To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
marking is located on the
rear exterior.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Except for European and Russian models
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark. As an E
®
TAR
partner, Sony Corporation
S
has determined that this product
meets the E
NERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
NERGY
®
1)
This system incorporates Dolby
Surround System.
1)
Manufactured under license from Dolby
and DTS2) Digital
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
2)
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out”
are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
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Table of Contents
How to use this manual...........................5
• This manual mainly explains operations using
the remote, but the same operations can also
be performed using the buttons on the unit
having the same or similar names.
• The OSD (on-screen display) may vary
depending on the country model.
• The English OSD screen (on-screen display)
is used for illustration purposes only.
• The Control Menu items may be different
depending on the disc type (page 68).
• The selectable items in the Setup Display may
be different depending on the area (page 32).
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
• The following symbols are used in this
manual.
SymbolMeaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in
video mode, and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs
Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs (including Super VCDs or
CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD
format or Super VCD format)
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD -RWs in music
CD format, or Super Audio CD
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio
tracks and JPEG image files)
You can play back the following discs on this
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
List of playable discs
Format of discsDisc logo
DVD VIDEOs
DVD-RWs
Super Audio CDs
VIDEO CDs
Audio CDs
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data/MP3 files/
JPEG files)
The “DVD VIDEO” logo and “DVD-RW” logo are
trademarks.
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses
audio data.
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Region code of DVDs you can
play on this system
* A logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
standardization)
Your system has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled
with identical region code.
DVDs labeled will also be played on this
ALL
system.
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.
MODEL
NO.
Region code
X
DVD
AC: 00V 00Hz 00W
RECEIVER
HCD–WS2D
SERIAL NO.
Discs that this system cannot
play
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3)/JPEG
format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• Multi-channel area in the Super Audio CDs
which have 2 channel area and multi-channel
area.
• DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs recorded in DivX format
• DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs recorded in Multi Session
• DVD-RAMs
• DVD Audio discs
• A DVD with a different region code.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such discs.
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/
DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/
DVD+RW
• In some cases, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs,
DVD-RWs, DVD+R or DVD+RW cannot be
played on this system 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.
• A disc recorded in packet write format cannot
be played.
Note on playback operations
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this system 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.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
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Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
• This system can play Multi Session CDs
when an MP3 audio track is contained in the
first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio
tracks recorded in later sessions can also be
played back.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs
when a JPEG image file is contained in the
first session. Any subsequent JPEG image
files recorded in later sessions can also be
played back.
• If audio tracks and images in music CD
format or video CD format are recorded in the
first session, only the first session will be
played back.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by “closing the
session” are not supported.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Front speaker (Right)
1 Connect the speakers.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER terminals on the unit and the
terminals on the rear of the speakers as
shown below.
Main unit
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Front speaker (Left)
Speakers
Insert only the stripped portion
Black (#)
Black (#)
SPEAKER
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2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
Insert only the
stripped portion*
FM
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AM loop antenna
* Strip off an end-portion of wire covering.
Note
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.
3 Connect the video input jack of your TV
to the VIDEO OUT jack with the
supplied video cable.
Tip
For even higher quality video images:
– Use an optional component video cord to connect the
COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your TV to
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this
system. If your TV is compatible with progressive
format file signals, use this connection and set
“PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO” depending on your TV. For details, see “To
change the type of signal output from the system”
(page 35).
– You can use an optional S video cord to connect the
S VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO
OUT jack.
4 For models with a voltage selector, set
the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR may differ.
220-240V
120V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
Getting Started
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When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you
can view the pictures from this system.
When connecting a video deck
Connect the TV and the video deck using video and
audio cords (not supplied) as shown below.
TV
Video deckSystem
If the picture has disturbance or there is noise in the
audio when a TV, a video deck and this system are all
connected at the same time, disconnect one of them.
Note
Do not place the TV on this system.
5 Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display.
When you press
?/1, the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
If the supplied adapter on the plug does not
fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug
(only for models equipped with an adapter).
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6 (Asian and Middle Eastern models only)
Set the color system to PAL or NTSC
depending on the color system of your
TV.
The color system is factory set to NTSC for
region code 3 models, and PAL for other
region code models. Each time you perform
the procedure below, the color system
changes as follows:
NTSC y PAL
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
2 Press ?/1 on the unit while holding
down X on the unit.
The system turns on and the color
system is changed.
Note
When you play back a VIDEO CD recorded in a
different color system from the one you set to the unit,
the picture image may be distorted.
To connect optional components
See page 55.
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
When carrying this system
Perform the following procedure to protect
the DVD mechanism.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system, then
press DVD.
2 Make sure that no disc is loaded in the
system and check that “No Disc”
appears.
3 Press ?/1 to turn off the system and
check that “STANDBY” disappears.
4 Unplug the power cord.
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Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
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Setting the clockPerforming the Quick
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press TIMER MENU.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press M or m repeatedly to set the
minute.
6 Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
Setup
You can set the initial settings of “OSD”, “TV
TYPE” step by step.
After performing the Quick Setup, the system is
ready for playing back of movies, music CDs,
etc.
European model is used for illustration purposes
only.
1 Turn on your TV and select the video
input.
2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
To adjust the clock
1 Press TIMER MENU.
2 Press M or m to select “CLOCK SET?”, then
press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Notes
• The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
• You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode
(page 49).
3 Press FUNCTION + or – repeatedly (or
DVD on the unit) to switch the function
to DVD.
The guide message appears on the TV
screen.
Notes
• When a disc is in the system or the disc tray
opens, the guide mes sage does not appear on the
TV screen. Remove the disc.
• When you press CLEAR, the guide message
disappears. When you need to perform the
Quick Setup, see “To recall the Quick Setup
display” (page 12).
4 Press ENTER.
“LANGUAGE SETUP” appears.
Getting Started
The language you select in “LANGUAGE
SETUP” is for “OSD”, “MENU” and
“SUBTITLE” (page 33).
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select a
language used in the on-screen
display.
The selectable language is different
depending on the area.
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6 Press ENTER.
The setting is selected and “SCREEN
SETUP” appears.
7 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
setting that matches your TV type.
x When you connect a 4:3 standard TV
“4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3 PAN SCAN”
(page 33)
x When you connect a wide-screen TV
or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen
mode
“16:9” (page 33)
8 Press ENTER.
The Quick Setup is complete.
If you make a mistake
Press ., then select the item again.
To quit the Quick Setup
Press DISPLAY.
To recall the Quick Setup display
1 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control menu appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select “SETUP”,
then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appears.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “QUICK”,
then press ENTER.
The Quick Setup display appears.
Note
If you want to change each setting, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 32).
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DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/
MP3/JPEG – Play
Loading a disc
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press Z.
3 Place a disc with the label side up on
the disc tray.
When you play an 8 cm CD/DVD,
place it on the inner circle of the tray.
4 Press Z again to close the disc tray.
Notes
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your
finger, as this may cause malfunction.
• When you eject a disc, handle the disc by i ts edge. Do
not touch the surface.
• Do not place two discs on the disc tray.
Playing a disc
Before playing a DVD, VIDEO CD or JPEG,
turn on your TV and select the video input.
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted. Refer
to the operating instructions supplied with the
disc.
Example: When a DVD disc is loaded
Title or chapter number
DVD
Example: When a CD disc is loaded
TITLE
Playing time
Track number
Playing time
1 Press FUNCTION + or – repeatedly (or
DVD on the unit) to switch the function
to DVD.
2 Press H.
Tip
Depending on the disc you load, the disc may pla yback
automatically.
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3/JPEG – Play
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Other operations
ToDo this
Stop playPress x.
Pause Press X.
Select a chapter,
scene or track
(Except for
JPEG)
Select an album
of MP3/JPEG
Locate a point
quickly in fast
forward or fast
reverse (Scan)
(Except for
3)
JPEG)
Watch frame by
frame
(Slow-motion
Play)
(DVD VIDEO/
DVD-RW/
VIDEO CD
3)
only)
Play one frame at
a time (Freeze
frame)
(DVD VIDEO/
DVD-RW/
VIDEO CD only)
Replay the
previous scene
(Instant Replay)
(DVD VIDEO/
DVD-RW only)
Press X again or press H to
resume play.
Press . or > repeatedly
during play or pause.
Or, press the number buttons in
stop mode, then press ENTER
Press ALBUM + or – repeatedly
during play or pause.
Press m or M during play.
Each time you press the button,
the playback speed changes
cyclically as follows:
Playback direction
t × 2B5) t 1M t 2M
t 3M
Opposite direction
t × 2b7) t 1m t 2m
t 3m
To return to Normal Play, press
H.
Press X during play, then press
SLOW or SLOW y. Each
time you press the button, the
playback speed changes as
follows:
Playback direction
2 y y 1 y
Opposite direction (DVD
VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
2 y 1
To return to Normal Play, press
H.
Press X during play, then press
STEP C to go to the next frame
or press c STEP to go to the
previous frame (DVD VIDEO/
DVD-RW only).
Press REPLAY during play.
ToDo this
Briefly fast
forward the
1)
current scene
(Instant Advance)
Press ADVANCE during
play.
(DVD VIDEO/
DVD-RW only)
Switch to DVD
Press DVD on the unit.
function from
2)
another source
.
Remove a discPress Z on the unit.
1)
There may be some disturbance in the video image.
2)
Except for MP3/JPEG
3)
No sound is output depending on the audio source.
4)
The × 2B/× 2b playback speed is about twice the
normal speed. The 3M/3m playback speed is
4)
6)
4)
6)
faster than the 2M/2m and the 2M/2m
playback speed is faster than the 1M/1m.
5)
DVD VIDEO/CD/Super Audio CD only
6)
DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only
7)
DVD VIDEO only
8)
The 2 y/2 playback speed is slower than 1 y/
1 .
Notes
• You cannot perform Instant Replay and Instant
Advance in Repeat Play mode (page 18).
• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW
in VR mode.
8)
• Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be restricted.
• The following discs take a longer time to start
8)
playback.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added (non-finalized
disc).
• Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs or
CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this system
depending on file format.
Tips
• The Instant Replay function is useful when you want
to review a scene or dialogue that you missed.
• The Instant Advance function is useful when you
want to pass over a scene that you do not want to
watch.
• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or
Instant Advance function with some scenes.
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To select a playback layer on a
hybrid Super Audio CD
Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer
and a CD layer. You can select the playback
layer you want to listen to.
Press SA-CD/CD on the unit in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a
CD layer is alternately selected. When playing a
CD layer, the “CD” indicator in the front panel
display lights up.
Notes
• For details about Super Audio CDs, see page 72.
• Each play mode function works only within the
selected layer.
• When playing a 2 channel+Multi-channel Super
Audio CD, only the 2 channel playback area is
played.
• When playing a Multi-channel Super Audio CD,
multi-channel audio is automatically downmixed to
2 channel stereo.
Resuming playback from the
point you stopped the disc
— Resume Play
This system memorizes the point where you
stopped the disc so you can resume from that
point. Resume Play is not canceled when you
turn off the system (except for MP3/JPEG).
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
“Resume” appears in the display. If
“Resume” does not appear, Resume Play is
not available.
2 Press H.
The system starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in step 1.
Notes
• You cannot perform Resume Play during Shuffle
Play or Program Play.
• Resume Play may not work with some discs.
• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the
system may resume playback from a different point.
• Resume play point is cleared when:
– you press x in stop mode.
– you disconnect the power cord.
– you open the disc tray (except for DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD when “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in
“CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON”).
– you change the play mode.
– you turn off the system (MP3/JPEG only).
– you change the function (except for DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD when “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in
“CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON”).
To enjoy a disc that is played
before by resume playback
— Multi-disc Resume (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO
CD only)
This system memorizes the point where you
stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same disc.
If you store a resume playback point for the 41st
disc, the resume playback point for the first disc
is deleted.
To activate this function, set “MULTI-DISC
RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON”
(page 36).
Notes
• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” is set to “OFF” (page 36), the resume point
is cleared when you change the function.
• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” is set to “ON” (page 36) and you playback
a recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the system may
playback other recorded discs from the same resume
point. To play from the beginning, press x twice,
then press H.
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3/JPEG – Play
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Creating your own
program
— Program Play
You can make a program of up to 99 steps.
1 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PROGRAM”, then press ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “SET
t”, then press ENTER.
Total playing time of the
programmed tracks
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
track you want to program, then press
ENTER.
The selected track is programmed and the
cursor moves to the program list.
For example, select track “02”.
The track number may be displayed in 3
digits for a Super Audio CD.
Selected track
Total playing time of the programmed tracks
6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to program other
tracks.
The programmed tracks are displayed in the
selected order.
7 Press H.
Program Play starts.
Other operations
ToDo this
Turn off the Program
Display
Check the programPerform steps 1 to 3.
Press DISPLAY.
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Program list
Track list on the disc
4 Press ,.
The cursor moves to the track list (in this
case, “01”).
To cancel Program Play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To play
the same program again, select “ON” in step 3,
then press ENTER.
To change a programmed track
1 After step 3, press M or m repeatedly to
select the programmed track you want to
change, then press ,.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the track
you want to program, then press ENTER.
The selected track in the program list is
replaced by the newly selected track.
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To clear a programmed track
1 After step 3, press M or m to select the
programmed track you want to clear in the
program list.
2 Press CLEAR.
Or, press ,, then press M repeatedly to
select “– –” in the track list and then press
ENTER.
To cancel all the programmed
tracks
In step 4, press M repeatedly to select “ALL
CLEAR” in the program list, then press ENTER.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu disappears.
Notes
• Program Play is not available for DVD, MP3 and
JPEG.
• You cannot perform Program Play during PBC
playback of VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs (page 20).
• When you switch the play mode to Program Play
while a “REPEAT” option other than “OFF” is
selected, “REPEAT” is automatically set to “ON”
(page 18).
• The program is cleared when:
– you turn off the system.
– you open the disc tray.
– you change the function.
Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, make sure
to select “ON” in step 3, then press H.
• You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of
programmed tracks. During Program Play, follow
the steps of Repeat Play (page 18) or Shuffle Play
(page 17).
Playing in random order
— Shuffle Play
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3/JPEG – Play
You can play tracks in random order by using
the Control Menu in the on-screen display.
1 Press DISPLAY during play.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“SHUFFLE”, then press ENTER.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
item to be shuffled.
x When the disc is in Normal Play
TRACK: plays the tracks on the disc in
random order.
x When the disc is in Program Play
ON: plays the programmed tracks in
random order.
4 Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu disappears.
Note
You cannot perform Shuffle P lay during PBC playback
of VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs (page 20).
Tip
You can set Shuffle Play in stop mode. After selecting
the “SHUFFLE” option, press H to start Shuffle Play.
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Playing repeatedly
— Repeat Play
You can play a whole disc or selected album
repeatedly or you can also play a single title/
chapter/track repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
Using the front panel display
Press REPEAT repeatedly during play until
“REP” or “REP1” appears.
REP: Repeats a whole disc or selected album1).
REP1: Repeats a single title
only.
1)
For JPEG, during slide show only
2)
For DVD, you can check whether a title or chapter is
being repeatedly played on the TV screen.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and
“REP1” disappear, or press CLEAR.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD, you cannot perform Repeat
Play and Shuffle Play.
• You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC
playback of VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs (page 20).
• You cannot select “REP1” during Program Play and
Shuffle Play.
• When you select “REP1”, that title/chapter/track is
repeated endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.
2)
/chapter2)/track
Using the on-screen display
1 Press DISPLAY during play.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“REPEAT”, then press ENTER.
The options for “REPEAT” appear.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
item to be repeated.
The default setting are underlined.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
•OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• DISC*: repeats all the titles on the disc.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on the
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
* When playing a DVD-RW in VR mode,
“DISC” repeats all the titles of the selected type
(page 20).
x When playing a CD/Super Audio CD/
VIDEO CD
•OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• DISC: repeats all the tracks on the disc.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
x When playing a DATA CD
•OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• DISC: repeats all the albums on the disc.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK*: repeats the current track.
* MP3 audio tracks only.
x When a CD/Super Audio CD/VIDEO
CD is in Shuffle Play or Program Play
mode
•OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ON: repeats Shuffle Play or Program
Play.
4 Press ENTER.
Repeat Play starts.
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To cancel Repeat Play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu disappears.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD, you cannot perform Repeat
Play.
• You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC
playback of VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs (page 20).
• When playing a disc which contains MP3 audio
tracks and JPEG image files, and their playing time
are not the same, the audio sound will not match the
image.
• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
(JPEG)” (page 25), you cannot select “TRACK”.
Tips
• You can set Repeat Play in stop mode. After
selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H to start
Repeat Play.
• You can quickly display the “REPEAT” status by
pressing REPEAT. Each time you press REPEAT,
the “REPEAT” option changes.
Playing DVDs using the
menu
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3/JPEG – Play
Some DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the
DVDs. You can play DVDs using these menus
on the TV screen.
• Using the DVD top 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 DVD top
menu.
• Using the DVD menu
Some DVDs allow you to select the disc
contents using a menu. When you play these
DVDs, you can select items such as the langua ge
for the subtitles and the language for the sound
using the DVD menu.
1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The menu appears on the TV screen. The
contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2 Press M/m/</, or the number
buttons to select the title or item you
want to play.
3 Press ENTER.
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Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
Playing VIDEO CDs with
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW
Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode have two types of titles for playback:
originally recorded titles (“ORIGINAL”) and
titles that can be created on recordable DVD
players for editing (“PLAY LIST”). You can
select the type of title to be played.
1 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST”, then press
ENTER.
The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST”
appear.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
setting you want, then press ENTER.
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from
“ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.
PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)
— PBC Play
You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to
enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu
format and structure may differ depending on
each disc.
* PBC: Playback Control
1 Press H to start playing a VIDEO CD
with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).
The PBC menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press the number buttons to select the
item number you want.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Continue playback according to the
instructions on the menus to enjoy
interactive playback.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the disc, as the operating procedure
may differ according to the VIDEO CD.
To go back to a previous menu
Press O RETURN.
Notes
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not
appear in step 1.
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this
case, press H.
Tip
You can cancel playback with PBC functions.
1 In stop mode, press . or > repeatedly, or the
number buttons to select a track.
2 Press H.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and
playback starts from the selected track. Still images,
such as the menu screens, will not be shown.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then press
H.
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About MP3 audio tracks
and JPEG image files
What is MP3/JPEG?
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is
image compression technology.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
Notes
• The system will play any data with the extension
“.MP3”, “.JPG” or “.JPEG” even if they are not in
MP3 or JPEG format. Playing this data may generate
a loud noise which could damage your speaker
system.
• The system does not conform to audio in MP3PRO
format.
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3/JPEG – Play
Discs that the system can
play
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio
Layer 3) and JPEG format. However, the discs
must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1,
Level 2 or Joliet format for the system to
recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play
discs recorded in Multi Session.
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/
CD-RW drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
About the multi-session disc
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are
recorded in the first session, the system will also
play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files in
other sessions. If audio tracks and images in
audio CD format or video CD format are
recorded in the first session, only the first
session will be played back.
Note
The system may not be able to play some DATA CDs
created in the Packet Write format. In this case, you
cannot view the JPEG images recorded.
Playback order of MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD is as
follows:
x Structure of disc contents
Tree 1Tree 2Tree 3Tree 4Tree 5
ROOT
MP3 audio track or JPEG
image file that the system can
play
The system can play the MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files:
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio
track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)
• which conform to the DCF* image file format
Album
Track (MP3 audio) or
File (JPEG image)
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When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the
numbered tracks (or files) are played
sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any subalbums/tracks (or files) contained within a
currently selected album take priority over the
next album in the same tree. (Example: C
contains D so 4 is played before 5.)
Playing DATA CDs with
MP3 audio track and JPEG
image files
When you press MENU and the list of album
names appears (page 23), the album names are
arranged in the following order:
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as
album E) do not appear in the list.
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the
illustration.
• The playback order above may not be applicable if
there are more than 200 albums and 300 files in each
album.
• The system can recognize up to 200 albums (the
system will count just albums, including albums that
do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files). The system will not play any albums beyond
the 200th album.
• The system may take longer time to playback, when
progressing to the following album or jump to other
album.
• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.
Tips
• If you add nu mbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
track/file names when y ou store the tracks (or files) in
a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) can be played on this system.
Notes
• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”, the
system can recognize up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300
JPEG files in a single album. When “MODE (MP3,
JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” or “IMAGE
(JPEG)”, the system can recognize up to 600 MP3
and 600 JPEG files in a single album. A maximum of
200 albums can be recognized regardless of the
selected mode.
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
or JPEG image file is skipped.
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3
format, the system cannot recognize the data
properly and will generate a loud noise which could
damage your speaker system.
Tips
• You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files (page 50).
• You can select Repeat Play while playing MP3 audio
tracks and JPEG image files (page 18) and “AUDIO”
while playing an MP3 audio track (page 30).
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Selecting an album
1 Load a DATA CD.
The album list appears. When an album is
being played, its title is shaded.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
album you want, then press H.
For MP3, the system starts playing the
selected album.
For JPEG, the system starts a slide show of
the images in the selected album.
To turn on or off the album list
Press MENU.
To stop play
Press x.
Note
The slide show stops when you press M or m .
Tip
You can change the slide show duration (page 26) and
effect (page 26) while playing JPEG image file.
Selecting an MP3 audio track
1 Load a DATA CD.
The album list appears. When an album is
being played, its title is shaded.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select an
album, then press ENTER.
The track list appears.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired track, then press ENTER.
The system starts playing the selected track.
To stop play
Press x.
To play the next or previous MP3
audio track
Press . or >. You can select the first track
of the next album by pressing > during
playback of the last track of the current album.
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by pressing .. To return to the
previous album, select the album from the album
list.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn on or off the display
Press MENU.
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Selecting a JPEG image file
1 Load a DATA CD.
The album list appears. When an album is
being played, its title is shaded.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select an
album, then press PICTURE NAVI.
Images of files in the album appear in 16
subscreens.
To display the hidden image files, select the
bottom image, then press m. To return to
the previous image, select the top image,
then press M.
3 Press M/m/</, repeatedly to select
the image you want to view, then press
ENTER.
To play the next or previous JPEG
image file
Press < or , when the Control Menu is not
displayed. You can select the first image of the
next album by pressing , during playback of
the last image of the current album. Note that
you cannot return to the previous album by
pressing <. To return to the previous album,
select the album from the album list.
To rotate a JPEG image
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the
screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees.
Press M or m while viewing an image. Each time
you press M, the image rotates counterclockwise
by 90 degrees.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.
Example: When you press M once
Rotating direction
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To stop play
Press x.
Note
PICTURE NAVI does not work when “MODE (MP3,
JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 25).
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Notes
• Nothing happens when you press < while playing
the first image file of the album.
• If you press < or , to go to the next or previous
image, the “Rotating a JPEG image” function is
canceled.
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Playing audio tracks and
images as a slide show
with sound
You can play a slide show with sound by first
placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same
album on a DATA CD.
1 Load a DATA CD.
The album list appears.
2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu disappears, then press
DISPLAY once.
The Control Menu for MP3 appears.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)”, then press
ENTER.
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
appear.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“AUTO”, then press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
• AUTO
: plays both the JPEG image files
and MP3 audio tracks in the same album
as a slide show.
• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio
tracks continuously.
• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG image
files as a slide show.
5 Press MENU.
The album list appears.
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
album you want, then press H.
The system starts the slide show with
sound.
To turn on or off the album list
Press MENU.
To stop play
Press x.
To cancel slide show with sound
Select “AUDIO (MP3)” or “IMAGE (JPEG)” in
step 4.
Notes
• You cannot playback JPEG image files and MP3
audio tracks at the same time if they are not contained
in the same album.
• When the JPEG image file’s playback duration is
longer than the MP3 audio track, the image slide
show continues without sound.
• When the MP3 audio track is longer than the JPEG
image file’s playback duration, the audio track
continues with no slide show.
• If there are no MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files in the DATA CD, the “No audio data” and “No
image data” messages appear on the TV screen.
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when “MODE
(MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)”.
• If you play large MP3 audio track data and JPEG
image data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still
skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
Tips
• You can also change the slide show duration
(page 26) and effect (page 26) while playing JPEG
image files.
• If you want to play a slide show to the same audio
track, set the track to Repeat Play (page 18).
• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”, the
system can recognize up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300
JPEG files in a single album. When “MODE (MP3,
JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” or “IMAGE
(JPEG)”, the system can recognize up to 600 MP3
and 600 JPEG files in a single album. A maximum of
200 albums can be recognized regardless of the
selected mode.
• All the Control Menu items cannot be displayed by
pressing DISPLAY once. In this case, press the
button twice or more until the desired item appears.
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Specifying the slide show
duration (JPEG only)
When you play JPEG image files using slide
show, you can specify the duration for slides to
appear on the screen.
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu disappears, then press
DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“INTERVAL”, then press ENTER.
The options for “INTERVAL” appear.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
setting you want, then press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL
9 seconds. (Images that are four million
pixels or more will lengthen the
duration.)
• FAST: sets the duration shorter than
“NORMAL”.
• SLOW1: sets the duration longer than
“NORMAL”.
• SLOW2: sets the duration longer than
“SLOW1”.
Note
Some JPEG files may take longer to display than
others, which may m ake the duration seems longer that
the option you selected. Especially progressive JPEG
files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more.
: sets the duration to about 6 to
Selecting an effect for image
files in the slide show (JPEG
only)
When you play a JPEG image file, you can
select the effect to be used when viewing the
slide show.
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu disappears, then press
DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“EFFECT”, then press ENTER.
The options for “EFFECT” appear.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
setting you want, then press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
• MODE1
• MODE2: The image stretches out from
• MODE3: The image stretches out from
• MODE4: The images randomly cycle
• MODE5: The next image slides over the
• OFF: Turns off this function.
: The image sweeps in from top
to bottom.
left to right of the screen.
the center of the screen.
through the effects.
previous image.
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Using the on-screen
display to search
You can search for a DVD by title or chapter,
and you can search for a VIDEO CD/CD/Super
Audio CD/DATA CD by track, file, album,
index or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned
unique numbers on the disc, you can select the
desired one by entering its number. Or, you can
search for a particular point using the time code
(Time Search).
1 Press DISPLAY.
For DATA CD with JPEG image files,
press DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
search method.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
“TITLE”, “CHAPTER” or “TIME/TEXT”
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a
starting point by inputting the time code.
x When playing a VIDEO CD without
PBC function
“TRACK” or “INDEX”
x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
function
“SCENE”
x When playing a CD
“TRACK”
x When playing a Super Audio CD
“TRACK” or “INDEX”
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio
track)
“ALBUM” or “TRACK”
x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG
image file)
“ALBUM” or “FILE”
Example: When you select “CHAPTER”
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a
number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,
indexes, scenes, albums or files.
Selected row
3 Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “– – (**)”.
4 Press m or M repeatedly, or press the
number buttons to select the title,
chapter, track, index, scene, etc.,
number you want to search for.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number, then select another
number.
5 Press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu disappears.
To cancel searching
Press <.
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To search for a particular point
using the time code (DVD only)
— Time Search
1 In step 2, select “TIME/TEXT”.
**:**:**” (playing time of the current title)
“T
is selected.
2 Press ENTER.
“T
**:**:**” changes to “T – –:– –:– –”.
3 Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10
minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20”.
Notes
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using
the time code.
• The title, chapter or track number displayed on the
TV screen is recorded data on the disc.
Tips
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW) or
track (CD, Super Audio CD) by pressing the number
buttons and ENTER.
• You can view the playing time or remaining time of
the disc. For details, see “Viewing information about
the disc in the on-screen display” on page 51.
Searching by Scene
— Picture Navigation
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and
find the desired scene quickly.
1 Press PICTURE NAVI during play.
2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select an item.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO
TITLE VIEWER: displays the first scene of
each title.
CHAPTER VIEWER: displays the first
scene of each chapter.
x When playing a VIDEO CD
TRACK VIEWER: displays the first scene
of each track.
3 Press ENTER.
The first scene of each chapter, title, or
track appears as follows.
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When there are more than 9 titles, chapters,
or tracks, “V” appears at the bottom right of
the TV screen.
To display the hidden titles, chapters or
tracks, select the bottom scene, then press
m. To return to the previous scene, select
the top scenes, then press
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4 Press M/m/</, repeatedly to select a
chapter, title or track, then press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
To return to Normal Play
Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.
Note
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.
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DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/
MP3/JPEG – Various functions
Changing the sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO, you can change
the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is
recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also
change the language.
With VIDEO CDs, CDs or DATA CDs (MP3),
you can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left speakers.
For example, when playing a disc containing a
song with the vocals on the right channel and the
instruments on the left channel, you can hear the
instruments from both speakers by selecting the
left channel.
1 Press AUDIO during play.
The following display appears.
2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the
desired audio signal.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice
of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a
language code (see “Language code list”
(page 67)). When the same language is
displayed two or more times, the DVD
VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio
formats.
x When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc
are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
•1: MAIN
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
•2: MAIN
•2: SUB
•2: MAIN+SUB
x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA
CD (MP3 audio tracks)
The default setting is underlined.
•STEREO
• 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:STEREO
track 1
• 1:1/L: the sound of the left channel of the
audio track 1 (monaural)
• 1:2/R: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 2:STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio
track 2
• 2:1/L: the sound of the left channel of the
audio track 2 (monaural)
• 2:2/R: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
Notes
• While playing a DVD-RW on which the audio
stream 2 is not recorded, you may not be able to
select “2: MAIN”, “2: SUB” or “2: MAIN+SUB”.
• Whi le playing a Super VCD on which the audio track
2 is not recorded, no sound is output when you select
“2:STEREO”, “2:1/L” or “2:2/R”.
• You cannot change the sound for Super Audio CDs
and DTS CDs by pressing AUDIO.
(main sound)
: the standard stereo sound
: the stereo sound of the audio
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Checking the audio signal
format (DVD only)
When you press AUDIO repeatedly during play,
the format of the current audio signal (PCM,
Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is displayed as shown
below.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO
Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
LFE (Low
Surround (L/R)
Front (L/R) +
Center
Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch
Frequency Effect)
Adjusting the delay
between the picture and
sound
— A/V SYNC
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3/JPEG – Various functions
When the sound does not match the pictures on
the screen, you can adjust the delay between the
picture and sound.
1 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select “A/V
SYNC”, then press ENTER.
The options for “A/V SYNC” appear.
Front (L/R)
Surround
(Monaural)
About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
•Center
• Surround (L)
• Surround (R)
• Surround (Monaural): This signal can be
either the Dolby Surround Sound processed
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural
Surround audio signals.
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
setting.
• OFF: does not adjust.
• ON: adjusts the difference between
picture and sound.
Note
Depending on the input stream, this function may not
be effective.
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Using the Setup Display
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture and
sound. You can also set a language for the
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other
things. For details on each Setup Display item,
see pages from 33 to 36. For an overall list of
Setup Display items, see page 70.
European model is used for illustration purposes
only.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions
described may work.
1 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“SETUP”, then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
setup item from the displayed list, then
press ENTER.
The setup item is selected.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
Selected item
Setup items
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select an
item, then press ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
Options
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3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”, then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
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6 Press M or m repeatedly to select a
setting, then press ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Selected setting
Tip
You can reset all the DVD settings except for Parental
Control by performing the operations described under
“To return the DVD setup to the default settings*,
perform reset as follows:” (page 62).
* Except for parental control setting
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Setting the display or
Settings for the display
sound track language
— LANGUAGE SETUP
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
Display.
To use the Setup Display, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 32).
x OSD (on-screen display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
Select the language from the displayed list.
x MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
x AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL”, the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
x SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW”, the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
Note
When you select a language in “MENU”, “AUDIO” or
“SUBTITLE” that is not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the
language may not be selected automatically).
Tip
If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU”, “AUDIO”
and “SUBTITLE”, select and enter a language code
from “Language code list” (page 67) using the number
buttons.
— SCREEN SETUP
Select settings according to the TV to be
connected.
European model is used for illustration
purposes.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display.
To use the Setup Display, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 32).
x TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
The default setting varies, depending on the
country model.
16:9Select this when you connect a
4:3 LETTER
BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN Select this when you connect a 4:3
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen TV. This setting displays a
wide picture with bands on the
upper and lower portions of the
screen.
screen TV. This setting
automatically displays the wide
picture on the entire screen and
cuts off the portions that do not fit.
• 16:9
• 4:3 LETTER BOX
•4:3 PAN SCAN
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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.
x COLOR SYSTEM (Asian and Middle
Eastern models only)
Select the color system when you play a VIDEO
CD.
The default setting is underlined.
AUTOOutputs the video signal in the
PALChanges the video signal of an
NTSCChanges the video signal of a PAL
Notes
• You cannot change the color system of the disc itself.
• On Asian and Middle Eastern models, you can
change the color system of this unit according to the
connected TV.
system of the disc, either PAL or
NTSC. If your TV uses a DUAL
system, select “AUTO”.
NTSC disc and outputs it in the
PAL system.
disc and outputs it in the NTSC
system.
x SCREEN SAVER
Turns on and off the screen saver. If you turn on
the TV screen saver, the screen saver image
appears when you leave the system in pause or
stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play
back a CD, Super Audio CD or DATA CD (MP3
audio tracks) for more than 15 minutes. The
screen saver will help prevent your display
device from becoming damaged (ghosting).
Press H to turn off the screen saver.
The default setting is underlined.
ON
OFFTurns off the screen saver.
Turns on the screen saver.
x BACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD,
Super Audio CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio
tracks).
The default setting is underlined.
JACKET
PICTURE
GRAPHICSA preset picture stored in the
BLUEThe background color is blue.
BLACKThe background color is black.
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears in the background, but
only when the jacket picture is
already recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not
contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
system appears.
x 4:3 OUTPUT
This setting is effective only when:
– you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9”
(page 33).
– the type of signal output from the system is set to
“PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO” (page 35).
Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on
your progressive format (525p/625p)
compatible TV, change the setting on your TV,
not the system.
The default setting is underlined.
FULL
NORMALSelect this when you cannot
Select this when you can change
the aspect ratio on your TV.
change the aspect ratio on your
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left and
right sides of the image.
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To change the type of signal
output from the system
— PROGRESSIVE
Progressive is the method for displaying TV
images which reduces flickering, and sharpens
the image. To display using this method, you
need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive
signals.
1 Press FUNCTION + or – repeatedly (or DVD
on the unit) to switch the function to DVD.
2 Press PROGRESSIVE on the unit.
Each time you press PROGRESSIVE on the
unit, the display changes as follows:
PROGRESSIVE AUTO* t
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO* t
NORMAL (INTERLACE)
* “P AUTO” or “P VIDEO” appears in the front
panel display when the system outputs
progressive signals.
x PROGRESSIVE AUTO
Select this setting when your TV accepts
progressive signals and the TV is connected to
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Normally select this setting under the above
condition. This setting automatically detects the
software type, and selects the appropriate
conversion method.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no
picture will appear if you select these settings
when either of the above conditions is not met.
x PROGRESSIVE VIDEO
Select this setting when your TV accepts
progressive signals and the TV is connected to
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and you
want to fix the conversion method to
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based
software.
Select this setting if the image is not clear when
you select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO”.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no
picture will appear if you select these settings
when either of the above conditions is not met.
x NORMAL (INTERLACE)
Select this setting when your TV does not accept
progressive signals or your TV is connected to
the VIDEO OUT jack.
About DVD software types and
the conversion method
DVD software can be divided into 2 types: filmbased software and video-based software.
Video-based software is derived from TV, such
as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at
30 frames/60 fields per second. Film-based
software is derived from film and displays
images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD
software contains both video and film.
In order for these images to appear natural on
your screen when output in progressive format,
the progressive signals need to be converted to
match the type of DVD software that you are
watching.
Note
When you play video-based software in progressive
signal format, sections of some types of images may
appear unnatural due to the conversion process when
output through the COMP ONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Even though you set to “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or
“PROGRESSIVE VIDEO”, images from the VIDEO
OUT jack are unaffected as they are output in the
interlace format.
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Custom settings
— CUSTOM SETUP
Use “CUSTOM SETUP” to set up playback
related and other settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display.
To use the Setup Display, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 32).
x PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
The default setting is underlined.
AUTOThe picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is output
with no jitter. Normally select this
position.
FRAMEThe picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically, is
output in high resolution.
x MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off. Resume playback point can be stored in
memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD discs (page 15).
The default setting is underlined.
ONStores the resume settings in
OFFDoes not store the resume settings
memory for up to 40 discs.
in memory. Playback restarts at
the resume point only for the
current disc in the system.
x AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range
Compression) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume late
at night.
The default setting is underlined.
OFF
STANDARDReproduces the sound track with
MAXCompresses dynamic range at the
Note
“AUDIO DRC” only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
No compression of dynamic
range.
the kind of dynamic range that the
recording engineer intended.
maximum.
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x TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the priority to the sound track which
contains the highest number of channels when
you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple
audio formats (PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or
Dolby Digital format) are recorded.
The default setting is underlined.
OFF
AUTOPriority given.
Notes
• Whe n you set the item to “AUTO”, the language may
change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has
higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 33). (Depending on
the disc, this function may not work.)
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG
audio tracks have the same number of channels, the
system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and
MPEG audio tracks in this order.
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Restricting disc playback
— CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/
PARENTAL CONTROL
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“ONt”, then press ENTER.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
Preventing playback of
specific discs
— CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
You can set the playback restrictions so that the
system will not play inappropriate discs. You
can set the same Custom Parental Control
password for up to 40 discs. When you set the
41st disc, the playback restriction for the first
disc is canceled.
1 Load the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop play.
2 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PARENTAL CONTROL”, then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL”
appear.
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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.
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and the screen returns to the Control Menu.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press < repeatedly to select the wrong
number before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu disappears.
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To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
1 In step 4, select “OFFt”, then press
ENTER.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To change the password
1 In step 4, select “PASSWORDt”, then
press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
4 To confirm your password, re-enter it using
the number buttons, then press ENTER.
To play a disc for which Custom
Parental Control is set
1 Load the disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”
display appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The system is ready for playback.
Tip
If you forgot your password, enter the 6-digit number
“199703” using the number buttons when the
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks
you for your password, then press ENTER . The display
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
Limiting playback by children
(DVD VIDEO only)
— PARENTAL CONTROL
You can limit the playback of some DVD
VIDEOs according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. The same password
is used for both Custom Parental Control and
Parental Control.
When a limited scene is played back, that scene
is cut or replaced with a preset other scene.
1 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PARENTAL CONTROL”, then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL”
appear.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PLAYERt”, then press ENTER.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
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buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
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x When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the password
appears.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press < repeatedly to select the wrong
number before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“STANDARD”, then press ENTER.
The options for “STANDARD” appear.
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select a
geographic area as the playback
limitation level, then press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERSt”, select and
enter the standard code in the table on
page 40 using the number buttons.
7 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“LEVEL”, then press ENTER.
The options for “LEVEL” appear.
8 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
level you want, then press ENTER.
The Parental Control setting is completed.
The lower the value, the more strict the
limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control
function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
To change the password
1 In step 3, select “PASSWORDt”, then
press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
2 Follow step 3 to enter a new password.
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To play a disc for which Parental
Control is set
1 Load the disc for which Parental Control is
set.
2 Press H.
The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display
appears.
3 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
Playback starts.
Notes
• The Control Menu display shows different items
depending on the disc type.
• When yo u play DVDs which do not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
system.
• Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change
the parental control level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change the level.
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level
returns to the original level.
Tip
If you forgot your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Limiting playback by children
(DVD VIDEO only)” (page 38). When you are asked
to enter your password, enter “199703” using the
number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will
ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you
enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
system and press H. When the “PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears, enter your new
password.
Area code
StandardCode number
Argentina2044
Australia2047
Austria2046
Belgium2057
Brazil2070
Canada2079
Chile2090
China2092
Denmark2115
Finland2165
France2174
Germany2109
India2248
Indonesia2238
Italy2254
Japan2276
Korea2304
Malaysia2363
Mexico2362
Netherlands2376
New Zealand2390
Norway2379
Pakistan2427
Philippines2424
Portugal2436
Russia2489
Singapore2501
Spain2149
Sweden2499
Switzerland2086
Thailand2528
United Kingdom2184
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Changing the anglesDisplaying the subtitles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on a DVD VIDEO, 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.
Press ANGLE during play.
Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are
recorded, you can change the subtitle language
while playing a DVD, or turn the subtitles on or
off whenever you want.
For example, you can select the language you
want to master and turn the subtitles on for better
understanding.
Press SUBTITLE during play.
Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle
language changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO. You also may not be
able to turn the subtitles off.
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Tuner
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. You can then tune in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset number.
Automatic tuning preset
You can automatically tune in all of the stations
that can be received in your area and then store
the radio frequency of the desired stations.
1 Press FUNCTION + or – repeatedly (or
press TUNER FM or TUNER AM on the
unit) to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER
AM”.
2 Press and hold TUNING + or – until
“AUTO” appears.
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time,
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for an FM
stereo program) appear.
STEREOTUNED MHz
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in “Manual tuning
preset”.
3 Press MENU.
“Memory?” appears.
4 Press ENTER.
A preset number flashes. Perform steps 5
and 6 while the preset number flashes.
Preset number
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired preset number.
6 Press ENTER.
“Complete!” appears.
7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store other
stations.
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
1 Press FUNCTION + or – repeatedly (or
press TUNER FM or TUNER AM on the
unit) to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER
AM”.
2 Press TUNING + or – repeatedly to tune
in the desired station.
3 Press MENU.
“Memory?” appears.
4 Press ENTER.
A preset number flashes. Perform steps 5
and 6 while the preset number flashes.
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired preset number.
6 Press ENTER.
“Complete!” appears.
7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store other
stations.
Other operations
ToDo this
Tune in a station
with a weak signal
Set another station
to the existing
preset number
Cancel presettingPress MENU in step 3 or 4.
Follow the procedure described
in “Manual tuning preset”.
Start over from step 1. After
step 4, press M or m repeatedly
to select the preset number you
want to store the other station.
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To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European and
Russian models)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding x on the
unit, press ?/1 on the unit. When you change
the interval, all the AM preset stations are
erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same
procedure.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for about half a day
even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power
failure occurs.
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
Listening to the radio
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
Tuner
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 42).
1 Press FUNCTION + or – repeatedly (or
press TUNER FM or TUNER AM on the
unit) to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER
AM”.
2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to
select the desired preset station.
Preset number
STEREOTUNED MHz
Frequency
Tip
You can also select the desired preset station by
pressing the number buttons and ENTER in step 2.
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Listening to non-preset radio
station
— Manual Tuning
1 Press FUNCTION + or – repeatedly (or
press TUNER FM or TUNER AM on the
unit) to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER
AM”.
2 Press TUNING + or – repeatedly to tune
in the desired station.
Note
The OSD does not appear on the TV screen except for
DVD function.
Tips
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
• Press and hold TUNING + or – in step 2 above. The
frequency indication changes and scanning stops
when the system tunes in a station (Automatic
Tuning).
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features like station name. RDS is
available only on FM stations.*
Note
RDS may not work properly if th e station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press TIME/TEXT, the display
changes as follows:
Station name1) y Preset number2) and
frequency
1)
If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
2)
Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio
stations (page 42).
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Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
Generating a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
Press DSGX on the unit.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
DSGX ON y DSGX OFF
Adjusting the bass and treble
You can adjust the bass and treble to enjoy more
powerful sound.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press BASS/TREBLE repeatedly to
select “BASS” or “TREBLE”.
2 Press . or > repeatedly to adjust
the level.
To exit the bass and treble
settings
If you do not perform any operations for
4 seconds, the display automatically returns to
the original display.
Selecting the surround
effect
Press SOUND FIELD to select the effect
you want.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
x When the headphones are not connected
2CH STEREO1) t 2CH SURR t
VIRTUAL A
x When the headphones are connected
HP 2CH1) t HP SURR t HP VIRTUAL
1)
When playing a Super Audio CD, the sound field is
fixed to “2CH STEREO” or “HP 2CH”.
2)
These sound fields can be selected during DVD
function except when karaoke mode is selected.
• HP 2CH: This mode outputs the sound from
headphone L/R. Standard 2 channel (stereo)
sources completely bypass the sound field
processing. Multi channel surround formats
are downmixed to two channels.
• HP SURR: This mode outputs sound with
reverberations.
• HP VIRTUAL: This mode outputs the sound
as surround from headphone L/R.
• VIRTUAL A: Creates 3 sets of virtual
surround speakers from the sound of the
actual front speakers (L/R).
• VIRTUAL B: Creates 1 set of virtual
surround speakers from the sound of the front
speakers (L/R) without using actual surround
speakers. This mode is effective when the
distance between the front L and R speakers is
short.
• 2CH STEREO: This mode outputs the sound
from the left and right speakers. Standard 2
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass
the sound field processing. Multi channel
surround formats are downmixed to two
channels.
This allows you to play any source using the
left and right speakers.
• 2CH SURR: This mode outputs sound with
reverberations.
2)
t VIRTUAL B
2)
2)
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Note
For some discs, the surr ound effect may not be as much
as expected.
Tips
• “VIRTUAL A”, “VIRTUAL B” and “HP
VIRTUAL” are effective only when a multi channel
source is played.
• As the sound field for DVD function differs from that
of other functions, you might find different sound
field when you switch to other functions from DVD
function.
Singing along: Karaoke
You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a
disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode.
Setting the system to karaoke
mode
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press KARAOKE MODE.
Karaoke mode is activated and “m”
appears at the upper right of the TV screen.
3 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the
audio setting.
For details on the audio setting, see
“Changing the sound” (page 30).
To cancel karaoke mode
Press KARAOKE MODE again.
Notes
• You can activate karaoke mode in DVD function
only.
• You cannot activate karaoke mode when a Super
Audio CD is played back.
• You cannot activate karaoke mode when the
headphones are connected to the system.
• For DVDs or Super VCDs, press AUDIO repeatedly
to select the audio setting (page 30).
For CDs or VIDEO CDs, the audio setting
automatically switches to “1/L” and the singer’s
voice turns down after step 2. If the singer’s voice
does not turn down, press AUDIO repeatedly to
select the audio setting (page 30).
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Playing karaoke with any
stereo disc
— Karaoke Pon
You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded
disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing
the sound of the vocals.
Press KARAOKE PON in karaoke mode.
To cancel Karaoke Pon mode
Press KARAOKE PON again.
Notes
• You can set Karaoke Pon only when the karaoke
mode is on.
• This function may not work well in the following
cases:
– Only a few instruments are playing
– A duet is playing
– The vocals on the disc deviate from the center
– Monaural-recorded discs (the accompaniment is
also reduced)
– Multiplex
• During Karaoke Pon mode, the stereo effect is
reduced.
• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as
the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in
monaural.
Tips
• You can turn Karaoke Pon mode on and off by using
“KARAOKE PON” in the Control Menu display
(page 68).
• Karaoke Pon mode is automatically canceled when:
– you turn off the system.
– you change the function.
– you cancel karaoke mode.
– you remove the disc.
Changing the Key
— Key Control
You can change the key to suit your vocal range.
Press KEY CONTROL # or 2 to suit your
vocal range in karaoke mode.
You can adjust the key higher or lower in
15 steps (
Notes
• You can change the key only when the karaoke mode
• Depending on the discs, you may not be able to
Tips
• The key automatically returns to the original key
• You can change the key using “KEY CONTROL” in
27 – #7).
is on.
change the key.
when:
– you turn off the karaoke mode.
– you turn off the system.
– you remove the disc.
– the title or track is changed.
the Control Menu display (page 68).
Sound Adjustment
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Timer
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off after a certain
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
90min t 80min t 70min t … t 10min t
OFF
Other operations
ToPress
Check the
remaining time
Change the time
to turn off
Cancel the Sleep
Timer function
Tip
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set
the clock.
SLEEP once.
SLEEP repeatedly to select the
time you want.
SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP
OFF” appears.
Waking up to music
—Play Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 11).
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Prepare the sound source you want to
play.
• DVD: Load a disc.
• Tuner: Tune in the preset radio station
(see “Listening to the radio” on page 43).
2 Press VOLUME + or – to adjust the
volume.
3 Press TIMER MENU.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PLAY SET?”, then press ENTER.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
5 Set the time to start playing.
Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour, then
press ,.
The minute indication flashes.
Press
M or m repeatedly to set the minute,
then press ENTER.
6 Set the time to stop playing following
the same procedure as step 5.
7 Press M or m repeatedly until the
desired sound source appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
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TUNER y DVD PLAY
8 Press ENTER.
The type of timer (“PLAY TIMER”), the
start time, the stop time, and the sound
source appear in turn, before the original
display returns.
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
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Other operations
ToDo this
Check the setting1 Press TIMER MENU.
2 Press M or m repeatedly until
“TIMER SEL?” appears,
then press ENTER.
3 Press M or m repeatedly until
“PLAY SELECT?” appears,
then press ENTER.
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Cancel the timer
Notes
• If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• The system turns on 30 seconds before the preset
time. Do not operate the system from the time the
system turns on until the play starts.
• The Play Timer will not be activated when the
following occurs 30 seconds before the preset time.
– The system is turned on.
– “STANDBY” is blinking in the display.
• You cannot use the optional component connected to
VIDEO/SAT IN L/R jacks as the sound source for
Play Timer.
1 Press TIMER MENU.
2 Press M or m repeatedly until
“TIMER SEL?” appears,
then press ENTER.
3 Press M or m repeatedly until
“TIMER OFF?” appears,
then press ENTER.
Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
The demonstration display (display window and
buttons lighting and flashing even when the
system power is off) and the clock display can
be turned off to minimize the amount of power
consumed during standby (Power Saving
Mode).
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off until the demonstration
display or the clock display disappears.
To cancel Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each
time you press the button, the display switches
cyclically as follows:
Demonstration display t Clock display* t
No display (Power Saving Mode)
* “– –:– –” appears if you have not set the clock.
Tips
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode.
•
Timer/Display
Adjusting the brightness
of the display
Press DIMMER on the unit repeatedly to
turn the display on or off while the system
is on.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
DIMMER OFF y DIMMER ON
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Viewing information
about the disc in the
display
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current track or that of the disc.
When a DVD/CD-TEXT disc or a disc with
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image file is loaded,
you can also check the information recorded on
disc, such as the titles.
Checking the playing time,
remaining time and titles
(DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super
Audio CD/MP3/JPEG)
Press TIME/TEXT during Normal Play.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
x When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
Elapsed playing time of the current title t
Remaining time of the current title t
Elapsed playing time of the current chapter t
Remaining time of the current chapter t
Disc name1) t Title and chapter number
x When playing a CD/Super Audio CD/
VIDEO CD without PBC function
Elapsed playing time of the current track t
Remaining time of the current track t
Elapsed playing time of the disc3) t
Remaining time of the disc
Track and index number
3)
t Disc name1) t
2)4)5)
x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0)
Elapsed playing time of the current scene5) t
Disc name
1)
t Current scene number
x When playing an MP3
Elapsed playing time of the current track t
Track name
1)
2)
2)
1)
Only alphabet letters and numbers can be displayed.
Other characters appear as “*”. In addition, “NO
TEXT” is displayed for discs without DVD/CD text
and file name.
2)
The display returns to the top image after 2 seconds.
3)
These are not displayed during Shuffle Play or
Program Play.
4)
Super Audio CD/VIDEO CD without PBC function
only
5)
May not appear with still images.
Notes
• If the disc does not contain text, the disc name or the
track name is displayed “NO TEXT”.
• The system can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title.
• If an MP3 audio track name cannot be displayed, “*”
will appear in the display instead.
• Playing timer of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files only,
“JPEG” or “No Audio” appears in the display.
• If you play a disc containing MP3 audio tracks only,
“No Image” appears in the display.
Checking the total playing
time and titles (DVD/VIDEO
CD/CD/Super Audio CD)
Press TIME/TEXT in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
x When a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW is in
Normal Play mode
Total title number of the disc t Disc name*
x When a CD/Super Audio CD/VIDEO CD
without PBC function is in Normal Play
mode
Total playing time of the disc t Disc name*
x When a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0) is in Normal Play mode
Total scene number of the disc t Disc name*
* Only alphabet letters and numbers can be displayed.
Other characters appear as “*”. In addition, “NO
TEXT” is displayed for discs without DVD/CD text
and file name.
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Notes
• Depending on the DVD, the disc information may
not be displayed.
• Depending on the disc, some DVD/CD text
information may not appear.
• With formats other than ISO9660 Level 1 and 2,
folder names or file names may not be displayed
correctly.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files only,
“JPEG” or “No Audio” appears in the display.
• If you play a disc containing MP3 audio tracks only,
“No Image” appears in the display.
Tip
You can check the playing time of the disc using the
Control Menu (see “Viewing information about the
disc in the on-screen display” on page 51).
Checking the clock display
and sound effect
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Disc information t Clock display (for a few
seconds) t Bass level (for a few seconds) t
Treble level (for a few seconds)
Tip
You can check the effect status in any function.
Viewing information
about the disc in the onscreen display
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current title, chapter or track.
You can also check the DVD/CD/Super Audio
CD text and file/album name recorded on the
disc.
1 Press TIME/TEXT during play.
The following display appears.
Time information
Display
2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change
the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can change depend on the disc you are
playing.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
• T **:**:**
Elapsed playing time of the current title
• T–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Elapsed playing time of the current chapter
• C–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0)
• **:**
Elapsed playing time of the current scene
x When playing a CD/Super Audio CD/
VIDEO CD without PBC function
• T **:**
Elapsed playing time of the current track
• T–**:**
Remaining time of the current track
• D **:**
Elapsed playing time of the current disc
• D–**:**
Remaining time of the current disc
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x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio
tracks)
• T **:**
Elapsed playing time of the current track
Notes
• Only alphabet letters and numbers can be displayed.
Other characters appear as “*”. In addition, “NO
TEXT” is displayed for discs without DVD/CD/
Super Audio CD text and file name.
• Depending on the disc being played, the system can
only display a limited number of characters. Also,
depending on the disc, all text characters are not
displayed.
• With formats other than ISO9660 Level 1 and 2,
folder names or file names may not be displayed
correctly.
To check DVD/CD/Super Audio CD
text
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD/CD/Super
Audio CD.
The DVD/CD/Super Audio CD text appears
only when text is recorded in the disc. You
cannot change the text. If the disc does not
contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.
To check DATA CD (MP3 audio
track) text
Press TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio
tracks on a DATA CD. The name of the album/
track/file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of
data per second of the current audio) appear on
your TV screen.
Bit rate
Album nameTrack name
Notes
• Only alphabet letters and numbers can be displayed.
Other characters appear as “*”. In addition, “NO
TEXT” is displayed for discs without DVD/CD/
Super Audio CD text and file name.
• ID3 tag information cannot be displayed with this
system.
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Checking the date
Viewing the tuner
information
You can check the date information during play
when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG
image data.
Press DISPLAY twice during play.
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
Date information
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
Notes
• If there is no date information or data is damaged on
the disc, the system cannot display the date
information.
• Date information differs depending on the area.
information in the display
Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name1) t Preset number2) and
frequency t Clock display (for a few seconds) t Bass level (for a few seconds) t Treble
level (for a few seconds)
1)
European model only
2)
Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio
stations (page 42).
Display
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Optional Components
Controlling the TV with the
remote
You can use the following buttons on the remote
to operate a Sony TV.
ToPress
Turn the TV on or offTV ?/1 while holding
Switch the TV’s input
source between the TV
and other input sources
Change the TV channels TV CH +/– or the number
Adjust the volume of
the TV speaker(s)
down the TV button
TV/VIDEO while holding
down the TV button
buttons while holding down
the TV button
TV VOL +/– while holding
down the TV button
Using the THEATRE SYNC
function
THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your
SONY TV and this system, change the system
mode to “DVD”, and then switch the TV’s input
source you set with one button push.
Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press and hold TV/VIDEO while
entering the code for the TV’s input
source connected to this system (see
the table below) using the number
buttons.
TV’s input source is selected.
NumberTV’s input source
0No input source (Default)
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3VIDEO3
4VIDEO4
5VIDEO5
6VIDEO6
7VIDEO7
NumberTV’s input source
8VIDEO8
9COMPONENT 1 INPUT
CLEARCOMPONENT 2 INPUT
ALBUM – COMPONENT 3 INPUT
ALBUM + COMPONENT 4 INPUT
2 Press and hold TV CH + while entering
the code for transmit time (see the
table below) using the number buttons.
The transmit time from the remote is
selected.
NumberTransmit time
10.5 (Default)
21
31.5
42
52.5
63
73.5
84
Notes
• This function is only for SONY TV series, however,
some TV products may also not work.
• If this function does not work, change the transmit
time. The transmit time varies depending on the TV.
• If distance between the TV and this system is too far,
this function may not work. Install the system near
the TV.
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV
and this system.
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Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component. European model is used for illustration purposes only.
TV or projector
To the component video
input jack of the TV or
projector
To the digital input
jack of the digital
component
Amplifier
To the video input
jack of a TV
To the audio input
jack of the connected
component
VCR or MD deck
A DVD DIGITAL OUT jack
Use a digital optical cord (square, not supplied)
to connect an amplifier with a digital optical
input jack. Sound is then output when the system
function is set to DVD. By connecting this
system to the optical input jack of the optional
amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital or DTS
decoder, you can enjoy the 5.1 channel sound. If
the jack is covered with a cap, remove it before
use.
Notes
• If you press AUDIO, SOUND FIELD or the buttons
related to karaoke mode, or if you connect or
disconnect headphones, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• Digital audio cannot be output when playing a Super
Audio CD.
TV
VCR or satellite tuner, etc.
TV
To the S video input
jack of the TV
From the audio output
jack of the connected
component
B VIDEO/SAT IN L/R jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
optional analog component (VCR or satellite
tuner, etc.) to these jacks. You can then listen to
the sound from the component through this
system.
C VIDEO/SAT OUT L/R jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
optional analog component (VCR or MD deck,
etc.) to these jacks. You can then output audio to
the component from this system.
Note
If you press AUDIO, SOUND FIELD or the buttons
related to karaoke mode, or if you connect or
disconnect headphones, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
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D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks
Use a video cord (not supplied) to connect a TV.
If your TV accept progressive format file
signals, you must use this connection and set the
“PROGRESSIVE” setting to “PROGRESSIVE
AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO”
(page 35).
E VIDEO OUT jack
Use a video cable (supplied) to connect the
video input of TV to this jack.
F S VIDEO OUT jack
Use an S video cord (not supplied) to connect an
optional TV to this jack. You can enjoy higher
quality video images.
Listening to audio from a
connected component
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Connect audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 55.
2 Press VIDEO/SAT to switch the
function to “VIDEO” or “SAT”.
3 Start playing the connected
component.
Notes
• If you cannot select “SAT”, by pressing VIDEO/
SAT, hold down VIDEO/SAT, then p ress
the power is on. The function will change from
“VIDEO” to “SAT”, and “SAT” will appear in the
display. To change back to “VIDEO”, repeat the
same procedure.
• If the sound is distorted or too loud when “VIDEO”
is selected or you want to switch back to “SAT”,
repeat the operation described above to switch to
“SAT”.
?/1 while
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Enjoying the 5.1 channel
Recording on a connected
sound with the optional
amplifier
1 Connect a digital optical cord.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 55.
2 Connect 6 speakers to an AV amplifier
equipped with a decoder.
For the speaker placement, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
connected amplifier.
3 Switch the output to 5.1 channel Dolby
Digital sound or 5.1 channel DTS
sound.
See “Changing the sound” on page 30.
Note
If you press AUDIO, SOUND FIELD or the buttons
related to karaoke mode, or if you connect or
disconnect headphones, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
Tip
You cannot use the surround effect of this system.
component
Making an analog recording
1 Connect audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 55.
2 Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with the connected component.
Making an analog recording
from a VIDEO CD to a video
tape
1 Connect optional audio cords from the
VIDEO/SAT OUT L/R (audio) jacks and
the supplied video cable from the
VIDEO OUT jack to your VCR.
2 Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with the connected component.
Note
If the picture has disturbance or there is noise in the
audio when a TV, a video deck and this system are all
connected at the same time, disconnect one of them.
Optional Components
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Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated
corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When the ?/1 indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and
check the following items.
• Are the + and – speaker cords shortcircuited?
• Are you using the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes
on the rear of the system?
Check all the above items and fix any
problems found. After ?/1 indicator stops
flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn
on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or
if the cause of the problem cannot be found
even after checking all the above items,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
General
The display starts flashing as soon as you
plug in the power cord even though you have
not turned on the system (see step 5 of
“Hooking up the system” (page 8)).
• Press DISPLAY while the system is off. The
demonstration disappears.
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(page 11) and timer settings (page 48) again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• Redo the following:
– “Setting the clock” (page 11)
– “Presetting radio stations” (page 42)
– “Falling asleep to music” (page 48) and
“Waking up to music” (page 48)
There is no sound.
• Press VOLUME + or turn VOLUME control on
the unit clockwise.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (page 8).
• The system is in pause mode or in slow-motion
play mode. Press H to return to normal play
mode.
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press
H to return to normal play mode.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power cord.
The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 11).
The timer does not function.
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
(page 48).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 48).
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
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There is acoustic feedback.
• Reduce the volume.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.
The sound from the connected source is
distorted.
• If “V IDEO” appears in the display when you press
VIDEO/SAT on the unit, switch the display to
“SAT” (see “Listening to audio from a connected
component” on page 56).
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Check the speaker connection and speaker
placement.
• The source being played back is monaural.
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are
connected correctly.
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio
CD/MP3/JPEG player
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears.
• Co ntact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
The disc tray does not close.
• Place the disc correctly.
• Always close the tray by pressing Z on the unit.
Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers
may cause problems with the player.
The disc does not eject.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Play does not start.
• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is
loaded.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 65).
• Replace the disc.
• Place the disc that this system can play (page 5).
• Place the disc correctly.
• Place the disc in the tray with the label side up.
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few
hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Press H to start play.
• The region code on the DVD does not match the
system.
• Cancel the Custom Parental Control function
(page 38).
The sound skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 65).
• Replace the disc.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Try moving the speakers away from the system, or
placing them on separate stands. When you listen
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.
Play does not start from the first track.
• Shuffle Play (page 17), Repeat Play (page 18) or
Program Play (page 16) has been selected.
• Resume Play has been selected. Press x in stop
mode, then start playback (page 15).
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically
appears on the TV screen.
Playback starts automatically.
• The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the playback stops at
the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions such as
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play,
Shuffle Play or Program Play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
some of the operations above. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the disc.
Karaoke mode cannot be set to on.
• When the headphones are connected to the
system, you cannot set the karaoke mode.
Disconnect the headphones.
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MP3 audio track cannot be played back.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3 format that
conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3”.
• The data is not stored in MP3 format.
• Discs containing files other than MPEG1 Audio
Layer-3 files cannot be played.
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO
format.
• The “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” has been set to
“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 25).
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.
• The disc contains more than 200 albums (the
maximum number of MP3 audi o tracks that can be
contained on an album is 300).
MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than
others.
• After the system reads all tracks on the discs,
playback may take more time than usual if:
– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is
very large.
– the album and track organization structure is
very complex.
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
Joliet.
• The JPEG image file does not have the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG”.
• The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it
has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in
normal mode, or more than 3,300,000 pixels in
Progressive JPEG.
• It does not fit the screen (those images are
reduced).
• “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” has been set to “AUDIO
(MP3)” (page 25).
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.
• JPEG image files with a high width to length ratio
cannot be played.
• The disc contains more than 200 albums (the
maximum number of JPEG image files that can be
contained on an album is 300).
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file
start playing simultaneously.
• “AUTO” is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”.
“Data error” appears on the TV screen when
playing a DATA CD.
• The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to
play is broken.
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to
DCF.
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or
“.JPEG”, but is not in JPEG format.
The disc title, album title and track title are not
displayed correctly.
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.
• The character codes that can be displayed by this
system are numbers and alphabet only. Other
characters appear as “*”.
• ID3 tag information cannot be displayed on this
system.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a
DVD, VIDEO CD, CD, Super Audio CD or MP3.
• Make sure the system is connected appropriately.
The recording was not done properly when
making a digital recording from the CD/DVD
player of this system to an optional
component connected to the DVD DIGITAL
OUT jack.
• The DVD DIGITAL OUT jack of this system is
not to be used for recording. Make an analog
recording on an optional component connected to
the VIDEO/SAT OUT L/R jacks.
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Picture
There is no picture.
• Press FUNCTION + or – repeatedly (or DVD on
the unit) to switch the function to DVD.
• Check that the system is connected securely.
• The video cable is damaged. Replace it with a new
one.
• Make sure you connect the system to the video
input jack of your TV (page 9).
• Make sure you turn on the TV and operate the TV
correctly.
• Make sure you select the video input on the TV so
that you can view the pictures from the system.
• When you play a VIDEO CD, make sure you set
the color system correctly, according to your TV
(color) system (Asian and Middle Eastern models
only).
• Make sure you connect the system and your TV
using only the suppli ed video cable so that you can
view the pictures.
• You have set progressive format but your TV
cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In
this case, return the setting to interlace format
(default setting) (page 35).
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be
affected when you set progressive format. In this
case, return the setting to interlace format (default
setting) (page 35).
Picture noise appears.
• Clean the disc.
• If video from this system has to go through your
VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection
applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience problems
after checking your connections, please try
connecting this system directly to your TV’s
S video-input, if your TV is equipped with this
input (page 56).
• When you play a VIDEO CD, the color system is
different. Set the color system to match your TV
(page 34) (Asian and Middle Eastern models
only).
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
changed even though you set “TV TYPE” in
“SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display when
you play a wide picture.
• The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.
• If you connect the system with the S video cable,
connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may
not change the aspect ratio.
• Depending on the TV, you may not change the
aspect ratio.
Messages do not appear on the screen in the
language you want.
• Select the language you want for the on-screen
display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE SETUP”
in the Setup Display (page 33).
The language for the sound track cannot be
changed.
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the
sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed.
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
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Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in
the display)
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 42).
• Connect the antenna properly (page 9).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially available external
antenna.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO”
disappears.
Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”
(page 58) and check the condition of the system.
• Connect the component properly (page 55) while
checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the connected component and start playing.
If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Disconnect the power cord.
2 Reconnect the power cord.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4 Press x, SOUND FIELD and ?/1 at the
same time.
The system is reset to the factory settings except
for DVD settings. You should set the settings
you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and
timer.
To return the DVD setup to the
default settings*, perform reset
as follows:
1 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select “SETUP”,
then press ENTER.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “RESET”,
then press ENTER.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select “YES”,
then press ENTER.
It takes a few seconds to complete. Do not
press ?/1 when resetting the system.
* Except for Parental Control settings
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Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio
CD/MP3/JPEG
Cannot Play
• A disc that cannot be played was inserted
(page 6).
• A disc with an unsupported Region code was
inserted.
Data Error
• The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to
play is broken.
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to
DCF.
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or
“.JPEG”, but is not in JPEG format.
No Disc
There is no disc in the unit.
Not in Use
You pressed an invalid button.
PASSWORD
Custom Parental Control is set.
Please Wait
The system is initializing itself.
Push STOP!
You pressed an invalid button.
Reading
The system is reading information of the disc. Some
buttons are not available.
INVALID
You pressed DISC SKIP or an invalid button.
Tuner
Complete!
The preset operation ended normally.
Timer
OFF TIME NG!
The Play Timer start and end times are set to the
same time.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on
the screen and the front panel display. In this
case, check the following table.
First 3
characters of
the service
number
C 13The disc is dirty.
C 31The disc is not inserted correctly.
E XX
(xx is a number)
Cause and/or corrective action
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth .
,Restart the system, then rensert
the disc correctly.
To prevent a malfunction, the
system has performed the selfdiagnosis function.
,Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and give the 5character service number.
Example: E 61 10
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Additional Information
Precautions
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of
your local power supply.
On safety
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qua lified
service shop.
On placement
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is;
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight.
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
On heat buildup
• Although the system heats up during operation, this
is not a malfunction.
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the system.
• If you continuously use this system at a high volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the
ventilation hole for the cooling fan.
In case color irregularity is observed
on nearby a TV screen
With the magnetically shielded type of speaker system,
the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However,
color irregularity may still be observed on the TV
screen depending on the type of your TV set.
If color irregularity is observed…
Turn off the TV set, then turn it on after 15 to 30
minutes.
If color irregularity is observed
again…
Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system 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.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD/
DVD player. Should this occur, the system will not
operate properly. Remove the disc and leave the
system turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any disc.
If you have any quest ions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Notes on discs
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.
This may cause a malfunction to the system.
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
special ink when the label was printed, there is a
chance that the disc or label may become attached to
parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be
possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this
unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label
side of the disc is not sticky before using.
The following types of disc should not be used:
– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
seal on the disc is tacky.
– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
that feels tacky when touched.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with mild de tergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as thinner, benzine or alcohol.
Specifications
Main unit
Amplifier section
European and Russian models:
DIN power output (rated): 55 + 55 watts (4 ohms at
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
Other models:
The following measured at AC 120 V, 220 – 240 V,
50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated) 55 + 55 watts
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Inputs
VIDEO/SAT IN (phono jacks):
Outputs
VIDEO/SAT OUT (phono jacks):
VIDEO OUT (phono jack):
S VIDEO OUT (4-pin/mini-DIN jack):
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT:
DVD DIGITAL OUT (Square optical connector jack,
rear panel)
Wavelength:660 nm
PHONES (stereo mini jack):
List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc
type
When you press DISPLAY, the following control menu items are displayed.
Control Menu itemsFunction
TITLE (DVD VIDEO or
DVD-RW only)
SCENE (VIDEO CD in PBC
playback only)
TRACK (VIDEO CD only)
CHAPTER (DVD VIDEO or
DVD-RW only)
INDEX (VIDEO CD only)
INDEX (Super Audio CD
only)
TRACK (CD, Super Audio CD
or MP3 only)
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST
(DVD-RW only)
TIME/TEXTChecks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
PROGRAM (VIDEO CD, CD
or Super Audio CD only)
SHUFFLE (VIDEO CD, CD
or Super Audio CD only)
REPEATPlays the whole disc or selected album repeatedly or plays a single
A/V SYNC (DVD VIDEO,
DVD-RW or VIDEO CD only)
PARENTAL CONTROL
(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD,
CD or Super Audio CD only)
SETUP“QUICK” Setup
ALBUM (DATA CD only)Selects the album (MP3 or JPEG) to be played.
Selects the title (DVD) or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played.
Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback).
Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played.
Selects the index to be played.
Selects the track to be played.
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the
“ORIGINAL” one, or an edited “PLAY LIST”.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD/Super Audio CD text or the MP3 track
name.
Selects the track to play in the order you want.
Plays the track in random order.
title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. Also plays contents of
program repeatedly.
Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.
Sets to prohibit playback on this system.
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen
display, the aspect ratio of the TV.
“CUSTOM” Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust variou s other
settings.
“RESET”
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.
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Control Menu itemsFunction
DATE (JPEG only)Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
INTERVAL (JPEG only)Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the
screen.
EFFECT (JPEG only)
MODE (MP3, JPEG) (DATA
CD only)
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (“AUDIO”), JPEG image
file (“IMAGE”) or both (“AUTO”) to be played when playing a
DATA CD.
KEY CONTROL (except for
Changes the key to suit your vocal range.
Super Audio CD and JPEG)
KARAOKE PON (except for
Super Audio CD and JPEG)
Note
Enjoys karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a nonkaraoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.
All the Control Menu items cannot be displayed by pressing DISPLAY once. In this case, press the button twice
or more until the desired item appears.
Tips
• The Control Menu items differ depending on the disc.
• The following indicators light up in green when you select any item except “OFF”:
“PROGRAM”/“SHUFFLE”/“REPEAT”/“A/V SYNC”/“KARAOKE PON”
• The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in green only when you select “PLAY LIST” (default setting).
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System setup item list
Glossary
The default settings are underlined.
LANGUAGE SETUP (page 33)
OSDSelect the language you want to
MENUSelect the language you want to
AUDIOSelect the language you want to
SUBTITLESelect the language you want to
use from the displayed language
list.
use from the displayed language
list.
use from the displayed language
list.
use from the displayed language
list.
SCREEN SETUP (page 33)
TV TYPE
COLOR
SYSTEM
SCREEN SAVER ON
BACKGROUND JACKET PICTURE
4:3 OUTPUTFULL
1)
2)
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
AUTO
PAL
NTSC
OFF
GRAPHICS
BLUE
BLACK
NORMAL
CUSTOM SETUP (page 36)
PAUSE MODEAUTO
FRAME
TRACK
SELECTION
MULTI-DISC
RESUME
AUDIO DRCOFF
OFF
AUTO
ON
OFF
STANDARD
MAX
Album
Section of a music piece on a data CD
containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files.
Auto Pause
An automatical pause according to the signal
encoded on the disc while playing a VIDEO CD.
If the CD/DVD player does not resume play for
a long time, press
H to resume play manually.
Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD
that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a
chapter number enabling you to locate the
chapter you want.
Dolby Digital
This movie theater sound format for movie
theaters is more advanced than Dolby Surround
Pro Logic. In this format, the surround speakers
output stereo sound with an expanded frequency
range and a sub woofer channel for deep bass is
independently provided. This format is also
called “5.1” because the sub woofer channel is
counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only
when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded separately
to realize superior channel separation.
Furthermore, since all the signals are processed
digitally, less signal degradation occurs.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology that the
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.
The surround channel is stereo and there is
discrete sub woofer channel in this format. DTS
provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high
quality digital audio. The good channel
separation is realized because the all channel
data is recorded discrete and processed in
digital.
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The default settings vary, depending on the country
model.
2)
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DVD
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 singlesided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a
dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and
a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of
the worldwide standards of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also
uses the variable rate coding technology that
changes the data to be allocated according to the
status of the picture.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more
realistic audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided with the DVD.
DVD-RW
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The
DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode
and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video
mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO,
while discs created in VR (Video Recording)
mode allow the contents to be programmed or
edited.
DVD+RW
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.
File
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD. A
single file consists of a single image.
Film based software, Video based
software
DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video
based software. Film based DVDs contain the
same images (24 frames per second) that are
shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs,
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.
Index (CD, Super Audio CD) / Video
Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD, CD or Super Audio CD. Depending on the
disc, no indexes may be recorded.
Interlace format
(Interlaced scanning)
The Interlace format is the NTSC standard
method for displaying TV images at 30 frames
per second. Each frame is scanned twice alternately between the even numbered s canning
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at
60 times per second.
Menu Playback
Playback using the menu screens recorded on
VIDEO CDs with PBC functions. You can enjoy
simple interactive software using the menu
playback function.
Multi-angle function
Various angles, or viewpoints of the video
camera, for a scene are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables adding
of data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area
called the Lead-in and end at an area called
Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD having
multiple sessions, with each segment from
Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session.
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the
tracks in session 2.
Parental Control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
disc by the age of the users according to the
limitation level in each country/region. The
limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is
activated, playback is completely prohibited,
violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other
scenes and so on.
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Playback Control (PBC)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)
to control playback. By using menu screens
recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
you can enjoy playing simple interactive
programs, programs with search functions, and
so on.
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of
VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds
of playback depending on the disc type.
VIDEO CDs without PBC functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well
as music.
VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
Play interactive software using menu screens
displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in
addition to the video playback functions of Ver.
1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play highresolution still pictures, if they are included on
the disc.
Progressive format
(sequential scanning)
In contrast to the Interlace format, the
progressive format can reproduce 50 to 60
frames per second by reproducing all scanning
lines (525 lines for the NTSC system, 625 lines
for the PAL system). The overall picture quality
increases and still images, text, and horizontal
lines appear sharper. This format is compatible
with the 525 or 625 progressive format.
Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region number is allocated on each DVD system
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each
region code is shown on the system as well as on
the disc packaging. The system can play the
discs that match its region code. The system can
also play discs with the “” mark. Even when
ALL
the region code is not shown on the DVD, the
region limit may still be activated.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 20),
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.
Super Audio CD
Super Audio CD is a new high quality audio disc
standard that records using the DSD (Direct
Stream Digital) format instead of the PCM
format used for current CDs, etc. The DSD
format has a sampling frequency 64 times that of
current CDs, and uses 1-bit quantization to
ensure a sufficient dynamic range and more
faithfully reproduce the original sound over a
vastly wider playback range and audible range
than current CDs.
There are various types of Super Audio CD as
follows.
• Super Audio CD (single layer disc)
Discs with only a single HD (high density)
layer (high density signal layer for Super
Audio CD)
• Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)
Discs with two HD layers that allow longtime playback. These discs have a two-layer
structure but only one side is read, so there is
no need to turn over the disc.
• Super Audio CD+CD (hybrid disc)
Two-layer discs with a HD layer and a CD
layer. These discs have a two-layer structure
but only one side is read, so there is no need
to turn over the disc. In addition, the CD layer
contents can be played even by a normal CD
player.
• Two-channel + multi-channel Super Audio
CD discs
Super Audio CD discs with both a twochannel area and a multi-channel area
recorded in the HD layer.
Title
The longest sections of a picture or a music
piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture
piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a
music piece on audio software. Each title is
assigned a title number enabling you to locate
the title you want.
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Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD,
VIDEO CD, MP3 or JPEG. Each track is
assigned a track number enabling you to locate
the track you want.
Disc
DVD
structure
VIDEO
CD/CD/
Super
Audio CD
structure
MP3
structure
JPEG
structure
Title
Chapter
Track
Index
Album
Track
Album
File
Disc
Disc
Disc
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of
the worldwide standards for digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes
of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are
compressed while the sounds we can hear are
not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times
the audio information of conventional audio
CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving
pictures and sounds.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution
still pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This system conforms to both versions.
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List of button locations and reference pages
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.