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Enjoying Movies
Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene 
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can 
change the viewing angle.
1
Press
 (angle) during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the 
display.
2
Press
 (angle) repeatedly to 
select an angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be 
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are 
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
Displaying the Subtitles 
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can 
change the subtitles or turn them on and off 
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1
Press  
(subtitle) 
during 
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press   (subtitle) repeatedly to 
select a setting.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the 
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they 
indicate a language code. See “Language 
Code List” on page 66 to see which 
language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in step 2.
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Notes
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be 
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual 
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be 
able to turn them off.
• While playing a disc with subtitles, the subtitle 
may disappear when you press FAST PLAY or 
SLOW PLAY button.
Adjusting the Playback 
Picture
 (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) 
 
 
 
 
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, 
VIDEO CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD in 
JPEG format, from the player to obtain the 
picture quality you want. Choose the setting 
that best suits the programme you are 
watching. When you select “MEMORY,” 
you can make further adjustments to each 
element of the picture (colour, brightness, 
etc.).
1
Press DISPLAY during playback. 
(When playing a DATA CD/DATA 
DVD, press twice)
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press 
X/x to select 
 
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE), then 
press ENTER.
The options for “CUSTOM PICTURE 
MODE” appear.
DISPLAY
RETURN
ENTER
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Enjoying Movies
3
Press
X/x to select the setting you 
want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard 
picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold 
dynamic picture by increasing the 
picture contrast and the colour 
intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more 
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by 
further increasing the picture contrast 
and colour intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark 
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: white colours become 
brighter and black colours become 
richer, and the colour contrast is 
increased.
• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in 
greater detail.
4
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
Hint
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or 
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
Adjusting the picture items in 
“MEMORY”
You can adjust each element of the picture 
individually.
• PICTURE: changes the contrast
• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall 
brightness
• COLOR: makes the colours deeper or 
lighter
• HUE: changes the colour balance
1
In step 3 of “Adjusting the Playback 
Picture,” select “MEMORY” and press 
ENTER.
The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.
2
Press 
C/c to adjust the picture 
contrast.
To go the next or previous picture item 
without saving the current setting, press 
X/x.
3
Press ENTER.
The adjustment is saved, and 
“BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar 
appears.
4
Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust 
“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and 
“HUE.”
To turn off the display
Press 
O RETURN , or DISPLAY.
Note
The “BRIGHTNESS” setting is not effective if you 
connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or 
S VIDEO OUT jack and select “PROGRESSIVE 
AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DYNAMIC 1
STANDARD
STANDARD
8 ( 3
)
C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PICTURE
0
Cancel :
Select :
ENTER
RETURN
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Sharpening the Pictures 
(SHARPNESS)
 
 
 
You can enhance the outlines of images to 
produce a sharper picture.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback 
(when playing a DATA CD/DATA 
DVD, press twice).
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press 
X/x to select 
 
(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.
3
Press 
X/x to select a level.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
4
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
Note
This setting is not effective if you connect the player 
via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jack 
and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or 
“PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
ENTER
DISPLAY
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
2
1
OFF
OFF
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