Panasonic DV-686A-s manual Playing discs Chapter, Scanning discs, Playing in slow motion

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Playing discs

Chapter 5

Playing discs

Note

•Many of the functions covered in this chapter apply to DVD and SACD discs, Video CDs/Super VCDs, CDs, DivX video and WMA/MP3 JPEG discs, although the exact operation of some varies slightly with the kind of disc loaded.

•Some DVDs restrict the use of some functions (random or repeat, for example) in some or all parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction.

•When playing Video CD/Super VCDs, some of the functions are not available during PBC playback. If you want to use them, start the disc playing using a number button to select a track.

Scanning discs

You can fast-scan discs forward or backward at four different speeds (DivX video only one speed).

1 During playback, press	or	to
start scanning.

•There is no sound while scanning DVDs(including DVD-Audio), DivX video and Video CD/Super VCDs.

2Press repeatedly to increase the scanning speed.

•The scanning speed is shown on-screen.

3To resume normal playback, press (play).

•When scanning a Video CD/Super VCD playing in PBC mode or a WMA/MP3 track, playback automatically resumes at the end or beginning of the track.

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•Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc.

Playing in slow motion

You can play DVD-Videos and DVD-R/RW at four different slow motion speeds, forwards and backwards. Video CD/Super VCDs and DivX video can be played at four different forward slow motion speeds.

1	During playback, press		(pause).
2	Press and hold	or	until
slow motion playback starts.

•The slow motion speed is shown on- screen.

•There is no sound during slow motion playback.

3Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed.

4To resume normal playback, press (play).

•Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached.

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Contents DV-686A-s Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentFor Taiwan exclusively POWER-CORD CautionContents Before you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Putting the batteries in the remote Hints on installationBefore you start What’s in the box DVD-R/RW compatibility Disc / content format playback compatibilityBefore you start CD-R/RW compatibilityAbout DivX Compressed audio compatibilityAbout WMA File format used by digital still cameras DivX video compatibilityJpeg file compatibility PC-created disc compatibilityEasy connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Connecting using the component video output Connecting upConnecting using the S-video output Projection monitor receiver InterlaceSTANDBY/ON Plasma displayTip Connecting up Connecting to an AV receiverConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connecting the digital output Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Using the remote control Controls and displays Remote controlGetting started Chapter Switching onUsing the on-screen displays Getting startedGetting started Setting up the player for yourSetting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Press play to start playback Getting started Playing discsPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Numbers Basic playback controlsResume and Last Memory See also Resume and Last Memory belowReturn DVD disc menusVideo CD/Super VCD PBC menus EnterMy DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops Why won’t the disc I loaded play?Why can’t I hear Sacd audio through the digital outputs? Playing in slow motion Playing discsPlaying discs Chapter Scanning discsPress Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverseViewing a Jpeg slideshow During playback, press pauseUse the cursor buttons Enter to navigate Select a view optionSelect the thumbnail image for what you want to play To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Looping a section of a discSelect a repeat play option Playing discs Using repeat playUsing random play Select a random play option Creating a program listPlay Searching a discOther functions available from the program menu ClearPress Subtitle repeatedly to select a subtitle option Switching subtitlesSwitching audio language/ channels Press Enter to start playbackDisplaying disc information Switching camera anglesDuring playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angle Playing discs Zooming the screenAudio DRC Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio Settings menuDialog Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusVideo Adjust menu Make settings using Cursor buttons, and EnterDigital Audio Out settings Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Using the Initial Settings menuMpeg PCM Initial Settings menuVideo Output settings Language settingsOptions settings Display settingsStereo Registering a new passwordChanging your password Parental LockYou can find the Country/Area code list on Setting/changing the Parental LockSetting/changing the Country/Area code About DivX VOD contentSelect ‘Display’ Playing DivX VOD contentDisplaying your DivX VOD registration code Audio Output Mode Initial Settings menu Speakers settingsDTS CD About the audio output settingsSpeaker Use Cursor up/down to Change the distance Speaker DistanceUse Speaker distance for the highlightedUse the cursor up/down buttons to select a speaker Speaker InstallationDefault settings L/R Large C Large SL SR LargeSW On To change the current settingTaking care of your player and discs Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Screen sizes and disc formats Additional informationDVD-Video regions Setting the TV systemResetting the player To select a code letter or a code number Select ‘Other Language’To select either a code letter or a code Number UseCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Additional information Troubleshooting Aspect does not change DVD and CD volume MalfunctionNo picture/No color Screen is stretched orCan’t hear effect OutputSuper VCD disc is not Output properlyDigital *1 GlossaryWMA General Additional information SpecificationsPioneer Corporation