Sony DVP-NCBOOH Operating Instructions Manual

CDIDVD

Player

3-283-152-12(1)

Operating Manual

For customersinthe U.S.A Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rearofthe unit.

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DVP-NC800H Serial No. _

For Customers in Canada

this productis not working properly,please call 1-877-602-2008 for

Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.

For other product related questions please contact our Customer

Information Service Centre

Customer Information Service Ontario, M2H 3R6

Instructions

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WARNING

Notes

About

the

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, donot expose this apparatus to rain or

moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do

not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposedto excessive heat such as sunshine, fire like.

the

CAUTION

Theuseofoptical instrumentswith this product

hazard. As the laser beam used in this CDIDVD player is harmful to eyes, do notattempt to disassemble

the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

within the product's enclosure that may be constitute a risk persons.

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

wil1

increase eye

CWOON"lO

JEDUCE

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sufficient magnitude to

r:lECTJ\lC 9<1C1l,

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated

"dangerous voltage"

electric shock to

This symbol is

intended to alert the user to the presence of

important

operating and

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment has been tested

and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and,

not instal1ed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference particular instal1ation. equipment does cause harmful

interference to radioortelevision reception, which can be

determined by turning the

equipment encouraged to try to correct the interference by one fol1owing measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radiorrVtechnician for help.

15ofthe FCC

wil1

not occur in a

off

and on, the user is

moreofthe

this

Discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, scratches on the disc may cause

it to malfunction.

• Do not expose the disc to direct or

sunlight hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc inits

case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning

cloth. Wipe the disc from the

center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners,oranti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Ifyou have printed the disc's label, dry the label before playing.

heat sources such

the

Important

Safety

Precautions

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

Instructions

I) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat as

sources such registers, stoves, apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose

the polarizedorgroundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide

blade provided for your safety. provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on

particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and

the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Il)Only

12)

use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, specified by the manufacturer, or

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, usecaution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

radiators, heat

other

the third prong are

pinched

table

the

13)Unplug this apparatus during or

lightning storms unused for long periods

14)

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord damaged, liquid has been

spilled intothe apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain moisture, does not operate

normally,

objects have fallen

when

time.

plug is

has been dropped.

On safety

•Toprevent fireorshock hazard, do

not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Should any solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

liquid

On power sources

• The player is not disconnected

from the AC powersource as long

as it is connected to the wall

outlet, even been turned off.

you are not going to use the

•

player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

placement

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

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

• Do not place the player in a location near heatsources, place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust,

shock.

• Do not install the player in an inclined position. be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the player and the discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens,

• Do not place heavy objects on the player.

• Do not install this player in a confined space, such as a bookshelf

• Install the player so that the AC power cord can be unplugged

from the wall socket immediately

in the event

the player itself has

disconnect the AC

mechanical

is designed to

large loudspeakers.

similar unit.

trouble.

in a

On operation

• Ifthe playeris brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or

is placedin a very damproom,

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 playerturned on for about half an

hour until the moisture evaporates.

On adjusting volume

Do not tum 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

abrasive pad, scouring powder

solvent such as alcoholorbenzine.

On cleaning discs, discllens

cleaners

Do not use cleaning discsordisci

lens cleaners (including wet

or spraytypes), Thesemay cause the apparatus

to malfunction,

On replacementofparts

In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuseorrecycling purposes.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This playeris capable holding a still video image on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. you leave the still video image on-screen display image displayed on your extended period permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panel televisions and projection

televisions are susceptible to this.

time you risk

for an

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

3 Press

4 Disconnect the AC power

If problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

to close the disc tray. Make sure that appears on the front panel display.

I/C>

The player enters standby

mode.

cord.

you have any questions

to tum

"NO

off

DISC"

the player.

Table

WARNING 2

Notes About the Discs 2

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Precautions 3 About This Manual 5 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6 Guide to Parts and Controls 8 Guide to the Control Menu Display Guide to the 'BRAVIA Sync' Display 13

Contents

Hookups.

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

Step Step

About the CONTROL FOR HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA Sync'

Step Step

Step

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote

Step6:Quick Setup 22

Playback

Playing Discs 24 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) 34 Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS) 35 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV SYNC) 36 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords 15

(for HDMI connections only) 17

Connecting the Audio Cords 18

Connecting the Power Cord 20

Preparing the Remote 20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IA-B Repeat Play) 30

PARENTAL CONTROL) 37

Sound

Enjoying

ing

foraScene

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

Freeze Frame) 40 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) 43

Adjustments

Changing the Sound 44 TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) 46

MP3

Audio

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 47 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files 48 Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show 50

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

and

JPEG

Images

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Settings

Using the Setup Display 54 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) 55 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) 56 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 58 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 59 HDMI Settings (HDMI SETUP)

and

Adjustments

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional

About

• Instructions in this manual describe the controlsonthe remote. You controls

•

"DVD"

DVD+Rs mode).

•

The

Icons Meaning

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Iil!m!I

Information

Troubleshooting 63

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear Specifications 67 Language Code List 68 Parental Control Area Code List 68 Index 69

This

the

may be used as a general term for commercial

meaningofthe icons used in this manual is described below:

Manual

playerifthey

(+VR

mode) and

Functions available for commercial DVDs and DVD+RWsIDVD+Rs/ DVD+Rs DL in +VR mode mode

Functions available for DVD-RWsIDVD-RsIDVD-Rs DL in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs orCD-Rs/CDRWs in video

Functions available for music CDs orCD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

have

the

sameorsimilar names as those on the remote.

DVD-RWs/DVD-RsIDVD-Rs

DVD-RWsIDVD-RsIDVD-Rs DL in video

formatorSuper VCD format)

DVDs,

the display) 66

can

also use the

DVD+RWsIDVD+Rs/

(VR

mode, video

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs

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containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files)

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWsIDVD+Rs/ DVD+Rs DLlDVD-RWs/DVD-RsIDVD-Rs DL containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files)

*MP3 (MPEG-I Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for

Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.

This

Following

Format of discs

Commercial DVD

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R/ +RDL

Player

Discs

DVD+

Can

VIDEO

AotWl'I_I.

Play

DVD+R

•

DVD+RDL

•

VIDEO CD/ Music CD

CD-RW/-R

"DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R

and "CD" logos are trademarks.

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Exampleofdiscs cannot

The player cannot play the following discs:

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

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.

• Data part

• DVD Audio discs.

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.

• BDs.

•

HDDVDs.

• Disc recorded with an AVCHD-compatible DVD video camera.

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A commercial DVD with a different region code.

• A disc recordedin a colorsystem otherthan

NTSC, such as PAL orSECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).

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

card, heart).

• A disc with paper

• A disc that has the adhesive tape or a stickerstill left on it.

Region

play

CD-Extras.

code

that

stickers on it.

the

player

cellophane

Note

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:

- music

- video CD format

- MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

- KODAK Picture CD format

*A logical format

The player can play DVD-ROMs/ DVD-RWsIDVD-RsIDVD-Rs DL/ DVD+RWs/DVD+RsIDVD+RsDLrecorded in the following formats:

- MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

about

format conforming to ISO 9660* Level Level 2,orits extended format, Joliet

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

format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

CDs/DVDs

format

files and folders on CD-

of 1/

Your player has a region code printed on the

back

the unit and only will play

commercial DVDs (playback only) labeled

with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

Commercial DVDs labeled play on this player.

you try to play any othercommercialDVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area limitations." will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the commercial DVD, there

may be no region code indication, even

though playing the commercial DVD is

prohibited by area restrictions.

[~'-

u'_~t

Region code

(~)

will also

• Notes about DVD+RWslDVD+RslDVD+Rs DL, DVD·RWslDVD·RslDVD·Rs DL RslCD·RWs

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, orCD-Rs/ CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition disc, orthe characteristics and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the

operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playbackfunctions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATACDs/DATA DVDscreated Write format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyrightprotection technologies

This productisdesigned 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 among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the

playable by this product.

•

For

player

contain a copy protection only

Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM* protection may not copy protection signal, "Copyright lock" appears on the screen.

* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable

Media) copyrightofimages.

• Note on DualDiscs

A DuaIDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with

digital audio material on the other side.

However, since the audio material side does not

conform

playback on this product

that

cannot play images

a coding technology that protects the

the Compact Disc (CD) standard,

the recording device

standard and may not be

be played ifthey contain a

not guaranteed.

CD·

Packet

be aware that

that

the

Noteonplayback DVDs

Some VIDEO software producers. Since this player plays

DVDs contents the software producers designed, some Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the

and

VIDEO

playback operationsofDVDs

CDs

may be intentionally set

and

VIDEO

playbackfeatures may not be available.

DVDsorVIDEO

operations

CDs

according to the disc

CDs.

and

Copyrights

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

prohibited.

and

other intellectual property

this copyright protection

disassembly is

GuidetoParts

For

information, see the pages indicatedinparentheses.

and

Controls

Front

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[§]

panel

1/c9

(on/standby) button (24)

HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) indicator (16, 61, 62) Lights up when the HDMI OUTjackis correctly connected to a HDCP (High-

bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input.

DISC

• (stop) button (25)

~/~

1-5

buttons (25)

(play) button (24)

(previous/next) buttons (40)

[lJ

(open/close) button (24)

[ID

DISC SKIP button (26)

[ID

(remote sensor) (20)

11m

EXCHANGE button (26)

ff1]

Disc tray (24)

l12l

Front panel display (9)

*This DVD player incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface

"HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition MultimediaInterface are trademarksorregistered trademarksofHDMI Licensing LLC."

(HDMJTM)

technology.

Rear

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BUS

panel

HDMI OUT (High-Definition Multimedia Interface out) jack (IS)

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (18) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (18) LINE OUT LIR (AUDIO) jacks (18)

[ID

LINE OUT (VIDEO)

[§] S VIDEO OUT jack (IS)

jack

(IS)

[lJ COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(15)

Front

panel

display

When

playing

Disc type change the angle (25)

Current All Disc Repeat Playing Lights up during Repeat Play (32) disc mode (32) status

playing

Disc type

.....

•

......

;

0 0 0

........

backaDVD

Disc numbers (25) Lightsupwhen you can

backaVIDEOCDwith

Disc numbers (25)

VCDI

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......

0 0 0 0

•

Playback

f.$

Control

.......

0 0 0 0

• •

· ·

• • • • •

0 0

........

(PSC)

......

.........

o• 0 0

• •

......'......

(27)

Playing time of the

current title (29)

.....,......

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0

Current playing time (28)

.........

••••

•

.......

........

0 0

• •

•

.........

.....,......

0 0

........

•

.....

•

........

•

• •

.......

•

......

.......

•

Current disc Playing status Lightsupduring A-B Repeat Play (33)

When (without

playing

backaCD,

PSC)

Disc numbers (25) Current track (28)

Disc type*

Current disc

*When playing DATA DVDs, the DVD indicator

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

.~.Hint

You can adjust the lightingofthe front panel display by setting "DIMMER" in "CUSTOM SETUP." (page 58)

I I

DATACD(MP3

Lights

audio),

DATA

• •

o 0

o 0 •

.......

• 0

o 0

during Repeat Play (32)

displayed.

;

DVD

displayed.

(MP3

Current playing time (28)

aUdio),orVIDEO

.....

•

........

o •

' .

.......

......

•

' .

•

.......

•

.......

...

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Remote

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next) buttons (25)

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......

....

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buttons (40)

[j]

ZOOM

[l2J

SLOW (25)

AUDIO

lHl

SUBTITLE

1/<:9

VOL

The

1111

TVNIDEO

PICTURE button (43, 49)

ImI

TIMEITEXT button (28)

button (25, 50)

PLAYIFAST

button (44)

button (25, 50)

(on/standby) button (24)

(volume)

+/-

+button has a tactile dot.*

button (21)

NAVI

/NEXT

SCAN/SLOW

(picture navigation)

(previous/

PLA

Y buttons

buttons (21)

[I]

1/<:9

(on/standby) button (21)

[2J

OPEN/CLOSE

Number buttons (27) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.

button (25)

[gQ]

1211

ENTER

DISPLAY

c:>

The

•

!2§]

[2§]

DISC

I2lI

ANGLE

button (27)

button (22)

button (11)

PLAY

c:>

STOP

PAUSE

button (24)

button has a tactile dot.*

button (25)

SKIP

button (46)

button (25)

*Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

CLEAR

[ID

TOP

[ID

+-/1'/~/-+

[l]

0"-'

[ID

••

ADVANCE/STEP

button (31)

RETURN button (26)

~II/II

button (27)

buttons (25)

•

...

REPLAY/STEP/

buttons

(25,41)

Guidetothe

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to tum on or change the Control Menu display as follows:

Control Menu display 1

Control

Display

control7no

[

Control Menu display

Control

The Control Menu display I and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.

Example: Control Menu display

Control

Selected

items

display 2 (appears for certain discs only)

off

display

1when playing a DVD VIDEO.

,..-----Currently

"---Currently

Total

~~~V--------r--Playing

item

playing playing

playing

numberoftitles*1

numberofchapters*2

'----------+--Current

disc number title

number*I

chapter number*2

Playback status

Playback,

Pause,

• Stop, etc.)

Type

disc

being

played*3

time*4 setting

Function name

selected Control

item

Operation message

*I Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

(PBCison), track number for VIDEO CDs!

CDs, album number for DATA CDslDATA

DVDs.

Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number, or IPEG image file number for DATA CDslDATA DVDs.

Displays Super VCD as "SVCD."

Displays the date for JPEG files.

t-------------t----,nptions

turn

off

the

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

display

"'continued

ListofControl

Item Item Name, Function

••

DISC

Selects the disc tobeplayed.

TITLEISCENEITRACK

Selects the title, scene,ortrack to be played.

CHAPTERIINDEX

Selects the chapterorindex to be played.

TRACK

Selects the track to be played.

TIMEITEXT

Checks the elapsed time and the

remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching.

ORIGINAUPLAY LIST

Selects the typeoftitles (DVDmode) tobeplayed, the ORIGINAL one,oran edited

items

PLAY

LIST.

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...

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·······

SETUP

QUICK

Use Quick Setup to choose the desired languageofthe on-screen display, the aspect ratioofthe TV, and the audio output signal.

CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.

RESET Returns the settings in "SETUP" to the default setting.

ALBUM

Selects the album thatcontains MP3 audio track and be played.

FILE

Selects the JPEG image file to played.

DATE

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

Setup

JPEG

image file to

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PROGRAM

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

SHUFFLE

Plays the title, chapter,ortrack in random order.

REPEAT

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

A-B REPEAT

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE

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

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to produce a sharper picture.

TVS (TV Virtual Surround)

Selects the surround functions.

outlineofthe image

f:.-uJ

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Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights upingreen

1[1.---+_ when you select any item

except "OFF" ("PROGRAM," "SHUFFLE," "REPEAT," "A-B REPEAT," "SHARPNESS," ''TVS'' only). The "ORIGINAUPLAY LIST" indicator lights upingreen when you select"PLAY LIST'

(default setting). The "CUSTOM PICTURE MODE" indicator lights up in green when any setting other than "STANDARD" is selected. The "A

V SYNC" indicator lights upingreen when set

to more than 0 ms.

INTERVAL

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

EFFECT

Selects the effects tobeused for

changing slides during a slide show.

MODE (MP3, JPEG)

Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE),orboth (AUTO) to be

played when playinga DATACDor

DATA DVD.

••

•'111

~~:~t~:delay

and sound.

PARENTAL

Set to prohibit playbackonthis

player.

between the picture

CONTROL

Guidetothe

'BRAVIA

Sync'

Display

You can control the player by selecting the SYNC option menu.

'BRA

The

Example:

VIA

'BRA

Sync'

VIA

Sync'

'BRA

display

display will show different items depending on the disc type.

VIA

Sync'

display when playing a

I I I I

Select an item using

ENTER.

•

When

playingaDVD

Displays MENU, SKIP.

•

When

playinginDVD-VR

Displays chapter number.

•

When

VCD

Displays number.

•

When

(with

Displays

number. When the an item by pressing 1'/4-.

.....

playingaCD,

(without

.....

playingaVIDEOCDor

PDC)

(page

.....

disc's

~/1'/4-/-+

and then press

VIDEO

TOP

and DISC

mode

DISC SKIP, and

VIDEO

CD,orSuper

PBC)

DISC SKIP, and track

Super

VCD

27)

DISC SKIP, and scene

menu appears, you canselect

DVD

Press the

.~.

You can also control these functions on the player's remote.

• Theitems same functions as the player's remote buttons (page 10).

• You can only use this function if your TV supports the

• For more details to the operation instructions supplied with the TV.

button on the

VIDEO

turn

off

the

display

RETURNorSYNC

TV's

remote.

Hint

the

'BRA

VIA Sync'.

TV's

remoteorTV's

VIASync' displayhave the

'BRAVIA Sync',please refer

button

•

When

playingaDATACDor

Displays MENU, PICTURENAVI, and DISC SKIP.

DATA

DVD

Hookups

Hooking

Follow steps 1 to 6 to hookupand adjust the settingsofthe player.

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

• Be sure to disconnect the power cordofeach component before connecting.

Step

Check that you have the following items:

• AudioNideo cord (phono plug x 3

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

the

Unpacking

Player

+-+

phono plug x 3) (1)

Step

Connect this playerto your TV monitor, projector, oraudio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one

jack on your

In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible you must use pattern component equipped with HOMI input.

Connecting

monitor, projector, or audio component.

Select pattern 0 when connecting to a TV, projector, or audio

the

Video

the patterns 0 through

CordslHDMI

Cords

according to the input

TV,

projector, or monitor,

HDMI

HDMIIN

TV,

projector,

au~U~

component.

=::::b.. : Signal flow

OUT

Component video cord (not supplied)

"continued

Video

You will enjoy high quality images.

(V,

VIDEO

Component

PI,

You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If

your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, use this connection and set "PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY)" in "SCREEN SETUP" to "ON"

(page 57) to output progressive signals.

HDMI/DVI

Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.

When connecting to a Sony TV that is

compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI

function, see page 17.

When

Follow the steps below. Improper handling may damage the HDMI OUTjackand the connector.

connectingtothe

PRJ

input

video

input

jack

HOMI

input

OUT

jacks

jack

connecttoaTVwith

Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied). The DVIjackwill not accept any audio signals, so you have to use another audio connection in addition to this connection (page 18). Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

When

connectingtoa

OVI

input

standard

4:3

screen

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 56.

• Do notconnect aVCR, etc., betweenyourTVand the player.Ifyou pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the

screen.Ifyour TV has only one audio/video

inputjack, connect the player to this jack.

VCR

Carefully

the

align

backofthe

the player

connectorbychecking

Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.

Connector is upside down

Insert

the

HOMI

connector

the

HOMI

Do not bend or apply force to the HDMI connector.

OUT

jack.

HOMI

and

their

OUT

jack

the

HOMI

shapes.

Not straight

straight

into

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

•Ifthe picture appears too white when you are

using eor

"SCREEN SETUP" to

• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the player.

• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall,ifyou place the player on the cabinet with the HDMI cord connected.Itmay damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.

• When connecting ordisconnecting, do not screw inorrotate the HDMI connector.

connection, set"BLACKLEVEL"

"OFF'

(page 57).

About

the

CONTROL

FOR

HDMI functions HDMI

By connectingtoSony components that are compatible with the CONTROL FOR HOMI function with an HOMIcord (not supplied),you can enjoy the following features:

• One-Touch Play (page 24)

• System-Power

When you tum theTV

on the

with CONTROL FOR HDMI function tum automatically.

prepare

Set "CONTROL FOR SETUP" (page 62). For details on TV setting, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

Depending on the connected component, the CONTROL FOR HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructionssupplied with the component.

for

'BRAVIA

connections

Off

off

TV's

remote, the components compatible

for

the

'BRAVIA

HOM!"

Sync'

only)

by using the

Sync'

to "ON" in "HOMI

(for

I/~

button

off

features

Step3:Connecting

the

Audio

Cords

Select one projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

the following patterns 0 or

(yellow)* :

according to the input jack on yourTV monitor,

HDMI cord (not supplied)

*The yellow plug

.~.Hint

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

: Signal flow

used for video signals (page 15).

Opticaldigitalcord

(not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting

or or

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

GAudio

input

jacks

This connection will use your

TV'soraudio

component's two speakers for sound.

Digital

your audio component has a Dolby*1

audio

input

jack

DigitalorDTS*2 decoder and a digital input

jack, use this connection. You can enjoy

Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and DTS (5.lch) surround effect.

you connect to a Sony audio component that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component.

*I Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

*2 Manufactured underlicense under U.S. Patent #:

Dolby Laboratories.

• After you have completed the connection, to set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "OTS" to (page 22).

• When you connect an audio component that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set "48kHz/96kHz PCM" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "96kHz/24bit" (page 60).

• The TVS effects

with this connection.

• When you connect the player to an audio component using an HOMI cord, you will need to do one

- Connect the audio component to the TV with the

HOMIcord.

- Connect the player to the TV with a video cord other than HOMI cord (component video cord, S

VIOEO cord,

• When connecting to the HOMI OUT jack, carefully align the HOMIconnector withthe jack.

not bend and apply force to the HOMI cord.

the following:

audio/video cord).

"ON"inQuick Setup

this player cannot be used

sure

Step4:Connecting

Plug the player and TV powercords into an AC outlet.

the

Power

Cord

Step5:Preparing

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by

matching the using the remote, point it at the remote sensor

• Do not leave the remoteinan extremely hotorhumid place.

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

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct lightfrom the sunora lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

•

you do not use the remote for an extended periodoftime, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage

from battery leakage and corrosion.

® and e ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When

the

Remote

on the player.

Controlling

YourTVwith

the

Controlling

other

TVs

with

the

Supplied

You cancontrol the sound level, inputsource, and power switch supplied remote.

TVI/~

Number buttons

Remote

your Sony

with the

VOL

+/-

TVNIDEO

908

(:)

(.:>

You

below.

0-0

can

control your TV using the buttons

remote

You cancontrol the sound level, input source, and power switch

your TV is listed in the table below, set the

appropriate manufacturer's code.

While

holding number manufacturer's below).

Release

Code

numbersofcontrollable

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony Daewoo

non-Sony TVs as well.

down

1/6,

buttonstoselect

code

(see

1/6.

(default)

04,22

press

your

the

TVs

the

TV's

table

CI CI

By pressing You can

lie!)

+/-

VOL TV/VIDEO Switch the TV's input source

• Depending on the connected unit, you may notbe able to control your buttons

Tum the TVonor off Adjust the volumeofthe TV

between the TV and other input sources

using allorsomeofthe

the supplied remote.

Hitachi JVe LG/Goldstar 04 MGAlMitsubishi Panasonic Philips

RCA Samsung Sharp Toshiba

• When you replace the batteriesofthe remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your

buttons on the supplied remote.

02,04 09

04,13

19 21 04,10 04,20

07,

using allorsomeofthe

Step

Follow the steps below to make the minimum numberofbasic adjustments for using the player.

To skip an adjustment, press

Quick

Turnonthe

TV.

Setup

To return to the previous adjustment, press

~-~~"-

' , "

(j)

(/)

- - , ,

® (f:) Q

(EH)

(if)

i0 Q Q

1/<-9

Press

1'/~

selectalanguage.

......

Press

Switch TVsothat

player

"Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP" (press enter to run Quick Setup) appears at the bottom message does not appear, select "QUICK" (quick) under "SETUP" (setup) in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 55).

Press

IIC).

the

input

selectoronyour

the

signal

appearsontheTVscreen.

the screen.Ifthis

ENTER

without

from

inserting

disc.

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

the

The player displays the menu and

subtitles in the selected language.

Press

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio appears.

ENTER.

the TV to be connected

Press matches

•Ifyou standardTVwithawide-screen

• 16:9 (page 56)

•Ifyou

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or4:3 PAN SCAN

1'/~

haveawide-screenTVora4:3

havea4:3

(page 56)

select

the

yourTVtype.

standard

seUing

mode

that

Press

ENTER.

Press

ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of

jack used to connect your audio

component such as an amplifier

(receiver) appears.

Press (if an

't/.J,

any)

audio

select

you

are

usingtoconnect

component,

the

typeofjack

then

ENTER.

you did not connect an audio

component, select "NO," then go to step

13.

you connected an audio component

using

just

an audio cord, select "YES: LINE OUTPUT LIR (AUDIO)," then go to step 13.

you connected an audio component

using a digital coaxialoroptical/HDMI

cord, select"YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT."

press

"DTS" is selected.

12Press't/.J,toselect

not

you

wishtosendaDTS

your

audio

your audio component has a DTS

decoder, select "ON." Otherwise, select

"OFF."

13Press

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

ENTER.

component.

whether

signal

When "PhotoTV HD" modeisactivated (page 51), the selection for "TV TYPE"

skipped.

OPress

Dolby sendtoyour

Digital decoder, select "DOLBY DIGITAL." Otherwise, select "D-PCM."

't/.J,

select

Digital

signal

audio

your audio component has a Dolby

the

type

you

wish

component.

Press~on

the

player,

and

place

Playback

Playing

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

with your disc.

DiJ

Discs

mmiIm

r;;;---+-

IimII

DISC SKIP

TIMEfTEXT

MENU ENTER

DISPLAY

disconthe

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 lastdisc placedonthe tray.

Press

The disc tray closes. The player starts

playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the audio

component.

Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 27. For VIDEO CDs, see page 27.

disc

Playback side facing down

1>.

tray.

Disc compartment number

Turnonyour

Press

The player turns on.

Switch

I/e!).

the

TVsothat

player

•

Tum

the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the player.

appearsontheTVscreen.

When

on the audio component and select

TV.

input

selectoronyour

the

signal

usinganaudio

from

component

the

turn

off

the

player

Press

ItC,).

The player enters standby mode.

One-Touch

Play

(for

HOMI

connections

only)

With one touchofthe remote, the playerand yourTV automatically tum on and the player. Playback starts automatically. The

TV's

automatically, in the following cases:

- You press DISPLAY buttons on the remote. Note that these buttons are not effective when you play audio CD track in "AUDIO (MP3)" mode.

a disc with auto play function is loaded.

.~.

Hint

You can have the player tum whenever you leaveitin 30 minutes.Totum this function onoroff, set "AUTO POWER OFF"in"CUSTOM SETUP" to "ON"or"OFF'

TV's

input will also switch to the player

C>,

(page 58).

button on the

input is switched to the

TOP MENU, MENU,

MP3 audio

off

automatically

stop mode for more than

Notesonplaying DVD

VIDEO

•

DTS

audio

the

DIGITAL

OPTICAL)IHDMI

•

When sound "AUDIO

•Ifyou equipment

you tracks,

SETUP"

connect

set

"DTS"to"ON"in"AUDIO

(page

60).Aloud

the

speakers,

the

speakerstobe

DTS

sound

signals

playa

withoutaDTS

are

output

OUT

(COAXIAL

OUT

DVD

set

"DTS"to"ON"

(page

the

playertoaudio

noise

affecting

your

damaged.

tracksona

only

jack.

VIDEO

60).

may

with

decoder,donot

SETUP"

come

earsorcausing

through

DTS

out

from

EmIl

Discs created on DVD recorders mustbecorrectly

finalized before they can be played. For more

information about finalizing, refer instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.

Additional

check

see

the

illustrationonpage

operations

the

positionofthe

buttons

24.

the operating

below,

Display the subtitle

Replay the previous scene*1

Briefly fast forward the current scene*2

Magnify the image*3

All DVDs except for DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs DL.

DVDs only.

Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the enlarged picture using upon the contents may

be canceled automatically when the picture

moved.

Operation

Press SUBTITLE during playback. Press SUBTITLE

repeatedly to select a subtitle language.

Press

........

REPLAY during playback

Press

11.-

...

ADV

ANCE

playback Press

ZOOM repeatedly. Press CLEAR to cancel.

~/1'/"'/".

the disc, the zoom function

during

Depending

Select a disc

Stop

Pause Resume play after

pause Go

to the next disc

tothe next chapter, Press trackorscene in continuous play mode

back to the Press previous chapter, track

scene in

continuous play mode Stop play and remove Press

the disc Change the angle Press

Operation

Press DISC 1-5 on the

player Press. Press Press..or

Press DISC

playback.

Press repeatedly to select an angle number.

[::::>

SKIP

.....

ANGLE

during

EmIl

You

may

notbeabletouse

function with some scenes.

Playing

quicklyorslowly

sound

You

can

listentodialogorsound

playing

During SLOW

The FAST

Press

the

current

playback,

PLAY.

speed

changes

PLAYorSLOW

returntonormal

C:>.

BmLI

• You can only VIDEO CDs, or Super VCDs only.

• "Operation not possible" will appear when

maximum or minimum speed

• During Fast Play or Slow Play mode, you cannot change the angle (page sound (page 44). The sound can only be changed for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs.

• Fast Play and Slow Play functions do not work

when playing DTS sound tracks.

• You cannot

when playing a still picture

use

this function with DVDs,

use

Fast Play or Slow Play functions

the Replay or Advance

with

while

scene

quicklyorslowly.

press

FAST

PLAY

when

you

press

either

PLAY.

playback

reached.

25), subtitle (page 25), or

DVD-VR mode.

~continued

Replacing

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

L'"

I,";;

>'Y'

\""

discs

,0.':'&',

AS;

,,*~',,,,.;,

Ci:0

while

,'»"("

('0

......

0 0

playing

the current disc.

DISC SKIP

EXCHANGE

(;3

(:v

(:;

..-4--

DISC SKIP

DIll

Do not push the disc tray to closeinstep 5, as you may damage the player.

Locking

the

disc

tray

(Child

Lock)

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

When

the

playerisin

&"-.

RETURN,

ENTER,

remote.

The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. The

the player the Child Lock is set.

unlock

When the player is in standby mode, press

cr--.

the remote does not work while

the

disc

RETURN, ENTER, and then

standby

and

tray

mode,

then

press

1/(9

button on

1/6

again.

the

DIll

Even if you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in the Control Menu (page 55), the disc tray remains locked.

Press

The disc tray opens and two disc

compartments appear. Even is playing a disc, it doesn't stop playing.

The disc tray turns and another two disc

.~.Hint

While the disc trayisopen,

-Ifthe playbackofthe current disc end, the player

stops playing.Ifthe discisplayedinOne Disc

Repeat Play mode (page 32), the current disc starts playing again.

-InShuffle Play mode (page 31), titles/tracks/ chapters are reshuffled only on the current disc.

- In Program Play mode (page 30), the titles/tracks/

chapters only on the current disc are played.

EXCHANGE.

Replace

the

discsinthe

compartments with Press

DISC

SKIP.

compartments appear.

Replace compartments

Press

The disc tray closes.

the

discsinthe

with

EXCHANGE.

new

the player

ones.

Resuming Point Disc

The playerstoresthe point where you stopped

the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. the 7th disc, the resume playbackpoint for the first disc is deleted.

(MUlti-disc

you store a resume playback point for

While stop

"RESUME" appears on the front panel display.

Press

The player starts playback from the point

where you stopped the disc in step

.~.

Hint

To play from the beginningofthe disc, twice, then press

Playback

Where

playback.

You

playingadisc,

c>.

[:::::>.

From

Stopped

Resume)

press.

the

press.

• "MULTI-DISC RESUME" in "CUSTOM

SETUP" must be set to function to work (page 58).

• The point where you stopped playingiscleared when:

- you change the play mode.

- you change the settings on the Setup Display.

• For DVD-VRmode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the current disc. The resume point is cleared when:

- you press DISC SKIPorDISC 1-5.

- you opened the disc tray.

- you disconnect the power cord.

- the player enters standby mode (DATA

DATA

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

• This function may not work with some discs.

•If"MULTI-DISC RESUME" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is set to recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may

Using

A DVD VIDEO is divided into long sections

of Press TOP MENU to select a title you want when you contains several titles. Press MENU to select items such for the sound and subtitles when you DVD VIDEO that allows you to do so.

Selecting

DVD

only).

playback other recorded discs from the same resume point.

the

DVD's

a picture or a music feature called "titles."

playa

"ORIGINAL"or"PLAY

"ON"

(default) for this

"ON"

and you playback a

DVD VIDEO which

N'lr1%/S

CD/

language

playa

The options for "ORIGINAUPLAY LIST" appear.

Press

• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created

• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally

Press

Playing Functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the

menu on the TV screen.

When you start playing a VIDEO CD with

PBC functions, the menu for your selection appears. Select an item using the number buttons, and press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations (press

when "Press Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc,

depending on the VIDEO CD.

"'/'"toselectasetting.

from "ORIGINAL" for editing.

recorded.

ENTER.

VIDEO

the operating procedure may differ

(PIC

SELECT'

CDs

With

Playback)

appears).

PIC

I!m]

LIST"inDVD-VR

Some DVD-VR(Video Recording) mode have two typesoftitles 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

Press in

stop

The Control Menu appears.

Press

(ORIGINAL/PLAY

DISPLAY

mode.

"'/'"toselect

mode

title to be played.

when

LIST),

ENTER.

Irm!I

the

player

II1II

then

press

returntothe

Press n RETURN.

.~.

Hint

play without using PBC, press numberbuttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press

"Play without PBC" appears on theTVscreen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu.

To return to PBC playback,

press

[>-.

[>-

ENTER.

press.

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twice then

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