09Setting the TV system
(Except Taiwanese model)
The default setting of this player is AUTO, and unless you notice that the picture is distorted when playing some discs, you should leave it set to AUTO. If you experience picture distortion with some discs, set the TV system to match your country or region’s system. Doing this, however, may restrict the kinds of disc you can watch. The table below shows what kinds of disc are compatible with each setting (AUTO, NTSC and PAL).
1If the player is on, press STANDBY/
ON to switch it to standby.
2Using the front panel controls, hold down then press STANDBY/ON to switch the TV system.
The TV system changes as follows:
•AUTO NTSC
•NTSC PAL
•PAL AUTO
Note
•You have to switch the player into standby (press STANDBY/ON) before each change.
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DVD/ | NTSC | NTSC | PAL | NTSC | |
Super VCD/ |
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Video CD/ | PAL | NTSC | PAL | PAL | |
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CD/MP3/ |
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WMA/ |
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/JPEG |
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no disc |
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Resetting the player
Use this procedure to reset all the player’s settings to the factory default.
1Switch the player into standby.
2Using the front panel buttons, hold down the (stop) button and press
STANDBY/ON to switch the player back on.
All the player’s settings are now reset.
DVD-Video regions
All
Incompatible disc region number Can’t play
disc is displayed on screen. Discs marked ALL will play in any player. The diagram below shows the various DVD regions of the world.
1
2 | 5 |
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4 | 5 | 3 |
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Selecting languages using the language code list
Some of the language options (such as ‘DVD Menu Lang.’ in the Initial Settings) allow you to set your preferred language from any of the 136 languages listed in the language code list on page 50.
1Select ‘Other Language’.
2Use the / (cursor left/right) buttons to select either a code letter or a code number.
3Use the / (cursor up/down) buttons to select a code letter or a code number. See Language code list on page 50 for a complete list of languages and codes.
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