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VCD Playback

VCD, a video playback format that predates DVD, is based on a different compression format than DVD and uses a recording method that is similar to CD. Although the DVD has, for the most part, replaced VCD as a for- mat, the DVD 37 offers VCD playback so that you may play your existing library of VCD discs, or home movies that you have recorded as VCDs on your computer.

There are two versions of the VCD format: an early version which is simply called “VCD” and a later version with Playback Control which is called “Version 2.0” or “PBC.” The DVD 37 is compatible with both forms of VCD, although playback will vary according to which version is used and the specific way in which the disc was created.

Even though VCD discs provide video, because the format is based on CD technology, the playback functions for a VCD disc are similar to CD. To play a VCD disc, place it in the DVD 37 as you would do with any other CD or DVD disc. The unit takes a few seconds to read the disc’s contents; the VCD Disc Type Indicator A in the front-panel display will light and the disc will begin playing. However, keep in mind that the exact level of functionality for any VCD will vary widely and it is ultimately determined by the way the disc was created, not by the DVD 37, particularly if the disc has been created under VCD Version 2.0 with Playback Control (see “Playback Control”).

When playing VCD discs, most standard DVD/CD play- back controls are used, including Play, Stop, Pause, Resume, Track Skip Forward and Reverse, Slow Forward, Step Forward and Fast Forward. The Reverse Search and Step Reverse functions are not available with VCDs.

With VCDs, you have access to information on the disc playing by pressing the Info Button 8on the remote.

The availability of the Repeat and Random functions will depend on whether PBC Support has been activated using the System Setup Submenu (see page 18). With PBC Support on, Repeat and Random will not be available. Repeat A-B is always available. Simply press the Repeat A-B Button 6once at the beginning of the passage to be repeated, again at the end of the passage, and a third time to cancel Repeat A-B mode.

Discs containing raw MPEG files, without playback control, are played in a different manner. When such a disc is loaded, the Player Information menu will appear, with a list of folders or files, similar to an MP3 disc. The disc directory is navigated using the ▲▼ Navigation Buttons D. Press the Enter Button u to open or close a folder. Select the desired track, and press the Play Button x or the Enter Button u to begin play. You will find that the Stop, Pause, Track Skip Forward and Reverse, Slow Forward

and Reverse, Step Forward and Reverse, and Fast Forward and Reverse Search functions are all avail- able, depending on how the disc was encoded. However, the Status Banner is not available for these types of VCDs.

Using the Status Bar for VCD Playback

When playing VCD discs, it is possible to access the disc’s features using the Status Bar. Press the Status Button Sto see the Status Bar. Note, however, that when PBC is on, some features may not be available with that VCD.

The Status Banner will appear the same as for DVDs (see Figure 14), except that the current and total num- ber of tracks will be shown, rather than titles, and there is no chapter display.

If PBC is off, you may select the track number and change it to skip to another track. You may also begin play from a specific time marker by selecting the numeric time display and entering the desired starting point using the Numeric Keys T. You may also change the time display from Track Elapsed, to Track Remaining, to Disc Elapsed, to Disc Remaining, and back to Track Elapsed, just as with DVDs. The elapsed time will appear as a graphic temperature bar, with additional lines added as more of the track or disc

is played.

Zoom Function

The Zoom function is available for VCDs by pressing the Zoom Button w. Repeatedly pressing this but- ton will cycle through the possible settings of 1x, 2x and 3x zoom.

Playback Control

VCD discs made under the Revision 2.0 specification will usually offer PBC playback control.

The PBC Indicator H in the front display will turn on automatically with any VCD when the disc is played.

With PBC, you can select titles and navigate the disc as with DVDs. However, the access to some functions may be prohibited by PBC playback control; in that case, the prohibit icon will appear on screen.

When the VCD is made without PBC, the disc can be controlled the same as an audio CD, but direct track access by entering a number is not possible without opening the On-Screen Banner Display.

With PBC, many discs include chapter selection menus that are similar to those found on DVDs. However, on VCD discs, the disc menu (if any) is accessed and controlled differently than on DVDs.

Play 2Nwill start with the first track (which may be an intro), then leading to the VCD menu (if any) automatically.

Next (Skip Forward) 6Qwill skip to the VCD menu from the intro (Track 1) directly.

VCD PLAYBACK

Once the menu options appear on the screen, make your selection by pressing the Numeric Keys T that correspond to your desired choice. The desired selection will begin playing automatically.

Direct number entry without any VCD menu shown on-screen has no effect – even when the Status Banner is on.

The Disc Menu Button Rused during DVD play- back is not used for VCD playback.

Use of functions when PBC is on will vary according to the disc type. Note that if the disc was created with Playback Control (PBC) it is not possible to change track numbers directly.

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Contents PROGRESSIVE-SCAN DVD AUDIO/VIDEO Player With Hdmi DVDDVD 37 DVD Player Table of ContentsIntroduction Safety Information 12cm disc Features & Disc CompatibilityDVD 37 can play the following types of pre- recorded discs 8cm discHdmi cable Video cable Mini-plug remote interconnect cable Supplied AccessoriesRemote control AAA batteries On a disc DVD TerminologyDVD Terminology Display Dimmer Disc Drawer Open/Close @ Information Display Power Indicator Power On/Off Standby Play PauseFRONT-PANEL Controls Stop Skip/Search Reverse Skip/Search Forward Remote SensorFRONT-PANEL Information Display ± Lights when the disc is pausedRemote Control Functions Remote Control Functions TNumeric Keys Press these buttons to enter a number WPower Off Puts the player in Standby modeVideo Output REAR-PANEL Connections¢ Optical Digital Audio Output Connecting to a TV Only Setup and ConnectionsConnecting to a Receiver Service Life of Batteries Remote Control OperationBattery Installation Remote Control Operation RangeDolby Digital and DTS Digital Audio ConnectionFor Your Reference On the Player Information Menu, the Available Submenus Are System SetupSystem Setup On the Setup Main Menu, the Available Submenus AreSetup Menu Following adjustments are available on the Audio Setup menu Audio Setup SubmenuTo limit the sampling rate to 48kHz Audio Adjustments SubmenuFollowing adjustments are available on the Video Setup menu Video Setup Submenu‹ Navigation Button n to decrease the setting Video Adjustments BannerTest Screen Test ScreenBoth 5-inch 12cm and 3-inch 8cm discs may be used Playback Features for DVD and CD DiscsPlayback Basics Loading DiscsPlayback Basics Using the Player Information Menu Using a DVD’s MenuZoom Feature Playback Resume FeatureSelecting a Title or Group Using the On-Screen Status DisplayDisc This line displays the disc type, such as DVD-Video Disc This line displays the disc typeVideo Off Feature Time This section consists of three lines Using the Player Information MenuCD Playback To a playlist order which you may programSelecting a Track Repeat PlayRandom Play @ will change accordinglyMP3 or WMA Disc Playback MP3, Windows Media and Jpeg PlaybackMP3, Windows Media and Jpeg Playback Specific File Types That May be Played on the DVD 37 AreView of that image see Figure Jpeg PlaybackIs played Zoom Function Using the Status Bar for VCD PlaybackVCD Playback VCD PlaybackDisc’s Order Programmed PlayIt in its proper position Video Output setting to desired type seeCertain functions may be disabled by the DVD itself during Change aspect ratio settings seeDVD 37 Technical Specifications