PBC Function for Video CDs

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This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of the Video CD standard playback control (PBC) function. This enables you to play back interactive software using menu screens. Refer to the information accompanying the Video CD.

Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can still enjoy playback of pictures and music from the CD. Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): “Pbc” will appear on the screen and display when playing back a Video CD with the PBC function.

Hint

•When playing back Video CDs with the PBC function, “Pbc” is displayed instead of the playing back time and current track indications on the front panel display.

Note

•Some operations cannot be performed unless the function is cancelled either automatically or intentionally by you.

•Operations that are not available when the PBC function is set to “ON” are indicated by the following symbol in this manual:

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(PBC OFF)

Playing Back a Video CD Using the Title Menu

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1 When playing back a Video CD with the PBC function, the Title menu will appear automatically.

2 Press [the Number buttons] to select the desired title.

Playback will start at the selected title.

3 Press [RETURN] to go back to the Title menu.

Note

•While the On-Screen Display appears, you cannot perform steps 2 and 3.

Cancelling and Recalling the PBC Function

VCD

(PBC OFF)

Insert a Video CD.

1 In stop mode, press [SETUP].

2 Select “CD Playback Mode” using [U / D], then press [ENTER].

3 Select “PBC (Video CD only)” using [U / D], then press [ENTER].

CD Playback Mode

Random Play

Program Play

PBC (Video CD only)

Slide Show

4 Select “OFF” using [U / D], then press [ENTER].

5 Press [SETUP] to exit.

To recall the PBC function, select “ON” at step 4 above.

Note

•The default setting of “PBC (Video CD only)” is “ON”.

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Toshiba D-VR17KB PBC Function for Video CDs, Playing Back a Video CD Using the Title Menu

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