Using the On-Screen Status Bar For VCD Playback

Operating the DVD600II DVD Changer

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 DVD600II 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.

However, the DVD600II is not capable of playing SVCD (Super Video CD) discs. Also, do not con- fuse the Video CD format with the photo CDs that you may receive when developing a roll of film. Photo CDs may not be viewed using the DVD600II.

Even though VCD discs provide video, since the format is based on CD technology, the playback functions for a VCD disc operate very closely to those for CD. To play a VCD disc, place it in the DVD600II as you would any other CD or DVD disc. After the unit takes a few seconds to read the disc’s contents the VCD segment of the

Disc Type Indicators will light and the disc will begin playing. If the disc has been cre- ated under VCD Version 2.0, or if it otherwise allows Playback Control functionality, the letters PBC will appear in the Title/Track Indicators

. However, keep in mind that the exact level of functionality for any VCD will vary wide- ly and it is ultimately determined by the way the disc was created, not by the DVD600II.

When playing VCD discs, most standard DVD/CD playback controls function as normal, including Play, Stop, Pause, Forward or Reverse Slow Play, and Fast Forward or Reverse Search (x2, 4x and 8x speeds). The indications for fast play in either direction work as described for CD playback.

Using the On-Screen Status Bar

for VCD Playback

When playing many VCD discs, it is possible to access the disc’s features using the on screen menu bar in the same manner as shown for CD playback. Note, however, that the while the IntroScan icons will appear in the menu bar, the IntroScan feature is not available for VCD discs.

Use of other functions will vary according to the disc type. With some VCD discs, you may select a track using the Track function on the menu bar. If the menu bar is not visible on the screen press the Status Button e to recall it to the screen. Note that when PBC appears under the disc icon in the far left position of the menu bar it is not possible to change track numbers directly.

Depending on the disc’s functionality, some VCD discs allow the time display to be changed in the same manner as described for CD discs.

Playback Control

VCD discs made under the Revision 2.0 specifi- cation will usually offer PBC, or playback control. With PBC many discs include chapter selection menus that are similar to those found on DVDs. However, on VCD discs the menus are recalled and controlled differently than on DVD discs.