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Various Play Mode
Functions
Functions
You can set the following play modes:
• Programme Play (page 19)
• Shuffle Play (page 20)
• Repeat Play (page 20)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 21)
• Programme Play (page 19)
• Shuffle Play (page 20)
• Repeat Play (page 20)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 21)
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The play mode is cancelled when:
– you open the disc lid.
– you press
The play mode is cancelled when:
– you open the disc lid.
– you press
[/1 and the player enters standby mode.
Creating your own
programme (Programme Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want. You can programme up to 99
titles, chapters, and tracks.
order you want. You can programme up to 99
titles, chapters, and tracks.
1
After selecting
(PROGRAM)
on the Control Menu (page 16), press
X/x to select “SET
X/x to select “SET
t
,” then press
ENTER.
2
Press
c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
“T” (in this case, “01”).
3
Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to programme.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
want to programme.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
Next, press
X/x to select “03” under “C,”
then press ENTER.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press
For example, select track “02.”
Press
X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
4
Repeat steps 2 to 3, to programme
other titles, chapters, or tracks.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
other titles, chapters, or tracks.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
PROGRAM
1
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TITLE
ALL CLEAR
2
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TITLE – –
3.
TITLE – –
4
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TITLE – –
5
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TITLE – –
6
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TITLE – –
7
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TITLE – –
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02
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04
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PROGRAM
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TITLE – –
ALL CLEAR
2
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TITLE – –
3.
TITLE – –
4
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TITLE – –
5
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TITLE – –
6
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TITLE – –
7
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TITLE – –
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02
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02
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06
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PROGRAM
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TITLE – –
ALL CLEAR
2
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TITLE – –
3.
TITLE – –
4
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TITLE – –
5
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TITLE – –
6
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TITLE – –
7
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TITLE – –
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T
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02
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PROGRAM
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TITLE 0 2 – 0
3
ALL CLEAR
2
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TITLE – –
3.
TITLE – –
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TITLE – –
5
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TITLE – –
6
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TITLE – –
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TRACK 0 2
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TRACK
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TRACK
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4
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TRACK
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5
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TRACK
– –
6
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TRACK
– –
7
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TRACK
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02
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Press
N.
Programme Play begins.
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing
N.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1. To
play the same programme again, select “ON”
in step 1 and press ENTER.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1. To
play the same programme again, select “ON”
in step 1 and press ENTER.
To change or cancel a programme
1
Follow step 1 of “Creating your own
programme (Programme Play).”
programme (Programme Play).”
2
Select the programme number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using
X/x and press c. If you
want to delete the title, chapter, or track
from the programme, press CLEAR.
from the programme, press CLEAR.
3
Follow step 3 of “Creating your own
programme (Programme Play)” for new
programming. To cancel a programme,
select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.
programme (Programme Play)” for new
programming. To cancel a programme,
select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.
To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or
tracks in the programmed order
Press
tracks in the programmed order
Press
X and select “ALL CLEAR” in step 2 of
“Creating your own programme (Programme
Play)” and press ENTER.
Play)” and press ENTER.
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You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play
(page 20) or Shuffle Play (page 20).
You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play
(page 20) or Shuffle Play (page 20).
b
• When you programme tracks on a Super VCD, the
• When you programme tracks on a Super VCD, the
total playing time is not displayed.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
1
After selecting
(SHUFFLE) on
the Control Menu (page 16), press
X/
x to select the item to be shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Programme Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Programme Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Programme Play.
2
Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
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• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,
press
press
N. Shuffle Play starts.
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
b
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
Playing repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc, or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
disc, or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
1
After selecting
(REPEAT) on
the Control Menu (page 16), press
X/
x to select the item to be repeated.
• DISC: repeats all of the titles, tracks, or
• DISC: repeats all of the titles, tracks, or
albums. (Select ORIGINAL or PLAY
LIST in DVD-VR mode.)
LIST in DVD-VR mode.)
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• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
• FILE (DivX video files only): repeats
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
• FILE (DivX video files only): repeats
the current file.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play
is activated
• ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle
◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play
is activated
• ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle
Play.
2
Press ENTER.
Repeat Play starts.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
b
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
Repeating a specific
portion (A-B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter or track repeatedly.
chapter or track repeatedly.
1
After selecting
(A-B REPEAT)
on the Control Menu (page 16), press
X/x to select “SET t,” then press
ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
X/x to select “SET t,” then press
ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
2
During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
3
When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
b
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
titles.
• You may not set A-B Repeat Play for contents in
DVD-VR mode that contains still pictures.
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Customizing the
playback configuration
playback configuration
Adjusting the playback
picture
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
You can adjust the video signal from the
player to obtain the picture quality you want.
player to obtain the picture quality you want.
1
After selecting
(CUSTOM
PICTURE MODE) on the Control Menu
(page 16), press
(page 16), press
X/x to select the
setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard
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.
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.
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.
richer, and the colour contrast is
increased.
• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in
greater detail.
2
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
The selected setting takes effect.
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When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
Sharpening the picture
(SHARPNESS)
You can enhance the outlines of images to
produce a sharper picture.
produce a sharper picture.
1
After selecting
(SHARPNESS)
on the Control Menu (page 16), press
X/x to select a level.
The default setting is underlined.
• OFF: cancels this option.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
X/x to select a level.
The default setting is underlined.
• OFF: cancels this option.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
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Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
The selected setting takes effect.
Locking discs
(PARENTAL
CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
as following:
• Custom Parental Control
• Parental Control
as following:
• Custom Parental Control
• Parental Control
After selecting
(PARENTAL
CONTROL) on the Control Menu (page 16),
the options appear as shown below.
Select the option you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• ON
the options appear as shown below.
Select the option you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• ON
t: Sets the playback restrictions so
that the player will not play inappropriate
discs (Custom Parental Control).
discs (Custom Parental Control).
• PLAYER
t: Playback of some DVD
VIDEOs can be limited according to a
predetermined level such as the age of the
users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes (Parental Control).
See “Parental Control (limited playback)”
(page 22) for detailed settings.
predetermined level such as the age of the
users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes (Parental Control).
See “Parental Control (limited playback)”
(page 22) for detailed settings.
• PASSWORD
t: Enter a 4-digit password
using the number buttons. The same
password is used for both Custom Parental
Control and Parental Control. Also use this
menu to change the password.
password is used for both Custom Parental
Control and Parental Control. Also use this
menu to change the password.
• OFF
t: Turns off the Custom Parental
Control function.
Parental Control (limited playback)
You can set a playback limitation level.
1
After selecting
(PARENTAL
CONTROL) on the Control Menu
PICTURE
Changes the contrast.
BRIGHTNE
SS
Changes the overall
brightness.
brightness.
COLOR
Makes the colours
deeper or lighter.
deeper or lighter.
HUE
Changes the colour
balance.
balance.
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