Sony DVP-NS425P Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

DVP-NS425P

RMT-D153A

US Model

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

CD: 99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/

Load impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/

2 Vrms/ 10 kilohms

SPECIFICATIONS

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR):

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

0.65 Vp-p/75 ohms

LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/

1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms

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

1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

General

Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 12 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 55.5 ×

244 mm (17 × 2 3/16 × 9 1/2 in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting

Mass (approx.): 2.15 kg (4 3/4 lb) Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C

(41°F to 95°F)

Operating humidity: 25% to 80%

Supplied accessories

See page 14

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

ENERGY STAR

mark. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STA R guidelines for energy efficiency.



is a U.S. registered



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CD/DVD PLAYER

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

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

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

4. Look for parts which, 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.

To Exposed Metal

Parts on Set

0.15 F

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

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.

1.5k

Earth Ground

WARNING!!

Voltmeter (0.75 V)

CAUTION:

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

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.

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.

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

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

2. How to Service MB-113 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-300AAA) ............................. 2-2

2-5. DC MOTOR and MS-161 BOARD .............................. 2-3

2-6. SW-413 BOARD ............................................................ 2-3

2-7. AF-099 Board ................................................................ 2-4

2-8. MB-113 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/Signal Processor Block Diagram ...... 3-3

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

3-4. Audio Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-7

3-5. Video Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-9

3-6. Interface Control Block Diagram .................................. 3-11

3-7. Power Block Diagram (1/2) .......................................... 3-13

3-8. Power Block Diagram (2/2) .......................................... 3-15

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-099 Printed Wiring Board ................................... 4-7

• AF-099 (Video Out) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-9

• AF-099 (Audio Out) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-11

• AF-099 (PS Trough) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-13

• AF-099 (IF) Schematic Diagram ............................. 4-15

• MB-113 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-17

• MB-113 (Servo Drive) Schematic Diagram ........... 4-19

• MB-113 (System Control) Schematic Diagram ...... 4-21

• MS-161 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-23

• MS-161 (Mecha Deck) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-23

• SW-431 Printed Wiring Board ................................. 4-25

• SW-431 (Switch) Schematic Diagram .................... 4-25

• Power Block (HS12S2U) Printed Wiring Board...... 4-27

• Power Block (Switching Regulator)

Schematic Diagram ............................................ 4-29

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. System Control-Video Pin Function

(MB-113 BOARD IC201) .............................................. 5-1

6. TEST MODE

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

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

6-3. Drive Manual Operation ................................................ 6-1

6-4. Mirror Time Adjustment ................................................. 6-1

6-4-1. Executing Mirror Time Adjustment ........................... 6-2

6-5. Executing IOP Measurement ....................................... 6-3

7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

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

7-2. Adjustment Related Parts Arrangement ...................... 7-2

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

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

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

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

8-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 8-3

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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

Hold

Tray

2. HOW TO SERVICE MB-113 BOARD

• Jig

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

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

Flexible 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

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

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

flat cable five

Fig. 1.

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

2) Remove the MB-113 board. (Refer to 2-7)

3) Set the removed MB-113 board and CK-122 board to the stand as shown in Fig. 2.

6 CK-122 board

5 Connector (CN601)

4 Two screws (B3)

3 Connector (CN101)

1 MB-113 board

Fig. 2.

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2 Stand

4) Fix the CK-120 board to the location where the MB-113 board is removed.

6 FMO-9 flexible board (CN103, 24P)

5 FMO-10 flexible board (CN104, 6P)

8 FMS-23 flexible

cable (CN101, 5P)

7 Connector

(CN205, 5P)

4 Four screws

(SUMITITE (B3)+BV)

3 MB-113 board

1 Connector

(CN202, 25P)

2 Connector

(CN201, 9P)

Fig. 3.

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

1 FMO-24 flexible board (CN103, 48P)

2 FMO-10 flexible board (CN104, 8P)

5 Connector

(CN400, 5P)

3 MB-113 board

4 FMS-23 (CN101, 5P)

Fig. 4. Fig. 5.

2 Connector

(CN114)

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

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6) Set complete!

Fig. 6.

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MEMO

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MEMO

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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 (25) B Disc tray (25) C Front panel display (9) D (remote sensor) (14) E A (open/close) button (25) F H/Playback Dial (25, 36) G X (pause) button (26) H x (stop) button (26)

I PROGRESSIVE button*/indicator

(17)

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

J SURROUND button (44)

* Only press the PROGRESSIVE button if you

have connected a progressive signal compatible TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (page 17).

DVP-NS425P

Precautions

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.

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

• Keep the player away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the player.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

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

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

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

SECTION 1

GENERAL

This section is extracted from instruction manual. 3-085-050-11(2)

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:

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

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

music CD format

defined by ISO (International Standard Organization) /MPEG which compresses audio data.

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO (page 62)

VIDEO CD

Music CD

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.

ALL

Region code

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

0-000-000-00

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.

Notes

• No tes 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. No te that discs created in the Packet Write format cann ot be played.

• M usic discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

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

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

Copyrights

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

Notes about the Discs

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

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

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

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

1-1

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD

Playing status

Disc type

Lights up when you can change the angle (46)

Rear panel

DIGITAL OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

OUT

VIDEO

PCM/DTS/

Lights up during Repeat Play (34)

Current audio signal (44)

Current title/chapter or playing time (41)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (28)

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (34)

Current scene or playing time (41)

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

Playing status

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (34)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (29)

Current track (41)

Playing time (41)

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A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20,

21, 22)

B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (19, 20,

21)

C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack* (15) D S VIDEO OUT jack* (15) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT** jacks

(15)

* Do not press the PROGRESSIVE button on the

front panel if you have connected the TV to thes e jacks (page 17).

** Only press the PROGRESSIVE button on the

front panel if you have connected a progressive signal compatible TV to the player (page17).

Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (52)

OPEN/CLOSE button (25)

B C Number buttons (28)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (31) E SUBTITLE button (46) F AUDIO button (44) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (26)

H m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (36)

I X PAUSE button (26) J H PLAY button (25)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (28) L DISPLAY button (12) M TOP MENU button (28) N [/1 (on/standby) button (25) O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (52)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

P TV/VIDEO button (52) Q TIME/TEXT button (40) R PICTURE MODE button (47) S ANGLE button (46) T SUR (surround) button (44) U PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (39)

V REPEAT button (34) W INSTANT SEARCH/STEP

button (26, 36)

X INSTANT REPLAY/STEP

button (26, 36)

Y x STOP button (26) Z ENTER button (26)

wj O RETURN button (26) wk MENU button (28, 29)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

Guide to the Control Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY to turn on.

Control Menu Display

The Control Menu display 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 when playing a DVD.

Control Menu items

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

* Displays the scene number for VIDE O 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.

*** Dis plays Super VCD as “SVCD.”

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY.

OFF OFF SET ON

PROGRAM

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Currently playing chapter number

Currently playing title number*

Total number of titles*

Total number of chapters**

) )

ENTER DISPLAY

Quit:

PLAY DVD VIDEO

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played***

Playing time

Current setting

Options

1-2

List of Control Menu Items

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 connect ed.

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

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before conn ecting.

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)

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 bat teries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. Do not press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel if you have connected the TV to this jack (page 17).

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

, 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 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 55.

Notes

• Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, et c., 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 the user switch the c onnection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this mod el 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

Green

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

Red

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

TITLE (page 37)/SCENE (page 37)/TRACK (page 37)

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

CHAPTER (page 37)/INDEX (page 37)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

ALBUM (page 29)

Selects the album to be played.

TRACK (page 37)

Selects the track to be played.

TIME/TEXT (page 37)

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.

PROGRAM (page 31)

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

SHUFFLE (page 33)

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

REPEAT (page 34)

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

A-B REPEAT (page 34)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

SHARPNESS (page 48)

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

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 49)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 53)

QUICK Setup (page 23) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust other various settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in gr een

except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS” only).

when you select any item

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).

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

l : Signal flow

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. Do not press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel if you have connected the TV to this jack (page 17).

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 19). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

(yellow)

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

Audio/video cord (supplied)

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

to S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(red)(blue) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

TV, projector or AV

amplifier (receiver)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

CD/DVD player

INPUT

S VIDEO

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(green)

(blue)

(red)

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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) and connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format. Only press the PROGRESSIVE button if you have connected a progressive signal compatible TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied). Using the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack or the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause the TV picture to become unclear or go blank when you press the PROGRESSIVE button. In this case, press the PROGRESSIVE button so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

Press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly to turn the displays as follows:

* Appears as NORMAL or PROGRESSIVE on the front panel display

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

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

Note

If you connect the player to a standard (inter lace format) TV and press the PROGERSSIVE button (PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up), the TV pictur e will be unclear or go blank.

NORMAL (INTERLACE)*

PROGRESSIVE*

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

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the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the following connections, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup (exam ple)

Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers

MD deck/DAT deck

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

A D

(page 19)

(page 20)

(page 21)

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound.

CD/DVD player

S VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l : Signal flow

* 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.

(yellow)*

(white)

VIDEO

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

to audio input

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

z Hint

If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection .

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

(page 22)

* Manufactured under license f rom 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.

an MD deck or DAT deck

If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier

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(receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).

CD/DVD player

B-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

input

[Speakers]

S VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

VIDEO

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

to audio inputto coaxial digital

Front (L)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

B-1

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

B-2

B-1

VIDEO

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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).

z Hint

Use connection when connecting to 7 or more speakers (6.1 ch or more).

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 23).

• In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks, even if you set “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 23).

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set

“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 58).

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

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)

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

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 19 to 22 ( through ).

• 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.

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 20 to 22 ( through ).

• D-PCM (page 58)

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the

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

Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

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 20 to 22 ( through ).

• OFF (page 58)

• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has

a DTS decoder) (page 58)

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 20 to 22 ( 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 19 to 22)

• 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

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

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

B-1

C-1

B-2 C-2

B D

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS:

OFF

STANDARD

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

DOLBY DIGITAL

D-PCM

B-2 C-2

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

OFF OFF

B D

B-2 C-2

B D

B-1

C-1

B-2 C-2 D

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

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

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

C-2

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

C-1

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C-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

Rear (L)

l: Signal flow

Note

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

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

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 ..

Turn on the TV.

Press [/1.

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 54).

Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

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

ENTER

C-1

(white)

(red)

to audio input

Rear (mono)

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

Press X/x to select a language.

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

Press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL

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)

Press ENTER.

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

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

,continued

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

,continued

16:9

(COMPONENT OUT)

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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.

Press [/1.

The player turns on.

Switch the input selector on your

Playback Dial

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.

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

With the playback side facing down

Press H.

The disc tray closes, 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 28. For VIDEO CDs, see page 28.

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).

Playing Discs

Additional operations

INSTANT REPLAY

INSTANT SEARCH

To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X

Resume play after pause

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

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

Stop play and remove the disc

Replay the previous scene**

Briefly fast forward the current scene***

* For more details about the H/Playback Dial,

see page 36.

** 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 miss ed.

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

Press X or H

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

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

Press Z

Press INSTANT REPLAY during playback

Press INSTANT SEARCH during playback

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.

ENTER

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

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

To unlock the disc tray

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

Note

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

RETURN

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.

While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel display.

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.

• F or CDs and DATA CDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the current d isc unless the disc tray is opened, the power co rd is disconnected, or 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).

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

– you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Displa y.

• This function may not work with some discs.

• Re sume Play does not work during Shuffle Play

and Program Play.

• If “MULTI-DISC RES UME” 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.

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.

Number buttons

ENTER

TOP MENU

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

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

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

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

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

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

Number buttons

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

Select the item number you want by pressing the number buttons.

Press ENTER.

Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.

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

To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

(PBC Playback)

ENTER

RETURN

Press ENTER.

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z Hint

Select an album using X/x and press ENTER.

The list of tracks contained in the album appears.

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 el se 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 t he 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

J A Z Z 1 ( 9 0

)

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

07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

ROOT

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

album

track

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

Press c.

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

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 to select “02” under “T,” then

press ENTER.

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

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

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

To program other titles, chapters, or tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.

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

Press H to start Program Play.

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

To return to normal play

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

To change or cancel a program

Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).”

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

Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.

OFF OFF SET ON

PLAY

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

– – 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

– –

ALL

01 02 03 04 05 06

– –

02 03 04 05

Chapters recorded on a disc

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

– –

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

ALL

03 04 05 06

– –

01 02 03 04 05

– – 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

Selected track

Total time of the programmed tracks

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 canno t play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.

Note

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

Playing an MP3 Audio Track

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

ENTER

RETURN

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

Press H.

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

Selecting an album and track

Press MENU.

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

(

)

3 0

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

Playing Discs

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 29), 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

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

• S ince 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.

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

• T he player can recognize up to 100 albums (the player will count just albums, includin g 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

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat

Play)

You can set the following play modes:

• Program Play (page 31)

• Shuffle Play (page 33)

• Repeat Play (page 34)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 34)

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.

CLEAR

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “PROGRAM” appear.

,continued

(Program Play,

ENTER

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To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or

tracks in the programmed order

Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).”

Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”

Press ENTER.

z Hint

You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During Program Play, follow the Steps of “Repeat Pla y” (page 34) or “Shuffle Play” (page 33).

Note

You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCD 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.

CLEAR

ENTE

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF TITLE CHAPTER

)

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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

◆ When playing a DVD

• TITLE

• CHAPTER

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• TRACK

◆ When Program Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks

selected in Program Play.

Press ENTER.

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play

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

z Hints

• Yo u 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.

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.

CLEAR

Press REPEAT during playback.

The following display appears.

DISC

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.

REPEA

To return to normal play

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

z Hints

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

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

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.)

CLEAR

ENTE

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

OFF SET OFF

) )

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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

The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.

A 18 - 1:32:30 B

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

The starting point (point A) is set.

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

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

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

A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:34:30

To return to normal play

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

Note

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

Playing Discs

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Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Particular Point on a

(Search, Scan, Slow-motion

Disc

Play, Freeze Frame)

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

H/Playback Dial

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

STEP

indication changes as shown below. Actual speeds may differ with some discs.

Playback direction

×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

3M (DVD/VIDEO CD only) ×2B (DVD/CD only)

Opposite direction

× 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

3m (DVD/VIDEO CD only) × 2b (DVD only)

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

Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion play)

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

Playback direction

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.

To locate a point quickly (Search)

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

SCENE

INDEX

◆ When playing a CD

TRACK

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

ALBUM

TRACK

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

Press ENTER.

“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”

Press the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, or scene number you want to search.

If you make a mistake

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

Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

To search for a scene using the time code (DVD only)

In Step 2, select TIME/TEXT. “T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title) is selected.

Press ENTER. “T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”

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

z Hints

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

• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by selecting one of the scenes. For details, se e “Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” on the next page.

Notes

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

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

PLAY

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

DVD VIDEO

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Selected row

PLAY DVD VIDEO

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

( 3 4

)

CHAPTER VIEWER

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.

Press TIME/TEXT during playback.

The following display appears.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the time information.

The available time information depends upon the type of 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 or Super VCD (with PBC functions)

•

*:*

(minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current scene

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super VCD (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)

• T

*:*

(minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current track

Checking the play information of the Disk

To check DVD/CD text

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

TIME/TEXT

T 1:01:57

Time information

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

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). To return to normal playback, press H.

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

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

◆ When playing a DVD

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

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

Number buttons

CLEAR

ENTE

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select the search method.

TITLE

CHAPTER

TIME/TEXT

TRACK

INDEX

Searching for a Scene

Searching by Scene

(PICTURE NAVIGATION)

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

PICTURE NAVI

ENTER

RETURN

Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.

The following display appears.

Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item.

• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only)

• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only)

• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only)

Press ENTER.

The following display appears.

ENTER

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Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts.

z Hint

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

Notes

• De pending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items.

• Th e sound is muted when using this function.

Searching for a Scene

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To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) text

T 17:30 128k

JAZZ RIVER SIDE

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

DYNAMIC

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

Bit rate

Checking the information on the front panel display

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

When playing a DVD

Playing time of the current title

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

Playing time and number of the current track

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Viewing Information About the Disc

Album name

Track name

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.

AUDIO

DISPLAY

Press AUDIO during playback.

The following display appears.

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio signal.

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Text

Current title and chapter number

(returns to top automatically)

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

Playing time and number of the current track

Track name

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◆ 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 65 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)

Note

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

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Remaining time of the disc

Text

(returns to top automatically)

z Hints

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

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

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

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

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.

Sound Adjustments

Checking the audio signal format

If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below.

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Center

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 ch

2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL

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

Note

If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 58) the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DT S tracks.

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

Front (L/R)

Rear (L/R)

3 / 2 .1

(Monoral)

2 / 1

Rear

Surround Mode Settings

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, you can 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. 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” in “AUDIO SETUP”

(page 58).

Press SUR during playback.

The following display appears.

Press SUR repeatedly to select one of the surround modes.

Refer to the following explanations given for each item.

• DYNAMIC

• WIDE

• NIGHT

• STANDARD

To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

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◆DYNAMIC

Enjoying Movies

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.

Press ANGLE during playback.

The number of the angle appears on the display.

Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

Note

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

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.

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

The following display appears.

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the setting.

When playing a DVD

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 65 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.

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

1:ENGLISH

DYNAMIC 1

Sharpening the Outline of Image

(SHARPNESS)

The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines of images on your TV screen.

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.

Press X/x to select a level.

• 1: enhances the outline.

• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.

Press ENTER.

The disc plays with the setting you selected.

To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting

Select “OFF” in Step 3.

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD VIDEO

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF

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.

◆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.

◆NIGHT

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

◆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 surround sound with 2 separate speakers.

L R

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

: Virtual speaker

z Hint

You can select surround sound modes by pressing the SURROUND button on the player.

Notes

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects cannot be heard.

• When you select one of the surround sound 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 simila r surroundings.

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

Sound Adjustments

Adjusting the Playback Picture

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.

ENTER

Press PICTURE MODE during playback.

The following display appears.

Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

•

• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold

• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more

• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

PICTURE MODE

STANDARD:

dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity.

dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity.

areas by increasing the black level.

displays a standard picture.

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

z Hint

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

Enjoying Movies

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Using Various Additional Functions

Locking Discs

(PARENTAL

CONTROL)

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

Number buttons

ENTER

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PLAYER PASSWORD PLAYER

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.

STOP DVD VIDEO

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then press

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

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

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

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

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

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

ENTER

OTHERS

USA

USA USA

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Using Various Additional Functions

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 51 using the number buttons.

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

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

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

Parental Control setting is complete.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc and press H.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

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

4: PG13

OFF

NC17

7: 6: 5:

z Hint

If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat Steps 1 to 3 of “Locking Discs (PARENTAL CONTROL).” 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 ente ring 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, t hen change the level. If the Resume Play mode is

canceled, the level returns to the previo us level.

Area Code

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 22 48

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

Changing the password

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

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

The display for entering the password appears.

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

Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

If you make a mistake entering your password

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

Using Various Additional Functions

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote

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

Number buttons

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV

TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source

Note

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

between the TV and other input sources.

VOL +/

TV/VIDEO

Controlling other TVs with the remote

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

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

Release TV [/1.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

JVC 09

Panasonic 19

Philips 21

RCA 10

Samsung 20

Sanyo 11

Sharp 18

Toshiba 07

Zenith 15

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the remote’s batteries, the code number you have set may be reset to the defaul t setting. Set the appropriate code number agai n.

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Settings and Adjustments

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

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

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 23).

To reset all of the “SETUP” settings

Select “RESET” in Step 3 and press ENTER.

Select “YES” using X/x. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting “NO” here.

Press ENTER. All of the settings explained on pages 54 to 58 return to the default settings. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player as it takes a few seconds to complete.

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,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter a

language code from “Language Code List” on page 65 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

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL:

BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT)

Selected setting

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this when the player outputs progressive signal and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the front panel.

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:

MULTI-DISC RESUME:

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 pr iority over the Setup Display settings and not all of the functions described may work.

ENTER

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “SETUP” appear.

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)

: :

STOP

DVD VIDEO

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

The Setup Display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

Press X/x to select the setup item

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

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

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

Selected item

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL

Setup items

Select an item using X/x, then

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

(COMPONENT OUT)

press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

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

4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 LETTER BOX

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 PAN SCAN

Options

Settings and Adjustments

16.9 ON

QUICK CUSTOM

RESET

QUICK

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).

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9 Select this when you connect a

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

Note

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

BLACK LEVEL:

BLACK LEVEL

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

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

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

4:3 LETTER BOX

(COMPONENT OUT)

JACKET PICTURE

ON ON

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Note

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

◆ SCREEN SAVER

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

ON Turns on the screen saver.

OFF Turns off the screen saver.

◆ BACKGROUND

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

JACKET PICTURE

GRAPHICS

BLUE The background color is blue.

BLACK The background color is black.

◆ BLACK LEVEL

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

OFF Lowers the standard black

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.

A preset picture stored in the player appears.

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

level. Use this when the picture becomes too white.

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Settings and Adjustments

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◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

AUTO The picture, including subjects

FRAME The picture, including subjects

◆ 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.

OFF

AUTO Priority given.

• Wh en you set the item to “AUTO,” the language

• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 58), the DTS

• I f PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks

◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback point can be stored in memory for up to 6 different DVD/VIDEO CD discs (page 27).

OFF Does not store the resume

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

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

No priority given.

Notes

may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 54).

sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO.”

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

Stores the resume settings in memory for up to six discs.

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

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

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

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

OFF Normally, select this position.

ON Select this when the playback sound

◆ 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

STANDARD

TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear

WIDE RANGE

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

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

from the speakers is distorted.

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

Normally select this position.

even if you turn the volume down.

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

48kHz/16bit

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D-PCM

OFF

◆ 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 44). 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).

DOLBY

Normally, select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are

SUR-

output to two channels for

ROUND

Settings and Adjustments

enjoying surround sounds

NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are

downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo.

◆ DIGITAL OUT

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

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.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 18. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS:

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the

speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

48kHz/16bit

◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this when the player is

DOLBY DIGITAL

◆ DTS

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

OFF

ON Select this when the player is

◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

48kHz/16bit

96kHz/24bit All types of signals inc luding

OFF

Note

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Power

The power is not turned on.

, Check that the 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).

, You pressed the PROGRESSIVE button on

the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

, You pressed the PROGRESSIVE button on

the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) but did not connect your TV to the player’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a COMPONENT VIDEO cord. Press the PROGRESSIVE button only when you connect your TV to the player’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

using a component video cord (page 17).

, Even if your TV is compatible with

progressive format (480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the player to progressive format. In this case, press the PROGRESSIVE button so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the player is set to normal (interlace) format.

Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the picture does not fill the screen.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your

DVD.

Sound

There is no sound.

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

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 20, 21, 22).

, The amplifier (receiver) input is not

correctly set.

, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-

motion Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse

mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through

the DIGITAL OUT (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 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).

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Additional Information

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.

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 6).

, , The region code on the DVD does not match

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

(page 3).

, The player cannot play a recorded disc that

is not correctly finalized (page 6).

The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 30).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in an 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

31).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 27).

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

28).

, 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

28).

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of

subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page

28).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

being played.

, The angle can only be changed when the

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

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

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The player does not operate properly.

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 22, 58)

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

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 21)

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 22, 58)

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

DVD (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 12)

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.

Interlace format (page 17)

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

Specifications

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

99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load

impedance)

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

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P

, PR):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P

, PR:

0.65 Vp-p/75 ohms

LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/

75 ohms

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

1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

General

Power requirements:

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption: 12 W Dimensions (approx.):

430 × 55.5 × 244 mm (17 × 2

× 9

in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 2.15 kg (4

lb)

Operating temperature: 5 ° C to 35 ° C

(41

F to 95°F)

Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 14.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

NERGY STARR is a U.S. registered mark.

As an

NERGY STARR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the

NERGY STARR guidelines for

energy efficiency.

, 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.)

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

, Child Lock is set (page 26).

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 MPEG1 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.

C:13:50

First three characters of the service number

C 13 The disc is dirty.

C 31 The disc is not inserted

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

,Clean the disc with a soft

cloth (page 7).

correctly. ,Re-insert the disc

correctly.

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

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

Additional Information

Progressive format (page 17)

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 480 progressive format.

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).

Additional Information

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