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 eve hazard. As the
laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is
harmtul to eves, do not attempt to
disassenible the cabinet.
Refer ser\’icing to qualified personnel only-
CAUTION-
Laser radiation when open.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
This label is located on the left side
enclosure (Laser protective housing).
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER lOfl BACK!
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol is intended to
// \ alert the user to the presence
T \ of uninsulated "dangerous
y \ voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This svmbo! is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit. Record the
serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whene\ er vou call upon
\ our Sonv dealer regardiiTg this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that anv change or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could \ oid your authority to
operate this equipment.
NOTE;
This equipment has been tested and found
to complv 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 harfnful
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.
Thank you for purchasing the Sonv CD/
DVD Player. Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
CAUTION
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Tableofcontents
About This Manual 4
This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4
Precautions 6
Notes on Discs 6
Getting Started 7
Unpacking 7
TV Hookups 8
Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 10
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 12
Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display14
Playing Discs 15
Playing Discs 15
Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame 17
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) 18
Using the Menu for Each DVD 19
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC
Playback) 20
Replacing Discs while Playing a Disc
(EX-CHANGE) 21
Using the Front Panel Display 22
Displaying the Disc Information 23
Setting for Digital Cinema Sound 42
Reducing the Picture Noise (DNR; Digital Video
Noise Reduction) 44
Adjustments for Playback Picture (VIDEO EQ:
Video Equalizer) 44
Displaying Different Angles Simultaneously 46
Dividing a Track into 9 Sections (Strobe Play) 46
Scanning the Title, Chapter and Track 47
Setting and Selecting Favorite Scene (Bookmark)
47
Checking the Play Information 48
5ettings and Adjustments 49
Using the Setup Display 49
Setup Display Item List 51
Setting the Language for Display and Sound
(LANGUAGE SETUP) 52
Settings for Display (SCREEN SETUP) 53
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 54
Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 57
Speaker Set Up 59
Controlling the TV or the AV Receiver (Amplifier)
with the Supplied Remote 61
Controlling the CD Changer (Mega Control) 63
Using Various Functions with the
Control Menu 25
Using the Control Menu Display 25
Control Menu Item List 27
Searching for the Disc/Title/Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene 28
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time
29
Selecting a Start Point Using the Time Code 30
Checking the Information of the Disc 31
Changing the Sounds 33
Displaying the Subtitles 34
Changing the Angles 35
Selecting the Disc Mode (1 Disc or All Discs)
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 38
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) 39
Repeating a Specific Portion (A<—>B Repeat)
40
36
36
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 65
Self-diagnosis function 68
Specifications 69
Glossary 70
Language Code List 72
Index to Parts and Controls 73
Index Back cover
65
About This Manual
Conventions
• This manual is tor DVP-CoSOD which is available in the U.S.A.,
Canada and Latin America, and tor DVP-C653D. There are
some ditterences between the models available in the U.S.A.
and Canada and those in Latin America, such as supplied
accessories or order ot the language options in the setup
displav. The illustrations used are of the models available in
the U.S.A. and Canada unless otherwise mentioned.
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the plaver.
^'ou can also use the controls on the remote it thev ha\ e the
same or similar names as those on the plaveu
• The icons on the right are used in this manual:
IconMeaning
This Player Can Play the Following Discs
DVD VIDEOS
Disc logo
Contents
Audio + Video
Indicates that vou can use onlv the remote
to do the task.
Indicates tips and hints tor making the
task easier.
Indicates the functions tor DVD VlDEOs.
Indicates the functions tor VIDEC3 CDs.
Indicates the functions tor Audio CDs.
VIDEO CDs
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Audio CDs
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DIGITAL AUDIO
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Disc size
Play time
This player conforms to the NTSC color system. You cannot play discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL or SECAM.
12 cm8 cm12 cm8 cm
About 4 h (for
single-sided
DVD)/
about 8 h (for
double-sided
DVD)
About 80 min.
(for
single-sided
DVD)/
about 160 min.
(for
double-sided
DVD)
74 min.20 min.74 min.20 min.
12 cm
"DVD VIDEO" logo is a trademark.
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
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 indicatiitn m<i\- be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by the area limits.
will be also played on this unit. | ,
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Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDI () CDs may be intentionally fixed by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs
and VIDEO CI.)s according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features mav not be availabli'. Also
rc'fer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
8 cm
(CD single)
Region code
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Terms for discs
• Title
The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a D\^D; a
mo\'ie, etc., for a picture piece on a \ ideo software: or an
album, etc., for a music piece on an audio sr>ftware. Each title is
assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title vou
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
\ ou 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 vou want.
DVD
structure
4 4 4 4
Disc
Chapter
VIDEO
CD or
^ Track ^ ^ ^
Disc
CD
structure
Index
Discs that the player cannot play
The pla\ er cannot pla\ discs other than the ones listed in the
table on page 4. CD-I\, C D-ROMs including THC4TC') CDs, data
sections in C'D-E\TR,\s, D\ D-RC^Ms etc., cannot be plaved.
Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the
point you want on a VIDEO CD or a CD. Depending on the
disc, no indexes may be recorded.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu screens,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections
called "scenes." Each scene is assigned a scene number
enabling you to locate the scene you want.
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)
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, \'ou can play high-resolution
still pictures, if they are included on the
disc.
When playing DTS*-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard
from the analog stereo outputs. To avoid possible damage to the
audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions
when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD player are connected
to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround '
playback, an external 5.1-channel DTS Digital Surround'-^'
decoder system must be connected to the digital output of the
DVD player.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrox'ision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of thjs copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended h^r home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized b\- Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
"DTS" is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Precautions
On safety
• Caution - The use of optical instruments with this
p>roduct will increase eve hazard.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the plaver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operafing it any further.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from fhe AC power
source (mains) as long as it is cormected to the wall
outlet, even if fhe player itself has beeil turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Should the AC power cord (mains lead) need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: The enclosed DVD player is capable of
holding a still video image or On screen display
image on your television screen indefinitely. If you
leave the still video image or On screen display image
displayed on your TV for an exfended period of time
you risk permanent damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are very susceptible.
Notes on Discs
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation
to prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug
that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources,
or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
On operation
• If fhe player is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should
this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for
about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
portion is played.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do
not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc,
remove the glue completely before using the disc.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct
sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
Getting
Unpacking
Started
This section describes how to hook up
the CD/DVD player to a TV (with
audio/video input jacks) and/or an
AV receiver (amplifier). You cannot
connect this player to a TV which
does not have a video input
connector. Be sure to turn off the
power of each component before
making the connections.
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video/S-link connecting cord (1) or Audio/
video connecting cord (1)
• S video cord (1)
• Plug adaptor (1) (except for the USA/Canada models)
• Remote commander (remote) RMT-D112A (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and -
on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the
remote sensor @ on the player.
remote
See page 61.
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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.
Transporting the player
Before transporting the player, follow the procedure
below to return the internal mechanisms to their original
positions.
1 Remove all the discs from the disc tray.
2 Press ± to close the disc tray.
Make sure that “NO DISC" appears in the front panel
display.
3 Wait for 10 seconds, then press 1/(1) to turn off the
player.
TV Hookups
This connection is for listening to the sound through TV
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Required cords
Audio/video/S-link connecting cord (supplied) (1) or Audio/video
connecting cord (supplied) (1)
S video cord (supplied) (1)
When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded
cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Yellow (\-ideo)
to Yellow, Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to
make connections firmlv to avoid hum and noise.
If your TV has an S-link connector, you can control the CD/DVD
player from the TV. Connect the TV via the S-LlNK connector.
If your TV has an S video input connector, connect the
component \'ia the S VIDEO OUT connector using the S video
cm'd. You will get a better picture.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV ti> be connected.
For the models available in U.S.A. and Canada
Yellow '
White (L) <
Red (R) c
S-link
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
S-link
For the models available in Latin America
Yellow
White (L) «4~E3toiii’\
Red (R) Omm/
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
If your TV has an S video input connector
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If you connect the player to a monitor or
projector having component video input
connectors that conform to output signals from
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb/B-Y, Pr/R-Y)
connectors on the player
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT coimectors using three video connecting cords (not
supplied) of the same kind. You will get a better picture.
' Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be
connected.
‘ Do not connect this player to a video deck. If you view the
pictures on your TV after making the connections shown
below, a picture noise may appear.
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' Depending on the TV or receiver (amplifier), sound distortion
may occur because the audio output level is high. In this case,
set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" in the setup
display. For details, see page 57.
Connect
directly.
Setups for the player
Some setups are necessary for the player depending on
the TV or other components to be connected.
Use the setup display to change the various settings.
For details on using the setup display, see page 49.
• To connect the player to a normal TV
In the setup display, set "TV TYPE" in "SCREEN
SETUP" to "4:3 LETTER BOX" (default setting) or "4:3
PAN SCAN." For details, see page 53.
• To connect the player to a TV having the WIDE
MODE function
In the setup display, set "TV TYPE" in "SCREEN
SETUP" to "16:9/4:3 WIDE MODE." For details, see
page 53.
• To connect the player to a wide-screen TV
In the setup display, set "TV TYPE" in "SCREEN
SETUP" to "16:9/4:3 WIDE MODE." For details, see
page 53.
Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups
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This connection is for listening to the sound through
speakers connected to a receiver (amplifier such as an
integrated stereo amplifier, a receiver having a built-in
Dolby Pro Logic decoder, etc.)- Refer to the instructions
supplied with the component to be connected.
You can enjo\’ 5.1 channel surround sound by connecting
a recei\'er (amplifier) with 5.1 channel inputs. See page
42.
^ You can enjoy surround when connecting front speakers only
You can use 3D sound imaging to create \ irtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual
rear speakers (VES: Virtual Enhanced Surround). For details, see
page 42.
CD/DVD player
Required cords
Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (1)
S video cord (supplied) (1)
When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded
cord to the appropriate jacks tm the components: Red (right) to
Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly
to avoid hum and ncrise.
White (L)
Red (R)
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Red (R)
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If you have a digital component such as a
receiver (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 "AUDIO SETUP"
to "ON" and then set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "D-PCM" and
"DTS" to "OFF" in the setup display (page 58).
■ When using an optical digital connecting cord
Optical digital connecting cord
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(not supplied)
Take off the cap and plug in the optical digital connecting cord.
Receiver (Amplifier)
with a digital
connector, MD deck,
CD/DVD player
DAT deck, etc.
I When using a coaxial digital connecting cord
Coaxial digital connecting cord
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(not supplied)
Receiver (Amplifier)
with a digital
CD/DVD player
connector, MD deck,
DAT deck, etc.
If you have an audio component with a built-in
DTS decoder or Dolby Digital decoder
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 that is recorded in DTS format
Set "DIGITAL OUT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" and then
set "DTS" to "ON" in the setup display (page 58).
■ When you play a DVD that is recorded in Dolby DigitaL
format
Set "DIGITAL OUT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" and then
set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" in the setup
display (page 58).
Notes
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be
connected.
• When you do not connect an audio component with a built
In DTS decoder, do not set "DTS" to "ON."
• When you do not connect an audio component with a built
in DOLBY DIGITAL decoder, do not set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to
"DOLBY DIGITAL."
Setups for the player
Some setups are necessary for the player depending on
the components to be connected.
Use the setup display to change the various settings.
For details on using the setup display, see page 49.
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• Refer to the instructions supplied with the compt>nent to be
connected.
• You cannot make digital audit) recordings of discs recorded in
multi-channel surround format directlv using an MD deck or
DAT deck.
When you make the connections above, do not set
"DOLBY DIGITAL" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS" to
"ON." If you do, a loud noise will suddenly come out
from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
• To listen to the sound through speakers connected
to a receiver (amplifier) having 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
"AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" and then set "DOLBY
DIGITAL" to "D-PCM" and "DTS" to "OFF" in the
setup display (page 58). These are the default settings.
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups
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Sonu’ DVDs h>iv(.' a sound track with up to 5.1 channels
recorded in Dolh\ * Digital format. Using a receiver
(amplifier) having 5.1 channel inputs and the 5 (+1)
speakers, vou can eiijov more real audio presence in the
comfort of vour own home,
"5 channel" stands for the 2 front speakers (Left and
Right), 2 rear speakers (Left and Right) and 1 center
speaker. The "0.1 channel" (+1) stands for the subwoofer
which outputs the bass.
Even if \ ou have fewer than 5 (+1) speakers, the plaver
distributes the output signal to the speaker's appropriately.
This player has VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND mode.
You can itse the 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of
the rear speakers awav fror'n the actual speaker position
(VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT) or to create 3 sets of virtual rearspeakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers (VIRTUAL
MULTI REAR). For details on the VIRTUAL 3D
SURROUND mode, see page 42.
Speaker placement
For the best possible surround sound, we recommend the
following conditions.
• Use higher performance speakers.
• Use rear and center speakers that match your front
speakers in size and performance.
• All speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position.
• Place the subwoofer between the front (L, R) speakers if
possible.
Notes
• Dti not connect the power cord ti.' an .\C i.>iitlet or press tht‘
I’UtW'Rc su itch before completing all connections.
• The cord connectors should be fulK inserted into the jacks.
Loose connectiwi max' cause hum and noise.
• jacks and plugs vit the connecting axrds are ciilor-coded as
follows:
Red jacks and plugs: Right audio channel
White jacks and plugs: Left audio channel
't oil can use either red or white cabkes to connect the center
speaker and subwoofer.
• When x'ou connect the component \ ia the DIGITAL OUT
OPTIC.AI or COAXIAL connector using optical or ai.ixial
digital connoctinp cord (not supplied), see prii;e 11,
Setups for the player
Some setups are necessary for the plax'er depending on
the components to be connected.
Use the setup display or the Control Menu display to
change the various settings.
For details on using the setup display, see page 49.
For details on enjoying Digital Cinema Sound, see page
42.
• To enjoy Dolby Digital surround sound by
connecting the player to a receiver (amplifier) with
5.1 channel inputs
Set each speaker position or distance, etc. See page 59.
Note
Do not place the center or rear speakers farther away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1CH OLTPUT PRONT and RLAR jacks
White (L)
Red (R)
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
Tvx'o for the 5.1CH OLTPUT CT.XTPR and WOOPLK jacks
Black
S video cord (supplied)
Oiu' tor the S VIDPO OL'l jacks
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Red (R)
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“Uolbv," "Pro Logic" and tire double-D symbol □ □ ai''
Irademarks of Dolby I aboratories.
C onficiential Lnpiihlished Works 'Ll 9P2-1PP7 Dolby
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Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display
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Control Mr'ini dispKi\' or tlic mess.igos displavt'd on tho
scroon. The dof.uilt sotting is "ENGLISH" for the models
.ivail.ihle in the U.S.A. and Canada, and "SPANISH" tor
the models in Latin America.
To set, press SSfflB, then I e nt er |,
To quit, press isffppl.
AUDIO FOLLOW
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2 Select "OSD" using then press ^ or ENTER.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
DVD MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
To set, press @5]SIB. theniENTlRl
To quit, pres.s Isetupi.__________
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
14
Playing Discs
Playing Discs
This chapter describes how to play a
DVD/CD/VIDEO CD.
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may he different or restricted. Refer fo the
instructions supplied with \ our disc.
Adjust the headphone volume.
1 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 a receiver (amplifier)
Turn on the receiver (amplifier) and select the
appropriate position so that you can listen to the
sound from this player.
2 Press l/Cl) (POWER) to turn on the player.
The indicator (red) above the l/(!) (POWER) button
changes to green and the front panel display lights up.
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To place other discs, press DISC SKIP and place the
discs in the order you want to play.
Each time you press DISC SKIP, the disc tray turns and
you can place the discs in the empty compartments.
The player plays from the last disc placed.
With the playback
side facing down compartment
Press t>.
The disc tray closes, and the player starts playing back
all discs (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the
TV or the receiver (amplifier).'
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Playing Discs
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■ When playing a DVD
A D\'D menu or title menu may appear on the TV
screen (see page 19).
■ When plax'ing a VIDEO CD
The menu screen ma\- appear on the TV screen
depending on the VIDEO CD. You can play the disc
interactix el)', follov\'ing the instructions on the menu
screen. (PBC Playback, see page 20.)
'Q'You can turn on the player using the remote
Press (POVVHR) when the indicator aho\ e the l/C!) (POWER)
button t'li the front panel is lit in red.
Notes
• If you lea\ e the player or the remote in pause or stop mode for
15 minutes, the screen sa\ er image appears automatically. To
make the screen sa\ er image gr' away, press O. (If \'Ou want
to set the screen sax'er function to off, see page 53.)
• The indicator abox-e the l/Cl) (POWER) button lights up in red
\\ hen the power is turned off.
I/O (POWER) 1 _ 5
DISC SELECT
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To
Soll'Ct cl disc
Stop
Pause
Resume pla\' after pause
Go to tlie next chapter,
track or scene in
continuous piav mode
Go back to the preceding
chapter, track or scene in
continuous plav mode
Stop plav and remo\ e the
disc
Operation
Press DISC SELECT 1 - 5.
Press ■ .
Press II.
Press II or O.
Press
Press .
Press ±.
You can play discs in various modes such as Program Play
using the on-screen menu (Control Menu). For operations
of Control Menu, see page 25.
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Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame
Using the click shuttle and the ]CXi hutton/indicator, you When you play back a CD/VIDEO CD
can plav back a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD at various speeds
or frame by frame. Each time you press JOG, it changes
between shuttle mode and jog mode.
Turn the click shuttle. The playback speed changes
depending on the turning direction and angle as follows:
When you play back a DVD
FF2^^ (about 30 times the normal speed)
SLOW2l^ (playback direction
♦
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♦
FRl«
- slower than "SLOW! !► "y*
♦
FR2-<^ (Fii.stor than "FRl-«")
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"VIDEO CD Only
If vou turn the click shuttle quickly, the pkivbnck speed goes to
FF2^»-/FR2«atonce.
To return to continuous play
Press O.
Note
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do
some of the operations described.
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FFl ► ► (about 10 times the normal speed)
x2P- (about twice the normal speed)
PLAY^ (Normal speed)
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SLOWlI^ (playback direction)
♦
SLOVV2|^ (playback direction
^ - slower than "SLOW]
PALSEII
5LOW2*^| (opposite direction
^ - slower than "SLOW 1")
SLOW1(opposite direction)
♦
x2^ (abi^Lit twice the normal speed)
FRlI (about 10 times the norma! ^peed)
[ R2-^^ (about .30 times the normal speed)
If \ (iLi turn the click shuttle cjiiickK, the plavhack speed goes to
I■ í■2► ► /FR2'4◄ at once.
Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame
Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
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To play the disc frame by frame changing
the playback speed (Jog mode)
1 Press JOG.
JCXi liglits up during jog mode. When yo upress JOG
on the pln\ er, it pnusos.
2 Turn the click shuttle.
Depending on the turning speed, the playback goes to
frame-by-frame in the direction that'the click shuttle is
turned. If you turn the click shuttle with constant
speed for a while, the playback speed goes to slow or
normal.
To return to continuous play
Press t>.
Notes
• Tile IOC, indicator shows the mode of the corresponding dick
shuttle. For example, when tire JOG indicator on the remote is
not lit, the remote click shuttle will remain in the shuttle mode
e\'en it the inctieator on the player is lit.
• If you don't operate the dick shuttle for about 20 seconds after
pressing JOG, it returns to shuttle mode on the remxite. On the
player, it stays in jog mode.
Stopped the Disc (Resume
Play) <2^ <9i>
The player stores the point where von stopped the disc
and if "RESUME" appears on the front panel display. You
can resume playback from that point.
As long as you do not open the disc tray. Resume Play is
The title menu appears on the TV screen. The contents
of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2 Press to select the title you want to
play.
Depending on the disc, you can use the number
buttons to select the title.
3 Press ENTER.
The player starts playing the selected title.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD, vou mav not be able to select the title
• Depending on the DV^D, a "title menu" mav simply be called .
"menu" nr "title " in the instructions supplied with the disc.
"IVess IXTl-.k." mav also he expressed as "Prt‘ss SI'I.l.C 1."
Using the Menu for Each DVD
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions (PBC
Using the DVD menu
Some DVDs allow \ ou to select the disc contents using the
menu. When \ ou pla\- these DVDs, \aiu can select the
language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc.,
using the DVD menu.
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1 Press DVD MENU.
The DVD menu appears on the TV screen. The
contents of fhe menu \-ary from disc fo disc.
Playback)
When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0
discs), vou can enjo\' 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,
t, f/1- and o*^RETURN during PBC Playback.
2 Press to select the item you want to
change.
Depending on the disc, vou can use the number
buttons to select the item.
3 To change other items, repeat Step 2.
4 Press ENTER.
Q If you want to select the language for the DVD menu
Ch.ingo the sotting using "LANGUAGE SETUP" in the setup
displuv. Eor dotciils, soo page 52.
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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B
a a o CD CD
o o o O I
o*^RETURN ENTER
1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions,
following Steps 1 to 4 in "Playing Discs" on page
15.
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2 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.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Follow the instructions on the menu screen for
interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the
operating procedure mav differ according to the
VIDEO CD.
Going back to the menu screen
Press or
V'When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
PBC pla\ b<ick skirts autoniatiaillv.
'^'To cancel PBC playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions and
play the disc in continuous play mode
There are two wa\ s.
• Before voll start plaving, select the track vou want using H4^or
► W, then press ENTER or O.
* Before vou start pla\ ing, 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 plaver
starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a
menu screen.
To return to PBC plavbcack, press ■ twice then press O.
Replacing Discs while
Playing a Disc (EX-CHANGE)
You can open the disc trav while pla\ ing a disc so that
you can check which discs are to be played next and
replace discs without interrupting plav^back of the current
disc.
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1 Press EX-CHANGE.
The disc tray opens and two disc compartments
appear. Even if the player is playing a disc, it doesn't
stop playing.
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Note
Depending on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER." in Step 3 may be
expressed as "Press SELECT." in the instructions supplied with
the disc.
2 Replace the discs in the compartments with new
ones.
3 Press DISC SKIP.
The disc tray turns and another two disc
compartments appear.
4 Replace the discs in the compartments with new
ones.
5 Press EX-CHANGE.
The-disc tray closes.
While the disc tray is open after being opened with the
EX-CHANGE button
• If the playback of the current disc ends, the player stops
playing. If the disc is played in 1 DISC Repeat Play mode {page
39), the current disc starts playing again.
• In ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode (page 38), titles/tracks/
chapters are reshuffled on the current disc.
• In Program Plav mode (page 36), only the titles/tracks/
chapters on the current disc are plaved.
Note
Do not push the disc trav to close in Step 5, as vou may damage
the player.
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Using the Front Panel Display
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You can chock intormation about the disc, such as the total
number of the titles or the tracks or remaining time, using
the front panel display.
' Depending c^n the DVD, the chapter number or time may n(H
appear or vou ma\’ not be able to change the front panel
display.
' During Shuffle Plav or Program Play, the playing time of the
title and the remaining time of the title are not displayed.
Disc
type
Current Text or Disc Memo
Current
disc number
Lights up when
Current title
number
Playing time
Current
chapter
number
play mode is recorded
Checking the remaining time
Press TIME/TEXT.
Each time vou press TIME/T EXT while pl.u'in^ the disc, the
display changes as shown in tlie follow ing chart.
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When playing back a CDAAIDEO CD
Display information while playing a disc
Lights up when Text or
Disc Memo is recorded
1 disc or
Disc type
all discs
play mode
1DISCS:.W qW o') aWeg , REPEA^IA.B
iN'0£x'i|/y hec PGM shuffle
Lights up during PBC
playback (VIDEO CD only)
Disc
numbers
■HO'.F I/1IN SEC
1 2 0:22:30
Current Current Current
play disc track
mode number number
Current Playing time
index
number
Playing
status
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The current scene number is dispKn ed instead ot the current
track number and tlu' current index number. In this case, the
front panel displa\ does not change when vou press TIMF/
TEXT. If a TEXT or Disc Memo is recorded on the disc, the front
pane! display changes to "Text or Disc Memo” displav when vou
press TIME/TEXT (see page 31).
Checking the remaining time
Press TIME/TEXT.
Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing a disc, the
display changes as shown in the following chart.
Displaying the Disc
Information
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You can check the contents of each disc loaded.
Loading the disc information
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Playing time and number of
the current track
TRACK*' °NDEX ^ ^
'EXT DISC C-/ V-/ C.^
MIN SEC
3 1 2 02:25
Remaining time of the
current track
TEXT DISC
^ ^
Press TIME/TEXT.
MIN SEC
3 12 -01:50
Playing time of the disc
•EXT DISC C-/ C-/
^
Press TIME/TEXT.
MIN SEC
3 12 32:12
Remaining time of the disc
track'' 'index
TEXT DISC
Press TIME/TEXT.
MIN SEC
3 12 -20 : 18
Text or Disc Memo
Press TIME/TEXT.
1 SONY HITS/SO
Press TIME/TEXT.
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.