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DVP-NS90V
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2-634-583-12(1)
© 2005 Sony Corporation
DVP-NS90V
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-NS90V
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
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus 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
changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
This symbol is applicable only in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems.
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.
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 disc/lens cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for
vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s
label, dry the label before
playing.
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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.
S3125A
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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.
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Precautions
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, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use a commercially available
cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or
spray type). These may cause the
apparatus to malfunction.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
This Player Can Play the Following Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Index to Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hookups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hooking Up the Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Step 6: Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc
Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the DVD’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW/DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
A-B Repeat Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Freeze Frame). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. (Search mode). . . . . . . . . . 39
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Surround Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR, MNR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV SYNC). . . . . . . . . 55
Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the
Supplied Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 69
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 81
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
About This Manual
• 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:
Icons Meaning
Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR
mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode
Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs 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
Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files
* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.
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This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos
are trademarks.
Note about CDs/DVDs
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).
The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
recorded in the following format:
–MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).
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 this
page.
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audio discs.
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 labeled 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.
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW/-R
DVD+RW/+R
Super Audio CD
VIDEO CD/
Music CD
CD-RW/-R
ALL
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
0-000-000-00
X
Region code
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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, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they
have been correctly finalized. In this case, view
the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs 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
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
• Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
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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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
A [/1 (on/standby) button (28)
B HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) indicator (19, 70, 73, 82)
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 (32, 83)
Lights up when:
–playing a HD (High Density) layer of
Super Audio CDs.
–no disc is inserted.
D MULTI CHANNEL indicator (32, 83)
Lights up when:
–playing a disc that contains multiple
audio signal channels.
–no disc is inserted.
E Disc tray (28)
F A (open/close) button (28)
G H (play) button (28)
H X (pause) button (29)
I x (stop) button (29)
J ./> (previous/next) buttons (38)
K PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (21)
Lights up when the player outputs
progressive signals.
L Front panel display (12)
M Remote sensor (17)
N FL OFF (Front panel display off)
indicator (72)
O VIDEO OFF indicator (28)
* 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.
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Rear panel
A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22)
B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22)
C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (22)
D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (22)
E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (18)
F S VIDEO OUT jack (18)
G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
(18) (Y, P
B, PR)
H CONTROL S IN jack (18)
I HDMI OUT (high-definition
multimedia interface out) jack (18)
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
HDMI OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
OUT
FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y P
R
P
B
WOOFER
L
R
CONTROL S
IN
OPTICAL
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Front panel display
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (33)
When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) or VIDEO CD
(without PBC)
* When playing DATA DVDs, the DVD indicator is displayed. 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 72)
Current title/chapter or playing
time (42)
Disc type
Current audio signal (46)
Lights up when you can change the angle (50)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (36)
Playing status
Disc type
Current scene or playing time (42)
Playing status
Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (37)
Playing time (42)
Disc type*
Current track (42)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (36)
Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (56)
Playing status
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Remote
A TV/DVD switch (42)
B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (29)
C Number buttons (31)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
D CLEAR button (34)
E TOP MENU button (31)
F C/X/x/c buttons (31)
G O RETURN button (29)
H / REPLAY/STEP/
ADVANCE/STEP buttons (29, 39)
I ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/
next) buttons (29)
J m/M SCAN/SLOW
buttons (39)
K ZOOM button (29, 59)
L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons
(29)
M SA-CD/CD button (32)
N SA-CD MULTI/2CH button (32)
O SUBTITLE button (50)
P AUDIO button (45)
Q [/1 (on/standby) button (28)
R VOL (volume) +/– buttons (65)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
S TV/VIDEO/TIME/TEXT button (42)
T PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (41, 59)
U ENTER button (65)
V MENU button (31)
W ENTER button (25)
X DISPLAY button (14)
Y H PLAY button (28)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
Z X PAUSE button (29)
wj x STOP button (29)
wk SHUFFLE button (34)
wl REPEAT button (34)
e; SUR button (46)
ea SEARCH MODE button (39)
es ANGLE button (50)
ed VIDEO ON/OFF button (28)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
Control Menu display
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.
*
1
Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/
Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
*
2
Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/
Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number or
JPEG image file number for DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs.
*
3
Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
*
4
Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)
m
Control Menu display off
,
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
PLAY
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
Quit:
PROGRAM
ENTER DISPLAY
Currently playing chapter number*
2
Playing time*
4
Total number of chapters*
2
Options
Current setting
Total number of titles*
1
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*
3
Currently playing title number*
1
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List of Control Menu items
Item Item Name, Function
TITLE (page 39)/SCENE (page 39)/TRACK (page 39)
Selects the title, scene or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 39)/INDEX (page 39)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
TRACK (page 39)
Selects the track to be played.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 31)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL
one, or an edited PLAY LIST.
TIME/TEXT (page 40)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file
name.
MULTI/2CH (page 32)
Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.
PROGRAM (page 34)
Selects the title, chapter or track to play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 36)
Plays the title, chapter or track in random order.
REPEAT (page 36)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/
album repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 37)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
BNR (page 53)
Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
MNR (page 53)
Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the faint noise appearing around the outlines of
the images.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 51)
Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits
the program you are watching.
SHARPNESS (page 52)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.
AV SYNC (page 55)
Adjust the delay between the picture and sound.
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 62)
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
SETUP (page 68)
QUICK Setup (page 25)
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.
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z Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
when you select any item
except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,”
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “BNR,” “MNR,”
“CUSTOM PICTURE MODE,” “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
SYNC” indicator lights up in green when set to
more than 0 ms.
ALBUM (page 56)
Selects the album to be played.
FILE (page 39)
Selects the JPEG image file to be played.
DATE (page 59)
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
INTERVAL (page 61)
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
EFFECT (page 61)
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 60)
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
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Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/Video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 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 Cords/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 D. Select pattern C when connecting to a TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver) equipped with HDMI input.
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
5.1CH OUTPUT
OUT
FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L
WOOFER
L
R
OPTICAL
A
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
D
C
PR
PB
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
B
INPUT
S VIDEO
S-LINK
CONTROL S
IN
HDMI OUT
LINE OUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
YP
R
P
B
CONTROL S
IN
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(yellow)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
CD/DVD player
(green)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
(
red
)
(blue)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
to S VIDEO OUT
(green)
(blue)
(red)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
to HDMI OUT
to CONTROL S IN
(page 20)
TV or other equipment
with a CONTROL S jack
CONTOL S cord
(not supplied)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
l : Signal flow
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A If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of 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.
B 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.
C If you are connecting to an HDMI/DVI input jack
Use a certified Sony 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 22).
Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP
compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
D If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier
(receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P
B, PR)
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will
enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p (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 21).
* The active number of progressive scan lines is 480, and the measured number of lines is 525.
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
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When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see
page 70.
z Hint
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.
• If the picture appears too white when you are using C or D connection, set “BLACK LEVEL” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to “OFF” (page 71).
VCR
CD/DVD player
TV
Connect
directly
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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
m
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO
m
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).
You cannot select this setting while the HDMI indicator is lit.
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.
Notes
• 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 and LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks are unaffected as they are output in
the normal (interlace) format.
• When using LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT, the picture may appear to flicker each time the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel is pressed (Interlace switches to Progressive or vice versa).
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns A, or , according to the input jack on your TV
monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
B-1 B-2
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
A
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
YP
R
P
B
CONTROL S
IN
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
HDMI OUT
OUT
OPTICAL
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
B-2
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
HDMI OUT
OUT
OPTICAL
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
WOOFER
L
R
B-1
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
WOOFER
L
R
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
(red)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
: Signal flow
Coaxial
digital cord
(not
supplied)
to LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO)
Rear (L)
CD/DVD player
(white)
(yellow)*
(yellow)*
(white)
(red)
[Speakers]
Front (L)
[Speakers]
to coaxial or optical/
HDMI digital input
Rear (R)
Front (R)
Subwoofer
Center
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).
or
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
or
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/
HDMI OUT
to 5.1CH
OUTPUT
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
or
to audio input
Monaural audio cord
(not supplied)
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A Connecting to audio L/R input
jacks
This connection will use your TV’s or stereo
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for
sound. Connect using the audio/video cord
(supplied).
• Surround effect (page 47)
TV: Dynamic Theater, Dynamic, Wide,
Night
Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night
B Connecting to an AV amplifer
(receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks
and/or a digital audio input jack
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1
channel inputs, use .
If you want to use the Dolby Digital*
1
, or
DTS*
2
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.
: 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.
Connect using the stereo audio cord or
monaural audio cord (not supplied).
Stereo audio cord
Monaural audio cord
• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), Super
Audio CD Multi channel
: Connecting to a digital audio input
jack
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input
jack, use this connection.
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital
cord/HDMI cord (not supplied).
• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
B-1
B-2
B-1
White
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
White
White
White
B-2
Optical cord
HDMI cord
Coaxial cord
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*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
*
2
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.
Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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.
• Use connection when connecting to 7 or
more speakers (6.1 ch or more).
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 25).
• 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 75).
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/
HDMI OUT jack.
• The surround sound effects of this player cannot
be used with this connection.
• 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).
B-2
B-2
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Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.
Step 6: Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
1 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”
(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 69).
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
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
FRENCH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
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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 70)
◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
• 16:9 (page 70)
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.
If you did not connect an AV amplifier
(receiver), select “NO,” then go to step
19.
If you connected an AV amplifier
(receiver) using just an audio cord, select
“YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO),”
then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier
(receiver) using a digital coaxial or
optical/HDMI cord, select “YES:
DIGITAL OUTPUT.”
Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL”
appears.
If you connected an AV amplifier
(receiver) using an audio cord, select
“YES: 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).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a
Dolby Digital decoder, select “DOLBY
DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
11Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selected.
12Press X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal
to your amplifier (receiver).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a
DTS decoder, select “DTS.” Otherwise,
select “D-PCM.”
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.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
OFF
HDMI RESOLUTION:
SCREEN SAVER:
JACKET PICTURE
BACKGROUND:
YC
B
C
R
/RGB (HDMI):
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
NO
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
OFF
STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER: SHARP
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
DTS:
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
OFF
STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER: SHARP
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
DTS
DTS:
D-PCM
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14Press X/x to select the size of the
center speaker.
If no center speaker is connected, select
“NONE” (page 76).
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.
Note
If you run Quick Setup, any settings stored by
“PLAYBACK MEMORY” in “CUSTOM
SETUP
” (page 72) may return to the default
settings.
SPEAKER SETUP(DVD)
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(REAR):
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
LARGE
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
LARGE
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
ENTER
DISPLAY
YES
LARGE(REAR)
NONE
YES
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Playing Discs
Playing Discs
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your disc.
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 31. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 33.
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” (page 72).
Notes
• Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly
finalized before they can be played. For more
information about finalizing, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the DVD
recorder.
• 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.
ENTER
RETURN
VIDEO ON
/
OFF
Playback side
facing down
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Additional operations
*
1
DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only
*
2
DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only
*
3
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.
Note
You may not be able to use the Replay or Advance
function with some scenes.
Playback quickly or slowly with
sound
You can listen to dialog or sound while
playing the current scene quickly or slowly.
During playback, press FAST PLAY or
SLOW PLAY.
The speed changes when you press either
FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.
To return to normal playback
Press H.
Notes
• You can only use this function with DVDs/
VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs and DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in VR mode only.
• “Operation not possible” will appear when
maximum or minimum speed is reached.
• During Fast Play or Slow Play mode, you cannot
change the angle (page 50), subtitle (page 50), or
sound (page 45). The sound can only be changed
for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs.
• Fast Play and Slow Play functions do not work
when playing DTS sound tracks.
• You cannot use Fast Play or Slow Play functions
when playing a still picture on DVD-RW/DVD-R
in VR mode.
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.
Note
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the
Control Menu (page 69), the disc tray remains
locked.
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*
1
Press
REPLAY during
playback
Briefly fast forward
the current scene*
2
Press
ADVANCE during
playback
Magnify the image*
3
Press ZOOM
repeatedly. Press
CLEAR to cancel.
CLEAR
REPLAY
ZOOM
SLOW PLAY
FAST PLAY
ADVANCE
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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.
Notes
• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this
function to work (page 73).
• 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/DVD-Rs in VR mode, CDs,
Super Audio CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs
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 (Super Audio CD,
CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD only).
– the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/
DATA DVD 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.
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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.
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-
RW/DVD-R
Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs 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
MENUTOP MENU
Number
buttons
1
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
DVD-VR
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
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Selecting a Playback
Area for a Super Audio
CD
Selecting a playback area on a 2
channel + Multi-channel Super
Audio CD
Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel
playback area and a multi-channel playback
area. You can select the playback area you
want to listen to.
1 Press 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 in
the front panel display 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, the “CD” indicator in the
front panel display lights up.
Notes
• For details about Super Audio CD discs, see
page 83.
• Each play mode function works only within the
selected layer or playback area.
SA-CD
MULTI/2CH
SA-CD/C
D
2CH
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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.
ENTER
RETURN
Number
buttons
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Various Play Mode
Functions
(Program Play,
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat
Play)
You can set the following play modes:
• Program Play (page 34)
• Shuffle Play (page 36)
• Repeat Play (page 36)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 37)
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”).
CLEAR
ENTER
DISPLAY
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
PLAY
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PROGRAM
1. TITLE
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE
– –
3. TITLE
– –
4. TITLE
– –
5. TITLE
– –
6. TITLE
– –
7. TITLE
– –
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
“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
– –
T
C
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
06
– –
02
03
04
05
01
Chapters recorded on a disc
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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.
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” in step 3. 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
36) or Shuffle Play (page 36).
Notes
• When you program tracks on a Super VCD, the
total playing time is not displayed.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
PROGRAM
1. TITLE
– –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE
– –
3. TITLE
– –
4. TITLE
– –
5. TITLE
– –
6. TITLE
– –
7. TITLE
– –
C
ALL
03
04
05
06
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
01
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
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
– –
01
02
03
04
05
T
Selected track
Total time of the programmed tracks
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Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
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 or
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-VR mode disc
• DISC: repeats all the titles of the
selected type.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
◆ 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 or DATA DVD
with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files
• DISC: repeats all of the albums.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only):
repeats the current track.
◆ 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.
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Notes
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
• When repeating a DATA CD/DATA DVD 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 60), 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.
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 may not set A-B Repeat Play for contents on
a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) that contains still
pictures.
PLAY
SET
OFF
OFF
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
A 18 - 1:32:30 B
A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05
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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/DATA DVDs, you can search for
a particular point only on an MP3 audio track.
Locating a point quickly using
the PREV (previous)/NEXT (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.”
STEP
STEP
×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/
VIDEO CD only)
×2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/
CD only)
×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/
VIDEO CD only)
×2b (DVD VIDEO only)
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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/DVD-VR mode
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/DVD-VR mode only). To return to
normal playback, press H.
Note
You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW/
DVD-R 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/DATA DVD 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.
ENTER
CLEAR
SEARCH
MODE
Number
buttons
– –
(
10
)
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◆When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
mode disc
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/DATA DVD
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-VR
mode) or track (Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/
DATA DVD) 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 41).
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/
DVD+R using the time code.
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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
X.
Note
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.
DISPLAY
PICTURE
NAVI
RETURN
ENTER
CHAPTER VIEWER
ENTER
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
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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-VR
mode disc
•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 or DATA DVD
(MP3 audio)
•T
*
:
*
(minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
TV/DVD
switch
TIME/TEXT
T 1:01:57
Time
information
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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.
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
album name, etc.
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD,
you can display the name of the album/track
and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio track) 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-VR
mode disc
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
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)
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When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3
audio)
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions), Super Audio CD or CD
*
1
When playing a Super Audio CD, the current
track is not displayed.
*
2
The current track and index appear only when
playing a VIDEO CD or Super Audio CD.
z Hints
• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions, the track number and the index number
are displayed after the text.
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number or the playing time are
displayed.
• Long text that does not fit in a single line will
scroll across the front panel display.
• You can also check the time information and text
using the Control Menu (page 14).
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
Track name
Current album and track number
(returns to top automatically)
Playing time and number of the
current track
Remaining time of the current
track*
1
Remaining time of the disc
Text
Playing time of the disc
(returns to top automatically)
Current track and index*
2
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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, DATA DVDs 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 85 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-VR mode disc
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/DATA DVD (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.
• When playing DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode: If
you connected to an AV amplifier (receiver) using
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/
HDMI OUT jack and want to switch between the
sound tracks, set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to
“D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP.”
AUDIO
1
:
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
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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
• TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
◆ For 4 to 6 speaker setups
(If you select “NONE” in the setting of
“REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP”
(page 76), you cannot select these
modes.)
• NORMAL SURROUND
• ENHANCED SURROUND
• VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
• VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
• VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
LRC
LFE
LS RS
1
:
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL
3 / 2 .1
Rear (L/R)
Front (L/R)
+ Center
LFE (Low
Frequency Effect)
Currently playing program format
LR
S
2
:
SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL
2 / 1
Front (L/R)
Rear (Monaural)
Currently playing program format
SUR
TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
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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.
This only works when playing a multichannel
Dolby audio sound track. Furthermore, if the
player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack, the surround effect will
only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and
“DTS” are set to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO
SETUP” (page 74).
◆TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
Creates one set of LARGE virtual rear
speakers and virtual subwoofer from the
sound of the front speakers (L, R) without
using actual rear speakers and subwoofer
(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 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 the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the actual front speakers (L,
R) as shown below. This mode is effective
when you use 2 separate speakers.
TV
Sub
woofer
TV
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
TV
L R
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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 22).
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 75).
◆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 75).
B-1
L R
RSLS
LS RS
LR
L
LS
RS
R
REAR
SIDE
L
LS RS
R
LR
LS
RS
REAR
SIDE
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◆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 75).
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 22, 75).
• 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.
• The surround effects do not work when using the
Fast Play or Slow Play functions, even though you
can change the surround modes.
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
LS: Rear speaker (left)
RS: Rear speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
LS RS
LR
LR
LS
RS
REAR
SIDE
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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 85 to see which
language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc
Select “ON.”
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in step 2.
Notes
• 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.
• While playing a disc with subtitles, the subtitle
may disappear when you press FAST PLAY or
SLOW PLAY button.
ANGLE
2
SUBTITLE
1:ENGLISH
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Adjusting the Playback
Picture
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD,
VIDEO CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD 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 DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE), then
press ENTER.
The options for “CUSTOM PICTURE
MODE” appear.
3 Press X/x 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.
4 Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
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 In step 3 of “Adjusting the Playback
Picture,” select “MEMORY” and press
ENTER.
The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.
RETURN
ENTER
DISPLAY
DVD VIDEO
STANDARD
DYNAMIC 2
CINEMA 1
CINEMA 2
MEMORY
DYNAMIC 1
STANDARD
()
C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PICTURE
0
Cancel :Select :
ENTER
RETURN
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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.”
To turn off the display
Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.
Note
The “BRIGHTNESS” setting is not effective if you
connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or
S VIDEO OUT jack and select “PROGRESSIVE
AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
Sharpening the Pictures
(SHARPNESS)
You can enhance the outlines of images to
produce a sharper picture.
1 Press DISPLAY twice 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.
ENTER
DISPLAY
DVD VIDEO
OFF
2
1
OFF
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To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
Note
This setting is not effective if you connect the player
via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jack
and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or
“PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
Adjusting the Picture
Quality
(BNR, MNR)
You can adjust the picture quality by “BNR”
(Block Noise Reduction) or “MNR”
(Mosquito Noise Reduction)
Adjusting the BNR
The “BNR” function adjusts the picture
quality by reducing the “block noise” or
mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV
screen.
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select (BNR),
then press ENTER.
The options for “BNR” appear.
ENTER
DISPLAY
OFF
ON
DVD VIDEO
OFF
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3 Press X/x to select the setting.
• OFF: To cancel the “BNR” effect.
• ON: To turn on the “BNR” effect.
4 Press ENTER.
The disc plays with the setting you
selected.
To cancel the “BNR” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Notes
• If the outlines of the images on your screen should
become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
there may be no “BNR” effect, or it may be hard
to discern.
Adjusting the MNR
The “MNR” function adjusts the picture
quality by reducing the faint noise appearing
around the outlines of the images.
The noise reduction effects are automatically
adjusted within each setting range according
to the video bit rate and other factors.
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(MNR), then press ENTER.
The options for “MNR” appear.
3 Press X/x to select the setting.
• OFF: To cancel the “MNR” effect.
• ON: To turn on the “MNR” effect.
4 Press ENTER.
The disc plays with the setting you
selected.
To cancel the “MNR” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Notes
• If the outlines of the images on your screen should
become blurred, set “MNR” to “OFF.”
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
there may be no “MNR” effect, or it may be hard
to discern.
OFF
ON
DVD VIDEO
OFF
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Adjusting the Delay
Between the Picture and
Sound (AV SYNC)
When the sound does not match the pictures
on the screen, you can adjust the delay
between the picture and sound.
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select (AV
SYNC), then press ENTER.
The following display appears.
3 Press x to select “SET c”, then
press ENTER.
The “AV SYNC” 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 SYNC” 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 74).
• 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 74).
CLEAR
ENTER
DISPLAY
STOP
DVD VIDEO
0 ms
SET
AV SYNC 0ms
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Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG
Images
About MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.
JPEG is image compression technology.
You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files.
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the
player can play
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-
ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer III) and JPEG format.
However, this player only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet and DATA DVDs of
Universal Disk Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
Note
The player may not be able to play some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs 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
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When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
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 58), 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/DATA DVD, 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) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).
z Hint
You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks (page 42).
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/DATA DVD, “No
audio data” or “No image data” appears on the
screen.
PICTURE
NAVI
RETURN
ENTER
MENU
CLEAR
ZOOM
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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 58).
To select JPEG image files, see
“Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 59).
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 Hint
Of the selected album, you can select to play only
the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files or both, by
setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 60).
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.
1
(
3 0
)
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
JAZZ
R&B
MY FAVORITE SONGS
CLASSICAL
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSANOVA
J A Z Z
1
(
9 0
)
01SHE IS SPECIAL
02ALL YOU NEED IS ...
03SPICY LIFE
04HAPPY HOUR
05RIVER SIDE
06
5
07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME
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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.
To stop viewing the JPEG image
Press x.
z Hints
• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set
options such as “INTERVAL” (page 61),
“EFFECT” (page 61) and “SHARPNESS”
(page 52).
• You can view JPEG images files without MP3
audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to
“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 60).
• The date the picture was taken is displayed beside
“DATE” in the Control Menu (page 14). 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 60).
1234
5678
13 14 15 16
9101112
Rotating direction
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Enjoying JPEG Images as
a Slide Show
You can play JPEG image files on a DATA
CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide
show.
1 Press MENU.
The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD 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 60).
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/
DATA DVD 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.
MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
1
(
3 0
)
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
JAZZ
R&B
MY FAVORITE SONGS
CLASSICAL
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSANOVA
DATA CD
MP3
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
3 2 : 5 5
IMAGE (JPEG)
AUDIO (MP3)
AUTO
AUTO
1
(
3 0
)
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
JAZZ
R&B
MY FAVORITE SONGS
CLASSICAL
SALSA OF CUBA
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z Hints
• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio
track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set
to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)” (page 36) to repeat the track or album.
• The player recognizes a maximum of 200 albums
regardless of the selected mode. Of each album,
the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks
and 300 JPEG image files when “AUTO” is
selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO
(MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when
“IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected.
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.
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.
• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than
NORMAL.
• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than
SLOW 1.
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.
3 Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• MODE 1
: the image sweeps in from top
to bottom.
• MODE 2: the image sweeps in from left
to right.
• MODE 3: the image stretches out from
the center of the screen.
• MODE 4: the images randomly cycle
through the effects.
• MODE 5: the next image slides over the
previous image.
• OFF: turns off this function.
4 Press ENTER.
1 0 / 2 9 / 2 0 0 5
1(
NORMAL
DATA CD
JPEG
NORMAL
INTERVAL
FAST
SLOW 1
SLOW 2
4)
3 (
1 2)
1 0 / 2 9 / 2 0 0 5
1(
MODE 1
DATA CD
JPEG
WIPE
MODE 1
MODE 2
MODE 3
MODE 4
MODE 5
OFF
4)
3 (
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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.
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.
ENTER
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
STOP
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
OFF
PASSWORD
ON
PLAYER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press .
ENTER
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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.
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.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
STOP
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
OFF
PASSWORD
ON
PLAYER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press .
ENTER
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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 85 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.
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.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
USA
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
USA
STANDARD:
USA
OTHERS
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
OFF
STANDARD:
8:
7:
6:
5:
NC17
R
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD: USA
4: PG13
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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.
VOL +/–
TV/VIDE
O
TV/DVD
switch
ENTER
Number
buttons
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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 Turns the TV on or off
VOL +/– Adjusts the volume of the TV
TV/VIDEO Switches the TV’s input
source between the TV and
other input sources
Number buttons
and ENTER
Selects the channel of the TV
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
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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 steps 1
and 2 and enter the code number 90 (default).
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
VOL +/
–
TV/DVD
switch
[/1
Number
buttons
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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 69 to 77.
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”
ENTER
DISPLAY
STOP
(
47
)
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
DVD VIDEO
QUICK
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
HDMI RESOLUTION:
SCREEN SAVER:
16:9
AUTO
ON
YC
B
C
R
BLACK LEVEL:
BACKGROUND:
JACKET PICTURE
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)
:
4:3 OUTPUT:
ON
OFF
FULL
YC
B
C
R
/RGB (HDMI):
Selected item
Setup items
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:
ON
OFF
FULL
16:9
JACKET PICTURE
YC
B
C
R
/RGB (HDMI):
Options
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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 25).
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 69 to
75 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 68).
◆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 85 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.
Selected setting
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO
JACKET PICTURE
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)
:
OFF
BLACK LEVEL
:
ON
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
YC
B
C
R
YC
B
C
R
/RGB (HDMI):
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
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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 68).
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.
◆YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)
Selects the type of HDMI signal output from
HDMI OUT jack.
Notes
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set
“YC
BCR” to “RGB.”
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
with a DVI jack, “RGB” signals will be
automatically output even when you select
“YC
BCR”.
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
ON
JACKET PICTURE
BLACK LEVEL:
ON
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)
:
OFF
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
YC
B
C
R
YC
B
C
R
/RGB (HDMI):
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
4:3 LETTER BOX
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.
YC
BCR Outputs YCBCR signals.
RGB Outputs RGB signals.
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◆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/DATA DVD (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/DATA DVD (MP3 audio).
◆ 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 21).
◆4:3 OUTPUT
This setting is effective only when you set
“TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to
“16:9.”
Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
progressive signals. If you can change the
aspect ratio on your progressive format
(480p) 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.
ON Turns on the screen saver.
OFF Turns off the screen saver.
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.
ON
Sets the black level of the
output signal to the standard
level.
OFF Lowers the standard black
level. Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
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
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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 68).
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-VR
mode 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 51)*
–AV SYNC (page 55)*
–SHARPNESS (page 52)*
* DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD/Super VCD only
Notes
• 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.
• If you run Quick Setup, any settings stored in
memory may return to the default settings.
◆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.
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 POWER OFF:
AUTO PLAY:
DISPLAY:
OFF
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
PAUSE MODE:
ON
PLAYBACK MEMORY:
AUTO
AUDIO (HDMI):
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
ON
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.
ON
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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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 69).
• If you set “DTS” to “D-PCM” (page 75), the DTS
sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
• 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.
◆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 30).
Note
If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume settings
stored in memory may return to the default settings.
◆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.”
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 68).
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) jacks
–5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
◆AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode 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) jacks
–5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack only when “DOLBY
DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 74).
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.
AUTO
Normally, select this. Outputs
audio signals according to the
“DIGITAL OUT” settings
(page 74).
PCM Converts Dolby Digital, DTS,
or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to
48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
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
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
D-PCM
D-PCM
48kHz/16bit
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◆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-VR mode
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 46). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack when “DOLBY
DIGITAL” and “DTS” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 74).
◆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 22.
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 SYNC function (page 55) 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 SYNC function (page 55) 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.
◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
mode only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
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.
ON
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.
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 74).
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
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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
Select 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) 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.”
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
23).
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 68) 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.
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 48kHz/16bit.
96kHz/24bit All types of signals including
96kHz/24bit are output in their
original format. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
SPEAKER SETUP
SUPER AUDIO CD:
DVD:
SPEAKER SETUP(DVD)
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT)
:
LEVEL(REAR)
:
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
YES
LARGE(REAR)
LARGE
LARGE
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
Tt th
ENTER
SIZE:
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To return to the default setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that
only the “SIZE” setting does not return to the
default setting.
◆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 48). This setting does not affect the Super
Audio CD Multi audio signals.
• 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.
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.
90
20
45
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.
B
D
AA
CC
(4~50 ft/
1.2~
15.2m)
(4~50 ft/
1.2~
15.2m)
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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.
◆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.
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).
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.
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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 cutomers in the USA 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 18)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your
player directly to your TV, try connecting
your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input
(page 18).
, 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,
disconnect the HDMI cord from the player
and then 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 19.
, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video
output, changing the “HDMI
RESOLUTION” setting in “SCREEN
SETUP” may solve the problem (page 70).
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 22).
, 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 74).
, 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.”
, Super Audio CD audio signals are not
output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL
or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
, The equipment connected to the HDMI
OUT jack does not conform to the audio
signal format, in this case set “AUDIO
(HDMI)” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “PCM”
(page 73).
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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 73).
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 73).
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“OFF” (page 73).
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 23, 25, 74).
, 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 46).
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 8).
, 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 57).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3
format that conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format).
, 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 MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
data.
, The player cannot play audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
(JPEG)” (page 60).
The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 57).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG
format that conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format).
, 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 60).
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files start playing simultaneously.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”
(page 60).
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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 34).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 30).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
set to “ON” (page 72).
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, Fast
Play, Slow Play, 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 31).
, 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 31).
, 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 31).
, 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 “CUSTOM SETUP” is set
to “OFF” or “AUTO OFF.” Set
“DISPLAY” to any setting other than
“OFF” or “AUTO OFF” (page 72)
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the
screen and on the front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
(See the table on page 81.)
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears on the front panel display.
, Child Lock is set (page 29).
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/DATA DVD.
, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you
want to play is broken.
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
data.
, The JPEG image file format does not
conform to DCF (page 56).
, The JPEG image file has the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG
format.
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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 56, 58)
A unit in which to store JPEG image files or
MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA
DVD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for
this player.)
Chapter (page 14)
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 22, 74)
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.
DTS (page 22, 75)
Digital audio compression technology that
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This
technology conforms to multi-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. DTS provides the same discrete
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because
all of the channel data is recorded discretely
and little deterioration is realized because all
channel data processing is digital.
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 8).
, Clean the disc with a soft
cloth or check its format
(page 2).
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
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DVD VIDEO (page 7)
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 7)
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 7)
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 56, 59)
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD (“File” is an exclusive
definition for this player.) A single file
consist of a single image.
Film based software, Video based
software (page 21)
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 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 21)
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 21)
Compared to the Interlace format that
alternately shows every other line of an image
(field) to create one frame, the Progressive
format shows the entire image at once as a
single frame. This means that while the
Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields
in one second, the Progressive format can
show 60 frames in one second. The overall
picture quality increases and still images,
text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This
player is compatible with the 480 (525)
progressive format.
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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.
Super Audio CD (page 7)
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 12)
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
HD (high density) layer
HD layer
HD layer
CD layer
HD layer
2 channel playback
area
Multi-channel
playback area
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Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: NTSC
Audio characteristics
Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM
96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD
VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz
(±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB
(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only)
Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %
Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/
CD: 99 dB
Wow and flutter: Less than detected value
(±0.001% W PEAK)
Outputs
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load
impedance)
LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/
10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical
output jack/–18 dBm (wave length
660 nm)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/
0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P
B, PR):
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P
B, PR:
interlace*
1
= 0.648 Vp-p, progressive or
interlace*
2
= 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
*
1
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is ON
*
2
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is OFF
LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/
75 ohms
S VIDEO OUT: 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: Mini jack
General
Power requirements:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 13 W
Dimensions (approx.):
430 × 55.5 × 237 mm (width/height/
depth) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 2.11 kg
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
See page 17.
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
ENERGY STAR
R
is a U.S. registered mark.
As an ENERGY STAR
R
Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this product
meets the
ENERGY STAR
R
guidelines for
energy efficiency.
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Language Code List
For details, see pages 45, 50, 69.
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Parental Control Area Code List
For details, see page 63.
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
Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area
2044 Argentina
2047 Australia
2046 Austria
2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil
2079 Canada
2090 Chile
2092 China
2115 Denmark
2165 Finland
2174 France
2109 Germany
2248 India
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2276 Japan
2304 Korea
2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico
2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand
2379 Norway
2427 Pakistan
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2489 Russia
2501 Singapore
2149 Spain
2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland
2528 Thailand
2184 United
Kingdom
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Index
Numerics
16:9
70
4:3 LETTER BOX
70
4:3 PAN SCAN
70
48kHz/96kHz PCM
75
5.1 Channel Surround
46
A
A-B REPEAT
37
ADVANCE
29
ALBUM
40
Album
56, 81
ANGLE
50
AUDIO
45, 69
AUDIO ATT
73
AUDIO DRC
73
AUDIO FILTER
74
AUDIO SETUP
73
AUTO PLAY
72
AUTO POWER OFF
72
AV SYNC
55
B
BACKGROUND
71
Batteries
17
BLACK LEVEL
71
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)
71
BNR
53
C
CD
8, 28
CHAPTER
40
Chapter
81
CHAPTER VIEWER
41
Checking the audio signal
format
46
Child Lock
29
Connecting
18
Continuous play
CD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio
CD
28
DVD
28
Control Menu
14
CUSTOM
68
CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL
62
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE
51
CUSTOM SETUP
72
D
DATA CD
7, 56
DATA DVD
7, 56
DATE
59
DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
48
DIGITAL OUT
74
Digital output
74
DISPLAY
72
Display
Control Menu Display
14
Front panel display
12
Setup Display
68
DISTANCE
76
DOLBY DIGITAL
45, 74, 81
DOWNMIX
74
DTS
45, 75, 81
DVD
7, 28, 82
DVD+RW
29, 82
DVD’s menu
31
DVD-RW
7, 31, 82
E
EFFECT
61
F
Fast forward
38
FAST PLAY
29
Fast reverse
38
FILE
40
File
82
Film based software
21, 82
FL OFF
72
Freeze Frame
39
Front panel display
12
H
Handling discs
2
HDMI
AUDIO (HDMI)
73
HDMI
82
HDMI RESOLUTION
70
Hooking up
17
I
INDEX
40
Interlace format
82
INTERVAL
61
J
JPEG
7, 56
L
LANGUAGE SETUP
69
LEVEL
77
Locating
a specific point by watching
the TV screen
38
M
MEMORY
51
MENU
69
MNR
54
MODE (MP3, JPEG)
60
MP3
7, 56
MULTI/2CH
32
MULTI-DISC RESUME
30,
73
N
NORMAL (INTERLACE)
21
Normal (Interlace) format
82
O
On-screen display
Control Menu Display
14
Setup Display
68
ORIGINAL
31
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST
31
OSD
69
P
PARENTAL CONTROL
62
PAUSE MODE
72
PBC Playback
33
PICTURE NAVIGATION
41,
59
PLAY LIST
31
PLAYBACK MEMORY
72
PROGRAM
34
Program Play
34
PROGRESSIVE AUTO
21
Progressive format
82
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO
21
Q
QUICK
69
Quick Setup
25, 69
R
Remote
13, 17, 65
REPEAT
36
Repeat Play
36
REPLAY
29
RESET
69
S
Scan
38
SCENE
39
SCREEN SAVER
71
SCREEN SETUP
70
Searching
38
SETUP
68
Setup Display
68
SHARPNESS
52
SHUFFLE
36
Shuffle Play
36
SIZE
76
Slide Show
60
SLOW PLAY
29
Slow-motion Play
39
SPEAKER SETUP
75
Speakers
Hooking up
22
SUBTITLE
50, 69
Super Audio CD
7, 32, 83
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SURROUND
46
T
TEST TONE
77
TIME/TEXT
42
TITLE
40
Title
83
TITLE VIEWER
41
TOP MENU
31
TRACK
40
Track
12
TRACK SELECTION
72
TRACK VIEWER
41
Troubleshooting
78
TV TYPE
70
TVS
46
U
Usable discs
8
V
Video based software
21, 82
VIDEO CD
7, 28
VIDEO OFF
28
Z
ZOOM
29, 59
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