3-070-514-11(1)
ã 2001 Sony Corporation
DVP-NC650V
SACD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical
shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel
only.
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.
The following caution label is
located on the side of the player.
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
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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-NC650V
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an out-
let on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experi-
enced radio/TV technician for
help.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony
SACD/DVD Player. Before operating
this player, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
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Precautions
On safety
• Caution – The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye hazard.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source 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.
• Should the AC power cord need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified service
shop only.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug.
• Do not place the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
the player may not 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.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
On transporting the player
Before transporting the player, follow the
procedure below to return the internal
mechanisms to their original positions.
1 Remove all the discs from the disc tray.
2 Press A to close the disc tray.
Make sure that “NO DISC’ appears on
the front panel display.
3 Wait for 10 seconds, then press ?/1 on
the remote, followed by POWER on the
player.
This will safely turn off the player.
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. Projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Notes about the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Quick Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Step 3: TV Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 4: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Step 4: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Selecting a Playback Area for an SACD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Freeze Frame). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Searching for a Disc/Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode) . . . . .48
Searching by Scene (VIEWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display. . 52
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SURROUND Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . . 67
Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control, Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote . . 73
Controlling a CD Changer (Mega Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . . 78
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . 91
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
List of Setup Display Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
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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.
• The icons used in this manual are described
below:
z
* “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, and DVD-RWS.
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play DVD
VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with
identical region codes.
DVDs labeled will also play on this
player.
If you try to play any other DVD, the
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD, no region code
indication may be labeled even though
playing the DVD is prohibited by area
restrictions.
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)
• All CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than music and
VCD format CD-Rs/CD-RWs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD with a different region code (page
93).
Icon Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-
RWs in Video mode
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Functions available for Super
Audio CDs
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
z More convenient features
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW
SACD
VIDEO CD
Music CD
ALL
MODEL NO.
DVP–XXXX
CD/DVD PLAYER
AC 00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
SONY CORPORATION
MADE IN JAPAN
0-000-000-00
X
Region code
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• 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.
Note
Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs or 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. DVD-RWs in
VR mode may also take time to play back due to the
recording condition.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
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
method claims of certain U.S. patents, other
intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation, and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only,
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Notes about the Discs
On handling 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.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the
center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel (shown with the front door open)
A BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button/
indicator (65)
B SURROUND button/indicator (58)
C POWER (power) switch/indicator (33)
D DISC SELECT (disc select) 1 through 5
buttons (34)
E (remote sensor) (15)
F Front panel display (9)
G Disc tray (33)
H H (play) button (33)
I X (pause) button (34, 72)
J x (stop) button (33)
K ./> (previous/next) buttons (34)
L A (open/close) button (34)
M C/X/x/c/ENTER (enter) buttons (28)
N PHONES (phones) jack (33)
O LEVEL (level) control (33)
P SHUFFLE (shuffle) button (43)
Q REPEAT (repeat) button (44)
R ONE/ALL (one/all) button (40)
S LOAD (load) button (34)
T SACD indicator
Lights up when the disc is an SACD.
U MULTI CHANNEL (multi-channel)
indicator
Lights up when:
–playing a disc that contains multiple
audio signal channels
–the disc is not inserted
V DVD indicator
Lights up when the disc is a DVD.
W TOP MENU (top menu) button (37)
X MENU (menu) button (37)
Y ORETURN (return) button (39)
Z MEGA CONTROL (mega control)
button/indicator (75)
wj EXCHANGE (exchange) button (35)
wk DISC SKIP (disc skip) button (33)
wl DISPLAY (display) button (12)
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Front Panel Display
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)
When playing back an SACD, CD or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Lights up when you can change
the angle
Disc type
Playing status
Current play mode (40)
Current title (52)
Playing time (52)
Current audio
signal (57)
Current chapter (52)
All Discs mode (40)
Current disc (52)
Current scene (52)
All Discs mode (40)
Playing status
Disc type
Current play mode (40)
Playing time (52)
Current disc (52)
Playing status
Playing time (52)
Current track (52)
Disc type*
Current play mode (40)
* When playing the SACD layer of SACD discs, the disc type is not displayed.
All Discs mode (40)
Current disc (52) Current index (52)
Lights up when playing the multi-channel playback area on SACDs (38)
continued
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Rear Panel
A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) (digital out
(coaxial)) jack (22, 24, 26)
B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (digital out
(optical)) jack (22, 24, 26)
C 5.1CH OUTPUT (5.1-channel output)
jack (22)
D AUDIO IN L/R (audio in left/right) jacks
(75)
E LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (line out left/
right (audio)) 1/2 jacks (16, 21, 24, 26)
F LINE OUT (VIDEO) (line out (video)) 1/
2 jacks (16, 18)
G S VIDEO OUT (S video out) 1/2 jacks
(18)
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(component video out) jacks (18)
I MEGA CONTROL (mega control) jack
(75)
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Remote
A TV/DVD switch (73)
B Z OPEN/CLOSE (open/close) button
(33)
C Number buttons (37)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.
D CLEAR (clear) button (41, 43, 44, 45)
E SACD MULTI/2CH (SACD multi/2-
channel) button (38)
F SACD/CD button (38)
G AUDIO (audio) button (56)
H ANGLE (angle) button (63)
I SHUFFLE (shuffle) button (43)
J PROGRAM (program) button (41)
K ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/
next) buttons (34)
L / SEARCH/STEP (search/
step) buttons (47)
M H PLAY (play) button (33)
The H button has a tactile dot.
N TOP MENU (top menu) button (37)
O DISPLAY (display) button (12)
P ?/1 (on/standby) button (33)
Q VOL (volume) +/– buttons (73)
The + button has a tactile dot.
R TV/VIDEO/BNR (TV/video/BNR)
button (65, 73)
S WIDE MODE (wide mode)/DVE
(Digital Video Enhancer) button (67, 73)
T ENTER (enter) button (28)
U DISC SKIP (disc skip) button (34)
V SEARCH MODE (search mode) button
(48)
W TIME/TEXT (time/text) button (52)
X SUBTITLE (subtitle) button (64)
Y A-B button (45)
Z REPEAT (repeat) button (44)
wj REPLAY (replay) button (34)
wk SURROUND (surround) button (58)
wl / SCAN/SLOW buttons (47)
e; x STOP (stop) button (34)
ea X PAUSE (pause) button (34)
es MENU (menu) button (37)
ed C/X/x/c buttons (28)
ef ORETURN (return) button (39)
eg ENTER (enter) button (28)
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
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ws
wd
wf
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display
appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, please refer to the page in parentheses.
Control Menu
List of Control Menu Items
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
OFF
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
1
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
Select: Cancel:
SUBTITLE
ENTER RETURN
Total number of titles or tracks
recorded
Currently playing title
number (VIDEO CD/SACD/
CD: track number)
Currently playing chapter
number (VIDEO CD/SACD/
CD: index number)
Playing time
Icon of selected Control
Menu item
Control Menu items
Function name of selected
Control Menu item
Operation message
Total number of
chapters or indexes
recorded
Playback status
(
N Playback, X
Pause,
x Stop, etc.)
Options
Current
setting
Type of disc
being played
back
Currently playing disc
number
DISC (page 48) Selects the disc to be played.
TITLE (page 48)/SCENE (page 48)/
TRACK (page 48)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 48)/INDEX (page
48)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
TRACK (page 48) Selects the track to be played.
INDEX (page 48) Selects the index to be played.
TIME/TEXT (page 48) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining
playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music
searching.
Displays the DVD or SACD/CD text.
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ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 37) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be
played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY
LIST.
AUDIO (page 56) Changes the audio setting.
MULTI/2CH (page 38) Selects the playback area on SACDs when
available.
SUBTITLE (page 64) Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (page 63) Changes the angle.
SURROUND (page 58) Selects the surround functions.
ADVANCED (page 55) Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on
the disc while playing a DVD.
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 68) Set to prohibit playback on this player.
SETUP (page 77) QUICK Setup (page 28)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired
language for the on-screen display, the aspect
ratio of the TV, the audio output, and the
appropriate speaker settings.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can
adjust other various settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default
setting.
ONE/ALL DISCS (page
40)
Selects One Disc or All Discs mode.
PROGRAM (page 41) Selects the discs, title, chapter, or track to play
in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 43) Plays the discs, title, chapter, or track in a
random order.
REPEAT (page 44) Plays the discs, entire disc (all titles/all tracks),
or one title/chapter/track repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 45) Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
BNR (page 65) Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
VIDEO EQUALIZER (page 66) Adjusts the video signal from the player. You
can select the picture quality that best suits the
program you are watching.
DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page
67)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to
produce a sharper picture.
continued
14
z Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:
z The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except
“OFF” (“SURROUND,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “BNR,” “DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER” only). The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed. The “VIDEO
EQUALIZER” indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “STANDARD” is selected.
VIEWER (page 50) Divides the screen into 9 sub-screens to help
you find the scene you want quickly.
Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2
m
ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.” See page 55.)
m
Control Menu display off
,
t
15
Getting Started
15
Getting Started
Quick Overview
A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the
player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups”
on page 18.
Notes
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.
• Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug x 3 y pinplug x 3) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) RMT-D133A (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• S VIDEO cord (1)
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 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.
continued
16
Step 3: TV Hookups
Connect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be
sure to connect the power cord last.
When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 79.
3 Power source
1 Audio/video cord
(supplied)
SACD/DVD Player
TV
2 Power source
l: Signal flow
to video input
to LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) 1
(red)
(white)
(yellow)
to LINE OUT
(VIDEO) 1
(red)
(white)
(yellow)
to audio input
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
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Getting Started
17
Step 4: Playing a Disc
A Turn on the TV.
B Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.
C Press POWER on the player.
D Press
A on the player to open the disc tray.
E Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down.
F Press
H.
The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc.
After Step 6
Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want
from the menu and play the DVD (page 37) or VIDEO CD disc (page 39).
To stop playing
Press x.
To take out the disc
Press A.
To turn off the player
Press ?/1 on the remote. The player is set to standby mode and the power indicator lights up in
red. Press POWER on the player to turn off completely.
With the playback side facing down
Disc compartment number
18
Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert
the batteries into the remote (page 15).
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord.
Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
S VIDEO cord
(supplied)
SACD/DVD player
TV, projector, AV
amplifier (receiver)
(yellow)
(green)
TV, projector, AV
amplifier (receiver)
(yellow)
l: Signal flow
TV, projector, AV
amplifier (receiver)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
(blue)
(red)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
19
Hookups
A If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plugs of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21).
B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect the S VIDEO cord (supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
B 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 the 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.
Note
Do not connect your player to a VCR. You may not receive a clear image on the TV screen if you pass the player
signals via the VCR.
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
VCR
SACD/DVD player
TV
Connect directly.
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Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords
Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects
you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use.
Select a connection
Select one of the following connections, through .
z To enjoy SACD Multi or 96 kHz/24 bit sound, use connection .
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights
reserved.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US PAT. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide
patents issues and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
© 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Connection Components to be connected
(page 21)
TV (stereo)
(page 22)
AV amplifier (receiver) having 5.1ch input jacks
• 4 speakers
(front L and R, rear L and R)
• 6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)
(page 22)
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby* Digital or DTS** decoder,
and a digital input jack
• 6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)
(page 24)
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
• 2 speakers
(front L and R)
(page 24)
MD deck/DAT deck
(page 26)
AV amplifier (receiver) with a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
• 3 speakers
(front L and R, and rear (monaural))
• 6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)
A
D
A
B
B
C
C
D
B
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Hookups
Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.
xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection
• TVS DYNAMIC (page 58)
• TVS WIDE (page 58)
The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).
A
Audio/video
cord
(supplied)
SACD/DVD player
(white)
(red)
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
(yellow)
l: Signal flow
TV
to audio input
continued
22
Connecting to an AV amplifier (having 5.1ch input jacks or a digital input
jack) and 4 to 6 speakers
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use .
If you want to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver),
connect to its digital jack using . With the following connections, you can enjoy a more
realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks
You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS or SACD Multi
decoder of this player. You can also enjoy Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) sounds, or surround
sounds using various “SURROUND” modes (page 58).
xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection
When 6 speakers are connected (Set “SURROUND” to “OFF.”)
• Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 92)
• DTS (5.1ch) (page 92)
• SACD Multi-channel (page 93)
: Connecting to a digital jack
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV
amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of the player.
xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver)
• Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 92)
• DTS (5.1ch) (page 92)
• 96 kHz/24 bit PCM
z
Refer to the operating instructions of the AV amplifier (receiver) for correct speaker setting location when using
the connection.
Notes
• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” (page 84)
and “DTS” to “DTS” (page 85). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.
• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set “48kHz/96kHz
PCM” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 85).
• SACD audio signals are not output from a digital jack.
B
B-1
B-2
B-1
B-2
B-2
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Hookups
z To enhance the surround sound effects:
• Use high-performance speakers.
• Use front, rear, and center speakers having the same size and performance.
• Place a subwoofer between the right and left front speakers.
•
Monaural audio cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting.
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
AV amplifier (receiver) having
5.1ch inputs or/and a decoder
Front (R)
Front (L)
Center
Rear (R)
Rear (L)
Subwoofer
l: Signal flow
SACD/DVD player
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
to coaxial or optical
digital input
to audio input
or
or
continued
24
Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an
MD deck or DAT deck
This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for
sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the
amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use . When connecting to an MD deck or a DAT
deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT
deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
xRecommended surround sound effects for the connection only
• TVS STANDARD (page 58)
z
In connection , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord.
z To realize better surround sound effects, make sure that your listening position is in between your speakers.
Note
SACD audio signals are not output from a digital jack.
C
C-1
C-2
C-2
C-1
C-1
25
Hookups
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
SACD/DVD player
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove the jack
cap before
connecting.
to audio input
to coaxial or optical
digital input
(white)
(red)
(red)
[Speakers]
Front (L)
Front (R)
MD deck/DAT deck
or
l: Signal flow
(white)
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
continued
26
Connecting to a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder amplifier (receiver) and
3 to 6 speakers
This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a
Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, refer to page 22.
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or
multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
This connection needs a minimum of 3 speakers (front L and R, and rear (monaural)). The
surround effects are enhanced if 6 speakers (front L and R, center, rear L and R, and subwoofer)
are used.
If your amplifier (receiver) has R and L audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, use .
xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver)
• Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 92)
z
For correct speaker setting location, please refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver).
Note
SACD audio signals are not output from a digital jack.
D
D-1
D-2
27
Hookups
* When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a
subwoofer.
Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.
Do not connect the power cord of your player to the “switched” power socket of an amplifier
(receiver). Otherwise, when you turn off the power of your amplifier (receiver), the settings for
the player may be lost.
to audio input
SACD/DVD player
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove the jack cap
before connecting.
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
to coaxial or optical
digital input
(white)
(red)
Amplifier (receiver) with
Dolby Surround decoder
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
Center
Rear*
(mono)
Front (L)
Front (R)
l: Signal flow
or
(white)
(red)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
or
28
Step 4: Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the player. To
skip an adjustment press >, to return to the previous adjustment, press ..
A Turn on the TV.
B Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.
C Press POWER on the player and press ?/1 on the remote.
“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 (page 77) to run Quick
Setup.
D Press ENTER without inserting a disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.
E Press X/x to select a language.
The player uses the language selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
?/1
./>
X
/x
ENTER
POWER
X/x, ENTER
./>
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
FRENCH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
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Hookups
F Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
G Press X/x to select the item.
H Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver)
appears.
I Press X/x to select the item, then press ENTER.
• When “NO” or “LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)” is selected, Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.
• When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” or “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is selected, the Setup
Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.
TV Type You select Page
4:3 standard TV 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3
PAN SCAN
79
A wide-screen TV or 4:3 standard TV with the
wide-screen mode
16:9 79
Audio Cord Connecting Type You select
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)
DIGITAL OUTPUT
or both and
DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT
NO
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
4:3 LETTER BOX
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
C-1
D-1
B-2 C-2
D-2
B-1 B-1
B-2
A
continued
30
J Press X/x to select the item.
Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in pages 22 to 26 (
through ).
K Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selected.
L Press X/x to select the item.
Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in pages 22 to 26 (
through ).
M Press ENTER.
• When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected in Step 8, Quick Setup is finished. All
connections and setup operations are complete.
• When “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is selected in Step 8, the Setup display for
“SPEAKER SETUP” appears.
Audio Cord Connection Type You select Page
D-PCM 83
DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the
amplifier/receiver has a Dolby Digital
decoder)
83
Audio Cord Connection Type You select Page
D-PCM 83
DTS (only if the amplifier/receiver
has a DTS decoder)
83
B
D
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
C-2
D-2
B-2
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
B
D
C-2
D-2
B-2
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Hookups
N Press X/x to select the size of the center speaker.
If no center speaker is connected, select “NONE.” Refer to page 86 for each selection item.
O Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the size of the rear speaker appears.
P Press X/x to select the size.
If no rear speaker is connected, select “NONE.”
“SIDE” and “REAR” refer to the speakers’ position relative to your listening position.
Refer to page 86 for each selection item.
Q Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting whether or not you have connected a subwoofer appears.
R Press X/x to select the item.
S Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL:
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
SMALL
LARGE
NONE
LARGE
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
To set, press , then .
To quit press
ENTER
SETUPDISPLAY
NONE
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL:
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
LARGE
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
NONE
LARGE(REAR)
NONE
LARGE
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL:
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
LARGE
LARGE
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
To set, press , then .
To
q
uit
,
press .
ENTER
SETUP
.
DISPLAY
NONE
NONE
YES
LARGE(REAR)
continued
32
Note
You can directly start Quick Setup only when you run it for the first time.
To run Quick Setup a second time, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 77).
Enjoying the surround sound effects
To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), the following
items must be set as described below for the audio connection you selected in pages 22 to 26
( through ). Each of these are the default settings and do not need to be adjusted when
you first connect the player. Refer to page 77 for using the Setup Display.
Audio Connection (pages 21 to 26)
No additional settings are needed.
• If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page
83).
• Set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit,” only if you connect an amplifier (receiver) that
conforms to 96 kHz digital audio input (page 85).
• If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page
83).
Item You select Page
DISTANCE
BALANCE
LEVEL
Set according to the connected
speakers
86
Item You select Page
DOWNMIX DOLBY SURROUND 84
DIGITAL OUT ON 84
Item You select Page
DOWNMIX DOLBY SURROUND 84
B
D
A
B-1
B-2 C-2
D-2
C-1
D-1
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Playing Discs
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 Switch the input selector on the TV
to the player.
When using an amplifier (receiver)
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
select the appropriate channel.
3 Press POWER.
The player enters standby mode and the
power indicator lights up in red.
4 Press A on the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
The player automatically turns on and the
power indicator lights up in green.
To place other discs on the tray, press
DISC SKIP and place the discs in the
order you want to play them.
Each time you press DISC SKIP, the disc
tray turns so you can place the discs on
the empty compartments. The player
plays from the last disc placed on the
tray.
5 Press H.
The disc tray closes, and the player starts
playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the amplifier
(receiver).
After following Step 5
Depending on the disc, a menu may appear
on the TV screen. You can play the disc
interactively by following the instructions on
the menu. DVD VIDEO (page 37), VIDEO
CD (page 39).
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
x
H
H
x
?/1
DISC SKIP
PHONES
LEVEL
POWER
DISC
SKIP
X
Power indicator
With the playback
side facing down
Disc compartment
number
continued
34
To turn on the player
Press POWER on the player. The player
enters standby mode and the power indicator
lights up in red. Press ?/1 on the remote. The
player turns on and the power indicator lights
up in green. In standby mode, the player also
turns on by pressing A on the player or by
pressing H.
To turn off the player
Press ?/1 on the remote. The player enters
standby mode and the power indicator lights
up in red. To turn off the player completely,
press POWER on the player. While playing a
disc, do not turn off the player by pressing
POWER. Doing so may cancel the menu
settings. When you turn off the player, first
press x to stop playback and then press ?/1
on the remote.
To use headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack
and adjust the headphones volume by turning
LEVEL.
Note
SACD audio signals are not output from the digital
jack.
Additional operations
To Operation
Select a disc Press DISC SELECT 1
- 5 on the player
Stop
Press
x
Pause
Press
X
Resume play after
pause
Press
X or H
Go to the next disc Press DISC SKIP
Go to the next chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Press
>
Go back to the
preceding chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Press
.
Stop play and remove
the disc
Press
Z
Replay a previous
scene (DVD VIDEO
only)
Press REPLAY
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
./>
x
X
H
A
./>
H
x
X
LOAD
REPLAY
Z
DISC SELECT 1 - 5
DISC SKIP
DISC SKIP
open front door
35
Playing Discs
z The Replay function is useful when you want to
review a scene or dialog that you missed.
z Before loading the discs, a DISC SELECT
indicator of an empty compartment may be lit.
Notes
• You may not be able to use the Replay function with
some scenes.
• If you turn the power off by pressing POWER on the
player, the loading information will be reset.
Replacing discs while playing a disc
(EXCHANGE)
You can open the disc tray while playing a
disc so that you can check which discs are to
be played next and replace discs without
interrupting playback of the current disc.
.
1 Press EXCHANGE.
The disc tray opens and two disc
compartments appear. Even if the player
is playing a disc, it doesn’t stop playing.
2 Replace the discs in the compartments
with new ones.
3 Press DISC SKIP.
The disc tray turns and another two disc
compartments appear.
4 Replace the discs in the compartments
with new ones.
5 Press EXCHANGE.
The disc tray closes.
z While the disc tray is open,
– If the playback of the current disc ends, the player
stops playing. If the disc is played in One Disc
Repeat Play mode, the current disc starts playing
again.
– In All Discs Shuffle Play mode (page 43), titles/
tracks/chapters are reshuffled only on the current
disc.
– In Program Play mode (page 41), the titles/tracks/
chapters only on the current disc are played.
Note
Do not push the disc tray to close in Step 5, as you may
damage the player.
Check if a disc is in the
disc compartment
Press LOAD on the
player.
The DISC SELECT
indicator for each
compartment (1 - 5)
containing a disc lights
up.
To Operation
EXCHANGE DISC SKIP
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Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc (Resume
Play)
When you stop the disc, the player
remembers the point where you pressed x
and “RESUME” appears on the front panel
display. As long as you do not remove the
disc, Resume Play works even if the player
enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display and you can restart the disc from
the point where you stopped the disc.
If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume
Play is not available.
2 Press H.
The player starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
z To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press
H.
Notes
• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you turn the power off by pressing POWER on the
player.
– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
– you load disc information by pressing LOAD on
the player
– you press MEGA CONTROL
H
x
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Playing Discs
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 the language for the subtitles
and the language for the sound, 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.
3 Press ENTER.
z You can also display the disc’s menu by pressing
TOP MENU or MENU on the player.
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW
Disc
Some DVD-RW discs in VR (Video
Recording) mode have two types of titles for
playback: originally recorded titles
(ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on
recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY
LIST). You can select the type of titles to be
played.
1 Press DISPLAY 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.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
TOP MENU
C/X/x/c
ENTER
Number
buttons
MENU
ENTER
X/x
DISPLAY
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
1
DVD-RW
STOP
continued
38
3 Press X/x to select the setting.
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.
4 Press ENTER.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Note
Repeat Play and A-B Repeat Play work only within
the titles of the selected type.
Selecting a Playback Area
for an SACD Disc
Selecting a playback area on a 2
channel + Multi-channel SACD
Some SACDs consist of a 2 channel playback
area and a multi-channel playback area. You
can select the playback area you want to
listen to.
Press SACD MULTI/2CH in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the “MULTI”
indicator turns on and off in the front panel
display. When no indicator appears, the 2
channel playback area is selected.
To select a playback area using the
Control Menu
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select (MULTI/
2CH), then press ENTER.
3 Press X/x to select the playback area,
“MULTI” or “2CH,” then press ENTER.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
DISPLAY
X/x
ENTER
SACD/CD
SACD
MULTI/2CH
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Playing Discs
Selecting a playback layer when
playing a hybrid SACD
Some SACDs consist of an HD layer and a
CD layer. You can select the playback layer
you want to listen to.
Press SACD/CD in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, an HD layer
or a CD layer is alternately selected. When
playing a CD layer, the “CD” indicator in the
front panel display lights up.
Notes
• For details about SACD discs, see page 92 (Super
Audio CD).
• Each play mode function works only within the
selected layer or playback area.
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions (PBC Playback)
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you
can enjoy simple interactive operations,
search functions, and other operations.
PBC playback 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 Select the item number you want by
pressing X/x or the number
buttons.
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 according to the VIDEO CD.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
./>
X/x
x
O
RETURN
ENTER
H
Number
buttons
continued
40
To go back to the menu
Press ORETURN.
z
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.
Various Play Mode
Functions (Program Play, Shuffle
Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)
You can set the following play modes:
• Program Play (page 41)
• Shuffle Play (page 43)
• Repeat Play (page 44)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 45)
Note
• The play mode is canceled when:
– you open the disc tray.
– the player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1
on the remote.
– you turn the power off by pressing POWER on the
player.
Selecting the disc mode (One disc or
All discs)
You can play one disc or all of the discs in the
player. Before setting Program Play, Shuffle
Play, or Repeat Play, you must select whether
to set those play mode on one disc or all of the
discs.
DISPLAY
X/x
ENTER
ONE/ALL
H
open front door
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Playing Discs
1 Press DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select (ONE/
ALL DISCS) and press ENTER.
The options for “ONE/ALL DISCS”
appear.
z
You can select “ALL DISCS” or “ONE DISC” by
pressing ONE/ALL on the player. Each time you press
the button, the disc mode changes alternately.
Creating your own program (Program
Play)
You can play the contents of the discs in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
discs, titles, chapters, or tracks to create your
own program. You can program up to 99
titles, chapters, and tracks. By selecting All
Discs mode (page 40), you can create a
program for all of the discs in the player.
1 Press DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PROGRAM) and press ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
3 Press X/x to select “SETt” and press
ENTER.
The display for programming appears.
4 Press c.
The player is ready to program the first
disc.
ALL DISCS
ALL DISCS
ONE DISC
1 2
(
2 7
)
1 8
(
3 4
)
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CLEAR
PROGRAM
H
ENTER
X/x/c
DISPLAY
REPEAT
SHUFFLE
Number
buttons
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
PROGRAM
– : – – – –
1. – – – – –
ALL CLEAR
2. – – – – –
3. – – – – –
4. – – – – –
5. – – – – –
6. – – – – –
T
ALL
PROGRAM
– : – – – –
1. – – – – –
ALL CLEAR
2. – – – – –
3. – – – – –
4. – – – – –
5. – – – – –
6. – – – – –
T
ALL
continued
42
5 Select the disc you want to program
using the number buttons or X/x, then
press ENTER.
The cursor moves to the title or track (in
this case, “01”).
6 Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to program.
x When playing a DVD
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press X/x or the number buttons to
select “02” under “T,” then press
ENTER.
Next, press X/x or the number buttons to
select “03” under “C,” then press
ENTER.
x When playing a VIDEO CD, SACD, or
CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press X/x or the number buttons to
select “02” under “T,” then press
ENTER.
A track number may be displayed in 3
digits for an SACD.
7 To program other titles, chapters, or
tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 6.
The programmed discs, titles, chapters,
and tracks are displayed in the selected
order.
8 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 H.
2. – – – – –
3. – – – – –
4. – – – – –
5.
– – – – –
6. – – – – –
C
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
01
02
03
04
05
06
06
PROGRAM
3 : DVD
1. – – – – –
ALL CLEAR
T
ALL
Chapters recorded on a disc
Tracks or titles
recorded on a disc
Disc type
2. – – – – –
3. – – – – –
4. – – – – –
5. – – – – –
6. – – – – –
C
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
01
02
03
04
05
06
06
PROGRAM
3 : DVD
1. – – – – –
ALL CLEAR
T
ALL
1. 3DVD –T02–C03
PROGRAM
– : – – – –
ALL CLEAR
T
ALL
2.
– – – – –
3.
– – – – –
4.
– – – – –
5.
– – – – –
6.
– – – – –
Selected disc, title and chapter
1. 3DVD –T02–C03
PROGRAM
– : – – – –
ALL CLEAR
T
ALL
2. 2VCD –T02
3.
– – – – –
4.
– – – – –
5.
– – – – –
6.
– – – – –
0:15:30
Selected disc and track
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Playing Discs
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
To change or cancel a program
1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own program (Program Play).”
2 Select the program number of the disc,
title, chapter, or track you want to change
or cancel using X/x or the number
buttons, and press c.
3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a program, select the program and
press CLEAR.
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or
tracks in the programmed order
1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own program (Program Play).”
2 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”
3 Then press ENTER.
z
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks by pressing
REPEAT or SHUFFLE, or to activate “REPEAT” or
“SHUFFLE” during Program Play.
z You can select “PROGRAM” directly by pressing
PROGRAM.
Note
The number of titles, chapters, or tracks displayed are
the same number of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded
on a disc.
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” discs,
titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in a
random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may
produce a different playing order. By
selecting All Discs mode (page 40), you can
shuffle all of the discs in the player.
1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CLEAR
SHUFFLE
H
DISPLAY
X/x
ENTER
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
OFF
CHAPTER
TITLE
DISC
OFF
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
continued
44
3 Press X/x to select the item.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO (Program
Play is set to “OFF”)
• DISC*: Shuffles discs and plays
them in random order.
• TITLE: Shuffles titles and plays
them in random order.
• CHAPTER: Shuffles chapters and
plays them in random order.
x When playing a DVD-RW
• DISC*: Shuffles discs and plays
them in random order.
x When playing a VIDEO CD/SACD/CD
(Program Play is set to “OFF”)
• DISC*: Shuffles discs and plays
them in random order.
• TRACK: Shuffles tracks and plays
them in random order.
*Appears only when you select All Discs
mode.
x When Program Play is set to “ON”
• ON: Shuffles titles or tracks selected
in Program Play and plays them in
random order.
4 Press ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
z
You can set the Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press
H. Shuffle Play starts.
z You can select “SHUFFLE” directly by pressing
SHUFFLE. Each time you press the button, the item
changes.
Note
Up to 96 chapters in a disc can be played in random
order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play all discs, or 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. By selecting All Discs
mode (page 40), you can repeat all of the
discs in the player.
1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(REPEAT), the press ENTER.
The options for “REPEAT” appear.
3 Press X/x to select the item.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO (Program
Play and Shuffle Play are set to “OFF”)
• DISC: Repeats all of the titles on the
disc when you select One Disc
mode, or all of the titles on all of the
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CLEAR
REPEAT
H
DISPLAY
X/x
ENTER
CHAPTER
DISC
OFF
TITLE
OFF
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
45
Playing Discs
discs when you select All Discs
mode.
• TITLE: Repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: Repeats the current
chapter.
x When playing a DVD-RW
• DISC: Repeats all of the titles of the
selected type when you select One
Disc mode, or all of the titles on all
of the discs when you select All
Discs mode.
• TITLE: Repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: Repeats the current
chapter.
x When playing a VIDEO CD/SACD/CD
(Program Play and Shuffle Play are set
to “OFF”)
• DISC: Repeats all of the tracks on a
disc when you select One Disc
mode, or all of the tracks on all of the
discs when you select All Discs
mode.
• TRACK: Repeats the current track.
x When Program Play is set to “ON” or
Shuffle Play is activated
• ON: Repeats Program Play or
Shuffle Play.
4 Press ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
z
You can set Repeat Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press
H. Repeat Play starts.
z You can select “REPEAT” directly by pressing
REPEAT. Each time you press the button, the item
changes.
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 twice 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.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CLEAR
A-B
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
SET
OFF
OFF
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
continued
46
3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then
press ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting display
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.
“A-B” appears on the front panel display
during A-B Repeat Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
z
You can select “A-B REPEAT” directly by
pressing A-B. Press the button once to set the point A,
and press it again to set the point B.
Notes
• You can set A-B Repeat Play for only one specific
section.
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are
canceled.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work for titles containing
still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
• You cannot set the starting point (point A) on one
disc and ending point (point B) on another disc.
Set point A with .
A-B REPEAT
ENTER
A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55
CHAPTER
TIME
Set point B with .
ENTER
A-B REPEAT
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55
B: 18 – 1 : 34 : 30
CHAPTER
TIME
ON
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a Scene
Searching for a Particular
Point on a Disc (Search, Scan,
Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame)
You can locate a particular point on a disc
quickly by monitoring the picture or playing
back slowly.
Note
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be
able to do some of the operations described.
Locating a point quickly (Search)
During playback, keep pressing to
locate a point in the playback direction or
keep pressing to locate a point in the
opposite direction. When you find the point
you want, release the button to return to
normal playback speed.
Locating a point quickly by playing a disc
in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)
Press or while playing a disc.
When you find the point you want, press H
to return to normal speed.
Each time you press
or during
scan, the playback speed changes. Three
speeds are available. With each press the
indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
Opposite direction
The “
×2B”/”×2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed. The “FF2M”/
”FR2m” playback speed is faster than
“FF1M”/”FR1m.”
Watching frame by frame (Slow-
motion Play)
Press or when the player is in
pause mode. To return to the normal speed,
press H.
Each time you press
or during
Slow-motion Play, the playback speed
changes. Two speeds are available. With
each press the indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
SLOW2y y SLOW1y
Opposite direction (DVD only)
SLOW2 y SLOW1
The “SLOW2y”/”SLOW2 ” playback
speed is slower than “SLOW1y”/
”SLOW1 .”
/
H
/
×2B (DVD VIDEO/SACD/CD only)
FF2M T FF1M
×2B (DVD VIDEO only)
FR2
m T FR1m
y
y
y
y
continued
48
Playing one frame at a time
When the player is in the pause mode, press
to go to the next frame. Press
to go to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO
only). If you hold the button down, you can
view the frames in succession. To return to
normal playback, press H.
Searching for a Disc/Title/
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene (Search mode)
You can search a DVD by disc, title or
chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/
SACD/CD by track, index, or scene.
As title and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc, you can select the
desired one by entering its number. Or, you
can search for a scene using the time code.
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select the search
method.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
(DISC), (TITLE),
(CHAPTER), or
(TIME/TEXT)
Select “TIME/TEXT” for “Time search”
(see below).
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
SEARCH
MODE
CLEAR
X/x
ENTER
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
49
Searching for a Scene
x When playing a VIDEO CD
(DISC), (TRACK)
or (INDEX)
x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
Playback
(DISC), (SCENE)
x When playing an SACD/CD
(DISC), (TRACK)
or (INDEX)
Example: when you select
(CHAPTER)
“
**
(
**
)” is selected (
**
refers to a
number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,
indexes or scenes.
3 Press ENTER.
“
**
(
**
)” changes to “-- (
**
).”
4 Press X/x or the number buttons to
select the title, chapter, track,
index, or scene number you want to
search.
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
5 Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
To search for a scene using the time
code (Time search) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-
RW only)
1 In Step 2, select (TIME/
TEXT).
“T
**
:
**
:
**
” (playing time of the
current title) is selected.
2 Press ENTER.
“T
**
:
**
:
**
” changes to “T --:--:--.”
3 Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
z
You can select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,”
“TRACK,” “INDEX,” “SCENE” or “TIME/TEXT”
directly by pressing SEARCH MODE repeatedly.
z When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW) or
track (SACD/CD) by pressing the number buttons and
ENTER.
z You can display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into
9 scenes. You can start playback directly by selecting
one of the scenes. For details, see “Searching by Scene
(VIEWER).”
Notes
• The title, chapter or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW
in VR mode.
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
1
PLAY
Selected row
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
– –
(
3 4
)
1
PLAY
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Searching by Scene (VIEWER)
You can divide the screen into 9 sub-screens
and find the desired scene quickly.
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(VIEWER), then press ENTER.
The options for “VIEWER” appear.
3 Press X/x to select the item.
Refer to the explanations given for each
items in the following sections.
• TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
• CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD
VIDEO only)
• TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD
only)
• STROBE PLAYBACK
• ANGLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
4 Press ENTER.
To start playback from the selected
scene
Select the scene using C/X/x/c and press
ENTER. The playback starts from the
selected scene.
To return to normal play
Press ORETURN.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
all functions.
• The sound is muted when using this function.
Scanning the title, chapter, or track
You can divide the screen into 9 sub-screens
and display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks. You can also play back from the
selected title, chapter, or track.
Select the item you want in Step 3, then press
ENTER in Step 4.
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO
Select “TITLE VIEWER” or “CHAPTER
VIEWER.”
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD
Select “TRACK VIEWER.”
The initial scenes of titles, chapters, or tracks
appear.
ENTER
C/X/x/c
ORETURN
DISPLAY
X
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
TITLE VIEWER
ANGLE VIEWER
CHAPTER VIEWER
TITLE VIEWER
STROBE PLAYBACK
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
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Searching for a Scene
z If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks,
V is displayed at the bottom right.
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and press
x. To return to the previous scene, select the top left
scene (the position 1) and press X.
Dividing a scene into 9 sections
(STROBE PLAYBACK)
You can display 9 consecutive moving
pictures on the screen. When you press X,
the moving pictures pause.
Select “STROBE PLAYBACK” in Step 3,
then press ENTER in Step 4.
Displaying different angles
simultaneously
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can
display all of the angles recorded on the disc
on the same screen, and start playback in
continuous mode at the chosen angle. The
angles are displayed on a screen divided into
9 sections.
Select “ANGLE VIEWER” in Step 3, then
press ENTER in Step 4.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
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Viewing Information About the Disc
Viewing the Playing Time
and Remaining Time on
the Front Panel Display
You can check information about the disc,
such as the remaining time, current title or
track number, using the front panel display
(page 9).
Press TIME/TEXT.
Each time you press TIME/TEXT while
playing the disc, the display changes as
shown in the following charts.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), SACD, or CD
0
TIME/TEXT
Title playing time and current disc, title
and chapter number
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time and
number of the current chapter
Text
Remaining time of
the current chapter
Track playing time and current disc, track
and index number
Remaining time of the
current track
Playing time of the
disc
Remaining time of
the disc
Text
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Viewing Information About the Disc
z When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number or the playing time is displayed.
z The playing time and remaining time of the current
chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on
your TV screen. See the following section “Checking
the Playing Time and Remaining Time” for
instructions on how to read this information.
Note
Depending on the type of disc being played and the
playing mode, the above mentioned disc information
may not be displayed.
Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining Time
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track, and the playing time or remaining time
of the disc. Also, you can check the DVD/
SACD/CD text recorded on the disc.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
0
TIME/
TEXT
DISPLAY
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
1
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
Time information
continued
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2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can change depend on the disc you are
playing.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
• T
**
:
**
:
**
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
x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
•
**
:
**
Playing time of the current scene
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), SACD, or CD
• T
**
:
**
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
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Checking the DVD/SACD/CD text
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in Step 2 to
display the text recorded on the DVD/SACD/
CD. The DVD/SACD/CD text appears only
when the text is recorded in the disc. You
cannot change the text. If the disc does not
contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.
z
If the DVD/SACD/CD text does not fit on a single
line, you can see the entire text by watching it scroll
across the front panel display.
z You can select the time and text directly by
pressing TIME/TEXT.
Notes
• This player can only display the first level of DVD/
SACD/CD text, such as the disc’s name or title.
• Depending upon the disc, the text may not be
displayed.
TIME/TEXT
BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO – 4
The DVD/SACD/CD text
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Viewing Information About the Disc
Checking the Play
Information (ADVANCED)
You can check information such as the bit
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate
of the playback picture is always displayed as
Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as
kbps (kilo bit per second).
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press X/x to select
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.
3 Press X/x to select items.
For each item, please refer to “Displays
of each item.”
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the
pick-up point.
4 Press ENTER.
To close the ADVANCED window
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Display of each item
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
BIT RATE
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio
data per second in a disc. The higher the bit
rate, the larger the amount of data. When the
bit rate level is high, there is a large amount
of data. However, this does not always mean
that you can get higher quality pictures or
sounds.
LAYER
Indicates the approximate point where the
disc is playing.
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates
which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or
“Layer 1”).
For details on the layers, see page 92 (DVD
VIDEO).
ENTER
X/x
DISPLAY
BIT RATE
OFF
BIT RATE
LAYER
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
BIT RATE
05
10
kbps
Mbps
384
PLAY
1
BIT RATE
05
10
kbps
Mbps
384
Audio
Video
Appears when the DVD
has dual layers
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with
multilingual tracks, you can select the
language you want while playing the DVD
VIDEO.
If the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS),
you can select the audio format you want
while playing the DVD VIDEO.
With stereo CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can
select the sound from the right or left channel
and listen to the sound of the selected channel
through both the right and left speakers. (In
this case, the sound loses its stereo effect.)
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 select the left channel and hear the
instruments from both speakers.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press X/x to select
(AUDIO), then press ENTER.
The options for “AUDIO” appear.
3 Press X/x to select the desired
audio signal.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
represent the language code. Refer to the
language code list on page 97 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.
x When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN
(main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub
sound)
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
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)
4 Press ENTER.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
AUDIO
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
DVD VIDEO
2: ENGLISH
3:
FRENCH
1: ENGLISH
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
LRC
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS RS
1: ENGLISH
1
PLAY
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Sound Adjustments
z You can select “AUDIO” directly by pressing
AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the item
changes.
Notes
• While playing a DVD, the sound may change
automatically.
• You cannot change the sound for SACDs.
Displaying the audio information of
the disc
When you select “AUDIO,” the channels
being played are displayed on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural to
5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a
DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of
the recorded channels may differ.
*“PCM,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is
displayed.
In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the
channels in the playing track are displayed
by numbers as follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
**The letters in the program format display
mean the following sound component.
The display examples are as follows:
• PCM (stereo)
• Dolby Surround
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch
When an LFE signal component is output,
“LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an
LFE signal component is not output, “LFE”
is enclosed in a broken line.
DVD VIDEO
1: ENGLISH
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
1
LRC
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS RS
PLAY
Current audio format*
Currently playing program format**
DOLBY DIGITAL
3 / 2
.
1
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) component 1
Rear component 2
Front component 2+
Centre component 1
L: Front (left)
R: Front (right)
C: Center
LS: Rear (left)
RS: Rear (right)
S: Rear (monaural): The rear
component of the Dolby Surround
processed signal and the Dolby
Digital signal
LFE: Low Frequency Effect signal
PCM 96kHz 24bit
PROGRAM FORMAT
LR
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0
L RC
S
PROGRAM FORMAT
LRC
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS RS
continued ,
58
• DTS
When an LFE signal component is output,
“LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an
LFE signal component is not output, “LFE”
is enclosed in a broken line.
z
When the signal contains rear signal components
such as “LS,” “RS” or “S,” the Surround effect is
enhanced (page 58).
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 surround mode that best
suits your speaker setup.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(SURROUND), then press ENTER.
The options for “SURROUND” appear.
3 Press X/x to select one of the
surround modes.
Refer to the following explanations given
for each item.
For 2 speaker setups
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
LRC
DTS 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS RS
ENTER
X/x
DISPLAY
SURROUND
OFF
TVS DYNAMIC
OFF
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
1
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
59
Sound Adjustments
For 4 to 6 speaker setups
(If you select “NONE” in the setting of
“REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP” (page
86), you cannot select these modes.)
• NORMAL SURROUND
• ENHANCED SURROUND
• VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
• VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
• VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
4 Press ENTER.
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
For 2 speaker setups
When you connect only 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.
Select one of the following modes:
If the player is set up to output the signal from
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will be
heard only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and
“DTS” are set to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO
SETUP” (page 84).
TVS DYNAMIC
Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in
the illustration below. The sound imaging
effect is distinct and clearly reproduces each
aural element of the audio track.
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
Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in
the illustration below. This gives the sound
an expanded effect that fills the area
surrounding the listener.
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
The large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
don’t want to disturb other people but still
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE.”
TV
TV
continued ,
60
TVS STANDARD
Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear
speakers from the sound of the front speakers
(L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in
the illustration below. Use this setting when
you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers
and retain the sound quality.
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
Uses sound imaging to shift the sound of the
rear speakers away from the actual speaker
position.
The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown
in the illustration below. The shift position
differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE”
setting of the rear speakers (page 86).
L: Left front speaker
R: Right front speaker
: Virtual speakers
LR
B-1
L R
RSLS
LS RS
LR
L
LS
RS
R
SIDE
REAR
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Sound Adjustments
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
Uses sound imaging to create an array of
virtual rear speakers from a single pair of
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below. The position of the virtual rear
speakers differs according to “REAR” or
“SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 86).
VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
Uses sound imaging to create an array of
virtual rear speaker positions higher than the
listener from a single pair 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 86).
z
You can select “SURROUND” directly by
pressing SURROUND. Each time you press the
button, the item changes. If you select any setting
other than “OFF,” the SURROUND indicator on the
player lights up.
Notes
• To enjoy the multichannel audio through the 5.1CH
OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker position
and distance. For details on setting each speaker, see
page 86.
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for
the rear speakers (page 57), the surround effects may
be difficult to hear.
• When you select “TVS DYNAMIC,” “TVS WIDE,”
“TVS NIGHT”, or “TVS STANDARD,” the player
does not output the sound from the center speaker.
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off
the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
L
LS RS
R
LR
LS
RS
SIDE
REAR
L: Left front speaker
R: Right front speaker
LS: Left rear speaker
RS: Right rear speaker
: Virtual speakers
LS RS
LR
LR
LS
RS
SIDE
REAR
continued ,
62
• If the player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the
TVS effect will not be heard when you play a CD.
• 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.
Otherwise, the TVS effect may be hard to discern.
•“TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital discs.
However, not all discs will respond to the “TVS
NIGHT” function in the same way.
• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” and “DTS” to “DTS,” in
“AUDIO SETUP,” sound will come from your
speakers but it will not have the TVS effect.
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Enjoying Movies
Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE”
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
For example, while playing a scene of a train
in motion, you can display the view from
either the front of the train, the left window of
the train or from the right window without
having the train’s movement interrupted.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(ANGLE).
The number of the angle appears.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of angles.
3 Press c or ENTER.
The number of the angle changes to “-.”
4 Select the angle number using the
number buttons or X/x, then press
ENTER.
The angle changes to the selected angle.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
z You can select the angle directly by pressing
ANGLE. Each time you press the button, the angle
changes.
z You can display all the angles recorded on the disc
on the same screen, and start playback directly in
continuous mode from the chosen angle. The angles
are displayed on a screen divided into 9 sections. For
details, see page 50.
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.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
ENTER
X/x
Number
buttons
DISPLAY
ANGLE
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
1
DVD VIDEO
1
(
9
)
PLAY
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
1
DVD VIDEO
–
(
9
)
PLAY
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Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can
turn the subtitles on and off whenever you
want while playing. If multilingual subtitles
are recorded on the disc, you can change the
subtitle language while playing, and turn it on
or off whenever you want. For example, you
can select the language you want to practice
and turn the subtitles on for better
understanding.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(SUBTITLE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SUBTITLE” appear.
3 Press X/x to select the setting.
x 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 the language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 97 to see
which language the code represents.
x When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
4 Press ENTER.
To cancel the SUBTITLE setting
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
z
You can select “SUBTITLE” directly by pressing
SUBTITLE. Each time you press the button, the item
changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles
are recorded on it.
SUBTITLE
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
1
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2:
FRENCH
3: SPANISH
OFF
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
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Enjoying Movies
Adjusting the Picture
Quality (BNR)
The Block Noise Reduction (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.
3 Press X/x to select a level.
As the value increases, the mosaic like
patterns on your TV screen will decrease.
• 1: reduces the “block noise”.
• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than
1.
• 3: reduces the “block noise” more than
2.
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.
z
You can select “BNR” directly by pressing BNR.
Each time you press the button, the item changes. If
you select any setting other than “OFF,” the indicator
on the player lights up.
Notes
• If the outlines of the images on your screen should
become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the
“BNR” effect may be hard to discern.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
BNR
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
OFF
1
2
3
DVD VIDEO
OFF
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
PLAY
66
Adjusting the Playback
Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER)
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD
or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the
TV, to obtain the picture quality you want.
Choose the video mode that suits the program
you are watching.
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(VIDEO EQUALIZER), then press
ENTER.
The options for “VIDEO EQUALIZER”
appear.
3 Press X/x to select the setting you
want.
• STANDARD: displays a standard
picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic
picture by increasing the picture
contrast and the color intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: White colors become
brighter and black colors become
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
4 Press ENTER.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
z When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
DVD VIDEO
DYNAMIC 1
DYNAMIC 2
CINEMA 1
CINEMA 2
STANDARD
STANDARD
VIDEO EQUALIZER
PLAY
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Enjoying Movies
Enhancing the Playback
Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER)
The Digital Video Enhancer function makes
the picture appear clear and crisp by
enhancing the outlines of images on your TV
screen. Also, this function can soften the
images on the screen.
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER), then
press ENTER.
The options for “DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER” appear.
3 Press X/x to select a level.
As the value increases, the outlines of
images on your TV screen will become
crisper.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
• 3: enhances the outline more than 2.
• SOFT: softens the image (DVD
VIDEO/DVD-RW only).
4 Press ENTER.
The disc plays with the setting you
selected.
To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER” setting
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
z
You can select “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER”
directly by pressing DVE. Each time you pressing the
button, the item changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD disc or the scene
being played, noise found in the disc may become
more apparent. If this happens, it is recommended that
you use the BNR function (page 65) with the DVE
function. If the condition still does not improve,
reduce the Digital Video Enhancer level or select
“SOFT” (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) in Step 3
above.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
DVE
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
DVD VIDEO
OFF
3
2
1
OFF
SOFT
PLAY
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Using Various Additional
Functions
Locking Discs (Custom Parental
Control, Parental Control)
You can set two kinds of playback
restrictions for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set the 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.
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 50 discs. When
you set the fifty-first 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.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password by using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
x When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
x
ENTER
ORETURN
DISPLAY
C/X/x/c
Number
buttons
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
DVD VIDEO
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
STOP
1
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
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Using Various Additional Functions
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
by using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu display.
To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
1 Follow Steps 1 through 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 the 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
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 (limiting playback
by children)
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.
A scene that is limited is not played, or it is
replaced by a different scene.
.
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.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
ENTER
ORETURN
DISPLAY
H
X/x
Number
buttons
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
DVD VIDEO
STOP
1 8
(
3 4
)
1 2
(
2 7
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
1
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70
3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then
press ENTER.
x 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.
x When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
by 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 the standard code in the table on
page 71 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.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
USA
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
STANDARD:
USA
OTHERS
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
OFF
STANDARD:
8:
7:
6:
5:
NC17
R
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD: USA
4: PG13
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Using Various Additional Functions
The lower the value, the more strict 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 “PARENTAL CONTROL” display
appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
z
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat Steps 1 to 3 of “Limiting playback by children.”
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
in Step 4, replace the disc in the player and press H.
When the “PARENTAL CONTROL” display
appears, enter your new password.
Notes
• When you play DVD VIDEOs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, 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 original level.
Area Code
Standard Code
number
Argentina 2044
Australia 2047
Austria 2046
Belgium 2057
Brazil 2070
Canada 2079
Chile 2090
China 2092
Denmark 2115
Finland 2165
France 2174
Germany 2109
Hong Kong 2219
India 2248
Indonesia 2238
Italy 2254
Japan 2276
Standard Code
number
Korea 2304
Malaysia 2363
Mexico 2362
Netherlands 2376
New Zealand 2390
Norway 2379
Pakistan 2427
Philippines 2424
Portugal 2436
Russia 2489
Singapore 2501
Spain 2149
Sweden 2499
Switzerland 2086
Taiwan 2543
Thailand 2528
United
Kingdom
2184
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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 in Step 5
and input the correct number.
If you make a mistake
Press ORETURN.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Operation Sound Effects
(Sound Feedback)
The player beeps when the following
operations are performed.
The default setting of the Sound Feedback
function is set to off.
To set Sound Feedback
1 Press POWER on the player, then press
?/1 on the remote.
The power indicator lights up in green.
When there is a disc in the player, press
A and remove the disc. Then press A
again to close the disc tray.
2 Press and hold X on the player for more
than two seconds.
Operation Operation sound
Power is turned on One beep
Power is turned off Two beeps
H is pressed
One beep
X is pressed
Two beeps
Playback is stopped One long beep
Operation is not possible Three beeps
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
Power indicator
X
?/1
A
POWER
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Using Various Additional Functions
You will hear one beep and the Sound
Feedback function is turned on.
To turn off the Sound Feedback
function
When there is no disc in the player, press and
hold X on the player for more than two
seconds. You will hear two beeps and the
Sound Feedback function is turned off.
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 with an AV
amplifier (receiver), you can control the
volume with the supplied remote.
Notes
• Depending on the units being connected, you may
not be able to 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 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s
manufacturer’s code (see the table)
using the number buttons.
3 Release ?/1.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
TV/VIDEO
VOL +/–
?/1
TV/DVD
switch
WIDE MODE
Number
buttons
ENTER
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74
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.
.
Controlling the TV
When you set the TV/DVD switch to TV, you
can control the following items with the
supplied remote.
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 your AV
amplifier (receiver)’s manufacturer’s
code (see the table below) using the
number buttons.
3 Release [/1.
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).
If you do not connect an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can control your TV’s volume
by setting the code number to 90 (default).
However, you must first set the code number
of controllable TVs as explained above.
By pressing You can
[/1 Turn the TV on or off
VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV
WIDE MODE Switch to or from the wide
mode of a Sony Wide TV
TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
input sources
Number buttons
and ENTER
Select the channel of the TV
Manufacturer Code
number
Sony (default) 01
Akai 04
AOC 04
Centurion 12
Coronado 03
Curtis-Mathes 12
Daytron 12
Emerson 03,04,14
Fisher 11
General Electric 06,10
Gold Star 03,04,17
Hitachi 02,03
J.C.Penney 04,12
JVC 09
KMC 03
Magnavox 03,08,12
Marantz 04,13
MGA/
Mitsubishi
04,12,13,
17
NEC 04,12
Panasonic 06,19
Philco 03,04
Philips 08,21
Pioneer 16
Portland 03
Quasar 06,18
Radio Shack 05,14
RCA 04,10
Sampo 12
Samsung 20
Sanyo 11
Scott 12
Sears 07,10,11
Sharp 03,05,18
Sylvania 08,12
Teknika 03,08,14
Toshiba 07
Wards 03,04,12
Yorx 12
Zenith 15
Manufacturer Code
number
Manufacturer Code number
Sony 80, 88, 89, 91
Denon 84, 85, 86
Kenwood 92, 93
Onkyo 81, 82, 83
Pioneer 99
Sansui 87
Technics 97, 98
Yamaha 94, 95, 96
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
Number
buttons
[/1
VOL +/–
TV/DVD
switch
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Using Various Additional Functions
Controlling the AV amplifiers
(receivers)
When you set the TV/DVD switch to DVD,
you can control the volume of the AV
amplifier (receiver) using VOL +/–.
Controlling a CD Changer
(Mega Control)
You can control a Sony CD changer of 5/50/
200/300/400 discs connected to the MEGA
CONTROL jack of the player.
Connecting the CD changer
Controlling the CD changer
The controls indicated below are effective
while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit.
1 Set the command mode selector of the
CD changer to “CD3.”
2 Set the TV/DVD switch on the remote to
“DVD.”
3 Turn on the player and the CD changer.
4 Press MEGA CONTROL on the player.
The MEGA CONTROL button on the
front panel lights up and the display
shows the current disc number in the CD
changer.
5 Select the play mode you want on the CD
changer.
Audio cord (not supplied)
CONTROL A1 cord
(not supplied)
SACD/DVD player
Sony CD changer
(5/50/200/300/400
discs)
Do not connect anything
to the other CONTROL
A1 jack.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
Hx
.
/>
X
ENTER
X/x
MEGA CONTROL
TV/DVD
switch
N
X
x
.
/>
continued ,
76
6 Press H on the player to start playing.
Playback starts and the display shows the
current disc and track numbers and the
playing time of the track. While the
MEGA CONTROL button on the front
panel is lit, you can control CD changer
with the controls on the player as follows:
To control the player again
Press MEGA CONTROL on the player.
The MEGA CONTROL button on the player
turns off and you can control the player.
Notes
• Connect only a Sony 5/50/200/300/400 CD changer
to MEGA CONTROL jack.
• Set CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1II in the setup
menu of the CD changer so that it matches the
connection made above. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the CD changer.
• You cannot locate a particular point on a CD’s track
using the controls on the player.
• Depending on the CD changer, some controls on the
player may not operate the CD changer as they do
the player.
• You cannot control the player when the MEGA
CONTROL button on the front panel is lit.
• The player will not enter Resume Play after the
MEGA CONTROL button on the front panel has
been turned on and off.
• You cannot control the CD changer right after
turning on the player or connecting the CD changer.
Wait a few seconds until the player recognizes the
CDs.
• When the MEGA CONTROL button is lit, you
cannot use the Control Menu.
To Operation
Select a disc during
playback
Press the number
button on the remote
and ENTER, or X/
x and ENTER
Stop
Press
x
Pause
Press
X
Resume play after pause
Press
X or H
Go to the next track or
scene in continuous play
mode
Press
>
Go back to the preceding
track or scene in
continuous play mode
Press
.
77
Settings and Adjustments
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 page 78 through 88. For an
overall list of Setup Display items, see page
98.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions
described may work.
How to use the Setup Display
1 Press DISPLAY on the remote when the
player is in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select (SETUP)
and press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM” and
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 selected setup item appears.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
: :
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
DVD VIDEO
STOP
Q
UICK
(
4 7
)
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER
:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
JACKET PICTURE
Selected item
Setup items
continued ,
78
5 Select an item using X/x, then press
ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
6 Select a setting using X/x, then press
ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “16:9”
To turn off the Setup Display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup
Display is turned off.
z If you select “QUICK” in Step 3, you will enter the
Quick Setup mode (page 28).
Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to
make basic adjustments.
z If you select “RESET” in Step 3, you can reset all
of the “SETUP” settings on page 98 to the default
settings. After you select “RESET” and press ENTER,
select “YES” and press ENTER to reset the settings (it
takes a few seconds to complete), or select “NO” and
press ENTER to return to the Control Menu. Do not
press POWER or
?/1 when resetting the player.
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. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 77).
xOSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
xMENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
xAUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
Select the language from the displayed list.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
xSUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitles
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
Select the language from the displayed list.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
track.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER
:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
4:3 LETTER BOX
Options
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER
:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
JACKETPICTURE
Selected setting
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
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Settings and Adjustments
z If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter the
language code from the list using the number buttons
(page 97).
Note
When you select a language that is not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (except for the “OSD”).
Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 77).
The default settings are underlined.
xTV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
4:3
LETTER
BOX
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the screen.
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.
16:9 Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
JACKET PICTURE
continued ,
80
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be
selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or
vice versa.
xSCREEN SAVER
Turns on and off the screen saver so that the
screen saver image appears when you leave
the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play back an SACD/
CD 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.
xBACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a
SACD/CD.
ON Turns on the screen saver.
OFF Turns off the screen saver.
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
JACKET
PICTURE
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears in the background, 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 in the background.
BLUE The background color is blue.
BLACK The background color is black.
81
Settings and Adjustments
Custom Settings (CUSTOM
SETUP)
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 77).
The default settings are underlined.
xAUTO PLAY
Selects the Auto Play setting when you turn
on the player.
xDIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel
display.
xPAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
xPLAYBACK MEMORY (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
The player can store the “SUBTITLE” and
other settings of each disc for up to 50 discs
(Playback Memory).
Set the Playback Memory function “ON” or
“OFF.”
The following settings are stored in memory
by the Playback Memory function.
–ANGLE (page 63)*
–AUDIO (page 56)*
–BNR (page 65)
–DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 67)
–SUBTITLE (page 64)*
–VIDEO EQUALIZER (page 66)
* DVD VIDEO only
OFF Does not use “TIMER,”
“DEMO1,” or “DEMO2” to start
playback.
TIMER Starts playing when the player is
turned on. The player can be
played at any time when
connected to a timer (not
supplied). Set the timer when the
player is in standby mode (the
?/
1
indicator lights up in red).
DEMO1 Starts playing the first
demonstration automatically.
DEMO2 Starts playing the second
demonstration automatically.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
ON
PLAYBACK MEMORY:
OFF
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
CD DIRECT:
BRIGHT Makes the front panel display
bright.
DARK Makes the front panel display
dark.
OFF Turns off the lighting of the front
panel display.
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.
continued ,
82
Notes
• The player can store the settings of up to 50 discs.
When you store the setting of disc number 51, the
first disc setting is canceled.
• The Playback Memory function cannot be used for
DVD-RWs in VR mode.
• During playback, do not turn off the player by
pressing POWER on the player. Doing so may
cancel the settings. When you turn off the player,
press x first to stop playback and then press [/1 on
the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red
and the player enters standby mode, press POWER
on the player.
xTRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO
only)
Gives the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when
you play a DVD on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, DTS or Dolby Digital format)
are recorded.
Notes
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 78).
• If PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital sound tracks have
the same number of channels, the player selects
PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this
order.
xCD DIRECT
Eliminates the use of unnecessary circuits
when playing CDs. The setting will be
activated when you press DISC SKIP.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
–5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
–PHONES jack
Note
If you select “ON” when playing CD type DTS discs,
the sound will become noisy.
OFF No priority given.
AUTO Priority given.
OFF Select this when playing CD
discs, including CD type DTS
discs.
ON Eliminates the use of
unnecessary circuits needed to
play CDs.
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Settings and Adjustments
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. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 77).
The default settings are underlined.
xAUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
–5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
–PHONES jack
xAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range
Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that has
the “AUDIO DRC” function. This affects the
output from the following jacks:
–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
–5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” in “DIGITAL OUT” (page
84).
–PHONES jack
xAUDIO FILTER (except SACD)
Selects the digital filter to reduce noises
above the 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency
(Fs) of the audio sources is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz
(Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96
kHz).
Notes
• There may be little effect by changing the digital
filter depending on discs or playback environment.
• There is no effect on SACDs.
OFF Turns off the audio attenuation.
Normally, select this position.
ON Reduces the audio output level so
that no sound distortion occurs.
Select this when the playback
sound from the speakers is
distorted.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
OFF
STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER: SHARP
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
D-PCM
DTS:
D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
STANDARD Normally, select this position.
TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear even
if you turn the volume down. It
is especially recommended
when you listen to the sound
using the speakers of the TV.
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being at
a live performance. When you
use high quality speakers, it is
even more effective.
SHARP
Provides a wide frequency
range and spatial feeling.
SLOW Provides smooth and warm
sound.
continued ,
84
xDOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Switches the mixing down methods when
you play a DVD on which rear signal
components such as “LS,” “RS,” or “S” are
recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. For
details on the rear signal components, see
“Changing the Sound” (page 56). This
function affects the output of the following
jacks:
–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” in “DIGITAL OUT” (page 84).
–PHONES jack
xDIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
Note
SACD audio signals are not output from a digital jack.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect the following
component using an optical or coaxial digital
cord via the DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL
or COAXIAL) jack.
–Amplifier (receiver) with digital input jack
–Amplifier (receiver) with a built-in DTS or
Dolby Digital decoder
–MD or DAT deck
For connection details, see page 24.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS” and
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting
“DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
xDOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-
RW only)
Selects the Dolby Digital signals output via
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack.
DOLBY
SURROUND
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that conforms to
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
The output signals which
reproduce the Dolby Surround
effect are downmixed to 2
channels.
NORMAL Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that does not
conform to Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic). All of the output signals
are downmixed to 2 channels
without the Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) effect.
ON
Normally, select this position. When
you select “ON,” set “DOLBY
DIGITAL,” “DTS” and “48kHz/96kHz
PCM.” For details on setting these
items, see “Setting the digital output
signal.”
OFF The player does not output the audio
signals via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. The
influence of the digital circuit upon the
analog circuit is minimal.
D-PCM Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
lacking 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 84).
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
OFF
STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER: SHARP
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
DTS:
D-PCM
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xDTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects if DTS signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
x48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal to be output via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
Notes
• Even if you set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO
SETUP” to “96kHz/24bit,” the sampling frequency
is converted to 48kHz/16bit when a “SURROUND”
mode (page 58) is selected.
• The analog audio signals from the LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) 1/2 jacks and 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks are
not affected by this setting and keep their original
sampling frequency level.
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder. If the player is connected
to an audio component lacking a
built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do
not set this. Otherwise, when you
play the Dolby Digital sound track,
a loud noise (or no sound) will
come out from the speakers,
affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
D-PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in DTS decoder. If you
play DTS audio sound tracks, the
player outputs stereo signals via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack.
DTS Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
having a built-in DTS decoder. If the
player is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in DTS
decoder, do not set this. Otherwise,
when you play the DTS sound track, a
loud noise (or no sound) will come
out from the speakers, affecting your
ears or causing the speakers to be
damaged.
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.
If a receiver (amplifier) which
cannot accept 96kHz is
connected to the player, do not
set this. Otherwise, a loud noise
may come out from the
speakers.
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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 and the balance of the
speakers to the same level.
This setting is effective when connecting the
speaker with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (page
22).
Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup
display. For details, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 77).
The default settings are underlined.
To return to the default setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that
only the SIZE setting does not return to the
default setting.
xSIZE
Selects the size of the speakers to be
connected.
• FRONT
• CENTER
• REAR
* Rear speaker position
Correctly specify the location of the rear speakers to
enjoy the surround effect.
• Set to the “SIDE,” if the location of the rear speakers
corresponds to section A below.
• Set to the “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 58).
These settings do not affect the SACD Multi audio
signals.
LARGE Normally select this position.
SMALL When the sound cracks or the
surround sound effects are difficult to
hear, select this. This activates the
bass redirection circuitry and outputs
the bass frequencies of the front
speaker from the subwoofer.
NONE
If you do not connect a center
speaker, select this.
SPEAKER SETUP
DISTANCE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL:
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
YES
LARGE
(
REAR
)
LARGE
LARGE
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
SIZE:
LARGE Normally select this position.
SMALL When the sound cracks or the
surround sound effects are difficult to
hear, select this. This activates the
bass redirection circuitry and outputs
the bass frequencies of the center
speaker from other speakers.
NONE
If you do not connect rear speakers,
select this.
LARGE (REAR/SIDE): Normally select this
position. Select either of these
according to the rear speaker’s
position*.
SMALL (REAR/SIDE): When the sound
cracks or the surround sound effects
are difficult to hear, select this.
Select either of these according to the
rear speaker’s position*.
This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the bass
frequencies of the rear speaker from
other speakers.
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• 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, please set all speaker settings to
“SMALL” and utilize a subwoofer for low
frequency sound.
• Even if there are fewer than 6 speakers connected,
the player distributes the audio signal components to
the front speakers.
xDISTANCE
In order to set the distance for each speaker,
first set the distance from the listening
position to the front speaker using FRONT.
This will automatically set the same distance
for the CENTER and REAR speakers. Then,
starting from these settings, change the
distance for the center and rear speakers as
explained below so that they match the actual
physical distance to your listening position.
The default distance setting for the speakers
in relation to the listening position is shown
below.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup
Display when you move the speakers. The
default adjustments are in parentheses.
Notes
• 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.
• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from
your listening position than the front speakers.
• These settings do not affect the SACD Multi audio
signals.
NONE If you do not connect a subwoofer,
select this. This activates the bass
redirection circuitry and outputs the
LFE signals from the front speakers as
long as the front speaker size is set to
“LARGE.”
YES If you connect a subwoofer, select this
to output the LFE (low frequency
effect) channel from the subwoofer.
When you set the other speakers
settings to “SMALL,” the subwoofer
makes up for the missing bass
frequencies of the speakers.
FRONT
(10ft/3m)
Front speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in 1
foot (0.3 meter) increments from
4 to 50 feet (1.2 to 15.2 meters).
CENTER
(10ft/3m)
Center speaker distance can be
moved up to 2 feet (0.6 meters)
backward from the front
speakers or 5 feet (1.5 meters)
forward closer to the listening
position, in 1 foot (0.3 meter)
increments.
REAR (10ft/
3m)
Rear speaker distance can be
moved up to 16 feet (4.8 meters)
closer to your listening position
from the front speaker position,
in 1 foot (0.3 meter) increments.
10ft/3m 10ft/3m
10ft/3m
10ft/3m 10ft/3m
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xBALANCE
You can vary the balance of the left and right
speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST
TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment.
The default adjustments are in parentheses.
xLEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as
follows. 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.
xTEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this
when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks and
adjust the “BALANCE” and “LEVEL.”
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
“BALANCE” or “LEVEL” and adjust the
value of “BALANCE” using C/c and
“LEVEL” 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.
Notes
• When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts
off for a moment.
• The test tone signals are not output from the digital
jack.
FRONT
(0dB)
Adjust the balance between the
front left and right speakers (–
6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB
increments).
REAR (0dB) Adjust the balance between the
rear left and right speakers (–
6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB
increments).
FRONT (0dB) Adjust the level of the front
speakers (–6dB to 0dB, 0.5
dB increments).
CENTER
(0dB)
Adjust the level of the center
speaker (–12dB to 0dB,
0.5dB increments).
REAR (0dB) Adjust the level of the rear
speakers (–12dB to 0dB,
0.5dB increments).
SUBWOOFER
(0dB)
Adjust the level of the
subwoofer (–10dB to +10dB,
0.5dB increments).
OFF
The test tone is not emitted from
the speakers.
ON The test tone is emitted from
each speaker in sequence while
adjusting balance or level.
When you select one of the
“SPEAKER SETUP” items, the
test tone is emitted from both left
and right speakers simultaneously.
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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.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
, The connecting cords are not connected
securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, The player is not connected to the correct TV
input jack (page 18).
, The video input on the TV is not set so that you
can view pictures on the player.
Picture noise appears.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-
protection signal applied to some DVD
programs could affect picture quality. If you
still experience problems even when you
connect your player directly to your TV,
please try connecting your player to your TV’s
S video input (page 18).
Even though you set the aspect ratio
in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,”
the picture does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
Sound
There is no sound.
, The connecting cord is not connected securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 22, 24,
26).
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not changed
so that you can listen to the player.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion
Play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack, check the audio settings (page 83).
, SACD audio signals are not output from a
digital jack.
Sound is noisy.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“ON” (page 83).
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 22, 24, 26).
, Depending on the DVD, the output signal may
not be the entire 5.1 channels. It may be
monaural or stereo even if the sound track is
recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.
The sound comes from the center
speaker only.
, Depending on the disc, the sound may come
from the center speaker only.
, Set “SURROUND” to “OFF” in the Control
Menu display (page 58).
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Operation
The remote does not function.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor
on the player.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
, There is no disc inside.
, The disc is turned over. Insert the disc with the
playback side facing down on the disc tray.
, The disc is skewed.
, The player cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page
6).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player.
Remove the disc and leave the player turned
on for about half an hour. Turn on the power
again before playing the disc (page 3).
, The player cannot play DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs,
CD-Rs, or CD-RWs that are not finalized.
The disc does not start playing from
the beginning.
, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play or A-
B Repeat Play has been selected (page 40).
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before
playing a disc.
, Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press
x on the player or the
remote and then start playback (page 36).
, Depending upon the disc, the menu may
automatically appear on the TV screen.
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set
to “TIMER” (page 81).
Playback stops automatically.
, Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the player stops
playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions
such as stop, Search, Scan, Slow-
motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle
Play, or Program Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
do some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that comes with the disc.
The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection buttons on the remote (page
37).
The subtitle language cannot be
changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection buttons on the remote (page
37).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection buttons on the remote (page
37).
, The DVD prohibits the subtitles being turned
off.
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The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection buttons on the remote (page
37).
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played. The angle can be changed when
the “ANGLE” indicator lights up on the front
panel display (page 9).
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the player
to operate abnormally, press POWER on the
player to turn the player off and then on again.
Nothing is displayed on the front
panel display.
, “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to
“OFF.” Set “DIMMER” to “BRIGHT” or
“DARK” (page 81).
5 numbers or letters are displayed on
the screen and on the front panel
display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
(See the table on page 91.)
The disc cannot be removed and
“LOCKED” appears on the front panel
display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
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 00)
with a combination of a letter and digits
appears on the screen and the front panel
display. In this case, check the following
table.
First three
characters
of the
service
number
Cause and/or corrective
action
C 13 The disc is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a soft cloth
(page 7).
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:13:00
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Glossary
Chapter (page 9)
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.
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 58)
Technology that Sony developed to enjoy
surround in a home using 4 or more speakers.
It simulates the sound of a movie editing
studio instead of the usual concert hall so that
you can enjoy the surround sound of a movie
theater in the comfort of your own home.
Dolby Digital (page 20, 84)
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital
audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio
systems. Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data are recorded
discretely and little deterioration is realized
because all channel data processing is digital.
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 84)
Audio signal processing technology that
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround
sound. When the input signal contains a
surround component, the Pro Logic process
outputs the front, center, and rear signals. The
rear channel is monaural.
DTS (page 20, 85)
Digital audio compression technology that
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed.
This technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. DTS provides the same 5.1
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.
DVD VIDEO (page 6)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and
single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte),
which is 7 times that of a CD. The data
capacity of a 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,
one of the worldwide standards of digital
compression technology. The picture data is
compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its
original size. The DVD also uses a variable
rate coding technology that changes the data
to be allocated according to the status of the
picture. Audio information is recorded in a
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital,
allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD.
DVD-RW (page 6)
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable
disc with the same size as the DVD VIDEO.
The DVD-RW can be recorded in two
different modes: VR mode and Video mode.
VR (Video Recording) mode enables various
programming and editing functions, some of
which are limited in the case of Video mode.
Video mode complies with DVD VIDEO
format and is compatible with DVD players
while a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode can
only be played on DVD-RW compliant
players. The “DVD-RW” appears in this
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manual, or the on-screen display refers to
DVD-RWs in VR mode.
Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page
48)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on an SACD/
CD or VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no
index may be recorded.
Parental Control (page 68)
A function of the DVD used to limit playback
of the disc according to the age of the user
and the limitation level in each country. The
limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is
activated, or playback is completely
prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or
replaced with other scenes, etc.
Region Code (page 6)
This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region number is allocated on each DVD
player or DVD disc according to the sales
region. Each region code is shown on the
player as well as on the disc packaging. The
player can play the discs that match its region
code. The player can also play discs with the
mark. Even when the region code is not
shown on the DVD, the region limit may still
be activated.
Scene (page 9)
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback
control) functions, the menu screens, moving
pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “scenes.”
Super Audio CD (SACD) (page 6)
An SACD 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. SACDs
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 9)
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
ALL
HD (high density)
layer
HD layer
HD layer
CD layer
HD layer
2 channel playback
area
Multi-channel
playback area
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Track (page 9)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on an
SACD/CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a
song).
TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 58)
Technology from Sony developed to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV. Designed to work with the sound
characteristics of your TV, this technology
brings the excitement of surround sound to
your home using nothing more than your
stereo TV’s internal speakers. Furthermore,
various TVS modes are available. For
example, “TVS WIDE” uses just two
speakers to create a virtual sound
environment that makes you feel like you are
surrounded by multiple speakers.
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Specifications
System
Laser Semiconductor laser
Signal format system NTSC
Audio characteristics
Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (-2 dB ± 2.0 dB at 44 kHz)
SACD: 2 Hz to 100 kHz (-3 dB ± 2.0 dB at 50 kHz)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio) 115 dB (DVD VIDEO) (LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks only)
Harmonic distortion 0.003 %
Dynamic range DVD VIDEO/SACD: 103 dB
CD: 99 dB
Wow and flutter Less than detected value (±0.001% W PEAK)
Outputs
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 17 W
Dimensions (approx.) 430
× 108 × 414 mm (17 × 4 3/8 × 16 3/8 in.) (width/height/depth)
including projecting parts
Mass (approx.) 5.5 kg (12 lb. 2 oz.)
Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity 25% to 80%
Jack name Jack type Output level Load impedance
DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
Optical output jack -18 dBm Wave length 660 nm
DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL)
Phono jack 0.5 Vp-p 75 ohms terminated
LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) 1/2
Phono jack 2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms) Over 10 kilohms
5.1CH OUTPUT Phono jack 2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms) Over 10 kilohms
LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 Phono jack 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative
S VIDEO OUT 1/2 4-pin mini DIN Y: 1.0 Vp-p
C: 0.286 Vp-p
75 ohms, sync negative
75 ohms terminated
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT (Y, P
B, PR)
Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p
PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p
75 ohms, sync negative
75 ohms
AUDIO IN L/R Phono jack - 47 kilohms
MEGA CONTROL Mini jack - -
PHONES Phone jack 12 mW 32 ohms
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Supplied accessories
See page 15.
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined
that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Language Code List
For details, see pages 56, 64, 78.
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language
1027 Afar
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1183 Irish
1186 Scots
Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1345 Malagasy
1347 Maori
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)
Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1703 Not
specified
98
List of Setup Display Items
The default settings are underlined.
LANGUAGE SETUP (page 78)
SCREEN SETUP (page 79)
OSD ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
MENU ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
GERMAN
ITALIAN
DUTCH
CHINESE
JAPANESE
DANISH
SWEDISH
FINNISH
NORWEGIAN
RUSSIAN
OTHERS t
AUDIO ORIGINAL
(All other selections are same as the “MENU” language.)
SUBTITLE AUDIO FOLLOW
(All other selections are same as the “MENU” language.)
TV TYPE 4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
SCREEN SAVER ON
OFF
BACKGROUND JACKET PICTURE
GRAPHICS
BLUE
BLACK
99
Additional Information
CUSTOM SETUP (page 81)
AUDIO SETUP (page 83)
AUTO PLAY OFF
TIMER
DEMO1
DEMO2
DIMMER BRIGHT
DARK
OFF
PAUSE MODE AUTO
FRAME
PLAYBACK MEMORY ON
OFF
TRACK SELECTION OFF
AUTO
CD DIRECT OFF
ON
AUDIO ATT OFF
ON
AUDIO DRC STANDARD
TV MODE
WIDE RANGE
AUDIO FILTER SHARP
SLOW
DOWNMIX DOLBY SURROUND
NORMAL
DIGITAL OUT ON
DOLBY
DIGITAL
D-PCM
DOLBY DIGITAL
DTS D-PCM
DTS
48kHz/96kHz
PCM
48kHz/16bit
96kHz/24bit
OFF
continued ,
100
SPEAKER SETUP (page 86)
SIZE FRONT LARGE
SMALL
CENTER NONE
LARGE
SMALL
REAR NONE
LARGE (REAR)
LARGE (SIDE)
SMALL (REAR)
SMALL (SIDE)
SUBWOOFER NONE
YES
DISTANCE
(The distance from the
listening position.)
FRONT 4ft ~ 50ft (1.2m ~ 15.2m)
CENTER 0ft ~ 52ft (0m ~ 15.8m)
(It changes according to the distance from the front
speaker.)
REAR 0ft ~ 50ft (0m ~ 15.2m)
(It changes according to the distance from the front
speaker.)
BALANCE FRONT – 6dB ~ + 6dB
REAR – 6dB ~ + 6dB
LEVEL FRONT – 6dB ~ 0dB
CENTER – 12dB ~ 0dB
REAR – 12dB ~ 0dB
SUBWOOFER – 10dB ~ + 10dB
TEST TONE OFF
ON
101
Index
Numerics
16:9 79
4:3 LETTER BOX
79
4:3 PAN SCAN
79
48kHz/96kHz PCM
85
5.1 Channel Surround
22
A
A-B Repeat Play 45
ADVANCED
55
ALL DISCS
40
ANGLE
63
ANGLE VIEWER
50
AUDIO
56, 78
AUDIO ATT
83
AUDIO DRC
83
AUDIO FILTER
83
AUDIO SETUP
83
AUTO PLAY
81
B
BACKGROUND 80
BALANCE
88
Batteries
15
BNR
65
C
CD 33
CD DIRECT
82
CHAPTER
48
Chapter
92
CHAPTER VIEWER
50
Connecting
18
Continuous play
DVD
33
SACD/CD/VIDEO CD
33
Control Menu
12
CUSTOM
77
CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL
68
CUSTOM SETUP
81
D
DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
92
DIGITAL OUT
84
Digital output
84
DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER
67
DIMMER
81
Display
Control Menu Display
12
Front Panel Display
9
Setup Display
77
DISTANCE
87
DOLBY DIGITAL
56, 84
DOWNMIX
84
DTS
56, 85
DVD
33, 92
DVD-RW
37, 92
F
Fast forward 34
Fast reverse
34
Front Panel Display
9
H
Handling discs 7
Hooking up
18
I
INDEX 48
Index
93
L
LANGUAGE SETUP 78
LEVEL
88
Locating
a specific point by watching
the TV screen
47
M
MENU 78
Menu
disc’s menu
37
top menu
37
MULTI/2CH
38
O
ONE DISC 40
On-screen display
Control Menu display
12
Setup Display
77
ORIGINAL
37
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST
37
OSD
78
P
PARENTAL CONTROL 69
PAUSE MODE
81
PBC Playback
39
PLAY LIST
37
PLAYBACK MEMORY
81
PROGRAM
41
Program Play
41
Q
QUICK 78
Quick Setup
28
R
Remote 15
REPEAT
44
Repeat Play
44
Replay
34
RESET
78
Resume Play
36
S
S VIDEO output 18
SACD
93
SCENE
48
Scene
93
SCREEN SAVER
80
SCREEN SETUP
79
Searching. See Locating.
SETUP
77
Setup Display
77
SHUFFLE
43
Shuffle Play
43
SIZE
86
Slow-motion Play
47
SPEAKER SETUP
86
Speakers
Hooking
22
STROBE PLAYBACK
50
SUBTITLE
64, 78
Subtitles
64
SURROUND
58
T
TEST TONE 88
Time search
49
TIME/TEXT
48
TITLE
48
Title
93
TITLE VIEWER
50
Top menu
37
TRACK
48
Track
94
TRACK SELECTION
82
TRACK VIEWER
50
continued
102
Troubleshooting 89
TV TYPE
79
TVS (TV Virtual Surround)
58, 94
U
Usable discs 6
V
VIDEO CD 33
VIDEO EQUALIZER
66
VIEWER
50
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