Component Features and Functions

1. High-reliability, high-endurance player

This player features a high-performance brushless spin- dle motor, and the mechanical components have been sealed against heat and dust, giving this unit improved reliability.

2. PAL/NTSC dual playback

DVD discs in either the PAL format or the NTSC format can be played back. (See page 84)

8.Barcode/Command stack

This player, when segment commands and barcodes that control are input in advance, enables images to be switched and played back one after the other. This is very convenient when used in demonstrations, presen- tations, etc. Furthermore, the RS-232C connection al- lows uploading/downloading of the set content.

(See page 59)

÷Uploading/downloading can be easily performed when dedicated applications are being used.

3. Frame search function

When the frame search function is used, searching is possible in units smaller than when searching by chap- ter and time, and any point can be found. (See page 20) When frame segment playback is used, it is possible to play back from any point to any point in a video with still playback at the end. (See page 61, 62)

÷The frame search function cannot be used with a multi PGC disc (time is not displayed on the TV screen) or with a Video CD, etc. Frame segment playback is pos- sible with the DVD barcode, RS-232C control and a Barcode/Command stack.

4.High-speed search

With a 1.3X reading speed and improved memory cache and search algorithm, the search speed has been in- creased. (See page 19, 20)

9.Interface with external signals

(RS-232C, external option switch)

The device is fitted with an RS-232C connection so that commands can be given to support DVD, Video CD and CD. The control protocol is, for the most part, compat- ible with that of LD (Laser Disc) equipment, and LD sig- nals can also be easily transferred.

Other than the RS-232C interface connector, a terminal for the external option switch is provided. By simply con- necting a switch to this terminal, operation is possible for DVD-VIDEO menu selection and barcode/command stack calls as well as operation of the remote control unit.

÷Consult the User’s Manual for detailed information re- garding this terminal and RS-232C control commands. (See your dealer for more information about the User’s manual.)

5.Enhanced special playback

This player enables the DVD and Video CD playback speed to be changed in several ways. Slow forward and reverse playback, scan playback and frame forward/re- verse can be freely selected. (See page 18, 20, 21)

÷To perform reverse slow playback, select Frame from the REV STEP/REV PLAY page of the ADV.SETUP MENU. Slow playback is only possible in the forward direction with a Video CD.

6.Mouse control

Instead of the remote control unit, a PS/2* pointing de- vice can be used to control the player if desired. This allows selecting specific locations by the point-and-click method. (See page 49)

*PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM corporation.

7.Weekly timer/ power on start function

The times for power on/off and for video playback of a disc can be set for each day within one week or within one day. Combined with the barcode/command stack, program playback is also possible. This player is limited to a maximum of 24 setting at one time.

(See page 50, 58)

10. Video blackboard function

Graphics and characters recorded in advance at desired positions on the DVD picture screen will appear during playback.

This function enables demonstrations and presentations to be more effectively performed. (See page 76)

11. Video Text Retrieval

With this function, you can use the mouse to click on buttons shown on-screen during playback for display of indications of the text file corresponding to the selected button.This is possible only with Video Text Retrieval com- patible discs. (See page 82)

12. External Synchronizing Function

This terminal allows output of video signals linked to an external sync signal. (See page 82)