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Operating the DVD600
II
DVD Changer
There are two versions of the VCD format: an
early version which is simply called “VCD” and
a later version with Playback Control which is
called “Version 2.0” or “PBC”. The DVD600
II
is
compatible with both forms of VCD, although
playback will vary according to which version
is used and the specific way in which the disc
was created.
However, the DVD600
II
is not capable of playing
SVCD (Super Video CD) discs. Also, do not con-
fuse the Video CD format with the photo CDs
that you may receive when developing a roll of
film. Photo CDs may not be viewed using the
DVD600
II
.
Even though VCD discs provide video, since the
format is based on CD technology, the playback
functions for a VCD disc operate very closely to
those for CD. To play a VCD disc, place it in the
DVD600
II
as you would any other CD or DVD
disc. After the unit takes a few seconds to read
the disc’s contents the VCD segment of the
Disc Type Indicators
will light and the
disc will begin playing. If the disc has been cre-
ated under VCD Version 2.0, or if it otherwise
allows Playback Control functionality, the letters
PBC will appear in the
Title/Track Indicators
. However, keep in mind that the exact
level of functionality for any VCD will vary wide-
ly and it is ultimately determined by the way the
disc was created, not by the DVD600
II
.
When playing VCD discs, most standard
DVD/CD playback controls function as normal,
including Play, Stop, Pause, Forward or Reverse
Slow Play, and Fast Forward or Reverse Search
(x2, 4x and 8x speeds). The indications for fast
play in either direction work as described for CD
playback.
Using the On-Screen Status Bar
for VCD Playback
When playing many VCD discs, it is possible to
access the disc’s features using the on screen
menu bar in the same manner as shown for CD
playback. Note, however, that the while the
IntroScan icons will appear in the menu bar, the
IntroScan feature is not available for VCD discs.
Use of other functions will vary according to the
disc type. With some VCD discs, you may select
a track using the Track function on the menu
bar. If the menu bar is not visible on the screen
press the
Status Button
e
to recall it to the
screen. Note that when
PBC
appears under
the disc icon in the far left position of the menu
bar it is not possible to change track numbers
directly.
Depending on the disc’s functionality, some VCD
discs allow the time display to be changed in
the same manner as described for CD discs.
Playback Control
VCD discs made under the Revision 2.0 specifi-
cation will usually offer PBC, or playback control.
With PBC many discs include chapter selection
menus that are similar to those found on DVDs.
However, on VCD discs the menus are recalled
and controlled differently than on DVD discs.
• To view the menu options on a PBC disc,
press the
Next
or
Previous
buttons on the remote or the
Skip Forward/
Reverse Buttons
on the front panel.
• Once the menu options appear on the screen,
make your selection by pressing the
Numeric
Button
-
that corresponds
to your desired choice. The desired selection
will begin playingautomatically.
Note that the Menu Button used during DVD
playback is not used for VCD playback.
