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Playing DVDs

To play a DVD:

1Press TV/DVD to change to DVD mode (each time you turn the TV on, it starts in the TV mode). The DVD startup screen appears.

2If you are using an amplifier, turn it on.

3Place the disc in the disc slot with the label side facing forward. Hold the disc by the edges, without touching either of its surfaces.

On the screen, changes to “Reading” and playback begins.

If the disc has a menu feature, the menu screen may appear. In this case, press , , , or and ENTER to navigate the menu.

4Press STOP to end playback. The unit memorizes the stopped

point and appears on the screen. Press PLAY to resume playback (from the memorized point).

5If you press STOP again, or unload the disc, the unit clears the memorized stop point.

6Press (eject). Remove the disc and then press POWER. The unit turns off.

Notes:

If your unit does not operate properly, it may be affected by static electricity. Disconnect the AC power cord, then connect it again.

If a non-compatible disc is loaded, “Incorrect Disc”, “Region Code Error,” or “Parental Error” appears on the TV screen, depending on the type of disc loaded. See “Playable discs” on page 31.

Some discs may take about a minute to start playback.

If an 8 cm disc is loaded and picture playback or menu display does not begin automatically, press PLAY to begin playback.

A “Prohibition” symbol “X” may appear at the upper right of the screen. This symbol means either the feature you tried is not available on the disc, or the player cannot access the feature at this time. This does not indicate a problem with the player.

If you load a single-faced disc backwards, “Reading” appears on the screen, then “Incorrect Disc” is displayed.

Some DVD playback operations may be intentionally preset by the manufacturer. Since this player plays DVDs according to the disc content recorded, some playback features may not be available. Refer to the instructions supplied with the DVD.

Controlling playback

To control playback:

•Fast Forward Playback—PressSEARCH during normal playback. Each time you press SEARCH , the speed increases (DVD - × 2, × 4, × 8, ×15) (CD - × 2, × 4, × 8, × 20). Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

•Fast Reverse Playback—PressSEARCH during normal playback. Each time you press SEARCH , the speed increases (DVD - × 2, × 4, × 8, ×15) (CD - × 2, × 4, × 8, × 20). Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

•Pause—Press PAUSE/STILL during normal playback to pause the program. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Using the DVD player

•Frame Advance—PressPAUSE/STILL during normal playback to pause the program. Each time you press

PAUSE/STILL the program is advanced one frame. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

•Slow-motion Playback—PressSLOW reverse or

SLOW forward during normal playback or still playback. Each press of either button decreases the speed of the program (×1/2, ×1/4, ×1/6, ×1/7). Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

•Locating a chapter or track—PressSKIP forward or

SKIP reverse during playback to locate a chapter that you want to watch. Each time you press the button, a chapter or track is skipped.

Notes:

The unit is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time, you risk permanent damage to your television screen.

There may be a slight delay between when you press the button and the feature activating.

Locating a specific scene on a DVD

You can use the title, chapter, and time recorded on the disc to locate a specific point to play back.

To locate a specific scene on a DVD:

1Press T.SEARCH during playback or in stop mode. The T.Search menu opens.

T.Search

Title

Chapter

Time

2Press or to select the Title, Chapter, or Time.

3Press the number buttons (0–9) to enter the number. Refer to the package supplied with the disc to check the numbers. If you enter a wrong number, press EXIT.

4Press ENTER. Playback starts.

When you change the title, playback starts from Chapter 1 of the selected title.

Some discs may not work in the above operation.

Marking your favorite scenes

The TV stores the points that you want to watch again. You can resume playback from that scene.

To mark the scenes you want:

1Press MARKER during playback. The Marker menu opens.

Marker 1

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Marker 2

Marker 3

2Press or to select a blank marker, then press ENTER at the desired scene. Up to three scenes can be selected. If you want, you can repeat this procedure to set the other two scenes.

3Press MARKER again to close this dialog box.