Differences in Disc
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DVD
All discs are divided up into smaller, more manageable sections so that you can find specific content more easily.
DVD discs are divided into one or more titles. Each title may be further divided into several chapters. Occassionally, a chapter may contain index points, effectively dividing the chapter up into several parts, too.
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Super VCD/Video CD/CD
Super VCD/Video CDs and CDs are divided into a number of tracks. In rare cases, a track may contain a number of index points, effectively dividing the track up into several parts.
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MP3
MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Folders that contain mp3 files are automatically numbered F_001, F_002, etc. Tracks within folders are automatically numbered T_001, T_002, etc.
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How to Proceed in This
Manual
DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest quality digital audio and video available today. Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be confusing at first, following the order below should help you get through the important stages of getting set up so you can start using your player as soon as possible.
Get familiar with the player.
Refer to the section ‘Before Using’ on page 8 to confirm that all the accessories were included with the player. If you are new to DVD, it might be beneficial for you to go through the ‘Names and Functions’ section starting on page 9 to get familiar with the parts and buttons on the main unit and remote control as they will be referred to throughout this manual.
There is also a list of terms that can be found on page
61if you are having trouble understanding some of the terminology associated with DVD.
Make the necessary connections.
No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly the same way. The ‘Making Connections’ section starting on page 14 shows how video and audio connections may be made to suit your home entertainment system.
Set up the necessary player menus.
Before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of the DVD format, it is first necessary to set up the player to output the video and audio information that corresponds to your system. The section ‘Setting Up the Player’ starting on page 17 explains how to use the Setup Navigator, a function that automatically sets up the player corresponding to the answers given in a
Play a disc.
When all the connections and setups have been made, you are ready to play a DVD, Super VCD/Video CD, CD, or MP3 with the player. The section ‘Getting Started Using Your DVD Player’ starting on page 20 outlines the basic player operations.
Enjoy the many features available.
Once you are comfortable using the basic player functions, you are ready to take advantage of the various options DVD and this player have to offer. The section ‘Advanced Functions’ starting on page 39 describes how to use the features available on many DVDs.
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