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SONY,
3-859-359-11 (2)
CD/D VD Player
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
DIGITAL AUDIO
DVP-57000
© 1997 by Sony Corporation
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
CAiYrlON
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this
CD/DVD Player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CAUTION"
Laser radiation when open.
DO NOTSTARE INTOBEAM.
This label is located on the Laser protective housing
inside the enclosure.
For customers in the U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage '_ _vithin the
product's enclosure thatmay be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of
the unit. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVP-S7000
Serial No. $
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony CD/DVD Player. Before
operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Player Can Play the Following Discs................................................................4
Getting Started
Unpacking ........................... _................................................................................................. 6
Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 6
Necessary Setup Before Using the Player ........................................................................ 9
BasicOperations
Playing a DVD .......................................................................................................................10
Playing a VIDEO CD ...........................................................................................................18
Playing a CD ..........................................................................................................................26
Playing Discsin Various Modes
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) .................................................................................. 32
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 34
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) .............................................................. 34
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped a Disc (Resume Play) ..... 36
Reducing the Picture Noise (DNR) ................................................................................ 37
Changing the Sound ......................................................................................................... 37
Turning the Sub-titles On and Off .................................................................................. 38
Changing the Sub-titles .................................................................................................... 38
Changing the Angles ........................................................................................................ 39
Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) ...................................................... 39
Cor_trolling the TV with the Supplied Remote ............................................................. 42
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Menu ................................................................................................................. 43
Settings for Playback (PLAY MODE) ............................................................................ 44
Adjustments for Playback Picture (VIDEO CONTROL) ............................................ 44
Settings for Display and Sound (CUSTOM SETUP) .................................................... 45
Basic Settings (INITIAL SETUP) ..................................................................................... 46
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 48
Notes on Discs ................................................................................................................... 48
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 49
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 50
Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 51
Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................................. 52
Language Code List for the DVD Menu ........................................................................ 55
Index ....................................................................................................-..................................... 56
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About ThisManual
The instructions in this manual are for model DVP-S7000.
Conventions
• Instructions in thb manual describe the controls on the
player.
You can also use the controls on the remote if they have
the same or similar names as those on the player.
• The icons on the right are used in this manual:
Icon Meaning
Indicates that you can use only the remote
do the task.
to
_ Indicates tips and hints for making the task
easier.
Indicates the, functions for DVD VIDEOs.
Indicates the functions for VIDEO CDs.
W
Indicates the functions for CDs..
This Player Can Play the Following Discs
Disc logo
Contents
Disc size
Play time
Reference pages for
basic operations
DVD VIDEOs
Audio + Video
VIDEO CDs
[o, TAL oEoI
Audio CDs
DIGITAL AUDIO
Audio
12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm
, (CD singie)
74 min. 20 min.
About 4 h (for
single-sided
DVI))/
about 8 h (for
double-sided
DVD)
Audio + Video
12cm 8cm
74 min. 20 min.
Pages 18 to 25
About 80 min.
(for
single-sided
DVD) I
about 160 rain.
(for
double-sided
DVD)
Pages 10 to 17 Pages 26 to 31
"DVD-VIDEO" logo is a trademark.
This player conforms to the NTSC color system. You cannot play discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL and SECAM.
Region code of DVDs you can play
Region code indications such as [_1 are labeled on some DVDs to indicate which type of player can play the discs.
Unless "1" is included in the indications or is labeled on the DVDs, you cannot play the discs on this player. If you try to play
these DVDs, the message "PLAYING THIS DISC PROHIBITED BY AREA LIMITS" will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by the area limits.
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Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally fixed 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.
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Terms for dim
• Title
The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD;
a movie, etc. for a picture piece on a video software or an
album, etc. for a music piece on an audio software. Each
title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the
title you want.
• Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than
titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter
is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the
chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapter may
be recorded.
• Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD or a
CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to
locate the track you want.
DVD ! Disc
structure TFde _._
Chapter
VIDEO CD I Disc
orCD i<
structure Track
Index
• Index
A number that divides a track into some sections to easLly
locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD or a CD.
Depending on the disc, no index may be recorded.
• Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu screens,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections
called "scenes." Each scene is assigned a scene number
enabling you to locate the scene you want.
Copyprote_on
• This product features the copy protection function
developed by Macrovisiom Copy protection signals are
recorded on some discs. When you record and play the
pictures of these discs on a video deck, the picture noise
will appear.
• Thisproduct incorporatescopyright 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
pay-per-view uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
: prohibited.
Note on PBC(Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)
This player conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD
standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to
the disctype.
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Disc type
VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions
(Vet. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs
with PBC
functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
You can
Enjoy video playback (moving
pictures) as well as music.
Play interactive software using menu
screens displayed on the TV screen
(PBC Playback), in addition to the
video playback functions of Ver 1.1
discs. Moreover, you can play high-
resolution still pictures, if they are
included on the disc.
Discs that the player cannot play
The player cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the
table on page 4 such as CD-ROMs including PHOTO COs,
data sections in CD-EXTRAs and DVD-ROMs.
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What cordswill I need7
Video connecting cord (supplied) (1)
Yellow _ _ Yellow
Audio connecting cord (supplied) (1)
White White
Red Red -
(R) (R)
Hookups
When connecting the cord, be sure to match the color-
coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components:
Yellow (video) to Yellow, Red (right) to Red and White
(left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to
avoid hum and noise.
lTo listen to the soundthrough TV speakers
CDIDVD player
UNEOUT I
I P,--AUDiOI-L VIDEOI
"IV
INPUT
VIDEO
IITo listento the soundthrough speakersconnectedto
an amplifier
CDIDVD player
ooF
TV
i INPUT I
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:JV,OEOi
i
I---" AUDIO I
I
Amplifier
Make the same connections when your amplifier conforms
to "Pro Logic."
Notes
• Do not connect this
player to a video deck.
If you view the pictures
on your TV after
making connections
shown on the right, a
picture noise may
appear.
t
CD/DVD1
player
Depending on the TV or amplifier, the sound distortion
may occ_ because the audio output level is high. In this
case, set "AUDIO ATF" in "CUSTOM SETUP" to "ON" in
the menu. For details, see page 46.
"_°lf your W or VCR has an S video input connector
Connect the component via the S VIDEO OUT connector
using the Svideo cable (supplied) instead of the video
connecting cord. You will get abetter picture.
Svideo cable (supplied)
CD/DVD player TV
"_°lf you connectthe player to a monitor or projector
with componentvideo inputconnectorsthat conform
to output signalsfrom the COMPONENTVIDEOOUT
(Y, B-Y,R-Y)connectorsonthe player
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT connectors using three video connecting cords (not
supplied) of the same kind. You will get a better picture.
Notes
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be
connected.
• You cannot connect the player to the Y/PB/PR input
connectors on a Hi-Vision TV.
(Continued)
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"_;" Ifyouhaveadigitalcomponentsuchasanamplifier
with a digital connector, DAT or MD
Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL
or COA_XIAL connector using an optical or coaxml cable
(not supplied).
When you play a DVD, set "DVD DIGITAL OUT" in
"INITIAL SETUP" to "PCM" in the menu. (page 47)
When you play a VIDEO CD, set "VIDEO CD DIGITAL
OUT" in "INITIAL SETUP" to "ON" in the menu. (page
47)
When using an optical cable
Optical cable
POC-15 (not supplied)
Take off the cap and plug in the optical cable.
CD/DVD player
Amplifier with a
digital connector, MD
deck, DAT deck, etc.
DIGITALIN__ 1
When using a coaxial cable
Coaxial cable (not supplied)
_1 Illl fill I=,
Amplifier with a
digital connector, MD
CD/DVD player deck, DAT deck, etc.
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Notes
• Refer to the _tzuctions supplied with the component
to be connected.
• You cannot make digital audio recordings of discs
recorded in Dolby Digital (AC-3) format directly using
an amplifier with a digital connector, ME) deck or DAT
deck.
If you have a digital component with a built-in Dolby
Digitaldecoder
Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL
or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial cable
(not supplied). When the component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder is connected, the player plays'_
DVDs with sound recorded in Dolby Digital (AC-3)
format w.hile producing the effect of being in a movie
theater o_a concert hall.
In the menu, set "DVD DIGITAL OUT" in "INITIAL
SETUP" to "AC-3 Digital." (page 47)
When using an optical cable
Optical cable
POC-15 (not supplied)
Take off the cap and plug in the optical cable.
CD/DVD player
Component with a
built-in Dolby Digital
decoder
DIGITALIN
When using a coaxial cable
Coaxial cable (not supplied)
=1 Ihl ,Ill I=
CDIDVD player
Component with a
built-in Dolby Digital
decoder
DIGITALIN
00AX_
Note
Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to
be connected.
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When you make the connections above, do not set
"DVD DIGITAL OUT" in "INmAL SETUP" to "At-3
Digital." If you do, a loud noise will suddenly
come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or
causing the speakers to be damaged.
Manufactured under license from DolbyLaboratories
Licensing Corporation. "Dolby", the double-D symbol
Eli, "Pro Logic" and "AC-3" are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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"_" If your TV has an S-link connector
You can control the CD/DVD player from the TV.
Connect the TV via the S-LINK connector using the S-link
cable (supplied). Refer to the instructions supplied with
the TV to be connected.
S-linkcable (supplied)
Necessary Setup Before Using
the Player
Some setups are necessary for the player depending on
the TV or other components to be connected.
For details on using the menu, see page 43. ,
For details on each menu item, see pages 44 to 47.
CD/DVD player "IV
UTo connectthe playerto a wide-screenTV
In the menu, set "TV TYPE" in "INITIAL SETUP" to
"16:9."
IITo connect the player to a normal TV
In the menu, set "TV TYPE" in "INITIAL SETUP" to
"4:3,"
IITo listento the stereo soundthrough speakers
connectedto anormal amplifier or through TV speakers
Inthe menu, set "DOWNMIX" in "INITIAL SETUP"to
"NORMAL."
IITo listento the soundthrough speakersconnectedto
an amplifier that conformsto Dolby Pro Logicsurround
Inthe menu, set "DOWNMIX" in "INITIAL SETUP"to
"SURROUND."
IITo listen to the sound through speakers connected to
an amplifier with a digital connector or to output the
soundto a digital component such as a DAT or MD deck
When you play a DVD, set "DVD DIGITAL OUT" in
"INITIAL SETUP" to "PCM" in the menu.
When you play a VIDEO CDo set "VIDEO CD DIGITAL
OUT" in "INITIAL SETUP" to "ON" in the menu.
IITo connectthe player to a digital componentwith a
built-in Dolby Digital decoder
In the menu, set "DVD DIGITAL OUT" in "INITIAL
SETUP"to "AC-3 Digital."
"INITIAL SETUP" also includes other items such as
"VIDEO ASPECT RATIO" and "OSD LANGUAGE."
For details, see page 46.
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Playing a DVD
Adjust the headphone volume, m
Connect headphones.
2
4
/
--@
--@
3
m_
PANEL UP/DOWN
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• The operating procedure of
VIDEO CDs or CDsis different
from that of DVDs.
For details on playing a VIDEO
CD, see pages 18 to 25.
For details on playing a CD, see
pages 26 to 31.
_'_° Youcanturnonthe player
usingthe remote
PressPOWER when the
indicator above the POWER
button on the front panel is
lit in red.
"_° After following Step 4
A DVD menu or title menu
may appear on the TV screen
(see page 13 or 14).
IRefer to the instructions
supplied with your disc.
Make settings on your TV.
Turn on the TV and selectthe video input so that you can view
the pictures from this player.
2
3
When using an amplifier
Turn on the amplifier and select the appropriate position sothat
you can listen to the sound from this player.
Press POWER to turn on the player.
The indicator (red) above the POWER button changes to green
and the front panel display lights up.
Press zx, and place the disc on the disc tray.
With the playback
side facing down
4
Press I:>.
The disc tray and front panel close, and the player starts
playback (Continuous Play). Adjust the volume on the TV or
the amplifier.
To open or close the front panel
Press PANEL UP/DOWN on the player.
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"_° When"RESUME"appearson
the frontpaneldisplay
You canresume playback
from the point where you
stopped the DVD. For
details on playing from the
beginning of the disc, see
page 36. _
Note
You may not be able to do
Resume Play depending on the
DVD.
If youwant to changethe
playbackspeedduringSlow-
motionplay
Two speeds are available:
SLOW 1 (about 1/15th the
normal speed) and SLOW 2
(about 1/30th). Each t_ne
you press _! or I--, the
indication changes as
follows:
SLOW 1 4._ SLOW 2
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may
not do some of the operations
described on the right.
To stop playback
Press 1:3.
@
DO
+ +
F
@ o©
®®®_--_
®®®oo
o®o o
(
II
--I
-- .,____j_
During playback
To Press
Pause II
Resume play after pause II or I_
Play frame by frame _111or Ill)-
Play in slow motion -q or I,-
Play at twice the normal speed _ or_"
Stop play and remove the disc A
To return to Continuous Play mode
Press [_>-.
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Whatare title and chapter?
Seepage5.
If youwant to changethe
searchspeed
Two speedsare available:
FF1 or FR1 (about 10 times
the normal speed) and FF2 or
FR2(about 30 times). Each
time you press _ or 8, the
indication changes as
follows:
FF1 (FR1) _ FF2 (FR2)
If youhave madea mistake
PressCLEAR, then the
correctnumberbutton.
Eachtime youpress SEARCH
MODE
"CHAPTER SEARCH,"
"TITLE SEARCH" and
"TIME SEARCH" appear on
the TV screen.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may
not do some of the operations
described on the right.
Locating a title, chapter or point you want
P_I/IHH
ENTER
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o000
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-- SEARCH MODE
ENTER
-- ENTER
To
Press
Go to the next chapter in
Continuous Play mode
Go back to the preceding
chapter in Continuous Play
mode
Select the chapter
Select the title
Number buttons to select the chapter number,
then ENTER or E:>-.
(A chapter in the title 1 is selected before you'start
playing.)
1 SEARCH MODE repeatedly until "TITLE
SEARCH" appears on the TV screen.
2 Number buttons to select the title number, then
ENTER or 1_>.
Locate a point using the time code
Locate a point while monitoring
the picture (Search)
1 SEARCH MODE repeatedly until "TIME
SEARCH" appears on the TV screen.
2 Number buttons to enter a time code, then
ENTER or 1_.
_/_. You will not hear the sound during this
operation. When you find the point you want,
press E:_ to return to the normal speed.
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"_'lf youwantto selectthe
languageforthe DVDmenu
C_ange the setlmgusing
"INITIAL SETUP" in the
normal menu (see page 47).
Note
Depending on the DVD, a "DVD
menu" may be simply called a
"menu" in the instructions
supplied with the disc. "Press
ENTER." in Step 4 may also be
expressed as "Press SELECT."
Using the DVD menu
SomeDVDs allows you to selectthe disc contents using the menu.
When you play these DVDs, you can select the language for the sub-
titles, the language for the sound, etc., using the DVD menu.
[I
DVO MENU 4,,/t/_/-I_
,°'oo,
':
ENTER
1
Press DVD MENU.
The DVD menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the
menu vary from disc to disc.
ITEM1
ITEM2
ITEM3
ITEM4
Press 4,,,/_/_/,,_ to select the item you want to change.
Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons to
select the item.
3
4
To change other items, repeat Step 2.
Press ENTER.
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"_" Whatisplaymode?
See page 44.
_° What is angle?
See page 39.
"_° Whatare title and chapter?
Seepage5.
"_° Whatislanguageforthe
sound?
Seepage37.
"_° What is language for the
sub-titles?
See page 38.
Note
Depending on the DVD, some
information may not appear on
the TV screen.
* Each time you press TIME, the
information changes as shown
below.
Playing time of the
current chapter
Remaining time of
the current chapter
Playing time of the
current title
Remaining time of
the current title
Using the'On-Screen Display
You can check the operating status of the player and the information
about the disc using the on-screen display on the TV screen.
o c_ o c3
DISPLAY--_ c_ o
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the on-screen display changes as
follows:
On-screen display 1
#
On-screen display 2
On-screen display 3
On-screen display off
• Display information of the on-screen display 1 mode
While playing a disc, the current title number, current chapter number and
playing Lime are always displayed.
Current title Current chapter Playing time of the
number number current chapter *
• Displayinformationof the on-screendisplay2 mode
Current title number/
total number of titles
Playing time m
of the current
chapter *
Current
language for
the sound/total
number of
languages for
the sound
Current play mode
DVD
T_ : 01 99
AL :001 999
: 01:2S',-_
SUB.TITLET TAL : EN /
Playing status
Current chapter
numberltotal
number of
chapters in the
current title
Current language for
the sub-titles/total
number of languages
for sub-titles
Current audio
format
Status of the Selected angleltotal
video control number of angles
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O'What is bit rate?
Bit rate refers to the amount
of video data per second in a
disc. The higher the bit rate
is, the larger the amount of
data. However, this does
not always mean that you
can get higher quality
pictures.
• - • Displayinformationofthe on-screendisplay3mode
While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always
displayed.
0 lOMbps
BITRATEll.ll.llul.........................
Bit rate of the playback
picture
• Displayinformationof the on-screendisplayoff mode
No information is displayed. (Messages, etc., will be displayed.)
Using the Front Panel Display
You can check the information about the disc, such as the total
number of the titles, remaining numbers of the titles and chapters, or
remaining time, using the front panel display.
===.....La_=.....
"-X F
® o0
n e
®®®_
Q ® ®oeJ-
o®_ o
---TIME
• Displayinformationwhile playingthe disc
Lights up while playing
the sections with the
auto pause signal
Ughts up when you
Playingstatus canswitchthe angles
Currenttitle Current chapter
number
Current
soundstatus
Lightsupwhen
you can do
ResumePlay
L_ I_._ REPEATI-Current
1 A-B I
I HOUR _R _ play mode
I
Playingtime
number Disctype
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Note
Depending on the DVD, the
chapter number or time may not
appear.
• Checkingth-_remainingtime
Eachtime you pressTIME while playing the disc, thedisplay changesasshown
in the chart below. The time information in the on-screen display I or 2 mode
also changes each time you press TIME.
Playingtime and number of
the current chapter
i t'-
Remainingtime of
the current chapter
Tm£ CHAPTER
, -_1
i ,_
I
HOUR k_N SEC
'-' E'E'.-"-'
I_h _-,i_;
t_ PressTIME
l& 2/R
HOUR M_ SEC
_ i_1 _i _1 i_1
!_]. I -,. i- ,_1
!_ PressTIME
1/I. ?JR
HOUR M_ SEC
L 1--I --I --11 l
U -I. i- -t
Playingtime and numberof
the current title
I ,
I
Remainingtime of
the curent title
I ,
!
Press TIME
HOUR Mfl SEC
, :,- -,,-
- L -i.._0
I PressTIME
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Playing a VIDEO CD
2 4 3
Adjust the headphone volume.
Connect headphones.
f,
---@
--0
F
PANEL UP/DOWN
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• The operating procedure of DVDs
or CDsis different from that of
VIDEO CDs.
For details on playing a DVD, see
pages 10 to 17.
For details on playing a CD, see
pages 26 to 31.
*'_" You can tum on the player
using the remote
Press POWER when the
indicator above the POWER
button on the front panel is
lit in red.
After following Step 4
The menu screen may
appear on the TV screen
depending on the VIDEO
CD. You can play the disc
interacfively, following the
instructions on the menu
screen. (PBC Playback, see
page 21.)
Refer to the instructions
supplied with your disc.
Make settings on your TV.
Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view
the pictures from this player.
2
3
When using an amplifier
Turn on the amplifier and select the appropriate position so that
you can listen to the sound from this player.
Press POWER to turn on the player.
The indicator (red) above the POWER button changes to green
and the front panel display lights up.
Press _, and place the disc on the disc tray.
With the label side
facing up
4
Press 1_>.
The disc tray and front panel close and the player plays all the
tracks once (Continuous Play). Adjust the volume on the TV or
the amplifier.
To open or close the front panel
Press PANEL UP/DOWN on the player.
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"_° When"RESUME"appearson
the frontpaneldisplay
You canresume playback
from the point where you
stopped the VIDEO CD. For
details or(playing from the
beginning of the disc, see
page 36.
"_°lf youwant to changethe
playbackspeedduringSlow-
motionplay
Two speeds are available:
SLOW 1 and SLOW 2. Each
time you press Ip-, the
indication changes as
follows:
SLOW 1 _ SLOW 2
To stop playback
Pressr-I.
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(_EDGI2_
(E]_D
IIIP_
II
--II
During playback
To Press
Pause II
Resume play after pause II or
Play frame by frame II1_
Play in slow motion II_-
Stopplay and remove the disc A
To return to Continuous Play mode
PressI_>.
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"_n What is a track?
See page 5.
"_° Whatisanindex?
_Seepage 5.
"_° What is a scene?
See page 5.
If you want to change the
search speed
Two speeds are available:
FF1 or FR1 and FF2 or FR2.
Each time you press _ or _,
the indication changes as
follows:
FF1(FR1)_ FF2(FR2)
"_°lf you have made a mistake
Press CLEAR, then the
correct number button.
Each time you press SEARCH
MODE
"TRACK SEARCH,"
"SCENE SEARCH" and
"VIDEO INDEX SEARCH"
appear on the TV screen.
Note
Some discs do not allow you to
start playing from a particular
scene. In this case, if you do
Scene Search before you start
playing, the player starts playing
from scene 1. If you do Scene
Search while playing a disc, the
player starts playing from the
current scene.
"--Locating a track or point you want
/Ibll,4 ENTER
BON"I
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'T---- ---1"
Number buttons
CLEAR
_>----
O CD C3 O
C23 cD CD (_
-- SEARCH MODE
ENTER
ENTER
To Press
Go to the next track in
Continuous Play mode
Go back to the preceding
track in Continuous Play
mode
Select the track Number buttons to select the track number, then
ENTER or C>.
Select the index in Continuous Play 1 SEARCH MODE repeatedly until "VIDEO"
mode INDEX SEARCH" appears on the TV screen.
2 Number buttons to select the index number,
then ENTER or [_.
Select the scene before you start
playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions and during PBC playback
(Scene Search)
Locate a point while monitoring
the picture (Search)
1 SEARCH MODE repeatedly until "SCENE
SEARCH" appears on the TV screen.
2 Number buttons to select the scene number,
then ENTER or C>. (To check the current scene
number, press DISPLAY.The scene number
appears at the left top of the TV screen.)
_/i_. You will not hear the sound during this
operation. When you find the point yo u want,
press i_ to return to the normal speed.
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Note
Depending on the VIDEO CD,
"Press ENTER. =in Step 3 may be
expressed as "Press SELECT." in
theinstructionssuppliedwiththe
disc.
3
4
Press ENTER.
I
Follow the instructions on the menu screen for interactive
operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with We disc, as the operating
procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD.
When
Selecting the item
Do the following
On the player, press t/{ to select the item
number, then press ENTER. •
On the remote, press the number button of the
item you want, then press ENTER.
Going back to the menu screen Press o'%, b_,_, or _l_l.
Using the On-Screen Display
You can check the operating status of the player and the information
about the disc using the on-screen display on the TV screen.
DISPLAY
0000
_00_
W
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the on-screen display changes as
follows:
On-screen display I i
!
On-screen display 2
!
On-screen display off
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"_° What isa track7
Seepage 5.
"_" What isa scene?
Seepage5.
• Eachtimeyoupress_vlE, the
information changes as shown
below.
Playing time of the *---
current track
Remaining time of
the current track
Playing time of
the disc
#
Remaining time of
the disc
While you are doing
Shuffle Play or Program
Play, the playing time
of the disc and the
remainig time of the
disc are not displayed.
• Displayinformationof the on-screendisplayI mode
• During PSC playback
Current scene
number
_ Playing time of
the current scene
• In Continuous Play mode
Currenttrack Current index
number number
Playing time of the
current track *
• Display information of the on-screen display 2 mode
• DuringPBCplayback
Current scene
number/total
number of
scenes
VIDEOCD
--_/TOTAL ' : 001/2761
II1_CK"riME : 00:00;_1
Playingstatus
VI : TANDARD F_ ON
Status of the video control
Playing time of the
current track
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_'I_: What isplaymode?
Seepage 44.
* Each time you press TIME, the
information changes as shown
below.
Playing l_ne of the *--
current track
#
Remaining time of
the current track
Playing time of
the disk
Remaining time of --
the disk
While you are doing
Shuffle Play or Program
Play, the playing time
of the disc and the
remainig time of the
disc are not displayed.
• In Continuous Play mode
Current track --
number/total
number of
tracks
Current play mode
/
VIDEOCO I]I_CKLTI
•--.I'_,ACKITOT_ :01/151
IINDEX :OOJ
-ITRACKTIME :00:00:001
[VIDEOC(_L :STANDARDI
/
Statusof the video control
Playingstatus
Current index
number
L-- Playing time of the
currenttrack *
• Displayinformationof the on-screendisplayoff mode
No information is displayed. (Messages, etc., will be displayed.)
Using the Front Panel Display
You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of
the tracks, remaining number of tracks or remaining time, using the
front panel display.
® oO
e
®®®_
®®®_
(Z) ® ®C_O --TIME
o®o o
• Displayinformationwhile playinga disc
Ughts up while playing Current Ughts up when
Playing the sections with the sound you can do
status auto pause signal status Resume Play
Current Current Disc type
track index
number number
Playing time
play
mode
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Note
While you are doing Shuffle Play
or Program Play, the playing time
of the disc and the remainig time
of the disc are not displayed.
• Checkingthe_remainingtime s
Each time you press TIME while playing a cl_, the display changes as sho_ in
the chart below. The time information in the on-screen display I or 2 mode also
changes each time you press TIME.
Playingtime and number of
the current track
: I_HO__ MIN SEC
I C' i I--I :--t--, --ti-
Remainingtime of the current |
track (in ContinuousPlay _ PressTIME
mode only)
I'-- ®-° °1
-_ , ,-, ,-I "_ _-,-,
I_- , _ - ,_I. u I. -, u I
l
Playingtime of the disc(in _L PressTIME
ContinuousPlaymode only)
t--I --I --I I --I
:J. Z_:". !:-
Remainingtime of the disc(in
ContinuousPlaymode only)
Press TIME
_N SEC
t--t --I I--I i I"'1
- ,_h I- t_1. 'J-'l
I Press TIME
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Playing a CD
Adjust the headphone volume.
Connect headphones.
2
4
f
--@
3
OD
r-_ r--_
PANEL UP/DOWN
• TheoperatingprocedureofDVDs
orVIDEOCDsisdifferentfrom
that ofCDs.
Fordetailsonplayinga DVD,see
pages10to 17.
Fordetailsonplayinga VIDEO
CD,seepages18 to 25.
"_" You can turn on the player
using the remote
Press POWER when the
indicator above the POWER
button on the front panel is
lit in red.
Make settings on your TV.
Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view
the pictures from this player.
2
3
When using an amplifier
Turn on the amplifier and select the appropriate position so that
you can listen to the sound from this player.
Press POWER to turn on the player.
The indicator (red) above the POWER button changes to green
and the front panel display lights up.
Press zx, and place the disc on the disc tray.
With the label side
facing up
4
Press t_.
The disc tray and front panel close and the player plays all the
tracks once (Continuous Play). Adjust the volume on the
amplifier.
To open or close the front panel
Press PANEL UP/DOWN on the player.
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°_" When"RESUMi:"appearsin
the frontpaneldisplay
You canresume playback
from the point where you
stopped the CD. For details
on playing from the
beginning of the disc, see
page 36. - -
To stop pla_yback
Press El.
_> go
!1
"-1,
-_--4D oO
®®®<m_
®®®_
®®®oo
o®o o
During playback
To
Pause
Resume play afterpause
Stop play and remove the disc
Press
II
II orl_
2-_
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Whatisa track?
Seepage5.
Whatisanindex?
Seepage 5.
If you want to change the
search speed
Each time you press _ or i_,
the indication changes as
follows:
FF1 (FR1) 4-> FF2 (FR2)
If you have made a mistake
Press CLEAR, then the
correct number button.
Eachtime you press SEARCH
MODE
"TRACK SEARCH" and
"INDEX SEARCH" appear
on the TV screen.
• Locating a track or point you want
I'_1_/1>1>1 ENTER
SONY
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IIo el m] ooo_[:) ) r-_
T _ _
"'--T
Number buttons
CLEAR
@/@
® oO
IG 3
C3 O O C)
CD O O (_)
SEARCH MODE
ENTER
ENTER
i
To Press
Go to the next track in
Continuous Play mode
Go back to the preceding
track in Continuous Play
mode
Select the track Number buttons to select the track number, then
ENTER or [_'.
Select the index in Continuous Play 1 SEARCH MODE repeatedly until "INDEX
mode SEARCH" appears on the TV screen.
2 Number buttons to select the index number,
then ENTER or 1_.
Locate a point while monitoring f_9/i_. When you find the point you want, press
the sound (Search) _> to return to the normal speed.
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* Each time you press TIME, the
information changes as shown
below.
Playing time of the
current track
#
Remaining time of
the current track
#
Playing time of
the disc
#
Remaining time of --
the disc
While you are doing
Shuffle Play or Program
Play, the playing time
of the disc and the
remainig time of the
disc are not displayed.
Using the On-Screen Display
You can check the operating status of the player and the information
about the disc usingthe on-screen display on the TV screen.
DISPLAY --
oooo
--gB 0 o _
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the on-screen display changes as
follows:
On-screen display I (
4
On-screen display 2
On-screen display off
• Display information of the on-screen display I mode
While playing a disc, the current track number, playing time and index number
are always displayed.
Current track Current index
number . number
• Display information of the on-screen display 2 mode
Current track --
number/total
number of
tracks
Current play mode Playing status
•--iTRAGK/TOTAL ; 0!1991
,_)EX.... ;_)1
ITI_K TIME : O0:OP:O01 L
-- Playing time
of the current
track *
Current index
number
-- Playing time of
the current
track *
• Display information of the on-screen display off mode
No information is displayed. (Messages, etc., will be displayed.)
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"Using the Front Panel Display
You can checkinformation about the disc, such as thetotal number of
the tracks, remaining number of tracks or remaining time, using the
front panel display.
IR
_, P j-
® o©
®®®_
®®®_
--TIME
• Display information while playing a disc
The operating status is displayed for a few seconds only when you change the
operating status.
Playing status
Current track Current index Disc type
number number
Current Lights up when you
sound status can do Resume Play
Current
t--i --i --nn--Ill
._ _G play
,_if_-. t_- "-tll mode
/
Playing time
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Note
While you are doing Shuffle Play
or Program Play, the playing time
ofthe discand the remainig time
of the discarenot displayed.
• Checkingthe--remainingtime
Eachtime you press T£1vt while pla_g adisc,the d_]ay changesasshown in
the chart below. The time information in the on-screen display 1 or 2 mode also
changes each time you press TIME.
Playing time and number
of the current track
Remaining time of
the current track
!
Playing time of
the disc
Remaining time
of the disc
1,t _t
i-1 i'-i -i -1 i-
i_;. !_1i-. 1- -,
kk_ Press TIME
(Z_ '_ C ,-,
-- '__!. '__1 h __1 '__' I
MIN SEC I
--t!--, ,, I
--'!1_,, ,'-- --
Ik_ Press TIME
|_
'J.
_ Press TIME
,'! -1 -, iO
-- i i, I--_C. ii--' I
Press TIME
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Repeating the current track _1
You can repeat only the current track in Continuous
Play mode.
While the track you want is being played, press MENU
to display the menu on the TV screen. Then set
"REPEAT" in "PLAY MODE" to "TRACK."
Toset,pressR;FR,then_.
Toquit,press_].
"REPEAT 1" appears on the front panel display and
the player repeats the current title.
To cancel repeating the current track
Press MENU to display the menu on the TV screen. Then set
"REPEAT" in "PLAY MODE" to "OFF" (page 44).
Repeating a specific portion
(A,--_B Repeat) _ _
You can play a specific portion of a title/chapter/track
repeatedly. This is useful when you want to memorize
lyrics.
During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 21), this
function is available only while playing moving
pictures.
You may not be able to do Repeat Play depending on
the DVD.
While playing a disc, press MENU to display the
menu on the TV screen. Then set "REPEAT" in
"PLAY MODE" to "A~B REPEAT."
"A-B REPEAT" is highlighted.
TITLE CHAPTERTIME
A: - : :
B: - : :
To set,press_,theniaifi_.
To quit,press_.
2
Select "SET" using {/_ and press ,,_.
The on-screen display for setting the point A
appears indicating the current chapter or track
number and playing time.
SetpointA with_.
Toquit,press_,
CHAPTERTIME
2-00 : 02 : 23
3
When you find the starting point (point A) of the
portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The chapter or track number and playing time for
the point A appear, and the display for setting the
point B appears.
"REPEAT A -" also appears on the front panel
display.
SetpointB with_.
Toquit,pressl_U--i.
CHAPTERTIME
2-00:04:25
4
When you reach the ending point (point B)' press
ENTER.
"REPEAT A-B" appears on the front panel
display. The player starts repeating this specific
portion.
To cancel A*--_B Repeat
Press MENU to display the menu on the TV screen. Then set
"A-B REPEAT" in "PLAY MODE" to "OFF" (page 44).
To cancelsetting halfway
Press MENU.
e¢'The setting for A*-*B Repeatremainsafter it is
canceled
When you select "ON" using '_/_ in Step 2 and press
ENTER,you can play the same portion again. •
Notes
• When youremove the disc, the setting for A_---_B Repeat is
canceled.
• When you turn the power off, the setting for A_--*B Repeat
is canceled.
• When you set the A4--*B Repeat, the settings for Shuffle
Play and Program Play are canceled.
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Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
You can have the player "shuffle" titles, chapters or
tracks and play them in a random order. To set the
Shuffle Play, use the menu. For details on using the
menu, see page 43.
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play)
You can arrange the order of the titles, chapters or
tracks on the disc and create your own program. The
program can contain up to 99 titles, chapters and
tracks.
_G_3
0000
000 _3_--
--MENU
[_>---
0000
000 _--
--MENU
_ITER
1 Press MENU to display the menu on the TV
screen. Then set "SHUFFLE" in "PLAY MODE" to
"ON."
1 Press MENU to display the menu on
the TV
screen.
Toset,pressl]_,then_.
Toquit,pressing.
2 Press [_>.
(During playback, the player starts Shuffle Play
when you follow the step 1.)
To cancelShuffle Play
Press MENU to display the menu on the TV screen. Then set
"SHUFFLE" in "PLAY MODE" to"OFF."
Notes
• When you disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
outlet, Shuffle Play is canceled.
• You may not be able to do Shuffle Play depending on the
DVD.
2
Toset,pressR_R,thenl_.
iToquit,press[i_Jl.
Select "PLAY MODE" using t/S, then press "_.
"PLAY MODE" is highlighted.
To set,pressB_],thenli_i_l.
To quit;prsssli_--L
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3 Select "PRO(_RAM" u_g _/4,, then press ,,_.-"
"PROGRAM" is hi#dighted.
• When playinga DVD
When both titles and chapters are recorded on the disc,
select the title, then the chapter.
Toset,pressB_B,then_.
Toquit,press_.
PROG_S_
TITLE_ 11_.E _AFTER
Toset,pressi_],then_
Toquit,press_).
Pressing[_startsProgramPlay.
4 Select "SET" using _/_,, thenpress ,,_. _#
The programming display appears.
"TRACK" is displayed when you
play a VIDEO CD or a CD.
Toset,pressB_,then_
Toquit,press_.
Pressing[_startsProgramPlay.
5 Press ,_.
"01" is highlighted.
PROGRAMSETUP
Im.E_ m'LE OIAPIER
To set,pressB_,then_
To quit,press_.
Pressing_starts ProgramRay.
7
6
Select the title, chapter or track you want to
program using _/_, then press ENTER.
(You can also use the number buttons and ENTER
button to select.)
PROG_SETUP
_I.E CHAPTER"IT]I.E CHAPTER
To set,pmssi3_E,then_
Toquit,press
Pressing[_--_startsProgramPlay.
• When playing aVIDEO CDor CD
Select the trackyou want to program.
PROGRAMSETUP
/RACK
To set,pressB_;],then_i__.
To quit,press_.
Pressingl;-_-TlstartsProgramPlay.
To program other titles, chapters or tracks, repeat
Step 6.
The programmed titles, chapters or tracks are
displayed from 02 in order.
Toset,pressB_l_!,then_
press_
Pressing[_starts ProgramPlay.
(Continued)
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8 "Press l_ to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
Press MENU to display the menu on the TV screen. Then set
"PROGRAM" in "PLAY MODE" to "OFF."
To cancel programming
Press MENU.
To change programming
1 In Step 5, select the program number of the title, chapter or
track you want to change using t/_,.
2 Follow Step 6 for new programming.
To cancel the programmed order
To cancel all the titles, chapters or tracks in the programmed
order, select "ALL CLEAR" in Step 5.
To cancel a title, chapter or track programmed, select the title,
chapter or track you want to clear in Step 5, then select
"CLEAR" in Step 6.
"_" The programremainseven after the Program Play
ends
When you press [::_,you can play the same program
again.
"_" You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters or tracks
After programming, set "REPEAT" to "DISC"or
"SHUFFLE" to "ON" in the menu.
Notes
• The number of titles, chapters or tracks displayed are that
of the titles, chapters or tracks recorded on a disc.
• The program is canceled when:
- you open or close the disc tray
- you turn the power off
• You may not be able to do Program Play depending on the
DVD.
Resuming Playback from the
Point Where You Stopped a
Disc (Resume Play)
The player stores the point where you stopped a disc if
"RESUME" appears on the front panel display. In this
case, you can resume playback from that point.
As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play is
available even if you turn the power off.
sorer
L...._2
While playing a disc, press [] to stop playback.
"RESUME" appears in the front panel display and
"DISC RESTARTS FROM POINT YOU
STOPPED." appears on the TV screen.
If "RESUME" does not appear, Resume Play is not
available.
2 Press 13_.
The player starts playback from the point you
stopped the disc in Step 1.
e_°To play from the beginning of the disc
When "RESUME" appears on the front panel display
before you start playing, press [] to turn off "I__SUlv_,"
then press 1::_.
Notes
• You cannot do Resume Play depending on the DVD.
• Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play.
mode.
• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may
resume playback from a different point.
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:
- you open or close the disc tray
- you disconnect the AC power cord
- you change the play mode
- you start playback after selecting a rifle, chapter or track
- you change the setting of "VIDEO ASPECT RATIO,"
"DVD MENU LANGUAGE" or "PARENTAL CONTROL"
in "INITIAL SETUP" in the menu
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Reducing the Picture Noise
(DNR: Digital Video Noise
Reduction)
qDIE)
You can make the picture clearer by reducing the
picture noise.
DNR
,.. L, o =
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00®_
®®®o_
0®®oo
o®o _-
--DNR
Press DNR.
Each time you press the button, the value for DNR
changes as follows:
OFF-) 1-_ 2-_ 3
1 I
As the value increases, the picture noise will be
reduced. However, afterimages may increase.
Notes
+ Depending on the disc, the effect may be difficult to tell.
• The setting for DNR returns to OFF when."
- you turn the power off
- you open or close the disc tray
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Changing the Sound
With DVDs on which multilingual sound is recorded,
you can select the language you want while playing the
DVD.
With multiplex VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound
from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of
the selected channel through both the right and left
speakers. In this case, the sound loses the stereo effect.
AUDIO --
CHANGE 000_
W
Press AUDIO CHANGE w_le playing adisc.
Each time you press the button, the indication and the
language/sound from the speakers change as follows:
mWhenplaying a DVD
AUDIO 1 _ AUDIO 2 -+ .....
l I
AUDIO 1: ENGLISH
I
="When playing aVIDEO CDor a CD
Press Indication You will hear
Once 1/L The sound of the left channel
Twice 2/R The sound of the right channel
Three times 1/L 2/R The standard stereo sound
"_" You can also use the menu to switch the sound for
the VIDEO CD or the CD
Press MENU to display the menu. Then select "L/R/
STEREO" in "CUSTOM SETUP" to change the sound
(page 46). However, this setting does not affect the
output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors when you
play a CD.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the
languages even if multilingual sound is recorded on the
DVD.
+ When you turn off the player, the standard stereo playback
will be resumed.
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Turning the Sub-titles On and
With DVDs on which sub-titles are recorded, you can
turn the sub-titles on and off whenever you want while
playing the DVD.
C3EDtE3 3
(EEIE)
0 0 CO a_--
W
-- SUB-TITLE
ON/OFF
Press SUB-TITLE ON/OFF while playing a DVD.
Sub-titles appear on the TV screen.
To turn off the sub-titles
Press SUB-TITLE ON/OFF again.
Notes
• When playing the DVD on which no sub-titles are recorded,
no sub-titles appear even if you press SUB-TITLE ON/OFF.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the
sub-titles on even if they are recorded on the DVD.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the
sub-titles off.
Changing the Sub-titles
With DVDs on which multilingual sub-titles are
recorded, you can change the sub-titles whenever you
want while playing the DVD'.
When sub-titles are turned off, press SUB-TITLE ON/
OFF to turn on the sub-titles.
c-- 7Q 3
C3 C_ C_ _)
SUB-TITLE
CHANGE
While playing a DVD, press SUB-TITLE CHANGE
repeatedly until the sub-titles youwant appear on the
TV screen.
SUB-TITLE 1 ---+SUB-TITLE 2 --_ ... --_ AUDIO FOLLOW •
T I
SUB-TITLE 1: ENGLISH
• When you select "AUDIO FOLLOW," the language for the
sub-titles change according to the language for the sound.
Notes
• The type and number of languages for sub-titles vary from
disc to disc.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the
sub-titles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the
DVD,
• Depending on the DVD, you may not use the audio follow
function even if "AUDIO FOLLOW" is displayed.
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Changing the Angles [-_
With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for
a scene are recorded, you can change the angles
whenever you want while playing the DVD.
ANGLE
CHANGE
C:_Z3GQ3
OOO<_
When "ANGLE" appears on the front panel display
while playing a DVD, press ANGLE CHANGE
repeatedly until you get the angle you want.
ANGLE 1 -'_ ANGLE 2 "+ ...
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ANGLE1
Limiting Playbackby Children
•(Parental Control)
Playing some DVDs can be limited depending on the
age of users. The "Parental Control" function allows
you to set a playback limita_on level.
Number buttons --
..-.J.J.-.,.
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oo
o
C_D_Q_
0000
000_ -- MENU
1 Press MENU to display the menu on the TV screen
before playing.
"_" Y0u can specify the angle beforehand
Spe_ the angle when "ANGLE" is not displayed on the
front panel display. When a scene on which multi-angles
are recorded comes, the angle is automatically selected.
Notes
• The number of angles varies from disc to disc or from scene
to scene. The number of angles that can be changed on a
scene is that of angles recorded for that scene.
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the
angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD.
Toset,pressFi;_,then_.
To quit,press_i_.
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2
Select "INITIAL SETUP" using _7_, then press
"_ZAL SETUP"ishighlighted.
Toset,pressR;_,then_.
Toquit,pmssli_.
4
Enter a password in 4 figures using the number_-
buttons, then press ENTER.
The figures change to asterisks (*), and the display
for confirming the password appears.
PARENTAL(_fm0L
Tocon_rm,enterpassword'again,
thenpress
3
Select "PARENTAL CONTROL" using _ / _,, then
press ENTER.
IWhen you have not entered a password yet
Thedisplay forenteringapassword appears,
P_ENT_CCNTROL
Entrypassword,Entera numberin4 figures,
thenpress
m i | I
iWhen you have already entered a password
The display for confirming the password appears.
S_pStep4.
Pk_ENT_LCON?ROL
Enterpassword,thenpress_
H ! | I
5
To confirm your password, enter it using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback limitation
level and changing the password appears.
i PARENTALCONTROL
Toset,pressR;FFI,then_.
Toquit,pressli_Jl.
6 Select "STANDARD" using _/_, then press =,#.
PARENf_.CONTROL
Toset,pressB_,thenl_.
Toquit,pmss_.
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7
Select acounl_,yas the standard forplayback
limitation level using _ / 41,,then press ,,_.
A check mark (11)appears on the left of the
selected country.
To set,press[_,then_.
To quit,press_,
8 Select "LEVEL" using _/_,, then press ,"_.
9
P_B(I"ALCONTIK)L
Toset,pressE_,then_.
Toquit,press_---1.
Select the level you want using _/_, then press
ENTER.
A check mark (U) appears on the left of the
selected level.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Toturn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD
after enteringyour password
Set"LEVEL" to"OFF"in Step9,thenpressE:>.
To change the password
i In Step 5, select "CHANGE PASSWORD" using t/_l,, then
press _ or ENTER.
The display for changing the password appears.
2 Follow Steps 4 and 5 to enter a new password.
"_° If youhaveforgotyourpassword
Enter "199703" in Step 4 to clear the current password.
To enter a new password, follow the procedure from Step
I again.
Notes
• When you play DVDs without the Parental Control
function, playback cannot be limited on this player.
• When you do not set a password, you cannot change the
settings for playback limitation.
• Depending on the DVD, you may be askedto change the
parental control level while playing the disc. In this case,
enter the password, then change the level.
When you stop playing the DVD, the level returns to the
original level.
• When you disconnect the AC power cord, all the settings
for the Parental Control function return to default settings.
PARENTALCONTROL
Toset,pressFR_,then_l.
Toquit,press_u---1.
The lower the level is, the more strict the
limitation.
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Controlling the TVwith the
Supplied Remote IT1
You can control Sony TVs with the • mark using the
supplied remote.
"IV P()WER
CH
0000
By pressing You can
TV POWER Turn on or off the TV
TV/VIDEO Select the input source for the TV
VOL Adjust the volume of the TV
CH Change the channel of the TV
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Using the Menu
Using the menu allows initial setup, selecting the play
mode, adjusting the picture and sound quality, setting
the various outputs, etc. You can also set a language
forthe sub-titles and menu display, playback limitation
children, etc.
For details on each menu item, see pages 44 to 47.
In the menu, select the item or setting from left to right.
Use _ to go to the right item or setting. Use _1= to go
back to the left item or setting.
3 Select the item you want using _/_,, then press
or ENTER.
4
Toset,pressI_,_en_----I.
Toquit,pressl_.
Select the setting you want using _/{, then press
ENTER.
A check mark (1) appears on the left of the
selected sett_g.
1
2
Press MENU to display the menu on the TV
screen.
Toset,press[_]_then[_.
Toquit,press_.
Select the main item you want using _'/_,, and
then press '_ or ENTER.
The selected main item is highlighted.
To set, press_,thenliii_.
To quit,press_.
Toset,pressB_B,thenl_.
Toquit,press[].
When =I* appearsonthe right of "ADJUST"
1 Select"ADJUST," thenpress=1_or ENTER.
The display for adjustment appears.
2 Adjust thevalue using 4=/,,,_, then press ENTER.
_DE00_ffR0t
To cancel,press_}.
When =1_ appears on the right of the setting
More settings to be selected are on the right. Press _ to
select.
To cancelusingthe menu
PressMENU.
Note
Some menu items require operations other than selecting the
setting. For details on these items, see the relevant pages.
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Settings for Playback
(PLAY MODE)
"PLAY MODE" allows you to set various playback
modes as described on pages 32 to 36.
Default settings are underlined.
Note
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to set playback
modes.
Adjustments for Playback
Picture (VIDEOCONTROL)
"VIDEO CONTROL" allows you to adjust the video
output of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not
from the TV, tO obtain the pichare quality you want.
When you select "ADJUST" in a menu item, adjust the
value using <,-/lb, then press ENTER.
Default adjustments are underlined.
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To set,pressR;R;l,thenl_.
To quit,pressl_.
• REPEAT (page 32)
Selects the setting of Repeat Play.
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• DISC: repeats aU the titles/all the chapters/all the tracks on
a disc.
• TITLE (DVD only): repeats the current title.
• CHAPTER (DVD only): repeats the current chapter.
• TRACK (VIDEO CD/CD only): repeats the current track.
1SHUFFLE (page 34) ,
Selects the setting of Shuffle Play.
• OFF: does not play a disc in random order.
• ON: has the player "shuffle" titles or tracks and play in a
random order.
1PROGRAM (page 34)
Selects the setting of Program Play.
• OFF: The order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc
cannot be arranged.
• SET: arranges the order of the rifles, chapters or tracks on
the disc.
• ON: plays the titles, chapters or tracks in the programmed
order.
1A-B REPEAT (page 33)
Selects the setting of A*--*B Repeat.
• OFF: does not play a specific portion of a title/chapter/
track repeatedly.
• ON: plays a specific portion of a title/chapter/track
repeatedly.
1ALL OFF
Turns off all the settings in "PLAY MODE." Select this item in
Continuous Play mode.
"_° You cando Repeat Playor Shuffle Playin the
programmedorder
When "PROGRAM" issetto"ON,"set"REPEAT" to
"DISC"or"SHUFFLE" to"ON."
To set,pressFI;_,thenJ_i_l.
To quit,press]_ii_l.
1MEMORY CALL
At factory setting, typical adjustments are saved in memory.
To adjust the picture using these adjustments, select this menu
item to call any one of the sets.
When you change the settings of the menu items in "VIDEO
CONTROL," you can save up to 3 sets of your own
adjustments in memory ("MEMORY SET").
• CALL,-b:
-1: to view the picture with the best possible sharpness
and contrast in a well-lit room
-2: to view the quiet picture in a dark room
-3: to make adjustments to obtain the picture you want.
(All the setting values are 0.)
-STANDARD: All the setting values are 0.
• PICTURE
Adjusts the picture contrast. The higher the value is, the
stronger the contrast.
• ADJUST-_ -5 - 0 ~ 5: adjusts the value for the picture
contrast.
• 0 RESET: resets the value to "0."
1BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts the picture brightness. The higher the value is, the
brighter the picture.
• ADJUST,W, -5 ~ 0 - 5: adjusts the value for the picture
brightness.
• 0 RESET: resets the value to "0."
1COLOR
Adjusts the picture color intensity. The higher the value is,
the stronger the intensity.
• ADJUST,,W_-5 - 0 - 5: adjusts the value for the picture color
intensity.
• 0 RESET: resets the value to "0."
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1SHARPNESS
Adjusts the picture sharpness. The higher the value is,the
sharper the picture.
• ADJUST-,b -5 ~ 0 ~ 5: adjusts the value for the picture
shazpness.
• 0 RESt: resets the value to "0."
• MEMORY SET
Saves up to 3 setsof your own adjustments of "VIDEO
CONTROL" in memory.
• RESET: resets all the sets of the adjustments saved in
memory to the factory setting.
• 1: saves the current set of your own adjustments in memory
l01/n
• 2: saves the current set of your own adjustments in memory
'2."
• 3: saves the current set of your own adjustments in memory
,t3/p
Note
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, the effects of the
adjustments may be difficult to see.
Settings for Display and Sound
(CUSTOMSETUP)
"CUSTOM SETUP" allows you to set the display and
sound according to the playback conditions.
Default settings are underl'med.
Toset,pressI_l_,then_.
Toquit,press_---'l.
• AUTO PLAY
Selects the setting of Auto Play when you connect the AC
power cord to the AC outlet.
• OFF: does not start playing a disc automatically.
• TIMER: starts playing a disc automatically when you
connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet. By connecting
a timer (not supplied), you can start playing at any time
you want.
• DEMOI: starts playing the demonstration I automatically.
• DEMO2: starts playing the demonstration 2 automatically.
NDIMMER
Adjuststhelightingof the frontpaneldisplay.
• B_GHT: makesthe front paneldisplaybright.
• DARK:makesthe front paneldisplaydark.
• OFF:turnsoff the lighting ofthe front pane]display.
==AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Controls the audio dynamic range when you play a DVD.
This functions only when "DVD DIGITAL OUT" in "INITIAL
SETUP" is set to "PCM." (page 47)
• OFF: Normally select this position.
• ON: makes the sound clear with the volume turned down
at night, etc.
Note
Depending on theDVD, there may be no effect on the sound.
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• AUDIO ATr (attenuation)
Selects the setting of the output from the LINE OUT (AUDIO
1, 2) connectors according to audio equipment to be
connected.
* OFF: turns off the audio attenuation.
. ON: adjusts the audio output level so that no sound
distortion occurs.
Note
The setting does not affect the output from the DIGITAL OUT
connectors.
• URISTEREO
Selects the setting of the sound of the VIDEO CD from the
LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) and DIGITAL OUT connectors or
the sound of the CD from the LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2)
connectors.
• STEREO: outputs the standard stereo sound.
• L: outputs the sound from the left channel.
• R: outputs the sound from the right channel.
•BasicSettings (INITIALSETUP)
"INITIAL SETUP" allows necessary setup when you
install the player and connect external components to
the player. The setups for advanced playback of DVI_
or VIDEO CDs are also available in this main menu.
Default settingsiare underlined.
To set,press[_],then[_i_.
To quit,press_
Note
The setting does not affect the sound from the DIGITAL OUT
connectors when you play a CD.
• PAUSE MODE
Selects the picture in pause mode.
• AUTO: A picture including subjects that move dynamically
is output with no blur. Normally select this position.
• FRAME: A picture including subjects do not move
dynamically is output with high resolution.
Note
The setting does not affect the picture when the auto pause
functions while playing the DVD or VIDEO CD.
• BACKGROUND
Selects the background color of the TV screen in stop mode.
• BLUE: The background color is blue.
• BLACK: The background color is black.
l_ TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected.
• 4.'3:when you connect a normal TV to the player
• 16:9: when you connect a wide-screen TV to the player
1VIDEO ASPECT RATIO
Selects the aspect ratio of the screen when you play a wide
picture recorded on a DVD on the normal TV.
• LETTER BOX: displays the wide picture with bands
displayed on the upper and lower portions of the screen..
• PAN SCAN : displays the wide picture on the whole screen
with a portion automatically cut off.
Wide picture
lCD BACKGROUND
Turns on and off the background picture on the "IV screen
when you play a CD.
• ON: turns on the background graphic picture.
• OFF: turns off the background graphic picture.
LETTER BOX
PAN SCAN
Note
Depending on the DVD, the aspect ratio of the playback
picture may be fixed.
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iDVD MENU LANGUAGE
Switches the languages for the DVD menu.
• ENGLISH
• JAPANESE
• CHINESE
• SPANISH
• FRENCH
• ITALIAN
• GERMAN
• PORTUGUESE
• DUTCH
• OTHERS_
When you select "OTHERS," select and enter the
language code from the list using the number buttons
(page 55).
Note
When you select the language that is not recorded on the
DVD, any one of the recorded languages is automatically
selected.
IVIDEO CDCOLORSYSTEM
"NTSC" is selected when you play a VIDEO CD.
IIVIDEO CD DIGITAL OUT
Turns on and off the digital audio output when you play a
VIDEO CD°
• ON: outputs the digital audio signals.
• OFF: does not output the d_gital audio signals.
• PARENTAL CONTROL
Sets a password and playback limitation level when you play
DVDs with playback limitation by children.
For details, see page 39.
iOSD (On-Screen Display) LANGUAGE
Switch the language for the on-screen display.
-ENGLISH
• FRENCH
iDOWNMIX
Switches the mixing down methods when you play a disc on
which the sound in Dolby Digital (AC-3) format is recorded.
• SURROUND: when the player is connected to an audio
component that conforms to Dolby surround, Dolby Pro
Logic surround, etc.
• NORMAL : when the player is connected to a normal audio
component
_'_ The setting affects the analog output from the
LINE
OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) connectors and digital output
from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL
connectors when "DVD DIGITAL OUT" is set to
"PCM."
• DVD DIGITAL OUT
Switches the outputting methods of audio signals from the
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors on the
rear panel of the player.
• PCM: when the player is connected to an audio component
without a built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder
• AC~3 Digital: when the player is connected to audio
component with a built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder
Note
Select the setting correctly. Otherwise, no sound will
come out from the speakers or strange sound will come
out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
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Precautions
Notes on Discs
Onsafety
• Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
• 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 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.
• Should the AC power cord (mains lead) need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.
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 on the bottom.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in
a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
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 opegate properly. In this case, remove
the disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour
until the moisture evaporates.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with
very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the
speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is
played.
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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not
touch the surface.
• DO not stick paper or tape on the disc.
If there is glue(or a similar substance) on the disc, remove
the glue completely before using the disc.
Not this way
• 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 there can be considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
On deaning
• Before playing,-clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the center out.
• DO not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl
LPs.
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Troubleshooting
II I
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help
you remedy the problem• Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The power isnot turned on.
•,_If the indicator above the POWER button is not
lit, check that the AC power cord is connected
$ec3lrely.
There isno picture.
"_-t_eck that the player is connected securely.
-,_The video connecting cord has broken down.
Replace it with a new one.
•,_Make sure you connect the player to the video
input connector on the TV. (page 6)
,,,l_Make sure you turn on the TV.
"_Make sure you select the video input on the TV
so that you can view the pictures from the
player.
There isno sound.
-II, Check that the player isconnected securely.
"_The audio connecting cord has broken down.
Replace it with a new one.
•'_Make sure you connect the player to the audio
input connectors on the amplifier. (page 6)
"_Make sure you turn on the TV and the
amplifier.
"_Make sure you select the al_propriate position
on the amplifier so that you can listen to the
sound from the player•
-_The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion
Play mode. Press 1_ to return to normal play
mode.
•,_Fast forward (FF1 or FF2) or fast reverse (FR1 or
FR2) is performed. Press [_ to return to
normal play mode.
•_When you connect the player to an amplifier
with a digital connector and play a DVD, set
"DVD DIGITAL OUT" in "INITIAL SETUP" to
"PCM" in the menu. When you play a VIDEO
CD, set "VIDEO CD DIGITAL OUT" in
"INITIAL SETUP" to "ON" in the menu•
•,_Select the appropriate setting of "DOWNMIX"
in "INITIAL SETUP" for your amplifier.
The remote does notfunction.
•,_Remove any obstacles between the remote and
the player.
•,_Use the remote near the player.
"÷Point the remote at the remote sensor I on the
player.
"_Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
The picture noiseappears.
-I_Clean the disc.
-,bThis player features the copy protection
function developed by Macrovision. Copy
protection signals are recorded on some DVDs.
When you play these discs, the picture noise
will appear on some TVs and projectors.
-_The picture noise aI_pears when the player is
connected to the TV via the video deck.
Do not connect the player to the video deck.
Connect the player directly to the TV. (page 7)
The picturenoiseappearswhen you recordand playthe
picture of the DVD ona video deck.
-,_This player features the copy protection
function developed by Macrovision. Copy
protection signals are recorded on some DVDs.
When you play and record the pictures of these
discs on a video deck, the picture noise appears.
Thesoundnoise comesout.
-il*Clean the disc.
Thediscdoesnot play.
-_There _sno disc inside ("]NSERTDLe_ " appears
on the TV screen).
Insert a disc.
,,_Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down on the disc tray correctly.
,'_Place the disc on the disc tray correctly.
_lean the disc.
,,_The player cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 5)
Insert a DVD, a VIDEO CD, or CD.
-lI,Check the region code of the DVD. (page 4)
-_Moisture has condensed inside the player.
Remove the disc and leave the player turned on
for about an hour• (page 48)
The player doesnot playfrom the beginning when playing
a disc.
,,_Any menu items in "PLAY MODE" are set to
"ON."
Select "ALL OFF." (page 44)
•,_Resume Play is performed.
Press II on the front panel or on the remote
before you start playing. (page 36)
•'_A title menu or a DVD menu automatically
appears on the TV screen when you play your
DVD, or a menu screen automatically appears
on the TV screen when you play your VIDEO
CD with PBC functions.
The DVDdoesnot play when youselect a title.
-,l_The Parental Control functions. (page 39)
The player startsplaying the DVDautomatically.
-'_The DVD features the auto playback function.
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Stopping playback,Search,Slow-motion Play,Repeat
Play,Shuffle Playor ProgramPlay,etc. cannotbe
performed.
-I_Depending on the disc, you may not do some of
the operations above.
Messagesdo not appear on the TV screeninthe language
you want.
==l_Inthe menu, select the language for the on-
screen display in "OSD LANGUAGE" in :
"INITIAL SETUP." (page 47)
The languagefor the soundcannot bechangedwhen you
play a DVD.
-_Multilingual sound is not recorded on the DVD.
-_Changing the language for the sound is
prohibited on the DVD.
The language for the sub-titles cannot be changedwhen
you play a DVD.
•=bMultilingual sub-titles are not recorded on the
DVD.
_Changing the language for the sub-titles is
prohibited on the DVD.
The sub-titlescannot be turned off when you playa DVD.
,,.bDepending on the DVD, you may not be able to
turn the sub-titles off.
The anglescannotbe changedwhen you play a DVD.
-IbMulti-angles are not recorded on the DVD.
-bChange the angles when "ANGLE" appears on
the front panel display. (page 39)
-bChanging the angles is prohibited on the DVD.
The aspect ratio of the screencannot be changedthough
you set "VIDEOASPECTRATIO"in "INITIALSETUP"in the
menuwhen you play a wide picture.
_The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.
The menuscreendoesnot appear when you play aVIDEO
CD.
,,_The VIDEO CD does not feature PBC functions.
-@Follow the correct operating procedure. (Also
refer to the instructions supplied with the disc.)
The soundlosesstereo effect when you play a VIDEOCD
•or a CD.
,-I_"I/L" or "2/R" appears on the front panel
display.
On the remote, press AUDIO CHANGE
repeatedly until "I/L 2/R "appears. (page 37)
In the menu, set "L/R/STEREO" in "CUSTOM
SETUP" to "STEREO." (page 45)
The player doesnot operate properly.
,,,#Static electricity, etc. may affect the player's
operation.
Disconnect the AC power cord once, then
connect it again.
Specifications
CDIDVDplayer
Laser
Signalformatsystem
Audio characteristics
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Harmonic distortion
Dynamic range
Wow and flutter
Semiconductor lase_
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (_-0.5dB)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (i-0.5 dB)
More than 107 dB
Less than 0.0028%
More than 97 dB
Less than detected value
(+0.001% W PEAK)
Outputsand inputs
i ii
Jack Maximum Load impedance
type output
level
LINEOUT Phono 2 Vrms Over 10 ki|ohms
(AUDIO 1, 2) jacks (at 50 kilohrns)
DIGITALOUT Optical -18 dBm Wavelength:660nm
(OPTICAL) output
connector
DIGITALOUT Phono 0.5Vp-p 75 ohms terminated
(COAXIAl.) jacks
LINEOUT Phono 1.0Vp-p 75 ohms,
(VIDEO) jack sync negative
SVIDEOOUT 4.-pin mirfi Y:1.0Vp-p 75 ohms,
DIN C: 0.286 VI>-P sync negative
COMPONENTPhono Y:1.0Vp-p 75ohms,
VIDEOOUT jacks sync negative
_', e-v,R-Y)
B-Y,R-Y: 75 ohms
0.7Vp-p
PHONES Phone 12 mW Over 8 ohms
jack
S-LINK Mini jack
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
120VAC, 60Hz
28W
430x lllx 395mm (17× 43/8 x 155/8
_n.)(w/h/d)
L.d.pro_ p_
7.0kg (15lb7 oz)
5 "Cto35 "C(41"Fto95 "F)
5%to 90%
Suppliedaccessories
See page 6.
Design andspecificationsaresubjectto changewithout notice.
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Glossary
I
Bit rate
Value indicating the amount of video data compressed
in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (Mega bit per
second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is
1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate is, the larger the
amount of data. However, this does not always mean
that you can get higher quality pictures.
Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of several
chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number
enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Digital audio compression technology that the Dolby
Laboratories Corporation developed. This technology
conforms to 5.1-channel surround. When connecting a
component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, you
can enjoy more real audio presence.
DVD
A disc that contains up to 8 hours bf moving pictures
even though its diameter is the same as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-sided
DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of a CD.
Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual-layer and
single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-
sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided
DVD 17 GB.
The picture information uses the MPEG 2 format, one
of the worldwide standards of digital compact
technology. The picture information is compressed
about 40 times. The DVD also uses the variable rate
coding technology that changes the data to be allocated
according to the status of the pichtre.
The audio information is recorded in Dolby Digital
(AC-3) as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more
real audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the
multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control
functions are provided with the DVD.
Multi-angle function
Various angles, or viewpoints of the video camera, for
a scene are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or sub-titles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Parental Control
A function of the DVD forfplayback limitation of the
disc by the age of the users according to the limitation
level in each country. The limitation varies from disc
to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely
prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with
other scenes and so on.
Playback Control (PBC)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control
playback.
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with
PBC fimctions, you can enjoy playing simple
interactive programs, programs with search functions,
and so on.
Title
The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a
DVD; a movie, etc. for a picture piece on a video
software or an album, etc. for a music piece on an
audio software. Each title is assigned a title number
enabling you to locate the title you want.
Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD or
VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track number
enabling you to locate the track you want.
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture information uses the MPEG 1 format, one
of the worldwide standards of digital compact
technology. The picture information is compressed
about 120 times. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can
contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio information.
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are
compressed while the sounds we can hear are not
compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio
information of conventional audio CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
* Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and
sounds.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This player conforms to both versions.
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Index to Parts and Controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
Front Panel
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[] [] (remotesensor)(6)
Accepts the remote control signals.
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POWERswitchand indicator(10, 18, 26)
Turns on and off the power of the player.
Front PanelDisplay(16. 24, 30)
Indicates the playing time, etc.
[::>PLAYbutton (10, 18, 26)
Plays a disc.
nI1PAUSEbutton (11, 19, 27)
Pauses playing a disc.
I-ISTOPbutton (11, 19, 27, 36)
Stopsplaying a disc.
_OPENICLOSEbutton (11, 19, 27)
Opensor closesthe disctray.
PHONELEVELcontrol (10, 18, 26)
Adjusts the headphone volume.
PHONES connector (10, 18, 26)
Connect the headphones to this connector.
PANELUP/DOWNbutton (10, 18, 26)
Moves the front panel up and down.
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Disctray (10, 18, 26)
Placea disconthetray.
PREVbutton (12, 20, 28)
Press to go backto the preceding chapter or track.
NEXT button (12, 20, 28)
Pressto go to the next chapter or track.
DNRbutton (37)
Reduces the picture noise.
TITLEbutton (13)
Displays the title menu on the TV screen.
DVD MENU button (14)
Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen.
o_ RETURNbutton (21)
Press to return to the preceding selection screen, etc.
[] 4-1_/#1--11, buttons
Selects the items or settings.
[] ENTERbutton
Executes the items or settings.
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Rear Panel
[] LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) connector (7)
Connects to the audio input connector on the TV or
amplifier.
[] LINE OUT (VIDEO) connector (7)
Connects to the video input connector on the TV or
monitor.
[] SVIDEOOUTconnector(7)
Connects to the Svideo input connector on the 'IV or
VCR.
[] COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors (7)
Connects to the monitor or projector with component
video input connectors (Y, B-Y, R-Y) that conform to
output signals from the player.
[] S-UNK connector (9)
Connects to the S-link connector on an external
component.
[] DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector (8)
Connects to an audio component using the optical cable.
[] DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) connector (8)
Connects to an audio component using the coaxial cable.
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Remote
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--_OPEN/CLOSEbutton (11, 19, 27)
Opensor closes the disc tray.
Number buttons(12, 20, 28)
Selects the items or settings.
CLEARbutton (12, 20, 28)
CanceLs the number selected with the number buttons.
[_>PLAYbutton (10, 18, 26)
Plays a disc.
I_b(/I_IPREV/NEXT buttons (12, 20, 28)
Press to go to the next chapter or track or to go back to the
preceding chapter or track.
_I_SCAN buttons (12, 20, 28)
Locates a point while monitoring the picture or sound.
ANGLE CHANGE button (39)
Changes the angles when playing a DVD.
AUDIO CHANGEbutton (37)
Changes the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEOCD,
DISPLAY button (15, 22. 29)
Displays the current playing status on the TV screen.
TITLEbutton (13)
Displays the title menu on the "IV screen.
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o'_RETURN button (21)
Press to return to the preceding selection screen while
playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.
TV POWERbutton (42)
Turns the TVpower on and off.
POWERbutton (10, 18, 26)
Turns on and off the power of theplayer.
-,! liD- SLOWbuttons (11, 19)
Playsa discin slowmotion.
_III/II.STEP buttons (11, 19)
Plays a disc frame by frame.
SEARCHMODE button (12, 20, 28)
Press to select the unit for search (track, index, etc.)
TIME button (16, 24, 30)
Displays the playing time of the disc, etc. on the front
panel display.
DNR button (37)
Reduces the picture noise.
ENTERbutton (13)
Executes the items or settings.
IIPAUSE button (11, 19, 27)
Pausesplaying adisc.
IISTOP button (11, 19, 27)
Stopsplayinga disc.
buttons (11)
Plays a disc at about twice the normal speed.
SUB-TITLECHANGEbutton (38)
Changes the sub-titles when playing a DVD.
SUB-TITLEON/OFFbutton (38)
Turns the sub-titles on and off when playing a DVD.
MENUbutton (43)
Displays the menu on the TV screen to set or adjust the
menu items.
DVD MENUbutton (14)
Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen.
ENTERbutton (13)
Executes the items or settings.
4--/_1_1--1_ buttons (13)
Selects the items or settings.
TV operation buttons (42)
ControLsSony TVs.
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Language Code List for the DVD Menu
For details, see page 47.
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. (December 1996)
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language
1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 _ Malayalam 1513 . Siswati
1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho
1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353 Moldavian 1515 Sundanese
1039 Amharic 1203 Gujarati 1356 Marathi 1516 Swedish
1044 Arabic 1209 Hausa 1357 Malay 1517 Swahili
1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1358 Maltese 1521 Tamil
1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1363 Burmese 1525 Telugu
1052 Azerbaijani 1229 Hungarian 1365 Nauru 1527 Tajik
1053 Bashkir 1233 Armenian 1369 Nepali 1528 Thai
1057 Byelorussian 1235 Interlingua 1376 Dutch 1529 Tigrinya
1059 Bulgarian 1239 Inteflingue 1379 Norwegian 1531 Turkmen
1060 Bihari 1245 Inupiak 1393 Occitan 1532 Tagalog
1061 Bislama 1248 Indonesian 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1534 Setswana
1066 Bengali; Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1408 Oriya 1535 Tonga
1067 Tibetan 1254 Italian 1417 Punjabi 1538 Turkish
1070 Breton 1257 Hebrew 1428 Polish 1539 Tsonga
1079 Catalan 1261 Japanese 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1540 Tatar
1093 Corsican 1269 ' Yiddish 1436 Portuguese 1543 Twi
1097 Czech 1283 Javanese 1463 Quechua 1557 Ukrainian
1103 Welsh 1287 Georgian 1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1564 Urdu
1105 Danish 1297 Kazakh 1482 Kirundi 1572 Uzbek
1109 German 1298 Greenlandic 1483 Romanian 1581 Vietnamese
1130 Bhutani 1299 Cambodian 1489 Russian 1587 Volapiik
1142 Greek 1300 Kannada 1491 Kinyarwanda 1613 Wolof
1144 English 1301 Korean 1495 Sanskrit 1632 Xhosa
1145 Esperanto 1305 Kashmiri 1498 Sindhi 1665 Yoruba
1149 Spanish 1307 Kurdish 1501 Sangho 1684 Chinese
1150 Estonian 1311 Kirghiz 1502 Serbo-Croatian 1697 Zulu
1151 Basque 1313 Latin 1503 Singhalese 1703 Not specified
1157 Persian 1326 Lingala 1505 Slovak
1165 Finnish 1327 Laothian 1506 Slovenian
1166 Fiji 1332 Lithuanian 1507 Samoan
1171 Faroese 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1508 Shona
1174 French 1345 Malagasy 1509 Somali
1181 Frisian 1347 Maori 1511 Albanian
1183 Irish 1349 Macedonian 1512 Serbian
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Index
A
A_---*B Repeat 33
Adjusting
volume 10, 18, 26
Angle 39
AUDIO ATr 46
AUDIO DRC 45
AUTO PLAY 45
Auto pause 16, 24
B
Batteries 6
C
CD 26
Changing
angles 39
sound 37
sub-titles 38
Chapter 5, 51
Connecting 6
Continuous play
CD 26
DVD 10
VIDEO CD 18
CUSTOM SETUP 45
D, E
Display
front panel display 16, 24, 30
on-screen display, 15, 22, 29
Digital output 12, 47
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 8, 51
DOWNMIX 47
DNR 39
DVD 10
DVD menu 14
DVD menu language 47
F, G
Fast Forward 12, 20, 28
Fast Reverse 12, 20, 28
Front panel display
CD 30
DVD 16
VIDEO CD 24
H
Handling discs 48
Hi-speed search 12, 20, 28
Hooking up 6
I,J,K
IN1TIAL SETUP 46
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LETTER BOX 46
Locating
a specific point 12, 20, 28
by monitoring 12, 20, 28
by observing the TV
screen 12, 20, 28
M, N
Memory 44
Menu
CUSTOM SETUP 45
INITIAL SETUP 46
PLAY MODE 44
VIDEO CONTROL 44
usage 43
O
On-screen display
CD 29
DVD 15
language 47
VIDEO CD 22
P,Q
PAN SCAN 46
Parental control 39
PBC functions 21
PBC Playback 5, 21, 51
Playback
Continuous Play 10, 18, 26
Program Play 34
Repeat Play 32
Shuffle Play 34
PLAY MODE 44
Program Play 34
R
Remote control 6, 42
Repeating
a specific portion 33
current rifle, chapter or
track 32
disc 32
Resume Play 36
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Scene 5
Scene Search 20
Searching. See Locating.
Shuffle Play 34
Slow-morion Play 11, 19
S video output 7
Sub-titles
changing 38
tuming on and off 38
T
Title 5, 51
Title menu 13
Track 5, 51
Troubleshooting 49
U
Usable discs 4
V, W, X, Y, Z
VIDEO CONTROL 44
VIDEO CD 18
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