Samsung DVD-E232A User manual

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PrecautionsPrecautions
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Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker
located at the back of your play. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture),
with enough space around it for ventilation (7~10cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not
covered. Do not stack other, or heavy devices on top of the player. Do not place the player on
amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Before moving the player ensure the disc
tray is empty. This player is designed for continuous use.
Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electricity supply in
order to separate the player completely from the mains, it has to be disconnected by unplugging the
main plug, especially when left unused for a long period of time.
Be careful handle your discs with care. Hold a disc with finger on the border or hole. Always place
disc with the label facing upward (in case of a single side disc). Always use a soft cloth to clean
disc if necessary, wipe from the centre to the border. Always put disc back into their cases after
playing and store in vertical position. Always place the disc properly into the tray using the proper
guide area. Never use record cleaning sprays, benzine, static electricity liquids or any other solvent,
if the disc surface is dirty. Wipe gently with a soft damp (water only) cloth, never wipe the disc in a
circular motion, since circular scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise during playback.
Batteries: The battery used in this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment.
Do not dispose of batteries in the general domestic waste. It is recommended that the replacement of
the battery should be done by a technician.
Disposal of old equipment and packaging: Old equipment and packaging should not be disposed of as
domestic waste, but in accordance with the appliable regulations.
For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.
• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
1. Setting up
4. Disc
5. Environmental info
6. Maintenance of abinet
Never open the player or any of its components. It can be dangerous for you or certain fragile
components. You could receive an electric shock or touch the laser beam. Do not place your eyes
close to the opening of the disc tray or any other opening to look inside the player.
2. For your safety
Protect the player from moisture (dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids), and excess
heat (e.g.fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i.e.speakers...).
Disconnect the power cable from the mains electricity supply if the player malfunctions.
Your player is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes only. Use of this product is
for personal use only. If your player or disc has been stored in a cold atmosphere for example
during transportation in the winter, wait for approximately 2 hours until they have reached room
temperature, before use.
3. aution
CAUTION : USE OF ANY CONTROLS, AD USTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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Before You Start Table of contents
If remote doesn’t operate
properly:
Open the battery cover on the back of
the remote.
Insert two AA batteries. Make sure that
the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.
Replace the battery cover.
• Check the polarity + - of the
batteries (Dry-Cell)
• Check if the batteries are drained.
• Check if remote sensor is blocked
by obstacles.
• Check if there is any fluorescent
lighting nearby.
Install Batteries in the
Remote
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Setup
General Features ........................................................................................................6
Disc Type and Characteristics ......................................................................................7
Description-Front Panel ................................................................................................8
Description-Rear Panel ................................................................................................9
Tour of the Remote Control ........................................................................................10
onnections
Choosing a Connection ..............................................................................................12
Basic Functions
Playing a Disc ............................................................................................................14
Using the Search & Skip Functions ..........................................................................16
Using the Display Function ........................................................................................17
Using the Disc and Title Menu ..................................................................................18
Using the Function Menu ..........................................................................................19
Repeat Play ................................................................................................................20
Advanced Functions
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) ........................................................................21
Slow Repeat play........................................................................................................23
Selecting the Audio Language....................................................................................24
Selecting the Subtitle Language ................................................................................25
Changing the Camera Angle ......................................................................................26
Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function ....................................................................27
Using the Bookmark Function ....................................................................................28
Using the Zoom & 3D Sound Functions..........................................................................29
MP3/WMA Play ..........................................................................................................30
Program Play & Random Play....................................................................................32
Picture CD Playback ..................................................................................................33
hanging Setup menu
Using the Setup Menu ................................................................................................35
Setting Up the Language Features ............................................................................36
Setting Up the Audio Options ....................................................................................38
Setting Up the Display Options ..................................................................................39
Setting Up the Parental Control..................................................................................41
Reference
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................42
Specifications..............................................................................................................43
Warranty......................................................................................................................44
Remote ontrol Batteries for
Remote ontrol (AA Size)
User’s Manual Video/Audio able
Accessories
SETUP ONNE TIONS BASI
FUN TIONS
ADVAN ED
FUN TIONS
HANGING
SETUP MENU REFEREN E

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SETUP
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General Features Disc Type and haracteristics
Excellent Sound
Dolby Digital, a technology developed by
Dolby Laboratories provides crystal clear
sound reproduction.
Screen
Video with MPEG-2 compression technology.
Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures
can be viewed.
Slow Motion
An important scene can be viewed in slow
motion.
Programmed Play
You can program tracks to play in desired
order. (CD, WMA, MP3)
Parental ontrol
The parental control allows users to set the
level necessary to prohibit children from
viewing harmful movies such as those with
violence, adult subject matter, etc.
Various On-Screen Menu Functions
You can select various languages
(Audio/Subtitle) and screen angles while
enjoying movies.
EZ VIEW
Easy View can convert Letter Box images to
full screen viewing on your conventional TV.
Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG)
You can view the Digital Photos on your TV.
Repeat
You can repeat a song or movie simply by
pressing the REPEAT button.
MP3/WMA
This unit can play discs created from
MP3/WMA files.
Instant Replay
This function is used to replay the previous
10 seconds of the movie from the current
position.
Instant Skip
This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds.
• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your
DVD player directly to your TV, not to a V R. onnecting to a V R results in a distorted picture from
copy-protected DVD discs.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods 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.
* Discs which cannot be played with this player.
• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM
• CD-ROM • CDV
• CDI
• HD layer of super Audio CD
• CDGs play audio only, not graphics.
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Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.
• DVD-R, +R • CD-RW
• DVD+RW, -RW
* It may not be to play CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-R in
all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the
recording.
NOTE
OPY PROTE TION
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the
corresponding logos:
Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the
disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.
Disc Markings
Play Region Number
12 Cm
8 Cm
Single-sided
240 min.
Double-sided
480 min.
Single-sided
80 min.
Double-sided
160 min.
Audio
+
Video
Audio
• CD is recorded as a
Digital Signal with better
audio quality, less
distortion and less
deterioration of audio
quality over time.
• DVD contains excellent
sound and video due to
Dolby Digital and MPEG-2
system.
• Various screen and audio
functions can be easily
selected through the on-
screen menu.
AUDIO- D 12 Cm
8 Cm
74 min.
20 min.
Disc Types
(Logos)
Recording
Types Disc Size Max.
Playing Time haracteristics
DVD
~DIGITAL
SOUND
STEREO
PAL
• Play
Region
Number
• PAL broadcast
system in U.K,
France,
Germany, etc.
• Dolby
Digital disc • Stereo disc • Digital
Audio disc • DTS disc • MP3 disc

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SETUP
Description-Front Panel
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Description-Rear Panel
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Front Panel ontrols
1. STANDBY/ON
• When the unit is first plugged in, the indicator
lights. When STANDBY/ON is pressed on again,
the light goes out and the player is turned on.
2. DIS TRAY
• Load the disc here.
3. DISPLAY
• Operation indicators are displayed here.
4. OPEN/ LOSE
• Press to open and close the disc tray.
5. PLAY/PAUSE ( )
• Begin or pause disc play.
6. STOP ( )
• Stops disc play.
7. SKIP ( / )
• Use to skip a scene or music.
8. EZ VIEW
• Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full
screen viewing on your conventional TV.
1. Disc type indicators
2. Play / Pause / Forward play
3. Displays various messages concerning operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD ...
no DIS : No disc loaded.
OPEN : The disc tray is open.
LOAD : Player is loading disc information.
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Front Panel Display
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1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JA KS
• Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital, receiver.
Use to connect to an A/V Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital, MPEG-2 or DTS decoder.
2. ANALOG AUDIO OUT JA KS
• Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television, audio/video receiver.
3. VIDEO OUT JA KS
• Use a video cable to connect to the Video input jack on your television.
4. S-VIDEO OUT JA K
• Use the S-Video cable to connect this jack to the S-Video jack on your television for a higher quality picture.
The S-Video must be selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.
5. VIDEO OUT SELE T SWIT H
• Use the switch to set video out. If Scart jack is selected, S-Video may not work.
If S-Video is selected, Scart jack may not work.
6. S ART AV JA K
• Connect to a TV with scart input jack.
* Select the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch in the Stop or Power Off mode.
NOTE
Rear Panel

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SETUP
Tour of the Remote ontrol
1. DVD POWER Button
• Turns the power on or off.
2. NUMBER Buttons
3. STEP Button
• Advances play one frame at a time.
4. I.REPLAY Button
• This function is used to replay the previous 10
seconds of the movie from the current position.
5. EZ VIEW Button
• Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full
screen viewing on your conventional TV.
6. SEAR H Buttons ( / )
• Allows you to search forward/backward through a
disc.
7. STOP Button ( )
8. DIS MENU Button
• Brings up the Disc menu.
9. TITLE MENU Button
• Brings up the Title menu.
10. LEAR Button
• Use to remove menus or status displays from the
screen.
11. BOOKMARK Button
12. MENU Button
• Brings up the DVD player’s setup menu.
13. OPEN/ LOSE Button
• To open and close the disc tray.
14. 3D Button
15. I.SKIP Button
• This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds.
16. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( )
• Begin/Pause disc play.
17. SKIP Buttons ( / )
• Use to skip the title, chapter, or track.
18. RETURN Button
• Returns to a previous menu.
19. INFO Button
• Displays the current disc mode.
20. ENTER/DIRE TION Button
(UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons)
• This button functions as a toggle switch.
21. ANGLE Button
• Use to access various camera angles on a DVD.
22. MODE Button
• Allows you to program a specific order.
23. SUBTITLE Button
24. AUDIO Button
• Use this button to access various audio functions
on a disc.
25. REPEAT A-B Button
• Use to mark a segment to repeat between A and
B.
26. REPEAT Button
• Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or
disc.
27. ZOOM Button
• Enlarges the DVD picture.
DVD Function Buttons
Tour of the Remote ontrol
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ONNE TIONS
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hoosing a onnection
TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..)
Method 1 Method 2 Method 3
onnection to a TV (For Video)
TV
Method 1
Method 2
Method 3
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hoosing a onnection
Before onnecting the DVD Player
onnection to an Audio System
Method 1 Method 2
AUDIO
SYSTEM
DVD
Player
DVD
Player
The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player
with a TV and other components.
• Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you
connect or disconnect any cables.
• Refer to the owner’s manual of the additional components you are connecting for
more information on those particular components.
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Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out
2ch Amplifier
Audio Input Jacks
Dolby Digital Decoder
Digital Audio Input Jacks
Good
picture
Better
picture
Best
picture
Basic Audio
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Audio Output Jacks
OR
OR
OR
AV Cable S-Video
Cable
Scart Cables
(not included)
Video Output Jack S-Video Jack Scart Jack
DVD Player + TV with Video Input ack
DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input ack
(If S-Video is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.)
DVD Player + TV with Scart Input ack (Audio & Video)
(If Scart jack is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.)
NOTE
• If Scart ack is selected, S-Video will not work.
• If S-Video is selected, Scart ack will not work.
DVD Player + 2ch Stereo
Amplifier or Dolby Pro Logic Decoder
DVD Player + Amplifier with Dolby
Digital Decoder/DTS Decoder/MPEG-2
Method 1
Method 2

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BASI
FUN TIONS
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Playing a Disc
RESUME function
When you stop disc play, the player remembers where you stopped, so when you press PLAY ( ) again,
it will pick up where you left off. (unless the disc is removed, the STOP ( ) button is pressed twice or the
player is unplugged.)
• If the player is left for 5 minutes in pause mode, it will stop.
• If the player is left in the stop mode for more than 30 minutes, the power will automatically shut off.
(Automatic Power-Off Function)
• If the player is left in the stop mode for more than one minute without any user interaction, a screen
saver will be activated. Press the PLAY ( ) button to resume normal play.
• This icon indicates an invalid button press.
NOTE
Step Motion Play (Only DVD)
Press the STEP button on the remote during play.
- Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear.
- No sound is heard during STEP mode.
- Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to resume normal play.
(You can only perform step motion play in the forward direction.)
Slow Motion Play (Only DVD)
Press the button on the remote during PAUSE or STEP mode.
By pressing the button, you can select slow motion play for 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 of normal speed.
- No sound is heard during slow mode.
- Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to resume normal play.
- Reverse slow motion play will not work.
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Playing a Disc
Before Play
Play
• Turn on your TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select the video
mode.
• Turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or DVD.
After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD
POWER button, this screen comes up :
If you want to select the language, press a NUMBER button.
(This screen will only appear the very first time you plug in the player.)
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
The STANDBY indicator light goes out and the tray opens.
Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label
facing up.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button or OPEN/CLOSE
button to close the disc tray.
Stopping Play
Press the STOP ( ) button during play.
Removing Disc
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Pausing Play
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) or STEP button on the remote during play.
- Screen stops, no sound.
- To resume again, press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button once again.
SELE T MENU LANGUAGESELE T MENU LANGUAGE
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BASI
FUN TIONS
ENG
Using the Display Function
When Playing a DVD/ D
During play, press the INFO button on the remote.
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired
item.
Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to make the desired
setup, then press ENTER.
• You may use the number buttons of the remote control to
directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from
the desired time.
To make the screen disappear, press the INFO
button again.
To access the desired title when there is more than
one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one
movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified.
Most of DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that
you can quickly find a specific passage (similar to
tracks on an audio CD).
Allows playback of the film from a desired time.
You must enter the starting time as a reference.
Refers to the language of the film soundtrack. In the
example, the soundtrack is played in English 5.1CH.
A DVD disc can have up to eight different
soundtracks.
Refers to the subtitle languages available in the disc.
You will be able to choose the subtitles language or,
if you prefer, turn them off from the screen.
A DVD disc can have up to 32 different subtitles.
A surround sound effect is generated using only two
front speakers.
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Title
Time
Audio
hapter
Subtitle
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Off
Off
ENTER
3D Sound
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Track
Time
3D Sound
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ENTER
DVD
CD
Title
hapter
Time
Audio
Subtitle
3D Sound
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Using the Search & Skip Functions
During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip
function to jump to the next selection.
Searching through a hapter or Track
Skipping Tracks
Press the or button on the remote and press again to search at a faster speed
on the DVD, CD.
During play, press the or button.
• When playing a DVD, if you press the button, it moves to the next chapter.
If you press the button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter.
One more press makes it move to the beginning of the previous chapter.
• When playing a CD, if you press the button, it moves to the next track.
If you press the button, it moves to the beginning of the track.
One more press makes it move to the beginning of the previous track.
DVD
CD
2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 128X
2X, 4X, 8X

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BASI
FUN TIONS
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Using the Function Menu
Press the MENU button during playback.
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight Function,
then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
Function selection screen appears, Info, Zoom,
Bookmark, Repeat and EZ View.
- Info (See Page 19)
- Zoom (See Page 29)
- Bookmark (See Page 28)
- Repeat (See Page 20)
- EZ View (See Page 21~22)
Use the UP/DOWN button to highlight one of the 5
functions. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button
to access the function.
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• You can also directly select these functions using thier respective buttons on the remote.
NOTE
Using the Function Menu
DVD
Setup
Title Menu
Disc Menu
Function
Info
Zoom
Bookmark
Repeat
EZ View
ENTER RETURN MENU
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Using the Disc and Title Menu
DVD
Setup
Press ENTER key
for Disc Menu
Title Menu
Function
Disc Menu
ENTER RETURN MENU
DVD
Setup
Disc Menu
Title Menu
Function
ENTER RETURN MENU
Press ENTER key
for Title Menu
Using the Title Menu
During the playback of a DVD disc, press the
MENU button on the remote.
Select Title Menu using the UP/DOWN buttons,
then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
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Using the Disc Menu
During the playback of a DVD disc, press the
MENU button on the remote.
Select Disc Menu using the UP/DOWN buttons,
then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
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• Depending on the disc, the Title and Disc Menus may not work.
• Title Menu will only be displayed if there are at least two titles in the disc.
• You can also use the Title Menu and the Disc Menu, using the TITLE MENU and the DISC MENU buttons
on the remote.
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BASI
FUN TIONS
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View)
To play back using aspect ratio (DVD)
If you are using a 16:9 TV
Press the EZ VIEW button.
• The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly.
• The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen
setting in the initial setup menu.
• To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the
correct aspect ratio in the initial setup (See page 40).
For 16:9 aspect ratio discs
• Wide Screen
Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio.
• Screen Fit
The top and bottom of the screen are cut off. When playing a
2.35:1 aspect ratio disc, the black bars at the top and bottom of the
screen will disappear. The picture will look vertically stretched.
(Depending on the type of disc, the black bars may not disappear
completely.)
• Zoom Fit
The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central
portion of the screen is enlarged.
For 4:3 aspect ratio discs
• Normal Wide
Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The picture
will look horizontally stretched.
• Screen Fit
The top and bottom of the screen are cut off and the full screen
appears. The picture will look vertically stretched.
• Zoom Fit
The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central
portion of the screen is enlarged.
• Vertical Fit
When a 4:3 DVD is viewed on a 16:9 TV, black bars will appear at
the left and right of the screen in order to prevent the picture from
looking horizontally stretched.
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Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc.
When playing a DVD
Press the REPEAT button on the remote.
Repeat screen appears.
Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the
LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
*REPEAT A-B
• Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the
LEFT/RIGHT buttons or press the 'REPEAT A-B' button on
the remote.
• Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat play to
start (A). The B is automatically highlighted.
• Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat play to
stop (B).
• To terminate the function, press the 'CLEAR' button or the
'REPEAT A-B' button again.
• A-B REPEAT does not allow you to set point (B) until at least
5 seconds has elapsed after point (A) has been set.
Press ENTER.
To return to normal play, press REPEAT again,
then press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Off.
Press ENTER.
OfOffhapter Title A - B ENTER
OffOff
Track Disc A - B
ENTER
NOTE
• DVD repeats play by chapter or title, CD repeat play by disc or track.
• Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not work.
DVD
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Repeat Play