Pioneer DV-353 User manual

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an eqirllateral
triangle, is intended to alert the
Llsertothepresenceofunlnsulated
“dangerous voltage“ within the
produci’s enclosure that may be ol
sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons
CAUTIOIU: The exclamation point withIn an
TO PREIJENTTHE RISKOF ELECTRIC equilateral iriangle IS intended to
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER alert the user to the presence of
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE important operating and
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING maintenance (servicing)
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE instructions in lhe lcierature
PERSONNEL. accompanying Lheappliance.
operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
HEED WAR~I -All warnings on the
operating instructions should
~~~A~l~~ - Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. The product should be
cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry
cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine,
insecticides or other volatile liquids since they
may corrode the cabinet.
~~~~~~~~~~ - Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
~~~~~ AI\ID ~~1~~~~~ - Do not use this
product near water-for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and the like.
~~C~~§~~l~$ - Do tnot place this product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
ufacturer.
.
a -A product and cart
bination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to
overturn.
~~~~1~~1~~ - Slots and openings in ihe
cabinet are provided lor ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the producl and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be bloclted by placlng the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
1.hts product should Inot be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided OI-the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered
to.
AWED s -This product should be
operated i the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company.
~A~~~~ -The appliance should bo installed
in a stable locatlon.
S - The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
* If this product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a p1u.qhaving one
blade wider Lhan the other), it will fit ilrto the
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug iully into the
outlet, try revelsing ihe plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrlcian to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized phrg.
0 If this product is eqtlippcd with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin, it will oiily iit into a grounding
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug Into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet Do not defeat Lhe safoty
purpose of the grounding type plug.

D ~~~~~~~~~~ - Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
~U~~O~~ A~~~~~A ~~~U~~~~~ - If an
outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the anienna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some
protection aqatnst voltaae suraes and burlt-up
static charges. Article S?O of t&e National
Electrical Code, ANSl/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna drscharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure A.
.l~~~~l~~ - For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. l-his
will prevent damage to the product due to
lightntng and power-line surges.
DOWER LINES -An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where rt can fall into such
power lines or crrcuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
9V~R~O~~l~~ - Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. ~~~~~ - Never push
objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
ABASE RE ~~~~~~~ - Unpiug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified servrce personnel under the
following conditions:
a When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
* If liqurd has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
* If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
* If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instrucGons. Adjust onl)
those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product
to its normal operatioii.
0 if the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
e When the product exhibits a distinct charnge in
performance - tlhrs indicates a need for
service.
~~~A~~~~~~ TS - When replacement
parts are requir e sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
~~~~ - Upon completion of any
r repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checlts to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT-The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products {rncluding
amplrfiers) that produce heat.
;~~Vl~l~~ - Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
*-m-. POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
Fig. A (NEC ART 250. PART HI
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
:TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCK [
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE ’
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. H009J3, The serial number for this equipment is located
on the rear panel. Please write this serial
number on your enclosed warranty card and
keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
HWlGA_E”

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installatron. Tnis
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used rn accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. I-lowever, there is no
guarantee that Interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit drfferent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radro/
TV technician for help.
HOWEIl
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
user’s right to operate the equipment. NOKE~
Thus product satisfies FCC regulations when
shielded cables and connectors are used to
connect the unit to other equipment, To
prevent electromagnetic interference w&h
electric appliances such as radios and
televisrons, use shielded cables and connec-
tors for connections. HO1Z.E”
@Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
0 The use of optrcal instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
~A~~~~~: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCI<, DO
NOT USE THIS (POILARIZED) PLUG WITIH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPl-ACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED 1-O PREVENT BI_ADE EXPOSURE.
~~~~~~1~~: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE
PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN ILAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. H007&*I.
For ~amad~am squall
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
[Pow la ~rn~~~le~~~a~i~~~
Cet appareil numerique de la classe 6 est
conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
“009m.
This product ISfor general household purposes.
Any failure due to use for other than household
purposes (such as long-term use for business
purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship)
and which requires repair will be charged for
even during the warranty period. KIM1I”
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
Macrovrsion Corporation. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
This product includes FontAvenue” fonts
licericed by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is
a recJisterecl trademark of NEC Corporation,

Selecting fine audio equipment such asthe
unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of
your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to
consider how you can maximize the fun and
excitement yoir equipment offers. This
manufacturer and the Electronic Industries
Association’s Consumer Electronics Group
want you to get the most out of your
equipment by playing it at a safelevel. One
that lets the sound come through loud and
clear without annoying blaring or distortion-
and,most importantly, without affecting your
sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your
hearing “comfort level” adaptsto higher
volumes of sound. So what sounds“normal”
can actually be loud andharmful to your
hearing. Guard against this by setting your
equipment at a safelevel BEFORE your
hearing adapts.
To ~§~~~~is~a safe Bevel:
Start your volume control at a low setting.
Slowly increasethe sound until you can
hearit comfortably andclearly, and without
distortion.
Setthe dial and leave it there.
Takiug a minute to do this now will help to
prevent hearing damageor loss in the future.
After all, we want you listening for alifetime.
Used wisely, your new soundequipment
will provide alifetime of fun andenjoyment.
Since hearing damagefrom loud noise is
often undetectable until it is too late, this
manufacturer and the Electronic Industries
Association’s Consumer Electronics Group
recommend you avoid prolonged exposureto
excessivenoise. This list of sound levels is
included for your protection.
&be1
vel
30
40
50
60
70
80
Quiet library, soft whispers
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom
away from traffic
Light traffic, normal conversation,
quiet office
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing
machine
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy
restaurant
Average city traffic, garbage
disposals, alarm clock at two feet.
90 Subway. motorcycle, truck traffic,
lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pnemnatic
drill
120 Rock band concert in front of
speakers,thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Informatio~~courtesyof theDeafnessResearcl~
Foundation.

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through ,theseoperating instructions so you will know hovvto
operate your model properly. Afteryou have finished reading the instructions, put
them away in a safe place for future reierence.
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This player is fully compatible with high
sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering
better-than-CD sound quality in berms of
dynamic range, low-level resolution and
high-frequency detail.
ts
Logos:
When connected to a suitable AV amplifiel
or receiver, this player gives great surround
sound with Dolby Digital and DTS discs.
TruSurround/Virtual Dolby Digital creates a
realistic surround-sound effect from any
out-ce using just two speakers
le with CD-R, CD-RW
t contain MP3 audio
Setting up and bsing your D\/D player is
made very easy i.ising the graphical on-
screen displays.
This player features an auto power-off
function. Ii ihe player is not used for over 30
minutes, ii automatically switches itself into
standby.
This unit is designed to use 0.3 W of power
when in stanciby mode.
*I Manufactured u:lde/-license from Do/by
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbo! are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2 “DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
*3 TruSurround and the
trademarks o/SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurroc~nd
technology is incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, inc.
idea CD is playing. you can
zoom in on any paI* of the pic:ure a
magnification for a closer look (see
37).

Please confirm that the following accesso-
ries are in the box when you open it.
0 Remote control
* APjR6P dry cell batteries x2
0 Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow
plugs)
e Power cable
0 These operating instructions
+ Warranty cat-d
3 Close the cover.
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,/
0 Don’t nix new and old batteries
together.
e Don’t use different kinds of battery
together-although they may look
simiiar, different [batteries may have
different voltages.
* Make sure that the pius and minus ends
of each battery match the indications in
the battery compartment.
* Remove batteries from equipment that
isn’t going to be used for a month or
more.
e When disposing of used batteries,
please comply with governmental
regulations or environmental public
instruction’s rules that apply in yout
country or area.
Keep in mind the following when using the
remote control:
Make sure that there are 110obstacles
between the remote and the remote
sensor on the unit
The remote has a range of about 7
meters (23ft.)
Remote operation may become unreli-
able if strong sunlight or fluorescent
light is shining on the unit’s remote
sensor.
Remole controllers for different devices
can interfere with each other. Avoid
using remotes for other equipment
located close to this unit.
Replace the batteries when you notice a
fall off in the operating range of the
remote.
Incorrect use of batteries can result in
hazards such as leakage and bursting.
Please observe the following:
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Cthat displays one of the following
logos should play in this player, Other
formats, including DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM,
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM (except those that
contain MP3 files), SACD and Photo CD \nlill
not play.
“,DEO
DVD-Video
Audio CD VideoCD CD-R CD-RW
e DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW (audio and
Video CDs) discs recorded using a
personal computer or a DVD or CD
recorder may not play if the disc is
damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or
condensation on the player’s lens.
e If you record a disc using a personal
computer, even if it is recorded in a
compatible format, there are cases in
which it may not play because of the
settings of the application software used
to create the disc. (Check with the
software publisher for more detailed
information.)
mSee also the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW
disc box for other information.
This unit car; play CD-6 and CD-RW
discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD
format, or with MP3 audio files. It
cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.
Unfinalized audio CD format CD-R/RW
discs can be played, but [not all time
information (playing time. etc.) wiil be
displayed.
Unfinalized CD-R/R\N discs recorded in
any format other than audio CD cannot
be played. (Noise may be output in this
case.)
Tilis unit can play DVD-R/RW discs
recorded as DVD-Video format. It will not
play DVD-RW discs recordecl in video
recording (VR) formai.
This unit cannot record DVD-R/R\N
discs.
Unfinalized DVD-R/RW discs cannot be
played.
ible. be IS0 9660 compat-
* Files should be MPEG-‘I Audio Layer 3
format, 32, 44.1 or 48kHz, fixed bit-rate.
displayed.
e Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are playable,
but playing times lmay not be shown
correctly.
a This player only plays tracks that are
named with the file extension “.mp3” or
“.MP3”.
a This player is not compatillle with multi-
session discs, If you ivy and play a multi-
session disc, only the first session will
be played.

e Use CD-R or CD-RVV media for record-
ing your MP3 files The disc must be
finalized in order to piay.
e Audio encoded at 128Kbps should
sound close to regular audio CD quality.
Although this player will play lower bit-
rate MP3 tracks, the sound quality
becomes noticeably worse at lower bit-
rates.
e Folder and track names (excluding the
“.mp3” extension) at-e displayed,
* This player can recognize a maximum of
250 folders and 250 tracks. Discs
containing more than 250 folders or
tracks will play, but only the first 250
folders/tracks.
DVD discs are generally divided into one OI
more titles, Titles may be further subdivided
into chapters.
ih:pter ! Chaple,2 i’mpIe! 3 ChatPa 1 Clhzpte,- Chapter2
CDs and Video CDs are divided into tracks.
CD-ROMs containing MP3 files are divided
into folders and tracks. Folders may also
contarn further subfolders.
FolderC
the case somewhere that indicates which
t-egion(s) of the world the disc is compatible
with, Your DVD player also has a region
mark, which you can find on the rear panel.
Discs from rncompatible
in this player, Discs mark
any player.
The diagrarn below shows the various DVD
regions of the world
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1 ~I~l~A~ AU UT - ~~A~lA~
This is a digital audio output for connection
to a PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEG-
compatible AV receiver that has a coaxial
digital input.
Connect using a commercially available
coaxial digital audio cable.
UT
This is a high quality video output for
connection to a TV motlitor or AV receiver
that has component video inputs.
Connect using a commercially available
three-way component video cable. Be careful
to match the colors of the jacks and cables
for correct connection,
3 AUDI UTL/
This pair of analog audio outputs connects to
yoc~rn/, AV receiver or stereo system. Even if
you are connecting up one of the digital
outputs, we still recommend you connect
these jacks,
Use the supplied audio/video cable when
connecting these jacks, Match the colors of
the jacks and cables for correct stereo
sound.
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Con he supplied power cord here, then
plug into a jpower outlet.
d video output that you can
connect to your TV or AV rreceiver using the
supplied audio/video cable.
This is an S-video output that YOLIcan use
instead of the video output described in 5
above.
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This is a digital audio output for connection
to a PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and/or MPEG-
compatible AV receiver that has an optical
digital input,
Connect using a commercially available
optical digital audio cabie,
Tip
* You may fincl it Iuseful to have the
manuals supplied with your other
components handy when connecting
this player.
* If you come across any unfatniliarterms
in this section of the manual, lake a look
at the Glossary starting on pa
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To power outlet
The setup described here is a basic setup
that allows you to play discs using just the
cables supplied with the player. In this setup,
stereo audio is played through the speakers
in your TV.
* This player is equipped with copy
protection technology. Do not connect
this player to your TV via a VCR (or your
VCR via this player) using AV cables, as
the picture from this player will not
appear properly on your TV. (This player
tnay also not be compatible with some
combination TV/VCRs for the same
reason; refer to the manufacturer for
In-toreinformation.)
Use the supplied audio/video cable. connect-
ing the red and white plugs to the audio
outputs and the yellow piug to the video
output. Make sure you match up the left and
right audio outpuls with their con-esponcling
inputs for correct stereo sound.
See below if you want to use S-Video or
component video cables for the video
connection.
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e Before unplugging the player from the
power outlet: make sure you first switch
it into standby using either the front
panel ~~~~ N button, or the
remote control, and wait of the -
message to disappear from the player’s
display.
0 For the above reasons, do not plug thus
player into a switched power supply
found on some amplifiers and AV
receivers.
Tlhis player has standard (composite), S-
Video and component video outputs. Tlhe
main difference between them is the quaiity
of the picture. S-Video delivers a better
picture than standard composite video, while
component video gives better picture quality
still. The variety of outputs also gives you ihe
flexibility of connecting your particular
equipment using the best connection type
avarlable.
You can use the S-Video output instead of the
VI U”Fjack to connect this player to
your TV (or other equipment).
Line up the small triangle above the jack
with the same mark on the plug before
plugging in.

To enjoy multichannel surround SOLII?~ you
need to connect this player to an AV receiver
using a digital output. There are both coaxial
and optical digital jacks; use whichever is
convenient.
In addition to a digital connection, we
recommend also connecting using the
stereo analog connection.
You’ll probably also want lo connect a video
output to your AV receiver. You can use any
of the video outputs available on this player
(the illustration shows a slandard (compos-
ite) connection).
cable (not supplied) to connect the
~~~~ T jack to an optical input on yo~ir
AV receiver.
For a coaxial conneciion use a coaxial cable
(similar to the to
connect the C jack to a
coaxial inpllt on your
The diagratn S/IOWS standard video connec-
tions, but you can alternatively use the S-
Video or component video connections if
they’re available.
tip
This enables you to listen to Imultichannel
surround so~~ncI.
For an optical connection, Lise an optical
0 You usually have to connect the sarne
kind of video cable between your DVD
player and AV receiver, and between
your AV receiver and TV
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e My TVdoesn’t have any inputs to
connect the DVD piaye,: How can I watch
DVDs?
Unfortunately, if your TV has no inputs
you can’t use this p!ayer with it.
e My VCRis already connected to my TK SC
there aren’t any spare inputs. What
should I do?
If all your N’s inputs are already in use,
you can buy a video inpul selector from
an electronics store, which effectively
gives you more inputs.
8 My TVonly has one input for the sound.
What should I plug it inio?
If you don’L mind mono sound, yoti cali
buy a stereo RCA-to-mono RCA cable
ft-om an electronics store. Conneci the
stereo end to this player and the mono
end to your TV.
If you want stereo sound, connect this
player to your amplifier or stereo system
using a stereo audio cable.
= i connected the DVD player to my AV
receiver; and although the sound is fine,
there’s no picture. What did I do wrong?
Make sure that the type of video
connection from the DVD player to your
AV receiver is the same as that from the
receiver to your TV Most AV receivers
won’t convert from one kind of connec-
tion to another.
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Press to switch the player on or into standby
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The remote control has a range of up to
about 7m (23ft.)
5
See 18 for a description of the display
6
Press to start or resume playback
7 II
Press to pause playback. Press again to
restart
Press to stop the disc
playback by pressing
hold fat- fast forward scanning
e Press to jump to the next chapter or track
1
e Press and hold for fast re’verse scanning
0 Press to jump back to the beginning of the
current chapter or lrack, then to previous
chapters/tracks
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1
Lights when a DTS soundtrack is playing
2
Lights during multi-angle Scenes on a DVD
disc
3
Ligt a menu IS &played on-screen
4 TITLE
Indicates that the character display is
showing a DVD title number
5
Lights when lXIV/TruSurround is selected
Indicates that the character display is
showing a CD o:-Video CD track inumber
7 c
Indicates that the character display is
showing a DVD chapter number
M
n the character display ISshowing
the time or number of tracks/tities/chapters
remaining
9 c~a~a~t~~
when a disc is paused
when a disc is piaying
Ligihts when a Dolby Digital sound:rack is
playing
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layer on or into standby
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rsp ay the top menu of a DVD disc
Use io navigate on-screen displays and
to select an option 01
execute a command
Press to disp!ay (or exit) the on-screen
display
Use for reverse slow motion playback, frame
reverse and treverse scanning, See
Press to start or resume playback
Press to jump to the beginning of the cirrrent
chapter 01.track, then to :wevious chaptersi
tracks
Press to pause playback; press agair to
restart

the Play Mode [menu
You can also get to the Play
y pressing ~~~~~ and select-
Press to activate/swtch off V/[i-uSurround
1
Press to open or close the disc tray
Press to change the camera any1
DVD multi-angle scene playback (
f a numeric entry
above)
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Press to display a DVD disc menu, or the
Disc Navigator if a CD, Vicleo CD or MP3 disc
is loaded
Press to return to a previoiis menu screen
20
Use for f?ward is*
slow motion playback,
advance and forward scanrling. See pa
jump to the [next chapter or track
stop the disc (you can resume
playback by pressing
23
Press to display information about the disc
Press to change the zoom level ( e 37)
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