Sharp Portable DVD Player DV L70BL User Manual
Portable DVD Video Player  
Reproductor de Video DVD Portátil  
Bärbar DVD-spelare  
OPERATION MANUAL  
MANUAL DE MANEJO  
BRUKSANVISNING  
DV-L70S  
DV-L70BL  
ENGLISH ............. GB 1 – GB 95  
ESPAÑOL ............... E 1 – E 95  
SVENSKA ............... S 1 – S 95  
NTSC/PAL  
 
SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.  
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug  
incorporating a 3A fuse.  
Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse  
marked or  
and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the  
pin face of the plug, must be used.  
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without  
the fuse cover fitted.  
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with  
the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.  
DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off  
plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.  
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted  
elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet, as a serious electric shock may  
occur.  
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:  
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the  
following code:  
Blue: Neutral  
Brown: Live  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond  
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as  
follows:  
—The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which  
is marked N or coloured black.  
—The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal  
which is marked L or coloured red.  
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth  
terminal in your three-pin plug.  
Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:  
—If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed  
from the cut-off plug.  
—The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply  
over the lead wires.  
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.  
 
ENGLISH  
OPERATION MANUAL  
 
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS  
CAUTION  
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CAREFULLY  
READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND THEN SAVE IT FOR FUTURE  
REFERENCE.  
Note:  
This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 110V-240V,  
50/60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.  
CAUTION:  
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF  
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY  
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS DVD PLAYER IS HARMFUL  
TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE  
CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.  
WARNING:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND  
ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED  
ACCESSORIES ONLY.  
Laser Diode Properties  
for DVD disc Play  
Material: AlGaInP  
for CD, Video CD disc Play  
Material: AlGaAs  
Wave length: 650 nm  
Wave length: 780 nm  
Emission duration: Continuous  
Laser output: Max. 0.7 mW  
Emission duration: Continuous  
Laser output: Max. 0.7 mW  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS  
• This DVD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.  
• “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” is printed at the bottom of the player.  
• The laser caution label is located at the bottom of the player.  
• This product contains a low power laser device.  
To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain  
access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified  
personnel.  
CAUTION : VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN  
AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW  
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.  
VARNING : SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL  
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR URKOPPLADE. STIRRA EJ IN I  
STRÅLEN OCH BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN GENOM OPTISKA INSTRUMENT.  
VARO : AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA  
NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄTEESEEN  
ÄLÄKÄ KATSO SITÄ OPTISEN LAITTEEN LÄPI.  
ADVARSEL : SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES  
OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES.STIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN ELLER SE  
DIREKTE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.  
ADVARSEL : SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING, NÅR  
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. SE IKKE IND I  
STRÅLENHELLER IKKE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
CAUTION  
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION  
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.  
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW  
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.  
WARNING  
DO NOT DEFEAT THESE INTERLOCKS.  
 
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS  
Power Cord Protection  
To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock,  
fire or personal injury, please observe the following.  
• Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord.  
• Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.  
• Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.  
• Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any way.  
Location and Handling  
• Air vents are provided in the DVD player cabinet to prevent excessive  
temperatures inside the unit. Do not place your DVD player in closed  
spaces, cover it, or otherwise block the vents.  
• Do not place the DVD player in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.  
• Keep the DVD player away from strong magnetic objects.  
• Do not insert or drop anything into the DVD player through the air vents  
as this could cause serious damage, possibly resulting in fire.  
• Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the DVD  
player. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug the DVD  
player immediately and contact the retailer or service centre approved  
by SHARP immediately.  
• Do not remove the DVD player cabinet. Touching parts inside the  
cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to the DVD player.  
For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or  
service centre approved by SHARP.  
Nonuse Periods  
When the unit is not being used, turn the unit off.  
When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged  
from the household AC outlet.  
No Fingers or Other Objects Inside  
Do not place any foreign object in the disc compartment.  
Stacking  
Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS  
Condensation  
Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following conditions:  
• immediately after a heater has been turned on.  
• in a steamy or very humid room.  
• when the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm one.  
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly.  
In this case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to  
evaporate.  
If There is Noise Interference on the TV While a  
Broadcast is being Received  
Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear  
on the TV monitor while you watch a TV broadcast and the unit is left on.  
This is not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast,  
turn off the unit.  
Service  
Do not attempt to service this DVD player yourself. Please refer any  
service to the nearest service centre approved by SHARP.  
Copyright  
Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be  
recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to  
relevant laws in your country.  
Copy Protection  
For the European Continent except the U.K.  
This DVD player supports Macrovision copy protection.  
On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of the  
DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy protection code prevents the  
videotape copy from playing normally.  
For the U.K.  
Recording and playback of any material may require consent.  
Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the  
Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers  
Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutery  
enactments and orders.  
 
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS  
Apparatus Claims of U.S.Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098  
and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.  
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.  
Recommended Measures for Optimum Picture Excellence  
The unit is a precision device that is constructed using extremely accurate  
technology.  
Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the  
image quality. At the worst, neither video nor audio will be played back. To  
obtain optimum picture quality, the player should be checked (cleaning and  
replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies  
depending on the environment (temperature, humidity, dust, etc.) in which  
the player is used. Contact your authorized Sharp supplier for details.  
Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.  
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Disc Handling and Maintenance  
Handling precautions  
• Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will  
A
B
C
not be soiled with fingerprints. (  
)
A
Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause  
skipping and distortion.  
• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point  
pen or other writing utensils.  
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine,  
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or  
any other solvent.  
• Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.  
• Do not install more than 1 disc.  
Disc compartment cover  
•
Do not try to close the disc compartment cover  
when the disc is not installed properly.  
(
)
B
• Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case  
when not in use. Then store upright.  
• Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the  
disc.  
C
If the Surface is Soiled ( )  
Disc  
Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth.  
When wiping discs, always move the cloth from  
the centre hole toward the outer edge.  
(If you wipe the discs using a circular motion,  
circular scratches are likely to occur, which will  
cause noise.)  
If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or  
scratched, the player may display indicator  
on the screen and fail to play the disc  
correctly. Wipe any soiling off the playing  
surface with a soft cloth.  
If the Disc is Brought from a Cold to a Warm Environment,  
Dew may form on the Disc  
Wipe this dew off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.  
Improper Disc Storage  
You can damage discs if you store them in the following places:  
• Areas exposed to direct sunlight  
• Humid or dusty areas  
• Areas directly exposed to a heat outlet or heating appliance  
 
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Contents  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS .................................................................... 2  
Disc Handling and Maintenance ................................................................................................. 7  
Handling precautions .............................................................................................................. 7  
Features ...................................................................................................................................... 10  
Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 11  
Types of Disc that can be played onYour DVD Player............................................................ 12  
Discs recorded by PAL system, Discs recorded by NTSC system and Type of TV connection .......... 16  
NTSC disc playback on a PAL TV ......................................................................................... 16  
Quick Start Guide....................................................................................................................... 17  
General Guide ............................................................................................................................ 24  
Using Headphones .................................................................................................................... 28  
To use the supplied earphones............................................................................................. 28  
CONNECTION and INITIAL SETTING  
Connecting to External Equipment for Input .......................................................................... 29  
To connect external equipment ............................................................................................. 29  
Connecting a TV with External Terminals ................................................................................ 30  
Connecting to Audio Equipment .............................................................................................. 31  
Playing 2 channel audio........................................................................................................ 31  
Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS and MPEG Version 2.0 audio............................... 32  
Using the AC Adapter ................................................................................................................ 33  
Using a Battery Pack (Sold Separately) ................................................................................... 34  
To charge the battery pack ................................................................................................... 34  
To attach a battery pack to the DVD player .......................................................................... 35  
Battery Capacity Indicator ........................................................................................................ 37  
Turning Power On and Off ......................................................................................................... 38  
To turn main power on and off .............................................................................................. 38  
Using the Remote Control Unit ................................................................................................. 40  
To load batteries ................................................................................................................... 40  
Remote control unit operating range .................................................................................... 40  
Operation Modes........................................................................................................................ 41  
To select an operation mode................................................................................................. 41  
Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 42  
Setting the language ............................................................................................................. 42  
TV MODE SET setting .......................................................................................................... 43  
PARENTAL setting ................................................................................................................ 45  
COMPRESSION (Dolby Digital Output Level) setting .......................................................... 47  
DISC MENU LANGUAGE setting ......................................................................................... 49  
MPEG OUT setting ............................................................................................................... 50  
Screen Size Setting.................................................................................................................... 52  
To set the screen size ........................................................................................................... 52  
Changing the Display Mode ...................................................................................................... 54  
To change the display mode ................................................................................................. 54  
DVD mode operation indicators ............................................................................................ 56  
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Contents  
BASIC OPERATIONS  
Playing a Disc ............................................................................................................................. 57  
To play a disc ........................................................................................................................ 57  
To adjust the volume level ..................................................................................................... 58  
To stop disc play ................................................................................................................... 58  
Other Disc Play Features .......................................................................................................... 59  
To resume disc play after stopping ....................................................................................... 59  
To use fast forward and fast reverse ..................................................................................... 60  
To use slow motion (DVD only) ............................................................................................. 60  
To use still picture and frame advance ................................................................................. 61  
Chapter/track skip ................................................................................................................. 62  
Title/track direct skip ............................................................................................................. 63  
Chapter direct skip (DVD only) ............................................................................................. 63  
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS  
Repeat Playback ........................................................................................................................ 64  
Programmed Playback .............................................................................................................. 66  
Making Display Settings ............................................................................................................ 70  
To make digital gamma settings (DVD, Video CD only) ........................................................ 70  
To make digital super picture settings (DVD, Video CD only) ............................................... 71  
Audio Selection (DVD, Video CD only) ..................................................................................... 72  
Angle Selection (DVD only) ....................................................................................................... 74  
Subtitle Selection (DVD only).................................................................................................... 75  
Using Dolby Virtual (DVD only) ................................................................................................. 76  
Selecting Titles from the Title Menu of a DVD (DVD only) ...................................................... 77  
Setting Play Parameters Using the Disc Menu (DVD only) .................................................... 78  
Settings from the DVD Player Control Panel (GUI) ................................................................. 79  
Adjusting Display ....................................................................................................................... 81  
To adjust display colours ....................................................................................................... 81  
To adjust overall screen brightness ...................................................................................... 82  
Viewing Images from an External Device ................................................................................ 83  
OTHERS  
References .................................................................................................................................. 84  
Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 84  
AC Adapter ........................................................................................................................... 86  
Care ...................................................................................................................................... 86  
Battery Pack (Sold Separately) ............................................................................................. 86  
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 88  
Error Indicators and Warnings .................................................................................................. 91  
Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 92  
Glossary ...................................................................................................................................... 94  
 
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Features  
7" LCD Screen and Stereo Speakers  
• A big 7" LCD screen and built-in stereo speakers provide exciting DVD  
viewing, even without connecting to a TV.  
• Dolby Virtual provides high-quality surround sound.  
2-Way Power Supply (Battery pack is sold separately.)  
• A 2-way power supply allows operation using the supplied AC adapter for  
indoor play, or the battery pack sold separately for outdoor play.  
Compact, Lightweight Design  
• About the size of a movie DVD case, your DVD player is designed to go  
along just about anywhere.  
High-Resolution Images, High-Quality Sound  
• A high-resolution 336,960-pixel LCD screen produces images of outstanding  
quality.  
• Digital gamma correction and digital super picture provide more realistic  
image detail.  
• Dolby Virtual ensures richer sound from two built-in speakers.  
AV input/output, optical digital output jack equipped as  
standard  
• An optical digital output jack (which doubles as the audio input/output jack)  
can be used to output a stream of *1Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio, *2DTS  
digital audio and Audio MPEG. Connecting a Dolby Digital/DTS/Audio MPEG  
digital surround processor or amplifier to this jack creates an environment of  
amazingly powerful surround sound.  
• The AV input/output jack can be used to connect a video deck or camcorder  
to your DVD player. Or you can use these jacks to connect to a TV for big-  
screen viewing. (Output only is supported for S-video. An S-video signal  
cannot be input to your DVD player.)  
*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”  
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential  
Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights  
reserved.  
*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,  
Inc.  
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Accessories  
Remote Control Unit  
Audio Cord  
S-video/Video Cord  
BACKLIGHT  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
VIEW  
MODE  
VIDEO  
ADJUST  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SKIP  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
AC Adapter  
Earphones  
PROGRAM  
DIRECT  
CLEAR  
MEMORY  
SETUP  
SUBTITLE  
ON/OFF  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
AUDIO  
Two (R6 UM/SUM-3 or  
AA) Batteries for the  
Remote Control Unit  
AC Cord  
For the European Continent  
except the U.K. and Eire  
For the U.K. and Eire  
(Supplied with DV-L70S/  
DV-L70BL)  
(Supplied with  
DV-L70S only)  
Disc Features and this Operation Manual  
• The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular  
disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In some cases, these  
functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this  
Operation Manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the  
screen. This Operation Manual only covers basic disc operations.  
• For some operations, the ø or  
indicator may appear on  
the screen. This indicates that the operation described in  
this Operation Manual is not permitted for the current disc.  
 
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Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player  
The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks:  
DVD  
See  
See  
See  
1
[8cm disc/12cm disc]  
2 on the next page  
3 on the next page  
See  
2 on the next page  
Video CDs  
[8cm disc/12cm disc]  
• Supports version until version 2.0.  
Audio CDs  
[8cm disc/12cm disc]  
Other CDs  
1) On CD-G and CD-EXTRA discs, only the sound can be played (no images).  
2) Photo CD, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs cannot be used.  
3) Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal discs) cannot be used. The  
use of such discs will cause a fault.  
•
When the player detects an incompatible disc, it displays indicator  
. When this  
happens, check the disk type.  
1
• DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the regions in  
which a disc can be played. If the region number on the disc you want to play does not  
match the region number in your DVD player, you will not be able to play the disc.  
The region number for  
this DVD player is 2.  
Sample disc  
display:  
1
1 23  
4 56  
....  
........  
2
ALL  
2
12  
6
Disc playable in all regions  
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Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player  
The list below shows the countries covered by region number 2.  
Common Names  
Names of Nations and Areas  
Common Names  
Names of Nations and Areas  
Albania  
Andorra  
Austria  
Bahrain  
Belgium  
Bosnia and  
Herzegovina  
Bulgaria  
Croatia  
Cyprus  
Czech  
Denmark  
Egypt  
Finland  
France  
Germany  
Greece  
Hungary  
Iceland  
Iran  
Republic of Albania  
Principality of Andorra  
Republic of Austria  
State of Bahrain  
Kingdom of Belgium  
Bosnia and Herzegovina  
Monaco  
Netherlands  
Norway  
Oman  
Poland  
Portugal  
Qatar  
Romania  
San Marino  
Saudi Arabia  
Slovakia  
Slovenia  
South Africa  
Spain  
Swaziland  
Sweden  
Switzerland  
Syrian Arab  
Republic  
Turkey  
Principality of Monaco  
Kingdom of the Netherlands  
Kingdom of Norway  
Sultanate of Oman  
Republic of Poland  
Portuguese Republic  
State of Qatar  
Republic of Bulgaria  
Republic of Croatia  
Republic of Cyprus  
The Czech Republic  
Kingdom of Denmark  
Arab Republic of Egypt  
Republic of Finland  
French Republic  
Federal Republic of Germany  
Hellenic Republic  
Republic of Hungary  
Republic of Iceland  
Islamic Republic of Iran  
Republic of Iraq  
Romania  
Republic of San Marino  
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
The Slovak Republic  
Republic of Slovenia  
Republic of South Africa  
Spain  
Kingdom of Swaziland  
Kingdom of Sweden  
Swiss Confederation  
Syrian Arab Republic  
Republic of Turkey  
United Arab Emirates  
Iraq  
Ireland  
Israel  
Italy  
United Arab  
Emirates  
United Kingdom  
Ireland  
State of Israel  
Republic of Italy  
United Kingdom of Great Britain  
and Northern Ireland  
Japan  
Jordan  
Japan  
Vatican City State State of the City of Vatican  
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Yemen  
Republic of Yemen  
Kuwait  
State of Kuwait  
Republic of Lebanon  
Kingdom of Lesotho  
Principality of Liechtenstein  
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg  
The Former Yugoslav Republic Isle of Man*  
Yugoslavia  
Channel Islands* Channel Islands  
Faeroe Islands*  
Gibraltar*  
Greenland*  
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia  
Lebanon  
Lesotho  
Liechtenstein  
Luxembourg  
Macedonia  
Faeroe Islands  
Gibraltar  
Greenland  
Isle of Man  
of Macedonia  
Republic of Malta  
Svalbard and Jan  
Mayen Islands*  
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands  
Malta  
*represents Area Name  
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• The specific playback functionality for some DVD and video CD discs is determined by  
the disc manufacturer. Because this DVD player plays disc data in accordance with  
the disc manufacturer’s guidelines, some functions may not be available on some  
discs. Be sure to read the instructions provided with the disc.  
The “Prohibited” indicator ø displayed during DVD player operation indicates  
that such manufacturer-imposed restrictions apply.  
3
• This DVD player supports the 2-channel(L/R) audio in Audio MPEG Version 2.0.  
However, it does not support 7.1-channel in Audio MPEG Version 2.0.  
 
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Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player  
Discs that Cannot be Played  
1. You cannot play illegally produced discs.  
• You cannot play discs of other region number than No. 2 (refer to the list  
of region number 2 on page 13), such as discs for the use in U.S.A.  
(region No. 1) and China (region No. 6).  
2. You cannot play scratched discs.  
3. You cannot play discs that are dusty, soiled or marked with fingerprints.  
• If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or scratched, the player may  
display indicator  
on the screen and fail to play the disc correctly.  
(Refer to the instructions on page 7 and clean discs before attempting to  
play them.)  
While a disc is playing, soiling or scratches on the disc may disrupt the  
image (appearing as blocks on the screen). When the image is disrupted,  
the player automatically restores the correct image after 2 or 3 seconds. If  
the normal screen does not reappear, press the RESUME button on the  
remote control. This will bring up the normal screen again.  
Icons Used on DVD Discs  
Sample Icons  
1. English  
2. Chinese  
1. English  
2. Chinese  
1 23  
4 56  
2
16:9 LB  
2
2
Number of recorded Type of subtitles  
recorded  
Screen  
aspect ratio multiple  
recorded  
Disc with  
Region code  
indicator  
(see page 12)  
audio tracks  
camera  
angles  
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Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player  
Title, chapter and tracks  
• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the disc has more than one  
movie on it, each movie would be a separate “title”. “chapters”, on the other  
hand, are subdivisions of titles.  
Example: DVD  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
Chapter 3  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
• Video CDs and audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. You can think of a  
“track” as one tune on an audio CD.  
Example: Video CD or Audio CD  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
Track 5  
• Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these  
numbers recorded on them, but some do not.  
 
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Discs recorded by PAL system, Discs recorded  
by NTSC system and Type of TV connection  
• The DVD player can play back discs recorded by NTSC using the modified  
PAL system, such as Video CD, DVD-region 2, but cannot play back discs  
for the use in U.S.A. (region No. 1).  
• Region numbers cannot be changed in this system.  
• This DVD player also has a built-in system converter which makes it possible  
to view discs (Video CD, DVD-region 2) recorded by the NTSC system using  
a PAL TV. (See “NTSC disc playback on a PAL TV” below.)  
PAL signal  
PAL/modified PAL image is  
displayed on the LCD screen.  
DVD Disc (region 2)  
or  
Video CD Disc  
Modified PAL signal  
( )  
NTSC signal  
PAL  
PUSH TO  
CLOSE  
ON/STANDBY  
Signal is converted from NTSC system  
type to modified PAL system type.  
PAL TV  
Multi System TV  
NTSC  
NTSC disc playback on a PAL TV  
When playing an NTSC disc using a PAL TV, please note  
the following:  
• The picture will shrink vertically to some degree, as  
shown in the diagram, but this does not indicate a  
malfunction in your TV or DVD player.  
• If your TV does not have a V-HOLD control, the picture  
may roll and be unwatchable. However, if you use a TV  
with V-HOLD control, you can stop the rolling by adjusting the V-HOLD  
control and watch the picture.  
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Quick Start Guide  
This Quick Start Guide provides only the most basic information for operating  
your DVD player. See the other sections of this Operation Manual for full details  
about operational procedures, precautions, and other information.  
• Connections and initial settings ... on pages 29 to 50  
• To play a disc ............................... on pages 57 to 82  
• To view images from a video deck or other external equipment  
..................................................... on page 83  
1 Load batteries into the remote control unit.  
Correctly load two batteries into the remote control unit that comes with the  
DVD player.  
3
Slide the battery  
cover back into  
place.  
1
While pressing down  
at the point indicated  
by the " mark, slide  
the battery cover  
from the remote  
2
Load the batteries.  
control unit.  
Load the two (R6 UM/  
SUM-3 or AA) batteries  
that come with the DVD  
player, making sure their  
Press  
here.  
and  
ends are  
facing as indicated by  
the markings inside the  
battery compartment.  
2 Open the display panel.  
1
Press the display panel release.  
2
Open the display panel.  
 
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3 Turn on the DVD player.  
1 Plug the AC cord into the power socket of the AC adapter (1).  
2
Plug the DC output plug into the DC input jack of the DVD player (2).  
3 Plug the other end of the AC cord into a household power outlet (3).  
4 Slide the main power switch to the “ON” position (4).  
AC Adapter  
(supplied)  
DC cord  
Power socket  
1
AC cord  
(supplied)  
DC output  
plug  
To power  
socket  
3
2
3
4
The side of the plug  
with should be  
facing up  
(so you can see it).  
Main power switch  
For the U.K.  
and Eire  
To household  
power outlet  
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Quick Start Guide  
4 Prepare the disc you want to play.  
Before loading a disc, check to make sure that it is one that is supported by  
the DVD player.  
Supported disc types  
Disc Type  
Disc Contents  
Disc Size  
DVD Video Disc  
Region Numbers:  
NTSC/PAL system  
DVD discs that conform to the region numbers  
noted above (see page 12)  
1 23  
4 56  
ALL  
Audio and  
video (movies)  
2
12cm / 8cm  
Video CD  
Audio and  
video (movies)  
NTSC/PAL system video CDs  
12cm / 8cm  
Audio CD  
12cm /  
8cm (single)  
Audio  
5 Load the disc and start play.  
After confirming that the disc is compatible, you can load it into the DVD player  
and play it.  
 
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Quick Start Guide  
To load a disc into the disc player  
1
Slide the disc compartment cover release button in the direction indicated  
by the arrow and open the cover.  
• Pressing the button causes the cover to open only partially. Lift the  
cover by hand to open it the rest of the way.  
2
3
Gently press down on the disc in the  
vicinity of the centre hole so it seats  
properly into place.  
• You should be able to hear and feel the  
disc seat securely into place when you  
press down on it.  
• Make sure the label of the disc is facing  
up when you load it into the player.  
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O
S
E
Close the disc compartment cover and  
press down at the corner marked “PUSH  
TO CLOSE” so it locks securely into place.  
Important!  
• Make sure the disc seats securely when you load it into the player. An  
improperly seated disc can result in damage to the disc and malfunction of  
the player.  
•
The indicator  
appears on the display if the disc you are using is damaged,  
if you load the disc upside-down, or if the region number of the disc you are  
using is one that is not supported by this disc player. If the above indicator  
appears, remove the disc from the player and take the proper corrective action.  
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Quick Start Guide  
BACKLIGHT  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SKIP  
PLAY  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
IN  
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Volume dial  
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To play a disc  
1
The startup screen appears after a few  
moments.  
Startup screen  
• For information about how to turn on  
power and load a disc, see page 18  
and 20 respectively.  
2
After the startup screen appears, press  
ûPLAY.  
T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
1 : 2 3 : 4 0  
• This starts play of the disc.  
Images appear on the display only when the  
display mode is “ON”. See “Changing the  
Display Mode” on page 54 for more information.  
To adjust the volume level  
Rotate the volume dial on the right side of  
the DVD player to adjust the volume level of  
the audio within a range of 0 to 10.  
VOLUME  
2
6
4
MAX  
MIN  
Higher  
Lower  
 
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Quick Start Guide  
BACKLIGHT  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
SKIP  
PLAY  
SKIP  
STOP  
FWD  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SKIP  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
SKIP  
PLAY  
SKIP  
STOP  
INPUT/  
DVD  
BACKLIGHT  
HI/LOW/OFF  
VIEW  
MODE  
SKIP  
PLAY/GUI  
SKIP  
STOP  
STILL/P  
TITLE  
AUS  
E
S
REV  
E
N
O
H
P
MENU  
ENTER  
G
OPEN  
PROGRAM  
DIRECT  
O
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IO  
A
D
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A
A
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A
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T
P
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RETURN  
O
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ID  
V
CLEAR  
MEMORY  
O
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T
A
IN  
N
M
D
B
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Disc compartment  
E
M
U
L
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O
A
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M
cover release button  
Disc play operations  
To use chapter (track) skip  
à
À
While a disc is playing, press SKIP  
or  
SKIP.  
à
• SKIP  
skips to the next chapter (track).  
À
•
SKIP skips to the beginning of the current chapter (track). Press  
À
SKIP again to skip to the previous chapter (track).  
T 0 1 C 0 0 2  
1 : 1 3 : 4 5  
Images appear on the display only when the display  
mode is “ON”. See “Changing the Display Mode” on  
page 54 for more information.  
• You may not be able to use chapter (track) skip with some discs.  
• You may not be able to use chapter information display with some discs.  
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Quick Start Guide  
To fast forward and fast reverse  
è
While a disc is playing, press FWD  
1
T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
1 : 0 2 : 3 6  
È
or  
REV.  
• FWDè starts fast forward.  
• ÈREV starts fast reverse.  
2
To stop a fast forward or fast reverse operation, press ûPLAY.  
• This returns to normal play.  
• You may not be able to use fast forward and fast reverse with some discs.  
To stop disc play  
1
Press ËSTOP.  
To remove the disc from the player  
1
Slide the disc compartment cover release button in the direction indicated  
by the arrow and open the cover.  
2
Carefully remove the disc from the player.  
• Take care so you do not touch the disc surface with your fingers. As shown  
in the illustration, place your index finger into the centre hole of the disc and  
lift up the edge of the disc with your thumb.  
3
Close the disc compartment cover and press  
down at the corner marked “PUSH TO  
CLOSE” so it locks securely into place.  
P
U
S
H
T
C
O
LO  
S
E
Important!  
• Keep the disc compartment cover closed except when loading or removing a  
disc. Otherwise, dust getting into the DVD player can lead to malfunction.  
 
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General Guide  
DVD Player - Right side  
VOLUME  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
PHONES  
4
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
MAX  
MIN  
VOLUME  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
PHONES  
2
6
4
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
MAX  
MIN  
Headphones jack (green)  
(see page 28)  
Volume dial  
(see page 58)  
Audio input/output jack (white)  
(see page 29)  
Video input/output jack (yellow)  
S-video output jack (yellow)  
(see page 29)  
Optical digital output jack (white)  
(see page 32)  
Battery guide (see page 35)  
DVD Player - Left side  
DC IN 9V  
POWER ON  
OFF  
DC IN 9V  
POWER ON  
OFF  
Main power switch  
(see page 38)  
DC IN jack  
(see page 33)  
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General Guide  
DVD Player - Front  
Display panel release (see page 17)  
LCD screen  
(see page 17)  
Display panel  
movement range  
Speakers  
180°  
Disc compartment cover  
(see page 20)  
0°  
Disc compartment  
cover release button  
(see page 20)  
PUSH TO  
CLOSE  
ON/STANDBY  
Power/Standby lamp  
(see page 38)  
1 INPUT/DVD (see page 41)  
2 PLAY (û)/GUI button (see page 57/79)  
3 SKIP (À) button (see page 62)  
4 STOP (Ë) button (see page 58)  
5 TITLE button (see page 77)  
6 ENTER button (see page 42)  
7 \ (see page 42)  
9
INPUT/  
DVD  
BACKLIGHT  
HI/LOW/OFF  
VIEW  
MODE  
1
2
0
q
SKIP  
PLAY/GUI SKIP  
3
8 " (see page 42)  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
9 BACKLIGHT HI/LOW/OFF button  
(see page 82)  
0 VIEW MODE button (see page 53)  
q SKIP (à) button (see page 62)  
w STILL/PAUSE (â) button (see page 61)  
e ' (see page 42)  
r MENU (see page 78)  
t | (see page 42)  
y RETURN button* (see page 66)  
w
e
4
TITLE  
MENU  
r
t
y
5
6
7
ENTER  
RETURN  
OPEN  
* When in the Standby mode, pressing  
this button restores full power.  
8
Important!  
• The range of movement for the display panel is 0° to 180°. Never try to force  
the display panel open past 180°. Doing so can seriously damage the display  
panel and DVD player.  
 
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General Guide  
DVD Player - Bottom  
Battery connectors  
Anti-tip stand  
Extending the anti-tip stand protects  
against the DVD player tipping  
backwards while the display panel is open.  
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General Guide  
Remote Control Unit  
1
2
OPERATE button (see page 39)  
1 2 3 4  
BACKLIGHT HI/LOW/OFF button  
(see page 82)  
3
4
VIEW MODE button (see page 53)  
VIDEO ADJUST button  
BACKLIGHT  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
(see page 81)  
i
o
5
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
5
6
7
VIRTUAL button (see page 76)  
TITLE button (see page 77)  
Cursor buttons ('"\|)  
(see page 42)  
TITLE  
ENTER  
6
7
8
p
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
a
s
d
f
g
h
j
k
l
8
9
0
q
w
e
r
t
y
MENU button (see page 78)  
SKIP (À) button (see page 62)  
RESUME button (see page 59)  
DISPLAY button (see page 54)  
REV (È) button (see page 60)  
Number buttons (see page 63)  
C (CLEAR) button (see page 63)  
SETUP button (see page 42)  
SUBTITLE ON/OFF button  
(see page 75)  
PLAY  
SKIP  
9
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
0
q
w
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
e
PROGRAM  
DIRECT  
u
i
SUBTITLE button (see page 75)  
DIGITAL GAMMA button  
;
CLEAR  
MEMORY  
r
t
(see page 70)  
SETUP  
o
DIGITAL S.PICTURE button  
(see page 71)  
SUBTITLE  
ON/OFF  
p
a
s
d
f
g
ENTER button (see page 42)  
RETURN button (see page 66)  
PLAY (û) button (see page 57)  
SKIP (à) button (see page 62)  
STOP (Ë) button (see page 58)  
STILL/PAUSE (â) button  
(see page 61)  
y
u
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
AUDIO  
h
j
k
l
;
SLOW ( ) button (see page 60)  
FWD (è) button (see page 60)  
REPEAT button (see page 64)  
A-B button (see page 65)  
PROGRAM button (see page 66)  
DIRECT button (see page 63)  
M (MEMORY) button (see page 67)  
ANGLE button (see page 74)  
AUDIO button (see page 72)  
 
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Using Headphones  
You can connect the earphones that come with the DVD player or  
commercially available headphones with a stereo mini plug to the headphones  
jack and listen to the audio output.  
To use the supplied earphones  
1
Connect the earphones that come with the DVD player to the headphones  
jack.  
• The headphones jack is a stereo mini jack.  
PHONES  
VOLUME  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
PHONES  
2
6
4
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
MAX  
MIN  
Important!  
• Lower the volume level to minimum before you plug the supplied earphones or  
commercially available headphones.  
• Connecting the supplied earphones or commercially available headphones  
disables the DVD player’s speakers.  
2
Use the volume dial to adjust the volume level.  
2
6
4
MAX  
MIN  
Higher  
Lower  
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Connecting to External Equipment for Input  
Selecting “INPUT” as the INPUT mode of the DVD player automatically  
switches the function of its video and audio input/output jacks to input. Then  
you can view images from a connected VCR or camcorder on the screen of  
your DVD player.  
External Equipment  
VCR (PAL system only)  
Camcorder  
(PAL system only)  
To connect external equipment  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VOLUME  
VIDEO  
4
AUDIO  
PHONES  
To audio  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
MAX  
MIN  
Jack and  
Plug Colors  
output jack  
Audio cord  
(supplied)  
Video: Yellow  
Audio Left: White  
Audio Right: Red  
(White)  
(Red)  
To video  
output jack  
(Yellow)  
S-video/  
VCR or other device  
with external output jack  
video cord  
(supplied)  
Important!  
• When inputting a modified PAL or NTSC signal, images will not appear on the  
screen. This does not indicate malfunction.  
• Be sure to turn both the DVD player and the other equipment off before  
connecting them. Doing so protects against damage.  
• Use only the audio and video cables supplied with the DVD player to connect  
to the video input/output and audio input/output jacks. Using other cables can  
cause malfunction.  
• Refer to the operation manual for the other equipment for details about its  
operation, connecting procedures, etc.  
• Do not use the S-video cord for connecting to another device for input.  
The S-video cord is for output only.  
 
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Connecting a TV with External Terminals  
You can use the S-video plug of the S-video/video cord to connect your DVD  
player to a television equipped with an S-video input jack and enjoy viewing  
high-quality images on the TV screen.  
• Be sure to turn both the DVD player and the TV equipment off before  
connecting them.  
Jack and Plug Colors  
Video: Yellow  
Audio Left: White  
Audio Right: Red  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VOLUME  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
PHONES  
2
6
4
To audio  
input jack  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
MAX  
MIN  
Audio cord  
(supplied)  
(White)  
(Red)  
To video  
input jack  
To TV with  
external  
(Yellow)  
or  
terminals  
S-video/video cord  
(supplied)  
To S-video  
input jack  
• If you want to listen to the audio through audio equipment, connect only the  
S-video/video cord to the TV.  
• Play is possible while the display panel of the DVD player is closed. In this case,  
no audio is output from the DVD player speakers.  
• Use the remote control unit to control the DVD player while the display panel is closed.  
To watch DVD player images on the TV  
1
2
Turn on the TV.  
Set the TV to channel where the DVD player is connected (“AV”,  
“VIDEO”, etc.).  
3
Turn on the DVD player and start play.  
• See page 57 for details on how to play a disc.  
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Connecting to Audio Equipment  
Connecting the DVD player to audio equipment provides normal stereo sound  
plus powerful stereo sound enhanced by Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) and DTS.  
Playing 2 channel audio  
The audio input/output jack of the DVD player also doubles as an optical digital  
output jack.  
I Analogue Connection  
I Digital Connection  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
AUDIO  
VOLUME  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
PHONES  
VOLUME  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
PHONES  
2
6
4
4
DIGITAL OU(OPTICAL)  
MAX  
MIN  
DIGITAL OU(OPTICAL)  
MAX  
MIN  
To optical  
digital output  
jack  
Optical digital  
To optical  
digital input  
jack  
cable  
Audio cord  
(supplied)  
(commercially  
available)  
To amplifier  
audio input jack  
(Red)  
(White)  
Jack and Plug Colors  
Audio equipment with  
optical digital input jack  
Audio Left: White  
Audio Right: Red  
Audio equipment, etc.  
I Digital Connection to Audio Equipment or MD Player without a Dolby  
Digital Decoder  
• Only discs that have a linear PCM audio track (44.1kHz,48kHz sampling  
frequency) will play back correctly via the digital optical link.  
• Discs that have multi channel sound i.e. Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), Dolby  
Surround (Pro Logic), DTS or Audio MPEG Version 2.0 will only work with  
units equipped with the appropriate decoder. To play these discs please use  
the analogue connection.  
• Compatibility with Audio MPEG Version 2.0 (Multi) only supports the L and R  
components.  
 
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Connecting to Audio Equipment  
Helpful Hints  
• When connecting to audio equipment, we recommend that you set the  
“COMPRESSION (Dolby Digital Output Level)” to “OFF” (see page 47).  
Digital Connection to an MD to Record a CD  
When you are using a digital connection to record the contents of a CD to  
an MD, the track numbers of the CD may not match the track numbers  
recorded to the MD.  
Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS and MPEG  
Version 2.0 audio  
• Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/DTS/Audio MPEG Version 2.0  
digital surround processor or a Dolby Digital/DTS/Audio MPEG Version 2.0  
digital surround decoder to your DVD player’s optical digital jack provides richer,  
more powerful audio play.  
• To use DTS digital surround, use the Disc Menu (page 78) or press AUDIO  
(page 72) to select DTS audio.  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
VOLUME  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
PHONES  
4
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
MAX  
MIN  
To optical  
digital output  
jack  
• You need to purchase a  
Optical digital  
cable  
(commercially  
available)  
commercially available optical  
digital cable to make the  
connection described here.  
• This connection is not possible  
if the processor or amplifier to  
which you want to connect  
does not have an optical  
digital input jack.  
To optical  
digital  
input jack  
• Refer to the operation manual  
for the processor or amplifier  
for information about  
connecting to it.  
Dolby Digital (5.1ch)/DTS/  
Audio MPEG Version 2.0  
processor or amplifier  
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Using the AC Adapter  
AC Adapter  
(supplied)  
DC cord  
Power socket  
AC cord  
(supplied)  
To power  
socket  
DC output  
plug  
To DC  
input jack  
To household  
power outlet  
For the U.K.  
and Eire  
Important!  
• Make sure the main power switch of the DVD player is in the “OFF” position  
before attaching or detaching the AC adapter.  
• Use only the AC adapter specified for the DVD player. Use of another type of  
AC adapter can cause damage to and malfunction of the player.  
• The AC adapter may become warm after long-term use. This is normal and  
does not indicate malfunction.  
• When not in use, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.  
• Do not leave the AC adapter in areas subject to high humidity or dust. Such  
conditions create the danger of fire and electric shock.  
• The AC adapter that comes with the DVD player is designed for use with any  
power source in the range of 110V to 240V, so you can even take it with you when  
travelling abroad. In some countries, however, you may need to purchase an AC  
plug adapter (often available at airports) to match the plug of the AC adapter to  
local power outlets.  
CAUTION  
Never use any commercially available electronic transformer.  
• Connecting the AC adapter to an electronic voltage transformer of the type  
widely available at tourist shops can result in fire, electrical shock or other  
hazards.  
 
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Using a Battery Pack (Sold Separately)  
The following describes how to charge the battery pack sold separately (BT-  
L100 (S)/BT-L100 (BL)) and use it to power the DVD player.  
To charge the battery pack  
Use the AC adapter that comes with the DVD player to charge the battery pack.  
1
Plug the AC cord into the power socket  
of the AC adapter (1).  
1
• Push the cord into the AC adapter as far  
as it can go.  
2
2
For  
the U.K.  
and Eire  
2
3
Plug the other end of the AC cord into a  
household power outlet (2).  
Plug the DC cable into the battery pack (3).  
3
Charge Lamp  
The charge lamp is red while charging  
is in progress, and turns green when  
the battery pack is fully charged.  
Important!  
• Make sure the main power switch of the DVD video player is in the “OFF”  
position before attaching or detaching the AC adapter.  
• A battery pack that is attached to the DVD player does not charge while the  
player is turned on. Turn power off in order to charge the battery pack.  
• Before storing a battery pack, first fully discharge it by using it to power DVD  
player operation. At least every six months, charge a stored battery pack and  
use it to power the DVD player.  
• The battery pack becomes warm when charging. This is normal and does not  
indicate abnormality.  
• If the charge lamp flashes red or does not light when charging, it could mean the  
battery pack is faulty. See “Troubleshooting” on page 88.  
Charge time  
Charge time: Approximately five hours  
• The charge time noted here is the time required to bring a fully depleted  
battery pack to full charge.  
• Cold conditions and the condition of the battery pack may cause the  
required charge time to be longer.  
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Using a Battery Pack (Sold Separately)  
Be sure to charge a battery pack before using it.  
To attach a battery pack to the DVD player  
Make sure the DVD player’s main power switch is in the “OFF” position.  
Battery  
guide  
1
Align the battery guide " with the '  
mark (1) on the battery pack.  
1
2
Slide the DVD player in the  
direction indicated by the arrow (2).  
2
3
Plug the battery pack’s DC cable into the  
DC input jack of the DVD player.  
Important!  
• To prevent mis-operation while attaching or removing the battery pack, make  
sure the main power switch of the DVD player is in the “OFF” position.  
• Make sure that the battery pack is positioned correctly when you attach it to  
the DVD player. Positioning it wrong can cause malfunction.  
• Remove the battery pack from the DVD player when you are through using it.  
• The battery pack becomes warm during use. This is normal and does not  
indicate malfunction.  
Helpful Hints  
Using the AC Adapter with the Battery Pack  
• A safety feature automatically turns off DVD player power if you set the volume  
level too high while playing certain types of discs. If this happens, lower the  
volume level and restart play.  
• You can charge the battery pack while it is attached to the DVD player by  
connecting the AC adapter to the DVD player and turning off DVD player power.  
• The DVD player is powered by the AC adapter if you turn it on under the  
above conditions. The battery pack is not charged while DVD player power  
is turned on.  
 
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Using a Battery Pack (Sold Separately)  
DVD continuous play time  
DVD continuous play time  
(Using speakers)  
Approximately 3 hours  
• The DVD continuous play time is a reference value indicating maximum play  
time with low display brightness at 20°C.  
• Play time may be shorter due to disc type, temperature, battery condition,  
and speaker volume.  
To remove the battery pack from the DVD player  
Make sure the DVD player’s main power switch is in the “OFF” position.  
1
Unplug the DC cable. While holding down the battery release button, slide  
the DVD player in the direction indicated by the arrow.  
Battery release button  
2
Lift the DVD player in the direction indicated by the arrow.  
Important!  
• Never remove the battery pack while a playback operation is in progress.  
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Battery Capacity Indicator  
• The battery capacity indicator appears only while the display mode is “AUTO”  
or “ON”. With “AUTO”, the indicator appears for a short while and then  
disappears.  
• Battery condition, temperature, and operational conditions affect the  
remaining capacity of a battery. Because of this the battery capacity  
indicator is intended to be for reference purposes only.  
• Regardless of the display mode, the low battery warning appears on the  
display whenever the battery is about to go dead.  
• The low battery warning does not appear when the display panel is closed.  
When the power/standby lamp goes out, replace the battery pack with a  
charged one or switch to AC adapter power.  
Low battery warning  
I
I
Full charge  
Flashing  
Low  
• After the low battery warning appears, the DVD player shuts down. When this  
happens, replace the battery pack with a charged one or switch to AC adapter  
power.  
CAUTION:  
When battery power is low, power may suddenly turn off when you change  
to another operation mode (DVD, INPUT, etc.). When this happens, replace  
the battery pack with a charged one or switch to AC adapter power.  
 
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Turning Power On and Off  
To turn main power on and off  
Y
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N
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N
O
Power/standby lamp  
Main power switch off  
Main power switch on  
For the U.K.  
and Eire  
POWER ON  
OFF  
POWER ON  
OFF  
• Slide the main power switch left to the “ON” position to turn power on.  
• Slide the main power switch right to the “OFF” position to turn power  
off.  
• In the following cases, the power/standby lamp on the front of the DVD  
player lights green to let you know that power is on. This helps to ensure you  
do not forget and leave power on.  
1 When the display panel is closed with main power turned on  
2 When the backlight setting is “OFF” (see page 82)  
• When not in use, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.  
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Turning Power On and Off  
To turn power on and off with the remote control unit  
When the main power switch is in the “ON” position, you can turn power off  
and on by pressing OPERATE.  
BACKLIGHT  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
OPERATE  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SKIP  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
INPUT/  
DVD  
BACKLIGHT  
HI/LOW/OFF  
VIEW  
MODE  
SKIP  
PLAY/GUI  
SKIP  
STOP  
STILL/P  
TITLE  
AU  
SE  
S
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MENU  
ENTER  
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PROGRAM  
DIRECT  
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Power/standby lamp  
1
Press OPERATE.  
• Each press of OPERATE toggles power on and off.  
• Pressing OPERATE does not turn on power if the main power switch is  
in the “OFF” position.  
• After DVD player power is turned off using OPERATE, the power/  
standby lamp is red to indicate the DVD player is in the Standby mode.  
Standby mode  
In the Standby mode, the power/standby lamp is red, regardless of whether  
the display panel is open or closed. The DVD player goes into the Standby  
mode when either of the following happens.  
• When you press OPERATE  
• When disc play is stopped for about five minutes in the DVD mode  
To restore full power from the Standby mode, press RETURN on the player,  
slide the main power switch to the “OFF” position and then back to “ON” again,  
or press OPERATE.  
 
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Using the Remote Control Unit  
To load batteries  
For information about how to load the batteries, see page 17.  
Remote control unit operating range  
Important!  
• Do not subject the remote control  
unit to strong impact.  
• Do not allow the remote control unit  
to become wet and keep it out of  
Remote sensor  
areas subject to high humidity.  
• The remote control unit may fail to work  
properly after you replace its batteries. When  
15° 15°  
5m  
this happens, remove the batteries and leave  
them out for at least five minutes. Next, reload  
the batteries and try again.  
Signal emitter  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
OPERATE HBIA/LCOKWLI/GOHFTF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
• The remote control unit may not work properly  
if the remote sensor of the DVD player is in  
direct sunlight or other strong light. Change  
the orientation of the light or the DVD player  
and try again.  
TITLE  
ENTER  
MENU  
RETURN  
Improperly using batteries can cause them to leak. Note the following  
precautions when using batteries.  
CAUTION  
• Make sure the positive  
and negative  
ends of the batteries are  
facing correctly.  
• Never mix batteries of different types.  
• Never mix new batteries with old ones. Doing so reduces the life of the  
new batteries and can cause the old batteries to leak.  
• Do not leave dead batteries in the remote control unit. Touching fluid  
leaking from batteries can cause skin irritation. Clean out any leaked fluid  
with a cloth, taking care not to get any on your fingers.  
• The batteries that come with the DVD player discharge slightly during shipping  
and storage. You should be able to get about six months to one year of operation  
from the supplied batteries.  
• If you do not plan to use the remote control unit for a long time, remove its batteries.  
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Operation Modes  
Your DVD player has two operation modes. Select the one that suits the  
operation you want to perform.  
• DVD mode for disc playback  
• INPUT mode for input from external equipment  
POWER ON  
OFF  
INPUT/  
DVD  
BACKLIGHT  
HI/LOW  
/OFF  
VIEW  
MODE  
SKIP  
INPUT/  
DVD  
PLAY/G  
UI  
SKIP  
STO  
P
STILL/PAUSE  
TITLE  
S
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N
O
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MENU  
ENTER  
G
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To select an operation mode  
1
2
Slide the main power switch towards “ON” to turn on power.  
Press INPUT/DVD.  
• Each press of INPUT/DVD toggles between the DVD mode and the  
INPUT mode.  
DVD Mode  
INPUT Mode  
INPUT  
 
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Setup  
TITLE  
ENTER  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
SKIP  
PLAY  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
INPUT/  
DVD  
BACKLIGHT  
HI/LOW/OFF  
VIEW  
MODE  
SKIP  
INPUT/  
DVD  
PLAY/GUI  
SKIP  
STOP  
S
TITLE  
TILL/PA  
PROGRAM  
DIRECT  
U
SE  
S
E
N
O
H
P
MENU  
ENTER  
G
OPEN  
O
L
IO  
D
A
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U
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A
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T
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CLEAR  
MEMORY  
RETURN  
ENTER  
O
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SETUP  
SUBTITLE  
Setting the language  
1
2
Press INPUT/DVD a number of times until you enter the DVD mode.  
Press SETUP. DVD SET UP screen appears.  
DVD SET UP  
CAUTION:  
16 : 9  
O F F  
ON  
T V MO D E S E T  
P A R E N T A L  
When you use the DVD player for the first time,  
press SETUP. OSD LANGUAGE SET UP  
screen in the Step 3 appears. You should set  
the language to be used for the “OSD  
LANGUAGE SET UP”. (7 languages)  
CO  
M
P R E S S I ON  
OSD LANGUAGE SETUP  
DISC MENU LANGUAGE  
E N  
E N  
3
Use ' or " to move the cursor (_) to  
“OSD LANGUAGE SET UP” and use \ or  
| to display OSD LANGUAGE SET UP  
screen.  
O
SD LAN  
G
UA  
G
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SET UP  
E NG L I S H  
E S P A ÑO L  
F R A N Ç A I S  
S V E N S K A  
D E U T S C H  
N E D E R L A N D S  
I
T
A L  
I
A NO  
4
5
Select the language with ', ", \, |.  
Example: ESPAÑOL  
SELEC . I D I  
O
M
A
PANTALLA  
E NG L I S H  
E S P A ÑO L  
Press ENTER to register the setting. The  
Spanish DVD SET UP screen appears.  
DVD SET UP  
16 : 9  
D E S  
A C T  
E S  
S E L . MODO T V  
B L OQ . N I ÑO S  
COMP R E S I ÓN  
SELEC. IDIOMA PANT.  
IDIOMA MENÚ DISCO  
6
If you want to complete the settings here,  
press ENTER to exit the setup procedure.  
E N  
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Setup  
TV MODE SET setting  
The following describes how to select the DVD playback display format.  
Viewing on the DVD Player Screen or a Wide Screen TV  
Using a 16:9 Wide Image  
16 : 9  
Select  
for wide DVD video output.  
• A wide image size is output when playing a  
wide image disc.  
• When playing a 4:3 image disk, you can  
select the image size you want for the DVD  
player screen or connected TV (see page  
52).  
Viewing on a 4:3 Size TV  
Using Pan Scan  
4
:
3
P
S
Select  
for wide DVD video output.  
When playing a wide image disc, the left and  
right sides of the image are cut (pan scan) to  
output a natural-looking 4:3 size image.  
P
S
A wide image disc without pan scan  
played back in letter box.  
is  
A 4:3 disk is played as-is in 4:3.  
Using Letter Box  
4
:
3
L B  
Select  
for wide DVD video output.  
When playing a wide image disc, black  
bands are inserted at the top and bottom and  
a 4:3 size image is output.  
A 4:3 disk is played as-is in 4:3.  
 
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Setup  
BACKLIGHT  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SKIP  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
IN  
P
U
T
/
D
V
D
B
A
C
K
H
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I/  
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PROGRAM  
DIRECT  
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CLEAR  
MEMORY  
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SETUP  
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SETUP  
SUBTITLE  
ON/OFF  
RETURN  
To make TV MODE SET setting  
1
Press SETUP.  
• This displays the DVD SET UP screen.  
2
Use " and ' to select “TV MODE SET”.  
DVD SET UP  
T V MOD E S E T  
P A R E N T A L  
16 : 9  
O F F  
3
Use \ and | to select the screen type (see  
page 43).  
DVD SET UP  
4
:
3
P
S
T V MOD E S E T  
P A R E N T A L  
O F F  
4
Press ENTER to register the setting.  
• This returns to the startup screen.  
• Never open the DVD SET UP screen while a playback operation is in progress. If  
a disc is playing, stop playback first.  
• If you select 16:9 while a 4:3 TV is connected, playing a 16:9 disc displays a  
vertical image screen. (Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.)  
Helpful Hints  
• To exit the DVD SET UP screen and return to the startup screen, press RETURN.  
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Setup  
PARENTAL setting  
Parental level  
DVD discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to  
their content. The rated content allowed by a parental lock level and the way a  
DVD disc can be controlled may vary from disc to disc. For example, if the  
disc allowed you to edit out violent scenes unsuitable for children and replace  
them with more viewable scenes, or lock out play of the DVD disc altogether.  
• You can use the parental lock function only with DVD discs that are equipped with  
the parental lock feature.  
DVD player parental level settings  
Level 1: for general viewing (highly restricted level that can be viewed by  
anyone. Sensational scenes are cut or replaced with other scenes.) → Level 8:  
for adults only (a level to be viewed by adults only. Unrestricted view of any  
scene)  
(The smaller the number, the greater the level of restriction.)  
• When “PARENTAL” is set to “OFF”, DVD discs can be played back  
regardless of the parental level. The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
Passwords  
The parental level setting of the DVD player can be protected by a password  
against unauthorized changes. Once you set a password, it must be input to  
perform the following operations.  
• To change the parental level  
• To temporarily change the parental level during playback  
 
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Setup  
To make PARENTAL setting  
1
Press SETUP.  
• This displays the DVD SET UP screen.  
2
Use " and ' to select “PARENTAL”.  
Press |.  
DVD SET UP  
T V MOD E S E T  
P A R E N T A L  
16 : 9  
O F F  
- - - -  
=
P A S S  
WOR D  
• If there is no password registered yet, the password input field appears  
as instead of  
.
?
?
?
?
3
4
Use the number buttons to input the  
password.  
1 2 3 4  
=
P A S S  
WOR D  
:
P A R E N T A L  
L E V E L  
4
Use \ and | to select the parental level  
and then press ENTER.  
• This returns to the startup screen.  
S E L E C T L E V E L  
L E V E L F OR A D U L T S  
)
(
.
8
Repeat steps 1 through 4 above whenever you want to change the parental  
level.  
• The first time you input a new password, the DVD player will prompt you to input it  
a second time for confirmation. The password you input is registered  
automatically, and you will have to input it each time you change the parental  
level in the future.  
• You must input the correct password to make any changes in the parental level.  
Be sure to keep a separate record of your password somewhere for later  
reference.  
• Some DVDs allow the viewer to temporarily change the parental level setting to  
view the original scenes. When this prompt appears, input the password to view  
the original scenes.  
Helpful Hints  
• The illustration on page 44 shows the buttons used in this procedure.  
If you forget your password, press ËSTOP four times instead of inputting  
numbers in step 3 of the procedure. This clears the currently set password.  
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Setup  
COMPRESSION (Dolby Digital Output Level) setting  
When Dolby Digital is used to record the audio on a DVD disc, the average  
overall volume level of the audio is relatively lower than that produced by an  
audio CD. This is to provide the widest possible dynamic range. To counteract  
this, your DVD player automatically raises the overall average volume level of a  
disc recorded using Dolby Digital to a level that is similar to that of an audio  
CD.  
COMPRESSION:  
OFF  
COMPRESSION:  
ON  
DVD  
• Audio level the same as  
Dolby Digital audio  
• Low audio level  
audio CD  
Audio CDs  
• OFF ................ Audio level recorded on disc is played back without  
modification.  
• ON ................. Dolby Digital average audio level is increased so it sounds  
similar to that of an audio CD.  
Helpful Hints  
• Use of the “OFF” setting is recommended when the DVD player is connected to  
audio equipment.  
• The factory default setting is “ON”.  
 
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Setup  
BACKLIGHT  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
RETURN  
PLAY  
STOP  
SKIP  
RESUME  
STILL/PAUSE  
PROGRAM  
DIRECT  
IN  
P
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/
D
V
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B
A
C
K
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CLEAR  
MEMORY  
H
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H
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SETUP  
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A
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SUBTITLE  
ON/OFF  
T
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ENTER  
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V
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/
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
AUDIO  
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RETURN  
To set the COMPRESSION (Dolby Digital Output Level)  
1
Press SETUP.  
• This displays the DVD SET UP screen.  
DVD SET UP  
T V MOD E S E T  
16 : 9  
O F F  
ON  
2
Use " and ' to select  
“COMPRESSION”.  
P A R E N T A L  
COMP R E S S I ON  
3
4
Use \ and | to select the setting you  
want.  
• Each press of \ or | toggles between  
“OFF” and “ON”.  
DVD SET UP  
T V MOD E S E T  
P A R E N T A L  
16 : 9  
O F F  
O F F  
COMP R E S S I ON  
Press ENTER.  
Helpful Hints  
• To exit the DVD SET UP screen and return to the startup screen, press RETURN.  
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Setup  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SKIP  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
IN  
P
U
T
/
D
V
D
B
A
C
K
H
L
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I/  
PROGRAM  
DIRECT  
L
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M
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SUBTITLE  
ON/OFF  
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SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
AUDIO  
Use this setting for selecting disc menu languages recorded on a disc.  
DISC MENU LANGUAGE setting  
Selecting 7 languages from DISC MENU LANGUAGE  
1
2
Press SETUP to display the DVD SET UP  
screen.  
DVD SET UP  
16 : 9  
O F F  
ON  
T V MO D E S E T  
P A R E N T A L  
COMP R E S S I ON  
Use ' or " to move the cursor (_) to  
“DISC MENU LANGUAGE”.  
DVD SET UP  
16 : 9  
T V MO D E S E T  
P A R E N T A L  
O F F  
ON  
COMP R E S S I ON  
OSD LANGUAGE SETUP  
DISC MENU LANGUAGE  
E N  
E N  
3
4
Use \ or | to display the DISC MENU  
LANGUAGE screen.  
D I SC  
M
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G
UA  
G
E
E NG L I S H  
F R A N Ç A I S  
E S P A ÑO L  
S V E N S K A  
Select the language you want to use with  
', ", \, | and press ENTER.  
Example: ESPAÑOL  
DVD SET UP  
16 : 9  
O F F  
ON  
T V MO D E S E T  
P A R E N T A L  
COMP R E S S I ON  
OSD LANGUAGE SETUP  
DISC MENU LANGUAGE  
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Setup  
Selecting languages from OTHER  
1
Use ', ", \, | to select “OTHER”, then  
press ENTER to set the “OTHER” input  
item (two letters).  
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D E U T S C H  
A L A NO  
N E D E R L A N D S  
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For example, to select “AF” (Afrikaans), use ' or " to select “A” as the  
first letter, use \ or | to move to the second place, then use ' or " to  
select “F”.  
• When “A” is selected for the first letter, only letters to the right of codes  
beginning with “A” can be selected as the second letter. Refer to the codes  
beginning with “A” on the language code list on menu screen (see next page).  
Example: First letter – A  
Second letter – A, B, F, M, R, S, YFoRrAZN Ç A I S  
F R A N Ç A I S  
S V E N S K A  
N E D E R L A N D S  
O T H E R  
S V E N S K A  
N E D E R L A N D S  
O T H E R  
D E U T S C H  
D E U T S C H  
A L A NO  
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A L  
I
A NO  
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A A  
A F  
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Press ENTER to return to the DVD SET UP screen.  
• Some discs allow disc menu language setting from the disc menu. See page 78  
for more information.  
• Some discs will not allow the menu language to be changed.  
MPEG OUT setting  
Simultaneous output of an analogue and digital audio signal is not possible for the  
AUDIO/DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) when playing MPEG 5.1 channel software. As a  
result, 2-channel analogue output will not be possible at the time of digital 5.1  
channel output. To this end, it will be necessary to set either a digital output of the  
MPEG audio or an analogue output using MPEG OUT on the DVD SET UP screen.  
1
2
Use ' and " to select “MPEG OUT”.  
DVD SET UP  
16 : 9  
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T V MO D E S E T  
OSD LANGUAGE SETUP  
DISC MENU LANGUAGE  
MP EG OU T  
Use \ and | to select the setting you  
want, and then press ENTER.  
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T V  
TV setting:  
Set this when using the analogue output of the MPEG  
audio (e.g., TV 2-channel stereo).  
AMP setting: Set this when using MPEG multiplex audio with a digital  
connection to the amplifier. (The 2-channel analogue  
output is not possible at this time)  
3
Press ENTER to exit the setup procedure. The startup screen then appears.  
 
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Setup  
Language code list on menu screen  
Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name  
AA  
AB  
AF  
AM  
AR  
AS  
AY  
AZ  
BA  
BE  
BG  
BH  
BI  
Afar  
FY  
GA  
GB  
GL  
GN  
GU  
HA  
HI  
Frisian  
MG  
MI  
Malagasy  
Maori  
SL  
SM  
SN  
SO  
SQ  
SR  
SS  
ST  
SU  
SV  
SW  
TA  
Slovenian  
Samoan  
Shona  
Abkhazian  
Afrikaans  
Ameharic  
Arabic  
Irish  
Scots Gaelic  
Galician  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
Hausa  
MK  
ML  
MN  
MO  
MR  
MS  
MT  
MY  
NA  
NE  
NL  
Macedonian  
Malayalam  
Mongolian  
Moldavian  
Marathi  
Somali  
Albanian  
Serbian  
Siswat  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
Byelorussian  
Bulgarian  
Bihari  
Hindi  
Malay  
Sesotho  
Sundanese  
Swedish  
Swahili  
Tamil  
HR  
HU  
HY  
IA  
Croatian  
Hungarian  
Armenian  
Interlingua  
Interlingue  
Inupiak  
Maltese  
Burmese  
Nauru  
Nepali  
Bislama  
Bengali;  
Bangla  
IE  
Dutch  
TE  
TG  
TH  
TI  
Telugu  
Tajik  
BN  
IK  
NO  
OC  
OM  
OR  
PA  
Norwegian  
Occitan  
(Afan) Oromo  
Oriya  
IN  
Indonesian  
Icelandic  
Italian  
Thai  
BO  
BR  
CA  
CO  
CS  
CY  
DA  
DE  
DZ  
EL  
EN  
EO  
ES  
ET  
EU  
FA  
Tibetan  
Breton  
IS  
Tigrinya  
Turkmen  
Tagalog  
Setswana  
Tonga  
IT  
TK  
TL  
Catalan  
Corsican  
Czech  
IW  
JA  
JI  
Hebrew  
Japanese  
Yiddish  
Panjabi  
PL  
Polish  
TN  
PS  
PT  
Pashto, Pushto TO  
Welsh  
JW  
KA  
KK  
KL  
KM  
KN  
KO  
KS  
KU  
KY  
LA  
LN  
LO  
LT  
Javanese  
Georgian  
Kazakh  
Portuguese  
Quechua  
Rhaeto-  
Romance  
Kirundi  
TR  
TS  
TT  
Turkish  
Tsonga  
Tatar  
Danish  
QU  
RM  
German  
Bhutani  
Greek  
Greenlandic  
Cambodian  
Kannada  
Korean  
TW  
UK  
UR  
UZ  
VI  
Twi  
RN  
RO  
RU  
RW  
SA  
SD  
SG  
SH  
Ukrainian  
Urdu  
English  
Esperanto  
Spanish  
Estonian  
Basque  
Persian  
Finnish  
Fiji  
Romanian  
Russian  
Kinyarwanda  
Sanskrit  
Sindhi  
Uzbek  
Kashmiri  
Kurdish  
Vietnamese  
Volapük  
Wolof  
VO  
WO  
XH  
YO  
ZH  
ZU  
Kirghiz  
Latin  
Sangho  
Xhosa  
FI  
Lingala  
Serbo-  
Yoruba  
Chinese  
Zulu  
FJ  
Laothian  
Lithuanian  
Croatian  
Singhalese  
Slovak  
FO  
FR  
Faroese  
French  
SI  
LV  
Latvian, Lettish SK  
 
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Screen Size Setting  
When viewing a DVD on your DVD player screen, you select the screen size  
that best suits the image you are viewing.  
To set the screen size  
Software  
Type  
Wide  
4:3  
4:3 Letter Box  
Mode  
SMART  
Full Screen  
Image is stretched  
by its four corners.  
Image is stretched by its  
four corners. Top and  
bottom remain black.  
STRETCH  
STRETCH  
ZOOM  
Screen stretched horizontally to  
fit. Top and bottom remain black.  
Full Screen  
Above screen stretched  
horizontally to fit.  
Above screen resided to fit,  
with top and bottom cut.  
Full Screen  
Screen stretched vertically to fit.  
Top and Bottom Cut  
Screen stretched vertically to fit. Left and right remain  
Letter Box  
SIDE BAR  
Left and right remain black.  
black  
• Using different screen size mode combinations from those shown above will  
produce images that are stretched horizontally or cut off at the top and bottom.  
Helpful Hints  
• The screen size mode automatically changes to STRETCH when you play a 16:9  
wide image DVD with the “TV MODE SET” item of the DVD SET UP set to 16:9.  
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Screen Size Setting  
BACKLIGHT  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
VIEW  
MODE  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SKIP  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
IN  
P
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B
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M
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VIEW  
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Press VIEW MODE.  
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Screen size screen  
S M A R T S T R E T C H  
• Each press of VIEW MODE cycles through the screen size settings in  
the sequence: STRETCH → ZOOM → SIDE BAR → SMART STRETCH  
→ STRETCH  
• The ZOOM mode uses a special process to stretch the image vertically.  
Compared with the original image, you may be able to notice some jagged lines  
or horizontal inside the stretched image. This does not indicate malfunction.  
 
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Changing the Display Mode  
To change the display mode  
1
Press DISPLAY.  
BACKLIGHT  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
• Each press of DISPLAY cycles through the  
display mode settings in the following  
sequence: ON → OFF → AUTO → ON.  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
AUTO ...... Display indicators appear for about  
PLAY  
SKIP  
three seconds and then disappear.  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
ON .......... Display indicators remain displayed.  
DISPLAY  
OFF ......... Display indicators are not displayed.  
PROGRAM  
DIRECT  
CLEAR  
MEMORY  
• With some discs, chapter numbers and elapsed play time may not appear.  
You can select “AUTO”, “ON”, or “OFF” as the display mode. The following  
shows what appears on the display when “AUTO” or “ON” is selected.  
■ DVD Mode  
DVD  
T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
1 : 2 3 : 2 4  
Operation indicator  
Video CD  
Elapsed play time  
Title number / Chapter number  
T 0 1  
3 : 2 4  
Operation indicator  
Audio CD  
Elapsed play time  
Track number  
T 0 2  
5 : 0 0  
Operation indicator  
Elapsed play time  
Track number  
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Changing the Display Mode  
■ INPUT Mode  
■ Audio Switching  
DVD  
T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
0 : 0 0 : 2 4  
INPUT  
1 / 4  
DIGITAL  
Audio indicator (for Dolby Digital  
5.1 channel)  
■ DVD Player GUI (DVD Mode)  
1 / 3  
1 / 4  
1 / 2 T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
Linear PCM 2ch  
:
O N E N  
T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
2 / 4  
0 : 0 0 : 2 4  
LPCM  
Audio indicator (for linear PCM 2ch)  
Audio MPEG Version 2.0  
T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
3 / 4  
0 : 0 0 : 2 4  
MPEG  
Audio indicator (for Audio MPEG  
Version 2.0)  
Video CD, Audio CD  
T
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Changing the Display Mode  
DVD mode operation indicators  
The following are examples of display indicators that appear during DVD  
playback.  
DVD Player Status  
Display Indicators  
Play attempted without a disc  
Play attempted with a non-compatible  
disc  
Loading (data being read from disc)  
Stop  
Play  
T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
1 : 2 3 : 2 4  
Appears when display mode is “ON”.  
Pause  
T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
1 : 2 3 : 2 4  
Appears when display mode is “ON”.  
Slow  
T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
1 : 2 3 : 2 4  
Appears when display mode is “ON”.  
Fast Forward  
Fast Reverse  
T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
1 : 2 3 : 2 4  
Appears when display mode is “ON”.  
T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
1 : 2 3 : 2 4  
Appears when display mode is “ON”.  
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Playing a Disc  
This DVD player can play a DVD, video CD, or audio CD using the procedure  
described below.  
BACKLIGHT  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
POWER ON  
OFF  
PLAY  
SKIP  
PLAY  
STOP  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
INPUT/  
DVD  
RESUME  
IN  
P
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D
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B
A
C
K
H
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I/  
L
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O
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PLAY  
STOP  
F
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W
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M
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P
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A
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U
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DIRECT  
I
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S
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L
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E
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S
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CLEAR  
MEMORY  
M
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N
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U
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O
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P
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R
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A
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T
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N
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V
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N
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Volume dial  
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To play a disc  
1
2
Slide the main power switch towards “ON” to turn on power.  
Press INPUT/DVD a number of times until  
you enter the DVD mode.  
3
4
Load the disc you want to play into the DVD player.  
• See page 20 for information about loading discs.  
Press ûPLAY.  
• This starts disc play.  
• Wait to press ûPLAY until the startup screen appears (see page 21).  
Helpful Hints  
• If the disc you are using supports auto start, it starts to play automatically (even if  
you do not press ûPLAY), as soon as you close the disc compartment cover.  
 
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Playing a Disc  
CAUTION  
• Never try to open the disc compartment cover and look inside the disc  
compartment at the laser while a disc is playing. Doing so creates the  
danger of serious eye damage.  
Important!  
• Do not press down on the disc compartment cover while a disc is playing.  
• Keep the disc compartment cover closed except when loading or  
removing a disc. Otherwise, dust getting into the DVD player can lead to  
malfunction.  
• The indicator  
appears on the display if the disc you are using is damaged,  
if you load the disc upside-down, or if the region number of the disc you are  
using is one that is not supported by this disc player. If the above indicator  
appears, remove the disc from the player and take the proper corrective action.  
Helpful Hints  
• Disc scratches, noise, or other factors can cause temporary problems with the  
video image from a DVD or video CD. If this happens, press RESUME to jump  
ahead to where play returns to normal.  
To adjust the volume level  
Rotate the volume dial on the right side of the  
DVD player to adjust the volume level of the  
4
audio within a range of 0 to 10.  
MAX  
MIN  
Higher  
Lower  
• A safety feature automatically turns off DVD player power if you set the volume  
level too high while playing certain types of discs. If this happens, lower the  
volume level and restart play.  
To stop disc play  
1
Press Ë STOP.  
• If you do not perform any operation for about five minutes after stopping disc  
play, indicator  
Standby mode.  
disappears from the screen and the DVD player goes into its  
• All buttons except OPERATE are disabled in the Standby mode.  
• To restore full power from the Standby mode, slide the main power switch to the  
“OFF” position and then back to “ON” again, or press OPERATE.  
• You can also restore full power from the Standby mode by pressing RETURN on  
the DVD player’s control panel.  
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Other Disc Play Features  
This section explains how to use skip, slow motion, and other play features.  
BACKLIGHT  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
RESUME  
PLAY  
PLAY  
SKIP  
INPUT/  
DVD  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
IN  
P
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STOP  
SLOW  
FWD  
T
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SLOW  
REPEAT  
F
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STOP  
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MEMORY  
To resume disc play after stopping  
1
While the disc is playing, press  
• Leave the disc in the DVD player. The DVD player remembers the  
Ë
STOP at the location where you want to stop.  
location where you stopped.  
2
To restart play, press RESUME.  
• Play resumes from a point slightly before the point where it was stopped.  
• This resume operation does not work with PBC (playback control) play of a video  
CD with PBC.  
• This resume operation may not work with certain types of discs.  
This resume operation does not work in the following cases.  
• If the main power switch is turned off after disc play is stopped.  
• If the DVD player enters the Standby mode after disc play is stopped.  
• If you change to the INPUT mode.  
• If you remove the disc from the DVD player after disc play is stopped.  
• If you display the DVD SET UP screen or disc menu screen after disc play is  
stopped.  
 
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Other Disc Play Features  
To use fast forward and fast reverse  
è
È
1
While a disc is playing, press FWD  
to start fast forward or  
REV for  
fast reverse.  
• Initially, the fast forward or fast reverse operation is performed at a  
relatively slow speed. With a DVD (but not an audio CD or video CD),  
è
È
you can press FWD  
or  
REV again to increase the speed.  
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Example: Display after FWD  
is pressed  
2
Press ûPLAY to resume normal play.  
• You may not be able to use these operations with some discs.  
• With a DVD, you cannot fast forward or fast reverse from one title to another.  
Normal play resumes when the beginning of a title is reached.  
• Audio and subtitles are not played while fast forwarding or fast reversing with a  
DVD or video CD.  
To use slow motion (DVD only)  
1
While a disc is playing, press SLOW.  
2
To cancel slow motion and return to normal play, press ûPLAY.  
• You may not be able to use slow motion with some discs.  
• Slow motion cannot be used with video CDs or audio CDs.  
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Other Disc Play Features  
BACKLIGHT  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SKIP  
PLAY  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
IN  
P
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D
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PLAY  
B
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C
K
H
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I/L  
O
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F
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M
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STILL/PAUSE  
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PAUSE  
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To use still picture and frame advance  
1
While a disc is playing, press â STILL/  
PAUSE.  
• This freezes the image on the screen.  
• Each press of â STILL/PAUSE  
advances the frame.  
2
To cancel still picture and return to normal  
play, press ûPLAY.  
• You may not be able to use still picture and frame advance with some discs.  
• Frame advance cannot be used with video CDs.  
Helpful Hints  
• This operation performs the audio CD PAUSE function.  
 
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Other Disc Play Features  
TITLE  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
SKIP  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SKIP  
PLAY  
SKIP  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
IN  
P
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D
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GUI  
D
B
A
C
K
H
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I/  
L
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F
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F
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M
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Number  
buttons  
L
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RETURN  
PROGRAM  
DIRECT  
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MEMORY  
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DIRECT  
SETUP  
(C) CLEAR  
SUBTITLE  
ON/OFF  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
AUDIO  
See page 79 for information about how to skip to a specific chapter (track) using the  
DVD player’s GUI.  
Chapter/track skip  
à
1
While a disc is playing, press SKIP  
or  
À
SKIP.  
When using video CD PBC (playback  
control) play  
à
• SKIP  
À
is the same as a NEXT button.  
•
SKIP is the same as a PREVIOUS  
button.  
• Pressing RETURN displays the previous menu screen.  
• Operation depends on the video CD type.  
• You may not be able to use chapter (track) skip with certain discs.  
Helpful Hints  
• SKIP à skips to the next chapter (track).  
•
À SKIP skips to the beginning of the current chapter (track). Press  
À SKIP again to skip to the beginning of the previous chapter (track).  
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Other Disc Play Features  
Title/track direct skip  
You can use direct skip only with a disc that is playing or that was playing  
but it now stopped.  
In the case of a video CD or audio CD, start from step 2.  
1
2
While the disc is playing or stopped, press DIRECT.  
Use the number buttons to input the number of the title (track) to which you  
want to skip.  
Example: Press 3.  
-
T
3 C 0 0 3  
1 : 3 9 : 5 4  
3
Press ûPLAY.  
• You must press ûPLAY within about 10 seconds after inputting a number.  
• You may not be able to use direct skip with certain discs.  
• Direct skip does not work immediately after you load a disc into the DVD player or  
when the DVD player is in the Standby mode. It can be used only after the disc  
has been played, even if only partially.  
Helpful Hints  
• If you are playing a video CD or audio CD, input a track number.  
• If you make a mistake while inputting a number, press C (CLEAR) and try again.  
Chapter direct skip (DVD only)  
1
2
While the disc is playing, press DIRECT twice.  
Use the number buttons to input the number of the chapter to which you  
want to skip.  
Example: Press 3.  
- -  
T 0 1 C  
3
1 : 2 3 : 2 5  
3
Press ûPLAY.  
• You must press ûPLAY within about 10 seconds after inputting a number.  
• You cannot skip to a chapter with a video CD or audio CD.  
• With certain DVDs, the chapter number may not appear on the display.  
• Some DVDs may partially disable the direct skip function.  
Helpful Hints  
• If you make a mistake while inputting a number, press C (CLEAR) and try again.  
 
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Repeat Playback  
BACKLIGHT  
VIEW  
VIDEO  
OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF  
MODE  
ADJUST  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE  
TITLE  
ENTER  
MENU  
SKIP  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SKIP  
RESUME  
DISPLAY  
STOP  
STILL/PAUSE  
REV FWD  
SLOW  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
A-B  
PROGRAM  
DIRECT  
CLEAR  
MEMORY  
Chapter repeat (DVD only)  
Example: To repeat play the chapter you are currently viewing  
1
2
Play the chapter you want to repeat.  
Press REPEAT to start repeat play of the chapter.  
• To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT  
again. This clears the “ C ” indicator  
from the display.  
T 0 1 C 0 0 1  
0 : 0 0 : 2 2  
C