Disc Operations (continued)

English

Viewing playback information

This DVD system can display the disc playback information (for example, title or chapter number, elapsed playing time, audio/subtitle language) and a number of operations can be done without interrupting disc playback.

A During playback, press DISPLAY. A list of available disc information

appears on the TV.

DVD

VCD/SVCD

Resuming playback from the last stopped point

This DVD system is able to resume disc playback from its last stopped point (only possible for the last 10 discs that were recorded without a menu.)

A Load one of the last 10 discs played.

B While “LOADING” appears on the display panel, press PLAY X (or u) to start playback from the last stop point.

To cancel the resume mode

Press Ç twice.

Zooming in

This option allows you to enlarge the picture on the TV screen and to pan through the enlarged picture.

B Use ST keys to view the information and press OK to access.

C Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to input the number/time or use ST keys to make the selection, then press OK to confi rm.

Playback will change according to the chosen time or to the selected title/ chapter/track.

A During playback, press ZOOM on the remote control repeatedly to select a different zoom factor.

Use WXST keys to move through the zoomed image.

Playback will continue.

B Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to the original size.

Changing subtitle language (DVD only)

This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages. You can change the language you want while playing a DVD.

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select different subtitle languages.

TIPS: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Philips HTS3440, HTS3450 English Viewing playback information, Resuming playback from the last stopped point, Zooming

HTS3450, HTS3440 specifications

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