PLAYING A DISC

Before starting playback

Before playing a disc, you must connect the unit’s audio and video output jacks to an AV amplifier or other system component (refer to pages 8 and 9).

Note

•If you digitally connect the unit to an amplifier that does not feature a DTS decoder, set DTS DIGITAL SURROUND to PCM (factory default) in the Setup/Audio menu. Otherwise, unprocessed digital signal noise will be output that may dam- age your hearing or speakers.

Basic operation

DVD/SACD mode

indicator

POWER

4 If necessary, press SACD/DVD to change the mode.

For more information, refer to “Switching disc play mode” on page 10 (below).

5 Press w.

The disc tray closes and playback starts.

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• If one of the following indicators is displayed

DVD-ADVD-V VCD refer to “Using disc menus” on page 13.

•When the unit finishes playing a DVD, it stops playback or dis- plays a menu screen.

Note

•The unit cannot play CD-R or CD-RW discs that have not been finalized. Be sure to finalize discs on a CD recorder before playing them in this unit. (The term “finalize” refers to an audio process for CD-Rs or CD-RWs that prepares them for play on supporting players.)

SACD/DVD OPEN/CLOSE

1 Press POWER to turn on the power.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

3 Load a disc into the disc tray.

■Switching disc play mode

While the unit is stopped or the disc tray is open, press SACD/DVD.

The unit includes independent playback circuits for SACDs and DVDs to optimize use of each disc type.

•To play an SACD, switch to SACD mode.

•To play other types of discs, switch to DVD mode.

Use SACD mode to play SACD .

The SACD mode indicator lights up.

Use DVD mode to play DVD-A , DVD-V , VCD , and

CD

The DVD mode indicator lights up.

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•If you are playing a hybrid disc that contains both SACD for- mat data and conventional CD format data, select SACD mode to play the SACD format data, or DVD mode to play the CD format data.

■To stop playback

Press a.

■Resume function

The unit retains memory of the point at which you pressed the a button as long as the power to the unit is turned on. During this time, the W indicator will flash on the display. Press w to resume playback from the stop point.

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