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Table of contents
Introduction...................................... 2
Notes on handling..................................................................2
Supplied accessories .............................................................2
About discs ...................................... 3
Playable disc types ................................................................3
Disc structure ........................................................................4
Playback Control function (PBC) — VCD and SVCD only ......4
Names of parts and controls ........... 5
Getting started ................................. 8
Connections ...........................................................................8
Using the remote control .....................................................16
Basic operations ............................ 19
Turning the system on/off....................................................19
Selecting the source to play .................................................20
Adjusting the volume ...........................................................20
Listening with headphones ..................................................20
Turning off the sound temporarily .......................................20
Adjusting the brightness ......................................................21
Using the Sleep Timer..........................................................21
Adjusting the output level of the subwoofer.........................22
Adjusting the bass/treble sound...........................................22
Changing the decode mode .................................................22
Playback ......................................... 23
Basic playback .....................................................................23
Playback features.................................................................25
Tuner operations ............................ 27
Manual tuning ......................................................................27
Preset tuning .......................................................................27
Selecting the FM reception mode.........................................28
Reducing the noise of AM (MW) broadcast .........................28
Using the RDS (Radio Data System) when receiving
FM stations ..........................................................................29
Creating realistic sound fields ...... 33
Using the surround mode ....................................................35
Adjusting the sound.............................................................36
Advanced operations ..................... 37
Using the on-screen bar ......................................................37
Playing from a specified position on a disc..........................38
Using the MP3 control display.............................................40
Using the JPEG control display............................................41
Selecting a view angle of DVD .............................................42
Selecting the subtitle/audio languages.................................43
Special picture playback ......................................................45
Program Playback................................................................47
Random Playback ................................................................48
Repeat Playback ..................................................................48
Setting DVD preferences ............... 50
Using the choice menus ......................................................50
Menu description.................................................................52
Parental Lock.......................................................................55
System setting ............................... 58
References ..................................... 59
Maintenance ........................................................................59
Trouble shooting..................................................................59
Glossary...............................................................................62
Index....................................................................................63
Specifications ......................................................................64
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