Philips DVP3980/75 User manual

DVP3980
Register you product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome
EN DVD Video Player
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ATTENTION!
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the
bottom or rear of your DVD Video Player and
enter below the Serial No. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No. DVP3980
Serial No. _______________
LASER
Type Semiconductor laser
InGaAlP (DVD)
AIGaAs (CD)
Wave length 658 nm (DVD)
790 nm (CD)
Output Power 7.0 mW (DVD)
10.0 mW (VCD/CD)
Beam divergence 60 degrees
Ensure that the power outlet is always within
reach. If abnormal situations occur, fully
disconnect power: unplug the power cord
from the power outlet.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
apparatus.
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE
ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS
REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS
MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’
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 protec-
tion technology must be authorised by Macrovi-
sion Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reserve
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Due to possible
eye injury, only a qualied service person
should remove the cover or attempt to
service this device.
NOTE:
Pictures shown maybe different
between countries.
CAUTION:
WARNING LOCATION: ON THE
BACKPLATE OF THE SET
NEVER MAKE OR CHANGE
CONNECTIONS WITH THE POWER
SWITCHED ON.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
DivX, DivX Ultra Certied, and associated
logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are
used under license.
HDMI and HDMI logo and High-Denition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI licensing
LLC.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance
coupler is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
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Table of contents
General
General Information ........................................................................................................ 6
Setup precautions.................................................................................................................................................6
Accessories supplied ...........................................................................................................................................6
Cleaning discs ........................................................................................................................................................6
About recycling.....................................................................................................................................................6
Product Overview
Your DVD Player............................................................................................................... 7
Remote Control ...........................................................................................................8-10
Using the remote control ................................................................................................................................10
Connections
Basic Connections ..................................................................................................... 11-13
Step 1: Connecting to television .............................................................................................................. 11-12
Option 1: Using Composite Video jacks (CVBS) ...............................................................................11
Option 2: Using Component Video sockets (Y Pb Pr).....................................................................11
Option 3: Using HDMI or DVI TV socket ...........................................................................................12
Step 2: Connecting the power cord..............................................................................................................13
Optional Connections .................................................................................................... 14
Connecting to an Analog Stereo System.....................................................................................................14
Connecting to a Digital AV Amplier/Receiver.........................................................................................14
Basic Setup
Getting Started..........................................................................................................15-18
Finding the correct viewing channel .............................................................................................................15
Setting language preferences.....................................................................................................................15-16
On-screen display (OSD) language ........................................................................................................15
Audio, Subtitle and Menu language for DVD playback.....................................................................16
Setting up Progressive Scan feature..............................................................................................................17
Setting the EasyLink control ...........................................................................................................................18
One touch control......................................................................................................................................18
Disc Playback
Disc Operations .........................................................................................................19-30
Playable discs .......................................................................................................................................................19
Region codes for DVD discs ...........................................................................................................................19
Playing a disc ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Basic playback controls.................................................................................................................................... 20
Selecting various repeat/shufe functions...................................................................................................21
Repeating a specic section (A-B)................................................................................................................ 22
Other playback features for video discs............................................................................................... 22-23
Using the Disc Menu ................................................................................................................................ 22
Changing sound track language ...............................................................................................................23
Changing subtitle language .......................................................................................................................23
Zooming.........................................................................................................................................................23
Playback Control (VCD/SVCD)..............................................................................................................23
Using Display menu options .................................................................................................................... 24-25
Selecting title/chapter/track.....................................................................................................................24
Searching by time ........................................................................................................................................24
Viewing playing time.................................................................................................................................. 25
Switching camera angles (DVD only) ................................................................................................... 25
Preview function (VCD/SVCD/DVD)................................................................................................... 25
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Table of contents
Special Audio CD feature ................................................................................................................................26
Playing a DivX disc .............................................................................................................................................27
Playing a JPEG photo disc (slide show)........................................................................................................ 28
Preview function......................................................................................................................................... 28
Zooming........................................................................................................................................................ 28
Flip/Rotate picture..................................................................................................................................... 28
Playing a MP3/ WMA disc ................................................................................................................................29
Playing music and photo les simultaneously ............................................................................................ 30
Setup Options
Setup Menu Options..................................................................................................31-42
Accessing the setup menu................................................................................................................................31
General Setup Page ............................................................................................................................. 32-33
Audio Setup Page ................................................................................................................................. 34-36
Video Setup Page.................................................................................................................................. 37-40
Preference Page .................................................................................................................................... 41-42
Others
Software upgrade ...........................................................................................................43
Installing the latest software ...........................................................................................................................43
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 44-46
Specications .................................................................................................................. 47
Glossary...................................................................................................................... 48-49
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General Information
WARNING!
This unit does not contain any user-
serviceable parts. Please leave all
maintenance work to qualied
personnel.
Setup precautions
Finding a suitable location
– Place this unit on a at, hard and stable
surface. Never place the unit on a carpet.
– Never place this unit on top of other
equipment that might heat it up (e.g.,
receiver or amplier).
– Never put anything under this unit
(e.g., CDs, magazines).
– Install this unit near the AC outlet
where the AC power plug can be easily
reached.
Space for ventilation
– Place this unit in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent internal
heat build up. Allow at least 10 cm (4”)
clearance from the rear and the top of
this unit and 5 cm (2”) from the left and
right to prevent overheating.
Avoid high temperature, moisture,
water and dust
– This unit must not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
– Never place any object or items that
can damage this unit (e.g., liquid lled
objects, lighted candles).
Accessories supplied
– 1 remote control with batteries
– 1 audio/video cables (yellow/white/
red)
Cleaning discs
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to discs! Never use
solvents such as benzene, thinner,
cleaners available commercially, or anti-
static sprays intended for discs.
Wipe the disc with a micro ber cleaning
cloth from the centre to the edge in a
straight line movement.
About recycling
This user manual is printed on non-
polluting paper. This unit contains a large
number of materials that can be recycled.
If you are disposing an old equipment,
please take it to a recycling centre.
Please observe the local regulations
regarding disposal of packaging materials,
exhausted batteries and old equipment.
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Your DVD Player
aSTANDBY-ON
– Turns on this unit or turns off to normal
standby mode.
bDisc Tray
cOPEN/CLOSE ç
– Opens/closes the disc tray.
dDisplay panel
– Show information about the current
status of this unit.
eIR Sensor
– Point the remote control towards this
sensor.
fPLAY/PAUSE u
– Starts/pauses playback.
gSTOP Ç
– Disc: stops playback.
Front Panel View
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Remote Control
4
3
6
7
9
8
1
5
2
a2
– Turns on this unit or turns off to normal
standby mode.
bç (Open/Close)
– Opens/closes the disc tray.
cDISPLAY
– Displays the current status or disc
information.
d 
–  : Move cursor to up or down.
: Press up or down for a slow
forward or backward search.
–   : Move cursor to left or right.
: Press left or right for fast
backward or forward search.
eSETUP
– Enters or exits the disc setup menu.
fu(Play/Pause)
– Starts or pauses playback.
g
Ç(Stop)
– Stops playback.
hNumeric keypad 0-9
– Selects a track or title number of the
disc.
iAUDIO
– Selects an audio language or channel.
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17
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12
15
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jDISC MENU
– Enters or exits disc contents menu.
– For VCD 2.0 and SVCD, switches on or
off the playback control mode.
kOK
– Conrms an entry or selection.
lRETURN/TITLE
– Returns to the previous menu or shows
title menu.
m./ >(Previous/Next)
– Skips to the previous or next title/
chapter/track.
– Press and hold this button for fast
backward or forward search.
n(Mute)
– Mutes or restores the volume.
oSUBTITLE
– Selects a DVD subtitle language.
pZOOM
– Zoom the picture on the TV.
qREPEAT
– Selects various repeat modes.
– Turns off repeat mode.
REPEAT A-B
– Repeat a specic section of a disc.
Remote Control (continued)
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Remote Control (continued)
Using the remote control
AOpen the battery compartment.
BInsert two batteries type R03 or AAA,
following the indications (+-) inside
the compartment.
CClose the cover.
DPoint the remote control directly at the
remote sensor (IR) on the front panel.
Note:
Never place any objects between the
remote control and this unit while
operating.
ESelect the desired function (for example
u).
CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are
exhausted or if the remote control
is not to be used for a long time.
– Never mix batteries (old and new
or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
– Batteries contain chemical
substances; they should be disposed
of properly.
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Basic Connections
Step 1: Connecting to
television
This connection enables you to view the
video playback from this unit. You only
need to choose one of the options below
to make the video connection.
– For a Scart TV, follow option 1.
– For a progressive scan TV, follow
option 2.
– For a HDMI TV, follow option 3.
Option 1: Using Composite Video
jacks (CVBS)
You can connect this unit to a TV
through the composite video cable which
provides good picture quality.
Connect the audio/video cables (supplied)
from the TV OUT and AUDIO OUT
L/R jacks on this unit to the video input
jack (yellow) and audio input jacks (red/
white) on your TV.
Option 2: Using Component Video
sockets (Y Pb Pr)
You can connect this unit to a TV
through the component video cables
which provides superior picture quality.
The progressive scan video quality is only
available when using Y Pb Pr connection
and a progressive scan TV is required.
AConnect the component video cables
(red/blue/green - not supplied) from the
Y Pb Pr sockets on this unit to the
corresponding component video input
sockets (or labeled as Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr or
YUV) on your TV. Leave the yellow video
plug disconnected.
BConnect the audio/video cable (red/white
- not supplied) from the AUDIO OUT
L/R sockets on this unit to the audio
input sockets (red/white) on your TV.
CProceed to ‘Getting Started - Setting up
Progressive Scan feature’ for detailed
progressive feature setup.
TV
AUDIO
IN
V (Pr/Cr)
U (Pb/Cb)
Y
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
TV OUT
HDMI OUT
Pb
PrY
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
COAXIAL
TV OUT
HDMI OUT
Pb
PrY
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
COAXIAL AUDIO OUT
TV
AUDIO
IN
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
1
2
Video Audio
(red/white cables)
DVD player (rear)
Audio
(red/white cables) Video
(yellow)
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Basic Connections (continued)
Option 3: Using HDMI or DVI TV
socket
HDMI (High Denition Multimedia
Interface) is a digital interface that allows
pure digital audio/video transmission
without the loss of image quality.
Connect a HDMI cable (not supplied)
from the HDMI OUT socket on this
unit to the HDMI input socket on a
HDMI-compatible device (e.g., HDMI TV,
HDCP compliant DVI TV).
Note:
– This unit is HDMI CEC compatible. It
enables connected devices to control
each other over HDMI, see ‘Setup Menu
Options - { Video Setup > HDMI Setup >
EasyLink }’ for details.
– For HDCP compliant or DVI TV, you
need a HDMI-DVI adaptor cable (not
supplied) to connect the DVI input
socket from your TV to the HDMI OUT
socket on this unit.
Helpful Hint:
– The HDMI-DVI cable has only video
output capability. An audio connection is
required for audio output, see ‘Optional
Connections’ for details.
TV OUT
HDMI OUT
Pb
PrY
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
COAXIAL AUDIO OUT
HDTV/
DVI TV
HDMI IN
OR
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Basic Connections (continued)
Step 2: Connecting the
power cord
After everything is connected
properly, plug the AC power cord
into the power outlet.
Never make or change any connections
with the power turned on.
Helpful Hint:
– Refer to the type plate at the rear or
bottom of the product for identication and
supply ratings.
TV OUT
HDMI OUT
Y
COMPONENT VID
E
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AUDIO
IN
DIGITAL
STEREO
TV OUT Pb
PrY
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
COAXIAL AUDIO OUT
1
Connecting to an Analog
Stereo System
You can connect this unit to a two
channel stereo system (e.g. mini system,
analog receiver) in order to enjoy stereo
sound output.
AConnect the audio/video cables
(red/white - not supplied) from the
AUDIO OUT R/L socket on this unit
to the audio input sockets (red/white) on
your connecting device. Leave the yellow
video plug disconnected.
B For video connection, see ‘Basic
Connections - Step 1: Connecting to
television’ for details.
Helpful Hint:
– See ‘Setup Menu Options - Audio Setup
Page’ for optimum audio settings.
Optional Connections
Connecting to a Digital AV
Amplier/Receiver
You can connect this unit to an AV
amplier/receiver in order to enjoy
quality sound.
AConnect a coaxial cable (not supplied)
from the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT
socket on this unit to the digital coaxial
input socket of the connected device.
B For video connection, see ‘Basic
Connections - Step 1: Connecting to
television’ for details.
Helpful Hint:
– You have to set the appropriate Digital
Audio Output setting. Otherwise, no sound or
interference may occur. See ‘Setup Menu
Options - Audio Setup Page - Digital Audio
setup’ for details.
Audio
(red/white cables)
AUDIO
IN
DIGITAL
TV OUT
HDMI OUT
Pb
PrY
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
COAXIAL AUDIO OUT
AV Receiver
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Finding the correct viewing
channel
APress STANDBY-ON to turn on this
unit.
BTurn on the TV and switch it to the
correct video-in channel. You should see
the blue DVD background screen.
You may go to the lowest channel on
your TV, then press the Channel Down
button on your TVs remote control until
you see the Video In channel.
You may press °button repeatedly
on your TVs remote control.
Usually this channel is between the
lowest and highest channels and may be
called FRONT, A/V IN, VIDEO, etc..
 Refer to your TVs user manual on
how to select the correct input on your
TV.
CIf you are using external device, (such as
audio system or receiver), turn it on and
select the appropriate input source for
this unit output. Refer to the device user
manual for detail.
Getting Started
Setting language preferences
The language options are different
depending on your country or region. It
may not correspond to the illustrations
shown on the user manual.
On-screen display (OSD) language
Select this to change the language of the
On screen display menu of this unit.
The menu language will remain once you
have set it.
APress SETUP on the remote control.
{ General Setup Page } appears.
BUse  keys to select { OSD
Language } in the menu and press .
Disc Lock
OSD Language
Sleep ENGLISH
Lip Sync
Volume
Auto Standby
DivX(R) VOD Code
General Setup Page
Auto (ENG)
CUse  keys to select a language and
press OK to conrm.
Note:
– To synchronise with a Philips
‘EasyLink’ TV, the OSD language must be
set to { Auto (xxx) }. This is the language
available from the Philips ‘EasyLink’ TV.
– If a non-supported language is selected,
the default OSD language of this unit will
be used.
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Audio, Subtitle and Menu language
for DVD playback
You can select your preferred language
settings for DVD playback. If the selected
language is not available on the disc, the
disc’s default language is used instead.
APress
Çtwice to stop playback (if any),
then press SETUP.
BPress repeatedly to select
{ Preference Page }.
CUse  keys to select one of the
options below and press .
Audio English
Subtitle Chinese
Disc Menu French
Parental Spanish
PBC Portuguese
Mp3 / Jpeg Nav Polish
Password Italian
Preference Page
{ Audio }
Select this to change disc sound track
language.
{ Subtitle }
Select this to change the subtitle
language.
{ Disc Menu }
Select this to change the language of the
disc menu.
Getting Started (continued)
DUse  keys to select a language and
press OK to conrm.
If the language you want is not in
the list, then select { Others }, then
use the numeric keypad 0-9 on the
remote to enter the 4-digit language code
‘XXXX’ (see ‘Language Code’ page) and
press OK.
ERepeat steps C- Dfor other language
settings.
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Getting Started (continued)
Setting up Progressive Scan
feature
(for Progressive Scan TV only)
The progressive scan displays twice the
number of frames per second than
interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV
system). With nearly double the number
of lines, progressive scan offers higher
picture resolution and quality.
Before you start...
Ensure that you have connected this unit
to a progressive scan TV (see ‘Option 2:
Using Component Video sockets (Y Pb
Pr)’.)
ATurn on the TV to the correct viewing
channel for this unit.
 Make sure that the TVs progressive
scan mode is turned off (or set to
interlaced mode). Refer to your TVs user
manual.
BTurn on this unit and press SETUP on
the remote control.
CPress repeatedly to select
{ Video Setup Page }.
DUse  keys to select { Progressive }
> { On } in the menu and press OK to
conrm.
TV Type
TV Display
Progressive On
Picture Setting Off
Video Setup Page
HD JPEG
HDMI Setup
ERead the notication message on the TV
and conrm your action by selecting the
{ OK }
in the menu and press OK.
There will be no picture on your TV
at this state until you have turned
on the progressive scan mode on
your TV.
FTurn on your TV progressive scan mode,
refer to your TVs user manual.
A message appears on the TV.
GConrm your action by selecting the
{ OK } in the menu and press OK.
 The setup is now completed and you
can start to enjoy the high quality picture.
If no picture is displayed
APress çon this unit.
BPress numeric keypad ‘1’ on the
remote control.
 The unit background screen appears.
Helpful Hints:
– If a blank/distorted screen appears, wait
for 15 seconds for the auto recovery.
– Some progressive scan TVs are not fully
compatible with this unit, resulting in an
unnatural picture when playing back a DVD
VIDEO disc in the progressive scan mode. In
such a case, turn off the progressive scan
feature on this unit and your TV.
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Getting Started (continued)
Setting the EasyLink control
This feature enables HDMI CEC
compliant devices to control each other
with a single remote control. It is only
available if you have connected this unit
to HDMI CEC compliant TV or device
with HDMI cable.
ATurn on the HDMI CEC operations on
your TV and other connected devices.
(Refer to your TV or connected devices
manual for details.)
BPress SETUP on the remote control.
CPress repeatedly to select { Video
Setup Page }.
DUse  keys to select { HDMI Setup }
>{EasyLink } and press to access.
Auto Wake Up TV
System Standby
EasyLink

The functions are turned on by default in
the factory.
– To disable { Auto Wake Up TV }
feature, select { Off }.
– To disable { System Standby }
feature, select { Decline }.
ETo exit, press SETUP.
One touch control
Notes:
– To enable one touch play function, a
video disc must be placed in the disc
compartment before operation.
– Philips does not guarantee 100%
interoperability with all HDMI CEC
compliant devices.
One touch play
Press 2.
 It turns on this unit and start disc play.
 Your TV automatically turns on and
switches to the correct video channel.
One touch input switching
While this unit and TV are turned on;
Select a TV channel to watch TV
programme or start play on other
connected device.
 This unit automatically switches to the
corresponding audio input and output the
sound from its speakers system.
One touch power off

Press STANDBY/POWER button to turn
off this unit and all the HDMI CEC
compliant devices.
 When using this unit’s remote control,
you have to press and hold 2.
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Playable discs
This unit plays:
– Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs)
– Video CDs (VCDs)
– Super Video CDs (SVCDs)
– Finalised DVD Recordable (DVD±R),
DVD Rewritable (DVD±RW)
– Audio Compact Discs (CDs)
– MP3/ WMA discs
– The le extension has to be ‘.mp3’,
‘.wma’
– JPEG/ISO format
– Maximum 14 characters display.
– Supported bit-rate;
32 – 320 kbps (MP3)
64 – 192 kbps (WMA)
– Picture les (Kodak, JPEG) on
CD-R(W) / DVD+R(W)
– The le extension has to be ‘.JPG’
and not ‘.JPEG.’
– JPEG/ISO format
– It can only display DCF-standard
still pictures or JPEG pictures.
– DivX les on CD-R(W)/DVD+R(W):
– The le extension has to be ‘.AVI,’
‘.MPG,’ or ‘.MP4.’
– DivX®Certied/
DivX®Ultra Certied
– Q-pel accurate motion
compensation
– Global Motion Compensation
(GMC) playback.
Region codes for DVD discs
DVD discs and players are designed with
regional restrictions. Before playing a disc,
make sure the disc is for the same region
as this unit. The region code for this unit
is indicated at the rear panel.
Region
U.S.A. and
Canada regions
U.K and
Europe regions
Asia Pacic,
Taiwan, Korea
Australia,
New Zealand,
Latin America
Russia and
India regions
China, Calcos
Islands,
Walls and Futuna
Islands
Discs that can
be played
Helpful Hint:
– This unit supports up to a maximum of
10 sessions for CD and 10 multi border for
DVD.
Disc Operations
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Notes:
– If the inhibit icon appears on
TV when a button is pressed, it
means the function is not available
on the current disc or at the current
time.
– Never put any objects other than
discs in the disc tray. Doing so may
cause this unit to malfunction.
Playing a disc
APress 2to turn on this unit.
BTurn on the TV to the correct viewing
channel for this unit.
CPress çto open the disc tray.
DLoad a disc into the disc tray and press
ç.
 Make sure the disc label is facing
towards you.
EPlayback starts automatically. If not, press
u.
See the following pages for more
playback options and features.
Helpful Hints:
– Never close the disc tray manually.
– You can hold down the xon the remote
control to open and close the disc tray.
– If you are having trouble playing a certain
disc, remove the disc and try a different one.
Improperly formatted discs cannot be played
on this unit.
– Some discs cannot be played on this unit
due to the conguration and characteristics
of the disc, or due to the condition of
recording and authoring software that was
used.
Disc Operations (continued)
Basic playback controls
Pausing playback
During playback, press u.
To resume playback, press u.
Selecting another track/chapter/
title
Press ./>or use the numeric
keypad 0-9 to enter a track/chapter/title
number.
If the repeat track mode is active,
press .again to replay the same
track/chapter/title.
Searching backward/forward
Press and hold ./ >.
While searching, press / 
repeatedly to select different search
speed (2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X).
To resume normal playback, press
u.
Playing in slow motion mode
(not applicable for JPEG, WMA,
MP3, CD)
During playback, press  to start slow
motion play.
Sound will be muted. Press 
repeatedly to select different play speed
(1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16).
Note: Slow backward motion playback is
only possible for DVD.
To resume normal playback, press
u.
Stopping playback
Press x.
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