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If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall outlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/ DVD Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
ABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes About the Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 10 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 12 Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display 14 Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) 15 Playing Discs 16...
Audio CDs Audio 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm (CD single) 20 min. 74 min. 20 min. The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. Region code MODEL NO. DVP–XXXX CD/DVD PLAYER AC 00V 00Hz SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 0-000-000-00...
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Terms for discs • Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, the movie, etc. in video software, or the name of an album in audio software. • Chapter Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed DVD player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely.
• S video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) RMT-D121A (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Plug adaptor (1) (DVP-C675D only) Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and –...
TV Hookups This connection is for listening to the sound through TV speakers (L: left, R: right). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. You can enjoy surround sound using your TV’s built-in speakers You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of built-in TV speakers without using actual rear speakers (VES TV: Virtual Enhanced Surround TV).
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If you connect the player to a monitor or projector having component video input connectors that conform to output signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P connectors on the player Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors using three video connecting cords (not supplied) of the same kind.
Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups Connect your receiver (amplifier) as follows. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. You can enjoy surround sounds even if you only connect front speakers You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (VES: Virtual Enhanced Surround and VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION).
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Note You cannot enjoy a picture with an S video signal if your TV does not conform to the S video signal. When your TV does not have an S VIDEO input, connect the component via the VIDEO INPUT connector using the supplied audio/video connecting cord instead of the S video cord.
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Some DVDs have a sound track with up to 5.1 channels recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. Using a receiver (amplifier) having 5.1 channel inputs and 6 speakers, you can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
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CD/DVD player 5.1CH OUTPUT S-LINK MEGA COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CONTROL CENTER FRONT REAR WOOFER CONTROL S PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT To 5.1CH OUTPUT AV Receiver (Amplifier) with DIGITAL TV/LD VIDEO 2 TV/LD IN AC-3 RF 5.1ch inputs DVD IN...
Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. The default setting is “ENGLISH.” ENTER DISPLAY When the player is in stop mode, press DISPLAY and select “SETUP”...
To return to the previous screen Press ORETURN. To quit while making a selection Press DISPLAY. Note The languages you can select are the ones displayed in step 4. For details, see page 59. Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) The player beeps when the following operations are performed.
Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD. Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc. Power indicator Adjust the headphone volume. Connect headphones*.
After following Step 4 xWhen playing a DVD A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 21). xWhen playing a VIDEO CD Depending on the VIDEO CD, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu.
Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator, you can play back a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD at various speeds or frame by frame. Each time you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog mode. Click shuttle To change the playback speed (Shuttle mode)
To play the disc frame by frame (Jog mode) Press JOG. JOG lights up during jog mode. Turn the click shuttle. Depending on the turning speed, playback goes to frame-by-frame playback in the direction that the click shuttle is turned. If you turn the click shuttle at a constant speed for a while, the playback speed goes to slow or normal.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Notes • Resume Play may not be available on some DVDs. • Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode. • Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may resume playback from a different point.
Using the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select the language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using the DVD menu. </M/m/, DVD MENU DVD MENU Press DVD MENU.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) To go back to the menu Press ORETURN, ., or >. To cancel PBC playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions and play the disc in continuous play mode There are two ways. •...
Using the Front Panel Display Z You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of titles or tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display. When playing back a DVD Displaying information while playing the disc 1 disc or all Disc discs play...
Using the Front Panel Display When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Displaying information while playing a disc Current track 1 disc or all discs number play mode Playing Current index Current disc status number number Disc type Current Lights up during play PBC playback mode...
Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Explorer) You can check the contents of each disc loaded. Loading the disc information LOAD Press LOAD on the player when the player is in stop or standby mode. The player reads the disc information of all the discs and loads it into memory so that the disc type, titles and other text information can be displayed.
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Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Explorer) Genre You can select the genre of the disc yourself. Disc type The disc type appears automatically. “?” appears when the player has not loaded the disc information in the memory. To select the disc on the Disc Explorer Select the disc by pressing M/m.
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Select the genre by using </M/m/,, then press ENTER. The genre for the selected disc is stored in memory. If no jacket picture is recorded in the disc, the genre picture in the memory of the player is displayed. DISC EXPLORER Super Car Chase BRAHMS SYMPHONY4 Classical...
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu This chapter describes how to play discs in various modes and how to use the convenient features of the on- screen menu (Control Menu). Using the Control Menu Display Using the Control Menu display, you can select the starting point, play scenes in any order you like, change the viewing angles, make Digital Cinema Sound settings, and other such operations.
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Select the item you want using M/m. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Items 1: ENGLISH Selected SUBTITLE Select: ENTER item Press ENTER. PLAY 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH...
Control Menu Item List DISC (page 31) TITLE (DVD only) (page 31)/ SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 31)/ TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 31) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 31)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 31) TRACK (CD only) (page 31) INDEX (CD only) (page 31) You can select a disc or search for a point on the disc by selecting the title, chapter, track, index or scene.
REPEAT (page 49) You can play all of the titles/tracks on a disc or all of the discs, or a single title/chapter/track repeatedly. A-B REPEAT (page 50) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track repeatedly. VIDEO EQUALIZER (DVD, VIDEO CD only) (page 51) You can adjust the video output of the DVD or VIDEO CD...
Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code Z You can search for a starting point by inputting the time code. Select “TIME/MEMO” or “TIME/TEXT” after pressing DISPLAY. The time code corresponds to the approximate actual playing time. For example, to search for a scene 2 hours 10 minutes 20 seconds past the beginning, input 2:10:20.
Labeling the Disc Z You can label discs so that the label appears on your TV screen and the front panel display when you play the disc. If the disc already has DVD TEXT or CD TEXT recorded on it, then this information will appear instead. Press DISPLAY.
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to input other characters. When you have entered all the characters for the Disc Memo, select [SAVE] by pressing </M/m/, and then press ENTER. The Disc Memo is stored. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 TIME/MEMO...
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Changing the Sound You can select “AUDIO” directly Press AUDIO on the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes. Notes • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the languages even if multilingual tracks are recorded on the DVD. •...
The display examples are as follows: •PCM (stereo) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit AUDIO Select: ENTER •Dolby Surround 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0...
Changing the Angles Z With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can change the angles. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.
Digital Cinema Sound Settings You can enjoy 3D surround sounds while playing discs including Dolby Digital and DTS DVDs, even if you only have 2 or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that best suits your speaker setup. You can also experience virtual 3D surround sound effects through your headphones.
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Digital Cinema Sound Settings VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) B Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using...
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VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30˚...
Checking the Play Information You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per second).
Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) Z Using a registered password, you can set playback restrictions for the desired disc(s). You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 300 discs. When you set the three-hundred and first disc, the first disc is canceled. The same password is used for both Parental Control (page 62) and Custom Parental Control.
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Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) To return to the normal screen Press ORETURN. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Select the disc for which you want to turn off the Custom Parental Control function. 2 Select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” using M/m, then press ENTER.
Selecting the Disc Mode (1 Disc or All Discs) You can have the player play one disc or all of the discs in the player. Before setting Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play, you must select whether to set those play modes on one disc or all of the discs.
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Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Press ENTER. It is ready to set the first disc of a title or track for Program Play. PROGRAM – : – – – ALL CLEAR 1. – – – – 2. – – – – 3.
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Press H to start Program Play. To stop Program Play Press CLEAR on the remote. To cancel programming Press PROGRAM on the remote. To change the program 1 In Step 3, select the disc for which you want to change the program using M/m.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” discs, titles, chapters or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. By selecting “1/ALL DISCS,” you can have the player shuffle one disc or all of the discs in the player.
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all discs, or all of the titles or tracks on a disc, or a single title, chapter or track repeatedly. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. By selecting “1/ALL DISCS,”...
Repeating a Specific Portion (A–B Repeat) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. This function is useful when you want to do such things as memorize lyrics. During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 21), this function is available only while playing moving pictures.
Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer) You can adjust the video output of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the video mode that suits the program you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,,”...
Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer) Adjust the selected picture item using </,, then press ENTER. The setting is stored in memory. C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 VIDEO EQUALIZER PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR RESET Select : Cancel : ENTER RETURN To adjust other items, repeat Steps 3 and 4.
Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) You can divide the screen into 9 sections (quick reference screen) and enjoy the following functions. • STROBE PLAYBACK • TITLE VIEWER (DVD only) • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD only) • TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only) •...
Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) Displaying different angles simultaneously With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can display all of the angles recorded on the disc on the same screen, and start playback in continuous mode at the chosen angle. The angles are displayed on a screen divided in 9 sections.
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Notes • The player can store in memory the bookmarks of up to 300 discs. When you have the player store over 300 discs in memory, each new bookmark erases the oldest bookmark. • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to set the bookmark.
Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to set and adjust the player using the on-screen setup menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the player. This chapter also describes how to set the remote for controlling the TV or the AV receiver (amplifier) or the CD changer.
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Select the main item you want using M/m. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: Main item SUBTITLE: To set, press , then To quit, press DISPLAY Press ENTER. The selected main item is highlighted. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE...
Setup Display Item List The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 59) ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE DVD MENU ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE GERMAN ITALIAN DUTCH CHINESE JAPANESE DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN RUSSIAN OTHERS , AUDIO ORIGINAL (same as DVD MENU) AUDIO FOLLOW SUBTITLE (same as DVD MENU)
Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. The default settings are underlined. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the setup display. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: To set, press...
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) “SCREEN SETUP” allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the setup display. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE STARTUP SCREEN:...
Storing a picture in memory During playback, when you find the scene to be stored in memory, press PICTURE MEMORY on the remote. The picture is stored in memory. PICTURE MEMORY Notes • The player can store only one scene in memory. The stored picture appears in both the background and the startup screen.
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Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) x PARENTAL CONTROL, Sets a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with playback limitation for children. The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control (page 43) . For details, see “Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) .”...
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Enter a password in 4 digits using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The digits change to asterisks ( ), and the display for confirming the password appears. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL To confirm,enter password again, then press ENTER To return, press RETURN To cancel, press DISPLAY...
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Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) To change the password 1 After Step 3, select “CHANGE PASSWORD” using M/m, then press , or ENTER. The display for changing the password appears. 2 Follow Steps 2 and 3 to enter a new password. Playing a disc which is blocked by the playback limitation level 1 Insert the disc and press H.
x PLAYBACK MEMORY The player can store the SUBTITLE, VIDEO EQUALIZER, and other settings of each disc for up to 300 discs (Playback Memory). Set the Playback Memory function on or off. • ON : stores the settings in memory when you eject the disc.
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Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) x CENTER SPEAKER EQ (equalizer) Makes the spoken track clear by changing the frequency response when speech is difficult to hear. A center speaker must be connected to the CENTER connector of 5.1CH OUTPUT for this function to work. •...
x DTS Selects the DTS signals to be output via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. • D-PCM: when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder. If you play DTS sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
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Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) • SUBWOOFER — NONE: If you do not connect a subwoofer, select this. This activates the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the front speakers as long as the front speaker size is set to “LARGE.”...
x BALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment (see x TEST TONE below). The default adjustments are in parentheses. • FRONT (0dB) Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (–6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB increments).
Release ?/1. Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your Manufacturer Code number Sony (default) Akai Centurion Coronado Curis-Mathes...
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Code numbers of controllable AV receivers (amplifier) If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV receiver (amplifier). Manufacturer Sony Denon Kenwood Onkyo Pioneer Sansui...
Controlling the CD Changer (Mega Control) You can control a Sony CD changer of 5/50/200/300 discs connected to the MEGA CONTROL jack of the player. Connecting the CD changer Do not connect CONTROL A1 cable anything to the other (not supplied) CONTROL A1 jack.
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The MEGA CONTROL (MEGA CTL) button on the player turns off and you can control the player. Notes • Connect only a Sony 5/50/200/300 CD changer to the MEGA CONTROL jack. • You cannot locate a particular point on a CD’s track using the controls on the player.
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
Sound There is no sound. , Check that the player is connected securely. , The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one. , Make sure you connect the player to the audio input connectors on the receiver (amplifier). (page , Make sure you turn on the TV and the receiver (amplifier).
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, The self-diagnosis function was activated. See the table on page 77. The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” is displayed on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
, Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly. •To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. , When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, give the 5-character service number. (example: E:61:10)
430 95 414 mm (17 in.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts 5.4 kg (11 lb 14 oz) 5 ˚C to 35 ˚C (41 ˚F to 95 ˚F) 25 % to 80 % is a U.S. registered mark. Partner, Sony Corporation has NERGY...
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 39) The general name of technology that Sony developed to enjoy surround sound in a home. It simulates the sound of a movie editing studio instead of the usual concert hall so that you can enjoy the surround sound of a movie theater in the comfort of your own home.
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Glossary Track (page 5) Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD or VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want. VIDEO CD (page 4) A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology.
Language Code List For details, see pages 37, 59. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1039 Amharic 1209 Hausa 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1229...
Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 ! (power) button and indicator (16) Disconnects the power of the player or places the player in standby mode. 2 VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES button and indicator (41) Press to turn on the VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES function.
/B-Y, P conform to output signals from the player. 5 AUDIO IN (L, R) connectors (72) Connect to the audio output on a Sony CD changer of 5/50/200/300 discs. wg ORETURN button (22, 29) Press to return to the previously selected screen, etc.
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Index to Parts and Controls Remote 1 TV/DVD switch (70) Selects to control the player or the TV with the remote. 2 ZOPEN/CLOSE button (17) Opens or closes the disc tray. 3 Number buttons Selects the items or settings. 4 CLEAR button (47 through 50) Press to return to continuous play, etc.
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wg </M/m/,/ENTER buttons Selects and executes the items or settings. wh REPEAT button (49) Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV screen. wj 1/ALL DISCS button (45) Selects 1 DISC or ALL DISCS play mode. wk DVE (Digital Video Enhancer) button (52) Press to select the Digital Video Enhancer level.
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