Sony DVP F35P User Manual

2-021-511-12(1)  
CD/DVD  
Player  
Operating Instructions  
DVP-F35P  
© 2004 Sony Corporation  
• Do not insert a disc with non-standard shape  
(e.g., card, heart) into the player. The disc  
may not be ejected and cause a malfunction.  
• When you move the player, take out any  
discs. If you don’t, the disc may be  
damaged.  
Precautions  
On safety  
• 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 adjusting volume  
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.  
On power sources  
• The player is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the  
player itself has been turned off.  
• 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 (mains lead), grasp the plug  
itself; never pull the cord.  
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 cleaning discs  
Do not use a commercially available cleaning  
disc. It may cause a malfunction.  
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 unit in an inclined  
position. It is designed to be operated in a  
horizontal or vertical position only.  
• Keep the player and discs away from  
equipment with strong magnets, such as  
microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.  
• Do not place heavy objects on the player.  
• Do not install the appliance in a confined  
space, such as bookcase or built-in cabinet.  
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 televisions and projection  
televisions are susceptible to this.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your player, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
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.  
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Table of Contents  
Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc  
(Multi-disc Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,  
A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc  
(Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
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Locking Discs  
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . 60  
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About This Manual  
This Player Can Play the  
Following Discs  
• Operations and displays differ slightly,  
depending on where the model is sold.  
European models are used for illustration  
purposes unless otherwise specified. Any  
difference in operation is clearly indicated  
in the text, for example, “(European models  
only).”  
• 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  
DVD-RW  
VIDEO CD  
Music CD  
• The meaning of the icons used in this  
manual is described below:  
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are  
trademarks.  
Icons  
Meanings  
Functions available for DVD  
VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/  
DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/DVD-  
Rs in video mode  
Note about CDs  
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs recorded in the following formats:  
– music CD format  
Functions available for DVD-  
RWs in VR (Video Recording)  
mode  
– video CD format  
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of  
format conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/  
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet  
– KODAK Picture CD format  
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-  
ROMs, defined by ISO (International  
Organization for Standardization).  
Functions available for VIDEO  
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/  
CD-RWs in video CD format  
or Super VCD format  
Functions available for music  
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in  
music CD format  
Functions available for DATA  
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs containing MP3* audio  
tracks and JPEG image files)  
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard  
format defined by ISO (International  
Organization for Standardization)/MPEG which  
compresses audio data.  
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Notes  
Example of discs that the player  
cannot play  
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. For more information, refer to the  
operating instructions for the recording device.  
Note that some playback functions may not work  
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they  
have been correctly finalized. In this case, view  
the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA  
CDs created in Packet Write format cannot be  
played.  
The player cannot play the following discs:  
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than  
those recorded in the formats listed on the  
previous page.  
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• DVD-ROMs  
• DVD Audios  
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs  
Also, the player cannot play the following  
discs:  
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region  
code.  
• 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.  
Music discs encoded with copyright protection  
technologies  
This product is designed to playback discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
Recently, various music discs encoded with  
copyright protection technologies are 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.  
Region code  
• For non-European models  
Your player has a region code printed on the  
back of the unit and only will play DVD  
VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with  
identical region codes. This system is used to  
protect copyrights.  
Images in DVD-RWs with CPRM* protection  
may not be played if they contain a copy  
protection signal. “Copyright lock” appears on the  
screen.  
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable  
Media) is a coding technology that protects the  
copyright of images.  
ALL  
DVD VIDEOs labelled  
this player.  
will also play on  
Note on playback operations of  
DVDs and VIDEO CDs  
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, there may  
be no region code indication, even though  
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by  
area restrictions.  
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.  
DVP–XXXX  
X
Region code  
00V 00Hz  
NO.  
00W  
0-000-000-00  
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Copyrights  
Notes About the Discs  
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.  
• 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 pressing Z, do not leave the disc half  
ejected. Remove the disc completely from  
the player.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• If glue is present on the outer edge of the  
disc, wipe the edge of the disc with the side  
of a pen or pencil so that the glue is spread  
evenly along the edge before inserting the  
disc into the player. Be sure not to touch the  
playback side of the disc when wiping the  
edge.  
• If burrs remain on the outer edge of the disc,  
remove them by rubbing with the side of a  
pen or pencil. If burrs are not removed,  
discs may not load properly into the player,  
or fragments of plastic adhering to the  
playback side of the disc may cause  
skipping in the sound.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the centre out.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,  
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or  
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the  
label before playing.  
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Index to Parts and Controls  
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.  
Front panel  
A [/1 (on/standby) button (29)  
F
(remote sensor) (16)  
G Front panel display (10)  
C Z (eject) button (30)  
D x (stop) button (30)  
H PROGRESSIVE indicator (18)  
Lights up when the player outputs  
progressive signals.  
E N/./> (play/previous/next)  
button (29, 39)  
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Front panel display  
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW  
Playing status  
Disc type  
Lights up when you can change the angle (49)  
Lights up during  
Repeat Play (36)  
Current title/chapter or playing  
time (43)  
Current audio signal (47)  
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (33)  
Disc type  
Playing status  
Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (37)  
Current scene or playing time (43)  
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)  
Lights up during  
Repeat Play (36)  
Current track (43)  
Playing status  
Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (52)  
Disc type  
Playing time (43)  
z Hint  
You can adjust the lighting of the front panel  
display by setting “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM  
SETUP.” (page 70)  
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Rear panel  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
VIDEO OUT  
NORMAL  
PROGRESSIVE  
R-AUDIO OUT-L  
S VIDEO OUT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/  
F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22)  
**  
CB, PR/CR) jacks (17)  
(23) (24)  
*
B VIDEO OUT jack (17)  
G DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22)  
(23) (24)  
**  
C NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch  
*
Do not set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE  
switch to PROGRESSIVE if you have  
connected the TV to these jacks (page 19).  
** Only set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch  
on the rear panel to PROGRESSIVE if you have  
connected a progressive signal compatible TV to  
the player. (page 19).  
(19)  
*
D S VIDEO OUT jack (17)  
E AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (21) (22) (23)  
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Remote  
A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (64)  
B Z (eject) button (30)  
C Number buttons (32)  
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*  
D CLEAR button (34)  
E
F
(subtitle) button (49)  
(audio) button (46)  
G ./> (previous/next) buttons (30)  
m/M (scan/slow) buttons  
(40)  
H
I X (pause) button (30)  
J H (play) button (29)  
The H button has a tactile dot.*  
K C/X/x/c buttons (32)  
L DISPLAY button (13)  
M TOP MENU button (32)  
N [/1 (on/standby) button (29)  
O 2 (volume) +/– buttons (64)  
The + button has a tactile dot.*  
P t (TV/video) button (64)  
Q TIME/TEXT button (43)  
R PICTURE MODE button (50)  
S
(angle) button (49)  
T SUR (surround) button (47)  
U PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)  
button (42, 55)  
V ZOOM button (30, 55)  
W
(instant advance/step) button  
(30, 40)  
X
(instant replay/step) button  
(30, 40)  
Y x (stop) button (30)  
Z ENTER button (25)  
wj O RETURN button (30)  
wk MENU button (32) (53)  
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating  
the player.  
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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 (DATA CD only)  
m
Control Menu display off  
Control Menu display  
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For  
details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.  
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.  
Currently playing chapter number**  
Currently playing title number*  
Total number of titles*  
Playback status  
Total number of chapters**  
(N Playback,  
X Pause,  
x Stop, etc.)  
Control Menu items  
Type of disc  
being played***  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
DVD VIDEO  
(
1 8 3 4  
Playing time****  
Current setting  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
Selected item  
OFF  
OFF  
SET  
ON  
Options  
Function name of  
selected Control  
Menu item  
PROGRAM  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
Quit:  
Operation message  
*
Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs  
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/  
CDs, album number for DATA CDs.  
** Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,  
MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file  
number for DATA CDs.  
*** Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”  
****Displays the date for JPEG files.  
To turn off the display  
Press DISPLAY.  
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List of Control Menu items  
Item  
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type  
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.  
CHAPTER (page 40)/INDEX (page 40)  
Selects the chapter or index to be played.  
Selects the track to be played.  
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 32)  
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY  
LIST.  
TIME/TEXT (page 40)  
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.  
Input the time code for picture and music searching.  
Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD’s track name.  
PROGRAM (page 34)  
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.  
SHUFFLE (page 35)  
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.  
REPEAT (page 36)  
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/  
album repeatedly.  
A-B REPEAT (page 37)  
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.  
SHARPNESS (page 51)  
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.  
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 60)  
Set to prohibit playback on this player.  
QUICK Setup (page 25)  
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio  
of the TV, and the audio output signal.  
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.  
Selects the album to be played.  
Selects the JPEG image file to be played.  
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.  
INTERVAL (page 58)  
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.  
EFFECT (page 58)  
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.  
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MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 57)  
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both  
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.  
z Hint  
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green  
when you select any item  
t
except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,”  
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS”  
only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator  
lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST”  
(default setting).  
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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 SCART (EURO AV) or video input jack.  
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.  
Step 1: Unpacking  
Check that you have the following items:  
• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
• Stand (1)  
• Screw (2)  
• EURO AV adapter (European models only)  
Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote  
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) 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.  
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.  
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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 D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,  
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).  
In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or  
monitor, you must use pattern A.  
TV  
C
B
INPUT  
Audio/video cord  
(supplied)  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
EURO AV adapter  
(supplied with European  
models)  
R
(yellow)  
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
(yellow)  
(yellow)  
to VIDEO  
OUT  
to VIDEO OUT  
Audio/video cord  
(supplied)  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
Y
PB/CB  
P
R/CR  
VIDEO OUT  
NORMAL  
PROGRESSIVE  
CD/DVD player  
R-AUDIO OUT-L  
S
VIDEO OUT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE  
switch  
to COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
to S VIDEO OUT  
(green)  
(blue)  
(red)  
S VIDEO cord  
(not supplied)  
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
A
INPUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
D
S VIDEO  
Y
(green)  
P
B/CB  
(blue)  
(red)  
P
R/CR  
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
Component video  
cord (not supplied)  
l : Signal flow  
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A If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier  
(receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/C  
R)  
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 colour reproduction and high quality images.  
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, use this connection and set the  
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear panel to PROGRESSIVE to accept progressive  
video signals. For details, see “Using the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch” (page 19).  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
B If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack (European  
models only)  
Connect the EURO AV adapter (supplied with European models) to the SCART (EURO AV)  
input jack of the TV, and connect the player and the EURO AV adapter using the audio/video  
cord (supplied). Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord to the yellow (video) jack. Use  
the red and white plugs to connect the audio input jacks (page 21).  
Set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear panel to NORMAL when using this  
connection.  
Yellow (Video)  
Yellow (Video)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
TV  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
EURO AV adapter  
C If you are connecting to a video input jack  
Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will  
enjoy standard quality images.  
Set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear panel to NORMAL when using this  
connection.  
Yellow  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Yellow  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
D If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack  
Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.  
Set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear panel to NORMAL when using this  
connection.  
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When connecting to a wide screen TV  
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see  
To change the colour system (Non-European models only)  
If the on-screen menu of the player does not appear on the connected TV, switch the player’s  
colour system to match the colour system of the TV (NTSC or PAL).  
First turn off the player by pressing @/1, and then press @/1 again while holding down x on the  
player. The player turns back on, and the name of the colour system scrolls across the front panel  
display.  
Notes  
• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR,  
you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack,  
connect the player to this jack.  
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 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems,  
it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are  
questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p and 625p DVD player model, please contact  
our customer service centre.  
When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video  
signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear  
on the PAL colour system televisions. In this case, press Z and remove the disc.  
Using the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch  
By using the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch, you can select the signal format in which the  
player outputs video signals: interlace or progressive.  
Connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern A above), and set the  
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to NORMAL (interlace) or PROGRESSIVE. The  
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.  
PROGRESSIVE  
Set to this position when:  
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,  
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
Note that the pictures will not be clear or no picture will appear if you set the NORMAL/  
PROGRESSIVE to PROGRESSIVE when either of the above conditions is not met.  
NORMAL (interlace)  
Set to this position when:  
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,  
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (VIDEO OUT  
or S VIDEO OUT).  
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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,  
A
through  
D
.
Components to be connected  
Connection  
Your setup (example)  
TV  
A
B
C
D
• Surround effects:  
– TVS DYNAMIC (page 47)  
– TVS WIDE (page 47)  
Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers  
• Surround effects:  
– TVS STANDARD (page 47)  
or  
MD deck/DAT deck  
• Surround effects:  
(page 22)  
(page 23)  
(page 24)  
– TVS STANDARD (page 47)  
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby*  
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6  
speakers  
• Surround effects:  
– Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 76)  
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks  
having a Dolby Digital, DTS**, or MPEG audio  
decoder and 6 speakers  
• Surround effects:  
– Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 76)  
– DTS (page 76)  
– MPEG (5.1ch) (page 76)  
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 Out” are trademarks  
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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A
Connecting to your TV  
This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound.  
CD/DVD player  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
Y
P
B/CB  
PR/CR  
VIDEO OUT  
NORMAL  
PROGRESSIVE  
R-AUDIO OUT-L  
S
VIDEO OUT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
A
R-AUDIO OUT-L  
to AUDIO OUT L/R  
(red)  
(white)  
(yellow)*  
TV  
(red)  
Audio/video cord  
(supplied)  
(white)  
(yellow)*  
For European models:  
Use the EURO AV adapter (supplied)  
to connect to the SCART (EURO AV)  
input jack on the TV.  
l: Signal flow  
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page  
17).  
z Hint  
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-  
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the  
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to the TV’s audio input  
jack.  
,continued  
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B
Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to  
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  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
VIDEO OUT  
NORMAL  
PROGRESSIVE  
R-AUDIO OUT-L  
S
VIDEO OUT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
Optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Remove jack cap  
before connecting  
Stereo audio cord  
(not supplied)  
B-2  
B-1  
(white)  
(red)  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
or  
or  
R-AUDIO OUT-L  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
to DIGITAL OUT  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)  
to AUDIO OUT L/R  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
(white)  
(red)  
to coaxial or optical digital input  
[Speakers]  
to audio input  
Stereo amplifier (receiver)  
Front (L)  
MD deck/DAT deck  
Front (R)  
l: Signal flow  
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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 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  
(receiver) has a digital input jack, use  
. If your amplifier  
.
C-2  
CD/DVD player  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
VIDEO OUT  
NORMAL  
PROGRESSIVE  
R-AUDIO OUT-L  
S
VIDEO OUT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
Optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Remove jack cap  
Stereo audio cord  
(not supplied)  
C-2  
C-1  
(white)  
(red)  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
before connecting  
or  
or  
R-AUDIO OUT-L  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
to DIGITAL OUT  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)  
to AUDIO OUT L/R  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
(white)  
(red)  
to coaxial or optical digital input  
[Speakers]  
to audio input  
[Speakers]  
Front (L)  
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby  
Surround decoder  
Rear (L)  
Rear (R)  
Front (R)  
Subwoofer  
Centre  
Rear (mono)  
l: Signal flow  
Note  
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural  
rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers  
and a subwoofer.  
,continued  
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D
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack, and a  
decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS), and 6 speakers  
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function  
of your AV amplifier (receiver).  
CD/DVD player  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
VIDEO OUT  
NORMAL  
PROGRESSIVE  
R-AUDIO OUT-L  
S
VIDEO OUT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
D
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
to DIGITAL OUT  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)  
or  
Optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Remove jack cap  
before connecting  
to coaxial digital input  
to optical digital input  
[Speakers]  
[Speakers]  
AV amplifier (receiver) having  
a decoder  
Rear (L)  
Centre  
Subwoofer  
Front (L)  
Rear (R)  
Front (R)  
l: Signal flow  
z Hint  
Use connection  
more speakers (6.1 ch or more).  
“MPEG” (page 72). Otherwise, no sound or a  
loud noise will come from the speakers.  
• In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must  
use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not  
output through the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, even  
if you set “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup  
• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that  
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set  
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to  
“96kHz/24bit” (page 72).  
D
when connecting to 7 or  
Notes  
• After you have completed the connection, be sure  
to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY  
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup  
(page 25). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an  
MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to  
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Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead  
Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.  
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 ..  
The on-screen displays differ depending on the player model. European models are used for  
illustration unless otherwise specified.  
[/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.  
The available languages differ depending  
upon the player model.  
Switch the input selector on your  
TV so that the signal from the  
player appears on the TV screen.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
“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 67).  
ENGLISH  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
ENGLISH  
FRANÇAIS  
DEUTSCH  
ITALIANO  
ESPAÑOL  
NEDERLANDS  
DANSK  
SVENSKA  
Press X/x to select a language.  
The player displays the menu and  
subtitles in the selected language.  
,continued  
25  
     
B-1  
C-1  
6
Press ENTER.  
• Select “AUDIO OUTPUT L/R.” Quick  
Setup is finished and connections are  
complete.  
The Setup Display for selecting the  
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected  
appears.  
B-2  
C-2  
D
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
MODE (PROGRESSIVE):  
16:9  
16:9  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN
• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The  
Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL”  
appears.  
10Press X/x to select the type of  
Dolby Digital signal you wish to  
send to your amplifier (receiver).  
7
8
Press X/xto select the setting that  
matches your TV type.  
Choose the signal that matches the audio  
connection you selected on pages 22 to  
24 (  
through  
).  
B
D
If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3  
standard TV with a wide-screen mode  
• 16:9 (page 68)  
AUDIO SETUP  
AUDIO ATT:  
AUDIO DRC:  
DOWNMIX:  
DIGITAL OUT:  
DOLBY DIGITAL:  
MPEG:  
OFF  
STANDARD  
If you have a 4:3 standard TV  
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN  
DOLBY SURROUND  
ON  
D-PCM  
D-PCM  
DTS:  
48kHz/96kHz PCM:  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
48kHz/16bit  
Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for selecting the type  
of jack used to connect your amplifier  
(receiver) appears.  
B-2  
C-2  
• D-PCM (page 72)  
Is this player connected to an amplifier  
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you  
are using.  
D
• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the  
amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital  
decoder) (page 72)  
YES  
AUDIO OUTPUT L/R  
DIGITAL OUTPUT  
NO  
11Press ENTER.  
“DTS” is selected.  
9
Press X/xto select the type of jack  
(if any) you are using to connect to  
an amplifier (receiver), then press  
ENTER.  
AUDIO SETUP  
AUDIO ATT:  
AUDIO DRC:  
DOWNMIX:  
DIGITAL OUT:  
DOLBY DIGITAL:  
MPEG:  
OFF  
STANDARD  
DOLBY SURROUND  
ON  
D-PCM  
PCM  
OFF  
Choose the item that matches the audio  
connection you selected on pages 21 to  
DTS:  
48kHz/96kHz PCM:  
OFF  
ON  
24 (  
through  
).  
A
D
A
• If you connect just a TV and nothing  
else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is  
finished and connections are complete.  
26  
12Press X/x to select whether or  
not you wish to send a DTS signal  
to your amplifier (receiver).  
Attaching the Stand  
You can use the player laid horizontally, or in  
an vertical position. Be sure to attach the  
supplied stand when using in the vertical  
position.  
Choose the item that matches the audio  
connection you selected on pages 22 to  
24 (  
B
through  
D
).  
B-2  
C-2  
• OFF (page 72)  
1
Fit the projection of the stand into  
the slot on the side of the player.  
D
• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has  
a DTS decoder) (page 72)  
13Press ENTER.  
Quick Setup is finished. All connections  
and setup operations are complete.  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an  
MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to  
“MPEG” (page 72).  
2
3
Slide the stand back and forth to  
align the screw holes.  
Enjoying the surround sound  
effects  
Select two screw holes to decide the foot  
position.  
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 22 to  
Secure the two supplied screws.  
24 (  
through  
). Each of these is the  
B
D
default setting and does not need to be  
adjusted when you first connect the player.  
See page 66 for using the Setup Display.  
Audio Connection (pages 22 to 24)  
A
• No additional settings are needed.  
4
Stand the player up.  
C-1  
B-1  
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY  
SURROUND” (page 71)  
• If the sound distorts even when the volume  
is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON”  
B-2  
C-2  
D
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY  
SURROUND” (page 71)  
• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 71)  
,continued  
27  
   
z Hint  
When you want to align the front of the player with  
other vertical equipment, you can adjust the foot  
position by selecting two screw holes in step 2.  
Notes  
• Do not attach the stand when using the player laid  
horizontally. Also, be sure to attach the stand  
when positioning the player vertically as the  
player may fall over.  
• When moving the player, hold the player itself. If  
you hold the stand, it may break.  
• Keep the screws out of reach of children as they  
may swallow them.  
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4
5
Slowly, insert thediscstraight into  
the disc slot.  
Playing Discs  
Playing Discs  
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some  
operations may be different or restricted.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with your disc.  
The labelled side  
(non-playback side)  
facing up  
Press H.  
[/1  
N
The player starts playback (continuous  
play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the  
amplifier (receiver).  
Depending on the disc, a menu may  
appear on the TV screen. For DVD  
VIDEOs, see page 32. For VIDEO CDs,  
see page 33.  
[/1  
To turn off the player  
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.  
When playing 8 cm discs  
You can play an 8 cm disc without the need  
for an adapter. An adapter may cause a  
malfunction.  
H
z Hint  
You can have the player turn off automatically  
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than  
30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set  
“AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to  
“ON” or “OFF” (page 70).  
1
2
Turn on your TV.  
Note  
When handling the disc, take care not to touch the  
playback side. If the disc becomes dirty, wipe from  
the centre out with a soft cloth (page 8).  
Press [/1.  
The player turns on.  
3
Switch the input selector on your  
TV so that the signal from the  
player appears on the TV screen.  
When using an amplifier (receiver)  
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and  
select the appropriate channel so that you  
can hear sound from the player.  
,continued  
29  
         
z Hints  
Additional operations  
• The Instant Replay function is useful when you  
want to review a scene or dialogue that you  
missed.  
• The Instant Advance function is useful when you  
want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to  
watch.  
Z
Note  
CLEAR  
ZOOM  
You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or  
Instant Advance function with some scenes.  
./>  
(instant replay)  
X
Locking the disc slot (Child Lock)  
(instant advance)  
x
H
You can lock the disc slot to prevent children  
from ejecting the disc.  
[/1  
To  
Operation  
Stop  
Pause  
Press x  
Press X  
Resume play after  
pause  
Press X or H  
Go to the next chapter, Press >  
track, or scene in  
continuous play mode  
ENTER  
ORETURN  
Go back to the  
Press .  
previous chapter,  
track, or scene in  
continuous play mode  
When the player is in standby mode, press  
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the  
remote.  
Stop play and eject the Press Z  
disc  
The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears  
on the front panel display. The Z buttons on  
the player or the remote do not work while the  
Child Lock is set.  
Replay the previous  
scene*  
Press  
(instant replay) during  
playback  
Briefly fast forward  
the current scene**  
Press  
(instant advance)  
during playback  
To unlock the disc slot  
Magnify the  
image***  
Press ZOOM  
repeatedly. Press  
CLEAR to cancel.  
When the player is in standby mode, press  
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.  
z Hint  
*
DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only  
You can insert a disc even when the Child Lock is  
** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/  
DVD+RWs only  
set.  
***Video and JPEG pictures only (except  
BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the  
enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. Depending  
upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function  
may be cancelled automatically when the  
picture is moved.  
Note  
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the  
Control Menu (page 67), the disc slot remains  
locked.  
30  
                             
Notes  
ResumingPlaybackFrom  
the Point Where You  
Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc  
Resume)  
• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM  
SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this  
function to work (page 70).  
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared  
when:  
– you change the play mode.  
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.  
• For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, and DATA  
CDs, the player remembers the resume playback  
point for the current disc.  
The resume point is cleared when:  
– you eject the disc.  
The player stores the point where you stopped  
the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes  
playback the next time you insert the same  
disc. If you store a resume playback point for  
the seventh disc, the resume playback point  
for the first disc is deleted.  
– you disconnect the power cord.  
– the player enters standby mode (DATA CD only).  
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play  
and Programme 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 Hint  
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x  
twice, then press H.  
31  
     
Using the DVDs Menu  
Selecting ORIGINAL” or  
PLAY LIST” on a DVD-  
RW  
Some DVD-RWs 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 title to be played.  
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 language for the sound and  
subtitles, select these items using the MENU  
button.  
Number  
buttons  
X/x  
ENTER  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
C/X/x/c  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
1
2
Press DISPLAY when the player is  
in stop mode.  
The Control Menu appears.  
1
2
Press TOP MENU or MENU.  
The disc’s menu appears on the TV  
screen.  
The contents of the menu vary from disc  
to disc.  
Press X/x to select  
(ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST), thenpress  
ENTER.  
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 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD-RW  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
PLAY LIST  
PLAY LIST  
ORIGINAL  
If you press the number buttons, the  
following display appears.  
Press the number buttons to select the  
item you want.  
1
3
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created  
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.  
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally  
recorded.  
3
Press ENTER.  
Press ENTER.  
32  
                         
z Hint  
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the  
number buttons 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 VIDEO CDs With  
PBCFunctions(PBCPlayback)  
To return to PBC playback, press x twice then  
press H.  
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play  
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the  
menu on the TV screen.  
Note  
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.  
Number  
buttons  
./>  
H
x
ENTER  
ORETURN  
1
2
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions.  
The menu for your selection appears.  
Press the number buttons to select  
the item number you want.  
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.  
33  
   
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
DVD VIDEO  
(
1 8 3 4  
Various Play Mode  
Functions (Programme Play,  
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-BRepeat  
Play)  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
OFF  
OFF  
SET  
ON  
You can set the following play modes:  
• Programme Play (page 34)  
• Shuffle Play (page 35)  
3 Press X/x to select “ SET t,” then  
press ENTER.  
• Repeat Play (page 36)  
• A-B Repeat Play (page 37)  
“TRACK” is displayed when you play  
a VIDEO CD or CD.  
PROGRAM  
T
Note  
ALL CLEAR  
– –  
1. TITLE  
2. TITLE  
3. TITLE  
4. TITLE  
5. TITLE  
6. TITLE  
7. TITLE  
The play mode is cancelled when:  
– you eject the disc.  
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
Creating your own programme  
(Programme Play)  
Titles or tracks  
recorded on a disc  
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 programme. You can programme  
up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.  
4 Press c.  
The cursor moves to the title or track row  
“T” (in this case, “01”).  
PROGRAM  
T
C
ALL CLEAR  
1. TITLE  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
ALL  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
2. TITLE  
3. TITLE  
4. TITLE  
5. TITLE  
6. TITLE  
7. TITLE  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
CLEAR  
Chapters recorded on a disc  
H
ENTER  
5 Select the title, chapter, or track you  
want to programme.  
X/x/c  
When playing a DVD VIDEO  
For example, select chapter “03” of title  
“02.”  
DISPLAY  
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then  
press ENTER.  
1 Press DISPLAY.  
The Control Menu appears.  
PROGRAM  
T
C
ALL CLEAR  
– –  
– –  
ALL  
1. TITLE  
2. TITLE  
3. TITLE  
4. TITLE  
5. TITLE  
6. TITLE  
7. TITLE  
2 Press X/x to select  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.  
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.  
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Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,”  
3
Follow step 5 for new programming. To  
cancel a programme, select “--” under  
“T,” then press ENTER.  
then press ENTER.  
PROGRAM  
T
ALL CLEAR  
1. TITLE 0 2 0 3  
To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or  
tracks in the programmed order  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
2. TITLE  
3. TITLE  
4. TITLE  
5. TITLE  
6. TITLE  
7. TITLE  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own  
2
3
Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”  
Press ENTER.  
Selected title and chapter  
z Hint  
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD  
For example, select track “02.”  
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then  
press ENTER.  
You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of  
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During  
Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play  
(page 36) or Shuffle Play (page 35).  
Selected track  
Note  
0:15:30  
T
PROGRAM  
When you programme tracks on a Super VCD, the  
total playing time is not displayed.  
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
– –  
0 2  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
Playing in random order (Shuffle  
Play)  
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,  
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”  
may produce a different playing order.  
Total time of the programmed tracks  
6 To programme other titles, chapters,  
or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.  
The programmed titles, chapters, and  
tracks are displayed in the selected order.  
7 Press H to start Programme Play.  
Programme Play begins.  
CLEAR  
When the programme ends, you can  
restart the same programme again by  
pressing H.  
H
ENTER  
X/x  
To return to normal play  
DISPLAY  
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To  
play the same programme again, select “ON”  
in step 3 and press ENTER.  
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.  
The Control Menu appears.  
To change or cancel a programme  
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own  
2
Select the programme number of the title,  
chapter, or track you want to change or  
cancel using X/x and press c.  
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2 Press X/x to select  
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)  
(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.  
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
DVD VIDEO  
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a  
disc, or a single title, chapter, or track  
repeatedly.  
You can use a combination of Shuffle or  
Programme Play modes.  
(
1 8 3 4  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
OFF  
OFF  
TITLE  
CHAPTER  
3 Press X/x to select the item to be  
shuffled.  
When playing a DVD VIDEO  
• TITLE  
CLEAR  
• CHAPTER  
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD  
• TRACK  
H
ENTER  
When Programme Play is activated  
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks  
selected in Programme Play.  
X/x  
DISPLAY  
4 Press ENTER.  
Shuffle Play starts.  
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.  
The Control Menu appears.  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.  
2 Press X/x to select  
(REPEAT), then press ENTER.  
The options for “REPEAT” appear.  
z Hints  
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is  
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,  
press H. Shuffle Play starts.  
(
(
)
)
1
1
1 2  
2 8  
DVD VIDEO  
T
0 : 0 0 : 0 2  
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in  
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.  
OFF  
OFF  
DISC  
TITLE  
CHAPTER  
Note  
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or  
Super VCDs with PBC playback.  
When playing a DVD VIDEO  
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.  
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a  
disc.  
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.  
When playing a DVD-RW  
• DISC: repeats all the titles of the  
selected type.  
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a  
disc.  
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.  
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When playing a VIDEO CD or CD  
• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.  
• TRACK: repeats the current track.  
Repeating a specific portion (A-  
B Repeat Play)  
When playing a DATA CD with MP3  
audio tracks or JPEG image files  
• DISC: repeats all of the albums.  
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.  
• TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only):  
repeats the current track.  
You can play a specific portion of a title,  
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is  
useful when you want to memorize lyrics,  
etc.)  
WhenProgramme Play or Shuffle Play  
is activated  
• ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle  
Play.  
3 Press X/x to select a setting, and  
CLEAR  
press ENTER.  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.  
ENTER  
X/x  
z Hint  
DISPLAY  
You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped.  
After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H.  
Repeat Play starts.  
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.  
Notes  
The Control Menu appears.  
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or  
Super VCDs with PBC playback.  
• When repeating a DATA CD which contains MP3  
audio tracks and JPEG image files, and their  
playing times are not the same, the sound will not  
match the image.  
2 Press X/x to select  
(A-B  
REPEAT), then press ENTER.  
The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
DVD VIDEO  
(
1 8 3 4  
• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE  
(JPEG)” (page 57), you cannot select “TRACK.”  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
OFF  
SET  
OFF  
3 Press X/x to select “ SET t,” then  
press ENTER.  
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.  
A 18 - 1:32:30  
B
,continued  
37  
     
4 During playback, when you find the  
starting point (point A) of the portion to  
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.  
The starting point (point A) is set.  
A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05  
5 When you reach the ending point  
(point B), press ENTER again.  
The set points are displayed and the  
player starts repeating this specific  
portion.  
A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:34:30  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.  
Notes  
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for  
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play  
are cancelled.  
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple  
titles.  
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Locating a point quickly using  
the previous/next buttons  
Searching for a Scene  
Searching for a  
You can search for the next or previous  
chapter, track, or scene using ./> on  
the player.  
During playback, press > or . once  
briefly to go to the next or previous chapter/  
track/scene. Or, press and hold > or .  
to search forward or backwards, and release  
the button when you find the point you want  
to return to normal playback. (Search)  
Particular Point on a  
Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion  
Play, Freeze Frame)  
You can quickly locate a particular point on a  
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back  
slowly.  
Locating a point quickly by  
playing a disc in fast forward or  
fast reverse (Scan)  
Press  
m or M  
while playing a  
disc. When you find the point you want, press  
H to return to normal speed. Each time you  
(step)  
m/  
M
press  
m or M  
during scan, the  
(step)  
H
scan speed changes. With each press the  
indication changes as shown below. Actual  
speeds may differ between discs.  
Playback direction  
×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M  
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only)  
×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)  
Opposite direction  
×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m  
N/./>  
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only)  
×2b (DVD VIDEO only)  
Notes  
• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not  
be able to do some of the operations described.  
• For DATA CDs, you can search for a particular  
point only on an MP3 audio track.  
The “×2B”/ “×2b” playback speed is about  
twice the normal speed.  
The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster  
than “2M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m”  
playback speed is faster than “1M”/  
“1m.”  
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Watching frame by frame  
(Slow-motion play)  
Searching for a Title/  
Chapter/Track/Scene,  
etc.  
Press  
m or M  
when the player is  
in pause mode. To return to normal speed,  
press H.  
Each time you press  
m or M  
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and  
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD  
by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks  
are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you  
can select the desired one by entering its  
number. You can also search for a scene using  
the time code.  
during Slow-motion play, the playback speed  
changes. Two speeds are available. With each  
press the indication changes as follows:  
Playback direction  
2
y 1  
Opposite direction (DVD only)  
2
y 1  
Number  
buttons  
The “2 y”/“2  
than “1 y”/“1  
” playback speed is slower  
.”  
CLEAR  
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  
(DVD only). To return to normal playback,  
press H.  
ENTER  
X/x  
DISPLAY  
Note  
You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW  
in VR mode.  
1
2
Press DISPLAY (When playing a  
DATA CD with JPEG image files,  
press twice).  
The Control Menu appears.  
Press X/x to select a search  
method.  
When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW  
TITLE  
CHAPTER  
TIME/TEXT  
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a  
starting point by inputting the time code.  
When playing a VIDEO CD or Super  
VCD without PBC playback  
TRACK  
INDEX  
40  
                   
When playing a VIDEO CD or Super  
VCD with PBC Playback  
5
Press ENTER.  
The player starts playback from the  
selected number.  
SCENE  
When playing a CD  
TRACK  
To search for a scene using the time code  
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)  
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
ALBUM  
1
In step 2, select  
TIME/TEXT.  
TRACK  
“T ” (playing time of the current  
:
:
** ** **  
title) is selected.  
When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file)  
ALBUM  
FILE  
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  
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you  
can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-  
RW) or track (CD) by pressing the number  
buttons and ENTER.  
(
(
)
)
DVD VIDEO  
1 2 2 7  
1 8 3 4  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
• 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  
Selected row  
NAVIGATION)” on the next page.  
3
4
Press ENTER.  
Notes  
(
)” changes to “-- ( ).”  
** ** **  
• The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the  
same number recorded on the disc.  
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW  
using the time code.  
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
DVD VIDEO  
3 4  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
Press 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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3
4
Press ENTER.  
Searching by Scene  
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)  
The first scene of each chapter, title, or  
track appears as follows.  
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens  
and find the desired scene quickly.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
PressC/X/x/ctoselectachapter,  
title, or track, and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected scene.  
PICTURE  
NAVI  
C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
To return to normal play during setting  
Press O RETURN.  
ORETURN  
z Hint  
1
2
Press PICTURE NAVI during  
playback.  
If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V  
is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.  
To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks,  
select the bottom scenes and press x. To return to  
the previous scene, select the top scenes and press  
X.  
The following display appears.  
ENTER  
CHAPTER VIEWER  
Note  
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select  
some items.  
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to  
select an item.  
• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO  
only): displays the first scene of each  
chapter.  
• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only):  
displays the first scene of each title.  
• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only):  
displays the first scene of each track.  
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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– : :  
* * *  
Checking the Playing  
Time and Remaining  
Time  
Remaining time of the current title  
• C : :  
* * *  
Playing time of the current chapter  
• C– : :  
* * *  
Remaining time of the current chapter  
When playing a VIDEO CD or Super  
VCD (with PBC functions)  
:
(minutes: seconds)  
You can check the playing time and  
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or  
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text  
or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the  
disc.  
* *  
Playing time of the current scene  
When playing a VIDEO CD (without  
PBC functions) or CD  
• T  
:
(minutes: seconds)  
* *  
Playing time of the current track  
• T– :  
* *  
Remaining time of the current track  
• D  
:
* *  
Playing time of the current disc  
D :  
TIME/TEXT  
* *  
Remaining time of the current disc  
When playing a Super VCD (without  
PBC functions)  
• T  
:
(minutes: seconds)  
* *  
Playing time of the current track  
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
• T  
:
(minutes: seconds)  
* *  
Playing time of the current track  
1
2
Press TIME/TEXT during playback.  
Checking the play information of  
the disc  
The following display appears.  
To check the DVD/CD text  
T
1:01:57  
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to  
display text recorded on the DVD/CD.  
The DVD/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  
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to  
change the time information.  
The available time information depends  
upon the type of disc you are playing.  
BRAHMS SYMPHONY  
,continued  
43  
     
To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) text  
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3  
audio tracks on a DATA CD, the track name  
and album name appear. You can also display  
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per  
second of the current audio) on your TV  
screen.  
Checking the information on the  
front panel display  
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.  
Bit rate  
T
17:30 128k  
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW  
Playing time of the current title  
JAZZ  
RIVER SIDE  
Remaining time of the current title  
Playing time of the current chapter  
Album name  
Track name  
Remaining time of the current  
chapter  
Text  
Current title and chapter number  
(returns to top automatically)  
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
Playing time and number of the  
current track  
Track name  
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When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC  
functions) or CD  
Playing time and number of the  
current track  
Remaining time of the current  
track  
Playing time of the disc  
Remaining time of the disc  
Text  
z Hints  
• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC  
functions, the track number and the index number  
are displayed after the text.  
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,  
the scene number or the playing time are  
displayed.  
• 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).  
Notes  
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the  
DVD/CD text or track name may not be  
displayed.  
• The player can only display the first level of the  
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.  
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be  
displayed correctly.  
If you play a disc containing JPEG image files  
only, “NO AUDIO DATA” appears when  
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO,”  
“JPEG” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is  
set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” in the front panel display.  
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When playing a DVD VIDEO  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the  
choice of language varies.  
Sound Adjustments  
When 4 digits are displayed, they  
indicate a language code. See “Language  
language the code represents. When the  
same language is displayed two or more  
times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in  
multiple audio formats.  
Changing the Sound  
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in  
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,  
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the  
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded  
with multilingual tracks, you can also change  
the language.  
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you  
can select the sound from either 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)  
When playing a Super VCD  
The default setting is underlined.  
• 1:STEREO: the stereo sound of the  
audio track 1  
• 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)  
• 2:2/R: the sound of the right channel of  
the audio track 2 (monaural)  
1
2
Press  
(audio) during playback.  
The following display appears.  
Note  
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.”  
:
1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1  
Press  
(audio) repeatedly to  
select the desired audio signal.  
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Checking the audio signal  
format  
TV Virtual Surround  
Settings (TVS)  
You can check the audio signal format by  
pressing  
repeatedly during playback.  
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front  
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets  
you enjoy surround sound effects by using  
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers  
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,  
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.  
TVS was developed by Sony to produce  
surround sound for home use using just a  
stereo TV.  
The format of the current audio signal (Dolby  
Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown  
below.  
Example:  
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch  
Rear (L/R)  
This only works when playing a multi-  
channel Dolby audio sound track.  
:
1
3 / 2 .1  
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL  
Furthermore, if the player is set up to output  
the signal from the DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the surround  
effect will only be heard when “DOLBY  
DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO  
SETUP” (page 72).  
Front (L/R)  
+ Centre  
LFE (Low Frequency  
Effect)  
Example:  
Dolby Digital 3 ch  
:
2 / 1  
2 SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL  
Rear  
Front (L/R)  
(Monaural)  
About audio signals  
SUR  
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the  
sound elements (channels) shown below.  
Each channel is output from a separate  
speaker.  
• Front (L)  
• Front (R)  
• Centre  
• Rear (L)  
• Rear (R)  
1
2
Press SUR during playback.  
The following display appears.  
TVS DYNAMIC  
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either  
the Dolby Surround Sound processed  
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s  
monaural rear audio signals.  
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal  
Press SUR repeatedly to select  
one of the TVS sounds.  
Notes  
• If “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF,”  
the DTS track selection option will not appear on  
the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks  
See the explanations given for each item  
in the following section.  
• TVS DYNAMIC  
• TVS WIDE  
• TVS NIGHT  
• TVS STANDARD  
• MPEG audio signals with more than two channels  
will appear as shown above (3/2.1, 2/1), but only  
the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output  
from your two front speakers.  
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47  
           
To cancel the setting  
L
R
Select “OFF” in step 2.  
TVS DYNAMIC  
Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from  
the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without  
using actual rear speakers (shown below).  
This mode is effective when the distance  
between the front L and R speakers is short,  
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.  
TV  
L: Front speaker (left)  
R: Front speaker (right)  
: Virtual speaker  
Notes  
TVS WIDE  
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal  
for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be  
difficult to hear.  
• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off  
the surround setting of the connected TV or  
amplifier (receiver).  
• Make sure that your listening position is between  
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and  
that the speakers are located in similar  
surroundings.  
Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from  
the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without  
using actual rear speakers (shown below).  
This mode is effective when the distance  
between the front L and R speakers is short,  
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.  
TV  
• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT”  
function in the same way.  
TVS NIGHT  
Large sounds, such as explosions, are  
suppressed, but quieter sounds are  
unaffected. This feature is useful when you  
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the  
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at  
low volume.  
TVS STANDARD  
Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers  
from the sound of the front speakers (L, R)  
without using actual rear speakers (shown  
below). Use this setting when you want to use  
TVS with 2 separate speakers.  
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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, “  
appears in the front panel display. This means  
that you can change the viewing angle.  
1
2
Press  
(subtitle) during  
playback.  
The following display appears.  
1
2
Press  
(angle) during playback.  
1:ENGLISH  
The number of the angle appears on the  
display.  
2
Press  
(subtitle) repeatedly to  
select a setting.  
When playing a DVD VIDEO  
Select the language.  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the  
choice of language varies.  
Press  
(angle) repeatedly to  
select an angle number.  
The scene changes to the selected angle.  
When 4 digits are displayed, they  
indicate a language code. See “Language  
language the code represents.  
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.  
When playing a DVD-RW  
Select “ON.”  
To turn off the subtitles  
Select “OFF” in step 2.  
Note  
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.  
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• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark  
areas by increasing the black level.  
• CINEMA 2: white colours become  
brighter and black colours become  
richer, and the colour contrast is  
increased.  
Adjusting the Playback  
Picture(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)  
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD,  
VIDEO CD, or DATA CD in JPEG format  
from the player to obtain the picture quality  
you want. Choose the setting that best suits  
the programme you are watching.  
z Hint  
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or  
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.  
PICTURE  
MODE  
1
2
Press PICTURE MODE during  
playback.  
The following display appears.  
DYNAMIC 1  
Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly  
to select the setting you want.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• STANDARD: displays a standard  
picture.  
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold  
dynamic picture by increasing the  
picture contrast and the colour  
intensity.  
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more  
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by  
further increasing the picture contrast  
and colour intensity.  
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Sharpening the Pictures  
(SHARPNESS)  
You can enhance the outlines of images to  
produce a sharper picture.  
ENTER  
X/x  
DISPLAY  
1
2
Press DISPLAY during playback.  
The Control Menu appears.  
Press X/x to select  
(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.  
The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
OFF  
OFF  
1
2
3
4
Press X/x to select a level.  
• 1: enhances the outline.  
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.  
Press ENTER.  
The selected setting takes effect.  
To cancel the “ SHARPNESS” setting  
Select “OFF” in step 3.  
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– JPEG image files with the extension  
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”  
– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*  
image file format.  
Playing a DATA CD  
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image  
standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA  
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
About MP3 Audio Tracks  
and JPEG Image Files  
Notes  
What is MP3/JPEG?  
• The player will play any data with the extension  
“.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG,” even if they are not  
in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may  
generate a loud noise which could damage your  
speaker system.  
MP3 is audio compression technology that  
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is  
image compression technology.  
• The player does not conform to audio tracks in  
MP3PRO format.  
• Some JPEG files cannot be played.  
DATA CDs that the player can  
play  
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/  
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1  
Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However,  
the discs must be recorded according to  
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for  
the player to recognize the tracks (or files).  
You can also play discs recorded in Multi  
Session.  
Playback order of MP3 audio  
tracks or JPEG image files  
Albums containing MP3 audio tracks or  
JPEG image files play in the following order:  
Structure of disc contents  
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5  
Refer to the instructions supplied with the  
CD-R/CD-RW drives and the recording  
software (not supplied) for details on the  
recording format.  
ROOT  
Note on Multi Session discs  
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are  
recorded in the first session, the player will  
also play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image  
files in other sessions. If 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.  
Note  
The player may not be able to play some DATA  
CDs created in the Packet Write format. In this case,  
you cannot view the JPEG images recorded.  
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image  
files that the player can play  
Album Track (MP3 audio) or  
file (JPEG image)  
The player can play the following tracks and  
files:  
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension  
“.MP3.”  
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When you insert a DATA CD and press H,  
the numbered tracks (or files) are played  
sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-  
albums/tracks (or files) 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.)  
Playing a DATA CD With  
MP3 Audio Tracks or  
JPEG Image Files  
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG  
image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs).  
When you press MENU and the list of album  
names appears (page 54), the album names  
are arranged in the following order:  
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums  
that do not contain tracks (or files) (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/file names when you store the tracks  
(or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be  
played in that order.  
CLEAR  
ZOOM  
./>  
PICTURE NAVI  
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start  
playback, it is recommended that you create  
albums with no more than two trees.  
H
x
ENTER  
C/X/x/c  
ORETURN  
DISPLAY  
Notes  
MENU  
• Depending on the software you use to create the  
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from  
the above illustration.  
• The playback order above may not be applicable  
if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/  
files in each album.  
z Hint  
You can view the disc information while playing  
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files (page 43).  
• The player can recognize up to 200 albums (the  
player will count just albums, including albums  
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG  
image files). The player will not play any albums  
beyond the 200th album.  
Notes  
• DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD  
format automatically start playing when inserted.  
• If no MP3 audio track or JPEG image file is  
recorded on the DATA CD, “No audio data” or  
“No image data” appears on the screen.  
• Proceeding to the next or another album may take  
some time.  
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Selecting an album from a DATA  
CD  
Selecting an MP3 audio track  
1 After step 2 of Selecting an album  
from a DATA CD, press ENTER.  
1 Press MENU.  
The list of tracks in the album appears.  
The list of albums on the DATA CD  
appears.  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
When an album is being played, its title is  
shaded.  
(
)
1
2 5 6  
W A L T Z F O R D E B B Y  
M Y R O M A N C E  
M I L E S T O N E S  
(
)
3
3 0  
M Y F U N N Y V A L E N T I N E  
A U T U M L E A V E S  
A L L B L U E S  
R O C K B E S T H I T  
K A R A O K E  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
R & B  
S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W...  
J A Z Z  
C L A S S I C  
S A L S A O F C U B A  
B O S S A N O V A  
2 Press X/x to select a track, and press  
ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected album.  
2 Press X/x to select the album you  
want to play.  
To stop playback  
3 Press H.  
Press x.  
Playback starts from the selected album.  
To select MP3 audio tracks, see  
54).  
To go to the next or previous page  
Press c or C.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
To select JPEG image files, see  
To go to the next or previous MP3 audio  
track  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
Press > or . during playback. You can  
select the first track of the next album by  
pressing > during playback of the last  
track of the current album.  
To go to the next or previous page  
Press c or C.  
Note that you cannot return to the previous  
album by using ., and that you need to  
select the previous album from the album list.  
To turn on or off the display  
Press MENU repeatedly.  
z Hint  
Of the selected album, you can select to play only  
the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or both, by  
setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 57).  
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To rotate a JPEG image  
Selecting a JPEG image file  
Press X/x while viewing the image. Each  
time you press X, the image rotates  
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.  
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.  
Note that the view also returns to normal if  
you press C/c to go to the next or previous  
image.  
1 After step 2 of “ Selecting an album  
from a DATA CD, press PICTURE  
NAVI.  
The image files in the album appear in 16  
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on  
the right.  
Example: when X is pressed once.  
Rotating direction  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
14  
11  
15  
12  
16  
13  
To display the additional image, select  
the bottom images and press x. To return  
to the previous image, select the top  
images and press X.  
To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM)  
Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You  
can enlarge the image up to four times the  
original size, and scroll using C/X/x/c.  
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.  
2 Press C/X/x/ctoselecttheimageyou  
want to view, and press ENTER.  
The selected image appears.  
Example  
When pressed once (x2)  
The image enlarges twice the original size.  
When pressed twice (x4)  
The image enlarges four times the original  
size.  
To go to the next or previous JPEG image  
file  
Press C or c during playback. You can select  
the first file of the next album by pressing c  
during playback of the last file of the current  
album.  
Note that you cannot return to the previous  
album by using C, and that you need to select  
the previous album from the album list.  
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55  
       
To stop viewing the JPEG image  
Press x.  
Enjoying JPEG Images as  
a Slide Show  
z Hints  
• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set  
options such as “INTERVAL” (page 58),  
“EFFECT” (page 58), and “SHARPNESS” (page  
51).  
You can play JPEG image files on a DATA  
CD successively as a slide show.  
• You can view JPEG images files without MP3  
audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to  
“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 57).  
• The date the picture was taken is displayed beside  
“DATE” in the Control Menu (page 13). Note that  
no date may appear depending on the digital  
camera.  
Note  
PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)”  
is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 57).  
H
x
X/x  
MENU  
1
Press MENU.  
The list of albums on the DATA CD  
appears.  
(
)
3
3 0  
R O C K B E S T H I T  
K A R A O K E  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
R & B  
J A Z Z  
C L A S S I C  
S A L S A O F C U B A  
B O S S A N O V A  
2
3
Press X/x to select an album.  
Press H.  
The JPEG images in the selected album  
start playing as a slide show.  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
Notes  
• The slide show stops when X/x or ZOOM is  
pressed. To resume the slide show, press H.  
• This function does not work if “MODE (MP3,  
JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 57).  
56  
     
4 Press MENU.  
Viewing a slide show with sound  
(MODE (MP3, JPEG))  
The list of albums on the DATA CD  
appears.  
When JPEG image files and MP3 audio  
tracks are placed in the same album, you can  
enjoy a slide show with sound.  
(
)
3
3 0  
R O C K B E S T H I T  
K A R A O K E  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
R & B  
J A Z Z  
C L A S S I C  
S A L S A O F C U B A  
B O S S A N O V A  
5 Press X/x to select the album that  
contains both the MP3 audio tracks  
and JPEG images you want to play.  
H
6 Press H.  
X/x  
A slide show starts with sound.  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
z Hints  
• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image  
files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio  
track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set  
to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat  
Play)” (page 36) to repeat the track or album.  
• The player recognizes a maximum of 200 albums  
regardless of the selected mode. Of each album,  
the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks  
and 300 JPEG image files when “AUTO” is  
selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO  
(MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when  
“IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected.  
1 Press DISPLAY during STOP mode.  
The Control Menu appears.  
2 Press X/x to select  
(MODE  
(MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER.  
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”  
appear.  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DATA CD MP3  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUDIO (MP3)  
IMAGE (JPEG)  
Notes  
• This function does not work if the MP3 audio  
tracks and JPEG image files are not placed in the  
same album.  
• If playing time of JPEG image or MP3 audio is  
longer than the other, the longer one continues  
without sound or image.  
• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image  
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is  
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128  
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound  
still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.  
3 Press X/x to select “ AUTO” (default),  
and press ENTER.  
• AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files  
and MP3 audio tracks in the same  
album as a slide show.  
• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio  
tracks continuously.  
• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG  
image files continuously.  
,continued  
57  
     
4 Press ENTER.  
Setting the pace for a slide show  
(INTERVAL)  
Note  
You can set the time the slides are displayed  
on the screen.  
Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG files  
or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take  
longer to display than others, which may make the  
duration seem longer than the setting you selected.  
Selectingtheslides’ appearance  
(EFFECT)  
You can select the way the slides are  
displayed during a slide show.  
X/x  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a  
JPEG image or when the player is in  
stop mode.  
ENTER  
The Control Menu appears.  
X/x  
2 Press X/x to select  
DISPLAY  
(INTERVAL), then press ENTER.  
The options for “INTERVAL” appear.  
3 ( 12)  
1(  
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
FAST  
1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a  
JPEG image or when the player is in  
stop mode.  
4)  
DATA CD JPEG  
2 PressX/xto select  
(EFFECT),  
SLOW1  
SLOW2  
then press ENTER.  
The options for “EFFECT” appear.  
INTERVAL  
3 ( 12)  
1(  
2 3 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4  
4)  
DATA CD JPEG  
3 Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• NORMAL: sets the duration to between  
6 to 9 seconds.  
MODE1  
MODE1  
MODE2  
MODE3  
MODE4  
MODE5  
OFF  
• FAST: sets a duration shorter than  
NORMAL.  
• SLOW1: sets a duration longer than  
NORMAL.  
EFFECT  
• SLOW2: sets a duration longer than  
SLOW1.  
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3 Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• MODE1: the image sweeps in from top  
to bottom.  
• MODE2: the image sweeps in from left  
to right.  
• MODE3: the image stretches out from  
the centre of the screen.  
• MODE4: the images randomly cycle  
through the effects.  
• MODE5: the next image slides over the  
previous image.  
• OFF: turns off this function.  
4 Press ENTER.  
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3 Press X/x to select  
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press  
ENTER.  
Using Various Additional  
Functions  
The options for “PARENTAL  
CONTROL” appear.  
Locking Discs (CUSTOM  
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL  
CONTROL)  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
ON  
PLAYER  
PASSWORD  
OFF  
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions  
for a disc.  
• Custom Parental Control  
You can set playback restrictions so that the  
player will not play inappropriate discs.  
• Parental Control  
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.  
4 Press X/x to select “ ON t,” then  
press ENTER.  
If you have not entered a password  
The display for registering a new  
password appears.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter a new 4-digit password,  
ENTER  
then press  
.
Custom Parental Control  
You can set the same Custom Parental  
Control password for up to 40 discs. When  
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is  
cancelled.  
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  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
Number  
buttons  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
x
Enter password, then press ENTER  
.
ENTER  
X/x  
DISPLAY  
5 Enterorre-enteryour4-digitpassword  
using the number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
1 Insert the disc you want to lock.  
If the disc is playing, press x to stop  
playback.  
“Custom parental control is set.” appears  
and then the screen returns to the Control  
Menu.  
2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in  
stop mode.  
The Control Menu appears.  
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To turn off the Custom Parental Control  
function  
Parental Control (limited  
playback)  
1
2
3
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental  
Control.”  
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.  
Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press  
ENTER.  
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
To play a disc for which Custom Parental  
Control is set  
Number  
buttons  
1
Insert the disc for which Custom Parental  
Control is set.  
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL  
CONTROL” display appears.  
H
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL  
ENTER  
Custom parental control is already  
set. To play, enter your password  
ENTER  
X/x  
and press  
.
DISPLAY  
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in  
stop mode.  
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
The player is ready for playback.  
The Control Menu appears.  
2 Press X/x to select  
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press  
ENTER.  
z Hint  
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.  
The options for “PARENTAL  
CONTROL” appear.  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
ON  
PLAYER  
PASSWORD  
OFF  
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.  
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61  
 
6 Press X/x to select a geographic area  
as the playback limitation level, then  
press ENTER.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter a new 4-digit password,  
The area is selected.  
ENTER  
then press  
.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select  
and enter a standard code in the table on  
page 63 using the number buttons.  
7 Press X/x to select “ LEVEL, then  
press ENTER.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
The selection items for “LEVEL” are  
displayed.  
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.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
4 Enterorre-enter your4-digit password  
using the number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
4: PG13  
USA  
The display for setting the playback  
limitation level appears.  
The lower the value, the stricter the  
limitation.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
OFF  
USA  
To turn off the Parental Control function  
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.  
To play a disc for which Parental Control is  
set  
5 Press X/x to select STANDARD,”  
then press ENTER.  
1
Insert the disc and press H.  
The display for entering your password  
appears.  
The selection items for “STANDARD”  
are displayed.  
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
The player starts playback.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
OFF  
USA  
USA  
OTHERS  
62  
z Hint  
Area Code  
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.  
Standard  
Argentina  
Australia  
Austria  
Code number  
2044  
2047  
2046  
2057  
2070  
2079  
2090  
2092  
2115  
2165  
2174  
2109  
2248  
2238  
2254  
2276  
2304  
2363  
2362  
2376  
2390  
2379  
2427  
2424  
2436  
2489  
2501  
2149  
2499  
2086  
2528  
2184  
Belgium  
Brazil  
Canada  
Notes  
• When you play discs which do not have the  
Parental Control function, playback cannot be  
limited on this player.  
• 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  
cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.  
Chile  
China  
Denmark  
Finland  
France  
Germany  
India  
Indonesia  
Italy  
Japan  
Korea  
Malaysia  
Mexico  
Netherlands  
New Zealand  
Norway  
Pakistan  
Philippines  
Portugal  
Russia  
Singapore  
Spain  
Sweden  
Switzerland  
Thailand  
United Kingdom  
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Changing the password  
Controlling Your TV With  
the Supplied Remote  
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in  
stop mode.  
The Control Menu appears.  
You can control the sound level, input source,  
and power switch of your Sony TV with the  
supplied remote.  
2 Press X/x to select  
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press  
ENTER.  
The options for “PARENTAL  
CONTROL” appear.  
TV [/1  
Number  
buttons  
3 Press X/x to select PASSWORD  
t,” then press ENTER.  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
2 +/–  
t
4 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
6 To confirm your password, re-enter it  
using the number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
You can control your TV using the buttons  
below.  
If you make a mistake entering your  
password  
By pressing  
You can  
Press C before you press ENTER and input  
the correct number.  
TV [/1  
Turn the TV on or off  
2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of the TV  
t (TV/video) Switch the TV’s input source  
between the TV and other  
input sources  
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Controlling other TVs with the  
remote  
You can control the sound level, input source,  
and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.  
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the  
appropriate manufacturer’s code.  
1 While holding down TV [/1, press the  
number buttons to select the  
manufacturer’s code for your TV (see  
the table below).  
2 Release TV [/1.  
Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try  
entering them one at a time until you find the  
one that works with your TV.  
Manufacturer Code number  
Sony  
01 (default)  
Aiwa  
01 (default)  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
JVC  
11  
24  
33  
LG  
06  
Loewe  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
06  
17, 49  
06, 08  
06, 71  
25  
Sharp  
29  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
43  
38  
Notes  
• Depending on the unit being connected, you may  
not be able to control your TV using all or some  
of the buttons on the supplied remote.  
• If you enter a new code number, the code number  
previously entered will be erased.  
• 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.  
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2
Press X/x to select  
(SETUP), then press ENTER.  
Settings and Adjustments  
The options for “SETUP” appear.  
Using the Setup Display  
(
)
DVD VIDEO  
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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.  
QUICK  
CUSTOM  
RESET  
QUICK  
For details on each Setup Display item, see  
pages from 67 to 72.  
The on-screen displays differ depending on  
the player model. Note the differences  
indicated in the text, for example, “European  
models only.”  
3
4
Press X/x to select CUSTOM,”  
then press ENTER.  
The Setup Display appears.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ORIGINAL  
ENGLISH  
Note  
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority  
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the  
functions described may work.  
Press X/x to select the setup item  
from the displayed list:  
“ LANGUAGE SETUP, SCREEN  
SETUP,” “ CUSTOM SETUP, or  
AUDIO SETUP. Then press  
ENTER.  
ENTER  
The Setup item is selected.  
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”  
X/x  
DISPLAY  
Selected item  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
ON  
1
Press DISPLAY when the player is  
in stop mode.  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
MODE (PROGRESSIVE):  
JACKET PICTURE  
AUTO  
The Control Menu appears.  
Setup items  
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5
6
Press X/x to select an item, then  
press ENTER.  
Setting the Display or  
Sound Track Language  
(LANGUAGE SETUP)  
The options for the selected item appear.  
Example: “TV TYPE”  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
MODE (PROGRESSIVE):  
16:9  
16:9  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set  
various languages for the on-screen display or  
sound track.  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
Options  
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup  
Display. To use the display, see “Using the  
Press X/x to select a setting, then  
press ENTER.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ORIGINAL  
ENGLISH  
The setting is selected and setup is  
complete.  
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”  
Selected setting  
SCREEN SETUP  
OSD (On-Screen Display)  
Switches the display language on the screen.  
TV TYPE:  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
AUTO  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
MODE (PROGRESSIVE):  
MENU (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can select the desired language for the  
disc’s menu.  
AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the sound track.  
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language  
given priority in the disc is selected.  
To enter the Quick Setup mode  
Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step  
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make  
basic adjustments (page 25).  
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.  
To reset all of the “ SETUP” settings  
1
Select “RESET” in step 3 and press  
ENTER.  
2
Select “YES” using X/x.  
You can also quit the process and return  
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”  
here.  
z Hint  
If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”  
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a  
page 80 using the number buttons.  
3
Press ENTER.  
All the settings explained on pages 67 to  
72 return to the default settings. Do not  
press [/1 while resetting the player,  
which takes a few seconds to complete.  
Note  
If you select a language in “MENU,”  
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on  
a 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  
SCAN” or vice versa.  
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD only) (Non-  
European models only)  
Selects the colour system when you play a  
Choose settings according to the TV to be  
connected.  
VIDEO CD.  
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup  
Display. To use the display, see “Using the  
AUTO  
Outputs the video signal in the  
system of the VIDEO CD,  
either PAL or NTSC. If your  
TV is the DUAL system, select  
AUTO.  
The default settings are underlined.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
MODE (PROGRESSIVE):  
16:9  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
AUTO  
PAL  
Changes the video signal of an  
NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs  
it in the PAL system.  
NTSC  
Changes the video signal of a  
PAL VIDEO CD and outputs it  
in the NTSC system.  
TV TYPE  
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV  
(4:3 standard or wide).  
Notes  
• You cannot change the colour system for DVDs.  
• You can change the colour system of this player  
according to the connected TV (page 17).  
16:9  
Select this when you connect a  
wide-screen TV or a TV with a  
wide mode function.  
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.  
SCREEN SAVER  
The screen saver image appears when you  
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15  
minutes, or when you play a 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.  
4:3  
Select this when you connect a  
PAN SCAN 4:3 screen TV. Automatically  
displays the wide picture on the  
entire screen and cuts off the  
portions that do not fit.  
ON  
Turns on the screen saver.  
Turns off the screen saver.  
OFF  
16:9  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
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BACKGROUND  
Note  
Selects the background colour or picture on  
the TV screen when the player is in stop mode  
or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3  
audio).  
When you play video based software with  
progressive signals, sections of some types of  
images may appear unnatural due to the conversion  
process when output through the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks.  
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.  
GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the  
player appears.  
BLUE  
The background colour is blue.  
BLACK  
The background colour is  
black.  
MODE (PROGRESSIVE) (Conversion  
Modes)  
You can fine-tune the Progressive 525p/625p  
video signal output when you set the  
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to  
PROGRESSIVE (the PROGRESSIVE  
indicator lights up) and connect the player  
using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks  
to a TV that is able to accept the video signal  
in progressive format.  
DVD software can be divided into two types:  
film based software and video based  
software. Video based software is derived  
from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and  
displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25  
frames/50 fields) per second. Film based  
software is derived from film and displays  
images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD  
software contains both Video and Film.  
In order for these images to appear natural on  
your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE  
mode (50 or 60 frames per second), the  
progressive video signal needs to be  
converted to match the type of DVD software  
that you are watching.  
AUTO  
Automatically detects the  
software type (Film-based or  
Video-based) and selects the  
appropriate conversion mode.  
Normally select this position.  
VIDEO  
Fixes the conversion mode to  
the mode for Video-based  
software.  
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PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW  
only)  
Selects the picture in pause mode.  
Custom Settings (CUSTOM  
SETUP)  
AUTO  
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  
The default settings are underlined.  
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, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby  
Digital format) are recorded.  
CUSTOM SETUP  
AUTO POWER OFF:  
AUTO PLAY:  
DIMMER:  
PAUSE MODE:  
TRACK SELECTION:  
MULTI-DISC RESUME:  
ON  
OFF  
BRIGHT  
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
No priority given.  
Priority given.  
AUTO  
AUTO POWER OFF  
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or  
off. For non-European models, the default  
setting is “OFF.”  
Notes  
• 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 67).  
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 72), the DTS  
sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK  
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”  
ON  
The player enters standby mode  
when left in stop mode for more  
than 30 minutes.  
OFF  
Switches this function off.  
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital  
sound tracks have the same number of channels,  
the player selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and  
MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.  
AUTO PLAY  
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This  
function is useful when the player is  
connected to a timer (not supplied).  
MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/  
VIDEO CD only)  
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or  
off. Resume playback can be stored in  
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/  
VIDEO CDs (page 31).  
OFF  
ON  
Switches this function off.  
Automatically starts playback  
when the player is turned on by  
a timer (not supplied).  
ON  
Stores the resume setting in  
memory for up to six discs.  
DIMMER  
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.  
OFF  
Does not store the resume  
BRIGHT  
DARK  
Makes the lighting bright.  
Makes the lighting dark.  
setting in memory. Playback  
restarts at the resume point only  
for the current disc in the player.  
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DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW 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 “Checking the  
affects the output of the following jacks:  
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks  
Settings for the Sound  
(AUDIO SETUP)  
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound  
according to the playback and connection  
conditions.  
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)  
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to  
“D-PCM” (page 72).  
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup  
Display. To use the display, see “Using the  
The default settings are underlined.  
DOLBY  
SUR-  
ROUND  
Normally, select this position.  
Multi-channel audio signals are  
output to two channels for  
enjoying surround sounds.  
AUDIO SETUP  
AUDIO ATT:  
AUDIO DRC:  
DOWNMIX:  
DIGITAL OUT:  
DOLBY DIGITAL:  
MPEG:  
OFF  
STANDARD  
DOLBY SURROUND  
ON  
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are  
downmixed to two channels for  
use with your stereo.  
D-PCM  
PCM  
OFF  
48kHz/16bit  
DTS:  
48kHz/96kHz PCM:  
DIGITAL OUT  
AUDIO ATT (attenuation)  
Selects if audio signals are output via the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)  
jack.  
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:  
ON  
Normally select this position. When  
you select “ON,” see “Setting the  
digital output signal” for further  
settings.  
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks  
OFF  
ON  
Normally, select this position.  
OFF The influence of the digital circuit  
upon the analogue circuit is minimal.  
Select this when the playback sound  
from the speakers is distorted.  
Setting the digital output signal  
AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)  
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:  
Switches 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 20.  
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”  
“DTS,” and “48 kHz/96 kHz PCM” after  
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”  
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks  
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)  
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set  
to “D-PCM” (page 72).  
AUDIO SETUP  
AUDIO ATT:  
AUDIO DRC:  
DOWNMIX:  
DIGITAL OUT:  
DOLBY DIGITAL:  
MPEG:  
OFF  
STANDARD  
DOLBY SURROUND  
ON  
STANDARD Normally select this position.  
TV MODE  
Makes low sounds clear even if  
you turn the volume down.  
D-PCM  
PCM  
OFF  
48kHz/16bit  
DTS:  
WIDE  
RANGE  
Gives you the feeling of being  
at a live performance.  
48kHz/96kHz PCM:  
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If you connect a component that is  
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a  
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from  
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or  
speakers.  
48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)  
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio  
signal.  
48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD  
VIDEOs are always converted  
to 48kHz/16bit.  
DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW  
only)  
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.  
96kHz/24bit All types of signals including  
96kHz/24bit are output in their  
original format. However, if the  
signal is encrypted for  
D-PCM  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
copyright protection purposes,  
the signal is only output as  
48kHz/16bit.  
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  
Note  
The analogue audio signals from the AUDIO OUT  
L/R jacks are not affected by this setting and keep  
their original sampling frequency level.  
“DOWNMIX” item in  
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 71).  
DOLBY  
DIGITAL  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder.  
MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)  
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.  
PCM  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component without a built-in  
MPEG decoder. If you play  
multi-channel MPEG audio  
sound tracks, only the Front (L)  
and Front (R) signals will be  
output from your two front  
speakers.  
MPEG  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
MPEG decoder.  
DTS  
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.  
OFF  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component without a built-in  
DTS decoder.  
ON  
Select this when the player is  
connected to an audio  
component with a built-in DTS  
decoder.  
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, You set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE  
switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel  
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)  
but did not connect your TV to the player’s  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a  
component video cord. Set to  
Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
PROGRESSIVE only when you connect  
your TV to the player’s COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks using a component  
video cord (page 17).  
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.  
, Even if your TV is compatible with  
progressive format 525p/625p signals, the  
image may be affected when you set the  
player to progressive format. In this case,  
set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch  
to NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE  
indicator turns off and the player is set to  
normal (interlace) format.  
Power  
The power is not turned on.  
, Check that the mains lead is connected  
securely.  
The picture does not fill the screen, even  
though the aspect ratio is set in TY TYPE”  
under SCREEN SETUP.”  
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your  
DVD.  
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 17)  
and switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the player appears on  
the TV screen.  
The picture is black and white.  
, Depending on the TV, the picture on the  
screen becomes black and white when you  
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour  
system.  
, 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 programmes could  
affect picture quality. If you still experience  
problems even when you connect your  
player directly to your TV, try connecting  
your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input  
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 22,  
23, 24).  
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not  
correctly set.  
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-  
motion Play mode.  
, 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  
, When playing multi-channel MPEG audio  
sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front  
(R) signals will be output from your two  
front speakers.  
, The disc is recorded in a colour system that  
is different from your TV.  
, For non-European models: if the colour  
system of your player does not match with  
that of your TV, change the colour system  
of the player. For details, see page 19. (You  
cannot change the colour system of the  
DVD disc itself.)  
, You have set the NORMAL/  
PROGRESSIVE switch to PROGRESSIVE  
on the rear panel (the PROGRESSIVE  
indicator lights up) even though your TV  
cannot accept the progressive signal. In this  
case, set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE  
switch to NORMAL on the rear panel so  
that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.  
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, 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.”  
The MP3 audio track cannot be played  
, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3  
format that conforms to ISO 9660 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.  
Sound distortion occurs.  
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to  
“ON” (page 71).  
The sound volume is low.  
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.  
The sound volume may improve if you set  
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to  
“TV MODE” (page 71).  
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE  
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to  
The JPEG image file cannot be played  
Operation  
, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG  
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/  
Level 2, or Joliet.  
, The file has an extension other than  
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”  
, The image is larger than 3072 (width) ×  
2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than  
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG.  
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be  
displayed even if the file size is within this  
specified capacity.)  
The remote does not function.  
, The batteries in the remote are weak.  
, 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 image does not fit the screen (the image  
is reduced).  
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO  
(MP3)” (page 57).  
The disc does not play.  
, The disc is turned over.  
Insert the disc with the playback side facing  
down.  
, The disc is skewed.  
, The player cannot play certain discs  
(page 7).  
, The region code on the DVD does not match  
the player.  
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image  
files start playing simultaneously.  
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.”  
, Moisture has condensed inside the player  
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that  
is not correctly finalized (page 7)  
.
The album/track/file names are not  
displayed correctly.  
.
, The player can only display numbers and  
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as  
“ ”.  
*
Copyright lock” appears and the screen  
turns blue when playing a DVD-RW.  
(Non-European models only)  
The disc does not start playing from the  
beginning.  
, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,  
or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 34).  
, Resume play has taken effect (page 31).  
, 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.  
74  
The player starts playing the disc  
automatically.  
, The disc features an auto playback function.  
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is  
set to “ON” (page 70).  
The player does not operate properly.  
, When static electricity, etc., causes the  
player to operate abnormally, unplug the  
player.  
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the  
Playback stops automatically.  
, While playing discs with an auto pause  
signal, the player stops playback at the auto  
pause signal.  
screen and on the front panel display.  
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.  
The disc does not eject and “ LOCKED”  
appears on the front panel display.  
, Child Lock is set (page 30).  
Some functions such as Stop, Search,  
Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle  
Play, or Programme Play cannot be  
performed.  
The disc does not eject and “ DISC  
LOCKED” appears on the front panel  
display.  
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able  
to do some of the operations above. Refer to  
the operating manual that comes with the  
disc.  
, Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
The language for the sound track cannot  
be changed.  
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the  
direct selection button on the remote  
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the  
DVD being played.  
Data error” appears on the TV screen  
when playing a DATA CD.  
, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you  
want to play is broken.  
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
, The JPEG image file format does not  
conform to DCF (page 52).  
, The JPEG image file has the extension  
“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG  
format.  
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the  
language for the sound track.  
The subtitle language cannot be changed  
or turned off.  
The disc does not load or eject.  
, Moisture has condensed inside the player  
(page 3).  
, The disc is non-standard shaped (page 3).  
, A disc will not load if there is an another  
disc inside.  
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the  
direct selection button on the remote  
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on  
the DVD being played.  
, The DVD prohibits the changing of  
subtitles.  
The angles cannot be changed.  
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the  
direct selection button on the remote  
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD  
being played.  
, The angle can only be changed when the  
” indicator lights up on the front panel  
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.  
75  
Self-diagnosis Function Glossary  
(When letters/numbers appear in the  
Album (page 52, 54)  
A unit in which to store JPEG image files or  
MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD. (“Album”  
is an exclusive definition for this player.)  
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.  
Chapter (page 10)  
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.  
C:13:50  
Dolby Digital (page 20, 72)  
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” theatre surround  
sound systems. 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.  
First three  
characters of action  
the service  
Cause and/or corrective  
number  
C 13  
The disc is dirty or recorded  
in a format that this player  
cannot play (page 7).  
,Clean the disc with a soft  
cloth or check its format  
(page 8).  
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 20)  
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, centre and rear signals. The  
rear channel is monaural.  
C 31  
E XX  
The disc is not inserted  
correctly.  
,Re-insert the disc  
correctly.  
To prevent a malfunction, the  
(xx is a number) player has performed the  
self-diagnosis function.  
,Contact your nearest  
Sony dealer or local  
DTS (page 20, 72)  
authorized Sony service  
facility and give the 5-  
character service number.  
Example: E 61 10  
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.  
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DVD VIDEO (page 6)  
Film based software, Video based  
software (page 19)  
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  
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 17GB.  
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 theatres.  
Video based DVDs, such as television  
dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30  
frames/60 fields (24 frames/50 fields) per  
second.  
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a  
worldwide standard 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 realistic audio  
presence.  
MPEG audio (page 20, 72)  
International standard coding system used to  
compress audio digital signals authorized by  
ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2-  
channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs,  
conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.  
Normal (Interlace) format (page 73)  
Normal (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.  
Furthermore, various advanced functions  
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and  
Parental Control functions are provided with  
the DVD.  
DVD-RW (page 6)  
Progressive format (page 18)  
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.  
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 25 or 30 frames  
(50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive  
format can show 50-60 frames in one second.  
The overall picture quality increases and still  
images, text, and horizontal lines appear  
sharper. This player is compatible with the  
525 or 625 progressive format.  
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.  
Progressive JPEG  
Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the  
internet. They are different from other JPEGs  
in that they “fade in” gradually instead of  
being drawn from top to bottom when  
displayed on a browser. This lets you view the  
image while it is being downloaded.  
File (page 52, 55)  
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD  
(“File” is an exclusive definition for this  
player.) A single file consist of a single  
image.  
,continued  
77  
                   
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback  
control) functions, the menu screens, moving  
pictures and still pictures are divided into  
sections called “scenes.”  
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.  
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a  
VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD (the length of  
a song). (“Track” in DATA-CD is an  
exclusive definition for this player.)  
Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page 13)  
A number that divides a track into sections to  
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO  
CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be  
recorded.  
78  
       
Specifications  
System  
General  
Laser: Semiconductor laser  
Signal format system: PAL/NTSC  
Power requirements:  
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption: 12 W  
Dimensions (approx.):  
215 × 63 × 294 mm  
(width/height/depth) incl. projecting  
parts  
Mass (approx.): 2.2 kg  
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C  
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %  
Audio characteristics  
Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM  
96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD  
VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz  
(±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)  
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB  
(AUDIO OUT L/R jacks only)  
Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %  
Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD:  
99 dB  
Supplied accessories  
Wow and flutter: Less than detected value  
(±0.001% W PEAK)  
Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
Outputs  
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load  
impedance)  
AUDIO OUT L/R: Phono jack/2 Vrms/  
10 kilohms  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical  
output jack/–18 dBm (wave length  
660 nm)  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/  
0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms  
VIDEO OUT: Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms  
S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:  
1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.286 Vp-p  
(NTSC)/75 ohms  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB  
R/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB  
R/ CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms  
,
P
P
,
79  
 
Language Code List  
For details, see pages 46, 49, 67.  
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  
80  
   
Index  
DVD+RW 30, 77  
DVD’s menu  
Numerics  
P
DVD-RW 6, 3322, 77  
16:9 68  
PARENTAL CONTROL 60  
PAUSE MODE 70  
PBC Playback 33  
PICTURE MODE 50  
PICTURE NAVIGATION 42,  
4:3 LETTER BOX 68  
4:3 PAN SCAN 68  
48kHz/96kHz PCM 72  
5.1 Channel Surround 20, 47  
E
EFFECT 58  
F
A
PLAY LIST 32  
Fast forward 39  
Fast reverse 39  
FILE 41  
A-B REPEAT 37  
ALBUM 41  
PRO LOGIC 23, 76  
PROGRAM 34  
Album 52, 76  
Programme Play 34  
Progressive format 77  
File 77  
ANGLE 49  
Film based software 77  
Freeze Frame 39  
Front panel display 10  
AUDIO 46, 67  
AUDIO ATT 71  
AUDIO DRC 71  
AUDIO SETUP 71  
AUTO PLAY 70  
AUTO POWER OFF 70  
Q
QUICK 67  
Quick Setup 25, 67  
H
Handling discs  
Hooking up 16  
R
Remote 16, 64  
REPEAT 36  
Repeat Play 36  
RESET 67  
B
I
BACKGROUND 69  
Batteries 16  
INDEX 40  
Index 78  
Instant Advance 30  
Instant Replay 30  
Interlace format 77  
INTERVAL 58  
C
S
CD 6, 29  
Scan 39  
CHAPTER 40  
Chapter 76  
SCENE 40  
Scene 78  
CHAPTER VIEWER 42  
Child Lock 30  
COLOR SYSTEM 68  
Connecting 17  
Continuous play  
CD/VIDEO CD 29  
DVD 29  
Control Menu 13  
CUSTOM 66  
CUSTOM PARENTAL  
CONTROL 60  
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE  
SCREEN SAVER 68  
SCREEN SETUP 68  
Searching 39  
SETUP 66  
Setup Display 66  
SHARPNESS 51  
SHUFFLE 35  
Shuffle Play 35  
Slide Show 56  
Slow-motion Play 40  
Speakers  
Hooking up 20  
Stand 27  
SUBTITLE 67  
SURROUND 20, 47  
J
JPEG 52  
L
LANGUAGE SETUP 67  
Locating  
a specific point by watching  
the TV screen 39  
M
MENU 67  
MODE (MP3, JPEG) 57  
MODE (PROGRESSIVE) 69  
MP3 6, 52  
CUSTOM SETUP 70  
MPEG 46, 72, 77  
MULTI-DISC RESUME 31,  
D
T
DATA CD 6, 52  
TIME/TEXT 40, 43  
DATE 56  
TITLE 40  
DIGITAL OUT 71  
Digital output 71  
DIMMER 70  
N
Title 78  
Normal (Interlace) format 77  
TITLE VIEWER 42  
TOP MENU 32  
TRACK 40  
Display  
O
Control Menu Display 13  
Front panel display 10  
Setup Display 66  
DOLBY DIGITAL 24, 46,  
On-screen display  
Control Menu Display 13  
Setup Display 66  
ORIGINAL 32  
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 32  
OSD 67  
Track 78  
TRACK SELECTION 70  
TRACK VIEWER 42  
Troubleshooting 73  
TV TYPE 68  
DOWNMIX  
DTS 24, 46,7172, 76  
TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 47  
DVD 6, 29, 77  
,continued  
81  
 
U
Usable discs  
V
Video based software 77  
VIDEO CD 6, 29  
Z
ZOOM 30, 55  
82  
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