Sony DVD Player DVP NC555ES User Manual

3-082-036-11(2)  
CD/DVD  
Player  
Operating Instructions  
For customers in the U.S.A  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.  
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them  
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. DVP-NC555ES  
Serial No.______________  
For Customers in Canada  
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for  
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.  
For other product related questions please contact our Customer  
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:  
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,  
Ontario, M2H 3R6  
DVP-NC555ES  
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• When you move the player, take out any  
discs. If you don’t, the disc may be  
damaged.  
Precautions  
On safety  
On adjusting volume  
• Caution – The use of optical instruments  
with this product will increase eye hazard.  
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not  
place objects filled with liquids, such as  
vases, on the apparatus.  
Do not turn up the volume while listening to  
a section with very low level inputs or no  
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be  
damaged when a peak level section is played.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into  
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it  
checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a  
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
On power sources  
• The player is not disconnected from the AC  
power source as long as it is connected to  
the wall outlet, even if the player itself has  
been turned off.  
On cleaning discs  
Do not use a commercially available cleaning  
disc. It may cause a malfunction.  
• If you are not going to use the player for a  
long time, be sure to disconnect the player  
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC  
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull  
the cord.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This player is capable of holding a  
still video image or on-screen display image  
on your television screen indefinitely. If  
you leave the still video image or on-screen  
display image displayed on your TV for an  
extended period of time you risk permanent  
damage to your television screen. Plasma  
display panel television and projection  
televisions are especially susceptible to this.  
On placement  
• Place the player in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the  
player.  
• Do not place the player on a soft surface  
such as a rug that might block the  
ventilation holes.  
• Do not place the player in a location near  
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct  
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical  
shock.  
• Do not install the player in an inclined  
position. It is designed to be operated in a  
horizontal position only.  
On transporting the player  
Before transporting the player, follow the  
procedure below to return the internal  
mechanisms to their original positions.  
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2
Remove all the discs from the disc tray.  
Press Z to close the disc tray.  
Make sure that “NO DISC” appears on  
the front panel display.  
• Keep the player away from equipment with  
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens,  
or large loudspeakers.  
3
4
Press ?/1 to turn off the player.  
The player enters standby mode.  
• Do not place heavy objects on the player.  
Disconnect the AC power cord.  
On operation  
• If the player is brought directly from a cold  
to a warm location, or is placed in a very  
damp room, moisture may condense on the  
lenses inside the player. Should this occur,  
the player may not operate properly. In this  
case, remove the disc and leave the player  
turned on for about half an hour until the  
moisture evaporates.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your player, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
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About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Step 2: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Step 6: Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Various Play Mode Functions  
Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Checking the Play Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
SURROUND Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
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Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Locking Discs  
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 70  
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 81  
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87  
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About This Manual  
This Player Can Play the  
Following Discs  
• Instructions in this manual describe the  
controls on the remote. You can also use the  
controls on the player if they have the same  
or similar names as those on the remote.  
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for  
DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs and  
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.  
Format of discs  
DVD VIDEO  
(page 82)  
DVD-RW  
(page 82)  
• The meanings of the icons used in this  
manual are described below:  
Super Audio CD  
(page 84)  
Icon  
Meaning  
Functions available for DVD  
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/  
DVD-Rs in video mode or  
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs  
VIDEO CD  
Functions available for DVD-  
RWs in VR (Video Recording)  
mode  
Music CD  
Functions available for VIDEO  
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/  
CD-RWs in video CD format  
or Super VCD format  
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are  
trademarks.  
Region code  
Functions available for Super  
Audio CDs  
Your player has a region code printed on the  
back of the unit and only will play DVD  
VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with  
identical region codes. This system is used to  
protect copyrights.  
Functions available for DATA  
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs containing MP3* audio  
tracks)  
Functions available for music  
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in  
music CD format  
ALL  
DVD VIDEOs labeled  
this player.  
will also play on  
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard  
format defined by ISO (International Standard  
Organization)/MPEG which compresses audio  
data.  
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the  
message “Playback prohibited by area  
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region  
code indication may be labeled even though  
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by  
area restrictions.  
Region code  
X
DVP–XXXX  
00V 00Hz  
NO.  
00W  
0-000-000-00  
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• Music discs encoded with copyright protection  
technologies  
Example of discs that the player  
cannot play  
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 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.  
The player cannot play the following discs:  
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/  
CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded  
in the following formats:  
–music CD format  
–video CD format  
–MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*  
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,  
Joliet  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• DVD-ROMs  
Note on playback operations of  
DVDs and VIDEO CDs  
Some playback operations of DVDs and  
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by  
software producers. Since this player plays  
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc  
contents the software producers designed,  
some playback features may not be available.  
Also, refer to the instructions supplied with  
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.  
• DVD Audio discs  
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-  
ROMs defined by ISO (International Standard  
Organization).  
Also, the player cannot play the following  
discs:  
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region  
code.  
Copyrights  
• A disc recorded in a color system other than  
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player  
conforms to the NTSC color system).  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.  
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane  
tape or a sticker still left on it.  
This product incorporates copyright  
protection technology that is protected by  
U.S. patents and other intellectual property  
rights. Use of this copyright protection  
technology must be authorized by  
Macrovision, and is intended for home and  
other limited viewing uses only unless  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is  
prohibited.  
Notes  
• Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/  
DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs  
Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/  
DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played  
on this player 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. Also, images in DVD-RWs with  
CPRM* protection may not be played if they  
contain a copy protection signal. “Copyright  
lock” appears on the screen. For more  
information, see the operating instructions for the  
recording device.  
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format  
cannot be played.  
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable  
Media) is a coding technology that protects  
copyright for images.  
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Notes About the Discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface.  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it  
in a car parked in direct sunlight as the  
temperature may rise considerably inside  
the car.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,  
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or  
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
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Index to Parts and Controls  
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.  
Front panel  
A [/1 (on/standby) button (31)  
(remote sensor) (16)  
I A (open/close) button (31)  
B
J N (play) button (31)  
K X (pause) button (32)  
L x (stop) button (32)  
M ./> (previous/next)/ENTER  
dial (32)  
C FL OFF indicator (10) (73)  
D VIDEO OFF indicator (31)  
E Front panel display (10)  
F DISC 1 – 5 buttons (32)  
G Super Audio CD indicator  
Lights up when:  
N Disc tray (31)  
O PROGRESSIVE indicator  
Lights up when outputting progressive  
signals.  
P VIDEO OFF button (31)  
Q EXCHANGE button (33)  
R DISC SKIP button (31)  
S LOAD button (32)  
playing a HD (High Density) layer  
of Super Audio CDs.  
no disc is inserted.  
H MULTI CHANNEL indicator  
Lights up when:  
playing a disc that contains multiple  
audio signal channels.  
no disc is inserted.  
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Front panel display  
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW  
Playing status  
Lights up when you can  
change the angle (57)  
Disc numbers (32)  
Disc type  
Playing time (51)  
Current disc  
Current title and  
chapter (51)  
Currentaudio  
signal (54)  
Current play  
mode (41)  
All discs  
mode (41)  
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (37)  
Playing status  
Disc type  
Disc numbers (32)  
Current scene (51)  
Playing time (51)  
All discs  
mode (41)  
Current disc  
Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (45)  
When playing back a CD, Super Audio CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without  
PBC)  
Current track and index (51)  
Playing status Disc numbers (32)  
Disc type*  
Playing time (51)  
Current disc  
All discs mode (41)  
Lights up when playing  
MP3 audio tracks (38)  
Current play mode (41)  
* When playing the HD layer of Super Audio CD  
discs, the disc type is not displayed.  
z Hint  
You can adjust the lighting of the front panel  
display by setting “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM  
SETUP” (page 73). When “DIMMER” is set to  
“AUTO OFF” or “OFF (FL OFF),” the FL OFF  
indicator is lit on the player.  
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Rear panel  
AC IN  
1
2
CENTER  
1
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL  
IN  
S
L
L
2
3
R
R
PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
FRONT  
REAR  
WOOFER  
COMMAND  
MODE  
S-LINK  
AUDIO OUT  
PB  
5.1CH OUTPUT  
2
1
SCAN SELECT  
SELECTABLE  
2
1
Y
PR  
INTERLACE  
PROGRESSIVE  
VIDEO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (23)  
(24) (25)  
G COMMAND MODE switch (1, 2, 3)  
(17)  
B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (23)  
(24) (25)  
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN  
SELECT switch (72)  
C S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack (19)  
D AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks (22) (23)  
(24)  
E 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (25)  
F AC IN terminal (16)  
I COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB,  
PR) jacks (18)  
J S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (18)  
K VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (18)  
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Remote  
K TOP MENU button (35)  
L AUDIO button (54)  
M SHUFFLE button (43)  
N SACD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio CD  
multi/2 channel) button (36)  
O SUBTITLE button (57)  
P SACD (Super Audio CD)/CD button  
(37)  
Q [/1 (on/standby) button (31)  
R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (67)  
The + button has a tactile dot.*  
S TV/VIDEO button (67)/TIME/TEXT  
button (50)  
T ENTER button  
U DISC SKIP button (31)  
V
W
INSTANT REPLAY/STEP  
button (32) (47)  
INSTANT SEARCH/STEP  
button (32) (47)  
X x STOP button (32)  
Y JOG button (47)  
Z ENTER button (27)  
wj C/X/x/c buttons (35)  
wk O RETURN button (33)  
wl MENU button (35) (38)  
e; ANGLE button (57)  
ea A-B button (45)  
es VIDEO CONTROL button (58)  
ed REPEAT button (44)  
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating  
the player.  
A TV/DVD switch (67)  
B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (32)  
C Number buttons (35)  
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*  
D CLEAR button (41)  
E ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/  
next) buttons (32)  
F X PAUSE button (32)  
G H PLAY button (31)  
The H button has a tactile dot.*  
H PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)  
button (49)  
I Click shuttle (46)  
J DISPLAY button (13)  
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Guide to the Control Menu Display  
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY  
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:  
, Control Menu display 1  
m
Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)  
m
ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 52.)  
Control Menu display off  
z Hint  
You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu (page  
52).  
Control Menu Display  
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For  
details, please refer to the pages in parentheses.  
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.  
Currently playing disc number  
Currently playing title number*  
Currently playing chapter number**  
Total number of titles*  
Playback status  
Total number of  
(N Playback, X Pause,  
x Stop, etc.)  
chapters**  
Control Menu items  
1
PLAY  
DVD VIDEO  
Type of disc being  
played back  
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
1 8 3 4  
T
Playing time  
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
Selected item  
OFF  
OFF  
Current setting  
Options  
1: ENGLISH  
2: FRENCH  
3: SPANISH  
Function name of  
selected Control  
Menu item  
SUBTITLE  
Select:  
ENTER  
RETURN  
Cancel:  
Operation  
message  
*
Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio  
CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs.  
** Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, MP3 audio track number for DATA  
CDs.  
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List of Control Menu Items  
Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type  
DISC (page 47)  
Selects the disc to be played.  
TITLE (page 47)/SCENE (page 47)/TRACK (page 47)  
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.  
CHAPTER (page 47)/INDEX (page 47)  
Selects the chapter or index to be played.  
ALBUM (page 38)  
Selects the album to be played.  
TRACK (page 47)  
Selects the track to be played.  
INDEX (page 47)  
Selects the index to be played.  
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 35)  
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited  
PLAY LIST.  
TIME/TEXT (page 47)  
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.  
Input the time code for picture and music searching.  
Displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text, or the DATA CD’s track name.  
MULTI/2CH (page 36)  
Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.  
AUDIO (page 54)  
Changes the audio setting.  
SUBTITLE (page 57)  
Displays the subtitles.  
Changes the subtitle language.  
ANGLE (page 57)  
Changes the angle.  
SURROUND (page 56)  
Selects the surround functions.  
ADVANCED (page 52)  
Displays the information (bit rate or layer) of the disc currently playing.  
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 62)  
Set to prohibit playback on this player.  
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SETUP (page 69)  
QUICK Setup (page 27)  
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect  
ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speakers you are using.  
CUSTOM Setup  
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.  
RESET  
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.  
ALL DISCS/ONE DISC (page 41)  
Selects All Discs or One Disc mode.  
PROGRAM (page 41)  
Selects the disc, title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.  
SHUFFLE (page 43)  
Plays the disc, title, chapter, or track in random order.  
REPEAT (page 44)  
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/  
track/album repeatedly.  
A-B REPEAT (page 45)  
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.  
VIDEO CONTROL (page 58)  
Adjusts the video signal from the player in various ways.  
Select the setting that suits the program you are watching. Or, make detailed  
adjustments to each element of the picture qualities, such as brightness, color, noise,  
sharpness, and many others.  
PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 49)  
Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help you find the scene you want quickly.  
z Hint  
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green  
“OFF.” (“SURROUND,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT” only.) The “ANGLE”  
indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed. The “VIDEO CONTROL” indicator lights  
up in green when any setting other than “STANDARD” is selected.  
when you select any item except  
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Hookups  
Hooking Up the Player  
Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.  
Notes  
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.  
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.  
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.  
• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.  
Step 1: Unpacking  
Check that you have the following items:  
• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)  
• Power cord (1)  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
Connecting the power cord  
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of the player.  
Step 2: Preparing the Remote  
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by  
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When  
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor  
on the player.  
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Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage  
from battery leakage and corrosion.  
When you have more than one Sony DVD player  
If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD player, set the command mode for  
this player and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD player.  
The default command mode setting for this player and the supplied remote is DVD 1.  
AC IN  
1
2
CENTER  
1
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL  
IN  
S
L
L
2
3
R
R
PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
FRONT  
REAR  
WOOFER  
COMMAND  
MODE  
S-LINK  
AUDIO OUT  
PB  
5.1CH OUTPUT  
2
2
1
Y
PR  
SCAN SELECT  
SELECTABLE  
INTERLACE  
PROGRESSIVE  
1
VIDEO  
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
1
2
3
COMMAND  
MODE  
1 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to select the command mode (DVD  
1, DVD 2, or DVD 3) so that the setting for the remote differs from the other DVD  
players.  
For example, if other DVD players respond to the default command mode setting for the  
supplied remote (DVD 1), set the remote to DVD 2 or DVD 3.  
2 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the rear of the player so it matches that of the  
supplied remote.  
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords  
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord.  
Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,  
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a  
compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C.  
A
C
INPUT  
VIDEO  
Audio/video  
cord  
(supplied)  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
Component  
video cord  
(not supplied)  
(yellow)  
Y
(green)  
PB  
PR  
L
(blue)  
(red)  
AUDIO  
R
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
(yellow)  
(green) (blue)  
(red)  
to COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
AC IN  
to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2  
1
2
CENTER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL  
IN  
S
L
L
1
2
3
R
R
PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
FRONT  
REAR  
WOOFER  
COMMAND  
MODE  
S-LINK  
AUDIO OUT  
PB  
5.1CH OUTPUT  
2
1
Y
PR  
SCAN SELECT  
SELECTABLE  
2
1
INTERLACE  
PROGRESSIVE  
VIDEO  
OUT  
S
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
CD/DVD player  
to S VIDEO  
OUT 1 or 2  
to S-LINK/CONTROL S IN  
(page 19)  
INPUT  
B
S VIDEO  
S-LINK  
CONTROL S  
S VIDEO cord  
(not supplied)  
TV or other equipment  
with an S-link (CONTROL S) jack  
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
l : Signal flow  
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A If you are connecting to a video input jack  
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will  
enjoy standard quality images.  
Yellow (Video)  
White (L)  
Yellow (Video)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Red (R)  
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 22). (Do this if you are  
connecting to a TV only.)  
B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack  
Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.  
C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)  
having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR)  
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video  
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will  
enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive  
(480p) format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to  
“PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 72).  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
When connecting to a wide screen TV  
Depending on the disc, the image of some discs may not fit your TV screen. If you want to  
change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 71.  
z Hint  
If your TV has an S-LINK (CONTROL S) jack, you can control the player by operating the remote toward  
the TV. This feature is convenient when you placed the player and the TV away from each other. After  
connecting the player with other components according to the above A, B, or C, connect the TV via the  
S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack using an S-link (control S) cord (not supplied). Refer to the instructions  
supplied with the TV to be connected.  
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Notes  
• Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a  
clear image on the TV screen.  
VCR  
CD/DVD player  
TV  
Connect  
directly  
• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and  
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is  
recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions  
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service  
center.  
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords  
Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read  
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.  
Select a connection  
Select one of the following connections,  
through  
.
A
D
Components to be connected  
Connection  
(page 22)  
Your setup (example)  
TV  
A
B
C
D
• Surround effects: None  
Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers  
• Surround effects: None  
or  
MD deck/DAT deck  
• Surround effects: None  
(page 23)  
(page 24)  
(page 25)  
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby*  
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6  
speakers  
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)  
(page 82)  
AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks  
and 4 to 6 speakers  
• Surround effects:  
– Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 82)  
– DTS (5.1 ch) (page 82)  
– Super Audio CD Multi channel (page 84)  
or  
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks  
having a Dolby or DTS** decoder and 6  
speakers  
• Surround effects:  
– Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 82)  
– DTS (5.1ch) (page 82)  
z Hint  
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the  
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that  
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use  
connection  
.
D
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are  
registered trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
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A
Connecting to your TV  
This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.  
CD/DVD player  
AC IN  
1
2
CENTER  
1
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL  
IN  
S
L
L
2
3
R
R
PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
FRONT  
REAR  
WOOFER  
COMMAND  
MODE  
S-LINK  
AUDIO OUT  
PB  
5.1CH OUTPUT  
2
1
Y
PR  
SCAN SELECT  
SELECTABLE  
2
1
INTERLACE  
PROGRESSIVE  
VIDEO  
OUT  
S
VIDE
OU
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
TV  
(yellow)  
(white)  
(red)  
(yellow)*  
A
1
2
(white)  
L
(red)  
R
Audio/video  
cord (supplied)  
AUDIO OUT  
to audio input  
to AUDIO OUT L/R 1 or 2  
l : Signal flow  
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page  
18).  
z Hint  
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-  
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the  
AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks to the TV’s audio input  
jack.  
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Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to  
B
an MD deck or DAT deck  
B-1  
If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use  
. If the amplifier  
B-2  
(receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use  
.
In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using  
your stereo amplifier (receiver).  
CD/DVD player  
AC IN  
1
2
CENTER  
1
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL  
IN  
S
L
L
2
3
R
R
PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
FRONT  
REAR  
WOOFER  
COMMAND  
MODE  
S-LINK  
AUDIO OUT  
PB  
5.1CH OUTPUT  
2
1
Y
PR  
SCAN SELT  
SELECE  
2
1
INTERLACE  
PROGRESSIVE  
EO  
UT  
S
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Coaxial digital  
cord (not supplied)  
B-2  
B-1  
Stereo audio cord  
(not supplied)  
(white)  
(red)  
1
2
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
L
or  
or  
R
PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
to DIGITAL OUT  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)  
to AUDIO OUT L/R 1 or 2  
Optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Remove jack cap  
before connecting  
(white)  
(red)  
to coaxial or optical  
digital input  
to audio input  
[Speakers]  
Front (L)  
Stereo amplifier (receiver)  
MD deck/DAT deck  
Front (R)  
l: Signal flow  
z Hint  
Note  
To realize better surround sound effects, make sure  
that your listening position is in between your  
speakers.  
Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from  
the digital jack.  
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C
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro  
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers  
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-  
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.  
C-1  
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use  
. If your amplifier  
(receiver) has a digital input jack, use  
.
C-2  
CD/DVD player  
AC IN  
1
2
CENTER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL  
IN  
S
L
L
1
2
3
R
R
PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
FRONT  
REAR  
WOOFER  
COMMAND  
MODE  
S-LINK  
AUDIO OUT  
PB  
5.1CH OUTPUT  
2
1
Y
PR  
SCAN SECT  
SELECT
2
1
INTERLACE  
PROGRESSIVE  
EO  
UT  
S
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
C-2  
C-1  
Stereo  
audio cord (not  
supplied)  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
1
2
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
(white)  
(red)  
L
R
or  
or  
PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
to DIGITAL OUT  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)  
to AUDIO OUT L/R 1 or 2  
Optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Remove jack cap  
before connecting  
(white)  
(red)  
to coaxial or optical digital  
input  
to audio input  
[Speakers]  
[Speakers]  
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby  
Surround decoder  
Rear (L)  
Rear (R)  
Front (L)  
Front (R)  
Rear (mono)  
Subwoofer  
Center  
l: Signal flow  
z Hint  
Notes  
For correct speaker location, refer to the operating  
instructions of the amplifier (receiver).  
• When connecting 6 speakers, replace the  
monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2  
rear speakers and a subwoofer.  
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from  
the digital jack.  
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D
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/or a  
digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakers  
D-1  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use  
.
If you want to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver),  
connect to its digital jack using D-2 . With the following connections, you can enjoy a more  
realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.  
CD/DVD player  
AC IN  
1
2
CENTER  
1
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
CONTROL  
IN  
S
L
L
2
3
R
R
PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
FRONT  
REAR  
WOOFER  
COMMAND  
MODE  
S-LINK  
AUDIO OUT  
PB  
5.1CH OUTPUT  
2
1
Y
PR  
SCAN SELECT  
SELECTABLE  
2
1
INTERLACE  
PROGRESSIVE  
VEO  
UT  
S
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
to DIGITAL OUT  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)  
D-2  
D-1  
to 5.1CH  
OUTPUT  
CENTER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
L
R
Optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
FRONT  
REAR  
WOOFER  
5.1CH OUTPUT  
Remove jack cap  
before connecting  
Stereo audio cord  
(not supplied)  
or  
or  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Monaural audio cord  
(not supplied)  
to coaxial or optical  
digital input  
to audio input  
[Speakers]  
[Speakers]  
AV amplifier (receiver) having  
5.1ch inputs or/and a decoder  
Front (R)  
Subwoofer  
Front (L)  
Center  
l: Signal flow  
Rear (L)  
Rear (R)  
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: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks  
D-1  
You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using  
the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super  
Audio CD Multi decoder of this player.  
D-2 : Connecting to a digital jack  
This connection will allow you to use the  
Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of  
your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not  
able to enjoy the surround sound effects of  
this player.  
z Hints  
• For correct speaker placement, refer to the  
instructions of the connected components.  
• To enhance the sound performance:  
– Use high-performance speakers.  
– Use front, rear, and center speakers of the same  
size and performance.  
– Place the subwoofer between the left and right  
front speakers.  
• Use connection  
when connecting to 7 or  
D-2  
more speakers (6.1 ch or more).  
Notes  
For connection D-2  
• After you have completed the connection, be sure  
to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY  
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” in Quick Setup  
(page 27).  
• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that  
conforms to the 96kHz sampling frequency, set  
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to  
“96kHz/24bit” (page 76).  
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from  
the digital jack.  
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Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord  
Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.  
Step 6: Quick Setup  
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.  
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..  
[/1  
./>  
X/x  
ENTER  
1
2
3
Turn on the TV.  
4
5
Press ENTER without inserting a  
disc.  
Press [/1.  
The Setup Display for selecting the  
language used in the on-screen display  
appears.  
Switch the input selector on your  
TV so that the signal from the  
player appears on the TV screen.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
FRENCH  
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP”  
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this  
message does not appear, select  
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control  
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 70).  
SPANISH  
PORTUGUESE  
Press X/x to select a language.  
The player uses the language selected  
here to display the menu and subtitles as  
well.  
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Press ENTER.  
10Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for selecting the  
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected  
appears.  
The Setup Display for selecting the type  
of jack used to connect your amplifier  
(receiver) appears.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
Is this player connected to an amplifier  
(receiver)? Select the type of jack you  
are using.  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
16:9  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
YES  
(
)
COMPONENT OUT  
BLACK LEVEL  
:
ON  
AUDIO OUTPUT L/R  
COMPONENT OUT:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
INTERLACE  
DIGITAL OUTPUT  
DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT  
FULL  
NO  
11Press X/x to select the type of  
jack (if any) you are using to  
connect to an amplifier (receiver),  
then press ENTER.  
7
8
PressX/xto select the setting that  
matches your TV type.  
If you have a 4:3 standard TV  
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN  
(page 71)  
Choose the item that matches the audio  
connection you selected on pages 22 to  
If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3  
standard TV with a wide-screen mode  
• 16:9 (page 71)  
25 (  
through  
D
).  
A
A
• If you connect just a TV and nothing  
else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is  
finished and connections are complete.  
Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for selecting the type  
of video signal appears.  
B-1  
C-1  
• Select “AUDIO OUTPUT L/R.” Quick  
Setup is finished and connections are  
complete.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
ON  
B-2  
C-2  
D-2  
(
)
COMPONENT OUT  
BLACK LEVEL  
:
ON  
• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The Setup  
Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.  
INTERLACE  
INTERLACE  
PROGRESSIVE  
COMPONENT OUT:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
or both  
and D-2  
D-1  
D-1  
• Select “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT.”  
The Setup Display for “DOLBY  
DIGITAL” appears.  
9
Press X/x to select the type of  
signals you wish to output to your  
TV.  
12Press X/x to select the type of  
Dolby Digital signal you wish to  
send to your amplifier (receiver).  
Select “PROGRESSIVE” only if you  
have made video pattern C (page 18) and  
wish to view progressive video signals.  
Choose the signal that matches the audio  
connection you selected on pages 23 to  
Interlace format TV (standard TV)  
• INTERLACE (pages 72)  
25 (  
through  
).  
B
D
Progressive format TV  
AUDIO SETUP  
AUDIO ATT:  
PROGRESSIVE (pages 72)  
OFF  
STANDARD  
SHARP  
AUDIO DRC:  
AUDIO FILTER:  
DOWNMIX:  
DOLBY SURROUND  
DIGITAL OUT:  
DOLBY DIGITAL:  
DTS:  
ON  
D-PCM  
D-PCM  
48kHz/96kHz PCM:  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
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B-2  
C-2  
SPEAKER SETUP (DVD)  
SIZE:  
• D-PCM (page 75)  
DISTANCE:  
LEVEL(FRONT):  
LEVEL(REAR):  
TEST TONE:  
FRONT:  
CENTER:  
REAR:  
D-2  
• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the  
amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital  
decoder) (page 75)  
OFF  
LARGE  
LARGE  
LARGE  
SMALL  
NONE  
SUBWOOFER:  
13Press ENTER.  
“DTS” is selected.  
AUDIO SETUP  
17Press ENTER.  
AUDIO ATT:  
AUDIO DRC:  
AUDIO FILTER:  
DOWNMIX:  
DIGITAL OUT:  
DOLBY DIGITAL:  
DTS:  
OFF  
STANDARD  
SHARP  
“REAR” is selected.  
SPEAKER SETUP (DVD)  
SIZE:  
DOLBY SURROUND  
ON  
D-PCM  
D-PCM  
D-PCM  
DISTANCE:  
LEVEL(FRONT)  
:
LEVEL(REAR)  
TEST TONE:  
FRONT:  
:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:  
OFF  
DTS  
LARGE  
LARGE  
LARGE  
CENTER:  
REAR:  
SUBWOOFER:  
LARGE  
SMALL  
NONE  
14Press X/x to select the type of  
DTS signal sent to your amplifier  
(receiver).  
18Press X/x to select the size of the  
Choose the item that matches the audio  
connection you selected on pages 23 to  
rear speakers.  
If no rear speaker is connected, select  
“NONE.”  
25 (  
B
through  
D
).  
B-2  
C-2  
• D-PCM (page 75)  
19Press ENTER.  
D-2  
“SUBWOOFER” is selected.  
• DTS (only if the amplifier (receiver)  
has a DTS decoder) (page 75)  
SPEAKER SETUP (DVD)  
SIZE:  
DISTANCE:  
LEVEL(FRONT):  
LEVEL(REAR):  
TEST TONE:  
FRONT:  
CENTER:  
REAR:  
15Press ENTER.  
OFF  
When “ DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected  
in step 11  
LARGE  
LARGE  
LARGE  
YES  
YES  
NONE  
• Quick Setup is finished and  
connections are complete.  
SUBWOOFER:  
ENTER  
To set, press  
To quit
 
press  
, then  
.
S
D
E
I
S
T
P
U
L
P
AY  
When “ DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is  
selected in step 11  
• The Setup Display for “SPEAKER  
SETUP” appears.  
20Press X/x to select whether or  
not you have connected a  
subwoofer.  
16Press X/x to select the size of the  
center speaker.  
21Press ENTER.  
If no center speaker is connected, select  
“NONE” (page 77).  
Quick Setup is finished. All connections  
and setup operations are complete.  
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Enjoying the surround sound  
effects  
To enjoy the surround sound effects of this  
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the  
following items as described below for the  
audio connection you selected on pages 23 to  
25 (  
through  
). Each of these is the  
B
D
default setting and does not need to be adjusted  
when you first connect the player. Refer to  
page 69 for using the Setup Display.  
Audio Connection (pages 22 to 25)  
A
• No additional settings are needed.  
C-1  
B-1  
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY  
SURROUND” (page 75).  
B-2  
C-2  
D-2  
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY  
SURROUND” (page 75).  
• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 75).  
D-1  
• Set “DISTANCE,” “LEVEL (FRONT),”  
and “LEVEL (REAR)” according to the  
connected speakers (page 77).  
z Hints  
For connections  
B-1  
C-1  
D-1  
If the sound distorts even when the volume is  
turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page  
74).  
B-2  
C-2  
D-2  
For connections  
Set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHZ/24bit” only  
if you connect an amplifier (receiver) that  
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency (page  
76).  
• The speaker size you set in steps 16 through 20  
will also adjust the Super Audio CD speaker size  
of “SPEAKER SETUP.” If you want to change  
the speaker size for Super Audio CDs, you can set  
it in “SPEAKER SETUP” (page 76).  
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When using an amplifier (receiver)  
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and  
select the appropriate channel so that you  
can hear sound from the player.  
Playing Discs  
Playing Discs  
4
Press Aon the player, and place a  
disc on the disc tray.  
To place other discs on the tray, press  
DISC SKIP and place the discs in the  
order you want to play them.  
Each time you press DISC SKIP, the disc  
tray turns so you can place the discs on  
the empty compartments. The player  
plays from the last disc placed on the tray.  
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some  
operations may be different or restricted.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with your disc.  
N
[/1 DISC SKIP  
A
Disc  
compartment  
number  
VIDEO OFF indicator  
With the playback  
side facing down  
VIDEO OFF  
Z
[/1  
5
Press H.  
The disc tray closes, and the player starts  
playback (continuous play). Adjust the  
volume on the TV or the amplifier  
(receiver).  
DISC SKIP  
Depending on the disc, a menu may  
appear on the TV screen. For DVD  
VIDEOs, see page 35. For VIDEO CDs,  
see page 37.  
H
To enjoy the clarity of Super Audio CD/CD  
sound more  
You can minimize the effect of the video  
output by switching it off.  
Press VIDEO OFF on the player so that the  
VIDEO OFF indicator lights up on the player.  
1
2
Turn on your TV.  
Press [/1.  
The player turns on.  
To turn off the player  
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.  
3
Switch the input selector on your  
TV so that the signal from the  
player appears on the TV screen.  
z Hint  
You can have the player turn off automatically  
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than  
30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO  
POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON”  
(page 73).  
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Operation  
Note  
Replay the previous  
scene*  
Press  
INSTANT REPLAY  
during playback.  
Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from  
the digital jack.  
Briefly fast forward  
the current scene**  
Press  
Additional operations  
INSTANT SEARCH  
during playback.  
DISC 1–5  
x
LOAD  
A N X  
Check if a disc is in  
Press LOAD on the  
the disc compartment player.  
The disc number  
indicators on the front  
panel display (1–5)  
light up.  
*
For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs  
only.  
DISC SKIP  
./>  
** For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or  
DVD+RWs only.  
Z
z Hints  
INSTANT  
REPLAY  
• The Instant Replay function is useful when you  
want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.  
• The Instant Search function is useful when you  
want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to  
watch.  
DISC SKIP  
./>  
INSTANT  
SEARCH  
H
• Before loading the discs, a disc number indicator  
of an empty compartment may be lit.  
X
x
Note  
You may not be able to use the Instant Replay  
function with some scenes.  
To  
Operation  
Select a disc  
Press DISC 1–5 on the  
player.  
Stop  
Press x.  
Pause  
Press X.  
Resume play after  
pause  
Press X or H.  
Go to the next disc  
Press DISC SKIP.  
Go to the next chapter, Press > on the  
track, or scene in remote, or turn the  
continuous play mode ./> dial on the  
player clockwise.  
Go back to the  
previous chapter,  
track, or scene in  
Press . on the  
remote, or turn the  
./> dial on the  
continuous play mode player  
counterclockwise.  
Stop play and remove Press Z.  
the disc  
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Replacing discs while playing a  
disc (EXCHANGE)  
Do not push the disc tray to close in step 5, as you  
may damage the player.  
You can open the disc tray while playing a  
disc so that you can check which discs are to  
be played next and replace discs without  
interrupting playback of the current disc.  
Locking the disc tray (Child  
Lock)  
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children  
from opening it.  
DISC SKIP  
[/1  
EXCHANGE  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
DISC SKIP  
When the player is in standby mode, press  
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the  
remote.  
The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears  
on the front panel display.  
1 Press EXCHANGE.  
The disc tray opens and two disc  
compartments appear. Even if the player  
is playing a disc, it doesn’t stop playing.  
The A and EXCHANGE buttons on the  
player and the Z button on the remote do not  
work while the Child Lock is set.  
2 Replace the discs in the  
compartments with new ones.  
3 Press DISC SKIP.  
The disc tray turns and another two disc  
compartments appear.  
To unlock the disc tray  
When the player is in standby mode, press  
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.  
4 Replace the discs in the  
compartments with new ones.  
Note  
5 Press EXCHANGE.  
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the  
Control Menu (page 70), the disc tray remains  
locked.  
The disc tray closes.  
z Hint  
While the disc tray is open,  
– If the playback of the current disc end, the player  
stops playing. If the disc is played in One Disc  
Repeat Play mode (page 44), the current disc  
starts playing again.  
– In All Discs Shuffle Play mode (page 43), titles/  
tracks/chapters are reshuffled only on the current  
disc.  
– In Program Play mode (page 41), the titles/tracks/  
chapters only on the current disc are played.  
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– the player enters standby mode (DATA CD  
only).  
ResumingPlaybackFrom  
the Point Where You  
Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc  
Resume)  
• To turn off the Multi-disc Resume function, set  
“MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM  
SETUP” to “OFF” (page 74). Playback restarts at  
the resume point only for the current disc in the  
player.  
Notes  
The player stores the point where you stopped  
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes  
playback the next time you insert the same  
disc. The player remembers the stopped point  
of the disc even after you play other discs in  
the disc tray. When you store a resume  
playback point for the 41th disc, the resume  
playback point for the first disc is deleted.  
• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM  
SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this  
function to work (page 74).  
• The resume playback point for the current disc is  
cleared when:  
– you change the play mode.  
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.  
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play  
and Program Play.  
• This function may not work with some discs.  
• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM  
SETUP” is set to “ON” and you playback a  
recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may  
playback other recorded discs from the same  
resume point. To play from the beginning, press  
x twice and then press H.  
H
x
1
2
While playing a disc, press x to  
stop playback.  
“RESUME” appears on the front panel  
display.  
Press H.  
The player starts playback from the point  
where you stopped the disc in step 1.  
z Hints  
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x  
twice, then press H.  
• For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, Super Audio  
CDs, and DATA CDs, the player remembers the  
resume playback point for the current disc.  
The point where you stopped is cleared when:  
– you press DISC SKIP or DISC SELECT.  
– you opened the disc tray.  
– you disconnect the power cord.  
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Using the DVDs Menu  
Selecting ORIGINAL” or  
PLAY LIST” on a DVD-  
RW Disc  
A DVD is divided into long sections of a  
picture or a music feature called “titles.”  
When you play a DVD which contains  
several titles, you can select the title you want  
using the TOP MENU button.  
When you play DVDs that allow you to select  
items such as the language for the subtitles  
and the language for the sound, select these  
items using the MENU button.  
Some DVD-RW discs in VR (Video  
Recording) mode have two types of titles for  
playback: originally recorded titles  
(ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on  
recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY  
LIST). You can select the type of titles to be  
played.  
X/x  
Number  
buttons  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
MENU  
TOP MENU  
1
2
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.  
The Control Menu appears.  
1
2
Press TOP MENU or MENU.  
Press X/x to select  
(ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST), thenpress  
ENTER.  
The disc’s menu appears on the TV  
screen.  
The contents of the menu vary from disc  
to disc.  
The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY  
LIST” appear.  
Press C/X/x/c or the number  
buttons to select the item you want  
to play or change.  
1
STOP  
DVD-RW  
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
1 8 3 4  
PLAY LIST  
PLAY LIST  
ORIGINAL  
1
3
Press ENTER.  
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3
4
Press X/x to select the setting.  
Selecting a Playback  
Area for a Super Audio  
CD Disc  
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created  
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.  
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally  
recorded.  
Press ENTER.  
To turn off the Control Menu  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu is turned off.  
SACD  
MULTI/2CH  
SACD/CD  
Selecting a playback area on a 2  
channel + Multi-channel Super  
Audio CD  
Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel  
playback area and a multi-channel playback  
area. You can select the playback area you  
want to listen to.  
1 Press SACD MULTI/2CH in stop mode.  
The following display appears.  
2CH  
2 Press SACD MULTI/2CH repeatedly to  
select the item.  
• MULTI: plays a multi-channel  
playback area.  
• 2CH: plays a 2 channel playback area.  
The MULTI CHANNEL indicator lights  
up on the player when playing a multi-  
channel playback area.  
z Hint  
You can also select “MULTI/2CH” from the  
Control Menu (page 13).  
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Selecting a playback layer when  
playing a hybrid Super Audio CD  
Playing VIDEO CDs With  
PBCFunctions(PBCPlayback)  
Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD  
layer and a CD layer. You can select the  
playback layer you want to listen to.  
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play  
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the  
menu on the TV screen.  
Press SACD/CD in stop mode.  
Each time you press the button, an HD layer  
or a CD layer is alternately selected. When  
playing a CD layer, the “CD” indicator in the  
front panel display lights up.  
Number  
buttons  
Notes  
./>  
• For details about Super Audio CD discs, see page  
84.  
H
x
• Each play mode function works only within the  
selected layer or playback area (page 41).  
X/x  
ENTER  
O
RETURN  
1
2
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions.  
The menu for your selection appears.  
Select the item number and track  
you want using X/x or the number  
buttons.  
3
4
Press ENTER.  
Follow the instructions in the  
menu for interactive operations.  
Refer to the instructions supplied with the  
disc, as the operating procedure may  
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.  
To return to the menu  
Press O RETURN.  
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z Hint  
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the  
number buttons on the remote (or turn the ./  
> dial on the player) while the player is stopped  
to select a track, then press H or ENTER.  
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and  
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play  
still pictures such as a menu.  
Playing an MP3 Audio  
Track  
You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1  
Audio Layer 3) format.  
To return to PBC playback, press x twice then  
press H.  
Z
Notes  
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in  
step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the  
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,  
press H.  
• The PBC functions of Super VCDs do not work  
with this player. Super VCDs are played in  
continuous play mode only.  
H
C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
MENU  
1
2
Press Z and place a DATA CD on  
the disc tray.  
Press H.  
The disc tray closes, and the player starts  
to play the first MP3 audio track in the  
first album on the disc.  
Notes  
• The player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in  
the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.  
• The playback order may be different from the  
edited order. See “The playback order of MP3  
audio tracks” (page 40) for details.  
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Selecting an album and track  
About MP3 audio tracks  
You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs  
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs. However, the discs must  
be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1,  
level 2, or Joliet format for the player to  
recognize the tracks.  
1 Press MENU.  
The list of MP3 albums recorded on the  
DATA CD appears.  
(
)
1
3 0  
You can also play discs recorded in Multi  
Session.  
See the instructions of the CD-R/CD-RW  
device or recording software (not supplied)  
for details on the recording format.  
R O C K B E S T H I T  
K A R A O K E  
J A Z Z  
R & B  
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S  
C L A S S I C A L  
S A L S A O F C U B A  
B O S S A N O V A  
To play a Multi Session CD  
This player can play Multi Session CDs when  
an MP3 audio track is located in the first  
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks,  
recorded in the later sessions, can also be  
played back.  
2 Select an album using X/x and press  
ENTER.  
The list of tracks contained in the album  
appears.  
When audio tracks and images in music CD  
format or video CD format are recorded in the  
first session, only the first session will be  
played back.  
J A Z Z  
(
)
1
9 0  
0 1 S H E I S S P E C I A L  
0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S . . .  
0 3 S P I C Y L I F E  
0 4 H A P P Y H O U R  
0 5 R I V E R S I D E  
Notes  
0 6  
5
0 7 T A K E T I M E , T A K E T I M E  
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in  
MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data  
properly and will generate a loud noise which  
could damage your speaker system.  
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO  
format.  
3 Select a track using X/x and press  
ENTER.  
The selected track starts playing.  
When a track or album is being played, its  
title is shaded.  
To go to the next or previous page  
Press c or C.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
To turn off the display  
Press MENU.  
Notes  
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can  
be used for album or track names. Anything else  
is displayed as “ .”  
*
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.  
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The playback order of MP3 audio tracks  
The playback order of albums and tracks  
recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.  
Notes  
• Depending on the software you use to create the  
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from  
the illustration above.  
Structure of disc contents  
• The playback order above may not be applicable  
if there are more than a total of 999 albums and  
tracks in the DATA CD.  
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5  
ROOT  
• The player can recognize up to 499 albums (the  
player will count just albums, including albums  
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player  
will not play any albums beyond the first 499  
albums. Of the first 499 albums, the player will  
play no more than a combined total of 999 albums  
and tracks.  
album  
track  
When you insert a DATA CD and press H,  
the numbered tracks are played sequentially,  
from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks  
contained within a currently selected album  
take priority over the next album in the same  
tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played  
before 5.)  
When you press MENU and the list of MP3  
albums appears (page 39), the albums are  
arranged in the following order: A t B t  
C t D t F t G. Albums that do not  
contain tracks (such as album E) do not  
appear in the list.  
z Hints  
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front  
of the track names, the tracks will be played in  
that order.  
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start  
playback, it is recommended that you create the  
albums of no more than two trees.  
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2 Press X/x to select  
(ALL DISCS/ONE DISC) and  
press ENTER.  
or  
Various Play Mode  
Functions (Program Play,  
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-BRepeat  
Play)  
The options for “ALL DISCS/ONE  
DISC” appear.  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
STOP  
DVD VIDEO  
(
1 8 3 4  
ALL DISCS  
ALL DISCS  
ONE DISC  
You can set the following play modes:  
• Program Play (page 41)  
• Shuffle Play (page 43)  
• Repeat Play (page 44)  
• A-B Repeat Play (page 45)  
3 Press X/x to select the item.  
• ALL DISCS: continuously plays all  
discs.  
Notes  
• ONE DISC: plays the selected disc.  
• The play mode is canceled when:  
– you open the disc tray.  
4 Press ENTER.  
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.  
• Before setting a play mode for Super Audio CDs,  
select the playback layer or area you want to listen  
to (page 36). Each play mode function works only  
within the selected layer or playback area.  
Creating your own program  
(Program Play)  
You can play the contents of a disc in the  
order you want by arranging the order of the  
titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create  
your own program.  
Selecting the disc mode (One  
Disc or All Discs)  
You can program up to 99 items. By selecting  
All Discs mode (page 41), you can create a  
program for all of the discs in the player.  
You can 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 mode on one disc or all of the  
discs.  
Number  
buttons  
CLEAR  
H
X/x  
X/x/c  
ENTER  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
1 Press DISPLAY twice.  
The Control Menu appears.  
1 Press DISPLAY once or twice.  
2 Press X/x to select  
The Control Menu appears.  
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.  
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.  
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6 Select the title, chapter, or track you  
want to program.  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
STOP  
DVD VIDEO  
(
1 8 3 4  
When playing a DVD VIDEO  
For example, select chapter “03” of title  
“02.”  
OFF  
OFF  
SET  
ON  
Press X/x or the number buttons to select  
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.  
3 Press X/x to select SET t,” then  
press ENTER.  
PROGRAM  
T
C
3 : DVD  
ALL CLEAR  
ALL  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
ALL  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
The display for programming appears.  
1. – – – – –  
2. – – – – –  
3. – – – – –  
4. – – – – –  
5. – – – – –  
6. – – – – –  
PROGRAM  
– : – – – – –  
T
ALL CLEAR  
ALL  
1. – – – – –  
2. – – – – –  
3. – – – – –  
4. – – – – –  
5. – – – – –  
6. – – – – –  
Next, press X/x or the number buttons to  
select “03” under “C,” then press  
ENTER.  
PROGRAM  
– : – – – – –  
T
4 Press c.  
ALL CLEAR  
1. 3DVD –T02 –C03  
ALL  
The player is ready to program the first  
disc.  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
PROGRAM  
– : – – – – –  
T
ALL CLEAR  
ALL  
1. – – – – –  
2. – – – – –  
3. – – – – –  
4. – – – – –  
5. – – – – –  
6. – – – – –  
Selected disc, title, and chapter  
When playing a VIDEO CD, Super  
Audio CD, or CD  
For example, select track “02.”  
Press X/x or the number buttons to select  
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.  
The track number may be displayed in 3  
digits for a Super Audio CD.  
5 Select the disc you want to program  
using the number buttons or X/x, then  
press ENTER.  
The cursor moves to the title or track row  
“T” (in this case, “01”).  
0:15:30  
T
PROGRAM  
– : – – – – –  
Titles or tracks  
recorded on a disc  
Disc type  
ALL CLEAR  
1. 3DVD –T02 –C03  
2. 2VCD –T02  
ALL  
PROGRAM  
3 : DVD  
T
C
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
ALL CLEAR  
ALL  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
ALL  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
1. – – – – –  
2. – – – – –  
3. – – – – –  
4. – – – – –  
5. – – – – –  
6. – – – – –  
Selected disc and track  
7 To program other discs, titles,  
Chapters recorded on a disc  
chapters, or tracks, repeat steps 4 to  
6.  
“?” appears when the player has not played  
the disc.  
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The programmed discs, titles, chapters,  
and tracks are displayed in the selected  
order.  
Playing in random order (Shuffle  
Play)  
8 Press H to start Program Play.  
Program Play begins.  
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,  
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”  
may produce a different playing order. By  
selecting All Discs mode (page 41), you can  
shuffle all of the discs in the player.  
When the program ends, you can restart  
the same program again by pressing H.  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.  
To turn off the display  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display  
is turned off.  
CLEAR  
To change or cancel a program  
H
1
Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating  
your own program (Program Play).”  
2
Select the program number of the disc,  
title, chapter, or track you want to cancel  
or change using X/x.  
3
To cancel the program, press CLEAR.  
To change the program, follow steps 4  
through 6 for new programming.  
SHUFFLE  
1 Press SHUFFLE during playback.  
To cancel all the discs, titles, chapters, or  
tracks in the programmed order  
The following display appears.  
1
Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating  
your own program (Program Play).”  
DISC  
2
3
Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”  
Press ENTER.  
z Hint  
2 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select  
the item to be shuffled.  
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the  
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During  
Program Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”  
(page 44) or “Shuffle Play” (page 43).  
When playing a DVD VIDEO  
• DISC*  
• TITLE  
• CHAPTER  
Notes  
When playing a VIDEO CD, Super  
Audio CD, or CD  
• DISC*  
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs  
with PBC playback.  
• When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the  
programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.  
• TRACK  
When playing a DVD-RW or DATA CD  
• DISC*  
When Program Play is activated  
ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks  
selected in Program Play.  
* You can select “DISC” in All Discs mode only.  
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To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.  
2 Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the  
item to be repeated.  
When playing a DVD VIDEO  
DISC: repeats all of the titles on the  
current disc in One Disc mode, or all of  
the discs in All Discs mode.  
TITLE: repeats the current title on a  
disc.  
z Hints  
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is  
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,  
press H. Shuffle Play starts.  
• Up to 96 chapters in a disc can be played in  
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.  
• You can also select “SHUFFLE” from the Control  
Menu (page 13).  
CHAPTER: repeats the current  
chapter.  
When playing a DVD-RW  
DISC: repeats all of the titles on the  
selected type in One Disc mode, or all  
of the discs in All Discs mode.  
TITLE: repeats the current title on a  
disc.  
Note  
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with  
PBC playback.  
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
CHAPTER: repeats the current  
chapter.  
You can play all of the titles, albums, or  
tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter,  
album, or track repeatedly.  
You can use a combination of Shuffle or  
Program Play modes. By selecting All Discs  
mode (page 41), you can repeat all of the  
discs in the player.  
When playing a VIDEO CD, Super  
Audio CD, or CD  
DISC: repeats all of the tracks on the  
current disc in One Disc mode, or all of  
the discs in All Discs mode.  
TRACK: repeats the current track.  
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
DISC: repeats all of the albums on the  
current disc in One Disc mode, or all of  
the discs in All Discs mode.  
ALBUM: repeats the current album.  
TRACK: repeats the current track.  
CLEAR  
When Program Play or Shuffle Play is  
activated  
H
ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle  
Play.  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.  
REPEAT  
z Hints  
• You can set Repeat Play while the player is  
stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option,  
press H. Repeat Play starts.  
• You can also select “REPEAT” from the Control  
Menu (page 13).  
1 Press REPEAT during playback.  
The following display appears.  
DISC  
Note  
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with  
PBC playback.  
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Repeating a specific portion (A-  
B Repeat Play)  
You can also select “A-B REPEAT” from the  
Control Menu (page 13).  
Notes  
You can play a specific portion of a title,  
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is  
useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)  
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for  
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are  
canceled.  
• A-B Repeat Play does not work for titles  
containing still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR  
mode.  
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple  
titles (“ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST”) on a  
DVD-RW in VR mode.  
CLEAR  
A-B  
1 During playback, when you find the  
starting point (point A) of the portion to  
be played repeatedly, press A-B.  
The starting point (point A) is set.  
A-B REPEAT  
ENTER  
Set point B with  
.
CHAPTER TIME  
A: 18  
1 : 32 : 55  
2 When you reach the ending point  
(point B), press A-B again.  
The set points are displayed and the  
player starts repeating this specific  
portion.  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR.  
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During playback  
FF3M Fast forward (DVD VIDEO/  
DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only)  
Searching for a Scene  
Y
FF2M Fast forward  
Searching for a  
Particular Point on a  
Disc (Shuttle mode, Jog mode,  
Freeze Frame)  
Y
FF1M Fast forward  
Y
×
2B  
(DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD  
only)  
Y
PLAYN (normal speed)  
You can quickly locate a particular point on a  
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back  
slowly.  
Y
×2b (DVD VIDEO only)  
Y
FR1m Fast reverse  
Y
FR2m Fast reverse  
Y
FR3m Fast reverse (DVD VIDEO/  
DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only)  
STEP  
STEP  
JOG  
H
The “×2B”/“×2b” playback speed is about  
twice the normal speed. The “FF3M”/  
“FR3m” playback speed is faster than the  
“FF2M”/“FR2m” and the “FF2M”/  
“FR2m” playback speed is faster than  
FF1M”/FR1m.”  
Click  
shuttle  
If you turn the click shuttle quickly, the  
playback speed goes to “FF3M” or  
“FR3m” immediately.  
Note  
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not  
be able to do some of the operations described.  
During pause mode (DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW,  
VIDEO CD only)  
Using the click shuttle on the  
remote (Shuttle mode)  
SLOW1  
(playback direction)  
(playback direction)  
Y
SLOW2  
Y
PAUSEX  
Y
SLOW2  
(DVD only)  
Y
Turn the click shuttle on the remote. The  
playback speed changes depending on the  
turning direction and degree of rotation  
shown below. Actual speeds may differ with  
some discs.  
(opposite direction)  
SLOW1  
only)  
(opposite direction) (DVD  
The “SLOW2 y”/“SLOW2  
” playback  
speed is slower than “SLOW1 y”/“SLOW1  
.”  
To return to normal play  
Press H.  
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Playing a disc frame by frame  
using the click shuttle  
(Jog mode)  
Searching for a Title/  
Chapter/Track/Scene,  
etc.  
1 Press JOG on the remote.  
The JOG button lights up.  
2 Turn the click shuttle.  
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and  
you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio  
CD/CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and  
DATA CD tracks are assigned unique  
numbers on the disc, you can select the  
desired one by entering its number. Or, you  
can search for a scene using the time code.  
Depending on the turning speed,  
playback goes to frame-by-frame  
playback in the direction that the click  
shuttle is turned. Turn the click shuttle  
clockwise to go forward, and  
counterclockwise to go backwards (DVD  
only). If you turn the click shuttle at a  
constant speed for a while, the playback  
speed goes to slow or normal.  
Number  
buttons  
To return to normal play  
Press H.  
CLEAR  
To turn off the Jog mode  
Press JOG again so that the JOG button turns  
off.  
X/x  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
Playing one frame at a time  
(Freeze Frame)  
When the player is in the pause mode, press  
STEP to go to the next frame. Press  
STEP to go to the preceding frame  
1
2
Press DISPLAY.  
(DVD only). If you hold the button down, you  
can view the frames in succession. To return  
to normal playback, press H.  
The Control Menu appears.  
Press X/x to select the search  
method.  
When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW  
DISC  
TITLE  
CHAPTER  
TIME/TEXT  
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a  
starting point by inputting the time code.  
When playing a VIDEO CD withoutPBC  
Playback  
DISC  
TRACK  
INDEX  
c continued  
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When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
Playback  
5
Press ENTER.  
The player starts playback from the  
selected number.  
DISC  
SCENE  
INDEX  
When playing a Super Audio CD/CD  
To search for a scene using the time code  
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)  
DISC  
TRACK  
INDEX  
1
In step 2, select  
TIME/TEXT.  
“T ” (playing time of the current  
:
:
** ** **  
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
title) is selected.  
DISC  
ALBUM  
TRACK  
2
3
Press ENTER.  
“T  
:
:
” changes to “T --:--:--.”  
** ** **  
Input the time code using the number  
buttons, then press ENTER.  
Example: when you select  
CHAPTER  
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,  
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the  
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”  
(
)” is selected ( refers to a number).  
** **  
**  
The number in parentheses indicates the total  
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or  
scenes.  
z Hints  
• You can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/  
CD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER.  
• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters  
or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided  
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by  
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see  
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE  
PLAY  
DVD VIDEO  
1
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
1 8 3 4  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
Selected row  
NAVIGATION)” (page 49).  
3
4
Press ENTER.  
Notes  
(
)” changes to “-- ( ).”  
**  
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW  
using the time code.  
• The title, chapter or track number displayed is the  
same number recorded on the disc.  
• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-  
RW in VR mode.  
** **  
1
PLAY  
DVD VIDEO  
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
– – 3 4  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
Press X/x or the number buttons  
to select the title, chapter, track,  
index, or scene number you want  
to search.  
If you make a mistake  
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,  
then select another number.  
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You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION”  
from the Control Menu (page 13).  
Searching by Scene  
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)  
Notes  
• The “PICTURE NAVIGATION” is not available  
when playing Super VCDs.  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to  
select all functions.  
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens  
and find the desired scene quickly.  
• The sound is muted when using this function.  
Scanning the chapter, title, or  
track (CHAPTER VIEWER, TITLE  
VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)  
C/X/x/c  
and display the first scene of chapters, titles,  
or tracks.  
PICTURE  
NAVI  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
You can also play from the selected chapter,  
title, or track. After performing step 3 of  
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE  
NAVIGATION)” above, select the scene  
using C/X/x/c and press ENTER.  
1
2
Press PICTURE NAVI during  
playback.  
z Hint  
If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V  
is displayed at the bottom right.  
To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks,  
select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and  
press x. To return to the previous scene, select the  
top left scene (the position 1) and press X.  
The following display appears.  
ENTER  
CHAPTER VIEWER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to  
select the item.  
Refer to the explanations given for each  
item in the following sections.  
• CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD  
VIDEO only)  
• TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO  
only)  
• TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD  
only)  
3
Press ENTER.  
To return to normal play  
Press O RETURN.  
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When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-  
RW  
Viewing Information About the  
Disc  
• T : : (hours : minutes : seconds)  
Playing time of the current title  
* * *  
• T– : :  
Remaining time of the current title  
* * *  
Checking the Playing  
Time and Remaining  
Time  
• C : :  
* * *  
Playing time of the current chapter  
• C– : :  
* * *  
Remaining time of the current chapter  
When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC  
functions)  
You can check the playing time and  
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or  
track. Also, you can check the DVD/Super  
Audio CD/CD text or track name (MP3  
audio) recorded on the disc.  
:
(minutes : seconds)  
* *  
Playing time of the current scene  
When playing a VIDEO CD (without  
PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD  
• T  
:
(minutes : seconds)  
* *  
Playing time of the current track  
TV/DVD  
switch  
• T–  
:
* *  
Remaining time of the current track  
• D  
:
* *  
Playing time of the current disc  
TIME/TEXT  
D–  
:
* *  
Remaining time of the current disc  
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
:
(minutes : seconds)  
* *  
Playing time of the current track  
When playing a Super VCD  
• T (minutes : seconds)  
:
* *  
Playing time of the current track  
1
2
Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.  
To check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text  
or track and album names (MP3 audio)  
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 3 to  
display text recorded on the DVD/Super  
Audio CD/CD/DATA CD.  
Press TIME/TEXT during playback.  
The following display appears.  
T
1:01:57  
PLAY  
The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears  
only when text is recorded in the disc. You  
cannot change the text. If the disc does not  
contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.  
Time  
information  
3
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to  
change the time information.  
BRAHMS SYMPHONY  
The display and the kinds of time that you  
can change depend on the disc you are  
playing.  
For DATA CDs, the track and album names  
of the MP3 audio track appears (page 53).  
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When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC  
functions), Super Audio CD, or CD  
Checking the information on the  
front panel display  
Track playing time and current disc,  
track and index number  
You can view the time information and text  
displayed on the TV screen also on the front  
panel display. The information on the front  
panel display changes as follows when you  
change the time information on your TV  
screen.  
Remaining time of the current track  
Playing time of the current disc  
Remaining time of the disc  
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW  
Title playing time and current disc, title  
and chapter number  
Remaining time of the current title  
Text  
Playing time and  
number of the current chapter  
z Hints  
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,  
the disc number, scene number and the playing  
time are displayed.  
Remaining time of the current chapter  
• Long text that does not fit in a single line will  
scroll across the front panel display.  
• You can also check the time information and text  
using the Control Menu (page 13).  
Text  
Notes  
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the  
disc’s text or track name may not be displayed.  
• The player can only display the first level of the  
disc’s text, such as the disc name or title.  
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be  
displayed correctly.  
Track playing time and number of the  
current disc, album and track  
Track name  
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To turn off the Control Menu  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu is turned off.  
Checking the Play  
Information  
Display of each item  
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can  
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”  
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”  
You can check information such as the bit  
rate or the disc layer that is being played.  
BIT RATE  
BIT RATE  
Audio  
Video  
384kbps  
TIME/TEXT  
Mbps  
10  
0
5
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio  
data per second in a disc. While playing a  
disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback  
picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per  
second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per  
second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the  
amount of data. However, this does not  
always mean that you can get higher quality  
pictures or sounds.  
X/x  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
LAYER  
Checking the play information of  
a DVD (ADVANCED)  
Appears when the DVD  
has dual layers  
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.  
The Control Menu is displayed.  
2 Press X/x to select  
Indicates the approximate point where the  
disc is playing.  
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates  
which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or  
“Layer 1”).  
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.  
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.  
1
PLAY  
DVD VIDEO  
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
1 8 3 4  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
For details on the layers, see page 82 (DVD  
VIDEO).  
OFF  
BIT RATE  
LAYER  
BIT RATE  
384kbps  
BIT RATE  
Mbps  
10  
0
5
3 Press X/x to select items.  
For each item, see “Displays of each  
item” below.  
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.  
• LAYER: displays the layer and the  
pick-up point.  
4 Press ENTER.  
To close the ADVANCED window  
Select “OFF” in step 3.  
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Checking the play information of  
a DATA CD  
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3  
audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display  
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per  
second of the current audio).  
Bit rate  
T
17:30 128k PLAY  
JAZZ  
RIVER SIDE  
Album name  
Track name  
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2
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select  
the desired audio signal.  
Sound Adjustments  
When playing a DVD VIDEO  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the  
choice of language varies.  
Changing the Sound  
When 4 digits are displayed, they  
indicate a language code. Refer to  
“Language Code List” on page 86 to see  
which language the code represents.  
When the same language is displayed two  
or more times, the DVD VIDEO is  
recorded in multiple audio formats.  
When playing a DVD recorded in multiple  
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS),  
you can change the audio format. If the DVD  
is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can  
also change the language.  
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you  
can select the sound from the right or left  
channel and listen to the sound of the selected  
channel through both the right and left  
speakers. For example, when playing a disc  
containing a song with the vocals on the right  
channel and the instruments on the left  
channel, you can hear the instruments from  
both speakers by selecting the left channel.  
When playing a DVD-RW  
The types of sound tracks recorded on a  
disc are displayed. The default setting is  
underlined.  
Example:  
• 1: MAIN (main sound)  
• 1: SUB (sub sound)  
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)  
When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or  
DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
The default setting is underlined.  
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound  
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel  
(monaural)  
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel  
(monaural)  
X/x  
DISPLAY  
When playing a Super VCD  
The default setting is underlined.  
• 1:STEREO: The stereo sound of the  
audio track 1  
AUDIO  
• 1:1/L: The sound of the left channel of  
the audio track 1 (monaural)  
• 1:2/R: The sound of the right channel of  
the audio track 1 (monaural)  
• 2:STEREO: The stereo sound of the  
audio track 2  
• 2:1/L: The sound of the left channel of  
the audio track 2 (monaural)  
1
Press AUDIO during playback.  
The following display appears.  
• 2:2/R: The sound of the right channel of  
the audio track 2 (monaural)  
:
1 ENGLISH  
z Hint  
You can also select “AUDIO” from the Control  
Menu (page 13).  
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Rear (monaural): The rear  
component of the Dolby  
Surround processed signal and  
the Dolby Digital signal  
Notes  
• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio  
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out  
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or  
“2:2/R.”  
LFE: Low Frequency Effect signal  
• You cannot change the sound for Super Audio  
CDs.  
z Hint  
When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sound tracks,  
“LFE” is encoded in a dotted line when the LFE  
signal is not being output.  
Displaying the audio information  
of the disc  
Press DISPLAY during playback to display  
the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/  
x. The channels being played are displayed  
on the screen.  
For example, in Dolby Digital format,  
multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1  
channel signals can be recorded on a DVD  
VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the  
number of the recorded channels may differ.  
Current audio format*  
PLAY  
DVD VIDEO  
1
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
1 8 3 4  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
PROGRAM FORMAT  
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1  
1: ENGLISH  
L
C
R
LFE  
LS  
RS  
Currently playing program format**  
*“PCM,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is  
displayed.  
In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the  
channels in the playing track are displayed  
by numbers as follows:  
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:  
Rear component 2  
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2.1  
LFE (Low Frequency  
Effect) component 1  
Front component 2+  
Center component 1  
**The letters in the program format display  
indicate the following sound components:  
L: Front (left)  
R: Front (right)  
C: Center  
LS: Rear (left)  
RS: Rear (right)  
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The rear speakers will emit identical  
monaural sounds. If you are using a  
center speaker, the appropriate sounds for  
the center speaker will be delivered.  
• ENHANCED SURROUND  
SURROUND Mode  
Settings  
Provides a greater sense of presence from  
a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) source  
with a monaural rear channel signal.  
Produces a stereo like effect in the rear  
channels.  
You can enjoy surround sound while playing  
discs recorded in the Dolby Surround (Pro  
Logic) format.  
This function is available when you connect 4  
or more speakers and set “REAR” in “SIZE”  
of “SPEAKER SETUP” to any setting other  
than “NONE.”  
L
R
LS  
RS  
L: Front speaker (left)  
R: Front speaker (right)  
LS: Rear speaker (left)  
RS: Rear speaker (right)  
X/x  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
To cancel the setting  
Select “OFF” in step 3.  
1
2
Press DISPLAY during playback.  
The Control Menu is displayed.  
Notes  
• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or  
COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to  
“DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” in  
“AUDIO SETUP”, sound will come from your  
speakers but it will not have the surround effect.  
• If the player is set up to output the signal from the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack,  
the surround effect will not be heard when you  
play a CD.  
Press X/x to select  
(SURROUND), then press ENTER.  
The options for “SURROUND” appear.  
PLAY  
DVD VIDEO  
1
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
1 8 3 4  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
OFF  
OFF  
NORMAL SURROUND  
ENHANCED SURROUND  
3
Press X/x to select one of the  
surround modes, then press  
ENTER.  
• NORMAL SURROUND  
Discs with 2 channel audio signals are  
decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro  
Logic) decoder to create surround effects.  
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Displaying the Subtitles  
Enjoying Movies  
Changing the Angles  
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can  
change the subtitles or turn them on and off  
whenever you want while playing a DVD.  
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene  
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, the  
“ANGLE” indicator lights up in the front  
panel display. This means that you can  
change the viewing angle.  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
1
2
Press SUBTITLE during playback.  
The following display appears.  
1:ENGLISH  
1
2
Press ANGLE during playback.  
The number of the angle appears on the  
display.  
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to  
select the setting.  
2
Select the language.  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the  
choice of language varies.  
When 4 digits are displayed, they  
indicate a language code. Refer to  
“Language Code List” on page 86 to see  
which language the code represents.  
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select  
the angle number.  
The scene changes to the selected angle.  
When playing a DVD-RW  
Select “ON.”  
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You can also select “ANGLE” from the Control  
Menu (page 13).  
To turn off the subtitles  
Select “OFF” in step 2.  
Note  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be  
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are  
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.  
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You can also select “SUBTITLE” from the Control  
Menu (page 13).  
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Adjusting the Playback  
Picture (VIDEO CONTROL)  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be  
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual  
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be  
able to turn them off.  
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or  
VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the  
picture quality you want.  
Choose the preset Video Control setting that  
best suits the program you are watching, or  
select “MEMORY” to adjust individual  
picture items, such as color, brightness, etc.,  
creating a fixed set of picture item  
adjustments for the disc in either case.  
As long as “PLAYBACK MEMORY” in  
“CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” (default),  
the Video Control settings for up to 30 discs  
remain in the player’s memory, and will be  
automatically applied whenever you play the  
same disc. When you store a Video Control  
setting for the 31st disc, the setting for the 1st  
disc is canceled.  
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C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
VIDEO  
CONTROL  
1
Press VIDEO CONTROL during  
playback.  
The following display appears.  
DYNAMIC 1  
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• PROGRESSIVE 1:  
2
Press VIDEO CONTROL repeatedly  
to select the setting you want.  
Sets a threshold at which the player  
determines the progressive conversion  
method.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• STANDARD: displays a standard  
picture.  
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold  
dynamic picture by increasing the  
picture contrast and the color intensity.  
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more  
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by  
further increasing the picture contrast  
and the color intensity.  
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark  
areas by increasing the black level.  
• CINEMA 2: White colors become  
brighter and black colors become  
richer, and the color contrast is  
increased.  
When “COMPONENT OUT” in “SCREEN  
SETUP” is set to “PROGRESSIVE,” the  
player automatically detects whether the  
software is video based or film based, and  
converts the video signals in the  
corresponding progressive conversion  
method. When the set point is closer to  
“VIDEO,” the video based software  
conversion is more likely to be selected;  
when closer to “FILM,” the film based  
conversion is the likely choice. When set  
specifically to “VIDEO,” the video based  
software conversion will be always applied  
regardless of the software type.  
See “Glossary” for details about the video  
based software and film based software  
(page 82).  
• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in  
greater detail.  
• PROGRESSIVE 2:  
Adjusts the progressive video signals  
processed under the video based software  
conversion. Set closer to “STILL” for  
software containing static pictures such as  
scenery. Or, set closer to “MOVE” for  
software containing dynamic moving  
pictures such as a car chase.  
• PICTURE:  
Changes the contrast.  
• BRIGHTNESS:  
Changes the overall brightness.  
• COLOR:  
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• When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or  
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.  
• You can also select “VIDEO CONTROL” from  
the Control Menu (page 13).  
Adjusting the picture items in  
“ MEMORY”  
You can adjust each element of the picture  
qualities individually.  
• DVE (digital video enhancer):  
Sharpens or softens the outlines of the  
images. “SOFT” is available only for  
DVDs.  
• BNR (block noise reduction):  
Reduces “block noise” or mosaic like  
patterns in the picture.  
Makes the colors deeper or lighter.  
• HUE:  
Changes the color balance.  
• GAMMA:  
Adjusts the brightness of selected areas. See  
“Adjusting the brightness of selected areas  
(Gamma Correction)” for details (page 60).  
• Y NR (luminance noise reduction):  
Reduces noise contained in the luminance  
element of the video signal.  
• C NR (chroma noise reduction):  
Reduces noise contained in the color  
element of the video signal.  
• CHROMA DELAY:  
1 Press VIDEO CONTROL repeatedly to  
select MEMORY, then press ENTER.  
The “DVE” adjustment bar appears.  
C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
Adjusts colors that appear to have shifted  
horizontally.  
• AV ALIGNMENT:  
DVE  
OFF  
1
2
3
SOFT  
Adjusts delay between the picture and  
sound.  
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2 Press C/c to adjust the outline, then  
press ENTER.  
Notes  
• If the outlines of the images on your screen should  
become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”  
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,  
the “BNR,” “Y NR,” or “C NR” effect may be  
hard to discern.  
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,  
noise found in the disc may become more  
apparent. If this happens, it is recommended that  
you use the BNR function with the DVE function.  
If the condition still does not improve, reduce the  
DVE level, or select “SOFT” (DVD only).  
• Some DVDs contain both video based and film  
based sections. For example, a DVD may contain  
a movie taken on film, and a “Making of”  
sequence taken on video.  
The adjustment is saved, and the “BNR”  
adjustment bar appears.  
3 Repeat step 2 to adjust BNR” and the  
other items such as Y NR, and “ C  
NR.”  
4 When you reach the GAMMA”  
adjustment bar, press x.  
Video Control display 1 appears. To go to  
Video Control display 2, press x again.  
You can check all the adjustments other  
than “GAMMA.”  
• If the progressive format image becomes unclear  
or unnatural when “MEMORY” is set to  
“PROGRESSIVE 1” or “PROGRESSIVE 2,” try  
viewing with “PROGRESSIVE 1” set to  
“VIDEO.” If this does not improve the picture,  
view the images in Interlace format through the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 72), or  
switch to another jack.  
Video Control display 1  
DVE  
BNR  
OFF  
OFF  
1
1
2
2
3
3
SOFT  
OFF  
OFF  
Y NR  
C NR  
CHROMA DELAY  
0
1
2
AV ALIGNMENT  
120ms  
• The values set for “DVE” and “BNR” in  
“MEMORY” are valid even if you select  
“STANDARD,” “DYNAMIC 1,”  
“DYNAMIC 2,” “CINEMA 1,” or “CINEMA 2.”  
Video Control display 2  
Adjusting the brightness of  
selected areas (Gamma  
Correction)  
PROGRESSIVE1 FILM  
PROGRESSIVE2 STILL  
PICTURE  
BRIGHTNESS  
COLOR  
VIDEO  
MOVE  
-
4
0
0
0
0
0
HUE  
Depending on your TV or viewing  
RESET  
environment, images on the screen may lose  
definition when a certain area of the image is  
so light that it appears washed out, or so dark  
that it blends into the surrounding dark areas.  
By correcting the Gamma value, you can  
adjust the brightness of selected areas to get a  
clearer image. While the “BRIGHTNESS”  
adjustment controls the brightness of the  
entire image, the “GAMMA” adjustment is  
useful when only some portions of the image  
need adjusting.  
To turn off the display  
Press O RETURN.  
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• To reset the picture items to the default values,  
press c after step 4 to select “RESET” in Video  
Control display 2 and press ENTER.  
• You can skip the adjustment without saving by  
pressing X/x in step 2.  
• Video based software, such as TV drama,  
animation, and live music software are more  
adequately processed under the video based  
conversion. Film based software such as movies  
are better processed under the film based  
conversion.  
Example: You are watching a movie that is  
rich in shadows and you want to see the  
hidden details of the scenery.  
If you use the “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment,  
the entire image will become brighter, losing  
definition in the areas that were initially  
bright. The “GAMMA” adjustment enables  
you to select the dark part and gradually  
increase its brightness without sacrificing the  
overall definition.  
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1 After step 3 of “ Adjusting the picture  
items in MEMORY, press X/x to  
display the GAMMA, adjustment  
bar, and press ENTER or c.  
The “GAMMA” adjustment display  
appears.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the  
brightness level of other areas that  
you select.  
Try to keep the line that connects the  
brightness level of each area as smooth  
and straight as possible, as shown below.  
How to lighten the  
dark areas of an  
image  
How to darken the  
light areas of an  
image  
0%  
32  
64  
0%  
0%  
96  
128  
160  
192  
224  
58  
35  
50  
89  
94  
128  
160  
192  
224  
64  
105  
128  
150  
159  
174  
50  
50  
100  
RESET  
100  
RESET  
100  
RESET  
Current Gamma setup value  
2 Press X/x to select areas of an image.  
The upper region adjusts the dark areas  
and the lower region adjusts the light  
areas.  
To prevent the image from appearing  
overly altered, do not give the line any  
sharp changes. Gradually make the  
adjustments while viewing the image on  
your TV screen.  
Dark areas  
0%  
Press O RETURN to stop making  
adjustments to the image.  
32  
64  
96  
128  
160  
192  
224  
Selected areas  
of an image  
5 Press ENTER.  
50  
The “GAMMA” adjustment bar appears  
and the adjusted gamma values are stored  
in memory.  
100  
RESET  
Light areas  
To reset only the gamma value to the  
default setting  
Select “RESET” in the “GAMMA”  
adjustment display by pressing X/x, and  
press ENTER twice.  
3 Press C/c to adjust the brightness  
level of the area that you selected.  
C decreases the level (darkens the area),  
and c increases the level (lightens the  
area). The level can be adjusted between  
16 and 235. The level for the dark areas  
can never be greater than the light areas.  
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You can move the gamma adjustment display  
horizontally by pressing ./>.  
0%  
32  
64  
Gammavalueand  
the position of the  
120  
128  
50  
100  
RESET  
Darken  
Lighten  
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(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press  
ENTER.  
Using Various Additional  
Functions  
The options for “PARENTAL  
CONTROL” appear.  
Locking Discs (CUSTOM  
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL  
CONTROL)  
1
STOP  
DVD VIDEO  
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
1 8 3 4  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
ON  
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions  
for the desired disc.  
• Custom Parental Control  
PLAYER  
PASSWORD  
OFF  
You can set playback restrictions so that the  
player will not play inappropriate discs.  
• Parental Control  
4 Press X/x to select “ ON t,” then  
press ENTER.  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be  
limited according to a predetermined level  
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be  
blocked or replaced with different scenes.  
The same password is used for both Parental  
Control and Custom Parental Control.  
If you have not entered a password  
The display for registering a new  
password appears.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter a new 4-digit password, then  
ENTER  
Custom Parental Control  
press  
.
You can set the same Custom Parental  
Control password for up to 40 discs. When  
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
When you have already registered a  
password  
Number  
buttons  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
x
X/x  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
ENTER  
Enter password, then press ENTER  
.
DISPLAY  
1 Insert the disc you want to lock.  
If the disc is playing, press x to stop  
playback.  
5 Enterorre-enteryour4-digitpassword  
using the number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in  
stop mode.  
“Custom parental control is set.” appears  
and the screen returns to the Control  
Menu.  
The Control Menu appears.  
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To turn off the Custom Parental Control  
function  
1
2
3
Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom  
Parental Control.”  
Number  
buttons  
Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press  
ENTER.  
H
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
X/x  
ENTER  
To play a disc for which Custom Parental  
Control is set  
DISPLAY  
1
Insert the disc for which Custom Parental  
Control is set.  
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL  
CONTROL” display appears.  
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in  
stop mode.  
The Control Menu appears.  
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL  
2 Press X/x to select  
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press  
ENTER.  
Custom parental control is already  
set. To play, enter your password  
ENTER  
and press  
.
The options for “PARENTAL  
CONTROL” appear.  
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
The player is ready for playback.  
1
STOP  
DVD VIDEO  
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
1 8 3 4  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
z Hint  
ON  
PLAYER  
PASSWORD  
OFF  
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit  
number “199703” using the number buttons when  
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display  
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.  
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit  
password.  
3 Press X/x to select “ PLAYER t,”  
then press ENTER.  
If you have not entered a password  
The display for registering a new  
password appears.  
Note  
Once you set Custom Parental Control with a  
recorded disc such as a DVD-RW, the display for  
entering the password may appear again when you  
insert a different recorded disc. Input the password  
to play the disc.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter a new 4-digit password, then  
ENTER  
press  
.
Parental Control (limited  
playback)  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be  
limited according to a predetermined level  
such as the age of the users. The  
“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows  
you to set a playback limitation level.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
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When you have already registered a  
password  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
OFF  
OFF  
8:  
7: NC17  
6:  
5:  
R
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter password, then press ENTER  
.
8 Select the level you want using X/x,  
then press ENTER.  
Parental Control setting is complete.  
4 Enterorre-enter your4-digit password  
using the number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
4: PG13  
USA  
The display for setting the playback  
limitation level appears.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
The lower the value, the stricter the  
limitation.  
OFF  
USA  
To turn off the Parental Control function  
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.  
5 Press X/x to select STANDARD,”  
then press ENTER.  
To play a disc for which Parental Control is  
set  
The selection items for “STANDARD”  
are displayed.  
1
Insert the disc and press H.  
The display for entering your password  
appears.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
The player starts playback.  
OFF  
USA  
USA  
OTHERS  
z Hint  
If you forget your password, remove the disc and  
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited  
playback).” When you are asked to enter your  
password, enter “199703” using the number  
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask  
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter  
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the  
player and press H. When the display for entering  
your password appears, enter your new password.  
6 Press X/x to select a geographic area  
as the playback limitation level, then  
press ENTER.  
The area is selected.  
When you select “OTHERS t,” select  
and enter a standard code in the table on  
page 65 using the number buttons.  
Notes  
7 Press X/x to select LEVEL, then  
press ENTER.  
• When you play discs which do not have the  
Parental Control function, playback cannot be  
limited on this player.  
The selection items for “LEVEL” are  
displayed.  
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• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to  
change the parental control level while playing  
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then  
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is  
canceled, the level returns to the previous level.  
Changing the password  
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in  
stop mode.  
The Control Menu appears.  
Area Code  
2 Press X/x to select  
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press  
ENTER.  
Standard  
Code  
number  
Standard  
Code  
number  
Argentina  
Australia  
Austria  
Belgium  
Brazil  
2044  
2047  
2046  
2057  
2070  
2079  
2090  
2092  
2115  
2165  
2174  
2109  
2248  
2238  
2254  
2276  
2304  
Malaysia  
Mexico  
2363  
2362  
The options for “PARENTAL  
CONTROL” appear.  
Netherlands 2376  
3 Press X/x to select PASSWORD  
t,” then press ENTER.  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
New  
Zealand  
2390  
Norway  
Pakistan  
Philippines  
Portugal  
Russia  
2379  
2427  
2424  
2436  
2489  
2501  
2149  
2499  
Canada  
Chile  
4 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
China  
5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
Denmark  
Finland  
France  
Germany  
India  
Singapore  
Spain  
6 To confirm your password, re-enter it  
using the number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
Sweden  
Switzerland 2086  
Indonesia  
Italy  
Thailand  
2528  
2184  
If you make a mistake entering your  
password  
Press C before you press ENTER and input  
the correct number.  
United  
Kingdom  
Japan  
Korea  
If you make a mistake  
Press O RETURN.  
To turn off the display  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display  
is turned off.  
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To turn off the Sound Feedback function  
When there is no disc in the player, press and  
hold X on the player for more than two  
seconds. You will hear two beeps and the  
Sound Feedback function is turned off.  
Operation Sound Effects  
(Sound Feedback)  
The player beeps when the following  
operations are performed.  
The default setting of the Sound Feedback  
function is set to off.  
Operation  
Operation sound  
One beep  
Power is turned on  
Power is turned off  
H is pressed  
Two beeps  
One beep  
X is pressed  
Two beeps  
Playback is stopped  
One long beep  
Operation is not possible Three beeps  
Setting Sound Feedback  
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X
A
[/1  
1 Press [/1 on the player or the remote.  
The player turns on.  
When there is a disc in the player, press  
A and remove the disc. Then press A  
again to close the disc tray.  
2 Press and hold X on the player for  
more than two seconds.  
You will hear one beep and the Sound  
Feedback function is turned on.  
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[/1  
Turns the TV on or off  
ControllingYour TV or AV  
Amplifier(Receiver)With  
the Supplied Remote  
VOL +/–  
TV/VIDEO  
Adjusts the volume of the TV  
Switches the TV’s input  
source between the TV and  
other input sources  
The button works even if the  
TV/DVD switch is set to  
DVD  
By adjusting the remote signal, you can  
control your TV with the supplied remote.  
If you connect the player to an AV amplifier  
(receiver), you can control the volume with  
the supplied remote.  
Number buttons Selects the channel of the TV  
and ENTER  
Notes  
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be  
able to correctly control your TV or AV amplifier  
(receiver) using some of the buttons below.  
• If you enter a new code number, the code number  
previously entered will be erased.  
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 TV.  
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the  
code number you have set may be reset to the  
default setting. Set the appropriate code number  
again.  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
01 (default)  
04  
Akai  
Controlling TVs with the remote  
AOC  
04  
TV/DVD  
switch  
[/1  
Centurion  
Coronado  
Curtis-Mathes  
Daytron  
Emerson  
Fisher  
12  
VOL +/–  
03  
Number  
buttons  
TV/VIDEO  
12  
ENTER  
12  
03, 04, 14  
11  
General Electric  
Gold Star  
Hitachi  
06, 10  
03, 04, 17  
02, 03  
04, 12  
09  
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.  
2 Hold down [/1, and enter your TVs  
manufacturer code (see “ Code  
numbers of controllable TVs below)  
using the number buttons.  
J.C.Penney  
JVC  
KMC  
03  
3 Release [/1.  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
MGA/Mitsubishi  
NEC  
03, 08, 12  
04, 13  
04, 12, 13, 17  
04, 12  
06, 19  
03, 04  
08, 21  
16  
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the  
remote performs the following:  
Panasonic  
Philco  
Philips  
Pioneer  
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Code numbers of controllable AV  
amplifiers (receivers)  
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 amplifier  
(receiver).  
Manufacturer  
Portland  
Proscan  
Quasar  
Radio Shack  
RCA  
Code number  
03  
10  
06, 18  
05, 14  
04, 10  
12  
Manufacturer  
Sony*  
Code number  
80, 88, 89, 91  
84, 85, 86  
92, 93  
Sampo  
Denon  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
03, 12, 20  
11, 14  
12  
Kenwood  
Onkyo  
81, 82, 83  
99  
Scott  
Pioneer  
Sears  
07, 10, 11  
03, 05, 18  
08, 12  
03, 08, 14  
07  
Sansui  
87  
Sharp  
Technics  
Yamaha  
97, 98  
Sylvania  
Teknika  
Toshiba  
Wards  
94, 95, 96  
* If you cannot control the volume of Sony STR-  
DA3000ES/DA5000ES/DA9000ES AV  
amplifiers (receivers) with the remote, enter the  
code number 91 and check that the command  
mode of the amplifier (receiver) is set to  
“COMMAND MODE [AV1].”  
03, 04, 12  
12  
Yorx  
Zenith  
15  
See the instructions supplied with the amplifier  
(receiver) to change the command mode.  
For Sony amplifiers (receivers) other than  
STR-DA3000ES/DA5000ES/DA9000ES, see the  
instructions supplied with the amplifiers  
(receivers).  
Controlling the volume of your  
AV amplifier (receiver) with the  
remote  
TV/DVD  
[/1  
switch  
z Hint  
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when  
the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat steps 1  
and 2 and enter the code number 90 (default).  
VOL +/–  
Number  
buttons  
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.  
2 Hold down [/1, and enter your AV  
amplifier (receiver)’s manufacturer’s  
code (see the table below) using the  
number buttons.  
3 Release [/1.  
The VOL +/– buttons control the AV  
amplifier’s volume.  
If you want to control the TVs volume  
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.  
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The Setup Display appears.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
Settings and Adjustments  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ORIGINAL  
ENGLISH  
Using the Setup Display  
By using the Setup Display, you can make  
various adjustments to items such as picture  
and sound. You can also set a language for the  
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other  
things. For details on each Setup Display  
item, see pages from 70 to 78.  
4
Press X/x to select the setup item  
from the displayed list:  
“ LANGUAGE SETUP, SCREEN  
SETUP,” “ CUSTOM SETUP,”  
AUDIO SETUP, or “ SPEAKER  
SETUP.Then press ENTER.  
Note  
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority  
over the Setup Display settings and not all the  
functions described may work.  
The Setup item is selected.  
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”  
Selected item  
X/x  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
ENTER  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
ON  
DISPLAY  
(
)
COMPONENT OUT  
BLACK LEVEL  
:
ON  
COMPONENT OUT:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
INTERLACE  
FULL  
Setup items  
5
Select an item using X/x, then  
press ENTER.  
The options for the selected item appear.  
Example: “TV TYPE”  
1
2
Press DISPLAY when the player is  
in stop mode.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
The Control Menu appears.  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
16:9  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
Press X/x to select  
(SETUP), then press ENTER.  
(
)
COMPONENT OUT  
BLACK LEVEL  
:
ON  
COMPONENT OUT:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
INTERLACE  
FULL  
The options for “SETUP” appear.  
Options  
1
STOP  
DVD VIDEO  
(
)
2 7  
:
:
QUICK  
CUSTOM  
RESET  
QUICK  
3
Press X/x to select “ CUSTOM,”  
then press ENTER.  
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Select a setting using X/x, then  
press ENTER.  
Setting the Display or  
Sound Track Language  
(LANGUAGE SETUP)  
The setting is selected and setup is  
complete.  
Example: “16:9”  
Selected setting  
various languages for the on-screen display or  
sound track.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
ON  
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup  
Display. To use the display, see “Using the  
Setup Display” (page 69).  
(
)
COMPONENT OUT  
BLACK LEVEL  
:
ON  
COMPONENT OUT:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
INTERLACE  
FULL  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ORIGINAL  
ENGLISH  
To turn off the display  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display  
is turned off.  
To enter the Quick Setup mode  
OSD (On-Screen Display)  
Switches the display language on the screen.  
Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step  
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make  
basic adjustments (page 27).  
MENU (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can select the desired language for the  
disc’s menu.  
To reset all of the “ SETUP” settings  
1
Select “RESET” in step 3 and press  
ENTER.  
AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the sound track.  
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language  
given priority in the disc is selected.  
2
Select “YES” using X/x.  
You can also quit the process and return  
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”  
here.  
SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded  
on the DVD VIDEO.  
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the  
language for the subtitles changes according to  
the language you selected for the sound track.  
3
Press ENTER.  
All the settings explained on pages 70 to  
78 return to the default settings. Do not  
press [/1 while resetting the player as it  
takes a few seconds to complete.  
z Hint  
If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”  
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a  
language code from “Language Code List” on  
page 86 using the number buttons.  
Note  
When you select a language in “MENU,”  
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on  
the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages  
will be automatically selected.  
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Note  
Settings for the Display  
(SCREEN SETUP)  
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may  
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN  
SCREEN SAVER  
Choose settings according to the TV to be  
connected.  
The screen saver image appears when you  
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15  
minutes, or when you play back a Super  
Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver  
will help prevent your display device from  
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to  
turn off the screen saver.  
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup  
Display. To use the display, see “Using the  
Setup Display” (page 69).  
The default settings are underlined.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
ON  
ON  
Turns on the screen saver.  
Turns off the screen saver.  
BLACK LEVEL  
:
(
)
:
COMPONENT OUT  
BLACK LEVEL  
ON  
OFF  
COMPONENT OUT:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
INTERLACE  
FULL  
BACKGROUND  
Selects the background color or picture on the  
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a  
Super Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3  
audio).  
TV TYPE  
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV  
(4:3 standard or wide).  
4:3  
LETTER  
BOX  
Select this when you connect a  
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide  
picture with bands on the upper  
and lower portions of the  
screen.  
JACKET  
PICTURE  
The jacket picture (still picture)  
appears, but only when the  
jacket picture is already  
recorded on the disc (CD-  
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does  
not contain a jacket picture, the  
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.  
4:3  
Select this when you connect a  
PAN SCAN 4:3 screen TV. Automatically  
displays a wide picture on the  
entire screen and cuts off the  
portions that do not fit.  
GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the  
player appears.  
BLUE  
The background color is blue.  
The background color is black.  
16:9  
Select this when you connect a  
wide-screen TV or a TV with a  
wide mode function.  
BLACK  
BLACK LEVEL  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
Selects the black level (setup level) for the  
video signals output from the jacks other than  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.  
ON  
Sets the black level of the output  
signal to the standard level.  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
OFF  
Lowers the standard black level.  
Use this when the picture  
becomes too white.  
16:9  
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Reset the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/  
SCAN SELECT switch to  
SELECTABLE.  
Normally leave the switch in this position  
when using the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks.  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)  
Selects the black level (setup level) for the  
video signals output from the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks.  
You cannot select this when  
“PROGRESSIVE” is selected in  
“COMPONENT OUT” (see below).  
When PROGRESSIVE” is selected in  
COMPONENT OUT”  
• 4:3 OUTPUT  
Adjust this when you watch progressive  
signals on a standard 4:3 aspect ratio  
television. If you can change the aspect ratio  
on your progressive format (480p)  
compatible TV, change the setting on your  
TV, not the player.  
ON  
Sets the black level of the output  
signal to the standard level.  
OFF  
Lowers the standard black level.  
Use this when the picture  
becomes too white.  
COMPONENT OUT  
Selects the type of the signal output from the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks when the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN  
SELECT switch on the rear panel of the  
player is set to SELECTABLE. See page 83  
for more information about the different  
types.  
FULL  
Select this when you can change  
the aspect ratio on your TV.  
NORMAL Select this when you cannot  
change the aspect ratio on your  
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio  
signal with black bands on left  
and right sides of the image, and  
a 4:3 aspect ratio signal with  
black bands on all sides of the  
image.  
INTERLACE  
Select this when you are  
connected to a standard  
(interlace format) TV.  
PROGRESSIVE Select this when you have  
a TV that can accept  
progressive signals.  
About the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN  
SELECT switch  
16:9 aspect ratio TV  
4:3 aspect ratio TV  
The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN  
SELECT switch on the rear panel of the  
player selects the signal output from the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks:  
interlace, progressive, or selectable. The  
switch takes priority over the setting made in  
“COMPONENT OUT.”  
To switch the video signal format  
If you have selected “PROGRESSIVE” for a  
TV that does not accept signals in progressive  
format 480p, or if the software’s video signals  
are not suited for progressive video signal  
conversion, view the image in Interlace  
format.  
1
Set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/  
SCAN SELECT switch on the rear panel  
of the player to INTERLACE.  
“COMPONENT OUT” is automatically  
set to “INTERLACE.”  
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PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW  
only)  
Selects the picture in pause mode.  
Custom Settings (CUSTOM  
SETUP)  
The picture, including subjects  
that move dynamically, is  
output with no jitter. Normally  
select this position.  
Use this to set up playback related and other  
settings.  
FRAME  
The picture, including subjects  
that do not move dynamically,  
is output in high resolution.  
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup  
Display. To use the display, see “Using the  
Setup Display” (page 69).  
The default settings are underlined.  
PLAYBACK MEMORY  
CUSTOM SETUP  
AUTO POWER OFF:  
AUTO PLAY:  
DIMMER:  
PAUSE MODE:  
PLAYBACK MEMORY:  
TRACK SELECTION:  
MULTI-DISC RESUME:  
CD DIRECT:  
The player can store “SUBTITLE” and other  
settings of each disc for up to 30 discs  
(Playback Memory).  
OFF  
OFF  
BRIGHT  
AUTO  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
Set this function “ON” or “OFF.”  
ON  
Stores the settings in memory  
when you eject the disc.  
OFF  
Does not store the settings in  
memory.  
AUTO POWER OFF  
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or  
off.  
The following settings are stored in memory.  
– ANGLE (page 57)*  
– AUDIO (page 54)*  
– VIDEO CONTOROL (page 58)**  
– SUBTITLE (page 57)*  
OFF  
ON  
Switches this function off.  
The player enters standby mode  
when left in stop mode for more  
than 30 minutes.  
*
DVD VIDEO only  
** DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only  
AUTO PLAY  
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This  
function is useful when the player is  
connected to a timer (not supplied).  
Note  
The player can store the settings of up to 30 discs.  
When you store the setting of disc number 31, the  
first disc setting is canceled.  
OFF  
ON  
Switches this function off.  
Automatically starts playback  
when the player is turned on.  
TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)  
Gives the sound track which contains the  
highest number of channels priority when you  
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio  
formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital  
format) are recorded.  
DIMMER  
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.  
BRIGHT  
DARK  
Makes the lighting bright.  
Makes the lighting dark.  
OFF  
No priority given.  
Priority given.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
DARK  
Makes the lighting dark if you  
do not operate the player or the  
remote for a short while.  
Notes  
AUTO OFF Turns off the lighting if you do  
not operate the player or the  
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language  
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting  
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in  
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 70).  
remote for a short while.  
The FL OFF indicator lights up.  
OFF  
(FL OFF)  
Turns off the lighting.  
The FL OFF indicator lights up.  
• If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks  
have the same number of channels, the player  
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selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound  
tracks in this order.  
Settings for the Sound  
(AUDIO SETUP)  
MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/  
VIDEO CD only)  
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or  
off. Resume playback point can be stored in  
memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEO/  
VIDEO CD discs (page 34).  
according to the playback and connection  
conditions.  
ON  
Stores the resume settings in  
memory for up to 40 discs (The  
settings remain in memory even  
if you select “OFF.”)  
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup  
Display. To use the display, see “Using the  
Setup Display” (page 69).  
The default settings are underlined.  
OFF  
Does not store the resume  
AUDIO SETUP  
settings in memory. Playback  
restarts at the resume point only  
for the current disc in the player.  
AUDIO ATT:  
AUDIO DRC:  
AUDIO FILTER:  
DOWNMIX:  
OFF  
STANDARD  
SHARP  
DOLBY SURROUND  
DIGITAL OUT:  
DOLBY DIGITAL:  
DTS:  
ON  
D-PCM  
D-PCM  
48kHz/16bit  
CD DIRECT  
48kHz/96kHz PCM:  
Eliminates the use of unnecessary circuits  
when playing CDs. This setting will be  
activated when you open or close the disc  
tray.  
This function affects the output from the  
following jacks:  
AUDIO ATT (attenuation)  
If the playback sound is distorted, set this  
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio  
output level.  
This function affects the output of the  
following jacks:  
– AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks  
– 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks  
– AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks  
– 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks  
OFF  
Select this when playing CD  
discs, including CDs with DTS  
tracks.  
OFF  
ON  
Normally, select this position.  
ON  
Eliminates the use of  
unnecessary circuits needed to  
play CDs.  
Select this when the playback sound  
from the speakers is distorted.  
AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  
(DVD only)  
Note  
Makes the sound clear when the volume is  
turned down when playing a DVD that  
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the  
output from the following jacks:  
– AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks  
If you select “ON” when playing CDs with DTS  
tracks, the sound will become noisy.  
– 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks  
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)  
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set  
to “D-PCM” (page 75).  
STANDARD Normally select this position.  
TV MODE  
Makes the low sounds clear  
even if you turn the volume  
down.  
WIDE  
RANGE  
Gives you the feeling of being  
at a live performance.  
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AUDIO FILTER (except Super Audio CD)  
Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above  
22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the  
audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48  
kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).  
To set the digital output signal  
The following switch the method of  
outputting audio signals when you connect a  
component such as an amplifier (receiver) or  
MD deck with a digital input jack.  
For connection details, see page 21.  
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and “48  
kHz/96 kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL  
OUT” to “ON.”  
SHARP  
Provides a wide frequency  
range and spatial feeling.  
SLOW  
Provides smooth and warm  
sound.  
AUDIO SETUP  
AUDIO ATT:  
AUDIO DRC:  
AUDIO FILTER:  
DOWNMIX:  
OFF  
STANDARD  
SHARP  
Note  
DOLBY SURROUND  
DIGITAL OUT:  
DOLBY DIGITAL:  
DTS:  
ON  
D-PCM  
D-PCM  
There may be little effect by changing the digital  
filter depending on discs or playback environment.  
48kHz/16bit  
DOWNMIX (DVD only)  
Switches the method for mixing down to 2  
channels when you play a DVD which has  
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded  
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the  
rear signal components, see “Displaying the  
audio information of the disc” (page 55). This  
function affects the output of the following  
jacks:  
If you connect a component that does not  
conform to the selected audio signal, a loud  
noise (or no sound) will come out from the  
speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.  
• DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)  
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.  
– AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks  
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)  
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS”  
is set to “D-PCM” (page 75).  
D-PCM  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component without a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder. You can  
select whether the signals  
conform to Dolby Surround  
(Pro Logic) or not by making  
adjustments to the  
DOLBY  
SUR-  
Normally select this position.  
Multi-channel audio signals are  
output to two channels for  
enjoying surround sounds.  
ROUND  
“DOWNMIX” item in  
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 75).  
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are  
downmixed to two channels for  
use with your stereo.  
DOLBY  
DIGITAL  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder.  
DIGITAL OUT  
Select this if audio signals are to be output via  
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or  
COAXIAL) jack.  
• DTS (DVD VIDEO only)  
Selects the type of DTS signal.  
ON  
Normally select this position. When  
you select “ON,” see “To set the digital  
output signal” for further settings.  
D-PCM  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component without a built-in  
DTS decoder. If you play DTS  
audio sound tracks, the player  
outputs stereo signals via the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or  
COAXIAL) jacks.  
OFF The influence of the digital circuit  
upon the analog circuit is minimal.  
Note  
Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from  
a digital jack.  
DTS  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component with a built-in DTS  
decoder.  
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• 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)  
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio  
signal.  
SettingsfortheSpeakers  
(SPEAKER SETUP)  
48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD  
VIDEOs are always converted  
to 48kHz/16bit.  
To obtain the best possible surround sound,  
set the size of the speakers you have  
connected and their distance from your  
listening position. Then use the test tone to  
adjust the volume and the balance of the  
speakers to the same level.  
This setting is effective when connecting the  
speaker with 5.1 CH OUTPUT jacks (page  
25).  
96kHz/24bit All types of signals including  
96kHz/24bit are output in their  
original format. However, if the  
signal is encrypted for  
copyright protection purposes,  
the signal is only output as  
48kHz/16bit.  
Notes  
You can create two different Speaker Setup  
settings, one for Super Audio CDs and one for  
all other types of discs.  
• Even if you set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/  
24bit,” the sampling frequency is converted to  
48kHz/16bit when a “SURROUND” mode (page  
56) is selected.  
1
Follow steps 1 through 4 of Using  
the setup display” (page 69) to  
select SPEAKER SETUP” in the  
Setup display.  
• The analog audio signals from the AUDIO OUT  
L/R jacks and 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks are not  
affected by this setting and keep their original  
sampling frequency level.  
SPEAKER SETUP  
DVD:  
SUPER AUDIO CD:  
2
3
Select “ DVD” or SUPER AUDIO  
CD” using X/x, then press ENTER.  
Example: when “DVD” is selected.  
SPEAKER SETUP (DVD)  
SIZE:  
DISTANCE:  
LEVEL(FRONT)  
:
LEVEL(REAR)  
TEST TONE:  
FRONT:  
CENTER:  
REAR:  
:
OFF  
LARGE  
LARGE  
LARGE  
YES  
SUBWOOFER:  
Set the following items in the  
order that they are explained  
below.  
The default settings are underlined.  
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To return to the default setting  
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that  
only the “SIZE” setting does not return to the  
default setting.  
DISTANCE  
Sets the distance from your listening position  
to the speakers.  
Set the distance to your front speakers in  
“FRONT” first (A). Then adjust the values in  
“CENTER” (center speaker B), “REAR”  
(rear speakers C), and “SUBWOOFER”  
(D) to reflect the actual distance to your  
center speaker, rear speakers, and subwoofer.  
SIZE  
Selects the size of the speakers.  
• FRONT  
LARGE  
SMALL  
Normally select this position.  
Select this when the speaker  
cannot reproduce adequate bass  
frequencies.  
B
D
• CENTER  
A
A
LARGE  
SMALL  
Normally select this position.  
(4~50 ft)  
(4~50 ft)  
Select this when the speaker  
cannot reproduce adequate bass  
frequencies.  
C
C
NONE  
Select this if you do not connect  
a center speaker.  
• REAR  
LARGE  
SMALL  
Normally select this position.  
Be sure to change the value in the Setup  
Display when you move the speakers.  
The default adjustments are in parentheses.  
Select this when the speaker  
cannot reproduce adequate bass  
frequencies.  
FRONT  
(10 ft)  
Set this between 4 and 50  
feet in 0.25 foot increments.  
NONE  
Select this if you do not connect  
rear speakers.  
CENTER  
(10 ft)  
Set this within ± 6 feet of the  
“FRONT” setting in 0.25  
foot increments. For  
example, if “FRONT” is set  
to 6 feet, “CENTER” can be  
set between 0 and 12 feet.  
• SUBWOOFER  
YES  
Select this if you connect a  
subwoofer to output the LFE  
(low frequency effect) signals  
from the subwoofer.  
REAR (10 ft)  
Set this within –18 and +6  
feet of the “FRONT” setting  
in 0.25 foot increments. For  
example, if “FRONT” is set  
to 18 feet, “REAR” can be  
set between 0 and 24 feet.  
NONE  
Select this if you do not connect  
a subwoofer.  
Notes  
• The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at  
120 Hz.  
SUBWOOFER Set this within –18 and +6  
(10 ft)  
feet of the “FRONT” setting  
in 0.25 foot increments. For  
example, if “FRONT” is set  
to 18 feet, “REAR” can be  
set between 0 and 24 feet.  
• If your speakers are too small to reproduce low  
bass frequencies, utilize a subwoofer for low  
frequency sound. When you set all speaker  
settings to “SMALL,” the bass redirection  
circuitry will be activated and the bass  
frequencies for the speakers are output from the  
subwoofer.  
• Even if there are fewer than 6 speakers connected,  
the player distributes the audio signal components  
to the front speakers.  
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OFF  
ON  
The test tone is not emitted  
from the speakers.  
Note  
If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at  
an equal distance from your listening position, set  
the distance according to the closest speaker.  
The test tone is emitted from  
each speaker in sequence while  
adjusting balance or level.  
LEVEL (FRONT)  
Varies the level of the front speakers. Be sure  
to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy  
adjustment.  
Adjusting the speaker volume  
and level  
The default adjustments are in parentheses.  
1 Select SPEAKERSETUP” in theSetup  
Display.  
L (0 dB)  
Set this between –6 dB and 0  
dB in 0.5 dB increments.  
2 Select TEST TONE” and set to ON.”  
You will hear the test tone from each  
speaker in sequence.  
R (0 dB)  
Set this between –6 dB and 0  
dB in 0.5 dB increments.  
CENTER  
(0 dB)  
Set this between –12 dB and  
0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.  
3 From your listening position, select  
“ LEVEL (FRONT) or LEVEL (REAR)”  
and adjust the value using X/x.  
The test tone is emitted from both left and  
right speakers simultaneously.  
SUBWOOFER For DVDs:  
(DVD: –5 dB/ (When “SIZE” are set to the  
SUPER  
AUDIO CD:  
0 dB)  
default settings):  
Set this between –10 dB  
and +10 dB in 0.5 dB  
increments.  
(When “SIZE” are not set to  
the default settings):  
Set this between –15 dB  
and +5 dB in 0.5 dB  
increments.  
4 Select TEST TONE” and set to “ OFF”  
to turn off the test tone.  
Note  
For Super Audio CDs:  
Set this between –10 dB and  
+10 dB in 0.5 dB increments.  
The test tone signals are not output from the digital  
jack.  
LEVEL (REAR)  
Varies the level of the rear speakers. Be sure  
to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy  
adjustment.  
The default adjustments are in parentheses.  
L (0 dB)  
Set this between –12 dB and  
0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.  
R (0 dB)  
Set this between –12 dB and  
0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.  
To adjust the volume of all the speakers at  
one time  
Use the amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume  
control.  
TEST TONE  
The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this  
when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks and  
adjust “LEVEL (FRONT)” and “LEVEL  
(REAR).”  
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, You have selected VIDEO OFF (page 31).  
Additional Information  
Even though you set the aspect ratio in “ TV  
TYPE” of SCREEN SETUP, the picture  
does not fill the screen.  
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your  
DVD.  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the player, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the  
problem before requesting repairs. Should  
any problem persist, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
Sound  
There is no sound.  
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.  
, The connecting cord is damaged.  
, The player is connected to the wrong input  
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 23,  
24, 25).  
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not  
correctly set.  
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-  
Power  
The power is not turned on.  
, Check that the AC power cord is connected  
securely.  
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse  
mode.  
, If the audio signal does not come through  
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or  
COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings  
(page 75).  
, Super Audio CD audio signals are not  
output from the digital jack.  
, While playing a Super VCD on which the  
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will  
come out when you select “2:STEREO,”  
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”  
Picture  
There is no picture/picture noise appears.  
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.  
, The connecting cords are damaged.  
, Check the connection to your TV (page 18)  
and switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the player appears on  
the TV screen.  
, The disc is dirty or flawed.  
, If the picture output from your player goes  
through your VCR to get to your TV or if  
you are connected to a combination TV/  
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal  
applied to some DVD programs could affect  
picture quality. If you still experience  
problems even when you connect your  
player directly to your TV, please try  
connecting your player to your TV’s S  
VIDEO input (page 18).  
Sound distortion occurs.  
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to  
“ON” (page 74).  
The sound volume is low.  
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.  
The sound volume may improve if you set  
“AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 74).  
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to  
“OFF” (page 74).  
, You have set “COMPONENT OUT” in  
“SCREEN SETUP” to “PROGRESSIVE”  
even though your TV cannot accept the  
signal in progressive format. In this case, set  
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN  
SELECT switch on the rear panel of the  
player to INTERLACE. Then reset the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN  
SELECT switch to SELECTABLE  
(page 72).  
The surround effect is difficult to hear  
when you are playing a Dolby Digital or  
DTS sound track.  
, Check the speaker connections and setting  
(page 25, 27, 75).  
, The 5.1 channel sound is not recorded on  
the disc being played.  
, Even if your TV is compatible with  
progressive format 480p signals, the image  
may be affected when you set  
“COMPONENT OUT” to  
“PROGRESSIVE.” In this case, set  
“COMPONENT OUT” to “INTERLACE.”  
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The sound comes from the center speaker  
Copyright lock” appears and the screen  
only.  
turns blue when playing a DVD-RW disc.  
, Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc.,  
may contain copy protection signals, such  
as complete copy protection signals, single  
copy signals, and restriction-free signals.  
When images that contain copy protection  
signals are played, a blue screen may appear  
instead of the images. It may take a while  
when looking for playable images.  
, Depending on the disc, the sound may come  
from the center speaker only.  
Operation  
The remote does not function.  
, There are obstacles between the remote and  
the player.  
, The distance between the remote and the  
player is too far.  
, The remote is not pointed at the remote  
sensor on the player.  
, The batteries in the remote are weak.  
, The command mode setting on the remote  
does not match the setting on the player  
(page 17).  
The title of the MP3 audio album or track  
is not correctly displayed.  
,
The player can only display numbers and  
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as  
“*.”  
The disc does not start playing from the  
beginning.  
The disc does not play.  
, The disc is turned over.  
Insert the disc with the playback side facing  
down on the disc tray.  
, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or  
A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page  
41).  
, Resume play has taken effect (page 34).  
, The disc is skewed.  
,
The player cannot play certain discs (page 6).  
, The region code on the DVD does not match  
the player.  
, Moisture has condensed inside the player  
(page 3).  
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that  
is not correctly finalized (page 7).  
The player starts playing the disc  
automatically.  
, The disc features an auto playback function.  
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is  
set to “ON” (page 73).  
Playback stops automatically.  
, While playing discs with an auto pause  
signal, the player stops playback at the auto  
pause signal.  
The MP3 audio track cannot be played  
(page 39).  
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3  
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/  
Level 2 or Joliet.  
, The MP3 audio track does not have the  
extension “.MP3.”  
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even  
though it has the extension “.MP3.”  
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
, The player cannot play audio tracks in  
MP3PRO format.  
You cannot perform some functions such  
as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play,  
Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program  
Play.  
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able  
to do some of the operations above. See the  
operating manual that comes with the disc.  
The language for the sound track cannot  
be changed.  
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the  
direct selection button on the remote (page  
35).  
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the  
DVD being played.  
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the  
language for the sound track.  
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The subtitle language cannot be changed  
or turned off.  
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the  
direct selection button on the remote (page  
35).  
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on  
the DVD being played.  
Self-diagnosis Function  
(When letters/numbers appear in the  
display)  
When the self-diagnosis function is activated  
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a  
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50)  
with a combination of a letter and four digits  
appears on the screen and the front panel  
display. In this case, check the following  
table.  
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the  
subtitles.  
The angles cannot be changed.  
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the  
direct selection button on the remote (page  
35).  
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD  
being played.  
C:13:50  
, The angle can only be changed when the  
“ANGLE” indicator lights up on the front  
panel display (page 10).  
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.  
First three  
characters of action  
the service  
Cause and/or corrective  
The player does not operate properly.  
, When static electricity, etc., causes the  
player to operate abnormally, unplug the  
player.  
number  
C 13  
The disc is dirty.  
,Clean the disc with a soft  
Nothing is displayed on the front panel  
display.  
, “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set  
to “OFF” or “AUTO OFF.” Set  
“DIMMER” to any setting other than  
cloth (page 8).  
C 31  
The disc is not inserted  
correctly.  
,Re-insert the disc  
correctly.  
E XX  
To prevent a malfunction, the  
(xx is a number) player has performed the  
self-diagnosis function.  
,Contact your nearest  
Sony dealer or local  
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the  
screen and on the front panel display.  
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.  
(See the table on page 81.)  
authorized Sony service  
facility and give the 5-  
character service number.  
Example: E 61 10  
The disc tray does not open and “ LOCKED”  
appears on the front panel display.  
, Child Lock is set (page 33).  
The disc tray does not open and TRAY  
LOCKED” appears on the front panel  
display.  
, Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
Data error” appears on the TV screen  
when playing a DATA CD.  
, The MP3 audio track you want to play is  
broken.  
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
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double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5  
GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is  
9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided  
DVD is 17 GB.  
Glossary  
Chapter (page 10)  
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one  
of the worldwide standards of digital  
compression technology. The picture data is  
compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its  
original size. The DVD also uses a variable  
rate coding technology that changes the data  
to be allocated according to the status of the  
picture. Audio information is recorded in a  
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital,  
allowing you to enjoy a more real audio  
presence.  
Sections of a picture or a music feature that  
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of  
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no  
chapters may be recorded.  
Dolby Digital (page 25, 75)  
Digital audio compression technology  
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This  
technology conforms to multi-channel  
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo  
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in  
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same  
discrete channels of high quality digital audio  
found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround  
sound systems. Good channel separation is  
realized because all of the channel data are  
recorded discretely and little deterioration is  
realized because all channel data processing  
is digital.  
Furthermore, various advanced functions  
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and  
Parental Control functions are provided with  
the DVD.  
DVD-RW (page 6)  
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable  
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO.  
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR  
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in  
Video mode have the same format as a DVD  
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video  
Recording) mode allow the contents to be  
programmed or edited.  
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 24)  
Audio signal processing technology that  
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround  
sound. When the input signal contains a  
surround component, the Pro Logic process  
outputs the front, center and rear signals. The  
rear channel is monaural.  
DVD+RW (page 6)  
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and  
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording  
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO  
format.  
DTS (page 25, 75)  
Digital audio compression technology that  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This  
technology conforms to multi-channel  
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo  
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in  
this format. DTS provides the same discrete  
channels of high quality digital audio.  
Good channel separation is realized because  
all of the channel data is recorded discretely  
and little deterioration is realized because all  
channel data processing is digital.  
Film based software, Video based  
software (page 59)  
DVDs can be classified as Film based or  
Video based software. Film based DVDs  
contain the same images (24 frames per  
second) that are shown at movie theaters.  
Video based DVDs, such as television  
dramas or sit-coms, display images at 30  
frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per  
second.  
DVD VIDEO (page 6)  
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving  
pictures even though its diameter is the same  
as a CD.  
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-  
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7  
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a  
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field to field. The end result is an image that  
is higher in quality when compared to the  
Interlace format.  
Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page  
10)  
A number that divides a track into sections to  
easily locate the point you want on a CD or  
VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no index  
may be recorded.  
Interlace pictures  
Interlace format (page 72)  
Interlace format shows every other line of an  
image as a single “field” and is the standard  
method for displaying images on television.  
The even number field shows the even  
numbered lines of an image, and the odd  
numbered field shows the odd numbered lines  
of an image.  
Converted progressive pictures  
• Film based software conversion  
Film shows an image by displaying an entire  
image at 24 frames per second. When you  
watch a film on television, the television  
displays every other line of the frame as a  
field, thus reducing information level and the  
clarity of the film image.  
Progressive conversion method (page 59)  
• Video based software conversion  
Video shows an image by alternately  
displaying every other line of an image (field)  
at 30 frames (60 fields) per second (Interlace  
format).  
Interlace pictures  
The Interlace format displays 30 frames (60  
fields) per second by displaying every other  
line of the image, causing scanning lines to  
appear across the image. Furthermore, since  
only half of the image is shown at once, the  
amount of information contained in an image  
is limited.  
This player solves this problem by increasing  
the speed at which the frames are displayed,  
consecutively showing 3 identical frames  
followed by 2 identical frames in the time that  
it normally takes to show 2 consecutive  
frames. The end result is that the 24 frames  
per second are increased to 60 frames per  
second, which is the speed at which  
Progressive video signals are shown.  
The Progressive format displays 60 entire  
frames per seconds. The player accomplishes  
this by converting each field into a frame by  
using either a field-based conversion method  
or a frame-based conversion method. The  
appropriate method is automatically selected  
by the player according to the movement of  
the images on the screen. If the movement on  
the screen is slow, the frame-based  
conversion method borrows adjacent field  
information to fill in the missing information.  
If the movement on the screen is rapid, the  
field-based conversion method creates the  
missing information by predicting the  
Converted progressive pictures  
This not only allows film to be shown in a  
frame based format, it also increases the  
clarity and sharpness which is unique to  
Progressive format images.  
movement of the images on the screen from  
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• Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)  
Progressive format (page 72)  
This disc consists of dual HD layers and is  
capable of extended play over long periods.  
Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual  
HD layers on one side only, you do not have  
to turn the disc over during playback.  
Compared to the Interlace format that  
alternately shows every other line of an image  
(field) to create one frame, the Progressive  
format shows the entire image at once as a  
single frame. This means that while the  
Interlace format can show 30 frames (60  
fields) in one second, the Progressive format  
can show 60 frames in one second. The  
overall picture quality increases and still  
images, text, and horizontal lines appear  
sharper. This player is compatible with the  
480 progressive format.  
HD layer  
HD layer  
• Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc)  
This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD  
layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one  
side only, you do not have to turn the disc  
over during playback. You can play the CD  
layer using a conventional CD player.  
Scene (page 10)  
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback  
control) functions, the menu screens, moving  
pictures and still pictures are divided into  
sections called “scenes.”  
CD layer  
HD layer  
Super Audio CD (page 6)  
A Super Audio CD disc can reproduce sounds  
that are extremely faithful to the original  
sound by use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital)  
technology. This technology utilizes a  
sampling frequency of 2.8224 MHz, which is  
64 times that of a conventional CD, and 1-bit  
quantization that enables the disc to hold 4  
times the amount of information that a  
standard PCM format CD can hold. Super  
Audio CDs are divided into the following  
types.  
• 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD  
This disc consists of the 2 channel playback  
area and the multi-channel playback area.  
2 channel playback  
area  
Multi-channel  
playback area  
• Super Audio CD (single layer disc)  
This disc consists of a single HD layer*.  
*High density signal layer for the Super Audio CD  
Title (page 10)  
The longest section of a picture or music  
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video  
software, or the entire album in audio  
software.  
HD (high density)  
layer  
Track (page 10)  
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a  
CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).  
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Specifications  
System  
General  
Laser: Semiconductor laser  
Signal format system: NTSC  
Power requirements:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power consumption:  
24 W  
Audio characteristics  
Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM  
96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (44 kHz: –2 dB  
±1 dB)/Super Audio CD: 2 Hz to  
100 kHz (50 kHz: –3 dB ±1 dB)/CD:  
2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)  
Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %  
Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO/Super Audio  
CD: 103 dB/CD: 99 dB  
Dimensions (approx.):  
430 × 135.5 × 432 mm (17 × 5 3  
/8  
× 17 1  
/
8
in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting  
parts  
Mass (approx.): 8.2 kg (18 5/64 lb)  
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C  
(41 °F to 95 °F)  
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %  
Wow and flutter: Less than detected value  
(±0.001% W PEAK)  
Supplied accessories  
See page 16.  
Outputs  
Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load  
impedance)  
AUDIO OUT 1/2: Phono jack/2 Vrms/  
10 kilohms  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical  
output jack/–18 dBm (wave length:  
660 nm)  
ENERGY STARR is a U.S. registered mark.  
As an ENERGY STARR Partner, Sony  
Corporation has determined that this product  
meets the ENERGY STARR guidelines for  
energy efficiency.  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/  
0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms  
5.1CH OUTPUT: Phono jack/2 Vrms/  
10 kilohms  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, PB, PR):  
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR  
:
interlace*=0.648 Vp-p, progressive or  
interlace**=0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms  
BLACK LEVEL is ON  
*
** BLACK LEVEL is OFF  
VIDEO OUT 1/2: Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/  
75 ohms  
S VIDEO OUT 1/2: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:  
1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms  
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Language Code List  
For details, see pages 54, 57, 70.  
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
1027 Afar  
1183 Irish  
1347 Maori  
1507 Samoan  
1508 Shona  
1509 Somali  
1511 Albanian  
1512 Serbian  
1513 Siswati  
1514 Sesotho  
1515 Sundanese  
1516 Swedish  
1517 Swahili  
1521 Tamil  
1028 Abkhazian  
1032 Afrikaans  
1039 Amharic  
1044 Arabic  
1045 Assamese  
1051 Aymara  
1052 Azerbaijani  
1053 Bashkir  
1057 Byelorussian  
1059 Bulgarian  
1060 Bihari  
1061 Bislama  
1066 Bengali;  
Bangla  
1067 Tibetan  
1070 Breton  
1079 Catalan  
1093 Corsican  
1097 Czech  
1103 Welsh  
1105 Danish  
1109 German  
1130 Bhutani  
1142 Greek  
1144 English  
1145 Esperanto  
1149 Spanish  
1150 Estonian  
1151 Basque  
1157 Persian  
1165 Finnish  
1166 Fiji  
1186 Scots Gaelic  
1194 Galician  
1196 Guarani  
1203 Gujarati  
1209 Hausa  
1349 Macedonian  
1350 Malayalam  
1352 Mongolian  
1353 Moldavian  
1356 Marathi  
1357 Malay  
1358 Maltese  
1363 Burmese  
1365 Nauru  
1217 Hindi  
1226 Croatian  
1229 Hungarian  
1233 Armenian  
1235 Interlingua  
1239 Interlingue  
1245 Inupiak  
1248 Indonesian  
1253 Icelandic  
1254 Italian  
1257 Hebrew  
1261 Japanese  
1269 Yiddish  
1283 Javanese  
1287 Georgian  
1297 Kazakh  
1298 Greenlandic  
1299 Cambodian  
1300 Kannada  
1301 Korean  
1305 Kashmiri  
1307 Kurdish  
1311 Kirghiz  
1369 Nepali  
1376 Dutch  
1525 Telugu  
1527 Tajik  
1528 Thai  
1379 Norwegian  
1393 Occitan  
1403 (Afan)Oromo  
1408 Oriya  
1417 Punjabi  
1428 Polish  
1435 Pashto;  
Pushto  
1436 Portuguese  
1463 Quechua  
1481 Rhaeto-  
Romance  
1482 Kirundi  
1483 Romanian  
1489 Russian  
1491 Kinyarwanda  
1495 Sanskrit  
1498 Sindhi  
1501 Sangho  
1502 Serbo-  
Croatian  
1529 Tigrinya  
1531 Turkmen  
1532 Tagalog  
1534 Setswana  
1535 Tonga  
1538 Turkish  
1539 Tsonga  
1540 Tatar  
1543 Twi  
1557 Ukrainian  
1564 Urdu  
1572 Uzbek  
1581 Vietnamese  
1587 Volapük  
1613 Wolof  
1632 Xhosa  
1665 Yoruba  
1684 Chinese  
1697 Zulu  
1313 Latin  
1326 Lingala  
1327 Laothian  
1332 Lithuanian  
1334 Latvian;  
Lettish  
1171 Faroese  
1174 French  
1181 Frisian  
1503 Singhalese  
1505 Slovak  
1506 Slovenian  
1345 Malagasy  
1703 Not specified  
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Index  
Numerics  
D
O
16:9 71  
DATA CD 6, 38  
DIGITAL OUT 75  
Digital output 75  
On-screen display  
Control Menu display 13  
Setup Display 69  
ORIGINAL 35  
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 35  
4:3 LETTER BOX 71  
4:3 OUTPUT 72  
4:3 PAN SCAN 71  
480p 72  
48kHz/96kHz PCM 76  
5.1 Channel Surround 21, 25  
Setup Display 69  
Displaying the audio  
information of the disc 55  
A
PARENTAL CONTROL 63  
A-B REPEAT 45  
ADVANCED 52  
Album 39  
PICTURE NAVIGATION 49  
PLAYBACK MEMORY 73  
PRO LOGIC 24, 75, 82  
PROGRAM 41  
Progressive format 84  
DOLBY DIGITAL 25, 54,  
ANGLE 57  
AUDIO 54, 70  
AUDIO ATT 74  
AUDIO DRC 74  
AUDIO FILTER 75  
AUDIO SETUP 74  
AUTO PLAY 73  
AUTO POWER OFF 73  
DOWNMIX 75  
DTS 25, 54, 75, 82  
DVD VIDEO 6, 31, 82  
DVD+RW 6, 32, 82  
DVD/CD text 50  
DVD-RW 6, 35, 82  
Q
B
Quick Setup 27, 70  
BACKGROUND 71  
Batteries 16  
Film based software 59, 82  
Front panel display 10  
BIT RATE 52  
BLACK LEVEL 71  
R
Repeat Play 44  
Replacing discs while playing  
H
C
CD 31  
CD DIRECT 74  
CHAPTER 47  
Chapter 51, 82  
CHAPTER VIEWER 49  
Checking a disc loaded 32  
Child Lock 33  
Click shuttle 46  
COMMAND MODE 17  
COMPONENT OUT 72  
Connecting 18  
Continuous play  
DVD 31  
Super Audio CD/CD/  
VIDEO CD 31  
Control Menu 13  
CUSTOM 69  
CUSTOM PARENTAL  
CONTROL 62  
CUSTOM SETUP 73  
I
Resume Play 34  
Index 83  
INSTANT REPLAY 32  
INSTANT SEARCH 32  
INTERLACE 72  
S VIDEO output 18  
SCENE 47  
SCREEN SETUP 71  
Searching 46  
Selecting a disc 32  
SETUP 69  
Setup Display 69  
Jog mode 47  
L
LANGUAGE SETUP 70  
LAYER 52  
Locating  
a specific point by watching  
the TV screen 46  
SPEAKER SETUP 76  
M
MEMORY 59  
MENU 70  
Hooking up 21  
STEP 47  
MP3 6, 38  
SUBTITLE 57, 70  
Super Audio CD 36, 84  
SURROUND 21, 56  
MULTI/2CH 36  
MULTI-DISC RESUME 34,  
74  
c continued  
87  
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T
TEST TONE 78  
TIME/TEXT 47, 50  
TITLE 47  
Title 84  
TITLE VIEWER 49  
TOP MENU 35  
TRACK 47  
Track 10, 38, 84  
TRACK SELECTION 73  
TRACK VIEWER 49  
Troubleshooting 79  
TV TYPE 71  
U
Usable discs 6  
V
Video based software 59, 82  
VIDEO CD 31  
VIDEO CONTROL 58  
VIDEO OFF 31  
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