ¶¶ Playing Back CD Graphics 19 ¶ Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track 20 ¶¶¶ Repeat Play 22 ¶¶¶ Still Frame 23 ¶¶

Karaoke Entertainment 26 ¶¶¶ Adjusting to Create the Desired Sound 29 ¶¶¶

Echo adjustment 29 ¶¶

Changing performance key 29 ¶¶

Operation is possible with the mic 29 ¶¶¶ Convenient Function for Practicing Karaoke 30 ¶¶¶ Reserving a Desired Song 32 ¶¶¶ Sing With Professional Karaoke (GUIDE MELODY) 33 ¶¶¶

VIDEO CD

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Set-Up

Other Information

Multi-Aspect Setting for Wide Screen TV Software 36 ¶ Changing Picture, Sound Quality and Graphics Setting 38 ¶¶¶ Memorizing Settings for Often Viewed DVDs (Condition Memory) 42 ¶ Selecting Languages (Multi-Language) 43 ¶ Changing Audio Type 43 ¶¶ Selecting a Subtitle Language (Multi-Language Subtitles) 44 ¶ Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) 44 ¶ Viewing Disc Information 45 ¶¶¶ Outline of GUI (Graphical User Interface) Operation 46 ¶¶¶ Changing Settings 52 ¶¶¶ How to Set Basic Audio and Subtitles 55 ¶

Connecting the Player Connection example 1. To a TV with video input 58

Connection example 2. AV receiver with digital input for Dolby Digital (AC-3) Connection example 3. AV amplifier 60

Names and Functions Remote Control 61

Front Panel 62 Rear Panel 62 Display Window 63

Troubleshooting 64 For Proper and Long Use 66 Terms 68 Specifications 69

59

Setting

Set -Up

Information

Other

6

* will not operate with some modes of disc.

ContentsContents

7

Before Using

Check accessories

Remote control unit

OPEN/ CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

456

7890

GUIDE VOCAL

PLAYBACK CONTROL

MENU

RETURN

5

23

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

STOP

7

CLEAR

PROGRAM

CONDITION

MODE

VOCAL

KEY CONTROL

PARTNER

Inserting batteries into the remote control

1

Audio cord

0

Microphone

Video cord

A-B

+10

Power cord

AA/R6P dry cell batteries....2

Other included items: ÷ Operating Instructions

(this manual)

÷ Warranty card

While pressing the back cover, pull out in the direc-

2

3

8

Before Using

tion indicated by the arrow.

Insert batteries.

Make sure to match the plus (+) and minus (–) polarity guides on the batteries with the marks inside the battery compartment.

Note

◆ Do not mix old and new batteries.

Close the cover.

◆ Even batteries of the same type will differ in voltage. Do not mix old batteries with new batteries.

◆ When not using the remote control for a long period of time (over 1 month), remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion. If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery component, then insert new batteries.

Basic Operation

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs with No PBC .......

10

Playing Video CDs (with PBC) .................................11

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back.................13

Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF ..........14

Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped ....15

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Basic Operation

Information

Set -Up

Other

9

Î

8

G

Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs with No PBC

DVD PLAYER

DVD-V555

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

+

10

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

MIC CONTROL

PREVIOUS NEXT

RETURN

SELECT

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

STANDBY/ ON

LOW CONTROL HIGH

KEY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

0



4 1 ¡ ¢

78

3

Î

DIGITAL VIDEO

MC

1

2

3

1 2

KEY

Press the ST ANDBY/

STANDBY/ ON

STANDBY

DVD PLAYER

DVD-V555

LOW CONTROL HIGH

ON button.

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

DIGITAL VIDEO

+

OPEN/CLOSE

10

0

9 0

MC

MIC CONTROL

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

DI

When playing a Video/Audio disc, press the KARAOKE

4 1 ¡ ¢

PREVIOUS NEXT

STOP



78

RETURN

PAUSE

PLAY

3

SELECT

MODE button to select “NORMAL MODE” .

Each time you press the button, the setting changes as follows.

KARAOKE MODE NORMAL MODE

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE

9 0

OPEN/CLOSE

0

4 1 ¡ ¢

PREVIOUS NEXT

+

10

CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

Press the 0 button.

¶

Press OPEN/CLOSE 0 button on

the remote control unit.

STOP



78

RETURN

PAUSE

PLAY

3

SELECT

¶

The disc table comes out.

Note

◆ DVDs that do not have the matching region No. that allows playback can not be played back (refer to the “Terms” section on page

69).

◆ During operation, the following marks may appear on the TV screen.

:Appears when this player has performed

a prohibited function.

:Appears when the disc has performed a

prohibited function.

◆ After stopping DVD play, if you start play without specifying a title with a menu or other means, the previous title is played.

◆ With the KARAOKE MODE (when the KARAOKE MODE button on the front panel is lit), depending on the TV you’re using and mic volume level, there may be distortion when playing DVDs, CDs or Video CDs. To prevent this keep analog output sound volume level low.

10

4

5

OPEN/CLOSE

0

6 7 8 9 0

STOP

78

RETURN

4 1 ¡ ¢

PREVIOUS NEXT

DIGITAL VIDEO

STOP



783

RETURN

Î

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE

CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

PLAY

SELECT

1 2 3 4 5

DVD-V555

KEY

DVD PLAYER

CONTROL HIGH

LOW

IC 2

STANDBY

ER

MC

POW

IC 1 M

MIC CONTROL

IC 1 MIC 2 M

ECHO M

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

DIGITAL VIDEO

OPEN/CLOSE

4 1 ¡ ¢

PREVIOUS NEXT

0

+10

8 9 0



Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDs with No PBC

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

PLAY

3

SELECT

Load a disc.

¶

PAUSE

Load a disc with the label facing

up, using the disc table guide to align the disc.

Press the 3 button.

¶

The disc table will close, and

playback will begin.

¶

Depending on the disc, a menu is

displayed. If a menu is displayed, refer to page 18.

STANDBY/ON

button

Disc tableSTANDBY indicator

KARAOKE

MODE

button

0 button

3 button

Playing Video CDs (with PBC)

To playback (Video CDs with PBC)

Perform steps 1 through 4 on

1

2

3

4

To stop the player

page 10.

PLAY

SELECT

¶ With Video CDs that have playback control,

button.

PBC is displayed, and a menu.

.

Press the PLAY 3

¶ Menus are recorded on discs. Menu displays

differ with each disc

Ex) Menu display

A(1) B(2) C(3) D(4) E(5)

¢ NEXT

When there’s another menu

When there’s a following menu

Press the PREV 4 button.

Select numbers in a menu using the number buttons

¶ Playback starts.

Ex) To select 3

To select 21 = =

STOP

To select 10 =

What’s a Video CD?

It’ s a disc that delivers the MD sound quality and VHS picture quality. Thanks to digital signal compression technology (MPEG system), you can enjoy up to 74 minutes of continuous video and audio from a single disc. There are two kinds of Video CD. To control Video CD play, one kind of disc (Version 2.0) features a Playback Control signal (hereafter referred to as PBC). The other kind of disc (Version 1.1) does not feature a recorded PBC signal.

Video CD with no PBC (Version 1.1)

Video CD with PBC

(Version 2.0)

Menu display

A(1)

B(2)

C(3)

This product enables PBC play using the number , PLA Y 3, Next ¢, Previous 4, and RETURN

Number buttons (0 – 9, +10)

STOP

Video and audio play is possible with same operations as a CD.

¶ Using on-screen menus enables

easy play of interactive software and software with reference functions. You also get high-resolution video and still picture capability.

¶ You can enjoy these discs in the

same way as discs with no PBC (Switch PBC OFF with the PLAYBACK CONTROL button .)

buttons.

OPEN/

CLOSE

OPEN/ CLOSE

7

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

CONDITION

SELECT

REPEAT

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

CLEAR

PROGRAM

KEY CONTROL

0

A-B

+10

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

123C

456

7890

MODE

GUIDE

VOCAL

PARTNER

PLAYBACK

CONTROL

RETURN

PLAY

2

SELECT

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Set -Up

OPEN/

CLOSE

PLAYBACK

CONTROL

¶ Press the STOP 7 button. ¶ Press the OPEN/CLOSE 0 button. ¶ Press the PLA YBACK CONTROL but-

ton. (In this case, playback control switches OFF, and the mode becomes that for playback of Video CDs with no PBC.) With discs that have no PBC, play will not stop even if you press the PLAYBACK CONTROL button.

Tips

“RETURN” during Video-CD play with PBC

During Video-CD play with PBC only , the “STOP” button on the main unit functions as a “RETURN” button. At any other time, it functions as a “STOP” button.

Playing Video CDs (with PBC)

Information

Other

11

Playing Video CDs (with PBC)

Displays shown when the PLAY/SELECT 3, PREV 4, NEXT ¢, or RETURN buttons are pressed.

Example of operation of a disc with PBC (Playback Control)

RETURN button

Number button

PLAY/SELECT 3button

MENU Display 1

(1) (2) (3) (4)

A B C D

Note

◆ Direction buttons and ENTER

RETURN button

button are not available.

RETURN button

Number button 1 Number button 2

(1)

Moving Picture

Still Picture

MENU Display 2

(1)

(2)

RETURN button

Moving Picture

Still Picture

NEXT button ¢

(2)

Menu operation

A Press the RETURN button to move back

to the previous menu.

¶ Each time you press the button, you move back a menu. If

you repeat pressing the button, you will eventually return to the first menu.

B Press the ¢ button to move to the next

menu, or the 4 button to move to the previous menu.

(3)

PREV button 4

RETURN button

Moving Picture

Number button 3

(3)

Still Picture

(4)

RETURN button

Number button 4

Moving Picture

Still Picture

(4)

You can play Video CDs without using menu displays

1 Press the PLAYBACK CONTROL button .

¶ The PLAYBACK CONTROL indicator on the fr ont of the player

goes out.

2 Press the PLAY 3 button, or select using

number buttons.

Example) To select 10 =

To select 21 = =

PLAY

SELECT

12

Playing Video CDs (with PBC)

The following are functions that do not operate when using menu operation with a Video CD that has PBC. (When PBC PLAY is lit in the display window)

¶ Track Skip Forward/Skip Back .........................................

¶ Track/Time Search...........................................................

¶ Repeat ............................................................................

¶ Stopping a song ..............................................................

¶ Reservation.....................................................................

# q w i s

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

Skipping forward to the next chapter (track)

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

Press the NEXT¢ button.

¶

Press to skip forward to the

next chapter (track).

¶

The ¡ ¢ button on the front

panel has the same function.

Skipping back to the previous chapter (track)

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

Press the PREV4 button.

¶

Press once to skip back to the

start of the chapter (track) currently playing.

¶

Press again to skip back to the

start of the previous chapter (track).

¶

The 4 1 button on the front

Fast forward

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

CLEAR

Fast reverse

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

23

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

MENU

5

ENTER

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

CLEAR

panel has the same function.

Operation

Basic

Press and hold the FWD ¡ button.

Operation

¶

Release the FWD ¡ button when

Detailed

you reach the desired location. Normal playback resumes.

¶

When you continue pressing the ¡¢button on the front panel of the main unit, it has the same function as the FWD¡ button on

A-B

the remote control.

Operation

Karaoke

Press and hold the REV 1 button .

¶

Release the REV 1 button when you reach the desired location. Normal playback resumes.

¶

When you continue pressing the 41 button on the front panel of the main unit, it has the same function as the REV1 button on

A-B

the remote control.

Setting

Title 1

Title 2

Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 1

3

2

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

3

333

222

3

2

3

2

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

3

2

3

2

3

2

¡ ¢ button

4 1 button

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

DVD PLAYER

STANDBY/ ON

STANDBY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

DIGITAL VIDEO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

DVD-V555

KEY

LOW CONTROL HIGH

MC

DIGITAL VIDEO

MIC CONTROL

+10

ON/OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

0

4 1 ¡ ¢

STOP

PLAY



783

Î

RETURN

SELECT

PREVIOUS NEXT

Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back

Set -Up

Information

PAUSE

Other

13

Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF

DVD PLAYER

DVD-V555

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

+

10

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

MIC CONTROL

PREVIOUS NEXT

RETURN

SELECT

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

STANDBY/ ON

LOW CONTROL HIGH

KEY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

0



4 1 ¡ ¢

78

3

Î

DIGITAL VIDEO

MC

23

ENTER

1

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

STOP

7

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

123C

Press the STOP7 button.

¶

On the front panel, press 7.

¶

Playback stops.

2 3

4

OPEN/ CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

1 2 3 4 5

DVD-V555

KEY

DVD PLAYER

LOW CONTROL HIGH

STANDBY

MC

POWER

MIC CONTROL

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

DIGITAL VIDEO

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

MENU

5

MENU

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

6 7 8 9 0

Î

DIGITAL VIDEO

OPEN/ CLOSE

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

5

0

OPEN/CLOSE

0

STOP

78

RETURN

4 1 ¡ ¢

PREVIOUS NEXT

0

Press the OPEN/ CLOSE0 button.

¶

On the front panel, press 0.

¶

The disc table comes out.

Remove the disc.

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

PAUSE

PLAY

3

SELECT

Press the ST ANDBY/ ON button on the remote control unit.

¶

The disc table goes back in and the

STANDBY indicator lights.

Note

◆ Y ou can stop part way through and continue playback later from the point where you stopped. Refer to page 15.

14

Stopping Playback & Switching Power OFF

STANDBY/ON

button

STANDBY indicator

0 button

7 button

Continuing Playback from Where You Stopped

DVD PLAYER

DVD-V555

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

+10

PLAYBACK ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE CONTROL KARAOKE MODE

ON/OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX

MIC CONTROL

PREVIOUS NEXT

RETURN

SELECT

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

STANDBY/ ON

LOW CONTROL HIGH

KEY

ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

0



4 1 ¡ ¢

783

Î

DIGITAL VIDEO

MC

96 kHz

ANGLE

TITLE CHP/TRK REMAINTOTAL

GUI

DOLBY DIGITAL

LAST MEMORY

Memorizing the place where you stopped watching (LAST MEMORY)

Tips

Operation

Basic

¶ Even with a disc you have memorized with

LAST MEMORY, playback begins at the start of the disc if you press the PLAY 3 button.

¶ When you continue playback from the point

where you stopped, LAST MEMORY is automatically canceled for that disc.

¶ If you register more than five DVDs in LAST

MEMORY, details of the latest disc are memorized, while details of the least recent

OPEN/ CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

MENU

5

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

Press the LAST MEMORY button during play.

¶

0

The LAST MEMORY indicator lights on the player.

¶

Press the POWER button on the remote control unit to switch power OFF, or press the STOP 7 button to stop playback.

disc (the disc you registered first) are

23

ENTER

erased.

¶ When a Video CD is ejected, memorized

data will be cleared.

¶ In the case of DVDs, the Last Memory

mode may not function for some titles.

Resuming playback from where you stopped

Note

◆ This function is for playback of DVDs and Video CDs. You cannot use it with CDs.

◆ When there is a power outage, the power is turned off during playback, with the STANDBY/ON button on the main unit or you disconnect the player from the wall outlet while the power is ON, settings are cleared. Before disconnecting the power cord, press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control to enter the unit to standby mode after distinguishing the “– OFF –” display, then press the STANDBY/ ON button on the main unit.

◆ When PBC playback is engaged on Video CDs, continuous playback may not be possible.

OPEN/ CLOSE

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

23

MENU

5

ENTER

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

Press the LAST MEMORY button during STOP.

0

¶

When the power is turned off and a disc inserted, the power will be turned on and playback will start automatically.

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Set -Up

LAST MEMORY indicator

Information

Other

Continuing Playback

from Where You Stopped

15

16

Detailed Operation

Playback by Menu Selection ...................................18

Playing Back CD Graphics .......................................19

Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track ....20

Repeat Play ...............................................................22

Still Frame.................................................................23

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Setting

Set -Up

Information

Other

Detailed Operation

17

1

POP

2

JAZZ

3

COUNTRY

4

R&B

5

CLASSICAL

Playback by Menu Selection

DVDs and Video CDs, depending on the disc, feature selection menus. This player lets you choose a desired title or track by selecting from a menu.

Selection and playback from a menu

PLAY

1 2 3 4 5

button.

→

.

3

.

SELECT

POP JAZZ COUNTRY R&B CLASSICAL

0

7

+10

→

0

1

Press

¶ A menu is displayed. This menu is recorded

on the disc. Menus differ depending on the disc.

¶ With Video CDs (p. 11) that have Play Back

Control, PBC is indicated in the display window.

2

For example, to select 2 JAZZ, press the 2 number button.

¶ When selecting a number higher than 10,

use the

•When selecting 10, press

•When selecting 17, press

•When selecting 20, press

¶ The selected title or track starts playing. ¶ With DVDs, you can also select numbers

with the 5 and ∞ buttons and then press

+10

ENTER

OPEN/ CLOSE

0

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

SELECT

REPEAT

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

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MENU

5

23

ENTER

∞

STOP

7

MODE

VOCAL PARTNER

Returning to menu display during playback

During DVD playback

TITLE

1

Press

2

¶ Press ¶ Operate according to disc menus.

During Video CD playback

Press

Pressing the playback will display the menu. With PBC playback, because the player’s operation method and functions depend on the PBC signal recorded on the disc, they will differ according to the disc. For details, please refer to the disc’s instruction manual.

Press

MENU

RETURN

.

MENU

.

again for a menu of title contents.

.

RETURN

button during PCB

¶ Menu details differ depending on the disc. Play a disc by

¶ Y ou can play Video CDs without using menu displays. Press

¶ Depending on the title, you can also make a selection using

18

Tips

making menu selections using the direction buttons (2•3•5•∞),

the PLAYBACK CONTROL button on the main unit or remote control to switch "PBC" OFF.

a menu. T o do this, press the are displayed to call up a menu, and select the desired title.

Playback by Menu Selection

ENTER

and the number buttons.

MENU

button when indications

Notes

◆ When playing a Video CD with a menu displayed, you cannot use Reserve play, Repeat play , and T rack/Time Search functions. This is because interactive operation using the menu is possible.

◆ With Video CDs when PBC is ON, player operation differs depending on the disc. For details, read the instructions that come with the disc.

◆ With DVDs, menu indications may not be displayed.

Playing Back CD

E

Trust me!

Graphics

Video and audio information is recorded in different areas on a disc. There's also a subcode area where information such as subtitles and song lyrics can be recorded. Graphics refers to the reading of the signals in this area, and their display.

CD graphics bear the

GRAPHICS

mark. You can enjoy graphics when playing discs bearing this mark.

Swiching graphics ON

SELECT

REPEAT

OPEN/ CLOSE

0

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

SUBTITL

2

¶ The mode changes as follows.

Press

OFF

.

ON

Swiching graphics OFF

SUBTITL

¶ When graphics ON, press

.

1

Perform steps 1 through 5 on page 10.

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

MENU

5

23

ENTER

∞

STOP

7

Operation

Basic

Operation

Detailed

Operation

Karaoke

Notes

◆ There should be graphics but....

If you play CD graphics discs with the graphics mode switched ON, and still no graphics are displayed, the problem could be due to inappropriate graphics channel setting, or because the graphics display is in the wrong position on the screen. Refer to pages 39 and 40.

◆ When playing a disc with no graphics recorded on it in rare cases erroneous graphics may be displayed, but this does not mean the player is malfunctioning. When playing discs without recorded graphics, be sure to switch the graphics mode OFF.

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CONDITION

MODE

GUIDE

VOCAL

PARTNER

+10

PROGRAM

KEY CONTROL

During playback of CD graphics, performing the following operations may result in missing subtitles and picture and subtitle color changes, but this is not a malfunction. Wait a little, and normal graphics display resumes.

¶ Fast forward/reverse ¶ Pause, Search ¶ Switching graphics ON on the graphics control display ¶ Display a menu

Setting

Set -Up

Tips

Information

Other

Playing Back CD Graphics

19

Title Number Search

You can select a title in these 2 ways.

(Method 1)

TITLE

1

Press

¶ T itle number flashes

on screen.

TITLE

2

Press

¶ Continue pressing

until you reach the desired number.

PLAY

3

Press

¶ Playback of the selected title starts.

3

SELECT

(Method 2)

TITLE

1

Press

.

again.

.

TITLE 1TITLE 1

1-01-02

TITLE 1TITLE 1

1-01-02

Title 2Title 1

Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track (Title Search) Part 1

OPEN/ CLOSE

0

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

¶ Operates during play only.

1 2

¶ Title menu is

3

¶ You can also make

5

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

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GUIDE VOCAL

MENU

23

ENTER

STOP

7

MODE

VOCAL PARTNER

Search with Menu

TITLE

Press

displayed.

(May not be displayed with some discs.)

Select a title number using

a direct selection using the number buttons. Your selected title soon starts playing.

MENU

5

.

MENU ENTER

.

∞

MENU ENTER

TITLE MENU

1 TITLE1 2 TITLE2 3 TITLE3 4 TITLE4 5 TITLE5

buttons.

TITLE MENU

1 TITLE1 2 TITLE2 3 TITLE3 4 TITLE4 5 TITLE5

1/5

2

Select title numbers with the

number buttons.

• When selecting title number 5, press

• When selecting title number 10, press

3

¶ Playback of the selected title starts.

.

5

1

Press

→ 0.

PLAY

3

SELECT

.

Searching for a Desired Video

20

SceneAudio Track (Title Search) Part 1

4

Press

¶ Playback of the selected title starts.

ENTER

.

Notes

◆ Directly pressing the number buttons selects Title search and Chapter search. For details, refer to page 27.

◆ With certain DVDs, search operation may stop. In this case, the mark appears.

◆ Depending on the disc, menu may not be displayed.

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

Searching for a Desired Video Scene/Audio Track (Chapter/ Track Search) Part2

Three ways to search a DVD or Video CD; normal search, direct search and time search are possible. For CD, direct search only is possible.

Chapter Number Search

(Normal Search)

Direct search using the

Example 1: To select track number 3, press 3.

Example 2: To select track number 17, press

¶

With DVDs, it becomes T itle Search or Chapter

When the Chapter/Track number is high

1

¶ Chapter/Track number flashes. ¶ With DVDs, a menu may be displayed

→ 7.

+10

search. For detailes refer to page 27.

CHP/TIME

Press

during the Stop mode. In this case, refer to "Chapter Number Search with Menu" on the right.

Specifying Chapter/Track

2

numbers with the buttons.

Example 1: Selecting Chapter/Track 31

press

Example 2: Selecting Chapter 187

press

3

¶ The selected Chapter/Track starts playing.

→ 1.

3

→ 8 → 7.

1

Press

PLAY

SELECT

Notes

◆ Time Search is not possible with CDs.

◆

With DVDs, Search may not be possible with certain titles. In this case, the

◆

When performing DVD or Video CD T ime Search, playback may start from a slightly different time than that specified.

◆

When a DVD is not playing (in the STOP mode), Time Search is not possible.

◆

During Video CD PBC play, search operations described above are not possible.

Tips

¶

To clear Title or Chapter/Track/Time/Frame indications when they are flashing, press the CLEAR button twice.

¶ Depending on the title, you can also make a selection using a menu. To do this, press the

MENU

when indications are displayed to call up a menu, and select the desired title.

number buttons

TRK 3

TRK 17

.

number

3

.

OPEN/ CLOSE

0

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

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GUIDE VOCAL

MENU

23

ENTER

STOP

7

MODE

VOCAL PARTNER

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

5

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

mark is displayed.

Audio Track (Chapter/Track Search) Part 2

Chapter Number

Search with Menu

You can perform this with DVDs only.

Press

1

¶

When in the Stop mode, proceed to step

Press

2

¶ Chapter menu

is displayed.

CHP/TIME

MENU

.

CHAPTER

CHAPTER• 1 (1~6)

MENU ENTER

Make a selection following

3

on-screen indications.

¶ With certain titles, there may be no menu

display. In this case, perform the operations described at left.

T ime Search

1

CHP 0

Press

¶ With DVDs that have no chapters, time is

displayed after pressing the button once.

Select the desired time number with the number

2

buttons.

Example : To select 21 minutes 43 seconds,

press 2 → 1 → 4 → 3.

¶ With DVDs, you cannot search for chapters

that overlap titles.

Press

3

¶ Playback starts from the selected elapsed

play time or selected frame.

Searching for a Desired Video Scene/

CHP/TIME

→

PLAY

3

SELECT

twice.

TIME 0.00

.

Operation

3.

Operation

Information

21

Basic

Detailed

Karaoke

Setting

Set -Up

Other

T

Repeat play of a chapter/track

REPEAT

Press

once during playback of the

chapter or track you want to repeat.

Repeat play of a title

REPEAT

Press

twice during playback of the

title you want to repeat

¶ With DVDs, the title continues playing until

the end, and then playback starts once more from the beginning of that title.

¶ With CDs and Video CDs, a disc is title, so

the entire disc is repeated. In this case, display window shows "R_SID".

.

Repeat Play

OPEN/ CLOSE

0

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE DISPLAY

Press of the section you want to repeat.

1

5

∞

SELECT

REPEAT

CONDITION

KEY CONTROL

PLAYBACK CONTROL

RETURN

REPEAT

A-B

CLEAR

+10

PROGRAM

LAST MEMORY

TITLE

PREV NEXT

4¢

REV PAUSE PLAY FWD

18 3¡

CHP/TIME

123C

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MENU

23

ENTER

STOP

7

MODE

VOCAL PARTNER

2

¶ Press

Repeat play of a specified section

REPEAT

A-B

at the beginning and end

Return to a specified location

REPEAT

Press location.

When you want to return, press

CLEAR

A-B

at the desired

PLAY

3

.

SELEC

to clear a specified location.

C

22

Tips

¶ Press

¶ With DVDs, repeat playback between titles is not possible.

CLEAR

to cancel Repeat play. The Repeat play mode is

C

canceled, but playback continues.

Repeat Play

Note

◆ With some DVD discs, there may be times when Repeat playback is not possible because of the title.

◆ With Video CDs, Repeat play is not possible during playback with the menu displayed (PBC playback).You can play Video CDs with-out using menu displays. Press the PLAYBACK CONTROL button on the main unit or the remote control to switch "PBC" OFF.

◆ The Repeat key does not function during Reserve play.