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How to Proceed in This
Manual
DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest
quality digital audio and video available today. Because
using the DVD player and DVDs may be confusing at
first, following the order below should help you get
through the important stages of getting set up so you
can start using your player as soon as possible.
Get familiar with the player.
Refer to the section “Before Using” on page 8 to
confirm that all the accessories were included with the
player. If you are new to DVD, it might be beneficial for
you to go through the “Names and Functions” section
starting on page 9 to get familiar with the parts and
buttons on the main unit and remote control.
There is also a list of terms that can be found on page 76
if you are having trouble understanding some of the
terminology associated with DVD.
Make the necessary connections.
No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly
the same way. The “Making Connections” section
starting on page 15 shows how video and audio
connections may be made to suit your home
entertainment system.
Set up the player.
Before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of the DVD
format, it is first necessary to set up the player to output
the video and audio corresponding to your system. The
section “Setting Up the Player” starting on page 20
explains how to use the Setup Navigator, a function that
automatically sets up your player. The Setup screen
menus, described in the section starting on page 39, are
also used in a number of other functions. Learning the
procedure for operating these menus will make using
this player much easier and more enjoyable.
Load the disc rack and play discs.
When all the connections and setups have been made,
you are ready to play your DVDs, Video CDs, and CDs
with the player. The section “Getting Started Using Your
DVD Player” starting on page 23 outlines the basic
player operations.
Organize the discs in the disc rack.
The section “Disc Management” on page 30 helps you
manage the discs you have loaded in the rack by making
use of the Sub Setup screen menus. By taking advantage
of this player’s text input and cross-referencing
capabilities, it is quick and easy to find the disc you want.
Enjoy the other features available.
Once you are comfortable using the basic player
functions, you are ready to take advantage of the various
options DVD and this player have to offer. The section
“Advanced Functions” starting on page 49 describes a
number of functions available with this player.
Differences in Disc
Composition
DVD
DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, and
titles are divided into chapters. A DVD which contains a
movie may have only one title with many or no chapter
divisions. Karaoke DVDs may have many titles, assigning
a title to each song on the DVD. Menu screens do not
belong to any title.
DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a DVD
or chapters within a selected title. The player functions
available may also vary from title to title, depending on
the DVD. When DVDs have a unique title division, it
should be noted that search and program functions may
be affected.
Video CD/CD
Video CDs and CDs are divided into units referred to as
tracks (Video CD tracks may also be referred to as
scenes). One song generally corresponds to one track.
Some tracks are further divided into units referred to as
indexes. Video CDs with PBC (Playback Control) also
contain menus recorded on the disc which enable easy
access to the contents of the disc.
When played back on a DVD player, both Video CDs and
CDs are considered to be a single title, regardless of the
number of tracks.
Title 1
Title 2
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
DVD
Chapter 1
Video CD
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
CD
Track 2
Track 4
Track 3
Track 1
Track 5
