Sony DVP-NS325, DVP-NS725P, DVP-NS333, DVP-NS530, DVP-NS730P Service Manual

RMT-D152A/D156P/D157P/D152E/D153A/D158P

DVP-NS325/NS330/NS333/NS430/NS433/NS530/NS725P/NS730P

Photo : DVP-NS325

RMT-D152A

SERVICE MANUAL

CD/DVD PLAYER

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

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

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB (LINE OUT (L/R) AUDIO jacks only)

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

CD: 99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected

value (±0.001% W PEAK) The signals from LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks are measured. When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.

Outputs/Inputs (NS325)

Jack name: (Jack type/Output or

Input level/Load impedance)

Outputs (NS725P/NS530/NS730P/

NS330/NS333/NS430/NS433)

Jack name: (Jack type/Output level/

Load impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/

2 Vrms/ 10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical

output jack/-18d Bm (wave length: 660 nm) (NS725P/NS530/NS730P/ NS430/NS433)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms (NS325/NS725P/ NS530/NS730P/NS330/NS333/ NS430/NS433)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

B, PR):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR:

0.65 Vp-p/75 ohms (NS325/NS725P)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

B/CB,

PR/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,

P

B/CB, PR /CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

(NS730P)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, CB/CR):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C

B, CR:

0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms (NS530)

LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/

1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms (NS325/NS725P/ NS530/NS730P/NS330/NS333/ NS430/NS433)

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

1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms (NS325/NS725P/NS530/NS730P/ NS330/NS333/NS430/NS433)

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Power consumption: 13 W/ 14 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 55.5 ×

244 mm (17 × 2

3

/16 × 9 5/8 in.) (NS325/NS530/NS330/NS333) 430 × 55.5 × 237 mm (17 × 2

3

/16 × 9 3/5 in.) (NS430/NS433/NS725P/ NS730P)

Supplied accessories

See page 14 (NS325) See page 15 (NS725P/NS530/NS730P/

NS330/NS333/NS430/NS433)

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

ENERGY STA R



is a U.S. registered mark. As an

ENERGY STA R



Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STA R



guidelines for energy efficiency.

US Model

DVP-NS325/NS725P

Canadian Model

DVP-NS325/NS725P

PX Model

DVP-NS325/NS725P

E Model

DVP-NS325

Mexico Model

DVP-NS325

Brazilian Model

DVP-NS325

Argentina Model

DVP-NS325

AEP Model

DVP-NS330/NS333/NS430/

NS433

UK Model

DVP-NS330/NS430

Russian Model

DVP-NS330

Hong Kong Model

DVP-NS530/NS730P

Singapore Model

DVP-NS530/NS730P

T aiwan Model

DVP-NS530

Korea Model

DVP-NS530/NS730P

Saudi Arabia Model

DVP-NS530

Middle East Model

DVP-NS530/NS730P

Australian Model

DVP-NS530/NS730P

New Zealand Model

DVP-NS530/NS730P

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

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

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

5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the customer.

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

7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check leakage as described below.

WARNING!!

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION

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

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

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

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

LEAKAGE TEST

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5mA (500 microampers). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.

1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA TW-540A. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions to use these instruments.

2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245 digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM or battery-operated AC volmeter. The “limit” indication is 0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital multimeters that have a 2V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A)

Unleaded solder

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

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C highter than

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

• Strong viscosity

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

• Usable with ordinary solder

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

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

To Exposed Metal

Parts on Set

0.15 F

1.5k

AC Voltmeter (0.75 V)

Earth Ground

Fig.A. Using an Acvoltmeter to check AC leakage.

ÉÈÀÀ

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. Disc Removal Procedure (at POWER OFF) .............. 5

2. How to Service MB-108 Board ..................................... 5

1. GENERAL

Precautions.................................................................... 1-1

About this Manual.......................................................... 1-1

This Player Can Play the Following Discs ................... 1-1

Notes about the Discs .................................................. 1-1

Index to Parts and Controls ......................................... 1-2

Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar) ............... 1-3

Hookups ................................................................................ 1-3

Hooking Up the Player .................................................. 1-3

Step 1: Unpacking ......................................................... 1-3

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote................. 1-3

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords ............................ 1-3

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords............................ 1-4

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cords........................... 1-5

Step 6: Quick Setup ...................................................... 1-5

Playing Discs ......................................................................... 1-6

Playing Discs ................................................................. 1-6

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped

the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) ....................................... 1-6

Using the DVD's Menu .................................................. 1-6

Playing VIDEO CD's With PBC Functions

(PBC Playback) ............................................................. 1-6

Playing an MP3 Audio Track ......................................... 1-7

Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play,

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play........... 1-7

Searching for a Scene .......................................................... 1-8

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan,

Slow-motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame) ............ 1-8

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

(Search mode) ......................................................... 1-9

Viewing Information About the Disc ..................................... 1-9

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ........ 1-9

Sound Adjustment ................................................................. 1-10

Changing the Sound...................................................... 1-10

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) ............................. 1-10

Enjoying Movies .................................................................... 1-10

Displaying the Subtitles ................................................. 1-10

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) ............................ 1-10

Adjusting the Playback Picture

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) ................................. 1-11

Enhancing the Playback Picture

(DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) .............................. 1-11

Changing the Angles ..................................................... 1-11

Using Various Additional Function........................................ 1-11

Locking Discs (CUSTOME PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) .......................................... 1-11

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote ............. 1-12

Setting and Adjustmants ....................................................... 1-13

Using the Setup Display ............................................... 1-13

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP) ............................................. 1-13

Setting for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) .................. 1-13

Custom Setting (CUSTOM SETUP) ............................ 1-13

Setting for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) ....................... 1-13

Additional Information............. ... .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .......... 1-14

Troubleshooting............................................................. 1-14

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear

in the display .................................................................. 1-14

Glossary ........................................................................ 1-15

Language Code List ...................................................... 1-15

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Upper Case ................................................................... 2-1

2-2. Front Panel Assembly ................................................... 2-1

2-3. Loading Assembly ......................................................... 2-2

2-4. Optical Device (KHM-290AAA) .................................... 2-2

2-5. DC Motor and MS-128 Board ....................................... 2-3

2-6. ER-21 Board .................................................................. 2-3

2-7. AF-098 Board ................................................................ 2-4

2-8. MB-108 Board ................................................................ 2-5

2-9. Switching Regulator ...................................................... 2-5

2-10. Interval Views................................................................. 2- 6

2-11. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-7

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. Overall Block Diagram .................................................. 3-1

3-2. System Control Block Diagram .................................... 3-3

3-3. RF/Servo Block Diagram .............................................. 3-5

3-4. Signal Processor Block Diagram ................................. 3-7

3-5. Audio Block Diagram..................................................... 3-9

3-6. Video Block Diagram..................................................... 3-11

3-7. Interface Control Block Diagram .................................. 3-13

3-8. Power Block Diagram (1/3) .......................................... 3-15

3-9. Power Block Diagram (2/3) .......................................... 3-17

3-10. Power Block Diagram (3/3) .......................................... 3-19

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram ........................................... 4-1

4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ........ 4-3

Waveforms .................................................................... 4-5

• AF-098 Printed Wiring Board................................... 4-7

• AF-098 (Audio Out) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-9

• AF-098 (Video Out) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-11

• AF-098 (PS Trough) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-13

• AF-098 (IF) Schematic Diagram ............................. 4-15

• AF-098 Board Differential Part List ......................... 4-17

• ER-21 Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-19

• ER-21 (Euro AV) Schematic Diagram .................... 4-21

• MB-108 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-23

• MB-108 (System Control) Schematic Diagram ...... 4-25

• MB-108 (Motor Drive) Schematic Diagram ............ 4-27

• MB-108 (Servo) Schematic Diagram ...................... 4-29

• MB-108 (AV Decoder) Schematic Diagram ........... 4-31

• MB-108 (I/P Converter) Schematic Diagram ......... 4-33

• MB-108 (Audio DAC, PLL) Schematic Diagram..... 4-35

• MB-108 Board Differential Part List ........................ 4-37

• MS-128 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-39

• MS-128 (Mecha Deck) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-41

• SW-384 Printed Wiring Board ................................. 4-43

• SW-384 (Switch) Schematic Diagram .................... 4-45

• Power Block (HS8S2U) Printed Wiring Board........ 4-47

• Power Block (HS8S2U) Schematic Diagram ......... 4-49

• Power Block (ETXNY410E0F)

Printed Wiring Board ................................................ 4-51

• Power Block (ETXNY410E0F)

Schematic Diagram .................................................. 4-53

• Power Block (ETXNY410M0F)

Printed Wiring Board ................................................ 4-55

• Power Block (ETXNY410M0F)

Schematic Diagram .................................................. 4-57

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. System Control-Video Pin Function

(MB-108 BOARD IC104: MB9130RPFV-G-BND-E1) . 5-1

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6. TEST MODE

6-1. General Description ...................................................... 6-1

6-2. Starting Test Mode ........................................................ 6-1

6-3. Syscon Diagnosis ......................................................... 6-1

6-4. Drive Auto Adjustment .................................................. 6-5

6-5. Drive Manual Operation ................................................ 6-7

6-6. Mecha Aging.................................................................. 6-11

6-7. Emergency History ....................................................... 6-11

6-8. Version Information ....................................................... 6-11

6-9. Video Level Adjustment ................................................. 6-11

6-10. If Con Self Diagnostic Function .................................... 6-12

6-11. Troubleshooting ............................................................. 6-19

7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

7-1. Power Supply Check..................................................... 7-1

7-2. Adjustment of Video System ......................................... 7-2

1. Video Level Adjustment (MB-108 Board) ............... 7-2

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

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

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

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

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

7-3. Adjustment Related Parts Arrangement ...................... 7-4

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 8-1

8-1-1. Main Section ............................................................. 8-2

8-1-2. Mechanism Deck Assembly .................................... 8-4

8-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 8-5

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE (at POWER OFF)

1) Open dust cover to access to a hole insert a tapering driver into the aperture of the unit bottom, and move the lever of chuck can in the direction of the arrow A. (See Fig. 1)

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

The lever of a zipper cam

Hole

Tray

B

A

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

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

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

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

Flexible

flat cable five

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

4 Two screws (B3)

1 MB-108 board

6 CK-122 board

2 Stand

3 Connector (CN101)

5 Connector (CN601)

2. HOW TO SERVICE MB-108 BOARD

• Jig

1) Remove the upper case from the main unit. (Refer to 2-1)

2) Remove the MB-108 board. (Refer to 2-7)

3) Set the removed MB-108 board and CK-122 board to the stand as shown in Fig. 2.

Fig. 1.

Fig. 2.

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4) Fix the CK-120 board to the location where the MB-108 board is removed.

2 Connector

(CN101, 9P)

1 Connector

(CN601, 25P)

7 Connector

(CN102, 6P)

3 MB-108 board

8 FMS-23-108 flexible

cable (CN201, 5P)

4 Four screws

SUMITITE (B3)+BV)

5 FMO-8 flexible board (CN204, 8P)

6 FMM-48 flexible board (CN203, 48P)

5 Connector

(CN102, 6P)

3 MB-108 board

4 FMS-23-108 flexible

cable (CN201, 5P)

2 FMO-8 flexible board

(CN204, 8P)

1 FMM-48 flexible board

(CN203, 48P)

1

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

4 Harness 6P

(CN110)

3 Harness 6P

(CN102)

2 Connector

(CN114)

5) Set the five flexible flat cables and the harness as shown in Fig. 4 and Fig. 5.

Fig. 3.

Fig. 4. Fig. 5.

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6) Set complete!

Fig. 6.

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MEMO

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1-1

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Precautions

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

On safety

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

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

• 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 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, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Should the AC power cord need to be changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.

On placement

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

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

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

For the model supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall autlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.

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.

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

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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.

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Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*

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

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-RWs in VR mode

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• Super VCDs in PAL format

* 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 with a different region code.

• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).

• 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/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are 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 method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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 center 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

A [/1 (on/standby) button (24) B Disc tray (24) C Front panel display (9) D (remote sensor) (14) E A (open/close) button (24)

F Playback Dial (35) G X (pause) button (25) H x (stop) button (25) I SURROUND button (41) J PICTURE MODE button (44)

DVP-NS325/NS330/NS333/NS430/NS433/NS530/NS725P/NS730P

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About this Manual

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

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

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

format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

The “DVD VIDEO” is a trademark.

Region code

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

DVDs labeled will also play on this player.

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

Icon Meaning

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

Functions available for VIDEO 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)

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

ALL

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SECTION 1-1

GENERAL

(Except NS725P/NS730P)

1-2

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD

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

When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Current title/chapter or playing time (39)

Disc type

Current audio signal (40)

Lights up when you can change the angle (46)

Lights up during Repeat Play (33)

Playing status

Disc type

Current scene or playing time (39)

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (33)

Playing time (39)

Disc type

Current track (39)

Lights up during Repeat Play (33)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (28)

Playing status

,continued

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Rear panel

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (19)

(20) (21)

B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (18)

(19) (20)

C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (15)

D S VIDEO OUT jack (15) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(15)

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

P

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

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Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (51) B

Z

OPEN/CLOSE button (25)

C Number buttons (27)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (30) E SUBTITLE button (43) F AUDIO button (40) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (25)

H m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (35)

I X PAUSE button (25) J H PLAY button (24)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (27) L DISPLAY button (12) M TOP MENU button (27) N [/1 (on/standby) button (24) O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (51)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

P TV/VIDEO button (51) Q TIME/TEXT button (38) R PICTURE MODE button (44) S ANGLE button (46) T SUR (surround) button (41) U SEARCH MODE button (36) V REPEAT button (33) W INSTANT SEARCH/STEP

button (25, 36)

X INSTANT REPLAY/STEP

button (25, 36)

Y x STOP button (25) Z ENTER button (22)

wj O RETURN button (27) wk MENU button (27) (28)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

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Guide to On-Screen Displays

(Control Bar)

The following explains the Control Bar. The Control Bar is used for making adjustments to the settings or displaying information during playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages.

Displaying the Control Bar during playback

The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly during playback. You can select the setting that suits the current playback item and view the related information.

◆Display 1

The following play modes 1~4 can be set. The indicator lights up in blue when activated. Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is set.)

A Repeat Play (33) B Shuffle Play (32) C Program Play (30) D A-B Repeat Play (33) E Unit being repeated in this example. F Playback status (NPlayback,

XPause, xStop, etc.)

m

◆Display 2

The following play modes 7~K can be set. The indicator lights up in blue when activated. Example: When “TVS” is set.

G TVS (41) H “BNR” (43) I “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” (44) J “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER”

(45)

K “ANGLE” (46)

m

◆Display 3

The following playback information is displayed. Example: When playing a DVD.

L TIME/TEXT icon M Title number of the DVD (36) N Chapter number of the DVD (36) O Playing time or remaining time (38)

m

◆Display 4

(DVD playback only)

P Format of the current audio signal (40)

m

◆No display

m

◆Return to Display 1

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Displaying the Control Bar in stop mode

The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed during stop mode. You can make basic adjustments and customize the player to suit your viewing preferences.

◆Display 1

The following settings can be made.

A SETUP (53)

• Select QUICK to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.

• Select CUSTOM to make a full range of adjustments.

• Select RESET to return the SETUP adjustments to the default settings.

B PARENTAL CONTROL (47)

• Set this to limit the playback of selected discs on this player.

m

◆Display 2

Shows the same information as Display 1 during playback.

m

◆Display 3

Shows the same information as Display 2 during playback.

m

◆Display 4

Shows the same information as Display 3 during playback.

m

◆No display

m

◆Return to Display 1

QUICK

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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 of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• A plug adaptor is included with some models.

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

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

Notes

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

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

• Do not expose the 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, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV 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.

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 18). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

A

C

P

R

P

B

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

P

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

S VIDEO

OUT

B

INPUT

S VIDEO

l : Signal flow

Component video cord (not supplied)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

CD/DVD player

to S VIDEO OUT

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(green)

(blue) (red)

(yellow)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(yellow)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

(green)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R)

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16

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

B

, PR)

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 color reproduction and high quality images.

When connecting to a wide 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 55.

Note

Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen.

Green Blue Red

VCR

CD/DVD player

TV

Connect directly

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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 .

* 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.

Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)

TV

• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 41), TVS WIDE (page 41)

(page 18)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

and two speakers

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 41)

or

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 41).

(page 19)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby

* Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)

(page 62)

(page 20)

AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks having a Dolby Digital or DTS** decoder and 6 speakers

• Surround effects:

– Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 62) – DTS (5.1ch) (page 62)

(page 21)

A D

A

B

C

D

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Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page

15).

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.

A

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

P

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

A

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

TV

l : Signal flow

CD/DVD player

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to audio input

(yellow)*

(white)

(yellow)*

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(red)

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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).

B

B-1

B-2

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

P

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

LINE OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

B-1

B-2

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

CD/

DVD player

or

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (L)

Front (R)

[Speakers]

(white)

(red)

(white)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

to audio input

to coaxial digital input

l: Signal flow

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

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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 .

Note

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

C

C-1

C-2

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

P

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

LINE OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

C-2

C-1

CD/DVD player

or

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

l: Signal flow

Rear (L)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

Rear (mono)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

(red)(white)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

to audio input

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

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

a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver).

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” (page 22) in Quick Setup.

D

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

P

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

LINE OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

D

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Subwoofer

Center

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

CD/DVD player

l: Signal flow

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

to coaxial digital input

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

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Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

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

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 ..

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 Bar to run Quick Setup (page 54).

4

Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

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

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.

7

Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type.

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 55)

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

standard TV with a wide-screen mode

• 16:9 (page 55)

8

Press ENTER.

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

ENTER

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

FRENCH

ENGLISH ENGLISH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

BLACK LEVEL:

4:3 LETTER BOX

BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

ON

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

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9

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

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 18 to 21 ( through ).

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

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

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

10

Press 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 19 to 21 ( through ).

• D-PCM (page 58)

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the

amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 58)

11

Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

12

Press X/x to select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver).

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 19 to 21 ( through ).

• OFF (page 58)

• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has

a DTS decoder) (page 58)

13

Press ENTER.

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

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 19 to 21 ( through ). Each of these is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player. Refer to page 53 for using the Setup Display.

Audio Connection (pages 18 to 21)

• No additional settings are needed.

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 58)

• If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 57)

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 58)

• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 58)

YES

NO

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

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

A

D

A

B-1

C-1

B-2 C-2

D

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS:

OFF

STANDARD

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

DOLBY DIGITAL

D-PCM

B-2 C-2

D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

DTS:

OFF OFF

ON

B D

B-2 C-2

D

B D

A

B-1

C-1

B-2 C-2 D

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Playing Discs

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

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.

1

Turn on your TV.

2

Press [/1.

The player turns on.

3

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

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

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

4

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

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 DVDs, see page 27. For VIDEO CDs, see page 27.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint

You can have the player turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON” (page 56).

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

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

• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 40).

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF” in the Setup Display (page 58), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.

AUDIO

A

H/Playback Dial

[/1

With the playback side facing down

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Playing Discs

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

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

• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 58).

• If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 58). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Additional operations

* For more details about the Playback Dial, see

page 35.

** For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs

only

***For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or

DVD+RWs only

zHints

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

• The Instant Search function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to watch.

Note

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

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

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

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

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

To unlock the disc tray

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

Note

Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Bar (page 54), the disc tray remains locked.

To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X Resume play after

pause

Press X or H

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

Press > on the remote, or briefly turn the Playback Dial* on the player clockwise

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

Press . on the remote, or briefly turn the Playback Dial* on the player counterclockwise

Stop play and remove the disc

Press Z

Replay the previous scene**

Press INSTANT REPLAY during playback

Briefly fast forward the current scene***

Press INSTANT SEARCH during playback

INSTANT REPLAY

INSTANT SEARCH

RETURN

ENTER

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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.

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 Hints

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

• For CDs, and DATA CDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the current disc unless the disc tray is opened, the power cord is disconnected, or only for DATA CDs, the player enters standby mode.

Notes

•“MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 57).

• 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 Program 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.

27

Playing Discs

Using the DVD’s Menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button.

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.

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.

1

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

2

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

ENTER

MENU

TOP MENU

Number buttons

1

ENTER

RETURN

Number buttons

,continued

28

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.

Notes

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

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

Playing an MP3 Audio Track

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

1

Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray.

2

Press H.

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

Notes

• This player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies: 32kHz,

44.1kHz, 48kHz.

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

Selecting an album and track

1

Press MENU.

The list of MP3 albums recorded on the DATA CD appears.

ENTER

MENU

RETURN

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2

Select an album using X/x and press ENTER.

The list of tracks contained in the album appears.

3

Select a track using X/x and press ENTER.

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

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press MENU.

Notes

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

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

About MP3 audio tracks

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

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

To play a Multi Session CD

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

Notes

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

• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks

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

◆Structure of disc contents

1

(

3 0

)

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

JAZZ 1 ( 9 0

)

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

5

07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

ROOT

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

album

track

,continued

30

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

1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks

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 MP3 albums appears (page 28), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

Various Play Mode Functions

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

You can set the following play modes:

• Program Play (page 30)

• Shuffle Play (page 32)

• Repeat Play (page 33)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 33)

Note

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

Creating your own program (Program Play)

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

ENTER

CLEAR

DISPLAY

Number buttons

31

Playing Discs

1

Press DISPLAY twice while the player is in stop mode.

The following Control Bar appears.

2

Press C/c to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTER.

3

Press c.

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

4

Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program.

◆ When playing a DVD

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

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

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

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

5

To program other titles, chapters, or tracks, repeat Steps 3 to 4.

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

6

Press H to start Program Play.

Program Play begins. When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H.

To stop Program Play

Press CLEAR.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

To change or cancel a program

1

Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).”

2

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

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

T

– –

01 02 03 04 05

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

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

– –

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

T

C

ALL

01 02 03 04 05 06

– – 02

03 04 05

01

Chapters recorded on a disc

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

– –

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

C

ALL

03 04 05 06

T

– –

01 02 03 04 05

02

01

T

– – 01 02 03 04 05

PROGRAM

1. TITLE 0 2

–

0 3

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

Selected title and chapter

PROGRAM

1. TRACK 0 2

ALL CLEAR

2. TRACK

– –

3. TRACK

– –

4. TRACK

– –

5. TRACK

– –

6. TRACK

– –

7. TRACK

– –

0:15:30

– – 01 02 03 04 05

T

Selected track

Total time of the programmed tracks

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3

Follow Step 4 for new programming. To cancel a program, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.

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

1

Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own program (Program 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 Program Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play” (page 33) or “Shuffle Play” (page 32).

Notes

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

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

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)

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

1

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2

Press C/c to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER repeatedly to select the item to be shuffled.

◆ When playing a DVD

• TITLE

• CHAPTER

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• TRACK

◆ When Program Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks

selected in Program Play.

To return to normal play

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

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

z Hints

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

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

Note

You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with PBC playback.

ENTER

CLEAR

DISPLAY

TITLE

1-8

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Playing Discs

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

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

1

Press REPEAT during playback.

The following display appears.

2

Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item to be repeated.

◆ When playing a DVD

• DISC: repeats all of the titles.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a

disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current

chapter.

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When Program Play or Shuffle Play is activated

• ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle

Play.

To return to normal play

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

z Hints

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

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

Note

You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with PBC playback.

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.)

1

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2

Press C/c to select (A-B REPEAT).

3

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.

CLEAR

REPEAT

DISC

ENTER

CLEAR

DISPLAY

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34

4

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

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

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

Note

When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are canceled.

A13 – 0:27:34 B

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Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

(Scan, Slow-motion Play,

Search, Freeze Frame)

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

Note

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

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

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 follows:

Playback direction

Opposite direction

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.”

Watching frame by frame (Slowmotion 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

2 y 1

Opposite direction (DVD only)

2 y 1

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

Using the Playback Dial on the player

You can search for a particular point on a disc in various ways using the Playback Dial.

To go to the next chapter/track/scene

During playback, briefly turn the Playback Dial clockwise to skip to the next chapter/ track/scene, or counterclockwise to skip to the previous ones.

STEP

Playback Dial

×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

3M (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

×2B (DVD/CD only)

×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

3m (DVD/VIDEO CD only) ×2b (DVD only)

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36

To locate a point quickly (Search)

During playback, turn and hold the Playback Dial clockwise to locate a point in the playback direction, or counterclockwise to locate a point in the opposite direction. When you find the point you want, release the dial to return to normal playback speed.

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). If you hold the button down, you can view the frames in succession. To return to normal playback, press H.

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

(Search mode)

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/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.

1

Press SEARCH MODE.

The following display appears. “--

(**

)” appears next to the icon (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, indexes, scenes, etc. of the disc.

2

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the search method.

SEARCH MODE

ENTER

CLEAR

Number buttons

– –

(10)

1-9

37

Searching for a Scene

◆ When playing a DVD

TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT

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

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD without PBC playback

TRACK

INDEX

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback

SCENE

INDEX

◆ When playing a CD

TRACK

INDEX

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

ALBUM

TRACK

3

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

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

If you make a mistake

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

4

Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

z Hint

When the display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD) or track (CD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER.

Notes

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

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

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Viewing Information About the Disc

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

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

1

Press TIME/TEXT during playback.

The following display appears.

2

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the time information.

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

◆ When playing a DVD

• T

*:*:*

(hours: minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current title

• T–

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current title

• C

*:*:*

Playing time of the current chapter

• C–

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current chapter

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)

•

*:*

(minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current scene

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

• T

*:*

(minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current track

• T–

*:*

Remaining time of the current track

• D

*:*

Playing time of the current disc

• D –

*:*

Remaining time of the current disc

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

•

*:*

(minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playing a Super VCD

• T

*:*

(minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current track

To check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio)

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD/DATA CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears. For DATA CDs, only the track name of the MP3 audio track appears.

TIME/TEXT

DISPLAY

T 1:01:57

Time information

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

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Viewing Information About the Disc

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

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

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

z Hints

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

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

• You can also check the time information and text using the Control Bar (page 12).

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.

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

Current title and chapter number

(returns to top automatically)

Track name

Playing time and number of the current track

Remaining time of the current track

Remaining time of the disc

Text

Playing time of the disc

Current track and index number

(returns to top automatically)

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Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD 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. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of available audio signals.

2

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio signal.

◆ When playing a DVD

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” on page 64 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats.

◆ 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

: The stereo sound of the

audio track 1

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

• 1:2/R: The sound of the 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)

Checking the audio signal format

If you press DISPLAY 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

DISPLAY

AUDIO

1(4

):

ENGLISH

3 / 2 .1

DOLBY DIGITAL

Rear (L/R)

Front (L/R) + Center

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

1-10

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Sound Adjustments

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)

• Center

• 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,” the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 58).

• 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.”

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. If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 58).

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

SU

R

TVS DYNAMIC

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42

To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

◆TVS DYNAMIC

Creates 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.

◆TVS WIDE

Creates 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.

◆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 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.

z Hints

• You can select “TVS” by pressing the SURROUND button on the player.

• You can also select “TVS” from the Control Bar (page 12).

Notes

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.

• 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.

TV

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

: Virtual speaker

L R

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Enjoying Movies

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 SUBTITLE during playback.

The following display appears. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of available subtitles.

2

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the language.

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” on page 64 to see which language the code represents.

To turn off the subtitles

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

Note

Depending on the DVD, 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.

Adjusting the Picture Quality

(BNR)

The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.

1

Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2

Press C/c to select (BNR), then press ENTER repeatedly to select a level.

• 1: reduces the “block noise.”

• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than

1.

• 3: reduces the “block noise” more than

2.

SUBTITLE

1(8):ENGLISH

DISPLAY

ENTER

1

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44

To cancel the “BNR” setting

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen should become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, there may be no “BNR” effect, or it may be hard to discern.

Adjusting the Playback Picture

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching.

1

Press PICTURE MODE during playback.

The following display appears.

2

Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

• STANDARD: displays a standard picture.

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

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

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

PICTURE

MODE

DYNAMIC 1

1-11

45

Enjoying Movies

• CINEMA 2: White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased.

z Hints

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

• You can also select the “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” from the Control Bar (page 12).

Enhancing the Playback Picture

(DIGITAL VIDEO

ENHANCER)

The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen. Also, this function can soften the images on the screen.

1

Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

The following display appears.

2

Press C/c to select (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER), then press ENTER repeatedly to select a level.

• DVE 1: enhances the outline.

• DVE 2: enhances the outline more than DVE 1.

• DVE 3: enhances the outline more than DVE 2.

• SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVE 1

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46

To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” setting

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

Note

Depending on the disc or the scene being played, noise found in the disc may become more apparent. If this happens, it is recommended that you use the BNR function (page 43) with the DVE function. If the condition still does not improve, reduce the Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT” (DVD only) in Step 2 above.

Changing the Angles

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

1

Press ANGLE during playback.

The number of the angle appears on the display. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of angles.

2

Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

z Hint

You can also select “ANGLE” from the Control Bar (page 12).

Note

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

ANGLE

2(7

)

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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 DVDs 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 canceled.

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 following Control Bar appears.

3

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

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

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.

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.

DISPLAY

ENTER

Number buttons

QUICK

ON PLAYER PASSWORD

OFF

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then press

.

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

.

ENTER

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48

5

Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

“Custom parental control is set.” appears when you enter your password.

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.

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.

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.

Note

Once you set Custom Parental Control with a recorded disc such as a DVD-RW, the display for entering the password may appear again when you insert a different recorded disc. Input the password to play the disc.

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

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

1

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The following Control Bar appears.

2

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

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

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

.

ENTER

DISPLAY

ENTER

Number buttons

QUICK

ON PLAYER PASSWORD

OFF

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Using Various Additional Functions

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.

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

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

4

Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

5

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

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

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 50 using the number buttons.

7

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

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.

8

Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then press

.

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

.

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

USA

STANDARD:

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

USA

STANDARD:

USA

OTHERS

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

OFF

STANDARD:

8: 7: 6: 5:

NC17

R

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

4: PG13

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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 (limiting playback by children). 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

• 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 canceled, the level returns to the previous level.

Area Code

Changing the password

1

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Bar 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.

Standard Code

number

Argentina 2044

Australia 2047

Austria 2046

Belgium 2057

Brazil 2070

Canada 2079

Chile 2090

China 2092

Denmark 2115

Finland 2165

France 2174

Germany 2109

India 2248

Indonesia 2238

Italy 2254

Japan 2276

Korea 2304

Malaysia 2363

Mexico 2362

Netherlands 2376

New Zealand 2390

Norway 2379

Pakistan 2427

Philippines 2424

Portugal 2436

Russia 2489

Singapore 2501

Spain 2149

Sweden 2499

Switzerland 2086

Thailand 2528

United Kingdom

2184

Standard Code

number

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Using Various Additional Functions

If you make a mistake entering your password

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

If you make a mistake

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

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.

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

Note

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

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source

between the TV and other input sources

TV

TV/VIDEO

VOL

Number buttons

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Controlling other TVs with the remote

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

1

While holding down TV [/1, press the number buttons to select your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table below).

2

Release TV [/1.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

Notes

• 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.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony (default) 01 JVC 09 Panasonic 19 Philips 21 RCA 10 Samsung 20 Sanyo 11 Sharp 18 Toshiba 07 Zenith 15

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 54 to 58.

Note

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

1

Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop mode.

The Control Bar appears.

2

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

3

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

The Setup Display appears.

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”

5

Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER.

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

ENTER

DISPLAY

QUICK

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

4:3 LETTER BOX

ON

JACKET PICTURE

ON ON

Selected item

Setup items

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL:

4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

ON

16:9

Options

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6

Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER.

The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9”

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

To enter the Quick Setup mode

Select “QUICK” in Step 3. Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 22).

To reset all of the “SETUP” settings

If you select “RESET” in Step 3, you can reset all of the “SETUP” settings on pages 54 to 58 to the default settings. After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select “YES” and press ENTER to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to complete), or select “NO” and press ENTER to return to the Control Bar. Do not press [/1 when resetting the player.

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 53).

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ MENU (DVD only)

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

◆ AUDIO (DVD only)

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

◆ SUBTITLE (DVD only)

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

z Hint

If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 64 using the number buttons.

Note

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

16:9

ON

JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

:ON

Selected setting

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

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Settings and Adjustments

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 53). The default settings are underlined.

◆ TV TYPE

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

Note

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

◆ SCREEN SAVER

The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play 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.

◆ BACKGROUND

Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio).

◆ BLACK LEVEL

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.

.

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 Select this when you connect a

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

ON

JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

:ON

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9

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

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.

BLUE The background color is blue. BLACK The background color is black.

ON

Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.

OFF Lowers the standard black

level. Use this when the picture becomes too white.

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◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

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 53). The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUTO POWER OFF

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off.

◆ AUTO PLAY

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

◆ DIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

ON Sets the black level of the

output signal to the standard level.

OFF Lowers the standard black

level. Use this when the picture becomes too white.

OFF Switches this function off. ON The player enters standby mode

when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON Automatically starts playback

when the player is turned on.

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK Makes the lighting dark.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER:

OFF OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

PAUSE MODE:

OFF

TRACK SELECTION:

ON

MULTI-DISC RESUME:

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Settings and Adjustments

◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)

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

Notes

• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 54).

• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 58), the DTS sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO.”

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

◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD/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 CD discs (page 26).

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 53). The default settings are underlined.

◆ 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.

◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD 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 (COAXIAL) jack only

when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “DPCM” (page 58).

AUTO The picture, including subjects

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

FRAME The picture, including subjects

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

OFF

No priority given.

AUTO Priority given.

ON

Stores the resume settings in memory for up to six discs (The settings remain in memory even if you select OFF.)

OFF Does not store the resume

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

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

from the speakers is distorted.

STANDARD

Normally select this position.

TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear

even if you turn the volume down.

WIDE RANGE

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

OFF

STANDARD

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS:

D-PCM

OFF

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◆ DOWNMIX (DVD 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 40). This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when

“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 58).

◆ DIGITAL OUT

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

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 17. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

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, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

◆ DTS (DVD only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

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.

ON

Normally select this position. When 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.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS:

OFF

STANDARD

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

OFF

DIGITAL OUT:

ON

D-PCM Select this when the player is

connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 58).

DOLBY DIGITAL

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

OFF

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.

ON Select this when the player is

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

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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 (for customers in the U.S.A only).

Power

The power is not turned on.

, Check that the AC 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 15)

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

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

through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs 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 15).

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 19, 20, 21).

, 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 (COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 58).

, 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 is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,

noise will come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 24) or DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“ON” (page 57).

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 57).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“OFF” (page 57).

Operation

The remote does not function.

, 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 batteries in the remote are weak.

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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

(page 3).

, The player cannot play a recorded disc that

is not correctly finalized (page 7).

The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 29).

, 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 title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed.

,

The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as “*”.

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or

A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page

30).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 26).

The player starts playing the disc automatically.

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

set to “ON” (page 56).

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 Program 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

27).

, 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

27).

, 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

27).

, 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 61.)

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Additional Information

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

, Child Lock is set (page 25).

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

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

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

, The MP3 audio track you want to play is

broken.

, The data is not MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 data.

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.

First three characters of the service number

Cause and/or corrective action

C 13 The disc is dirty.

,Clean the disc with a soft

cloth (page 7).

C 31 The disc is not inserted

correctly. ,Re-insert the disc

correctly.

E XX

(xx is a number)

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

C:13:50

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Glossary

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 21, 58)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio 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 20)

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, center and rear signals. The rear channel is monaural.

DTS (page 21, 58)

Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 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 (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.

Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page

36)

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a CD or VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be recorded.

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 CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).

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Language Code List

For details, see pages 40, 43, 54. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

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

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

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

Lettish

1345 Malagasy

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

Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-

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

Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian

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

1703 Not specified

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About this Manual

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

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

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

format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with

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

DVDs labeled will also play on this player.

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

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-RWs in VR mode

•DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on 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 with a different region code.

• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).

• 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.

Icon Meaning

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

Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs, or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format

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

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

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO (page 67)

VIDEO CD

Music CD

ALL

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Region code

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Notes

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

Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are 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 method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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 center 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

A [/1 (on/standby) button (26) B Disc tray (26) C Front panel display (9) D (remote sensor) (15) E A (open/close) button (26) F H (play) button (26) G X (pause) button (27) H x (stop) button (27)

I ./> (previous/next) buttons (37) J PROGRESSIVE button (18, 24) K SURROUND button (46) L PICTURE MODE button (50) M PROGRESSIVE indicator (17)

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

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Precautions

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

On safety

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

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

• 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 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, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Should the AC power cord need to be changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.

On placement

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

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

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

For the model supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall autlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.

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.

If

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

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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.

This section is extracted from instruction manual

SECTION 1-2

GENERAL

(NS725P/NS730P)

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (29)

When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Current title/chapter or playing time (42)

Disc type

Current audio signal (45)

Lights up when you can change the angle (48)

Lights up during Repeat Play (35)

Playing status

Disc type

Current scene or playing time (42)

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (35)

Playing time (42)

Disc type

Current track (42)

Lights up during Repeat Play (35)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (30)

Playing status

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Rear panel

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21)

(22) (23)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21)

(22) (23)

C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (20)

(21) (22)

D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16) E S VIDEO OUT jack (16) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(16)

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

P

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

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Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (57) B

Z

OPEN/CLOSE button (26)

C Number buttons (29)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (32) E SUBTITLE button (48) F AUDIO button (45) G ./> PREV/NEXT (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 (29) L DISPLAY button (12) M TOP MENU button (29) N [/1 (on/standby) button (26) O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (57)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

P TV/VIDEO button (57) Q TIME/TEXT button (41) R PICTURE MODE button (50) S ANGLE button (48) T SUR (surround) button (46) U PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (40)

V REPEAT button (35) W INSTANT SEARCH/STEP

button (27, 37)

X INSTANT REPLAY/STEP

button (27, 37)

Y x STOP button (27) Z ENTER button (27)

wj O RETURN button (27) wk MENU button (29) (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:

z Hint

You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu (page 43).

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 the parentheses.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD.

* 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/

CDs, MP3 audio track number for DATA CDs.

,

Control Menu display 1

m

Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

m

ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 43.)

m

Control Menu display off

OFF 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

OFF

1 8 (3 4

)

1 2 (2 7

)

T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PLAY

Select: Cancel:

SUBTITLE

ENTER RETURN

Currently playing chapter number

**

Playing time

Total number of chapters**

Options

Current setting

Total number of titles*

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

Selected item

Control Menu items

Type of disc being played

Currently playing title number*

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List of Control Menu Items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

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 30)

Selects the album to be played.

TRACK (page 38)

Selects the track to be played.

INDEX (page 38)

Selects the index 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.

AUDIO (page 45)

Changes the audio setting.

SUBTITLE (page 48)

Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language.

ANGLE (page 48)

Changes the angle.

TVS (TV Virtual Surround) (page 46)

Selects the surround functions.

ADVANCED (page 43)

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

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 53)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 58)

QUICK Setup (page 24) 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 other various settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

PROGRAM (page 32)

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

SHUFFLE (page 34)

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

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z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

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

REPEAT (page 35)

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.

BNR (page 49)

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

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 50)

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

DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 51)

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

PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 40)

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

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Hookups

Hookups 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 of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

Audio/video cord (pinplug ⋅ 3 y pinplug ⋅ 3) (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) A plug adapter is induded with some models.

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

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

Notes

Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. Do not expose the 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 (480p) 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).

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.

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 20). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

B

A C

INPUT

S VIDEO

P

R

P

B

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

P

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

S VIDEO OUT

Audio/video cord (supplied)

l : Signal flow

Component video cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(green)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(red)(blue)

(yellow)

(green)

(blue) (red)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to S VIDEO OUT

Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R)

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B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

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

B, PR)

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 color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel to accept progressive video signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue when the player outputs progressive signals. See “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” on the next page for more information.

When connecting to a wide 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 60.

Notes

• Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen.

• 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 the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

Green Blue Red

VCR

CD/DVD player

TV

Connect directly

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Using the PROGRESSIVE button

You can fine-tune the Progressive 480p video signal output when you press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue) and connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format.

◆ Conversion Modes

DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from the TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 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 per second), the progressive video signal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching. Press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly to turn or change the displays as follows:

* Appears as NORMAL, P AUTO, P VIDEO, or P FILM on the front panel display

• NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this when you are connected to a standard (Interlace format) TV.

• PROGRESSIVE AUTO Select this when you are connected to a progressive TV. This 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 when you are connected to a progressive TV.

• PROGRESSIVE VIDEO Select this when you are connected to a progressive TV. This will set the conversion mode for Video based software, regardless of the type of software that you are playing.

• PROGRESSIVE FILM Select this when you are connected to a progressive TV. This will set the conversion mode for Film based software, regardless of the type of software that you are playing.

Notes

• When you select PROGRESSIVE FILM, the progressive format images may become unclear or unnatural. If this happens, select PROGRESSIVE VIDEO.

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

NORMAL (INTERLACE)*

PROGRESSIVE AUTO*

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO*

PROGRESSIVE FILM*

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Hookups

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 .

* 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.

Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)

TV

• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 46), TVS WIDE (page 46)

(page 20)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

and two speakers

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 46)

or

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 46).

(page 21)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby

*

Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 67)

(page 22)

AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks having a Dolby Digital or DTS** decoder and 6 speakers

• Surround effects: – Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 67) – DTS (5.1ch) (page 67)

(page 23)

A D

A

B

C

D

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Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

* 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.

A

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

P

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

TV

l : Signal flow

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to audio input

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

(yellow)*

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

CD/DVD player

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Hookups

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).

B

B-1

B-2

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

P

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

B-1

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

B-2

CD/DVD player

or

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (L)

Front (R)

[Speakers]

(white)

(red)

(white)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Stereo audio cord

(not supplied)

to audio input

to coaxial or optical digital input

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

or

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

l: Signal flow

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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 .

Note

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

C

C-1

C-2

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

P

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

C-1

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

C-2

CD/DVD player

or

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

l: Signal flow

Rear (L)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

Rear (mono)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

(red)

(white)

to coaxial or optical digital input

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

[Speakers]

or

to audio input

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

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Hookups

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

a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver).

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 24).

D

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

P

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

D

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Subwoofer

Center

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

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

[Speakers]

CD/DVD player

l: Signal flow

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

to optical digital input

or

to coaxial digital input

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

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Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

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

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 ..

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

Press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel only if you have made video connection C (page 16) and wish to view progressive video signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue when the player outputs progressive signals.

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 59).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

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

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.

7 PressX/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 60)

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

standard TV with a wide-screen mode

• 16:9 (page 60)

8 Press ENTER.

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

ENTER

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

FRENCH

ENGLISH ENGLISH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

ON

16:9

1-21

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Hookups

9 PressX/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 20 to 23 ( through ).

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

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

• 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 21 to 23 ( through ).

• D-PCM (page 63)

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 63)

11Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

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 21 to 23 ( through ).

• OFF (page 63)

• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder) (page 63)

13Press ENTER.

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

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 21 to 23 ( through ). Each of these is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player. Refer to page 58 for using the Setup Display.

Audio Connection (pages 20 to 23)

• No additional settings are needed.

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 63)

• If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 62)

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 63)

• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 63)

YES

NO

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

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

A

D

A

B-1 C-1

B-2 C-2

D

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS:

OFF

STANDARD

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

DOLBY DIGITAL

D-PCM

B-2 C-2

D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

DTS:

OFF

ON

B D

B-2 C-2

D

B D

A

B-1

C-1

B-2 C-2 D

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Playing Discs

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

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.

1

Turn on your TV.

2

Press [/1.

The player turns on.

3

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

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

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

4

PressA on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray.

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 DVDs, see page 29. For VIDEO CDs, see page 29.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint

You can have the player turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON” (page 61).

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

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

• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 45).

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF” in the Setup Display (page 63), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.

AUDIO

[/1

H

A

With the playback side facing down

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Playing Discs

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD

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

• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 63).

• If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 63). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Additional operations

* For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs

only

**For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs

or DVD+RWs only

z Hints

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

• The Instant Search function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to watch.

Note

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

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

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

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

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

To unlock the disc tray

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

Note

Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 59), the disc tray remains locked.

To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X Resume play after

pause

Press X or H

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

Press >

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

Press .

Stop play and remove the disc

Press Z

Replay the previous scene*

Press INSTANT REPLAY during playback

Briefly fast forward the current scene**

Press INSTANT SEARCH during playback

INSTANT REPLAY

INSTANT SEARCH

RETURN

ENTER

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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.

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 Hints

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

• For CDs and DATA CDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the current disc unless the disc tray is opened, the power cord is disconnected, or only for DATA CDs, the player enters standby mode.

Notes

•“MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 62).

• 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 Program 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.

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29

Playing Discs

Using the DVD’s Menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button.

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.

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.

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

2 Select the item number you want

by pressing X/x or 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.

ENTER

MENU

TOP MENU

Number buttons

1

ENTER

RETURN

Number buttons

,continued

30

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.

Notes

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

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

Playing an MP3 Audio Track

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

1 Press Z and place a DATA CD on

the disc tray.

2 Press H.

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

Notes

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

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

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

Selecting an album and track

1

Press MENU.

The list of MP3 albums recorded on the DATA CD appears.

ENTER

MENU

RETURN

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Playing Discs

2 Select an album using X/x and press

ENTER.

The list of tracks contained in the album appears.

3 Select a track using X/x and press

ENTER.

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

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press MENU.

Notes

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

*

”.

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

About MP3 audio tracks

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

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

To play a Multi Session CD

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

Notes

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

• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks

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

◆Structure of disc contents

1 (3 0

)

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

JAZZ 1 ( 9 0

)

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

5

07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

ROOT

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

album

track

,continued

32

When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks 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 MP3 albums appears (page 30), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

Various Play Mode Functions

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

You can set the following play modes:

• Program Play (page 32)

• Shuffle Play (page 34)

• Repeat Play (page 35)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 35)

Note

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

Creating your own program (Program Play)

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

1

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

The Control Menu appears.

2

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

The options for “PROGRAM” appear.

DISPLAY

ENTE

R

CLEAR

Number buttons