DVD Operation
The following pages describe the setup/ operation in DVD mode.
Preparation
Before DVD/CD operation, please make the following preparations.
1 Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet.
• If the AC cord plug is plugged in for the first time, wait for about 5 seconds before pressing
(POWER).
NOTE:
• When connecting to other equipment, unplug the unit from the AC outlet.
2 Press (POWER) on the unit or on the remote control to turn on the unit. The POWER indicator will change to blue.
• When using an amplifier, switch on the amplifier.
3 Press TV/DVD to select DVD mode.
The DVD startup screen will appear on the screen.
• If the DVD is not operated, the unit will automatically shut itself after 15 minutes.
NOTE:
• If the unit does not operate properly: Static electricity, etc., may affect the player’s operation. Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again.
• About inserting disc:
If the unit is slanted or moved while inserting a disc, the disc may be damaged.
Status display of disc
Press DISPLAY. The status display of the disc will appear on the screen.
• Display messages may change each time you press DISPLAY for some discs or files.
To make the status display screen disappear, press DISPLAY again.
Playback procedure
1 Press TV/DVD to select DVD mode.
2 Place the disc in the disc slot with the label side facing forward. (If the disc has a label.) Hold the disc without touching either of its surfaces, align it with the guides, and place it in position.
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| press ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ or ENTER to operate a menu | ||||
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| depends on the disc you are using. Press PLAY | ||||
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| ( ) to resume a playback point.The unit can | ||||
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| store the stopped points of the last five discs | ||||
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| that you have played.When one of these discs is | ||||
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| reloaded, you can resume playback from where | ||||
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| you stopped playing last time. | ||||
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| appears on the screen) the unit will clear the | ||||
| • | stopped point. | ||||
| You cannot save a stopped point for some discs. | |||||
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| If a number of discs played and stored in the unit | ||||
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| exceeds five, a new memory will overwrite the | ||||
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| oldest stored memory. | ||||
| Press (EJECT). |
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5 Remove the disc and then press |
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| The unit turns off. |
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| • When you eject the disc, you may hear some | ||
| mechanism noise, but it is not a malfunction. | ||
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• | If a | ||
| or “Incompatible disc region number Can’t play | ||
| disc” will appear on the TV screen according to the | ||
| type of loaded disc. In this case, check your disc | ||
• | again (see page 9). |
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Some discs may take a minute or so to start | |||
• | playback. |
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A prohibition message “Depending on the disc, this | |||
| operation may be prohibited” or “This operation | ||
| can’t be performed” may appear on the screen. | ||
| This message means either the feature you tried is | ||
| not available on the disc, or the unit cannot access | ||
| the feature at this time. This does not indicate a | ||
• | problem with the unit. |
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When you insert a | |||
| (i.e. the wrong way) “Loading” will appear on the | ||
• | display and then “Can’t play disc” will be displayed. | ||
Some playback operations of DVDs may be | |||
| intentionally fixed by software producers. Since | ||
| this unit plays DVDs according to the disc content | ||
| recorded, some playback features may not be | ||
| available. Also refer to the instructions supplied with | ||
| the DVDs. |
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