Sony DVP-8306 Operating Instructions Manual

3-862-097-13 (1)

CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi

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 1998 by Sony Corporation

DVP-S500D

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this
CD/DVD Player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This label is located on the Laser protective housing
inside the enclosure.

For customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of
the unit. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DVP-S500D
Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony CD/DVD Player. Before
operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

This Player Can Play the Following Discs................................................................4

Getting Started

Unpacking.............................................................................................................................6

Hooking Up the System......................................................................................................6

Necessary Setup Before Using the Player ........................................................................ 9

Selecting the Language for On-screen Display ...............................................................9

Basic Operations

Playing a DVD....................................................................................................................... 10

Playing a CD/VIDEO CD................................................................................................... 14

Playing Discs in Various Modes

Using the On-Screen Display .......................................................................................... 18

Using the Front Panel Display ........................................................................................ 20

Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) .................................................................................. 22

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 23

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play).............................................................. 24

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped a Disc (Resume Play)..... 25

Changing the Sounds ....................................................................................................... 26

Displaying the Subtitles ................................................................................................... 26

Changing the Angles ........................................................................................................ 27

Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control)...................................................... 28

Controlling the TV or the AV receiver with the Supplied Remote ........................... 30

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup display ................................................................................................... 32

Setting the Language for Display and Sound (LANGUAGE SETUP) ...................... 33

Settings for Display (INITIAL SETUP 1) ....................................................................... 34

Settings for Sound (INITIAL SETUP 2) ......................................................................... 35

Dolby* Digital Surround

What is Dolby Digital Surround? ................................................................................... 36

Speaker System Hookups ................................................................................................ 36

Speaker Setup .................................................................................................................... 38

Setting for Dolby Digital Surround................................................................................ 40

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 42

Notes on Discs ................................................................................................................... 42

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 43

Self-diagnosis function..................................................................................................... 45

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 46

Glossary.............................................................................................................................. 46

Index to Parts and Controls............................................................................................. 48

Setup Display Item List.................................................................................................... 51

Language Code List.......................................................................................................... 52

Index.......................................................................................................................................... 53

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

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12 cm

74 min.

8 cm

20 min.

12 cm

74 min.

8 cm

(CD single)

20 min.

DVD VIDEOs

Audio + Video

12 cm

About 4 h (for
single-sided
DVD)/
about 8 h (for
double-sided
DVD)

8 cm

About 80 min.
(for
single-sided
DVD)/
about 160 min.
(for
double-sided
DVD)

VIDEO CDs

Audio + Video

Audio CDs

Audio

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model DVP-S500D.

Conventions

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the
player.
You can also use the controls on the remote if they have
the same or similar names as those on the player.

• The icons on the right are used in this manual:

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Disc logo

Contents

Disc size

Play time

“DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

This player conforms to the NTSC color system. You cannot play discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL or SECAM.

Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit

Your DVD player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs
that are labeled with identical region codes.

DVDs labeled

ALL

will also play on this unit.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playing this disc prohibited by area limits.” 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 the area limits.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally fixed by software producers. Since this player plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be
available. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Icon Meaning

Indicates that you can use only the remote
to do the task.

Indicates tips and hints for making the task
easier.

Indicates the functions for DVD VIDEOs.

Indicates the functions for VIDEO CDs.

Indicates the functions for Audio CDs.

Region code

MODEL NO.

DVP–8306

CD/DVD PLAYER

AC 110V 60Hz

22W

NO.

SONY CORPORATION

MADE IN JAPAN 3-444-464-01

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DVD
structure

VIDEO CD
or CD
structure

Disc

Title

Chapter

Disc

Track

You can

Enjoy video playback (moving
pictures) as well as music.

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.

Terms for discs

• Title

The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD;
a movie, etc, for a picture piece on a video software; or an
album, etc, for a music piece on an audio software. Each
title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the
title you want.

• Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than
titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter
is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the
chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may
be recorded.

• Track

Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD or a
CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to
locate the track you want.

• Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)

A number that divides a track some sections to easily locate
the point you want on a VIDEO CD or a CD. Depending
on the disc, no indexes may be recorded.

• Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu screens,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections
called “scenes.” Each scene is assigned a scene number
enabling you to locate the scene you want.

Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)

This player conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD
standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to
the disc type.

Disc type

VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)

VIDEO CDs
with PBC
functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)

Discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the
table on page 4. CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data
sections in CD-EXTRAs and DVD-ROMs etc. can not be
played.

Index

This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

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Getting Started

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3)

PCM/

DIGITAL OUT LINK

S

R–AUDIO 2–L

LINE OUT

VIDEO 2

R–AUDIO 1–L VIDEO 1

1

2

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y B–Y

FRONT

5.1 OUTPUT

REAR

R

WOOFER

CENTER

L

R–Y

Hooking Up the System

Overview

This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD
player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or
an amplifier. You cannot connect this player to a TV
without a video input connector. Be sure to turn off

the power of each component before making the
connections.

pTo listen to the sound through TV speakers (2ch – L,R)

pTo listen to the sound through speakers connected to

an amplifier (receiver) (2ch – L,R)

pTo enjoy Dolby Digital surround sound by connecting

the player to an amplifier with 5.1 channel inputs

See page 36.

CD/DVD player

To AUDIO
OUT

To VIDEO
OUT

To an AC outlet

To video
input

To audio
input

TV

To an AC outlet

: Signal flow

CD/DVD player

To
AUDIO
OUT

To
VIDEO
OUT

To an AC outlet

TV

To audio
input

: Signal flow

To an AC outlet

To an AC outlet

Amplifier
(Receiver)

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video/S-link connecting cord (1)

• S video cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RMT-D102A (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and
– on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at
the remote sensor g on the player.

z You can control TVs and Sony AV receivers using the

supplied remote

See page 30.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid

place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,

particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or

lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you will not use the remote for an extended period of

time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.

Getting Started

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3)

PCM/

DIGITAL OUT LINK

S

R–AUDIO 2–L

LINE OUT

VIDEO 2

R–AUDIO 1–L VIDEO 1

1

2

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y B–Y

FRONT

5.1 OUTPUT

REAR

R

WOOFER

CENTER

L

R–Y

To video input

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Getting Started

CD/DVD player

TV

What cords will I need?

Audio/video/S-link connecting cord (supplied) (1)

Hookups

When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color­coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components:
Yellow (video) to Yellow, Red (right) to Red and White
(left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to
avoid hum and noise.

pTo listen to the sound through TV speakers

pTo listen to the sound through speakers connected to

an amplifier

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

CD/DVD player

TV

CD/DVD player

Amplifier

TV

Notes

• Do not connect this
player to a video deck.
If you view the pictures
on your TV after
making the connections
shown on the right, a
picture noise may
appear.

• Depending on the TV or amplifier, sound distortion may
occur because the audio output level is high. In this case,
set “AUDIO ATT” in “INITIAL SETUP 2” to “ON” in the
setup display. For details, see page 35.

z If your TV has an S video input connector

Connect the component via the S VIDEO OUT connector
using the S video cable (supplied) instead of the video
connecting cord. You will get a better picture.

z If you connect the player to a monitor or projector

with component video input connectors that conform
to output signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y, C

B/B-Y, CR/R-Y) connectors on the player

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT connectors using three video connecting cords (not
supplied) of the same kind. You will get a better picture.

Note

Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be
connected.

(Continued)

S-link

Yellow

White (L)
Red (R)

S-link

LINE OUT

R–AUDIO 2–L

R–AUDIO 1–L VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

INPUT

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

CD

L

R

LINE OUT

R–AUDIO 2–L

R–AUDIO 1–L VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

S VIDEO IN

S VIDEO OUT

1

2

Connect
directly

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

R-Y

B-Y

C

B

/

C

R

/

S video cable (supplied)

VCR

TV

CD/DVD

Player

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CD/DVD player

Audio/Video/S-link cord

(supplied)

z If your TV has an S-link connector

You can control the CD/DVD player from the TV.
Connect the TV via the S-LINK connector using the S-link
cable (supplied). Refer to the instructions supplied with
the TV to be connected.

TV

z If you have a digital component such as an amplifier

with a digital connector, DAT or MD

Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL
or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital
connecting cord (not supplied).

When you play a DVD, set “DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL
SETUP 2” to “PCM” in the setup display. (page 35)

p When using an optical digital connecting cord

Take off the cap and plug in the optical digital connecting
cord.

p When using a coaxial digital connecting cord

Notes

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

• You cannot make digital audio recordings of discs
recorded in Dolby Digital (AC-3) format directly using
an MD deck or DAT deck.

When you make the connections above, do not set
“DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL SETUP 2” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL/PCM.” If you do, a loud noise will
suddenly come out from the speakers, affecting
your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Optical digital connecting cord

(not supplied)

CD/DVD player

Amplifier with a
digital connector, MD
deck, DAT deck, etc.

Coaxial digital connecting cord

(not supplied)

CD/DVD player

Amplifier with a
digital connector, MD
deck, DAT deck, etc.

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/

DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3)

S-LINK

S

LINK

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/

DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3)

S-link S-link

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Necessary Setup Before Using
the Player

Some setups are necessary for the player depending on
the TV or other components to be connected.
For details on using the setup display, see page 32.
For details on each setup display item, see pages 33 to

35.
For details to enjoy Dolby Digital Surround, see pages
36 to 41.

pTo connect the player to a wide-screen TV

In the setup display, set “TV TYPE” in “INITIAL SETUP
1” to “16:9.”

pTo connect the player to a normal TV

In the setup display, set “TV TYPE” in “INITIAL SETUP
1” to “4:3 LETTER BOX” (default setting) or “4:3 PAN
SCAN.” For details, see page 34.

pTo listen to the sound through speakers connected to

an amplifier with a digital connector or to output the
sound to a digital component such as a DAT or MD deck

When you play a DVD, set “DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL
SETUP 2” to “PCM” in the setup display. This is default
setting.

pTo enjoy Dolby Digital surround sound by connecting

the player to an amplifier with 5.1 ch inputs

In the setup display, set “MODE” in “5.1 OUTPUT
SETUP 2” to “OFF.” This is default setting. See page 36
to hookup the speaker system and page 38 to set each
speaker position or distance etc.

pTo connect the player to an audio component with a

built-in Dolby Digital decoder

In the setup display, set “DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL
SETUP 2” to “DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM.”

Use the setup display to change the various settings for
the picture and sound.
For details, see page 32.

To enjoy surround sound with front speakers only,
set “MODE” in “5.1 OUTPUT SETUP 2” to “VES
A” or “VES B.” You can enjoy surround sound
through both the LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) and
FRONT (L/R) of the 5.1 OUTPUT connectors. See
page 40 for details.

Selecting the Language for
On-screen Display

You can select the language for the setup display or the
messages displayed on the screen. Default setting is
“ENGLISH.”

1 Press SET UP and select “ ” using ?//, and

then press ENTER.

2 Select “OSD” using >/., then press / or ENTER.

3 Select the language you want using >/., then

press ENTER.

To cancel using the setup display on the way

Press SET UP.

Note

The languages you can select are the ones displayed in step 2.
For details, see page 33.

SET UP

ENTER

?/>/.//

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: ENGLISH

ENGLISHDVD MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ORIGINAL

AUDIO FOLLOW

1 212

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
DVD MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE: AUDIO FOLLOW

1 212

ENGLISH

SPANISH

FRENCH

CHOIX DE LA LANGUE

ÉCRANS: FRANÇAIS

ANGLAISMENU DVD:
AUDIO:
SOUS-TITRE:

ORIGINAL

IDEM AUDIO

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Make settings on your TV.

Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view
the pictures from this player.

When using an amplifier

Turn on the amplifier and select the appropriate position so that
you can listen to the sound from this player.

Press POWER to turn on the player.
The indicator (red) above the POWER button changes to green

and the front panel display lights up.

Press §, and place the disc on the disc tray.

Press ·.
The disc tray closes, and the player starts playback (Continuous

Play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier.

After following Step 4

A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 13).

Playing a DVD

1

• The operating procedure of CDs
or VIDEO CDs is different from
that of DVDs.
For details, see pages 14 to 17.

z You can turn on the player

using the remote

Press POWER when the
indicator above the POWER
button on the front panel is
lit in red.

* The DOLBY DIGITAL

indicator lights up except for
the case as follows:

– you insert a CD or a

VIDEO CD.

– the current audio format is

PCM or MPEG Audio.

Note

If you leave the player or the
remote in pause or stop mode for
15 minutes, the screen saver
image appears automatically. To
disappear the screen saver, press

·. (If you want to set the screen

saver function to off, see page 34.)

2

Connect headphones.

Adjust the headphone volume.

243

3

4

With the playback
side facing down

Basic Operations

Depending on the DVD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with
your disc.

DOLBY DIGITAL Indicator*

Basic Operations

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Basic Operations

To

Stop
Pause
Resume play after pause
Go to the next chapter in

Continuous Play mode
Go back to the preceding

chapter in Continuous Play
mode

Select the chapter

Select the title

Locate a point using the time code

Stop play and remove the disc

If you have made a mistake when you press the number button.

Press CLEAR, then the correct number button.

§

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P

z What are chapter and title?

See page 5.

Notes

Depending on the DVD, you may
not be able to do some of the
operations described on the right.

z Each time you press SEARCH

MODE

“CHAPTER SEARCH,”
“TITLE SEARCH” and
“TIME SEARCH” appear on
the TV screen.

z When “RESUME” appears on

the front panel display

You can resume playback
from the point where you
stopped the DVD. For
details on playing from the
beginning of the disc, see
page 25.

Note

You may not be able to do
Resume Play depending on the
DVD.

pP

·

Press

p

P
P or ·

+

=

1 SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “CHAPTER
SEARCH” appears on the TV screen.
2 Number buttons to select the chapter number,
then ENTER or ·.

1 SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “TITLE
SEARCH” appears on the TV screen.
2 Number buttons to select the title number, then
ENTER or ·.

1 SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “TIME
SEARCH” appears on the TV screen.
2 Number buttons to enter a time code, then
ENTER or ·.

6

·

=/+

Number buttons

ENTER

ENTER

SEARCH MODE CLEAR

p

123
456
789

0

ENTER

=/+

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Click shuttle

JOG

Notes

• Depending on the DVD, you
may not be able to do some of
the operations described on the
right.

• When you play back a DVD at
twice the normal speed in
either direction, the sounds of
the picture will come out from
the LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2)
connectors. The sounds are
lower than the ones at normal
speed. In this case, no sounds
come out from the DIGITAL
OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL
connectors. But there is no
sound when you set “MODE”
in “5.1 OUTPUT SETUP” to
“VES A” or “VES B” (page 40).

Notes

• The JOG indicator shows the
mode of the click shuttle close
to the indicator only. When the
indicator on the remote does
not light up, it keeps shuttle
mode on the remote even if the
indicator on the player lights
up.

• If you don‘t operate the click
shuttle for about 20 seconds
after pressing JOG, it returns to
shuttle mode on the remote.
On the player, it keeps jog
mode.

Click shuttle

JOG

To play at various speeds/frame-by-frame

Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator, you can
playback a DVD with various speed or frame-by-frame. Each time
you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog mode.

pTo change the playback speed (Shuttle mode)

Turn the click shuttle. The playback speed changes depending on the turning
direction and angle as follows:

FF2) (about 30 times the normal speed)

<

FF1) (about 10 times the normal speed)

<

×2” (about twice the normal speed)

<

PLAY( (Normal speed)

<

SLOW1

(playback direction)

<

SLOW2

(playback direction

< – slower than “SLOW1

”)

PAUSEP

<

SLOW2

(opposite direction

< – slower than “SLOW1

”)

SLOW1

(opposite direction)

<

×2“ (about twice the normal speed : opposite direction)

<

FR10 (about 10 times the normal speed)

<

FR20 (about 30 times the normal speed)

If you turn the click shuttle quickly, the playback speed goes to FF2)/FR20
at once.

pTo play the DVDs frame-by-frame changing the playback speed (Jog mode)

1 Press JOG.

JOG lights up during jog mode. When you press JOG on the player, it
becomes pause.

2 Turn the click shuttle.

Depending on the turning speed, the playback goes to frame-by-frame toward
the turning direction of the click shuttle. If you turn the click shuttle with
constant speed for a while, the playback speed goes to slow or normal.

pTo return to Continuous Play

Press ·.

Basic Operations

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Basic Operations

Using the Title Menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music piece
called “titles.” When you play the DVD which contains several titles,
you can select the title you want using the title menu.

Press TITLE.
The title menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the

menu varies from disc to disc.

Press ?/>/.// to select the title you want to play.
Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons to

select the title.

Press ENTER.
The player starts playing the selected title.

Using the DVD menu

Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using the menu.
When you play these DVDs, you can select the language for the
subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using the DVD menu.

Press DVD MENU.
The DVD menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the

menu vary from disc to disc.

Press ?/>/.// to select the item you want to change.
Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons to

select the item.

To change other items, repeat Step 2.

Press ENTER.

1
2

3

TITLE

?/>/.//

ENTER

ENTER

TITLE

?/>/.//

Notes

• Depending on the DVD, you
may not be able to select the
title.

• Depending on the DVD, a “title
menu” may simply be called a
“menu” or “title ” in the
instructions supplied with the
disc. “Press ENTER.” may also
be expressed as “Press
SELECT.”

DVD MENU

DVD MENU

1
2

3
4

z If you want to select the

language for the DVD menu

Change the setting using
“LANGUAGE SETUP” in
the setup display (see page

33).

Note

Depending on the DVD, a “DVD
menu” may simply be called a
“menu” in the instructions
supplied with the disc.

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Make settings on your TV.

Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view
the pictures from this player.

When using an amplifier

Turn on the amplifier and select the appropriate position so that
you can listen to the sound from this player.

Press POWER to turn on the player.
The indicator (red) above the POWER button changes to green

and the front panel display lights up.

Press §, and place the disc on the disc tray.

Press ·.
The disc tray closes and the player starts playback (Continuous

Play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier.

Playing a CD/VIDEO CD

1

• The operating procedure of DVDs
is different from that of CDs or
VIDEO CDs.
For details, see pages 10 to 13.

z You can turn on the player

using the remote

Press POWER when the
indicator above the POWER
button on the front panel is
lit in red.

2

Connect headphones.

Adjust the headphone volume.

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3

4

With the label side
facing up

z After following Step 4

The menu screen may
appear on the TV screen
depending on the VIDEO
CD. You can play the disc
interactively, following the
instructions on the menu
screen. (PBC Playback, see
page 17.)

Note

If you leave the player or the
remote in pause or stop mode for
15 minutes, the screen saver
image appears automatically. To
disappear the screen saver, press

·. (If you want to set the screen

saver function to off, see page 34.)

Basic Operations

Depending on the VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied
with your disc.

Basic Operations

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To

Stop
Pause
Resume play after pause
Go to the next track in

Continuous Play mode
Go back to the preceding

track in Continuous Play
mode

Select the track

Select the scene before you start
playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions and during PBC playback
(Scene Search)

Stop play and remove the disc

If you have made a mistake when you press the number button.

Press CLEAR, then the correct number button.

6

·

P

p

z When “RESUME” appears on

the front panel display

You can resume playback
from the point where you
stopped the CD/VIDEO CD.
For details on playing from
the beginning of the disc, see
page 25.

§

p

P

·

=/+

ENTER

=/+

ENTER

Number buttons

SEARCH MODE

ENTER

CLEAR

z What is a track?

See page 5.

z What is an index?

See page 5.

z What is a scene?

See page 5.

z If you want to change the

search mode

Press SEARCH MODE. Each
time you press in case of a
VIDEO CD, “SCENE
SEARCH,” “TRACK
SEARCH” and “V. (VIDEO)
INDEX SEARCH” appear on
the TV screen. In case of a
CD, only “TRACK
SEARCH” appears.

Note

Some discs do not allow you to
start playing from a particular
scene. In this case, if you do
Scene Search before you start
playing, the player starts playing
from scene 1. If you do Scene
Search while playing a disc, the
player starts playing from the
current scene.

Press

p

P
P or ·

+

=

1 SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “TRACK
SEARCH” appears on the TV screen.
2 Number buttons to select the track number,
then ENTER or ·.

1 SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “SCENE
SEARCH” appears on the TV screen.
2 Number buttons to select the scene number,
then ENTER or ·. (To check the current scene
number, press DISPLAY. The scene number
appears at the left top of the TV screen.)

6

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Notes

• Depending on the VIDEO CD,
you may not do some of the
operations described on the
right.

•When you play a VIDEO CD,
there is no sound except for the
playback at normal speed.

Notes

• The JOG indicator shows the
mode of the click shuttle close
to the indicator only. When the
indicator on the remote does
not light up, it keeps shuttle
mode on the remote even if the
indicator on the player lights
up.

• If you don‘t operate the click
shuttle for about 20 seconds
after pressing JOG, it returns to
shuttle mode on the remote.
On the player, it keeps jog
mode.

To play at various speeds / frame-by-frame

Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator, you can
playback a CD/VIDEO CD with various speed or frame-by-frame.
Each time you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog
mode.

pTo change the playback speed (Shuttle mode)

Turn the click shuttle. The playback speed changes depending on the turning
direction and angle as follows:

FF2) (Faster than “FF1)”)

<

FF1)

<

×2” (about twice the normal speed)

<

PLAY( (Normal speed)

<

SLOW1

(playback direction)

< – VIDEO CD Only –

SLOW2

(playback direction

– Slower than “SLOW1

”)

< – VIDEO CD Only –

PAUSEP

<

FR10

<

FR20 (Faster than “FR10”)

If you turn the click shuttle quickly, the playback speed goes to FF2)/FR20
at once.

pTo play the VIDEO CDs frame-by-frame changing the playback speed (Jog mode –

VIDEO CD Only)

1 Press JOG.

JOG lights up during jog mode. When you press JOG on the player, it
becomes pause.

2 Turn the click shuttle.

Depending on the turning speed, the playback goes to frame-by-frame toward
the playback direction only. If you turn the click shuttle with constant speed for
a while, the playback speed goes to slow or normal.

pTo return to Continuous Play

Press ·.

Click shuttle

JOG

Click shuttle

JOG

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Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback –
VIDEO CD Only)

When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you
can enjoy simple interactive operations, operations with search
functions, etc.
PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively, following
the menu screen on the TV screen.
On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, =, +,
>/. and ˆ(RETURN) during PBC Playback.

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, following Steps
1 to 4 in “Playing a VIDEO CD” on page 14.

Select the item number you want.

On the player

Press >/. to select the item number.

On the remote

Press the number button of the item you want.

Press ENTER.

Follow the instructions on the menu screen for interactive
operations.

Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating
procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD.

Going back to the menu screen

Press ˆ, =, or +.

z When playing VIDEO CDs with

PBC functions

PBC playback starts
automatically.

z To cancel PBC playback of a

VIDEO CD with PBC functions
and play the disc in
Continuous Play mode

There are two ways.

•Before you start playing,
select the track you want
using =or +, then
press ENTER or ·.

•Before you start playing,
select the track number
using the number buttons
on the remote, then press
ENTER or ·.
“Play without PBC”
appears on the TV screen
and the player starts
Continuous Play. You
cannot play still pictures
such as a menu screen.
To return to PBC playback,
press p twice then press

·.

1

Number buttons

ˆ(RETURN)

ENTER

=/+

>/.

=/+

>/.

ENTER

ENTER

2

3
4

Note

Depending on the VIDEO CD,
“Press ENTER” in Step 3 may be
expressed as “Press SELECT” in
the instructions supplied with the
disc.

ˆ(RETURN)

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DVD

TITLE:

1 : 32 : 55

CHAPTER:
SUBTITLE:
AUDIO:

ANGLE:

PLAY

32 ( 50 )
30 ( 50 )
ENGLISH ( 32 )
ENGLISH ( 8 )

1 ( 9 )

DOLBY DIGITAL

3 / 2. 1

L

C R

LS RS

LFE

<

CHAPTER

>

Using the On-Screen Display
Z

You can check the operating status of the player and
the information about the disc using the on-screen
display on the TV screen.

When playing back or stopping a DVD

Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press the button, the on-screen display
changes as follows:

On-screen display 1

.

On-screen display 2

.

On-screen display 3

.

On-screen display off

pDisplay information of the on-screen display 1 mode

DISPLAY

pDisplay information of the on-screen display 2 mode

Note

Some information may not be displayed depending on a
DVD.

* In display 1 or 2 mode, each time you press TIME the

information changes as shown below.

Playing time of the current chapter

.

Remaining time of
the current chapter

.

Playing time of the current title

.

Remaining time of
the current title

**See page 41 for details.

pDisplay information of the on-screen display 3 mode

While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of the
playback picture is always displayed by Mbps (Mega bit
per second).

z What is bit rate?

Bit rate refers to the amount of video data per second in a
disc. The higher the bit rate is, the larger the amount of
data. However, this does not always mean that you can
get higher quality pictures.

Current title
number (total
number of titles)

Playing time
of the current

chapter *

Current language
for the subtitles
(total number of
languages for
subtitles)

Current
language for
the sound
(total number
of languages
for the sound)

Current chapter
number (total
number of
chapters in the
current title)

Playing status

Current
play mode

Playing time
of the
current

chapter *

Current title
number

Current chapter
number

Selected angle
(total number of
angles)

Bit rate of the playback
picture

Current
audio

format **

Current playing

channel**

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Playing
status

BIT RATE
0510

TITLE 32 PLAY

1 : 32 : 55

ALL
REPEAT

CHAPTER 30

<

CHAPTER

>

DVD

TITLE:

1 : 32 : 55

CHAPTER:
SUBTITLE:
AUDIO:

ANGLE:

PLAY

32 ( 50 )
30 ( 50 )
ENGLISH ( 32 )
ENGLISH ( 8 )

1 ( 9 )

DOLBY DIGITAL

3 / 2. 1

L

C R

LS RS

LFE

<

CHAPTER

>

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Current
play mode

Current
index
number

pDisplay information of the on-screen display off mode

No information is displayed. (Messages, etc., will be
displayed.)

When playing back or stopping a CD/VIDEO
CD

Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press the button, the on-screen display
changes as follows:

On-screen display 1

.

On-screen display 2

.

On-screen display off

pDisplay information of the on-screen display 1 mode

• During PBC playback (VIDEO CD Only)

pDisplay information of the on-screen display 2 mode

• During PBC playback (VIDEO CD Only)

* In display 1 or 2 mode, each time you press TIME, the

information changes as shown below.

Playing time of the current track

.

Remaining time of
the current track

.

Playing time of
the disc

.

Remaining time of
the disc

While you are doing Shuffle Play, Program Play, or
PBC Playback, the playing time of the disc and the
remaining time of the disc are not displayed.

pDisplay information of the on-screen display off mode

No information is displayed. (Messages, etc., will be
displayed.)

Current index
number

TRACK 11

12 : 07

TRACK
REPEAT

PLAY

INDEX 8

<

TRACK

>

Disc type

VIDEO CD

12 : 07

PLAY

PBC OFF

<

TRACK

>

TRACK:
V.INDEX:

11 ( 50 )
8

VIDEO CD

12 : 07

PLAY

PBC ON

SCENE:

122 ( 159 )

Disc type

SCENE 122

05 : 27

TRACK
REPEAT

PLAY

Current
play mode

Playing
time

Current scene
number

Playing status

Playing
time of the
current

track *

Current track
number

Playing status

PBC Status
(VIDEO CD
Only)

Playing status

Current track
number (total
track number)

Playing
time of the
current

track *

PBC Status

Playing
time

Current scene
number (total
scene number)

Playing status

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Notes

• Depending on the DVD, the chapter number or time may
not appear.

• While you are doing Shuffle Play or Program Play, the
playing time of the disc and the remaining time of the disc
are not displayed.

When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD

pDisplay information while playing a disc

z When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

The current scene number is displayed instead of the
current track number and the current index number. In
this case, the front panel display does not change when
you press TIME.

Using the Front Panel Display
Z

You can check information about the disc, such as the
total number of the titles or the tracks or remaining
time, using the front panel display.

When playing back a DVD

pDisplay information while playing the disc

pChecking the remaining time

Press TIME.

Each time you press TIME while playing the disc, the
display changes as shown in the following chart. The time
information in the on-screen display 1 or 2 mode also
changes each time you press TIME.

TIME

Remaining time of
the current title

Press TIME

Press TIME

Playing time and number of
the current title

Press TIME

Press TIME

Remaining time of
the current chapter

Playing time and number of
the current chapter

Playing time

Playing
status

Current
sound
status

Lights up when
you can do
Resume Play

Current
play
mode

Current
track
number

Current
index
number

Disc type

Lights up while
PBC playback
(VIDEO CD Only)

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Playing status

Lights up while
playing the sections
with the auto pause
signal

Lights up when
you can switch the
angles

Current
sound status

Lights up when you
can do Resume Play

Current
play mode

Playing time

Current title
number

Current
chapter
number

Disc type

Lights up when
you are setting
a program

Lights up when
you are setting
a program

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pChecking the remaining time

Press TIME.

Each time you press TIME while playing a disc, the display
changes as shown in the following chart. The time
information in the on-screen display 1 and 2 mode also
changes each time you press TIME.

Note

While you are doing Shuffle Play, Program Play, or PBC
playback, the playing time of the disc and the remaining time
of the disc are not displayed.

Playing time and number of
the current track

Remaining time of the current
track

Remaining time of the disc

Press TIME

Press TIME

Press TIME

Playing time of the disc

Press TIME

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Playing Repeatedly
(Repeat Play)

You can play the all the titles/tracks on a disc, a single
title/chapter/track or a specific portion repeatedly.

Repeating all the titles or all the tracks on
a disc

In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats
the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed
order.
You cannot do Repeat Play during PBC playback of
VIDEO CDs (page 17). You may not be able to do
Repeat Play depending on the DVD.

Press REPEAT during playback.

“ALL REPEAT” appears on the screen and “REPEAT”
appears on the front panel display. The player repeats
the titles/chapters/tracks as follows:

When the disc is played in

Continuous Play
(page 10 or 14)

Shuffle Play
(page 23)

Program Play (page 24)

To cancel repeating all the titles or all the tracks on a disc

Press CLEAR.

REPEAT
A˜B

·

Repeating the current title or chapter

You can repeat only the current title or chapter in
Continuous Play mode. You may not be able to do
Repeat Play depending on the DVD.

pRepeating the current title

While the title you want is being played, press REPEAT
repeatedly until “TITLE REPEAT ” appears on the TV
screen.
The player repeats the current title.

pRepeating the current chapter

While the chapter you want is being played, press REPEAT
repeatedly until “CHAPTER REPEAT ” appears on the TV
screen.
The player repeats the current chapter.

“REPEAT 1” appears on the front panel display.

To cancel repeating the current title or chapter

Press CLEAR.

Repeating the current track

You can repeat only the current track in Continuous
Play mode.

While the track you want is being played, press
REPEAT until “TRACK REPEAT ” appears on the TV
screen.
“REPEAT 1” appears on the front panel display and
the player repeats the current track.

To cancel repeating the current track

Press CLEAR.

Note

Repeat play is canceled when you turn the power off.

CLEAR

The player repeats

All the titles/all the tracks

All the titles or tracks in
random order

Programmed titles /chapters
/tracks

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TRACK
REPEAT

“CHAPTER” is displayed when you
select the current chapter

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Repeating a specific portion
(A˜B Repeat) Z

You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, track
repeatedly. This is useful when you want to memorize
lyrics.
During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 17), this
function is available only while playing moving
pictures.
You may not be able to do Repeat Play depending on
the DVD.

1 During playback, when you find the starting point

(point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly,
press A˜B.
The starting point (point A) is set. “A-B REPEAT”
is appears on the TV screen and “B” flashes.

“REPEAT A-” also appears on the front panel
display and “B” flashes.

2 When you reach the ending point (point B), press

A˜B again.
“A-B REPEAT” on the TV screen disappears and
the player starts repeating this specific portion.

“REPEAT A-B” appears on the front panel display
during A˜B repeat play.

To cancel A˜B Repeat

Press CLEAR.

To cancel setting halfway

Press CLEAR.

Notes

•A˜B Repeat is canceled when:
– you open or close the disc tray
– you turn the power off

• When you set A˜B Repeat, the settings for Shuffle Play

and Program Play are canceled.

• You may not be able to set A˜B Repeat, depending on the

scene of a DVD or a VIDEO CD.

A
REPEAT

B-

Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)

You can have the player “shuffle” titles or tracks and
play them in a random order.

1 Press SHUFFLE.
2 Press ·.

(During playback, the player starts Shuffle Play
when you follow the step 1.)

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press CLEAR.

Notes

• The Shuffle Play is canceled when:

– you open or close the disc tray
– you turn the power off

• You may not be able to do Shuffle Play depending on the
DVD.

• When you play a DVD, you can do Shuffle Play only by
titles.

·

CLEAR

SHUFFLE

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3 Select the title, chapter or track you want to

program using >/., then press ENTER.
For example, select title or track 2.
(You can also use the number buttons and ENTER
button to select. In this case, the selected number
is displayed on the screen.)

pWhen playing a DVD

When both titles and chapters are recorded on the disc,
select the title, then the chapter.

p When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

Select the track you want to program.

·

Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play)

You can arrange the order of the titles, chapters or
tracks on the disc and create your own program. The
program can contain up to 99 titles, chapters and
tracks.

1 Press PROGRAM.

The programming display appears.

2 Press /.

“01” is highlighted.

“TRACK_ _” is displayed when
you play a VIDEO CD or a CD.

PROGRAM

CLEAR

?/>/.//

ENTER

PROGRAM

[PLAY]

ENTER

ALL CLEAR
1 . T TLE––I
2 . T TLE––I
3 . T TLE––I
4 . T TLE––I
5 . T TLE––I
6 . T TLE––I
7 . T TLE––I
8 . T TLE––I
9 . T TLE––I

[PROGRAM]

T
––
01
02
03
04
05
06
07

PROGRAM

[PLAY]

ENTER

ALL CLEAR
1 . T TLE02I
2 . T TLE––I
3 . T TLE––I
4 . T TLE––I
5 . T TLE––I
6 . T TLE––I
7 . T TLE––I
8 . T TLE––I
9 . T TLE––I

[PROGRAM]

CT
––
01

ALL

01
02 02
03 03
04 04
05
06
07

PROGRAM

[PLAY]

ENTER

ALL CLEAR
1 . T TLE02–03I
2 . T TLE––I
3 . T TLE––I
4 . T TLE––I
5 . T TLE––I
6 . T TLE––I
7 . T TLE––I
8 . T TLE––I
9 . T TLE––I

[PROGRAM]

T
––
01
02
03
04
05
06
07

0

PROGRAM

[PLAY]

ENTER

ALL CLEAR
1 . T TLE––I
2 . T TLE––I
3 . T TLE––I
4 . T TLE––I
5 . T TLE––I
6 . T TLE––I
7 . T TLE––I
8 . T TLE––I
9 . T TLE––I

[PROGRAM]

CT
––
01

ALL

01
02 02
03 03
04 04
05 05
06
07

Title

Chapter

Total time of the
programmed tracks

PROGRAM

[PLAY]

ENTER

ALL CLEAR
1 . TRACK02
2 . TRACK––
3 . TRACK––
4 . TRACK––
5 . TRACK––
6 . TRACK––
7 . TRACK––
8 . TRACK––
9 . TRACK––

[PROGRAM]

0 15 30::

T
––
01
02
03
04
05
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4 To program other titles, chapters or tracks, repeat

Step 3.
The programmed titles, chapters or tracks are
displayed from 02 in order.

5 Press · to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

Press CLEAR.

To cancel programming

Press PROGRAM.

To change programming

1 In Step 2, select the program number of the title, chapter or

track you want to change using >/..

2 Follow Step 3 for new programming.

To cancel the programmed order

To cancel all the titles, chapters or tracks in the programmed
order, select “ALL CLEAR” in Step 2.
To cancel the selected program, select the program using >/
. in Step 2 then press CLEAR, or select “- -” in Step 3 then
press ENTER.

z The program remains even after the Program Play

ends

When you press ·, you can play the same program
again.

z You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the

programmed titles, chapters or tracks

During Program Play, press REPEAT or SHUFFLE.

Notes

• The number of titles, chapters or tracks displayed are that

of the titles, chapters or tracks recorded on a disc.

• The program is canceled when:

– you open or close the disc tray
– you turn the power off

• You may not be able to do Program Play depending on the
DVD.

• While you are doing PBC playback, you cannot set a
program unless you stop playback once.

PROGRAM

[PLAY]

ENTER

ALL CLEAR
1 . T TLE02–02I
2 . T TLE15I
3 . T TLE03I
4 . T TLE05I
5 . T TLE07–14I
6 . T TLE––I
7 . T TLE––I
8 . T TLE––I
9 . T TLE––I

[PROGRAM]

T
––
01
02
03
04
05
06
07

Resuming Playback from the
Point Where You Stopped a
Disc (Resume Play)

The player stores the point where you stopped a disc if
“RESUME” appears on the front panel display. In this
case, you can resume playback from that point.
As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play
is available even if you turn the power off.

1 While playing a disc, press p to stop playback.

“RESUME” appears in the front panel display and
“When playing next time, disc restarts from point
you stopped.” appears on the TV screen.
If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not
available.

2 Press ·.

The player starts playback from the point you
stopped the disc in Step 1.

z To play from the beginning of the disc

When “RESUME” appears on the front panel display
before you start playing, press p to turn off “RESUME,”
then press ·.

Notes

• You may not do Resume Play depending on the DVD.

• Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play
mode.

• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may
resume playback from a different point.

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:
– you open or close the disc tray
– you disconnect the AC power cord
– you change the play mode
– you start playback after selecting a title, chapter or track
– you change the settings of “DVD MENU”, “AUDIO” or
“SUBTITLE” in “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the setup display
– you change the settings of “TV TYPE”, “PARENTAL
CONTROL” in ”INITIAL SETUP 1” in the setup display

·

p

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n

AUDIO
CHANGE

Changing the Sounds Z

With DVDs on which multilingual sounds are
recorded, you can select the language you want while
playing the DVD.
With multiplex VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound
from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of
the selected channel through both the right and left
speakers. In this case, the sound loses the stereo effect.

Press AUDIO CHANGE while playing a disc.
Each time you press the button, the indication and the
language/sound from the speakers change as follows:

pWhen playing a DVD

AUDIO 1 n AUDIO 2 n .....

pWhen playing a VIDEO CD or a CD

1/L : The sound of the left channel

.

2/R : The sound of the right channel

.

STEREO (1/L 2/R) : The standard stereo sound

Notes

• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the
languages even if multilingual sounds are recorded on the
DVD.

• While playing the CD/VIDEO CD, the standard stereo
playback will be resumed when:

– you open or close the disc tray
– you turn the power off

• While playing the DVD, the sound may be changed when:

– you open or close the disc tray
– you change the title

• If the language is displayed as 4 digits number, refer to the
language code list in page 52.

SUBTITLE
CHANGE

SUBTITLE
ON/OFF

AUDIO
3:PORTUGUESE

Displaying the SubtitlesZ

With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, you can
turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while
playing the DVD. With DVDs on which multilingual
subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle
language whenever you want while playing the DVD.

Turning the Subtitles On and Off

Press SUBTITLE ON/OFF while playing a DVD.
Subtitles appear on the TV screen.

To turn off the subtitles

Press SUBTITLE ON/OFF again.

Notes

• When playing the DVD on which no subtitles are recorded,
no subtitles appear even if you press SUBTITLE ON/OFF.

• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the
subtitles on even if they are recorded on the DVD.

• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the
subtitles off.

• If the language is displayed as 4 digits number, refer to the
language code list in page 52.

Changing the Subtitle Language

When subtitles are turned off, press SUBTITLE ON/
OFF to turn on the subtitles.

While playing a DVD, press SUBTITLE CHANGE
repeatedly until the subtitles you want appear on the
TV screen.

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n

SUBTITLE 1 n SUBTITLE 2 n ...

Notes

• The type and number of languages for subtitles vary from
disc to disc.

• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the
subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the
DVD.

• While playing the DVD, the subtitle may be changed when:

– you open or close the disc tray
– you change the title

SUBTITLE
1:ENGLISH

n

Changing the Angles Z

With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for
a scene are recorded, you can change the angles
whenever you want while playing the DVD.

When “ANGLE” appears on the front panel display
while playing a DVD, press ANGLE CHANGE
repeatedly until you get the angle you want.

ANGLE 1 n ANGLE 2 n ...

z You can specify the angle beforehand

Specify the angle when “ANGLE” is not displayed on the
front panel display. When a scene on which multi-angles
are recorded comes, the angle is automatically selected.

Notes

• The number of angles varies from disc to disc or from scene
to scene. The number of angles that can be changed on a
scene is that of angles recorded for that scene.

• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the
angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD.

ANGLE
CHANGE

ANGLE
1

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Limiting Playback by Children
(Parental Control) Z

Playing some DVDs can be limited depending on the
age of users. The “Parental Control” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.

1 Press SET UP to display the setup display on the

TV screen before playing.

ENTER

SET UP

?/>/.//

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2

INITIAL SETUP 1

TV TYPE: LETTER BOX

OFFAUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
BACKGROUND:

BRIGHT

BLUE

ENTER

QUIT

SETUP

12

4:3

SCREEN SAVER: ON
PARENTAL CONTROL

1

2

INITIAL SETUP 1

TV TYPE: LETTER BOX

OFFAUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
BACKGROUND:

BRIGHT

BLUE

ENTER

QUIT

SETUP

12

4:3

SCREEN SAVER: ON
PARENTAL CONTROL

1

1 2

INITIAL SETUP 1

Enter password, then

12

PARENTAL CONTROL

press .

ENTER

1 2

INITIAL SETUP 1

Entry password. Enter

12

PARENTAL CONTROL

a number in 4 figures,
then press .

ENTER

Number
buttons

2 Select “INITIAL SETUP 1” using ?//, then

press . or ENTER.

3 Select “PARENTAL CONTROL” using >/., then

press ENTER.

pWhen you have not entered a password yet

The display for entering a password appears.

pWhen you have already entered a password

The display for confirming the password appears.
Skip Step 4.

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1 2

INITIAL SETUP 1

To confirm, enter

12

PARENTAL CONTROL

password again, then
press .

ENTER

1 2

INITIAL SETUP 1
PARENTAL CONTROL

OFFLEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD

ENTER

QUIT

SETUP

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USA

1 2

INITIAL SETUP 1
PARENTAL CONTROL

OFFLEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD

ENTER

QUIT

SETUP

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OTHERS

USA

7 Select an area as the standard for playback

limitation level using >/., then press /.
When you select “OTHERS”, select and enter the
standard code in the table below using number
buttons.

8 Select “LEVEL” using >/., then press /.

9 Select the level you want using >/., then press

ENTER.

The lower the value is, the more strict the
limitation.

To return to the normal screen

Press SET UP.

To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD
after entering your password

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 9, then press ·.

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INITIAL SETUP 1
PARENTAL CONTROL

OFFLEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD

ENTER

QUIT

SETUP

USA

INITIAL SETUP 1
PARENTAL CONTROL

OFFLEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD NC17

ENTER

QUIT

SETUP

R

PG13

PG

7.

6.

5.

4.

3.

2.

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8.

4 Enter a password in 4 figures using the number

buttons, then press ENTER.
The figures change to asterisks (

), and the

display for confirming the password appears.

5 To confirm your password, enter it using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback limitation
level and changing the password appears.

6 Select “STANDARD” using >/., then press /.

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PARENTAL CONTROL

PG134.

USA

LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD

ENTER

QUIT

SETUP

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Controlling the TV or the AV
receiver with the Supplied
Remote Z

If you adjust the remote signal, you can control your
TVs with the supplied remote. Default setting is to
control Sony TVs with the g mark.
When you connect the player to a Sony AV receiver,
you can also set the input of the receiver to this player
with the supplied remote .

Controlling TVs with the remote

1 Slide TV/DVD switch to TV.
2 Hold down POWER, and enter your TV’s

manufacturer’s code in the table below using the
number buttons. Then release POWER.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering
them one at a time until you find the one that works
with your TV.

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander,
the code number automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the
appropriate code number.

POWER

Number
buttons

TV/DVD
switch

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To change the password

1 In Step 5, select “CHANGE PASSWORD” using >/., then

press / or ENTER.
The display for changing the password appears.

2 Follow Steps 4 and 5 to enter a new password.

z If you have forgot your password

Enter 6 digits number “199703” in Step 4 to clear the
current password. To enter a new password, follow the
procedure from Step 4 again.

Notes

• When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.

• When you do not set a password, you cannot change the
settings for playback limitation.

• Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change the
parental control level while playing the disc. In this case,
enter the password, then change the level.
When you stop playing the DVD, the level returns to the
original level.

Standard Code number

Austria 2046
Belgium 2057
Canada 2079
China 2092
Denmark 2115
Finland 2165
France 2174
Germany 2109
Hong Kong 2219
Indonesia 2238
Italy 2254
Japan 2276
Malaysia 2363
Netherlands 2376
Norway 2379
Philippines 2424
Singapore 2501
Spain 2149
Sweden 2499
Switzerland 2086
Taiwan 2543
Thailand 2528
United Kingdom 2184