Output, Interlace, Progressive, DivX¨ VOD

Output

You can select the video output signal of the DVD video player to the TV from ÒInterlaceÓ or ÒProgres- siveÓ.

Interlace:

Select when connecting to a composite TV or a TV equipped with component video inputs but progressive scan is not compatible.

Progressive:

Select when connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs and progressive scan compatible.

Warning:

Once ÒProgressiveÓ is selected when connecting to a TV progressive scan incompatible, no image will be seen on the video display.

In this case, you must reset the unit by pressing STOP on the front panel for five seconds. The video output will be restored to ÒInterlaceÓ setting, and a picture will once again be seen on a conventional analog display.

Notes:

¥Some discs may not be played back with the progressive scanning mode correctly because of the disc characteris- tics or recording condition.

¥Once Progressive scan on, S-video output is disabled.

DivX¨ VOD

In order to play DivX¨ VOD (Video On Demand) content on this unit, you first need to register the unit with your DivX¨ VOD content provider. You do this by generating a DivX¨ VOD registration code, which you submit to your provider.

Press C or D to select ÒDivX(R) VODÓ. Then press ENTER. Your 8-character registration code is displayed. Make a note of the code as you will need it when you register with a DivX¨ VOD provider. Then press ENTER to select Done.

Function setup (DVD)

Note:

If each setup (pages ~ 69 ) has been completed, the unit can always be worked under the same conditions (espe- cially with DVD discs).

Each setup will be retained in the memory even if you turn the power off.

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SD-V594SC specifications

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