Sylvania SDVD8737 User manual

SDVD8737

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Safety Precaution
Warning: To reduce therisk of fireor electric shock,do not exposethis apparatus torain
or moisture.
1) Please readthe instruction manualcarefully and followall the requirementsof safe
operation to operatethe device.
2) Do notuse this unitnear water.Do not placeover the unitany container withliquid
inside.
3) Do notinstall near anyheat sources suchas radiators, heatregisters, stoves, orother
apparatus (including amplifiers)that produce heat.
4) Unplug thisunit during lightningstorms or whenunused for longtime.
5) AboutCleaning: Unplug thesystem, use onlywet cloth toclean. Do notuse liquid
detergent or aerosol.
6) Only useaccessories specified bythe manufacturer.
7) Refer allservicing to qualifiedservice personnel, servicingis required whenthe unit
has been damagedin any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilledor objects havefallen into theunit, exposed tomoisture, does not
operate normally.Don't try torepair the machineby yourself becauseof the dangerof
high voltage andelectric shock.
8) Do notuse irregular shapeddiscs such asheart or star-shapeddiscs as theymay
cause the unitto malfunction.
Thank you forchoosing our portableDVD player.It includes a7” wide screen anda DVD
player. Theunit applies thelatest state ofart electronics andis designed foruse at home,
in hotels andin offices etcfor relaxation. Thecompact size makescarrying easier as
well as installation.Please read themanual carefully prior to use and keep it well for later
consultation.
Table Of Contents
Safety Precaution 1
Package 3
Main Features 3
Main Unit Controls 4
System Connection 5
The Remote Control 10
Basic operation 12
System Setup 22
Specification 24
Troubleshooting 25

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Main Features
High brightness color 7”LCD screen
Compatible with disc of DVD, VCD,MP3, MP4, CD,JPEG, etc.
Built-in stereo speaker
Support PALor NTSC system
Support Multi-language OSD,speed forward/backward, repeatfunction
Zoom in/out function
Package
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Remote Control withbattery
Audio/Video Cable
AC/DC Power Adapter
Cigarette LighterAdapter
User Manual
Earphone
7 '' LCDMonitor & DVD Player
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DC+Audio/Video Cable
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, 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 different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Carry Bag 1
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Mounting Straps

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Notice:
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2.
Car cigarette lighteradaptor is availableto use onlywhen the carcigarette
lighter with DC12V negative grounding.
The mains plugis used asthe disconnect device,the disconnect deviceshould
remain readily operable.
Powering and installation
Plug one endof theAC/DC power adaptorinto the DCIN 9-12V jackon the right of the
main unit, thenplug the otherend into theAC powerreceptacle. Please referto the
following illustration.
If using carcigarette lighter adaptorto connect tothe power:
Plug one endof the cigarettelighter adaptor intothe DC IN9-12V jack onthe unit, plug
the other endinto the carcigarette lighter socket.See illustration below.
System Connection
DC OUT
AV OU T
DC OUT
AV OU T
Main Unit Controls
1. Open knob
2. Power ON/OFFswitch
3.SETUP button
4. MODE button
5.
6.OK button Function same as
“ ENTER ”on Remote control
7. Play/Pause
8. STOP button
9. DC IN 9-12V
10.DC OUT
11. AV OUT
12. Earphone jack
13. Volume knob
14. SD card slot
15. USB Port
16. Rating Label Position
Monitor View
1. Power ON/OFF
2. Volumeknob
3. Earphone jack
4. AV i n
5. DC IN9-12V
6. Brightness Knob
CLOSE
ON OFF
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CLOSE
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DCOUT
AV O U T
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ON OFF
BRIGHTNESS
DC OUT
AV OU T
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DC OUT
AV OU T
ON OFF
Connecting to the monitor
The unit canalso be connectedto the externalLCD monitor.
Connect the unitto power byAC/DC adapteror cigarette lighteradapter.
Then connect theunit DC OUT jack to DC IN 9-12V Jack of the LCD Monitor by a DC/AV
cable. Alsouse this DC/AV cable to connect the AV OUTjack of theunit toAV IN
jack of theMonitor.
Please refer tothe illustration below.
Note: You're advised tosupply both unitsthe power bythe cigarette lighteradapter
only. The AC/DC adapter is used to supply power of one unit only and as the charger
to charge themain unit ifit's with built-inbattery.
In Car Installation
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B
AB
UP
1. Fit the headrest mount to the DVD Player / Monitor as required.
NOTE: Both the headrest mounts are the same, there is no difference for
DVD Player or Monitor.
The DVD player will fit to the mount
in this position, as shown below.
Slide the vertical straps A and B through the
strap lock upon the back of the DVD player,
or monitor, as shown.
Fold and secure the horizontal straps on to
the back of the mount until the velcro attaches.
Ensure the DVD player or monitor is mounted
centrally.
front
Turn the headrest and player around so the backs are facing you.
back
Bring straps C, D, E & F in front of the DVD
Player and attach to the velcro as shown.
Turn the headrest and player around so the front is facing you.
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B
Fit the straps around the headrest and
engage the 2 trident clips.
Ensure clips are securely fastened.
Pull the straps tight using the adjustment.
Tuck the loose ends into the strap tidy.
NOTE:
For SDV48-AM installation it is recommended that the DVD Player
is on the LEFT headrest, to ensure a neat cable run to the monitor,
as shown below.
2. Fitting the Headrest Mount to the headrest
Connecting with externalSpeaker
The unit canbe connected withexternal speaker.Please see thefollowing illustration.
AMPLIFIER
TV
SUBWOOFER
Left front speaker Right front speaker
Center speaker
Left rear speaker Right rear speaker
Notice:There is no 5.1channel in the unit,however, after connectingto APM itis available to
output audio in5.1 channel.
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AV CABLE
Not supplied
DC OUT
AV OU T

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Please put thebattery into theremote control asper below illustration.
When using remote control, make sure the infrared window is pointed to infrared receiving
window of the machine. The distance between machine and remote control must be within 3
metres. Please refer to the following illustration.
Notice
1.To avoid fallingoff or placenear damp environment.
2.To avoid infraredreceiving window of the unit being under direct sunlight.
3.Please usea new batteryto replace old one if the remote control doesn't work.
The Use ofRemote Control
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1. Number button
2. TITLE (To display title information)
3. AUDIO(Toselect audio language)
4. SETUP (To go toor exit setup menu)
5. button (To go toprevious/next
chapter or sceneduring playing)
6. button (To scan
forward/backward at 2,4, 8, 16,
or 32 times)
7.OSD ( To display discinformation
during playing suchas elapsed and
remaining time)
8. Play/pause
9. Stop (press once tostop playback,
then press toresume playback from
the point whereyou stopped; pressstop
button twice tostop playback completely)
10. MODE (To select thesource refer toP17)
The Remote Control
11. ZOOM(To zoom in/outthe image during
the playback)
12. Menu (To enter orexit menu root)
13. Subtitle (To select subtitlelanguage
when playing DVD disc)
14. Angle(Tochange viewing anglewhen
playing disc withmulti-angle)
15. A-B(Repeat a specificportion from
point Ato B, pressit again tocancel
repeat playing)
16. Repeat (To repeat playingtitle,
chapter or track)
17. Return (To return tothe main menu)
18. MUTE(To turn tomute)
19. VOL +/- (To adjust thevolume)
20: Enter (Toconfirm,function same as
“ OK ”Button on uint)
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DVD MPEG4 SVCD VCD CD
2X 4X
8X16X32X
2X 4X
8X16X32X
DVD MPEG4 SVCD VCD CD
Search forward
Fast forward and fast backward
When playing disc of DVD, MPEG4,SVCD, VCD, CD, the unit can search forward or
backward.
1. Press , the unit will search forward. Press it repeatedly ,the unit will play at 2, 4, 8, 16,
32 times of speed.
2. Press , the unit will search backward. Press it repeatedly ,
the unit will play at 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times of speed.
Repeat playing
When playing discof DVD, MPEG4,SVCD, VCD, CD, user can repeatplaying one
chapter, titleor all thewhole disc.
For DVD disc,press “repeat” button, user canrepeat playing oneChapter; press it
again to repeatplaying Title;press it thethird time torepeat playing thewhole disc.
For MP3 disc,press “repeat” to repeat playingpresent file; pressit again torepeat
playing the folder;press it thethird time tocancel repeat playing.
Search backward
Chapter Title All
Repeat off
Repeat one Repeat folder
Repeat off
Playing disc ofDVD, MPEG4, SVCD, VCD, CD, Mp3.
1.
2. Open thedisc door and insert a disc into the doorwith the labelside facing
up.
3. Close thedisc door. The unit will load the disc and startplaying.
4. Press toonce to stop playback; then press to resume playbackfrom
the point whereyou stoped; press twice to stopplayback completely).
5. During playback,press to pause; press it again to resume playback.
6. When theplaying is finished,please turn off the powerby sliding ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
7. For someDVD disc with Title or Chapter menu, press“ MENU” button to
enter menu page,and use to select. Press ENTER to confirm.
Basic Operation
play/pause
DVD MPEG4 SVCD VCD CD MP3 Xvid
Cursor button
ENTER
Title Menu
Note: Please donot disconnect USB devices or plug out SD/MMC cards
while they areworking with the unit. Functional failure may occur in
case of wrongoperations.
In the SourceMode ,you canpress " "," ",to select and"ENTER" key toenter the
source you want.
DVD SD USB

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DVD MPEG4 SVCD VCD
2X
3X
4X
1 /2X
1 /3X
1 /4X
Zoom in/out
Zoom in/ out
When playing discof DVD, MPEG4,SVCD, VCD,
user can zoomin or zoomout the image.
During playback, press“Zoom ” button, the imagewill be
enlarged; press itagain the imagewill be enlargedagain;
press it fourthtime, the imagewill zoom out,press it
repeatedly and theimage will returnto normal status.
When the imageis enlarged, usercan press tomove
the image.
When playing discof DVD, MPEG4,SVCD, VCD, CD,Mp3, user canrepeatedly
play a specificsection.
During playback, press“A-B” button at apoint A,then press
this button againin point B,the unit will automatically repeat
playing the partbetween A-B
Press it thethird time, theunit will returnto normal playback.
1 /4
2 /4
3 /4
4 /4
AB
A
Number
Angle
During playing DVDdisc with multi-angle,press “Angle”
button, the followingswill be displayedon screen:
Press number buttonsto select theangle you desire
Toreturn to normalplaying, please press“Angle” .
The unit willplay the discin the defaultangle.
Notice
The function isavailable only fordiscs with multi-angle.
Angle
A-B
Repeat playing offavorite scene
MP3CDVCD
SVCD
MPEG4
DVD

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SD/MMC/USB main menu
After Enter theSD/MMC or USB,the system willshow Main Menuwhich includes 4
Function ICONS. You can selectthem by " and press “ENTER” key toconfirm."
Photo Mode
Detail explanation pleaserefer to P18-19
Browser Mode
Detail explanation pleaserefer to P18
Music Mode
Detail explanation pleaserefer to P19
Movie Mode
Detail explanation pleaserefer to P20
Playing JPEG file in data disc
1. Place a JPEG disc into the tray, the unit will start reading and play.
2. Press “MENU” to browse JPEG files.
3. Press to select a JPEG file and press “ENTER ” button to confirm.
Note: you can press MENU to return to the folder list. Press or “ ENTER ” to preview
the file selected
4. To rotate the picture counter-clockwise, press “ ”; Press “ ” to rotate the picture
clockwise
5. Press OSD button when viewing pictures, you can select different refresh mode as
follows:
. from top to bottom
. from bottom to top
. from left side to right side
. from right side to left side
. from left top to right bottom
. from right top to left bottom
. from left bottom to right top
. from right bottom to left top
. from horizontal center to both sides
. from vertical center to both sides
. From top and bottom to center.
. from right and left to center.
. from four window's top side to bottom side.
. from four window's left side to right side.
. from 4 edges to center.
6. During viewing files, " " may appear when pressing or "Subtitle" or "Audio"
or "A-B" or "Title" etc; in this situation these options are unavailable to operate.
7. When viewing JPEG files, press " " , pictures will be displayed in thumbnail mode,
press or “ENTER”button to select one picture to view
00 36 03 43
Dir 001
\Ctyy\
......
Mp3 TRACK01
Mp3 TRACK02
Mp3 TRACK03
Mp3 TRACK04
Mp3 TRACK05
"Angle”
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1.Place MP3 disc into the disc door .
Press “ ” or “ENTER”button to choose a MP3 file; Press “ ” or “ ENTER” button to play
the file selected.
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When playing JPEG :
1.To rotate the picture counter-clockwise, press " “; Press " " to rotate the picture
clockwise
2. Press OSD button when viewing pictures, you can select different refresh mode as
follows:
. from top to bottom
. from bottom to top
. from left side to right side
. from right side to left side
. from left top to right bottom
. from right top to left bottom
. from left bottom to right top
. from right bottom to left top
. from horizontal center to both sides
. from vertical center to both sides
. from top and bottom to center.
. from right and left to center.
. from four window's top side to bottom side.
. from four window's left side to right side.
. from 4 edges to center.
3. During viewing files, " " may appear when pressing " Angle " or "Subtitle" or "Audio"
or "A-B" or "Title" etc; in this situation these options are unavailable to operate.
4. When viewing JPG files, press " " or "RETURN" key , pictures will be displayed in
thumbnail mode, press or “ENTER” button to select one picture to view.
Note : If want to return the Main Menu , you can Press "Return" key in the thumbnail mode.
In the MusicMode , thesystem will showthe list ofmusic file, like
Mp3 and soon.
Press " "," ",”ENTER”,select and play.
Page-: Page Up.
:play
Page+:Page Down
Note: Press "Return"Key to Returnto the MainMenu
Music mode
00 00 03 43
001/008
Repeat Off
Mp3 TRACK01
Mp3 TRACK02
Mp3 TRACK03
Mp3 TRACK04
Mp3 TRACK05
128Kbps
P P
00 00 03 43
001/008
\Ctyy\
......
Mp3 TRACK01
Mp3 TRACK02
Mp3 TRACK03
Mp3 TRACK04
Mp3 TRACK05
In the BrowserMode ,the systemwill show thelist of fileand folder.
" "," “,”ENTER”key:select and play
" " :Enterthe folder
" " :Quitthe folder
Note : ifyou want toreturn to theMain Menu ,first, the systemmust be in
List of fileand folder status,and you can press"RETURN" KEY toreturn
to the MainMenu.
Browser mode
Photo mode
Slide Show Menu Prev Next
In the PhotoMode , theSystem will show the thumbnail Mode first.
“ ”,“ ”,“ ”,“ ”,“ENTER”:select and play.
Slide Show :play the JPEG
Menu : Enterthe Help Menu.
Prev : PageUp.
Next : PageDown.
Press" / "to fastward/backward Mp3 during playing.
Press" / "to select thebottom function when in “stop” status.

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CD RIP
Ripping Selected track
Track Progress
Total Progress
Tra ck 01 9%
Cancel
SUMMARY
Now ripping
Track 0 1/ 01
During the changing,you can selectCANCEL to stop thechanging.
In the MovieMode ,the systemwill show thelist of Moviefile, like AVI,Mp4 andso on.
“ ”,“ ”,“ENTER” Key :Selectand Play.
When playing movieyou can press "MENU" and "Return" Key to back to the list of movie
file status.And if youwant to Returnto the MainMenu, Please Press "Return" key in list
of Movie filestatus.
Movie mode
001/006
AVI MOVIE01
MOVIE02
MOVIE03
MOVIE04
MOVIE05
MOVIE06
AVI
AVI
AVI
AVI
AVI
During playing theCD/HDCD disc, youcan enter CDRipping function. Bypressing
subtitle button, DVDplayer will beable to changethe CD formatinto MP3 format,
and then storeit in theUSB.
Speed: In this item,you can setthe rip speed:Normal or Fast.
Bitrate: In this item,you can setthe bitrate. Ithas 3 choices,128Kbps,96 Kbps and
112 Kbps.
Create ID3: In this item,you can create ID3.
Device: This item indicateswhether USB is connected with DVD player.
Exit: Exit to theprevious menu.
Select all: Select all thefiles in thedisc for changingand storing.
Select none: unselect all thefiles in thedisc.
Start: Move the cursorto the itemand press Enter button, the changingbegins.
CD RIPPING
CD RIP
Options Track
Tra ck 0 1 03:36
SUMMARY
Selected Track 0
Selected Time 00:00
Tra ck 0 2 03:36
Tra ck 0 3 03:36
Tra ck 0 4 03:36
Tra ck 0 5 03:36
Tra ck 0 6 03:36
Tra ck 0 7 03:36
Speed Nor ma l
Bitrate 1 28 kb ps
Create Id 3 Yes
Device USB 1
Start Exit Selected all Selected nono

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Video Setup Page
Preference Page
Video Setup
:Move :Return :Entry
Quality
Panel Quality
TV Type NTSC PAL TV
NTSC TV
Video Setup
Video Setup
:Move
:Move
:Return
:Return
:Entry
:Entry
Quality
Quality
Panel Quality
Panel Quality
TV Type NTSC
TV Type NTSC
Preference Setup
:Move :Return :Entry
Audio ENG
Subtitle O ff
Disc Menu ENG
Parental
Default
English
French
German
Italian
Audio:
Enter this option, usercan select your preferredaudio
language for DVDs.
The default is English
Note
The audio language dependon the material oneach disc.
User can also changethe audio language duringplayback
by pressing theAudio button.
TV Type:
Enter this option toselect TV type(PAL,NTSC)
The default is NTSC.
Set the Video Qualityof AVOUT
Set the Video Qualityof PANEL
Subtitle
Select your preferred languageto show the subtitles
on the screen.
The default is OFF
The subtitle languages dependon the
information available on eachdisc,You can also change the
subtitle language during playbackby press the SUBTITLE
button.
Preference Setup
:Move :Return :Entry
Audio ENG
Subtitle O ff
Disc Menu ENG
Parental
Default
English
French
German
Italian
Off
General Setup Page
Angle Mark:
Enter this option toset the angle duringplayback.
Optional setting: ON, OFF
The default is: ON
TV display:
Enter this option,user canset screen display format
(Nomal/PS,Nomal/LB,Wide)
The default is "Wide"
Note
The function depends onthe display ratio withwhich the
DVD disc is recorded.
Please choose “Wide(16:9)"when using a16:9 widescreen
TV set
System Setup
Press”Setup”button,the main menu willbe displayed on the
screen
In the General SetupPage, Press button tohighlight this
item.
Press ENTER button toaccess.
Press button to selectthe setting.
Press ENTER button toconfirm your selection.
Press button to exit.
Setup Menu -- Main Page
General Setup
Video Setup
Preference Setup
General Setup
TV Display Wide
Angle Mark ON
OSD Lang ENG
Screen Saver ON
Normal/PS
Normal/LB
Wide
:Move :Return :Entry
General Setup
TV Display Wide
Angle Mark ON
OSD Lang ENG
Screen Saver ON
On
Off
:Move :Return :Entry
General Setup
TV Display Wide
Angle Mark ON
OSD Lang ENG
Screen Saver ON
English
French
German
Italian
:Move :Return :Entry
OSD Language:
In the option usercan set OSD menulanguage(English,
French,German,Italian).
The default:English
Screen Saver
Enter this option toset whether to activatethe screen saver
function.
The default is ON.
General Setup
TV Display Wide
Angle Mark ON
OSD Lang ENG
Screen Saver ON
On
Off
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Specification
Compatible disc: DVD/VCD/CD/Mp3/MPEG4
Signal system: PAL/NTSC
Panel size: 7inch
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20 kHz
Video output: 1 Vp-p/75 Ohm,unbalanced
Audio output:1.4Vrms/10kOhm
Audio S/N:Better than 80 dB
Dynamic range: Betterthan 85 dB
Laser: Semiconductor Laser, Wave Length: 650 nm/795 nm
Power source: DC9-12V
Power consumption: 10W
Operating temperature: 0~40°C
Weight( ): 0.36 /0.7 kgs
Dimensions ( (W x Dx H): /212x 167x 40mm
Monitor/DVD Player
Monitor/DVD Player) 212x166.5x25
Disc Menu
This function allows youto choose the menulanguage
stored on the disc.
The default is English.
Note: the disc menulanguages depend on the
information available on thedisc.
Parental:
Enter this option toset the parental controllevel to some
unsuitable disc scenes beingwatched by the children.
Optional parental control levels:KID SAFE, G, PG,PG 13,
PGR, R, Nc17,ADULT.
The default of thisoption is ADULT.
The default password:8888.
Default:
Select this item andpress ENTER button toreset
all settings to theoriginal factory settings.
Preference Setup
:Move :Return :Entry
Audio ENG
Subtitle O ff
Disc Menu ENG
Parental
Default
English
French
German
Italian
Preference Setup
:Move :Return :Entry
Audio ENG
Subtitle O ff
Disc Menu ENG
Parental
Default
1 KID SAFE
2 G
3 PG
4 PG 13
5 PGR
6 R
7 NC 17
8 ADULT
Preference Setup
:Move :Return :Entry
Audio ENG
Subtitle O ff
Disc Menu ENG
Parental
Default Reset
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION
No sound or
distorted sound
Make sure themachine is connectedproperly.
Make sure allcables are securelyinserted into
the appropriate jacks.
The icon
appears on
screen
Can't advance
through a movie
Picture is distorted
No forward or
reverse scan
You can't advance through the opening credits
and warning informationthat appears atthe
beginning of moviesbecause the discis
programmed to prohibitthat action.
The feature oraction cannot becompleted at
this time because:
1. The disc'ssoftware restricts it.
2. The disc'ssoftware doesn't supportthe
feature (e.g., angles)
3. The featureis not availableat the moment.
4. You've requested a title or chapter number
that is outof range.
Some discs havesections that prohibitrapid
scanning or chapterskip;
If you tryto skip throughthe warning information
and credits atthe beginning ofa movie, you
won't be ableto. This partof the movie is often
programmed to prohibitskipping through it.
The disc mightbe damaged. Try another disc;
It is normalfor some distortionto appear during
forward or reversescan.
Owing to continuous improvement, no prior notice will be given regarding changes on above
feature and spec.