Operating Instructions
© 2001 Sony Corporation
D-VM1
3-234-851-14(1)
Portable
CD/DVD Player
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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.
Mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified
service shop.
CAUTION
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Notice for customers in
the United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment
for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, same rating
fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362, (i.e., marked with or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest
Sony service station.
For customers in Canada
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 inside the lid of the player.
Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. D-VM1
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.
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 bottom 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.
Note
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
– Consult the dealer or an experi-
enced radio/TV technician for
help.
“WALKMAN” is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony
Portable CD/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.
• This unit operates on 100 – 240 V AC, 50/
60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating
voltage is identical with your local power
supply.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN
10 V (external power input) jack.
• To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation
of the apparatus with newspapers, table-
cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
• Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
On temperature increases
• Heat may build up inside the unit during
charging or if it is being used for a long
time. This is not a malfunction.
• If the surrounding temperature is very high,
the protective function will turn off the
player automatically. Leave the player in a
cool location for about 30 minutes before
using it again.
On handling the player
• Keep the lens on the player clean and do not
touch it. If you do so, the lens may be
damaged and the player will not operate
properly.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the
player. The player and the disc may be
damaged.
• Do not leave the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture,
rain, mechanical shock, on an unlevel
surface, or in a car with its windows closed.
• If the player causes interference to radio or
television reception, turn off the player or
move it away from the radio or television.
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp place, moisture may condense on the
lenses of the player. Should this occur, the
player may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the disc and leave the player
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this
player. Attempting to do so may damage the
player. Do not use such discs.
On the rechargeable battery
• Charge the rechargeable battery before you
start using it.
• Do not allow dust to come into contact with
the battery terminals of the player and
rechargeable battery.
• Do not short the terminals.
• Do not leave the battery in a place subject to
direct sunlight, or in a car with its windows
closed.
• Keep the battery dry.
xTo store the rechargeable battery
The rechargeable battery is consumed
gradually as time elapses even if it is not
used. In order to prevent the battery from
deteriorating, store the rechargeable battery
as follows:
• Remove the rechargeable battery from the
player after use.
• Use up the battery completely on the player
before storing it.
• Keep the rechargeable battery in a cool
location to prevent it from deteriorating.
• Charge and use the rechargeable battery at
least once in 6 months.
xTo dispose of the rechargeable battery
Certain countries may regulate disposal of
the battery used to power this product.
Please consult with your local authority.
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On handling the LCD screen
• The LCD is manufactured using high-
precision technology. You may, however,
see tiny black points and/or bright points
(red, blue, green) that continuously appear
on the LCD. This is a normal result of the
manufacturing process and does not
indicate a malfunction.
• Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on
it. This could cause a malfunction.
• Using the player in low temperature
conditions may produce a residual image on
the screen. This is not a malfunction. When
the player returns to normal temperature,
the screen returns to normal.
On charging the rechargeable battery
• Use only the rechargeable battery supplied
with this player. Other rechargeable
batteries supplied with other models cannot
be used with this player.
• The rechargeable battery may become
warm during charging, however this is
normal and is not a malfunction.
• When the battery life of a fully charged
rechargeable battery becomes about half the
normal life, you may need to replace the
battery with a new one.
• Disconnect the rechargeable battery from
the player as soon as the battery has been
charged. Leaving it connected may result in
reduced battery performance.
On power sources
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor.
Do not use any other AC power adaptor. It
may cause a malfunction.
• If the AC power adaptor causes interference
to radio reception, move it away from the
radio.
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with
wet hands.
• Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet within your reach so that you can
disconnect the AC power adaptor as soon as
something unusual occurs.
• For the customers in the U.S.A.:
Use a commercially available AC plug
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the
design of the wall outlet [b].
On headphones
• If the supplied headphones cause any skin
trouble, immediately stop using them and
consult a doctor.
• Sound will leak from the supplied
headphones if you turn up the volume too
high. Keep the volume at a moderate level
so that you do not disturb other people
around you and you can hear when you are
being called. Keep this in mind especially in
noisy places where one tends to turn up the
volume.
On adjusting the 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.
Road safety
Do not use the monitor unit and headphones
while driving, cycling, or operating any
motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also
be potentially dangerous to play your
headsets at high volume while walking,
especially at pedestrian crossings. You
should exercise extreme caution or
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous,
loud and extended play. If you experience a
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.
Polarity of the plug
AC power adaptor
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Consideration for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate to the people around you.
On cleaning
xCasing
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 as it may mar the
finish of the casing.
xLCD of the monitor unit
Wipe the LCD lightly with a soft cloth. Using
the LCD cleaning kit (page 76, not supplied)
is recommended.
xPlugs of the monitor unit and headphones
Clean the plugs of the monitor unit and
headphones periodically so that you can
always enjoy good picture and sound.
On cleaning discs
Do not use commercially available cleaning
discs. This may cause a malfunction.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
For the customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
Replace the AC power adaptor with model
AC-E1020 only, if replacement is necessary.
Replace the Car battery cord with model
DCC-E8 only, if replacement is necessary.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location
nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-
822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
.
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-
ion batteries.
Never expose the battery pack to
temperatures above 140 °F (60 °C) such as in
a car parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Notes about the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Guide to On-Screen Displays (Status Bar and Control Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Quick Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 2: Charging the Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 3: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) . . . . . . .34
Searching for a Title or Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Searching by Scene (VIEWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Dividing a Scene into 9 Sections (STROBE PLAYBACK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Sound Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
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Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting the Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Protecting Your Hearing (AVLS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Locking the Buttons (HOLD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using with Other Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connecting the TV, Amplifier, etc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Step 1: Connecting the AV output adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Step 5: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Step 6: Settings for the Digital Output Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Watching a Video on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 64
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . 72
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
List of Setup Display Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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About this Manual
• Instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the monitor unit and remote.
You can also use the controls on the player
if they have the same or similar names as
those on the monitor unit and remote.
• The icons used in this manual are described
below:
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
xWhen you view video on the monitor unit
VIDEO CDs and DVDs in either the NTSC
or PAL color system can be viewed on the
LCD screen of the monitor unit.
xWhen you connect the supplied AV output
adaptor and view video on the TV monitor
• VIDEO CDs in either the NTSC or PAL
color system can be viewed irrespective of
the TV color system.
• DVDs in the same color system as the
connected TV can be viewed, i.e. NTSC
DVDs on an NTSC TV and PAL DVDs on
a PAL TV.
• For Hong Kong, China and tourist models
only:
Set the NTSC/PAL switch on the player to
the appropriate TV color system.
Note
Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs or CD-RWs
cannot be played on this player depending upon the
recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or
the characteristics of the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
bottom of the player and will only play DVDs
labelled 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.
Icon Meaning Icon Meaning
Functions
available in
DVD video
mode
Functions
available in
music CD
mode
Functions
available in
VIDEO CD
mode
z
More
convenient
features
Disc format
DVD-R and DVD-RW recorded in Video mode
CD-R and CD-RW recorded in VIDEO CD
mode or Music CD mode
ALL
2
1 3 6
Region Code
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
Music CD
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Terms for discs
Title
The longest sections of a picture or a music
piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture
piece on a video software; or an album, etc.,
for a music piece on an audio software. Each
title is assigned a title number enabling you to
locate the title you want.
Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a
chapter number enabling you to locate the
chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD or a CD. Each track is assigned a
track number enabling you to locate the track
you want.
xDVD structure
xVIDEO CD or CD structure
Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD or a CD. Depending on the disc, no
indexes may be recorded.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the
menu screens, moving pictures and still
pictures are divided into sections called
“scenes.” Each scene is assigned a scene
number enabling you to locate the scene you
want.
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
xDVD
• DVD-ROM
• DVD-RAM
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RWs recorded in video recording
format (VR mode)
xCD
• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)
• All CD-Rs/RWs other than music format
and VCD format CD-Rs/RWs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• CDs recorded in DTS*
* If you playback a CD recorded in DTS,
excessive noise may be heard from
headphones output or the AUDIO OUT
jack.
xSuper Audio CD
• The player, however, can play CD layer in
hybrid discs.
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD with a different region code (page
74).
• 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.
Disc
Title
Chapter
Disc
Track
Index
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Notes 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.
• CDs and VIDEO CDs may be heard louder
than DVDs even at the same volume
setting. This is due to the recorded volume
level intended by the producers. Set the
volume lower in advance.
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 stick paper or tape on the disc.
On storing
• 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
• Fingerprints or dust on a disc may cause
deteriorated image or sound quality. Leave
the disc clean.
• Wipe the disc with a soft cloth from the
center out.
• If the disc is very dirty, first wipe it with a
damp cloth, then wipe it again with a dry
cloth.
• 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.
Player
A OPEN knob (21)
B (remote sensor) (18)
C CHG (charge) indicator (18)
D POWER indicator (21)
E HOLD switch (49)
F VOL (volume) +/– buttons (22)
The VOL + button has a tactile dot.
G ./> (previous/next) buttons (24)
H NX (play/pause) button (22, 24)
The NX button has a tactile dot.
I x/OFF (stop/power off) button (22)
J Rechargeable battery terminal (18)
K A/V OUT (audio/video output) jack (50)
L DC IN 10V jack (18)
M MONITOR jack (21)
N i (headphones) jack (21)
O AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) switch (48)
P NTSC/PAL switch (8, 62)
Hong Kong, China and tourist models
only
Q Buckle (21)
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Monitor unit
The buttons on the monitor unit work
differently when they are operated with the
SHIFT button.
A SHIFT button (14) (26)
B BRIGHT knob (21)
C i (headphones) jack (21)
D HOLD switch (49)
E ./> (previous/next) buttons (24)
When operated with SHIFT:
Slow motion/One frame playback
buttons (34)
F VOL (volume) +/– buttons (22)
The VOL + button has a tactile dot.
When operated with SHIFT:
+: TIME/TEXT button (39)
–: CLEAR button (28)
G NX (play/pause) button (22)
The NX button has a tactile dot.
When operated with SHIFT:
SOUND MODE button (43)
H b/v/V/B/ENTER buttons (28)
When operated with SHIFT:
b: ORETURN button (27)
v: MENU button (26)
V: DISPLAY button (28)
B: TOP MENU button (26)
ENTER: TIMER button (48)
I x/OFF (stop/power off) button (22)
When operated with SHIFT:
Releases Resume Play or returns to PBC
playback. (25) (27)
J POWER indicator (21)
Attaching the strap for the monitor
unit
13
Remote
A SHUFFLE button (30)
B AUDIO button (41)
C PROGRAM button (28)
D ANGLE button (46)
E SUBTITLE button (47)
F REPEAT button (31)
G ./> PREV (previous) /NEXT
buttons (24)
H / SCAN/SLOW buttons (34)
I H PLAY button (21)
J TOP MENU button (26)
K DISPLAY button (28)
L SOUND MODE button (43)
M Number buttons
N TIME/TEXT button (39)
O CLEAR button (28)
P x STOP/power off button (21)
Q X PAUSE button (24)
R MENU button (26)
S ENTER button (28)
T ORETURN button (27)
U C/X/x/c buttons (28)
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Guide to On-Screen Displays (Status Bar and Control Menu)
The following explains the 2 types of on-screen displays used with this player:
Status Bar and Control Menu.
To change the language for the on-screen display
You may change the language for the on-screen display to your desired one. See “Using the Setup
Display” on page 63.
Status Bar
This display appears when you press the V (DISPLAY) button once while pressing the SHIFT
button.
Control Menu
The Control Menu appears when you press the V (DISPLAY) button repeatedly while pressing
the SHIFT button.
1 9 C 00:02:04 30
Chapter number of the DVD or the index number of the
VIDEO CD or CD
Title number of the DVD or
the track number of the
VIDEO CD or CD
Playing time, etc.
Remaining battery
power
DTS, angle, timer
12
(
27
)
NORMAL
NORMAL
SOUND MODE
Select: Cancel:
V–SUR 1
V–SUR 2
18
(
34
)
DVD
PLAY
C 00:09:57
ENTER RETURN
Total number of titles or tracks
recorded
Currently playing
title number
(VIDEO CD/CD:
track number)
Currently playing
chapter number
(VIDEO CD/CD:
index number)
Playing time, etc.
Icon of selected
Control Menu item
Control Menu items
Function name of
selected Control Menu
item
Operation
message
Total number of
chapters recorded
Playback status
(
N Playback, X
Pause,
x Stop, etc.)
Options
Current
setting
Type of disc
being played
back
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List of Control Menu Item
The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages.
TITLE/SCENE /TRACK (page 35)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER/INDEX (page 35)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
TRACK (page 35)
Selects the track to be played.
INDEX (page 35)
Selects the index to be played.
TIME/TEXT (page 35)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining
playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music
searching.
AUDIO (page 41)
Changes the audio setting.
During DVD playback, audio signal format is
displayed.
SUBTITLE (page 47)
Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (page 46)
Changes the angle.
SOUND MODE (page 43)
Selects the sound effects (Virtual Surround,
MEGABASS).
REPEAT (page 31)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), or one
title/chapter/track repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 32)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
SETUP (page 63)
QUICK Setup (page 60)
Use Quick Setup to choose the aspect ratio of
the TV to be connected.
CUSTOM Setup
Use Custom Setup to choose the desired
language for the on-screen display, set the
digital output signal, the parental control, etc.
PROGRAM (page 28)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the
order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 30)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in a random
order.
ANGLE VIEWER (page 38)
Divides the angles into 9 sub-screens to help
you find the angle you want quickly.
TITLE VIEWER (page 37)
Divides the titles into 9 sub-screens to help you
find the title you want quickly.
CHAPTER VIEWER (page 37)
Divides the chapters into 9 sub-screens to help
you find the chapter you want quickly.
TRACK VIEWER (page 37)
Divides the tracks into 9 sub-screens to help
you find the track you want quickly.
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16
To change the display
Press V (DISPLAY) while pressing SHIFT repeatedly.
Items differ depending on the disc.
z
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when the function is activated.
In case of “ANGLE” and “ANGLE VIEWER,” the Control Menu icon lights up in green when you can select an
angle.
To return to the previous item
Press b (ORETURN) while pressing SHIFT.
To execute
Press ENTER.
To turn off the Status Bar/Control Menu
Press V (DISPLAY) while pressing SHIFT repeatedly.
STROBE PLAYBACK (page 39)
Displays the 9 consecutive scenes on the
screen.
Status Bar
m
Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2
m
On-screen display off
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t
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Getting Started
17
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 enjoy the various features of this player, refer to “Playing Discs”
on page 25. To use this player connected to a TV or speakers, refer to “Using with Other
Components” on page 50.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
AC power adaptor (1) AC power cord (mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery LIP-30 (1)
Headphones (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Audio/video cord (miniplug x 2
y pinplug x 3) (1)
Monitor unit (1) AV output adaptor (1)
The cable shape will be different
depending on the models.
Stand (1)
Carrying porch (1) Strap for the monitor unit (1) AC plug adaptor (1)
For the tourist models only
Car battery cord (1)
For the U.S.A. and Canadian models only
See page 79 on using the car
battery cord.
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18
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not
supplied) 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.
Step 2: Charging the Rechargeable Battery
Charge the supplied rechargeable battery.
Insert the # end first.
to a wall outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
AC power cord
(supplied)
to DC IN 10V
3
4
4
19
Getting Started
19
A Sandwich the player with the rechargeable battery and push the rechargeable
battery against the player.
Push the rechargeable battery until it stops. Make sure that the edges of the rechargeable
battery do not go over the catches at the top and bottom of the player.
B Fasten the screw.
Hold the screw and turn it.
C Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
D Connect the AC power adaptor to the player, and plug the power cord into an AC
outlet.
Charging starts and the CHG indicator lights up. If you charge for about 2 hours, you can use
the battery for about 2 hours. The CHG indicator goes out after about 6 hours when charging
has completed.
E Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
Do not hold the screw.
Top
Bottom
Bottom
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20
Battery life
Measured during DVD playback in “NORMAL” sound mode, BRIGHT knob at the minimum
Battery life may differ depending on the surrounding temperature or conditions under which the player is used.
When the battery power becomes low
The status bar automatically appears and flashes. The power is automatically turned off after
a few minutes.
When the battery is discharged completely, you will hear short beeps from the headphones and
the POWER indicators on the player and monitor unit will flash in red.
To confirm the remaining battery power
You can check the battery power remaining on the status bar.
If starts flashing, connect the player to an AC outlet and recharge the battery.
Notes
• If you press NX (H on the remote) during charging, charging is suspended until you turn off the player.
• Do not touch the jacks on the player or those on the rechargeable battery. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• The indicator sections of roughly shows the remaining battery power. One section does not always indicate
one-third of the battery power, however.
z If you do not intend to use the rechargeable battery for a long time, use up the battery completely and keep it in
a cool location to prevent the battery from deteriorating. Charge and use the battery at least once in 6 months.
To use the player with the AC power adaptor
Remove the rechargeable battery when using the player with the AC power adaptor. Connect the
power cord after all other connections are completed.
When the cover of the
monitor unit is open
about 4 hours
When the cover of the
monitor unit is closed
about 5 hours
to DC IN 10V
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
Power cord
(supplied)
to a wall outlet
21
Getting Started
21
Step 3: Playing a Disc
A Make sure the power is turned off. Securely connect the monitor unit to the player,
and the headphones to the monitor unit.
You can connect the supplied headphones to the i jack on the player. By connecting
headphones to the i jacks on both the monitor unit and player, two people can listen together.
B Slide OPEN to one side, and unhook the buckle to open the lid.
C Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down, and close the lid.
Press the center of the disc until it clicks. Make sure there is no space between the disc and
the disc tray.
Monitor unit (supplied)
Headphones (supplied)
to MONITOR
to i
With the playback side
facing down
Fasten the buckle
until it clicks.
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22
D Press NX.
The player begins playing the disc.
Adjust the brightness by turning BRIGHT.
Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or –.
Depending on the disc
A menu may be displayed on the monitor unit screen. If so, select the item you want from the
menu and play the DVD (page 26) or VIDEO CD disc (page 27).
To stop playing
Press x.
To take out the disc
Remove the disc while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.
z
When you stop playback by pressing x, the player’s power remains on for about 3 minutes (the POWER
indicator is lit in green). If you replace a disc and close the lid within this period, playback starts automatically.
To turn off the player
Press and hold x until the POWER indicator goes out.
Do not disconnect the rechargeable battery or the power cord before turning off the player. Doing
so may cancel the menu settings. When you turn off the player, first press x to stop playback and
then turn off the player.
Note
When using the player with the rechargeable battery, you cannot start playback using the remote if the player has
been turned off. Press
NX on the player or monitor unit to start playback.
z If you keep the player in stop mode for 3 minutes, the player is turned off automatically (Auto Power Off).
BRIGHT
VOL +/–
x
NX
x
NX
VOL +/–
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Getting Started
23
z If you keep the player in pause mode or display a still picture such as a menu for 15 minutes, when the POWER
indicator is flashing in green, the player is turned off automatically (Auto Power Off).
To disconnect the monitor unit
Pull the plug while holding the knobs on both sides of the plug.
To use the stand
You may place the player on the supplied stand. Place the player facing as shown below so that
the player stands stably.
Note
Make sure that the player is placed in a stable location to prevent it from falling or toppling over.
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24
Additional operations
* If you press and hold the button, you can play in fast forward or fast reverse during pressing the button.
To use the number buttons on the remote
You can directly select a chapter on a DVD or a track on a CD using the number buttons.
Press the number buttons, then press ENTER.
If you do not operate for 15 minutes when playing a CD
The screen saver appears. If you operate, the screen saver will disappear.
To Operations Power
indicator
Player Monitor unit Remote
Stop
Press
x Press x Press x
Lit (goes out
after 3 minutes)
Pause
Press
NX Press NX Press X
Flash
Resume play after pause
Press
NX Press NX Press H
Lit
Go to the next chapter, track, or
scene in continuous play mode
Press
>
lightly*
Press
>
lightly*
Press
>
Lit
Go back to the preceding chapter,
track, or scene in continuous play
mode
Press
.
lightly*
Press
.
lightly*
Press
.
Lit
./>
xH
./>
NX
x
X
./>
NX
x
Number
buttons
ENTER
Remote
sensor
25
Playing Discs
Playing Discs
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.
As long as you do not remove the disc,
Resume Play works even if the player is
turned off.
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
“Disc will restart from current point.”
appears on the screen and you can restart
the disc from the point where you
stopped the disc.
If this message does not appear, Resume
Play is not available.
2 Press NX.
The player starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
Using the remote
1 Press x.
2 Press H.
z To play from the beginning of the disc, while
pressing SHIFT, press x when the player is stopped.
You can play from the beginning also by opening the
buckle and fasten again.
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 may be cleared
when:
– you disconnect the rechargeable battery or power
cord.
– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
– you disconnect the AV output adaptor and connect
it again.
NX
x
SHIFT
H
x
26
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 While pressing SHIFT, press B (TOP
MENU) or
v (MENU).
The disc’s menu appears on the TV
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
2 Press b/v/V/B to select the item
you want to play or change.
3 Press ENTER.
Using the remote
1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.
2 Press C/X/x/c to select the item you
want to play or change.
3 Press ENTER.
z
Depending on the disc, the menu may be displayed
automatically.
b/v/V/B/
ENTER
SHIFT
C/X/x/c
ENTER
T
OP MENU
MENU
27
Playing Discs
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
v/V.
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.
Using the remote
1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
2 Press X/x or the number buttons to select
the item number you want.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Follow the instructions in the menu for
interactive operations.
To go back to the menu
Press b while pressing SHIFT.
On the remote, press ORETURN.
To play with PBC turned off
Press ./> while the player is stopped
to select a track, then press NX (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.
z
To return to PBC playback, while pressing SHIFT,
press x when the player is stopped. You can return to
PBC playback also by opening the buckle and fasten
again.
Notes
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. Press ENTER
also in this case.
• The PBC functions of Super VCDs do not work with
this player. Super VCDs are played in continuous
play mode only.
• The OGT (Overlay Graphics and TEXT) function of
Super VCD does not work with this player.
v/V/
ENTER
x
SHIFT
./>
NX
X/x
ENTER
./
>
H
O
RETURN
x
Number
buttons
28
Various Play Mode
Functions (Program Play, Shuffle
Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)
You can set the following play modes:
• Program Play (page 28)
• Shuffle Play (page 30)
• Repeat Play (page 31)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 32)
If you have set a play mode, the play mode is
displayed when you turn on the player.
Notes
• The play mode is canceled when you unhook the
buckle, or disconnect the power source
(rechargeable battery or AC power adaptor).
• To set Program Play, Shuffle Play and Repeat Play
on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, disactivate the
PBC functions (page 27).
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
titles, chapters, or tracks to create your own
program. You can program up to 99 titles,
chapters, and tracks.
1 When the player is stopped, while
pressing SHIFT, press V 3 times for a
DVD or twice for a CD or VIDEO CD.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
3 Press v/V to select “SETt,” then
press ENTER.
The display for programming appears.
4 Press B.
Now you can select a title on the DVD, or
a track on the CD.
VOL –
NX
b/v/V/B/
ENTER
SHIFT
12
(
27
)
OFF
OFF
STOP
DVD
SET
ON
18
(
34
)
C 00:09:57
PROGRAM
T
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
––
01
02
03
04
05
06
__
2. TITLE
__
3. TITLE
__
4. TITLE
__
5. TITLE
__
6. TITLE
__
7. TITLE
__
Tracks or titles recorded on a disc
“TRACK” is displayed when you
play a VIDEO CD or a CD.
PROGRAM
TC
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
––
01
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
06
02
03
04
05
__
2. TITLE
__
3. TITLE
__
4. TITLE
__
5. TITLE
__
6. TITLE
__
7. TITLE
__
06
Chapters in the selected title
29
Playing Discs
5 Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to program.
x When playing a DVD
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press v/V to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
Next, press v/V to select “03” under
“C,” then press ENTER.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press v/V to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
6 To program other titles, chapters, or
tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.
The programed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
7 Press NX to start Program Play.
Program Play begins.
When the program ends, you can restart
the same program again by pressing
NX.
Using the remote
1 Press PROGRAM when the player is in
stop mode.
2 Operate in the same way as Steps 4 to 6
in case of the monitor unit.
Use X/x/c instead of v/V/B. You can
use the number buttons to select the titles,
chapters or tracks.
3 Press H.
z
You can also display the Control Menu by
pressing DISPLAY.
To return to normal play
While pressing SHIFT, press VOL –
(CLEAR), or select “OFF” in Step 3.
To play the same program again, select “ON”
in Step 3 and press NX (H on the remote).
06
PROGRAM
TC
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
––
01
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
06
02
03
04
05
__
2. TITLE
__
3. TITLE
__
4. TITLE
__
5. TITLE
__
6. TITLE
__
7. TITLE
__
PROGRAM
T
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE 02
–
03
––
01
02
03
04
05
2. TITLE
__
3. TITLE
__
4. TITLE
__
5. TITLE
__
6. TITLE
__
7. TITLE
__
06
Selected title and chapter
06
PROGRAM
T
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK 02
––
01
02
03
04
05
2. TRACK
__
3. TRACK
__
4. TRACK
__
5. TRACK
__
6. TRACK
__
7. TRACK
__
0:15:30
Total time of the programed
tracks
Selected track
CLEAR
PROGRAM
H
ENTER
X/x/c
DISPLAY
REPEAT
SHUFFLE
Number
buttons
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,
30
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 title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using v/V, then press B.
3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a program, select “--” under “T,”
then press ENTER.
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or
tracks in the programed order
1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own program (Program Play).”
2 Press v and select “ALL CLEAR.”
3 Then press ENTER.
z
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programed titles, chapters, or tracks by activating
“REPEAT” or “SHUFFLE.” On the remote, press
REPEAT or SHUFFLE.
Notes
• When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the
programed tracks does not appear on the screen.
• The numbers 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” titles,
chapters, or tracks and play them in a random
order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a
different playing order.
1 While pressing SHIFT, press V 3 times
for DVD or twice for VIDEO CD/CD during
playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select (SHUFFLE),
then press ENTER.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
3 Press v/V to select the item.
x When playing a DVD
• TITLE: Shuffles titles and plays
them in random order.
• CHAPTER: Shuffles chapters and
plays them in random order.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK: Shuffles tracks and plays
them in random order.
x During Program Play
• ON: Shuffles titles, chapters or
tracks selected in Program Play and
plays them in random order.
4 Press ENTER during playback.
If the player is stopped, press ENTER
followed by NX.
5 While pressing SHIFT, press V to turn
off the Control Menu.
VOL –
b/v/V/B/
ENTER
SHIFT
NX
12
(
27
)
18
(
34
)
C 00:09:57
OFF
OFF
TITLE
CHAPTER
PLAY
DVD
31
Playing Discs
Using the remote
Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the
item. If the player is stopped, press H to
start Shuffle Play.
z You can also display the Control Menu by
pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V.
To return to normal play
While pressing SHIFT, press VOL –
(CLEAR on the remote), or select “OFF” in
Step 3.
Note
Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random
order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
1 While pressing SHIFT, press V twice.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select (REPEAT),
then press ENTER.
The options for “REPEAT” appear.
3 Press v/V to select the item.
x When playing a DVD
• DISC: Repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: Repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: Repeats the current
chapter.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• DISC: Repeats all of the tracks on a
disc.
• TRACK: Repeats the current track.
x During Program Play or Shuffle Play
• ON: Repeats Program Play or
Shuffle Play.
4 Press ENTER during playback.
If the player is stopped, press ENTER
followed by NX.
5 While pressing SHIFT, press V (twice for
a DVD) to turn off the Control Menu.
CLEAR
SHUFFLE
H
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
VOL –
v/V/ENTER
SHIFT
12
(
27
)
18
(
34
)
C 00:09:57
OFF
CHAPTER
TITLE
DISC
OFF
PLAY
DVD
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,
32
Using the remote
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item.
If the player is stopped, press H to start
Repeat Play.
z You can also display the Control Menu by
pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V.
To return to normal play
While pressing SHIFT, press VOL –
(CLEAR on the remote), or select “OFF” in
Step 3.
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 While pressing SHIFT, press V twice
during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select (A-B
REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.
3 Press v/V to select “SETt,” then
press ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting display
appears.
4 Find the starting point (point A) of the
portion to be played repeatedly, then
press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
5 Find the ending point (point B), then
press ENTER.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
Slow-motion play or One-frame play
(monitor unit only) (page 34) is
convenient when you find points A and
B.
CLEAR
REPEAT
H
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
VOL –
v/V/ENTER
SHIFT
12
(
27
)
18
(
34
)
C 00:09:57
OFF
SET
OFF
PLAY
DVD
ENTER
A
–
B REPEAT
Set point A with .
ENTER
A
–
B REPEAT
Set point B with .
CHAPTER TIME
A:18 – 00:12:11
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27
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18
(
34
)
C 00:12:11
ON
PLAY
DVD
CHAPTER TIME
A:18 – 00:12:11
B:18 – 00:14:38
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Playing Discs
6 While pressing SHIFT, press V (twice for
a DVD) to turn off the Control Menu.
Using the remote
Press DISPLAY to display the Control
Menu. Use X/x instead of v/V.
To turn off the Control Menu, press
DISPLAY (twice for a DVD).
To return to normal play
While pressing SHIFT, press VOL –
(CLEAR on the remote), or select “OFF” in
Step 3.
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.
• Depending on the Super VCD, A-B Repeat Play
function may not work correctly.
CLEAR
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a Particular
Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-
motion Play)
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 by playing a
disc in fast forward or fast reverse
(Scan)
Press and hold . or > while playing a
disc. When you find the point you want,
release the button to return to the normal
speed.
The playback speed is fixed.
Using the remote
Press or while playing a disc.
When you find the point you want, press H
to return to the 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
x2B (DVD/CD only) t 1M t 2M
Opposite direction
x2b (DVD only) t 1m t 2m
The “x2B”/”x2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed. The “2M”/”2m”
playback speed is faster than “1M”/
”1m.”
Watching frame by frame (Slow-
motion Play)
While pressing SHIFT, hold . or >
down. To return to the normal speed, release
. or >.
The slow-motion speed does not change.
NX
./>
H
/
SHIFT
./>
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Searching for a Scene
Using the remote
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
2y y 1y
Opposite direction (DVD only)
2 y 1
The “2y”/”2 ” playback speed is slower
than “1y”/”1 .”
Playing one frame at a time
This function is available only with the
monitor unit.
While pressing SHIFT, press > to go to
the next frame, or . to go to the preceding
frame (DVD only).
Searching for a Title or
Chapter
You can search a DVD disc by title or
chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD or
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.
1 While pressing SHIFT, press V
twice.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select the search
method.
x When playing a DVD
(TITLE) or (CHAPTER)
x When playing a VIDEO CD
(TRACK) or (INDEX)
x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
Playback
(SCENE)
x When playing a CD
(TRACK) or (INDEX)
H
/
y
y
y
y
v/V/ENTER
SHIFT
continued
,
36
Example: when you select
(CHAPTER)
“
**
(
**
)” is selected (
**
refers to a
number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks, or
scenes.
3 Press ENTER.
“
**
(
**
)” changes to “-- (
**
).”
4 Press v/V to select the title,
chapter, track, index, or scene
number you want to search.
5 Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
6 While pressing SHIFT, press V
(twice for a DVD) to turn off the
Control Menu.
Using the remote
Press DISPLAY to display the Control
Menu. Use X/x instead of v/V. You can
select titles, tracks and scenes also using the
number buttons. To turn off the Control
Menu, press DISPLAY (twice for a DVD).
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)” on page 37.
Note
The title, chapter or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
Searching for a scene using the time
code (Time search) (DVD only)
This function is available only with the
remote.You can search the first scene by
inputting the time code, which is the playing
time of the title.
1 In Step 2, select (TIME/TEXT),
then press ENTER.
“T
**
:
**
:
**
” changes to “T --:--:--.”
2 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 “21020.”
The player starts playing the selected
scene.
12
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27
)
18
(
34
)
C 00:09:57
PLAY
DVD
Selected row
12
(
27
)
18
(
34
)
C 00:09:57
PLAY
DVD
––
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
Number
buttons
ORETURN
37
Searching for a Scene
Searching by Scene (VIEWER)
You can divide the screen into 9 sub-screens
and find the desired scene quickly.
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.
1 While pressing SHIFT, press V 3 times.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select the item.
x When playing a DVD
(TITLE VIEWER)
(CHAPTER VIEWER)
x When playing a VIDEO CD
(TRACK VIEWER)
3 Press ENTER.
The initial scenes of titles or chapters
appear.
To start playback from the selected
scene
Select the scene using b/v/V/B, then press
ENTER. The playback starts from the
selected 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 (position 9) and press V.
To return to the previous scene, select the top left
scene (position 1) and press v.
b/v/V/B/
ENTER
SHIFT
123
456
7
123
456
789
continued
,
38
Using the remote
Press DISPLAY to display the Control
Menu. Use C/X/x/c instead of b/v/V/B.
Displaying different angles
simultaneously
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD, 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.
1 While pressing SHIFT, press V 3 times
during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select (ANGLE
VIEWER), then press ENTER.
The scenes in recorded angles appear.
To start playback in the selected angle
Select the angle using b/v/V/B, then press
ENTER.
Using the remote
Press DISPLAY to display the Control
Menu. Use C/X/x/c instead of b/v/V/B.
ENTER C/X/x/c
ORETURN
DISPLAY
b/v/V/B/
ENTER
SHIFT
ENTER C/X/x/c
ORETURN
DISPLAY
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Searching for a Scene
Dividing a Scene into 9
Sections (STROBE
PLAYBACK)
You can display 9 consecutive moving
pictures on the screen. When you press
NX, the moving pictures pause.
Note
The sound is muted during strobe playback.
1 While pressing SHIFT, press V 3
times during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select the
(STROBE PLAYBACK), then press
ENTER.
Nine consecutive pictures appear.
Using the remote
Press DISPLAY to display the Control
Menu. Use X/x instead of v/V.
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/CD
text recorded on the disc.
1 While pressing SHIFT, press V
during playback.
The Status Bar is displayed.
2 While pressing SHIFT, press VOL +
repeatedly to change the time
information.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can change depend on the disc or scene
you are playing.
x When playing a DVD
•C
**
:
**
:
**
Playing time of the current chapter
•C–
**
:
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current
chapter
v/V/ENTER
SHIFT
ENTER X/x
ORETURN
DISPLAY
v/V/ENTER
SHIFT
VOL +
1 9 C 00:02:04
Title or track number
Playing or remaining
time
Chapter or index number
continued
,
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•T
**
:
**
:
**
Playing time of the current title
•T–
**
:
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current title
x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
•
**
:
**
Playing time of the current scene
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) 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
x When playing a Super VCD
The remaining time cannot be displayed.
•T
**
:
**
Playing time of the current track
3 While pressing SHIFT, press V
(twice for a DVD) to turn off the
Status Bar.
z You can display and change the time information
directly. While pressing SHIFT, press VOL +
repeatedly. The display is turned off automatically.
Using the remote
Press DISPLAY to display the Status Bar or
Control Menu, and press TIME/TEXT to
change the time information.
You can change the time information also by
pressing TIME/TEXT repeatedly during
playback.
Checking the DVD/CD text
While pressing SHIFT, press VOL + (TIME/
TEXT on the remote) repeatedly in Step 2 to
display the text recorded on the DVD/CD. If
there is no text recorded, “NO TEXT”
appears.
z If the DVD/CD text does not fit on a single line,
you can see the first part only.
Notes
• Only letters of the alphabet can be displayed.
• This player can only display the first level of DVD/
CD text, such as the disc’s name or title.
TIME/
TEXT
DISPLAY
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
The DVD/CD text
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Sound Adjustments
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
If the DVD is recorded with multilingual
tracks, you can select the language you want
while playing the DVD.
If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio
formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio
or DTS), you can select the audio format you
want while playing the DVD.
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 headphones.
(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 headphones.
1 While pressing SHIFT, press V
twice during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select
(AUDIO), then press ENTER.
The options for “AUDIO” appear.
3 Press v/V to select the desired
audio signal.
x When playing a DVD
Depending on the disc, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
represent the language code. Refer to the
language code list on page 77 to see
which language the code represents.
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)
x When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STERE
O: The stereo sound of the
audio track 1
• 1:1/L: The sound of the left channel
of the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 1:2/R: The sound of the right
channel of the audio track 1
(monaural)
• 2:STEREO: The stereo sound of
the audio track 2
• 2:1/L: The sound of the left channel
of the audio track 2 (monaural)
• 2:2/R: The sound of the right
channel of the audio track 2
(monaural)
4 Press ENTER.
v/V/ENTER
SHIFT
L C R
LS RS
LFE
12
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27
)
1:ENGLISH
1:ENGLISH
2:FRENCH
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
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PLAY
DVD
continued
,
42
Using the remote
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired
audio signal.
z
You can also display the Control Menu by
pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V.
Notes
• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when
you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L” or “2:2/R.”
• For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot
change the sound.
• While playing a DVD, the sound may change
automatically.
• Depending on the DVD, you may be able to change
the sound only on the disc’s menu.
Checking the audio signal format
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,” “MPEG,” 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 channel:
**The letters in the program format display
mean the following sound component.
AUDIO
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
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
L C R
LS RS
LFE
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(
27
)
1:ENGLISH
1:ENGLISH
2:FRENCH
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
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)
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PLAY
DVD
Current audio format*
Currently playing program format**
DOLBY DIGITAL
3 / 2
.
1
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) component 1
Rear component 2
Front component 2 +
Center component 1
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Sound Adjustments
The display examples are as follows:
• PCM (stereo)
• Dolby Surround
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch
“LFE” is enclosed in a solid line regardless
of output of LFE signal component.
•MPEG audio
•DTS
“LFE” is enclosed in a solid line regardless
of output of LFE signal component.
Note
If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP,” and
an optical digital cord is not connected, the DTS track
selection option will not appear on the screen even if
the disc contains DTS tracks (page 67).
Sound Mode Settings
Virtual Surround lets you enjoy surround
sound effects by using sound imaging to
create virtual speakers from the sound of the
headphones or front speakers (L: left, R:
right) without using actual speakers.
You can also enjoy more powerful bass
sound by emphasizing the bass-boosted
sound.
Selecting the sound mode directly
While pressing SHIFT, press NX
repeatedly during playback.
Each time you press the button, the sound
mode changes as follows:
PROGRAM FORMAT
PCM 96kHz 24bit
L C R
S
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0
DOLBY SURROUND
L C R
LS RS
LFE
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
L R
LS RS
PROGRAM FORMAT
MPEG 2/2
L C R
LS RS
LFE
PROGRAM FORMAT
DTS 3/2.1
v/V/ENTER
SHIFT
NX
(SOUND
MODE)
NORMAL
m
V-SUR i1
m
V-SUR i2
m
V-SUR 5
m
MEGABASS1*
m
MEGABASS2*
* These options do not appear when an audio cord
is connected using the AV output adaptor.
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44
Selecting the sound mode using the
Control Menu
1 While pressing SHIFT, press V twice
during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select (SOUND
MODE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SOUND MODE”
appear.
3 Press v/V to select the desired sound
mode.
4 Press ENTER.
5 While pressing SHIFT, press V (twice for
a DVD) to turn off the Control Menu.
To reset the sound mode setting
In Step 3, select “NORMAL.”
Using the remote
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly to select
the desired sound mode.
z You can also display the Control Menu by
pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V.
Notes
• The modes you can select depend on whether an
audio cord is connected or not. If an audio cord is
connected, you cannot select “MEGABASS1” or
“MEGABASS2.”
• The sound mode setting is stored in the player
individually depending on whether the audio cord is
connected or not. The sound mode selected when the
audio cord is connected or not depends on the
conditions required by the respective sound modes.
xV-SUR (Virtual Surround) i1/V-SUR
i2
Uses sound imaging to create virtual speakers
from the sound of headphones (L, R) as
shown in the illustrations below. The sound
imaging effect makes you feel just like you
are listening to the sound from speakers
surrounding you.
i1 is effective when using inner-ear
headphones.
i2 is effective when using open-air
headphones such as the MDR-F1.
• Multiple audio format, such as Dolby
Digital 5.1-channel
• Stereo sound, such as PCM, Dolby Digital
(stereo)
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)
NORMAL
NORMAL
V
–
SUR 1
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34
)
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PLAY
DVD
V
–
SUR 2
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
SOUND
MODE
L
C
R
LS RS
LR
45
Sound Adjustments
xV-SUR (Virtual Surround) 5
Uses sound imaging to create virtual speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L, R)
without using actual speakers. The virtual
speakers are reproduced for multiple audio
format, such as Dolby Digital 5.1-channel, as
shown in the illustration below.
This mode is effective when listening with
stereo TV or active speakers.
xMEGABASS1/MEGABASS2
You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted
sound.
“MEGABASS2” enhances the bass sound
more than “MEGABASS1.”
Notes
• When you select an effect, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for
the rear speakers (page 42), the surround effects may
be difficult to hear.
• Depending on the headphones, the surround effect
may be difficult to hear.
• When you select one of the virtual surround items in
sound mode, turn off the surround setting of the
connected TV or amplifier (receiver).
• If the sound is distorted when “MEGABASS1” or
“MEGABASS2” is selected, turn down the volume.
L: Left front speaker
C: Center speaker
R: Right front speaker
LS: Left rear speaker
RS: Right rear speaker
: Virtual speakers
L
C
R
LS
RS
46
Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD, appears for
about 5 seconds on the screen (page 66). 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 While pressing SHIFT, press V twice
during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select
(ANGLE).
The number of the angle appears.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of angles in the current title.
3 Press ENTER.
The number of the angle changes to “-.”
4 Select the angle number using v/V,
then press ENTER.
The angle changes to the selected angle.
5 While pressing SHIFT, press V twice
to turn off the Control Menu.
Using the remote
Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback to
select the angle.
z
You can also display the Control Menu by
pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V.
To select the angle, you may use the number buttons.
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 38.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on
the DVD.
v/V/ENTER
SHIFT
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)
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4
)
1
18
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)
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PLAY
DVD
12
(
27
)
(
4
)–
18
(
34
)
C 00:09:57
PLAY
DVD
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
Number
buttons
ANGLE
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Enjoying Movies
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 While pressing SHIFT, press V twice
during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select
(SUBTITLE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SUBTITLE” appear.
3 Press v/V to select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate the language code. Refer to the
language code list on page 77 to see
which language the code represents.
4 Press ENTER.
5 While pressing SHIFT, press V twice
to turn off the Control Menu.
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
Using the remote
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback
to select the subtitle.
z
You can also display the Control Menu by
pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are
recorded on it.
• Depending on the DVD, you may be able to set the
subtitle only on the disc’s menu.
v/V/ENTER
SHIFT
12
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27
)
1:ENGLISH
OFF
1:ENGLISH
2:FRENCH
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34
)
C 00:09:57
PLAY
DVD
DISPLAY
ENTERX/x
SUBTITLE
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Using Various Additional
Functions
Setting the Alarm
When the preset time has elapsed, you will
hear beeps from the headphones.
1 While pressing SHIFT, press ENTER.
The “TIMER” display appears.
2 Press v/V to set the desired time
(between 1 and 150 minutes).
3 Press ENTER.
When the time has elapsed, , flashes for
about 10 seconds and beeps sound.
To stop alarm
Press any button on the monitor unit or
player.
If you are using the player on the AC power
adaptor, press any button on the remote.
z Alarm setting is reset when the rechargeable
battery or the power cord is disconnected.
z Time remaining appears on the Status Bar (page
14).
Protecting Your Hearing
(AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your hearing.
Set AVLS to “LIMIT.”
To turn off the AVLS function
Set AVLS to “NORMAL.”
v/V/ENTER
SHIFT
TIMER
30 min.
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Using Various Additional Functions
Locking the Buttons (HOLD)
You can lock the controls on your player to
prevent accidental button presses.
Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.
You can use the HOLD function with both
the monitor unit and player.
If HOLD on the player is activated, the
buttons on the player is locked.
If HOLD on the monitor unit is activated, the
buttons on the monitor unit is locked.
If you press an operation button when the
HOLD function is on, the POWER indicator
flashes in red.
To unlock the controls
Slide HOLD in the direction that of opposite
of the arrow.
POWER
indicator
POWER
indicator
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Using with Other Components
Connecting the TV, Amplifier, etc.
You can connect the player to your TV to view the picture on the TV screen, or listen to the sound
from the TV’s speakers or the speakers connected to an AV amplifier (receiver).
P Before you start, turn off the power of all the components to be connected.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
Step 1: Connecting the AV output adaptor
By attaching the supplied AV output adaptor to the player, you can connect the player to your TV
or AV amplifier (receiver), etc.
To remove the AV output adaptor
While pressing the part marked “PUSH,” pull the AV output adaptor.
AV output adaptor
(supplied)
to A/V OUT
51
Using with Other Components
Step 2: 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 or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or
AV amplifier (receiver).
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 black plug to connect to the audio input jack (page 53).
B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
S video cord
(not supplied)
CD/DVD player
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
TV, projector, AV
amplifier (receiver)
(yellow)
(yellow)
TV, projector, AV
amplifier (receiver)
l: Signal flow
to VIDEO
OUT
AC power cord
(supplied)
to S VIDEO
OUT
to a wall outlet
(yellow)
Yellow (Video)
Black (Audio)
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
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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.
Step 3: 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 .
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**Except for the USA and Canadian models
*** “DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Connection Components to be connected
(page 53)
TV (stereo)
(page 54)
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
•2 speakers
(front L and R)
(page 54)
MD deck/DAT deck
(page 56)
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)
(page 58)
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Digital, MPEG** audio, or
DTS*** decoder, and a digital input jack
•6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)
VCR
CD/DVD player
TV
Connect directly.
A
D
A
B
B
C
D
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Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.
xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection
•V-SUR 5 (page 43)
The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 51).
A
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
CD/DVD player
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
TV
(white)
(red)
l: Signal flow
to audio input
to AUDIO
OUT
(black)
AC power cord
(supplied)
to a wall outlet
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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, you may 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
•V-SUR 5 (page 43)
z
To realize better surround sound effects, make sure that your listening position is in between your speakers.
Note
In case of the connection, you need to set the digital output signal (page 61).
B
B-1
B-2
B-2
B-1
B-2
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Using with Other Components
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
CD/DVD player
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
to audio input
to optical digital
input
(white)
(red)
(black)
[Speakers]
Front (L)
Front (R)
MD deck/DAT deck
or
l: Signal flow
to AUDIO
OUT
to OPTICAL
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
AC power cord
(supplied)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
to a wall outlet
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,
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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, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder, refer to page 58.
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or
multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
Pro Logic uses 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
(Set “SOUND MODE” to “NORMAL” in this case.)
z
For correct speaker setting location, please refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver).
C
C-1
C-2
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Using with Other Components
* When connecting 6 speakers, do not connect the monaural rear speaker.
to audio input
CD/DVD player
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
to optical digital
input
(white)
(black)
(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
to AUDIO
OUT
to OPTICAL
AC power cord
(supplied)
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
to a wall outlet
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,
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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a
Dolby Digital, MPEG* audio, or DTS decoder, and 6 speakers
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function
of your AV amplifier (receiver).
xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your
amplifier (receiver)
• Dolby Digital (5.1ch)
•DTS (5.1ch)
• MPEG audio (5.1ch)
(Set “SOUND MODE” to “NORMAL” in either cases.)
z To enhance the surround sound effects, refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver) for correct
speaker setting location.
Note
After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” (page 61). If
your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to “ON” (page 61). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has
an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 67). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from
the speakers.
* Except for the USA and Canadian models
D
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Using with Other Components
to optical digital input
Optical digital cord (not
supplied)
CD/DVD player
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Front (R)
Front (L)
Center
Rear (R)
Rear (L)
Subwoofer
to OPTICAL
AC power cord
(supplied)
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
to a wall outlet
l: Signal flow
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Step 4: Connecting the
Power Cord
Plug the power cords of the player and
connected components such as TV into an
AC outlet.
Do not connect the power cord of the 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.
Step 5: Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the basic
settings.
The on-screen displays differ depending
upon the player model.
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Switch the input selector on the TV
to the player.
3 Press NX on the player or H on
the remote to turn on the power.
4 Press DISPLAY without inserting a
disc or in stop mode.
5 Press X/x to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
NX
./>
DISPLAY
H
X/x
ENTER
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Using with Other Components
6 Press X/x to select “QUICK,” then
press ENTER.
The Setup Display used for selecting the
aspect ratio of the TV appears.
7 Press X/x to select the item.
8 Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished.
Step 6: Settings for the
Digital Output Signal
To enjoy surround sound effects, the
following items must be set as described
below for the audio connection you selected
in pages 54 to 58 ( through ).
Refer to page 63 for details on using the
Setup Display.
Audio Connection (pages 53 to 58)
No settings are needed because no optical
digital cord is used.
If the AV amplifier (receiver) has a
Dolby Digital decoder
Set “SOUND MODE” to “NORMAL” (page 43).
If the AV amplifier (receiver) has a
DTS decoder
Set “SOUND MODE” to “NORMAL” (page 43).
TV Type Select Page
A wide-screen TV
or 4:3 standard TV
with the wide-
screen mode
16:9 65
4:3 standard TV 4:3 LETTER
BOX or 4:3 PAN
SCAN
65
12
(
27
)
QUICK
CUSTOM
QUICK
18
(
34
)
C 00:09:57
STOP
DVD
CUSTOM SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
PARENTAL CONTROL
ANGLE MARK:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT
DOLBY DIGITAL: D–PCM
MPEG: PCM
OFF DTS:
Item Select Page
DOLBY
DIGITAL
D-PCM 66
MPEG PCM 66
DTS OFF 66
Item Select Page
DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL 66
DTS OFF 66
Item Select Page
DTS ON 66
B
D
A
B-1
C-1
B-2 C-2
D
D
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If the AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder
If you connect the component using an optical digital
cord, set “SOUND MODE” to “NORMAL” (page 43).
Otherwise no sound will be heard.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS
sound track
• If you connect the player to audio
component without a DTS decoder, set
“DTS” to “OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP”
(page 67). If you set it to “ON,” a loud noise
may come out from the speakers, affecting
your ears or causing the speakers to be
damaged.
• If you play a DTS sound track with
“DTS”set to “ON,” you will hear no sound
from the headphones of this player and
[DTS] appears on the Status Bar.
Watching a Video on the
TV
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 Place the disc on the tray with the
playback side facing down.
4 Press NX.
If you use the remote, press H. The
player starts playback. Adjust the volume
on the TV or the amplifier (receiver).
To change the color system of the
player to match that of your TV
(Hong Kong, China and tourist models
only)
Set the NTSC/PAL switch on the player to
match your TV or monitor’s color system.
Notes
• This does not change the color system of the DVD
disc itself.
• If the picture of the VIDEO CD is noisy, try
switching the NTSC/PAL switch.
Item Select Page
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63
Settings
Settings
Using the Setup Display
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various settings such as the language for
OSD, subtitles, audio and others. For details
on each Setup Display item see page 64
through 67. For an overall list of Setup
Display items, see page 78.
The on-screen displays differ
depending upon the player model.
How to use the Setup Display
For examle, to change the language for the
on-screen display, operate as follows:
1 While pressing SHIFT, press V twice
when the player is in stop mode.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press v/V to select (SETUP),
then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
3 Press v/V to select “CUSTOM,” then
press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
4 Press v/V to select the setup item from
the displayed list, “LANGUAGE SETUP”
in this case. Then press ENTER.
The selected setup item appears.
5 Select an item, “OSD” in this case,
using v/V, then press ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
SHIFT
b/v/V/
ENTER
12
(
27
)
QUICK
CUSTOM
QUICK
18
(
34
)
C 00:09:57
STOP
DVD
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
Selected item
Setup items
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
Options
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6 Select a setting, a desired language in
this case, using v/V, then press ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
7 To set other items, press b while
pressing SHIFT (ORETURN), then do
Steps 4 to 6.
Using the remote
Press DISPLAY to display the Control
Menu. Use X/x instead of v/V.
z If you select “QUICK” in Step 3, you will enter the
Quick Setup mode (page 60).
Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to
make the settings.
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 63).
The on-screen displays differ depending
upon the player model.
xOSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
xMENU (DVD only)
When you play the DVD that plural menu
languages are recorded, selects the desired
language for the menu.
xAUDIO (DVD only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
Selected setting
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
ORETURN
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
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xSUBTITLE (DVD only)
Switches the language of the subtitles
recorded on the DVD.
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.
z If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter the
language code from the list (page 77).
After you have made a selection, the language code (4
digits) is displayed the next time you select
“OTHERS t.”
Note
When you select a language that is not recorded on the
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (except for the “OSD”).
Custom Settings (CUSTOM
SETUP)
Allows setting up Parental Control and other
settings according to the connected
components.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 63).
The on-screen displays differ depending
upon the player model.
xTV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
The default setting differ depending upon the
player model.
16:9 Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
4:3
LETTER
BOX
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the screen.
4:3 PAN
SCAN
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
CUSTOM SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9
PARENTAL CONTROL:
ANGLE MARK: ON
AUDIO DRC: STANDARD
DIGITAL OUT
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
D–PCM
MPEG: PCM
OFF
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Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be
selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or
vice versa.
xPARENTAL CONTROL t
(DVD only)
Sets a password and playback limitation level
for DVDs with playback limitation for
children. For details, see “Limiting playback
by children (Parental Control)” (page 67).
xANGLE MARK (DVD only)
appears for about 5 seconds when you
can change the angle.
xAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range
Control) (DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that has
the “AUDIO DRC” function. This does not
affect the following output:
–output through an optical digital cord when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “DOLBY
DIGITAL”
–DTS audio output
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect the following
component using an optical digital cord via
the OPTICAL jack (AUDIO OUT jack).
–Amplifier (receiver) with digital input jack
–Amplifier (receiver) with a built-in DTS,
MPEG audio, or DOLBY DIGITAL
decoder
–MD or DAT deck
For connection details, see page 52.
The on-screen displays differ depending
upon the player model.
xDOLBY DIGITAL
Selects the Dolby Digital signals output via
the OPTICAL jack (AUDIO OUT jack).
ON Displays the angle mark.
OFF Does not display the angle mark.
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
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.
D-PCM Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
CUSTOM SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9
PARENTAL CONTROL:
ANGLE MARK: ON
AUDIO DRC: STANDARD
DIGITAL OUT
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
D–PCM
MPEG: PCM
OFF
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xMPEG (Except for the USA and
Canadian models)
Selects the MPEG audio signals output via
the OPTICAL jack (AUDIO OUT jack).
xDTS
Selects if DTS signals are output via the
OPTICAL jack (AUDIO OUT jack).
Note
When DTS is selected, no sound will be heard from the
headphones.
Limiting playback by children
(Parental Control)
Playback of some DVDs 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.
This function is available only with the
remote.
Setting the Parental Control
1 Select “CUSTOM SETUP” referring to
“Using the Setup Display” (page 63).
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.
PCM Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If
you play MPEG audio sound tracks,
the player outputs stereo signals via
the OPTICAL jack (AUDIO OUT
jack).
MPEG Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
having a built-in MPEG decoder. If
the player is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in MPEG
decoder, do not set this.
Otherwise, when you play the MPEG
audio sound track, a loud noise (or no
sound) will come out from the
speakers, affecting your ears or
causing the speakers to be damaged.
OFF Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in DTS decoder. Note,
however, that the DTS signals
contained in a CD are output even if
“OFF” is selected.
ON 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.
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,
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2 Press X/x to select “PARENTAL
CONTROL 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.
3 Enter or re-enter your password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the
password appears.
4 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
5 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 69 using the number buttons.
6 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press
ENTER.
7 Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the more strict the
limitation.
xIf you make a mistake
Press ORETURN to go back to the previous
screen.
xTo turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
xTo turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 7.
xTo change the password
1 Follow Steps 2 and 3 of “Limiting
playback by children (Parental Control).”
2 Select “CHANGE PASSWORD t”
using x, then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
3 Follow Step 3 to enter a new password.
Playing the disc for which Parental
Control is set
1 Insert the disc and press H.
The display to enter your password
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
operate following “Setting the Parental Control.”
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, insert the disc in the player and press
H.
When the display to enter your password appears,
enter your new password.
Note
When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
player.
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Settings
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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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 will not turn on.
, If you are using the player with the
rechargeable battery, you cannot turn on the
player using the remote. Press
NX on the
monitor unit or player.
, Check that the rechargeable battery or power
cord is connected securely.
, The rechargeable battery is not charged.
, Check that the rechargeable battery is
connected correctly (page 18).
The power is turned off.
, The Auto Power Off function is activated
(page 22).
Picture
There is no picture, or the picture is
black and white.
, The disc is not placed correctly.
, The connecting cords are not connected
securely. (Reconnect the AV output adaptor or
monitor unit after turning off the power.)
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, The player is not connected to the correct TV
input jack (page 53).
, The video input on the TV is not set so that you
can view pictures on the player.
, (Hong Kong, China and tourist models only)
Depending on the TV, the picture on the
screen is shown in black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the NTSC color system.
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 53).
, If the color system of your player does not
match with that of your TV, change the color
system of the player. For details, see page 62.
(You cannot change the color system of the
DVD disc itself.)
Even though you set the aspect ratio
in “TV TYPE” in “CUSTOM SETUP,”
the picture does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on the
DVD.
The aspect ratio of the picture appears
incorrectly on the monitor unit.
, The AV output adaptor is connected when
“TV TYPE” is set to “16:9.”
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 54, 56,
58).
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not selected
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.
, No sound is heard during strobe playback or
angle viewer.
, DTS or MPEG audio track is selected (page
61).
, A Virtual Surround mode is selected when the
MPEG audio component is connected using
the optical digital cord (page 62).
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Additional Information
, While playing a Super VCD on which audio
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L” or
“2:2/R.”
The sound is noisy.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, The disc is not placed correctly.
, The headphones plug is dirty (page 5).
The volume is low when playing a
DVD.
, The sound in DVDs tends to be recorded in
lower level than that in CDs or VIDEO CDs
(page 10).
Operation
The remote does not function.
, If you are using the player with the
rechargeable battery, you cannot turn on the
player using the remote. Press
NX on the
monitor unit or player.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too apart.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor
on the player.
, The remote sensor of the player is exposed to
strong light.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
, The disc is upside down, loose, etc.
, The player cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page
9). Depending on the disc, “C:13:00 The disc
is dirty.” may appear in this case.
, The region code on the DVD does not match
that of the player (page 8).
, Moisture has condensed inside the player.
Remove the disc and leave the player for about
half an hour (page 3).
The disc does not start playing from
the beginning.
, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play or A-
B Repeat Play has been selected (page 28).
While pressing SHIFT, press VOL –
(CLEAR) to cancel these functions before
playing a disc.
, Resume Play has been selected.
While the player is stopped, press
x while
pressing SHIFT, or open and then refasten the
buckle, and then start playback (page 25).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD features an auto playback function.
Operation is not possible.
, The HOLD function is activated (The
POWER indicator flashes in red). Release the
HOLD function (page 49).
The headphones volume cannot be
increased.
, AVLS is activated. Release AVLS (page 48).
Playback stops automatically.
, The disc automatically displays the menu (still
image).
You cannot perform some functions
such as stop, Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program
Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
use some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that comes with the disc.
Messages do not appear on the
screen in the language you want.
, In Setup Display, select the desired language
for the on-screen display in “OSD” under
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 64).
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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.
, The DVD allows changing the language only
on the disc’s menu.
The subtitle language cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
subtitles.
, The DVD allows changing the language only
on the disc’s menu.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
, The DVD prohibits turning the subtitles off.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the player
to operate abnormally, disconnect the
rechargeable battery or AC power adaptor,
leave the player for about 30 seconds, then try
operating it again.
The player and monitor unit become
warm.
, The player and monitor unit will become
warm if they are used for a long time. This is
not a malfunction.
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. 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 10).
, The player cannot play the
disc, etc. (page 9).
C:13:00
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Additional Information
Glossary
Chapter (page 14)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
Dolby Digital (page 41, 52, 66)
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
technology conforms to sound ranging from
monaural to 5.1-channel surround. 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 52)
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 41, 52, 67)
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 (page 8)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and
single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte),
which is 7 times that of a CD. The data
capacity of a double-layer and single-sided
DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-
sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and
double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format,
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
Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, 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.
Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page
14)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD or CD. Depending on the disc, no index
may be recorded.
MPEG audio (page 41, 52, 67)
International standard coding system used to
compress audio digital signals authorized by
ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2-
channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs,
conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.
Parental Control (page 67)
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
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prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or
replaced with other scenes, etc.
Region Code (page 8)
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 14)
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback
control) functions, the menu screens, moving
pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “scenes.”
Title (page 14)
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
Track (page 14)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a
VIDEO CD or CD (the length of a song).
ALL
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Additional Information
Specifications
System
Laser Semiconductor laser
Laser diode properties Material: AlGaAs (CD)/AlGaInP (DVD)
Wavelength: 780 nm (CD)/650 nm (DVD)
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: less than 1000 µW (This output is the value measured
at the distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pickup block with 7 mm aperture.)
Signal format system (monitor unit) PAL/NTSC
Signal format system (AV output adaptor)
VIDEO CD:
USA and Canadian models: NTSC
European models: PAL
Hong Kong, China and tourist models: PAL, NTSC
DVD: Disc’s color system
Audio characteristics (output signal from AV output adaptor when “SOUND
MODE” is set to “NORMAL”)
Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 4 Hz to 44 kHz (±1 dB)*
DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 4 Hz to 22 kHz (±1 dB)*
CD: 4 Hz to 20 kHz (±1 dB)*
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio) 110 dB* (AUDIO OUT jack only)
Harmonic distortion 0.005%
Dynamic range DVD: 103 dB*
CD: 99 dB*
Wow and flutter Less than detected value (±0.001% W PEAK)
Maximum power output (at DC) 25 mW + 25 mW (16 ohms)
* The signals from AUDIO OUT jack are measured. When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling
frequency, the output signal from the OPTICAL jack is converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.
General
Power requirements DC 10 V
Rechargeable battery (supplied, LIP-30, 7.4 V, 3000 mAh, Lithium
ion)
Dry batteries (2 for the remote)
Battery life See page 20 for the rechargeable battery.
Power consumption 6 W
Dimensions (approx.) 150.2 × 31.8 × 167.7 mm (6 × 1 5/16 × 6 5/8 inches) (width/
height/depth)
Mass (approx.) 332 g (11.7 oz) (player only), 571 g (1 lb 4 oz) (with rechargeable
battery)
Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C
Operating humidity 25% to 80%
Monitor unit
LCD screen 3.5-inch TFT monitor
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AV output adaptor
OPTICAL jack Mini jack, Maximum output level -18 dBm,
Load impedance Wave length 660 nm
AUDIO OUT jack Mini jack, Maximum output level 2 Vrms (50 kilohms),
Load impedance Over 10 kilohms
VIDEO OUT jack Mini jack, Maximum output level 1.0 Vp-p,
Load impedance 75 ohms, sync negative
S VIDEO OUT jack 4-pin mini DIN,
Maximum output level:
Luminance signal:1.0 Vp-p, Load impedance 75 ohms, sync
negative
Color signal: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC), Load
impedance 75 ohms terminated
AC power adaptor
Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Supplied accessories
See page 17.
Optional accessories
Active speakers SRS-Z1000
SRS-Z750
Headphones MDR-E888LP
MDR-F1
MDR-DS5100
Digital cords POC-5/10/15AB
POC-5/10/15B
LCD cleaning kit KK-LC1
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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Additional Information
Language Code List
For details, see page 41, 47, 64.
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
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List of Setup Display Items
The default settings are underlined.
LANGUAGE SETUP (page 64)
USA and Canadian
models
European models Hong Kong, China
and tourist models
OSD ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
ENGLISH
CHINESE1
CHINESE2
MENU ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
GERMAN
ITALIAN
DUTCH
CHINESE
JAPANESE
DANISH
SWEDISH
FINNISH
NORWEGIAN
RUSSIAN
OTHERS t
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
DANSK
SVENSKA
SUOMI
NORSK
PORTUGUÊS
CHINESE
JAPANESE
OTHERS t
ENGLISH
CHINESE
JAPANESE
FRENCH
GERMAN
ITALIAN
SPANISH
DUTCH
DANISH
SWEDISH
FINNISH
NORWEGIAN
PORTUGUESE
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.)
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Additional Information
CUSTOM SETUP (page 65)
For customers in the U.S.A.and Canada
To use the player with the car battery cord
Connect the player to the cigarette lighter socket using the supplied car battery cord.
xTo replace the fuse on the car battery cord
Be sure to use a fuse with the correct
amperage (2.5 A, 125 V, length 31.75 mm).
Notes
• Do not install the monitor display where viewable by
the driver.
• Some states restrict the use of monitors and
televisions in vehicles. Where use is permitted, the
units should not be installed or operated so as to be
viewable by the driver.
• Turn off the player by holding the
x button. If you
turn off the player by turning off the ignition key of
the car when the rechargeable battery is not attached,
the settings may be cleared.
• You can connect the player to a car cassette deck
through the i jack using a Sony CPA-9C car
connecting pack (not supplied).
USA and Canadian
models
European, Hong Kong,
China and tourist
models
TV TYPE 4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
PARENTAL CONTROL ,
ANGLE MARK ON
OFF
ON
OFF
AUDIO DRC STANDARD
TV MODE
WIDE RANGE
STANDARD
TV MODE
WIDE RANGE
DIGITAL OUT DOLBY
DIGITAL
D-PCM
DOLBY DIGITAL
D-PCM
DOLBY DIGITAL
MPEG — PCM
MPEG
DTS OFF
ON
OFF
ON
to DC IN 10V
Car battery cord (supplied for
the U.S.A. and Canada only)
to cigarette
lighter socket
Fuse
Plug end
Tighten
Cigarette lighter plug
Remove
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Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
Index
Numerics
16:9 65
4:3 LETTER BOX
65
4:3 PAN SCAN
65
5.1 Channel Surround
58
A
A-B Repeat Play 32
Alarm
48
ANGLE
46
ANGLE MARK
66
ANGLE VIEWER
38
AUDIO
41, 64
AUDIO DRC
66
AVLS
48
B
Batteries 18
C
CD 21
CHAPTER
35
Chapter
73
CHAPTER VIEWER
37
Color system
62
Continuous play
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD
21
Control Menu
14
CUSTOM
63
CUSTOM SETUP
65
D
Digital output 61, 66
Display
Control Menu Display
14
Setup Display
63
Status Bar
14
DOLBY DIGITAL
41, 66, 73
DTS
41, 67, 73
DVD
21, 73
F
Fast forward 24
Fast reverse
24
H
Handling discs 10
Headphones
21
HOLD
49
I
INDEX 35
Index
73
L
LANGUAGE SETUP 64
Locating
a specific point by watching
the TV screen
34
M
MEGABASS 43
MENU
64
Monitor unit
21
MPEG
41, 67, 73
O
On-screen display
Control Menu display
14
Setup Display
63
Status Bar
14
OSD
64
P
PARENTAL CONTROL 66,
67
PBC Playback
27
PROGRAM
28
Program Play
28
Q
QUICK 60
Quick Setup
60
R
Rechargeable battery 18
Remote
18
REPEAT
31
Repeat Play
31
Resume Play
25
S
S VIDEO output 51
SCENE
35
Scene
74
SETUP
63
Setup Display
63
SHUFFLE
30
Shuffle Play
30
Slow-motion Play
34
SOUND MODE 43
Speakers
hookups
54
Status Bar
14
STROBE PLAYBACK
39
SUBTITLE
47, 65
Subtitles
47
T
Time search 36
TIME/TEXT
39
TITLE
35
Title
74
TITLE VIEWER
37
TRACK
35
Track
74
TRACK VIWER
37
Troubleshooting
70
TV TYPE
65
U
Usable discs 8
V
VIDEO CD 21
VIEWER
37
Virtual Surround
43
