Boss Audio Systems BV9700 User manual

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FEATURES
Compatible with PAL DVD (Video
CD) and NTSC DVD (Video CD)
This player can play discs recorded in
either PAL or NTSC format.
• A single LSI chip now integrates all
major DVD playback circuit functions
including MPEG2 decoder, video D/A
converter, and audio decoders.
• L/R stereo analog audio outputs for
connection to existing head unit aux
inputs. Video output is composite
video.
• Supplied remote handles
multi-function software (multi-language
audio-track/subtitle, multi-angle, multi-
story, etc.), plus all basic functions.
USE THIS PRODUCT SAFELY
This set has been designed and
manufactured to assure personal safety.
Improper use can result in electric shock
or fire hazard. The safeguards
incorporated in this unit protect you if
you observe the following procedures for
installation, use and servicing. This unit
doesn’t contain any parts that can be
repaired by the user.
When Driving
Keep the volume level low enough to be
aware of road and traffic conditions.
When Washing Your Car
Do not expose the product to water or
excessive moisture. This could cause
electrical shorts, fire or other damage.
When Parked
Parking in direct sunlight can produce
very high temperatures inside your
vehicle. Give the interior a chance to
cool down before starting playback.
Use the Proper Power Supply
This product is designed to operate with
a 12 volt DC, negative ground battery
system (the regular system in a North
American car).
Protect the Disc Mechanism
Avoid inserting any foreign objects into
the slot of this player.
Failure to observe this may cause
malfunction due to the precise
mechanism of this unit.
Use Authorized Service Centers
Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust
this precision product. Please refer to
the Service Center list included with this
product for service assistance.
For Installation
The unit should be installed in a
horizontal position with the front end up
at a convenient angle, but not more than
30˚.
Protect the Monitor Mechanism
• The monitor is operated automatically.
Do not pull the monitor out or turn it
upward or downward manually.
Otherwise, the mechanism
construction may be harmed to some
degree.

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CONTENTS
Safety Information......................................................................................................4
Disc Notes...................................................................................................................5
Installation...................................................................................................................6
The Player ...................................................................................................................9
Electrical Connections.............................................................................................11
Remote Control ........................................................................................................12
Location and Function of Keys.............................................................................12
Preparing the Remote Control..............................................................................15
Loading/Ejecting a disc ...........................................................................................15
Loading a Disc......................................................................................................15
Ejecting a Disc ......................................................................................................15
Operation ..................................................................................................................16
Basic Operation ....................................................................................................16
Disc (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3) Operation..................................................................20
Radio Operation....................................................................................................26
TV Operation.........................................................................................................27
AV Operation.........................................................................................................27
RGB Operation .....................................................................................................27
Setup..........................................................................................................................28
Language Setup ...................................................................................................28
Display Setup........................................................................................................28
Audio Setup ..........................................................................................................29
Lock Setup ...........................................................................................................29
Other Table ...........................................................................................................30
Trouble Shooting ......................................................................................................31
Specification .............................................................................................................32

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CAUTION:
MOBILE DVD PLAYER IS A CLASS I
LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS
MOBILE DVD PLAYER USES A
VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM
WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE THE MOBILE
DVD PLAYER CORRECTLY AS
INSTRUCTED.
USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND - DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR
CONTINUOUS OPERATION.
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected
by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Region Management Information
Region Management Information:
This Mobile DVD Player is designed and
manufactured to respond to the Region
Management Information that is recorded
on a DVD disc. If the Region number
described on the DVD disc does not
correspond to the Region number of this
Mobile DVD Player, this Mobile DVD
Player cannot play this disc.

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DISC NOTES
Disc formats supported by this player
DVD
12 cm disc
(Single-sided disc only)
Video CD
12 cm disc
CD
12 cm disc
MP3
12 cm disc
Handling and Cleaning
• Dirt, dust, scratches and warping disc
will cause misoperation.
• Do not place stickers or make
scratches on discs.
• Do not warp discs.
• A disc should always be kept in its
case when not in use to prevent from
damage.
• Do not place discs in the following
places:
1. Direct sunlight
2. Dirty, dusty and damp areas
3. Near car heaters
4. On the seats or dashboard
Disc Cleaning
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the surface.
If the disc is quite dirty, use a soft cloth
slightly moistured with isopropyl (rubbing)
alcohol. Never use solvents such as
benzine, thinner or conventional record
cleaners as they may mar the surface of
the disc.
Note:
A disc may become somewhat scratched
(although not enough to make it
unusable) depending on the way it is
handled and conditions in the usage
environment. Note these scratches are
not an indication of any problem with the
player.
Preparing New Discs with Rough
Spots
A new disc may have rough edges on its
inside and outside edges. If a disc with
rough edges is used, the proper setting
will not be performed and the player will
not play the disc.
Therefore, remove the rough edges in
advance by using a ballpoint pen or
pencil as shown on the right. To remove
the rough edges, press the side of the
pen or pencil against the inside and
outside edges of the disc.
Rough spots
on inside edge
Ball point pen
or pencil
Rough spots on
outside edge
Label side up
Do not touch
the underside
of the disc
Do not bend
Wipe the disc from center
toward the outside edge

30˚
182 mm
53 mm
Front Panel
Outer Trim Ring
L Key
Sleeve
R Key
INSTALLATION
Notes:
• Choose the mounting location where
the unit will not interfere with the
normal driving function of the driver.
• Before finally installing the unit,
connect the wiring temporarily and
make sure it is all connected up
properly and the unit and the system
work properly.
• Use only the parts included with the
unit to ensure proper installation.
The use of unauthorized parts can
cause malfunctions.
• Consult with your nearest dealer if
installation requires the drilling of holes
or other modifications of the vehicle.
• Install the unit where it does not get in
the driver’s way and cannot injure the
passenger if there is a sudden stop,
like an emergency stop.
• If installation angle exceeds 30˚ from
horizontal, the unit might not give its
optimum performance.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would
be subject to high temperature, such
as from direct sunlight, or from hot air,
from the heater, or where it would be
subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration.
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
This unit can be properly installed either
from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-
mount) or “Rear” (DIN Rear-mount
installation, utilizing threaded screw holes
at the sides of the unit chassis).
For details, refer to the following
illustrated installation methods.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation Opening
This unit can be installed in any dashboard
having an opening as show below:
Installing the unit
Be sure you test all connections first, and
then follow these steps to install the unit.
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off,
and then disconnect the cable from
the vehicle battery's negative (-)
terminal.
2. Disconnect the wire harness and the
antenna.
3. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then
pull it out to remove it.
4. The two supplied keys release tabs
inside the unit’s sleeve so you can
remove it. One key is for the right side
and the other is for the left side. Insert
the keys as far as they will go (with the
notches facing up) into the appropriate
slots at the middle left and right sides
of the unit. Then slide the sleeve off
the back of the unit.
5. Mount the sleeve by inserting the sleeve
into the opening of the dashboard and
bend open the tabs located around the
sleeve with a screwdriver. Not all tabs
will be able to make contact, so
examine which ones will be most
effective. Bending open the appropriate
tabs behind the dashboard to secure
the sleeve in place.
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9. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle
battery's negative (-) terminal. Then
replace the out trim ring
Removing the unit
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off,
and then disconnect the cable from
the vehicle battery's negative (-)
terminal.
2. Remove the metal strap attached the
back of the unit (if attached).
3. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then
pull it out to remove it.
4. Insert both of the supplied keys into
the slots at the middle left and right
sides of the unit, then pull the unit out
of the dashboard.
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
If your vehicle is a Nissan, Toyota, follow
these mounting instructions.
Use the screw holes marked T (Toyota),
N (Nissan) located on both sides of the
unit to fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets supplied with your
vehicle.
Sleeve
Dashboard
Screwdriver
Tabs
Spring Washer
Tapping Screw
Plain Washer
Hex Nut
Metal Strap
Mounting Bolt
Dashboard or
Console
Side view showing
Screw Holes marked
T, N or S
Factory Radio
Mounting
Bracket
Screw
Screw
INSTALLATION
6. Reconnect the wire harness and the
antenna and be careful not to pinch
any wires or cables.
7. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it
locks into place.
8. To further secure the unit, use the
supplied metal strap to secure the back
of the unit in place. Use the supplied
hardware (Hex Nut (M5mm) and Spring
Washer) to attach one end of the strap
to the mounting bolt on the back of
the unit. If necessary, bend the metal
strap to fit your vehicle's mounting
area. Then use the supplied hardware
(Tapping Screw (5x25mm) and Plain
Washer) to attach the other end of
metal strap to a solid metal part of the
vehicle under the dashboard. This strap
also helps ensure proper electrical
grounding of the unit.
Note to install the short threading
terminal of the mounting bolt to the
back of the unit and the other long
threading terminal to the dashboard.
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INSTALLATION
To fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets.
1. Align the screw holes on the bracket
with the screw holes on the unit, and
then tighten the screws on each side.
2. Fasten with the supplied truss screws
(5x5mm) or flush surface screws
(4x5mm), depending on the shape of
the screw holes in the bracket.
Note:
(1) The outer trim ring, sleeve and the
metal strap are not used for method B
installation.
(2) When the unit is on work, if you release
the front panel, the unit will enter into the
power off state automatically, and you
can see the indicater LED flashing. When
you install the front panel the unit will
resume work automatically.
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THE PLAYER
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FRONT VIEW
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2
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Closed Position
Open Position
Remove the front panel:

1. (BACK) 14.
2. AV IN 15. DSP
3. (OPEN/CLOSE) 16. ENT
4. (EJECT) 17. SETUP
5. Disc Slot 18. LOC
6. MODE 19. MO/ST
7. VOL
+/-20. BAND
8. + 21. AS/PS
9. - 22. Reset Button
10. /MUT 23. Remote Sensor
11. 7“ COLOR TFT 24. Front Panel LED
MONITOR
12. S (Smart MODE) 25. / , / (Cursor Buttons)
13. (MENU)
THE PLAYER
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
FUSE
0.5A
4-SPEAKER SYSTEM
(GREEN/BLACK)
(GREEN)
(WHITE/BLACK)
(WHITE)
(GRAY/BLACK)
(GRAY)
(VIOLET/BLACK)
(VIOLET)
REAR LEFT
SPEAKER
BRAKE (PINK) Connect to the negative side of the parking brake.
FRONT LEFT
SPEAKER
FRONT RIGHT
SPEAKER
FR (RED)
FL(WHITE)
RR (RED)
RL (WHITE)
(WHITE)
(RED)
(YELLOW)
(WHITE)
(RED)
(YELLOW)
(WHITE)
(ORANGE)
PREAMP OUTPUT
AV-OUTPUT(GRAY)
AV-INPUT(BLACK)
SUBWOOFER OUT(GREEN)
DIGITAL AUDIO(ORANGE)
RGB
REMOTE SENSOR
CONNECTOR (BLACK)
(BLACK)
EXTERNAL REMOTE SENSOR (OPTIONAL)
YELLOW(SYNC)
BLUE
GREEN
RED
ANT(BLACK)
ONE SIDE
MONITOR
DIVERSITY ANTENNA INPUT
2345678
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TV Tuner is sold separately (Model # TV4)

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REMOTE CONTROL
LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF KEYS
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17
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14
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27
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. Press POWER button to turn the unit ON or OFF.
2. EJECT Press to eject the disc.
3. OP/CL Press to open/close the screen display.
4. SUBT(BACK) Changes of the SUBTITLE language on multi-subtitle language
DVD disc.
In the MENU mode, press BACK can return to the previous
menu.
5. ANG Changing of the view angle on multi-angle DVD disc.
6. CONS Display statistical disc information during playback in DVD mode.
7. MODE Press to change between RADIO, DVD, AV1 , AV2 and RGB
mode.
8. SETUP Display the SETUP menu in DVD mode.
9. PROG Allows the track played in the order you programmed.
10. AUD Changes of the AUDIO soundtrack on multi-audio soundtrack
DVD disc.
11. TITLE(DSP) Display the TITLE menu that is stored in DVD disc.
12. MENU Display the main menu.
13. / , / In case of MENU mode, / , / buttons served as cursor
buttons to select item left/right, ahead/back. In FM mode, use
/ to choose the frequency.
14. OK Confirm the Track/Chapter selected with the numeric buttons or
selected with the cursor buttons on screen.
15. / Changing for slow forward/ reverse playback motion on DVD
disc.
16. Press to play the disc.
17. / Press to start forward rapidly & to reverse rapidly.
18. / Press to skip to the next track & press to skip back one
track.
19. Press it to stop playback.
20. Press it to pause playback.
21. 0 - 9 Numeric buttons
22. MO/ST (-/--) In radio mode press the button to set the reception between
mono mode or stereo mode.In TV mode -/-- button is always
use with 0-9 numeric buttons to select channel.
23. P/N Switch between PAL mode and NTSC mode.
24. S-M Press it to enter SMART MODE function.
25. ZOOM Allows the picture to be increased in size.
26. VOL+ Press VOL+ button to increase the volume level.
27. GOTO (AUTO) In TV mode shortly pressto scan preset station.
Disc search button in DVD mode, cooperatively used with
numeric buttons.
28. RDM Press it to play all tracks on CD in random order.
29. LOC (CLEAR) In FM mode, press it to select between local and distant stations.
If you press the RESUME button, you can press CLEAR button
to clear the stop point.

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REMOTE CONTROL
30. VOL- Press VOL- button to decrease the volume level.
31. RPT Switch the Repeat mode of discs.
32. A-B A-B repeat allows a passage to be repeated continuously.
33. AS/PS(BOOKMK) In radio mode, press it to activate Automatic Memory
Storing/Program Scanning function. During playback,
press to enter bookmark function.
34. BAND(PBC) In radio mode, press it to select desired band.
Changing between PBC ON and PBC OFF on the VCD
disc.
35. MUTE In radio, DVD, AV1, AV2 mode, press to mute the
sound.
36.TV-DVD-AUDIO Switch it to select among TV, DVD and AUDIO mode.

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REMOTE CONTROL
Remote Control
Inserting the Battery
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the new batteries. Make sure
that the positive and negative
terminals of the battery are oriented
as indicated.
3. Close the cover
Battery: One button cell lithium
battery.
Using the Remote Control
Point the remote control towards the
remote control signal receiver on the player
front face.
Operation angle: About 30 degree in
each the direction of the front of the
remote sensor.
LOADING/EJECTING A DISC
Loading a Disc
1. Turn the ignition on to the accessory
position.
2. Press the button (1).
3. Insert the disc with printed side facing
up into the disc slot (2).
4. The player will start playback
automatically.
Ejecting a Disc
Only in DVD mode, press button (3) to
eject the disc.
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OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
Turning the player on/off
Press and hold button on the front panel
for several seconds or press on the
remote control to turn the player on or
off.(Note: Shortly press button on the
front panel will return the previous menu.)
Open/Close the Monitor and Angle
Adjustment
• Press button on the front panel or
point the remote control to the remote
sensor on the front panel and press
OP/CL button on the remote control,
the monitor will draw out automatically.
When the monitor draws out to a certain
location, it will turn upward automatically
and stop at vertical position.
• Adjusting the viewing angle and
distance. (1)Method A: When the
monitor stops moving, press SETUP
button on the front panel the following
picture will appear on the screen display.
Press SETUP on the front panel to select
Angle or Slide items. Then use +/- buttons
on the front panel to turn the monitor
angel upward/downward in small steps
or
draw the panel in/out to get a desired
viewing position.
(2)Method B:
You can enter the panel setup menu by
pressing MENU button on the remote
control, then select SETUP, in Setup
menu you can select the Panel item to
enter the panel setup menu. Press /
buttons on the remote control to select
Angle or Slide items. Then use /
buttons on the remote control to turn the
monitor angle upward/ downward in small
steps or draw the panel in/out to get a
desired viewing position.
And you can rotate the monitor left and
right from the central viewing position at
a certain angle range manually. (Note: Do
not rotate the monitor forcibly to avoid
mechanical damage.)
• Return the monitor to the central viewing
position, then press button on the
front panel or press OP/CL button on
the remote control, the monitor will turn
downward automatically.
When the monitor turns downward to
a certain angle, it will draw in.
OPEN/CLOSE button

Press / buttons on the front panel or
on the remote control to adjust the
selected item. The corresponding value
will show on the display.
In Mode item, you can change the zoom
among: Zoom1, Zoom2, Zoom3, Full(16:9)
and Normal(4:3).
Menu Setup on Screen Display
Press the MENU button and the following
menu will appear on the screen. You can
use / , / cursor buttons to move
between the highlight bars in the menu.
Then use ENT button on the front panel
or OK on the remote control to enter the
Audio or Setup menu as follow:
•Audio Menu:
In Bal/Fad menu, use / , / cursor
buttons to adjust the Balance and the
Volume level of the front&rear speakers.
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Remote Sensor
There is a remote sensor on the front
panel. You can point the remote control
handset to the remote sensor on the front
panel and press function keys on the
remote control to control the DVD unit.
The unit is also connected to an external
remote receiver (See the electrical
connection diagram above), and the
function is the same with the remote
sensor on the front panel.
Notes:
7” TFT Display
When the monitor stretches out, the 7”
color TFT display can show the current
state of the unit.
Volume Level Adjustment
Press VOL+/- buttons on the remote
control to increase or decrease the volume
level.
Press MUT on the front panel or MUTE
on the remote control will mute the sound.
Press MUT or MUTE again the sound will
resume.
Mode Selection
Press MODE button on the remote control
to select among RADIO, DVD, TV, AV1,AV2
and RGB mode.
Reset
Press on the front panel to release the
front panel you will see the Reset button
(See THE PLAYER picture above.) It must
be activated with either a ballpoint pen
or thin metal object. The reset button is
to be activated for the following reasons:
- Initial installation of the unit when all
wiring is completed.
- All the function buttons do not operate.
- Error symbol on the display.
Picture mode Adjustment
Press MENU button on the front panel or
on the remote control to open the setup
menu, select Setup, in SETUP menu
select Picture, the picture menu will show
on the display, use / button to select
among Bright, Contrast, Color, Tint (For
the unit with NTSC system) and Mode.
OPERATION

• Setup Menu:
In Wallpaper menu, use / cursor
buttons to change the wallpaper among
Twinkle/Snowfall/Pillar.
In Clock menu, using / buttons to
select the hour and minute. Then using
/buttons to change the value of the
hour and minute.
In System menu, use /, / Cursor
buttons to select and adjust the
Beep/Clock/Zone on/off, and can adjust
the Time mode between 12/24.
OPERATION
In EQ menu, use /, /cursor
button to change the sound mode.
In Treble menu, use /to select Freq
or Level, use / to adjust the
corresponding item.
In Bass menu, use / cursor button
to adjust Freq/Level/Q.Fac.
In Loudness menu, use / to change
the Loud on or off.
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OPERATION
The operation of Picture menu and Panel
menu please refer to the before
description.
In ZoneCtr menu,you can adjust the the
mode of the front or rear speakers. Use
/to select front speaker or rear
speaker. Use /to change the speaker’s
mode.
Front mode can be changed among
DVD/TV/ AV1/ AV2/ RGB/Tuner.
Rear mode can be changed among DVD/
TV/ AV1/ AV2.

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NOTE (FOR THE UNIT WITH TEL-MUTE
AND BRAKE FUNCTION):
• When there is an incoming call, the unit
will be in mute state, and “TEL MUTE”
appears on the screen display.
• If the brake wire isn’t connected to the
ground wire of the parking brake, the
picture will not be shown on the screen
in DVD/TV/AV mode for safety purpose.
Only the audio will be heard.
SMART MODE OPERATION
In any mode, shortly press S-M button
on the remote control or S(Smart MODE)
button on the front panel to enter Smart
Mode function. At this time the front
speaker is the original sound, you can
press the MODE button to change the
front speaker’s state among DVD/
TV/AV1/AV2/RGB/Tuner. The rear
speaker’s state can be changed among
DVD/TV/AV1/AV2 by pressing S-M or S
button. After AV2 mode will exit smart
mode function.
DISC (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3) OPERATION
Switching to DVD mode
Press MODE button on remote control to
select DVD mode (Note: Only there is
a disc in the disc slot, can you enter the
DVD mode.)
Stopping Play
- Briefly press the (Stop) button to pause
the unit playback, when the (Play)
button is pressed, normal playback will
continue.
- Press (Stop) button twice to stop the
playback and go back to initial
Track/Chapter.
Fast Forward / Fast Reverse
Press & during play.
Each time the button is pressed, the
speed of fast forward & reverse
changes
according to the disc as follow.
DVD:
Normal Playback X2 X4 X16 X100
VCD/CD/MP3:
Normal Playback X2 X4 X8
OPERATION
Skipping Track
Press / buttons on the remote
control during playback.
Press to skip to next track, and
to back one track.
Note: For some VCD2.0 discs (PBC-
playback control), / buttons may be
unavailable.
Slow Motion Play
During playback each time / button
is pressed, the speed of slow forward/
reverse changes according to the disc as
follow.(Note:Only for the DVD disc )
DVD:
Normal Playback 1/32 1/16 1/8
1/2 1/4
Pause (still picture)
Pressing on the remote control during
playback will pause the playback. To return
to normal playback, press on the remote
control.
And you can press and hold button
on the front panel for several seconds to
pause the playback, Press and hold it
again will return to normal palyback.