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OPERATING INSTRUaiONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MODE D'EMPLOI

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call toll free 1-800-BUY-AIWA.

(United States and Puerto Rico)

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DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL AUDIO [PltalTAL VIDEO)

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

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”

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral trian gle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servic ing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

5 Foreign objects and liquid — Be careful that foreign objects

or liquid do not enter the unit through the ventilation openings.

6 Carts and stands—The unit should be moved

with care when placed or mounted on a stand or cart. Sudden stops, excessive force, or an uneven surface may cause the unit or oart to fall over.

7 Condensation — Moisture may form on the

pickup lens when:

- This unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot

- A heating system has just been turned on

- The unit is used in a very humid room

- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner When this unit has condensation inside, it may not funotion normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try to operate again.

Electric power

1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources

specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit.

2 AC power cord

- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this could result in fire or electrioal shook.

- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to

the cord from the unit to the power sooket.

- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords

beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or electrical shock.

3 When not in use — Unplug the AC power cord from the AC

outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small electrical current continues to flow into the unit, even if the power is turned off.

4 In case of lightning — Immediately disconnect the AC power

cord from the AC outlet.

PRECAUTIONS

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as

the safety suggestions below.

Installation 1 Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such

as near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or the like.

2 Heat — Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including

heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. This unit should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41T) or greater than 35°C (95°F).

3 Mounting place — Place the unit:

- on a flat, even surface

- away from strong magnetic fields

- at least one meter away from any radios or receivers Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

4 Ventilation —The unit should be situated with adequate space

around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow a clearance of 10 cm (4 in.) from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.

- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings.

- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack

where ventilation may be impeded.

- To avoid internal heat build-up, do not cover the

ventilation openings on the rear panel.

Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.

Damage requiring service

Have this unit serviced by a qualified service technician if:

- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

- A foreign object or liquid have entered the unit

- The unit has been exposed to rain or water

- The unit does not seem to operate normally

- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance

- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET AND ATTEMPTTO SERVICE THE

UNIT YOURSELF.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Precautions....................................................................2

Before Use............................................................................4

Handling and cleaning Parts and Controls

Front panel.....................................................................6

Remote control

Display panel..................................................................7

Preparations_________________________________

Connections.........................................................................8

H Connecting to a TV set only

£] Connecting to a TV set and an amplifier with a

[§ Connecting to a TV set and an audio system

[D] Connecting to a decoder with Dolby Digital

[1] Connecting to a decoder with DTS processing or an

IS Connecting to a TV set and an AV amplifire with

Connecting to a TV set equipped with S-video jack 17

Connecting to a TV set or monitor with component

Connecting headphones........................................... 19

Remote control

Basic Operations_____________________________

Playback (the basics)........................................................20

Stopping playback (DVD, video CD, audio CD) Still (Pause) (DVD, video CD, audio CD)

Frame Advance (DVD, video CD)...............................21

Slow Playback (DVD, video CD) ................................

Fast Forward, Reverse(DVD, video CD, audio CD)... 22 Skipping(DVD, video CD, audio CD)

Enlarge the picture - Zoom function (DVD)...............23

Checking playback conditions (DVD, video CD, audio CD).. 23 Playing a video CD without using PlayBack Control (PBC) 23 Creating a simulated surround effect (Q SUUROUND) 24 Playing a video CD or an audio CD in random order ...24 Mark function

Information on the TV screen.....................................25

More Features

Search............................................................................... 26

Title search (DVD)ZTrack search (Video CD with PBC

Chapter search (DVD)..................................................27

Time search (DVD, video CD with PBC off, audio CD) .27

Programmed playback - play an audio or video CD in a

desired order.............................................................. 28

Repeat playback................................................................30

Repeating a DVD........................................................ 30

Repeating a video CD/an audio CD Repeating a section between two specified points (A

Changing the angle - viewing the same scene from a

different angle (DVD)...................................................32

Displaying and changing subtitles

Displaying subtitles.....................................................33

Changing the subtitles................................................33

Changing the audio track

Changing audio tracks (DVD) Selecting karaoke audio (video CD, DVD)

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Digital In jack......................................................10

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processing or an AV amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder

AV amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder

the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system.............16

video input connectors

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As Necessary

Changing setup values

Basic operations..........................................................37

On-screen Menu...........................................................37

Disc Languages..............................................................38 2

Audio Output Setting

TV Aspect........................................................................41 Q

Rating Limit.....................................................................42 3

PBC..................................................................................43 g

Demonstration................................................................43 (£

Disc Resume................................................................ 43 H

Country codes Language codes

Troubleshooting Specifications

Congratulations on your purchase of an Aiwa DVD Player. To optimize the performance of this player, please take the time to read through these Operating Instructions and become familiar with the operating procedures.

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Features

DVD: providing a completely new dimension in video entertainment.

• With the multi-language function you can select an audio

soundtrack in up to 8 languages, and subtitles in up to 32 languages.

• With the multi-angle function you can select a viewing angle of scenes shot from multiple camera angles and recorded on the disc.

• With the parental lock function you can prevent playback of specified discs unsuitable for certain audiences. * All of the above functions are dependent on the DVD software.

High quality digital audio and images

• The linear PCM sound of a 96 kHz/24 bit creates audio quality

superior to that of audio CDs.

• Compatible with video CDs and audio CDs as well as DVDs

Accessory checklist

Remote control (1) AV cord (1) Batteries (R6/size AA) (2) Operating Instructions

Owner’s record

For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in case of difficulty.

Model No. Serial No. (Lot No.)

XD-DV300U

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BEFORE USE

Please read the following before operating the DVD player.

Disc formats supported by the player

This DVD player can play discs with the following marks only.

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COMPACT

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COMPACT

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• Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped, octagonal ones). It may result in malfunctions.

Color system of the DVDs and video CDs

This unit Is designed for the NTSC color systems only.

The materials for both the DVD discs and the video CDs are

recorded in the PAL and NTSC color systems.

Select the DVDs and video CDs recorded in the NTSC color

system.

Notes on DVDs and video CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and video CDs may be

intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this player plays DVDs and video CDs according to disc contents designed by the

software manufacturer, some playback features of this player may

not be available, or other functions may be added.

Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and video

CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on

this player.

Region code of the DVD player and DVDs

This DVD player is designed and manufactured for playback of

region “1 ” encoded DVD software. Region code labels appear on

the labels of some DVD discs to indicate which type of player can

play those discs. Unless “1” is included in these labels, or “ALL” appears on the DVD disc labels, those discs cannot be played on

this player. If you try to play these discs, the message “REGIONAL

CODE VIOLATION” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

Note on DTS-encoded CDs

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be exhibited from the analog stereo outputs. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper pre-cautions when

the analog stereo outputs of the CD player is connected to an

amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be conneted to the digital output (S/PDIF, AES/EBU, or

TosLink) of the CD player.

DVDs

(8 cm disc/12 cm disc)

Video CDs

(8 cm disc/12 cm disc)

Audio CDs

(8 cm disc/12 cm disc)

Disc-related terms

Title

The longest section of a picture or a musical piece on a DVD; a movie for a picture piece on video software, or an album for a

musical piece on audio software

Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title

you want.

Chapter

Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles

A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is

assigned a chapter number, enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, there may be no chapter recorded.

Track

Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD or an audio CD

Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the

track you want.

Scene

On a video CD with PBC (playback control) functions, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “Scenes”.

Each scene is displayed in the menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling you to locate the scene you want.

A scene is composed of one or several tracks.

There are two types of video CDs.

Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)

PBC (playback control) allows you to interact with the system via menus, search functions or other typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures of high resolution can be played, if they

are included in the disc.

Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)

Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs allow

playback of video pictures as well as sound, but they are not equipped with PBC.

This player cannot play discs such as CD-ROMs, other than those

listed in the table on this page, including PHOTO CDs, CD-I, DVDROMs.

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HANDUNG AND CLEANING

Handling the unit

When shipping the DVD piayer

The original shipping carton and packing materials come In handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

When setting the DVD piayer

The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR or radio may be distorted during DVD playback. In this case, position the player away from the TV, radio or VCR, or turn off the player after removing the disc.

To keep the surface ciean

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the playerfor a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface.

Handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the

surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, as these

might damage the surface of the player.

To obtain a clear picture

The DVD player is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down,

the picture quality will be poor.

Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every

1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.)

For details, please contact your Aiwa dealer.

Cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for analog records.

After playing, store the disc in its case.

Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car.

Notes on copyrig

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyright 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 on a VCR, the picture noise will appear. This products 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 pay-perview uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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PARTS AND CONTROLS

The instructions in this manual refer mainiy to the buttons on the remote control. Buttons on the main unit with the same names as those on the remote control can be used as well.

Front panel

©POWER switch (6STANDBY/ON) (2) Q SURROUND button (3) Disc tray

® ±OPEN/CLOSE button

(5)C>PLAY button (DBSTOP button @IIPAUSE/STILL button ©TITLE button ©MENU button ® PHONES LEVEL control

Remote control

© AOPEN/CLOSE button ©POWER button © PBC (playback control) button ©SUB TITLE SELECT button ©SUB TITLE ON/OFF button ©►PLAY button © BSTOP button ©MARK button ©IIPAUSE/STILL button ©TITLE button ©o'^RETURN button ©T-SEARCH button ©PROGRAM button

©Numbered buttons

©PHONES jack @ Display panel ®SET UP button

IPREV, ►WNEXT buttons

►►SEARCH buttons

®ON SCREEN DISPLAY button ©cT^RETURN button ® A, ▼, ► buttons ©ENTER button

©SET UP button ©ON SCREEN DISPLAY button ®Q SURROUND button ©ZOOM button ©AUDIO SELECT button

ANGLE button

■® ©«◄PREVIOUS, ►WNEXT buttons

©◄◄, ►►SEARCH buttons ©MENU button ©A, T, ► buttons ©ENTER button

©A-B button ©REPEAT button ©C(CLEAR) button

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Display panel

This player shows On-Screen Display messages on the screen of the TV set to which the DVD player is connected, as well as those on the display panel of the unit. The On-Screen Dispiay messages, which accompany each operation of the unit, make operation simpie and easy especiaiiy when playing DVDs or video CDs. They are also displayed when pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control. The instructions in this manual refer mainly to the On-Screen Display messages.

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Display symbols for DVDs (2) DVD is displayed when a DVD disc is loaded. (3) ANGLE is displayed when a multi-angle scene comes on

during playback.

(6) DTS is dispiayed when sounds recorded in DTS are played

back.

(7) DOLBY DIGITAL is dispiayed when sounds recorded in Dolby

Digital (AC-3) are played back.

Display symbols for video/audio CDs

0CD lights up when an audio CD is loaded, and VIDEO CD

lights up when a video CD is loaded.

(4) PBC (playback control) lights up when a video CD (version

2.0) with its PBC feature activated is ioaded.

(9)RANDOM lights up during random piay.

Display symbols for all discs

(5) RESUME indicates when the unit remembers the point at

which playback stopped on the inserted disc. Playback will begin from this point.

@Q SURROUND iights up when the Q SURROUND is turned

on.

® The repeat playback indicators light up during repeat play.

The repeat playback cannot be performed for video CDs with their PBC feature activated.

REPEAT: All the tracks on the disc are piayed back

repeatedly.

REPEAT 1: One track is played back repeatedly. REPEAT A-B: A desired portion is piayed back repeatedly.

@The playback indicator rotates during playback.

©TheTITLE, TRK (title, track) number indicates;

- the number of the title being played during playback of a DVD disc.

- the total number of tracks in stop mode and the number of

the track being played back in playback mode, when an

audio CD, a video CD (version 1.1) or a video CD (version

2.0 with the PBC feature disabied) is ioaded.

“PBC” is dispiayed here when a video CD (version 2.0) with its PBC feature activated is ioaded.

©The CHP, INDEX (chapter, index) number indicates the

number of the chapter being played during playback of a DVD disc.

©The time counter indicates;

- the total playing time of an audio CD or a video CD in stop

mode.

- the elapsed playing time or the remaining playback time of the title/chapter/disc/track of an audio CD, a video CD or a

DVD in playback mode. SET UP button is used to change the dispiay. When a video CD with its PBC feature activated is loaded, time indication does not appear.

©The registered track numbers are dispiayed (up to 16) in

stop mode during playback of an audio CD or a video CD.

The number of the track being played flashes during

piayback, and the track numbers already played back disappear. When a video CD with its PBC feature activated is loaded, the track numbers do not appear.

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CONNECTIONS

At first, decide the outline of the connection among this unit, your TV set and the amplifier, etc. It is necessary to set the setup menu of this unit according to the connection. Before connection, identify the type of your audio equipment or of the TV set referring to the following chart. Then decide the connection and the setup menu according to the types.

Audio system to be connected Input jack of equipment to be

connected to the DVD player

None (only the television is connected)

A stereo system or an amplitier

An AV amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital decoder or a Dolby Digital decoder

An AV amplifier equipped with DTS decoder or a DTS decoder

Before making connections

• Connect the AC cords of the unit and externai equipment at

the end, after finishing the other connections.

• Insert the plugs completely into the jacks. Loose connections may produce a humming sound or other noise interference.

• Refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.

CAUTiON

Do not select “Dolby Digital” in the “Audio Output Setting” when connecting to an AV amplifier not equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder (with an optical connecting cord).

Merely attempting to play a DVD may cause a high level of noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage the speakers. In such a case, be sure to select “Down Mix PCM” in the “Digital Stream”.

Digital (optical) input jack See B. Analog audio input jacks (L/R) Digital (optical) input jack Analog audio input jacks (L/R) Digital (optical) input jack

Referring Letter

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Connecting to a TV set only

Rear of TV set

When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminai, see page 17.

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!

According to the audio equipment and TV set to which the unit is connected, set the “Audio Output Setting” and “TV Aspect” of setup menu correctiy referring to the foiiowing below. See “CHANGING SETUP VALUE” on page 36 in detail.

Audio Output Setting

Digital Stream: Down Mix PCM dts Output: OFF

Down Mix Type: Stereo

TV Aspect

When your TV set is conventionai-screen size TV: NORMAL TV When your TV set is wide-screen size TV: WIDE TV

NOTES

' The player cannot be connected to aTV set which is not equipped

with a video input connector.

• Use a commercially available stereo-monaural audio cord when connecting to a monaurai TV set.

■ When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are

played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect

through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector.

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CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

Connecting to a TV set and an amplifier with a Digital In jack

yellow

to a video input

Audio/video cord (supplied)

jack (yeilow) :

TV set

to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2

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to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (optical out)

Front speaker (L)

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Optical connecting cord (not supplied)

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Amplifier with a Digital In jack

Rear of the unit

to an outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

to a digital input terminal

Front speaker(R)

When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminal, see page 17.

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!

According to the audio equipment and TV set to which the unit is connected, set the “Audio Output Setting” and “TV Aspect" of setup menu correctly referring to the following below. See “CHANGING SETUP VALUE” on page 36 in detail.

Audio Output Setting

Digital Stream: Down Mix PCM dts Output: OFF

Down Mix Type: Stereo or Surround*

* You can connect the MIXED AUDIO OUT jacks to aTV set or

an amplifier with a supplied connecting cord.

- When it is connected to a TV set, setting the Down Mix Type to stereo is recommended. You can enjoy the stereo sound from the TV set.

- When it is connected to an amplifier, setting the Down Mix Type to Surround is recommended. You can enjoy the surround sound from the speakers connected to the amplifier.

NOTES

' The unit cannot be connected to aTV set which is not equipped

with a video input connector.

' When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are

played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector.

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TV Aspect

WhenyourTVsetis conventional-screen size TV: NORMAL TV When your TV set is wide-screen size TV: WIDE TV

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Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!

According to the audio equipment and TV set to which the unit is connected, set the “Audio Output Setting” and “TV Aspect” of setup menu correctiy referring to the foliowing below. See “CHANGING SETUP VALUE” on page 36 in detail.

Audio Output Setting

Digital Stream: Down Mix PCM dts Output: OFF Down Mix Type: Stereo

TV Aspect

WhenyourTVsetis conventional-screen size TV: NORMAL TV When your TV set is wide-screen size TV: WIDE TV

NOTES

■ The unit cannot be connected to a TV set which is not equipped with a video input connector.

■ When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector.

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CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

Dolby Digital decoder

This DVD player contains a Dolby Digital decoder, and enables the playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital Surround without the need for an optional decoder with Dolby Digital processing. Once the DVD player is connected to a decoder with Dolby Digital processing or an AV amplifier which is equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality realistic audio sound right in your own home when playing the DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD player to the DIGITAL IN jack of the decoder or AV amplifier with an optional optical connecting cord.

TV set

When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminai, see page 17.

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I Remove the dust cap on the DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT jack of the player.

Standard equipment for enjoying Dolby Digitai sound

Prepare the following equipment as well as this DVD piayer.

• One of the foiiowing ampiifier/decoder

- An AV amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital decoder

- A Dolby Digital decoder and an AV amplifier

• Front speakers (L, R), center speaker, surround speakers

(L, R) and subwoofer

• DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital Surround

Also, remove the dust cap on the optical input jack of the connected equipment.

^ Connect the optical connecting cord

firmly so that the configurations of both the plug and the jack match.

Keep the dust cap, and always reattach the cap when not using the jack to protect against dust.

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!

According to the audio equipment and TV set to which the unit is connected, set the “Audio Output Setting” and “TV Aspect” of setup

menu correctly referring to the following below.

See “CHANGING SETUP VALUE” on page 36 in detail.

Audio Output Setting

Digital Stream: Dolby Digital dts Output: OFF

Down Mix Type: Stereo or Surround*

* You can connect the MIXED AUDIO OUT jacks to a TV set or

an amplifier with a supplied connecting cord.

- When it is connected to a TV set, setting the Down Mix Type to stereo is recommended. You can enjoy the stereo sound from the TV set.

- When it is connected to an amplifier, setting the Down Mix Type to Surround is recommended. You can enjoy the surround sound from the speakers connected to the amplifier.

TV Aspect

When your TV set is conventional-screen size TV: NORMAL TV When your TV set is wide-screen size TV: WIDE TV

■ The unit cannot be connected to a TV set which is not equipped with a video input connector.

' When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are

played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect

through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector.

' For the speakers and their connection, refer to the instructions

for the AV amplifier.

CAUTION

If the AV amplifier is not equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder, do not select “DOLBY DIGITAL” in the “Audio Output Setting” when connecting the AV amplifier with an optical connecting cord. Merely attempting to play a DVD may cause a high level of noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage the speakers. In such a case, be sure to select “Down Mix PCM” in the “Digital Stream”.

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CONNECTIONS (CONTINOEO)

Q Connecting to a decoder with DTS processing or an AV amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder

This DVD player contains a DTS decoder, and enables the playback of DVDs recorded in DTS Surround without the need for an optional decoder with DTS processing. Once the DVD player is connected to a decoder with DTS processing or an AV amplifier which is equipped with a DTS decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality realistic audio sound right in your own home when playing the DVDs

recorded in DTS Surround.

Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD player to the DIGITAL IN jack of the decoder or AV amplifier with an optional optical connecting cord.

TV set

When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminal, see page 17.

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I Remove the dust cap on the DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT jack of the player.

Standard equipment for enjoying DTS sound

Prepare the following equipment as well as this DVD player.

• One of the following amplifier/decoder

- An AV amplifier that contains a DTS decoder

- A DTS decoder and an AV amplifier

• Front speakers (L, R), center speaker, surround speakers (L, R) and subwoofer

• DVDs recorded in DTS

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Also, remove the dust cap on the optical input

jack of the connected

equipment.

2 Connect the optical connecting cord

firmly so that the configurations of

both the plug and the jack match.

Keep the dust cap, and always reattach the cap when not using the jack to protect against dust.

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!

According to the audio equipment and TV set to which the unit is connected, set the “Audio Output Setting” and “TV Aspect” of setup menu correctly referring to the following below. See “CHANGING SETUP VALUE” on page 36 in detail.

Audio Output Setting

Digital Stream: Down Mix PCS dts Output: ON Down Mix Type: Stereo or Surround* * You can connect the MIXED AUDIO OUT jacks to aTV set or

an amplifier with a supplied connecting cord.

- When it is connected to a TV set, setting the Down Mix Type to stereo is recommended. You can enjoy the stereo sound from the TV set.

- When it is connected to an amplifier, setting the Down Mix Type to Surround is recommended. You can enjoy the surround sound from the speakers connected to the amplifier.

TV Aspect

WhenyourTVsetis conventional-screen size TV: NORMAL TV When your TV set is wide-screen size TV: WIDE TV

HOTES

• The unit cannot be connected to aTV set which is not equipped with a video input connector.

• When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect

through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector.

• For the speakers and their connection, refer to the instructions

for the AV amplifier.

CAUTION

If the AV amplifier is not equipped with a DTS decoder, do not select “dts” in the “Audio Output Setting” when connecting the AV amplifier with an optical connecting cord.

Merely attempting to play a DVD may cause a high ievel of noise which could be harmful to your ears and damage the speakers. In such a case, be sure to select “Down Mix PCM” in the “Digital

Stream”.

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CONNECTIONS (CONTINUEO)

Connecting to a TV set and an AV amplifier with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system

When your TV set is equipped with an S-video input terminai, see page 17.

Set the setup menu correctly after connecting!

Audio Output Setting

Digital Stream: Down Mix PCM

dts Output: OFF

Down Mix Type: Surround

TV Aspect

When your TV set is conventional-screen size TV: NORMAL TV When your TV set is wide-screen size TV: WIDE TV

' The player cannot be connected to aTV set which is not equipped

with a video input connector.

• When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector.

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Connecting to a TV set equipped with S-video jac

Rear of TV set

S-video input terminal (S1. S2)

S-video cord (not supplied)

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to S-VIDEO OUT terminal

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For the best possible picture clarity, it is recommended that an S (separate) video cord (not supplied) be used when connecting the unit to a TV set equipped with an S-video input terminal.

In this case, do not connect the conventional video cord to the VIDEO OUT jack.

■ When the picture noise appears while copy-protected DVDs are played, connect the unit directly to a TV set. Do not connect through a VCR, TV/VCR or AV selector.

Rear of the unit

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to an outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

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CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)

Connecting to a TV set or monitor with component video input connectors

Component video output connector (Pr/Pb/Y)

The component video output connector outputs the different color

signals (Pr/Pb) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to

achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.

The description of the component video output connectors may differ depending on the TV set or monitor (e.g. Pr/PbA', Cr/CbA',

R-Y/B-YA', etc.). Refer to the operating instructions of the TV set

for detail.

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to an outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Connecting headphones

Remote control

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo standard plug, and adjust the volume with PHONE LEVEL.

Before connection, turn PHONE LEVEL toward MIN.

Installing batteries

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with O and © aligned correctly.

When to replace the batteries

The maximum operational distance between the remote control

and the sensor of the units should be approximately 5 meters (16 feet). If this distance decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.

NOTES

' When operating with the remote control, point the top of the

remote control toward the player.

' If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time,

remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte leakage.

' The remote control may not operate correctly when:

- The line of sight between the remote control and the unit is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight

- There is fluorescent lighting near the remote sensor in the display panel window.

- Other remote controls are used nearby (those of a TV set, etc.).

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PLAYBACK (THE BASICS)

Getting ready to play

• Turn on the television, and set its video source (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, etc.) to the one connected to the DVD player.

• Turn on the audio device connected to the DVD player. Set its input source to the one connected to the DVD player.

I Press POWER on the DVD player.

The power comes on, and the STANDBY lamp on the POWER turns green.

^ Press A OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray opens.

► PLAY

ENTER

Numbered buttons

About the 0 symbol display

• The 0 symbol will be displayed on the screen if you press a button which cannot be used or enter an incorrect number.

• Some DVD discs may have places where they do not allow pressing the STOP, SKIP, or other buttons. The 0 mark will be displayed on the screen if you press a button that is not allowed in such a place.

3 Load a disc.

Place a disc in the tray guides (depression), with the label side facing up. When loading an 8-cm disc, place it in the inner depression.

4 Press ±OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray closes, and the DVD player automatically begins to play the disc.

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If the disc does not begin to play, press ►PLAY.

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When the menu screen is displayed

The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or

video CD which contains a menu.

DVD: Use AT-^ ► to select the program you would like to view,

then press ENTER to begin playback. Press TITLE or MENU to

return to the menu screen. Video CD: Use the numbered buttons to select the program

you would like to view, then press ENTER to begin playback. Press o*^RETURN to return to the menu screen.

For either DVD or Video CDs, menu continuations and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may vary from disc to

disc. Follow the instructions on the menu screen.

To turn the power off

Press POWER. The unit enters the power standby mode, and the STANDBY lamp on POWER turns red.

If 15 minutes have elapsed without performing any operation

The unit enters the standby mode. Therefore, if you start repeat playback, for example, and leave the unit without performing any other operation for 15 minutes, the unit will stop and enters the stand-by mode. This is not a

malfunction.

During playback, some of the basic functions may not work in some DVD disc. This is not a malfunction. Operate it referring to the

instructions for discs.

Stopping playback (DVD, video CD, audio CD)

(ff) Press HSTOP.

When BSTOP is pressed during playback, “RESUME”

lights up on the display and the DVD player remembers

the point at which playback stopped.

To resume play from the point where it stopped

Press ►PLAY while “RESUME” is lit on the display.

To clear the point to be resumed

Press BSTOP again. When AOPEN/CLOSE is pressed to open the disc tray or POWER is pressed to turn the power off, the point to be resumed is also cleared.

The DVD player can be changed to remember the point at which

playback stopped after opening the disc tray or turning the power off. See “Disc Resume” of “CFIANGING SET UP VALUE” on page

43.

•During a Video CD playback with the PBC feature turned on, the

DVD player does not remember the point at which playback

stopped.

•The disc continues to spin while the menu screen is displayed

even if BSTOP is pressed. When you are finished using the

DVD player, turn the power off after pressing BSTOP.

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Still (Pause) (DVD, video CD, audio CD)

PAUSE/

STILL

Press II PAUSE/STILL during playback.

To return to normal playback

Press ►PLAY.

Frame Advance (DVD, video CD

PAUSE/

STILL

Press 11 PAUSE/STILL while the disc is paused.

Each time you press the button, the program advances one frame. There is no audio when doing Frame Advance.

To return to normal playback

Press ►PLAY.

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PUYBACK (CONTINUED)

Slow Playback (DVD, video CD)

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SET UP

I PREVIOUS,

I NEXT

I, ►►SEARCH

SETUP

ZOOM

PREVIOUS,

Press ◄◄or

-SLOW

paused

The playback speed changes each time the button is pressed, as shown below.

1/30- >1/15—► 1/5

When « is pressed repeatedly while DVD is paused

The playback speed changes 1/15 and 1/2 alternately each time

the button is pressed.

When « is pressed repeatedly while video CD is paused

Only 1/15 can be selected.

To return to normal playback

Press ► PLAY.

There is no audio during slow playback.

is pressed repeatedly while DVD or video CD isWhen

is paused.

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while disc

Performing fast forward, fast reverse, or skipping operations during video CD playback with PBC on may cause the DVD player to return to the menu screen.

Fast Forward, Reverse (DVD, video CD, audio CD)

Press

^^ playback.

The program is played forward or in reverse at high speed.

When or ►► is pressed repeatedly during DVD playback

The playback speed changes each time the button is pressed, as shown below.

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When « or ►► is pressed repeatedly during video CD or audio CD playback

The playback speed changes 8 times and 16 times alternately each time the button is pressed.

To return to normal playback

Press ► PLAY.

•There is no audio during DVD or Video CD playback.

• The search speed is the value got in a disc which has an average bit rate. In some disc, the speed displayed on the screen may be

different from the actual speed.

or during

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Skipping (DVD, video CD, audio CD)

PREVIOUS NEXT

Press ¡◄◄PREVIOUS or ►MNEXT during piayback.

Skip to the next chapter or track: ^>1

The disc position advances one chapter or track each time the

button is pressed.

Return to the previous chapter or track:

In each disc, pressing once makes to skip to the beginning of the chapter (track) currently being played, and pressing twice makes to skip to the previous chapter.

To skip to the desired chapter or track directiy using the

remote control (video CD, audio CD)

When stopped or during playback, enter the desired track number

using the numbered buttons on the remote control.

Example: To play track 12

Press +10,2 (or 1,2) on the remote control, then press ►PLAY or ENTER.

Example: To play track 20

Press +10, +10 (or 2, 0) on the remote control, then press ►PLAY or ENTER.

Playback begins at the beginning of the selected track.

Enlarge the picture - Zoom function (DVD)

ZOOM

Q Press ZOOM during playback

The picture around the center of the screen is enlarged to approximately 4 times. Press ZOOM again to return to normal playback.

The DVD player displays messages about various operations on the television screen. Ordinarily, these messages will disappear after being displayed for a few seconds. However, you can also set the player to continuously display the elapsed time or remaining time (end time) of the disc being played.

rn Pfess SET UP during playback

DVD:

Elapsed time of the title being played . Remaining time of the title being played Elapsed time of the chapter being played

Remaining time of the chapter being played

Video or audio CD: (except when PBC is activated)

The track being played and its elapsed time The track being played and its remaining time Elapsed time of the disc being played*

Remaining time of the disc being played*

‘During programmed playback, the elapsed time or

remaining time of the programmed tracks.

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To move the enlarged picture

Press To return to the center, press C.

PlayBack

When using menu playback with a video CD, the player returns to the menu display when the selected scene finishes. You can also set the player to play the entire CD without returning to the menu screen, just like with normal audio CDs and video

CDs with no menu capabilities.

Q Press PBC after loading a disc (either

when stopped or during playing)

“PBC” disappears from the display panel, and the menu playback feature is disabled.

Pressing PBC during menu playback will cause playback to stop, and the menu playback feature is disabled. Turning off the PBC feature (PlayBack Control) allows you to use repeat or programmed playback.

When PBC is pressed during playback, playback stops. Then PBC mode changes.

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PLAYBACK (CONTtNUED)

Creating a simulated surround effect (Q SURROUND)

Even when only two speakers are used at the left and right, Q SURROUND makes the sounds rich and wide as if you are

surrounded by two front speakers and two rear speakers.

Q SURROUND

Q Press Q SURROUND.

To return to normal playback.

Press Q SURROUND again.

Playing a video CD or an audio CD in random order

All the tracks on a video CD or an audio CD can be played randomly.

PRQM program repeatedly so that

Mark function

Playback can restart from a memorized point. You can memorize the points on up to 5 DVD discs and on up to total of 10 audio CDs and video CDs. Up to 5 points can be

memorized to each disc.

I Press MARK during playback.

Mark entry display appears.

2 Press ENTER.

A point is memorized.

“RANDOM” lights up on the display.

To return to normal playback.

Press PROGRAM repeatedly so that “RANDOM” goes off from

the display.

To memorize other points, press ^ to move the cursor (the yellow-colored area). Then press ENTER.

Press MARK to clear the Mark entry display.

To restart play from the memorized point

1 Press MARK so that p appears on the TV screen and the unit

enters the mark mode. 2 Press ► or numbered buttons 1 - 5 to seiect a point. 3 Press ►PLAY to start play.

When the TV is not turned on, you can not confirm if the unit is in the mark mode.

To ciear a memorized point

1 Press MARK so that p appears on the TV screen and the unit

enters the mark mode. 2 Press -4, ► or numbered buttons 1- 5 to select a point. 3 Press C. The selected point is cleared.

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When the 6th DVD disc or the 11th audio CD or video CD is inserted, the data of oldest disc is deleted and the new disc data is added even when new point is not memorized.

Information on the TV screen

During playback, information is displayed on the TV screen.

ON SCREEN

DISPLAY

Press ON SCREEN DISPLAY repeatedly

CD during playback.

When ON SCREEN DISPLAY is pressed repeatedly during a DVD playback:

The information displays are shown as follows.

When ON SCREEN DISPLAY is pressed repeatedly during a video CD or an audio CD playback;

The information displays are shown as follows.

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Cancel (Normal display)

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Cancel (Normal display)

shows the track number.

shows the elapsed playing time during

playback and the resume point for the restart play.

shows the audio information.

shows the title number and the chapter number, or “MENU” during menu display.

shows the elapsed playing time or remaining time during playback (see page 23), or the time of the resume point when stopped.

shows the audio information.

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shows the angle information.

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shows the subtitle information.

shows the repeat mode.

shows the A-B repeat mode.

shows the memorized mark points information.

shows the playback mode.

shows the PBC is on or off.

PBC

This icon and the information are not displayed during an audio CD playback.

shows the repeat mode.

shows the A-B repeat mode.

shows the memorized mark points information.

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ARCH - BEGIN DVD PLAYBACK AT ANY DESIRED LOCATION

Title search (DVD)/Tracksearch (Video CD with PBC off, audio CD)

I Press T-SEARCH, either while playing

or when stopped.

Use the numbered buttons to enter the desired title number.

This DVD player provides three types of DVD searches.

Title search

Specify a title number.

How to enter numbers

Example; to play title number 2

Press 2.

Example: to play title number 10

Press 1, 0 (or +10).

• A or ▼ button Is also available to select the desired titie number.

If you enter the wrong number

Press C to remove the number you entered. Then enter the correct number.

J Press ENTER or ►PLAY.

Playback begins with the specified title.

If you specify a number which does not exist on the disc

The 0 symbol is displayed. Repeat from step 1.

Chapter search

Specify a chapter number.

Time search

Specify the elapsed time of the desired location.

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Chapter search (DVD)

I Press T SEARCH twice, either whiie

piaying or when stopped.

2 Use the numbered buttons to enter the

desired chapter number.

How to enter numbers

Example; to play chapter number 17

Press 1,7 (or +10, 7).

Time search (DVD. Video CD with PBC off

audio CD)

With a DVD which allows displaying of elapsed time, you can uj specify a time on the disc to search for a desired location. ^ Time search within the track being played is possible with audio y- CDs and video CDs (when PBC is turned off). ^

Press T SEARCH 3 times for a DVD or

twice for others, either whiie piaying or

when stopped.

Use the numbered buttons to enter the time of the desired iocation.

• A or T button is also available to select the desired chapter number. In this case, press ENTER after selecting it.

If you enter the wrong number

Press C to remove the number you entered. Then enter

the correct number.

3 Press ENTER or ►PUY.

Playback begins with the specified chapter.

Chapter search will not work if you specify a chapter number which

does not exist on the disc.

How to enter numbers

Example; start play at 1 hour, 17 minutes, 30 seconds

(1;17;30) Press 1 (hour), 1, 7 (minutes), then 3, 0 (seconds).

Example; start play at 8 minutes 7 seconds (0;08;07)

Press 8 (minutes), then 0, 7 (seconds).

If you enter the wrong numbers

Press C several times to remove the numbers you entered.

Then enter the correct numbers.

3 Press ENTER or ►PLAY

Playback begins at the specified location (time).

NOTES

•Time search does not work if you specify a time greater than the length of the disc.

•Time search may not work with some discs even if they are capable of elapsed time.

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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK - PLAY AN AUDIO OR

With video and audio CDs, you can select the tracks you would

like to play, and play them in any order. You can specify up to 30

tracks.

You can also repeat programmed selections.

I Press PROGRAM while stopped. Within

3 seconds press ENTER.

A programming screen is displayed on the display panel

and on the television screen.

ON SCREEN DISPLAY

A.T

Use the numbered buttons to enter the

number of the track you want to

program.

C (CLEAR)

Example: To select track 7

Press 7.

Example: To select track 10

Press 1,0 (or+10).

Example: To select track 15

Press 1,5 (or +10, 5).

Example: To select track 25

Press 2, 5 (or +10, +10, 5).

Display panel:

• A or T button is also available to select a desired track number. In this case, press ENTER after selecting it.

If you enter the wrong number

Press C (CLEAR). The last programmed number is canceled. Then enter the correct number.

Television screen:

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VIDEO CD IN A DESIRED ORDER

3 Press ENTER.

^ Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other

tracks.

5 Press ►PLAY.

The programmed tracks are played in the specified order.

If you press BSTOP or the last programmed track ends,

the player stops and the programming menu is displayed.

Programmed playback may not be used with video CDs when the

PBC feature is turned on.

To check the programmed order

Each time ►M is pressed in stop mode, a program number and

a track number are shown on the display of the DVD player.

To delete a programmed track

1 While stopped, press PROGRAM so that “PROGRAM” is

displayed. Within 3 seconds, press ENTER.

2 Press C. The last programmed number is canceled.

To clear the programmed contents

While stopped, press BSTOP. All the programmed contents are cleared. When the iiOPEN CLOSE is pressed or the power is turned off, all the programmed contents are also cleared.

If the Disc Resume is set to on (See page 43), the programmed contents can not be cleared when BSTOP is pressed, in this case, press BSTOP twice while stopped.

Adding a programmed track in stop mode

Press numbered button(s) to select a track to be added, selected track is programmed to the last position.

To cancel programmed playback

Press PROGRAM twice.

The

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I REPEAT PUYBACK

REPEATING A DVD

Q Press REPEAT during playback.

The repeat mode will change each time you press

REPEAT.

CHAPTER: Repeat of the chapter being played.

(Television screen) (Display of DVD player)

REPEAT

A-B

REPEAT

HOUR MIN SEC

TITLE: Repeat of the title being played.

HOUR MIN SEC

OFF: Cancel repeat mode. (Normal playback)

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REPEAT

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