Getting Started
VQT8626
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Disc information
For the purpose of these operating instructions, “DVD” stands for DVD-Video and “CD” stands for Audio CD.
Discs not supported by this
player
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Do not try to play Photo CD or CD-R.
(Data on the disc may be damaged.)
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DVD with region number other than “2” or “ALL”
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CD-G
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Divx Video Disc
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DVD-ROM
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CD-RW
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DVD-Audio
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DVD-R
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DVD-RAM
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DVD
i
RW
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DVD-RW
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SVCD
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CD-ROM
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CVD
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SACD
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VSD
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CDV
etc.
Discs supported by this player
8 cm disc/
12 cm disc
8 cm disc/
12 cm disc
8 cm disc/
12 cm disc
DVD-Video
Video CD
Audio CD
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Region number supported by this player
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software accord-
ing to where they are sold.
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The region number of this player is “2”.
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The player will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or
“ALL”.
Example:
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Playing DVDs and Video CDs
The producer of the material can control how these discs are played.
This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with
some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the
disc’s instructions carefully.
Example:
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“
/
” appears when you press the skip buttons to move
to the next section.
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Resume, repeat play, and markers may not work during
play of interactive DVDs and menu play of Video CDs
with playback control.
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After showing the Karaoke menu, tracks are played
successively without returning to the menu (Video CD
with playback control).
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“Copy Protection”
Some DVD discs contain a “Copy Protection” signal which can affect
the video signal if the output of the player is fed through a VCR to the
TV. The picture may become unstable or the picture contrast may
change drastically. It is therefore very important to connect this DVD/
VIDEO CD/CD player according to the diagram in these Operating
Instructions.
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Marks used in these operating instructions
[DVD]
: indicates features applicable to DVD only.
[VCD]
: Video CD only.
[CD]
: CD only.
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Compatible with PAL DVD/Video CD and NTSC
DVD/Video CD
This player can play discs recorded in either PAL or NTSC format.
However, the player must be connected to a Multi-system television
or PAL television which is capable of receiving PAL 525/60 system to
play both PAL DVD/Video CD and NTSC DVD/Video CD.
The use of a Multi-system television is recommended.
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Type of disc for the type of television
DVD and Video CDs are recorded using either PAL or NTSC. Refer
to this table to select discs suitable for your television.
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Clear images are shown on the
screen.
k
No clear images shown on the
screen.
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1 If you select “2 NTSC” in “7 NTSC Disc Output” in “9 Other
Settings”, the picture may be clearer (
á
page 31).
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2 In “9 Other settings” – “7 NTSC Disc Output”, select “1 PAL 60”
(
á
page 31).
Note
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The bottom part of the picture may be cut off if the Video CD played
does not comply with standards.
Disc
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
TV Monitor
4
4
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1
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4
4
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2
TV type
Multi-system TV
NTSC
PAL
2
ALL
2
4
1
etc.
Example:
