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Recording

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Reformatting a disc

Setting Auto Chapter

Selecting the Recording format (cont’d)

If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can format the disc 
by performing “Format”. By default it will be in Video 
mode. You can change this to VR mode in the Setup 
menu. 

Insert a recordable disc.

Make sure that the recording format is set to the desired 

mode (Follow the steps 1 to 6 on pages 38-39).

1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].

2) Select “Disc” using [

K

 / 

L

], then press 

[ENTER].

Disc menu will appear.

3) Select “Format” using  [

K

 / 

L

], then press 

[ENTER].

Format menu will appear.

4) Select “Start” using [

K

 / 

L

],  then press 

[ENTER].

A popup window will appear and prompt you to 

confirm.

5) Select “Yes” using [

K

 / 

L

], then press [ENTER].

Formatting will start.
If you want to cancel formatting, select “No”.

6) Formatting is complete.

“100%” is indicated.

Notes

• When you reformat the disc, the contents of the disc are 

erased.

• It is impossible to record on a disc formatted with this unit 

in other DVD recorder. When you record a disc with 

another DVD recorder, format a disc using that DVD 

recorder.

Format

Format Mode 

 

         Video mode

Start

Format

Format mode 

 

    Video mode

Start

Are you sure? 

Yes

No

The unit inserts a chapter mark periodically (every 10  
minutes by default) during recording. Using the Auto 
Chapter menu, you can set this function off or change 
the time period.

1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].

2) Select “Recording” using [

K

 / 

L

], then press 

[ENTER].

3) Select “Auto Chapter” using [

K

 / 

L

], then press 

[ENTER].

Option window will appear.

4) If you wish to set “Auto Chapter” to off, select 

“OFF” using [

K

 / 

L

], then press [ENTER].

  If you wish to change the time period for Auto 

Chapter, select the required time period using 

[

K

 / 

L

], then press [ENTER].

5) Press [SETUP] to exit.

Note

• You cannot set or clear chapter markers on DVD-R discs 

manually.

Recording

Auto Finalise

Satellite Link

Bilingual Recording Audio

External Input Audio

Auto Chapter 

OFF

10 minutes

Main

Stereo

Recording Audio Select (XP)

Dolby Digital

Auto Chapter

5 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes

30 minutes

60 minutes

OFF

This operation may take awhile to 
be completed.

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Page 1: ... ON STANDBY I y D R160SB 1VMN22575 E7B71BD 2006 D R160SB Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others TopLast BD indd 1 2 TopLast BD indd 1 2 2006 02 24 18 00 28 2006 02 24 18 00 28 ...

Page 2: ...OT REMOVE ANY SCREWS Caution 1 Do not attempt to open the cabinet There are no parts inside you can service Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Slots and openings in the cabinet at the sides and underneath are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation and to protect the unit from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Avoid installation in enclosed s...

Page 3: ...ssary to change the fuse in a nonrewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug must not be used until a replacement available from the appliance manufacturer is obtained It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the rating marking on the base of the plug If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for...

Page 4: ...e after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity Do not use the unit for at least 2 hours to allow the inside to dry About Copyright Unauthorized copying broadcasting public performance and lending of discs are prohibited This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection...

Page 5: ...off unplug the mains cable and consult your dealer or an authorized service centre CLEANING THE DISC LENS If the unit does not perform correctly even though you have referred to Troubleshooting and the relevant sections in the Owner s Manual the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty Consult your dealer or an authorized service centre for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit Ma...

Page 6: ...nformation on DVD recording 36 Information 36 Recording Mode 36 Restrictions on recording 37 Information on copy control 37 Making discs playable in other DVD player Finalise 37 Selecting the Recording format 38 Choosing the recording format of a blank disc 38 Reformatting a disc 40 Setting Auto Chapter 40 Selecting the Sound mode 41 Recording Audio Select XP 41 Setting External Input Audio 42 Set...

Page 7: ...k 78 Program Playback 78 Slide Show 79 Selecting the format of audio and video 80 Switching subtitles 80 Switching audio soundtrack 80 Switching virtual surround system 81 Switching camera angles 82 Reducing block noise 82 Editing Information on disc editing 84 Guide to a title list 84 Edit the recorded disc 84 Editing discs 85 Notes for deleting titles 85 Editing discs 86 Deleting titles 86 Editi...

Page 8: ...f the current recording or another title during recording Quick search You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search function Search for a desired point on a disc by title chapter or time Playback from Original or Playlist VR mode You can play back titles using either the Original list or a Playlist Virtual Surround System You can enjoy stereophonic space through your exciting 2 ...

Page 9: ...with the global standard DVD Video format and can be recorded only once DVD R discs are convenient when you edit your original content recorded personal events such as a wedding party with this recorder transfer them to the recorder and make copies to send to your friends or relatives The discs can be played on other compatible DVD players DVD RW discs which are rewritable can be used as well We c...

Page 10: ...that is used in the manner described in the immediately preceding bullet point is used again in this recorder When a DVD R RW disc that was recorded in another DVD recorder or in a personal computer drive is used in this recorder Some functions may not work with personal computer discs Discs recorded in this recorder may not operate as expected on other DVD players recorders or personal computer d...

Page 11: ...ble with this recorder Verbatim DVD RW 2x Marks on DVD video discs The following are examples of marks and the meanings Mark Meanings Number of audio streams recorded in the disc 2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example Number of subtitle languages recorded in the disc 2 subtitle languages are recorded in this example Number of camera angles recorded in the disc 3 camera angles are r...

Page 12: ... 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Video CD Audio CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc Do not stick paper or tape to discs On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration Wipe the disc from the centre outwards with a soft cloth Always keep the disc clean Do not use any type of solve...

Page 13: ... delete contents of the disc Recording additional content on a recorded disc Yes If the disc has been executed Video mode finalising process first cancel the process then delete contents Yes You can add contents without cancelling the finalising process Yes After you execute Video mode finalising process on a recorded disc you cannot add contents to the disc Indexing recorded contents Naming a tit...

Page 14: ...y step When playback is paused press and hold for 1 5 seconds to slow forward 7 C STOP button Press to stop play or recording Press to stop a timer recording 8 B PLAY button Press to start or resume playback 9 I y ON STANDBY button Press to turn on or off the unit If timer programming is set press to switch the unit to timer standby mode 10 AUDIO input jacks AV4 Use to connect external equipment w...

Page 15: ... Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV cable box or direct broadcast system Use the supplied RF cable 7 AV1 TV socket Connect to the Scart socket on your TV Use a commercially available Scart cable 8 S VIDEO OUT jack Connect to the S Video input jack on your TV Use a commercially available S Video cable 9 S VIDEO IN AV3 jack Connect to the S Video output jack on your VCR camcorder or other equipme...

Page 16: ...Introduction 16 EN Index to parts and controls cont d ...

Page 17: ...recording mode 13 I y ON STANDBY button Press to turn the unit on and off If timer programmings have been set press to set the unit in timer standby mode 14 PROG buttons Press to change the channel up and down 15 AUDIO button When receiving a bilingual broadcast press to change the audio out setting to Main Sub or Main Sub Press to change the bilingual audio source of an external equipment to Main...

Page 18: ...ded is inserted into the unit VCD Appears when a Video CD is inserted into the unit DVD Appears when a DVD is inserted into the unit or when recording DVD R Appears when a DVD R disc is inserted into the unit DVD RW Appears when a DVD RW disc is inserted into the unit 3 Recording mode Selected recording mode appears 4 Title Track and Chapter mark Title track number Chapter number 5 Displays the fo...

Page 19: ...unlight or fluorescent light Remote controls for different devices can interfere with each other Be careful when using remote controls for other equipment located close to the unit Replace the batteries when the operating range of the remote control reduces The maximum operable range as follows Line of sight approximately 7 m Either side of the centre approximately 7 m within 30 degrees REC MODE R...

Page 20: ...and the front display of the unit as you prefer 4 Recording To set up the unit to record on discs as you prefer 5 Clock To set up the clock of the unit as you need 6 Channel To adjust the channel setting of the unit as you prefer 7 Disc CD Playback Mode When a DVD Video disc commercially available or a new DVD R disc is inserted into the unit you cannot select Disc CD Playback Mode is available on...

Page 21: ...called back A DVD RW disc formatted with this unit cannot be used on other DVD recorders without any recording using this unit If you want to use a disc only formatted with this unit on other DVD recorder you have to re format the disc on that recorder 2 Finalise Allows you to finalise a disc containing recorded titles 3 Disc Protect VR mode only Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editin...

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Page 23: ...Connections Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system Connections ...

Page 24: ...t socket use a commercially available Scart adaptor or Scart RCA cable to connect Connect this unit directly to the TV If the A V cables are connected to a VCR pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system When changing the Video Out setting SCART RGB Component Interlace I or Component Progressive P connect to a Video jack or an S Video jack on the TV If the setting is changed for ex...

Page 25: ...ble not supplied Audio cable not supplied S Video cable not supplied AV3 Rear AV4 Front Audio cable not supplied S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT If your TV has an S Video or a Component Video input jack use either an S Video cable to connect the S VIDEO OUT jack or a Component Video cable to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks and an Audio Cable to connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT jac...

Page 26: ...audio source recorded in Dolby Digital multi channel surround format cannot be recorded using an MD or DAT deck as a digital sound If not connected to a Dolby Digital decoder set Dolby Digital to PCM in the Audio menu see page 115 Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and damage speakers Set Dolby Digital and MPEG to PCM and set DTS to OFF in the Audio menu see ...

Page 27: ...Basic Setup Read this chapter for necessary settings to get started Initial setting Channel setting Setting the clock Selecting the TV aspect ratio ...

Page 28: ... Initial Setting menu will automatically appear 3 Press ENTER to start Channel Tuning The unit will start getting channels available in your area 4 After channel setting is finished Clock Setting will appear Then press ENTER Clock Setting menu will appear 5 Press ENTER again then follow the steps 4 to 5 on page 32 in Manual Clock Setting Initial Setting Channel Tuning Initial Setting Clock Setting...

Page 29: ...uning Auto Tuning Move To select a channel You can select a channel using PROG or directly enter the channel using the Number buttons on the remote control To cancel auto tuning Press RETURN or SETUP during scanning Notes The selection will be affected by how you receive TV channels in your local area If the auto tuning is cancelled during scanning some channels not yet tuned may not be received S...

Page 30: ...nter channel numbers as a two digit number for the quickest result For example to select channel 6 press 0 and 6 If you only press 6 channel 6 will be selected after 2 seconds You can only select channels 1 to 99 You can select the external input mode AV1 AV2 AV3 or AV4 To select AV1 press 0 0 1 To select AV2 press 0 0 2 To select AV3 press 0 0 3 To select AV4 press 0 0 4 You can set the unit to s...

Page 31: ... clock may set itself automatically after you connect the antenna cable to the unit and plug in the mains cable In this case the current time will appear on the front panel display To set the clock automatically the channel assigned to P04 must receive the PDC signal The clock cannot be set automatically if you are not receiving a channel in your area that carries a time signal In this case set th...

Page 32: ...d 5 Enter the time hours minutes using K L then press ENTER The clock will start Although seconds are not displayed they will be counted from zero 6 Press SETUP to exit the Clock menu Note Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for more than 30 seconds when the Auto Clock Setting is OFF Clock Setting 01 01 2006 SUN 0 00 Clock Setting 01 01 2006 ...

Page 33: ...red Setting menu will appear 3 Select TV Aspect using K L then press ENTER Option window will appear 4 Select the desired option using K L then press ENTER 5 Press SETUP to exit Setup Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Required Setting Required Setting TV Aspect Select Video 4 3 Letter Box Video In TV Aspect 4 3 Pan Scan 16 9 Wide 4 3 Letter Box Note If you have a standard TV Select 4 3...

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Page 35: ...al equipment Setting disc protection Finalising discs Symbols in this Section The following icons show the playable discs for each function described in this section Video mode DVD RW disc VR mode DVD RW disc DVD R disc Most instructions are based on the remote control operation unless otherwise noted You can use the buttons on the remote control and those on the main unit as well when they have t...

Page 36: ...of the application software used to create the disc Check with the software publisher for more detailed information Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot record additional information using other DVD recorders It is impossible to use a DVD RW disc formatted with this unit on other DVD recorder unless the content of the disc was also recorded with this unit Since recording is performed u...

Page 37: ...e broadcasts include copy protected information If you wish to record them refer to the following Disc type Format Copy free Copy once Copy prohibited DVD RW VR mode ver 1 1 1 2 ver 1 1 1 2 CPRM compatible Video mode ver 1 1 1 2 ver 1 1 1 2 CPRM compatible DVD R Video mode ver 2 0 Recordable Not Recordable Making discs playable in other DVD player Finalise After recording you must finalise the dis...

Page 38: ...se the disc You can also manually format a DVD RW disc if you wish to reuse it 1 In stop mode press SETUP 2 Select Disc using K L then press ENTER Disc menu will appear 3 Select Format using K L then press ENTER e g VR mode Format menu will appear Disc Format Finalise Disc Protect OFF ON Start Setup Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Required Setting ...

Page 39: ...icated Format Format Mode VR mode Video mode Video mode DVD Player Compatibility mode VR mode Editing possibility mode Format Format Mode Video mode Start Notes The recording format setting is effective only for DVD RW discs You cannot change the recording format for a DVD R disc DVD R discs are always in Video mode You cannot mix two formats on one DVD RW disc If you insert a disc that has been r...

Page 40: ...h this unit in other DVD recorder When you record a disc with another DVD recorder format a disc using that DVD recorder Format Format Mode Video mode Start Format Format mode Video mode Start Are you sure Yes No The unit inserts a chapter mark periodically every 10 minutes by default during recording Using the Auto Chapter menu you can set this function off or change the time period 1 In stop mod...

Page 41: ... selected PCM You can enjoy high quality sound recording This function works only when the recording mode is set to XP 1 Press SETUP 2 Select Recording using K L then press ENTER Recording menu will appear Setup Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Required Setting Recording Auto Finalise Satellite Link Bilingual Recording Audio External Input Audio Auto Chapter OFF 10 minutes Main Stereo...

Page 42: ...ual Recording Audio for more detail Setup Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Required Setting Recording Auto Finalise Satellite Link Bilingual Recording Audio External Input Audio Auto Chapter OFF 10 minutes Main Stereo Recording Audio Select XP Dolby Digital External Input Audio Bilingual Stereo You can select either Main or Sub audio to record a bilingual broadcast in Video mode 1 In ...

Page 43: ... and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected 2 Press OPEN CLOSE A to open the disc tray 3 Place the disc on the disc tray with its label facing up Be sure to align the disc with the disc tray guide 4 Press OPEN CLOSE A to close the disc tray 5 Select the recording mode using REC MODE Refer to Recording Mode on page 36 Continued Start Disc tray guide XP 0 58 This operation may ta...

Page 44: ...nel while in the REC pause mode Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop recording If the clock is not set the date and time space next to title names in the Original or Playlist will be blank You cannot change the recording mode while in the REC or REC pause mode It is possible to record video only in the PAL system If you want to monitor the programme that yo...

Page 45: ...eck that the disc you are recording onto has enough space remaining for the time you set 1 Turn on the unit and insert a recordable disc Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit 2 Select the recording mode using REC MODE Refer to Recording Mode on page 36 3 Select the desired channel to be recorded using PROG or the Number buttons Continued This operation may take awhile to be completed Star...

Page 46: ...V screen The remaining recording time will be displayed on the front panel display during One touch Timer Recording Unlike the timer recording you can perform the following operations during One touch Timer Recording Turn off the power Use REC I or STOP C You cannot use the pause function during One touch Timer Recording The unit will be turned off automatically under the following conditions No s...

Page 47: ... month in advance Daily or weekly programme recordings are also available Be sure to set the clock before entering a timer programming Insert a recordable disc 1 Insert a recordable disc In stop mode press TIMER PROG Timer Programming list will appear 2 Select a programme using K L then press ENTER Continued Start Timer Programming 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Date Start End CH Mode PDC ...

Page 48: ...Timer Programming 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 01 01 AVI Date Start End CH Mode PDC Daily Everyday 01 01 31 01 one month later minus one day M F Monday to Friday W SAT Saturday W FRI Friday W SUN Sunday Each time you press L at the current date the timer recording date will change as follows Timer Programming 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 01 01 12 57 AV1 Date Start End CH Mode PDC ...

Page 49: ...d from the external input select AV1 AV2 AV3 or AV4 6 Select the recording mode using K L then press B Refer to Recording Mode on page 36 7 Select PDC to ON or OFF using K L See page 52 Continued Timer Programming 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Date Start End CH Mode PDC 1 01 01 12 57 1 57 P08 Timer Programming 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Date Start End CH Mode PDC 1 01 01 12 57 1 57 P08 SP ...

Page 50: ...To set another programme repeat steps 2 to 8 To exit press TIMER PROG If the recording times of two or more programmes overlap Overlap and overlapped programme numbers are displayed See pages 51 53 9 Press I y ON STANDBY The icon will appear on the front panel display and the unit is set to the timer standby mode Timer Recording will not work when the power is on When power is on programmes regist...

Page 51: ...rase the selected programme Checking cancelling or correcting the timer programming information In the following example No 5 timer programming overlaps on No 1 and No 6 timer programmes In such a case you should correct the programme time to clear the overlap 1 Press I y ON STANDBY so that the icon disappears from the front panel display 2 Press TIMER PROG Timer Programming list will appear 3 Che...

Page 52: ...clock setting and all timer settings will be lost If there is no disc or an unrecordable disc in the tray the icon will flash and timer recording will not occur Insert a recordable disc When all timer recordings are complete the icon flashes To play back or eject the recorded disc press I y ON STANDBY and then press PLAY B or OPEN CLOSE A During timer recording or timer standby mode icon appears o...

Page 53: ...ill appear in the Timer Programming list Satellite Link You can set the unit to start recording whenever it detects the scart control signal from the external tuner Preparing for the Satellite Link Timer Recording Preparation of your set top box The external tuner should be equipped with some kind of timer function Using timer function of the tuner set it to be turned on when it comes to the time ...

Page 54: ... the Satellite Link function while in the Satellite Link standby mode Press I y ON STANDBY to turn on the unit To cancel the Satellite Link function while the Satellite Link Timer Recording is in progress Press STOP C on the front panel of the unit Satellite Link To Standby Mode Start 17 30 SP Mode Satellite Link To Standby Mode Start 17 30 SP Mode Notes If you have not set the clock the clock set...

Page 55: ...If you want to use VIDEO input jack Composite select Video In If you want to use S VIDEO input jack select S Video In 5 Press SETUP to exit Connect the external equipment using either the input jacks AV1 AV2 AV3 Rear or AV4 Front However for AV4 jacks you have to select S VIDEO input or VIDEO input jack depending on the connected devices Use a commercially available Scart S Video or Video cable an...

Page 56: ... the disc tray then place the disc to record on 3 Press OPEN CLOSE A to close the disc tray 4 Select the input terminal to which the external equipment AV1 AV2 AV3 or AV4 is connected using PROG or the Number Buttons To use the input jacks on the back of the unit select the AV1 AV2 or AV3 position by pressing 0 0 1 or 0 0 2 or 0 0 3 on the remote control or using PROG To use the input jacks on the...

Page 57: ... 7 Press the PLAY button on the external recording component 8 Press STOP C on the front panel of the unit to stop recording Note During recording if a signal other than PAL is detected such as NTSC recording is paused If you want to monitor the programme that you are recording make sure the device such as a set top box is turned off when it is connected to AV2 This operation may take awhile to be...

Page 58: ...tion window will appear 4 Select Yes using K L then press ENTER The disc is protected Start Disc Finalise Disc Protect OFF ON Format No Yes Disc Protect OFF ON Notes The Disc Protect setting is available only when a disc recorded in VR mode is inserted You can select only Disc Protect ON OFF when a protected disc is inserted To cancel the disc protection Select Disc Protect ON OFF at step 3 then s...

Page 59: ...ke up to 15 minutes A disc recorded in VR mode can take up to 60 minutes A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalisation Do not unplug the mains cable during finalisation 1 Insert a recordable disc before finalising In stop mode press SETUP 2 Select Disc using K L then press ENTER Disc menu will appear 3 Select Finalise using K L then press ENTER Confirmat...

Page 60: ...If No is selected and ENTER or RETURN is pressed finalising is continued You cannot cancel finalising a DVD R disc once it has started Notes Finalising a disc in Video mode automatically creates a Title menu You can use the unit to record or edit a disc recorded in VR mode even after it is finalised After you finalise a disc recorded in Video mode you cannot edit or record anything else on that di...

Page 61: ...then press ENTER Recording menu will appear 3 Select Auto Finalise using K L then press ENTER Auto Finalise menu will appear 4 Select ON using K L then press ENTER Your setting will be activated 5 Press SETUP to exit Start Recording Recording Audio Select XP Auto Finalise Auto Chapter Bilingual Recording Audio External Input Audio Satellite Link Dolby Digital OFF 10 minutes Stereo Main Note Auto f...

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Page 63: ...discs with MP3 files CD R RW discs with JPEG files Video CD Video CD without PBC Most instructions are based on remote control operation unless otherwise noted You can use the buttons on the remote control as well as those on the main unit when they have the same function Playback Play your favourite contents Basic playback Further playback Special playback Selecting the format of audio and video ...

Page 64: ...be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected 2 Press OPEN CLOSE A to open the disc tray 3 Place the disc on the disc tray with its label facing up Be sure to align the disc with the disc tray guide 4 Press OPEN CLOSE A to close the disc tray Start This operation may take awhile to be completed Disc tray guide ...

Page 65: ... menu You can switch between the Original and Playlist in the VR mode using MENU LIST Video mode VR mode Press TOP MENU to resume play To exit the Title menu press STOP C or RETURN Continued Title List 01 01 06 01 00 P12 XP 4 5 6 1 2 3 Playlist 01 01 06 01 00 P12 XP 4 5 6 1 2 3 Original 01 01 06 01 00 P12 XP 4 5 6 1 2 3 MENU LIST ...

Page 66: ... P12 XP 4 5 6 2 3 1 Notes For DVD R Video mode and DVD RW Video mode discs that are already finalised a title list will be displayed instead of thumbnails If you insert a DVD RW recorded in VR mode and it has a Playlist the Playlist is displayed You can resume playback from where you stopped playing back the disc Resume playback See page 72 for details You can also start playback by pressing PLAY ...

Page 67: ... connected 2 Press OPEN CLOSE A to open the disc tray 3 Place the disc on the disc tray with its label facing up Be sure to align the disc with the disc tray guide Press OPEN CLOSE A to close the disc tray 4 Press PLAY B to start playback Playback will start If you are playing back a DVD Video or a Video CD a menu may appear See pages 70 71 for details 5 Press STOP C to stop playback Start Note So...

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