Divide HDD +RW, Combining Chapters | Hitachi DV-DS253A, DV-DS163A

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Divide HDD +RW

Use this command to split a title up into two new titles.

1.On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER.

The menu options appear on the left side of the screen.

2.Select [Divide] option. Example: Title List (HDD)

3.Press ENTER.

Title Edit (Divide) menu appears. [Divide] option is highlighted.

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Combining Chapters

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Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or Original chapters into one.

Note:

This function is not available if there is only one chapter within the title.

1.On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER.

The menu options appear on the left side of the screen.

2.Use S / T to select [Combine] option.

The combine indicator appears between the two chapters you want to combine.

	The first title’s	3. Press ENTER.
	thumbnail	3. Press ENTER.
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The second title’s thumbnail

4.Use play, pause step, search and slow-motion to find the point you want to divide the title.

5.Select [Divide] option then press ENTER at the point.

To reset the point, select [Cancel] option then press ENTER. Repeat from step 3.

6.Choose [Done] option then press ENTER to fix the dividing point.

The title is divided into two new titles. It take up to 4 minutes to divide.

Notes:

•You cannot select dividing point less than 3 seconds.

•Fast copying cannot be specified for divided tiles.

•If [Divide] is executed, the chapter in the title will be erased (HDD).

DV-DS253A, DV-DS163A specifications

The Hitachi DV-DS163A and DV-DS253A are two versatile DVD players that deliver an impressive array of features designed to enhance your home entertainment experience. With a focus on quality and convenience, these players cater to a wide range of multimedia needs.

The DV-DS163A is a compact and user-friendly model that supports a variety of disc formats including DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, and CD. One of its main features is the progressive scan output, ensuring a clearer, sharper picture by reducing motion blur and making it ideal for viewing high-quality video content. This player is equipped with a 3D digital comb filter that improves video quality by reducing unwanted artifacts and enhancing color accuracy, bringing your movies and shows to life.

On the other hand, the DV-DS253A takes the experience a step further by offering additional features such as an integrated USB port that allows users to play media directly from flash drives. This enhances its versatility, enabling users to enjoy not just DVDs, but also digital files containing cherished family videos, photos, or music collections. Further enhancing the audio experience, both players support Dolby Digital and DTS output, ensuring that sound reproduction is as rich and immersive as the visuals.

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