Sony DVPK-370 Service manual

DVP-K370

RMT-D145B/D145E

SERVICE MANUAL

Photo : DVP-K370

RMT-D145E

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC/PAL (See

page 1-4 to switch)

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5dB)/CD: 2Hz to 20kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks only)

Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD:

99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

The signals from LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks are measured. When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.

Outputs and Input

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load

impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO) 1/2: Phono jack/

2 Vrms/10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical

output jack/–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, C

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C

0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2: Phono jack/

1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:

1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL ), 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms

MIC: Phone jack

, CR:

, CR):

E Model

Brazilian Model

General

Power requirements:

220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 V AC, 60 Hz See page 1-1 fo r further information.

Power consumption: 11 W/13 W

See page 1-1 fo r further information.

Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 74 × 260 mm

(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 2.5 kg Operating temperature: 5 ° C to 35 ° C Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 1-3.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

CD/DVD PLAYER

WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

CAUTION:

The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350°C. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE (at POWER OFF) ········ 5

2. HOW TO SERVICE MB-103 BOARD······························ 5

3. CONNECTION OF SERVICE JIG ···································· 7

1. GENERAL

WARNING ············································································ 1-1 Welcome! ···············································································1-1 Precautions ············································································· 1-1 About this Manual ································································· 1-1 This Player Can Play the Following Discs ···························· 1-1 Notes about the Discs ···························································· 1-1 Index to Parts and Controls···················································· 1-2 Guide to the Control Menu Display······································· 1-3

Simple Start Guide ····································································1-3

Quick Overview ·····································································1-3 Step 1: Unpacking ·································································1-3 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote ··························· 1-3 Step 3: TV Hookups ······························································ 1-4 Step 4: Playing a Disc ····························································1-4

Hookups ····················································································· 1-4

Hooking Up the Player ·························································· 1-4 Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords ······································1-4 Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords ····································· 1-5 Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord······································· 1-6 Step 4: Quick Setup ······························································· 1-6

Playing Discs ·············································································1-7

Playing Discs ········································································· 1-7 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) ··············1-7 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) ···················································1-7 Using the DVD’s Menu ························································· 1-8 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) ·· Playing an MP3 Audio Track ·················································1-8 Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) ··········································· 1-8

Searching for a Scene ······························································ 1-10

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode) ···································································1-10 Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) ················ 1-10

Enjoying Karaoke ····································································1-10

Using Karaoke ····································································· 1-10 Selecting the Vocals (Vocal Select) ······································ 1-11

Viewing Information About the Disc ······································· 1-11

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ··············· 1-11 Checking the Play Information ············································1-12

Sound Adjustments ·································································· 1-12

Changing the Sound ····························································· 1-12 TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) ··································· 1-12

Enjoying Movies ·····································································1-13

Changing the Angles···························································· 1-13 Displaying the Subtitles ·······················································1-13 Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) ··································1-13 Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)·· Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) ··································································· 1-14

Using Various Additional Functions ········································ 1-14

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ·················································1-14 Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote ······························································· 1-15

Settings and Adjustments ························································ 1-16

Using the Setup Display ······················································ 1-16 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) ····················································1-16 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) ······················· 1-16

1-8

1-13

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) ·································1-16 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) ····························1-17

Additional Information ····························································1-17

Troubleshooting ···································································1-17 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) ·············································································1-18 Glossary ··············································································· 1-18 Language Code List ·····························································1-18

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. CASE, TRAY COVER ASSEMBLY ······························ 2-2 2-2. FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY ·········································2-2 2-3. MECHANISM DECK ····················································· 2-3 2-4. OPTICAL PICK-UP (KHM-270AAA)··························· 2-3 2-5. DC-MOTOR, MS-81T BOARD ····································· 2-4 2-6. MB-103KM (GA) BOARD ············································· 2-4 2-7. AV-63KM (GA) BOARD ················································ 2-5 2-8. POWER BLOCK·····························································2-5 2-9. IF-092KM (GA) BOARD ··············································· 2-6 2-10. MC-139 BOARD·····························································2-6 2-11. INTERNAL VIEWS························································ 2-7 2-12. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ···································2-8

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM ···································· 3-1 3-2. RF/SERVO BLOCK DIAGRAM ····································3-3 3-3. SIGNAL PROCESSOR BLOCK DIAGRAM ················ 3-5 3-4. SYSTEM CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM ··················· 3-7 3-5. VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM ··········································3-9 3-6. AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAM ········································3-11 3-7. INTERFACE CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM ···········3-13 3-8. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) ······························ 3-15 3-9. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ······························ 3-17 3-10. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) ······························ 3-19

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ································ 4-1 4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC

DIAGRAM ······································································4-4

• MS-81 (LOADING) PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-5

• MB-103 (DVD/CD RF AMP, DIGITAL SERVO,

MOTOR DRIVE, SERVO, AV DECODER, SDRAM, SYSTEM CONTROL, AUDIO DAC, PLL)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ························· 4-7

• MB-103 (DVD/CD RF AMP, DIGITAL SERVO) (1/7) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-11

• MB-103 (MOTOR DRIVE) (2/7) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13

• MB-103 (SERVO) (3/7) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-15

• MB-103 (AV DECODER) (4/7) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-17

• MB-103 (SDRAM) (5/7) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-19

• MB-103 (SYSTEM CONTROL) (6/7) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-21

• MB-103 (AUDIO DAC, PLL) (7/7) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-23

• AV-063 (AUDIO OUT, VIDEO OUT) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-25

• AV-063 (AUDIO OUT) (1/2) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-27

• AV-063 (VIDEO OUT) (2/2) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-29

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• IF-092 (IF COM) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-31

• IF-092 (IF COM) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-33

• MC-139 (MIC AMP) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-35

• MC-139 (MIC AMP) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-37

• ETXNY381N2F (SWITCHING REGULATOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-39

• HS11S1U/HS11S1F (SWITCHING REGULATOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-41

• ETXNY381N2F (SWITCHING REGULATOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-43

• HS11S1U/HS11S1F (SWITCHING REGULATOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-45

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. SYSTEM CONTROL PIN FUNCTION

(MB-103 BOARD IC104: MB91307RPFV-G-BND-E1) ·

5-1

6. TEST MODE

6-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ··········································· 6-1 6-2. STARTING TEST MODE ··············································· 6-1 6-3. SYSCON DIAGNOSIS ··················································· 6-1 6-4. DRIVE AUTO ADJUSTMENT ······································ 6-5 6-5. DRIVE MANUAL OPERATION ··································· 6-7 6-6. MECHA AGING ··························································· 6-11 6-7. EMERGENCY HISTORY ············································ 6-11 6-8. VERSION INFORMATION ········································· 6-11 6-9. VIDEO LEVEL ADJUSTMENT ··································6-11 6-10. IF CON SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ················· 6-12 6-11. TROUBLESHOOTING ················································ 6-18

7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

7-1. POWER SUPPLY CHECK ············································· 7-1 7-2. ADJUSTMENT OF VIDEO SYSTEM··························· 7-2

1. Video Level Adjustment (MB-103 BOARD) ··················7-2

2. Checking S Video Output S-Y ·········································7-2

3. Checking S Video Output S-C ·········································7-2

4. Checking Component Video Output Y ···························· 7-2

5. Checking Component Video Output B-Y ························7-3

6. Checking Component Video Output R-Y ························7-3 7-3.

ADJUSTMENT RELATED PARTS ARRANGEMENT ·

7-4

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································8-1 8-1-1.FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY ·········································8-1 8-1-2.CHASSIS ASSEMBLY ··················································· 8-2 8-1-3.MECHANISM DECK ASSEMBLY ·······························8-3 8-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ·········································· 8-4

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE (at POWER OFF)

1) Insert a driver into the aperture of the unit bottom, and move the lever of chuck cam in the direction of the arrow A. (See Fig. 1)

2) Draw out the tray in the direction of the arrow B, and remove a disc. (See Fig. 1)

Lever of chuck cam

Aperture

Tr ay

2. HOW TO SERVICE MB-103 BOARD

• Jig

CK-122 board (J-6090-129-A)

Stand (CK-121 board) (J-6090-132-A)

CK-120 board (J-6090-127-A)

Harness 6P (J-6090-126-A)

Five flexible flat cables

FFC 26P J-6090-117-A, FFC 9P J-6090-118-A, FFC 5P J-6090-119-A, FFC 15P J-6090-121-A, FFC 25P J-6090-122-A

Fig. 1.

1) Remove the upper case from the set. (Refer to section 2-1)

2) Remove the MB-103 board. (Refer to section 2-6)

3) Set the MB-103 board in the stand (with CK-121 board) as shown in Fig. 2.

CK-122 board

Connector (CN601)

Two tapping

screws (3 x 6)

Connector (CN101)

MB-103 board

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Fig. 2.

Stand

(with CK-121 board)

4) Set the CK-120 board in the place where the MB-103 board is removed, as shown in Fig. 3.

)

(CN103, 9P)

Harness

(CN109, 6P)

Flexible flat cable (FMM-035)

(CN105, 5P)

Flexible flat cable (FMO-002)

Flexible flat cable (FMO-001)

(CN101, 26P)

(CN111, 9P)

Four tapping screws

CK-120 board

Connector

(CN113, 25P)

Connector

5) Set the four flexible flat cables as shown in Fig. 4.

Flexible flat cable

(FFC 9P: CN204)

Flexible flat cable

(FFC 5P: CN201)

Connector (CN102)

Flexible flat cable

(FFC 26P: CN203)

Connector

(CN106)

Connector

(CN104)

Flexible flat cable

(FFC 15P: CN202 (CK-121 board))

Fig. 3.

Connector

(CN114)

6) Set the flexible flat cable and the harness as shown in Fig. 5.

Flexible flat cable

(FFC 25P: CN301 (CK-122 board)

Harness (6P: CN110)

Harness (6P: CN102)

Fig. 5.

Connector

(CN112)

Fig. 4.

7) Set is finished.

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3. CONNECTION OF SERVICE JIG

CK-120 BOARD

Mechanism deck

IF-92 BOARD

CK-122 BOARD

CK-121 BOARD (Stand)

B to B Connector 9P

B to B Connector 25P

FFC26P

(Used the set)

FFC 9P

(Used the set)

FFC 5P

(Used the set)

HARNESS 6P

HARNESS 5P

(Used the set)

FFC26P

FFC25P

FFC 9P

FFC 5P

HARNESS 6P

FFC15P

CN101 CN102

CN113 CN114

CN103 CN104

CN105 CN106

CN203

CN301

CN204

CN201

CN110

CN102

CN109CN403

CN404

MC-139 BOARD

MB-103 BOARD

CN501

CN112

CN111

CN201

CN202

CN101

CN601

CN302

AV-63 BOARD

CN204

CN203

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MEMO

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, d o not open the cabinet. Ref er servicing to qualified personnel only. Mains lead 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

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

0-000-000-00

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

Installing

• Do not in stall 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 ob jects on the unit.

Welcome!

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

SECTION 1

GENERAL

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (DVP-K370 : 3-074-928-11)

Precautions

On safety

• Caution – The use o f optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player an d have it checked by qualified person nel 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 turn ed off.

• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconne ct the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), gr asp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the playe r in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

• Do not place th e player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place th e player in a location near heat sources, or in a place sub ject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

On operation

• If the player is brou ght 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 di sc 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.

DVP-K370

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 an y type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problem s concerning your player, plea se consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commerci ally available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen ind efinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of tim e you risk permanent damage to your televisi on screen. Projection televisions are es pecially susceptible to this.

About this Manual

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

• Displays on the screen are slightly different depending upon where the mode l is sold.

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVDRWs in video mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks)

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in

* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

music CD format

format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Region code

Your player has a region code pr inted on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only ) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVDs labelled will also play on this player.

If you try to play any other DVD , the message “Playback prohibited by area l imitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

00W

ALL

Region code

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

0-000-000-00

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the fol lowing discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following fo rmats:

–music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conforms to ISO9 660*

Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD- Extras

• DVD-RWs in VR mode

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Sup er Audio CDs

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

Also, the player cannot play the fol lowing discs:

• A DVD with a different region code.

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

card, heart).

• A disc with pa per or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane

tape or a sticker still left on it.

Note

Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (in video mode) cannot be played on this p layer due to the recording quality or physica l condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not p lay if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

Copyrights

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

Notes about the Discs

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

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air du cts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After play ing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the cen tre out.

• Do not use s olvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

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Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD

Playing status

Disc type

Current audio signal (50)

Lights up when you can change the angle (53)

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (28)

Lights up in green when the power is o n and lights up in red when the player is in standby mode.

B MIC (microphone) connector (43) C MIC (microphone) LEVEL control

(43)

D ECHO LEVEL control (43) E Disc tray (28) F A (open/close) button (28) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (29) H C/X/x/c ENTER butt ons (32)

I TOP MENU button (32) J MENU button (32) (33) K O RETURN button (29) L DISPLAY button (12) M x (stop) bu tton (29) N X (pause) button (29) O H (play) button (28) P Front panel display (9) Q (remote sensor) (15) R SURROUND button (51) S PICTURE MODE button (55)

Current audio signal (50)

Current play mode (35)

Current title and chapter (47)

Playing time (47)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32)

Disc type

Playing status

Current play mode (35)

Current scene (47)

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Playing time (47)

When playing back a CD, DATA C D (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (wi thout PBC)

Disc type

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (33)

Playing status

Current play mode (35)

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Current track and index (47)

Playing time (47)

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Rear panel

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22)

(23) (24)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22)

(23) (24)

C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks

(21) (22) (23)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

D LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks (18) E S VIDEO OUT jack (18) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(18)

Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (62) B

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (29)

C Number buttons (32)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR but ton (35) E SUBTITLE button (53) F AUDIO button (50) G REPEAT bu tton (38) H VOCAL SELECT button (44) I ./> PREV (previous)/NEXT

buttons (29)

J c / C SEARCH/STEP buttons

(30)

K X PAUSE button (29) L H PLAY button (28)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

M C/X/x/c buttons (32) N DISPLAY button (12) O TOP MENU button (32) P [/1 (on/standb y) button (28) Q VOL (volume) +/– buttons (62)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

R TV/VIDEO button (62) S ENTER button (performs the same

function as wl)

T TIME/TEXT button (46) U ANGLE button (53) V PICTURE NAVI (navigation) button

(41)

W SUR (surround) button (51) X PICTURE MODE button (55) Y REPLAY button (29) Z SEARCH MODE button (40)

wj m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (30)

wk x STOP button ( 29) wl ENTER button (25) e; O RETURN button (29) ea MENU button (32 ) (33)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

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Guide to the Control Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DIS PLAY repeatedly to turn on or change th e Control Menu display as follows:

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

ADVANCED display (DVD only, See page 48.)

Control Menu display off

z Hint

You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “ OFF” u nder “ ADVANCED” in the Contr ol Menu (page 48).

Control Menu Display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 w ill show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, please refer to the pages in the parentheses.

Example: Control Menu display 1 w hen playing a DVD

Control Menu items

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

* Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/ CDs, album number for DATA CDs.

** Displays the index number for V IDEO CDs/

CDs, MP3 audio track number for DATA CDs.

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

SUBTITLE Select: Cancel:

Currently playing chapter number

Currently playing title number*

Total number of titles*

Total number of chapters**

) )

ENTER RETURN

PLAY DVD VIDEO

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played

Playing time

Current setting

Options

List of Control Menu Items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

TITLE (page 40)/SCENE (page 40)/TRACK (page 40)

Selects the title, s cene, or track to be played.

CHAPTER (page 40)/INDEX (page 40)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

ALBUM (page 33)

Selects the album to be play ed.

TRACK (page 40)

Selects the track to be played.

INDEX (page 40)

Selects the index to be played.

TIME/TEXT (page 40)

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD’s track name.

AUDIO (page 50)

Changes the audio setting.

SUBTITLE (page 53)

Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language.

ANGLE (page 53)

Changes the angle.

TVS (TV Virtual Surround) (page 51)

Selects the surround functions.

ADVANCED (page 48)

Displays the information (bit rate or layer ) of the disc currently playing.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 58)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 64)

QUICK Setup (page 25) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired la nguage of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio outp ut. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust other va rious settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

PROGRAM (page 35)

Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.

SHUFFLE (page 37)

Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.

REPEAT (page 38)

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

A-B REPEAT (page 39)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

BNR (page 54)

Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “ block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 55)

Adjusts the video signal from the player. You ca n select the picture quality that best suits the programme you are watching.

DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 56)

Exaggerates the outline of the image t o produce a sharper picture.

PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 41)

Divides the screen into 9 su bscreens to help you find the scene you want quickly.

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator li ghts up in green

except “ OFF.” (“ TVS,” “ PROGRAM,” “ SHUFFLE,” “ REPEA T,” “ A-B REPEAT,” “ BNR,” “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHA NCER” only). The “ ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed. The “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “ STANDARD” is selected.

when you select any item

Simple Start Guide

Quick Overview

A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough info rmation to start using t he player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of th is player, refer to “ Hookups” on page 18.

Notes

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

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord (mains le ad) of each component be fore connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Au dio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size R6 (AA) batteries (2)

continued

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

You can control the player using t he supplied remote. Insert two size R6 (AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

Notes

• Do not leave the remot e in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remo te casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direc t light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

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

Simple Start Guide

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Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect the supplied audio/vi deo cord and the power cord (mains lead) in the order (1~3 ) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord (mains lead) last.

Audio/video

cord (supplied)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)1 or 2

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)1 or 2

LINE OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

CD/DVD Player

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

PCM/DTS/MPEG

DOLBY DIGITAL

l : Signal flow

When connecting to a stand ard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 66.

To change the colour system

The colour system of the player is set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen disp lay of the player does not appear on the TV, change the colour system of the player (P AL or NTSC) so that a picture appears on your TV . To change the colour system, hold [/1 down for a few seconds while pressing X on the player.

to video input

to audio input

Power source

z Hints

• To check the current setting of the player’s colour

system, press [/1 on the player or remote. The power indicator lights up in green. When “ NTSC” appears on the front panel display, the colour system of the player is set to NTS C. When “ NTSC” d oes not appear, the col our system is set to PAL.

• When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stere omono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks on the player to the TV’s video input ja ck, and connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

INPUT

Power source

VIDEO

(yellow)

(white)

AUDIO

(red)

Step 4: Playing a Disc

With the playback side facing down

A Turn on the TV. B Press [/1 on the player.

C Switch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

D Press A on the player to open the

disc tray.

E Place the disc on the tray with the

playback side facing down.

F Press H.

The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc.

After Step 6

Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and pl ay the DVD (page 32) or VIDEO CD disc (page 32).

To stop playing

Press x.

To remove the disc

Press A.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby m ode and the power indicator lights up in red.

Simple Start Guide

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, disconnect the power cords (mains leads), check that you have all of the supplied accessorie s, and insert the batteries into the remot e (page 15).

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructions s upplied with the components to be connected.

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier ( receiver).

INPUT

(yellow)

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(yellow)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)1 or 2

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

to S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

CD/DVD player

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(red)(blue)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

INPUT

S VIDEO

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images.

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Use the red and white plugs to c onnect to the audio input jacks (page 21). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Hookups

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, C

(green)

(blue)

(red)

Connect the component via the COMPO NENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three vi deo cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You wi ll enjoy accurate colour repro duction and high quality images.

Green

Blue

Red

Notes

• You can switch the player’ s colour system to match the colour system of the connected TV (page 16).

• Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not rece ive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV only has one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.

CD/DVD player

B, CR)

VCR

Connect directly

Green

Blue

Red

l : Signal flow

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

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Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the following conne ctions, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup

• Sur round effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 52), TVS WIDE (page 52)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

• Sur round effects: TVS STANDARD (page 52)

MD deck/DAT deck

• Sur round effects: none

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

• Sur round effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 74)

and two speakers

A D

(page 21) example

(page 22) example

(page 23) example

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO

COMPONENT

OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

PCM/DTS/MPEG

DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE OUT

AUDIO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2

l : Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page

18).

z Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

(yellow)*

VIDEO

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

Hookups

AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS** decoder and 6 speakers

• Surround effects: Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 74), DTS (5.1ch) (page 74), MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 74)

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “ Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** “ DTS” and “ DTS Digital Out” are trademarks

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

(page 24) example

Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to

an MD deck or DAT deck

If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jac k, 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 wi thout using your stereo amplifier (receiver).

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

PCM/DTS/MPEG

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

B-1

B-2

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTIC AL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting

OPTICAL

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

z Hint

B-1

, you can use the supplied

In connection audio/video cord instead of usi ng a separate stereo audio cord.

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

Note

If you select one of the TVS effects (page 51) while playing a disc, no sound will come from your speakers with the co nnection.

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2

(red)(white)

to audio inputto coaxial or optical

MD deck/DAT deck

B-2

LINE OUT

AUDIO

B-1

continued

Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

B-2

VIDEO

You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital ) discs. If your amplifier (receive r) has L and R audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital inpu t jack, use .

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

C-2

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

l: Signal flow

Note

When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.

OPTICAL

Rear (R)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Subwoofer

C-2

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

C-1

(white)

(red)

LINE OUT

AUDIO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2

(red)(white)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Rear (mono)

C-1

VIDEO

Front (R)

Hookups

continued

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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having

a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audi o or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receive r). You are unable to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

PCM/DTS/MPEG

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

l: Signal flow

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “ DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “ DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 25). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “ MPEG” to “ MPEG” (page

70).

input

Subwoofer

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting

to optical digital input

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

Center

Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet (mains).

Step 4: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..

[/1

./>

X/x

Turn on the TV.

Press [/1.

Switch the input selector on your

ENTER

TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

“ Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” appears at the bottom of the sc reen. If this message does not appear, sele ct “ QUICK” under “ SETUP” in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 65).

Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-scree n display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

Press X/x to select a language.

The player uses the language selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well.

Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

Press X/x to select the setting that

ENGLISH

ENGLISH CHINESE1 CHINESE2

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

matches your TV type.

◆ If you have a wide-s creen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mod e

• 16:9 (page 66)

◆ If you have a 4:3 sta ndard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BO X or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 66)

Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amp lifier (receiver) appears.

16:9 16:9

continued

Hookups

Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using.

YES

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you select ed on pages 21 to 24 ( through ).

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

B-1

• Select “ LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO).” Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete.

B-2 C-2

• Se lect “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The Setup Display for “ DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.

Press X/x to select the type of

C-1

Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).

Choose the signal that matc hes the audio connection you select ed on pages 22 to 24 ( through ).

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

B-2 C-2

• D-PCM (page 70)

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 70)

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

D-PCM D-PCM

Press ENTER.

“ DTS” is selected.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

Press X/x to select whether or

not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver).

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 22 to 24 ( through ).

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B-2 C-2

• OFF (page 70)

• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder) (page 70)

Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is fini shed. All connections and setup operations are complete. If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, adju st the “ MPEG” setting (page 70).

Enjoying the surround sound effects

To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the

OFF

following items as described below for the audio connection you selected on pages 22 to

24 ( through ). Each of these is the

B D

default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player. Refer to page 64 for using the Setup Display.

Audio Connection (pa ges 21 to 24)

• No ad ditional settings are needed.

C-1

B-1

• Set “ DOWNMIX” to “ DOLBY SURROUND” (page 69)

OFF

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

PCM

OFF OFF

• If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO AT T” to “ON” (page 69)

B-2 C-2 D

• Set “ DOWNMIX” to “ DOLBY SURROUND” (page 69)

• Set “ DIGITAL OUT” to “ ON” (page 69)

Hookups

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Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or res tricted.

Refer to the operating in structions supplied with your disc.

Power indicator

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AUDIO

Turn on your TV.

Press [/1.

The player turns on and the pow er indicator lights up in green.

Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

◆ When usin g an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the playe r.

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Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray.

With the playback side facing down

Press H.

The disc tray closes, a nd the player starts playback (continuous pla y). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the disc , a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 32. For VIDEO CDs, se e page 32.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint

The player will turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes (Auto Power off function).

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the c onsumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the player.

• Set the s ound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 50).

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without firs t connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “ DTS” in “ AUDIO SETUP” is set to “ OFF” in the Setup Display (page 70), and may affect your ears or cause y our speakers to be damaged.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “ DTS” to “ ON” in “ AUDIO SETUP” (page 70).

• If yo u connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decod er, do not set “ DTS” to “ON” in “ AUDIO SETUP” (page 70). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Additional operations

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To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X

Resume play after pause

Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode

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

Stop play and remove the disc

Replay the previous scene (DVD only)

REPLAY

Press X or H

Press >

Press .

Press Z

Press REPLAY

z Hint

The Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.

Note

You may not be able to use the Replay function with some scenes.

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from opening it.

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ENTER

When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the remote.

The player turns on and “ LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. The Z button on the player or the remote does not work while the Child Lock is set.

To unlock the disc tray

When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.

Note

Even if you select “ RESET” under “ SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 65), the disc tray remains locked.

O RETURN

Playing Discs

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

Play, Freeze Frame)

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

c / C

Note

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

Locating a point quickly (Search)

During playback, keep pressing C to locate a point in the playback direction or keep pressing c to locate a point in the opposite direction. When you find the point you want, release the button to return to normal playback speed.

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

Press m or M while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H to return to normal speed. Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed change s. Three speeds are

available. With each press th e indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

× 2B (DVD/CD only) t FF 1M t FF 2M

Opposite direction

× 2b (DVD only) t FR 1m t FR 2m

The “

× 2B” /“× 2b” playback speed is about

twice the normal speed. The “ FF 2M”/“ FR 2m” playback speed is faster th an “FF 1M” /“ FR 1m.”

Watching frame by frame (Slowmotion play)

Press m or M when the playe r is

in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H. Each time you press m or M during Slow-motion pla y, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press the indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

SLOW 2 y SLOW 1

Opposite direction (DVD only)

SLOW 2 y SLOW 1

The “SL OW 2 y” /“SLO W 2 ” playback speed is slower than “ SLOW 1 y” /“SLOW 1 .”

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

When the player is in the pause mode, press

C to go to the next frame. Press c to

go to the preceding fr ame (DVD only). If you hold the button down, you can view the frames in succession. To return to normal playback, press H.

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

Resume)

The player stores the point w here you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you inse rt the same disc. When you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resu me playback point for the first disc is de leted.

While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.

“ RESUME” appears on the front panel display.

Press H.

The player starts playba ck from the point where you stopped the disc in St ep 1.

z Hints

• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.

• For CDs and DATA CDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the current disc unless the disc tray is opened, the AC power cord (mains lead) is disconnected, or only for DATA CDs, the player enters standby m ode.

(Multi-disc

Notes

•“MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “ CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ ON” (default) for this function to work (page 68).

• The resume playback point for the current disc is cleared when :

– you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display.

• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Programme Play.

• This function may not work with some discs.

Playing Discs

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Using the DVD’s 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 s elect the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, se lect these items using the MEN U button.

Number buttons

C/X/x/c

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s men u appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to select the item you want to play or change.

Press ENTER.

z Hint

The disc’s menu also appears when the TOP MENU or MENU button on the player is pressed.

ENTER

MENUTOP MENU

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

Number buttons

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X/x

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.

The menu for your selectio n appears.

Select the item number you want by pressing X/x or the number buttons.

Press ENTER.

Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.

Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating proced ure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.

(PBC Playback)

ENTER O

RETURN

To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped t o select a track, then press H or ENTER. “ Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a me nu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.

Notes

• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “ Press ENTER” in Step 3 may appear 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.

Playing an MP3 Audio Track

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format.

C/X/x/c

Press Z and place a DATA CD on

ENTER

O RETURN

Playing Discs

the disc tray.

Press H.

The disc tray closes, and the player sta rts to play the first MP3 audio track in the first album on the disc .

Notes

• The player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequenc ies: 32kHz,

44.1kHz, 48kHz.

• The playback order may be different from the edited order. See “The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks” below for details.

Selecting an album and track

Press MENU.

The list of MP3 albums record ed on the DATA CD appears.

(

)

3 0

ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE JAZZ R&B MY FAVORITE SONGS CLASSICAL SALSA OF CUBA BOSSANOVA

Select an album using X/x and press ENTER.

The list of tracks contained in the albu m appears.

JAZZ

)

1 ( 9 0

01SHE IS SPECIAL 02ALL YOU NEED IS ... 03SPICY LIFE 04HAPPY HOUR 05RIVER SIDE 06

07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

Select a track using X/x and press ENTER.

The selected track starts playing . When a track or album is bein g played, its title is shaded.

To go to the next or previous p age

Press c or C.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press MENU.

Notes

• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as “

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

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About MP3 audio tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded acc ording to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.

See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the record ing format.

To play a Multi Session CD

This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio tr ack is located in the first session. Any subsequent MP 3 audio tracks, recorded in the later sessions, can also be played back. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

Notes

• If you put the extension “ .MP3” to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

The Playback order of MP3 audi o tracks

The playback order of album s and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.

◆Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

album

track

When you insert a DATA CD a nd press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from

1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks

contained within a currently s elected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contai ns D so

5.)

before When you press MENU and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 33), the a lbums are arranged in the fo llowing order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

z Hints

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be played in that order.

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums of no more than two trees.

Notes

• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above.

• The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 200 albums and tracks in the DATA CD.

• The player can recognize up to 100 albums (the player will count just albums, including albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player will not play any albums beyon d the first 100 albums. Of the first 100 albums, the player will play no more than a combined total of 200 albums and tracks.

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Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play,

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat

Play)

You can set the following play modes:

• Programme Play (page 35)

• S huffle Play (page 37)

• R epeat Play (page 38)

• A -B Repeat Play (page 39)

Note

The play mode is cancelled when: – you open the disc tray. – the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

Creating your own programme (Programme Play)

You can play the contents of a di sc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create your own programme. You can programme up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks .

Number buttons CLEAR

X/x/c

DISPLAY

ENTER

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Playing Discs

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1 Press DISPLAY twice (w hen playing a

DISC

CD, press once).

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.

The options for “ PROGRAM” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5 OFF OFF SET ON

3 Press X/x to select “SET

press ENTER.

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

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE

2. TITLE

3. TITLE

4. TITLE

5. TITLE

6. TITLE

7. TITLE

4 Press c.

The cursor moves to the title or track row “ T” (in this case, “01” ).

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

– –

1. TITLE

– –

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

Chapters recorded on a disc

5 Select the title, chapter, or track you

want to programme.

◆ When playing a DV D

For example, select c hapter “ 03” of title “ 02.” Press X/x or the number buttons to select “ 02” under “ T,” then press ENTER.

– – – – – – – – – – – –

– – 01 02 03 04 05

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

– –

01 02 03 04 05

PLAY DVD VIDEO

,” then

ALL

01 02 03 04 05 06

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

– –

1. TITLE – –

2. TITLE – –

3. TITLE – –

4. TITLE – –

5. TITLE – –

6. TITLE – –

7. TITLE

Next, press X/x or the number buttons to select “ 03” un der “C,” then press ENTER.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

–

1. TITLE 0 2

0 3

– –

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

Selected title and chapter

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

For example, select track “ 02.” Press X/x or the number buttons to select “ 02” under “ T,” then press ENTER.

Selected track

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK 0 2 – –

2. TRACK – –

3. TRACK – –

4. TRACK – –

5. TRACK – –

6. TRACK – –

7. TRACK

Total time of the programmed tracks

6 To programme other titles, chapters,

or tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.

The programmed titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed in the selected order.

7 Press H to start Programme Play.

Programme Play begins. When the programme ends, yo u can restart the same programme ag ain by pressing H.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “ OFF” in Step 3. To play the same programme ag ain, select “ ON” in Step 3 and press ENTER.

– – 01 02 03 04 05

0:15:30

– – 01 02 03 04 05

ALL

01 02 03 04 05 06

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

To change or cancel a programme

Follow Steps 1 and 3 of “ Creating your own programme (Programm e Play).”

Select the programme number of the title, chapter, or track you want to ch ange or cancel using X/x or the number buttons , and press c.

Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a programme, select “ --” under “ T,” th en press ENTER.

To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order

Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “ Creating your own programme ( Programme Play).”

Press X and select “ ALL CLEAR.”

Press ENTER.

z Hint

You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During Programme Play, follow the Steps of “ Repeat Play” (page 38) or “ Shuffle Play” (page 37).

Note

When playing Super VCDs, th e total time of the programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the player “ shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequen t “shuffling” may produce a different playin g order.

CLEAR

X/x

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY twice dur ing playback (when playing a CD, press once).

The Control Menu app ears.

Press X/x to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.

The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF TITLE CHAPTER

Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled.

◆ When playing a DVD

• TITLE

• CHAPTER

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• TRACK

◆ When Programme Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks

selected in Programme Play.

ENTER

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Playing Discs

4 Press ENTER.

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “ OFF” in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off .

z Hints

• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “ SHUFFLE” option, press H. Shuffle Play starts.

• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random order when “ CHAPTER” is selected.

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shu ffle or Programme Play modes.

CLEAR

REPEAT

1 Press REPEAT during playback.

The following display appears.

2 Press REPEAT repeatedly to sel ect the

item to be repeated.

◆ When playing a DVD

• DISC: repeats all of the titles.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a

disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current

chapter.

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

• TRACK: r epeats the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM : repeats the current album.

• TRACK: r epeats the current track.

◆ When Prog ramme Play or Shuffle Play is activated

• ON: repeats Programme Play or

Shuffle Play.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “ OFF” in Step 2.

z Hints

• You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “ REPEAT” option, press H. Repeat Play starts.

• You can also select “ REPEAT” from the Control Menu (page 12).

Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play)

You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)

CLEAR

X/x

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing a CD, p ress once).

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER.

The options for “ A-B REPEAT” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF SET OFF

Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.

The “ A-B REPEAT” setting display appears.

A-B REPEAT

Set point A with

ENTER

PLAY DVD VIDEO

During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, pre ss ENTER.

The starting point (point A) is set.

A-B REPEAT

ENTER

Set point B with .

CHAPTER

TIME

A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55

When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER agai n.

The set points are displayed an d the player starts repeating this specific portion. “ A-B” appears on the front panel display during A-B Repeat Play.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 4 : 3 0

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “ OFF” in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

Notes

• You can set A-B Repeat Play for only one specific section.

• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are cancelled.

PLAY DVD VIDEO

CHAPTER

TIME A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55 B: 18 – 1 : 34 : 30

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Searching for a Sc ene

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(10)

TITLE VIEWER

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/

(Search mode)

Scene

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/C D by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numb ers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene usin g the time code.

Number buttons

CLEAR

SEARCH MODE

ENTER

Press SEARCH MODE.

The following display appears. “ --

)” appears next to the icon (**

(**

refers to a number). The number in parentheses i ndicates the total number of titles, tracks, indexes, scenes, etc. of the disc.

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the search method.

◆ When playing a DVD

TITLE CHAPTER

TIME/TEXT Select “ TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code.

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD

TRACK

INDEX

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback

SCENE

INDEX

◆ When playing a CD

TRACK

INDEX

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

ALBUM

TRACK

Select the number of the title, track, scene, time code, etc. you want by pressing the number buttons to select the digit.

For example, to find the scen e at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, select “ TIME/TEXT” in Step 2 and enter “2:10:20.”

If you make a mistake

Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number.

Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

To turn off the display

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the display is turned off.

z Hints

• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playba ck directly by selecting one of the scenes. For details, see page

41.

• You can also select “TITLE,” “ CHAPTER,” “ TRACK,” “INDEX,” “ SCENE,” “TIME/ TEXT,” or “ALB UM” from the Control Menu (page 12).

Searching by Scene

(PICTURE NAVIGATION)

You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly .

PICTURE NAVI

C/X/x/c

Press PICTURE NAVI during

ENTER

O RETURN

playback.

The following display appea rs.

ENTER

Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select the item.

Refer to the explanations given for each item in the following sections.

• TITLE VIEWER (for DVD only)

• CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD only)

• TRACK VIEW ER (for VIDEO CD only)

• STROBE PLA YBACK

• ANGLE VIEWER (for DVD only)

Press ENTER.

Searching for a Scene

To return to normal play

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

You can also select “ PICTURE NAVIGATION” from the Control Menu (page 12).

Notes

• The “ PICTURE NAVIGATION” is not available when playing Super VCDs.

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select all functions.

• The sound is muted when using this function.

Scanning the title, chapter, or track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)

You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and display the first scene of titles, chapters, or tracks.

You can also play back from the select ed title, chapter, or track. After perfor ming Step 3 of “ Searching by Scene” above, select the scene using C/X/x/c and press ENTER.

z Hint

If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right. To display the additional titles , chapters, or tracks, select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and press x. To return to the previous scene, select the top left scene (the position 1) and press X.

Dividing a scene into 9 sections (STROBE PLAYBACK)

You can display 9 consecutive moving pictures on the screen.

When you press X after performing Step 3 of “ Searching by Scene” above, the moving pictures pause.

Displaying different angles simultaneously (ANGLE VIEWER)

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, you can display all of the angles record ed on the disc on the screen divided into 9 sections.

You can also play back from the selected angle. After performing Step 3 of “Sear ching by Scene” above, select the angle using C/X/ x/c and press ENTER.

Enjoying Karaoke

Using Karaoke

You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by connecting a micro phone (not supplied) to the player.

MIC LEVEL

MIC connector

Adjusting the microphone

1 Set the MIC LEVEL control of the MIC

connector to MIN.

2 Plug a microphone (not supplied) into

the MIC connector.

3 Set the ON/OFF switch on the

microphone to ON and turn the MIC LEVEL control to adjust the microphone volume.

4 Turn the ECHO LEVEL contr ol to adjust

the echo.

z Hint

If howling occurs: – move the microphone away from t he speakers. – lower the MIC LEVEL or ECHO LEVEL. – lower the overall volume.

Note

The sound input from the microphone is not output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) connectors.

control

Microphone (not supplied)

ECHO LEVEL control

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Dolby Digital Karaoke format

Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using 5 channels, contains the “ Dolby Digital Karaoke” format specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody a nd guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the accompaniment.

Speaker output in normal Dolby Digital format (5 channel surround)

Front (L)

Speaker output in Dolby Digital Karaoke format

Accompaniment (L)

You can check the audio inform ation using “ AUDIO” in the Control Menu display (page

12). When playing a Dolby Digit al Karaoke disc, “ 9 KARAOKE” appe ars at the current audio format (page 50).

Center Front (R)

Rear (L)

Guide vocal 1

You can select any of th ese. These are output from the front speakers (L, R).

Rear (R)

Guide melody

Guide vocal 2

Accompaniment (R)

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continued

Example:

1+2

PLAYT 1:01:57

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2

KARAOKE

2/0: Recorded only with

3/0: Recorded with guide

3/1: Recorded with guide

3/2: Recorded with guide

accompaniment.

melody.

melody and guide vocal.

melody and two kinds of guide vocals.

Selecting the Vocals (Vocal Select)

You can change the guide vocal channel and select different kinds of voca ls.

VOCAL SELECT

Press VOCAL SELECT during playback.

The following disp lay appears.

Press VOCAL SELECT repeatedly to select the desired vocal channel.

The output channel change s as follows. The default setting is underlined.

◆ When playing a DVD

OFF

1+2 (Guide vocal 1+2)

1 (Guide vocal 1)

2 (Guide vocal 2)

◆ When playing a VIDE O CD or CD

(The standard stereo

STEREO

sound)

1/L (The sound of the left ch annel (monaural))

2/R (The sound of the right channel (monaural))

◆ When playin g a Super VCD

1:STEREO (The stereo sound of the

audio track 1)

1:1/L (The sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural))

1:2/R (The sound of the righ t channel of the audio track 1 (monaural))

2:STEREO (The stereo sound of the audio track 2)

2:1/L (The sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural))

2:2/R (The sound of the righ t channel of the audio track 2 (monaural))

z Hints

• The channel returns to the default setting when: – you turn off the power. – you remove the disc.

• When playing a DVD recorded only with one kind of guide vocal, select “ OFF” or “1.”

Notes

• When playing a DVD, the function works only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format.

• If you select a channel other tha n “OFF” when playing a DVD, the guide melody is also output.

• Depending on the discs, you may no t be able to do the operations above.

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Viewing Information About the Disc

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the D VD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) reco rded on the disc.

TIME/TEXT

1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback.

The following display appears.

Time information

2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to

change the time information.

The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the disc you a re playing.

◆ When playing a DVD

• T

**:**:**

Playing time of the current title

• T–

**:**:**

Remaining time of the current title

• C

**:**:**

Playing time of the current chapter

• C–

**:**:**

Remaining time of the current chapter

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)

•

**:**

Playing time of the current scene

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD

• T

**:**

Playing time of the current track

• T–

**:**

Remaining time of the current track

• D

**:**

Playing time of the current disc

• D –

**:**

Remaining time of the curr ent disc

◆ When playing a Super VCD

The remaining time cannot be displayed.

• T

**:**

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

•

****:**

Playing time of the current track

To check the DVD/CD text or trac k and album names (MP3 audio)

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD/DATA CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain t ext, “NO TEXT” appears.

For DATA CDs, the track and album names of the MP3 audio track appears (pa ge 49).

Checking the information on the front panel display

You can view the time inform ation and text displayed on the TV screen al so on the front panel display. The informat ion on the front panel display changes as follo ws when you change the time information on your TV screen.

When playing a DVD

Title playing time and the current title and chapter number