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Before you start

Features

NTSC/PAL dual playback

DVD discs in either the NTSC format or the PAL format can be played back.

Interface with external signals (RS-232C, extend terminal)

The device is fitted with an RS-232C connection so that commands can be given to support DVD, Video CD and CD.

Other than the RS-232C interface connector, an extend terminal is provided. By simply connecting a switch to this terminal, operation is possible for DVD-VIDEO menu selection calls as well as operation of the remote control unit.

24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC

This player is fully compatible with high sampling -rate discs, capable of delivering better- than-CD sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.

approved by Dolby Laboratories for Virtual Dolby Digital sound. See Virtual Surround on page 37.

PureCinema progressive scan

When connected to a progressive scan- compatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie.

Frame search function

When the frame search function is used, searching is possible in units smaller than when searching by chapter and time, and any point can be found.

When frame segment playback is used, it is possible to play back from any point to any point in a video with still playback at the end.

•The frame search function cannot be used with a multi PGC disc (time is not displayed on the TV screen), with a VR format DVD- RW or with a Video CD, etc. Frame segment playback is possible with the DVD barcode, RS-232C control and a Barcode/Command stack.

Excellent audio performance with Dolby*1 Digital and DTS*2 software

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When connected to a suitable AV amplifier or receiver, this player gives great surround sound with Dolby Digital and DTS discs.

Virtual Dolby Digital using SRS TruSurround*3

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SRS TruSurround creates a realistic surround- sound effect from any Dolby Digital source using just two speakers. SRS TruSurround is a process

Picture zoom

While a DVD or Video CD is playing, you can zoom in on any part of the picture at up to 4x magnification for a closer look. See Zooming the screen on page 36.

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

*3 TruSurround, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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