05Playing discs

Searching a disc

You can search DVD discs by title or chapter number, or by time; CDs and Video CDs by track number or time.

Important

Search functions are not available with Video CDs in PBC mode, or with WMA/ MP3 discs.

1Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Search Mode’ from the list of functions on the left. The search options available depend on the kind of disc loaded.

2Select a search mode.

The disc must be playing in order to use time search.

3Use the number buttons to enter a title, chapter or track number, or a time.

Play Mode

 

 

A-B Repeat

Title Search

Input Chapter

Repeat

Chapter Search

 

Random

Time Search

0 0 1

Program

 

 

Search Mode

 

 

For a time search, enter the number of minutes and seconds into the currently playing title (DVD) or track (CD/Video CD) you want playback to resume from. For example, press 4, 5, 0, 0 to have playback start from 45 minutes into the disc. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30 seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0.

4 Press ENTER to start playback.

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Switching subtitles

Some DVD discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle language during playback.

1Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option.

Current / Total

Subtitle 1/2 English

Note

Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to access.

To set subtitle preferences, see Language settings on page 31.

Switching audio language/ channel

When playing a DVD disc recorded with dialog in two or more languages, you can switch audio language during playback.

When playing a VR format DVD-RW disc recorded with dual-mono audio, you can switch between the main, sub, and mixed channels during playback.

When playing a Video CD, you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.

1Press AUDIO repeatedly to select an audio language/channel option.

The language/channel information is shown on-screen.

Note

Some DVD discs only allow you to change audio language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU or MENU to access.

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Pioneer DV-271, DV-270, DV-275 Playing discs Searching a disc, Switching subtitles, Switching audio language/ channel