Playback; Playback Options - Sony RMT-D254A Service Manual

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also, see
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labeled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this
ALL
recorder.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a
message will appear on the TV screen to indicate
that the disc is not playable. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
X
Region code
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some that
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.

Playback Options

Z OPEN/CLOSE
1 1 2 2
Number buttons
4 4 5 5
7 7 8 8
ANGLE
0 0
MENU
O RETURN
REPLAY/ ADVANCE
. PREV
Button Operation
Z
OPEN/CLOSE Stops playing and opens the disc tray.
AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc
when pressed repeatedly.
: Selects the main or sub sound.
- RW - R
VR VR
DVD : Selects the audio source.
: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.
VCD
SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on the disc, "
for a few seconds. See the instructions supplied with
the disc for details.
REPLAY/ • Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when
ADVANCE pressed during playback.
• Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed
during pause mode.
. PREV/
• Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/
> NEXT
chapter/scene/track and starts playback when
pressed during playback.
• Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/
scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three
seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track.
Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other
equipment
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this
recorder due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software. The disc
will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
For more information, see the operating
instructions for the recording device.
Notes
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW's
format, reformat the disc (page 64). Note that a disc's
contents will be erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.
• It is recommended that you use discs with "For Video"
printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded
on other equipment.
• You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW
recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on
such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD
menu.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
3 3
6 6
9 9
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
M/m/</,,
ENTER
> NEXT
H PLAY
x STOP
X PAUSE
Disc
All discs
- RW - R
DVD
VR VR
VCD
.
DVD
DVD
" appears on the TV screen
+ RW - RW - RW
VR
Video
+ - R - R
R VR
Video
DVD RAM
All discs
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Playback

Playing Discs
+ +
RW - RW - RW R
VR
Video
DVD RAM VCD
CD
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
1 1 2 2 3 3
4 4 5 5 6 6
7 7 8 8 9 9
TOP MENU 0 0
MENU
1
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
the disc tray.
Playback side facing down
2
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Wait until "LOAD" disappears from the front
panel display.
3
Press H PLAY.
Playback starts.
To stop playback
Press x STOP.
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Button Operation
Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed
(fast reverse/fast during playback.
forward) Search speed changes with each press:
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.
(slow) Playback speed changes with each press:
reverse slow motion
X PAUSE
Pauses playback.
If you pause playback for more than five minutes,
playback starts automatically.
To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H PLAY.
z Hints
• You can change playback options, such as subtitle,
audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu
(page 11).
• During playback or pause mode, you can also use the
./> buttons on the recorder as the remote's m/
M buttons. Hold the buttons down during playback to
fast reverse or fast forward. In pause mode, you can
play in slow motion. Three speeds are available,
depending on the duration of the press.
• See "DVD Audio/Subtitle Language" on page 100 for
the meaning of the language abbreviation.
Notes
• If you pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA
DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not
start until you press H PLAY or X PAUSE.
• Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio
(page 37).
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1-7
z Hints
• You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3
audio tracks or JPEG image files (pages 41 or 42).
• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD,
playback starts automatically depending on the disc.
• When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title from
- R - R the Title List menu (page 38).
VR
Video
• When using a DVD-RAM with a cartridge, remove the
DATA CD DATA DVD
disc from the cartridge.
Note
To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this
recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment
first.
Using the DVD's Menu
+ RW - RW + + R R - R
Video Video
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc's
H PLAY
menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.
x STOP
Disc
All discs
*1
FF1 with sound
(Scan Audio) is
fast reverse fast forward available for DVDs
FR1 T t FF1 *1
with Dolby Digital
*2 T T t t FF2 *2
FR2 soundtracks.
*3 T T T t t t FF3 *3 *2
FR3 FR2 and FF2 are not
available for MP3.
*3
FR3 and FF3 are only
available for DVDs
and VIDEO CDs.
+ RW
+
R
forward slow motion
DVD
T t
* Playback direction
T T t t
only
T T T t t t
All discs
Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise
will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To
avoid possible damage to the audio system, the
consumer should take proper precautions when
the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are
connected to an amplification system. To enjoy
DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external
5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to
the digital jack of the recorder.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI
OUT jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set
"Digital Out" – "DTS" to "On" of "Audio" in the
"Setup" display (page 82).
If you connect the recorder to audio equipment
without a DTS decoder, do not set "DTS" to "On"
in "Audio" setup. A loud noise (or no sound) may
come out from the speakers, which might disturb
your ears or cause damage to the speakers.
DVD
- RW - RW
VR
Video
- R - R
VR
Video
*
RAM VCD