Sony DVP-NC66K User Manual

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CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

2-667-815-F1(1)

DVP-NC66K

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WARNING

Notes About the

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

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.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment This symbol is applicable only in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

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

Installing

• 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.

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 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.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

Страна-производитель: Малайзия

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the label before playing.

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Precautions

On safety

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.

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequ ate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug.

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

On operation

• If 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.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

On transporting the player

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

1 Remove all the discs from the disc tray. 2 Press A to close the disc tray.

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

3 Press ?/1 to turn off the player.

The player enters standby mode.

4 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains

lead).

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

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

Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hookups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hooking Up the Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 6: Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc

Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the DVD’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW/DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Enjoying Karaoke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using Karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Changing the Key (Key Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Turning the Echo On and Off (ECHO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing Karaoke with Any Stereo Disc (Karaoke Pon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Selecting the Vocals (Vocal Select). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Turning the Guide Melody On and Off (Guide Melody) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Inserting the Applause Effect (Applause). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Enjoying DivX® Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

About DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 68

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 77

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Parental Control Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

About This Manual

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

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (video mode).

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

Icons Meaning

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

Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD

format or Super VCD format) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-

*1 MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/IEC

(International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.

*2 DivX *3 DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

RWs containing MP3

is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.

audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX

*2*3

video files)

*2*3

video files)

audio

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This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD/ Music CD

CD-RW/-R

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.

Note about CDs/DVDs

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and

DivX video files of format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

–KODAK Picture CD format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardiz at io n) .

The player can play DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following format: –MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and

DivX video files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on this page.

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.

• Data part of CD-Extras.

• DVD Audio discs.

• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files.

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

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

Region code

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

ALL

Region code

DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this player.

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

00V 00Hz

NO.

DVP–XXXX

00W

0-000-000-00

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Notes

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

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for th e recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are s ome that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

• Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side . However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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 may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

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Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (22) B DISC 1 – 5 buttons (23) C H (play) button (22) D x (stop) button (23) E ./> (previous/next) buttons (32) F A (open/close) button (22) G DISC SKIP button (22) H PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (17)

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

Rear panel

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

PB/CBPR/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (18) B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (18) C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (15)

I (remote sensor) (14) J EXCHANGE button (24) K Disc tray (22) L Front panel display (9) M MIC 1/2 (microphone) connectors (36) N MIC 1/2 (microphone) LEVEL control

(36)

D S VIDEO OUT jack (15) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

CB, PR/CR) jacks (15)

F DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (18)

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc

Disc numbers (23)

Disc type

Lights up when you can change the angle (49)

Playing time of the current title (43)

Current disc

All Discs Repeat mode (30)

Playing status

Lights up during Repeat Play (30)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (27)

Disc numbers (23)

Disc type

Current disc

Playing

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (31)

status

Current playing time (43)

When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio/DivX video)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Current track*2 (43)

Current playing time (43)

Lights up during Repeat Play (30 )

Current disc

Disc type*

All Discs Repeat mode (30)

Disc numbers (23)

Playing status

*1When playing DATA DVDs, the DVD indicator is displayed.

When playing VIDEO CDs (without PBC), the VCD indicator is displayed.

*2When playing DivX video files, the current track is not displayed.

z Hint

You can adjust the lighting of the front panel display by setting “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP.” (page 70)

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Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (66) B Z (open/close) button (23) C Number buttons (26)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (28) E TOP MENU button (26) F C/X/x/c buttons (26) G O RETURN button (22) H / (replay/step/advance/

step) buttons (23, 33)

I ./> (previous/next) buttons (23)

J m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(33)

K ZOOM button (23, 57) L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons

(23)

M SUR (surround) button (47) N VOCAL SELECT button (39) O (audio) button (45) P (subtitle) button (49) Q [/1 (on/standby) button (22) R 2 (volume) +/– buttons (66)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

S t (TV/video) button (66) T PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (35, 56)

U TIME/TEXT button (42) V MENU button (26) W ENTER button (20) X DISPLAY button (11) Y H (play) button (22)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

Z x (stop) button (23)

wj X (pause) button (23) wk KEY CONTROL (2-#) buttons (37) wl APPLAUSE button (41) e; KARAOKE PON button (39) ea DISC SKIP button (24) es (angle) button (49)

* 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 DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display 2

Control Menu display off

You can use the Control Menu display items for KARAOKE PON, ECHO, VOCAL SELECT, GUIDE MELODY or KEY CONTROL when the player is in karaoke mode only. For details, see page 36.

Control Menu display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.

Currently playing disc number

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played*

Playing time* Current setting

Options

Control Menu items

Selected item

1 1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF

SET ON

Currently playing title number* Currently playing chapter number*

Total number of titles*

Total number of chapters*

) )

DVD VIDEO

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

*1Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

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

*2Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,

MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX

video file number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. *3Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” *4 Displays the date for JPEG files.

PROGRAM

ENTER DISPLAY

Quit:

*5 Appears when the player is in karaoke mode.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

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List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function

DISC (page 33)

Selects the disc to be played.

TITLE (page 33)/SCENE (page 34)/TRACK (page 33)

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

CHAPTER (page 33)/INDEX (page 33)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

TRACK (page 34)

Selects the track to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 26)

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

TIME/TEXT (page 33)

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/DATA DVD track or file name.

PROGRAM (page 28)

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

SHUFFLE (page 29)

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

REPEAT (page 30)

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

A-B REPEAT (page 31)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 50)

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

SHARPNESS (page 52)

Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 63)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 67)

QUICK Setup (page 20) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

ALBUM (page 34)

Selects the album that contains the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files to be played.

FILE (page 34)

Selects the JPEG image file to be played.

ALBUM (page 34)

Selects the album that contains DivX video file to be played.

FILE (page 34)

Selects the DivX video file to be played.

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DATE (page 57)

Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.

INTERVAL (page 59)

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

EFFECT (page 59)

Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 58)

Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

KEY CONTROL (page 37)

Changes the key to suit your vocal range.

KARAOKE MODE (page 36)

Sets the player to karaoke mode.

ECHO (page 38)

Sets the echo function.

KARAOKE PON (page 39)

Enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.

VOCAL SELECT (page 39)

Selects different kind of vocals recorded on the disc.

GUIDE MELODY (page 40)

Selects the guide melody.

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE,” “SHARPNESS,” “KARAOKE MODE,” “ECHO,” “KARAOKE PON,” “VOCAL SELECT,” “GUIDE MELODY” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST” (default setting).

when you select any item

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Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size 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 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 remo te se nsor to dire ct lig ht fr om the sun or a l ighti ng app aratu s. Do ing s o may caus e 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.

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Step 3: 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). In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C.

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(yellow)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

to S VIDEO OUT

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

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(green)

Component video cord (not supplied)

l : Signal flow

(blue)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(red)

CD/DVD player

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

PB/C

PR/C

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(green) (blue)

(red)

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (not supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

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B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier

(receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, use this connection and press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to output progressive signals. For details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 17).

B/CB, PR/CR)

Green Blue Red

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 69.

Note

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

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

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Using the PROGRESSIVE button

By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you can select the signal format in which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for progressive signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:

PROGRESSIVE AUTO

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

NORMAL (INTERLACE)

◆PROGRESSIVE AUTO

Select this setting when: –your TV accepts progressive signals, and, –the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detec ts the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met.

◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

Select this setting when: –your TV accepts progressive signals, and, –the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and –you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met.

◆NORMAL (INTERLACE)

Select this setting when: – your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, – your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT).

◆About DVD software types and the conversion method

DVD software can be divided into two types: film-based software and video-based software. Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.

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Note

When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Images from the S VIDEO OUT and LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks are unaffected as they are output in the normal (interlace) format.

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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

(red)

(white)

(yellow)*

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

YPB/CBPR/C

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

CD/DVD player

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Centre

[Speakers]

to optical digital input

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page15).

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

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A Connecting to audio L/R input

jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (not supplied).

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow White (L)

Red (R)

B Connecting to a digital audio

input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby

Digital* and a digital input jack, use this connection. Connect using a coaxial or an optical digital cord (not supplied).

, DTS*2, or MPEG audio decoder

Coaxial cord

Optical cord

Hookups

• Surround effect (page 47) TV: Dynamic Theatre, Dynamic, Wide, Night

Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night

• Surround effect Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG audio (5.1ch)

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, I nc.

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in Quick Setup ( page 20). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in AUDIO SETUP (page 72). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• The TVS effects of this player cannot be used with this connection.

• In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks, even if you set “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 20).

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Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.

Step 6: 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 ..

ENTER

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your

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

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” (press enter to run Quick Setup) appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” (quick) under “SETUP” (setup) in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 68).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

5 Press X/x to select a language.

The player displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.

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6 Press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

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

• 16:9 (page 69)

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 69)

8 Press ENTER.

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

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

YES

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

10Press X/x to select the type of

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

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder, select “DOLBY DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

OFF

STANDARD

ON D-PCM D-PCM

48kHz/16bit

11Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DOLBY SURROUND

OFF

STANDARD

D-PCM

PCM

OFF OFF

12Press X/x to select whether or

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

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select “ON.” Otherwise, select “OFF.”

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9 Press X/x to select the type of jack

(if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.

If you did not connect an AV amplifier (receiver), select “NO,” then go to step

13. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using just an audio cord, select “YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO),” then go to step 13. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using either a digital optical or coaxial cord, select “YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT.”

13Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete. If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 72).

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Playing Discs

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

DISC SKIP

To place other discs on the tray, press DISC SKIP and place the discs in the order you want to play them. Each time you press DISC SKIP, the disc tray turns so you can place the discs on the empty compartments. The player plays from the last disc placed on the tray.

Disc

Playback side facing down

compartment number

5 Press H.

The disc tray closes. The player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 26. For VIDEO CDs, see page 27.

ENTER

RETURN

DISC SKI

1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press [/1.

The player turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your

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

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

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

4 Press A on the player, and place a

disc on the disc tray.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint

You can have the player turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON” or “OFF” (page 70).

Note

Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly finalized before they can be played. For more information about finalizing, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO

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

• When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 73).

• If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 73). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

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Additional operations

DISC 1-5

DISC SKIP

CLEAR CLEAR

(replay) (replay)

ZOOM ZOOM

SLOW PLAY SLOW PLAY

To Operation

Select a disc Press DISC 1-5 on the

player Stop Press x Pause Press X Resume play after

Press X or H pause

Go to the next disc Press DISC SKIP Go to the next chapter,

Press > track, or scene in continuous play mode

Go back to the

Press . previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode

Stop play and remove

Press Z the disc

Replay the previous

scene*

Press (replay)

during playback

(advance) (advance)

FAST PLAY FAST PLAY

DISC SKIP DISC SKIP

To Operation

Briefly fast forward the current scene*

Press

(advance) during playback

Magnify the image*

Press ZOOM repeatedly. Press CLEAR to cancel.

*1DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The

button cannot be used for DivX video files.

*2DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only. The button cannot be used for DivX video files.

*3Video and JPEG pictures only (except

BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. Depending upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function may be cancelled automatically when the picture is moved.

Note

You may not be able to use t he Rep lay o r Adv a nc e function with some scenes.

Playback quickly or slowly with sound

You can listen to dialogue or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly.

During playback, press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.

The speed changes when you press either FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.

To return to normal playback

Press H.

Notes

• You can only use this fun ction with DVDs/ VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs and DVD-RWs/DVDRs in VR mode only.

• “Operation not possible” will appear when maximum or minimum speed is reached.

• During Fast Play or Slow Play mode, you cannot change the angle (page 49), subtitle (page 49) and sound (page 45). The sound can only be changed for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs.

• Fast Play and Slow Play functions do not work when playing DTS sound tracks.

• You cannot use Fast Play or Slow Play functions when playing a still picture on DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode.

Playing Discs

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Replacing discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE)

You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check which discs are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc.

DISC SKIP

EXCHANGE

Note

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

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

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

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 A and EXCHANGE button on the remote do not work while the Child Lock is set.

buttons on the player and the Z

DISC SKIP

1 Press EXCHANGE.

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

2 Replace the discs in the

compartments with new ones.

3 Press DISC SKIP.

The disc tray turns and another two disc compartments appear.

4 Replace the discs in the

compartments with new ones.

5 Press EXCHANGE.

The disc tray closes.

z Hint

While the disc tray is open, – If the playback of the current disc end, the player

stops playing. If the disc is played in One Disc Repeat Play mode (page 30), the current disc starts playing again.

– In Shuffle Play mode (page 29), titles/tracks/

chapters are reshuffled only on the current disc.

– In Program Play mode (page 28), the titles/tracks/

chapters only on the current disc are played.

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 68), the disc tray remains locked.

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Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc

Resume)

The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

Notes

• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page71).

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

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

• For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the current disc. The resume point is cleared when:

– you press DISC SKIP or DISC 1–5. – you op ened the disc tray. – you disconnect the mains lead. – the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/

DATA DVD only).

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

• This function may not w ork with some discs.

• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” and you playback a recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may playback other recorded discs from the same resume point.

Playing Discs

1 While playing a disc, press x to

stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel display.

2 Press H.

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

z Hint

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

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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 select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as language for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the MENU button.

Number buttons

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVDRW/DVD-R

Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can select the type of title to be played.

recorded titles (ORIGINAL)

TOP MENU

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.

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

2 Press C/X/x/c or the number

buttons to select the item you want to play or change.

If you press the number buttons, the following display appears. Press the number buttons to select the item you want.

3 Press ENTER.

MENU ENTER

ENTER DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY when the player is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER.

The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear.

1 1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 0 : 5 0 PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL

) )

DVD-VR

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing.

• ORIGINAL: plays the titles original ly recorded.

4 Press ENTER.

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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

RETURN

(PBC Playback)

ENTER

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

z Hint

To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the play er is stopped to sele ct 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 menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.

Playing Discs

Note

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.

2 Press the number buttons to select

the item number you want.

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 depending on the VIDEO CD.

To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

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Various Play Mode Functions

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

(Programme Play,

1 1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5 OFF OFF SET ON

) )

PLAY DVD VIDEO

You can set the following play modes:

• Programme Play (page 28)

• Shuffle Play (page 29)

• Repeat Play (page 30)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 31)

CLEAR

ENTER

DISPLAY

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 disc 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.

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.

The options for “PROGRAM” appear.

3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then

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

– – – – – – – – – – – –

– –

01 02 03 04 05

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

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

– –

ALL

02 03

5 Select the title, chapter, or track you

want to programme.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

For example, select chapter “03” of title “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE

2. TITLE

3. TITLE

4. TITLE

5. TITLE

6. TITLE

7. TITLE

– – – – – – – – – – – – – –

– –

ALL

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Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE 0 2

2. TITLE

3. TITLE

4. TITLE

5. TITLE

6. TITLE

7. TITLE

– – – – – – – – – – – – –

Selected title and chapter

0 3

– –

01 02 03 04 05

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, or CD

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

Selected track

– – – – – – – – – – – –

0:15:30

– – 01 02 03

04 05

DISPLAY

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

Set: Quit:

PLAY

ENTER

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, you can restart the same programme again by pressing H.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” after step 2. To play the same programme again, select “ON” in step 3 and press ENTER.

To change or cancel a programme

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your

own programme (Programme Play).”

2 Select the programme number of the title,

chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x and press c. If you want to delete the title, chapter, or track from the programme, press CLEAR.

3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To

cancel a programme, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.

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

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “

Creating your own

programme (Programme Play).”

2 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” 3 Press ENTER.

z Hint

You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of programmed titles, chapters , or tracks. During Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play (page 30) or Shuffle Play (page 29).

Notes

• All Discs Repeat is automatically changed into One Disc Repeat when you set to pro gramme play mode (page 30). You can only programme the contents of the current disc.

• When you programme tracks on a Super VCD, the total playing time is not displayed.

• You cannot use th is function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback.

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.

The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.

1 1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF TITLE CHAPTER

) )

PLAY DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

shuffled.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

• TITLE

• CHAPTER

,continued

Playing Discs

Page 30

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• TRACK

◆ When Programme Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks

selected in Programme Play.

4 Press ENTER.

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play

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

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.

Notes

• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback.

• All Discs Repeat is automatically changed into One Disc Repeat when you set to sh uffle play mode. You can only shuffle the contents of the current disc.

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 Shuffle or Programme Play modes.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(REPEAT), then press ENTER.

The options for “REPEAT” appear.

1 1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

) )

PLAY DVD VIDEO

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.

• ONE DISC: repeats all of the titles on the current disc.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc

• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.

• ONE DISC: repeats all of the titles of the selected type.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, or CD

• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.

• ONE DISC: repeats all of the tracks on the current disc.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD

with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files

• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.

• ONE DISC: repeats all of the albums on the current disc.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track.

• FILE (DivX video files only): repeats the current file.

◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play

is activated

• ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle Play.

4 Press ENTER.

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play

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

z Hint

You can set Repeat P lay while the player is stoppe d. After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H. Repeat Play starts.

OFF OFF

ALL DISCS ONE DISC

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

repeated.

Notes

• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback.

• When repeating a DATA CD/DATA DVD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, and their playing times are not the same, the sound will not match the image.

• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 58), you cannot select “TRACK.”

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Repeating a specific portion (A-B 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.)

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select (A-B

REPEAT), then press ENTER.

The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.

PLAY

1 1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF SET OFF

) )

DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then

press ENTER.

The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.

To return to normal play

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

Notes

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

• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple titles.

• You may not set A-B Repeat Play for contents on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) that contains still pictures.

Playing Discs

A 18 - 1:32:30 B

4 During playback, when you find the

starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER.

The starting point (point A) is set.

A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05

5 When you reach the ending point

(point B), press ENTER again.

The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion.

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Searching for a Scene

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.

(step)

Locating a point quickly using the PREV (previous)/NEXT (next) buttons (Search)

You can search for the next or previous chapter, track, or scene using ./> on the player. During playback, press > or . once briefly to go to the next or previous chapter/ track/scene. Or, press and hold > or . to search forward or backwards, and release the button when you find the point you want to return to normal playback. (Search)

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 scan speed changes. With each press the indication changes as shown below. Actual speeds may differ between discs.

Notes

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you can search for a particular point only on MP3 audi o track or DivX video file.

Playback direction

×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/VIDEO CD/DATA CD*/DATA DVD* only) ×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)

Opposite direction

×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/VIDEO CD/DATA CD*/DATA DVD* only) ×2b (DVD VIDEO only)

* DivX video only

The “×2B”/ “×2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster than “2M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m” playback speed is faster than “1M”/ “1m.”

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Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)

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

Playback direction

2 y 1

Opposite direction (DVD/DVD-VR mode only)

2 y 1

The “2 y”/“2 ” playback speed is slower than “1 y”/“1 .”

Note

For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works only for DivX video files.

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

When the player is in the pause mode, press

(step) to go to the next frame. Press

(step) to go to the preceding frame (DVD/DVD-VR mode only). To return to normal playback, press H.

Notes

• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-

RW/DVD-R in VR mode.

• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function

works only for DivX video files.

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

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ DATA DVD by track, index, file, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.

Number buttons

CLEAR

ENTER DISPLAY

Searching for a Scene

1 Press DISPLAY (When playing a

DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press twice).

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select the search

method.

◆When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc

DISC TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT

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

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◆When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC playback

DISC TRACK INDEX

◆When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback

DISC SCENE

◆When playing a CD

DISC TRACK

◆When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD

DISC ALBUM TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only)

FILE (JPEG image files only)

◆When playing a DATA CD (DivX video files)/DATA DVD (DivX video files)

DISC ALBUM FILE

Example: when you select CHAPTER “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, album or files.

)

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

)

DVD VIDEO

4 Press the number buttons to select

the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to search.

If you make a mistake

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

5 Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

1 In step 2, select TIME/TEXT.

“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title) is selected.

2 Press ENTER.

“T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”

3 Input the time code using the number

buttons, then press ENTER. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”

z Hints

• When the Control Men u display is turned off , you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode), track (CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD), or file (DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER.

• You can display the fi rst scen e of tit les, ch apte rs, or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start pl ayback directly b y selecting one of the scenes. For details, see “Searching by Scene (PICT URE NAVIGATION)” (page 35).

3 Press ENTER.

“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”

1 1 2 ( 2 7

( 3 4

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Selected row

) )

Notes

• The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc.

• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R using the time code.

DVD VIDEO

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Searching by Scene

(PICTURE NAVIGATION)

3 Press ENTER.

The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as follows.

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

PICTURE NAVI

ENTER

RETURN

DISPLAY

1 Press PICTURE NAVI during

playback.

The following display appears.

CHAPTER VIEWER

ENTER

4 Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter,

title, or track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected scene.

To return to normal play during setting

Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.

z Hint

If there are more than 9 chapte rs, titles , or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks, select the bottom scenes and press x. To return to the previous scene, select the top scenes and press X.

Note

Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items.

Searching for a Scene

2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to

select an item.

• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each chapter.

• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each title.

• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD/ Super VCD only): displays the first scene of each track.

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Enjoying Karaoke

Using Karaoke

You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting this player to karaoke mode. You can connect up to two microphones (not supplied) to the player.

ENTER DISPLAY

(audio)

Setting the player to karaoke mode

The player enters karaoke mode when a microphone is plugged into the MIC 1 or 2 connector.

The player exits from karaoke mode when you disconnect the microphones from both of the MIC 1 and 2 connectors. You may also turn the karaoke mode on and off by selecting “KARAOKE MODE” in the Control Menu display using X/x, and then pressing ENTER. For details about the Control Menu operations, see “Guide to the Control Menu Display” on page 11.

When you turn the karaoke mode on with DVDs or Super VCDs, karaoke play is performed with the audio channel you selected using the (audio) button (page 45). With CDs or VIDEO CDs, the Audio setting automatically changes to “1/L” so that only the accompaniment is played when you turn the karaoke mode on. If the

vocal audio is heard with some discs, select the audio channel for karaoke play using the

(audio) button (page 45).

MIC 1/2 LEVEL control

MIC 1/2 connectors

Microphones (not supplied)

Note

When you set the player to the karaoke mode, you cannot use the Fast Play or Slow Play function (page 23).

Adjusting the microphone

1 Set the MIC 1/2 LEVEL control of the

MIC connector to MIN.

2 Plug a microphone (not supplied) into

the MIC connector.

When a microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or 2 connector, the player enters karaoke mode.

3 Set the ON/OFF switch on the

microphone to ON and turn the MIC 1/2 LEVEL control to adjust the microphone volume.

ECHO is automatically set to ON when a microphone is plugged in. To cancel the echo, set ECHO to OFF in the Control Menu display.

z Hint

If howling occurs: – move the microphone away from the speakers. – lower the MIC 1/2 LEVEL. – lower the overall volume.

Notes

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

• You can turn the karaoke mode off even when a microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or 2 connectors by setting the “KARAOKE MODE” to “OFF” in the Control Menu display.

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Dolby Digital Karaoke format

Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the accompaniment. You can select them when the player is in karaoke mode.

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

Front (L)

Centre Front (R)

Changing the Key (Key

Control)

You can change the key to suit your vocal range. While playing karaoke, press one of the KEY CONTROL buttons repeatedly to find the key that suits your vocal range.

Enjoying Karaoke

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Speaker output in Dolby Digital Karaoke format

Accompaniment (L)

Guide melody

Guide vocal 1

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

You can check the audio information using

(audio) button (page 45). When playing a Dolby Digital Karaoke disc, “9” appears at the current audio format (page 46). Example:

DOLBY DIGITAL

3 /

2/0:Recorded only with

accompaniment.

3/0:Recorded with guide

melody.

3/1:Recorded with guide

melody and guide vocal.

3/2:Recorded with guide

melody and two kinds of guide vocals.

Accompaniment (R)

Guide vocal 2

KEY CONTRO

1 Press KEY CONTROL while playing

a disc in karaoke mode.

The following display appears.

7654321 1234567

2 Press KEY CONTROL repeatedly to

select the desired vocal range.

To Press

Raise the key # (Sharp) Lower the key 2 (Flat)

You can adjust the key in 15 half-tone steps (7 steps higher, 7 steps lower and the original or natural (3) key).

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z Hint

The key automatically returns to the original key

when:

– You turn off the power

– You remove the disc

– The title or track changes

Turning the Echo On and Off (ECHO)

Note

Depending on the discs, you may not be able to do

the operations above.

When using the Karaoke mode, you can set the player to produce echo sound effects.

ENTER DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY twice while

playing a disc in karaoke mode. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD, press once).

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(ECHO), then press ENTER.

The options for “ECHO” appear.

ON ON OFF

DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select the setting.

• ON: To turn on the echo.

• OFF: To cancel the echo.

4 Press ENTER.

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Playing Karaoke with

Selecting the Vocals

Any Stereo Disc

(Karaoke

Pon)

You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.

KARAOKE PON

Press KARAOKE PON while playing a disc in karaoke mode

The following display appears.

To cancel the Karaoke Pon function

Press KARAOKE PON again.

Notes

• This function may not work well i n the fol lowing

cases: – Only a few instruments are playing – A duet is playing – The vocals on the disc deviate from the centre – Monaural-recorded discs (the accompaniment is

also reduced) – Multiplex

• During the Karaoke Pon mode, the stereo effect is

reduced.

(Vocal Select)

You can select different kinds of vocals recorded in the disc.

VOCAL SELECT

1 Press VOCAL SELECT while

playing a disc in karaoke mode.

The following display appears.

1+2

2 Press VOCAL SELECT repeatedly

to select the desired vocal channel.

The output channel changes as follows. The default setting is underlined.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

OFF

1+2 (Guide vocal 1+2)

1 (Guide vocal 1)

2 (Guide vocal 2)

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◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

OFF

L+R (same sound is output from both speakers)

STEREO (The standard stereo sound)

◆ When playing a Super VCD

OFF

1:L+R

1:STEREO (The stereo sound of the audio track 1)

2:L+R

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

Turning the Guide Melody On and Off (Guide

Melody)

You can listen to the guide melody, if available.

ENTER DISPLAY

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

• Depending on the discs, you may not be able to do the operations above.

• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound w ill come out when you select “2:L+R” or “2:STEREO.”

1 Press DISPLAY twice while

playing a disc in karaoke mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(GUIDE MELODY), then press ENTER.

The options for “GUIDE MELODY” appear.

DVD VIDEO

OFF OFF ON

3 Press X/x to select the setting.

• OFF: To cancel the guide melody.

• ON: To turn on the guide melody.

4 Press ENTER.

Notes

• This function works only with the Dolb y Digital Karaoke format.

• If no guide melody is recorded on the disc, you cannot hear the guide melody even if you turn it on.

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Inserting the Applause Effect

(Applause)

When using the Karaoke mode, you can insert applause with cheers.

APPLAUSE

Press APPLAUSE while playing a disc in karaoke mode

Applause with cheers will sound each time you press the button.

Notes

• This effect may not work with some DVDs or during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs.

• You will not be able to hear the applause effect from DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack when:

– you play a disc with DTS sound tracks. – you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY

DIGITAL” or “MPEG” to “MPEG” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP.”

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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 DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio), or file name (DivX video) recorded on the disc.

TIME/TEXT

1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback.

The following display appears.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-VR mode disc

•T

•T–

•C

•C–

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD (with PBC functions)

•

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

•T

•T–

•D

•D–

◆ When playing a Super VCD (without PBC functions)

•T

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)/ DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

•T

◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video)/ DATA DVD (DivX video)

•

(hours: minutes: seconds)

*:*:*

Playing time of the current title

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current title

*:*:*

Playing time of the current chapter

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current chapter

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current scene

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

*:*

Remaining time of the current track

*:*

Playing time of the current disc

*:*

Remaining time of the current disc

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

(hours: minutes: seconds)

*:*:*

Playing time of the current file

T 1:01:57

Time information

2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to

change the time information.

The available time information depends upon the type of disc you are playing.

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Checking the play information of

T 17:30 128k

JAZZ RIVER SIDE

the disc

To check the DVD/CD text

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/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 text, “NO TEXT” appears.

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

Checking the information on the front panel display

You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen.

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-VR mode disc

Playing time of the current title

To check DATA CD/DATA DVD album name, etc.

By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks or DivX video files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the album/track, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio track) on your TV screen.

Bit rate*

Album name

* Appears when:

– playing an MP3 audio track on a DATA CD/

DATA DVD.

– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3

audio on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.

Track/file name

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Text

Current title and chapter number

(returns to top automatically)

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)/ DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

Playing time and number of the current track

Viewing Information About the Disc

Track name

Current album and track number

(returns to top automatically)

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When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DATA DVD (DivX video)

Playing time of the current file

The current file name

z Hints

• When playing a VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after text.

• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number or the playing time are displayed.

• Long text that does not fit in a single line will scroll across the front panel displa y.

• You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 11).

The current album and file number

(returns to top automatically)

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

Track playing time and current disc track number

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

Text

Current disc, track*, and index number

Notes

• Depending on the type of disc being played, the DVD/CD text or track name may not be displayed.

• The player can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files may not be displayed correctl y.

• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files only, “NO AUDIO DATA” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO,” “JPEG” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” in the front panel disp lay.

(returns to top automatically)

* The current track and index number appear only

when playing a VIDEO CD.

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Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

When playing a DVD VIDEO, DATA DVD (DivX video files), or DATA CD (DivX video files) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs/DATA DVD, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from either the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

(audio)

1 Press (audio) during playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See “Language Code List” on page 80 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc

The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example:

•1: MAIN

• 1: SUB (sub sound)

• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or

DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

The default setting is underlined.

•STEREO

• 1/L: the sound of the left channel (monaural)

• 2/R: the sound of the right channel (monaural)

◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX

video), or DATA DVD (DivX video)

Select one of the displayed audio signal formats. If “No audio data” appears, the player does not support the audio signal format contained in the disc.

◆ When playing a Super VCD

The default setting is underlined.

•1:STEREO 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 right 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 right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)

(main sound)

: the standard stereo sound

: the stereo sound of the

Sound Adjustments

2 Press (audio) repeatedly to

select the desired audio signal.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies.

Notes

• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”

• When playing DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode: If you connect to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP.”

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Checking the audio signal format

You can check the audio signal format by pressing (audio) repeatedly during playback. The format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below.

◆When playing a DVD VIDEO

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear (L/R)

Notes

• If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 73) the DTS track selection option will no t appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks.

• MPEG audio signals with more than two channels will appear as shown above (3/2.1, 2/1), but only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from your two front speakers.

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Centre

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

3 / 2 .1

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 ch

2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R)

2 / 1

Rear

(Monaural)

◆When playing a DivX video file on a DATA CD or a DATA DVD

Example:

MP3 audio

1: MP3 128k

Bit rate

About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker.

• Front (L)

• Front (R)

•Centre

• Rear (L)

• Rear (R)

• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural rear audio signals.

• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal.

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TV Virtual Surround

To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in step 2.

Settings

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. This only works when playing a multichannel Dolby audio soundtrack. Furthermore, if the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “DPCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 72).

(TVS)

SUR

◆TVS DYNAMIC THEATER

Creates one set of LARGE virtual rear speakers and virtual subwoofer from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers and subwoofer (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

Sub woofer

◆TVS DYNAMIC

Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

Sound Adjustments

1 Press SUR during playback.

The following display appears.

TVS DYNAMIC THEATER

2 Press SUR repeatedly to select

one of the TVS sounds.

See the explanations given for each item in the following section.

• TVS DYNAMIC THEATER

• TVS DYNAMIC

•TVS WIDE

• TVS NIGHT

• TVS STANDARD

◆TVS WIDE

Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

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◆TVS NIGHT

Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume.

◆TVS STANDARD

Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers.

L R

L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

Notes

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround ef fe ct s ca nnot be heard.

• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

• Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.

• The TVS effects do not work when using the Fast Play or Slow Play functions, even though you can change the TVS modes.

• You select one of the TVS modes, the player does not output the sound of center speaker.

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Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle.

(angle)

1 Press (angle) during playback.

The number of the angle appears on the display.

2 Press (angle) repeatedly to

select an angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

Note

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

Displaying the Subtitles

If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD.

(subtitle)

1 Press (subtitle) during

playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH

2 Press (subtit le) repeatedly to

select a setting.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Select the language. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See “Language Code List” on page 80 to see which language the code represents.

◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc

Select “ON.”

◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DATA DVD (DivX video)

Select the displayed language.

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To turn off the subtitles

Select “OFF” in step 2.

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Notes

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off.

• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains subtitle information within the same file.

• While playing a disc with subtitles, the subtitle may disappear when you press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY button.

Adjusting the Playback Picture

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD, DATA CD/DATA DVD in JPEG format, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing DivX video files from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,” you can make further adjustments to each element of the picture (colour, brightness, etc.).

RETURN

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

ENTER DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE), then press ENTER.

The options for “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” appear.

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DVD VIDEO

STANDARD STANDARD

DYNAMIC 1 DYNAMIC 2 CINEMA 1

3 Press X/x to select the setting you

want.

The default setting is underlined.

• STANDARD: picture.

• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity.

• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and colour intensity.

• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level.

• CINEMA 2: white colours become brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased.

• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail.

displays a standard

4 Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

z Hint

When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2” is recommended.

Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY”

You can adjust each element of the picture individually.

• PICTURE: changes the contrast

• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall brightness

• COLOR: makes the colours deeper or lighter

• HUE: changes the colour balance

1 In step 3 of “Adjusting the Playback

Picture,” select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.

The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

PICTURE

2 Press C/c to adjust the picture

contrast.

To go to the next or previous picture item without saving the current setting, press X/x.

3 Press ENTER.

The adjustment is saved, and “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar appears.

4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust

“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.”

To turn off the display

Press O RETURN, or DISPLAY.

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Note

The “BRIGHTNESS” setting is not effective if you connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jack and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

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Sharpening the Picture

To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting

Select “OFF” in step 3.

(SHARPNESS)

You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture.

ENTER DISPLAY

This setting is not effective if you connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jack and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

1 Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.

The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.

Note

OFF OFF 1 2

3 Press X/x to select a level.

• 1: enhances the outline.

• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.

4 Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

DVD VIDEO

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Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can play

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVDROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) and JPEG format. However, this player only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the player can play

The player can play the following tracks and files: –MP3 audio tracks with the extension

“.MP3.”

–JPEG image files with the extension

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

–JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*

image file format.

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

standards for digital cameras regu lated b y JEIT A (Japan Electronics and Inf ormation Technology Industries Association).

Notes

• The player will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG,” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may generate a loud noise which co uld damage your speaker system.

• The player does not conform to audio tracks in mp3PRO format.

• Some JPEG files cannot be played.

• You cannot play MP3 audio tracks/JPEG image files in DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files.

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Note

The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.

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About playback order of albums, tracks, and files

Albums play in the following order:

◆Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

Album

Track or file

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.)

When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 55), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (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 when yo u store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order.

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

Notes

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

• The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than 200 alb ums an d 3 00 tr ac ks / files in each album.

• The player can recognize up to 200 albums (the player will count just albums, including albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files). The player wil l not play any alb ums beyond the 200th album.

• Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time.

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Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files

You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

Selecting an album

1 Press MENU.

The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded.

(

3 0

)

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

PICTURE NAVI

MENU ENTER

RETURN

ZOOM

z Hint

You can view the disc information while playing MP3 audio tracks (page 42).

Notes

• DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD format automatically start playing when inserted.

• If no MP3 audio track or JPEG image file is recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, “No audio data” or “No image data” appears on the screen.

2 Press X/x to select the album you

want to play.

3 Press H.

Playback starts from the selected album. To select MP3 audio tracks, see “Selecting an MP3 audio track” (page 56). To select JPEG image files, see “Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 56).

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To turn on or off the display

Press MENU repeatedly.

z Hint

Of the selected album, you can select to play only the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or both, by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 58).

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Selecting an MP3 audio track

Selecting a JPEG image file

1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”

press ENTER.

The list of tracks in the album appears.

J A Z Z 1 ( 9 0

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

07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

)

2 Press X/x to select a track, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track.

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track

Press > or . during playback. You can select the first track of the next album by pressing > during playback of the last track of the current album. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using ., and that you need to select the previous album from the album list.

1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”

press PICTURE NAVI.

The image files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on the right.

1234

5678

9101112

13 14 15 16

To display the additional image, select the bottom images and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top images and press X.

2 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you

want to view, and press ENTER.

The selected image appears. Example

To go to the next or previous JPEG image file

Press C or c during playback. You can select the first file of the next album by pressing c during playback of the last file of the current album. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using C, and that you need to select the previous album from the album list.

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To rotate a JPEG image

Press X/x while viewing the image. Each time you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise by 90 degrees. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. Note that the view also returns to normal if you press C/c to go to the next or previous image. Example: when X is pressed once.

Rotating direction

To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM)

Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You can enlarge the image up to four times the original size, and scroll using C/X/x/c. To return to normal view, press CLEAR.

◆When pressed once (x2)

The image enlarges twice the original size.

◆When pressed twice (x4)

The image enlarges four times the original size.

To stop viewing the JPEG image

Press x.

z Hints

• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set options such as “INTERVAL” (page 59), “EFFECT” (page 59), and “SHARPNESS” (page 52).

• You can view JPEG images files without MP3 audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 58).

• The date the picture was taken is displayed beside “DATE” in the Control Menu (p age 11). Note that no date may appear depending on the digital camera.

Note

PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)” is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 58).

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show

You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show.

ENTER DISPLAY

1 Press MENU.

The list of albums on the DATA CD/ DATA DVD appears.

(

3 0

)

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

2 Press X/x to select an album. 3 Press H.

The JPEG images in the selected album start playing as a slide show.

To stop playback

Press x.

Notes

• The slide show stops when X/x or ZOOM is pressed.To resume the slide show, pres s H.

• This function does not work if “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page58).

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Viewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG))

When JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks are placed in the same album, you can enjoy a slide show with sound.

1 Press DISPLAY twice during stop

mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select (MODE

(MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER.

The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4

2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 6

AUTO AUTO AUDIO (MP3) IMAGE (JPEG)

DATA CD

JPEG

3 Press X/x to select “AUTO” (default),

and press ENTER.

• AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show.

• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio tracks continuously.

• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG image files continuously.

4 Press MENU.

The list of albums on the DATA CD/ DATA DVD appears.

z Hints

• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPE G)” is set to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)” (page 30) to repeat the track or album.

• The player recognizes a maximum of 200 albu ms regardless of the selected mode. Of each album, the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks and 300 JPEG image files when “AUTO” is selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO (MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when “IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected.

Notes

• This function does not work if the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files are not placed in the same album.

• If playing time of JPEG image or MP3 audio is longer than the other, the longer one continues without sound or image.

• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.

• The player skips to the next disc if the current disc contains MP3 audio tracks only and “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG),” or the disc contains JPEG image fi les onl y and “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3).” It is recommended that you set “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to “AUTO.”

(

3 0

)

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

5 Press X/x to select the album that

contains both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG images you want to play.

6 Press H.

A slide show starts with sound.

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Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL)

You can set the time the slides are displayed on the screen.

1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a

JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(INTERVAL), then press ENTER.

The options for “INTERVAL” appear.

1 2)

3 (

2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 6 NORMAL

NORMAL FAST SLOW 1 SLOW 2

DATA CD

JPEG

Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT)

You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show.

1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a

JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode.

2 Press X/x to se lect (EFFECT),

then press ENTER.

The options for “EFFECT” appear.

1 2)

3 (

2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 6

MODE 1 MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 MODE 4

DATA CD

JPEG

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

•NORMAL 6 to 9 seconds.

• FAST: sets a duration shorter than NORMAL.

• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than NORMAL.

• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than SLOW 1.

: sets the duration to between

4 Press ENTER.

Note

Some JPEG files, especial ly progressive JPEG files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take longer to display than others, which may make the duration seem longer than the setting you selected.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

•MODE 1 to bottom.

• MODE 2: the image sweeps in from left to right.

• MODE 3: the image stretches out from the centre of the screen.

• MODE 4: the images randomly cycle through the effects.

• MODE 5: the next image slides over the previous image.

• OFF: turns off this function.

: the image sweeps in from top

4 Press ENTER.

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Enjoying DivX® Videos

About DivX Video Files

DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files.

DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that the player can play

Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) on this player is subject to certain conditions: –With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that

contain DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files, the player

plays only the DivX video files. However, this player only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Certified

DivX video files that the player can play

The player can play data that is recorded in DivX format, and which has the extension “.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The player will not play files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video.

z Hint

For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, see “DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can play” (page 53).

Notes

• The player may not play a DivX video file when the file has been combined from two or more DivX video files.

• The player cannot play a DivX video file of size more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.

• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may be unclear or the sound may skip.

• The player cannot play some DivX video files that are longer than 3 hours.

About playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs

See “About playback order of albums, tracks, and files” (page 54). Note that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the DivX video file, or if there are more than 200 albums and 600 DivX video files in each album.

Note

The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.

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Playing DivX Video Files

You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

Selecting an album

1 Press MENU.

A list of albums on the disc appears. Only albums that contain DivX video files are listed.

( 3 )

SUMMER 2003 NEW YEAR'S DAY MY FAVOURITES

MENU ENTER

RETURN

z Hint

You can view the disc information while playing a DivX video file (page 42).

DISPLAY

Notes

• If there are no DivX video files recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, a message appears to indicate that the disc is not playable.

• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format. Note, however, this player does not conform to WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.

• Because of the compression technology used for DivX video files, it may take some time after you press H (play) for the picture to appear.

• Depending on the DivX video fil e, the sound ma y not match the pictures on the screen.

2 Press X/x to select the album you

want to play.

3 Press H.

Playback starts from the selected album. To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a DivX video file” (page 62).

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press C or c.

To turn the display on or off

Press MENU repeatedly.

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Selecting a DivX video file

1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”

press ENTER.

The list of files in the album appears.

M Y FAVOURITES 1 ( 2

HAWAII 2004 VENUS

)

2 Press X/x to select a file, and press

ENTER.

The selected file starts playing.

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press C or c.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To go to the next or previous DivX video file without turning on the above file list

You can select the next or previous DivX video file in the same album by pressing > or .. You can also select the first file of the next album by pressing > during playback of the last file of the current album. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using .. To return to the previous album, select it from the album list.

z Hint

If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted: – when the player is turned off. This includes when

the player is automatically turned off by the Auto Power Off function. Press X instead of x when

you want to stop viewing – when the disc tray is opened. – when another file is played.

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Using Various Additional Functions

Locking Discs (CUSTOM

PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc.

• Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs.

• Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.

The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control.

Number buttons

ENTER DISPLAY

Custom Parental Control

You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 40 discs. When you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is cancelled.

1 Insert the disc you want to lock.

If the disc is playing, press x to stop playback.

2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

3 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF

DVD VIDEO

4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then

press ENTER.

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press .

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password

appears.

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

“Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu.

To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental

Control.”

2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press

ENTER.

3 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

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To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password

ENTER

and press

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER. The player is ready for playback.

z Hint

If you forget your password , enter the 6-digit number “199703” using the number buttons when the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.

Parental Control (limited playback)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limitation level.

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF

DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”

then press ENTER.

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press .

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears.

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA

5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”

then press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA USA

OTHERS

6 Press X/x to select a geographic area

as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

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The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 80 using the number buttons.

7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then

press ENTER.

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.

z Hint

If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited playback).” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the player and press H. When the display for entering your password appears, enter your new password.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

OFF

NC17

7: 6: 5:

8 Select the level you want using X/x,

then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc and press H.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback.

4: PG13

Notes

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.

Changing the password

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD

t,” then press ENTER.

The display for entering the password appears.

4 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

6 To confirm your password, re-enter it

using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

Using Various Additional Functions

If you make a mistake entering your password

Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number.

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Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote.

Number buttons

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off 2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of the TV

t (TV/video) Switch the TV’s input source

between the TV and other input sources.

Note

Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV using all or some of the buttons on the supplied remote.

2 (volume)+/–

t (TV/video)

Controlling other TVs with the remote

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code.

1 While holding down TV [/1, press the

number buttons to select your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table below).

2 Release TV [/1.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default) Aiwa 01 (default) Grundig 11 Hitachi 24 JVC 33 LG 06 Loewe 06 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 08 Samsung 06, 71 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38

Notes

• When you replace the batte ries of the r emo te, t he code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV using all or some of the buttons on the supplied remote.

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 68 to 73.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all of the functions described may work.

3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”

then press ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

РУССКИЙ РУССКИЙ

ORIGINAL

РУССКИЙ

4 Press X/x to select the setup item

from the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” or “AUDIO SETUP.” Then press ENTER.

The Setup item is selected. Example: “SCREEN SETUP”

Selected item

ENTER DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY when the player is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SETUP), then press ENTER.

The options for “SETUP” appear.

)

(

QUICK

CUSTOM

RESET

QUICK

STOP DVD VIDEO

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT:

Setup items

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

FULL

5 Press X/x to select an item, then

press ENTER.

The options for the selected item appear. Example: “TV TYPE”

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

Options

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6 Press X/x to select a setting, then

press ENTER.

The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”

Selected setting

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT:

To enter the Quick Setup mode

Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 20).

To reset all of the “SETUP” settings

1 Select “RESET” in step 3 and press

ENTER.

2 Select “YES” using X/x.

You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting “NO” here.

3 Press ENTER.

All the settings explained on pages 68 to 73 return to the default settings. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player, which takes a few seconds to complete.

4:3 PAN SCAN

JACKET PICTURE

FULL

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 67).

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

◆OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆MENU (DVD VIDEO only)

You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu.

◆AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

◆SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

РУССКИЙ РУССКИЙ

ORIGINAL

РУССКИЙ

z Hint

If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 80 using the number buttons.

Note

If you select a language in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

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Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)

Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 67). The default settings are underlined.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT:

JACKET PICTURE

◆TV TYPE

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).

16:9 Select this when you connect a

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

16:9

FULL

Note

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.

◆SCREEN SAVER

The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play a CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen saver.

ON Turns on the screen saver. OFF Turns off the screen saver.

◆BACKGROUND

Selects the background colour or picture on the TV screen when the player is in stop mode or while playing a CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio).

JACKET PICTURE

GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the

BLUE The background colour is blue. BLACK The background colour is

The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” picture appears.

player appears.

black.

Settings and Adjustments

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

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◆4:3 OUTPUT

This setting is effective only when you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9.” Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the player. This setting is effective only when “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” is selected by using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

FULL Select this when you can

change the aspect ratio on your TV.

NORMAL Select this when you cannot

change the aspect ratio on your TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image.

16:9 aspect ratio TV

Custom Settings (CUSTOM

SETUP)

Use this to set up playback related and other settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 67). The default settings are underlined.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: DivX:

Registration Code

◆AUTO POWER OFF

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off.

ON The player enters standby mode

when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.

OFF Switches this function off.

OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

OFF

◆AUTO PLAY

Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This function is useful when the player is connected to a timer (not supplied).

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON Automatically starts playback

when the player is turned on by a timer (not supplied).

◆DIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK Makes the lighting dark.

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◆

PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode

only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

AUTO The picture, including subjects

that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.

FRAME The picture, including subjects

that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

◆TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)

Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.

OFF

No priority given.

AUTO Prior ity given.

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 67). The default settings are underlined.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DOLBY SURROUND

OFF

STANDARD

D-PCM

PCM

OFF

48kHz/16bit

Notes

• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 68).

• If you set “DTS” to “OF F” (page 73), the DTS sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO.”

• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.

◆MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/

VIDEO CD only)

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback can be stored in memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs (page 25).

Stores the resume setting in memory for up to 6 discs.

OFF Does not store the resume

setting in memory. Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the player.

Note

If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume setting stored in memory may return to the defa ult sett ings.

◆DivX

Displays the registration code for this player. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com on the Internet.

◆AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.

OFF Normally, select this position. ON Select this when the playback

sound from the speakers is distorted.

◆AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This function affects the output from the following jacks: –LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 72).

STANDARD

Normally select this position.

TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if

you turn the volume down.

WIDE RANGE

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

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◆DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Checking the audio signal format” (page 46). This function affects the output of the following jacks: –LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 72).

DOLBY SURROUND

NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are

Normally, select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to 2 channels for enjoying surround sounds.

downmixed to 2 channels for use with your stereo.

◆DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

OFF The influence of the digital circuit

Normally select this position. When you select “ON,” see “Setting the digital output signal” for further settings.

upon the analog circuit is minimal.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 18. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.” If you connect a component that is incompatible with the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from the speakers, risking damage to your ears or speakers.

◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this when the player is

DOLBY DIGITAL

connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 72).

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

◆MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

PCM

MPEG Select this when the player is

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play multi-channel MPEG audio sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from your two front speakers.

connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.

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◆DTS

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

OFF Select this when the player is

ON Select this when the player is

connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.

connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

◆48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

48kHz/16bit

96kHz/24bit All types of signals including

The audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are always converted to 48kHz/16bit.

96kHz/24bit are output in their original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48kHz/16bit.

Note

The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT L/ R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting and keep their original sampling frequency level.

Settings and Adjustments

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power is not turned on.

, Check that the mains lead is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise appears.

, Re-connect the connecting cor d securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 15)

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

, The disc is dirty or flawed. , If the picture output from your player goes

through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input (page 15).

, The disc is recorded in a colour system that

is different from your TV.

, You have selected “PROGRESSIVE

AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

, If the colour system of your player does not

match with that of your TV, change the colour system of the player. For details, see page 16. (You cannot change the col our system of the DVD disc itself.)

, Even if your TV is compatible with

progressive format 525p/625p signals, the image may be affected when you set the player to progressive format. In this case, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the player is set to normal (interlace) format.

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in “TV TYPE” under “SCREEN SETUP.”

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your

DVD.

Sound

There is no sound.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 18).

, The amplifier (receiver) input is not

correctly set.

, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-

motion Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse

mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 72).

, While playing a Super VCD on which the

audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”

, When playing multichannel MPEG audio

soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from two front speakers.

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SET UP” to

“ON” (page 71).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “TV MODE” (page 71).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SET UP” to

“OFF” (page 71).

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Operation

The remote does not function.

, The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the

player is too far.

, The remote is not pointed at the remote

sensor on the player.

The disc does not play.

, The disc is turned over.

Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.

, The disc is skewed. , The player cannot play certain discs

(page 6).

, The region code on the DVD does not match

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

(page 3).

, The player cannot play a recorded disc that

is not correctly finalized (page 7).

The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 55).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3

format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

, The MP3 audio track does not have the

extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even

though it has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III

data.

, The player cannot play audio tracks in

mp3PRO format.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE

(JPEG)” (page 58).

, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a

DivX video file.

The JPEG image file cannot be played (page 55).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG

format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

, The file has an extension other than

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

, The image is larger than 3072 (width)

2048 (height) in normal mode, or more th an 3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the file size is within this specified capacity.)

, The image does not fit the screen (the image

is reduced).

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO

(MP3)” (page 58).

, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a

DivX video file.

The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files start playing simultaneously.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”

(page 58).

The DivX video file cannot be played.

, The file is not created in DivX format. , The file has an extension other than “.AVI”

or “.DIVX.”

, The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD

(DivX video) is not created in a DivX format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.

, The DivX video file is larger than 720

(width) × 576 (height).

The album/track/file names are not displayed correctly.

, The player can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as “*”.

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 28).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 25).

Additional Information

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The player starts playing the disc automatically.

, The disc features an auto playback function. , “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is

set to “ON” (page 7 0) .

Playback stops automatically.

, While playing discs with an auto pause

signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal.

The player does not operate properly.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the

player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.

5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated.

(See the table on page 77).

Some functions such as Stop, Search, Fast Play, Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able

to do some of the operations above. Refer to the operating manual that comes with the disc.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page 26).

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page 26).

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of

subtitles.

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.

, Child Lock is set (page 24).

The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

“Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/

DivX video file you want to play is broken.

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III

data.

, The JPEG image file format does not

conform to DCF (page 53).

, The JPEG image file has the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.

, The file you want to play has the extension

“.AVI” or “.DIVX,” but is not in DivX format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to a DivX Certified profile.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page 26).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

being played.

, The angle can only be changed when the

“ ” indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 9).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

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Self-diagnosis Function

Glossary

(When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

C:13:50

First three characters of the service number

C 13 The disc is dirty or recorded

C 31 The disc is not inserted

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

in a format that this player cannot play (page 6). ,Clean the disc with a

cleaning cloth or check its format (page 2).

correctly. ,Re-insert the disc

correctly.

To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. ,Contact your nearest

Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5character service number. Example: E 61 10

Album (page 54, 55)

A unit in which to store DivX video files, JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for this player.)

Chapter (page 9)

Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

DivX® (page 60)

Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology are among the highest quality with a relatively small file size.

Dolby Digital (page 19, 72)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in “Dolby Digital” theatre surround sound systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

DTS (page 19, 73)

Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

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DVD VIDEO (page 5)

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is

9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more realistic audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.

DVD-RW (page 5)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

DVD+RW (page 5)

A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.

File (page 54, 56)

A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD/ DATA DVD or DivX video (“File” is an exclusive definition for this player.) A single file consists of a single image or movie.

Film based software, Video based software (page 17)

DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs

contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theatres. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second.

MPEG audio (page 19, 72)

International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.

Normal (Interlace) format (page 17)

Normal (Interlace) format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

Progressive format (page 17)

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 25 or 30 frames (50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 50-60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive format.

Progressive JPEG

Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the internet. They are different from other JPEGs in that they “fade in” gradually instead of being drawn from top to bottom when displayed on a browser. This lets you view the image while it is being downloaded.

Title (page 9)

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

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Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/NTSC

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 (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

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

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 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)

Outputs and Input

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load

impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO): 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, P

R/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB,

R/ CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

B/CB,

LINE OUT (VIDEO): 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 Input 1/2: Phone jacks

General

Power requirements:

220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 11 W Dimensions (approx.):

430 × 83 × 416 mm

× 3

(16 height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 4.4 kg (9

× 16

in.) (width/

lb)

Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 14.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

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Language Code List

For details, see pages 45, 49, 68. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali;

Bangla 1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton 1079 Catalan 1093 Corsican 1097 Czech 1103 Welsh 1105 Danish 1109 German 1130 Bhutani 1142 Greek 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian

1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua 1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak 1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic 1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew 1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish 1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian 1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic 1299 Cambodian 1300 Kannada 1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri 1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz 1313 Latin 1326 Lingala 1327 Laothian 1332 Lithuanian 1334 Latvian;

Lettish

1345 Malagasy

1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian 1350 Malayalam 1352 Mongolian 1353 Moldavian 1356 Marathi 1357 Malay 1358 Maltese 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan 1403 (Afan)Oromo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pashto;

Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-

Romance 1482 Kirundi 1483 Romanian 1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi 1501 Sangho 1502 Serbo-

Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian

1507 Samoan 1508 Shona 1509 Somali 1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian 1513 Siswati 1514 Sesotho 1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish 1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil 1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik 1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya 1531 Turkmen 1532 Tagalog 1534 Setswana 1535 Tonga 1538 Turkish 1539 Tsonga 1540 Tatar 1543 Twi 1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu 1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese 1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu

1703 Not specified

Parental Control Area Code List

For details, see page 64.

Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina

2047 Australia 2046 Austria 2057 Belgium 2070 Brazil 2079 Canada 2090 Chile 2092 China 2115 Denmark

2165 Finland 2174 France 2109 Germany 2248 India 2238 Indonesia 2254 Italy 2276 Japan 2304 Korea 2363 Malaysia

2362 Mexico 2376 Netherlands 2390 New Zealand 2379 Norway 2427 Pakistan 2424 Philippines 2436 Portugal 2489 Russia 2501 Singapore

2149 Spain 2499 Sweden 2086 Switzerland 2528 Thailand 2184 United

Kingdom

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Index

Numerics

16:9

69 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 OUTPUT 4:3 PAN SCAN 48kHz/96kHz PCM

5.1 Channel Surround

A-B REPEAT Advance ALBUM Album Angle APPLAUSE AUDIO AUDIO ATT AUDIO DRC AUDIO SETUP AUTO PLAY AUTO POWER OFF

31 23 34

54, 77

45, 68

BACKGROUND Batteries

6, 22 CHAPTER Chapter CHAPTER VIEWER Checking the audio signal

Child Lock Connecting Continuous play

Control Menu CUSTOM CUSTOM PARENTAL

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE CUSTOM SETUP

format

CD/VIDEO CD DVD

67 CONTROL 50

DATA CD DATA DVD DATE DIGITAL OUT Digital output DIMMER DISC SKIP Display

5, 53, 60

Control Menu Display Front panel display Setup Display

DivX® 60, 71 DOLBY DIGITAL DOWNMIX DTS

45, 73, 77

DVD

5, 22, 78 DVD+RW DVD’s menu DVD-RW

ECHO

EFFECT

EXCHANGE

Fast forward FAST PLAY Fast reverse FILE

34 File

78 Film based software Freeze Frame Front panel display

GUIDE MELODY

Handling discs Hooking up

INDEX

34 Interlace format INTERVAL

JPEG

5, 53

Karaoke

36 KARAOKE MODE KARAOKE PON KEY CONTROL

LANGUAGE SETUP Locating

a specific point by watching

the TV screen

MEMORY MENU

68 MIC (microphone) LEVEL MODE (MP3, JPEG) MP3

5, 53

MPEG

45, 72, 78

MULTI-DISC RESUME

23, 78

5, 26, 78

45, 72, 77

17, 78

36 39 37

25, 71

NORMAL (INTERLACE) Normal (Interlace) format

On-screen display

Control Menu Display

Setup Display ORIGINAL ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST OSD

PARENTAL CONTROL PAUSE MODE PBC Playback PICTURE NAVIGATION

56 PLAY LIST PROGRAM Programme Play PROGRESSIVE AUTO Progressive format PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

26 28

35,

QUICK

Quick Setup

20, 68

Remote

10, 14, 66

REPEAT

30 Repeat Play Replacing discs while playing a

Replay RESET Resume

disc

24 23

Scan

SCENE

33 SCREEN SAVER SCREEN SETUP Searching Select a disc SETUP

67 Setup Display SHARPNESS SHUFFLE Shuffle Play Slide Show SLOW PLAY Slow-motion Play Speakers

Hooking up SUBTITLE Surround

67 52

49, 68

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TIME/TEXT TITLE Title TITLE VIEWER TOP MENU TRACK Track TRACK SELECTION TRACK VIEWER Troubleshooting TV TYPE TVS (TV Virtual Surround)

33, 42

Usable discs

Video based softwa r e VIDEO CD VOCAL SELECT

17, 78

5, 22

ZOOM

23, 57

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