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Disc playback

This section shows you the basics on how to play a
disc.

Basic playback (DVD/VCD/CD)*

1

Press
POWER
on the TV control panel or on the
remote control.
The Power LED on the front of the LCD TV /
DVD combination changes to green. It may take
approximately 10 seconds for a picture to appear
on-screen.
When using an amplifier, switch on the amplifier.

2

Press
TV/DVD
on the remote control to switch to
DVD mode.
The DVD start-up screen will appear on-screen.

3

Hold the disc by its edges and load it in the disc
slot with the label side facing forward.
The prompt “Insert Disc” changes to “Reading”
and then playback starts.
Note: DO NOT touch the surface of the disc.
This may leave a smudge that can cause
playback errors.
If the disc has its own menu, it will be displayed
on-screen. Press S T W or X on the remote
control to navigate the disc menu, then press
to implement the selected menu option.
To adjust playback volume:
Press / .
To temporarily suspend disc playback (still
mode):
Press .
To continue playback from still mode:
Press .
To stop playback:
Press .
Chapter 8: Basic disc playback
Playback resume function:
Your LCD TV / DVD combination supports playback
resume function.
If you stopped the disc playback before it is
completed, the LCD TV / DVD combination records
the stop point.
” appears on-screen. Press to resume
playback on the stop point. If you press twice in
quick succession or unload the disc, the LCD TV /
DVD combination will clear the stop point.
Higher quality picture:
High resolution pictures on some discs may
occasionally cause noise on the picture display. If
this is the case, reduce the
Sharpness
setting under
the
Picture Settings
menu ( page 38).
Note:
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc slot
when a disc is loading or unloading. Failure
to do so may cause serious personal injury.
Do not move the TV during playback. Doing
so may damage the disc.
When a disc is inserted when the TV is not in
DVD mode, the TV will automatically switch
to DVD mode.
*This indicates the kind of disc that can employ the
function described under that heading.
DVD : You can use this function with DVDs.
VCD : You can use this function with Video CDs.
CD : You can use this function with Audio CDs and
CD-R/RW discs.

Removing a disc

1

Press
EJECT
on the TV control panel or on the
remote control.

2

Wait for the disc to be ejected and then remove
the disc from the slot.

Disc playback reminders

If the LCD TV / DVD combination does not
operate properly, static electricity build-up
may be the cause. Turn off the LCD TV / DVD
combination, then disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet. Reconnect the power cord, then
press
POWER
to turn on the LCD TV / DVD
combination again.
If an incompatible disc is loaded, one of the
following error messages appears on-screen:
“Incorrect Disc”, “Disc region incorrect” or
“Enter Password”. If this is the case, check your
disc again. Go to page 8 for a list of supported
disc formats and to page 73 for playback-related
troubleshooting instructions. (continued)