Sony DVP-C660 Owner’s Manual

Operating Instructions

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. _gg_Lm_er _spa_e Provided behi_v'

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The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the

laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is

ha_fu] to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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risk of electric shock to persons.

accompanying the appliance.

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CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or modifications not express]y approved in

this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

This eqult_ment 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 inter ferelace in a l_esidentlal installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructiops, 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

anteltqa.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

i_ceiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Thazd< you for purchasing this Sony CD/

DVD Player. Befo_ operating the unit,

please read this manual thoroughly and

retain it for future reference.

CAUTION

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4

Precautions 6

Notes About the Discs 6

Getting Started 7

Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 10

5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 12 Selecting the Language for the On-Screen

Display 14

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) 15

Playing Discs 16

Playing Discs 16 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc 18

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You

Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) 19 Using the DVD's Menu 19 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC

Playback) 20 Replacing Discs while Playing a Disc

(EXCHANGE) 21 Using the Front Panel Display 22

Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Explorer)

Selecting the Disc Mode (1 Disc or All Discs) 42 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 42 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 45

Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) 46 Repeating a Specific Portion (A-B Repeat) 47

Settings and Adjustments 48

Using the Setup Display 48 Setup Display Item List 50

Setting the Display Language or Sound Track

(LANGUAGE SETUP) 51

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) 52 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 53

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 56 Controlling your TV or AV Receiver (Amplifier)

with the Supplied Remote 58

Controlling the CD Changer (Mega Control) 60

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 62 Self-diagnosis function 65 Specifications 66

Glossary 67

Language Code List 69 Index to Parts and Controls 70

Index 74

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu 27

Using the Control Menu Display 27 Control Menu Item List 29

Searching for a Disc/Title/Chapter/Track/Index/

Scene 30

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining

Time 31

Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code

Labeling the Disc 32 Changing the Sound 34 Displaying the Subtitles 36

Changing the Angles 36 Digital Cinema Sound Settings 37

Checking the Play Information 39 Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) 40

About This Manual

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 playen

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

Icon Meaning

[] Indicates that you can use only the remote

,_,_, Indicates tips and hints for making tile

O ViDEOs.

Q CDs.

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

DVDVIDEOs

Disc logo

VIDEO CDs

to do the task.

task easier.

Indicates that the function is for DVD

Indicates that the function is for VIDEO

indicates tEat the function is for Audio CDs.

Audio CDs

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Contents

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.

Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit

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

DVDs labeled [_] will also play on this unit. If you try to play any other DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area limitations." will

appear on the TV screen.

Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO COS [

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.

Audio + Video

12 crn 8 cm

About 4 h (for About 80 min. single-sided (for

DVD)/ single-sided about 8 h (for DVD)/

double-sided about 160 min. DVD) (for

double-sided

DVD)

Audio + Video

12cm 8cm 12cm 8cm

74 min. 20 rain. 74 min. 20 rain.

The "DVD VIDEO" logo is a trademark.

_ Region code

DIGITALAUDIO

Audio

(CD single)

Terms for discs

• Title

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, the

movie, etc. in video software, or the name of an album in audio

software.

• Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller tban titles. A title is composed ot 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 teature on a VIDEO CD or a

CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to

locate the track you want.

structure j _ DVD _ Disc

Chapter

VIDEO CD or CD structure

Track

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Index

Disc

Discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the table on page 4. CD-Rs, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data sections in CD-EXTRAs, DVD-ROMs, DVD-audio, HD (tiigh

density) layer of Super Audio CD etc., cannot be played.

• 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 (playback control) 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 Vet. 1.l and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the

disc type.

Disc type You can

VIDEO CDs Enjoy video playback (moving pic_)

without PBC as well as music. functions

(Ven 1.1 discs)

VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

(Vet. 2.0 discs)

Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC

Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver. 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play 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 TM playback, an external 5.1-.channel DTS Digital Surround TM

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 Macrovision Corporation

and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection

teclmology must be authorized by Maerovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless

otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

* "DTS," "DTS Digital Surround" and "DTS Digital Out" are

trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Precautions

On safety

• Caution - The use of optical instruments with this

product will increase eye hazard.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,

unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any furthen

On power sources

• The player is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To

disconnect the AC power cord (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.

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.

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 extended period of time

you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to

this.

Notes About the Discs

On handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm

location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the playen Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this

case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the player, take out any discs. If you don't, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you

do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth

slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or

solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealen

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources

such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct

sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably

inside the can

• 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.

On novelty discs

• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs such as heart- or star-shaped CDs as they may cause the player to

malfunction.

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 connecting cord (1)

• S video cord (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RMT-D119A (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 - ends on the batteries to the markings inside the

compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor Imon the playen

YoucancontrolTVsorAVreceivers(amplifiers)usingthe

suppliedremote

See page 58.

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 do 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.

Press_ to close the disc tray.

Make sure that "NO DISC" appears on the front panel display.

3 Wait for 10 seconds, then press I/_) on the remote,

followed by _ on the player.

This will safely turn off the player.

TV Hookups

This connection is for listening to the sound through TV

speakers (L: left, R: right). Refer to the instructions

supplied with the component to be connected.

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(_" You can enjoy surround sound using your TV's built-in

speakers

You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of built-in TV speakers without using actual rear speakers (VES TV: Virtual Enhanced Surround TV). For details, see page 37,

CD/DVD player

Required cords

Audio/video connecting cord (supplied) (1)

Yellow _ YellowWhite (L) White (L)

Red (R) _ _ Red (R)

Svideo cord (supplied) (1)

When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded 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. If your TV has an S video input connector, connect the

component via the S VIDEO OUT connector using an S video cord (supplied). You will get a better picture. Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

To AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

To VIDEO OUT

To SVIDEO OUT

To SVIDEO input

To video input_ Im

TOaudio input

To an AC outlet

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, PBIB-Y, PR/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.

Monitor or projector

CD/DVD player

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Notes

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be

connected.

• Do not connect this player to a video deck. If you do, noise may appear in the picture,

with component video input connectors

COMPONENT

VIDEOIN

Setups for the player

Some setup adjustments 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 48.

• 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 52.

• 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 52.

• 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 52.

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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 ATr" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" in the setup

display. For details, see page 56.

Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups

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This connection is for listening to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver lacking a built-in DTS or

Dolby* Digital decoder. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected.

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"_ You can enjoy surround sounds even if you connect front

speakers only

You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers

from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual

rear speakers (VES: Virtual Enhanced Surround). For details, see

page 37.

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(_ If you have a digital component with a built-in DTS or Dolby

Digital decoder

You can enjoy multichannel surraund sound by connecting the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL

connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied). For details on hookups and settings, see page 12.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

CD/DVD player

Required cords

Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (1)

White (L) _ White (L) Red (R) _ Red (R)

Svideo cord (supplied) (1)

When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Red (right) to

Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

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).

Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1)

Coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1)

T°AUOOt;OUT

To DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

: Signal flow

OUT (OPTICAL)

_ To DIGITAL

Take offthe cap.

To SVIDEO

OUT

To S VIDEO

input

To optical digital input

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or To coaxial digital input I --

To audio input

To an AC outlet

Receiver (Amplifier) with

a digital connector, MD

deck, DAT deck, etc.

Receiver

(Amplifier)

Notes

• You cannot enjoy a picture with an S video signal if your TV does not conform to the S video signal. When your TV does

not have an S VIDEO input, connect the component via the VIDEO INPUT connector using the audio/video connecting cord (supplied) instead of the S video cord. For details, see page 8.

Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.

• You cannot make digital audio recordings ot discs recorded in multichannel surround format directly using an MD deck or

DAT deck.

• When you connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector, set Virtual Enhanced

Surround (VES) to "OFE" Otherwise, the player will not output signals from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL

connector, if you set "DOLBY DIGITAL" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "D-PCM."

When you have made the connections using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord, 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.

Setups for the player

Some setup adjustments 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 48.

• To listen to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver (amplifier) which has a digital

connector and lacks a built-in DTS or Dolby Digital decoder, or to output the sound to a digital

component such as a DAT or MD deck

Set the "AUDIO SETUP" items in the setup display

(page 56) as shown in the illustration below. These are the default settings.

AUDIO SETUP

Set the items as

shown

Set "VES" to "OFF" in the Control Menu display (page

37). When you select any VES mode other than "OFF," no sound will come from the speakers.

Note

When you output the signals whic_t do not reproduce tile Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or

COAXIAL con_ector, set "DOWNMIX" to "NORMAL" in "AUDIO SETUP" in the setup display (page 57).

5.1 Channel Surround Hookups

With DVDs which contain DTS or Dolby Digital sound, you can enioy the surround sound while producing the

effect of being in a movie theater or a concert hall using a digital component with a built-in DTS or Dolby Digital decoder (not supplied). The player outputs the surround

sound signals from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and

COAXIAL connectors.

Using a receiver (amplifier) having the OPTICAL or

COAXIAL connector and 6 speakers, you can enjoy even greater real audio presence in the comfort of your own

home.

Required cords

Optical digital connecting cord* (not supplied) (1)

Coaxial digital connecting cord* (not supplied) (1)

Svideo cord (supplied) (1)

Setups for the player

Some setup adjustments 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 48.

• When you connect an audio component with a built- in Dolby Digital decoder O

Set "DIGITAL OUT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" and

then set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" in the setup display. (page 57)

• When you connect an audio component with a built- in DTS decoder

Set "DIGITAL OUT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" and

then set "DTS" to "ON" in the setup display. (page 57)

* Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or

COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied). You do not need to connect both of these cords. See the figure on the next page.

Notes

• Do not connect the power cord to an AC outlet or press the

POWER switch before completing all connections.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be

connected.

• The cord connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks. A loose connection may cause hum and noise.

Notes

• When you do not connect an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do not set "DOLBY DIGITAL"

to "DOLBY DIGITAL."

• When you do not connect an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder, do not set "DTS" to "ON."

To DIGITAL

OUT _ DIGITAL

(OPTICAL) _j] OUT

Take off the _J (COAXIAL)

cap.

To S VIDEO OUT

To S VIDEO input

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(Amplifier) with a AV Receiver

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(R)

Rear speaker (R)

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Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display

You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the

screen. The default setting is "ENGLISH."

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3 Select "LANGUAGE SETUP" using _/_, and then

press ENTER.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: ENGLISH

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DISPLAY--

1 When the player is in stop mode, press DISPLAY

and select "SETUP" using _/_,.

The on-screen menu items are different depending on whether there is a disc in the player or not.

ENTER

--o'%RETURN

4 Select "OSD" using _/_, then press _" or ENTER.

The languages you can select are displayed.

UAGESETUP

STOP

Selected

item

2 Press ENTER.

The setup display appears on the TV screen.

LANGUAGE SETUP

5 Selectthe desJredlanguage using _/_,then press

ENTER,

CHOIX DE LALANGUE

_CRANS:

6 Press DISPLAY.

The setup display disappears.

7 PressDISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the on-screen

menu.

To return to the previous screen

Press 8"_RETURN.

To quit while making a selection

Press DISPLAY.

Note

The anguages you can select are the ones displayed in step 4.

For details, see page 51.

Operation Sound Effects

(Sound Feedback)

The player beeps when the following operations are performed.

The default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set

to off.

Operation Operation sound

Power is turned on One beep

Power is turned off Two beeps

is pressed One beep

II is pressed Two beeps

Playback is stopped One long beep

Operation is not possible Three beeps

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1 Press (_ on the player, then press I/_) on the

remote.

The power indicator lights up in green. When there is a disc in the player, press _ and remove the disc. Then press _ again to close the disc tray.

2 Press and hold II on the player for more than two

seconds.

You will hear one beep and the Sound Feedback function is turned on.

To turn off the Sound Feedback Function

When there is no disc in the player, press and hold II on the player for more than two seconds. You will hear two

beeps and the Sound Feedback function is turned off.

Playing Discs

This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD.

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

Power indicator

11_ DISCSKIP

DISCSKIP

"1 Turn 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 playen

Press_ on the player.

The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red.

Press_ on the player, and place a disc on the disc

tray,

To place other discs on the tray, press DISC SKIP and place the discs in the order you want to play them. Each time you press DISC SKIP, the disc tray turns so

you can place the discs in the empty compartments. The player plays from the last disc placed on the tray.

With the playback Disctray number sidefacing down

4 Press _>.

The disc tray closes and the player starts playback of all discs (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the

TV or the receiver (amplifier).

After following Step 4

IWhen playing a DVD

A DVD mertuor title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 20).

IWhen playing a VIDEO CD

Amenu may appear on the TV screen depending on the VIDEO CD. You can play the disc interactively,

following the instructions on the menu. (PBC Playback, see page 20.)

To turn on the player Press O on the player. The player enters standby mode

and the power indicator lights up in red. Then press I/(_) on the remote. The player turns on and

the power indicator lights up in green. In standby mode, the player also turns on by pressing _ on the player or by

pressing 12>-.

To turn off the player Press I/d) on the remote. The player enters standby mode

and the power indicator lights up in red. To disconnect the power of the player, press q) on the

player.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder.

The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors even ff "DTS" in "AUDIO SETUP" is set to "OFF" in the setup display, and may affect

your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.

• Set the sound to "STEREO" when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD. (See "Changing the Sound" on page 34.) If you set the sound to "t/L" or "2/R," no sound will come from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.

• If you play a CD with a DTS sound track, a loud noise may come out from the AUDIO OUT connectors, affecting your ears

or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Notes on playing DIS sound tracks on a DVD

The signals of the DTS sound tracks are output from the

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors only. No

sound will be output from the AUDIO OUT connectors.

• If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder, do not set "DT5" in "DIGITAL OUT" to

"ON" in the setup display. Otherwise, when you play the DTS

sound track, a loud noise will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to he damaged.

• When you set "DTS" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "OFF," no sound will come out from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and

COAXIAL connectors even if you play DTS sound tracks on

DVDs.

• While playing a disc, do not turn off the player by pressing O.

Doing so may cancel the settings of the menu. When you turn off the player, press • first to stop playback and then press I/_

on the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red and the player enters standby mode, press (D on the player.

Additional operations

DISC SELECT I<1<1/ID,,I_I

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Select a disc Press DISC SELECT l - 5

Stop Press •

Pause Press |1

Resume play after pause Press II or

Go to the next disc Press DISC SKIP

Go to the next chapter, Press track or scene in

continuous play mode

Go back to the preceding P_ss chapter, track or scene in continuous play mode

Stop play and rerno,Je the Press disc

--DISC SKIP

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on the player

DISC SKIP

Notes

• If you leave the player or the remote inpause or stop mode for

15 minutes, the screen saver image appears automatically It will also appear if you play back a CD for more than 15

minutes. To make the screen saver image go away, press [2:_.

(|t you want to set the screen saver iunction to oft, see page 523

You can play discs in various modes such as Program Play using the on-screen menu (Control Menu). For Control

Menu operations, see page 27.

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc [] 0 0 0

You can locate a particular point on a disc at the desired speed by monitoring the picture.

Locating a point slowly by watching the screen (Slow-motion Play)

You can use this function only for DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

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

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Locating a point quickly (Search)

While a disc is playing, keep pressing @11_- to locate a point in playback direction at the FFI_0,-* speed, or keep

pressing "_11@to locate a point in opposite direction at the FRI'_<* speed. When you find the point you want,

release the button to return to normal speed playback.

* The FFI_b-/FR1 <b( playback speed is the one of the scan

speed described below.

When the player is in the pause mode, press _|_- to

locate a point in playback direction, or press <1_ to

locate a point in opposite direction. When you find the point you want, press _ to return to the normal speed

playback. Each time you press the <1_ or _pn,- button during

Slow-motion play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press, the display changes

as follows:

Playback direction

SLOWlln-- _ SLOW21_-

Opposite direction (DVD only)

SLOWI-,I| *---*SLOW2<I

The SLOW2|_,-/SLOW2_| playback speed is slower than SLOWIIB,-/SLOW1 < |.

aySng a disc frame by frame

You can use this function only for DVDs or VIDEO CDs. When the player is in the pause mode, press _IIID,- to go to the next frame. Press _11_ to return to the preceding

frame (DVD only). To return to normal playback, press

While a disc is playing, press _1_- to locate a point in playback direction, or press "_1_ to locate a point in

opposite direction. When you find the point you want, press _ to return to normal speed playback.

Each time you press the <1_ or _I_- button during Scan, the playback speed changes. Three speeds are available.

With each press, the display changes as follows:

Playback direction

x2_ (DVD/CDonly) _ FF11_,.t_ --_ FF2_.

Opposite direction

x2< (DVDonly) _ FRI<t_ --* FR2<t_

The x21_/x2< playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The FF21H_/FR2,9_I playback speed is faster than FF11HI_/

FR1<P<.

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You

Using the DVD's Menu <I D

Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) 0

The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc and when "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 will work even if the player enters standby mode by

pressing I/(_9 on the remote.

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

"RESUME" appears on the front panel display and "Disc will restart from current point, To start from

beginning, press _ again." appears on the TV

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If "RESUME" does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

Some DVDs have a title menu or a DVD menu that is

provided with DVDs only.

Using the title menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called "titles." When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you

want using the title menu.

TITLE _'/t/f/-_ ENTER

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ENTER

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2 Press E:_,

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

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(_ Toplay from the beginning of the disc

When the playing time appears on the front panel display before

you start playing, press • to reset the playing time, then press

1:;>.

Notes

• Resume Play may not be available on some DVDs.

• 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 clear_d when:

- you open or close the disc tray

- you turn the power off by pressing _) on the player

- you change the play mode

- you star t playback after selecting a title, chapter or track

- you change the settings in the setup display

- you press DISC EXPLORER

- you load disc information by pressing LOAD

- youpressMEGACONTROL

1 PressTITLE.

The title menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

2 Press<_/tW_I./-I_ to select the title you want to

play,

Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons to select the title.

3 Press[NTER.

The player starts playing the selected title.

NOteS

• On some DVDs, you may not be able to select the title.

• On some DVDs, a "title menu" may simply be called a "menu"

or "title " in the instrtlctions supplied with the disc. "Press ENTER." may also be expressed as "Press SELECT."

Using the DVD's Menu

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback)

Using the DVD menu

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

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When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC (Play Back Control) functions (Ven 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive

operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs

interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, I<1<1,I_ll,d, '1"/_ and o'_RETURN during PBC Playback.

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DVD MENU

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1 Press DVD MENU.

The DVD menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

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Number buttons--

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2 Press_-/t/#/-_ to select the item you want to

change. Depending on the disc, you can use the number

buttons to select the item.

3 To change other items, repeat Step 2.

4 Press ENTER.

If you want to select the language for the DVD menu

Change the setting using "DVD MENU" in "LANGUAGE

SETUP" in the setup display. For details, see page 51.

Note

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

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBCfunctions by following Steps 1 to 4 in "Playing Discs" on page

16,

Select the item number you want.

Press _'/_" to select the item numben You can also select the item number with the number

buttons on the remote.

Press ENTER.

Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.

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

VIDEO CD.

To go back to the menu Press d%RETURN, I.._1, or IHH.

_'To cancel PBCplayback of a VIDEO CD with PBCfunctions

and play the disc in continuous play mode

There are two ways.

• Before you start playing select the track you want using

or I_1.-[,then press ENTER or [2:>.

• Before you start playing select the track number us ng tile number buttons o11the remote, then press ENTER or 1:::>. "Play without PBC." appears on the TV screen and the player

starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a

menu.

To return to PBC playback, press • twice then press I_.

Note Depending on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER" in Step 3 may be

expressed as "Press SELECT" in the instructions supplied with

the disc.

Replacing Discs while

Playing a Disc (EXCHANGE)

You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check which discs are to be played next and

replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc.

EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP _,

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PressEXCHANGE.

The disc tray opens and two disc compartments appear. Even if the player is playing a disc, it doesn't stop playing.

2 Replace the discs in the compartments with new

ones,

3 Press DISC SKIR

The disc tray turns and another two disc compartments appear.

4 Replace the discs in the compartments with new

ones.

5 PressEXCHANGE.

The disc tray closes.

"_° While the disc tray is open after being opened with the EXCHANGEbutton

• If the playback of the current disc ends, the player stops

playing. If the disc is played in I DISC Repeat Play mode (page

46), the current disc starts playing again.

• In ALL DISCS Shuffle Play mode (page 45), tffles/tracks/

cl_apters are reshuffled on the current disc.

• In Program Play mode (page 42), only the titles/tracks/ chapters on the current disc are played.

Note

Do not push the disc tray to close in Step 5, as you may damage the player.

Using the Front Panel Display [] <IEJ) 0

You can check information about the disc, such as the total

number of titles or tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display.

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Displaying information while playing the disc

I disc or all

Disc discs play

type mode

Playing disc title chapter

' stitus I nimber number number

Current Current Current

Checking the remaining time

Press TIME/TEXT. Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing the disc, the

display changes as shown in the following chart.

Playing time and number of the current chapter

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Press TIME/

Remaining time of the current chapter

Playing time and number of the current title

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Remaining time of the current title

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Text or Disc Memo

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Press TIME/ TEXT

PressTIME/

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mode

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Lights up when Disc Memo is recorded you can change the angle

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Press TIME/

TEXT

Notes

• On some DVDs, the chapter mlmber or time may not appear or

you may not be able to change the front panel display.

• While you are doing: Shuffle Play or Program play, the playing

time of the title and the remaining time of the title are not displayed.

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Displaying information while playing a disc

1 disc or all discs Current track play mode number

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Playing I Current disc Current index status I number number

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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•

Playing time and current track number

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time of the Jj TEXTRemaining

current track

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Disc type Current Lights up during PBC PI y g

play playback (VIDEO CD time mode t only) '

Lights up when Text or Disc Memo is recorded

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(_ When playing VIDEO CDswith PBCfunctions

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/ TEXT. If TEXT is recorded on the disc, the front panel display

changes to the Text display when you press TIME/TEXT (see page 32).

Press TIME/ TEXT

Playing time of the disc

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Press TIME/

TEXT

Remaining time of the disc

Press TIME/

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Text or Disc Memo

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Press TIME/

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Note

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.

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