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DVD is an incredible format that presents the highest
DVDquality digital audio and video available today. The
amount of information that can be recorded onto a DVD
DVDs are divided into units referred to as titles, anddisc is remarkable, allowing it to offer numerous
titles are divided into chapters. A DVD which contains afunctions and features available with no other format.
movie may have only one title with many or no chapter
Because using the DVD player and DVDs may be
divisions. Karaoke DVDs may have many titles, assigning
confusing at first, following the order below should help
a title to each song on the disc. Menu screens do not
you get through the important stages of getting set up
belong to any title.
so you can start using your player as soon as possible.
DVD player functions generally apply to titles on a disc or
chapters within a selected title. The player functions
Get familiar with the player.
available may also vary from title to title, depending on
the disc. When discs have a unique title division, it
Refer to the section OBefore Using� on page 8 to
should be noted that search and program functions may
confirm that all the accessories were included with the
be affected.player. If you are new to DVD, it might be beneficial for
you to go through the ONames and Functions� section
Title 1Title 2starting on page 10 to get familiar with the parts and
Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 1Chapter 2buttons on the main unit and remote control as they will
be referred to throughout this manual.
There is also a list of terms that can be found on page 54
if you are having trouble understanding some of the
terminology associated with DVD.
DVD
Make the necessary connections.
No entertainment system seems to be set up exactly
the same way. The OMaking Connections� section
starting on page 15 shows how video and audio
connections may be made to suit your home
Video CD/CD
entertainment system.
Video CDs and CDs are divided into units referred to as
tracks (Video CD tracks may also be referred to asSet up the necessary player
scenes). One song generally corresponds to one track.
menus.
Some tracks are further divided into units referred to as
indexes. Video CDs with PBC (Playback Control) also
Before you can begin to enjoy the benefits of the DVD
contain menus recorded on the disc which enable easy
format, you should set up the player to output the video
access to the contents of the disc.
and audio information that corresponds to your system.
When played back on a DVD player, both Video CDs andThe section OSetting Up the Player� starting on page 19
CDs are considered to be a single title, regardless of theexplains how to use the Setup screen menus as well as
number of tracks.how to make the necessary initial adjustments. The
Setup screen menus are used in a number of functions.
Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4
Learning the procedure for operating the menus will
make using this player much easier and more enjoyable.
Play a disc.
When all the connections and setups have been made,
Video CD
you are ready to play a DVD, Video CD, or CD with the
player. The section OGetting Started Using Your DVD
Player� starting on page 24 outlines the basic player
Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5operations.
Enjoy the many features available.
CDOnce 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
OAdvanced Functions� starting on page 33 describes
how to use the features available on many DVDs.
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