Finding a particular point on a disc (Search)

You can use the Search function to quickly locate a particular point on a DVD. You can search either forward or backward and can switch between 3 speeds and slow-motion playback speed. This function is also available using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) when the Control Panel is not displayed.

1 During playback, use the directional buttons to select the (Search, Fast Reverse) or (Search, Fast Forward) icon. Then press and hold down the button to begin searching. Press the directional buttons to change speeds while searching.

Search speed changes as shown below when you press the directional buttons while holding down the button.

Search 3

Search 2

Search 1

Slow

2 Release the button when you reach the point you are searching for.

Playback returns to normal speed.

Using the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2)

1 During playback, press and hold down the L2 or R2 button to begin searching. Press the directional buttons to change speeds while searching.

Search speed changes as shown below when you press the directional buttons while holding down the L2 or R2 button.

Search 3

Search 2

Search 1

Slow

2 Release the L2 or R2 button when you reach the point you are searching for.

Playback returns to normal speed.

Note

This function may not be available on some DVDs.

Playing in slow-motion

During playback, use the directional buttons to

select the (Slow Backward) or (Slow Forward) icon, and press the button. Slow-motion playback begins.

To end slow-motion playback

Use the directional buttons to select the N (Play) icon, and press the button. Playback returns to normal speed.

Using the Setup display

You can change the initial settings, adjust the picture and sound, and set various other output options using the Setup display. You can also select a language for subtitles and menus, restrict playback by children, and so on. For details on the Setup display, see pages 24-28.

Before using the Setup display

Some menu items cannot be selected during Resume Play as noted on the pages that follow. For details on clearing Resume Play see “To clear Resume Play” on page 19.

1 Use the directional buttons to

select the (Setup) icon, and press the button.

The Setup icon bar is displayed, giving you the access to the menus shown on page 24.

2 Use the directional buttons to select the icon for the setting you would like to change, and press the button.

The menu for the icon selected is displayed.

3 Use the directional buttons to choose a menu item, and press the button.

The options for the menu item selected are displayed.

4 Use the directional buttons to select an option, and press the button.

The option selected is set.

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After using the Setup display

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To save changes made during playback, you

DVD

must stop playback* or eject the DVD before

 

pressing the 1 (standby)/reset button on the

videos

console front or turning off the console using

 

the main power switch on the console rear.

 

Note that changes will not be saved if you reset

 

or turn off the console before stopping

 

playback, or without first ejecting the DVD.

 

* Stopping playback during Resume Play is included.

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Sony SCPH-50011 Finding a particular point on a disc Search, Playing in slow-motion, Using the Setup display