Sony DVP-NS975V Dvd Player User Manual

2-059-565-11(4)

DVP-NS975V

Operating Instructions

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DVP-NS975V

Serial No.______________

For Customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for

Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.

For other product related questions please contact our Customer

Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:

Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,

Ontario, M2H 3R6

CD/DVD

Player

WARNING

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.

The AC power cord must be

changed only at a qualified

service shop.

CAUTION

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 to disassemble

the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

This symbol is

intended to alert the

user to the presence

of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that

may 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.

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.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing this

Sony CD/DVD Player. Before

operating this player, please read

this manual thoroughly and retain

it for future reference.

Important

Safeguards

For your protection, please read these safety

instructions completely before operating the appliance,

and keep this manual for future reference.

Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and

instructions on the appliance, or the one described in

the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Use

Installation

Power sources

This set should be operated only

from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label. If

you are not sure of the type of

electrical power supplied to your

home, consult your dealer or local power company.

For those sets designed to operate from battery power,

or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized ac power cord

plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or

with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a

third pin for grounding). Follow the instructions

below:

For the set with a polarized AC power

cord plug:

This plug will fit into the power

outlet only one way. This is a

safety feature. If you are unable to

insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the

plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your

electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not

defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by

forcing it in.

For the set with a three-wire grounding

type AC plug:

This plug will only fit into a

grounding-type power outlet. This

is a safety feature. If you are

unable to insert the plug into the

outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet

installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

grounding plug.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets,

extension cords or convenience

receptacles beyond their capacity,

since this can result in fire or

electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into

the set through openings as they

may touch dangerous voltage points

or short out parts that could result in

a fire or electric shock. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not

recommended by the manufacturer, as

they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet

before cleaning or polishing it. Do

not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a cloth lightly

dampened with water for cleaning

the exterior of the set.

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets

near water - for example, near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or

laundry tub, in a wet basement, or

near a swimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is

not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed upon or

against them, paying particular

attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where

the cord exits from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The set may

fall, causing serious injury to a

child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use

only a cart stand tripod, bracket, or table recommended

by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the appliance

and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of

the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots

and openings must never be blocked or covered.

• Never cover the slots and

openings with a cloth or other

materials.

• Never block the slots and

openings by placing the set on a

bed, sofa, rug or other similar

surface.

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Antennas

Service

• Never place the set in a

confined space, such as a

bookcase, or built-in cabinet,

unless proper ventilation is

provided.

• Do not place the set near or

over a radiator or heat register,

or where it is exposed to direct

sunlight.

Outdoor antenna grounding

If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed,

follow the precautions below.

An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light

or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with

such power lines or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN

TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER

LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM

IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide

some protection against voltage surges and built-up static

charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code

provides information with respect to proper grounding of

the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in

wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection

to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the

grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the

National Electrical Code

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will

prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-

line surges.

Antenna Lead in Wire

Ground Clamp

Antenna Discharge unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding

Electrode System

(NEC Art 250 Part H)

Electric Service

Equipment

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing

to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

• When the power cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled or

objects have fallen into the

set.

• If the set has been exposed

to rain or water.

• If the set has been

subject to excessive

shock by being

dropped, or the cabinet

has been damaged.

• If the set does not operate

normally when following

the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls

that are specified in the

operating instructions. Improper adjustment

of other controls may result in damage and

will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the set to normal

operation.

• When the set exhibits a distinct change in

performance - this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set

yourself as opening or removing

covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other

hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts specified

by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics

as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or

repairs to the set, ask the service

technician to perform routine

safety checks (as specified by the

manufacturer) to determine that

the set is in safe operating

condition.

Precautions

• The power requirements and power

consumption of this player are indicated on

the back of the player. Check that the

player’s operating voltage is identical with

your local power supply.

On safety

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

place objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on the apparatus.

• 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 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, grasp the plug itself; never pull

the cord.

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.

• Do not place the player in a location near

heat sources, or in a place subject to direct

sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical

shock.

• Do not install the player in an inclined

position. It is designed to be operated in a

horizontal position only.

• Keep the player and the discs away from

equipment with strong magnets, such as

microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the player.

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.

• When you move the player, take out any

discs. If you don’t, the disc may be

damaged.

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 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.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your player, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

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Power requirements and

power consumption t

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.

Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Welcome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 3: Connecting the Video/HDMI Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Step 6: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Playing Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Multi-disc Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Various Play Mode Functions

(Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . 41

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

(Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. (Search mode) . . . . . . . . . 47

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Surround Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV ALIGNMENT) . . . 61

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Locking Discs

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL). . . . . . . . . 70

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier

(Receiver) With the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 78

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 91

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

About This Manual

• Operations and displays differ slightly,

depending on where the model is sold.

U.S./Canadian models are used for

illustration purposes unless otherwise

specified. Any difference in operation is

clearly indicated in the text, for example,

“(U.S./Canadian 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.

• The meaning of the icons used in this

manual is described below:

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

format defined by ISO (International

Organization for Standardization)/MPEG which

compresses audio data.

This Player Can Play the

Following Discs

“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are

trademarks.

Note about CDs

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-

RWs recorded in the following formats:

–music CD format

–video CD format

–MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to ISO 9660* 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).

Icons Meanings

Functions available for DVD

VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/

DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/DVD-

Rs in video mode

Functions available for DVD-

RWs in VR (Video Recording)

mode

Functions available for VIDEO

CDs (including Super VCDs or

CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD

format or Super VCD format)

Functions available for Super

Audio CDs

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)

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

(page 91)

DVD-RW

(page 91)

Super Audio

CD (page 91)

VIDEO CD

Music CD

Example of discs that the player

cannot play

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.

Also, the player cannot play the following

discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region

code.

• A disc recorded in a color system other than

NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player

conforms to the NTSC color system).

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane

tape or a sticker still left on it.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the

back of the unit and only will play DVD

VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with

identical region codes. This system is used to

protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on

this player.

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.

Notes

• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/

DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-

Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this

player due to the recording quality or physical

condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the

recording device and authoring software.

The disc will not play if it has not been correctly

finalized. For more information, see 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.

• 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

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.

Note on playback operations of

DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and

VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by

software producers. Since this player plays

DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc

contents the software producers designed,

some playback features may not be available.

Also, refer to the instructions supplied with

the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

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.

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Notes About the Discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its

edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it

in a car parked in direct sunlight as the

temperature may rise considerably inside

the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine,

thinner, commercially available cleaners, or

anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• If you have printed the disc's label, dry the

label before playing.

Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (34)

B HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) indicator (20, 79, 84, 92)

Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is

correctly connected to a HDCP (High-

bandwidth Digital Content Protection)

compliant device with HDMI or DVI

(Digital Visual Interface) input.

C SUPER AUDIO CD indicator (39, 93)

Lights up when:

–playing an HD (High Density) layer

of Super Audio CDs.

–no disc is inserted.

D MULTI CHANNEL indicator (39, 93)

Lights up when:

–playing a disc that contains multiple

audio signal channels.

–no disc is inserted.

E Disc tray (34)

F A (open/close) button (34)

G H (play) button (34)

H X (pause) button (35)

I x (stop) button (35)

J ./> (previous/next) buttons (46)

K PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (22)

Lights up when the player outputs

progressive signals.

L Front panel display (12)

M Remote sensor (18)

N FL OFF (Front panel display off)

indicator (81)

O VIDEO OFF indicator (34)

* This player is based on version 1.1 of High-

Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications.

This DVD player incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

,continued

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (40)

When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without

PBC)

* When playing the HD layer of Super Audio CDs, the disc type is not displayed.

z Hint

You can adjust the lighting of the front panel

display by setting “DISPLAY” in “CUSTOM

SETUP.” (page 81)

Current title/chapter or playing

time (50)

Disc type

Current audio signal (54)

Lights up when you can change the angle (58)

Lights up during

Repeat Play (43)

Playing status

Disc type

Current scene or playing time (50)

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (44)

Playing time (50)

Disc type*

Current track (50)

Lights up during

Repeat Play (43)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (62)

Playing status

Rear panel

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (26)

(27) (28)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (26)

(27) (28)

C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (28)

D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks

(25) (26) (27)

E LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jack (19)

F S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jack (19)

G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack (19)

(Y, PB, PR) or (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)

H CONTROL S IN jack (19) (U.S./

Canadian models only)

I HDMI OUT (high-definition

multimedia interface out) jack (19)

OPTICAL FRONTCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

REAR CENTER

WOOFER

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CONTROL S

PRPB

HDMI OUT

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Remote

A TV/DVD switch (75)

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35)

C Number buttons (37)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (41)

E SUBTITLE button (58)

F AUDIO button (53)

G REPEAT button (43)

H SHUFFLE button (42)

I SA-CD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio

CD multi/2 channel) button (39)

J SA-CD/CD (Super Audio CD/CD)

button (39)

K ./> PREV/NEXT buttons (35)

L m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (47)

M H PLAY button (34)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

N X PAUSE button (35)

O C/X/x/c buttons (37)

P DISPLAY button (15)

Q TOP MENU button (37)

R [/1 (on/standby) button (34)

S VOL (volume) +/– buttons (75)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

T TV/VIDEO/TIME/TEXT button (50)

U PICTURE MODE button (59)

V ENTER button (74)

W ANGLE button (58)

X SUR (surround) button (54)

Y VIDEO ON/OFF (34)

Z SEARCH MODE button (47)

wj ALBUM +/– button

(35, 64)

wk PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (49, 65)

wl ZOOM button (35, 65)

e; INSTANT ADVANCE/STEP

button (35, 47)

ea INSTANT REPLAY/STEP

button (35, 47)

es x STOP button (35)

ed ENTER button (30)

ef O RETURN button (35)

eg MENU button (37) (63)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

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

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.

Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/

Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for

DATA CDs.

Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/

Super Audio CDs, 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.

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display 2 (DATA CDs only)

Control Menu display off

OFF

SET

PLAY

1 8

(

3 4

)

1 2

(

2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

Quit:

PROGRAM

ENTER DISPLAY

Currently playing chapter number*

Playing time*

Total number of chapters*

Options

Current setting

Total number of titles*

Playback status

(N Playback,

X Pause,

x Stop, etc.)

Function name of

selected Control

Menu item

Operation message

Selected item

Control Menu items

Type of disc

being played*

Currently playing title number*

,continued

List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

TITLE (page 47)/SCENE (page 47)/TRACK (page 47)

Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.

CHAPTER (page 47)/INDEX (page 47)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

TRACK (page 47)

Selects the track to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 38)

Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited

PLAY LIST.

TIME/TEXT (page 47)

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.

Input the time code for picture and music searching.

Displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text, or the DATA CD track name.

MULTI/2CH (page 39)

Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.

PROGRAM (page 41)

Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.

SHUFFLE (page 42)

Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.

REPEAT (page 43)

Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/

album repeatedly.

A-B REPEAT (page 44)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

SHARPNESS (page 60)

Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.

AV ALIGNMENT (page 61)

Adjust the delay between the picture and sound.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 70)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 77)

QUICK Setup (page 30)

Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio

of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speaker you are using.

CUSTOM Setup

In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.

RESET

Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

ALBUM (page 62)

Selects the album to be played.

FILE (page 47)

Selects the JPEG image file to be played.

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

when you select any item

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). The “MULTI/2CH” indicator

lights up in green when you select the multi-channel

playback area on a Super Audio CD. The “AV

ALIGNMENT” indicator lights up in green when

set to more than 0 ms.

DATE (page 65)

Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.

INTERVAL (page 68)

Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.

EFFECT (page 68)

Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 67)

Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both

(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.

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Hooking Up the Player

Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/Video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by

matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When

using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

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/HDMI 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 “480p (525p)” pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or

monitor, you must use pattern B. Select pattern A when connecting to a TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver) equipped with HDMI input.

OPTICAL FRONTCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

REAR CENTER

WOOFER

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CONTROL S

PRPB

HDMI OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

INPUT

S VIDEO

S-LINK

CONTROL S

Audio/video

cord (supplied)

Component video

cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

TV, projector, or

AV amplifier

(receiver)

to S VIDEO OUT 1 or 2

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

S VIDEO cord

(not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

(red)

(blue)

(green)

(blue)

to LINE OUT

(VIDEO) 1 or 2

l : Signal flow

CD/DVD player

to COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(green)

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

(red)

to CONTROL S IN

(page 21) (U.S./

Canadian models

only)

HDMI cord

(not supplied)

to HDMI OUT

TV or other equipment

with a CONTROL S jack

CONTOL S cord

(not supplied)

,continued

A If you are connecting to an HDMI/DVI input jack

Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through

the HDMI OUT jack.

Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from the HDMI OUT jack.

To connect to a TV with DVI input

Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any audio

signals, so you have to use another audio connection in addition to this connection (page 23).

Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP

compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

B If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier

(receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P

B, PR or Y, PB/CB,

R/CR)

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video

cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will

enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.

If your TV accepts progressive 480p (525p) format signals*, use this connection and press the

PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to output progressive signals. For details, see “Using

the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 22).

* The active number of progressive scan lines is 480, and the measured number of lines is 525.

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.

With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the

PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

Green

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

Red

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

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D If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the

PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

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

page 79.

z Hint

• For U.S./Canadian models

If your TV has a CONTROL S jack, you can control the player by operating the remote toward the TV. This

feature is convenient when you placed the player and the TV away from each other. After connecting the

player with other components according to the above A, B, C or D, connect the TV via the CONTROL S

IN jack using a control S cord (not supplied). Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

Note that your TV’s input will not automatically switch to this player when you play a disc.

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.

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and

may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 480 (525) 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 480p (525p) DVD player model, please contact our

customer service center.

• If the picture appears too white when you are using C or D connection, set “BLACK LEVEL” in

“SCREEN SETUP” to “OFF” (page 80).

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect

directly

,continued

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you can select the signal format in

which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for

progressive signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs

progressive signals.

Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:

PROGRESSIVE AUTO

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

NORMAL (INTERLACE)

◆PROGRESSIVE AUTO

Select this setting when:

–your TV accepts progressive signals, and,

–the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and

selects the appropriate conversion method.

Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when

either of the above conditions is not met.

◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

Select this setting when:

–your TV accepts progressive signals, and,

–the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and

–you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software.

Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.

Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when

either of the above conditions is not met.

◆NORMAL (INTERLACE)

Select this setting when:

– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,

– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT

(VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT).

About DVD software types and the conversion method

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 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 format,

the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are

watching.

Note

When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may

appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Images from the S VIDEO OUT 1/2 and LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks are unaffected as they are output in

the normal (interlace) format.

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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read

the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the following connections, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)

• Surround effects:

– TVS DYNAMIC (page 54)

– TVS WIDE (page 54)

(page 25)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

and 2 speakers

• Surround effects:

– TVS STANDARD (page 54)

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects:

– TVS STANDARD (page 54)

(page 26)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby

Surround (Pro Logic) decoder

and 3 to 6

speakers

• Surround effects:

– Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 91)

(page 27)

AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks

and 4 to 6 speakers

• Surround effects:

– Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 91)

– DTS (5.1 ch) (page 91)

– Super Audio CD Multi channel (page 91)

AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks

having a Dolby Digital or DTS*

decoder and 6

speakers

• Surround effects:

– Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 91)

– DTS (5.1 ch) (page 91)

(page 28)

A D

,continued

z Hint

If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that

conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use

connection .

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s.

5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;

6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-

wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and

“DTS Digital Surround” are registered

trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound.

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page

19).

z Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-

mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the

LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks to the TV’s

audio input jack.

OPTICAL FRONTCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

REAR CENTER

WOOFER

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CONTROL S

PRPB

HDMI OUT

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

l: Signal flow

CD/DVD player

(white)

(red)

Audio/video

cord (supplied)

to audio input

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

(yellow)*

to LINE OUT

L/R (AUDIO) 1or 2

,continued

Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to

an MD deck or DAT deck

If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier

(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).

Note

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from

the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/

HDMI OUT jacks.

B-1

B-2

OPTICAL FRONTCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

REAR CENTER

WOOFER

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CONTROL S

PRPB

HDMI OUT

B-1

B-2

OPTICALCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

CD/DVD player

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (L)

Front (R)

[Speakers]

(white)

(red)

(white)

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

Remove jack cap

before connecting

Stereo audio cord

(not supplied)

to audio input

to coaxial or optical digital input

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied)

l: Signal flow

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2

to DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

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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.

If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier

(receiver) has a digital input jack, use .

Notes

• When connecting 6 speakers, replace the

monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2

rear speakers and a subwoofer.

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from

the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/

HDMI OUT jacks.

C-1

C-2

OPTICAL FRONTCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

REAR CENTER

WOOFER

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CONTROL S

PRPB

HDMI OUT

C-1

C-2

OPTICALCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

CD/DVD player

Front (R)Front (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Rear (L)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby

Surround decoder

Center

Rear (mono)

Stereo audio cord

(not supplied)

[Speakers]

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

Remove jack cap

before connecting

(red)

(white)

to coaxial or optical digital input

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied)

[Speakers]

to audio input

(white)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2

to DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

l: Signal flow

(red)

,continued

Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/or a

digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use .

If you want to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver),

connect to its digital jack using . With the following connections, you can enjoy a more

realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.

D-1

D-2

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL FRONTCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

REAR CENTER

WOOFER

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CONTROL S

PRPB

HDMI OUT

D-2

D-1

FRONT

5.1CH OUTPUT

REAR CENTER

WOOFER

OPTICALCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

l: Signal flow

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

AV amplifier (receiver) having

5.1 ch inputs or/and a decoder

Subwoofer

Center

Coaxial

digital cord

(not

supplied)

Monaural audio cord

(not supplied)

Stereo audio cord

(not supplied)

Optical digital

cord (not

supplied)

Remove jack cap

before connecting

[Speakers]

CD/DVD player

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

to audio input

to coaxial or optical/

HDMI digital input

to 5.1CH

OUTPUT

to DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/

HDMI OUT

HDMI cord

(not supplied)

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: Connecting to the 5.1 ch input jacks

You can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound using

the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super

Audio CD Multi decoder of this player.

: Connecting to a digital input jack

This connection will allow you to use the

Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function of

your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not

able to enjoy the surround sound effects of

this player.

z Hints

• For connection

For correct speaker location, refer to the operating

instructions of the connected components.

• To enhance the sound performance:

– Use high-performance speakers.

– Use front, rear, and center speakers of the same

size and performance.

– Place the subwoofer between the left and right

front speakers.

Notes

For connection

• After you have completed the connection, be sure

to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY

DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” in Quick Setup

(page 30).

• 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 84).

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from

the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/

HDMI OUT jack.

• When you connect the player to an AV amplifier

(receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to

do one of the following:

– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV

with the HDMI cord.

– Connect the player to the TV with a video cord

other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S

VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).

D-1

D-2

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.

Step 6: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.

To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..

The on-screen displays differ depending on the player model. U.S./Canadian models are used

for illustration unless otherwise specified.

1 Turn on the TV.

2 Press [/1.

3 Switch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the

player appears on the TV screen.

“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 78).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the

language used in the on-screen display

appears.

5 Press X/x to select a language.

The player displays the menu and

subtitles in the selected language.

ENTER

"/1

./>

X/x

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:

MENU:

AUDIO:

SUBTITLE:

PORTUGUESE

FRENCH

ENGLISH

SPANISH

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6 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the

aspect ratio of the TV to be connected

appears.

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN

(page 79)

◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3

standard TV with a wide-screen mode

• 16:9 (page 79)

8 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type

of jack used to connect your amplifier

(receiver) appears.

9 Press X/x to select the type of jack

(if any) you are using to connect to

an amplifier (receiver), then press

ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio

connection you selected on pages 25 to

28 ( through ).

• If you connect just a TV and nothing

else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is

finished and connections are complete.

• Select “LINE OUTPUT L/R

(AUDIO).” Quick Setup is finished and

connections are complete.

• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The

Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL”

appears.

or both and

• Select “DIGITAL & 5.1CH 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).

Choose the signal that matches the audio

connection you selected on pages 26 to

28 ( through ).

• D-PCM (page 84)

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the

amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital

decoder) (page 84)

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

OFF

HDMI RESOLUTION:

BACKGROUND:

SCREEN SAVER:

BLACK LEVEL:

BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

FULL

4:3 OUTPUT:

16:9

Is this player connected to an amplifier

(receiver)? Select the type of jack you

are using.

LINE OUTPUT L/R(AUDIO)

DIGITAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT

YES

A D

B-1 C-1

B-2 C-2 D-2

D-1 D-1 D-2

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER: SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DTS:

DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO(HDMI):

AUTO

B-2 C-2

D-2

,continued

11Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

12Press X/x to select whether or

not you wish to send a DTS signal

to your amplifier (receiver).

Choose the item that matches the audio

connection you selected on pages 26 to

28 ( through ).

• D-PCM (page 84)

• DTS (only if the amplifier (receiver)

has a DTS decoder) (page 84)

13Press ENTER.

◆ When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected

in step 9

• Quick Setup is finished and

connections are complete.

◆ When “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is

selected in step 9

• The Setup Display for “SPEAKER

SETUP” appears.

14Press X/x to select the size of the

center speaker.

If no center speaker is connected, select

“NONE” (page 85).

15Press ENTER.

“REAR” is selected.

16Press X/x to select the size of the

rear speakers.

If no rear speaker is connected, select

“NONE.”

17Press ENTER.

“SUBWOOFER” is selected.

18Press X/x to select whether or

not you have connected a

subwoofer.

19Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished. All connections

and setup operations are complete.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER: SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DTS

DTS:

AUDIO(HDMI):

D-PCM

B D

B-2 C-2

D-2

SPEAKER SETUP(DVD)

SIZE:

DISTANCE:

LEVEL(FRONT):

LEVEL(REAR):

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT:

CENTER:

LARGE

REAR:

SUBWOOFER:

LARGE

YES

SMALL

NONE

LARGE

SPEAKER SETUP(DVD)

SIZE:

DISTANCE:

LEVEL(FRONT):

LEVEL(REAR):

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT:

CENTER:

LARGE

REAR:

SUBWOOFER:

LARGE(REAR)

YES

LARGE

LARGE(REAR)

LARGE(SIDE)

SPEAKER SETUP(DVD)

SIZE:

DISTANCE:

LEVEL(FRONT):

LEVEL(REAR):

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT:

CENTER:

LARGE

REAR:

SUBWOOFER:

Tt th

ENTERENTER

DISPLAY

YES

LARGE(REAR)

NONE

YES

Hookups

Enjoying the surround sound

effects

To enjoy the surround sound effects of this

player or your amplifier (receiver), set the

following items as described below for the

audio connection you selected on pages 26 to

28 ( through ). Each of these is the

default setting and does not need to be

adjusted when you first connect the player.

See page 77 for using the Setup Display.

Audio Connection (pages 26 to 28)

• No additional settings are needed.

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY

SURROUND” (page 83).

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY

SURROUND” (page 83).

• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 83).

• Set “DISTANCE,” “LEVEL (FRONT),”

and “LEVEL (REAR)” according to the

connected speakers (page 86).

z Hints

• For connections

Set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit,” only

if you connect an amplifier (receiver) that

conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency

(page 84).

• For connections

If the sound distorts even when the volume is

turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON”

(page 82).

• The speaker size you set in step 14 through 18 will

also adjust the Super Audio CD speaker size of

“SPEAKER SETUP.”

If you want to change the speaker size for Super

Audio CDs, you can set in “SPEAKER SETUP”

(page 85).

B D

B-1

C-1

B-2 C-2 D-2

D-1

B-2 C-2

D-2

B-1

C-1 D-1

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.

1 Turn on your TV.

2 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.

4 Press A on the player, and place a

disc on the disc tray.

5 Press H.

The disc tray closes. 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 37. For VIDEO CDs,

see page 40.

To enjoy the clarity of Super Audio CD/CD

sound more

You can minimize the effect of the video

output by switching it off.

Press VIDEO ON/OFF, so that the VIDEO

OFF indicator lights up on the player.

To cancel the setting, press VIDEO ON/OFF

again.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

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.”

Notes

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from

the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/

HDMI OUT jacks.

• The VIDEO ON/OFF function is not effective

when you use the HDMI connection.

[/1

VIDEO ON/

OFF

Playback side facing down

Playing Discs

Additional operations

DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only.

DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/

DVD+RWs only.

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 canceled automatically when the picture

is moved.

DATA CDs only.

z Hints

• 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.

Note

You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or

Instant Advance function with some scenes.

Locking the disc tray (Child

Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children

from opening it.

When the player is in standby mode, press

O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the

remote.

The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears

on the front panel display. The A and Z

buttons on the player or the remote do not

work while the Child Lock is set.

To unlock the disc tray

When the player is in standby mode, press

O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.

To Operation

Stop Press x

Pause Press X

Resume play after

pause

Press X or H

Go to the next chapter,

track, or scene in

continuous play mode

Press >

Go back to the

previous chapter,

track, or scene in

continuous play mode

Press .

Stop play and remove

the disc

Press Z

Replay the previous

scene*

Press

(instant replay) during

playback

Briefly fast forward

the current scene*

Press

(instant advance)

during playback

Magnify the image*

Press ZOOM

repeatedly. Press

CLEAR to cancel.

Go to the next or

previous album.*

Press ALBUM + or –

during playback

CLEAR

./>

(instant advance)

(instant replay)

ZOOM

ALBUM +/–

ENTER

[/1

RETURN

,continued

Note

Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the

Control Menu (page 78), the disc tray remains

locked.

Resuming Playback From

the Point Where You

Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc

Resume)

The player stores the point where you stopped

the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes

playback the next time you insert the same

disc. If you store a resume playback point for

the 41st disc, the resume playback point for

the first disc is deleted.

1 While playing a disc, press x to

stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel

display.

2 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.

Playing Discs

Notes

• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM

SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this

function to work (page 82).

• 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, Super Audio

CDs, and DATA CDs, the player remembers the

resume playback point for the current disc.

The resume point is cleared when:

– you opened the disc tray.

– you disconnect the power cord.

– the player enters standby mode (DATA CD only).

• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play

and Program Play.

• This function may not work with some discs.

• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM

SETUP” is set to “ON” and you playback a

recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may

playback other recorded discs from the same

resume point. To play from the beginning, press

x twice and then press H.

Using the DVD’s Menu

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.

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV

screen.

The contents of the menu vary from disc

to disc.

2 Press C/X/x/c or the number

buttons to select the item you want

to play or change.

If you press the number buttons, the

following display appears.

Press the number buttons to select the

item you want.

3 Press ENTER.

Number

buttons

ENTER

TOP MENU

C/X/x/c

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or

“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-

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.

1 Press DISPLAY when the player is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press

ENTER.

The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY

LIST” appear.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created

from “ORIGINAL” for editing.

• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally

recorded.

4 Press ENTER.

ENTER

DISPLAY

X/x

1 8

(

3 4

)

1 2

(

2 7

)

DVD-RW

PLAY LIST

ORIGINAL

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Playing Discs

Selecting a Playback

Area for a Super Audio

Selecting a playback area on a 2

channel + Multi-channel Super

Audio CD

Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel

playback area and a multi-channel playback

area. You can select the playback area you

want to listen to.

1 Press SA-CD MULTI/2CH when the

player is in stop mode.

The following display appears.

2 Press SA-CD MULTI/2CH repeatedly to

select the item.

• MULTI: plays a multi-channel

playback area.

• 2CH: plays a 2 channel playback area.

The MULTI CHANNEL indicator

lights up when playing a multi-channel

playback area.

Selecting a playback layer when

playing a hybrid Super Audio CD

Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD

layer and a CD layer. You can select the

playback layer you want to listen to.

Press SA-CD/CD when the player is in stop

mode.

Each time you press the button, an HD layer

or a CD layer is alternately selected. When

playing a CD layer, “CD” in the front panel

display lights up.

Notes

• For details about Super Audio CD discs, see

page 93.

• Each play mode function works only within the

selected layer or playback area.

SA-CD

MULTI/2CH

SA-CD/CD

2CH

Playing VIDEO CDs With

PBC Functions (PBC Playback)

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play

VIDEO CDs interactively by following the

menu on the TV screen.

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

2 Press the number buttons to select

the item number you want.

3 Press ENTER.

4 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.

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.

To return to PBC playback, press x twice then

press H.

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

./>

ENTER

O RETURN

Playing Discs

Various Play Mode

Functions (Program Play,

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat

Play)

You can set the following play modes:

• Program Play (page 41)

• Shuffle Play (page 42)

• Repeat Play (page 43)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 44)

Note

The play mode is canceled when:

– you open the disc tray.

– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

Creating your own program

(Program Play)

You can play the contents of a disc in the

order you want by arranging the order of the

titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create

your own program. You can program up to 99

titles, chapters, and tracks.

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.

The options for “PROGRAM” appear.

3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then

press ENTER.

4 Press c.

The cursor moves to the title or track row

“T” (in this case, “01”).

5 Select the title, chapter, or track you

want to program.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

For example, select chapter “03” of title

“02.”

Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then

press ENTER.

ENTER

X/x/c

DISPLAY

CLEAR

OFF

SET

PLAY

1 8

(

3 4

)

1 2

(

2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

“TRACK” is displayed when you play

a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD.

Titles or tracks

recorded on a disc

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

– –

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

ALL

– –

Chapters recorded on a disc

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

– –

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

ALL

– –

,continued

Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,”

then press ENTER.

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super

Audio CD, or CD

For example, select track “02.”

Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then

press ENTER. The track number may be

displayed in 3 digits for a Super Audio

CD.

6 To program 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 Program Play.

Program Play begins.

When the program ends, you can restart

the same program again by pressing H.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” after step 2.

To play the same program again, select “ON”

in step 3 and press ENTER.

To change or cancel a program

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own

program (Program Play).”

2 Select the program number of the title,

chapter, or track you want to change or

cancel using X/x and press c. If you

want to delete the title, chapter, or track

from the program, press CLEAR.

3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To

cancel a program, select “--” under “T,”

then press ENTER.

To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or

tracks in the programmed order

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “

Creating your own

program (Program Play).”

2 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”

3 Press ENTER.

z Hint

You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of

programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During

Program Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play (page

43) or Shuffle Play (page 42).

Notes

• When you program tracks on a Super VCD, the

total playing time is not displayed.

• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs

and Super VCDs with PBC playback.

Playing in random order (Shuffle

Play)

You can have the player “shuffle” titles,

chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”

may produce a different playing order.

– –

PROGRAM

1. TITLE 0 2

–

0 3

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

Selected title and chapter

PROGRAM

1. TRACK 0 2

ALL CLEAR

2. TRACK

– –

3. TRACK

– –

4. TRACK

– –

5. TRACK

– –

6. TRACK

– –

7. TRACK

– –

0:15:30

– –

Selected track

Total time of the programmed tracks

CLEAR

SHUFFLE

Playing Discs

1 Press SHUFFLE during playback.

The following display appears.

2 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select

the item to be shuffled.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

•TITLE

•CHAPTER

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD,Super

Audio CD, or CD

•TRACK

◆ When Program Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks

selected in Program Play.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.

z Hints

• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is

stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,

press H. Shuffle Play starts.

• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in

random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.

Note

You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and

Super VCDs with PBC playback.

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

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

Program Play modes.

1 Press REPEAT during playback.

The following display appears.

2 Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the

item to be repeated.

◆ 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.

TITLE

CLEAR

REPEAT

DISC

,continued

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super

Audio CD, or CD

• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only):

repeats the current track.

◆ When Program Play or Shuffle Play is

activated

• ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle

Play.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.

z Hint

You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped.

After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H.

Repeat Play starts.

Notes

• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs

and 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.

• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE

(JPEG)” (page 67), you cannot select “TRACK.”

Repeating a specific portion (A-

B Repeat Play)

You can play a specific portion of a title,

chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is

useful when you want to memorize lyrics,

etc.)

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select (A-B

REPEAT), then press ENTER.

The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.

3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then

press ENTER.

The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.

CLEAR

ENTER

X/x

DISPLAY

PLAY

SET

OFF

1 8

(

3 4

)

1 2

(

2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PLAY

SET

OFF

1 8

(

3 4

)

1 2

(

2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

A 18 - 1:32:30 B

Playing Discs

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.

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.

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 Program Play are

canceled.

• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple

titles.

• You cannot set A-B Repeat Play for contents on a

DVD-RW (VR mode) that contains still pictures.

A 18 - 1:32:30 B 18 - 1:33:05

Searching for a Scene

Searching for a

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.

Notes

• Depending on the disc, 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.

Locating a point quickly using

the previous/next buttons

(Search)

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)

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

press m or M during scan, the

scan speed changes. With each press the

indication changes as shown below. Actual

speeds may differ between discs.

Playback direction

Opposite direction

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.”

×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only)

×2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only)

×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only)

×2b (DVD VIDEO only)

Searching for a Scene

Watching frame by frame

(Slow-motion Play)

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

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 VIDEO/DVD-RW

only)

2 y 1

The “2 y”/“2 ” playback speed is slower

than “1 y”/“1 .”

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 VIDEO/DVD-RW only). To return to

normal playback, press H.

Note

You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW

in VR mode.

Searching for a Title/

Chapter/Track/Scene,

etc. (Search mode)

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and

you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio

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.

1 Press SEARCH MODE.

The following display appears.

“-- (

)” appears next to the icon (

refers to a number). The number in

parentheses indicates the total number of

titles, tracks, indexes, scenes, etc., of the

disc.

2 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly

to select a search method.

Number

buttons

CLEAR

ENTER

MODE

– –

(

)

,continued

◆ 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

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super

VCD with PBC Playback

SCENE

◆ When playing a Super Audio CD/CD

TRACK

◆ When playing a DATA CD

ALBUM

TRACK (MP3 audio tracks

only)

FILE (JPEG image files only)

3 Select the number of the title,

track, scene, time code, etc. you

want by pressing the number

buttons to select the digit.

◆ When you select TIME/TEXT

For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,

10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the

beginning, enter “21020.”

◆ If you make a mistake

Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,

then select another number.

4 Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the

selected number.

To turn off the display

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the

display is turned off.

z Hints

• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you

can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-

RW) or track (Super Audio CD/CD) by pressing

the number buttons and ENTER.

• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters,

or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided

into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by

selecting one of the scenes. For details, see

“Searching by Scene (PICTURE

NAVIGATION)” (page 49).

Notes

• 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.

Searching for a Scene

Searching by Scene

(PICTURE NAVIGATION)

You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens

and find the desired scene quickly.

1 Press PICTURE NAVI during

playback.

The following display appears.

2 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/

Super VCD only): displays the first

scene of each track.

3 Press ENTER.

The first scene of each chapter, title, or

track appears as follows.

4 Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter,

title, or track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected scene.

To return to normal play during setting

Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.

z Hint

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

Note

Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select

some items.

PICTURE

NAVI

ENTER

O RETURN

C/X/x/c

DISPLAY

CHAPTER VIEWER

ENTER

Viewing Information About the

Disc

Checking the Playing

Time and Remaining

Time

You can check the playing time and

remaining time of the current title, chapter, or

track. Also, you can check the DVD/Super

Audio CD/CD text or track name (MP3

audio) recorded on the disc.

1 Make sure that the TV/DVD switch

is set to DVD. Press TIME/TEXT

during playback.

The following display appears.

2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to

change the time information.

The available time information depends

upon the type of disc you are playing.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-

•T

(hours: minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current title

•T–

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)

Playing time of the current scene

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without

PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD

•T

(minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current track

•T–

Remaining time of the current track

•D

Playing time of the current disc

•D–

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

Checking the play information of

the Disc

To check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to

display text recorded on the DVD/Super

Audio CD/CD.

The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears

only when text is recorded in the disc. You

cannot change the text. If the disc does not

contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.

TIME/TEXT

TV/DVD

switch

T 1:01:57

Time

information

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

Viewing Information About the Disc

To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) album

name, etc.

By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3

audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display

the name of an album/track and 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.

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

T 17:30 128k

JAZZ

RIVER SIDE

Bit rate

Album name

Track name

Playing time of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current

chapter

Text

Current title and chapter number

(returns to top automatically)

Playing time and number of the

current track

Track name

,continued

When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC

functions), Super Audio CD, or CD

When playing a Super Audio CD, the current

track is not displayed.

The current track and index appear only when

playing a VIDEO CD or Super Audio CD.

z Hints

• 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 15).

Notes

• Depending on the type of disc being played, the

disc text or track name may not be displayed.

• The player can only display the first level of the

disc 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.

Playing time and number of the

current track

Remaining time of the current

track*

Remaining time of the disc

Text

Playing time of the disc

Current track and index*

(returns to top automatically)

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in

multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,

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.

1 Press AUDIO during playback.

The following display appears.

2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select

the desired audio signal.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the

choice of language varies.

When 4 digits are displayed, they

indicate a language code. See “Language

Code List” on page 95 to see which

language the code represents. When the

same language is displayed two or more

times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in

multiple audio formats.

◆ When playing a DVD-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)

Notes

• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio

track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out

when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or

“2:2/R.”

• You cannot change the sound for Super Audio

CDs.

AUDIO

ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

,continued

Checking the audio signal

format

You can check the audio signal format by

pressing AUDIO repeatedly during playback.

The format of the current audio signal (Dolby

Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown

below.

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 ch

About audio signals

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)

•Center

•Rear (L)

•Rear (R)

• 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

Surround Mode Settings

You can enjoy surround sounds while playing

discs including Dolby Digital and DTS

DVDs, even if you have only 2 or 4 speakers.

Select the surround mode that best suits your

speaker setup.

1 Press SUR during playback.

The following display appears.

2 Press SUR repeatedly to select

one of the surround modes.

See the explanations given for each item

in the following section.

◆ For 2 speaker setups

(If you select a setting other than

“NONE” in the setting of “REAR” in

“SPEAKER SETUP” (page 85), you

cannot select these modes.)

• TVS DYNAMIC

• TVS WIDE

• TVS NIGHT

• TVS STANDARD

LRC

LFE

LS RS

ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

3 / 2 .1

Rear (L/R)

Front (L/R)

+ Center

LFE (Low

Frequency Effect)

Currently playing

programm format

L R

SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL

2 / 1

Front (L/R)

Rear (Monaural)

Currently playing

programm format

SUR

TVS DYNAMIC

Sound Adjustments

◆ For 4 to 6 speaker setups

(If you select “NONE” in the setting of

“REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP”

(page 85), you cannot select these

modes.)

• NORMAL SURROUND

• ENHANCED SURROUND

•VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

• VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

• VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in step 2.

For 2 speaker setups

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.

If the player is set up to output the signal from

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, the surround

effect will be heard only when “DOLBY

DIGITAL” and “DTS” are set to “D-PCM” in

“AUDIO SETUP”(page 83).

◆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.

◆TVS WIDE

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.

◆TVS NIGHT

Large sounds, such as explosions, are

suppressed, but quieter sounds are

unaffected. This feature is useful when you

want to hear the dialogue 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 actual front speakers (L,

R) as shown below. This mode is effective

when you use 2 separate front speakers.

L: Front speaker (left)

R: Front speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

L R

,continued

For 4 to 6 speaker setups

You can enjoy the following surround effects

by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rear

speakers.

Connect the player to the amplifier (receiver)

with the connection (page 28).

You can experience Dolby Surround (Pro

Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS). DCS uses sound imaging to shift the

sound of the rear speakers away from the

actual speaker position or create entire sets of

virtual rear speakers from one set of actual

rear speakers. “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,”

“VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and

“VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” make

use of this technology.

◆NORMAL SURROUND

Software with 2 channel audio signals is

decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)

decoder to create surround effects. The rear

speakers will emit identical monaural sounds.

If you are using a center speaker, the

appropriate sounds for the center speaker will

be delivered.

◆ENHANCED SURROUND

Provides a greater sense of presence from a

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) source with a

monaural rear channel signal. Produces a

stereo like effect in the rear channels.

◆VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

Shifts the sound of the rear speakers away

from the actual speaker position.

The shift position differs according to

“REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear

speakers (page 85).

◆VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

Creates an array of virtual rear speakers from

a single set of actual rear speakers.

The position of the virtual rear speakers

differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE”

setting of the rear speakers (page 85).

D-1

L R

RSLS

LS RS

REAR

SIDE

LS RS

REAR

SIDE

Sound Adjustments

◆VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

Creates an array of virtual rear speaker

positions higher than the listener from a

single set of actual rear speakers.

This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers

surrounding the listener at approximately a

30° angle of elevation. The effect differs

according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of

the rear speakers (page 85).

Notes

• When you select one of the surround modes, turn

off the surround setting of the connected TV or

amplifier (receiver).

• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT”

function in the same way.

• To enjoy the multichannel audio through the

5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker

position and distance (page 28, 85).

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal

for the rear speakers, you cannot hear the TVS

effect.

• When you select one of the TVS modes, the

player does not output the sound of center

speaker.

• 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.

• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack and set “DOLBY

DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” and “DTS”

to “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP,” sound will come

from your speakers but it will not have the

SURROUND effect.

L: Front speaker (left)

R: Front speaker (right)

LS: Rear speaker (left)

RS: Rear speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

LS RS

REAR

SIDE

Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles

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 Press ANGLE during playback.

The number of the angle appears on the

display.

2 Press ANGLE repeatedly to select

an angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

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.

Displaying the Subtitles

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.

1 Press SUBTITLE during playback.

The following display appears.

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.

When 4 digits are displayed, they

indicate a language code. See “Language

Code List” on page 95 to see which

language the code represents.

◆ 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.

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

1:ENGLISH

Enjoying Movies

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 program you are watching. When you

select “MEMORY,” you can make further

adjustments to each element of the picture

(color, brightness, etc.).

1 Press PICTURE MODE during

playback.

The following display appears.

2 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 color intensity.

• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more

dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by

further increasing the picture contrast

and color intensity.

• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark

areas by increasing the black level.

• CINEMA 2: white colors become

brighter and black colors become

richer, and the color contrast is

increased.

• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in

greater detail.

z Hint

When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or

“CINEMA 2” is recommended.

Adjusting the picture items in

“MEMORY”

You can adjust each element of the picture

individually.

• PICTURE: changes the contrast

• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall

brightness

• COLOR: makes the colors deeper or lighter

• HUE: changes the color balance

1 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to

select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.

The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

2 Press C/c to adjust the picture

contrast.

To go the next or previous picture item

without saving the current setting, press

X/x.

3 Press ENTER.

The adjustment is saved, and

“BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar

appears.

4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust

“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and

“HUE.”

PICTURE

MODE

DISPLAY

O RETURN

ENTERC/X/x/c

DYNAMIC 1

()

0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PICTURE

Cancel :Select :

ENTER

RETURN

,continued

To turn off the display

Press O RETURN , or DISPLAY.

Sharpening the Pictures

(SHARPNESS)

You can enhance the outlines of images to

produce a sharper picture.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.

The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.

3 Press X/x to select a level.

• 1: enhances the outline.

• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.

4 Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting

Select “OFF” in step 3.

ENTER

X/x

DISPLAY

DVD VIDEO

1 8

(

3 4

)

1 2

(

2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF

Enjoying Movies

Adjusting the Delay

Between the Picture and

Sound (AV ALIGNMENT)

When the sound does not match the pictures

on the screen, you can adjust the delay

between the picture and sound.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select (AV

ALIGNMENT), then press ENTER.

The following display appears.

3 Press x to select “SETc”, then

press ENTER.

The “AV ALIGNMENT” adjustment bar

appears.

4 Press c repeatedly to adjust the

delay.

Each time you press C/c, the delay is

adjusted by 10 milliseconds.

5 Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

To reset the “AV ALIGNMENT” setting

Press CLEAR in step 4.

Notes

• This function is not effective if you use the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack,

and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” in

AUDIO SETUP to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or

“DTS” respectively (page 83).

• This function is not effective if you connect a

Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant device via the

HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or

“DTS” in AUDIO SETUP to “DOLBY

DIGITAL” or “DTS” respectively (page 83).

CLEAR

C/X/x/c

DISPLAY

ENTER

DVD VIDEO

(

2 6

)

(

1 2

)

0 : 0 0 : 0 2

0 ms

SET

AV ALIGNMENT 0ms

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG

Images

About MP3 Audio Tracks

and JPEG Image Files

MP3 is audio compression technology that

satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is

image compression technology.

You can play DATA CDs that contain MP3

audio tracks or JPEG image files.

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

ISO 9660 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.

Refer to the instructions supplied with the

CD-R/CD-RW drives and the recording

software (not supplied) for details on the

recording format.

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.

MP3 audio track or JPEG image

file that the player can play

The player can play the following tracks and

files:

–MP3 audio tracks with the extension

“.MP3.”

–JPEG image files with the extension

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

–JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*

image file format.

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association).

Notes

• 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.

• The player does not conform to audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

• Some JPEG files cannot be played.

About playback order of albums,

tracks, and files

Albums play in the following order:

◆Structure of disc contents

ROOT

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

Album

Track or file

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

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.)

When you press MENU and the list of album

names appears (page 64), 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.

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start

playback, it is recommended that you create

albums with no more than two trees.

Notes

• 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.

• 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.

• Proceeding to the next or another album may take

some time.

Playing 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).

z Hint

You can view the disc information while playing

MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files (page 50).

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.

CLEAR

./>

C/X/x/c

O RETURN

ENTER

PICTURE

NAVI

ZOOM

,continued

Selecting an album

1 Press MENU.

The list of albums on the disc appears.

When an album is being played, its title is

shaded.

2 Press X/x to select the album you

want to play.

3 Press H.

Playback starts from the selected album.

To select MP3 audio tracks, see

“Selecting an MP3 audio track”

(page 64).

To select JPEG image files, see

“Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 65).

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To turn on or off the display

Press MENU repeatedly.

z Hints

• 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 67).

• During playback, you can press ALBUM +/– to

go to the next/previous album without using the

album list.

Selecting an MP3 audio track

1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”

press ENTER.

The list of tracks in the album appears.

2 Press X/x to select a track, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track.

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To go to the next or previous MP3 audio

track

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.

Note that you cannot return to the previous

album by using ., and that you need to

select the previous album from the album list.

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KARAOKE

MY FAVOURITE SONG

R&B

JAZZ

CLASSIC

SALSA OF CUBA

BOSSA NOVA

M Y FAVOURITE SONG

(

2 5 6

)

WALTZ FOR DEBBY

MY ROMANCE

MILES TONES

MY FUNNY VALENTINE

AUTUM LEAVES

ALL BLUES

SOMEDAY MY PRINCE W...

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

Selecting a JPEG image file

1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”

press PICTURE NAVI.

The image files in the album appear in 16

subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on

the right.

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.

2 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you

want to view, and press ENTER.

The selected image appears.

Example

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.

To rotate a JPEG image

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.

Example: when X is pressed once.

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.

◆When pressed once (x2)

The image enlarges twice the original size.

◆When pressed twice (x4)

The image enlarges four times the original

size.

1234

5678

13 14 15 16

9101112

Rotating direction

,continued

To stop viewing the JPEG image

Press x.

z Hints

• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set

options such as “INTERVAL” (page 68),

“EFFECT” (page 68), and “SHARPNESS”

(page 60).

• You can view JPEG images files without MP3

audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to

“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 67).

• The date the picture was taken is displayed beside

“DATE” in the Control Menu (page 15). 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 67).

Enjoying JPEG Images as

a Slide Show

You can play JPEG image files on a DATA

CD successively as a slide show.

1 Press MENU.

The list of albums on the DATA CD

appears.

2 Press X/x to select an album.

3 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 67).

X/x

(

3 0

)

ROCK BEST HIT

KARAOKE

MY FAVOURITE SONG

R&B

JAZZ

CLASSIC

SALSA OF CUBA

BOSSA NOVA

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

Viewing a slide show with sound

(MODE (MP3, JPEG))

When JPEG image files and MP3 audio

tracks are placed in the same album, you can

enjoy a slide show with sound.

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.

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.

4 Press MENU.

The list of albums on the DATA CD

appears.

5 Press X/x to select the album that

contains both the MP3 audio tracks

and JPEG images you want to play.

6 Press H.

A slide show starts with sound.

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 43) 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.

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.

ENTER

DISPLAY

X/x

DATA CD

MP3

1 8

(

3 4

)

1 2

(

2 7

)

3 2 : 5 5

IMAGE (JPEG)

AUDIO (MP3)

AUTO

(

3 0

)

ROCK BEST HIT

KARAOKE

MY FAVOURITE SONG

R&B

JAZZ

CLASSIC

SALSA OF CUBA

BOSSA NOVA

,continued

Setting the pace for a slide show

(INTERVAL)

You can set the time the slides are displayed

on the screen.

1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a

JPEG image or when the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(INTERVAL), then press ENTER.

The options for “INTERVAL” appear.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• NORMAL

: sets the duration to between

6 to 9 seconds.

• FAST: sets a duration shorter than

NORMAL.

• SLOW1: sets a duration longer than

NORMAL.

• SLOW2: sets a duration longer than

SLOW1.

4 Press ENTER.

Note

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.

Selecting the slides’ appearance

(EFFECT)

You can select the way the slides are

displayed during a slide show.

1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a

JPEG image or when the player is in

stop mode.

2 Press X/x to select (EFFECT),

then press ENTER.

The options for “EFFECT” appear.

X/x

DISPLAY

ENTER

1 0 / 2 9 / 2 0 0 4

NORMAL

DATA CD

JPEG

NORMAL

INTERVAL

FAST

SLOW1

SLOW2

3 (

12)

X/x

DISPLAY

ENTER

1 0 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 4

MODE1

DATA CD

JPEG

MODE1

EFFECT

MODE2

MODE3

MODE4

MODE5

OFF

3 (

12)

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

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 center 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.

Using Various Additional

Functions

Locking Discs (CUSTOM

PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL)

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.

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 canceled.

1 Insert the disc you want to lock.

If the disc is playing, press x to stop

playback.

2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

3 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press

ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL

CONTROL” appear.

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.

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

ENTER

X/x

DISPLAY

OFF

PASSWORD

PLAYER

DVD VIDEO

1 8

(

3 4

)

1 2

(

2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

then press .

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

Using Various Additional Functions

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press

ENTER.

“Custom parental control is set.” appears

and then the screen returns to the Control

Menu.

To turn off the Custom Parental Control

function

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental

Control.”

2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press

ENTER.

3 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

To play a disc for which Custom Parental

Control is set

1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

Control is set.

The “CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL” display appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

The player is ready for playback.

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.

Parental Control (limited

playback)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be

limited according to a predetermined level

such as the age of the users. The

“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows

you to set a playback limitation level.

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press

ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL

CONTROL” appear.

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.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Custom parental control is already

set. To play, enter your password

and press

ENTER

Number

buttons

X/x

DISPLAY

ENTER

OFF

PASSWORD

PLAYER

DVD VIDEO

1 8

(

3 4

)

1 2

(

2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

,continued

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.

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press

ENTER.

The display for setting the playback

limitation level appears.

5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”

then press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD”

are displayed.

6 Press X/x to select a geographic area

as the playback limitation level, then

press ENTER.

The area is selected.

When you select “OTHERS t,” select

and enter a standard code in the table on

page 73 using the number buttons.

7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then

press ENTER.

The selection items for “LEVEL” are

displayed.

8 Select the level you want using X/x,

then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

The lower the value, the stricter the

limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is

set

1 Insert the disc and press H.

The display for entering your password

appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

The player starts playback.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

then press .

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

USA

STANDARD:

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

USA

STANDARD:

USA

OTHERS

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

OFF

STANDARD:

NC17

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

STANDARD: USA

4: PG13

Using Various Additional Functions

z Hint

If you forget your password, remove the disc and

repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited

playback).” When you are asked to enter your

password, enter “199703” using the number

buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask

you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter

a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the

player and press H. When the display for entering

your password appears, enter your new password.

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

canceled, the level returns to the previous level.

Area Code

Standard Code number

Argentina 2044

Australia 2047

Austria 2046

Belgium 2057

Brazil 2070

Canada 2079

Chile 2090

China 2092

Denmark 2115

Finland 2165

France 2174

Germany 2109

India 2248

Indonesia 2238

Italy 2254

Japan 2276

Korea 2304

Malaysia 2363

Mexico 2362

Netherlands 2376

New Zealand 2390

Norway 2379

Pakistan 2427

Philippines 2424

Portugal 2436

Russia 2489

Singapore 2501

Spain 2149

Sweden 2499

Switzerland 2086

Thailand 2528

United Kingdom 2184

,continued

Changing the password

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press

ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL

CONTROL” appear.

3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD

t,” then press ENTER.

The display for entering the password

appears.

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.

If you make a mistake entering your

password

Press C before you press ENTER and input

the correct number.

Controlling Your TV or AV

Amplifier (Receiver) With

the Supplied Remote

By adjusting the remote signal, you can

control your TV with the supplied remote. If

you connect the player to an AV amplifier

(receiver), you can control the volume with

the supplied remote.

Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be

able to correctly control your TV or AV amplifier

(receiver) using some of the buttons below.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number

previously entered will be erased.

• 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.

Controlling TVs with the remote

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

2 While holding down [/1, press the

number buttons to select the

manufacturer’s code for your TV (see

the table below).

3 Release [/1.

Number

buttons

TV/DVD

switch

VOL +/–

[/1

TV/VIDEO

ENTER

Using Various Additional Functions

When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the

remote performs the following:

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.

[/1 Turn the TV on or off

VOL (volume)

+/–

Adjust the volume of the TV

Number buttons

and ENTER

Select the channel of the TV

TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source

between the TV and other

input sources

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12, 14

Daewoo 04, 22

Daytron 03, 12

Fisher 11

General Electric 04, 06, 10

Gold Star/LG 03, 04, 17

Hitachi 02, 03, 04

J.C.Penney 04, 10, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

Magnavox 03, 04, 08, 12, 21

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

Panasonic 06, 19

Philco 02, 03, 04, 08

Philips 08, 21

Pioneer 06, 16

Portland 03

Proscan 10

Quasar 06, 18

Radio Shack 05, 10, 14

RCA 04, 10

Sampo 12

Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20

Sanyo 11, 14

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10, 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07, 18

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

Zenith 14, 15

Manufacturer Code number

,continued

Controlling the volume of your

AV amplifier (receiver) with the

remote

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

2 Hold down [/1, and enter the

manufacturer code (see the table

below) for your AV amplifier (receiver)

using the number buttons.

3 Release [/1.

The VOL +/– buttons control the AV

amplifier’s volume.

◆ If you want to control the TV’s volume

Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

Code numbers of controllable AV

amplifiers (receivers)

If more than one code number is listed, try

entering them one at a time until you find the

one that works with your AV amplifier

(receiver).

z Hint

If you want to control the TV’s volume even when

the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps

above and enter the code number 90 (default).

TV/DVD

switch

"/1

VOL +/–

Number

buttons

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 78, 79, 80, 91

Denon 84, 85, 86

Kenwood 92, 93

Onkyo 81, 82, 83

Pioneer 99

Sansui 87

Technics 97, 98

Yamaha 94, 95, 96

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make

various adjustments to items such as picture

and sound. You can also set a language for the

subtitles and the Setup Display, among other

things.

For details on each Setup Display item, see

pages from 78 to 84.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority

over the Setup Display settings and not all of the

functions described may work.

1 Press DISPLAY when the player is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SETUP), then press ENTER.

The options for “SETUP” appear.

3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”

then press ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

4 Press X/x to select the setup item

from the displayed list:

“LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN

SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,”

“AUDIO SETUP,” or “SPEAKER

SETUP.” Then press ENTER.

The Setup item is selected.

Example: “SCREEN SETUP”

5 Press X/x to select an item, then

press ENTER.

The options for the selected item appear.

Example: “TV TYPE”

X/x

ENTER

DISPLAY

STOP

(

)

QUICK

CUSTOM

RESET

DVD VIDEO

QUICK

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:

MENU:

AUDIO:

SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

Selected item

Setup items

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

HDMI RESOLUTION:

SCREEN SAVER:

16:9

AUTO

BLACK LEVEL:

BACKGROUND:

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 OUTPUT:

OFF

FULL

SCREEN SETUP

HDMI RESOLUTION:

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:

BACKGROUND:

16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

BLACK LEVEL:

BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 OUTPUT:

OFF

FULL

16:9

Options

,continued

6 Press X/x to select a setting, then

press ENTER.

The setting is selected and setup is

complete.

Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”

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 30).

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.

3 Press ENTER.

All the settings explained on pages 78 to

87 return to the default settings. Do not

press [/1 while resetting the player,

which takes a few seconds to complete.

Setting the Display or

Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set

various languages for the on-screen display or

sound track.

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup

Display. To use the display, see “Using the

Setup Display” (page 77).

◆OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆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.

◆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.

z Hint

If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”

“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a

language code from “Language Code List” on

page 95 using the number buttons.

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.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:

BACKGROUND:

4:3 PAN SCAN

HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

OFF

BLACK LEVEL

4:3 OUTPUT:

FULL

Selected setting

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:

MENU:

AUDIO:

SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

Settings and Adjustments

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)

Choose settings according to the TV to be

connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup

Display. To use the display, see “Using the

Setup Display” (page 77).

The default settings are underlined.

◆TV TYPE

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV

(4:3 standard or wide).

Note

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may

be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN

SCAN” or vice versa.

◆HDMI RESOLUTION

Selects the type of video signals output from

the HDMI OUT jack. When you select

AUTO (default), the player outputs video

signals of the highest resolution acceptable

for your TV. If the picture is not clear, natural

or to your satisfaction, try another option that

suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For

details, refer also to the instruction manual

supplied with the TV/projector, etc.

Note

Even when a setting other than “AUTO” is selected

and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution,

the player automatically adjusts the video signals

that are suitable for the TV.

◆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 Super Audio CD,

CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio) for more than

15 minutes. The screen saver will help

prevent your display device from becoming

damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the

screen saver.

◆BACKGROUND

Selects the background color or picture on the

TV screen when the player is in stop mode or

while playing a Super Audio CD, CD, or

DATA CD (MP3 audio).

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.

4:3

PAN SCAN

Select this when you connect a

4:3 screen TV. Automatically

displays the wide picture on the

entire screen and cuts off the

portions that do not fit.

SCREEN SETUP

HDMI RESOLUTION:

SCREEN SAVER:

BACKGROUND:

AUTO

TV TYPE: 16:9

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL:

BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

OFF

4:3 OUTPUT:

FULL

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

AUTO Normally, select this.

1920×1080i Sends 1920×1080i video

signals.

1280×720p Sends 1280×720p video

signals.

720×480p Sends 720×480p video

signals.

720×480i Sends 720×480i video

signals.

Turns on the screen saver.

OFF Turns off the screen saver.

,continued

◆ BLACK LEVEL

Selects the black level (setup level) for the

video signals output from the jacks other than

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.

◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)

Selects the black level (setup level) for the

video signals output from the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this

when the player outputs progressive signals

(page 22).

◆4:3 OUTPUT

This setting is effective only when you set

“TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to

“16:9.”

Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive

signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on

your progressive format compatible TV,

change the setting on your TV, not the player.

Note that this setting is effective only for

HDMI connection, or progressive signals

output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

jacks.

Note

This setting is not effective when you use the HDMI

OUT jack and set “HDMI RESOLUTION” to

“720 × 480i” (page 79).

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 color is blue.

BLACK The background color is black.

Sets the black level of the

output signal to the standard

level.

OFF Lowers the standard black

level. Use this when the picture

becomes too white.

OFF

Sets the black level of the

output signal to the standard

level. Normally select this

position.

ON Raises the standard black level.

Use this setting when the

picture appears too dark.

FULL Select this when you can

change the aspect ratio on your

TV.

NORMAL Select this when you cannot

change the aspect ratio on your

TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio

signal with black bands on left

and right sides of the image.

16:9 aspect ratio TV

Settings and Adjustments

Custom Settings (CUSTOM

SETUP)

Use this to set up playback related and other

settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup

Display. To use the display, see “Using the

Setup Display” (page 77).

The default settings are underlined.

◆AUTO POWER OFF

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or

off.

◆AUTO PLAY

Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This

function is useful when the player is

connected to a timer (not supplied).

◆DISPLAY

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

◆PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

◆PLAYBACK MEMORY

The player can store “CUSTOM PICTURE

MODE” and other settings of each disc for up

to 40 discs (Playback Memory).

Set this function “ON” or “OFF.”

The following settings are stored in memory.

–CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 59)*

–AV ALIGNEMENT (page 61)*

– SHARPNESS (page 60)*

* DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD/Super VCD only

Note

The player can store the settings of up to 40 discs.

When you store the setting of disc number 41, the

first disc setting is cancelled.

◆TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)

Gives the sound track which contains the

highest number of channels priority when you

play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio

formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital

format) are recorded.

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 78).

• If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks

have the same number of channels, the player

selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound

tracks in this order.

OFF Switches this function off.

ON The player enters standby mode

when left in stop mode for more

than 30 minutes.

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON Automatically starts playback

when the player is turned on by

a timer (not supplied).

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK Makes the lighting dark.

AUTO

DARK

Makes the lighting dark if you

do not operate the player or

remote for a short while.

AUTO OFF Turns off the lighting if you do

not operate the player or remote

for a while.

OFF

(FL OFF)

Turns off the lighting. The FL

OFF indicator on the player

lights up.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO PLAY:

DISPLAY:

OFF

AUTO POWER OFF: OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

PAUSE MODE:

PLAYBACK MEMORY:

OFF

TRACK SELECTION:

MULTI-DISC RESUME:

AUTO The picture, including subjects

that move dynamically, is

output with no jitter. Normally

select this position.

FRAME The picture, including subjects

that do not move dynamically,

is output in high resolution.

Stores the settings in memory

when you eject the disc.

OFF Does not store the settings in

memory.

OFF

No priority given.

AUTO Priority given.

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◆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 40 different DVD VIDEOs/

VIDEO CDs (page 36).

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound

according to the playback and connection

conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup

Display. To use the display, see “Using the

Setup Display” (page 77).

The default settings are underlined.

◆AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this

item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio

output level.

This function affects the output of the

following jacks:

–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks

–5.1CH OUTPUT jacks

◆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 function affects the output from the

following jacks:

–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks

–5.1CH OUTPUT jacks

–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/

HDMI OUT jack only when “DOLBY

DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 84).

ON Stores the resume setting in

memory for up to 40 discs.

OFF Does not store the resume

setting in memory. Playback

restarts at the resume point only

for the current disc in the player.

OFF Normally, select this position.

ON Select this when the playback sound

from the speakers is distorted.

STANDARD

Normally, select this position.

TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if

you turn the volume down.

WIDE

RANGE

Gives you the feeling of being

at a live performance.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER: SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL:

DTS:

D-PCM

PCM

D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

AUDIO(HDMI):

AUTO

Settings and Adjustments

◆AUDIO FILTER

Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above

22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the

audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is

48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

Note

There may be little effect by changing the digital

filter depending on the disc or playback

environment.

◆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

audio signal format” (page 54). This function

affects the output of the following jacks:

–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks

–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/

HDMI OUT jack when “DOLBY

DIGITAL” and “DTS” is set to “D-PCM”

(page 84).

◆DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/

HDMI OUT jack.

Note

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from

a DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/

HDMI OUT jack.

Setting the digital output signal

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 23.

Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and

“48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting

“DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

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.

Notes

• The AV alignment function (page 61) is not

effective if you use the DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, and set “DOLBY

DIGITAL” or “DTS” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or

“DTS” respectively.

• The AV alignment function (page 61) is not

effective if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-

compliant device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set

“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” to “DOLBY

DIGITAL” or “DTS” respectively.

SHARP Provides a wide frequency range

and spatial feeling.

SLOW Provides smooth and warm

sound.

DOLBY

SUR-

ROUND

Normally, select this position.

Multi-channel audio signals are

output to 2 channels for enjoying

surround sounds.

NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are

downmixed to 2 channels for use

with your stereo.

Normally select this position. When

you select “ON,” see “Setting the

digital output signal” for further

settings.

OFF The influence of the digital circuit

upon the analog circuit is minimal. If

you are using the HDMI OUT jack,

PCM sound will be output depending

on the connected equipment.

If the signal is encrypted for copyright

protection purposes, the signal is only

output as 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER: SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

DTS:

AUDIO(HDMI):

AUTO

D-PCM

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◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

Note

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment

not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals,

the “D-PCM” signals will be automatically output

even when you select “DOLBY DIGITAL.”

◆DTS

Selects the type of DTS audio signals.

Note

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment

not compatible with DTS signals, the “D-PCM”

signals will be automatically output even when you

select “DTS.”

◆48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio

signal.

Notes

• The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT

L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks and 5.1CH OUTPUT

jacks are not affected by this setting and keep their

original sampling frequency level.

• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment

not compatible with 96 kHz/24 bit signals,

48 kHz/16 bit PCM will be automatically output

even when you select “96kHz/24bit.”

◆AUDIO (HDMI)

Selects the type of audio signal output from

the HDMI OUT jack.

Note

A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you

connect the player to a TV that is not compatible

with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS signals and “AUTO”

is selected. In this case, select “PCM.”

D-PCM Select this when the player is

connected to an audio

component without a built-in

Dolby Digital decoder. You can

select whether the signals

conform to Dolby Surround

(Pro Logic) or not by making

adjustments to the

“DOWNMIX” item in

“AUDIO SETUP” (page 83).

DOLBY

DIGITAL

Select this when the player is

connected to an audio

component with a built-in

Dolby Digital decoder.

D-PCM

Select this when the player is

connected to an audio

component without a built-in

DTS decoder.

DTS Select this when the player is

connected to an audio

component with a built-in DTS

decoder.

48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD

VIDEOs are always converted

to 48 kHz/16 bit.

96kHz/24bit All types of signals including

96 kHz/24 bit are output in their

original format. However, if the

signal is encrypted for

the signal is only output as

48 kHz/16 bit.

AUTO

Normally, select this. Outputs

audio signals according to the

“DIGITAL OUT” settings

(page 83).

PCM Converts Dolby Digital, DTS,

or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to

48 kHz/16 bit PCM.

Settings and Adjustments

Settings for the Speakers

(SPEAKER SETUP)

To obtain the best possible surround sound,

set the size of the speakers you have

connected and their distance from your

listening position. Then use the test tone to

adjust the volume of the speakers to the same

level.

This setting is effective when connecting the

speaker with 5.1 CH OUTPUT jacks (page

28).

You can create two different Speaker Setup

settings, one for Super Audio CDs and one for

all other types of discs.

1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of “Using

the Setup Display” (page 77) to

select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the

Setup display.

2 Select “DVD” or “SUPER AUDIO

CD” using X/x, then press ENTER.

Example: “DVD”

3 Set the following items in the

order that they are explained

below.

The default settings are underlined.

To return to the default setting

Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that

only the “SIZE” setting does not return to the

default setting.

◆SIZE

Selects the size of the speakers.

• FRONT

• CENTER

•REAR

* Rear speaker position

Correctly specify the location of the rear speakers to

enjoy the surround effect.

• Set to “SIDE,” if the location of the rear speakers

corresponds to section A below.

• Set to “REAR,” if the location of the rear speakers

corresponds to section B below.

This setting affects only “VIRTUAL REAR

SHIFT,” “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and

“VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” mode

(page 56). This setting does not affect the Super

Audio CD Multi audio signals.

SPEAKER SETUP

SUPER AUDIO CD:

DVD:

SPEAKER SETUP(DVD)

DISTANCE:

LEVEL(FRONT)

LEVEL(REAR)

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT:

CENTER:

YES

LARGE(REAR)

LARGE

REAR:

SUBWOOFER:

Tt th

ENTER

SIZE:

LARGE Normally select this position.

SMALL Select this when the speaker

cannot reproduce adequate bass

frequencies.

LARGE

Normally select this position.

SMALL Select this when the speaker

cannot reproduce adequate bass

frequencies.

NONE Select this if you do not connect

a center speaker.

LARGE

(REAR/SIDE): Normally select

this position. Select according

to the rear speaker position*.

SMALL (REAR/SIDE): Select this

when the sound distorts or the

surround effects are difficult to

hear. Select according to the

rear speaker position*.

NONE Select this if you do not connect

rear speakers.

,continued

• SUBWOOFER

Notes

• The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at

120 Hz.

• If your speakers are too small to reproduce low

bass frequencies, utilize a subwoofer for low

frequency sound. When you set the speaker

settings to “SMALL,” the bass redirection

circuitry will be activated and the bass

frequencies for the speakers are output from the

subwoofer.

• Even if there are fewer than 6 speakers connected,

the player distributes the audio signal components

to the front speakers.

◆DISTANCE

Sets the distance from your listening position

to the speakers.

Set the distance to your front speakers in

“FRONT” first (A). Then adjust the values in

“CENTER” (center speaker B), and

“REAR” (rear speaker C) , and

“SUBWOOFER” (D) to reflect the actual

distance to your center speaker, rear speakers,

and subwoofer.

Be sure to change the value in the Setup

Display each time you move the speakers.

Start from the front speaker. The default

adjustments are in parentheses.

Note

If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at

an equal distance from your listening position, set

the distance according to the closest speaker.

YES Select this if you connect a

subwoofer to output the LFE

(Low Frequency Effect) signals

from the subwoofer.

NONE Select this if you do not connect

a subwoofer.

FRONT

(10 ft/3m)

Set this between 4 and 50 ft

(1.2m and 15.2m) in 1 ft

(0.3m) increments.

CENTER (10 ft/

3m)

Set this within –5 and +2 ft

(–1.5m and +0.6m) of the

“FRONT” setting in 1 ft

(0.3m) increments. For

example, if “FRONT” is set

to 17 ft (5.1m), “CENTER”

can be set between 12 and

19 ft (3.6m and 5.7m).

REAR (10 ft/

3m)

Set this within –16 and

+2 ft (–4.8m and +0.6m) of

the “FRONT” setting in 1 ft

(0.3m) increments. For

example, if “FRONT” is set

to 17 ft (5.1m), “REAR”

can be set between 1 and

19 ft (0.3m and 5.7m).

SUBWOOFER

(10 ft/3m)

Set this within –5 and +2 ft

(–1.5m and 0.6m) of the

“FRONT” setting in 1 ft

(0.3m) increments. For

example, if “FRONT” is set

to 17 ft (5.1m),

“SUBWOOFER” can be

set between 12 and 19 ft

(3.6m and 5.7m).

(4~50 ft/

1.2~

15.2m)

(4~50 ft/

1.2~

15.2m)

Settings and Adjustments

◆LEVEL (FRONT)

Varies the level of the front speakers. Be sure

to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy

adjustment.

The default adjustments are in parentheses.

◆LEVEL (REAR)

Varies the level of the rear speakers. Be sure

to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy

adjustment.

The default adjustments are in parentheses.

To adjust the volume of all the speakers at

one time

Use the amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume

control.

◆TEST TONE

The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this

when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks and

adjust “LEVEL (FRONT)” and “LEVEL

(REAR).”

Adjusting the speaker volume

and level

1 Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup

Display.

2 Select “TEST TONE” and set to “ON.”

You will hear the test tone from each

speaker in sequence.

3 From your listening position, select

“LEVEL (FRONT)” or “LEVEL (REAR)”

and adjust the value using X/x.

The test tone is emitted from both left and

right speakers simultaneously.

4 Select “TEST TONE” and set to “OFF”

to turn off the test tone.

Note

The test tone signals are not output from the

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI

OUT jack.

L (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0

dB in 0.5 dB increments.

R (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0

dB in 0.5 dB increments.

CENTER

(0 dB)

Set this between –12 dB and

0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

SUBWOOFER

(DVD: –5 dB/

Super Audio

CD: 0 dB)

Set this between –15 dB and

+5 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

L (0 dB) Set this between –12 dB and

0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

R (0 dB) Set this between –12 dB and

0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

OFF

The test tone is not emitted

from the speakers.

ON The test tone is emitted from

each speaker in sequence while

adjusting level.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following

difficulties while using the player, use this

troubleshooting guide to help remedy the

problem before requesting repairs. Should

any problem persist, consult your nearest

Sony dealer. (For customers in the U.S.A.

only).

Power

The power is not turned on.

, Check that the power cord is connected

securely.

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 19)

and switch the input selector on your TV so

that the signal from the player appears on

the TV screen.

, The disc is dirty or flawed.

, If the picture output from your player goes

through your VCR to get to your TV or if

you are connected to a combination TV/

VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal

applied to some DVD programs could affect

picture quality. If you still experience

problems even when you connect your

player directly to your TV, try connecting

your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input

(page 19).

, You have selected “PROGRESSIVE

(AUTO)” or “PROGRESSIVE (VIDEO)”

using the PROGRESSIVE button on the

front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator

lights up) even though your TV cannot

accept the progressive signal. In this case,

select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” so that

the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

, Even if your TV is compatible with

progressive format signals, the image may

be affected when you set the player to

progressive format. In this case, select

“NORMAL (INTERLACE)” using the

PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel

so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns

off and the player is set to normal (interlace)

format.

, The VIDEO OFF function takes effect.

, The player is connected to an input device

that is not HDCP compliant (the HDMI

indicator on the front panel does not light

up). See page 20.

, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video

output, changing the “HDMI

RESOLUTION” setting in “SCREEN

SETUP” may solve the problem (page 79).

Connect the TV and the player using a video

jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch

the TV’s input to the connected video input

so that you can see the on-screen displays.

Change the “HDMI RESOLUTION”

setting in “SCREEN SETUP,” and switch

the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture

still does not appear, repeat the steps and try

other options.

The picture does not fill the screen, even

though the aspect ratio is set in “TV TYPE”

under “SCREEN SETUP.”

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your

DVD.

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 26,

27, 28).

, 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)/HDMI OUT jack, check the

audio settings (page 83).

, Super Audio CD audio signals are not

output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL

or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.

Additional Information

, 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 equipment connected to the HDMI

OUT jack does not conform to the audio

signal format, in this case set

“AUDIO(HDMI)” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“PCM” (page 84).

No sound is output from the HDMI OUT

jack

, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI

device (DVI jacks do not accept audio

signals).

, The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super

Audio CD sound.

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“ON” (page 82).

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 82).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“OFF” (page 82).

The surround effect is difficult to hear

when you are playing a Dolby Digital, or

DTS sound track.

, Check the speaker connections and setting

(page 28, 30, 83).

, The 5.1 channel sound is not recorded on

the disc being played.

The sound comes from the center speaker

only.

, Depending on the disc, the sound may come

from the center speaker only.

, Set the surround mode setting to “OFF”

(page 54).

Operation

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 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 9).

, The region code on the DVD does not match

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

(page 5)

, The player cannot play a recorded disc that

is not correctly finalized

(page 9)

The MP3 audio track cannot be played

(page 63).

, 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.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE

(JPEG)” (page 67).

The JPEG image file cannot be played

(page 63).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG

format that conforms to ISO 9660 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 image does not fit the screen (the image

is reduced).

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO

(MP3)” (page 67).

The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image

files start playing simultaneously.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.”

(page 67).

,continued

The album/track/file names are not

displayed correctly.

, The player can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as

“

”.

The disc does not start playing from the

beginning.

, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or

A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 41).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 36).

The player starts playing the disc

automatically.

, The disc features an auto playback function.

, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is

set to “ON” (page 81).

Playback stops automatically.

, While playing discs with an auto pause

signal, the player stops playback at the auto

pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Search,

Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle

Play, or Program Play cannot be

performed.

, 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.

The language for the sound track cannot

be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote

(page 37).

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

The subtitle language cannot be changed

or turned off.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote

(page 37).

, 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

(page 37).

, 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

display (page 12).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

The player does not operate properly.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the

player to operate abnormally, unplug the

player.

Nothing is displayed in the front panel

display.

, “DISPLAY” in “CUSTUM SETUP” is set

to “OFF” or “AUTO OFF.” Set

“DISPLAY” to any setting other than

“OFF” or “AUTO OFF” (page 81)

5 numbers or letters are displayed on the

screen and on the front panel display.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated.

(See the table on page 91.)

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”

appears on the front panel display.

, Child Lock is set (page 35).

The disc tray does not open and “TRAY

LOCKED” appears on the front panel

display.

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

“Data error” appears on the TV screen

when playing a DATA CD.

, The MP3 audio track/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 62).

, The JPEG image file has the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG

format.

Additional Information

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the

display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated

to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a

five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50)

with a combination of a letter and four digits

appears on the screen and the front panel

display. In this case, check the following

table.

Glossary

Album (page 62, 64)

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.)

Chapter (page 12)

Sections of a picture or a music feature that

are smaller than titles. A title is composed of

several chapters. Depending on the disc, no

chapters may be recorded.

Dolby Digital (page 23, 84)

Digital audio compression technology

developed by Dolby Laboratories. This

technology conforms to multi-channel

surround sound. The rear channel is stereo

and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in

this format. Dolby Digital provides the same

discrete channels of high quality digital audio

found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround

sound systems. Good channel separation is

realized because all of the channel data is

recorded discretely and little deterioration is

realized because all channel data processing

is digital.

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 23)

Audio signal processing technology that

Dolby Laboratories developed for surround

sound. When the input signal contains a

surround component, the Pro Logic process

outputs the front, center and rear signals. The

rear channel is monaural.

DTS (page 23, 84)

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.

First three

characters of

the service

number

Cause and/or corrective

action

C 13 The disc is dirty or recorded

in a format that this player

cannot play (page 9).

,Clean the disc with a soft

cloth or check its format

(page 10).

C 31 The disc is not inserted

correctly.

,Re-insert the disc

correctly.

E XX

(xx is a number)

To prevent a malfunction, the

player has performed the

self-diagnosis function.

,Contact your nearest

Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service

facility and give the 5-

character service number.

Example: E 61 10

C:13:50

,continued

DVD VIDEO (page 8)

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 17 GB.

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.

Furthermore, various advanced functions

such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and

Parental Control functions are provided with

the DVD.

DVD-RW (page 8)

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.

DVD+RW (page 8)

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.

File (page 62, 65)

A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD

(“File” is an exclusive definition for this

player.) A single file consist of a single

image.

Film based software, Video based

software (page 22)

DVDs can be classified as Film based or

Video based software. Film based DVDs

contain the same images (24 frames per

second) that are shown at movie theaters.

Video based DVDs, such as television

dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30

frames/60 fields (24 frames/50 fields) per

second.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface)

HDMI is an interface that supports both video

and audio on a single digital connection. The

HDMI connection carries standard to high

definition video signals and multi-channel

audio signals to AV components such as

HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without

degradation.

Since the video signals are compatible with

the current DVI (Digital Visual Interface)

format, HDMI jacks can be connected to DVI

jacks by way of an HDMI-DVI converter

cord. The HDMI specification supports

HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents

Protection), a copy protection technology that

incorporates coding technology for digital

video signals.

Normal (Interlace) format (page 22)

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.

Progressive format (page 22)

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

480 (525) progressive format.

Additional Information

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.

Scene (page 12)

On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback

control) functions, the menu screens, moving

pictures and still pictures are divided into

sections called “scenes.”

Super Audio CD (page 8)

A Super Audio CD disc can reproduce sounds

that are extremely faithful to the original

sound by use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital)

technology. This technology utilizes a

sampling frequency of 2.8224 MHz, which is

64 times that of a conventional CD, and 1-bit

quantization that enables the disc to hold 4

times the amount of information that a

standard PCM format CD can hold. Super

Audio CDs are divided into the following

types.

• Super Audio CD (single layer disc)

This disc consists of a single HD layer*.

*High density signal layer for the Super Audio CD

• Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)

This disc consists of dual HD layers and is

capable of extended play over long periods.

Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual

HD layers on one side only, you do not have

to turn the disc over during playback.

• Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc)

This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD

layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one

side only, you do not have to turn the disc

over during playback. You can play the CD

layer using a conventional CD player.

• 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD

This disc consists of the 2 channel playback

area and the multi-channel playback area.

Title (page 15)

The longest section of a picture or music

feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video

software, or the entire album in audio

software.

Track (page 15)

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 15)

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.

HD (high density) layer

HD layer

CD layer

HD layer

2 channel playback

area

Multi-channel

playback area

Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser

Signal format system: NTSC

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (44 kHz: –2 dB

±1 dB)/Super Audio CD: 2 Hz to

100 kHz (50 kHz: –3 dB ±1 dB)/CD:

2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks

only)

Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %

Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO/Super Audio

CD: 103 dB/CD: 99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Inputs and outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Input or output level/

Input or load impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO) 1/2: Phono jack/

2 Vrms/10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical

output jack/–18 dBm (wave length

660 nm)

HDMI OUT: TypeA (19 pin)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P

B/CB, PR/

R):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB/CB, PR/CR:

interlace*

= 0.648 Vp-p, progressive or

interlace*

= 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

*1 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT

OUT) is ON

*2 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT

OUT) is OFF

LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2: Phono jack/

1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT 1/2: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:

1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

5.1CH OUTPUT: Phono jack/2 Vrms/10

kilohms

CONTROL S IN(U.S./Canadian models

only): Mini jack

General

Power requirements:

U.S./Canadian models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Models for other areas: 110 – 240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

See page 5 for further information.

Power consumption: 14 W

Dimensions (approx.):

430 × 55.5 × 237 mm (17 × 2

× 9

in.)

(width/height/depth) incl. projecting

parts

Mass (approx.): 2.3 kg (5

lb)

Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C

(41

°F to 95 °F)

Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 18.

Specifications and design are subject to

change without notice.

ENERGY STAR

is a U.S. registered mark.

As an

ENERGY STAR

Partner, Sony

Corporation has determined that this product

meets the

ENERGY STAR

guidelines for

energy efficiency.

Additional Information

Language Code List

For details, see pages 53, 58, 78.

The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar

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

1171 Faroese

1174 French

1181 Frisian

1183 Irish

1186 Scots Gaelic

1194 Galician

1196 Guarani

1203 Gujarati

1209 Hausa

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

1313 Latin

1326 Lingala

1327 Laothian

1332 Lithuanian

1334 Latvian;

Lettish

1345 Malagasy

1347 Maori

1349 Macedonian

1350 Malayalam

1352 Mongolian

1353 Moldavian

1356 Marathi

1357 Malay

1358 Maltese

1363 Burmese

1365 Nauru

1369 Nepali

1376 Dutch

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

1503 Singhalese

1505 Slovak

1506 Slovenian

1507 Samoan

1508 Shona

1509 Somali

1511 Albanian

1512 Serbian

1513 Siswati

1514 Sesotho

1515 Sundanese

1516 Swedish

1517 Swahili

1521 Tamil

1525 Telugu

1527 Tajik

1528 Thai

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

1703 Not specified

Index

Numerics

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 OUTPUT

4:3 PAN SCAN

48kHz/96kHz PCM

5.1 Channel Surround

23, 28,

A-B REPEAT

ALBUM

Album

62, 91

ANGLE

AUDIO

53, 78

AUDIO ATT

AUDIO DRC

AUDIO FILTER

AUDIO SETUP

AUTO PLAY

AUTO POWER OFF

AV ALIGNMENT

BACKGROUND

Batteries

BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

8, 34

CHAPTER

Chapter

CHAPTER VIEWER

Checking the audio signal

format

Child Lock

Connecting

Continuous play

CD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio

DVD

Control Menu

CUSTOM

CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE

CUSTOM SETUP

DATA CD

8, 62

DATE

DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

DIGITAL OUT

Digital output

DISPLAY

Display

Control Menu Display

Front panel display

Setup Display

DISTANCE

DOLBY DIGITAL

28, 53,

84, 91

DOWNMIX

DTS

28, 53, 84, 91

DVD

8, 34, 92

DVD+RW

35, 92

DVD’s Menu

DVD’s menu

DVD-RW

8, 38, 92

EFFECT

Fast forward

Fast reverse

FILE

File

Film based software

FL OFF

Freeze Frame

Front panel display

Handling discs

HDMI

AUDIO (HDMI)

HDMI

HDMI RESOLUTION

Hooking up

INDEX

Index

Instant Advance

Instant Replay

Interlace format

INTERVAL

JPEG

LANGUAGE SETUP

LEVEL

Locating

a specific point by watching

the TV screen

MEMORY

MODE (MP3, JPEG)

MP3

8, 62

MULTI/2CH

MULTI-DISC RESUME

36,

NORMAL (INTERLACE)

Normal (Interlace) format

On-screen display

Control Menu Display

Setup Display

ORIGINAL

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST

OSD

PARENTAL CONTROL

PAUSE MODE

PBC Playback

PICTURE MODE

PICTURE NAVIGATION

49,

PLAY LIST

PLAYBACK MEMORY

PRO LOGIC

27, 91

PROGRAM

Program Play

PROGRESSIVE AUTO

Progressive format

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

QUICK

Quick Setup

30, 78

Remote

14, 18, 74

REPEAT

Repeat Play

RESET

Resume

Scan

SCENE

Scene

SCREEN SAVER

SCREEN SETUP

SEARCH MODE

Searching

SETUP

Setup Display

SHARPNESS

SHUFFLE

Shuffle Play

SIZE

Slide Show

Additional Information

Slow-motion Play

SPEAKER SETUP

Speakers

Hooking up

SUBTITLE

58, 78

Super Audio CD

8, 23, 39, 93

SURROUND

23, 54

TEST TONE

TIME/TEXT

48, 50

TITLE

Title

TITLE VIEWER

TOP MENU

TRACK

Track

TRACK SELECTION

TRACK VIEWER

Troubleshooting

TV TYPE

TVS

Usable discs

Video based software

VIDEO CD

8, 34

VIDEO OFF

ZOOM

35, 65

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