NTSC/PAL Settings
You can switch the NTSC/PAL setting of the DVD player to match the video signal of your TV.This setting only affects the television’s
1Unplug the DVD player from the mains.
2Press and hold 9 and SOUND, on the front of the DVD player. While holding 9 and SOUND, plug in the mains.
3After PAL or NTSC appears on the display of the DVD player, release 9 and SOUND at the same time.The PAL or NTSC indicator that appears on the display indicates the current setting.
4To change the setting, press SOUND within three seconds. The new setting (PAL or NTSC) will appear on the display.
NTSC/PAL Conversion
This player is equipped with a NTSC/PAL conversion feature to convert the video output of the disc to match your TV system.The conversions supported are as below:
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| PAL | NTSC | PAL | PAL |
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1In the Preference Menu, select TV System.
2Press 3 or 4 to select PAL, NTSC or AUTO. Notes:
–AUTO can only be selected when using a TV that has both the NTSC and PAL systems.
–This is applicable for CVBS output on cinch and SCART only
–Slight picture distortions may occur due to this conversion. This is normal.Thus, the AUTO format is most suitable for the best picture quality.
General Explanation
About this manual
This manual gives the basic instructions for operating the DVD player. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol Ä appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the player or the disc.
Remote control operation
¶Unless stated, all operations can be performed by the remote control. Always point the remote control directly at the player, making sure there are no obstructions between the remote and the player.
Corresponding keys on the front panel of the player can also be used.
Menu bar operation
¶A number of operations can be done with the menu bar on the screen.The menu bar icon can be accessed by pressing the cursor keys on the remote control.
¶Pressing SYSTEM MENU while the menu bar is displayed will clear the menu bar from the screen.
¶The selected item will be highlighted, and the appropriate cursor keys to operate it will be displayed below the icon.
¶The symbols < or > indicate more items are available at the left/right of the menu bar. Press 1 or 2 to select these items.
Initial Setup (Virgin Mode)
General
In ‘Initial Setup’ you may have to set your preferences for some of the player’s features. (for specific version only)
Operation
After switching on the player for the very first time, the ‘Initial Setup Screen’ will appear.
The menu for the first item to be set is displayed and the first option is highlighted.
¶Use the 34 keys to go through the options in the menu. The icon of the selected option will be highlighted.
¶Use OK to confirm your selection and to go to the next menu.
Note:
–Preferences have to be set in the order of which the item menus will appear on the screen.
–The ‘Initial Setup’ screen will only disappear after the settings for the last item have been confirmed.
–If any keys other than 34 or OK are pressed, Ä will appear on the screen.
–If the player is switched off while setting personal preferences, all preferences have to be set again after switching the player on again.
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