Sony DVP-CX995V Owner’s Manual

2-592-134-13(2)

CD/DVD

Player

Operating Instructions

For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record

The model mM serial numbers are located at tile rear ol the uniL
Record tile serial number in the space pro_ ided below. Refi:r to them

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding lhis product.
Model No. DVP-CX995V

Serial No.

For Customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, plea_ call 1-877-(X)2-2008 Ior

Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.

For otJler prod/ict related qllestions please COlllilC[ o/Ir Customer
Information Service Centre m 1-_,77-g99-7669 ol write t_ us a_:

('ustomer lnlbrmafion Service 115 Gordon Baker Road. Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6

HIGH-D EFFqIT[ON M U LTDdEDIA INTERFACE

V | D E 0 ,qUPERAUDIOCD

DVP-CX995V

© 2005 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, do not expose

this apparatus to rain or

moisture,

To avoid electrical shock, do

not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only,

CAUTION

The use of optic_l il_SUmnents with

this product will incrc_Lse eye
h_Lzard.

For the customers in the
U.S.A.

This symbol is

intended to alert the
user to the presence

of uninsulated

wilhin the producl's enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock 1o
persons,

maintenance (sel_'icing)
inslrllCtions in tile literature

accompanying the appliance.

"dzmgerous voltage"

This symbol is

intended to alert the
user to the presence

of important
operating and

WARNING

This equipment has been tested

_uldround to con/ply with the
limits tor a (-'lass B digitld de_ice,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FC(-"
Rules. These limits am designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmfi/l interlk:mncc in a

residential installation. This

eqlliptllenl generates, uses, and can

radiate radio lkquency energy
and. if not installed and used in

accordance with lhe instructions,
nlay cause harnlfill interference to

radio colntllunicalions. However.

there is no guarantee thai
interlerence will not occur in a

particular installation. If this

equipment does cauqe harmNl

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 tile

interlcrence by one or illorc of lhe
Rdlowing 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_V

technician for help.

CAUTION

You _l'e cautioned lh_Ltany ch_ulge
or lnodilications not expressly
appro_ ed in this manu_Llcould _oid

your authority to operate this

equipn_enl.

For the customers in
Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

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

NotesAboutthe
Discs

• To keep the disc clean,
handle Ihedisc by ils edge.

Do not lnttch Ihe surface.

• Do not expose the disc to
direct sunlight or heat

snurces such as hot air
ducts, or lea,_e it in a car

parked in direct sunlight as
the temperature may rise
cottsiderably inside the car.

• After playing, store the
disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a
cleaning clt)th.

Wipe the disc from the
cettter out.

• Do not use Solven[s such as

bettzine, thinner,
comrnercially available

cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl

LPs.

• If you have printed the
discs label, dry the label
belore playing.

Precautions

On safety

• Caution The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye hazard.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unpklg the player and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any thrther.

Onpowersources

• The player is not discoamected from the AC
power source as long as it is connected to
the wall outleb even if the player itself has

been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the player tbr a
long time, be sure to disconnect the player

from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself: never pull

the cord.

• Should the AC power cord need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified service
shop only.

Onplacement

• Place the player ira 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.

• Do not place the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical

shock.

• Do not install the player in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated in a
horizoutal position only.

• Keep the player away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens,
or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the player.

Onoperation

• If the player is hrought 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 lea,_e the player

turned on [i)r about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.

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

OndisconnectingtheACpowercord

Since this player may read arm store the disc
inl\>rmation at airy time, always set the player
to standby mode before unplugging the AC
power cord to ensure that the data is stored
properly.

Onadjustingvolume

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 wheu a peak level section is played.

Oncleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, arm 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.

Oncleaningdiscs

Do not use a commercially m_aihtble cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.

IMPORTANTNOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display image
on your television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or on-screen
display image displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time, you risk permanent
damage to your television screen. Plasma
Display Panel televisions and projection
televisions are especially susceptible to this.

Ontransportingtheplayer

Belore transporting the player, follow the
procedure below to return the internal
mechanisms to their original positions.

1 Remove all the discs from the disc slots.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the fi'ont
cover.
Make sure that "NO DISC" appears on

the flout panel display.

3 Wail for 10 seconds, then press I/@ to

turn off the player.
The player enters standby mode.

4 Disconnect the AC power cord.

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

Table of Contents

WARNING .................................................... 2

Notes About the Discs ........................................... 2

Precautions ................................................... 3

About This Manual .............................................. 6

This Player Can Play the Following Discs ............................ 6

Index to Parts and Controls ....................................... 8

Guide to the Control Menu Display ................................ 12

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player .......................................... 15

Step 1: Unpacking ............................................. 15

Step 2: Preparing the Remote .................................... 15

Step 3: Connecting the Video/HDMI Cords ......................... 17

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords ............................... 20

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord ............................... 26

Step 6: Quick Setup ............................................ 26

Playing Discs

Inserting Discs ................................................ 30

Raying Discs ................................................. 32

Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Multi-disc Resume) ......................................... 34

Using the DVD's Menu ......................................... 35

Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW ................. 36

Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD ..................... 37

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) .............. 38

Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play,

Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) ................................ 39

Searching for and Managing Discs (Disc Explorer)

Displaying the Disc Information ................................... 43

Filing Discs in the Folder (File Mode) .............................. 46

Labeling Discs and Folders (Edit Mode) ............................ 48

Sorting Discs (Sort Mode) ....................................... 51

Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play,

Freeze Frame) ............................................. 52

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc....................... ,53

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) ...................... 55

Viewing Information About the Disc

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ..................... 56

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound ........................................... 59

Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles ........................................... 61

Displaying the Subtitles ......................................... 61

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) ............ 62

Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS) ............................. 63

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ..................... 64

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files ...................... 65

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show ............................ 68

Using Various Additional Functions

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) ..................................... 70

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the

Supplied Remote ........................................... 73

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display ......................................... 76

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) ..... 77

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) .......................... 78

Custom Settings

(CUSTOM SETUP) ......................................... 80

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) ............................ 81

Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) ....................... 83

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ............................................... 86

Glossary ..................................................... 89

Specifications ................................................. 92

Language Code List ............................................ 93

Index ....................................................... 94

AboutThis Manual

• lustructions in this manual describe the
controls on the remote. You can also usetile

controls on the player ifthey have the same
or similar names as those ou the remote.

• "DVD" may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs,

DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs.

• Tile meaning of the icons used in this
manual is described below:

Icons Meanings

Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs or DVD-Rs/DVD-
RWs in video mode

Functions available lor DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)

mode
Functions available lor VIDEO

CDs (including Super VCDs or
CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD

lk)rmat or Super VCD format)
Functions are available lk_r

Super Audio CDs
Functions available for music

CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD li_rmat

Functions awdlable for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-

RWs containing MP3* audio
tracks and JPEG image files)

" MP3 (MPEGI Audio Layer 3) is a standard

format defined by ISO (International Standards
Organization)/MPEG which compresses audio

data.

ThisPlayerCanPlaythe

FollowingDiscs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO
(page 89) ,_,

DVD-RW
(page 89)

SuperAudioCD _
(page 90)

V_DEO

RW

st/pt _ _1dZm) C_

V,0EOOD

Music CU [_ _]_

"DVD VIDEO" and "[)VD-RW" are

tradeu-_arks.

Note about CDs

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the Rqlowing formats:

- music CD formal

- vide() CD lormat

- MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
R_rlnat con%rming to ISO 9660 _'Level 1/

Level 2, or its exteuded format, Joliet

- KODAK Picture CD format

"_A logical format of files and Ik_lderson CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).

_aIGITatL AUDID

Attention Regarding DualDisc software

This product has been engineered to
provide the highest entertainment value
while playiug standard CD and DVD discs.
DualDisc used with this product may jam in

the slots or racks of disc holders or in the
disc cousoles and should cot be used with

this product.

Regioncode

Yuur pla2rer has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and will truly play DVD

VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with
identical regkm codes. This system is used to

protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labeled {_ will also play on
this pla)er.

if you try lo play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message "Playback prohibited by area
limitations." will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region
code indication may be labeled even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by

area restrictkms.

code .............+....... -,

Region U @

'_ @</"

Exampleof discsthat the player
cannot play

Tbe pla2rer cannot pla_ the IMlowing discs:

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
those recorded in the R)rmat listed on the

previous page.

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audios

Also, the player cannot play lhe R)llowiug
discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a diflereut region
code.

• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player
conforms to the NTSC culur system).

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.

• DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video
Recording format)

• Cupy-Once programs recorded on CPRM*
compatible DVD-Rs.

• An 8 cm disc (The 12 cm disc adapter
should not be used lor 8 cm discs because it

may cause the disc to jam or the player to
malfunction).

" CPRM: Content Protection for Recordable Media

is a coding teclmology that protects copyright for

Copy-Once programs.

• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/

DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-

Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical

condition of the disc, or Ihe characteristics of the

recording device and authoring software.

The disc will not play if it has not been correctly

finalized. For more inlk)rmation, see the operating
instructions for the recording device. Note that
someplayback fimctions may not work with some
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been

correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by

normal playback. Also some DATA CDs created
in Packet Write lk)rmatcannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyright protection

technologies
Tiffs product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that

among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be

playable by this product.

Note on playback operationsof
DVDsand VIDEOCDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs ]nay be intentionally set by

software producers. Since this player plays
DVDs and VIDE() CDs according to the disc

contents the software producers designed,
some playback lcatures may not be available.
Also, refer to the instructions supplied witl]

the DVDs or VIDE() CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates cupyrigbt
protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of lifts copyright protection
technology must be authorized by

Macruvisiou, and is intended h)r home and
other limited viewing uses only unless

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

Indexto PartsandControls

Fnr more inli)rmation, see the pages in parentheses.

Frontpanel

[]

[

[]

[] I/(!) (on/standby) button (30)
[] HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) indicator
Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is
correctly connected to a HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
compliant device with HDMI or DVI
(Digital Visual Interface) input.

[] SA-CD (Super Audio CD) indicator

Lights up when:

--playing a Super Audio CD.

--a Super Audio CD (Hybrid disc) is
inserted.

[] MULTI CHANNEL indicator

Lights up when playing a track or
chapter that contains three or more
audio signal channels.

[] Front panel display (9)
[] Front cover (30)

[] OPEN/CLOSE button (30)
[] z&=DISC EJECT button (31)
[] 12> (play) button (32)
[] I| (pause) button (33)
[] • (stop) button (33)
[] +100 button (33)

[] DIS(-" CHANGE button/indicator (30)

(32) (33)

[] DIRECT SEARCH button/indicator

(33)

[] I'ql_ _I_I_I+/ENTER (previous/next/

enter) dial (33)

[] DISPLAY button (12)
[] t-/I"I,I,/+IENTER buttons (35)

[] o"-'*RETURN button (34)
[] TOP MENU button (35)
[] MENU button (35)
[] PICTURE MODE button (62)

[] REPEAT button (41)
[] ONE/ALL DISCS button (39)

[] FOLDER button (43)
[] LOAD button (43)
[] m (remote sensor) (15)
[] KEYBOARD jack (49)

[] FL OFF button/indicator (10)
[] TIME/TEXT button (56)

" Thisplayer isbasedon version1.1of High-

DefinitionMultimediaInterfaceSpecifications.

This DVD player incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interlace (HDMP _) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Frontpanel display

Whenplayingbacka DVDVIDEO/DVD-RW(32)

Lights up when the player
outputs progressive signals (79)

Current title and chapter (57)

Current audio signal (59) Playing time (57)

WhenplayingbackaVIDEOCDwithPlaybackControl(PBC)(38)

All discs mode (39) Current play mode (39)

Disc type Playing status

Current scene (57) Playing time (57)

Whenplayingbacka CD, SuperAudioCD, DATACD(IVIP3audio), orVIDEOCD(without

PBC)(32)(65)

Disc type All discs mode (39)

Playing status mode (39) Current disc

Current play

Current disc

Lights up when
playing MP3 audio

tracks (65)*

" When playing JPEG image files, "JPEG ' appears on the display

Current track (CD, Super Audio CD,

VIDEO CD) or album (DATA CD) (57)

Current index (CD, Super Audio CD,

VIDEO CD) or track (DATA CD) (57)

Playing time (57)

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To turn off the front panel display

Press FL OFF on the phL'rer. The front panel
display turns off. and the FL OFF indicator on
the player lights up.

Rearpanel

::@

,_i- Hint
You can adjust the lighting of the front panel

display by setting "DIMMER" in "CUSTOM
SETUP" (page 80).

COM_sOf4ENT

VIDEOOUT

[] DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)jack (22)

(23) (24)

[] DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)jack (22)

(23) (24)
[] 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (24)
[] LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1/2 jacks (21)

(22) (23)
[] LINE OUT VIDEO 1/2 jacks (17)

10

[] S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (17)
[] COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/

CB, PR/CP.) jacks (17)

[] HDMI OUT (high-definition

multimedia interface out)jack (17)

Remote

[]

[] ZOOM button
[] SA-CD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio

CD nmlti/2 channel) button (37)

[] SA-CD/CD (Super Attdio CD/CD)

button (37)
[] TIME/TEXT button (56)
[] REPEAT button (41)
[] AUDIO button (59)
[] SUBTITLE button (61)
[] I/(!) (on/standby) button (30)
[] VOL (volume) +_ buttons (73)

The + bullon has a tactile dot.*
[] TV/VIDEO/DISC SKIP + button

(33)(73)
[] ENTER/FOLDER button (43)(73)
[] WIDE MODE/DISC SKIP - button

(33)(73)

[] MENU/SORT button (35) (51)
[] ENTER button (35)
[] DISPLAY/FILE button (12) (46)
[] _'_ II1_"STEP/ADVANCE button

(33) (52)
[] _ NEXT (next) buttons (33)
[] _ ltb,-SCAN/SLOW buttons (52)
[] • STOP button (33)
[] II PAUSE button (33)
[] PICTURE MEMORY button (45)
[] PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (55)
[] ALBUM +_ buttons (33)(65)
[] PICTURE MODE button (62)

[] ANGLE button (61)

[] TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch

(44) (73)

[] OPEN/CLOSE button (33)
[] Number buttons (35)

The number 5 button has a tactile dotJ'

[] CLEAR button (40)
[] TOP MENU/EDIT button (35) (48)
[] <-/'t./,I,/+ buttons (35)
[] _ RETURN button (34) (38) (44)
[] 4111 "*-* STEP/REPLAY button

(33)(52)
[] I._ PREV (previous) buttons (33)
[] "_ll _ SCAN/SLOW buttons (52)

[] 12> PLAY button (32)

The 12:> button has a tactile dot.*

" Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

11

Guideto theControlMenuDisplay

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. After sliding the TV/

DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch to DVD, press DISPLAY/FILE repeatedly to turn on or change

the Control Menu display as R)llows:

Ctmlrol Menu display 2
Ctmlrol Menu display 1

Conlrol Menu display oil

ControlMenu

The Control Menu displa'r l and 2 will sbow diflcrent items depending on the disc" t_rpe. For

delails, see the pages in parentheses.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO

......... Currently playing disc number

Currently playing title number 1/
Currently playing chapter number 2)

selected Control

Menu item

Operation ....................

message 3)

I) Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number %r VIDEO CDs/Super Audio

CDs/CDs, album number fi)r DATA CDs.

2) Displays the index mlmber for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, MP3 audio track number or JPEG
image file number for DATA CDs.

3) Displays the DISC MEMO or CD Text when the disc contains title information.

41 Displays Super VCD as "SVCD."

5) Displays the date lk)rJPEG files.

12

List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

DISC (page 53)

Selects file disc to be played. _ _ _ _ _

TITLE (page 53)/SCENE (page 53)/TRACK (page 53)

Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.

CHAPTER (page 53)/INDEX (page 53)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

ALBUM (page 53)

Selects the album to be played.

TRACK (page 53)

Selects tile track to be played.

INDEX (page 53)

Selects tile index le be played.

FILE (page 53)

Selects tile JPEG image file to be played.
DATE (page 67)

Displays the date tile picture x_r_staken by a digital camera.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 36)

Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited
PLAY LIST.

TIME/MEMO (page 53)

Checks the elapsed lime and tile l'emaining playback lime.
Use to input the time cede when searching for a scene or music.
Displays the Disc Memo you entered in the edit mode of the Disc Explorer ffmction

(page 57). _ _ _ _

TIME/TEXT (page 53)

Checks the elapsed lime and the l'emaining playback lime.
Use to input the time cede when searching liw a scene or music.
Displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text or the DATA CD's track name (page 57).

MULTI/2CH (page 37)

Selects tile playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.

AUDIO (page 59)

Changes tile audio setting.

SUBTITLE (page 61)

Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.

ANGLE (page 61)

Changes the angle.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 70)

Set te prohibit playback on this player.

÷ continued 13

SETUP (page 76)

QUICK Setup
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect
ratio of the TV. the audio outpul signal, and Ihe size of the speakers you are using.
CUSTOM Setup
hi addition to the Quick Setup selling, you can l./djust various other s;eltings.

RESET
Returns the settings ill "SETUP" to the defaull setting.

}} { ALL DISCS/ONE DISC (page 39)

Selects All Discs or One Disc mode.

PROGRAM (page 39)

Selects the disc. album, or track to play ill the order you want.

SHUFFLE (page 41)

Plays the disc. album or track ill random order.

REPEAT (page 41)

Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/
track/album repealedly.

A-B REPEAT (page 42)

Specifies the paris you \_rall[ [O play repeatedly.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 62)

Adjusls Ille video signal from the player. You can select the pic:ure quality thai
besl suils the program you are walching. _ _ _ |*

SHARPNESS (page 63)

Exaggerales Ille outline of the image Io produce a sharper piclure.

INTERVAL (page 69)

Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.

EFFECT (page 69)

Selects Ille eflects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 68)

Selects the data type: MP3 audio track (AUDIO) or JPEG image lile
(IMAGE) Io be played when playing a DATA CD.

r JPEG only
rr. MP3 only

"_" Hints
The Control Menu icon indicalor lighls up in green -----+ when you select any item except
"OFF." ("PROGRAM," "SHUFFLE," "REPEAT," "A-B REPEAT," and "SHARPNESS" only).
The oilier Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when:

"ANGLE": when the angles can be changed.
"CUSTOM PICTURE MODE": when any setting other Ihan "STANDARD" is selected.

"ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST': when "PLAYLIST" is selected.
"MULTI/2CH': when "MULTI" is selected.

14

HookingUpthe Player

FoHov¢ steps 1 Io 6 to hook up and adjust 1he settings of the player.

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the power of each component belk_reconnecting.

Step1: Unpacking

Check that you have the lollowing items:

• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 *---*pinplug × 3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step2: Preparingthe Remote

You call comrol Ihe player using Ihe supplied remote. Inserttwo Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the @ and @ ends on the batteries to the markings inside Ihe ct)mparlrnenl. When

using the remole, point it at Ihe remote sensor _ on the player.

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• 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 apparatus. Doing so mW cause amalfilnction.

• If you do not use the remote for anextended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.

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Whenyou have morethan oneSonyDVDplayer

If the supplied remote interferes _,ith your other Sony DVD player, change the commmld mode

setting for this player and the supplied remote 1oone thai differs fi'om the other Sony DVD
player.

The default command mode setting for this player and the supplied remote is DVD 1.

Tochangethe settingfor the remote

1 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to select the command mode (DVD 1,

DVD 2, or DVD 3) so that the setting R)r the remote differs fi'om that of the other DVD
players.
Forexample, if tile other DVD players respond to thedefault command mode setting R)r tile
supplied remote (DVD 1), set the remote to DVD 2 or DVD 3.

Tochangethe setting for the player

I/(3

ENTER

1 Press |/(_) to turn ofl the system.
2 Hold down ENTER on the player and press I/(,_)on the player.

Tile command mode appears on the front panel display.

3 Repeat steps 1and 2 until tile displayed command mode matches thai of tile supplied remole.

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Step3: ConnectingtheVideo/HDMICords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord.
Select one of the patterns O through 1_, according to the input jack oll your TV monitor.
projector, or AV amplilier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal pictures with a
compalible TV, projeclor or monilor, you must use pattern _. Selecl pattern _ when

connecting to a TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with HDMI input.

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(yellow) cord(supplied)

sil TV, projector or Av

TV, projector or AV

amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT VIDEO

1 or 2 (yellow)

CD/DVD player

(green)
(blue)

(red)

amplifier (receiver)

to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

to HDMI
OUT

TV, projector or AV
amelifier frecewer)

Component
video cord

(not supplied)

HDMI cord
(not supplied)

HDMI IN

: Signal flow

to S VIDEO
OUT " or 2

S VIDEO cord
(not sueellea

TV,projectoror AV
amplifier(receiver)

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0 If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug ol the audie/video tom (supplied) to Ihe yellow (video)jacks. You will
enjoy slandard qualily images.

Yellow (Video) _ _ Yellow (Video)
White (L) _ _ White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input ,jacks (page 21). (De this if you are
connecting to a TV only.)

0 If you are connecting to an SVIDEOinput jack

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjo_ high qualit2r images.

G If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AVamplifier
(receiver) having componentvideo input jacks (Y, PdCB,PdC_)

Connect the compenenl via lhe COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a compeueul video
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) ol the same kind and leugth. You will

enjoy accurale color reproduclion and high qualily images, l f your TV accepls progressive 480p
lormal signals, you lllUSl use this conneclion and sel "COMPONENT OUT" in "SCREEN

SETUP" Io "PROGRESSIVE" (page 79).

Blue
Green

Red

Blue
Green

Red

G If youare connecting to an HDMI/DVI input jack

Use a cerlified HDMI cord (nol supplied) lo enjoy high qualily digital piclure and sound lhreugh
the HDMI OUT jack.

Note that Super Audio CD sound is nel oulput from lhe HDMI OUT jack.

To connect to a TV with DVI input

Use an HDMI-DVI cenverter cord (net supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any audio
signals, so yeu have to use another audio connection in addition to this connection (page 20).
Furthermore, yeu cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DV1 jacks that are not HDCP
compliant (e.g., DV1 jacks on PC displays).

Tochangethe aspect ratio for the connectedTV

Depending on the disc and the TV lype (staudaM 4:3 screen TV or wide screen TV), the image
may nel fil the TV screen. II lhis happens, change the aspect ralio (page 78).

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• Connecl the player directly to the TV. If you pa_,_,Ihe player signals via Ihe VCR, you may nol receive a
clear image on Ihe TV screen.

CD/DVD player ] Connect _ _]

directly

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fidly compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is
recommended that the user switch the connection to the 'standard definition' output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer serx ice

center.

• If the picture appears too white when you are using _ or 1_ connection, set "BLACK LEVEL" in
"SCREEN SETUP" to "OFF ' (page 79).

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Step4: Connectingthe AudioCords

Refer Io lhe chart below lo selecl the conneclion Ihal best suils your system. Be sure to also read
tile instructions lk>rlhe componenls you wish lo connecl.

Select a connection

Select one ol lhe following couneclions, _ fllrough _.

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TV O (page 21)

Stereo alnplifier (receiver) and two speakers

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects:

None

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby*
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6

speakers

• Surround efli_cts:
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 89)

AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks
and 4 to 6 speakers

• Surround effects:
Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 89)

DTS 15.1 ch) (page 89)
Super Audio CD Muhi channel (page 91/)

or

AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks
having a Dolby or DTS*':' decoder and 6
speakers

• Surround elfects:
Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 89)

DTS 15.1 ch) (page 89)

"_" Hint
If you have an AV amplifier Ihal conforms to Ihe

96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection O"

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O (page 22)

O (page 23)

O (page 24)

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the
double-D symbol arc,trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

"" "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are

registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.

0 Connectingto yourTV

This connection will use your TV's speakers for sound.

CD/DVD player

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(white) (white)

(red)

(yellow)"; '\

to LINE OUT AUDIO
L/R 1 or 2

: Signal flow

r Tile yellow plug is used for vkleo signals

(page 17).

"_" Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use _lstereo=
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the

LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1or 2 jacks tothe TV's
audio inputjack.

/ Audio/video , (yellow)"

cord (supplied)

TV

to audio input

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0 Connectingtoa stereoamplifier (receiver)and2 speakers/Connectingto
anMD deck orDATdeck

If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L :rod R only, use _. If the amplif'ier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use _.

In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using
your stereo amplifier (receiver).

CD/DVD player

to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord ............

(not supplied)[] (red)

to coaxial or optical _,

digital input

[Speakers] J Stereo amplifier (receiver)

[CZ......./[ _

Front (L) _ _i i [

_ MD decWDAT deck

Front (R)

==z_: Signal flow

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)
Remove plug cap
before connecting,

Stereo audio cord

(not supplied)

or

(red)

- 1

to LINE OUT AUDIO L/R

1 or2

"_" Hint
To realize belter surround sound effecls, make sure

Ihal your listening posilion is in between your
speakers.

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Super Audio CD audio signals are nol ouq)ut from
Ihe DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/

HDMI OUT jack.

0 Connectingto an AVamplifier (receiver)havinga DolbySurround(Pro

Logic)decoderand3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use _{_. If your amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, use _.

CD/DVD player

Optical digital cord Stereo
(not supplied) audio cord
Remove plug cap (not supplied)
before connecting.

(white) ....

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to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital
(not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input _

[Speakers] "_ _" '_f

.................... . Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby

I I--1 --

Rear (L) Rear (R) ..................................

_=_-: Signal flow

"_° Hint

For correct speaker location, rcli:r to Ihc opcraling
inslructions of Ihe amplifier (receiver).

........ Surround decoder

"l

Subwoofer

Center

or

(red) RAo_o , v#Eo

to LINE OUT AUDIO L/R

(red)

to audio input

@_gOUT

1 or2

[Speakers]

Rear (mono)

U_NIP-N

• When connecting 6 speakers, replace the

monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2
rear speakers and a subwoofcr.

• Super Audio CD audio sign als are not output from
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/

HDMI OUT jack.

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Front (R)

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0 Connectingto an AVamplifier(receiver)with 5.1 ch inputjacksand/ora

digital inputjack and4 to 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use _.

II you want to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplilier (receiver),
connect to its digital jack using _ or _. With the lbllowi,g comlections, you can m0oy
a more realistic audio presence in the comlort of your own home.

CD/DVD player

to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or

OPTICAL)

,,,,,,,,,Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

Remove plug cap

before connecting.

Stereo audio cord

(not supplied)

[Speakers]

Center Subwoofer

_: Signal flow

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Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)

to coaxial or optical _,_
digital input 4__

or or

HDMI cord

{_ } to audio/HDMI

'_y digital input

. [Speakers]

AV amplifier (receiver) having _ZII ZLZT, IZI_I,;,,,Z,_I_............/

5.1ch inputs or/and a decoder f

Front (L) Front (R)

(not supplied)

Rear (L) Rear (R)

_: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks

You can enjo_ 5.1oh surround sound using
the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super
Audio CD Multi decoder of lhis player.

or_: Connectingtoadigitaljack

This connection will allo'a, Nou to use the
Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function of
your AV amplifier (receiver).

"_" Hints

• For correct speaker placement, rcl_:r to tile

instructions of tile connected components.

• To enhance tile sound performance:

Use high-performance speakers.
Use front, rear, and center speakers of the same

size and performance.

Place the subwoofcr between the left and right

front speakers.

For connection _ or

• Ariel you have completed tile connection, be sure
to set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "DOLBY

DIGITAL" and "DTS" to "DTS" in Quick Setup
(page 26).

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that
conlbrms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set

"48kHzN6kHz PCM" in "AUDIO SETUP" to
"96kHz/24bit" (page 81 ).

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/
HDMI OUT jack.

• When you connect the player to an AV amplifier
(receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to
do one of tile following:

Connect tile AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV

with the HDMI cord.

Connect the player to tile TV with a video cord

other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S
VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).

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Step5: Connectingthe PowerCord

Plug Ihe power cords ol Ihe player and TV into an AC outlet.

Step 6: QuickSetup

Follow the steps below tomake Ihe minimum number ol basic adjustments lk)rusing the player.
To skip au adjustment, press I_t. To return to Ihe previous adjustment, press I_1_.

{{i

i!

....... il

1Turnon theTV.

2 Press I/(D.

0 Switchthe inputselectoron your

IV sothatthesignal fromthe
playerappearsonthe TVscreen.

"Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP"
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
"QUICK" uuder "SETUP" in the Control
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 77).

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Ill. Press ENTERbeforeinsertinga

disc.

The Selup Display for selecting Ihe
language used in the on-screen display
appears.

ENGLISH

5 Press '_/q, toselecta language.

The player uses the language selecled
here to display Ihe menu and subtitles as

well.

6 PressENTER.

The Setup Displa_ for selecting the
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected

appears.

SCREEN SETUP

/ Press,t,/4,toselectthesettingthat

matchesyourTVtype.

t If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode

• 16:9 (page 78)

t If you have a 4:3 standard IV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
(page 78)

8 PressENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type
of video signal appears.

SCREEN SETUP

10Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting 1he type
of jack used to conuecl your amplifier
(receiver) appears.

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4 4

I I Press+/4, toselectthe typeofjack

(if any)youareusingtoconnectto
anamplifier(receiver), thenpress

ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 21 to
25 (_ through _).

• If you connect just a TV and nothing
else, select "NO." Quick Setup is
finished and connections are complete.

• Select "LINE OUTPUT L/R
(AUDIO)." Quick Setup is finished and

COllnections are complete.

Press ,t,/4,toselectthe typeof
signalsyouwish tooutputtoyour

TV.

Select "PROGRESSIVE' onl> if 5,ou
have made video connection

(page 17) and wish to view progressive
video signals.

t Interlace format IV (standard IV)

• INTERLACE (page 79)

t Progressive format TV

• PROGRESSIVE (page 79)

After selecting, the confirmation display
appears. If you do not select "YES" or

"NO" within about 10 seconds, the
setting is canceled and the display returns

to the Setup Display.

• Select "DIGITAL OUTPUT." The Setup
Display lor "DOLBY DIGITAL" appears.

_Jp, both _ and _), or both

• Select "DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT."
The display for "DOLBY DIGITAL"

appears.

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4 II

I £ Press,t,/4,to select thetype of

DolbyDigital signal youwish to
sendto youramplifier (receiver).

Choose the signal thai matches the audio

connection you selected oll pages 22 to
24 (O through _11_).

AUDIOSETUP

• D-PCM (page 82)

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the
amplifier (receiver) has aDolby Digital

decoder) (page 82)

13PressENTER

"DTS" is selecled.

AUDIO SETUP

15Press ENTER.

t When"DIGITALOUTPUT"isselected
in step11

• Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.

t When"DIGITAL& 5.1CHOUTPUT"is
selectedinstep11

• The Setup Displa:r for "SPEAKER
SETUP" appears.

16Press_,/_ to selectthe size of the

center speaker.

If no center speaker is connected, select
"NONE" (page 83).

17Press ENTER.

"REAR" is selecled.

4 AI

1I.!Press+/,z, toselectthetypeofDTS

signalsentto your amplifier
(receiver).

Choose the item that matches the audio
connection yuu selected on pages 22 to

24 (O through _).

• D-PCM (page 82)

• DTS (only if the amplilier (receiver)
has a DTS decoder) (page 82)

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I OPress ,t,/4,to select the size of the

rear speakers.

ll' no rear speaker is connecled, select
"NONE."

19PressENTER.

"SUBWOOFER" is seleded.

SPEAKER SETUP

_g PresscN, to selectwhetheror not

youhaveconnecteda subwoofer.

21PressENTER.

Quick Setup is finished. All cunneclions

and selup operalions are cumplele.

Enjoyingthe surroundsound
effects

To enjoy the surruund sound elli_cts uf this
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the
following items as described below lot the
audio connection yuu selected on pages 22 tu
24 (_ thruugh _). Each of these is tile
default setting and does nut need to be
a{/iusted when yuu first connect the player.
See page 76 lot using tile Setup Display.

"_"Hints

If tile sound distorts even when the volume is

turned down, set "AUDIO ATT _ to "ON"

(page 81).

" For connections _ _ _ _i_

Set "48 kHz/96 kHz PCM" to "96 kHZ/24 bit"
only if you connect an amplifier (receiver) that

conlk_rms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency

(page 82).

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Audio connection (pages 21 to 24)

• Nu additional settings are needed.

• Set "[)OWNMIX" tu "D()LBY
SURROUND" (page 81).

• Set "D()WNMIX" to "D()LBY
SURROUND" (page 81).

• Set "DIGITAL OUT" to "ON" (page 81).

• Set "DISTANCE" and "LEVEL" according
to the connected speakers (page 84).

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