Sony DVP-K350 User Manual

3-063-038-11(2)

CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

DVP-K350

WARNING

Welcome!

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.

Mains cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

CAUTION

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

Precautions

Safety

• The power requirements and power consumption of this unit are indicated on the back of the unit. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

Power requirements and power consumption c

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Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air dusts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the CD/DVD player and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.

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

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

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 2+1 Channel Surround Hookups 12

5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 13 Selecting the Language for the On-Screen

Display 15

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) 16

Playing Discs 17

Playing Discs 17 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc 19 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You

Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) 20 Using the DVD’s Menu 21 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(PBC Playback) 22 Using the Front Panel Display 23

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu 25

Using the Control Menu Display 25 Control Menu Item List 27 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/

Scene 28 Checking the Playing Time and Remaining

Time 29 Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code 29 Viewing the Disc Information 30 Changing the Sound 31 Displaying the Subtitles 33 Changing the Angles 34 Digital Cinema Sound Settings 35 Checking the Play Information 36 Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) 37 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 39 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 41 Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) 42 Repeating a Specific Portion (A-B Repeat) 43

Enjoying Karaoke 45

Using Karaoke 45 Using the Karaoke Control Menu Display 47 Changing the Key (Key Control) 48 Applying the Surround Effect

(Karaoke Surround) 48 Additing Richness to Your Voice (Karaoke Star) 49 Playing Karaoke with Any Stereo Disc

(Karaoke Pon) 49 Turning the Vocals On and Off (Vocal) 50 Selecting the Vocals (Vocal Select) 51 Being Supported by the Recorded Vocal Track

(Vocal Support) 52 Turning the Guide Melody On and Off

(Guide Melody) 52 Playing Only the First Verse of Each Title

(First Verse Play) 53 Searching for a Title by Listening to the Chorus

(Chorus Medley) 53 Pausing at the End of Each Track (Auto Pause) 54 Reserving Karaoke (Reserve) 54 Inserting the Applause Effect (Ef fect Mode) 55

Settings and Adjustments 56

Using the Setup Display 56 Setup Display Item List 58 Setting the Display Language or Sound Track

(LANGUAGE SETUP) 59 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) 60 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 61 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 65 Subwoofer Set Up (SPEAKER SETUP) 67

Additional Information 68

Troubleshooting 68 Self-diagnosis function 71 Specifications 72 Glossary 73 Language Code List 75 Index to Parts and Controls 76 Index 79

About This Manual

Conventions

Icon Meaning

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

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

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

DVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs Audio CDs

Disc logo

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

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

Indicates that the function is for DVD VIDEOs.

Indicates that the function is for VIDEO CDs.

Indicates that the function is for Audio CDs.

Contents

Disc size

Audio + Video

12 cm 8 cm

Audio + Video Audio

12 cm

8 cm

12 cm

8 cm

(CD single)

Play time

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

74 min.

20 min.

74 min.

20 min.

double-sided DVD)

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

This player switches the color system, PAL or NTSC, according to the connected TV. (For details, see page 9.)

Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit

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

DVDs labeled

ALL

will also play on this unit.

If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will

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Region code

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 CDs

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

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 than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

• Track

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

DVD structure

VIDEO CD or

Title

Chapter

Track

Disc

CD structure

Index

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 (high 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 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, 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™ 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 Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

* “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 further.

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 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.

• 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 dealer.

• 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 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.

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)

• Remote commander (remote) RMT-D118E (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

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

on the player.

Getting Started

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.

TV Hookups

Getting Started

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.

zYou 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 35.

CD/DVD player

WOOFER

AUDIO OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

Required cords

Audio/video connecting cord (supplied) (1)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

S video cord (not 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 (not supplied). You will get a better picture. Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUTDIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/B-Y CR/R-Y

Yellow

White (L) Red (R)

To AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

To VIDEO OUT

To S VIDEO OUT

To video input

To audio input

To S VIDEO input

To mains

INPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

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, C

B/B-Y, CR/R-Y)

connectors on the player

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

CD/DVD player

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CB/B-YYC

/R-Y

Monitor or projector with component video input connectors

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

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.

VCR

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 56.

• To connect the player to a wide-screen TV

In the setup display, set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9” (default setting). For details, see page

60.

• To connect the player to a normal TV

In the setup display, set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3 PAN SCAN.” For details, see page 60.

• If the color system of the TV is NTSC or DUAL

Since the color system of the player is set to NTSC, you can use the player as it is.

• If the color system of the TV is PAL

To change the color system of the player to PAL, hold ! down while pressing X on the player. The power indicator lights up in green and changes to red. Then release X.

zYou can check the color system of the player

Press ! on the player and then press @/1 on the remote. The power indicator lights up in green. When “NTSC” appears on the front panel display, the color system of the player is set to NTSC. When “NTSC” does not appear, the color system is set to PAL.

Getting Started

CD/DVD player

• 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 65.

Connect directly

Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups

Getting Started

speakers connected to a receiver without a built-in DTS, Dolby* Digital or MPEG decoder. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected.

zYou can enjoy surround sounds even if you connect front

This connection is for listening to the sound through

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 35.

zIf you have a digital component with a built-in DTS, Dolby

Digital or MPEG decoder

You can enjoy multi-channel surround 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 13.

Note

You cannot use the karaoke function with the DIGITAL OUT connectors.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Required cords

Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (1)

White (L) Red (R)

S video cord (not 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)

White (L) Red (R)

CD/DVD player

To AUDIO OUT

WOOFER

AUDIO OUT

To DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUTDIGITAL OUT

To DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Take off the cap.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/B-Y CR/R-Y

To S VIDEO OUT

To S VIDEO input

To optical digital input

To coaxial digital input

VIDEO

AUDIO

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

To mains

INPUT

S VIDEO

Receiver (Amplifier) with a digital connector, MD deck, DAT deck, etc.

Receiver (Amplifier)

: Signal flow

To audio input

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 video connecting cord (not supplied) instead of the S video cord. For details, see page 8. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.

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

• You cannot make digital audio recordings of discs recorded in multi-channel 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 “OFF.” Otherwise, the player will not output the following signals from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector. – Dolby Digital signals (when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” in

“AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM”)

– MPEG audio

When you have made the connections using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord, do not set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” to “MPEG” 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 56.

• To listen to the sound through speakers connected

to a receiver (amplifier) which has a digital connector and lacks a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG 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 65) as shown in the illustration below. These are the default settings.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

To set, press , then . To quit, press .

DISPLAY

DOLBY SURROUND

ENTER

OFF

STANDARD

D-PCM

PCM

OFF

Set the items as shown

Getting Started

Set “VES” to “OFF” in the Control Menu display (page

35). When you select any VES mode other than “OFF,” no sound will come from the speakers.

Note

When you output the signals which do not reproduce the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector, set “DOWNMIX” to “NORMAL” in “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup display (page 65).

2+1 Channel Surround Hookups

Getting Started

This connection is for listening to the sound through the left and right speakers of the TV, or speakers connected to a receiver and the subwoofer. You can enjoy rich bass frequencies by connecting a subwoofer. Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. Set “SUBWOOFER” in “SPEAKER SETUP” to “YES” in the setup display (page 67). Then set “FRONT SPEAKER SIZE” to “TV” when you use the TV’s speakers, or to “LARGE,” “MIDDLE” or “SMALL” when you use the speakers connected to the receiver.

zYou 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 (Virtual Enhanced Surround). For details, see page

35.

CD/DVD player

WOOFER

AUDIO OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

Required cords

Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (1)

White (L) Red (R)

S video cord (not supplied) (1)

Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (1)

One for a subwoofer

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUTDIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/B-Y CR/R-Y

White (L) Red (R)

Subwoofer (Active type)

INPUT

: Signal flow

To AUDIO OUT (WOOFER)

To AUDIO OUT

To audio input

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 video connecting cord (not supplied) instead of the S video cord. For details, see page 8. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.

To mains

To S VIDEO OUT

To S VIDEO input

INPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO L AUDIO

Receiver (Amplifier)

5.1 Channel Surround Hookups

With DVDs which contain DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound, you can enjoy 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, Dolby Digital or MPEG 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.

Notes

• When a DVD has a sound track with 7.1 channels recorded in MPEG audio format, the output audio signals are mixed down to 5.1 channels.

• You cannot use the karaoke function with the DIGITAL OUT connectors.

Required cords

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

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

S video cord (not supplied) (1)

Setups for the player

• When you connect an audio component with a built-

in Dolby Digital decoder A

Set “DIGITAL OUT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” in the setup display. (page 65)

• When you connect an audio component with a built-

in MPEG decoder B

Set “DIGITAL OUT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in the setup display. (page

65)

• When you connect an audio component with a built-

in DTS decoder C

Set “DIGITAL OUT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “DTS” to “ON” in the setup display. (page 65)

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

OFF

STANDARD

MPEG

Getting Started

* 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 mains lead to mains 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.

To set, press , then . To quit, press .

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 MPEG decoder, do not set “MPEG” to “MPEG.”

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

DISPLAY

ENTER

5.1 Channel Surround Hookups

Getting Started

To DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Take off the cap.

AUDIO OUT

WOOFER

To DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

To S VIDEO input

S VIDEO IN

To S VIDEO OUT

CD/DVD player

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUTDIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/B-Y CR/R-Y

To mains

To optical digital input

AV Receiver (Amplifier) with a built-in DTS decoder, Dolby Digital decoder or MPEG decoder

To coaxial digital input

DIGITAL

TV/LD IN AC-3 RF

DVD IN

COAX

DVD IN OPT

TV/LD IN OPT

CD IN OPT

MD/DAT IN OPT

MD/DAT OUT OPT

TV/LD

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

SIGNAL GND

TUNER

PHONO

Front speaker (R)

DVD

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

REC OUT

VIDEO 2

MD/DAT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

REC OUT

TAPE

S-LINK

MONITOR

CTRL A1

5.1 INPUT

FRONT REAR

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

RLR LRL

FRONTB REARA

CENTER

WOOFER

SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER

AC OUTLET

CENTER

–

Center speaker

INPUT

Front speaker (L)



Rear speaker (R)

Subwoofer

(Active type)

: Signal flow

Rear speaker (L)

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.”

ENTER

</M/m/,

DISPLAY

1 When the player is in stop mode, press DISPLAY

and select “SETUP” using M/m.

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

STOP DVD

3 Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” using M/m, and then

press ENTER.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

To set, press , then . To quit, press .

DISPLAY

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

AUDIO FOLLOW

ENTER

4 Select “OSD” using M/m, then press , or ENTER.

The languages you can select are displayed.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

To set, press , then . To quit, press .

DISPLAY

ENGLISH

ENGLISH CHINESE 1 CHINESE 2

ENTER

5 Select the desired language using M/m, then press

ENTER.

Getting Started

Selected item

SETUP Select:

ENTER

2 Press ENTER.

The setup display appears on the TV screen.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

To set, press , then . To quit, press .

DISPLAY

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

AUDIO FOLLOW

ENTER

6 Press DISPLAY.

The setup display disappears.

7 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the on-screen

menu.

To return to the previous screen

Press ORETURN.

To quit while making a selection

Press DISPLAY.

Note

The languages you can select are the ones displayed in step 4. For details, see page 59.

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

Getting Started

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

H is pressed One beep X is pressed Two beeps

Playback is stopped One long beep Operation is not possible Three beeps

In karaoke mode, the player beeps when the following operations are performed using buttons on the player or on the remote. For details about the karaoke operations, see page 45.

Operation Operation sound

When you turn the karaoke mode on One beep

When you turn the karaoke mode off Two beeps

When you turn on: One beep KARAOKE PON, VOCAL, VOCAL SUPPORT

When you turn off: Two beeps KARAOKE PON, KARAOKE STAR, VOCAL, VOCAL SUPPORT

KEY CONTROL:

at the maximum Three beeps at the minimum Three beeps

VOCAL SELECT (for DVDs): 1+2 Two beeps 1 One beep 2 One beep

VOCAL SELECT (for CDs/VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs): L+R Two beeps STEREO One beep

RESERVE: When the player waits for the next disc When all reserved titles or tracks are finished One long beep (stop)

EFECT MODE: OFF Two beeps 1, 2 One beep

Two beeps

Two beeps after one long beep (stop)

@/1

1 Press ! on the player, then press @/1 on the

remote.

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

2 Press and hold X 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 X 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.

Playing Discs

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

Power indicator

@/1

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 player.

2 Press ! on the player.

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

Playing Discs

3 Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc

tray.

The player automatically turns on and the power indicator lights up in green.

With the playback side facing down

4 Press H.

The disc tray closes and the player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the receiver (amplifier).

After following Step 4

xWhen playing a DVD

A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 21).

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD

A menu 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 22.)

Playing Discs

1 4 7

2 5 8 0

3 6 9

To turn on the player

Press ! on the player. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Then press @/1 on the remote. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green. In standby mode,

Playing Discs

the player also turns on by pressing A on the player or by pressing H.

To turn off the player

Press @/1 on the remote. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. To disconnect the power of the player, press ! 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 if “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 31.) If you set the sound to “1/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.

Additional operations

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xXH

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD

To Operation

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.

Stop Press x Pause Press X

• If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” 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 be 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

Resume play after pause Press X or H Go to the next chapter, Press >

track or scene in continuous play mode

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

DVDs.

Stop play and remove the Press Z

Notes

disc

• If you leave the player or the remote in pause 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 H.

You can play discs in various modes such as Program Play using the on-screen menu (Control Menu). For Control Menu operations, see page 25.

(If you want to set the screen saver function to off, see page 60.)

• If you don‘t operate the player or the remote for more than 30 minutes when a disc is not being played, the player automatically enters standby mode. (Auto Power Off function)

• While playing a disc, do not turn off the player by pressing !. Doing so may cancel the settings of the menu. When you turn off the player, press x first to stop playback and then press @/1 on the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red and the player enters standby mode, press ! on the player.

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Z

You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.

Note

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

Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)

While a disc is playing, press to locate a point in playback direction, or press opposite direction. When you find the point you want, press H to return to normal speed playback. Each time you press the the playback speed changes. Three speeds are available. With each press, the display changes as follows:

to locate a point in

or button during scan,

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

You can use this function only for DVDs or VIDEO CDs. When the player is in the pause mode, press locate a point in playback direction, or press locate a point in opposite direction. When you find the point you want, press H to return to the normal speed playback. Each time you press the

or button during Slow-motion play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press, the indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

SLOW1

y SLOW2

Opposite direction (DVD only)

SLOW1

The SLOW2 /SLOW2 playback speed is slower than SLOW1 /SLOW1 .

y SLOW2

to to

Playing Discs

Playback direction

x2B (DVD/CD only) t FF1M t FF2M

Opposite direction

x2b (DVD only) t FR1m t FR2m

The x2B/x2b playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is faster than FF1M/ FR1m.

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

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

Playing Discs

will work even if the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote.

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 cleared when: – you open or close the disc tray – you turn the power off by pressing ! on the player – you change the play mode – you start playback after selecting a title, chapter or track – you change the settings in the setup display

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

“RESUME” appears on the front panel display and “Disc will restart from current point. To start from beginning, press [STOP] again.” appears on the TV screen. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

2 Press H.

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

zTo play from the beginning of the disc

When the playing time appears on the front panel display before you start playing, press x to reset the playing time, then press H.

Using the DVD’s Menu

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

</M/m/,

ENTER

TITLE

</M/m/,

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.

DVD MENU

</M/m/,

ENTER

DVD MENU

</M/m/,

Playing Discs

1 Press TITLE.

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

2 Press </M/m/, 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

• 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 instructions supplied with the disc. “Press ENTER.” may also be expressed as “Press SELECT.”

1 Press DVD MENU.

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

2 Press </M/m/, 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.

zIf 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 59.

Note

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

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback)

When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC (Play Back Control) functions (Ver. 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.

Playing Discs

On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, ., >, M/m and ORETURN during PBC Playback.

Number buttons

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To go back to the menu

Press ORETURN, ., or >.

zTo cancel PBC playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions

and play the disc in continuous play mode

There are two ways.

• Before you start playing, select the track you want using . or >, then press ENTER or H.

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ORETURN

ENTER

M/m

• Before you start playing, select the track number using the number buttons on the remote, then press ENTER or H. “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 x twice then press H.

Notes

• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may be expressed as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H.

• The PBC functions of Super VCDs do not work with this player. Super VCDs are played in continuous play mode only.

M/m

ENTER ORETURN

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions by

following Steps 1 to 4 in “Playing Discs” on page

17.

2 Select the item number you want.

Press M/m to select the item number. You can also select the item number with the number buttons on the remote.

3 Press ENTER. 4 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.

Using the Front Panel Display Z

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

TIME/TEXT

When playing back a DVD

Displaying information while playing the disc

Disc type

DVD

Current surround format

Playing status

MPEG PGM SHUFFLE DTS ANGLE REPEAT1

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

NTSC

Digital

A-B

Current play mode

Current chapter number

TITLE CHAP HOUR MIN

Playing timeCurrent title

number

SEC

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

DVD

TITLE CHAP HOUR MIN

Remaining time of the current chapter

DVD

TITLE CHAP HOUR MIN

Playing time and number of the current title

DVD

TITLE HOUR MIN

Remaining time of the current title

DVD

TITLE HOUR MIN

Text

DVD

Press TIME/TEXT

SEC

Playing Discs

Lights up when you can change the angle

Notes

• On some DVDs, the chapter number 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.

Using the Front Panel Display

When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD

Displaying information while playing a disc

Playing Discs

VIDEO CD

Disc type

zWhen playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

The current scene number is displayed instead of the current track number and the current index number. In this case, the front panel display does not change when you press TIME/ TEXT. If TEXT is recorded on the disc, the front panel display changes to the Text display when you press TIME/TEXT (see page 30).

Playing status

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

NTSC

PGM SHUFFLE

REPEAT1

PBC

A-B

Current play mode

Lights up during PBC playback (VIDEO CD only)

TRACK INDEX MIN

Current track number

Current index number

Playing time

SEC

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

TRACK INDEX MIN

Remaining time of the current track

TRACK INDEX MIN

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

Text

Press TIME/TEXT

SEC

MIN

SEC

MIN

Press TIME/TEXT

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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