Quick Guide: How to Use the Playback Controls in PowerDVD
Pause, find a scene, skip, adjust the volume, and go full screen while a video plays.
Updated Nov. 12, 2026 · 1 min read
The Playback Controls
Play a video, then use any of these controls in the bar under it, in any order.
Pause or stop
Click the pause button or press Space. Click Stop to close the player.
Jump to a scene
Point to the timeline to preview a spot, then click it. Or drag the playhead. Thumbnails show only for parts you've already played.
Skip back or ahead
Point to the elapsed time and click Skip backward 8 seconds or Skip forward 30 seconds. Or press the Left or Right arrow key.
Set the volume
Click the speaker button (Adjust the volume) and drag the slider. Press Q to mute.
Go full screen
Click Full screen or press Z. Press Esc to go back.
We tested these steps in PowerDVD 365 version 24.0.1923 on Windows.
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