To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified
service shop.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye
hazard. As the laser beam used in
this CD/DVD player is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Precautions
Safety
• The power requirements and
power consumption of this unit
are indicated on the back of the
unit. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply.
Power
requirements
and power
consumption
m
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
NO.
00W
• 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.
X
0-000-000-00
Thank you for purchasing this
Sony CD/DVD Player. Before
operating this player, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
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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 adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug that might block the
ventilation holes.
• Do not place the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
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
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display image
on your television screen 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 Z 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.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
• 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, and
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
• Displays on the screen are slightly different
depending upon where the model is sold.
• The meaning of the icons used in this
manual is described below:
IconMeaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs, and DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode
Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VID EO
CDs, 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/CDRWs containing MP3* audio
tracks and JPEG image files)
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO (International Standard
Organization)/MPEG which compresses audio
data.
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Following Discs
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
(page 72)
DVD-RW
(page 72)
VIDEO CD
Music CD
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are
trademarks.
Notes about CDs
The player can play CD ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to ISO9660* 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 Standardization).
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play DVD
VIDEO discs (playback only) labelled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
X
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, no region
code indication may be labelled even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
DVP–XXXX
00W
0-000-000-00
NO.
00V 00Hz
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 the
previous page.
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard
Organization).
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.
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. Also, images in DVD-RW disc with
CPRM* protection may not be played if they
contain a copy protection signal. “Copyright
Lock” appears on the screen. For more
information, see the operating instructions for the
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 created in
Packet Write format cannot be played.
* CPRM (Content Protection for recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
• 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 some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
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.
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.
Notes about the Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air 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.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5
A [/1 (on/standby) button (26)
B DISC SELECT DISC 1 – DISC 5
buttons (27)
C H (playback) button (26)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
D X (pause) button (27)
E x (stop) button (27)
F ./> (previous/next) buttons (37)
G (remote sensor) (27)
H DISC SKIP button (26)
I PROGRESSIVE indicator (17)
Lights up when the player outputs
progressive signals
J EXCHANGE button (28)
K A (open/close) button (26)
L Front panel display (9)
M Disc tray (26)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
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Front panel display
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
Disc type
Current disc
Disc numbers (27)
All Discs
Repeat mode
(34)
Current audio signal (44)
Lights up when you can
change the angle (47)
Playing
status
Lights up during Repeat Play (34)
Playing time of the
current title (42)
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (31)
Disc numbers (27)
Disc type
Current disc
All Discs
Repeat mode
(34)
Playing
Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (35)
status
Current playing time (42)
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Disc numbers (27)
Disc type
Current track (42)
Current playing time (42)
Current
disc
All Discs Repeat
mode (34)
Lights up when playing
MP3 audio tracks (50)
Playing
Lights up during Repeat Play (34)
status
Note
The front panel display will turn off automatically
when the disc tray is opened.
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Rear panel
VIDEO OUT
PCM/DTS/
YPB/C
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
COAXIALOPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
B
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
LINE OUTCOMPONENT
VIDEO
PR/C
R
NORMAL
PROGRESSIVE
S VIDEO OUT
A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/
C
B, PR/CR) jacks* (16)
B LINE OUT (VIDEO)** jack (16)
C NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
(65)
D S VIDEO OUT** jack (16)
E LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (19, 20,
21)
F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20,
21, 22)
G DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (20,
21, 22)
*Set the “NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE” switch
to “PROGRESSIVE” only if you have
connected a progressive signal compatible TV
to the player (page 65, 69)
** Do not set the “NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE”
switch to “PROGRESSIVE” if you have
connected the TV to these jacks (page 65)
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Remote
A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (61)
Z (open/close) button (26)
B
C Number buttons (30)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
D CLEAR button (32)
E (subtitle) button (47)
F (audio) button (44)
G ./> (previous/next) buttons (27)
H m/M (scan/slow) buttons
(37)
I X (pause) button (27)
J H (play) button (26)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
K C/X/x/c buttons (30)
L DISPLAY button (12)
M TOP MENU button (30)
N [/1 (on/standby) button (26)
O 2 (volume) +/– buttons (61)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
P t (TV/video) button (61)
Q TIME/TEXT button (41)
R DISC SKIP button (27)
S (angle) button (47)
T SUR (surround) button (45)
U PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (40, 53)
V ZOOM button (27, 54)
W (instant advance/step) button
(27, 37)
X (instant replay/step) button
(27, 37)
Y x (stop) button (27)
Z ENTER button (23)
wj O RETURN button (31)
wk MENU button (30)
* 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
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For
details about each item, please refer to the pages in parentheses.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Control Menu items
m
Control Menu display 2 (Except DVD-RW and CD)
m
Control Menu display off
Currently playing disc number
Currently playing title number*
Currently playing chapter number**
Total number of titles*
Total number of
chapters**
Playback status
(N Playback, X Pause,
x Stop, etc.)
Selected item
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
Operation
message
*Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/
CDs, album number for DATA CDs.
** Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,
MP3 audio track or JPEG image file number
for DATA CDs.
*** Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
PROGRAM
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
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1
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
ENTERDISPLAY
)
)
DVD VIDEO
Type of disc being
played back***
Playing time
Current setting
Options
Quit:
List of control menu items
ItemItem Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
DISC (page 38)
Selects the disc to be played.
TITLE (page 38)/SCENE (page 38)/TRACK (page 38)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 38)/INDEX (page 38)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
ALBUM (page 38)
Selects the album to be played.
DATE
Displays the recorded date, etc of the current JPEG image.
FILE (page 38)
Selects the JPEG image file to be played.
TRACK (page 38)
Selects the track to be played.
TIME/TEXT (page 38)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD’s track name.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 30)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited
PLAY LIST.
PROGRAM (page 32)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 33)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.
REPEAT (page 34)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/
track/album repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 35)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 48)
Adjust the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits
the program you are watching.
SHARPNESS (page 49)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.
MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 53)
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.
INTERVAL (page 55)
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
EFFECT (page 56)
Selects the effect to be used for changing slides during a slideshow.
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 57)
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
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SETUP (page 62)
QUICK Setup (page 23)
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.
z Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
t
except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,”
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “CUSTOM
PICTURE MODE,” “SHARPNESS” only). The
“ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in
green when you select “PLAY LIST”.
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 power cord (mains lead) of each component before connecting.
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.
Hookups
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the 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. In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p)
pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C according to
the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(yellow)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
(yellow)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
(green)
(blue)
COMPONENT
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT
PCM/DTS/
VIDEO
YPB/CBPR/C
R
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
NORMAL
COAXIALOPTICAL
PROGRESSIVE
R-AUDIO-L
S VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(red)
to S VIDEO OUT
CD/DVD player
Component video
cord (not supplied)
PB/CB
PR/CR
TV, projector, or AV
l : Signal flow
amplifier (receiver)
A If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
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(green)
(blue)
(red)
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 19). (Do this if you are
connecting to a TV only.)
B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
having component video input jacks (Y, 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, you must use this connection and set NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to PROGRESSIVE (page 65). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player
outputs progressive signals.
B/CB, PR/CR)
Hookups
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect
ratio, please refer to page 64.
To change the colour system
The colour system of the player is set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen display of the player
does not appear on the TV, change the colour system of the player (PAL or NTSC) so that a
picture appears on your TV. To change the colour system, hold [/1 down for a few seconds
while pressing X on the player.
Notes
• Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, etc., you may not receive
a clear image on the TV screen.
VCR
CD/DVD player
Connect
directly
• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems,
it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are
questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact
our customer service centre.
TV
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
Select a connection
Select one of the following connections, through .
Components to be connectedConnectionYour setup (example)
TV
AD
A
(page 19)
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
or
MD deck/DAT deck
AV amplifier (receiver) having a
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks
having a Dolby Digital, DTS**, or MPEG audio
decoder and 6 speakers
z Hint
If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use
connection .
D
and two speakers
Dolby*
(page 20)
B
(page 21)
C
(page 22)
D
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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A
Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound.
CD/DVD player
LINE OUTCOMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PCM/DTS/
VIDEO
PR/C
R
YPB/C
B
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
COAXIALOPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
NORMAL
PROGRESSIVE
R-AUDIO-L
S VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
Hookups
(yellow)*
(white)
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
(red)
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
l : Signal flow
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page
16).
z Hint
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio
input jack.
(yellow)*
(white)
(red)
to audio input
TV
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B
Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to
an MD deck or DAT deck
If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use .
In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using
your stereo amplifier (receiver).
CD/DVD player
LINE OUTCOMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PCM/DTS/
VIDEO
PR/C
R
YPB/C
B
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
NORMAL
PROGRESSIVE
R-AUDIO-L
S VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
B-1
B-2
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
COAXIALOPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
to DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
to coaxial or optical
digital input
[Speakers]
Front (L)
Front (R)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting.
or
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(white)
or
(white)
MD deck/DAT deck
(red)
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
(red)
to audio input
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l: Signal flow
C
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, use .
CD/DVD player
LINE OUTCOMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PCM/DTS/
VIDEO
PR/C
R
YPB/C
B
DOLBY
DIGITAL
COAXIALOPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
S VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
NORMAL
C-2
PROGRESSIVE
C-1
Hookups
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIALOPTICAL
Remove jack cap
before connecting.
to DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
to coaxial or optical digital input
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
Rear (R)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(white)
or
(red)
or
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
(red)(white)
to audio input
[Speakers]
Front (R)Front (L)
Subwoofer
Centre
l: Signal flow
Note
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural
rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers
and a subwoofer.
Rear (mono)
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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having
D
a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakers
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function
of your AV amplifier (receiver).
CD/DVD player
LINE OUTCOMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
PCM/DTS/
VIDEO
PR/C
R
YPB/C
B
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
COAXIALOPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
NORMAL
PROGRESSIVE
R-AUDIO-L
S VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
PCM/DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
COAXIALOPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
to DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting.
to optical digital input
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
Subwoofer
Rear (R)
l: Signal flow
z Hint
Use connection when connecting to 7 or
D
more speakers (6.1 ch or more).
Notes
• After you have completed the connection, be sure
to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup
(page 23). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to
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to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL)
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
to coaxial digital input
AV amplifier (receiver) having
a decoder
“MPEG” (page 67). Otherwise, no sound or a
loud noise will come from the speakers.
• 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 23).
• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“96kHz/24bit” (page 66).
[Speakers]
Front (L)
Centre
Front (R)
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the player and TV power cord (mains lead) into an AC outlet (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 ..
Hookups
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”
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 63).
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:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
CHINESE 1
CHINESE 2
THAI
5 Press X/x to select a language.
The player uses the language selected
here to display the menu and subtitles as
well.
6 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected
appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
COLOR SYSTEM:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
4:3 LETTER BOX
:AUTO
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 64)
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
(page 64)
,continued
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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
NO
9 Press X/x to select the type of jack
(if any) you are using to connect to
an amplifier (receiver), then press
ENTER.
Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 19 to
22 ( through ).
AD
A
• If you connect just a TV and nothing
else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is
finished and connections are complete.
B-1C-1
• Select “LINE OUTPUT L/R
(AUDIO).” Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.
B-2C-2D
• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The
Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL”
appears.
10Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to
send to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the signal that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 20 to
22 ( through ).
BD
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
B-2C-2
• D-PCM (page 67)
D
• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the
amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital
decoder) (page 67)
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
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
OFF
ON
12Press X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal
to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 20 to
22 ( through ).
BD
B-2C-2
•OFF (page68)
D
• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has
a DTS decoder) (page 68)
13Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to
“MPEG” (page 67).
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Enjoying the surround sound
effects
To enjoy the surround sound effects of this
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the
following items as described below for the
audio connection you selected on pages 20 to
22 ( through ). Each of these is the
BD
default setting and does not need to be
adjusted when you first connect the player.
Refer to page 62 for using the Setup Display.
Audio Connection (pages 19 to 22)
A
• No additional settings are needed.
C-1
B-1
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
SURROUND” (page 67)
• If the sound distorts even when the volume
is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON”
(page 66)
B-2C-2D
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
SURROUND” (page 67)
• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 67)
Hookups
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Playing Discs
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 4DISC 3DISC 2DISC 1DISC 5
DISC SKIP
4 Press A on the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
To place other discs on the tray, press
DISC SKIP and place the discs in the
order you want to play them.
Each time you press DISC SKIP, the disc
tray turns so you can place the discs on
the empty compartments. The player
plays from the last disc placed on the tray.
Disc
With the playback
side facing down
compartment
number
5 Press H.
The disc tray closes, and 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 30. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 31.
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.
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To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
z Hint
The player will turn off automatically whenever
you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.
Additional operations
DISC SELECT
DISC 4DISC 3DISC 2DISC 1DISC 5
DISC SKIP
ToOperation
Select a discPress DISC SELECT
StopPress x
PausePress X
Resume play after
pause
Go to the next discPress DISC SKIP
Go to the next chapte r,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Go back to the
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Stop play and remove
the disc
Replay the previous
scene*
DISC 1–DISC 5 on
the player
Press X or H
Press >
Press .
Press Z
Press
(instant replay) duri ng
playback
ToOperation
Briefly fast forward
the current scene**
Press
(instant advance)
during playback
Magnify the
image***
Press ZOOM
repeatedly.
Press CLEAR to
cancel.
* For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
only
** For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or
DVD+RWs only
***For Video 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.
z Hints
• The Instant Replay function is useful when you
want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.
• The Instant Advance function is useful when you
want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to
watch.
• Before loading the discs, a disc number indicator
of an empty compartment may be lit.
Note
You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or
Instant Advance function with some scenes.
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 SKIPEXCHANGE
DISC 4DISC 3DISC 2DISC 1DISC 5
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 35), the current disc
starts playing again.
– In Shuffle Play mode (page 33), titles/tracks/
chapters are reshuffled only on the current disc.
– In Program Play mode (page 32), the titles/tracks/
chapters only on the current disc are played.
Locking the disc tray (Child
Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children
from opening it.
ENTER
RETURN
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 buttons on the
player and the Z button on the remote do not
work while the Child Lock is set.
To unlock the disc tray
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
Note
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the
Control Menu (page 63), the disc tray remains
locked.
Note
Do not push the disc tray to close in Step 5, as you
may damage the player.
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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. When 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 (page 65).
• The resume playback point for the current disc is
cleared when:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Programme Play.
• 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. To play from the beginning, press
x twice and then press H.
• When playing CDs, DATA CDs and DVD-RWs
(VR mode), the point where you stopped is
cleared when:
– you press DISC SKIP or DISC SELECT.
– you opened the disc tray.
– you disconnect the power cord.
– the player enters standby mode (DATA CD only).
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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U
1
sing 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 the language for the subtitles
and the language for the sound, select these
items using the MENU button.
Number
buttons
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
“PLAY LIST” on a DVDRW Disc
Some DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording)
mode have two types of titles for playback:
originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and
titles that can be created on recordable DVD
players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can
select the type of titles to be played.
ENTER
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
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY 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-RW
3 Press X/x to select the setting.
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.
4 Press ENTER.
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Playing VIDEO CDs With
PBC Functions (PBC Playback)
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
Number
buttons
ENTER
RETURN
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 player is stopped to select
a track, then press H or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a 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 Select the item number you want
by pressing the number buttons.
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
R
Functions (Programme Play,
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat
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 32)
• Shuffle Play (page 33)
• Repeat Play (page 34)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 35)
Note
The play mode is cancelled when:
– you press DISC SKIP or DISC SELECT.
– you select (DISC) from the Control
Menu.
– 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 the current 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.
CLEAR
ENTE
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
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3 Press X/x to select “SETt,” 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
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
T
– –
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
– –
01
02
03
04
05
C
T
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
06
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
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
C
T
ALL
01
01
02
02
03
03
04
04
05
05
06
Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,”
R
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
– –
T
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
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK 0 2
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
Total time of the programmed tracks
6 To programme other titles, chapters,
or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
7 Press H to start Programme Play.
Programme Play begins.
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing H.
3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a programme, select “--” under
“T,” then press ENTER.
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks
in the programmed order
1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own programme (Programme
Play).”
2 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”
3 Press ENTER.
z Hint
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”
(page 34) or “Shuffle Play” (page 33).
Notes
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs
and Super VCD with PBC playback.
• “ALL DISCS REPEAT” is automatically
changed to “ONE DISC REPEAT” when you set
to Program play mode. You can only programme
the contents of the current disc.
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks of the current disc.
Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a
different playing order.
Playing Discs
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To
play the same programme again, select “ON”
in step 3 and press ENTER.
To change or cancel a programme
1 Follow steps 1 through 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 or the number buttons,
and press c.
CLEAR
ENTE
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
,continued
33
1
R
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
OFF
TITLE
CHAPTER
)
)
DVD VIDEO
3 Press X/x to select the item to be
shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
•TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Programme Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Programme Play.
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
and Super VCD with PBC playback.
• “ALL DISCS REPEAT” is automatically
changed to “ONE DISC REPEAT” when you set
to Shuffle play mode. You can only shuffle the
contents of the current disc.
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Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play all of the titles, albums, or
tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or
track repeatedly.
CLEAR
DISPLAY
ENTE
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 0 : 5 0
OFF
OFF
ALL DISCS
ONE DISC
TITLE
CHAPTER
)
)
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
3 Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated.
◆ 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-RW
• 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
R
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 (MP3 audio)
• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all of the albums
on the current disc.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When playing a DATA CD (JPEG
image)
• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all of the albums
on the current disc.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio
and JPEG image)
• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all of the albums
on the current disc.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK: repeats the current track
(MP3 audio).
◆ 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 2.
z Hint
You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped.
After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H.
Repeat Play starts.
Notes
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs
and Super VCD with PBC playback.
• When repe ating a DATA CD which contains MP3
audio tracks and JPEG image files, and their
playing time are not the same, the sound will not
match the image file.
• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
(JPEG)” (page 53), you cannot select “TRACK”.
Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics,
etc.)
CLEAR
ENTE
DISPLAY
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.
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.
A 18 - 1:32:30 B
Playing Discs
,continued
35
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.
A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:34:30
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.
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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.
DISC 4DISC 3DISC 2DISC 1DISC 5
(step)
(step)
Locating a point quickly using
the previous/next buttons
(Search)
You can search for a particular point on a disc
using ./> on the player.
During playback, press and hold > on the
player to locate a point in the playback
direction, or press and hold . to locate a
point in the opposite direction. When you find
the point you want, release the button to
return to normal playback speed.
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward or
fast reverse (Scan)
Press m or M while playing a
disc. When you find the point you want, press
H to return to normal speed. Each time you
press m or M during scan, the
playback speed changes. With each press the
indication changes as shown below. Actual
speeds may differ with some discs.
Playback direction
×2Bt 1Mt 2Mt 3M
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO
CD only)
×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)
Searching for a Scene
Notes
• Depending on the DVD/ VIDEO C D, you may not
be able to do some of the operations described.
• For DATA CDs, you can search for a particular
point only on an MP3 audio track.
Opposite direction
×2bt 1mt 2mt 3m
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO
CD only)
×2b (DVD 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-
R
motion Play)
Press m or M when the player is
in pause mode. To return to the 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
2y 1
Opposite direction (DVD only)
2 y 1
The “2 ”/“2” playback speed is slower
than “1 ”/“1.”
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 only). To return to normal playback,
press H.
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
by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks
are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you
can select the desired one by entering its
number. Or, you can search for a scene using
the time code.
Number
buttons
CLEAR
ENTE
Note
You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW
in VR mode.
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DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY (when playing a
DATA CD with JPEG image files,
press DISPLAY twice).
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select the search
method.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-
RW
DISC
TITLE
CHAPTER
TIME/TEXT
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a
starting point by inputting the time code.
◆ 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 (MP3 audio)
DISC
ALBUM
TRACK
◆ When viewing a DATA CD (JPEG
image)
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
)
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
)
Selected row
DVD VIDEO
3 Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “
1
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
( 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-RW 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 Menu display is turned off, you
can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVDRW) or track (CD) by pressing the number
buttons and ENTER.
• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” on the next page.
Notes
• T he title, chapter, or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW
using the time code.
Searching for a Scene
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Searching by Scene
CHAPTER VIEWER
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
You can divide the screen into 9 subs creens
and find the desired scene quickly.
PICTURE
NAVI
ENTER
RETURN
1 Press PICTURE NAVI during
playback.
The following display appears.
ENTER
4 Press C/X/x/c to select a title,
chapter, or track, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts.
To return to normal play
Press O RETURN.
z Hint
If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V
is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom scene and press x. To return to the
previous scene, select the top scene and press X.
Note
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.
2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select an item.
• CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD
VIDEO only)
• TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
• TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD
only)
3 Press ENTER.
The following display appears.
1
4
7
40
2
5
8
3
6
9
Viewing Information About the
T
T 1:01:57
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) recorded on the
disc.
TIME/TEX
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW
•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)
•T
(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
Viewing Information About the Disc
1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
The following display appears.
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
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
T 17:30 128k
JAZZ
RIVER SIDE
the Disc
To check 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.
To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) text
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD, the track name
and album name appear. You can also display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio) on your TV
screen.
Bit rate
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-RW
Playing time of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current chapter
Text
Album name
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Current title and chapter number
(returns to top automatically)
Track name
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
Playing time and number of the
current track
Track name
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions) or CD
Playing time and number of the
current track
Remaining time of the current track
Playing time of the disc
Remaining time of the disc
Text
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
disc number, the scene number and the playing time
are displayed.
• Long text that does not fit in a single line will
scroll across the front panel display.
• You can also check the time information and text
using the Control Menu (page 12).
Viewing Information About the Disc
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 may not be
displayed correctly.
• 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 display.
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Sound Adjustments
1:ENGLISH
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO 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, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from 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.
1 Press (audio) during playback.
The following display appears.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 75 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-RW
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)
The default setting is underlined.
•STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
◆ 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 stereo sound of the
Note
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.”
2 Press (audio) repeatedly to
select the desired audio signal.
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Checking the audio signal
R
TVS DYNAMIC
format
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback, the format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Rear (L/R)
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL
Front (L/R)
+ Centre
Example:
Dolby Digital 3 ch
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
3 / 2 .1
TV Virtual Surround
Settings (TVS)
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
“D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 67).
Sound Adjustments
2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL
Front (L/R)
2 / 1
Rear
(Monoral)
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
Notes
• If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 66) the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
• MPE G audio signals wi th more than two chann els
will appear as shown as above (3/2.1, 2/1), but
only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be
output from your two front speakers.
SU
1 Press SUR during playback.
The following display appears.
2 Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the TVS sounds.
Refer to the following explanations given
for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in step 2.
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45
◆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.
TV
◆TVS WIDE
Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without
using actual rear speakers. The virtual
speakers are reproduced as shown in the
illustration 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.
TV
LR
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 effects cannot
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.
◆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 dialog 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. The
virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in
the illustration below. Use this setting when
you want to use TVS with 2 separate
speakers.
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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.
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.
1
Press (angle) during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the
display.
2
2 Press (angle) repeatedly to
select the 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.
1 Press (subtitle) during
playback.
The following display appears.
1:ENGLISH
2 Press (subtitle) repeatedly to
select the 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. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 75 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in step 2.
Note
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.
Enjoying Movies
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Adjusting the Playback
Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD,
VIDEO CD or DATA CD in JPEG format
from the player to obtain the picture quality
you want. Choose the setting that best suits
the programme you are watching.
3 Press X/x to select the setting you
want, then press ENTER.
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 the 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.
z Hint
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
displays a standard
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” appears.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4
STANDARD
DYNAMIC 1
STANDARD
DYNAMIC 1
DYNAMIC 2
1
CINEMA
DYNAMIC 2
1
CINEMA
2
CINEMA
2
CINEMA
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DVD VIDEO
Sharpening the Outline
of an Image (SHARPNESS)
The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines
of images on your TV screen.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
Enjoying Movies
2 Press X/x to select
(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4
OFF
OFF
1
2
DVD VIDEO
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.
To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
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Playing a DATA CD
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA).
About MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
What is MP3/JPEG?
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is
image compression technology.
Discs that the player can play
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However,
the discs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for
the player to recognize the tracks (or files).
You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/
CD-RW drives and the recording software
(not supplied) for details on the recording
format.
Note on the multi-session disc
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are
recorded in the first session, the player will
also play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files in other sessions. If audio tracks and
images in Music CD format or Video CD
format are recorded in the first session, only
the first session will be played back.
Notes
• 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 could damage your
speaker system.
• The playe r does not c onform to audio in MP3PRO
format.
• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.
Playback order of MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files
The playback order of albums, MP3 audio
tracks, or JPEG image files recorded on a
DATA CD is as follows:
◆Structure of disc contents
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
ROOT
Note
The player may not be able to play some DATA
CDs created in the Packet Write format. In this case,
you cannot view the JPEG images recorded.
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files that the player can play
The player can play the MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files:
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3
audio track), “.JPG” or “.JPEG” (JPEG
image file)
• which conform to the DCF* image file
format
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Album
Track (MP3 audio) or
File (JPEG image)
When you insert a DATA CD and press H,
the numbered tracks (or files) are played
sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any subalbums/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 52), 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 you 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, the playback order may differ from
the above illustration.
• The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/
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 will not play any albums
beyond the 200th albums.
• The player may take longer time to playback,
when progressing to the following album or jump
to other album.
• Some types of JPEG file cannot be played.
Playing DATA CDs with
MP3 Audio Tracks and
JPEG Image Files
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) can be played on this player.
CLEAR
ZOOM
PICTURE NAVI
ENTER
DISPLAY
z Hints
• You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
(page 41).
• You can select Repeat Play (page 34) or audio
format (page 44) while playing an MP3 audio
track.
• If no MP3 audio track or JPEG image file is
recorded on the the DATA CD, “No audio data”
or “No image data” appears on the screen.
Note
KODAK Picture CD starts playback automatically
when the disc is inserted.
RETURN
MENU
Playing a DATA CD
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Selecting an album from a DATA
CD
Selecting an MP3 audio track
from a DATA CD
1 Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
The list of albums recorded on the DATA
CD appears.
When an album is being played, its title is
shaded. You can turn the album list on
and off by pressing the MENU button.
(
3 0
)
1
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
JAZZ
R&B
MY FAVORITE SONGS
CLASSICAL
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSANOVA
2 Press X/x to select the album you
want and press H.
The player starts playing the selected
album.
To stop playback
Press x.
To play the next or previous MP3 audio
track
Press > or .. Note that you can select
the next album by continuing to press >
after the last track on the first album, but that
you cannot return to the previous album by
pressing .. To return to the previous
album, select the album from the album list.
To go to the next or previous JPEG image
file
Press c or C. Note that you can select the next
album by continuing to press c after the last
image on the first album, but that you cannot
return to the previous album by pressing C.
To return to the previous album, select the
album from the album list.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
1 Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD
appear. When an album is being played,
its title is shaded.
2 Select an album using X/x and press
ENTER.
The list of tracks contained 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
5
07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME
)
3 Select a track using X/x and press
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing. You can
turn the track list off by pressing the
MENU button. Pressing the MENU
button again will display the album list.
To stop playback
Press x.
To play the next or previous MP3 audio
track
Press > or .. Note that you can select
the next album by continuing to press >
after the last track on the first album, but that
you cannot return to the previous album by
pressing .. To return to the previous
album, select the album from the album list.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
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Selecting a JPEG image file from
a DATA CD
1 Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD
appear. When an album is being played,
its title is shaded.
2 Select an album using X/x and press
PICTURE NAVI.
Images of files in the album appear in 16
subscreens.
1234
5678
9101112
13141516
3 Select the image you want to view by
pressing C/X/x/c and press ENTER.
The selected image appears.
Example
bottom image and press x. To return to the
previous image, select the top image and press X.
• You can also change the slideshow duration
(page 55), effect (page 56), and sharpness
(page 49) while playing JPEG image files.
Playing Audio Tracks and Images
as a Slideshow with Sound
You can play a slideshow with sound by first
placing both JPEG and MP3 files in the same
album on a DATA CD. Then, when you play
back the DATA CD, select AUTO mode as
explained below.
1 Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD
appear.
2 Press DISPLAY during stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
3 Press x/X to select MODE
(MP3, JPEG), then press ENTER.
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
appear.
3
(
1
1 2
1 ( 4
T
0 : 0 2
AUTO
AUTO
AUDIO(MP3)
IMAGE(JPEG)
)
)
PLAY
DATA CD
MP3
Playing a DATA CD
To go to the next or previous JPEG image
file
Press c or C. Note that you can select the next
album by continuing to press c after the last
image on the first album, but that you cannot
return to the previous album by pressing C.
To return to the previous album, select the
album from the album list.
To view the images as a slideshow
Press H
selected image.
. The slideshow starts from the
To stop playback
Press x.
z Hints
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the
screen.
To display the additional image files, select the
4 Press x/X to select the setting you
want and press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
◆ AUTO
:
Playback JPEG image files as a
slideshow with sound (MP3 audio track).
◆ AUDIO(MP3):
Playback MP3 audio tracks continuously.
◆ IMAGE(JPEG):
Playback JPEG image files as a
slideshow.
5 Press MENU.
The list of albums recorded on the DATA
CD appears.
6 Press x/X to select the album you
want and press H.
The player starts playing the selected
album.
You can turn the album list on and off by
pressing the MENU button repeatedly.
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z Hints
• You can also change the slideshow duration
(page 55), effect (page 56) and sharpness
(page 49) while viewing JPEG image files.
• If you want to play a slideshow to the same audio
track, set the track to Repeat Play (page 34).
• When you select AUTO, the player can recognize
up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300 JPEG files in a
single album. When you select AUDIO(MP3) or
IMAGE(JPEG), the player can recognize up to
600 MP3 tracks and 600 JPEG files in a single
album. A maximum of 200 albums can be
recognized regardless of the selected mode.
Notes
• You cannot playback JPEG files and MP3 tracks
at the same time if they are not contained in the
same album.
• When the JPEG image file’s playback duration is
longer than the MP3 audio track, the image
slideshow continues without sound.
• When the MP3 audio track is longer than the
JPEG image file’s playback duration, the audio
track continues with no slideshow.
• If there are no MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files in the DATA CD, the “No audio data” and
“No image data” messages appear on the screen.
• The PICTURE NAVI button does not work when
“AUDIO (MP3)” is selected in “MODE (MP3,
JPEG)”.
• 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.
Rotating a JPEG image
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the
screen, you can rotate the image by 90
degrees.
Press X/x while viewing an image. Each
time you press X, the image rotates
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
Example of when you press X once:
Rotating direction
Magnifying a JPEG image
When a JPEG image is displayed on the
screen, you can enlarge the image by using
the zoom function.
◆Press ZOOM once
Enlarge the image twice (x2) the actual size.
◆Press ZOOM twice
Enlarge the image twice (x4) the preceding
size (x2).
To return to the actual image size at any
time
Press CLEAR.
z Hint
You can move the enlarged picture using
C/X/x/c.
Notes
• If you press C or c to go to the next or previous
image, the rotating a JPEG image functions are
cancelled.
• The slideshow stops when you press X/x or
ZOOM buttons
• Nothing happens when you press C while playing
the first image file of the album.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.
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Specifying the slideshow
duration
When you play JPEG image files using
slideshow you can specify the duration for
which the slides are displayed on the screen.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(INTERVAL), then press ENTER.
The options for “INTERVAL” appear.
◆ SLOW2:
Sets the duration longer than SLOW1.
4 Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
Note
Some JPEG files, especially 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.
Playing a DATA CD
1 2)
3 (
4)
1(
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4
NORMAL
NORMAL
FAST
SLOW1
SLOW2
DATA CD
JPEG
3 Press X/x to select the setting
you want.
The default setting is underlined.
◆ NORMAL
Sets the duration between 6 to 9 seconds.
(Images that are four million pixels or
more will lengthen the duration.)
◆ FAST:
Sets the duration shorter than NORMAL.
◆ SLOW1:
Sets the duration longer than NORMAL.
:
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Selecting an effect for
R
image files in the
slideshow
When you play a JPEG image file, you can
select the effect to be used when viewing the
slideshow.
ENTE
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
◆ MODE1:
The image sweeps in from top to bottom.
◆ MODE2:
The image sweeps in from left to right.
◆ MODE3:
The image stretches out from the centre
of the screen.
◆ MODE4:
The images randomly cycle through the
effects.
◆ MODE5:
The next image slides over the previous
image.
◆ OFF:
Turns off this function.
4 Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
2 Press X/x to select
(EFFECT), then press ENTER.
The options for “EFFECT” appear.
1 2)
3 (
4)
1(
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4
MODE1
MODE1
MODE2
MODE3
MODE4
MODE5
OFF
3 Press X/x to select the setting
you want.
The default setting is underlined.
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DATA CD
JPEG
Using Various Additional
Functions
Locking Discs (CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
for the desired 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.
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.
Number
buttons
3 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
1
)
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.
Using Various Additional Functions
ENTER
DISPLAY
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.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
ENTER
.
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.
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To turn off the Custom Parental Control
function
1 Follow steps 1 through 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.
Number
buttons
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.
ENTER
DISPLAY
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
)
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
.
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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.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
ENTER
.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:OFF
STANDARD:
OFF
8:
NC17
7:
R
6:
5:
8 Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
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.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 60 using the number buttons.
7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:USA
4: PG13
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.
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.
Notes
• The Control Menu display will show different
items depending on the disc type.
• 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.
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Using Various Additional Functions
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Area Code
StandardCode number
Argentina2044
Australia2047
Austria2046
Belgium2057
Brazil2070
Canada2079
Chile2090
China2092
Denmark2115
Finland2165
France2174
Germany2109
India2248
Indonesia2238
Italy2254
Japan2276
Korea2304
Malaysia2363
Mexico2362
Netherlands2376
New Zealand2390
Norway2379
Pakistan2427
Philippines2424
Portugal2436
Russia2489
Singapore2501
Spain2149
Sweden2499
Switzerland2086
Thailand2528
United Kingdom2184
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.
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.
Note
Depending on the unit being connected, you may
not be able to control your TV using all or some of
the buttons on the supplied remote.
TV
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.
Number
buttons
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
By pressingYou can
TV [/1Turn 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.
2
t
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.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number you have set may be reset to the
default setting. Set the appropriate code number
again.
• Depending on the unit being connected, you may
not be able to control your TV using all or some
of the buttons on the supplied remote.
Using Various Additional Functions
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3
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 63 to 68.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings and not all the
functions described may work.
ENTER
DISPLAY
3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
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
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
COLOR SYSTEM:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:JACKET PICTURE
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
:
Setup items
16:9
AUTO
ON
AUTO
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.
1
62
12 (27)
18 (34)
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
QUICK
DVD VIDEO
5 Select an item using X/x, then
press ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
COLOR SYSTEM:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
(PROGRESSIVE)
MODE
4:3 LETTER BOX
:
16:9
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
AUTO
Options
6 Select a setting using X/x, then
press ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”
Selected setting
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
COLOR SYSTEM:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:JACKET PICTURE
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
To enter the Quick Setup mode
Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make
basic adjustment (page 23).
To reset all 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 63 to
68 return to the default settings. Do not
press [/1 while resetting the player,
which takes a few seconds to complete.
:
4:3 PAN SCAN
AUTO
ON
AUTO
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 62).
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.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
Settings and Adjustments
z Hint
If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 75 using the number buttons.
Note
When 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 62).
The default settings are underlined.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
COLOR SYSTEM:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
JACKET PICTURE
:
16:9
AUTO
ON
AUTO
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
◆ COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD only)
Selects the colour system when you play a
VIDEO CD.
AUTO
Outputs the video signal in the
system of the VIDEO CD, eit her
PAL or NTSC. If your TV is the
DUAL system, select AUTO.
PALChanges the video signals of an
NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs
it in the PAL system.
NTSCChanges the video signals of a
PAL VIDEO CD and outputs it
in the NTSC system.
◆ TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
16:9Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
4:3
LETTER
BOX
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.
4:3
PAN SCAN
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
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
Notes
• You cannot change the colour system for DVDs.
• You can change the colour system of this player
according to the connected TV. See page 17.
◆ SCREEN SAVER
The screen saver image appears when you leave
the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes,
or when you play back a CD or DATA CD
(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.
OFFTurns off the screen saver.
◆ BACKGROUND
Selects the background colour or picture on
the TV screen in stop mode or while playing
a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio).
JACKET
PICTURE
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.
GRAPHICS
A preset picture stored in the
player appears.
BLUEThe background colour is blue.
BLACKThe background colour is black.
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When NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch is set to PROGRESSIVE
You can fine-tune the Progressive (525p/
625p) video signal output when you set
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to
PROGRESSIVE (the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights up) and connect the player
using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
to a TV that is able to accept the video signal
in progressive format.
◆ MODE(PROGRESSIVE)
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
mode (60 frames or 50 frames per second),
the progressive video signal needs to be
converted to match the type of DVD software
that you are watching.
AUTOThis will automatically detect
if you are playing Film based
or Video based software and
convert the signal to the
appropriate conversion mode.
Normally select this position.
VIDEOThis will set the conversion
mode for Video based
software, regardless of the
type of software that you are
playing.
Note
Using the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack or the S
VIDEO OUT jack will cause the picture to become
unclear or go blank when you set NORMAL/
PROGRESSIVE switch to PROGRESSIVE. In this
case, set NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to
NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator
turns off.
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 62).
The default settings are underlined.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
PAUSE MODE:
TRACK SELECTION:
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
◆ AUTO PLAY
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This
function is useful when the player is
connected to a timer (not supplied).
OFFSwitches this function off.
ONAutomatically starts playback
when the player is turned on by
a timer (not supplied).
◆ DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
BRIGHT
DARKMakes the lighting dark.
Makes the lighting bright.
◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
AUTO
FRAMEThe picture, including subjects
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally
select this position.
that do not move dynamically,
is output in high resolution.
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
OFF
ON
Settings and Adjustments
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65
◆ 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.
OFFNo priority given.
AUTOPriority given.
Notes
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
may change. The “TRACK SELEC TION” setting
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 63).
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 68), the DTS
sound track is not pl ayed 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, Dolby Digital, and
MPEG audio 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 VIDEO/
VIDEO CD discs (page 29).
ON
Stores the resume setting in
memory for up to six discs.
OFFDoes not store the resume
setting in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
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 62).
The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
DOLBY SURROUND
◆ 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
OFFNormally, select this position.
ONSelect this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This 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 67).
STANDARD
Normally select this position.
TV MODEMakes the low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
OFF
STANDARD
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
48kHz/16bit
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◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW 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 45). 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 67).
DOLBY
SURROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
Normally select this position. When
ON
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings.
OFF The influence of the digital circuit
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.”
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
DOLBY SURROUND
OFF
STANDARD
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
48kHz/16bit
If you connect a component that does not
conform to the selected audio signal, a loud
noise (or no sound) will come out from the
speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.
◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
D-PCMSelect this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
Dolby Digital decode r. 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 66).
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
MPEG audio sound tracks, o nly
the Front (L) and Front (R)
signals will be output from your
two front speakers.
MPEGSelect this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
Settings and Adjustments
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67
◆ DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
OFFSelect this when the player is
ONSelect 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 f ormat. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
Note
The analog audio signals from LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting and
keep their original sampling frequency level.
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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 power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 16)
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, please try
connecting your player to your TV’s S
VIDEO input (page 16).
, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour
system that is different from your TV.
, 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 17. (You cannot change the colour
system of the DVD disc itself.)
, You set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)
even though your TV cannot accept the
progressive signal. In this case, set the
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to
NORMAL on the rear panel so that the
PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
, You set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)
but did not connect your TV to the player’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a
COMPONENT VIDEO cord. Set to the
PROGRESSIVE only when you connect
your TV to the player’s COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks using a component
video cord (page 16).
, 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,
set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
to NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE
indicator turns off and the player is set to
normal (interlace) format.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV
TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the picture
does not fill the screen.
, 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 20,
21, 22).
, 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 66).
, While playing multichannel MPEG audio
soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front
(R) signals will be output from your two
front speakers.
, 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.”
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“ON” (page 66).
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 66).
Additional Information
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, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“OFF” (page 66).
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 on the disc tray.
, The disc is skewed.
The player cannot play certain discs (page 7).
,
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
.
(page 3)
is not correctly finalized
(page 7)
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 50).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
, 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 MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The player cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
, The MODE (MP3, JPEG) setting has been
set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 53).
The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 50)
, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet.
, It has an extension other than “.JPG.” or
“.JPEG”.
, It is larger than 3072 (width) x 2048 (height )
in Normal mode or more than 3,300,000
pixels in Progressive JPEG.
, It does not fit the screen (those images are
reduced).
, The MODE (MP3, JPEG) setting has been
set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 53).
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“Copyright lock” appears and the screen
turns blue when playing a DVD-RW disc.
, Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc.,
may contain copy protection signals, such
as complete copy protection signals, single
copy signals, and restriction-free signals.
When images that contain copy protection
signals are played, a blue screen may appear
instead of the images. It may take a while
when looking for playable images.
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files start playing simultaneously.
, AUTO has been selected in MODE (MP3,
JPEG) (page 53).
The title of the albums, MP3 tracks, or
JPEG files are not displayed correctly.
,
The player can only display numbers and
letters of the alphabet. Other characters are
displayed as “*”.
The disc does not start playing from the
.
beginning.
, Progra mme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
or A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page
32).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 29).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
set to “ON” (page 65).
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions such as
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat
Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above. See 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
30).
, 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
30).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote (page
30).
, 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.
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 71.)
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears on the front panel display.
, Child Lock is set (page 28).
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.
Self-diagnosis Function
(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 13The disc is dirty or recorded
C 31The disc is not inserted
E XX
(xx is a number)
Cause and/or corrective
action
in a format that this player
cannot play (page 7).
,Clean the disc with a soft
cloth or check its format
(page 7).
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
Additional Information
“Data error” appears on the TV screen
when playing a DATA CD.
, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you
want to play is broken.
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The JPEG image file format does not
conform to DCF (page 50).
, The JPEG image file has the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG” but not in JPEG format.
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Glossary
Album (page 50, 52)
A unit in which to store JPEG image files or
MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD. (“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.
Dolby Digital (page 18, 67)
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 are
recorded discretely and little deterioration is
realized because all channel data processing
is digital.
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 18)
Audio signal processing technology that
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround
sound. When the input signal contains a
surround component, the Pro Logic process
outputs the front, centre and rear signals. The
rear channel is monaural.
DTS (page 18, 68)
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.
DVD VIDEO (page 6)
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 17GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one
of the worldwide standards 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 real audio
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD.
DVD-RW (page 6)
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 6)
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 50, 53)
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD
(“File” is an exclusive definition for this
player.) A single file consist of a single
image.
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Film based software, Video based
software (page 65)
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 theaters.
Video based DVDs, such as television dramas
or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames/60
fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second.
Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page 12)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be
recorded.
MPEG audio (page 18, 67)
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 65)
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 show s the odd numbered lines
of an image.
Progressive JPEG (page 55)
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.
Scene (page 9)
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback
control) functions, the menu screens, moving
pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “scenes.”
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.
Track (page 9)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a
VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD. (the length of
a song). (“Track” in DATA CD is an
exclusive definition for this player).
Additional Information
Progressive format (page 65)
Compared to the Normal (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 Normal (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.
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Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: NTSC/PAL (See
page 17 to switch)
Audio characteristics
Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM
96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD
VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz
(±0.5 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: