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    W e bring good things to life DVD Player User’s Guide Model: DGE100N DGE100N_cover 4/12/02 10:42 AM Page 1 ...

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    T o reduce risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover or back (no user serviceable parts inside). Refer servicing to qualified personnel. FCC INFORMA TION 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 protectio ...

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    Chapter 1: Setup and Connections Things to consider before you connect ............................................2 Choose your connection ......................................................................3 Connection: DVD + TV + VCR ......................................................4 Connection: DVD + TV .................................. ...

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    Chapter 1: Setup and Connections 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Things to consider befor e you connect Protect components from overheating • Don’ t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely . • Don’ ...

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    3 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections DVD TV VCR DVD TV DVD TV Audio Receiver Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your DVD player . Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. T urn to the appropriate page, and connect your DVD Player . Components Cables Needed Connection Go to... Title • Coaxia ...

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    Chapter 1: Setup and Connections 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S-VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA Back of TV (example) Back of DVD Player VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT TO TV Back of VCR (example) CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL IN FROM ANTENNA VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO DIGITAL A ...

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    Chapter 1: Setup and Connections Connection: TV + DVD 1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player , and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R). 2. Connect the video cable. a. Basic video connection – Connect the video cab ...

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    6 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S-VIDEO CABLE/ANTENNA Back of TV (example) Back of DVD Player Back of Receiver (example) VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track of film (while ...

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    7 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections DVD Player + TV + Audio Receiver 1 . Connect the left and right audio cables to your audio/video receiver and to the AUDIO OUT L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on the back of your DVD Player . 2. If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver with a Digital Audio Input jack, use the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT j ...

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    Chapter 1: Setup and Connections 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Install Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram inside the batte ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 9 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections 3. The first time you turn on your DVD player , a Language menu appears. If you want the DVD player’ s menus to appear in English, press the OK button on the remote control. If you prefer another language, pr ...

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    Chapter 2: The Remote Contr ol 10 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . The Remote Contr ol Y ou can use this remote to operate the DVD player , and to access the features available. The remote is also designed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs — just press the TV button ...

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    Chapter 2: The Remote Control CH + Advances to the next chapter or track. CH – Goes back to the preceding chapter or track. CLEAR Removes on-screen menus and displays. DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode so it operates the DVD Player . FORW ARD Searches for ward through the disc. GO BACK Returns you to the previous menu. GUIDE Accesses the DVD disc g ...

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    12 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 2: The Remote Control P AUSE Pauses disc play . When using DVD discs, press again to search forward a frame at a time. PLA Y Begins disc play . RECORD Used with some TVs that have an on-screen programming guide that enables automat ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 13 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Find out if the r emote can operate your TV This remote control operates most RCA, GE, and Proscan TVs. 1. Press the TV button. 2. Press the ON•OFF button (if the TV turns on or off, this remote will operate ...

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    14 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 3: Playing Discs Regional Coding 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 don’ t match, the disc won’ t play . This player’ s code is ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 15 Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs) T o Load and Play a DVD Disc T urn on the TV and your DVD Player (press ON•OFF on the remote or press the ST ANDBY/ON button on the front of the DVD Player). 1. If necessary , tune the TV to its Video Inpu ...

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    Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs) 16 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Sear ch Options T o search a disc, you can use the FORW ARD button or the REVERSE button. Y ou can also utilize the following search features: Picture Scan — When you’re playing a disc, each time you pre ...

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    Using the On-Scr een Info Display The on-screen Info Display contains many playback features. T o see the Info Display , press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing (the Info Display appears across the top of the screen). Each feature is illustrated with an icon. Use the left and right arrow buttons to move through the different ico ...

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    18 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs) T ime Display This feature displays the time that has elapsed during playback. For DVD discs, the time displayed refers to the current title and acts as a Time Search feature. For example, if you like a part ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 19 Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs) Selecting a Chapter Because DVD discs use digital technology , a title can be divided into individual chapters (similar to tracks on a CD). Y ou can skip to a specific chapter by using the Chapter feature in ...

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    20 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs) Selecting Subtitles By default, subtitles are off. T o turn subtitles on: 1. While a disc is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears). 2. Press the right arrow button until the Subtitle icon is highlig ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 21 Chapter 3: Playing Discs Changing the Audio Language If the disc was created with different language tracks (recorded in different languages), you can change the language while you’re playing the disc. 1. While a disc is playing, press I ...

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    22 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs) Using the Repeat Featur e By default Repeat feature is Off. There are three Repeat options: • Title – repeats the title that is playing • Chapter – repeats the chapter that is playing • A-B – rep ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 23 Chapter 3: Playing Discs (DVDs) 3. Allow the disc to play to the end of the segment you want to repeat. Don’ t fast for ward — you must let the disc play in standard playback mode to set the B point (the ending point of the segment). P ...

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    Chapter 3: Playing Discs (Audio CDs) 24 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Audio CDs Y our DVD Player has many of the same features as an audio CD player . The on-screen Info Display lets you choose various playback features. Using the T ime Display The clock on the Info Displ ...

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    Chapter 3: Playing Discs (Audio CDs) Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 25 Standard: the tracks play in the same order as listed on the CD (starting with track 1). This is the default play mode. Random: the tracks on the CD play in a random order . Program: the tracks play in ...

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    26 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 3: Playing Discs (Audio CDs) IntroScan Use the IntroScan feature to preview the first few seconds of each track on the CD. 1. While the CD is playing, press INFO (the Info Display appears). 2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 27 Chapter 3: Playing Discs (Video CDs) V ideo CDs (VCDs) Video CDs contain audio and video content just like DVD discs, but they are created in a different format and don’ t hold as much information as DVD discs. The picture quality on a V ...

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    28 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 3: Playing Discs (MP3s) Playing MP3 Discs MP3 (MPEG-3, which stands for Motion Picture Experts Group-Layer 3, meaning the third layer of information) is a format used to compress digital audio. Since the audio is compressed, it tak ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 29 Chapter 3: Playing Discs (MP3s) The MP3 Display MP3 discs contain individual songs that can be organized into folders — similar to how you use your computer to put documents (files) into different folders. The contents of a folder can ei ...

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    30 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 3: Playing Discs (JPEG files) V iewing JPEG files This DVD Player can play discs with JPEG files. Y ou can use the DVD Player to show the pictures in a slide show format. After you put the disc in the player , the contents of the d ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 31 The DVD Player Menu System The DVD player menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display . The DVD player menu comes up when there is no disc playing. If you are playing a disc, press STOP on the remote control to stop pl ...

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    32 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Play Mode Discs are formatted to play chapters (or tracks on audio CDs) in a certain (standard) order . If you’d like to play chapters in a different order , you can use the Play Mode feature. Y ou must have a ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 33 Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Program Play When you select Program Play , you’re telling the DVD player to play the disc in the order you entered the chapters (or tracks on a CD) in the customized playlist screen. The custom playlist screen ...

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    34 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 4: DVD Menu System The Lock Menu Y ou can set up ratings limits and lock your player in order to control the type of content people watch on your DVD Player . The padlock icon on the Lock menu indicates whether the player is locked ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 35 Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Unlocking your DVD Player 1. If you’re playing a disc, press STOP (the DVD Player’ s main menu appears). 2. Press the down arrow button until Lock is highlighted, and press OK (the Enter Password screen appea ...

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    36 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Setting Ratings Limits The Rating Limits feature lets you determine what types of discs can be played in the player , and what types of discs will require a password to override the rating limit that you’ve set ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 37 Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Unrated T itles : Some discs contain titles that don’ t have rating assigned to them. Sometimes, movies that you might find most explicit are “unrated.” T o prevent playback of Unrated Titles, you need to s ...

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    38 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 4: DVD Menu System The Display Menu The Display menu contains the settings that affect how a disc’ s content looks on your TV and the brightness of the display that’ s on the front of the DVD Player . TV Image The TV Image menu ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 39 Chapter 4: DVD Menu System 4 x 3 Letterbox – Choose this setting if you want to see movies in their original aspect ratio (height-to-width ratio). Y ou’ll see the entire frame of the movie, but it will take up a smaller portion of the ...

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    40 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Front Display This feature lets you choose how the display on the front of your DVD Player appears. 1. From the Main Menu, (player on, no disc playing), highlight Display and press OK. (the Display options appear ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 41 Chapter 4: DVD Menu System The Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust the player’ s settings to match the equipment that you connected to your DVD Player , and to use the Sound features of the player . Sound Logic The Sound Logic feat ...

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    42 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Digital Output If you connected your DVD player to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver via the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jack on the back of the player , you’ll need to turn on the Digital Output feature via this menu ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 43 Chapter 4: DVD Player Menu System Virtual Surround The Virtual Surround® feature simulates a six-speaker listening experience through just two speakers. There are no adjustments for the Virtual Surround® feature — you turn it on or off ...

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    44 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Languages Menu The Languages menu enables you to set preferred language options for the DVD Player’ s menu system, disc menus, the dialog (audio) of titles, and the subtitles. Player Menus Y ou can change the l ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 45 Chapter 4: DVD Player Menu System Disc Menus Y ou can set your language preference for disc menus (a disc’s menu is separate from the DVD player menu). Notes: Discs are created differently . The DVD player can’ t override some disc lan ...

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    46 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 4: DVD Menu System Audio Y ou can set your language preference for movies (titles) you play in your DVD Player – the language in which you’ll hear the dialogue when you’re playing a movie. Notes: Discs are created differently ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 47 Chapter 4: DVD Player Menu System Subtitles Y ou can set your language preference subtitles you can see on the screen while playing a disc. Notes: Y ou must turn on the Subtitle feature in order for them to appear when you’re playing a d ...

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    48 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . T roubleshooting Player won’t work •Unplug the AC power cord and plug it back in. No power • Plug in the DVD Player . Make sure both ends of the AC power cord are securely plugged into the player and into an AC outlet. Disc won’t p ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 49 Chapter 5: Additional Information Remote control won’t work • Y ou might be in the wrong mode. T o operate your DVD Player , press DVD on the remote before you press any other buttons. If you’re operating the TV , press the TV button ...

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    50 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 5: Additional Information A screen saver appears on the TV • Y our player is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the TV after your player has been idle for several minutes. T o make it disappear , press STOP or GO BACK o ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 51 Chapter 5: Additional Information Disc tray won’t open • The tray lock feature might be set. T o unlock the disc tray , press the STOP key on the front of the DVD player and the STOP button on the remote at the same time. Disc won’t ...

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    52 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 5: Additional Information Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, when cleaning the cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. • Do not use benzene, thinner , or other solvents for cleaning. • Wipe t ...

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    Chapter 5: Additional Information Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 53 L R AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT The Back of the DVD Player When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc. A descr ...

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    54 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 5: Additional Information The Fr ont of the DVD Player ST ANDBY/ON – T urns the player on and off. The ON•OFF indicator lights when the player is on. Disc tray – Press OPEN•CLOSE to open and close the disc tray . OPEN/CLOSE ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 55 Chapter 5: Additional Information Limited W ar ranty What your warranty covers: • Defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor . ? ...

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    56 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Limited W ar ranty (continued) 3. If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a SR number , only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account. If your unit is not received within 14 days, th ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 57 Chapter 5: Additional Information • The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier’ s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges, and you elect not to use your credit card. ? ...

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    Chapter 5: Additional Information 58 Limited W ar ranty (continued) How state law relates to warranty: • Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. • This warranty gives you specif ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 59 Chapter 5: Additional Information How to find your TV ’ s V ideo Input Channel In order to see what’ s playing on your DVD Player , you need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel that corresponds to the jacks you used to hook up th ...

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    Chapter 5: Additional Information Accessor y Infor mation There are various accessories available to complement your DVD Player . Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability . A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for ea ...

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . 61 Chapter 5: Additional Information Index 16 x 9 Widescreen 41 4 x 3 Letterbox 41 4 x 3 Pan & Scan 40 A Accessories 62 AGAIN button 10 Angle 10, 17 Arrow buttons 9, 10 Aspect ratio 41 Audio 10, 17, 21, 29, 46 Audio CDs 26 Audio receiver ...

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    62 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only . Y our unit might differ slightly . Chapter 5: Additional Information Playback control 29 Playback features 16, 29 Player menus 14 Program play 27, 35 R Random play 27, 34 Ratings limits 38 Rated titles 38 Unrated titles 38 RECORD button 12 Regional codes 14 Remote control 1 ...

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    ©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc. T rademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in China TOCOM 15909360 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 THOMSO ...

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