(DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack.

When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set “Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” in the “Audio” setup (page 105).

If you connect the recorder to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in “Audio” setup. A loud noise (or no sound) may come out from the speakers, which might disturb your ears or cause damage to the speakers.

Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio)

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You can play quickly with dialogue or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. Simply press M during playback.

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To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” to “Off” in the “Audio” setup (page 106).

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

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PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your TV screen.

When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, a menu appears.

Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu (press H when “Press SELECT” appears).

Operations differ depending on the disc. See the instructions supplied with the disc.

To cancel PBC Playback

Press MENU to display “Menu: Off.” To use the PBC functions, press MENU again to display “Menu: On.”

Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play)

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Press H again after stopping a disc to resume playback from the same point.

To start from the beginning, press x twice, and press H.

The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

–you open the disc tray.

–you play another title.

–you switch the Title List menu to original or Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) only).

–you edit the title after stopping playback.

–you make a recording.

Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

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If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears asking whether you want to override the restriction.

1Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

2Enter your four digit password using the number buttons.

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)” on page 109.

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